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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kettlewell aims to make first Kilmarnock signings
Stuart Kettlewell hopes to confirm his first signings as Kilmarnock manager "pretty soon". Former Motherwell and Ross County boss Kettlewell, 40, has replaced Derek McInnes at Rugby Park. And he told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound: "We're working hard on a few new faces. Advertisement "I would love to think that we can get close to something pretty soon. That work has started." Winger Danny Armstrong, captain and forward Kyle Vassell and defender Joe Wright are among the players out of contract at Killie following the 2024-25 campaign. The Ayrshire side finished ninth in the Premiership. "I've been round every player in contract or out of contract and I've tried to do an awful lot of work," Kettlewell explained. "There's big influential characters there. I've done a lot of fact finding with the staff that are in the building. "As many quality players that we can get tied up, we'll look to do that but of course there's going to be a freshness." Advertisement Kilmarnock's new season will begin away to Brora Rangers in the League Cup on 12 July before further Group H fixtures with Premiership newcomers Livingston, Kelty Hearts and East Fife.
BBC News
20 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Kettlewell aims to make first Kilmarnock signings
Stuart Kettlewell hopes to confirm his first signings as Kilmarnock manager "pretty soon".Former Motherwell and Ross County boss Kettlewell, 40, has replaced Derek McInnes at Rugby he told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound: "We're working hard on a few new faces."I would love to think that we can get close to something pretty soon. That work has started."Winger Danny Armstrong, captain and forward Kyle Vassell and defender Joe Wright are among the players out of contract at Killie following the 2024-25 campaign. The Ayrshire side finished ninth in the Premiership."I've been round every player in contract or out of contract and I've tried to do an awful lot of work," Kettlewell explained."There's big influential characters there. I've done a lot of fact finding with the staff that are in the building."As many quality players that we can get tied up, we'll look to do that but of course there's going to be a freshness."Kilmarnock's new season will begin away to Brora Rangers in the League Cup on 12 July before further Group H fixtures with Premiership newcomers Livingston, Kelty Hearts and East Fife.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kathy Bates, Mara Brock Akil, Natasha Lyonne, and More to Receive Awards at IndieWire Honors
IndieWire, the definitive outlet for creative independence in film and TV, announced on Wednesday, May 7 the return of the Spring edition of its IndieWire Honors event celebrating the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season. Hosted by comedian Robby Hoffman, known for her memorable guest appearances on 'Hacks' and 'Dying for Sex' this year, IndieWire Honors will celebrate its honorees at an intimate cocktail reception taking place Thursday, June 5 in Los Angeles. Exclusive editorial content, including honoree profiles, will also be featured on IndieWire beginning May 28 and will continue throughout the lead-up to the awards night, followed by video interviews and more content from the event. More from IndieWire Joe Wright's 'Mussolini: Son of the Century' Epic Series Will Be Distributed by MUBI - Watch New Teaser 'The Last of Us' Review: Episode 5 Stares Death in the Face and Asks for More - Spoilers 'Each year, IndieWire Honors celebrates the artists who are redefining the boundaries of storytelling and pushing the industry forward,' said Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire's senior VP and editor-in-chief. 'The 2025 honorees exemplify the innovation, courage, and creative vision that inspire us all. We're proud to shine a light on these voices and continue our tradition of championing the boldest talents in film and television.''It's spring and IndieWire Honors is back, our unique take on an awards event where honorees and attendees mix and mingle while celebrating our favorite series and the talent behind them,' said IndieWire senior VP and publisher James Israel. The Spring 2025 IndieWire Honors honorees, as curated and selected by IndieWire's editorial team, are as follows: Given her reputation for bringing an invigorating energy to every role she takes on, big or small, it's no surprise that a reimagining of the classic legal procedural 'Matlock' headlined by Kathy Bates has been such a success. The actress is an anchor, helping the audience see the heart of the material, no matter how high the concept. While it once was common for actors to overthink taking on a TV role versus a film role, Bates has proven how one can freely and effectively bounce between both mediums, earning Emmys and an Oscar along the way. It is rare to see someone so pivotal to the TV landscape feel like they are just getting started. After working on iconic Black sitcoms like 'Moesha' and 'The Jamie Foxx Show,' and creating 'Girlfriends,' where she hired several writers that would also become game-changing showrunners, Mara Brock Akil is making her long-awaited Netflix series debut 'Forever,' inspired by the groundbreaking Judy Blume novel of the same name. Now taking place in 2018, the teen romance is a balm for audiences hoping to find the tenderness and connection lacking in modern times. Coming on as an executive producer and director helping bring creator Dan Erickson's vision of 'Severance' to life, actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller has hit his stride behind the lens of the Apple TV+ series. Split between two worlds that both feel all too uncanny to anyone who has passed through white collar wastelands, the Apple TV+ series has an immersive sense of malaise diffused by his collaboration from day one with cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné, who went on to also direct the episode 'Chikhai Bardo,' a highlight of the highly acclaimed second season. Cutting her teeth as the star of women-directed indies like 'Slums of Beverly Hills' and 'But I'm a Cheerleader,' whose posters still line the walls of precocious teenagers' bedrooms, the now-multi-hyphenate Natasha Lyonne has solidified herself as a singular talent that writes, directs, and stars in TV series that redefine what creators can accomplish in the streaming era. With Peacock's 'Poker Face,' created alongside Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rian Johnson, Lyonne has managed to turn a classic whodunnit into an impeccably written, well-crafted showcase for some of the most exciting stars of today. The countless hours spent between 'The Penguin' star Colin Farrell and makeup designer Mike Marino proved to be foundational to the success of the HBO crime drama spinning off from the 2022 blockbuster 'The Batman.' The actor is completely transformed, but is not weighed down by prosthetics that hinder his capabilities to give a nuanced performance of a superhero rogue that fans thought they already knew. That kind of symbiosis of crafts, where the pair pushes each other to new creative peaks, has already led to several awards, and calls for the limited series to be revived, whether the Batman returns or not. A throwback in form and function, the Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady creation '#1 Happy Family USA' on Prime Video is a reminder of how animation can be the perfect medium for transgressive stories that can challenge the audience's worldview, while also challenging them not to laugh. It is finally not too soon to joke about how the world changed after September 11, 2001, with Brady and Youssef teeing up an animation style that transports viewers to the time, and holding up a mirror for everyone to see the actions of many that are now painfully regrettable, yet hilarious. It may be pat to refer to documentary projects as stranger than fiction, but watching 'Ren Faire' from documentary prodigy Lance Oppenheim, it is bizarre how well the narrative of a megalomaniacal entrepreneur toying with his wannabe successors foreshadows current events we are mustering through. And that is not to say there isn't any fun to be had with 'Ren Faire,' which is full of energy and comedic beats that rival the best sitcoms. In a field as expansive as documentary, it can be incredibly hard to develop a unique voice, but the young filmmaker has already proven himself able to provide something fresh, spotlighting idiosyncratic subjects that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. A few years out from her devastating, Emmy-winning turn in 'Mare of Easttown,' actress Julianne Nicholson returns to TV on the new Hulu series 'Paradise' where everything is not what it seems. It's easy to call her character Sinatra the most captivating villain of this overall television season, but Nicholson places all the pieces down to challenge that designation throughout the Dan Fogelman-penned series. Sure, she is unapologetically focused on her survival, and maintaining a sense of control, which makes for delicious tête-à-tête with lead Sterling K. Brown, but she does so having experienced a loss that would be transformative for anyone to have gone through. All it takes to impress upon anyone who has seen the Netflix series 'Adolescence' just how talented its breakout star Owen Cooper truly is: tell them that the first episode the newcomer shot is the one opposite Erin Doherty, where he turns the table on her as counselor trying to evaluate whether he is aware of his fatal actions. Cooper is but one modern teenager (and still in school to boot), but through his performance in the Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne-created series, he has become a conduit for needed conversations about how to contend with the toxic culture preying upon young men worldwide. Though the entrance of Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren into the 'Yellowstone' universe piqued the interest of many, Paramount+ series '1923' has provided a needed education to its viewers about the atrocities committed against indigenous Americans through star Aminah Nieves. Though it is incredibly tough to shoulder the burden of depicting a difficult piece of North American history parties are still actively trying to erase, the young star has done so with aplomb, ending the second and final season of the Western saga on a triumphant note that provides the foundation for many more indigenous stories to be told for years to come. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A24 Plans Prince Charles Cinema Takeover With Seven Films, Pop-up Shop
LONDON — The entertainment company A24 is taking over the Prince Charles Cinema in London for seven nights with seven of their hit films including 'Past Lives,' 'Moonlight,' 'Lady Bird' and 'Uncut Gems.' 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' will be the first film showcased at the cinema from May 9 followed by a film screening every night until May 15. More from WWD Joe Wright on the 'Pride & Prejudice' 20th Anniversary and Capturing the 'Psychologically True' Jane Austen Story Cheat Sheets for 'The Great Gatsby's' Centennial Kering Foundation Is Backing a Feature Film About Women's Care Center The Prince Charles Cinema will also be setting up an A24 pop-up shop with curated merchandise that are only available in the U.S. The pop-up shop will stock screenplay books, collectible items and apparel. A24 teamed up with the Manchester-based creative design studio on the merchandise with a brief of 'do whatever you want.' 'The merch was inspired by the vibe of old-school uniforms from '90s U.K. cinemas — think the classic cap and two-tone color scheme. We also pulled references from vintage cinema ads you'd find in big newspaper spreads,' said Ryan Doyle, cofounder of 'A big influence was the Prince Charles Cinema itself. We loved the idea of making the merch feel really site-specific — like something that could only come from there,' he added. A source close to A24 said they chose London for the project because they have 'always loved our fans in the region and the Prince Charles Cinema felt like a natural partner in an opportunity to surprise and delight fans in the U.K.' A24 and the Prince Charles Cinema worked together on choosing the films being screened. 'Some of these films are our highest grossing movies of all time, are award-nominated or just memorable films that our fans love. And most of the filmmakers are repeat A24 creators, and have films coming out this year with us,' said the source. Celine Song, Robert Eggers and Barry Jenkins have projects coming out with the entertainment company. A24 has become an entertainment company with a cult following. It has produced controversial films such as Halina Reijn's 'Babygirl' starring Nicole Kidman to 'The Zone of Interest,' which won the Academy Award for Best Sound and Best International Feature in 2024. Best of WWD A Look Back at Anna Nicole Smith's Kentucky Derby Style That Lives On Through Her Daughter Dannielynn Birkhead A Look Back at Princess Diana's Met Gala Appearance: Her John Galliano Slipdress, Jewelry and More Details A Look Back at Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding
Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Pride and Prejudice review — Knightley and Macfadyen are perfect
★★★★★The best of the 17 official Pride and Prejudice adaptations, including the Laurence Olivier version from 1940, this four-time Oscar-nominated melodrama is the perfect package. Deliberately engineered 'for the kids' by the production company Working Title, it's a film that took the populist romantic energy of the homegrown hits Bridget Jones and Love Actually and returned it to the source: Jane Austen. The cast of Bennet sisters are young and credible (Carey Mulligan was making her screen debut as Kitty), their group scenes are filmed with hip Altmanesque overlapping dialogue, while the director Joe Wright's roaming camera gives every exchange an unexpected urgency. The secret weapon, though, is the chemistry between the Pirates of the Caribbean actress Keira Knightley (at the zenith of her
