Natalie Dormer ("Game of Thrones," "The Hunger Games"), James Norton ("Happy Valley," "Mr. Turner") and game designer Rhianna Pratchett ("Tomb Raider," "Heavenly Sword") were among the BAFTA jurors who this week selected this year's 18 "Breakthrough Brit" winners. These rising UK talents will get one-to-one mentoring, guidance sessions and networking opportunities — with tools to develop their skills and jumpstart their careers, "wherever they are in the world," as well as free access to BAFTA events for 12 months. This year's 18 BAFTA 'Breakthrough Brits' are: Alex Lawther, Actor Anna Valdez Hanks, Cinematographer Aysha Kala, Actress Catherine Woolley, Senior Games Designer Charlie Covell, Writer/ Actress Chris Davis, Games Developer Daisy-May Hudson, Producer/ Director Ed Perkins, Director Jenny Saunders, Producer Jessica Saunders, Games Sound Designer Laura Wade,...
- 11/13/2015
- by Ruben Guevara
- Thompson on Hollywood
Jimmy Kimmel welcomed Pee-Wee Herman to his show last night, and I'm still debating whether it was a coup or whether Lorenzo Lamas simply canceled at the last minute. Actor Paul Reubens has resurrected his famous alter ego for a stage show he's putting on in Los Angeles, and he and his schtick seemed extremely well preserved. A friendly crowd -- some cradled Pee-Wee dolls -- watched as the bow-tied man-child showcased his beloved bike, announced the first offering from his Oprah-like book-club (Jane Thayer's Part Time Dog), and surprised Kimmel with a Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Christmas gift. My personal...
- 12/9/2009
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW.com - PopWatch
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