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Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
New BBC drama smashes records despite viewers ‘switching off' after 5 minutesNew
BBC's new cosy crime drama Death Valley has smashed an impressive record already despite some less-than-enthusiastic reviews of the show. The six-episode Timothy Spall comedy-drama secured a whopping 2.9million viewers in its overnight ratings for the first episode. This not only made it the biggest audience for a new BBC Scripted Comedy title in five years but it even beat David Mitchell's fellow crime-solving sitcom Ludwig which landed 2.8million viewers for its premiere in September. The unexpected frontrunner, which came out last week, follows retired TV actor John Chapel (Spall) who has made a name for himself as a crime-solving sleuth the likes of Poirot and Sherlock. When one of his groupies DS Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth) tracks him down she hopes he can help her crack some mysteries and climb the career ladder in one fell swoop. It's already been compared to everything from Gavin and Stacey (which has broken its own record or two) to Midsomer Murders as we witness the hijinks of this chaotic duo. But not everyone has had glowing thoughts about the show. 'Five mins & switching off – this is AWFUL soooooo baaad,' X user Philgals Swigott wrote. 'I really wanted to like Death Valley on BBC1, but it's beyond terrible,' SonnerSounds added. 'Sorry, but I could only watch a quarter of an hour of this before turning off and cancelling all future recordings,' CaroleBlain shared. Anne Sharman called it 'so dreadful on every level' and Robert Halpert said it was '45 minutes of life' they aren't getting back.# Of course, it has also managed to win over some viewers. 'I will watch Timothy Spall in anything, and Death Valley seems pretty good so far,' Roz Laws shared. 'Contrary to those who hate it I'm loving Death Valley so far,' Signoramac declared. 'Only ten minutes in but Death Valley is a breath of fresh air,' Danny Denay echoed. And if it's following the footsteps of Ludwig (also starring Anna Maxwell Martin), we can expect a season two renewal sooner rather than later. So there's likely more to come for this plucky young detective and our reclusive actor. Speaking about their dynamic to Radio Times, the Bafta-winning Harry Potter star said: 'They recognise each other instantly in their souls. They cut straight through any generational difference, any bizarre sexual difference or anything like that.' He described it more akin to an 'uncle and niece' aesthetic. More Trending It's been a standout run for BBC comedies over the past year. In December, the epic Gavin and Stacey finale drew in 19.3million viewersmaking it the 'most-watched scripted show across all broadcasters and streamers since current records began in 2002'. Not an easy feat. View More » All episodes of Death Valley are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Harry Potter fans say new Hermione is 'perfect casting' after unearthed clip MORE: Doctor Who boss promises finale will address 'controversial' Time Lord change MORE: Yet another celebrity discovers they're related to a king 9 years after Danny Dyer
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Great Northern Energy Metals Acquires Option to Secure Uranium Claims in Colorado
VANCOUVER, BC, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Great Northern Energy Metals Inc. (" GNEM" or the " Company") (CSE: GNEM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an assignment and assumption agreement (the " Assignment Agreement") to acquire all rights, title, and interests in an option agreement (the " Option Agreement") originally dated February 6, 2025, between UREnergy, LLC, a Colorado-based uranium company (" UREnergy"), and 16508731 Canada Inc., an Ontario-incorporated entity (the " Assignor"). Under the Assignment Agreement dated May 18, 2025, GNEM assumes the rights and obligations to earn a 100% interest in a package of mineral claims and leases (the " Property") located in San Miguel County, Colorado. The Property includes the Slickrock Lease and 60 contiguous unpatented mining claims, known for historical uranium occurrences. Transaction Summary: GNEM has assumed the Assignor's obligations under the Option Agreement to acquire the Property in exchange for: An aggregate of USD$1,450,000 in cash payments (collectively, the "Option Cash Payments") to UREnergy, following the below payment schedule: $250,000 on Nov 3 rd, 2025 $400,000 on May 18 th 2026; $400,000 May 18 th 2027; and $400,000 on May 18 th 2028; The issuance of fully-paid and non-assessable common shares in the capital of GNEM (the " Option Shares") to UREnergy in four tranches totaling CDN$1,830,000, following the below payment schedule: $750,000 worth of Option Shares on Nov 3 rd 2025; $360,000 worth of Option Shares on May 18 th 2026 $360,000 worth of Option Shares on May 18 th 2027; and $360,000 worth of Option Shares May 18 th 2028. The deemed price of the Option Shares will be based on the 15-day volume-weighted average trading price of GNEM's shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the " CSE") at the time of issuance. All issuances are subject to regulatory approval. UREnergy has provided customary representations and warranties, including good title and compliance with applicable environmental and permitting regulations. The Assignment is subject to any necessary approvals under applicable Canadian securities laws and the policies of the CSE. Strategic Importance The Property hosts prospective uranium targets in a historically productive uranium belt. The acquisition aligns with GNEM's strategy to secure high-potential uranium assets in geopolitically stable jurisdictions. "This transaction gives GNEM a significant foothold in a tier-one uranium jurisdiction," stated David Mitchell CEO of GNEM. "We believe the Slickrock district has untapped potential, and we are excited to advance exploration and development efforts in collaboration with UREnergy." About Great Northern Energy Metals Inc. GNEM is a Canadian-based exploration and development company focused on securing and developing critical energy metals, including uranium. The Company's mission is to support the global transition to clean energy through responsible resource development. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements", including but not limited to: the payments to be made under the Option Agreement, the development potential of the Property, approval of the CSE, and GNEM's strategic objectives. All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Great Northern Energy Metals Acquires Option to Secure Uranium Claims in Colorado
VANCOUVER, BC, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Great Northern Energy Metals Inc. ("GNEM" or the "Company") (CSE: GNEM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an assignment and assumption agreement (the "Assignment Agreement") to acquire all rights, title, and interests in an option agreement (the "Option Agreement") originally dated February 6, 2025, between UREnergy, LLC, a Colorado-based uranium company ("UREnergy"), and 16508731 Canada Inc., an Ontario-incorporated entity (the "Assignor"). Under the Assignment Agreement dated May 18, 2025, GNEM assumes the rights and obligations to earn a 100% interest in a package of mineral claims and leases (the "Property") located in San Miguel County, Colorado. The Property includes the Slickrock Lease and 60 contiguous unpatented mining claims, known for historical uranium occurrences. Transaction Summary: GNEM has assumed the Assignor's obligations under the Option Agreement to acquire the Property in exchange for: An aggregate of USD$1,450,000 in cash payments (collectively, the "Option Cash Payments") to UREnergy, following the below payment schedule: The issuance of fully-paid and non-assessable common shares in the capital of GNEM (the "Option Shares") to UREnergy in four tranches totaling CDN$1,830,000, following the below payment schedule: The deemed price of the Option Shares will be based on the 15-day volume-weighted average trading price of GNEM's shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") at the time of issuance. All issuances are subject to regulatory approval. UREnergy has provided customary representations and warranties, including good title and compliance with applicable environmental and permitting regulations. The Assignment is subject to any necessary approvals under applicable Canadian securities laws and the policies of the CSE. Strategic Importance The Property hosts prospective uranium targets in a historically productive uranium belt. The acquisition aligns with GNEM's strategy to secure high-potential uranium assets in geopolitically stable jurisdictions. "This transaction gives GNEM a significant foothold in a tier-one uranium jurisdiction," stated David Mitchell CEO of GNEM. "We believe the Slickrock district has untapped potential, and we are excited to advance exploration and development efforts in collaboration with UREnergy." About Great Northern Energy Metals Inc. GNEM is a Canadian-based exploration and development company focused on securing and developing critical energy metals, including uranium. The Company's mission is to support the global transition to clean energy through responsible resource development. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements", including but not limited to: the payments to be made under the Option Agreement, the development potential of the Property, approval of the CSE, and GNEM's strategic objectives. All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE Great Northern Energy Metals Inc. View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Age
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Cosy to chilling: 10 oddly comforting crime dramas for this winter
As the nights get longer and colder, it's the perfect time to settle in with a crime drama. But not everyone wants their murder bleak – some prefer it as comforting as their doona. These are the shows that go down easy: clever, twisty and never too grim. Like being emotionally waterboarded by a very polite British detective. We've picked 10 winter-worthy crime dramas and ranked them by cosiness – from the snug and soothing to the cold and callous. Ludwig Loading Ludwig is a mystery wrapped in a riddle. It follows David Mitchell as puzzle designer John 'Ludwig' Taylor, who poses as his twin brother after he goes missing. The problem? His twin was a detective. Ludwig most definitely isn't. He's more at home with a crossword than a crime scene, and watching him bumble his way around a world he doesn't belong in is part of the charm. 7plus Cosiness rating: Sitting in a beanbag doing a crossword – comfy but thought-provoking, 10/10. High Potential Kaitlin Olson plays Morgan, a single mum with a photographic memory and an IQ of 160, who works as a night cleaner at the LAPD. One night she accidentally stumbles upon a case file and can't resist solving a crime – right there on the murder board. Morgan ends up in hot water – but also with a job. She's chaotic, unqualified and somehow brilliant. Is she OK? Unclear. Is the show addictive? Absolutely. Disney+ Cosiness rating: Watching a movie while sitting on the couch with your dysfunctional family, 9/10. Only Murders in the Building Murder, but make it charming. This one's for the true crime girlies, the theatre kids and anyone who's ever wondered what would happen if Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez bonded over a love of true crime, discovered a body in the lift of their bougie Manhattan apartment block and started a podcast about it. It'll make you want to befriend your neighbours – or suspect them. Disney+ Cosiness rating: Relaxing in an armchair in your impeccably appointed apartment, 8/10. Loading Annika Nicola Walker stars as DI Annika Strandhed, solving marine murders in Glasgow while delivering literary asides directly to camera. There's a body in the loch and a dead poet in her monologue – and somehow it all works. Strange, yes. Soothing, absolutely. It's like watching Fleabag if Fleabag was a detective with a teenage daughter and a lot of emotional repression. The murders are irrelevant. Annika is the main event. ABC iview and BritBox Cosiness rating: Sitting in a Scottish pub having a whisky on a winter's night, 7/10. The Cleaner Greg Davies plays Wicky, a man whose job is literally to clean up after murders. Each episode sees him arrive after a grisly crime to scrub the scene, only to end up in a bizarre but heartfelt conversation with whoever is still lingering. More philosophical than procedural – think After Life with more bleach and less crying. ABC iview and BritBox Cosiness rating: Lying on top of your bed after it's been freshly made, 6/10. Obituary What if The Office was set in rural Ireland and also had a body count? That's the vibe. Elvira Clancy (Siobhan Cullen) works for the local paper, getting paid for each obituary she writes. But it's a small town, and not that many people are dying. Tired of waiting, she takes matters into her own hands. Somehow bleak and charming in equal measure, with the kind of deadpan delivery that makes you wonder if you're a terrible person for laughing. You probably are. BritBox Cosiness rating: Getting out of the freezing Irish air into a slightly warmer office, 5/10. Unforgotten (2015–) Unforgotten is the kind of show that sneaks up on you. You think it's another police procedural – then you're weeping over a fictional postman who died in 1983. Instead of wrapping things up neatly each episode, it focuses on long-buried cases and the emotional fallout they leave behind. Playing DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunny Khan, Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar bring a quiet dignity to the show that makes even the most banal conversations feel like an emotional autopsy. BritBox, Stan* and ABC iview Cosiness rating: The first sip of coffee on a cold winter's morning – at a crime scene, 4/10. Slow Horses Spies who've been dumped in MI5's equivalent of the naughty corner. They're bitter, underfunded and completely over it. Gary Oldman 's Jackson Lamb chain-smokes, has questionable hygiene and insults everyone in sight – and still manages to save the day (roughly half the time). Beneath the cynicism is a surprisingly warm show about losers (Lamb's words, not mine) trying to do something right. Just don't get too attached to anyone. Apple TV+ Cosiness rating: Trying to sleep while someone occasionally dumps ice blocks on you, 3/10. Broadchurch Yes, you've likely already seen it. No, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be here. This is the blueprint for small-town grief noir. Detectives Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) investigate a child's murder on the English coast, but the real gut-punch is the way grief ripples through a tight-knit community. And that first season ending … about as far away from cosy as you can get. It's blisteringly good, though – even if your mileage on seasons two and three may vary. BritBox, 7plus and SBS On Demand Cosiness rating: Going to therapy. There might be a couch, but it's not going to be comfortable, 2/10. Happy Valley Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) is juggling a drug crisis, a personal vendetta and a roster of men making bad choices – and that's just her family. Happy Valley is brutal, brilliant and bone-dry funny, with Lancashire giving one of TV's great performances. Each episode leaves you emotionally concussed but oddly grateful – like a dramatic breakup with a partner you were kind of sick of anyway. BritBox and Foxtel Now Cosiness rating: Standing in a walk-in freezer getting slapped in the face with a fish, 1/10. When it's cold and your emotional bandwidth is shot, these are the crime dramas that meet you halfway – just enough darkness to keep things interesting, and just enough heart to keep you warm.
Sydney Morning Herald
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Cosy to chilling: 10 oddly comforting crime dramas for this winter
As the nights get longer and colder, it's the perfect time to settle in with a crime drama. But not everyone wants their murder bleak – some prefer it as comforting as their doona. These are the shows that go down easy: clever, twisty and never too grim. Like being emotionally waterboarded by a very polite British detective. We've picked 10 winter-worthy crime dramas and ranked them by cosiness – from the snug and soothing to the cold and callous. Ludwig Loading Ludwig is a mystery wrapped in a riddle. It follows David Mitchell as puzzle designer John 'Ludwig' Taylor, who poses as his twin brother after he goes missing. The problem? His twin was a detective. Ludwig most definitely isn't. He's more at home with a crossword than a crime scene, and watching him bumble his way around a world he doesn't belong in is part of the charm. 7plus Cosiness rating: Sitting in a beanbag doing a crossword – comfy but thought-provoking, 10/10. High Potential Kaitlin Olson plays Morgan, a single mum with a photographic memory and an IQ of 160, who works as a night cleaner at the LAPD. One night she accidentally stumbles upon a case file and can't resist solving a crime – right there on the murder board. Morgan ends up in hot water – but also with a job. She's chaotic, unqualified and somehow brilliant. Is she OK? Unclear. Is the show addictive? Absolutely. Disney+ Cosiness rating: Watching a movie while sitting on the couch with your dysfunctional family, 9/10. Only Murders in the Building Murder, but make it charming. This one's for the true crime girlies, the theatre kids and anyone who's ever wondered what would happen if Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez bonded over a love of true crime, discovered a body in the lift of their bougie Manhattan apartment block and started a podcast about it. It'll make you want to befriend your neighbours – or suspect them. Disney+ Cosiness rating: Relaxing in an armchair in your impeccably appointed apartment, 8/10. Loading Annika Nicola Walker stars as DI Annika Strandhed, solving marine murders in Glasgow while delivering literary asides directly to camera. There's a body in the loch and a dead poet in her monologue – and somehow it all works. Strange, yes. Soothing, absolutely. It's like watching Fleabag if Fleabag was a detective with a teenage daughter and a lot of emotional repression. The murders are irrelevant. Annika is the main event. ABC iview and BritBox Cosiness rating: Sitting in a Scottish pub having a whisky on a winter's night, 7/10. The Cleaner Greg Davies plays Wicky, a man whose job is literally to clean up after murders. Each episode sees him arrive after a grisly crime to scrub the scene, only to end up in a bizarre but heartfelt conversation with whoever is still lingering. More philosophical than procedural – think After Life with more bleach and less crying. ABC iview and BritBox Cosiness rating: Lying on top of your bed after it's been freshly made, 6/10. Obituary What if The Office was set in rural Ireland and also had a body count? That's the vibe. Elvira Clancy (Siobhan Cullen) works for the local paper, getting paid for each obituary she writes. But it's a small town, and not that many people are dying. Tired of waiting, she takes matters into her own hands. Somehow bleak and charming in equal measure, with the kind of deadpan delivery that makes you wonder if you're a terrible person for laughing. You probably are. BritBox Cosiness rating: Getting out of the freezing Irish air into a slightly warmer office, 5/10. Unforgotten (2015–) Unforgotten is the kind of show that sneaks up on you. You think it's another police procedural – then you're weeping over a fictional postman who died in 1983. Instead of wrapping things up neatly each episode, it focuses on long-buried cases and the emotional fallout they leave behind. Playing DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunny Khan, Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar bring a quiet dignity to the show that makes even the most banal conversations feel like an emotional autopsy. BritBox, Stan* and ABC iview Cosiness rating: The first sip of coffee on a cold winter's morning – at a crime scene, 4/10. Slow Horses Spies who've been dumped in MI5's equivalent of the naughty corner. They're bitter, underfunded and completely over it. Gary Oldman 's Jackson Lamb chain-smokes, has questionable hygiene and insults everyone in sight – and still manages to save the day (roughly half the time). Beneath the cynicism is a surprisingly warm show about losers (Lamb's words, not mine) trying to do something right. Just don't get too attached to anyone. Apple TV+ Cosiness rating: Trying to sleep while someone occasionally dumps ice blocks on you, 3/10. Broadchurch Yes, you've likely already seen it. No, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be here. This is the blueprint for small-town grief noir. Detectives Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) investigate a child's murder on the English coast, but the real gut-punch is the way grief ripples through a tight-knit community. And that first season ending … about as far away from cosy as you can get. It's blisteringly good, though – even if your mileage on seasons two and three may vary. BritBox, 7plus and SBS On Demand Cosiness rating: Going to therapy. There might be a couch, but it's not going to be comfortable, 2/10. Happy Valley Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) is juggling a drug crisis, a personal vendetta and a roster of men making bad choices – and that's just her family. Happy Valley is brutal, brilliant and bone-dry funny, with Lancashire giving one of TV's great performances. Each episode leaves you emotionally concussed but oddly grateful – like a dramatic breakup with a partner you were kind of sick of anyway. BritBox and Foxtel Now Cosiness rating: Standing in a walk-in freezer getting slapped in the face with a fish, 1/10. When it's cold and your emotional bandwidth is shot, these are the crime dramas that meet you halfway – just enough darkness to keep things interesting, and just enough heart to keep you warm.
