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Kuwait Times
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
‘Peaky Blinders' creator to pen new James Bond movie: Studio
English film director Steven Knight poses during a photo session during the 2nd edition of the Cannes International Series Festival (Canneseries) on April 8, 2019 in Cannes, southern France.--AFP Steven Knight, the creator of gritty TV crime series 'Peaky Blinders,' will write the highly anticipated next James Bond movie, studio Amazon MGM announced Thursday. Knight will work alongside previously announced director Denis Villeneuve ('Dune') to bring the world's most famous fictional spy back to the big screen after a prolonged absence. Amazon MGM Studios acquired creative control of the 007 movies in February, and has moved quickly to get one of Hollywood's most valuable franchises back into production. There has been no new Bond film since 2021's 'No Time To Die.' Knight is best known as the mind behind violent British gangster series 'Peaky Blinders,' which was set in industrial England at the turn of the 20th century and became a global hit. Running for six seasons, and with a Netflix film version currently in the works, 'Peaky Blinders' turbo-charged the careers of leading man Cillian Murphy, alongside a stellar supporting cast including Tom Hardy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Kingsley Ben-Adir. In addition to 'Peaky Blinders,' Knight also co-created the wildly popular television quiz show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' and has penned four novels. The Birmingham, England-based screenwriter, producer and director's other TV credits include 'Taboo,' 'See,' 'This Town,' and 'All the Light We Cannot See.' The Bond films, based on Ian Fleming's novels, have earned more than $7 billion collectively at the global box office since debuting in 1962. No release date or title has yet been set for the film franchise's 26th installment. And despite frenzied speculation among fans, there has been no announcement on which actor will replace Daniel Craig as the suave British super-spy. Among the actors most discussed to be the next Bond are Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson, Jacob Elordi, and Ben-Adir -- but Amazon MGM has so far refused to disclose the franchise's most closely guarded secret.— AFP
Pink Villa
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
S Line: Lee Soo Hyuk, Arin, Lee Da Hee's Cannes-awarded series confirms July premiere and OTT platform
S Line is a South Korean miniseries exploring tabooed concepts of sexual shame and the dangers of unrestrained technological developments. Starring Lee Soo Hyuk, Arin and Lee Da Hee as leads, this drama has already been acclaimed at the 2025 Cannes International Series Festival. Amid the growing anticipation for its release, the production team announced its OTT premiere details, as reported by K-media outlet Dispatch on May 13. S Line– Plot and Character Details S Line is a fantasy, mystery thriller drama, based on a webtoon of the same name by artist Kkomabi. The story is about visible red lines connecting people who have had sexual relationships. These lines can only be seen by those wearing special glasses, and their emergence plunges Korea into a crisis as privacy gets breached and societal boundaries get blurred. OH MY GIRL's Choi Ye Won, better known by her stage name Arin, plays the role of Hyun Heup in the series. The character is a young woman, who is able to see the red lines since birth. She teams up with detective Han Ji Hyuk, played by Lee Soo Hyuk, to investigate the origins of the glasses and the chaos they are causing. Besides her there is another character, who shares the same special ability of witnessing the red lines. She is Gyu Jin, a quirky school teacher, played by Lee Da Hee. Gyu Jin will come across Hyun Heup after she gets transferred to the school Gyu Jin teaches in. S Line– OTT release schedule and platform S Line confirmed Wavve as its official streaming platform and locked in July 2025 premiere. The 50-minute-long 6 episodes of the mini series might be released in a weekly format or all at once. The drama not only received a major launch at the 8th Cannes International Series Festival, but was also recognized for its artistic quality. It won the Best Music award in the feature-length competition section last April. The creator of the original webtoon version of S Line, Kkomabi, is acclaimed for their works in A Killer Paradox and Pending Case. The series version is directed and penned down by Ahn Jio Young.
Jordan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Jordan Times
Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong to join Cannes film festival jury — organisers
Irish actress Nicola Coughlan makes a handprint during the 8th edition of the Cannes International Series Festival (Canneseries) in Cannes, southern France, on Monday (AFP photo) PARIS — American actor Halle Berry and "Succession" star Jeremy Strong are set to serve on the jury at the Cannes film festival this year that will be headed by French actress Juliette Binoche, organisers announced on Monday. Berry and Strong will be joined by best-selling Franco-Moroccan writer Leila Slimani, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia and Italian actress Alba Rohrwacher on what will be a women-majority judging panel. The jury will also include South Korean filmmaker Hong Sangsoo, Mexican director Carlos Reygadas, and Democratic Republic of Congo documentary maker Dieudo Hamadi. They will be responsible for watching the 21 films in competition this year and awarding the prestigious Palme d'Or at the end of the 78th edition of the festival, which takes place from May 13-24. The women-majority jury is significant because organisers are under pressure to give a greater platform to women filmmakers and show they are serious about tackling gender inequality and sexual harassment. President Iris Knobloch has promised that the festival will be "attentive" to the recommendations of a hard-hitting parliamentary inquiry into #MeToo abuses in the film industry which reported its findings earlier this month. Only seven of the films in the main competition have been made by women directors, the joint highest total. Australian actor Nicole Kidman is set to receive the 10th Women in Motion Award at this year's festival, which honours individuals who "advance the role of women in cinema and in society", organisers also announced Monday. A little-known French woman director Amelie Bonnin was given the honour of opening the festival on May 13 with her debut feature "Leave One Day", which is the first time a debut film will start the world's most prestigious film festival. Last year, the festival's jury was chaired by American filmmaker Greta Gerwig ("Barbie") and included French actor Omar Sy and Japanese director Hirokazu. Competition The 2025 competition line-up includes some heavy-hitting festival circuit favourites including American Wes Anderson, Iranian director Jafar Panahi, the Dardenne brothers from Belgium, and veteran American independent filmmaker Richard Linklater. Panahi, who has been repeatedly detained and banned from film-making in Iran, will present his latest production, "A Simple Accident". Compatriot Saeed Roustaee is also set to compete for the main prize with his latest feature, "Mother and Child", three years after showing "Leila's Brothers" in Cannes which led to him being sentenced to six months in prison in Iran. Other directors in-competition include American horror newcomer Ari Aster, who has cast Joaquin Phoenix in his "Eddington", and compatriot Kelly Reichardt who will premiere her heist drama "The Mastermind" featuring John Magaro. As well as featuring in Wes Anderson's A-list cast in his "The Phoenician Scheme", Scarlett Johansson is set to present her directorial debut "Eleanor the Great", about an elderly woman coping with the death of her best friend, in the secondary "Un Certain Regard" competition. She will be competing for honours against the debut film made by fellow American actor Kristen Stewart, with the former Twilight star presenting "The Chronology of Water" in the same category.
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
'Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan stuns at Canneseries in white gown
Nicola Coughlan's fashion game is strong. The " Bridgerton" star was a vision in white on the pink carpet at the eighth annual Cannes International Series Festival -- referred to simply as Canneseries -- at Plage Du Majestic in Cannes, France, on Monday. Coughlan took to the pink Canneseries steps to show off her gown, which featured a structured neckline and long train. Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton on friends-to-lovers romance in 'Bridgerton' season 3 Coughlan was honored at the event with the Konbini Commitment Award, which is given to someone who is "actively making change well beyond television," according to Canneseries, an international television festival showcasing television series from around the world. The actress was specifically recognized for her human rights advocacy. "From the fight for abortion rights in Ireland, to the defense of refugees and Palestinian children rights or the fight against body-shaming: Nicola Coughlan is fiercely rising up against injustice," Canneseries wrote on its website. "Her very sharp sense of style, her intelligence and her biting humor are just some of the many weapons she has to carry the voices of those who've been silenced." 'Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan dishes on season 4 and its 'different types of love stories' On Sunday, Coughlan also stepped out for the Prix Konbini de l'Engagement photocall, where she left her handprints in cement. The actress put her own spin on Hollywood glam and stunned in a green sequined gown at that event, which she paired with a light pink sweater draped over her shoulders.
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
David Ginola's daughter Carla rocks a stylish three-piece suit with a shirt and tie as she steps out at Canneseries International Festival
Carla Ginola cut a stylish figure in a three-piece suit as she arrived at the Canneseries International Festival on Saturday. The model, 30, oozed androgynous chic as she attended day three of the festival in the south of France as it entered its eighth year. The daughter of former footballer and I'm A Celeb rity star David Ginola looked in good spirits as she turned heads on the red carpet. The Cannes International Series Festival is an international television festival held annually. Carla looked stunning in a beige suit, paired with a simple black tie and pointed stilettos. She added a pair of glasses to complete her chic look, as well as some chunky bangles to accessorise. The model, 30, oozed androgynous chic as she attended day three of the festival in the south of France as it entered its eighth year Her appearance at the event comes after she was last spotted living it up at Paris Fashion Week. She attended with fellow nepo baby Anais Gallagher, dressed to impress in oversized suits as they attended the Stella McCartney show. The socialite is married to Adrien Rosenpick, where the couple wed during a chic ceremony in Saint Tropez in September 2023. The couple posed for photos on the steps of the the city hall as guests showered them with confetti while they kissed. Adrien, who owns a luxury street-wear brand, wore a double breasted navy blue suit with a pair of chunky loafers. Carla's father David was last seen competing in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! castle in Gwrych, Wales, in 2021. The retired footballer's alleged lovechild Joy Pinquier has claimed that the star has cut contact with her after meeting for the first time in 28 years. She was allegedly conceived during a fling with Joelle Pinquier, 54, while the French star married to ex-wife Coraline Ginola, but has denied he is the father of her daughter Joy. David also shares a son Andrea, now 31, and daughter Carla with Coraline. The couple married in 1991 but she filed for divorce in 2016. Since his split from his wife of 25 years Coraline, David welcomed a daughter Ever, five, with his model girlfriend Maeva Denat. The footballing legend played for Toulon, RC Paris, Brest and Paris Saint-Germain before joining Newcastle F.C in 1995. He later played for Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Everton but retired in 2002. Following his career on the pitch, David enrolled at the prestigious drama school RADA in the hopes of becoming an actor. After a cameo appearance in Sally Wainwright's At Home With the Braithwaites in 2000, he starred in The Centre, City Lights and the US soap The Young and the Restless. These days, David is also familiar too football fans as a pundit.
