AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Daryl McCormack’s grand year
December 16, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Daryl McCormack is the zen master.
It’s not a new acting role or a level of spiritual enlightenment, it’s a nickname he got on set for being extremely laidback.
‘Matilda’ leads celebrity-filled lineup at London film fest
October 5, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — After a pared down, pandemic-affected edition in 2021, the BFI London Film Festival is back in full swing this year.
The annual event kicks off Wednesday evening with the premiere of a new, musical action adaptation of “Matilda” — the first time in a decade that a family-friendly film has opened the festival.
Emma Thompson wants to start a conversation about pleasure
June 15, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The summer movie season has not, traditionally speaking, been known for its nuanced attention to female sexuality.
But smack in the middle of Hollywood’s high season of masculine thrill rides and sci-fi fantasies is “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” a compassionate comedy in which Emma Thompson stars as a widow seeking romantic excitement with a suave sex worker, played by newcomer Daryl McCormack.
New this week: J.Lo doc, ‘Martin’ reunion and ‘Spiderhead’
June 13, 2022 GMTHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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— The streamers have an embarrassment of riches to offer film fans this week, starting with a few charming highlights from this year’s Sundance Film Festival: “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” debuts on Hulu on June 17, and “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” starts streaming on Apple TV+ Friday as well.
Summer Preview: Emma Thompson wants to start a conversation
May 6, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The summer movie season has not, traditionally speaking, been known for its nuanced attention to female sexuality.
But smack in the middle of Hollywood’s high season of masculine thrill rides and sci-fi fantasies this year is “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” a compassionate comedy in which Emma Thompson stars as a widow seeking romantic excitement with a suave sex worker, played by newcomer Daryl McCormack.
Celebrities join Prince William for Earthshot Prize award
October 17, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Celebrities joined Prince William in London on Sunday for the inaugural awards ceremony of his Earthshot Prize, an ambitious environmental program that aims to find new ideas and technologies around the world to tackle climate change and Earth's most pressing challenges.
Review: A battle of 2 Emmas — with killer fashion as weapon
May 26, 2021 GMTThe Met Gala should be so lucky.
In a spectacular (though sadly fictional) red carpet moment that easily rivals Lady Gaga’s 2019 Met Gala striptease , a sanitation truck arrives, ready to offload its trash.
New this week: ‘Friends’ again, Mike Tyson doc & ‘Cruella’
May 24, 2021 GMTHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
MOVIES
— No “101 Dalmatians” love is necessary to enjoy “Cruella,” available to rent on Disney+ starting Friday.
ScarJo and Erivo go for 2, and other Oscar facts and figures
January 13, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — A look at some of the historic achievements and trivial tidbits from Monday's nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards...
Tessa Thompson is OK with the ‘Men in Black’ title, for now
June 12, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The "Men in Black" franchise has a new recruit who isn't a man, but actress Tessa Thompson is fine with keeping the masculine-centered film title — for now...
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May 2, 2019 GMT"Dark Phoenix" (June 7) — Sophie Turner's Jean Grey gets the spotlight in this X-Men sequel set a decade after the events of "X-Men: Apocalypse."
"Late Night" (June 7) — Mindy Kaling wrote and stars in this comedy about an aspiring comedy writer who gets the dream job on the writing staff of Emma Thompson's late night show.
Climate protests close London bridge; 570 arrests in 4 days
April 19, 2019 GMTLONDON (AP) — Climate protesters are once again trying to shut down parts of London to urge residents to do more to protect the Earth from rising temperatures...
Emma Thompson pulled out of Luck to send message to daughter
February 28, 2019 GMTEmma Thompson refused to work with John Lasseter as she wants to "protect [her] daughter's generation".
The 59-year-old actress recently dropped out of upcoming animated film 'Luck' as she was "concerned" about working with Lasseter, 62, who has become the new head of Skydance Animation following his departure as the Chief Creative Officer of Pixar and Disney Animation after acknowledging "missteps" in his behavior with employees.
Queen’s honors for Emma Thompson, Tom Hardy, Keira Knightley
June 9, 2018 GMTLONDON (AP) — British film stars Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley and Tom Hardy and Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro are among those receiving honors in the name of Britain's monarch...
Emma Thompson to write and direct Nanny McPhee musical
April 14, 2018 GMTEmma Thompson is set to write and direct the new 'Nanny McPhee' musical.
The 58-year-old actress - who played the frighteningly hideous nanny in the 2005 movie - has adapted the 'Nurse Matilda' books, written by Christianna Brand, for the stage production of the hit fantasy and teamed up with singer/songwriter Gary Clark to provide the lyrics, according the Daily Mail newspaper's Baz Bamigboye column.
Women to wear black in ‘Time’s Up’ message at UK film awards
February 1, 2018 GMTLONDON (AP) — High-profile British performers are planning to wear black to this month's British Academy Film Awards to support the Time's Up campaign against sexual harassment...
Notre Dame Has a Date in State Volleyball Semis
November 12, 2017 GMTHAVERHILL -- In dominant fashion, the Academy of Notre Dame girls volleyball team captured the Division 3 North title at Whittier Tech Saturday.
The top-seeded Lancers swept No. 7 Ipswich, 3-0, with wins of 25-21, 25-8 and 25-21.
Weinstein rebukes continue, brother says business continues
October 14, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The chorus of Hollywood stars denouncing film producer Harvey Weinstein echoed across the Atlantic on Friday, even as his brother said the embattled production company that bears both their names insisted business was "continuing as usual...