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BreakingNews.ie
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Stars of new thriller The Assassin appear as trailer released
British actress Keeley Hawes joined the stars of her new thriller for a photocall as it was announced the new series will be released on July 25th. Prime Video also released the action-packed trailer for The Assassin on Thursday, which features Hawes as retired assassin Julie – who is forced to fight for survival alongside her estranged son Edward, played by Freddie Highmore. Advertisement The trailer shows Hawes transformed into a gun-wielding action woman, complete with blood-splattered face and clothes. 'I used to do bad things. For money,' she says in one scene. Hawes and Highmore appeared for a photocall at the Soho Hotel in central London alongside other actors who appear in the new series, including Shalom Brune-Franklin and Devon Terrell. The six-part thriller sees the characters Julie and Edward forced to flee an idyllic remote Greek island and go on the run together when Julie's dangerous past catches up with her. Advertisement Hawes previously said she felt 'so lucky' to have spent last summer in Athens with the 'wonderful' Highmore and the 'high-calibre' cast and crew. The series is the latest project by writing duo brothers Harry and Jack Williams, who produced the hit comedy Fleabag and created the thriller series The Tourist starring Jamie Dornan. Hawes has previously starred in hit series including Line Of Duty, Bodyguard and Spooks, as well as Channel 4 drama It's A Sin and ITV political drama Stonehouse. Highmore, who starred as the titular character in Charlie And The Chocolate Factory as a child, previously said it was a 'joy' to work on the project. Advertisement 'It doesn't get better than a Greek adventure alongside the lovely and incomparable Keeley Hawes,' he added.
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Striking images earn Welsh grandad and granddaughter place in finals of 'Oscars of food photography'
Striking images earn Welsh grandad and granddaughter place in finals of 'Oscars of food photography' 'I've been giving Hollie photography lessons for the past two years. It gives me immense pleasure in nourishing her interest in photography,' said grandad Harry Williams Harry Williams (77) and granddaughter Hollie (10) are finalists in the World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Tenderstem®, a global competition regarded as the 'Oscars of food photography'. (Image: unknown ) 'It will be an experience she'll remember for the rest of her life', said proud grandfather Harry Williams. The Caerphilly grandfather and granddaughter have reached the final of a global competition dubbed the 'Oscars of food photography.' Harry Williams, 77, and Hollie Williams, 10, will both travel to London for the final of the World Food Photography Awards. The competition received nearly 10,000 entries from 70 countries this year. The final will take place on May 20, and Harry Williams will showcase his image, 'Lemon Tea', while Hollie Williams' photo is called 'Sprouting Onion'. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here Their images will be two of the 185 finalist images on display in the Mall Galleries near Trafalgar Square – and celebrities including Jamie Oliver and Yotam Ottolenghi will be attendance. Harry's image 'Lemon Tea' is a finalist in On the Phone in support of Action Against Hunger, a category dedicated to food-related photos taken on mobile phones. (Image: unknown ) Article continues below Following the news they will appear in the final, Mr Williams said: 'When Holly discovered she was a finalist, she was bouncing around like a tennis ball. 'I've been giving Hollie photography lessons for the past two years. It gives me immense pleasure in nourishing her interest in photography, as she seems to be very creative.' Mr Williams added: 'She started her photography journey aged nine - the same age I started. "Hopefully it will start her on a lifelong journey which will give her immense joy.' Mr Williams' Lemon Tea' is a finalist in 'On the Phone', a category dedicated to food-related photos taken on mobile phones - in support of Action Against Hunger. Hollie's photo 'Sprouting Onion' is a finalist in the Jamie Oliver Youth Prize - 12 and under category, which includes Jamie Oliver as one of the judges (Image: unknown ) Meanwhile, Holly is competing in the Jamie Oliver Youth Prize, which counts Jamie Oliver as a judge. That category's winner will be invited to visit the Jamie Oliver Headquarters in London. According to the organisers, around 10,000 people applied to enter the World Food Photography Awards this year, which is the 14th year running. Article continues below The exhibition is free to enter and runs from May 21 to May 25.
BBC News
03-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Quins sign ex-Chiefs prop Williams for next season
Harlequins have signed former England prop Harry Williams from Pau ahead of the 2025-26 33-year-old tighthead returns to the Premiership after two years playing in France for Montpellier and who has 19 England caps, won two Premiership titles and the European Champions Cup during eight seasons with Exeter was part of the Premiership and Champions Cup double-winning squad in 2019-20."I'm excited to be returning to the Premiership and joining Harlequins - it's a great club with a huge fanbase," Williams told the club's website, external."When the opportunity came up it felt like a great fit for me and feels like I'm coming home having grown up nearby in south London. I can't wait to get started, give my all for the club and learn from a top scrum coach in Adam Jones."Williams made a total of 162 appearances for Exeter, and has played 27 times during his time in France.
