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‘One Life,’ Anthony Hopkins Revives The British Schindler

The story about British humanitarian Nicholas Winton lands the silver screen, through the  biographical drama that had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and its European premiere at the 2023 London Film Festival. One Life retraces the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who during the months…

Idris Elba Discusses Hollywood Racism and Why He Stopped Describing Himself as a Black Actor

Idris Elba has shared that he no longer refers to himself as a Black actor, and doesn’t want his career achievements to be defined by his race. He feels the label put him in a box that restricted his acting and producing career trajectory. The performer further noted that the media’s obsession with race hinders…

‘Flash Gordon,’ ‘Get Carter’ Director Mike Hodges Dies at 90

Photo by Keith Hamshere – © 2004 Paramount Classics. All Rights Reserved. Veteran British director Mike Hodges died in Dorset, UK on December 17 at the age of 90. Heart failure was listed as the cause of death. online pharmacy cymbalta over the counter with best prices today in the USA In addition to his crime…

Idris Elba Set to Reprise His Title Character in Luther Movie for Netflix

Idris Elba has signed on to reprise his title role from the acclaimed psychological crime drama television series, Luther, in a Netflix feature film adaptation. The casting comes after the actor, who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of the troubled eponymous Detective Chief Inspector John Luther in 2012, openly campaigned to play the…

‘The English Patient’ TV Series Is Coming to BBC

The source material for the 1996 Oscar winner for Best Picture, The English Patient, is going to reimagined as a TV series. Deadline reports that the BBC is creating a series based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Michael Ondaatje, which will be a coproduction between Miramax Television and Paramount Television Studios….