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CNET
an hour ago
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- CNET
'MobLand' Release Schedule: When the Finale Drops on Paramount Plus
If you're a Paramount Plus drama with "Land" in its title, viewers will seemingly show up for you. The streamer's new crime series MobLand — and the Taylor Sheridan shows Landman and 1923 — make up the top three launches in Paramount Plus history. It could be Tom Hardy or Guy Ritchie bringing in eyeballs, but I'm sticking with my "Land" theory. MobLand premiered in late March and stars Hardy as a fixer for a crime family who clashes with another family "in a war that threatens to topple empires and lives," according to the streaming service. Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren are part of the star-studded cast, and Ritchie directed the first two episodes and serves as an executive producer. MobLand shares a creator, Ronan Bennett, with Peacock's The Day of the Jackal. As of this writing, the show has a 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes. If you're caught up on the series so far, here's how to watch the finale. When to watch MobLand on Paramount Plus In the US, the first nine episodes of MobLand are now streaming on Paramount Plus. The tenth will debut on Sunday. Here's a release schedule for the rest of the season: Episode 10: The Beast in Me — June 1 Paramount Plus subscriptions cost $8 or $13 per month, depending on the tier you select. Both give you access to MobLand. The entry-level Essential plan is ad-supported. The pricier Showtime plan removes most ads and includes downloads and Showtime programming. You can also purchase a full year of either plan and save some money versus paying each month individually.
BreakingNews.ie
10 hours ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren team up in The Thursday Murder Club trailer
Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan can be seen teaming up to solve a cold case in a new trailer for the Netflix film adaption of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club. The adaptation, based on the book series by game show host and author Osman, follows four retirees, played by Dame Helen, former James Bond actor Brosnan, Celia Imrie, and Sir Ben Kingsley, who spend their time solving historic murders. Advertisement In the trailer a woman's body can be seen flying out of a window with a knife in her chest, as the crime solving group stand around a board of evidence before being interrupted by a woman who asks 'isn't this room normally reserved for jigsaws', 'not on a Thursday, no', Dame Helen's character replies. Later in the clip, Imrie's character can be heard saying: 'There's been a murder, an actual murder, now we've got a real cast to solve, isn't it wonderful? Obviously RIP and all that.' In later shots, Dame Helen can be seen racing through the streets in a silver sports car, and being approached by a figure in the shadows. Dame Helen, 79, and Brosnan, 71, recently starred alongside one another as husband and wife in Ronan Bennett's series MobLand, also starring Tom Hardy. Advertisement The film is directed by Harry Potter producer Christopher Columbus and follows the characters, who usually focus on cold cases, as an unexplained death leads to them taking on a whodunnit case. The cast also includes Richard E Grant, Tom Ellis, David Tennant, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Daniel Mays and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. After it was released in September 2023, Osman's fourth instalment in The Thursday Murder Club book series, The Last Devil To Die, achieved platinum status. His follow-up book is called The Impossible Fortune and is set for release in September. Advertisement The Thursday Murder Club will launch on August 28th exclusively on Netflix.
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
'I tried little-known workout loved by King Charles - it's perfect'
Does King Charles and Helen Mirren's favourite exercise plan still stand the test of time 64 years after it was invented? We put it to the test - with surprising results Dame Helen Mirren has been urging older adults not to fear ageing and to make 'little changes now to help them in later life', and if anyone can inspire people of all ages to get moving it's the actress, who turns 80 in July. Dame Helen - who was famously snapped in a red bikini at the age of 63, looking far younger than her six decades - is personally a 'big believer' in the Royal Canadian Air Force's XBX plan which she's followed 'off and on' for most of her life and takes just 12 minutes a day to do. The actress, who turns 80 in July, told Vogue, 'It is an exercise regime that starts from very low and easy, then if you follow it through, it can become quite difficult. I've never gotten past the second level, but it's a nice little exercise programme. Nothing extreme, but you need to do it every day.' She's in good company as the King, too, has confessed to following a similar workout - though he favours the '5BX' version for men, also from the Royal Canadian Air Force, which consists of five basic exercises 'to develop and hold a high level of physical fitness'. They were both developed in the 1950s and published in 1961. At 45, I'm not yet in Mirren's age bracket, but I am at the age when exercise, in particular strength training, becomes essential to build and maintain muscle tone. I avoid anything too energetic, preferring to do yoga, walk the dog and go for the odd swim and game of tennis. By comparison, XBX looks easy, but if Dame Helen is anything to go by, it gets results. And while the pamphlet is old fashioned to say the least, it is also reassuring and unthreatening. I've had enough of online fitness gurus who want me to design my whole life around their approach to exercise. If this is good enough for an ageless beauty like Dame Helen and a famously hard-working and energetic monarch, then it's good enough for me. How to do the exercises The instruction booklet gives strict instructions on which one of four exercise charts to follow depending on your age (they get progressively harder as you climb up the levels) along with how many repetitions to aim for. You stick at each stage for a number of days, so it would take several months to get to the end. I decide to start at level five - a few rungs up from the suggested level one - reasoning with myself that I am not coming at it from a standing start. It's strange to have a paper chart to refer to and fill in when so much is done online, but it's also comforting to have a hard copy of my efforts from day to day. Once you have worked out the basics, it's easy to use. However it does feel dated in terms of what people over the age of 40 might aim for. At 79, Helen Mirren is officially too old for the XBX plan's age range, as it suggests those aged 50-55 could reach level 11, but should not go higher. To my delight, day one begins with 30 seconds each of four warm-up exercises: touching my toes then reaching my arms above my head; raising my knees one by one and clasping each shin to pull the knee into my body; side stretches; and circling my arms in each direction. Each time you move up a level, you complete more repetitions within the time. I jump ahead on my first attempt and do more than the plan prescribes, bounding through the exercises. These are: half sit-ups, chest and leg raising, side leg lifts, push ups, and leg lifts, finished off by a bout of running and hopping on the spot. This brings the added benefit of waking up the rest of the house. Though the exercises themselves are simple, you do need to keep referring to the chart to check the numbers, but a bit of a mental workout is no bad thing. Why it works? Why is XBX so popular? Rachael Rachael Sacerdoti, a fitness trainer and founder of the It's So Simple program (@itssosimple_rs) who transformed her own physique after having children, explains: 'While it may not be as widely known as modern fitness programmes, it has quietly endured as a practical approach to daily movement thanks to its simple yet effective series of exercises that do not need equipment.' This hits the nail on the head. Many of us need to make cutbacks - but cutting back on physical exercise is surely a poor investment in the long term. One of the key reasons to exercise is to stay strong and flexible until we reach Helen Mirren and our 76-year-old monarch's age, and beyond. Last year, experts praised King Charles 's simple exercise regime as a suitable approach during and after cancer treatment, though individuals should ask their own doctors for advice. Rachael says that the plan's progressive nature means people can advance at their own pace. However, she points out, it aims for regularity over racing ahead. 'What makes it particularly appealing for someone in Dame Helen's age bracket is that it prioritises consistency and gentle progression over intensity, which is exactly the approach that supports longevity in fitness. The emphasis on posture and core stability in many of the exercises is especially beneficial as we age.' What are the downsides? 'It lacks significant strength training components, as it focuses on mobility and basic conditioning rather than building muscle or high-intensity training,' warns Rachael. 'The exercises are also quite repetitive, which may become monotonous for some people who enjoy variety in their workouts.' I quite enjoy the repetition. However, is doing XBX every day enough? 'It's a brilliant starting point for someone just beginning their fitness journey or returning after a long break, as it creates a sustainable daily habit of movement, which is often the biggest hurdle,' Rachael explains. 'However, for maximum health benefits, I would recommend gradually supplementing it with some dedicated strength work and perhaps some cardio training that will elevate the heart rate more significantly. The body thrives on variety and progressive challenges.' Rachael recommends mixing up XBX with resistance or strength work and some cardio alongside flexibility work such as yoga or stretching. My verdict Will I carry on? After two weeks, I miss my yoga mornings and decide to mix it up with these, but I've found that XBX is perfect for the mornings when I feel too time-pressed to even do a short yoga video. I have been singing its praises to anyone who uses my usual excuse of being too busy to exercise, and if you experience any muscle stiffness or general aches and pains, this is an easy way to ease yourself back into physical activity. That said, I can't promise you'll achieve quite the same results as Helen Mirren.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Helen Mirren Was Told to Get a Nose Job in Her 20s, But Decided Not to Because She 'Didn't Want to Be a Pretty Actress'
Helen Mirren talked to Kathy Bates, Niecy Nash-Betts, Parker Posey, Cristin Milioti and Keri Russell during the Hollywood Reporter's Drama Actress Roundtable The MobLand actress recalled being told to get a nose job or else she would "never get work" Mirren recently said there are "many, many different kinds of beauty in the world"As a young actress, Helen Mirren says she was told she would never work if she didn't get a nose job. The MobLand star, 79, reflected on beauty standards in Hollywood during a recent sit-down with Kathy Bates, Niecy Nash-Betts, Parker Posey, Cristin Milioti and Keri Russell for the Hollywood Reporter's Drama Actress Roundtable — and shared how she went on to ignore the unsolicited advice. 'I was told to have a nose job in my 20s,' Mirren told the group. 'You're kidding me," a surprised Russell, 49, said. 'Someone said, 'You'll never get work if you don't have a nose job,'" Mirren replied, adding, "I said no. I didn't want to be a pretty actress anyway. I elected to be not so pretty.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Last November, Mirren opened up about her perception of the word beauty and how she believes it has more to do with what's inside a person, during an appearance at the 2024 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree celebration in West Hollywood, Calif. 'I've always had this issue with the word beauty because it assumes that you're looking to be beautiful in an exterior way,' she told PEOPLE exclusively. 'Of course, there are many, many different kinds of beauty in the world; it's a very broad term," Mirren continued. "Being an ambassador for a beauty products company, I always wanted to say, 'We're not trying to be beautiful, we're trying to be authentically and genuinely and happily and positively ourselves, whether that's beautiful or not.' ' Related: Helen Mirren Reveals Her Top Cannes Film Festival Tip to Make Red Carpets 'Bearable' — and It's Not About the Dress (Exclusive) The Oscar-winning actress says she appreciates the 'world of makeup and of costume and of fashion, because it's all transformative.' But there are other times when she feels like her best self. 'I think probably in a bath with a candle and a book,' she shared, adding, 'Or having a cocktail with my husband in the evening, just one!' 'Those simple moments — being out on a beautiful hillside in Scotland or in Poland or wherever I am and at one with nature,' Mirren told PEOPLE. 'I think it's when you feel yourself at ease within the natural world and simply another part of the natural world. I think that's when one feels the most authentic and at ease with yourself.' Mirren stars in Paramount+'s MobLand, which is now streaming. Read the original article on People
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
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- Geek Tyrant
Fun Trailer For Netflix Mystery Comedy THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB Starring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan — GeekTyrant
Netflix has released a fun new trailer for their murder mystery comedy The Thursday Murder Club , featuring an all-star cast that includes Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie, as well as Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tom Ellis, Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Paul Freeman, Geoff Bell, Richard E. Grant, and Ingrid Oliver. The film is directed by Chris Columbus ( Adventures in Babysitting , Home Alone & Home Alone 2 , Mrs. Doubtfire , Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone & Chamber of Secrets , Rent ). The screenplay is written by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote, adapted from Richard Osman's book of the same name. The synopsis reads: 'Based on Richard Osman's bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees - Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) - who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. 'When an unexplained death occurs right on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. This looks like it will be a fun watch akin to Only Murders in the Building , with another really fun cast. Netflix will debut The Thursday Murder Club on August 28th, 2025. Check out the trailer below:
