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Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘3 Body Problem' Season 2 Just Took a Step Forward
Netflix's dazzling and complex Liu Cixin adaptation 3 Body Problem was one of io9's top TV shows of 2024. After its first season, we still had lots of questions about what would happen next—there's the small matter of that impending alien invasion, for one thing—so it was good news when creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo confirmed two more seasons were on the way. But that was over a year ago. Since then, we've heard nary a peep about what's going on with 3 Body Problem—until today. Two new series regulars have officially joined the series: Claudia Doumit (The Boys, Gen V) as Captain Van Rijn, and Ellie De Lange (Run Away, Wolf Hall) as Ayla. The future is closer than you think. Welcome two new series regulars for 3 Body Problem for Season 2: Claudia Doumit (The Boys) as Captain Van Rijn, and Ellie De Lange (Run Away) as Ayla. — 3 Body Problem (@3body) July 29, 2025No character descriptions beyond those names as of yet, though as Deadline reminds us, season two will take place as 'as the alien invasion nears, humanity prepares—on Earth and elsewhere.' The first season drew mostly from the first and second books in the Chinese author's Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, though it adapted and altered the story to fit a more global canvas. If casting is hitting the trades, that must mean there's some major forward momentum on the second installment. When might we expect 3 Body Problem season two? Only Netflix knows, but we'll keep you posted as we learn more. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
UK's ITV half-year comes in ahead on advertising beat, shares rise
British broadcaster ITV said its first-half performance beat forecasts, boosted by better-than-expected total advertising revenue, and strong content demand at its Studios business, pushing its shares higher. ITV is Britain's biggest free-to-air commercial broadcaster, with two divisions, Media and Entertainment, which includes its broadcast channels and streaming service ITVX, while Studios makes content such as 'The Devil's Hour' for Amazon Prime Video, and 'Run Away' for Netflix. Shares in ITV traded up 9% in early deals, hitting their highest for a year, after it said it was on track to meet targets, and had outperformed in a tough advertising market, given the comparison against the same period last year when the Men's Euros soccer tournament sent revenues soaring. "We've been able to mitigate a softer market," CEO Carolyn McCall told reporters on Thursday. ITV was also positive on the cost outlook, saying it had found an additional 15 million pounds ($20.4 million) of permanent non-content cost savings for this year, and added it would spend 1.23 billion pounds on content in total in 2025, lower than the 1.25 billion pounds previously guided. ITV has for some time been the subject of takeover speculation. In April, reports said it could sell its Studios business or merge it with a rival. "We won't comment on any of the speculation that has been going on for, I don't know, years," McCall said. "This whole sector, everyone talks to everyone, and everyone is talking to everyone. And you know that the board will keep all options under review." The group posted total advertising revenue (TAR) down 7% for the first six months, beating a consensus forecast for a fall of 8%. At ITV Studios, where profits will be weighted to the second half due to the timing of high-margin sales such as Rivals season 2 for Disney+, the company said its outlook was unchanged after revenues grew 3% in the first-half.
Glasgow Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow band Flair release new single City Lights
Glasgow five-piece Flair released their new single City Lights on Thursday, July 4, marking another step in their growing ascent in the UK music scene. The track follows a string of successes in 2024, including their anthemic single Run Away, a debut EP, and sold-out headline shows across the UK and Ireland. Read more: ScotRail add extra late-night trains for after Glasgow gig Flair said: "City Lights was the result of a late-night writing session between Johnnie (bass) and Tony (vocals) when they got together to combine some music and lyrics they had written independently. "Once it was fleshed out by the rest of the band, we instantly knew we had a great tune. "We've really leaned into our softer, fast-paced element. "It bridges the heavier moments with a gentler touch, while still offering its own kind of subtle chaos." (Image: Supplied) Flair's connection to Glasgow is central to the band's identity, with the city serving as a source of creative inspiration. Described as having a sound similar to popular bands such as Wunderhorse, The War On Drugs, and Fontaines D.C., national media have taken notice of their rise, with The Scotsman recently naming Flair its "Under the Radar: Artist of the Month." Earlier this year, the band released their first music video for the track Saccharine, directed by Stuart Alexander. The video has since amassed more than 108,000 views worldwide. Read more: Global jazz star receives honorary doctorate in Glasgow Flair has also made a mark on the live music scene, playing sold-out support slots at Glasgow venues King Tut's and McChuills. With support from indie label Revo Pro Records and producer Mark Morrow, the band is eager to continue its growing career. Their latest single follows tour dates in Lincoln and Birmingham, and comes ahead of scheduled festival appearances at Belladrum and Prestfest 2025. The band is also set to perform in Glasgow's Old Hairdressers on November 28.
Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside Ruth Jones' marriage breakup from affair that started relationship to ex-husband's look-a-like lover in Canada
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THEIR relationship began in scandal – and now, 26 years later, it seems it's ended the same way. After Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones, 58, confirmed her shock split from husband David Peet, 71, rumours are swirling that he left her for another woman - one who, awkwardly, could pass for Ruth's double. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones confirmed her shock split from husband David Pee Credit: Getty 9 Rumours are swirling that David left her for another woman, Jayne Charity Cook, pictured, who is Ruth's double Credit: 9 Ruth and David in 2011 Credit: Rex The TV producer is now living thousands of miles away in a quiet Canadian town with new partner Jayne Charity Cook, while Ruth has relocated from Cardiff to London to focus on her ever-flourishing career. Fans are convinced Ruth hinted at her heartbreak in her recent Sunday Times bestseller, By Your Side, which follows Linda - a curvy, teetotal woman in her 50s - whose husband runs off with another woman to open a café in Spain. While promoting the novel at the Bath Literary Festival in May, where she was notably without her wedding ring, Ruth admitted Linda was based on her. Tellingly, she described how the fictional husband's fling with a colleague finally ended a long but lacklustre marriage. 'It was never a really great big romantic marriage,' she told the audience. 'They got on fine. They had a good sex life but that was kind of it. 'They were good friends. When he (the husband) went off with Denise at his place of work, and ran off to run a cafe in Spain called Doolallies, she was quite happy to see him go.' It's hard not to draw parallels with Ruth's real-life split. In a recent statement, she confirmed she and David went their separate ways 18 months ago, 'amicably,' and insisted they remain 'good friends.' Since then, Ruth's star has only risen. She's just scooped a BAFTA for her much-loved role as Nessa, topped the book charts, and is filming a gripping Netflix thriller Run Away, alongside Cold Feet actor James Nesbitt. Meanwhile, David has swapped showbiz for small-town life – and a new romance out of the spotlight. Ruth Jones brings back Gavin and Stacey's Nessa one last time as she picks up comedy TV BAFTA Jayne went public with David in April, updating her profile picture to a loved-up snap of the pair. She also shared photos on Threads, writing: 'Spent the weekend with my love and had an amazing time.' Describing herself as a 'MommaBear, great Friend, Lover, Partner, Daughter, Sister,' she has two adult children – Alexander and Isabella – and is a proud grandmother to their three kids. She has worked as an Education Assistant at the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School on the Tsulquate Reserve since 2016. While it's unclear exactly when - or how - Jayne met David, he's believed to have moved to Canada several months ago. 'It's a bold move across the Atlantic,' a source said. 'But David saw it as a new chapter in his life and an exciting opportunity he couldn't ignore.' Their split came as a shock to industry insiders, who remember Ruth first meeting David in the early '90s while working on a BBC Wales pilot. Affairs cause a lot of pain – they're not something one aspires to do Ruth According to Ruth, it was 'love at first voice' after hearing him on the phone before meeting in person. 'He has a very sharp mind combined with a dry Yorkshire wit, making him a naturally funny man,' she later commented. Their relationship began while David's previous marriage was coming to an end – something Ruth has since spoken about openly. 'Affairs cause a lot of pain – they're not something one aspires to do,' she previously said. 'You don't aspire to cause pain to people in their life.' Their romance triggered the divorce from the mother of his three children, Louise, Alex and Fiona, all now in their 30s, who Ruth remains close to. 9 Ruth on Stella in 2015, which she made with David Credit: handout 9 Ruth starred in Fat Friends in the early 2000s Credit: Carlton 9 With James Corden and the Fat Friends gang Credit: Rex The pair tied the knot in 1999 and went onto work with each other again, co-creating her Sky comedy Stella, in which she plays the title character - a struggling single mother - which ran for 58 episodes from 2012. The former couple used to split their time between their two properties in Cardiff and the Scottish Highlands, where they own a holiday home. Despite their strong union, they never had any biological kids together - with Ruth admitting she never had a strong desire to be a mother. 'It just didn't happen,' she once said. 'It wasn't a decision. I don't have a burning desire to have babies. "I think it's heartbreaking if you do and you find out you can't have them. I love being a stepmum - all the joys of motherhood without the pain of childbirth." 'Teenage angst' Despite not being particularly maternal, Ruth was a natural stepmother. 'You take things as they come,' she admitted. 'There wasn't a moment when I thought, 'I've become a stepmum now'.' She has always spoken fondly of her stepkids and expressed excitement about the possibility of becoming a step-grandmother one day. "We never had any difficulty with teenage angst,' she recalled. 'And now I'm looking forward to becoming a step-grandmother at some point." Their split follows the much-anticipated 2024 Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special, where Ruth's beloved character Nessa finally tied the knot with her longtime love Smithy, played by co-writer James Corden. The episode – fittingly titled The Finale – marked the end of the hit series, pulling in a massive 12.3 million viewers. Ruth and David had previously collaborated on the 2009 Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special. Ruth's portrayal of the straight-talking Welsh legend Nessa earned her a BAFTA for Best Female Performance in a Comedy this May - and while she collected the award barefoot, she was still wearing her wedding ring at the ceremony. But she failed to mention husband David in her acceptance speech. Instead, she paid a heartfelt tribute to the Gavin & Stacey cast and crew, singling out her co-writer James Corden, saying: 'I love you, James. I love writing with you - and long may it continue.' Ruth and James have co-written a memoir due out in October titled Gavin and Stacey and Everything in Between. 'It's really the story of our friendship,' Ruth told Lorraine. 'We've been close for 25 years now. He's one of my best friends. I adore that man and love being in a room with him – so hopefully we'll write more together.' 9 Ruth on the set of Harlan Coben's new Netflix show Run Away Credit: MCPIX 9 Ruth is best known for her role as Nessa on Gavin and Stacey, pictured with James Corden Credit: BBC James and Ruth's friendship goes way back - the pair first met while working on Teachers and Fat Friends back in 2001. James has spoken just as fondly of Ruth, once describing her as someone he 'loves more than you could ever imagine.' While Ruth insists her and David remain 'good friends', insiders wonder if they'll continue to work together. Although Ruth says she and David are still 'good friends,' it's unclear whether they'll continue to work together professionally. David, a TV producer and Ruth's former business partner at Tidy Productions, has played a key role in many of her projects over the years. He's worked on Gavin & Stacey, Stella, The Great Outdoors, and the festive film A Child's Christmases in Wales. He also served as an executive producer and writer on Gavin & Stacey, and was behind Ruth's one-off specials, including Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker (2010), Easter Treat, and Summer Holiday (2011). In 2019, Ruth told Radio 4's Desert Island Disc how she prefers staying at home than attending glitzy showbiz events. She also recalled her meeting with Barack Obama at a dinner at Downing Street in 2013 and how he's a fan of the Welsh accent. She told how he was particularly charmed by Jones's tendency at the time to say 'Brill-iant' and stick her thumbs in the air. 'I went very Welsh. I went 'Hiya!' and shook hands with him,' she told presenter Lauren Laverne. 'I said 'Can I just say? Congratulations! Brill-iant!' 'And he shook hands with me and then leaned down and said: 'I really need to learn how to say that – brill-iant!'.' While David settles into his new life in a quiet town in Canada, Ruth is busy filming her new Netflix thriller, Run Away - the latest Harlan Coben novel to be adapted for the screen. She stars alongside Cold Feet actor James Nesbitt in the gripping new series, and it could mark a fresh chapter for Ruth – both on and off screen - as we're about to see a very different side to her. 'I've been playing a private investigator and I've really enjoyed it – it's so different,' she says. New role, new career direction… perhaps even a new man too, Ruth?
South Wales Guardian
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones to feature in new BBC series
Jones will play Mrs Bennet in an adaptation of Janice Hadlow's novel The Other Bennet Sister for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. She will be joined in the series by the likes of Richard E. Grant (Saltburn, Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, Loki), Indira Varma (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luther, The Night Manager) and Ella Bruccoleri (Call the Midwife, Bridgerton). Filming for the 10-part series is already underway in Wales. A post shared by BBC Press Office (@bbcpressoffice) The Other Bennet Sister is an adaptation of the Janice Hadlow novel and explores and expands on the world of Pride and Prejudice through the often-overlooked perspective of Mary Bennet. The Gardiners (played by Varma and Richard Coyle) take Mary (Ella Bruccoleri) under their wing as governess to their three children - Marianne (Roisin Bhalla), George (Reggie Absolom), and Rebecca (Jasmine Sharp). This new role introduces her to an exciting new social world that includes the likes of Mr Hayward (Dónal Finn), Mr Ryder (Laurie Davidson) and Ann Baxter (Varada Sethu). The cast for The Other Bennet Sister includes: Viewers will return to Longbourn House during the BBC series where they will meet the iconic Bennet sisters: Other familiar Austen characters to feature in the series will include: The Other Bennet Sister is set to feature a "dream" cast including Varada Sethu, Richard E. Grant and Indira Varma. (Image: PA) Director of BBC Drama, Lindsay Salt, said: "It's a joy to see cameras rolling on our vibrant, witty and clever new take on Jane Austen's beloved world. "With a pitch perfect cast led by Ella, Ruth and Richard, The Other Bennet Sister will be an irresistible treat for viewers when it launches on the BBC next year." Jane Tranter says: 'We have been working behind the scenes on The Other Bennet Sister for many years now, and Janice's brilliantly observed characters have lived and grown in our imaginations throughout that time as Sarah (Quintrell - show writer) has been working on the scripts. "So, our actors had a lot to live up to - and I can honestly say that this is the ensemble cast of our dreams. "Each one brings something new and exciting to the world of Austen. And all of us at Bad Wolf are delighted to be making a drama that brings such joy." A release date for the new series is yet to be revealed by the BBC. Following the Gavin & Stacey Finale on Christmas Day (2024), Jones has taken on several different TV roles in 2025. She recently appeared in Ruth And Steve: From Merthyr With Love on BBC One Wales and iPlayer. RECOMMENDED READING: James Corden and Ruth Jones announce next project after Gavin & Stacey finale Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones hints at future projects with James Corden Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones to star in new Harlan Coben Netflix series Run Away She was also announced as part of the cast for the next Harlan Coben Netflix series - Run Away, alongside the likes of Jimmy Nesbitt, Alfred Enoch, Lucian Msamati and Minnie Driver. Jones and Gavin & Stacey co-writer James Corden are also set to release a new book in 2025 titled When Gavin Met Stacey And Everything In Between: A Story Of Love And Friendship. The book is set for release on October 16, 2025.
