Anna Carteret was one of the biggest television stars of the 1980s, known to millions as Inspector Kate Longton in the hit BBC TV police drama, Juliet Bravo. Running for five years from 1980 to 1985, Juliet Bravo was ground-breaking in its time.
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Motörhead icon Lemmy has had more of his ashes scattered the mud at Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival.The famed British metallers played Wacken countless times during their decades-long career, and some of his ashes were spread as part of Wacken’s ‘Lemmy Forever’ festivities opening the festival at the weekend.Lemmy, whose real name was Ian Kilmister, died in December 2015 at the age of 70, just two days after he revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.“Lemmy coming back to Wacken is an enormous honour for us — words can hardly express how enormous,” said festival co-organiser Thomas Jensen. “We will create a place of remembrance for him that does justice to his significance for an entire genre and beyond.”“There has always been a special connection between Motörhead and Wacken Open Air; hardly any band has played here more often,” he continued.
“The fact that his journey also ends here will forever hold a special meaning.”The group’s manager Todd Singerman added: “Wacken was one of Lemmy’s dearest homes and we’re delighted he has a place here forever.“He was a man of the people, and as such, he ‘lived’ in many places worldwide. It’s our aim to allow him to rest permanently in all his ‘homes’ globally and allow his fans worldwide to have a place close to them where they can both pay respects and celebrate his enormous continuing legacy and influence.”Some of Lemmy’s ashes were already used to create tattoos for Motörhead’s tour manager and production assistant.
Anna Carteret was one of the biggest television stars of the 1980s, known to millions as Inspector Kate Longton in the hit BBC TV police drama, Juliet Bravo. Running for five years from 1980 to 1985, Juliet Bravo was ground-breaking in its time.
Naman Ramachandran The U.K. edition of iconic game show “Password” will bow imminently on broadcaster ITV, and new countries are being added. Variety can reveal that the Fremantle-owned format is getting versions in Greece (Alpha TV), Hungary (TV2), Israel (Channel 13), Mexico (TV Azteca) and Slovakia (TV JOJ).
Kate Middleton swapped custom-made gowns for comfy casual last weekend as she headed out to the Houghton Hall music festival, surprising many at the rave event.The Princess Of Wales, who celebrated England's Lionesses' win yesterday, flew under the radar at the three-day event, donning a pair of £120 Veja trainers, black skinny jeans and an off-the-shoulder top. Celebrating art & music in the Norfolk countryside, the techno rave festival featured dance and electronic music and saw a multitude of different stages. It is famed for being the UK's only 24-hour festival.
Michael Parkinson, the British chat show king who was confirmed dead on Thursday, will be remembered as one of the outstanding interviewers of his generation. During his show’s 36-year run across the BBC and ITV, Parkinson sat down with some of the biggest stars of our time, attracting acclaim and sometimes controversy. Scroll on for some of his most memorable moments.
The London Film Festival (LFF) announced today that it will close its upcoming 67th edition with the dystopian thriller The Kitchen, directed by Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares, for Netflix.
The Sarajevo Film Festival has distanced itself from a controversial Serbian film that has been accused of glorifying Serbian nationalist groups after experts from the feature were screened at the festival’s industry forum.
Christopher Vourlias A World War II drama that critics say glorifies Serbian nationalist groups has sparked outrage at the Sarajevo Film Festival, with organizers under fire for allowing excerpts of the forthcoming film to screen and the mayor of Sarajevo demanding resignations in the ensuing dust-up. On Wednesday, the Sarajevo fest fought back, insisting that it was caught off-guard by the film’s inclusion at an industry event on Tuesday.
Craig Richards’ Houghton Festival over the weekend.As reported by The Daily Mail, the princess was allegedly dining with her Norfolk neighbours, the Marquess and Marchioness of Cholmondeley, David and Rose, at their Palladian stately home, Houghton Hall. At the time, the Houghton Festival was taking place on their 1,000-acre estate.A source told the publication that “After dinner, one of the guests suggested that Catherine go to the festival.” They added: “Catherine was nervous about the idea, but, after much discussion with her protection officers, she went with lots of security.
The final contestant taking part in Strictly Come Dancing has been announced as TV star Les Dennis.
criticised the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws from the stage have formally threatened to sue the band over the incident.Future Sound Asia, promoter of the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur, has confirmed it has now sent a letter to The 1975 demanding that they acknowledge liability and compensate the live music company for the cancellation that occurred following their set on the first day of the event. If they refuse to do so, FSA says it will pursue legal action through the English courts.Addressing Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws during his set at the festival, Healy told his audience: “I made a mistake.
Motörhead‘s surviving members Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee have enshrined the ashes of late frontman, Lemmy.It was confirmed last week that his ashes were scattered in the mud at Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival. He died in December 2015 at the age of 70, just two days after he revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.Now, footage has also emerged of the surviving band members enshrining their frontman’s ashes, whose real name was Ian Kilmister, at a bar named after Lemmy in the village.At the venue, fans witnessed Campbell and Dee put Lemmy’s ashes, which are housed in a mini version of his custom urn, in a glass display next to his hat, boots, bass guitar, and Marshall stack.
Skydance has acquired the rights to Mickey Spillane’s and Max Allan Collins’ Mike Hammer franchise with plans to develop and produce the bestselling book series into a feature film based on the iconic character. No writers, directors or actors are attached at this time.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Zurich Film Festival will honor the chief executive of German film and TV company Leonine Studios, Fred Kogel, with its Game Changer Award, which is presented to a leading personality from the film industry whose “extraordinary efforts serve to advance the sector.” Kogel set up Leonine four years ago, and it has grown rapidly to become Germany’s leading independent film company, as well as a major TV producer. Its successes as a film distributor have included the release of “The School of Magical Animals,” “Knives Out” and the “John Wick” franchise.
The CEO of Irn-Bru is to step down from his role after producing Scotland's most iconic beverage for over 20 years.
Margot Robbie perfectly embodies the beloved titular doll in Greta Gerwig's movie. But the actress and executive producer went one step further during the film's promotional tour this summer, dressing in a new, Barbie-inspired look for each red carpet event!Robbie and her stylist, Andrew Mukamal, collaborated on each iconic look, adding a thrilling new layer to the movie for lifelong fans of the legendary doll and her enviable fashions.There was this classic black custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown for 's Los Angeles premiere, which paid homage to «Solo in the Spotlight» Barbie from 1960 — even down to the red rose accent on the skirt, opera gloves and sheer handkerchief.For the European premiere in London, the pair paid tribute to iconic British designer Vivienne Westwood, with a couture gown modeled after 1990's «Enchanted Evening» Barbie.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Since joining the cast of EastEnders back in 2009, Tameka Empson has been at the centre of some dramatic storylines on Albert Square - especially over recent months. As part of an ongoing storyline regarding mental health, BBC One viewers will have seen Tameka’s character Kim Fox suffer from panic attacks after being involved in a car accident earlier this year.
Manchester United icon Bryan Robson has paid tribute to Trevor Francis, who passed away aged 69 on Monday.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The 80th Venice Film Festival has revealed its selection of projects for Venice Immersive, the XR-Extended Reality section of the festival, which runs Aug. 30 – Sept. 9. The program will include VR experience “Wallace & Gromit in the Grand Getaway” and a Fatboy Slim project. Venice Immersive is devoted to immersive media and includes all XR means of creative expression: 360° videos and XR works of any length, including installations and virtual worlds. The program, which will take place on the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio, will present 44 projects from 25 countries, and 24 works in the Worlds Gallery section. It will comprise:
Moviegoers already knew that Todd Haynes‘ “May December” would open the 61st annual New York Film Festival this Fall. But now another North American premiere will happen in NYC. Sofia Coppola‘s “Priscilla” will be the festival’s Centerpiece on October 6 before it hits theaters later that month courtesy of A24.
Film at Lincoln Center has teed up Sofia Coppola’s Priscillaas the Centerpiece selection for the 61st New York Film Festival.