EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of a huge week for their Adam Sandler-led Netflix animated feature Leo, co-directed with Robert Smigel, David Wachtenheim and Robert Marianetti have signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.
12.11.2023 - 12:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It was a jaw-dropping finale at the star-studded Michael Josephson MBE charity ball in Manchester - when it was announced over £1m was raised on the night. Inspirational fundraiser Michael took to the stage at his glittering annual ball to announce the record-breaking sum shortly after midnight.
Guests, who included a host of famous faces from the TV, music and sports world, looked on in astonishment as it was revealed £1,063,872 had been raised. It came after a night of fundraising and entertainment at the glittering ball at Manchester's Hilton Hotel on Deansgate on Saturday night.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Overtones had earlier wowed guests with live performances at the event, which also included a spectacular Greatest Showman tribute complete with an acrobat swirling across the audience.
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Stars at the event included former Corrie star Ryan Thomas with wife Lucy Mecklenburgh, former King of the Jungle Christopher Biggins and Hi-de-Hi's Su Pollard, Hollyoaks favouite Jorgie Porter and Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Bryan Robson.
Gogglebox stars The Malones were out in full force, while former Sugababes star Heidi Range was in glamorous form alongside her husband Alex Partakis.
Reds icon Bryan was full of praise for Michael on the night, saying: "Michael does an incredible job for children's charities. Everyone says how much hard work he puts into it, he always raises such a lot of money, that's why I'm here tonight, it's just brilliant."
Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter was delighted to attend the ball for the first time, as she missed out last
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