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Welsh playwright Daf James is bringing his own experience of adopting as a gay man to drama Lost Boys and Fairies – something he never imagined would happen when applying for a BBC writing programme five years ago.The writer, who began his career putting on Welsh-language plays and performing as his alter ego Sue, was accepted into the BBC Drama Writers Programme in 2019. He began developing what would become Lost Boys and Fairies after being paired with various production companies. “It was a bit like TV speed-dating, it changed my life,” he says.

Fly and flop getaways are all well and good, but if you want to burn off some of that breakfast buffet – and really explore the area you’re staying in – then a specialist walking holiday might be for you. With something for all fitness levels, these organised trips either involve staying at one hotel, which you set out from on foot every day, or moving between locations, with your luggage transported so it’s waiting for you at your next accommodation.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms while cautioning for more bad weather in the coming days.

CMAT has spoken to NME about the impressive cultural footprint of her native Ireland, as well as plans for her next album – which could arrive sooner than you think.Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson was speaking to us on the red carpet of the Ivor Novellos in London this week (Thursday May 23), where she was nominated for Best Album for the acclaimed ‘Crazymad, For Me‘ – but was already convinced that she wouldn’t win due to the competition she faced. The award was later picked up by Yussef Dayes.“Lankum are nominated for the award, who’ve already beat me for Irish album of the year – also RAYE, who won 75million awards at the BRITs and I just sat through that, twiddling my thumbs, not winning anything,” Thompson told NME.

It’s been a minute since we heard from director Sam Mendes and his uber-ambitious “Beatles” film plans. Known for the Oscar-winning “American Beauty” and the Bond films, “Skyfall,” and “Spectre,” Mendes isn’t just taking the bold step of making a fictional film about the Beatles, he’s making four of them, one about each member: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

Paul Mescal to play one of the Fab Four in his upcoming Beatles biopic.Mescal first gained attention for his award-winning role as Connell Waldron in the 2020 drama miniseries Normal People. He was also nominated for Best Actor at the 95th Academy Awards for his portrayal of Calum in 2022’s Aftersun.The actor is set to star as Lucius Verus in Ridley Scott’s upcoming Gladiator II. Verus is the nephew of the original film’s villain Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) but grows up idolising deceased gladiator Maximus (Russell Crowe).Now, The Hollywood Reporter has released a new feature highlighting 10 young movie stars who are taking Hollywood by storm.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Of all the films premiering at Cannes this year, “The Most Precious of Cargoes” is both an anomaly (the first animated feature to compete for the Palme d’Or since “Persepolis” in 2007) and the most likely to become a classic. Blending the heavy lines of early-20th-century woodcuts with the gentle pastels of watercolor painting, “The Artist” director Michel Hazanavicius finds a poignant way to address not only the horrors of the Holocaust, but the kinds of kindness that combatted it, crafting an indelible parable destined to be watched and shared by generations to come.

When Netflix released its latest major data set on Thursday — its second under the name of What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report — animated features continued to demonstrate a major impact for the streamer. Of the top 100 most viewed titles in the period of review, from July to December 2023, 33 were animated, bringing in a total of 1,087,600,000 views.

How high will Ayo Edebiri‘s Hollywood star soar? After her latest casting, it may be higher than anyone predicted.

Billie Eilish has said that her latest album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ feels like “the most genuine thing” she’s ever made.The 22-year-old singer opened up about her attitude towards her third studio album during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earlier this week (May 21), and described the project as her most authentic music to date.“I think that with ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’, it’s the first time since I’ve been an adult and maybe ever in my kind of creative life,” she told the host of the late-night chatshow. “It truly is the most genuine thing I’ve ever made”.She continued: “It feels very, very me and it feels like all of the music is exactly who I am.

is likely to emerge as the item liable to make the one per cent weak at their nipped, tucked, and bio-hacked knees.It’s fortuitous then, that last night, Roman luxury behemoth Bulgari showcased one of the most expensive jewelry designs they have ever created: a jaw-dropping snaking diamond choker crafted from a rough diamond totaling 200 carats which is worth a staggering $43 million—worn on the night by longtime ambassador for the brand, Andy Sachs-approved.By The Serpenti Aertena necklace—described as the most precious design that Bulgari has ever debuted—is just one creation crafted to mark the house’s 140th anniversary. It forms the centerpiece of a celebratory collection designed by jewelry creative director Lucia Silvestri, dazzling with coiling snakes, juicy cabochon-cut gemstones and ancient coins, that was unveiled at the historic Terme di Diocleziano—the site of the largest ancient public baths in Rome.

Glastonbury’s Palais Cinema has unveiled its line-up for this year’s edition of the festival and it features a star-studded list of guests including Paul Mescal, Florence Pugh and Andrew Scott.In a video unveiling the line-up with Radio 1’s Ali Plumb, EMPIRE’s Helen O’Hara and Bastille’s Dan Smith who is a patron and supporter of the area, it was revealed that film showings at the event include a mixture of pre-released screenings, recent cinema hits, music documentaries and classic film showings.Some of those on show include Despicable Me 4, Furiosa, Dune Part Two, All Of Us Strangers, Barbie, The Fall Guy, The Greatest Showman, Baby Driver and Shaun Of The Dead in its 20th anniversary year.Guests at the event include Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright who will be taking part in a Q&A about Shaun Of The Dead; Wright will also introduce his film Baby Driver.Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott will reunite with director Andrew Haigh for a Q&A about their emotive film All Of Us Strangers, which was released earlier this year, while Florence Pugh will speak about Dune Part 2 ahead of the screening.Other guests there include Tilda Swinton, who will take part in a Q&A for Only Lovers Left Alive and will introduce her new film Problemista while Cate Blanchett will talk about I’m Not There, the film she starred in about Bob Dylan.Both Swinton and Blanchett also appeared at last year’s Glastonbury, with Swinton joining Max Richter on stage while Blanchett danced on stage with Sparks. There will be a screening of the first two episodes of new Star Wars series The Acolyte, while Kneecap will talk about their new documentary film.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Michel Hazanavicius, the Oscar-winning director of “The Artist,” makes a first foray into animation with “The Most Precious of Cargoes” which world premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on May 24. Adapted from Jean-Claude Grumberg’s bestselling novel, “The Most Precious of Cargoes” is the first animated feature to vie for a Palme d’Or since Ari Folman’s “Waltz With Bashir” in 2008; and it will be the last movie watched by the competition jury, presided over by Greta Gerwig, before the closing ceremony. Hazanavicius developed the project for years and wrote the script with Grumberg, as well as created the drawings.

Couples have been left devastated after a photographer left them without cherished wedding snaps, or in some cases didn't turn up on their big day. More than 15 couples have complained about Daley Wilson, who say they paid the Haslingden-based snapper to capture their ceremony after reading positive reviews.

Rylan Clark has opened up about an 'intimate' moment he shared with TV star Rob Rinder while their were filming their recent TV show Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour. During an appearance on This Morning to promote the show, the pair discussed their antics in Italy on Thursday, 16 May.

Alex Ritman Getting a feature into Cannes’ official selection is among the pinnacles of filmmaking achievements for most production companies. Ireland’s Element Pictures clearly isn’t most production companies — this year, it has three.

The stars are stepping out for the latest Gucci Fashion Show!

The first ‘Downton Abbey’ film (released in 2019) more than doubled the worldwide box office of the second film, ‘A New Era’ (released in 2022), but that isn’t stopping Focus Features from going back for a third time. And for the third ‘Downton Abbey’ film, it looks like some major names are joining the cast.

Shaheem Reid Mary J. Blige has been a superstar for more than 30 years not just because of her unforgettable voice, hit records and Oscar-nominated acting — it’s also because of the deep bond she’s built with her fans. “The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” is not only one of the most successful artists of her generation, but one of the most relatable.

Brazil legend Rivaldo has defended Manchester United midfielder Casemiro amid his struggles under Erik ten Hag this season.