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Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The lost Lawrence masterpiece bought ‘by accident' for £3,000
A 'lost masterpiece' portrait of the Duke of York created by one of Britain's greatest artists has been rediscovered after a 20-year investigation by its owners — who bought it 'by accident' for less than £3,000. Thomas Lawrence's portrait of Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany and second son of George III was unveiled at the Royal Academy in 1822 but subsequently disappeared from view. It has now emerged that following the death of the duke in 1827 the portrait passed down through royal households before ending up with the Prince of Hanover, the 3rd Duke of Cumberland, at the end of the 19th century. In 1915 the portrait's true identity became harder to fathom when the Order of the Garter worn by the
News24
20-05-2025
- Business
- News24
Old flagship sponsor returns to back Proteas for World Test Championship final
Castle Lager is back on board to sponsor the Proteas in the World Test Championship final against Australia. The final takes place at Lord's from 11-15 June. CSA CEO Pholetsi Mosekki says they are humbled to be backed by a brand that reflects 'a shared belief in the power of unity, resilience, and national pride'. For more Proteas news, visit our dedicated section. The Proteas will have a familiar ally back in their corner when they tackle Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's in London from 11-15 June. Castle Lager, which was once synonymous with South African cricket, will be the Proteas' official team sponsor for the duration of the showpiece at the 'Home of Cricket'. READ | To Ngidi or to Paterson? The Lord's slope could hold the answer The flagship brand of South African Breweries (SAB) will feature on the leading sleeve of the Proteas' playing kit. Cricket SA's CEO, Pholetsi Moseki, welcomed Castle coming on board for the World Test Championship final. 'The show of support for the Proteas Men reaffirms Castle Lager's long-standing and consistent support of South African cricket. 'We are humbled to go into the WTC Final with a brand that reflects a shared belief in the power of unity, resilience, and national pride. 'Castle Lager's backing serves as a rallying cry to the nation to stand behind our boys as they chase Test cricket greatness on the global stage,' Moseki said. Castle's Brand Director, Thomas Lawrence, added: 'Castle Lager is proud to be back on the Proteas Test jersey - a symbol of resilience, pride, and South African excellence. 'Our return marks not just a sponsorship, but a renewed commitment to the spirit of Test cricket and the values it shares with our brand: heritage, endurance, and unity. Together with the Proteas, we look forward to writing the next great chapter in South African cricket.' The South African squad will assemble in Arundel, England on 31 May and will play a warm-up match against Zimbabwe from 3-6 June, before heading to London on 7 June. 🗞Announcement 🗞 Castle Lager will be the official team sponsor to the Proteas Men for the duration of ICC World Test Championships (WTC) Final taking place from 11 – 15 June at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. @CastleLagerSA, the flagship brand of South African Breweries… — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 20, 2025
Indianapolis Star
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Watch 'Conclave.' How to view the 2024 movie about the pope selection
Cardinals from around the world are at the Sistine Chapel in Rome for the papal conclave to select the new head of the Catholic Church following the April 21 death of Pope Francis. The strictly secretive voting process to select the pope was enshrined in last year's award-winning thriller "Conclave." The fictional depiction of the events is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. "Conclave" is a period drama revolving around the Vatican. In particular, the film follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes, as he participates in one of society's oldest and most secretive events: the selection of a new pope. As Cardinal Lawrence organizes a group of cardinals tasked with the selection, he ends up uncovering secrets and scandals of the Roman Catholic Church. The movie is based on the 2016 book "Conclave," written by Robert Harris, and earned an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. You can decide how accurate you think the movie "Conclave" is, but it might at least help you understand what's taking place in international headlines this week. Live from the Vatican: See updates as cardinals select next pope All Amazon Prime members can now stream "Conclave" at no additional cost on Prime Video, and non-Prime members can sign up for one week of Prime for just $1.99 to watch the film. Watch 'Conclave' on Prime The film stars Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes, Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini and John Lithgow as Cardinal Joseph. "Conclave" was released to theaters in October 2024, and has grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. You can stream 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime today. "Conclave" was nominated for eight total Academy Awards, and it won just one for Best Adapted Screenplay. Here's a look at all of those nominations: The movie has already racked up an impressive award show resume. It was nominated for 12 total British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards; taking home four of those: Best Film, Outstanding British Film of the Year, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing. The film was nominated for 11 total Critics' Choice Awards, and took home awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Acting Ensemble. It won a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay, which was the film's only win out of six nominations. "Conclave" had only two nominations for the Screen Actors Guild awards, but it took home one of the top awards of the night for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Countdown to the papal conclave by streaming Oscar-winning movie Conclave on Amazon Prime
Countdown to the papal conclave by streaming Oscar-winning movie Conclave on Amazon Prime Amazon Prime members can stream the timely film on Prime Video. The papal conclave, tasked with selecting a new pope after the untimely death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, will begin meeting on Wednesday, May 7. Who will be the new pope? Over 130 cardinals will make that decision. In the meantime, you can sit back and watch the Oscar-winning 2024 film on this exact phenomenon. The 2016 book 'Conclave' written by Robert Harris was brought to the big screen in October 2024 and earned an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. You can decide how accurate you think the movie 'Conclave' is, but it might at least help you understand what's taking place in international headlines this week. Here's what you need to know about how to stream 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime. Watch 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime How to watch the Oscar-nominated film Conclave All Amazon Prime members can now stream 'Conclave' at no additional cost on Prime Video, and non-Prime members can sign up for one week of Prime for just $1.99 to watch the film. More: Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it? Here's what you need to know 'Conclave' is a period drama revolving around the Vatican. In particular, the film follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes, as he participates in one of society's oldest and most secretive events: the selection of a new pope. As Cardinal Lawrence organizes a group of cardinals tasked with the selection, he ends up uncovering secrets and scandals of the Roman Catholic Church. The film is starring Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes, Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellinni and John Lithgow as Cardinal Joseph. 'Conclave' was released to theaters in October 2024, and has grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. You can stream 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime today. What awards was 'Conclave' nominated for at the Oscars? 'Conclave' was nominated for eight total Academy Awards, it won just one for Best Adapted Screenplay. Here's a look at all of those nominations: Best Motion Picture Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Ralph Fiennes Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Isabella Rossellini Best Adapted Screenplay Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) Best Achievement in Film Editing Best Achievement in Production Design Best Achievement in Costume Design What other awards has 'Conclave' won? 'Conclave' has already racked up an impressive award show resume. The period drama was nominated for 12 total British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards. It took home four of those: Best Film, Outstanding British Film of the Year, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing. The film was nominated for 11 total Critics' Choice Awards, and took home the awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Acting Ensemble. It won a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay, which was the film's only win out of six nominations. 'Conclave' had only two nominations for the Screen Actors Guild awards, but it took home one of the top awards of the night for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Watch 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How to watch, stream Oscar-winning drama Conclave after Pope Francis' death
How to watch, stream Oscar-winning drama Conclave after Pope Francis' death Amazon Prime members can stream the timely film on Prime Video starting April 22. Pope Francis passed away unexpectedly on Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Now, the international world prepares for who his successor will be, which is an event known as a conclave. In a weird turn of pop-culture-meets-history, the 2016 book 'Conclave' written by Robert Harris was brought to the big screen in October 2024 and earned an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. I won't get into specifics on how accurate the movie 'Conclave' is, you can decide that for yourself. Here's what you need to know about how to stream 'Conclave' starting Tuesday, April 22 on Amazon Prime. Watch 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime How to watch the Oscar-nominated film Conclave All Amazon Prime members can now stream 'Conclave' at no additional cost on Prime Video, and non-Prime members can sign up for one week of Prime for just $1.99 to watch the film. More: Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it? Here's what you need to know 'Conclave' is a period drama revolving around the Vatican. In particular, the film follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes, as he participates in one of society's oldest and most secretive events: the selection of a new pope. As Cardinal Lawrence organizes a group of cardinals tasked with the selection, he ends up uncovering secrets and scandals of the Roman Catholic Church. The film is starring Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes, Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellinni and John Lithgow as Cardinal Joseph. 'Conclave' was released to theaters in October 2024, and has grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. You can stream 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime today. What awards was 'Conclave' nominated for at the Oscars? 'Conclave' was nominated for eight total Academy Awards, it won just one for Best Adapted Screenplay. Here's a look at all of those nominations: Best Motion Picture Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Ralph Fiennes Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Isabella Rossellini Best Adapted Screenplay Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) Best Achievement in Film Editing Best Achievement in Production Design Best Achievement in Costume Design What other awards has 'Conclave' won? 'Conclave' has already racked up an impressive award show resume. The period drama was nominated for 12 total British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards. It took home four of those: Best Film, Outstanding British Film of the Year, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing. The film was nominated for 11 total Critics' Choice Awards, and took home the awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Acting Ensemble. It won a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay, which was the film's only win out of six nominations. 'Conclave' had only two nominations for the Screen Actors Guild awards, but it took home one of the top awards of the night for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Watch 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime
