U.K. TV’s Boom and Bust: 2022 Saw Biggest Ever Turnover But Producers Predict Pain for 2023

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Andrey Zvyagintsev, the two-time Oscar-nominated Russian filmmaker of “Loveless” and “Leviathan,” will next direct “Jupiter,” a politically-minded movie set to shoot in Spain and France next spring. The movie will tell the story of a Russian oligarch’s reckoning with the harsh reality of his family’s future.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor David Goodman, Chris Keyser and Meredith Stiehm have spent this year in warrior mode on behalf of their fellow 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America. Goodman and Keyser, both past presidents of the WGA West, were co-chairs of the WGA’s 25-member negotiating committee. Stiehm was re-elected earlier this month to her second two-year term as WGA West president.

Ariana Madix is showing the world who she really is through dance!

Marks and Spencer customers are showering praise on a 'beautiful' pair of trousers that have been hailed 'perfect' for Christmas party season. The sequin trousers, which come in three colours, have been designed to look flattering on while feeling comfortable at the same time, and will go with virtually any top or blouse.

Coldplay were joined by Bryan Adams during their show in Vancouver for a rendition of his classic hit ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It For You’.Frontman Chris Martin invited the Canadian music legend onstage at BC Place on Friday night (September 22) to perform the 1991 Number One hit alongside support act H.E.R..Adams kicked off the performance singing the first verse on acoustic guitar while Martin played the piano.The frontman also joined in the vocal duties before H.E.R. came onstage to perform the song’s famous guitar solo.

Marks and Spencer is selling a jacket that shoppers "can't wait" to wear during the colder seasons.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Many fans were convinced that Zendaya finally tied the knot with long-term boyfriend Tom Holland after posting a photo to her Instagram stories on Friday morning that showed a ring on her engagement finger.

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Glamorous and empowered Amanda Holden has never looked or felt better, and she isn’t afraid to let people know it. The 52-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge has clearly become more confident with age, regularly sharing sexy holiday snaps of herself on her socials – to the delight of some but the occasional disapproval of others. And now a source has told new that Amanda’s learnt to rise above any criticism about her appearance or choice of outfits and has the full support of her husband and kids when she shows off her hard work and body confidence.

Warning: Spoilers aheadKeanu Reeves reportedly asked for the titular character of the John Wick franchise to be “definitively” killed off at the end of Chapter 4, released earlier this year.Speaking to Collider for a new interview, John Wick: Chapter 4 producer Basil Iwanyk revealed that Reeves had requested for John Wick to be undeniably dead by the fourth film’s conclusion as he was experiencing fatigue from filming.“After the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th movie, making these films is so exhausting and it destroys Keanu, physically and emotionally,” said Iwanyk. “By the end, he’s always like, ‘I can’t do this again,’ and we agree with him”.Iwanyk went on to explain: “The guy is just a shell of himself because he just goes off and goes for it.

Sophie Turner has a job to do — even in the midst of a divorce.

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Broadcasting union Bectu has waded into the U.S. labor dispute with an open letter to the AMPTP, urging it to financially support UK crew who are “suffering hardship” and to “resume negotiations” with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA.

Marks and Spencer fans can't wait to get their hands on the brand's 'timeless' autumn jacket that is 'perfect for layering' over jumpers, dresses and long sleeve tops. The coat, which is set to be one of the high-street retailer's most popular this season, is already being snapped up by hundreds of fashion forward customers.

Tomorrow X Together and Anitta debuted their brand new collaboration ‘Back For More’ during the 2023 MTV VMAs tonight (September 12).The two acts announced the new single earlier this month and confirmed the track will be available from this Friday (September 15).Ahead of its official release, the K-pop boyband and the Brazilian star previewed the track at the VMAs, which is being held at New Jersey’s Prudential Center tonight. The performance opened with Beomgyu commanding thunderclaps and digital ripples of water beneath his feet on the stage.“I can see you coming back for more / Coming back for more,” the five-piece group sing in the chorus.

John McVay, the boss of the UK TV producer trade body, has ignited a war of words with the British actors union as the pair prepare to thrash out a new deal that could be influenced by events Stateside.

The UK TV production sector grew rapidly in 2022 to a near-£4B ($5B) high, but Pact boss John McVay has forecast a “tough” full-year 2023 and “shaky” 2024.

River Island announces “boho is back” as fashion fans have fallen “in love” with the high street retailer’s £65 flowing, paisley patterned dress that’s perfect for Autumn. The bohemian-inspired dress flatters all body types and is a must have statement piece for cooler days.

UPDATED WITH details and company comment. Disney and Charter Communications have reached a carriage renewal, ending a 10-day impasse that drew intense scrutiny to the shifting economics of pay-TV in the streaming era.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer On the heels of its splashy debut, the producers behind Netflix’s “One Piece” say scripts for a possible Season 2 are completed and that the next season could be “ready to air” in a year, once production is able to begin. “We’ve got scripts ready,” Marty Adelstein, CEO of Tomorrow Studios, which produces the live-action “One Piece” in partnership with manga creator Eiichiro Oda and publisher Shueisha, told Variety Thursday.