Exclusive: Rising Brit actor Harry Lawtey (Industry), who will have a key role in upcoming sequel Joker: Folie A Deux, has been set to star as a young Richard Burton in UK feature Mr. Burton, which will also star BAFTA winner Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs. The Post Office) and Oscar nominee Lesley Manville (The Crown).
The film will tell the true story of the relationship between Welsh schoolmaster Philip Burton (Jones) and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins (Lawtey). Richard dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. Mr. Burton recognised the raw talent in his pupil, and made it his mission to fight for him, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and eventually his adoptive father. Richard Jenkins would go on to become Richard Burton, the...
The film will tell the true story of the relationship between Welsh schoolmaster Philip Burton (Jones) and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins (Lawtey). Richard dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. Mr. Burton recognised the raw talent in his pupil, and made it his mission to fight for him, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and eventually his adoptive father. Richard Jenkins would go on to become Richard Burton, the...
- 5/8/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the most memorable and heartfelt ways to tell someone you're falling in love with them is through a cute love song. Even if you're not into writing your own tune, sharing a Spotify playlist full of songs about soulmates, songs about love at first sight, and songs about saying, "I love you," is a sweet and low-pressure way to get your feelings across. And thankfully, there is a wealth of songs about falling in love out there - across all genres - to show someone just how much you care for them.
The best love song, however, is the tune that resonates the most with you and your partner. So whether you prefer a slow, romantic ballad, a sexy song, or a song that's more upbeat, your love interest is certain to be falling just as hard for you after giving it a listen.
These cute love songs,...
The best love song, however, is the tune that resonates the most with you and your partner. So whether you prefer a slow, romantic ballad, a sexy song, or a song that's more upbeat, your love interest is certain to be falling just as hard for you after giving it a listen.
These cute love songs,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Michele Bird
- Popsugar.com
NBC’s Chicago P.D. Season 10 finale is here, and fans get to see how the Intelligence Unit attempts to bring down drug kingpin and white supremacist Richard Beck. The episode also sees the return of Asa Nina Chapman played by actor Sara Bues. So, where have fans seen Bues before? Here’s what to know about the actor.
Where have fans seen Nina Chapman actor Sara Bues before the ‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 10 finale? Hank Voight and Nina Chapman in the ‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 10 finale | Lori Allen/NBC
Sara Bues plays Nina Chapman, an Assistant State’s Attorney who’s a force to be reckoned with. She’s featured in the Chicago P.D. Season 10 finale, and she’s been on the show previously. Fans likely recognize her from past episodes of the series. She got her start on Chicago P.D. in the season 9 finale, “You and Me.” Bues appeared in five episodes total,...
Where have fans seen Nina Chapman actor Sara Bues before the ‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 10 finale? Hank Voight and Nina Chapman in the ‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 10 finale | Lori Allen/NBC
Sara Bues plays Nina Chapman, an Assistant State’s Attorney who’s a force to be reckoned with. She’s featured in the Chicago P.D. Season 10 finale, and she’s been on the show previously. Fans likely recognize her from past episodes of the series. She got her start on Chicago P.D. in the season 9 finale, “You and Me.” Bues appeared in five episodes total,...
- 5/25/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix’s new competition series could’ve been called So You Think You Can Dance… Next to 100 Other People Who’ll Determine Your Longevity in This Show.
Dance 100, a 6-episode, hour-long show, was released today and pits eight choreographers against each other for an ultimate prize of $100,000. The set-up: Each week, the choreographers are assigned a song and a group of dancers who’ll perform one of their pieces in front of a live audience. The choreographers also dance during the performance. And ultimately, those dancers — along with the rest of the 100 professional dancers who make up the titular...
Dance 100, a 6-episode, hour-long show, was released today and pits eight choreographers against each other for an ultimate prize of $100,000. The set-up: Each week, the choreographers are assigned a song and a group of dancers who’ll perform one of their pieces in front of a live audience. The choreographers also dance during the performance. And ultimately, those dancers — along with the rest of the 100 professional dancers who make up the titular...
- 3/18/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Updated: Lifetime announced several projects during A+E Networks’ 2023-24 upfront presentation Wednesday, including a follow-up docu to Janet Jackson, its two-part documentary that scored record ratings for the network, as well as TLC Forever, a simulcast with A+E celebrating the story of the iconic top-selling female group. Additionally, the network has greenlighted a Keyshia Cole biopic, starring Cole as herself and is in development on Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation starring Kelly Rowland, in the next installment of the Liddles for It’s a Wonderful Lifetime.
They join previously announced Real Love, an original movie executive produced by Grammy winner Mary J. Blige inspired by her best-selling song.
Janet Jackson: Family First, a follow-up to Janet Jackson, will chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author, actor and philanthropist as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, and her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance.
They join previously announced Real Love, an original movie executive produced by Grammy winner Mary J. Blige inspired by her best-selling song.
Janet Jackson: Family First, a follow-up to Janet Jackson, will chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author, actor and philanthropist as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, and her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance.
- 3/8/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Following a listening party on Monday, Deerhoof dropped a surprise new album, Love-Lore, via Joyful Noise Recordings.
Love-Lore was recorded live in the studio over a single afternoon at Rivington Rehearsal Studios in New York City. The album contains a medley of 43 covers, which range from the Velvet Underground to Krzysztof Penderecki.
Muindi Fanuel Muindi wrote an essay to accompany the release, while Benjamin Piekut wrote the liner notes. “Deerhoof is not the future of music and doesn’t want to be — they simply want to embrace you, here and now,...
Love-Lore was recorded live in the studio over a single afternoon at Rivington Rehearsal Studios in New York City. The album contains a medley of 43 covers, which range from the Velvet Underground to Krzysztof Penderecki.
Muindi Fanuel Muindi wrote an essay to accompany the release, while Benjamin Piekut wrote the liner notes. “Deerhoof is not the future of music and doesn’t want to be — they simply want to embrace you, here and now,...
- 9/28/2020
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Lifetime has already gotten a headstart on the cheesy cuteness with the casting for their first Lgtbq+ Holiday film, The Christmas Setup.
If people aren't excited enough, the network has cast real-life married actors Ben Lewis and Blake Lee (Parks & Recreation) as the leading men.
They get five snowflakes for chemistry before we've even seen the film based on this couple who has been married since 2016.
And if that casting news isn't sweet enough, the film will also star the iconic Fran Drescher as Hugo's meddling, matchmaker mom, Kate.
And rounding out the cast is Glow's Ellen Wong as Bff, Madelyn.
The Christmas Setup is written and directed by members of the LGBTQ+ community, and the network worked extensively with GLAAD.
The film follows New York lawyer Hugo (Lewis), who, along with his best friend Madelyn (Wong), travels to Milwaukee to spend the holidays with his mom Kate (Drescher...
If people aren't excited enough, the network has cast real-life married actors Ben Lewis and Blake Lee (Parks & Recreation) as the leading men.
They get five snowflakes for chemistry before we've even seen the film based on this couple who has been married since 2016.
And if that casting news isn't sweet enough, the film will also star the iconic Fran Drescher as Hugo's meddling, matchmaker mom, Kate.
And rounding out the cast is Glow's Ellen Wong as Bff, Madelyn.
The Christmas Setup is written and directed by members of the LGBTQ+ community, and the network worked extensively with GLAAD.
The film follows New York lawyer Hugo (Lewis), who, along with his best friend Madelyn (Wong), travels to Milwaukee to spend the holidays with his mom Kate (Drescher...
- 9/16/2020
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Burna Boy appeared Wednesday night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing a medley of songs off his latest album, Twice as Tall.
Stepping into a warehouse space, Burna Boy started off with his hit single “Wonderful,” spreading a positive message about finding home wherever you go. He then transitioned into “Monsters You Made,” with a hook sung by Chris Martin of Coldplay, and its themes of rising up against oppression rang timeless and true: “It’s like the heads of the state/Ain’t comprehending the hate/That...
Stepping into a warehouse space, Burna Boy started off with his hit single “Wonderful,” spreading a positive message about finding home wherever you go. He then transitioned into “Monsters You Made,” with a hook sung by Chris Martin of Coldplay, and its themes of rising up against oppression rang timeless and true: “It’s like the heads of the state/Ain’t comprehending the hate/That...
- 8/27/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
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