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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Helen Mirren's New Netflix Whodunit Will Have You Guessing Until the End
Mystery lovers, we have some new movie clues that we just can't help but investigate. And when we tell you that nothing could have prepared us for what we uncovered, we mean it. After all, Richard Osman's novel The Thursday Murder Club, being adapted by Netflix with Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren set to star in it, is just so juicy. To crack the case on what the plot is expected to entail, and when you can expect to stream it, keep scrolling! The Thursday Murder Club is directed by Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire and Harry Potter) and produced by Jennifer Todd. It will follow Osman's 2020 bestselling novel, which is centered around four people who live in a retirement home and solve murder cases for fun, until one day they unexpectedly get wrapped up in a real investigation that they need to figure out before it's too late. 'There's a wonderful mystery at its core, so mystery fans will be very happy,' Columbus told Tudum by Netflix in May. 'But thematically, it's interesting that we've got four elderly people who are living in a retirement community and who are fascinated by death and murder. They are facing their own demise, yet at the same time, they are obsessed with studying cold cases. I fell in love thematically with that. It's comedic, but it's also very emotional.' While the novel itself is the first in a five-book series, it's unclear whether Netflix and Columbus plan to adapt the other four books, all of which were inspired by Osman's mother's own experience in a retirement home. 'You just sit and chat with these people, and they've lived these extraordinary lives. You hear these amazing stories and gossip and wisdom,' Osman told Tudum. 'You think, 'These people are so overlooked.' The idea that these people with their wisdom and their invisibility would be the perfect people to solve [a crime] is exactly where The Thursday Murder Club comes from. Take these people who are underestimated but who have these incredible skills, put them together and they can achieve anything.' Todd echoed similar thoughts, telling Tudum, 'I loved the characters, the story, their world. I think the richness of the characters speaks to a larger audience. They are such a delight. You want to be with them — and [the] murders are such fun to solve.' As mentioned above, Brosnan (GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies and Mamma Mia!) and Mirren (The Madness of King George, The Last Station and 1923) will star in the film as Ron, a former union activist, and Elizabeth, an ex-spy, respectively. The two previously worked together in Mobland. They will be joined by Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Schindler's List and Sexy Beast) and Celia Imrie (Nanny McPhee, Imagine Me & You and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), who will bring an ex-psychiatrist named Ibrahim and an ex-nurse named Joyce to life. 'This is the finest cast I've worked with since Potter,' Columbus said in that same conversation with Tudum. 'They're just so incredibly well-prepared, and it's because they do everything. They do theater, they do television, they do film and they've developed those sorts of muscles.' The Thursday Murder Club is expected to debut on Netflix on Thursday, August 28. It has a runtime of 1hr and 58min, and you can watch the trailer featuring Brosnan, Mirren and the rest of the cast below! For more entertainment news, keep scrolling! 'Wicked: For Good' Trailer Details You Might've Missed—Like That Glinda Wedding Scene! 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Trailer and Dates Are Here—and It's Going To Be an Epic Final Ride Taylor Jenkins Reid Is Writing a Musical with The Chicks—Here's What We Know So Far
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin's romance as they mark big milestone
Brenda Song gave a peek at her romantic beachfront dinner with Macaulay Culkin in Hawaii as the couple extravagantly celebrated their eight-year anniversary Brenda Song and her fiancé Macaulay Culkin celebrated a huge mile stone, complete with all the romantic frills, as the pair give an intimate and rare look into their relationship. The pair set off on a romantic trip to mark eight years together, with the Running Point star, 37, captioning a carousel of moments as their 'anniversary adventures'. The Home Alone child star smiles into the camera in the reel of images posted on June 19. Song, who started dating Culkin in 2017 started the post with her smiling vibrantly on a sun-kissed white sand beach. Decked out in black, she rocked a bikini top, an airy cover-up, a stylish sun hat, and sunglasses. She followed up the beach photo with a full-body mirror selfie, and then showed a snap of herself and Culkin, 44, cozying up at a table during a candlelit al-fresco meal. There was also a "Happy Anniversary" dessert spiked with a sparkler, scenic shots of the beach dotted with sun loungers; a display of fireworks; and another sensual outdoor dinner. Song gave the photo montage an encore on her Instagram Stories, setting it against Queen's anthem "You're My Best Friend." Prior to these images, both Song and Culkin shared heartfelt tributes to each other. Culkin's June 17 post included a captivating picture of his fiancée approaching him on the shore, paired with the caption: "Happy anniversary, babe. Thank you for always coming towards me. You never run away,". His 18-photo flipbook-style post depicted Song getting increasingly closer to the Party Monster star, all while radiating joy with her smiles. In her own touching homage, Song expressed, "8 years and there is still no one who makes me laugh or smile like the way you do. No one who makes me feel more seen, heard or loved." She posted one playful selfie with the pair both rocking bunny ears at an outdoor celebration, and another of the duo pulling comical expressions for the camera. "My partner in crime, my adventure partner, my best friend, my baby daddy, my favorite everything- thank you. To be loved by you is the greatest privilege," Song added in her caption. The Suite Life of Zack & Cody star finished with, "Happy anniversary. I love you" The couple started their romance in 2017 and got engaged in 2022. They are proud parents to two sons: Dakota, 4, and Carson, who was born in 2023. Their friend and model, Stormi Bree, ex-partner of Lucky B Smith commented supportively "Happy anniversary to the bestest couple I know I love you guys!!" Meanwhile Culkin's sister Quinn, a celebrity chef, commented a simple "OMG!." Earlier this year the pair appeared on teh front Page of Comopolitan's "Love Issue" saying they wanted to be part of redefining what it meant to be child stars.
Irish Independent
18-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Patrick Kielty's firm recorded profit of €173,000 after landing Late Late gig
The TV presenter incorporated Pamanco Ireland Ltd in May 2023 - the same month in which he was unveiled as the successor to Ryan Tubridy to host the Late Late Show. In June 2023, Kielty confirmed that his three year contract involved RTE paying him €250,000 for each of the three 30-episode Late Late Show series. Kielty was to also receive a one-off payment of €20,000 to cover pre-production and rehearsals before his September 2023 debut while he waived flight and accommodation expenses. Now, the first set of accounts filed by Pamanco Ireland Ltd show that from the date of incorporation on May 17th 2023 to the end of July last, the company recorded revenues of €286,656. The company recorded a gross profit of €239,819 after incurring cost of sales of €46,837. The company's pre-tax profits of €173,273 was recorded after administrative expenses of €66,546 were incurred. The company recorded a post tax profit of €151,614 after incurring a corporation tax charge of €21,659. In accounts signed off by Mr Kielty on May 8th, they state that under the heading of future developments, that the company 'plans to continue its present activities and current trading levels'. The firm is a subsidiary of Kielty's London based Boxed Productions Ltd. Accounts recently filed by Boxed Productions Ltd to Companies House in the UK show that it had accumulated profits of £1.37m at the end of March 2024. ADVERTISEMENT The company's current assets made up of cash and money owed by debtors totalled £1.5m. The company is classified as a micro company and is not required to disclose revenues recorded for the year. Kielty is only the fourth host to present the Late Late Show following on from Ryan Tubridy, Pat Kenny and the late Gay Byrne. During the current season, the Home Alone themed Late Late Toy Show broke its own viewing record with over 1.6 million viewers which included catch-up viewing on Saturday and Sunday and the repeat broadcast. The presenter's much anticipated Late Late Show debut in September 2023 in the financial year under review had an average of 830,000 people and had a further 158,000 streams on the RTÉ Player. Prior to securing the Late Late Show role, Kielty was a popular face on UK TV and has presented shows on the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 including Fame Academy, Love Island and Stand Up for the Week.
Tom's Guide
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Forget ‘Home Alone' — Macaulay Culkin's best movie is streaming free on the Roku Channel
Like a lot of people, I thought I knew what kind of movie "My Girl" was. I remembered the vague outline from childhood — something about bees, first crushes and maybe a funeral. I figured it was just another sappy '90s coming-of-age story. But I rewatched it recently and was caught completely off guard by how hard it hit me. "My Girl" is gentle and nostalgic on the surface, but underneath, it's an honest portrait of grief, childhood and the ways we love each other when we're too young to know how to hold on. It's set in the summer of 1972, when everything feels suspended in time. And then, suddenly, nothing is the same. Watching it as an adult, the heartbreak feels much deeper. The moments land heavier. And the performances, especially Macaulay Culkin's, are even better than they have any business being. Some might still brush it off as a melodramatic tearjerker, but "My Girl" is so much more than that. It's also Culkin's best performance — yes, even better than "Home Alone." And you can stream it completely free right now on the Roku Channel. Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky) is an 11-year-old girl growing up in a funeral home, surrounded by death but totally unprepared for the grief that's coming for her. Wise beyond her years but emotionally guarded, she's practically bubbling with sarcasm, anxiety, and curiosity. She finds a best friend in Thomas J. Sennett (Macaulay Culkin), her who's allergic to almost everything and devoted to her in the quietest, most genuine way. There's also Harry, her emotionally distant father (Dan Aykroyd), who runs the family funeral parlor, Shelly (Jamie Lee Curtis), the new makeup artist with a warm heart and a sharp wit, and a poetry teacher Vada becomes awkwardly infatuated with as she wrestles with all the things she doesn't understand about growing up. Everyone around her is trying to hold something together. Whether that's a business, a family, or even the idea of childhood innocence, there's always this feeling that nothing can last. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. When tragedy strikes and Vada is forced to confront the reality of death for the first time, she has to figure out a way to be okay with the fact that the world won't always protect her. And that is, unfortunately, a huge part of growing up. "My Girl" drops you right back into childhood in a way that sneaks up on you. It's all treehouses, swimming and bikes at first glance, but there's something heavier humming under every scene. It's not flashy, but it cuts deep. And in many scenes, Culkin is the reason why. As Thomas J., Culkin is soft-spoken, careful, and kind. He doesn't dominate the screen because he doesn't need to. He just is, in that rare way where you almost forget he's acting. His chemistry with Chlumsky feels totally lived-in, and when things take their turn (because they do), their performances really make it. Culkin is exactly like the heartbroken kid he's portraying. You don't have to be a sentimental movie person to feel this one. If you've ever lost someone too early or been a kid trying to make sense of emotions way too big for your age, this movie speaks your language. "My Girl" is streaming free on the Roku Channel right now, and honestly, there's no better time to watch it for the first time or rewatch it with adult eyes. Just don't treat this like background noise and give it your full attention. And you might want to grab some tissues. Watch "My Girl" free on the Roku Channel.
Japan Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Indiana Jones' whip, Kane's Rosebud sled and Culkin's 'Home Alone' snow cap are going up for auction
This combination of images shows the Rosebud sled from the film 'Citizen Kane," left, a whip wielded by Harrison Ford in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," center, and the knit hat worn by Macaulay Culkin in the film "Home Alone." Many of movies' most sought-after props are going up for auction, including the Rosebud sled from 'Citizen Kane,' Macaulay Culkin's knit snow cap from 'Home Alone' and a whip wielded by Harrison Ford during the Holy Grail trials of 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.' The Summer Entertainment Auction being held July 15-19 by Heritage Auctions also includes sci-fi gems from the 'Star Wars' galaxy, like a filming miniature of Luke Skywalker's X-wing starfighter used in Industrial Light & Magic's effects work for 'The Empire Strikes Back,' and the lightsabers brandished by Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker in 'Revenge of the Sith.' The Rosebud sled from the title character's childhood sits at the center of Orson Welles' 1941 'Citizen Kane." It's the last word tycoon Charles Foster Kane speaks before his death at the opening of the film that is regarded by many critics groups as the greatest ever made. Long thought lost, the sled is one of three of the prop known to have survived. It's owned by 'Gremlins' director Joe Dante, who stumbled on it when he was filming on the former RKO Pictures lot in 1984. Dante wasn't a collector, but knew the value of the sled and quietly preserved it for decades, putting it as an Easter egg into four of his own films. Ford gave the Indiana Jones whip going up for auction to then-Prince Charles at the 1989 UK premiere of 'The Last Crusade.' It was given as a gift to Princess Diana, who gave it to the current owner. 'These aren't just props. They're mythic objects,' Joe Maddalena, Heritage's executive vice president, said in a statement. "They tell the story of Hollywood's greatest moments, one piece at a time.' Also going up for sale are a blue velvet suit that Mike Myers wore as Austin Powers in 'Goldmember,' and a Citroën 2CV driven by Roger Moore as James Bond in 'For Your Eyes Only,' one of the films Myers was parodying. The auction also includes essential artifacts from the collection of legendary director Cecil B. DeMille, including a promotional pair of the titular tablets from DeMille's 'The Ten Commandments,' which the director had cut from stone from Mount Sinai. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
