Joe Manganiello sparked romance rumors when he was spotted exiting the gym with fellow actor Caitlin O’Connor amid his split from Sofia Vergara. Now insiders are opening up about what’s going on behind the scenes.
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Canadian filmmaker Director X is revealing how his new Global original series, “Robyn Hood”, came about.
Director X — whose real name is Julien Christian Lutz — chatted to ET Canada’s Brittnee Blair ahead of the show’s premiere next month.
The show “follows Robyn Loxley and anti-authoritarian masked hip-hop band, The Hood, as they call out injustices and fight for freedom and equality in the city of New Nottingham.”
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The eight-episode, one-hour series stars an up-and-coming cast featuring Jessye Romeo, Nykeem Provo, Idrissa Sanogo Bamba, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Jonathan Langdon, Sydney Kuhne, Ian Matthews, Kira Guloien, Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz and Lisa Michelle Cornelius.
Lutz said of what it was about this project that made him want to take it on: “I mean, it was an idea. I was in London shooting a music video, and it just kind of hit me like, ‘Oh, a modern day Robin Hood.’ That feels like a no brainer. And then it just developed.
“You know, when my partners came in, and different writers, we had all these conversations and spoke about well, what if it was Robin with a ‘y’? What if it was a girl? What if they were, like, a band? What if they were, you know… and it just kept expanding into this really cool kind of fun, young deal. And we came to Corus and Global and they’re like, ‘Yeah, we like this. Let’s make this.'”
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Admitting he and his co-showrunner, Chris Roberts, are “serious, serious nerds,” the legendary music video director continued: “‘Star Wars’, ‘Star Trek’, all that. And, you know, we
Joe Manganiello sparked romance rumors when he was spotted exiting the gym with fellow actor Caitlin O’Connor amid his split from Sofia Vergara. Now insiders are opening up about what’s going on behind the scenes.
Pete Doherty documentary Stranger In My Own Skin have been revealed. Watch full trailer for the film above.Previously announced as debuting at Zurich Film Festival, Peter Doherty — Stranger In My Own Skin is directed by the Libertines and Babyshambles singer’s wife Katia deVidas, who also plays in his other solo outfit band The Puta Madres.Now, it has been announced that the film will hit cinemas from November 9, 2023 – with screenings taking place in the UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Canada, Ireland and Austria.A synopsis describes the feature-length documentary as “following English punk singer-songwriter and Libertines’ legendary frontman, Peter Doherty, as he plunges into the depths of addiction at the very height of his popularity.“Over a period of 10 years, the artist was intimately filmed by director-musician Katia deVidas who shot more than 200 hours of exclusive footage.
Michaela Zee It’s all we’ve ever wanted! NSYNC has reunited for a new song in DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls Band Together,” a new trailer reveals. The new single “Better Place,” written by Justin Timberlake, is NSYNC’s first song in 20 years. Reports have been circulating for weeks about a potential NSYNC reunion between Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Timberlake, who voices Branch in the animated feature.
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Nadiya Bychkova will not compete alongside a famous face this series.The Ukrainian, 34, originally joined the show's cast of ballroom professionals back in 2017, partnering up with broadcaster Dan Walker, football legend David James, popstars Matt Goss and Lee Ryan, and EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami over the years. Reacting to the news that she's been sidelined for the upcoming 21st series, Dan, 46, wrote on the social platform X: "Strictly is such an amazing show and it’s almost time for the new series, what a great line-up this year. "All the pros are great but gutted to hear that @nadiyabychkova hasn’t got a partner.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion will be hitting the stage together at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards!
Jennifer Lopez showed off her chic Western vibes on the red carpet while arriving for the Ralph Lauren fashion show during 2023 New York Fashion Week on Friday night (September 8) in New York City.
Jennifer Lopez to Sofia Richie Grainge planted in the front row, Ralph Lauren’s rustic spring 2024 show and dinner on Friday night was a barnburner.The Bronx-born designer transformed a cavernous space at the Brooklyn Navy Yard into a wood-floored, canvas-draped artist’s loft for the runway extravaganza, then followed it with a seated dinner for 250 in a reimagined barn setting, inspired by his 16,000-acre Double RL Ranch in Colorado. Bold-faced guests including Gabrielle Union, Robin Wright, Amanda Seyfried, Kevin Love, Sheryl Crow, Ariana DeBose, Leo Woodall, Meghann Fahy, Cara Delevingne and Amanda Seyfried chatted and supped on Ralph’s Polo Bar classics like RRL filet mignon and grilled lobster salad, finished with his sinful brownie a la mode.
Kelly Osbourne is looking back on a teenaged feud with Christina Aguilera.
The trailer for Amazon’s Prime Video movie The Burial has arrived.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are back together.
This Morning fans have been left issuing a very clear demand as Holly Willoughby, Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were seen in a new set of promo images. Holly has returned to the ITV daytime show after a two-month break over the summer holidays.
Ben Croll Bertrand Bonello’s sci-fi drama “The Beast,” which premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, follows a star-crossed duo, trying — and failing — to make love work across three timelines. Moving between 1910, 2014 and 2044, the film mixes period drama, speculative sci-fi and bouts of genuinely chilling horror — particularly in a middle section set in contemporary Los Angeles. There, aspiring actress Gabrielle (Léa Seydoux) catches the attention of Louis (George MacKay), a self-described incel with a violent hatred for women.
The Great British Bake Off will scrap its national-themed challenge weeks in the new series after viewers slammed these rounds in recent years.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s friendship is one of Hollywood’s most precious relationships. They have been friends since childhood and probably wouldn’t be where they are in their careers without each other. They both grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where they first met as kids, living just two blocks away from each other.
The wait is finally over for fans of Teen Mom UK as the original mums are making a triumphant return to the small screen in a highly-anticipated new series. With promises of more drama, heartfelt moments, and candid glimpses into their lives, this latest instalment is set to be a treat for fans who have been eagerly awaiting their favourite mums' comeback. The official announcement came with a burst of excitement as the show's social media platforms shared the news: "Our OG mums are back for a brand new series! And this time, they're bolder and braver than ever." This brief teaser has already ignited a frenzy of reactions among devoted followers who have been eagerly following the journeys of these young mothers since the show's inception.
Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has been branded a 'hottie' and hailed as an inspiration as he was seen before his TV return. The hairdresser is expected to return to the hit Channel 4 show alongside his husband Daniel Lustig when it returns next month.
Witney Carson and Lindsay Arnold are updating “Dancing with the Stars” fans about their fate as pro dancers on the upcoming 32nd season.
Lovejoy caught up with NME backstage at Reading & Leeds 2023, and opened up about the unwavering devotion from their fans, upcoming UK tour and plans for new music. Check out the full interview above.The rising indie four-piece arrived at Reading yesterday (August 27), for the second of their two performances at the twin sister festival.
The producers of The Crown just revealed how they approached filming Princess Diana‘s death.
Brian Austin Green is feeling like life begins at 50 now that he’s just crossed the mid-century mark.