Jean-Claude Carriere, ‘Unbearable Lightness of Being’ Screenwriter, Dies at 89

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Paris Hilton is “sliving” her best life after boyfriend Carter Reum got down on one knee on Feb. 13 and presented her with the ultimate token of his love — a massive diamond engagement ring. The emerald-cut sparkler was designed by jeweler Jean Dousset — the great-great-grandson of famed French jeweler Louis Cartier.

Almost a year after Normal People aired, we finally got an update on the Conversations with Friends adaptation.

Joe Alwyn, Jemima Kirke and Sasha Lane are about to be co-stars!

Conversations with Friends, the adaptation of Normal People author Sally Rooney’s debut novel, has just been released.Newcomer Alison Oliver will be playing the lead role of Frances, alongside Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn and Jemima Kirke.The story follows Frances, a 21-year-old college student, alongside her ex-girlfriend and now best friend Bobbi, played by Sasha Lane.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe series based on Sally Rooney’s book “Conversations With Friends” has cast Alison Oliver, Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn, and Jemima Kirke in four lead roles, Variety has learned.The Hulu-BBC Three series follows Frances (Oliver), a 21 year old college student, as she navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time. Frances is observant, cerebral and sharp.

Marsha Thomason Joins ‘The Bay’; Season 3 GreenlitLost and White Collar actress Marsha Thomason has joined the cast of ITV drama The Bay, as the British broadcaster confirmed it has renewed the drama for a third season. Thomason will join the detective drama as Morecambe Criminal Investigation Department’s new family liaison officer, DS Jenn Townsend, following Morven Christie’s decision to leave the show.

Asher Angel and star Andrew Barth Feldman have joined the season 2 cast of the Disney+ series as new guest stars, the streaming service announced Thursday.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefPrize-winning European animated feature film “The Prince’s Voyage” has been picked up for U.S. release by Shout! Studios.

Jean-Claude Carrière, the prolific French screenwriter who collaborated with some of the greatest art house auteurs of his time, has died. He was 89.

French screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière, who has penned the scripts for films including The Unbearable Lightness of Being and That Obscure Object of Desire, has died. His daughter Kiara Carrière told AFP that the screenwriter died on Monday of natural causes at his Paris home. He was 89.

Ed Meza @edmezavar“Game of Thrones” star Iwan Rheon, Jack Wolfe (“The Witcher”), Asha Banks and Amir Wilson (“His Dark Materials”) have joined Roland Emmerich’s production of “The Magic Flute,” a modern retelling of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s popular opera.The pic is set to begin principal photography on Feb.

If there’s one person who makes our tummies rumble it’s TV chef James Martin.The star is known for his culinary skills and work as a television presenter and you may recognise his cheerful face from This Morning and Saturday Kitchen. James has also presented Jame Martin’s French and American adventures.

European Union. Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced the move in a desperate bid to stop the spread of new variants of the coronavirus.