Ireland’s screen industry is having a moment. With the Cannes Film Festival well underway, there’s a notable strong Irish presence in this year’s line-up including Element Pictures’ three entrants – Competition title Kinds of Kindness from Yorgos Lanthimos, Rungano Nyoni’s sophomore feature On Becoming A Guinea Fowl and Ariane Labed’s directorial debut September Says (both in Un Certain Regard). There’s also Competition title The Apprentice, which is co-produced with Irish outfit Tailored Films and Lorcan Finnegan’s Nicolas Cage starrer The Surfer premiering in the Midnight Screenings strand. Even Andrea Arnold’s Competition title Bird is rich with Irish talent with star Barry Keoghan and Oscar-nominated cinematographer Robbie Ryan both having worked on the film.
WWE Takes Jerry “The King” Lawler Off The Air After 30-Plus Years
07.05.2024 - 02:07 / deadline.com
The WWE has declined to renew its contract with Hall of Fame wrestler and broadcaster Jerry “The King” Lawler.
Lawler joined the WWF (which later became the WWE) as a commentator in 1992, working on Superstars. In the early ’90s, he defeated Bret Hart and was named “Undisputed King of the World Wrestling Federation.” While he continued to wrestle, Lawler was a broadcaster for Raw, SmackDown! and WWE pay-per-views until 2016.
Lawler has not been been featured on a WWE TV broadcast for over a year, but he still has a legends deal that allows him to work with the organization on merch and other licensing. Despite his departure from the broadcast team, Lawler is said to still have a great relationship with the company. Indeed, he was backstage at SmackDown in Memphis in March.
He is known for his feud with comedian Andy Kaufman, and together they created one of the most memorable early moments of Late Night with David Letterman. The NBC late-nighter was about eight months old when comic, performance artist and then-Taxi star Kaufman was a guest, along with Lawler. Kaufman had made waves by wrestling women until April 1982, when he took on veteran his first male opponent, then-pro grappler Lawler, who clobbered him in the ring.
Arriving on the Late Night set with a neck brace, Kaufman sat next to Lawler, and things went fine — for a while. Lawler drew boos as he began to bad-mouth the comic. Kaufman demanded an apology from Lawler, who was having none of that. Eventually, Kaufman said, “I could have sued you for everything you’re worth, and I didn’t because I’m not that kind of a guy.” Lawler seized on that, saying, “What kind of a guy are you?” As Letterman prepared to go to commercial, Lawler stood up and slapped Kaufman
Justin Peck On The Making Of ‘Illinoise’ And The Guiding Vision Of Sufjan Stevens – Tony Watch Q&A
Illinoise, the dance-musical hybrid nominated for four Tony Awards (including Best Musical) is the seventh collaboration between Justin Peck, the resident choreographer and artistic advisor of the New York City Ballet, and his old friend and creative partner Sufjan Stevens, the indie singer-songwriter turned Oscar nominee (for his song “Mystery of Love” from 2017’s Call Me By Your Name). But it’s safe to say this quirky gem is something unique. Unlike the duo’s previous projects, which include commissions from major dance companies across the country, Illinoise isn’t exactly a ballet. It’s not exactly a musical either.
Oscar Isaac Will Play Jesus Christ in Animated Religious Movie 'The King of Kings'
Oscar Isaac is gearing up to voice Jesus Christ in a new religious project.
Amazon's £2.50 gadget 'perfect' for cooking poached eggs in the air fryer
Air fryer enthusiasts are raving about a £2.50 Amazon find that's perfect for whipping up the ideal poached eggs.The set of four Air Fryer Egg Poachers, also known as the air fryer's ramekins, are just £9.98, which works out at under £2.50 each. These nifty little ramekins measure 2.95 inches in diameter and 1.96 inches in height and are crafted from top-notch food-grade silicone. But it's not just poached eggs these versatile moulds can handle; they're also great for baking treats like cupcakes, muffins, custard, pudding, tarts, and even soufflés.They're suitable for use in both ovens and microwaves and boast an easy-to-clean surface thanks to the wipeable silicone material.
‘The Good Doctor’ Star & EPs Talk Claire’s Return, Shaun’s Evolution & Finale Part 1’s Big Cliffhangers, Tease Part 2
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about The Good Doctor Episode 709, “Unconditional.”
‘Fury Road’: George Miller Says “There’s No Excuse” For The Clash Between Charlize Theron & Tom Hardy On Set
Apparently, it’s really difficult to shoot a ‘Mad Max’ film. Just yesterday, we shared a story about Anya Taylor-Joy describing her experience shooting “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” And now, we have yet another wrinkle in the previously known clash on the set of “Mad Max: Fury Road.” READ MORE: ‘Furiosa’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Talks Difficulty Behind The Scenes: “I’ve Never Been More Alone” In a new interview with The Telegraph, filmmaker George Miller offered his insight in the apparent war between Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy.
Freida Pinto Boards Animated Series ‘Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyond’ From Submarine Sublime, Rebel Maverick & Writer Michael Ryan
EXCLUSIVE: Freida Pinto and her Freeboard Films Entertainment label have boarded Kiranmala & the Kingdom Beyond, the animated kids TV show we first told you about earlier this year.
Eurovision chaos as major star not rehearsing 'until further notice' after 'incident'
With mere hours left to go until the Eurovision Song Contest gets underway on Saturday evening, the annual musical extravaganza has been thrown into chaos following an incident involving Dutch act Joost Klein.The performer, who qualified for the grand final earlier this week with his song Europapa, was “pulled” from rehearsing for tomorrow’s show “until further notice.” In a statement to the PA news agency, the European Broadcasting Union who televise the show said: "We are currently investigating an incident that was reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He will not be rehearsing until further notice.” "We have no further comment at this time and will update in due course." In preparation for the grand final, all 26 competitors have been taking part in a dress rehearsal ahead of the performance, however while Joost did appear during the Flag Parade, he didn’t perform his song Europapa when the time came.
Tatiana Maslany & Rossif Sutherland To Star In ‘Keeper’, The Next Film From ‘Longlegs’ Director Osgood Perkins; Neon Pre-Buys U.S. Rights & Will Launch Int’l Sales At Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: In a pre-emptive deal, Neon has acquired rights to Osgood Perkins’ (Longlegs) next genre movie Keeper, which will star Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Rossif Sutherland (Possessor).
Jerry Seinfeld begs Howard Stern to forgive him after ‘insulting’ his ‘comedy chops’
“Fly on the Wall” podcast Wednesday. “Howard is interesting. Howard is a great interviewer, but comedy chops, I mean, can we speak candidly?” he said.
King Charles and Prince Harry were less than 3 miles apart in London — but the pair still didn’t meet
returned to London this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.But hopes for a royal reconciliation were slashed later that day when Harry’s reps confirmed to The Post that he would not meet with his estranged father due to the king’s “full” schedule.And on Wednesday, the estranged duo’s rift was on clear display as the king hosted a garden party — his first since his cancer diagnosis — at Buckingham Palace for some 8,000 guests.At the same time — just 2.6 miles away — Harry gave a reading at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral to mark a decade since the inaugural Invictus Games took place in the capital.Over at the palace, the monarch, 75, was joined by his wife, Queen Camilla, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.Harry, for his part, arrived at his event alone.Inside, he was joined by his late mother Princess Diana’s relatives, including his uncle and aunt Earl Spencer and Lady Jane Fellowes, who greeted the Duke with a hug.Harry appeared to be in good spirits as he beamed from ear to ear upon arrival, waving to excited fans lining the streets of London.He later joined Invictus competitors and staff for a reception in the cathedral’s crypt, before diving into endless meetings for the rest of the day.Prince William did not attend either event, instead carrying out a royal engagement at Windsor Castle Wednesday morning spending the day with his cancer-stricken wife Kate Middleton and their three children.
Prince Harry celebrates Invictus Games anniversary with St Paul’s Cathedral service after Charles 'snub'
The Duke of Sussex has arrived at the service of thanksgiving at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games. Harry, 39, has travelled back to the UK to commemorate the milestone with members of the Invictus Games family and mark the decade-long support competitors in the paralympic-style tournament have received.
Nickelodeon Debuts 'The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish' First Look!
The trailer has just been unveiled for the upcoming new Nickelodeon series The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish! – Just Jared Jr Prince Harry won’t be seeing his ill father this week – Celebitchy Find out what Willow Smith does to channel creative energy – Popsugar Skai Jackson is opening up about her hit Disney Channel series Jessie! – Just Jared Jr Gossip Girl reunion! Former co-stars Ed Westwick and Kelly Rutherford reunited for a two-day Italian getaway over the weekend hosted by Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli and luxury fashion retailer Mytheresa. Guests explored the beautiful lake through a private boat tour, concluding the journey with a traditional picnic lunch in the garden of privately owned Palazzo Gemelli, right in the heart of the historic village of Orta San Giulio. Other guests included Jasmine Tookes, Sarah Harris and Emma Thynn among others. Check out the gallery for pictures!
Morgan Freeman, Olivier Marchal, Simone Ashley To Be Feted At The Monte-Carlo TV Festival: Public Events Set For ‘NCIS’ And ‘Little House On The Prairie’
Morgan Freeman, Olivier Marchal and Simone Ashley will be lauded at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival in June. Prince Albert II of Monaco will present Freeman with Festival’s Crystal Nymph award.
Mike + The Mechanics to “play all the hits and drift into Genesis” on 2025 UK tour
Genesis”. See all the dates below.The shows, titled ‘Looking Back – Living The Years 2025 Tour’, will kick off on March 3 next year in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, and run for a total of 30 nights, concluding at London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 14.
Chris Pine Had Negative $400 in His Bank Account Before Booking ‘Princess Diaries 2’: The Salary Was ‘Absolutely Earth-Shattering’
Lexi Carson Chris Pine reflected on how his role in “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” changed his career — and life. In the May 5 episode of “Sunday Sitdown With Willie Geist,” Pine spoke about being cast as Nicholas Devereaux in the 2004 film, which jumpstarted his career and turned his finances around. “It was the height of summer and I was getting off at Magnolia.
Bridgerton Season 3: All the Hidden Meanings in the Hair, Makeup, and Costumes
season 3 is nearly here, dearest gentle readers, and when it does arrive you'll find the Ton are busier than ever. Kate () and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) Bridgerton are very much enjoying their newlywed bliss. His sister Francesca (Hannah Dodd), meanwhile, makes her debut into society and quickly catches the eye of a potential love interest.
Anthony Hopkins to Play Composer George Frideric Handel in ‘The King of Covent Garden’ Biopic
Alex Ritman Anthony Hopkins is taking on yet another iconic figure, this time from the world of music. The stage and screen legend — a two-time Academy Award winner — is attached to star as George Frideric Handel in “The King of Covent Garden,” set during the period the famed opera composer worked on his choral masterpiece “Messiah.” Embankment Films has launched global pre-sales on the project, which is scheduled for a late fall 2025 release.
Jerry Seinfeld Blames “Extreme Left” For The Demise Of Comedy On TV
Just days after saying the movie business “is over” as a cultural force, Jerry Seinfeld is decrying the decline of comedy on television. He blames “the extreme left and P.C. c**p.”
Jerry Seinfeld Says TV Comedy Is Being Killed By the ‘Extreme Left and P.C. Crap and People Worrying So Much About Offending Other People’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jerry Seinfeld said in an interview with The New Yorker while touting his feature directorial effort “Unfrosted” that “P.C. crap” and the “extreme left” is making television comedy go extinct. Seinfeld is a sitcom icon thanks to his eponymous NBC sitcom that ran between 1989 and 1998, but he says viewers no longer flock to their television sets in order to get their comedy fix like they did for decades.