If you’re Gillian Anderson and you are coming off an acclaimed role as Margaret Thatcher in “The Crown,” why not cross the Atlantic and take on another political figure next? And apparently, that’s exactly what the actress is set to do, as she is the latest lead to join the upcoming Showtime anthology series, “The […]
Continue readingThe Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) announced its nominees in the film and newly-created television categories for its 10th Aacta International Awards.Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” leads the film nominations, earning six nods, including best film, best direction in a film and nods for stars Frances McDormand, David Strathairn and Swankie. “The Trial of […]
Continue readingAt least things are looking up for this Princess Di. Emma Corrin, hot off her Golden Globe and SAG nominations for her role as the Princess of Wales in The Crown, has landed a role opposite heartthrob Harry Styles in the Amazon Studios film My Policeman. Emma Corrin is moving on from romancing Prince Charles […]
Continue readingEmma Corrin is having a real moment. After breaking out in a big way thanks to her role as Diana Spencer on “The Crown,” which has already earned her acclaim and awards nominations, it appears that the young actress is ready to appear opposite one of the biggest pop stars in a new drama for […]
Continue reading“1917” cinematographer Roger Deakins, “Phantom Thread” actor Lesley Manville and “Line of Duty” creator Jed Mercurio are among those in the arts named in Britain’s New Year honors list.Deakins, Oscar winner for “1917” and “Blade Runner 2049,” and Oscar nominated for 13 other movies, has been made a Knight Bachelor for his services to film. […]
Continue reading“1917” cinematographer Roger Deakins, “Phantom Thread” actor Lesley Manville and “Line of Duty” creator Jed Mercurio are among those in the arts named in Britain’s New Year honors list.Deakins, Oscar winner for “1917” and “Blade Runner 2049,” and Oscar nominated for 13 other movies, has been made a Knight Bachelor for his services to film. […]
Continue readingHow talented is Emerald Fennell? So much so that in the span of two months she went tete-a-tete with Princess Diana as the indomitable Camilla Parker Bowles in Season 4 of “The Crown” and won the prestigious Best Screenplay honor from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association for her feature directorial debut, “Promising Young Woman.” […]
Continue readingThere have been many portrayals of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher throughout history, but actress Gillian Anderson is already drawing buzz for her nuanced performance of the controversial woman in Season 4 of Netflix’s “The Crown.”In a new featurette released by Netflix — and exclusively to previewed on IndieWire — creator Peter Morgan discusses […]
Continue readingNetflix’ wildly popular Royals saga “The Crown” continues to be in the crosshairs of controversy overseas with its suspicions over fidelity to facts.Speaking to The Daily Mail, Cultural Secretary Oliver Dowden said, “It’s a beautifully produced work of fiction, so as with other TV productions, Netflix should be very clear at the beginning it is […]
Continue readingStreaming giant points to success of high-profile scripted shows including ’The Crown’.Netflix is on course to spend $1bn (£744.1m) on UK content this year, doubling its outlay from 2019.The growth has been driven by high-profile scripted shows such as The Witcher, Sex Education and the recently-launched fourth season of The Crown.For context, the annual content […]
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