told The Sunday Times of London.“Paul was going to write, I was going to open a hairdresser’s, George would get a garage,” he continued. “But it went on and then it ended.
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K.J. Yossman “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is based on Holly Jackson’s bestselling book-series about 17-year-old Pip, who finds herself drawn into a murder investigation when she begins to suspect the police have got the wrong man. Moonage Pictures are now adapting the book alongside the BBC (who own a minority stake in Moonage) and German co-producers ZDF, with “Wednesday” star Emma Myers cast as Pip.
With the project a Mipcom priority for BBC Studios, who are repping international distribution rights, exec producers Matthew Read and Frith Tiplady sat down with Variety to discuss why “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” has the potential to rival the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie. Why did you decide to adapt the book? Read: Previously, I’d worked at ITV on many Agatha Christie adaptations and when I read the manuscript for Holly Jackson’s novel, which was about to be published, I saw in the plotting a mind that was on a par with Christie. I thought that the twists and turns were so brilliantly constructed, that it had everything you could possibly want from a compelling piece of must-watch television.
So we pursued it aggressively. Was there a bidding war? Read: We just really, really wanted it and so we met with Holly Jackson. She’s been involved throughout development and production, we’ve worked very closely with her.
We’re very aware that the book has got a huge and loyal fan base, but we’re also keen to broaden the appeal and so we’ve worked together to realize the show. How would you define the genre? Read: It is a compulsive teen crime thriller. I think we’re certainly looking to extend the YA proposition to a broader audience.
told The Sunday Times of London.“Paul was going to write, I was going to open a hairdresser’s, George would get a garage,” he continued. “But it went on and then it ended.
Johnny Marr has opened up about working with Billie Eilish, calling her “a modern-day version” of The Cure.The singer, songwriter, guitarist, and former Smiths member took part in a new interview for NME‘s ‘In Conversation’ series, where he spoke about working on ‘No Time To Die’ with Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas.The discussion came as Marr released his first solo compilation album today (November 3), entitled ‘Spirit Power’. The song was written for the 2021 James Bond film of the same name.When asked by NME about his experiences of collaborating with Eilish, Marr said: “She and her family are just so musical. She can pick up a uke and just write a song like that.
It was just announced that the upcoming fourth season of Superman & Lois will be it’s last!
Ringo Starr has opened up about the “emotional” experience of creating The Beatles‘ upcoming “final” song ‘Now And Then’.The legendary drummer teamed up with his former bandmate Paul McCartney to make the last-ever track to feature all four members of the band, with the help of AI technology. It’ll be released globally at 2pm GMT this Thursday (November 2).John Lennon first wrote and recorded a demo of ‘Now And Then’ with just his piano and vocals in the late ’70s.
Billie Shepherd has faced body-shaming comments on social media after sharing some holiday snaps to her Instagram page. Sharing the sun-soaked photos, the former TOWIE star, 33, penned the caption: "Happy times in the sunshine." One photo saw the mum-of-three donning a green high-waisted as she posed with her baby daughter Margot, and it was this pic that led to some cruel comments from social media trolls. One wrote: "Those bikini bottoms aren’t for your figure they are more for curvier women" however, Billie's loyal fans were quick to jump to the TV star's defence, with one replying: "What a jealous comment." "I suppose if she wore skimpy tiny bottoms you’d still shame her for being 'inappropriately dressed for a mother of 3' get gone you judgy germ… fine some empowerment for yourself and other women will you..
An original cast member on Mayor of Kingstown will not be returning for the show’s third season on Paramount+ and fans are shocked!
Filmmaker J. Blakeson, the writer/director of the acclaimed elder scam dark comedy “I Care A Lot” starring Rosamund Pike, is back with a brand new series focusing on high-stakes heists taking place in England.
Saturday Night Live just loves poking fun at stars.
The moments before a phone that was key evidence in the Wagatha Christie trial was 'dropped in the North Sea' have been caught on camera.The iPhone 12 Pro, which belonged to Rebekah Vardy ’s manager, Caroline Watt, allegedly ended up falling in the water during a family boat trip. Coleen Rooney’s legal team argued that it allegedly contained WhatsApp messages between Jamie Vardy’s wife and Caroline that could’ve been used as vital evidence in their High Court Libel case.
Saturday Night Live is lining up some exciting stars to make cameos on the popular late night show, and the October 21 episode was no exception.
EXCLUSIVE: Jaume Collet-Serra is back in business with Seven Bucks after Black Adam and Jungle Cruise, with the filmmaker set to direct Kate Warne for Amazon Studios and Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks. Emily Blunt is also producing, but with an eye to star. There is currently no acting deal in place, Deadline hears. Those conversations are expected to resume post-strike.
Courtroom superstar Coleen Rooney made sure all eyes were on her last night as the WAG attended the premiere of her brand new Wagatha Christie documentary.Taking to The Soho Hotel in London, the Liverpool-born star - wife of footballing legend Wayne Rooney - celebrated the eagerly-anticipated landing of Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story onto Disney+ today. Dazzling in a gorgeous white, strapless gown, mum-of-four Coleen channelled Grecian goddess for the exciting documentary launch.The brunette beauty opted for a simple yet elegant look for her big night, pairing her stunning dress with a glistening silver bracelet and matching rings, as well as statement pearl earrings.
The infamous Wagatha Christie trial wasn't just a source of fascination for thousands of Coleen Rooney fans across the nation. In fact, her legendary football star husband Wayne has claimed he became so obsessed with the waging war of the WAGS, that he even considered venturing off to law school following Coleen's win.
A three-part series about the high-profile court battle between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy has landed on Disney+.
K.J. Yossman “Motherland” star Anna Maxwell Martin has joined the cast of BBC drama “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” Variety can reveal. She is set to play Leanne, the mother of lead character Pip Fitz-Amobi, who will be portrayed on screen by “Wednesday’s” Emma Myers.
Coleen Rooney has revealed her husband Wayne's shocked response to her exposing Rebekah Vardy for leaking stories about their private life.The mother of four appeared on BBC's The One Show to discuss her new Disney+ documentary, Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story. The show will detail how Coleen turned into an amateur social media detective to find an explanation for why private stories about her and her family continued to appear in the media.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just took two big steps in their relationship – their first public display of affection and their first Saturday Night Live appearances in the same night.
Saturday Night Live just loves poking fun at stars.
Ben Shephard appeared to want to change the subject as quickly as possible following his co-star Susanna Reid's quip about a 'quickie' during their Good Morning Britain reunion. The pair were back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Thursday (October 12) after they were last seen walking the red carpet together at the Pride of Britain Awards over the weekend.
Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor Awards contender “Poor Things” will open EnergaCamerimage, the cinematography-focused film festival that will take place in Torun, Poland, on Nov. 11-18. The film, starring Emma Stone and directed by Greek helmer Yorgos Lanthimos (“Dogtooth,” “The Lobster”), won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.