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Yahoo
15 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Daisy Edgar-Jones To Topline Adaptation Of Jane Austen's ‘Sense And Sensibility' For Focus Features & Working Title
Daisy Edgar-Jones is set to headline a new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Sense and Sensibility for Focus Features and Working Title Films, the companies announced on Wednesday. The project returns Focus and Working Title to Austen's body of work, following their collaboration on an Academy Award-winning 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice and a 2020 adaptation of Emma. More from Deadline Hayley Kiyoko's 'Girls Like Girls' Sets Maya da Costa & Myra Molloy At Focus Features Universal International Studios & Working Title Win Bidding War For 'Little Hands,' Partial Manuscript By Celia Walden, With Eye Toward Series Adaptation BBC & Working Title Developing 'A Passage To India' TV Series BAFTA nominee Georgia Oakley will direct from a script by bestselling author Diana Reid. Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films will produce alongside India Flint of November Pictures and Jo Wallett. Originally published anonymously with the byline reading 'By A Lady,' Austen's Sense and Sensibility follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones) and Marianne Dashwood, opposites in their emotional approach, as they navigate love, loss, and financial uncertainty amid the societal expectations of 18th century England. Austen's 1811 debut novel established her as a literary force and remains a cornerstone of English literature. Best known on the film side for roles in films like Twisters and Where the Crawdads Sing, Edgar-Jones was BAFTA and Golden Globe-nominated for her lead role opposite Paul Mescal in Hulu's Normal People, also garnering a Golden Globe nomination for her work on Under the Banner of Heaven. Oakley is coming off her debut feature, Blue Jean, which earned her a BAFTA Award nomination for Outstanding Debut, as well as the People's Choice Award at the Venice Film Festival. Screen Daily was first to the news of the new project. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman - Photo Gallery 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Kneecap Glasgow Hydro Presales and Ticket Prices: Here's how to get tickets to see the controversial Irish rappers
Kneecap have a date with Glasgow. | Getty Images It'll be the band's biggest Scottish show to date - and demand for tickets is likely to be huge. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's been less than a week since Kneecap played Glasgow's O2 Academy, following being axed from the TRNSMT music festival, but they've already announced their return to the city - and it's a huge one. The trio, comprised of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, released their first single in 2017, with their debut album 3CAG following a year later. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But they didn't achieve widespread fame until last year, with the release of second album Fine Art and a hugely-successful semi-biographical film starring the three rappers - which won a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer. In May band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah during a performance in November 2024. Police then raised concerns about their appearance at TRNSMT potentially leading to disorder - leading to them being dropped from the bill. The band played a triumphant set at Glastonbury recently, despite calls from politicians for them to be dropped, and played Glasgow's O2 Academy just three days before they were mean to play Glasgow Green. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They've now announced a huge UK tour - including a date in Scotland. Here's everything you need to know. When are Kneecap playing Glasgow? Kneecap play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday, November 30. When do tickets go on sale for Kneecap? Tickets go on general sale here at 10am on Friday, July 18. To give yourself the best chance of getting a ticket make sure you have an account set up and are logged in well before the tickets go on sale. Are there any presales for Kneecap's Hydro gig? As ever, there are a couple of ways to get your hands on tickets before the general sale. OVO Energy customers will be able to access tickets from 10am on Wednesday, July 16, here. If you are not a customer it's worth asking around family and friends to see if they could pick up a ticket for you. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Customers of O2 will also be able to grab tickets at 10am on Wednesday, July 16, via the Priority App. Again, it's worth seeing if anybody you know is on an 02 mobile phone contract. How much are tickets to see Kneecap at Glasgow's OVO Hydro? Tickets for the gig are priced at £53.60 - £64.95, depending on where you are sitting or standing. Where else are Kneecap playing on their UK tour? Here are the full tour dates: November 14: O2 Academy BournemouthBournemouth, England November 15: Blackstone Street Warehouse, Liverpool November 17: DEPOT, Cardiff November 18: The Prospect Building, Bristol November 20: O2 Academy, Leeds November 22: O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne November 24: Octagon, Sheffield November 27: O2 Academy, Birmingham November 28: Manchester Academy November 30: OVO Hydro, Glasgow Who is supporting Kneecap at Glasgow's OVO Hydro? No support has been announced yet - watch this space. Are there any age restrictions at Kneecap's Glasgow gig? It's over-16's only at Kneecap's Hydro show. What's the likely setlist for the Kneecap Glasgow gig? Here's what the band played at the 02 Academy - expect to hear a similar set when they return for their Hydro show.
Sky News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Everything you need to know about Sky Original series
Mr Bigstuff follows life in suburban Essex, where nervy carpet salesman Glen is trying to live as quiet a life as possible and get over his erectile dysfunction for fiancé, Kirsty. However, his life is completely upended when his estranged brother Lee crash lands back into his life – complete with a prescription drug addiction and a biscuit tin full of what looks like their Dad's ashes. Catching up with his brother while on the run from his own troubles, reckless Lee thinks Glen will be able to help him out. But as he moves in with the couple, their perfect lives begin to unravel faster than a cheap carpet. Launching in 2024, Mr Bigstuff – created by star Ryan Sampson, who plays Glen – became a smash-hit, with Danny Dyer later winning a BAFTA for his performance as the chaotic Lee.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Period drama with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating is 'all you'd ever want'
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story is a true crime drama that was released on ITVX earlier this year and has recently made its way to ITV's streaming service ITVX The ITV miniseries set in the 1950s has captured viewers' attention, with many labelling it a 'must-watch'. The show dives into the riveting true-to-life saga of Ruth Ellis—a tale dramatised over four compelling episodes in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story. The historical drama stars Lucy Boynton as Ruth Ellis, depicting her downfall as the fateful final woman to meet her end by hanging in Britain. Ruth Ellis was a Welsh nightclub hostess before she became infamous for the murder of her ex-lover, sealing her fate as the last woman to face capital punishment in the UK. On a fateful Easter Sunday in 1955, Ellis coldly shot David Blakely outside a Hampstead pub. Her actions swiftly led to her arrest. Her trial resulted in a conviction for wilful and premeditated murder, and she faced not merely a term behind bars but the gallows. July 13th marked her execution at Holloway Prison, ending an era of such sentences, reports the Express. Giving their thumbs-up to the series, a Rotten Tomatoes critic said: "Brilliantly made limited series! Acting is phenomenal. A must-watch." Another viewer hinted at potential awards acclaim, suggesting the drama was "BAFTA stuff". One review reads: "Just watch this, as it's BAFTA stuff, and it will get both Lucy and Toby Jones more nominations for awards, plus maybe Ruth's case will be reviewed and she'll be finally pardoned." Starring alongside Boynton is Toby Jones, a renowned British film star, who portrays John Bickford, the solicitor instrumental in aiding Ellis during her trial. The Times praised Jones, stating that the 58 year old actor should take pride in his "quietly haunting performance". Meanwhile, others have commented that watching him on screen is always time well spent. A critic for the London Evening Standard said: "Ruth was betrayed by a system that wanted to punish her for daring to be different. At least this show gives her something approaching justice, even if it was denied her in real life." This aspect of Ellis' story is particularly compelling, as her untimely death sparked widespread controversy throughout the justice system and garnered heavy criticism from the press. In fact, her execution played a significant role in galvanizing support for the abolition of the death penalty, with the last execution of a male taking place in 1964. Despite some viewers criticizing the series for its handling of taboo subjects and historical accuracy, as well as its portrayal of real-life individuals, one review summarized: "First off, it's good. Lucy does well but is held back by poor dialogue and writing. The basic story is simple..." A viewer offered a poignant critique, saying: "Perhaps the short series is meant to reflect the swiftness of Ruth's ending, but I must admit I would have appreciated a little more of a glimpse into society's response to Ruth's hanging." For those on the hunt for their next series obsession, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story can be streamed at no cost on ITVX right now.
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Three Oxfordshire teens among BAFTA game designer winners
A teenage winner at the 15th BAFTA Young Game Designers awards said it was "amazing to be able to see other people playing your game".Isabelle Taylor and Emily Sun, both 17 and both from Oxford, and Luke Rayfield, 18, from Oxfordshire, were selected from a pool of 52 finalists, winning three out of the event's five judging panel was made up of industry experts representing major British-based games to BBC Radio Oxford, Isabelle and Emily said they had now started working on their own studio. Mr Rayfield also said after their wins, Oxfordshire could turn into a new gaming hub in the winners, aged between 10 and 18, were announced in a digital ceremony hosted by actor, comedian and presenter Inel Ayoub, member of the judging panel, said he had been "genuinely humbled by the level of talent, creativity, and ambition these young creators brought". The competition is part of a year-round programme of public events and classroom workshops encouraging young people to understand how to create and Emily won the The Game Concept Award for Mikka Bouzu, whose game designer protagonist has to journey through three of her unfinished games to rediscover her lost creativity. They described it as being "made for players who struggle with the difficult transition from child to adult, and the burnout that it often brings". Isabelle said it was "just amazing to be able to see other people playing your game"."Normally, when you're testing your game, you get feedback through forms, through written things, but there's no feedback quite as real as seeing somebody's actual reactions as they play," she added they had already tried making a logo and plans for their planned studio, so "hopefully it will be able to go somewhere". Mr Rayfield's won The Game Making Award with Furniture Fu, which unites the skills of martial arts and interior decorating. He said it was "easy to learn and hard to master", with players beating demons while also tackling tasteful home design."There's such a wealth of good ideas out there and the weirder ones are often the best, I find," he winning games will be showcased at the Science Museum in London, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, and the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
