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Actor Adrian Schiller's cause of 'sudden' death has been revealed.The Death in Paradise star tragically passed away in early April at the age of 60, with his agent announcing the sad news in a statement. The 60 year old previously appeared in the hit BBC show Death in Paradise, as well as Netflix's The Last Kingdom and Victoria on ITV.

Sasquatch Sunset directors Nathan and David Zellner (Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter) always wondered what these hairy giants do when they’re not walking – the only Bigfoot footage available has been a minute of a supposed Sasquatch wandering in the northern California woods. They decided to flesh that out in unique dialogue-free comedic imagining of the creatures’ daily life – eating, fighting, etc. Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, Christophe Zajac-Denek and Nathan Zellner are unrecognizable as the hairy tribe of four that entranced Sundance (see Deadline review). Bleecker Street is opening the film, written by David Zellner, executive produced by Ari Aster, in 9 theaters in New York, LA, San Francisco and Austin, ahead of a big jump to about 800 screens next week.

Mindy Kaling is having some fun at Prince Harry‘s expense!

Tom Brady is opening up about the possibility of playing in the NFL again.

System Of A Down will headline the first nighttime concert at San Francisco’s Polo Field at Golden Gate Park along with Deftones, The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys and VOWWS.“Join us for a historic night in San Francisco,” SoaD shared on Instagram.As of now, the SF show is the “Toxicity” group’s only gig on their 2024 calendar other than a spot at Las Vegas’ Sick New World Festival.For those that have never seen the band live, metalhead Keith Lynch described their shows as “crazy as their ‘Chop Suey’ music video.”If that sounds like the concert for you, tickets can be picked up as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, April 12, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.The August concert appears to have both general admission and VIP tickets.You can find both ticket types here.On Saturday, April 27, System Of A Down will perform at the star-studded Sick New World Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.Major acts set to join them include Slipknot, A Perfect Circle, Sleep Token, Lamb of God and…Danny Elfman.We couldn’t believe it, either.If you want to go, you can grab tickets right here, right now.This June, The Mars Volta have five shows lined up at venues all over the Midwest.To find out whether they’re headed to a city near you, click here to find the prog metal band’s complete schedule.Can’t make it out to SF or Sin City this year?Here are just

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. In addition, Apple has struck a deal with Legendary Entertainment to develop multiple spinoff series set in the so-called Monsterverse.

Despite an illustrious sports career, O.J Simpson was perhaps best known for being at the centre of his ex-wife's murder case. The American football player died of cancer at the age of 76 on Wednesday April 10, his family confirmed.

during one of his last outings before his death.Simpson died Wednesday at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer. On Thursday, the ex-Buffalo Bills player’s family shared a statement regarding the news.“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” they began. “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

O.J. Simpson has passed away following a battle with cancer.The former NFL player passed away yesterday, Wednesday 10 April, in Las Vegas, as confirmed by his family on his X account.The star died at the age of 76 and his family broke the news via social media on Thursday. A statement read: "On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.

posted a statement on X today (April 11) which read: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.”“He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren,” the statement continued. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”Simpson was born on July 9, 1947 in San Francisco.

Universal ended its CinemaCon presentation with Wicked last year, and they continued to beat the drum for director Jon M. Chu’s feature take of the Broadway musical with a colorful spectacle. Every attendee at Caesars Colosseum was given a faux tulip that lit up in varying colors, in particular pink and green, creating a great visual before Jeff Goldblum aka the Wizard took the stage to introduce Chu and producer Marc Platt.

longstanding relationship with the Log Cabin Republicans, which endorsed her husband’s 2020 bid and whose leaders have been among the former president’s most stalwart defenders.In 2021, the former First Lady was a special guest at a dinner the organization hosted at Mar-a-Lago, where she received the group’s “Spirit of Lincoln Award,” given to individuals considered strong allies of the LGB community. Melania has been largely absent from public view while her husband seeks a second term in office.

SFFILM on Wednesday unveiled the program slate of the Sloan Science in Cinema Initiative at the 67th San Francisco International Film Festival, which runs April 24–28. Presented in a partnership between the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and SFFILM, this year’s program includes three films and participation by Sloan fellows and grant recipients at events throughout the festival. 

Edgar Burcksen, a veteran TV and film editor who won an Emmy for The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, worked at Industrial Light & Magic and was a longtime American Cinema Editors board member, has died. He was 76. 

James Bond. Created by Ian Fleming, Bond epitomizes the suave, sophisticated spy with a penchant for danger and romance.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large If TV is all about football these days, so are the Sports Emmys. The New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences revealed the nominations for its 45th annual Sports Emmy Awards, and the NFL Network’s “NFL 360” led the pack with 11 nods — followed closely by the CBS and Nickelodeon coverage of Super Bowl LVIII, with ten. Also in the hunt: ESPN’s “E60” doc series and Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football, with nine each.

Selena Kuznikov Edgar Burcksen, longtime editor of features, documentaries, and TV series, died Sunday in Los Angeles of complications of a heart attack. He was 76. Burcksen won an Emmy for editing the pilot of “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles” as well as an ACE Robert Wise award.

A young fan was recently living one of her very own "Glory Days" at the conclusion of a Bruce Springsteen concert. During the March 31 show at Chase Center in San Francisco, an 11-year-old student held up a poster that read, "SKIPPING SCHOOL SIGN MY NOTE?" Springsteen noticed the young fan’s placard and very willingly penned the absence slip to excuse her from school the Monday following Easter Sunday. Springsteen unfolded the notebook paper, grinned and held it up for fans to admire.

Adrian Schiller, who played Aethelhelm in the Netflix historical series The Last Kingdom, died Wedneday at 60-years-old. No details on location or cause has been revealed.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Top Spanish Titles brought to market at MipTV: “Dating in Barcelona,” (Filmax) Produced by Filmax’s Arca, Catalan public broadcaster 3Cat and Prime Video in Spain, a first season of “Dating in Barcelona” bowed last year in Spain to big ratings, both on its first-window debut on 3Cat and on Prime Video, where it became one of the streaming service’s most-watched debuts. A modern take on romance and sex in an online age, “Dating in Barcelona” also reflects a swing in TV towards a lighter, more episodic fare, whether in crime thrillers or other categories.

The first trailer for A24′s upcoming movie Janet Planet has been released.

Ringo Starr, Sheila E. made history as the first female solo percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Sheila Cecelia Escovedo, most popularly known by her stage name, Sheila E., came from humble beginnings. She was born into a musical family in Oakland, California, and was the first child born to her French Creole mother, Juanita Gardere, and her father, Pete Escovedo, the legendary Mexican-American jazz percussionist.

The Last Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 60.On April 4, Scott Marshall Partners, the actor’s talent agency of more than three decades, confirmed Schiller’s death in a statement (via PEOPLE).“It is with the heaviest and saddest hearts that we announce the death of our beloved client, Adrian Schiller, on Wednesday 3 April,” the statement began. “He has died far too soon, and we, his family and close friends are devastated by the loss.

per The Independent. “His death was sudden and unexpected and no further details around its cause are yet available.” The Post reached out to Schiller’s reps for additional comment.

British actor Adrian Schiller has died "suddenly" and unexpectedly, his agent has announced.The 60-year-old previously appeared in the hit BBC show Death in Paradise, as well as Netflix's The Last Kingdom and Victoria on ITV. Scott Marshall Partners, who represented Adrian for more than 30 years, said in a statement released on Thursday 4 April: “He has died far too soon, and we, his family and close friends are devastated by the loss.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor There’s more love to come. Netflix‘s U.S. version of “Love on the Spectrum” has been renewed for a third season after its second soared into the Global Top 10 for three weeks.

Former Gersh agent Emma Clarke is joining talent management company Currents Management.

EXCLUSIVE: BAVC Media has named the latest group of nonfiction filmmakers to take part in its prestigious documentary film fellowship program. The octet announced today will receive $10,000 each in “unrestricted funding, mentorship, industry access, feedback sessions, and workshops during an immersive 9-month experience.”

Bruce Springsteen has signed a fan’s absentee note to cut class.During Springsteen’s concert at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday (March 31), the musician’s attention was brought to a young fan in the front row. The kid was carrying a handwritten sign that read “Skipping school, sign my note?”.The absentee note would allow for the young fan to skip school on Monday (April 1) after attending Springsteen’s concert.

The NFL season doesn’t start until September, but Christian McCaffrey is staying fit in the off-season.