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The Sun
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Popular UK seaside town to run bizarre Christmas event in AUGUST – with Santa Express and panto dame
A BUSTLING seaside town will be running a Christmas-themed event... this August. 'Bridmas' in the town of Bridlington, East Yorkshire, is hosting a quirky celebration with elves and even Santa himself. 4 4 4 There will also be a range of Christmas crafts, food, live music and a panto dame. The event will be spread across different venues in the town including Bridlington Spa and Sewerby Hall and Gardens. What's more - the event is only on for one day. Essentially, 'Bridmas' aims to showcase the town as having much more to offer than being just a great summer holiday destination. Throughout the day, families can watch the Christmas film Home Alone, experience a 'Santa Express ' land train and take part in festive-themed beach games. There will be a meet-and-greet with Father Christmas himself, and The Grinch too. Actor Joe Standerline will also make an appearance as Dick Whittington. The 'Santa Express' will have everything you would expect of a festive train ride to see Santa. On 'Bridmas', Noel - the driver - will check who is on the 'nice list' before taking them to the North Pole. For a spot of early gift shopping there will be a Christmas-themed daytime market and later a food festival in the evening. I visited the 'secret' European ski resort that Brits often overlook with empty slopes and perfect snow An ice sculpture will even be there too... providing it doesn't get too warm and turn into a puddle. Over at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, families can enjoy spectacular views whilst tucking into festive treats. The venue will also be hosting a magic show as well as face painting. Then over at East Riding Leisure Centre there will be a festive soft play area for little ones. If things couldn't get more bizarre, down on the seafront families will also be able to get up close and investigate road gritters used each winter. The event is organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and will take place on August 6, 2025. TUI launches 'extreme day trips' to Lapland TUI has launched a new 'extreme day trip' to Lapland for winter 2026, from 11 airports. The 'Search for Santa' day trip will see families fly to Kittila, with a traditional cooked English breakfast served to you on the flight. After landing at midday, you'll grab your snowsuit and boots before heading to the Snow Village. At the Snow Village you will be able to see an ice hotel with igloo-inspired rooms, an ice bar, ice chapel and numerous ice sculptures. Families will then hop onto a sleigh ride led by Rudolph. After this, you'll head off on another animal-based adventure with a husky-led sleigh ride. And if those rides weren't enough, you'll then be able to explore the snow wonderland more by learning to drive your own snowmobile. Then the big moment of the day arrives with a magical journey through a snow-covered woodland to meet Santa. At the end of your 'extreme day trip', you will then be delivered back to the airport by Santa's elves and once airbourne, you will have a Christmas dinner in the sky as you fly home. Here are some festive family day trips for Christmas. Plus, the best winter sun destinations that are less than six hours from the UK.
Edinburgh Live
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Jim Carrey reveals role that was 'like torture' but he'd like to play again
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Jim Carrey has revealed his desire to revisit a beloved character "one more time". The comedian, known for a huge variety of memorable roles ranging from the everyman Truman Burbank in The Truman Show to the darkly intriguing lead in The Cable Guy, has a particular part that resonates with him. At 62, Jim, who had previously hinted at retirement, decided to step back into the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Jim returned as Doctor Robotnik in the third film based on SEGA's iconic video game character, despite having indicated that his involvement in the sequel would be his final role. The star, celebrated for performances in hits like Yes Man, Bruce Almighty, and Liar Liar, has now divulged which character he's keen to play again. In a recent chat, Jim was asked "Is there any one character that you'd love an opportunity to play one more time?" Jim seemed momentarily taken aback, uttering "gosh," before revealing his choice, reports the Mirror US. (Image: PA) Admirers of the festive favourite 'The Grinch' will be thrilled, as Carrey seems open to donning the green suit again. He said: "If we could figure out The Grinch. That'd be difficult." While crafting a follow-up to Ron Howard's yuletide blockbuster might pose challenges, the interviewer humorously suggested that someone would "try and figure it out now". Jim added: "You know, the thing about it is, is that on the day I had to do that with a ton of makeup and I could hardly breathe and I went, you know, it was an extremely excruciating process. The children were in my mind all the time. 'It's for the kids, for the kids, the kids.' "And now with motion capture and things like that, I could be free to do some other things. But, you know, anything's possible in this world. Anything's possible." Jim has talked openly about his difficulties portraying The Grinch, admitting in past interviews that he underwent CIA training to endure breathing in the costume. He even considered walking away from the 2003 film until Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer intervened. Brian introduced Jim, who felt as though he was "buried alive" in the suit, to a CIA contact. On his first day, Jim revealed that getting into the suit took "eight-and-a-half hours" after which he returned to his trailer and "put [his] leg through the wall" in frustration. (Image: Liverpool Echo) In his book A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life, Grazer recounts, "One of the CIA people I'd talked to years before specialized in training US agents to survive torture if they were captured. We had an actor being held prisoner by his costume - he was being tortured by his makeup." In an interview with chat show presenter Graham Norton, Jim Carrey spoke candidly about his daunting experience while filming The Grinch. He revealed that a mix of breathing exercises and a smoking habit saw him through the challenging shoot. Jim admitted: "If you're freaking out and spiralling downward, turn the television on, change a pattern, or have someone you know come up and smack you in the head, punch yourself in the leg, or smoke - smoke as much as you possibly can." His methods clearly paid off, as the film is now considered a timeless favourite, and fans are eager to see if he might don the Grinch's costume once more.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island hunk Harry has villa girls in stitches as he reveals his hilarious school nickname – do you agree?
LOVE Island hunk Harry had the villa girls in stitches last night when he made a shock admission. During last night's Unseen Bits episode, which was the first of the season, the Islanders were chatting about celebrity lookalikes. 6 6 6 Chatting around the pool to Helena and Alima, Harry made a shocking admission about his celebrity lookalike. Firstly, it was brought up that Harry shares a striking resemblance to former Love Island star Tom Clare. Harry confessed that he gets compared to Tom all of the time, but swiped at the former Islander when he insinuated he is a better looking fella. "There could be worse comparisons," he added. He then left the villa girls stunned when he revealed who his school peers compared him to as a child. Harry revealed that at school, his friends compared him to The Grinch. He explained how when he was 12, a girl in his school would call him The Grinch from the famous Dr. Seuss Christmas movie. Helena burst out in hysterics and fell back onto the grass on her back laughing. Just days before Harry's admission, fans had already clocked his Christmas clone. "Hear me Harry looking like looks like a young Grinch," said one fan on June 11. "Harry really resembles the grinch," said another on June 9. While on June 13, a third echoed: "Harry looks like the grinch its terrifying." This comes after now-axed Blu referred to Helena as Harriett a few times during Unseen Bits on Saturday night. Seemingly getting Helena Ford confused with Harriett Blackmore from Love Island: All Stars, Blu got muddled up and kept referring to Helena as Harriett. Love Island 2025 full lineup Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition. Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart. Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves. Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer. Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro Antonia Laites: Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. Rose Selway: Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders Departures: Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. In a conversation with Ben and Tommy, Blu repeatedly said "Harriett" when talking about Helena. Even in the beach hut doing in a confessional, Blu kept referring to Helena as Harriett. In the clip where he was chatting to the boys, Blu asked what "blondie's name" was again. Ben and Tommy were then forced to correct him. 6
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What to watch on Netflix Canada: New TV shows and movies, plus what's being removed in June 2025
We can't wait for the return of Ginny & Georgia, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the final season of Squid Game. But Netflix is also removing some beloved franchises from its Canadian site in June. The Jurassic Park movie collection will be leaving Netflix next month. Along with the Transformers movies that are on the streaming platform. Additionally, both How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Dr. Seuss' The Grinch will no longer be available on Netflix. For comedy fans, Bridesmaids will unfortunately be removed from Netflix next month, in addition to The House Bunny, Grown Ups, Spy and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. After the bombshell Season 2 finale where Georgia (Brianne Howey) was arrested at her wedding, we get to dive into whether or not she will actually be convicted of murder, and how that impacts her family. Luke Brunner (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is back after his last mission where he saved his own daughter. Now he faces new villains, including an 'old flame' who 'threatens to destroy the world.' The late Toronto Mayor, Rob Ford, is the subject of an upcoming Netflix Trainwreck story. Directed by Shianne Brown, we look back at the 2010 Toronto mayoral race and the scandals that followed. Starring Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist, and Jake Weary, inspired by true events, The Waterfront is a family drama about the Buckley family in North Carolina as their fishing empire begins to crumble. The series was written and executive produced by Kevin Williamson (Scream, Dawson's Creek). Everyone's favourite cheerleaders are back as we get a glimpse into setting the 2024-25 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad, from the auditions all the way to the NFL season. Some fan favourite cheerleaders return, with some newbies added to the mix. We're just weeks away from the third and final season of the beloved show Squid Game, a series that has captivated people around the world. After the devastating Season 2 finale, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) is at "his lowest point yet," as the players face even deadlier games. Meanwhile, Front Man welcomes "mysterious VIPs" and his brother continues his search for the island. Watch TV shows, movies on Netflix June 1 100 Days with Tata Baby Shark's Big Show Bridesmaids Bumblebee Central Intelligence The Fast Runner Geronimo: An American Legend Gran Torino Grown Ups The House Bunny How Do You Know How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Hungover Games The Intern Jurassic Park Jurassic Park III The Lost World: Jurassic Park Muster Dogs The Outfit Rhymes for Young Ghouls The Snow Walker That's My Boy To Do List Transformers: Age of Extinction Transformers: Dark of the Moon Transformers: The Last Kight Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Truth or Dare June 3 Blacklight June 4 Doubt Girls Will Be Girls June 5 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch June 6 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 June 8 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Spy June 9 2020 June 11 Baby Driver June 19 Loving Annabelle June 25 Stateless June 26 Signs
Express Tribune
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Russian lawmakers accuse 'Shrek', 'Call of Duty', 'Death Note' and other Western media of "indoctrination"
Russian lawmakers are calling for tighter controls on Western media after accusing films like Shrek, Monsters Inc, and The Grinch, along with video games such as Call of Duty, of having a 'destructive impact' on children. During a roundtable, members of Russia's State Duma criticised a range of popular media, arguing that characters like Shrek no longer serve as ideal role models. 'Characters began to appear who embodied negative traits but were elevated to the status of positive characters,' one presentation slide stated. The discussion also targeted the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 mission 'No Russian,' claiming it promoted negative portrayals of Russia and mocked past national tragedies, including the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack. A quote from the game describing Russian forces killing fleeing civilians was cited as evidence. In addition, Death Note was listed among destructive influences in a presentation slide that displayed the cover of Death Note: Short Stories. Lawmakers extended criticism to video games, fashion, music, and literature they believe undermine national values. Sergei Mironov of the 'A Just Russia' party described the situation as part of a 'hybrid war,' stating, 'If you want to defeat the enemy, raise their children.' His colleague, Yana Lantratova, acknowledged the legal complexity of regulating media but said work is underway to draft legislation promoting 'traditional Russian spiritual values.' As lawmakers push for new regulations, cultural icons like Shrek and Wolverine are unexpectedly drawn into wider debates on media influence.
