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Perth Now
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Juliet Stevenson paints to switch off
Juliet Stevenson paints to switch off her brain. The 68-year-old actress - whose notable films include 1991's Truly, Madly, Deeply, 1996's Emma and 2002's Bend It Like Beckham - says being a working mum makes it harder to have time to meditate or practice yoga or Pilates, so she opts for painting. She told Yours magazine: "I'm not somebody who can meditate, I don't do yoga, I don't do Pilates. "I just don't have the time. I think when you're a working mum, that's it - you've got your job, and you've got your kids. "The thing that gets me to switch my brain off more than anything is painting, because you get so obsessed with that pile of colour. You can dive into it and not think about anything else." The BAFTA-nominated star finally married her partner Hugh Brody after 30 years together in 2021. The Olivier-winning actress tied the knot with writer/director Hugh, who is in his 80s, in 2021 after spending more than three decades as a couple and having two children together. Asked if getting married changed their relationship in anyway, she told the Guardian newspaper in 2024: "Absolutely nothing at all! "So many people said: 'Oh, I felt quite different once we got married', but that's not true for me." She added: "The only reason we did it is we're older now, and it made a sort of sense." Juliet feels incredibly "lucky" to still be madly in love after so many years together. She said: "To have weathered some of the most challenging storms, and actually love each other even more after many, many years, makes me feel incredibly lucky. "Love needs time and energy. It's the most important force in the world." The couple was struck by tragedy back in 2020 when Hugh's son from a previous marriage, Tomo Brody, died suddenly aged 37. Juliet previously admitted losing her stepson was very painful and "frightening". In a previous interview with the Guardian, she said: "Tomo was one of the most beautiful human beings who ever walked the Earth. He was incapable of lying. And he was amazingly good at love. Losing a child, it's so frightening."
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
New crime drama dubbed 'next Death in Paradise' is set to be summer TV favourite
Named the next big hit following Death In Paradise, Prime Video's new crime series promises to spice up your summer nights Fans of Prime Video, brace yourselves for the arrival of a fresh and intriguing crime drama, Hotel Costiera, which is poised to keep you entertained during summer evenings. Named the next Death In Paradise, the series is set to deliver an electrifying blend of mystery and luxury, sure to captivate viewers. Enter the spellbinding universe of Daniel De Luca, embodied by Jesse Williams of Grey's Anatomy fame, who finds himself immersed in complex conundrums as the go-to "fixer" at the sumptuous Hotel Costiera in Positano, facing a predicament when a guest goes missing. Helmed by a skilled team of storytellers - Elena Bucaccio, Matthew Parkhill, and Francesco Arlanch - and shot against Italy's stunning backdrop last year, Hotel Costiera has certainly got audiences excited for its imminent drop. This six-part series charts the intense journey of the half-Italian, former US marine as he navigates his new role among the splendour of one of the world 's grandest hotels, with Positano's coast adding to the visual feast, reports Wales Online. Injecting a dose of extravagance mingled with suspense reminiscent of The White Lotus, Daniel grapples with not just the trials of the elite but also the urgent case of Alice, the vanished heiress. Solving this enigma might just be Daniel's most challenging task to date. Commencing with opulent celebrations, the series premiered under the Sicilian sun in the illustrious Taormina. The Taormina Film Festival provided a stunning setting for an exclusive preview of Hotel Costiera's opening episode, with the ancient Greek amphitheatre offering a dramatic view and Mount Etna brooding in the background. Securing Jesse Williams, famed for his portrayal as Daniel "DD" De Luca, was a coup for director Adam Bernstein who expressed his excitement: "It's an amazing opportunity for me to work with Jesse Williams on Costiera." Bernstein praised Williams' talents effusively: "I've always admired his work – both on stage and screen, and he's the first actor that came to my mind for the role of Daniel De Luca. Jesse provides a perfect combination of intelligence, charisma, and humour, and we're incredibly lucky to have him at the centre of our show." Williams headlines alongside a dazzling array of European talent in this Mediterranean drama, featuring Maria Chiara Giannetta (Madly), Jordan Alexandra (Bridgerton, 3 Body Problem), Antonio Gerardi (This Is Not Hollywood), Sam Haygarth, Tommaso Ragno (Fargo, Luna Park), Amanda Campana, Pierpaolo Spollon, Alejandra Onieva (Alta Mar) and Jean-Hugues Anglade (Versailles). Prime Video has announced that viewers can binge the entire six-episode series starting from 24th September, so the countdown is officially on.
Wales Online
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Death in Paradise fans told to watch out for 'exhilarating' new crime series
Death in Paradise fans told to watch out for 'exhilarating' new crime series Prime Video's new drama, which has been named the new Death in Paradise, is set to be added to the streaming platform in September Prime Video viewers are in for a treat as a new crime drama, Hotel Costiera, is set to be added to the streaming platform soon. Named the next big hit following Death In Paradise, this thrilling series promises to spice up your summer nights. The show throws us into the world of Daniel De Luca, played by the charming Jesse Williams from Grey's Anatomy, who becomes an indispensable "fixer" at the lavish Hotel Costiera in Positano, only to be caught in a web of intrigue when a young girl is snatched. Penned by the creative trio, Elena Bucaccio, Matthew Parkhill, and Francesco Arlanch, and filmed on location in Italy last year, viewers are buzzed with anticipation for its release on our screens soon. Hotel Costiera has been called the new Death In Paradise - and it's set to seriously shake up your summer (Image: Amazon Prime Video ) The six part series follows the compelling narrative of half-Italian, ex-US marine Daniel De Luca, as he tackles his latest chapter amidst the opulence of one of the globe's finest hotels set against the breathtaking Positano coastline. Article continues below Mixing the high life with high stakes – very much echoing The White Lotus vibes – Daniel isn't just sorting out the troubles of the rich and famous; he's also entangled in the desperate search for Alice, a missing heiress. Resolving this mystery may prove to be his toughest mission yet. In true Italian style, the series kicked off with a glamorous premiere in sunny Sicily's Taormina. The Taormina Film Festival was the backdrop for a sneak peek of the first episode of Hotel Costiera, screened in an ancient Greek amphitheatre with Mount Etna looming in the distance. Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams plays the role of Daniel De Luca (Image: Amazon Prime Video ) Landing Jesse Williams, known for his role as Daniel "DD" De Luca, was a significant achievement, according to director Adam Bernstein: "It's an amazing opportunity for me to work with Jesse Williams on Costiera. "I've always admired his work – both on stage and screen, and he's the first actor that came to my mind for the role of Daniel De Luca. Jesse provides a perfect combination of intelligence, charisma, and humour, and we're incredibly lucky to have him at the centre of our show." Article continues below Williams is joined by a stellar supporting cast of European actors in this sun-soaked production, including Maria Chiara Giannetta (Madly), Jordan Alexandra (Bridgerton, 3 Body Problem), Antonio Gerardi (This Is Not Hollywood), Sam Haygarth, Tommaso Ragno (Fargo, Luna Park), Amanda Campana, Pierpaolo Spollon, Alejandra Onieva (Alta Mar) and Jean-Hugues Anglade (Versailles). Prime Video has confirmed that the full series, consisting of six episodes, will be available to watch from 24th September, so there's not long to wait.
Metro
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Steve Coogan reads the names of over 15,000 children killed in Gaza at vigil
Steve Coogan made a statement at a vigil at the Houses of Parliament as he read the names of 15,000 children who have died in Gaza. The actor and comedian, 59, was among the many people at the vigil organised by Choose Love on Thursday morning. The Alan Partridge actor, was one of the many artists who, for several minutes, read a long list of names of children who had been killed during the Israel-Hamas war. 'They were the names of children who have been killed in the bombing of Gaza in the last 20 months. 'It was just showing that those names are not just statistics, they are real people, real children who had lives who died and it's to some extent to humanise them. 'There's a world war phrase that one death is a tragedy and 10 thousand is a statistic,' he said, speaking to Sky News he said that he was at the event. In the same interview, he added: 'I'm here to protest about the, basically, enforced starvation of thousands of women and children in Gaza by the weaponisation of the blockade on aid to those people. 'And also it's to give this the coverage that a lot of mainstream news outlets aren't giving.' He said human rights should apply to everyone, and criticised tough rhetoric from governments in the UK, France and Canada as He added that human rights should be applied to every human and rhetoric from UK, French, and Canadian governments was 'too little, too late'. 'Tragically, it's taken the mass, indiscriminate killing of innocent people to get to this stage,' he said. 'I think more and more people are realising that it has to stop.' Juliet Stevenson, best known for acting in Bend It Like Beckham and Truly, Madly, Deeply, was also among the actors reading the exhaustive list of names. This vigil comes as the celebrities supporting Palestine grow, with stars including Dua Lipa, Gary Lineker and Benedict Cumberbatch calling on the Government to suspend arms sales to Israel in an open letter. More Trending The open letter read: 'We urge you to take immediate action to end the UK's complicity in the horrors in Gaza.' It highlights: 'Right now, children in Gaza are starving while food and medicine sit just minutes away, blocked at the border. Words won't feed Palestinian children – we need action. Every single one of Gaza's 2.1 million people is at risk of starvation, as you read this.' 'Mothers, fathers, babies, grandparents – an entire people left to starve before the world's eyes. 290,000 children are on the brink of death – starved by the Israeli government for more than 70 days.' This was about Israel's 11-week blockade of food and other supplies into Gaza, which was lifted last week to allow a 'basic amount of food into Gaza'. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Gazan doctor receives the charred remains of nine of her 10 children after Israeli bombing MORE: A mum in Gaza told me her children are waiting to die MORE: Everything we know so far about Washington DC shooting suspect Elias Rodriguez
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
RAI Cinema Chief Paolo Del Brocco on Selling ‘Heads or Tails' in Cannes and a New Victor Kossakovsky Doc Made With Italian Botanist Stefano Mancuso (EXCLUSIVE)
Roughly a year after its launch, Italian state broadcaster RAI's new sales unit for film is at Cannes with its first full-fledged slate headlined by surreal Western 'Heads or Tails' starring John C. Reilly as Buffalo Bill during his stay in Italy that is launching in Un Certain Regard. The RAI Cinema International Distribution slate also includes a new under-the-radar doc by prominent Russian documentary filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky, known for 'Gunda' and 'Aquarela.' Kossakovsky is now making another ecology-themed doc titled 'Tears for Firs' in collaboration with Italian botanist Stefano Mancuso, a pioneer in the plant neurobiology movement who has written several best-selling books including 'Tree Stories.' 'It's about the entire life cycle of trees and the correlation between plant life and the life of our planet,' said RAI Cinema chief Paolo Del Brocco. More from Variety 'Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk' Review: A Stirring Chronicle of a Gaza Journalist Who Was Killed Before Its Cannes Premiere Elle Fanning Wipes Away Tears as Palme Buzz Builds for Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' Scoring Massive 15-Minute Cannes Ovation 'Sentimental Value' Review: Joachim Trier's Resonant Family Drama Treats a Beautiful Old House as the Foundation for Healing 'Tears for First' is being produced by Rome-based Be Water Film with RAI Cinema. Del Brocco in Cannes spoke to Variety about how the new Italian sales outfit has been faring and what's in its pipeline. Why did you launch a sales unit and how has it been going? We are Italy's main movie producers, so it made sense for us to complete the integration of our film business by starting to directly handle sales on a small portion of the films that we produce, co-produce, and distribute in order to give them greater visibility in global markets. Both in terms of commercial sales and distribution and also greater participation in festivals. We have essentially geared our sales side mainly towards new Italian cinema, as our slate shows. And after a year we have a more solid lineup and some results to show. We started with Margherita Vicario's musical comedy 'Gloria!' which sold to 40 countries, we sold Trudy Styler's documentary 'Posso Entrare? An Ode to Naples' to 35 countries, including to Hulu in the U.S. And we recently had great success with 'Madly' by 'Perfect Strangers' director Paolo Genovese that has sold to 40 territories and is still selling. More importantly, like 'Perfect Strangers' we are selling remake rights. We just sold 'Madly' to China and Paolo will be attending the Shanghai Film Festival with this film. What are your expectations for 'Heads or Tails' in terms of sales? So, first off, it's the second feature by these two directors, Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppi, whose previous film 'The Tale of King Crab' made a splash in Directors' Fortnight. It's a very original film which I think is going to sell well and we are also distributing it in Italy, so we really believe in it. The cast is excellent because, besides John C. Reilly ,it has Alessandro Borghi ('Supersex') and French star Nadia Tereszkiewicz ('Red Island'). And it's a very gripping story about when Buffalo Bill came to Italy. So it's a very buzzy film and we've had plenty of buyers at the market screenings. Of course the fact that it's playing towards the end of the festival means we can't benefit from reviews yet, but it is sparking great interest and these are directors who we want to continue to work with going forward. Below are other standout fresh titles in RAI Cinema International Distribution slate: — 'A Year of School,' directed by Laura Samani. This is the second feature by Samani who made a splash with 'Small Body' that was a 2021 Cannes Critics' Week standout. It's an adaptation of Italian author Giani Stuparich's 1929 novel of the same name that's been transposed to 2007 and set in all-male high-school class in Trieste where the arrival of an exuberant 17-year-old Swedish girl named Fred disrupts existing dynamics. — 'Siblings,' directed by Greta Scarano. Matilda De Angelis ('Fuori') stars as the sister of an autistic man named Omar who is forced to return to her hometown to care for her older brother named Omar in this tender comedy that marks the directorial debut of Scarano, an actor known for roles in 'The Name of The Rose' and the Italian adaptation of British TV series 'Liar.' — 'Elisa — Io la volevo uccidere.' A new psychological drama by Italian director Leonardo Di Costanzo ('The Inner Cage,' 'The Intruder') toplining French-Moroccan multi-hyphenate Roschd Zem ('Days of Glory,' 'The Innocent') and Italy's Barbara Ronchi ('Kidnapped'). –– 'Christmas Song,' a doc by Roberta Torre ('Tano to Die For') about female inmates in a Milan penitentiary who are preparing to perform Christmas carols behind bars and provides several backstories of why they are in jail. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
