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Scottish Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Six TV series to inspire your next getaway from European wine villages to exotic islands
The highlight is yoga and wine sessions in a remote vineyard OFF THE BOX Six TV series to inspire your next getaway from European wine villages to exotic islands Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ARE you struggling to think of where to go on your next holiday? How about getting inspired from your favourite TV show? Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 14 Emily in Paris has given every fan a number of TV hot spots to find in the French capital Credit: GIULIA PARMIGIANI/NETFLIX 14 White Lotus season three was filmed on Koh Samui Credit: HBO Whether you're a fan of the sun or want more of an active holiday, there are TV shows that have seen it all. Here are the top six TV shows that have us wanting to book a getaway ASAP, from tiny villages in Portugal to beautiful vineyards. White Lotus Aside from the murder, weird goings on and strange guests at the White Lotus resort, it's an incredibly enviable holiday destination. The very first season starring Jennifer Coolidge and Sydney Sweeney was filmed in the stunning Four Seasons resort in Hawaii. For season two, they moved production to the Four Seasons San Domenico Hotel in Taormina, Sicily. As for season three, it returns with eight episodes on February 16, 2025, where they filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Koh Samui is a small island off the east coast of mainland Thailand making it the best place for diving and snorkelling. The stunning desert paradise offers hillside villas, pools overlooking the ocean and personal residential assistants to help guests with whatever they need. The fastest way to get to Koh Samui is by flying to Samui International Airport (USM). You can fly from Bangkok, the UK, or other cities in Thailand. There are lots of attractions on the island, from a sunset cruise to visiting the Big Buddha Temple. You can stay in these six holiday homes from TV & Film 14 The fastest way to get to Koh Samui is by flying to Samui International Airport Credit: HBO 14 The series is set in the luxurious Four Seasons Resort The Good Ship Murder Much of the filming for this Channel 5 drama took place on the MSC Virtuosa, a cruise ship operating out of Southampton. The ship is used for all the location shots while still carrying fee-paying passengers. While there are a few murders, much of the show has a stunning backdrop because the majority is filmed in Malta. The island country in the Med is the perfect place for a getaway and there are plenty of filming hot spots to hit if you're a fan of the series too. Filming has previously taken place in the church in the village of Mellieha, Imġiebaħ Bay, St Christopher's Street, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Victoria Gate which are all in Valletta, the country's capital. 14 The Good Ship Murder films on an actually cruise ship that goes out of Southampton Credit: Channel 5 14 The majority of filming in series one took place in Malta's capital city, Valletta Credit: Alamy Love Island: All Stars Reality fans are glued to the current Love Island series, but we're obsessed with the villa from Love Island: All Stars on ITV2. In the backdrop of the Franschhoek winelands is the beautiful villa, Ludus Magnus. If you don't need a resort, there are lots of apartments for rent around Franschhoek, which is an hour drive outside of South Africa's capital of Cape Town. Franschhoek is known for being one of the most beautiful wine villages in the world and stands out as the premier wine and food region of South Africa. There are lots of opportunities to explore the winelands and the neighbouring mountains by horse or tram. 14 The Ludus Magnus villa is in the Franschhoek winelands of South Africa Credit: ITV 14 Franschhoek is an hour drive outside of South Africa's capital, Cape Town Credit: Getty Emily in Paris Luckily for us, a trip to Paris is pretty easy thanks to the Eurostar. Emily and her French pals have given us plenty of places to check out. From the Bistro Terra Nera which doubles as Gabriel's Restaurant. Emily's go-to bakery is La Boulangerie Moderne, and her famous apartment is just around the corner on Place de l'Estrapade. As fans know, in season four, the characters ventured out of Paris and went to the French Alps. They stayed in the Haute-Savoie town of Megève which is the perfect place for a skiing break. 14 You can visit Emily's favourite haunts in Paris like the Bistro Terra Nera which doubles as Gabriel's Restaurant Credit: © 2024 Netflix, Inc. 14 The French town of Megève, Haute-Savoie is perfect for a skiing holiday The Split: Barcelona The Split spin-off in Barcelona aired its finale in December 2024. If you couldn't stop checking out the beautiful scenery, then make sure to book a trip to the Spanish capital. The characters are reunited at a wedding that takes place in a vineyard - one you can go to. The Torre del Veguer vineyard is in Sant Pere de Ribes. The vineyard is located about an hour and a half's drive from Barcelona. The vineyard offers lots of activities from yoga and wine sessions, wine pairing experiences and a tours of the vineyard which come before a wine tasting. 14 The Torre del Veguer vineyard is in Sant Pere de Ribes Credit: BBC 14 The vineyard offers lots of activities like yoga and wine sessions Credit: PA House of the Dragon The Game of Thrones spin-off used so many locations to create the other world of Westeros. A lot of the backdrop you see is actually filmed in Wales and Cornwall, but there are a few of locations outside of the UK too. Monsanto in Portugal doubles for Dragonstone, the ancestral home for House Targaryen, one of the forty dragonlord families, in the first season. The village is perched on top of a hill is famous for its ancient castle, boulders and is considered one of the most picturesque villages in Portugal. If you fancy a stay in the village, there are some charming Airbnb's available to rent for as little as £80 per night. 14 Monsanto in Portugal doubles for Dragonstone, the ancestral home for House Targaryen Credit: Home Box Office
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Six TV series to inspire your next getaway from European wine villages to exotic islands
ARE you struggling to think of where to go on your next holiday? How about getting inspired from your favourite TV show? 14 14 Whether you're a fan of the sun or want more of an active holiday, there are TV shows that have seen it all. Here are the top six TV shows that have us wanting to book a getaway ASAP, from tiny villages in Portugal to beautiful vineyards. White Lotus Aside from the murder, weird goings on and strange guests at the White Lotus resort, it's an incredibly enviable holiday destination. The very first season starring Jennifer Coolidge and Sydney Sweeney was filmed in the stunning Four Seasons resort in Hawaii. For season two, they moved production to the Four Seasons San Domenico Hotel in Taormina, Sicily. As for season three, it returns with eight episodes on February 16, 2025, where they filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Koh Samui is a small island off the east coast of mainland Thailand making it the best place for diving and snorkelling. The stunning desert paradise offers hillside villas, pools overlooking the ocean and personal residential assistants to help guests with whatever they need. The fastest way to get to Koh Samui is by flying to Samui International Airport (USM). You can fly from Bangkok, the UK, or other cities in Thailand. There are lots of attractions on the island, from a sunset cruise to visiting the Big Buddha Temple. You can stay in these six holiday homes from TV & Film 14 14 The Good Ship Murder Much of the filming for this Channel 5 drama took place on the MSC Virtuosa, a cruise ship operating out of Southampton. The ship is used for all the location shots while still carrying fee-paying passengers. While there are a few murders, much of the show has a stunning backdrop because the majority is filmed in Malta. The island country in the Med is the perfect place for a getaway and there are plenty of filming hot spots to hit if you're a fan of the series too. Filming has previously taken place in the church in the village of Mellieha, Imġiebaħ Bay, St Christopher's Street, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Victoria Gate which are all in Valletta, the country's capital. 14 14 Love Island: All Stars Reality fans are glued to the current Love Island series, but we're obsessed with the villa from Love Island: All Stars on ITV2. In the backdrop of the Franschhoek winelands is the beautiful villa, Ludus Magnus. If you don't need a resort, there are lots of apartments for rent around Franschhoek, which is an hour drive outside of South Africa 's capital of Cape Town. Franschhoek is known for being one of the most beautiful wine villages in the world and stands out as the premier wine and food region of South Africa. There are lots of opportunities to explore the winelands and the neighbouring mountains by horse or tram. 14 14 Emily in Paris Luckily for us, a trip to Paris is pretty easy thanks to the Eurostar. Emily and her French pals have given us plenty of places to check out. From the Bistro Terra Nera which doubles as Gabriel's Restaurant. Emily's go-to bakery is La Boulangerie Moderne, and her famous apartment is just around the corner on Place de l'Estrapade. As fans know, in season four, the characters ventured out of Paris and went to the French Alps. They stayed in the Haute-Savoie town of Megève which is the perfect place for a skiing break. 14 The Split: Barcelona The Split spin-off in Barcelona aired its finale in December 2024. If you couldn't stop checking out the beautiful scenery, then make sure to book a trip to the Spanish capital. The characters are reunited at a wedding that takes place in a vineyard - one you can go to. The Torre del Veguer vineyard is in Sant Pere de Ribes. The vineyard is located about an hour and a half's drive from Barcelona. The vineyard offers lots of activities from yoga and wine sessions, wine pairing experiences and a tours of the vineyard which come before a wine tasting. 14 14 House of the Dragon The Game of Thrones spin-off used so many locations to create the other world of Westeros. A lot of the backdrop you see is actually filmed in Wales and Cornwall, but there are a few of locations outside of the UK too. Monsanto in Portugal doubles for Dragonstone, the ancestral home for House Targaryen, one of the forty dragonlord families, in the first season. The village is perched on top of a hill is famous for its ancient castle, boulders and is considered one of the most picturesque villages in Portugal. If you fancy a stay in the village, there are some charming Airbnb's available to rent for as little as £80 per night. 14 14
Geek Tyrant
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Video Explores The Unsung Power of Character Actors — GeekTyrant
Video essayist Thomas Flight dives deep into why character actors are the secret ingredient that makes films feel alive. His latest essay explores how these performers, often working with limited screen time, bring nuance and authenticity to a movie's world. 'Have you ever watched a movie that felt weirdly small or artificial for some hard to pinpoint reason? Sometimes this is because a lack of minor roles. Instead of moving through a world that feels populated with actual people, the characters feel strangely isolated as if they exist in a world of NPCs. 'So creating a good character acting role takes a writer and a director who creates space for them to exist and then beyond that know how to use these minor characters to their fullest potential.' Flight emphasizes that the magic of character actors lies in how they make the world believable. They're the ones who add depth to scenes, turning background figures into people who feel real. This subtle but critical layer of storytelling is often overlooked, even though it can make or break the immersive quality of a film. These roles don't just fill space, they enrich the narrative and amplify the leads without stealing the spotlight. The essay also celebrates moments when character actors break through typecasting and step into the spotlight, like Jennifer Coolidge, who became a fan favorite with her Emmy-winning performance in The White Lotus . 'A great example of this is how longtime character actor Jennifer Coolidge received almost universal acclaim for her leading role in 'The White Lotus.' All it took was for Mike White to see the potential. 'I love when this happens because it shows that the way character actors are often typecast and boxed into smaller roles and the conventional limitations on who has the right look or type for a lead role are ultimately fairly arbitrary boundaries created by those who are unwilling to think a little bit outside the box.' Enjoy the video and let us know who some of your favorite character actors are.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Saturday Night Live' Cast and Crew Describe the ‘Weird Dance' It Takes to Make Each Show Happen
As much excellence as we see onscreen on 'Saturday Night Live,' which just wrapped its historic 50th season, some of the best stories from the cast and crew, that illuminate how much work goes into making the weekly late night staple, are about the sketches or parts of sketches that got cut. Take the viral 'Maybelline' sketch for example, with a trio of performers including host Ariana Grande doing their best Jennifer Coolidge impression. During a USG University Panel featuring Hair Department Head Jodi Mancuso, Makeup Department Head Louie Zakarian, and cast member Chloe Fineman (who is in the sketch,) 'Saturday Night Live' director Liz Patrick revealed that there was supposed to be a fourth Jennifer Coolidge in the scene. 'Sarah [Sherman] was in there also,' she said, describing the first draft of 'Maybelline' she'd read. 'I was like, 'Oh my god. How are we gonna do four people?' But I was open and ready for the challenge.' More from IndieWire 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist' Features a Set of Sideburns That 'Saved the Day' Amy Poehler Admits 'I Misappropriated' with Certain 'SNL' Sketches: 'We All Played People' We Shouldn't Have The panelists all agree: Being 'open and ready for the challenge' is the kind of ethos always needed to get the job done for 'SNL,' even if they don't know exactly how yet at a particular moment. 'It's just flying by the seat of your [pants],' said Fineman. 'I was remembering last year I did JoJo Siwa on 'Weekend Update,' and that was so much crazy makeup that we created, and then had an immediate, quick change. So you're putting it on, and then you're fully washing your face, and then fully putting the new thing on. And then we did the same thing … You can't even think about it. You're just going, and it is like this weird dance that we all just do because everyone's so expert and truly at the top of their game. It's beautiful.' Building off of that example that Fineman laid out, makeup designer Zakarian explains, 'We can't use makeups that are going to stay on and take too long to take off. So everything has to be planned out for 'Ok, we need to be able to do it as fast as [it] possibly can be done, because we never know what's going to happen from dress to air.' He adds, 'You find out that, 'Oh, I had 10 minutes here, now I've only got five minutes to do that same thing that took us 10 minutes to get into' is a big, big challenge.' For hair and wig designer Mancuso, a memorable battle that she had against the clock working on Season 50 was when she got a call at 1:00am the day before the show that Mikey Day's character in the cold open had been replaced by Devon Walker playing country star Shaboozey, meaning they were now in need of an intricate wig to match the 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' singer's unique dread pattern. 'I was like, 'Oh my god, man, this beautiful man's big dreads. How am I doing this?' And for the first time, I said to one of our writers, Bryan Tucker, 'I don't know if I can do this,'' she said. 'And he came to my room and he was like, 'Do I have to cut this?' And who wants to be that person? 'The wig department can't figure it out.' And we pulled it off, and it was so beautiful. And of course, it got cut, but we made it happen!' To hear Fineman, Patrick, Mancuso, and Zakarian talk more about the craft that went into making 'Saturday Night Live' Season 50, watch IndieWire's full interview with them above. 'Saturday Night Live' Season 50 is now streaming on partnered with Universal Studio Group for USG University, a series of virtual panels celebrating the best in television art from the 2024-2025 season across NBC Universal's portfolio of shows. USG University (a Universal Studio Group program) is presented in partnership with Roybal Film & TV Magnet and IndieWire's . Catch up on the Best of IndieWire 2023 Emmy Predictions: Who Will Win at the Primetime Emmy Awards? 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series Solve the daily Crossword
The Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'White Lotus' star Alexandra Daddario opens up about on-screen nudity
The 39-year-old starred in the first season of 'White Lotus' with Jennifer Coolidge. Photo: Alexandra Daddario/Instagram Alexandra Daddario, 39, who starred in the first season of White Lotus with Jennifer Coolidge, is baring more than just her skin in her Social Life cover story. In an intimate sit-down with Editor-in-Chief Devorah Rose, the sexy actress opens up about on-screen nudity: 'It doesn't bother me to be nude on screen. I don't do it for the sake of doing it. I do it because it's right for the role.' Daddario, who's currently playing a sorceress in the supernatural horror thriller Mayfair Witches on AMC (in the United States), didn't hold back when it came to describing what draws her to certain roles. 'The darkness doesn't scare me. The sexuality doesn't scare me. That's all part of being human. I think it's fun to let that loose now and then.' The bodacious actress, who starred in the movie Baywatch with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Zac Efron, confessed, 'I never thought of myself as sexy. "I spent more time hiding my body than showing it. I didn't do the nude scenes because I felt bold or confident. Those scenes were both hard and vulnerable … but that's also what made it a challenge.' Don't mistake the goddess energy for ego – she's making movies with both feet on the ground. The cover story is out this weekend. – Richard Johnson/ New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
