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Glasgow Times
13 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Scottish inmates able to watch hit TV show Prison Break
Prisoners are permitted to rent the 2005 crime drama which details the fictional story of a US jailbreak, as well as titles like Silence of the Lambs and psychological thriller Dexter. Also included in the rentable catalogue is thousands of 18-rated DVDs like Fifty Shades of Grey, Brokeback Mountain and American Pie, according to The Scottish Sun. (Image: Image by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) READ NEXT: Graphic footage emerges of Ross Monaghan gangland shooting The Scottish Conservatives are urging SNP ministers to order jail chiefs to remove the X-rated flicks. Shadow justice secretary Liam Kerr MSP said: 'Ordinary Scots will be appalled that inmates are being provided with X-rated movies by prisons. 'England and Wales banned 18-rated movies and TV shows from their prisons 12 years ago and it is about time that the Scottish Prison Service followed suit. 'Many of the prisoners at Barlinnie will be behind bars for violent crimes, so it is common sense they should not be able to access graphically violent material about serial killers and torturers. 'Prisoners trying to get clean will also not be helped by having access to content that promotes drug use. 'SNP Ministers must intervene and immediately direct the SPS to remove violent or sexual films from our prisons.' (Image: Image of Liam Kerr MSP, PA) A spokesman for the Prison Officers' Association said: 'Given all the factors such as overcrowding, drug use, bullying and organised crime gang activities inside our prisons, the last thing we need is anything else adding to the tension or temperatures. 'It is something that the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) should be reviewing as a priority with a view to limiting the availability of these films.' READ NEXT: Man allegedly threw box of 'drugs' out window of moving car on busy expressway A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson added: 'Access to watching DVDs is a privilege not a right, and is available at the discretion of the Governor."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Scots inmates watching US telly hit Prison Break and other X-rated movies behind bars
Read on to discover some of the other titles available to cons NICK FLICK FIASCO Scots inmates watching US telly hit Prison Break and other X-rated movies behind bars Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Scottish Prison Service has come under fire for allowing inmates to watch X-rated content behind bars. Lags are permitted to rent from a catalogue of thousands of 18-rated DVDs, which include films about serial killers and sex beasts. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Inmates at Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie have been watching X-rated DVDs Credit: Alamy 4 American telly hit Prison Break depicts a complex jailbreak plan Credit: Fox Broadcasting 4 Raunchy flick Fifty Shades of Grey is available to rent Credit: Alamy And cons can even borrow 2005 crime drama Prison Break - which tells, in detail, the fictional story of a US jailbreak. Other titles available include serial killer classic Silence of the Lambs and psychological thriller Dexter - a series about a killer police forensic officer. A source said: 'Some of the depraved crimes this lot have committed could easily be adapted into a Hollywood blockbuster. 'The last thing they need is to be given any twisted ideas - they shouldn't even be allowed TVs in the first place.' Also available for prison movie nights is Fifty Shades of Grey, Brokeback Mountain and American Pie. Lags can also kick back and watch a documentary about real-life child killers Fred and Rose West. But critics have basted the film fiasco and are urging prison bosses to review the rules. A spokesman for the Prison Officers' Association told MailOnline: 'Given all the factors such as overcrowding, drug use, bullying and organised crime gang activities inside our prisons, the last thing we need is anything else adding to the tension or temperatures. 'It is something that the SPS should be reviewing as a priority with a view to limiting the availability of these films.' Elsewhere, the Scottish Conservatives are urging SNP ministers to order jail chiefs to remove the X-rated flicks. Shadow justice secretary Liam Kerr MSP said: 'Ordinary Scots will be appalled that inmates are being provided with X-rated movies by prisons. 'England and Wales banned 18-rated movies and TV shows from their prisons 12 years ago and it is about time that the Scottish Prison Service followed suit. 'Many of the prisoners at Barlinnie will be behind bars for violent crimes, so it is common sense they should not be able to access graphically violent material about serial killers and torturers. 'Prisoners trying to get clean will also not be helped by having access to content that promotes drug use. 4 Scottish Conservaites shadow justice secretary Liam Kerr blasted the SNP Credit: Alamy 'SNP Ministers must intervene and immediately direct the SPS to remove violent or sexual films from our prisons.' A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson added: 'Access to watching DVDs is a privilege not a right, and is available at the discretion of the Governor.'
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cornwall's ‘best kept secret' has become 'very sad empty shell'
The surfing spot of Mawgan Porth in Cornwall has seen a number of celebrities move in, with prices soaring as bungalows are converted into holiday homes and mansions are built up the side of hills A quaint beachside village, now known as 'Hollywood on Sea', has become a magnet for celebrities, causing concern among locals about being priced out due to the surge in holiday home conversions. Stars like Cate Blanchett and Jason Statham have snapped up properties in Mawgan Porth, a serene former fishing village in Cornwall that's now a hotspot for the rich and famous. The once tranquil surfing spot is witnessing a property transformation, with bungalows being turned into second homes and luxury mansions cropping up along the hillside. While some local entrepreneurs welcome the influx of wealthy newcomers, not all residents are pleased with the town's evolving character. Cate Blanchett, the Oscar-winning star from Lord of the Rings, is said to have been the pioneer celebrity to invest in the village's real estate. Following her lead, action hero Jason Statham acquired a home there, and they've been joined by other luminaries such as Imogen Stubbs, Jamie Dornan of Fifty Shades of Grey fame, Coldplay's Chris Martin, and the actor-cum-gastronome Stanley Tucci. Locals lament that their idyllic area has been 'ruined' and resembles a 'building site', with property prices soaring to 'unaffordable levels'. John Bradley, a retired builder who has resided in the town with his wife Barbara, 77, for 19 years, expressed discontent: "If you look across the road, five of the seven bungalows are holiday homes and do you think we're happy with that? People lived in one for 30 years and moved out of the country. "This guy bought it and as soon as he comes in he wants to take the roof off and put another roof on it. I gave him my views straight away. There's a place down the road which is rented out for £7,500. It's just ridiculous. It's not even in keeping." Mawgan Porth's picturesque seafront has become a hotspot for multi-million pound developments, luring celebrities and the wealthy to its shores. Central to the high-end property scene is a five-bedroom eco-home under construction by a Hollywood actress following her successful application to demolish the £1.6 million cottage she acquired with her playwright spouse Andrew Upton. Photographs reveal a cluster of 'Californian' style abodes that have replaced the traditional Cornwall cottages in an area once dubbed 'Cornwall's best kept secret', nestled between Padstow and Newquay. Residents have voiced concerns that the village is being overwhelmed by holiday homeowners, leaving it eerily deserted during the off-season. John, an 81 year old B&B owner, takes a stand against the rise of holiday lets, pointing out they aren't subject to the same stringent rules. He worries that such upscale makeovers could encourage similar transformations among neighbours, potentially altering the face of the community and questioned whether the local council should intervene more. "The only people benefiting from these second homes are the builders and gardeners. It keeps certain local people in work so in that way it's good but we have lost the community. I understand that when the top end of the earners have money, the most sensible place to put it is in accommodation," he said. "There's no doubt about it, it's safer than anywhere else, and any returns are going to be better than investing anywhere else. But it means that places like this become an empty shell and that is very sad. I would like to see celebrities contribute more to the community. I think locals are being priced out. "We've got a humble little bungalow, but every time someone comes and buys one, they knock it down and build some kind of monstrosity. I think it's losing its character because there is a lot of money coming in." He enjoyed the tranquillity of winter, confessing: "I don't mind it too much because I like the quiet. It seems a waste, but round here it's been like that. It is very holiday home-ish. It seems like they're taking away the character. I know everything has to get modern but that's not what we moved here for." Not everyone is as down about the fortunes of Mawgan Porth and the arrival of the A-Lister cash. Some locals embrace the change. Debbie, a retired local, said: "Lived here 20-odd years. It doesn't bother me. There are couples and families living in the posh bit. If we moved our house would become a holiday home. There aren't many bungalows left now but they were all like this. "There aren't many places to work here for young people to move in and get jobs. "Jobs are poorly paid so there is no way you can afford a house. It's a lovely place as long as nothing else gets built up." Stuart Kirk, who runs Betty's general store, suggested that Cate Blanchett's situation was not an isolated case and that the situation is a complex one. "Because she's a celebrity everybody latches onto it. It happens in every village around Cornwall, people buying up homes. So many houses have been bought up for stupid money. An old client of ours sold her house for £900,000 and somebody literally just bought it and flattened it and built something else in its place," he said. "It was just a three-bedroom house. It's not specific to this area; it's happening all over Cornwall. I grew up in the area. I've owned this shop for 21 years now but when I first bought it in 2003 the houses were too expensive then anyway. It's because of the location." When it comes to the village today, he still sees a lot tying the locals together. "We do have a very strong community here. You can come down here on a winter's evening and see a lot of lights on. It's surprising how many people do live up there," Stuart said. "But if they are holiday homes, they're always occupied. If you speak to any holiday home owner around here, they're always booked up. There is always somebody here; it's not like it's going to be left empty for three months and we're going to be turned into a ghost town."
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This is how Dakota Johnson got away with wearing a naked dress in Cannes
Dakota Johnson knows how to wear a naked dress. On Sunday, the star lit up the red carpet at the Kering Women in Motion Awards in Cannes in a glittering Gucci gown. The semi-sheer slip dress could have challenged the film festival's newly-implemented naked dress ban, but lucky for Johnson, the ban only applies to the festival's official red carpets and as opposed to the surrounding soirees, leaving the star free to don the beaded crystal creation. The piece featured a sporty, halter-like neckline, as well as a fitted bodice and a see-through skirt. The Fifty Shades of Grey star topped off the look with her hair pulled back in an effortless pony and sported soft, smoky eye make-up. She accessorised the dazzling dress with simple silver sandals and equally shiny, oversize snowflake-like Boucheron earrings. Inside the awards event, which honoured Nicole Kidman, Johnson joined stars like Paul Mescal and Halle Berry, while stopping to embrace Charli XCX, who also went glam for the evening in a lilac Saint Laurent gown and matching feathered boa. A fan of the naked dress, this isn't the first time Johnson—who stars alongside Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in the highly-anticipated Materialists— has turned to Gucci for a glittering illusion gown. Last year, Johnson wore a more revealing version of the naked dress for the 2024 premiere of Madame Web in Los Angeles. The loosely-netted crystal creation, mimicking that of a spider web in reference to her Marvel character, boasted a plunging neckline that slinked over the star's body, and an open back. Similar to her Cannes look, she styled the netted naked dress with simple sandals, but opted for a thin diamond choker necklace instead of statement earrings. You Might Also Like 8 spring/summer 2019 nail trends to be wearing now 10 best summer shorts to wear beyond the beach 10 pairs of knee-high boots to transform your autumn look
Metro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Dakota Johnson told Hollywood wants 'muscular' shows: 'What does that mean?'
Actress Dakota Johnson has revealed she was told by Hollywood studios to make a TV show she was pitching 'more muscular'. The 35-year-old Fifty Shades of Grey star co-founded TeaTime Pictures with former Netflix executive Ro Donnelly in 2019, producing projects including 2023's Daddio with Sean Penn and her upcoming relationships comedy, Splitsville. But she has shared her frustration at how the film industry works – and often in opposition to what she's trying to do – recalling baffling feedback she received for a female-led TV show. 'I do find myself constantly fighting to tell true stories and portray real women on screen. It's not what studios are wanting to do right now,' Johnson told Metro at a roundtable with other press on Tuesday at Cannes Film Festival. Referencing a TV project that TeaTime is developing, she continued: 'While we were figuring out who we were going to make it with, we kept hearing that they wanted more 'muscular' shows. 'And I was like, 'What the f**k does that mean?'. And what it really meant was, men with muscles. And I was like, 'Wait, but what about this show about a really, really smart woman?'' 'It was really, really hard and that's ugly, and that sucks – I don't want to watch shows about men with muscles!' the Persuasion star added. 'Some women might love that, and that's great, but I want to see real portrayals of people, and that is not always what studios want to make.' Johnson also reflected on her 'complicated relationship' with the movie business, which she's been aware of from a young age as the daughter of Hollywood royalty, actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith. 'I think it's quite ugly, and I also think it's wonderful and beautiful – it's like a love-hate relationship. It can be really, really s****y sometimes,' she observed while sharing that was 'definitely enjoying it more', being a producer as well as an actor. One of the highlights was Splitsville's standing ovation at Cannes (reported to last between six and eight minutes) and 'a room full of people laughing because of something we made'. 'That's a gift for me. Making people laugh brings me so much joy, so as a producer it is amazing to use all aspects of what I have to offer, because I have way more to offer. And I also want more from movies, I crave more.' Johnson also recently explained that her desire had been compounded bya lack of collaboration and shared vision on previous projects. 'I found myself as an actor, a few times, showing up to the premiere of a movie to see it the first time and saying, 'Woah. That is not what I thought we were making.' That is such a weird thing to do,' she admitted at a Kering Women in Talk event in Cannes. More Trending She previously had said something similar about her critically mauled debut superhero movie Madame Web. In Splitsville, written by The Climb's Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin and directed by Covino as well, Johnson plays Julie, a woman in an open marriage with her husband Paul (Covino), who is offering support to his friend Carey (Marvin) after his wife Ashley (Adria Arjona) asks him for a divorce. But when Carey crosses a boundary, things get very messy very quickly between the two families. View More » Splitsville premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. It's scheduled for release in the US on August 22 and is yet to announce a UK release date. 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: My sky-high hopes for The Phoenician Scheme were dashed MORE: British supermodel risks breaking Cannes' naked outfit rule with sheer dress MORE: Denzel Washington explodes at photographer in heated exchange on Cannes red carpet
