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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
US Comedian Tina Fey, Charlie Brooker and national treasure Graham Norton to feature in Edinburgh TV Festival
Hollywood A-lister Tina Fey and Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker are the latest big names to join the lineup of speakers at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Running from August 19 to 22 at the EICC, the annual festival is the UK's foremost television eventthat brings together leading industry figures to debate issues facing the television industry. Other leading industry figures taking part include Michael Sheen, Ros Atkins, Shonda Rhimes, Stephen Lambert and Sir Lenny Henry. The four-day event will include masterclasses, in conversation events, the ever-popular Spotlight Controller sessions, and keynote speeches including the prestigious James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The final day of the festival (August 22), which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, will feature in-depth discussions with Tina Fey, Charlie Brooker and TV producer behind The Traitors, Stephen Lambert. Tina Fey and Charlie Brooker are the latest big names to join the lineup of speakers at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival | Edinburgh TV Festival/Miller Mobley Multi-award-winning screenwriter, actor, producer Tina Fey has created some of the most unforgettable moments in comedy and pop culture. She began her career as head writer and performer on the legendary Saturday Night Live before going on to create, produce and star in Mean Girls, 30 Rock, The Four Seasons, and co-create and produce Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. One of the sharpest, funniest, and most fearless comedic voices of our time, Fey brings her distinct charm,wit and insight to this lively conversation with beloved broadcaster Graham Norton. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Innovative writer Charlie Brooker has also confirmed for Friday where he will reflect on his career and discuss a range of subjects from comedy, AI, evil product design and the TV shows that made him. Brooker is the creator of the award-winning Black Mirror series, zombie horror show Dead Set, his groundbreaking series Nathan Barley and know for his popular Wipe shows for the BBC. Stephen Lambert, chief executive of the production company behind some of the UK's biggestentertainment shows including The Traitors, Gogglebox and Squid game: The Challenge will record a specialedition of the podcast The Town, hosted by US entertainment journalist Matt Belloni. Lambert is one of Britain's best-known creative executives and will discuss his career and work – and how that work has shaped the UK and US TV industry. Grahan Norton will host a conversation with US star Tina Fey, Charlie Brooker will explore a range of subjects during his in-conversation event, Comedian, with TV producer Stephen Lambert recording a special edition podcast of The Town. Writer and actor Munya Chawawa (bottom right) will deliver the Alternative MacTaggart this year | Edinburgh TV Festival/Jackson Bowley 'Challenging landscape' Other highlights in this year's festival include a range of industry conversations including: TV's place in the new world order, Truth under attack, and Youtube: the future or the end of TV as we know it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Creative director of the festival, Rowan Woods, and advisory chair, Jane Tranter said: 'This year's programme contains all the attributes and tonal variations of great TV: it's inspiring, thought-provoking, entertaining, attitudinal, glamorous, inclusive and actively relevant to our current challenging landscape. 'The 50th anniversary is a moment to look back and celebrate how far we've come, and the many people who've contributed to this remarkable legacy; but it's also an opportunity to look forward and ask what the future of British television looks like, how we define it, protect it and evolve it to meet the challenges ahead. We can't wait to see you in Edinburgh in August!' A full programme for the event will be published at the end of the month. For more information and to book tickets you can visit the Edinburgh TV Festival website.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tina Fey & Charlie Brooker Join 50th Edinburgh TV Fest Lineup
Tina Fey and Charlie Brooker have joined what is gearing up to be a seriously splashy 50th edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival. Comedy icon Fey, star of 30 Rock and the creator of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Four Seasons, will chat with Irish TV Host Graham Norton on stage on the final day of the fest, which takes place next month. 'Fey brings her distinct charm, wit and insight to this lively conversation with beloved broadcaster Graham Norton,' Edinburgh said. More from Deadline 'Black Mirror' Creators Charlie Brooker & Annabel Jones Exit Netflix-Owned Broke & Bones Edinburgh TV Festival To Spotlight "Truth & Trust In The Media" With Former BBC News Boss Delivering MacTaggart Lenny Henry To Receive Edinburgh Outstanding Achievement Award She joins a tranche of new speakers that include Black Mirror creator Brooker and UK super producer Stephen Lambert, whose credits include The Traitors, Gogglebox and Undercover Boss. Meanwhile, the alternative MacTaggart will be delivered by comedian, writer and actor Munya Chawawa, who will 'make the case for why broadcasters underestimate digital creatives at their peril, and will issue a call to arms for creative risk.' Fey brings a serious dose of star power to the UK's top TV confab. Already confirmed for this year's fest is Shonda Rhimes, who will receive an inaugural fellowship, and Lenny Henry, who takes the outstanding achievement award. The MacTaggart will be delivered by former BBC News boss James Harding. Edinburgh has also unveiled a number of sessions that include Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne speaking to Culture Minister Chris Bryant and a worldview address from Sony International boss Wayne Garvie. There will also be creative masterclasses on Adolescence, Last One Laughing UK and Rivals. Best of Deadline The Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion At The Global Box Office 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery Everything We Know About 'Stranger Things' Season 5 So Far
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Konnie Huq and husband Charlie Brooker look smitten as they enjoy a fun night out at The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in London
Konnie Huq and husband Charlie Brooker enjoyed a fun night out together at The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in London on Tuesday. The former Blue Peter star, 49, and Black Mirror creator, 54, relived the world famous nineties phenomenon as they explored the immersive experience. The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience invited a host of star-studded guests and influencers to launch its summer season. Konnie and Charlie, who sported casual ensembles, looked more than loved-up on their thrilling date night. She became a firm on-screen favourite when she appeared as a Blue Peter presenter between December 1997 and January 2008. She met the Black Mirror creator during an episode of his show, Screenwipe, in 2009 and they became engaged nine months later, in June 2010. They went on to have two children together - Covey, 12, and Huxley, 10, with the Blue Peter star admitting that she pressured Charlie into having marriage and babies in the early days of their relationship. Konnie said she gave the TV creator an ultimatum so that neither of them wasted their time with one another. Speaking on Sophie Ellis-Bextor's podcast Spinning Plates in 2022, Konnie said she always wanted to have children and feared Charlie didn't feel the same, so the conversation and deal breaker immediately came up. 'I always wanted to have kids... I always thought I'd have three kids and then I had two and was like, ''I'm done now,'' she began. 'But weirdly, Charlie didn't think he ever wanted kids. So when we got together, I was like, "if you're not a having kids kind of person than we're not compatible" But it turns out he was.' 'But he is really good with kids which you might not think cause of his miserable alter ego, but Charlie is a lamb in wolf's clothing.' Speaking about tying the knot so fast after meeting each other, Konnie said that at the time, her 'body clock was ticking'. 'I was in my mid-thirties and when you're in your mid-thirties with your body clock ticking, you sort of think, "I don't want to be in another relationship without it going anywhere", she said. The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience invited a host of star-studded guests and influencers to launch its summer season 'So yeah, quite quickly it was my way or the highway, which is good because then you know if someone is committed maybe.' She added that despite putting pressure on Charlie, if he buckled then she would have known he wasn't right for her. 'I was literally like, "there is no point us being together unless you're sure you want to have kids and quite quickly as well". And If that was to scare him off, then he wasn't the right person.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix's Black Mirror Faces Uncertain Future Without Original Duo
Black Mirror may be headed into uncharted territory. The creators of the dystopian sci-fi anthology, Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, have officially parted ways with their Netflix-owned production company Broke & Bones, raising real questions about whether the show can continue as we know it. The move marks the end of a five-year exclusive deal with Netflix, which began in 2020 when the streamer invested $100 million into the duo's new company. Brooker, the show's creator and lead writer, and Jones, its longtime executive producer, had been the driving force behind Black Mirror since it first launched in the U.K. in 2011. Netflix acquired the series in 2015, turning it into a global hit with a signature mix of tech-driven paranoia, social commentary, and psychological horror. According to Deadline, Brooker and Jones are now free to pursue new projects with other studios. Their departure from Broke & Bones doesn't necessarily mean the end of Black Mirror, but it certainly throws its future into doubt. Season 7 dropped earlier this year with solid reviews, but without its original creators at the helm, fans are already bracing for a potential drop in quality if Netflix continues the series without them. It's unclear why the two chose to leave, but after 14 years of Black Mirror, the decision could be as simple as wanting to explore new creative ground. Brooker has hinted at other ambitions in the past, including a potential interest in writing for Doctor Who, which he once turned down due to scheduling conflicts. While Black Mirror might survive as a brand, its soul may prove harder to replicate. The series has always been uniquely tied to Brooker's voice—satirical, bleak, and uncomfortably prophetic. Losing that could fundamentally alter what the show is. The good news? The duo's exit frees them up to build new worlds, possibly outside the Netflix ecosystem. Whether those worlds will rival Black Mirror in cultural impact remains to be seen, but whatever they create next, it's worth keeping an eye Black Mirror Faces Uncertain Future Without Original Duo first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 13, 2025
Business Upturn
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘Black Mirror' returning for season 8? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 28, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated May 28, 2025, 11:46 IST Black Mirror, the critically acclaimed sci-fi anthology series created by Charlie Brooker, has kept audiences on edge with its chilling, thought-provoking tales about technology and society. With Season 7 premiering on Netflix on April 10, 2025, fans are already buzzing with questions about the future. Is Black Mirror returning for Season 8? Here's everything we know so far. Has Black Mirror Been Renewed for Season 8? As of April 2025, Netflix has not officially confirmed Black Mirror Season 8. However, this lack of announcement isn't cause for alarm. The series is known for long gaps between seasons, with Season 6 arriving four years after Season 5 due to production complexities and the COVID-19 pandemic. Season 7 was ordered in November 2023, six months after Season 6's premiere, suggesting Netflix typically takes time before announcing renewals. When Could Season 8 Be Released? Given Black Mirror 's production timeline, Season 7 took approximately 17 months from order to release. If Netflix greenlights Season 8 in late 2025 or early 2026, a release could be expected around mid-2027. However, the anthology format, requiring unique stories and casts, often leads to longer production times. Fans may need to brace for a wait similar to the four-year gap between Seasons 5 and 6. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
