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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dan Erickson on the ‘Mesmerizing Dynamic' of ‘Severance' Auteurs Ben Stiller and Jessica Lee Gagné
On June 5, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire's editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the creators, artisans, and performers behind television well worth toasting. In the days leading up to the event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers. Below, 'Severance' creator Dan Erickson tells IndieWire about how Auteur Award winners Ben Stiller and Jessica Lee Gagné work together to bring their distinct vision to vivid life. More from IndieWire 'Mad Men' Director Jennifer Getzinger: Ask for What You Want and Ask Again | 'What No One Tells You' Bella Ramsey Wants 'The Last of Us' Fans to Watch Upcoming Indie Films Like They're 'Game of Thrones' I frequently have had the privilege of sitting just a few feet behind Ben and Jess on set, usually while they're working in their respective capacities as director and D.P. They stand at their consoles and confer intensely about each shot, and I've often caught myself weirdly staring at them for long stretches, just kind of mesmerized by their dynamic. At times, I almost feel like these two have their own language, known only to them. Part of this might be due to my alarming ignorance of production jargon (I've been told that the glass circle on the front of the camera is called a 'lens' and is quite important), but I'm pretty sure it's something more. In any normal scenario, Ben and Jess would each be the most brilliant person in any room. Each has an innate understanding of the language of filmmaking, and a beautiful and twisted imagination that allows them to contort that language in new and innovative ways. Geniuses on this level often clash, but what always strikes me about Ben and Jess is the mutual trust and respect that permeates their every conversation. They listen to each other, give each other the benefit of the doubt, and honor each others' experience and intellect as they work to find the best possible version of each moment. When Ben first told me that he thought Jess should direct an episode, I immediately knew it was going to work. Not only did she know the show better than anyone, but it felt like an inevitable evolution of their collaborative partnership. The brilliance of her episode highlights both what she has learned from Ben and the immense level of talent she's brought to this show from the very beginning. I count myself as profoundly lucky to know both of these incredible artists, and hope to be able to awkwardly gawk at them as they make incredible work together for years to come. Read Ben Stiller and Jessica Lee Gagné's full IndieWire Honors profile here. Best of IndieWire Nightmare Film Shoots: The 38 Most Grueling Films Ever Made, from 'Deliverance' to 'The Wages of Fear' Quentin Tarantino's Favorite Movies: 65 Films the Director Wants You to See The 19 Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in May, from 'Fair Play' to 'Emily the Criminal'
7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
AFLW veteran Jess Hosking puts career on hold for personal reasons: ‘Difficult decision'
AFLW veteran Jess Hosking has stepped away from the game, two weeks after it emerged she did not return for pre-season training because of a personal issue. West Coast confirmed the development on Thursday night, two and a half months before the season opener, and asked for privacy. 'I would like to thank the West Coast Eagles for providing me with the opportunity to continue my AFLW career last season,' Hosking said. 'While this has been a difficult decision it is the right time for me to take a break from football for personal reasons. 'I wish Daisy (Pearce, senior coach) and the girls the best of luck for the season ahead.' Hosking moved to the Eagles ahead of the 2024 campaign after spending time at Carlton and Richmond, and was locked into a new contract for 2025. But her time at West Coast is now over and her future in football is uncertain. 'The club accepts Jess's decision to take time away from the game,' women's football boss Michelle Cowan said. 'We acknowledge Jess's significant contribution and wish her all the best with her future endeavours.' West Coast had reportedly been 'working through the details' of the off-field issue that kept her away from the start of pre-season training earlier this month. Hosking made headlines in 2022 when she wore X-rated shoulder strapping for a final against North Melbourne. The 'Kill B******' comment on her right shoulder drew the ire of the AFL and she received a 'please explain' from the league, but escaped punishment for the 'offensive language'. Not long after that, she was again in trouble after driving a jet-ski drunk while on a holiday with teammates. She blew an alcohol reading of 0.137 and told police at the time that she had consumed 'a few UDL cans'. About a year later she was delisted by Richmond and then picked up West Coast for the 2024 season. The 29-year-old received a one-year contract extension from West Coast after an impressive season in the west, but it is now unclear if she will play again. Hosking is the twin sister of Sarah, who also plays at Richmond, and together they share a high profile in the AFLW world. After the strapping saga, the AFL said Hosking was 'extremely remorseful and deeply disappointed in her actions'. The AFL accepted a letter of apology from her and issued her with an official warning regarding the offensive language.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Mary Kennedy urges women to get their bones checked
Broadcaster Mary Kennedy has said she would 'hate to lose' her independence because of a fall as she urged pensioners to get their bones checked. The former Nationwide host is backing the re-launch of the 'She doesn't deserve a Break' campaign, which encourages women over 65 to make time to prioritise their bone health and to break the silence around osteoporosis by talking to their GP. Mary said: 'The whole purpose of the She Doesn't Deserve a Break campaign is to alert people to the possibility of prevention. 'I would hate to lose my independence, even for a short space of time, due to a fall or a fracture. Being bone health aware makes good sense so that as we age, we can enjoy life fully. 'Women aged over 65 should make time for their bone health, be empowered, and inform themselves more about osteoporosis, especially the risk factors for it. 'They can do this by visiting then they should follow up by having a conversation with their GP about their bone health. 'The bottom line is, it is never too early or too late to take measures to improve bone health. And that's good news.' Bone loss accelerates with age and around 75 per cent of fractures due to osteoporosis happen in people aged 65 and over. Women are also more likely to develop osteoporosis than men partly due to a drop in oestrogen during menopause. Osteoporosis is a "silent disease" that often goes undiagnosed until a break occurs. Osteoporosis-related hip fractures in Ireland are expected to rise by nearly 60 per cent over the next decade, from 32,000 to 51,000 annually by 2034. It is estimated that there are approximately 300,000 people in Ireland living with osteoporosis. Also joining the campaign is Jess Redden, wife of retired rugby star Rob Kearney. Pharmacist Jess, alongside her mum Linda Redden, are calling on daughters, sons, nieces, nephews, husbands and friends to start the conversation about bone health Jess said: 'Osteoporosis affects real women, real families, and we can help prevent the consequences of it, such as broken bones, by taking action now. 'It is vital that we, the people in women's lives who are over 65, encourage conversation around their bone health – calling on daughters, sons, nieces, husbands and friends to support women in their lives over 65.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Britain's Got Talent TikTok stars who got engaged during live semifinals hit back at ‘fix' rumours
Keep scrolling to find out how they responded to the rumours fix row Britain's Got Talent TikTok stars who got engaged during live semifinals hit back at 'fix' rumours TIKTOK stars who got engaged during Britain's Got Talent's live semifinals have hit back at 'fix' rumours. It came as the last remaining semi-finalists performed for a place in next week's final. 4 TikTok stars who got engaged on BGT have addressed "fix" rumours Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Jess' boyfriend Harry appeared in a VT with magician Harry Moulding Credit: ITV 4 He then proceeded to propose in an emotional moment Credit: ITV Viewers called out a "fix" as Harry Moulding pulled off an elaborate wedding proposal - resulting in a Golden Buzzer from KSI. Not all viewers were convinced of the moment's authenticity - and shared their thoughts online. Jess, who was proposed to, is a TikTok star with more than 80,000 followers on the platform. A fan wrote under one of her recent posts: "Hope you're ok after the backlash. "Hope you both know the general public just hate on everything." To which Jess replied: "Some comments have really made me laugh. I was in on my own proposal apparently, madness. "I'm in a complete bubble of shock and happiness and nothing can bring me down from cloud 9." A pre-recorded VT in Paris saw Harry Moulding predict a proposal - and he met another lad named Harry. Jess - the other Harry's girlfriend - was sat in the BGT audience and was "randomly" chosen to get up on stage and play the pre-recorded video. Her partner then appeared on stage in the Hammersmith auditorium andgot down on one knee. Britain's Got Talent fix row erupts as magic act is called 'biggest set up ever' after live marriage proposal Jess was left in tears as she said 'yes', leaving the judges and the presenters on their feet. But people at home were very suspicious over the "trick" and branded it a "set up". One said: "It was very obvious that the fiancee was in on the trick. He did not bring in an engagement ring randomly. So this seat number was forced. "Was Jessie also in on it? I'd like to believe she was set up for a romantic surprise, but she specified Paris, so I think she was a plant. The other seat numbers appear to also be plants." Another wrote: "There were no tricks in that performance, every single aspect was clearly staged, no talent or skill involved in any of it. "It was a complete set up by the show pretending to be an original act from a magician. Britain's Got Talent's biggest 'fix' rows Britain's Got Talent has been plagued with 'fix' rows over the years. How many of these do you remember? Jasmine Elcock - 2016: Teenage singer Jasmine Elcock stunned the nation with her version of Cher's Believe. But it then transpired she had already performed professionally in London's West End. Jasmine, 14, admitted: "I've performed in Annie in the West End at about the age of nine or 10, but I really get nervous." IrShad Shaikh - 2017: BGT fans were left questioning the rule book when IrShad Shaikh auditioned. He got four red buzzers from the judges, which would usually mean an instant dismissal. Yet in a strange turn of events, they let him continue with his put him through to the next round. Colin Thackery - 2019: Elderly war veteran Colin won BGT in 2019, but there was an outcry over the final. He warbled his place to win with a version of We'll Meet Again but fans were furious that escapologist Jonathan Goodwin didn't even rank in the top three. Viewers felt Jonathan - who almost suffocated while being buried alive in a gravel pit - should have won. Axel Blake - 2022: Comedian Axel Blake was given a Golden Buzzer in 2022 after making the judges laugh. But fans were fuming when they discovered Axel already had a show on worldwide streaming platform Amazon Prime. Despite this, Axel still went on to win the series. Taryn Charles - 2024: Singer Taryn Charles is one of this year's hopefuls lucky enough to receive the Golden Buzzer. Bruno Tonilio put her straight through to the semi-finals following her performance of (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin, but it has now come to light that she is no stranger to TV. Viewers recognised Taryn from an episode of ITV1's Starstruck, where she impersonated Whitney Houston for judges Olly Murs, Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight. "I know the show takes the p*** a lot but come on, that was complete b******s." It comes as another BGT star fuelled fix claims after suggesting he was told what to perform in the semi-final. Meanwhile, fans thought another act should have received KSI's Golden Buzzer instead of Harry Moulding. Britain's Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Britain's Got Talent TikTok stars who got engaged during live semifinals hit back at ‘fix' rumours
TIKTOK stars who got engaged during Britain's Got Talent's live semifinals have hit back at 'fix' rumours. It came as the last remaining semi-finalists performed for a place in next week's final. 4 4 4 Viewers called out a "fix" as Harry Moulding pulled off an elaborate wedding proposal - resulting in a Golden Buzzer from KSI. Not all viewers were convinced of the moment's authenticity - and shared their thoughts online. Jess, who was proposed to, is a TikTok star with more than 80,000 followers on the platform. A fan wrote under one of her recent posts: "Hope you're ok after the backlash. "Hope you both know the general public just hate on everything." To which Jess replied: "Some comments have really made me laugh. I was in on my own proposal apparently, madness. "I'm in a complete bubble of shock and happiness and nothing can bring me down from cloud 9." A pre-recorded VT in Paris saw Harry Moulding predict a proposal - and he met another lad named Harry. Jess - the other Harry's girlfriend - was sat in the BGT audience and was "randomly" chosen to get up on stage and play the pre-recorded video. Her partner then appeared on stage in the Hammersmith auditorium andgot down on one knee. Britain's Got Talent fix row erupts as magic act is called 'biggest set up ever' after live marriage proposal Jess was left in tears as she said 'yes', leaving the judges and the presenters on their feet. But people at home were very suspicious over the "trick" and branded it a "set up". One said: "It was very obvious that the fiancee was in on the trick. He did not bring in an engagement ring randomly. So this seat number was forced. "Was Jessie also in on it? I'd like to believe she was set up for a romantic surprise, but she specified Paris, so I think she was a plant. The other seat numbers appear to also be plants." Another wrote: "There were no tricks in that performance, every single aspect was clearly staged, no talent or skill involved in any of it. "It was a complete set up by the show pretending to be an original act from a magician. Britain's Got Talent's biggest 'fix' rows Britain's Got Talent has been plagued with 'fix' rows over the years. How many of these do you remember? Jasmine Elcock - 2016: Teenage singer Jasmine Elcock stunned the nation with her version of Cher's Believe. But it then transpired she had already performed professionally in London's West End. Jasmine, 14, admitted: "I've performed in Annie in the West End at about the age of nine or 10, but I really get nervous." IrShad Shaikh - 2017: BGT fans were left questioning the rule book when IrShad Shaikh auditioned. He got four red buzzers from the judges, which would usually mean an instant dismissal. Yet in a strange turn of events, they let him continue with his put him through to the next round. Colin Thackery - 2019: Elderly war veteran Colin won BGT in 2019, but there was an outcry over the final. He warbled his place to win with a version of We'll Meet Again but fans were furious that escapologist Jonathan Goodwin didn't even rank in the top three. Viewers felt Jonathan - who almost suffocated while being buried alive in a gravel pit - should have won. Axel Blake - 2022: Comedian Axel Blake was given a Golden Buzzer in 2022 after making the judges laugh. But fans were fuming when they discovered Axel already had a show on worldwide streaming platform Amazon Prime. Despite this, Axel still went on to win the series. Taryn Charles - 2024: Singer Taryn Charles is one of this year's hopefuls lucky enough to receive the Golden Buzzer. Bruno Tonilio put her straight through to the semi-finals following her performance of (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin, but it has now come to light that she is no stranger to TV. Viewers recognised Taryn from an episode of ITV1's Starstruck, where she impersonated Whitney Houston for judges Olly Murs, Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight. "I know the show takes the p*** a lot but come on, that was complete b******s." It comes as another BGT star fuelled fix claims after suggesting he was told what to perform in the semi-final. Meanwhile, fans thought another act should have received KSI 's Golden Buzzer instead of Harry Moulding. Britain's Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4
