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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE What happened to Roxy's 'clones': They were gossip fodder for years... now PR insiders reveal some won't speak to her after bitter feuds - while others have overshadowed her completely
For someone whose fondness for headlines earned her the nickname 'The Publicity-Seeking Missile', it's unsurprising PR supremo Roxy Jacenko liked to choose staff who style and appearance perfectly matched her upmarket personal brand. During her years as Sydney's most in-demand lifestyle, fashion and beauty publicist, Roxy famously hired an army of 'clones' to work at her Paddington-based firm Sweaty Betty PR.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Film fans have just days to watch 'most perfect film ever made' before it's axed from BBC
Paddington 2 has been described as the perfect feel good movie Fans of the film will be sad to learn it's making a great escape from the BBC, with just days left to watch the 'perfect' feel-good movie. Paddington 2 was the follow-up success to the first Paddington film, based on the famous British bear who first apeared in a children's book in 1958. The sweet bear's legacy lives on in the modern take on the character and the second film has a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes of 99%. The film sees Paddington the bear happily settled down with his loving family and a vital part of the community, all while he's working hard to save for a special present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday. Although, in the process, before he gets a chance to buy her the beloved book, it's stolen and Paddington is framed for the crime. He's soon sent away to prison after being wrongly accused, and even there his true kind-hearted ways find a way to transform even the most hardened of inmates. Now, he and his family, the Browns, are on a mission to find the real culprit and prove to everyone that Paddington is innocent. It helps that the film has an outstanding cast of iconic British actors, including Hugh Grant, who plays Phoenix Buchanan; Hugh Bonneville as Henry Brown and Sally Hawkins as Mrs Brown. Viewers have praised the acting in the film for its quick wit and family-friendly appeal. One review states: "Paddington 2 is a spectacular film, full of whimsy and delight. The visual gags provided by Paul King are amazing and very creative. Hugh Grant is electric in his role, and Sally Hawkins provides a great warmth and heart to the film." While another viewer writes: "one of the best movies I've ever seen. I recommend it to anyone. It's really kid-friendly. The actors are really great, and the plot is just 10 out of 10." The first Paddington film was a box office hit, went on to gain BAFTA nominations and saw the likes of Nicole Kidman on screen, so expectations were high for its sequel - fans seem to think it didn't disappoint. A viewer said: "Paddington 2 surpasses its predecessor while maintaining its original context but expanding the narrative into a more adventurous and life-enriching experience. "These lessons continue to elevate the core of the Paddington stories. In a rare occurrence, a golden family film that merits Oscar recognition is seldom seen, Paddington 2 undoubtedly deserves this recognition for its solid family-friendly qualities. " One Paddington fan believes it was a "cinematic masterpiece", and they left the cinema in "absolute tears". A few years later after the 2017 release, the third addition to the Paddington film hit the big screen in 2024, Paddington in Peru. Before it disappears from BBC on June 10, you can watch Paddington 2 now for free on BBC iPlayer.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'The Gentlemen' season 2 adds 'Paddington' star to Netflix's hit crime comedy-drama — here's what we know right now
Netflix has just given us a major production update about "The Gentlemen" season 2. The streaming service just revealed that filming on the hit Guy Ritchie crime comedy-drama has gotten underway and the series has welcomed a bunch more stars. Per an announcement on Tudum, we've learned that "Paddington" and "Downton Abbey" star Hugh Bonneville has joined the series. In addition, "The Gentlemen" season 2 has also added Benjamin Clementine, Benedetta Porcaroli, Michele Morrone, Sergio Castellitto, Amra Mallassi, Tyler Conti, and "Love Island U.K" host, Maya Jama, to the cast. Don't worry, though; Netflix has also confirmed that season 1's major players are still in frame, so look forward to seeing Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Ray Winstone, Vinnie Jones, and Giancarlo Esposito (among others) back in action when the series returns. Netflix has already shared a brief synopsis for "The Gentlemen" season 2, and it confirms that the partnership between Eddie Horniman (James) and Susie Glass (Scodelario) is only just getting started. It reads: "It's been one year since Eddie and Susan joined forces to work together in Bobby's criminal empire overseas. As they drive to expand their enterprise, the decisions Bobby is making seem to be increasingly unsound. Now Eddie and Susie must decide whether to take action or risk losing it all, but unfettered ambition never ends well..." Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Speaking with Tudum, Ritchie confirmed this next chapter will see Eddie and Susie journeying beyond England's green and pleasant lands. "This chapter sees a deliberate expansion, both geographically and thematically, as we journey from the English countryside to the Italian lakes," Ritchie says. "Eddie and Susie find themselves navigating an increasingly volatile empire as they're besieged on all fronts by an influx of enigmatic new players. The stakes are heightened, the power dynamics are more precarious, and I'm thrilled to be collaborating once again with this exceptional cast and crew." "The Gentlemen" season 2 does not currently have a release date, at the time of writing, but you can stream the first season on Netflix now if you need to catch up. If you need a new show to keep you entertained while we wait for more "The Gentlemen" news, check out our round-up for the best Netflix shows for tons more streaming recommendations to fill the gap.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
The size of this steak at a trendy inner-city pub has sparked outrage - but not everyone agrees
Aussies have erupted over the price of a steak after an angry diner unleashed on social media about their meal at a gastropub. A Reddit user took to the platform on Wednesday to share a photo of their dinner at Four in Hand Hotel in the ritzy inner-city Sydney suburb of Paddington. The plate consisted of three cherry tomatoes, two sauces and a steak with a field mushroom, both appearing to be the same size. 'This is a $49 Eye Fillet from the Four in Hand, Paddington - the mushroom is larger than the steak,' they said. '(It) ended up being a very expensive night without much to show for it. 'I just wanted a nice pub steak with chips (It didn't come with chips either).' The post sparked a divided response on Reddit. Some were horrified by the price while others believed it was fair in the current economic climate. 'What is this? A steak for ants? It needs to be at least… 3 times as big,' one wrote. Another sarcastically commented: 'I for one can't believe an expensive cut of meat in the eastern suburbs is so pricey.' A third added: 'Has no one in this sub ever bought an eye fillet before?' Others also offered insight into why the price may not have been unreasonable. 'A few things to remember. Mushrooms can be huge. Eye fillet steaks typically have a smaller footprint compared to, say, a T-bone steak,' one wrote. 'The one in your photo is not smaller than typical footprints of these steaks (and) eye fillet steaks are more expensive.' There were also references to the skyrocketing cost of beef in Australia, with one person saying: 'Beef pricing is f***ed at the moment.' Farmers warned in April that Aussies could end up paying more than $50 a kilo for steak at the supermarket due to Donald Trump's tariffs on agriculture exports. Organic beef cattle producer and Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance's spokeswoman Tammi Jonas said there has been high demand for Australian beef across the world. The fillet steak at Four in the Hand Hotel (pictured) sits in the middle of price ranges for surrounding Paddington venues She warned the appetite for Australian beef would increase which would subsequently impact domestic prices. Four in Hand Hotel owner Colin Parras defended the meal price. 'Fillet steak prices are through the roof at the moment,' he told Daily Mail Australia in a statement. 'The steak in question is $49 for a 200g steak plus sides including the mushroom. This was priced lower than most similar venues in the area. 'Most venues in the area have actually taken it off menu at the moment due to the pricing.' Research into other venues in Paddington revealed Mr Parras' pub is within the area's price range for a fillet steak. While 180g of fillet steak with sides at The London Hotel would cost a diner $38, Ursula's Paddington offers a 180g grasslands beef fillet with sides for $61. Mr Parras also pointed out that eye fillet steaks are 'proportionately thicker' than they are wide and that the photo on Reddit was taken from above.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Foster mom fosters nightmares in ‘Bring Her Back'
What's the opposite of a Venn diagram overlap? Whatever it is, 'Bring Her Back' is the film equivalent, with two potential audiences that might cancel each other out. Fans of horror movies that work your every last nerve may not appreciate the casting of the great British actress Sally Hawkins as a foster parent with a devilish agenda. By contrast, fans of Hawkins's work in art-house crowd-pleasers like 'Maudie' and 'Happy-Go-Lucky' — or even mainstream fare like 'The Shape of Water' and the first two 'Paddington' movies — may run screaming from the theater.
