Megan Thee Stallion is speaking out for the first time since Tory Lanez‘s sentencing.
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Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International The production company behind Netflix drama “The Playlist,” about the creation of music streaming business Spotify, is shutting down after six years. The London-headquartered YellowBird U.K. was set up in 2017 as the British sister company to Stockholm-based “Wallander” producers YellowBird Sweden.
Led by long-time YellowBird executive Berna Levin and tasked with securing international-facing commissions with a “Scandi edge” for the U.K. market, its main productions were “The Playlist” and “Young Wallander,” both of which were for Netflix. A shift in strategy at Banijay will now see the company closing its doors.
Banijay U.K. boss Patrick Holland recently informed staff of the decision, suggesting in a memo that the super-indie’s U.K. businesses have a new focus of “pitching to U.K.
broadcasters and streamers” rather than to international companies. (Read Holland’s full memo below.) In a challenged economic climate for the industry, where many businesses are streamlining assets, it’s possible that having a sister company in the U.K. securing global-facing commissions such as “Young Wallander” — which could have come from the Stockholm-based YellowBird — was seen as redundant.
From a content perspective, Netflix also failed to renew “Young Wallander” beyond its two seasons (the most recent of which aired in 2022), while “The Playlist,” which debuted in October to so-so reviews, was not renewed for Season 2. YellowBird U.S. is not believed to be affected by the U.K.
decision. The American outpost was set up in 2018 under YellowBird Sweden alumna Marianne Gray, and has projects in development with Netflix, Sony Pictures Television and Lionsgate. However, it doesn’t appear
.Megan Thee Stallion is speaking out for the first time since Tory Lanez‘s sentencing.
Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International After 18 years at BAFTA, Krishnendu Majumdar is having trouble switching off. It’s been almost two months since the media executive, who recently won a BAFTA for his Kate Winslet-led Channel 4 drama “I Am Ruth,” finished his three-year term as chair of the British Academy, handing over the reins to agency boss Sara Putt.
Andrew Garfield.The actor, who starred opposite Garfield in 2018’s Under The Silver Lake, recalled the “stressful” experience during an interview with Vanity Fair.“I was in the makeup trailer and I was eating a granola bar or something, and I was about to shoot a scene where I have to kiss Andrew,” Keough said. “And the makeup lady was like, ‘Are there peanuts in that?’”After Keough said she wasn’t sure, the makeup artist “ran away” to flag down a producer.
Wonya Lucas is stepping away from the Hallmark Channel.
ITV has revealed the star-studded cast for the upcoming true crime drama The Long Shadow - including a number of former Corrie and Emmerdale cast members. The true crime drama follows the five-year hunt for the Yorkshire ripper.
Naman Ramachandran “The Long Shadow,” a true crime drama by “Hijack” and “Lupin” creator George Kay, has revealed a stellar cast. Directed by BAFTA-winner director Lewis Arnold (“Sherwood,” “Time,” “Des”) the 7 x 60′ for U.K. broadcaster ITV and streamer ITVX, drama is a depiction of the five-year hunt for serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, focusing on the lives of the victims who crossed his path and those of the officers at the heart of the police investigation.
EastEnders fans were left shocked on Monday night after a Walford legend returned to the BBC soap after six years.The beloved character of Yolande Trueman, played by actress Angela Wynter, returned to Albert Square to visit her ex-husband Patrick (Rudolph Walker). During her sudden return, Yolande revealed that her partner Antone had thrown her out after he found out about her fling with Patrick when he was in Birmingham.
In a heartbreaking revelation, Bryan Randall, Sandra Bullock’s longtime partner, passed away at age 57 after a three-year battle with ALS.
Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick are over.
told The Guardian. “It’s always a hard adjustment for child actors, young actors. People see the kid out of ‘Leave It to Beaver’ grown up and they don’t buy it — they want to see little Beaver.”“People associated me with younger roles, but I wanted them to come with me and get used to the fact that I’m wrinkly.
Fans of The Notebook and Broadway have something to celebrate: A musical based on the Nicholas Sparks love story is set to premiere in 2024!
Prison bosses have dramatically moved one of Scotland’s most controversial trans prisoners to a male jail.
The CEO of Irn-Bru is to step down from his role after producing Scotland's most iconic beverage for over 20 years.
Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens has died aged 70. In an official statement his representatives confirmed he "bravely and privately fought cancer for years".
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag ITV has cancelled The Voice Kids - one of its biggest shows - in a major TV shakeup, it has been confirmed by the channel.The show, which is a spin-off from The Voice, has a star-studded judging panel, comprising of Danny Jones, Pixie Lott, Ronan Keating and Will.i.am. It saw children sing on stage while the judges backs were turned, and if a judge liked what they heard, they would push a button for their chair to turn round. The Sun reports that ITV made the decision as talent shows have been on the decline in recent years.
ITV has axed The Voice Kids, according to reports. The singing contest, judged by Danny Jones, Pixie Lott, Ronan Keating and Will.i.am won’t be returning to TV screens next year.
A property in Stockport which plagued residents with 'serious antisocial behaviour' for over 10 years has now been closed down.
Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International When David Bowie died in 2016, panicked broadcasters ripped up their schedules and clambered to assemble heartfelt tributes to the “Space Oddity” singer. Later that year, when George Michael succumbed to heart failure on Christmas Day, BBC Four dedicated an entire night of programming to him — no easy feat around the holidays, when pre-commissioned programs are revealed months in advance in a race for ratings. Sinéad O’Connor’s death at 56 shocked the world on Wednesday, and was on the front page of virtually every paper in the U.K.
Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson have separated after eight years of marriage.
Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson are ending their marriage.