New Indie Animation Outfit Studio Unagi Opens in Montreal, Backed by French ‘MFKZ’ Producer Ankama

Aramide Tinubu Set nearly 40 years after the end of the original series, “Orphan Black: Echoes” opens as a woman named Lucy (Krysten Ritter) awakens in an unfamiliar environment. Though the scientist (Keeley Hawes) who rouses her tries to calm her down, Lucy is agitated and eventually flees. When the audience meets Lucy again two years later, she seems content with the quiet life she’s built on a farm in the Massachusetts countryside with her lover, Jack (Avan Jogia), and Jack’s young daughter, Charlie (Zariella Langford-Haughton).

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Paging Joy. Pixar‘s “Inside Out 2” has electrified the box office again, scoring a sensational $100 million in its second weekend of release. Ticket sales declined just 35% from its mighty $154 million debut, resulting in the seventh-biggest sophomore outing in history and best ever for an animated film.

The One Show host Alex Jones has opened up about the struggles of balancing her role as a TV host and being a mum to three young children. Despite the challenges, the 47 year old is determined to stay on the BBC programme for as long as possible. Alex, who will be celebrating her 14th year on the show this August, shares Teddy, seven, Kit, five, and two year old Annie with her husband Charlie Thomson, whom she married in 2015.

Glastonbury veterans will know that almost every year, there's a secret set announced last minute that surprises festival-goers. After the full line-up and set times have been revealed, there's always a few slots that read TBA which stands for 'to be announced.' These slots are nicknamed secret sets by fans, as in previous years, huge artists have turned up and played them unexpectedly.This year, fans are convinced that nineties band Kasabian will be surprising Glastonbury crowds.The speculation comes after William Hill suspended betting on the band appearing at the festival next week. Other rumoured secret set contenders include Pulp, Kings of Leon, The Killer and Harry Styles.

By anyone's standards, it has been a tough couple of weeks for Rachel Stevens, who has faced backlash after opening up about the pain of her marriage breakdown, after she fell for her Dancing on Ice partner Brendyn Hatfield.The S Club singer, 46, spoke out for the first time on her split from ex-husband Alex Bourne, admitting that developing romantic feelings for her now boyfriend, professional skater Brendyn, 38, who she met on the show in 2022, was the reason behind her divorce. Rachel confessed that, while her marriage to real estate agent Alex was already on the rocks before she joined the ITV show, meeting Brendyn was the confirmation that she needed to end things, leading to a “messy and scary” split from her ex.

Maya Jama has some important news for the Islanders on tonight's (Sunday, 23 June) Love Island.The presenter makes her return to the iconic villa to personally deliver an announcement, much to the shock of the unsuspecting contestants. A new teaser reveals Maya, 29, makes a shock entrance as she announces: “Hello my loves. Did you miss me? Can you meet me by the firepit please?” The Islanders head over to the firepit, where she then shares the real reason why she's there.

New helicopter footage has revealed search teams continuing in their rescue mission to find missing British teenager Jay Slater.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has already made his feelings clear amid Manchester United's reported approach for him to become part of Erik ten Hag's backroom staff.

Thousands of people are facing travel disruption after a huge power cut at Manchester Airport.

The shadow looms large over Premier League football at the moment.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they have recovered a body from the water at Salford Quays. People living close to the scene in Salford Quays reported hearing sirens and a helicopter flying overhead in the early hours of this morning.

Fred has offered a telling reaction as he prepares for the new season at Fenerbahce under former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.

A man has died after a motorbike crash in Salford.The incident happened on Albion Way yesterday evening (Saturday).

The Mirror that Charles, 75, “has had discussions” about traveling to America to visit his estranged son Prince Harry, his daughter-in-law Meghan Markle, and his grandkids Archie 5, and Lilibet, 3, “at some time in the future.”“There is no doubt if it goes ahead he would build in time to visit his youngest son and his grandchildren, but there are mountains of planning to be overcome before that becomes even a remote possibility,” said Quinn. Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, moved to the U.S.

Land of Women premieres this Wednesday on Apple TV+, and take my word for it when I say the show is so much better than the title of the show. Nothing against a land with women—quite the contrary—but it doesn't really tell you anything about the series, nor does it sound particularly exciting. (I'd say the same thing if it was Land of Men; what does that even mean, other than some prehistoric series where caveman ruled, I guess?) But in short, a series I didn't really think I'd care for at all happened to be the most pleasant surprise and perfect for summer.If you loved Eva Longoria in Desperate Housewives, then .

We’re keeping track of all of the TV shows that have been canceled in 2024 so far, and unfortunately, there’s a lot of fan favorite shows on this list!

Will When Calls the Heart ever get a spinoff show? Hallmark Channel executive Lisa Hamilton Daly is revealing possible plans for the future of the series.

Hugh Grant‘s social media post is getting attention from Swifties after attending Taylor Swift‘s Eras tour last night!

The Resident might no longer be on the air, but it was a fan favorite drama for years.

David Henrie is teasing a few details about the upcoming reboot of the Wizards of Waverly Place, titled Wizards Beyond Waverly Place!

Whilst its technically now Summer, the UK is known more for its unpredictable climates than its hot summer climes and so its always a good idea to have a cardigan to hand that's perfect for all day wear and goes nicely with any summer look. If you're looking for some lightweight knits to add to your wardrobe this season, Love Island star turned documentary maker Zara McDermott - who's instagram page is a go-to for affordable fashion, has found the ideal cardigan contender for the warmer weather.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have experienced "the biggest plummet in popularity in history" since stepping down as working royals in January 2020. Going from being the Royal Family's main attraction to selling jam in the US, according to Royal expert Hilary Fordwich. Speaking to Express.co.uk, the US-based commentator suggested that the Sussexes' controversial exit from the Royal Family was due to 'Meghan not wanting to be number two to Kate.' She stated: "It is the biggest plummet in popularity in history.To have gone from the number one most popular royals after the Queen, Harry has now gone to just above Prince Andrew." They added: "That plummeting was by choice.

Love Island's Samantha Kenny and Patsy Field have shown they're not letting getting dumped from the villa get them down.The girls, who started in the original cast of the 2024 ITV2 show earlier this month, were spotted out partying in London together with friends.The group enjoyed watching Girls Aloud from a box on Saturday night. Patsy, 29, posted a video of Samantha, 26, dancing and singing along to their hit song Love Machine. Later on she shared an update from a taxi, showing the party carrying on as passengers including Liverpudlian Sam, singing and dancing in the car.

Love Island star Liberty Poole was whisked away for a surprise romantic getaway by her new boyfriend.The reality TV star, who rose to fame on the 2021 series of the ITV dating show, confirmed her romance with model boyfriend Joshua Raybould earlier this month. Her new relationship comes just a few months after Liberty appeared on Love Island All-Stars where she was awkwardly reunited with her ex Jake Cornish.

David Beckham is showing public support for his daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz after the "hardest month of her life." Nicola, 29, who married Brooklyn Beckham, 25, in 2022, faced fresh heartache after she suddenly lost her beloved dog Nala, just weeks after her grandmother Bunny, whom she calls Naunni died. The England football star, 49, showed his sympathy for Nicola by reposting an emotional statement she penned on social media, alongside a heart emoji. Nicola wrote: "My heart has been shattered these last few months.This last month in particular has been one of the most painful I've ever gone through.

Amy Dowden has jetted off on holiday with her husband Ben Jones - who she wed in 2022 - and is being sure to keep her fans updated. Posting to her 663,000 Instagram followers, the 33-year-old revealed that she is heading on an easyJet package holiday, to get some vitamin D. While she didn't share exactly where she is heading, she did post for a picture in front of a stunning sunset, in a warm looking country.

It looks to be another dramatic night on Love Island as show spoilers reveal Tiffany casting doubt over her relationship with Ronnie, Joey and Omar getting into an argument over Grace, and two islanders being dramatically dumped from the island. As day turns to night in the villa, Tiffany Leighton reveals to Ronnie Vint that she fears something may be missing from their romance.

The Acolyte” is pushing back against those who say that her show is “woke” propaganda featuring “lesbian space witches,” slamming the criticism as “reductive.”Leslye Headland, the “first openly queer person to create” a major Star Wars project as The Hollywood Reporter (THR) described her, spoke to the outlet this week about the backlash the show has gotten for its progressive themes, telling the outlet that she never intended to make a show with an overt political agenda, even if it contains some LGBTQ messaging.“I don’t believe that I’ve created queer, with a capital Q, content,” Headland told the entertainment outlet.“Star Wars: The Acolyte” has proven to be one of the most divisive entries in the Star Wars franchise since its debut on Disney’s streaming platform earlier this month. Despite being a hit with critics – it currently features an 85% Rotten Tomatoes rating among professional movie reviewers – it has a 14% audience score, the lowest rating in that category among all Star Wars content.The Disney-owned film franchise has been criticized by fans in recent years who claim the company has embraced “woke” storylines and characters, with fans slamming “The Acolyte” as the most progressive one yet.The show’s LGBTQ reputation has preceded itself, generating a now-viral moment where a journalist from The Wrap told Headland and non-binary series star Amandla Stenberg during an interview that the show is “arguably the gayest Star Wars by a considerable margin.”Though she and the actor were amused by the question, Headland suggested it wasn’t something she was aiming for.

New York Times that he never physically assaulted the “Vogue” singer, 65, when they were married from 1985 to 1989.Penn recalled the time that his home was raided by the SWAT team after Madonna called the police because she was concerned about guns in the house.“I said: ‘I’m not coming out. I’m going to finish my breakfast,’ ” Penn said in the interview published Saturday.

New Besiktas boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst is set to make a shock raid on Queen’s Park. The Dutchman is looking to take Anton McElhone out with him to Turkey. The former Rangers manager wants to bring in Queen’s Park’s head of youth and offer him a first-team role at Besiktas. Van Bronckhorst is well aware of McElhone from his own time in Scotland. McElhone has more than 20 years of coaching experience with Hibs, Tottenham Hotspur, New England Revolution, Celtic and Queen’s Park. Van Bronckhorst was named as Besiktas manager earlier this month. It sees him return to frontline management for the first time since he was sacked by Rangers back in November 2022. The Dutchman has bided his time and believes the Super Lig side offer him the perfect opportunity to breathe new life into his management career. Van Bronckhorst retains a big reputation due to his exploits with Rangers which included a run to the Europa League Final.

A pair of twins given the same name have left people astounded after they learned they lived the exact same lives.

A firefighter involved in the search for Jay Slater in Tenerife has described the situation as "increasingly strange".

Liverpool icon Alan Hansen has been discharged from hospital after falling seriously ill.

EXCLUSIVE: Synchronicity Films is adapting Hanif Kureishi’s The Body as a series with the novelist and screenwriter on board as an exec producer and Emmy-nominated director Paul McGuigan attached. There are scripts from crime writer Robert Murphy and the producers will relocate the action from the UK to the U.S. for the series.

Ellise Shafer Hugh Grant took to social media on Sunday to share his experience of attending Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour in London, calling the show “incredible.” The actor also implied that he did tequila shots with Swift’s “excellent if gigantic” boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. In a post on X, Grant said: “Dear @taylorswift13, You have an incredible show, an amazing and v hospitable team and excellent if gigantic boyfriend (#tequilashots.).

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor The Mediterrane Film Festival kickstarted its second edition with the international premiere of Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte’s “The Count of Monte Cristo.” The film, shown at the heart of Malta’s capital of Valletta on Saturday night, was followed by a reception at the historic Mdina Ditch Gardens, in which Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech highlighted the importance of the festival as an event to “unite the nations of the Mediterranean through film.” The sentiment echoes this year’s festival theme of Unity Through Film, with Grech adding that he hopes the festival will bring nations together to “share stories that celebrate not only our diversity but also our shared outlook.” The film commissioner emphasised the success of the festival’s first edition, claiming the return to the local economy “far exceeded our investment, showing once again what a force for good film is in our country.” Several members of the local film industry were present at the gathering as well as international attendees in this year’s jury president Jon S. Baird (“Tetris,” “Stan and Ollie”) and “Triangle of Sadness” actor Zlatko Burić, who was part of last year’s jury.