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‘Superman' Star David Corenswet Trades Cape for Kids' Book in CBeebies Bedtime Story
‘Superman' Star David Corenswet Trades Cape for Kids' Book in CBeebies Bedtime Story

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time2 days ago

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‘Superman' Star David Corenswet Trades Cape for Kids' Book in CBeebies Bedtime Story

'Superman' star David Corenswet is trading his cape for a children's book as he prepares to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story on July 11, the same day the film hits theaters. Corenswet will read Rachel Bright's 'What Does Daddy Do?' a tale about young Daisy trying to figure out her father's mysterious job. While her friends' dads have clear professions – fireman, doctor – Daisy only knows her daddy climbs 'mountains of paperwork,' has to 'fly,' and reports to a dragon boss. Could he possibly be an 'explorersuperknight?' The bedtime story marks another star-studded addition to CBeebies' roster, which has featured everyone from Olivia Colman and Tom Hardy to Harry Styles and the Spice Girls. The beloved children's program, airing weekdays on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, has been a family favorite since the channel's 2002 launch. More from Variety James Gunn Says 'Superman' Is About an 'Immigrant That Came From Other Places' and How We've 'Lost' the Value of 'Basic Human Kindness': 'Yes, it's About Politics' 'Superman' Star David Corenswet Reached Out to Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin for Advice, but They Said We're 'Not Gonna Try and Give You Any Tips': 'Superman's Not So Much for Giving Advice' James Gunn Offers Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at 'Superman' in New Photo Book With over 300 archived episodes available on BBC iPlayer, CBeebies Bedtime Story has achieved numerous milestones, including the first British Sign Language story and the first reading from space by astronaut Tim Peake. Now, as Corenswet takes on the most iconic superhero role in cinema, he's adding storytime hero to his resume. The BBC has assembled a championship cast for 'Dear England,' a four-part drama based on James Graham's Olivier-winning National Theatre play about Gareth Southgate and England's soccer team. Joseph Fiennes reprises his stage role as the manager tasked with transforming the world's worst penalty-taking team, while Jodie Whittaker joins as team psychologist Pippa Grange. Left Bank Pictures is producing the series, which has begun filming in the south of England. The ensemble cast includes Jason Watkins (Greg Dyke), John Hodgkinson (Greg Clarke), Daniel Ryan (Steve Holland), Sam Spruell (Mike Webster), Adam Hugill (Harry Maguire), Josh Barrow (Jordan Pickford), Lewis Shepherd (Dele Alli), Will Antenbring (Harry Kane), Edem-Ita Duke (Marcus Rashford), Francis Lovehall (Raheem Sterling), Abdul Sessay (Bukayo Saka), Jacob Greenway (Jude Bellingham), David Shields (Jordan Henderson), Hamish Frew (Eric Dier), Alfie Middlemiss (Phil Foden), Riess Fennell (Jadon Sancho), Daniel Quincy Annoh (Ollie Watkins), Bobby Schofield (Wayne Rooney), Dom Rayner (Cole Palmer), and Alexander Parsons (Jesse Lingard). The series will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in 2026. Ishan Chatterjee, currently chief business officer (sports) at Indian entertainment conglomerate JioStar, will take over from Sanjog Gupta as chief executive of sports. The transition comes as Gupta, who was CEO – sports and live experiences at JioStar, has been appointed as the new CEO of the International Cricket Council. Chatterjee brings over 20 years of experience across business and revenue roles to his expanded leadership position. As chief business officer – sports revenue at JioStar, he leads overall monetization strategy and revenue growth for streamer JioHotstar, overseeing sports, small and medium businesses, and driving the creator ecosystem. Before joining JioStar, Chatterjee served as managing director of YouTube India and held leadership roles across EMEA and APAC during his 13-year tenure at Google. His career includes strategic roles at McKinsey and Hindustan Unilever. He is an alumnus of The Wharton School and St. Stephen's College, Delhi. Nippon TV and The Walt Disney Company (Japan) are launching 'Traveling with Snow Man,' a 10-episode travel reality series featuring the popular nine-member J-Pop boy band. The show premieres July 27 on Nippon TV, with an uncut version streaming globally on Disney+ immediately afterward. The series follows Snow Man as they journey north from Okinawa to Hokkaido, meeting locals, savoring regional cuisine, and exploring Japan's sights. An AI-style robot named 'Tabi' joins as their 10th member, capturing candid moments throughout their adventures. Centered around the theme 'One for Snow Man, Snow Man for One,' the series showcases individual contributions to group betterment. According to producer/director Takashi Kato, the show captures the members' 'genuine personalities and heartfelt dedication' while highlighting their 'deep passion for their work and the strong bond they share.' The series marks the first-ever unscripted travel show from Japan to be released on Disney+. Independent production company Finite Films & TV has launched an unscripted division with original celebrity competition series 'Wings & Waves.' The 16-episode water sports format releases July 7 on the North Sails Kiteboarding YouTube channel. The series features six Italian celebrities participating in kiteboarding and wingfoiling competitions, working with three world-class instructors. Contestants include activist Martina Ragozza, food blogger Matteo Pelusi, Olympic silver medallist Giacomo Gentili, content creators Gianmarco Millo and Samara Tramontana, and model Gioele Arreghini. Executive producer Amy Gardner created the format, which she says 'takes televised sports to a new level' by capturing both competition and 'personal journeys and transformations.' The series is funded by North Sails, with Finite Films retaining global format of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?

'Superman' star David Corenswet to read CBeebies Bedtime Story
'Superman' star David Corenswet to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

UPI

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • UPI

'Superman' star David Corenswet to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

David Corenswet will read a CBeebies Bedtime Story. Photo courtesy of BBC July 7 (UPI) -- Superman star David Corenswet is set to read a children's story on CBeebies Bedtime Stories Friday. Corenswet, 31, will read What Does Daddy Do?, written by Rachel Bright. "Dexter's daddy is a fireman, Rosie's daddy is a doctor, but Daisy's just not sure what her daddy does all day," an official synopsis reads. "She knows he has 'mountains of paperwork to climb,' and he always has to 'fly' and his boss is a dragon - but can he really be an explorer super knight?" Snow White's Rachel Zegler and Bridgerton's Charithra Chandran read stories on the show in March. Other past celebrities to read stories include Idris Elba, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish and Chris Hemsworth. Corenswet portrays the iconic Clark Kent in the upcoming Superman film, due in theaters Friday. The feature is directed by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) and also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi and Nicholas Hoult.

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