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Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
A small Serbian town is home to Robin Hood – in a new TV series
SIMANOVCI, Serbia (AP) — Villages and castles from 12th-century England came to life in a small town in Serbia for the filming of a new series about Robin Hood that has just wrapped in the landlocked country in southeast Europe. The 10-episode take on England's beloved medieval outlaw who, in lore, stole from the rich to give to the poor, comes from Lionsgate Television, and is expected to premiere on MGM+ in the U.S. and parts of Europe later this year. The Associated Press recently visited the set in Simanovci, the village which is home to a film studio and not far from the capital of Belgrade. Thorough research for the series was visible in the scenography and costumes, taking the cast — and the studio — back in time to the stony interiors of a candlelit castle, complete with stained-glass lancet windows. The 'sweeping, romantic adventure' offers a historically grounded look into how Robin Hood grew up to become an outlaw-turned-hero in the wake of the Norman conquest of England, the producers say. 'We actually show the beginning of Robin Hood,' producer, director and writer Jonathan English, who was a main driving force behind the project, said in an interview. 'We start the story with him as a child.' Self-described as a 'huge fan of all things medieval,' English marveled at Robin Hood's persistent global appeal. 'You can stop a pensioner on the streets of Belgrade and he knows who Robin Hood is. You can stop a teenager on the streets of Beijing, and they know who Robin Hood is,' he said. Asked whether the story is still relevant, following countless cinematic and small-screen adaptations, English insisted that 'it is incredibly relevant, probably more today than … 50 years ago or 100 years ago, even.' 'It's a story about class and the absolute tyranny of class, people who believe that they can have everything and control everything and can own everything and everybody else could just, you know, get lost,' he said. 'There's always been wealthy people, but now you have uber-rich people. And the divide between the uber-rich and the rest of the world is extraordinary now.' The show's plot centers strongly on the romance between Robin and Marian. He is a Saxon forester's son and Marian is the daughter of a Norman lord but they overcome the divide to jointly fight for freedom and against injustice. Australian actor Jack Patten plays Robin, joined by Lauren McQueen as Marian. The two appear alongside Sean Bean as the notorious Sheriff of Nottingham, and Connie Nielsen, who plays Eleanor of Aquitaine, the queen of England and wife of Henry II. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Patten admitted he was nervous ahead of his 'third gig since getting out of drama school.' His Robin is 'any young 24-year-old … trying to find his place in the world' and who 'gets dealt some pretty tricky cards.' McQueen said Marian's character will be 'quite empowering' for young women watching the series. Filmed in multiple locations in Serbia and with hundreds of staff and crew, the series is 'huge' even by Hollywood standards, showrunner and writer John Glenn said. He described the new show as 'much more Peaky Blinders in tone' than previous incarnations, referring to the hit U.K. TV series about gangsters in 1920s Birmingham. Both Glenn and English said they chose Serbia because of high-standard facilities and crews but also because of the natural scenery that could mimic a medieval English landscape. 'It's hard to find ancient forests now in England,' English said. 'There's not a lot of undeveloped wilderness.'
Filipino Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Marian Rivera Graces Bulgari High Jewelry Event in Singapore in Stunning Green Dress
Marian Rivera turned heads as one of the celebrity guests at Bulgari's high jewelry trunk show, held at the House of Tan Yeok Nee in Singapore. On Instagram, the Kapuso Primetime Queen shared photos of her look for the exclusive event: a striking green off-shoulder dress featuring a mesh cutout at the center, perfectly complemented by a dazzling Bulgari necklace. 'Celebrating luxury and elegance at the Bvlgari High Jewelry event in Singapore,' she captioned her post. Marian's appearance at the luxury affair comes shortly after she won the Best Actress award at the 8th Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd). She was recognized for her performance in Balota, which is currently streaming on Netflix.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Marian Rivera stuns at high fashion event in Singapore
Marian Rivera was among the celebrity guests at Bulgari's high jewelry collection's trunk show at the House of Tan Yeok Nee in Singapore. On Instagram, the Kapuso Primetime Queen shared her head-turning look for the fashion event: a green off-shoulder dress with cutout mesh in the middle. She finished off her look with a Bulgari necklace. "Celebrating luxury and elegance at the Bvlgari High Jewelry event in Singapore," she said in the caption. Earlier, Marian bagged the Best Actress award at the 8th Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors. She won the award for her role in "Balota," which is streaming on Netflix. Marian is part of the judges of "Stars on the Floor." —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Heart Evangelista defends Marian Rivera from basher's comparison
Heart Evangelista came to the defense of fellow Kapuso actress Marian Rivera after a netizen compared them in a TikTok post. On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Heart shared photos with friends Anne Curtis and Solenn Heussaff taken during the store opening of a French luxury brand. In the comments section, one user threw shade by writing: 'Ganito ang class Marian—sa kilos, sa salita, at sa pag-uugali.' Heart took notice of the comment and replied, 'Wag ganon. Marian is a woman of her own.' Netizens praised Heart for her graceful and respectful response, with many expressing joy over what they believe is a sign that any past tension between the two stars has finally been resolved. More than a decade has passed since Marian and Heart figured in a reported conflict during the filming of their 2011 movie Temptation Island. Rumors of tension first surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) and in blind items, sparking speculations of a rift between the two. However, Heart denied the issue at the time in a tweet dated June 11, 2011, where she wrote: 'Let's not make a big fuss. Marian and I are okay. Showbiz is showbiz so, Heartworld, wag na tayo mag-away-away.'
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Marian Rivera wows netizens with 'Lockjaw' video in stunning Filipiniana look
Marian Rivera has proved yet again that she's truly TikTok savvy! In her latest upload, the Kapuso Primetime Queen joined the viral 'Lockjaw' trend on the platform, holding her phone still and posing flawlessly in her regal Filipiniana attire, making it seem like it was just a photo. When the beat dropped, Marian broke character with a smooth head turn and movement, revealing it was actually a video all along. 'Lockjaw mode: activated,' she wrote in the caption with a laughing emoji. 'BEH NAGULAT AKO NUNG GUMALAW KA,' a user commented. Marian recently bagged the Best Actress award at the 8th Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards (EDDYS Awards) by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd). She won the award for her role in 'Balota,' which is streaming on Netflix. Marian is part of the judges of 'Stars on the Floor.' —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News
