Nicola Sturgeon admits 'there is a mountain to climb' if COP26 is to be judged a success

Preview in new tabHaley Bennett didn’t have any work/home separation while filming “Cyrano” — and she didn’t mind at all.The film, a musical adaption of the classic Edmond Rostand play, was directed by her partner, Joe Wright.“To be able to be directed by Joe, who I think is one of the most incredible directors … ” she exclusively told The Post at a special screening of the film in Manhattan on Wednesday night. “He has such a visionary mind with so much heart, and I think that’s such a beautiful quality.”Wright, 49, is the acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated director behind such films as “Pride & Prejudice,” “Atonement” and “Darkest Hour.”And they weren’t the only couple mixing things up.

th century — roughly 100 years after the events of “Vikings” (which ran from 2013-2020) — “Valhalla” is a historical drama following three main characters. There’s legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) before he became famous; his fierce sister, Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsso); and Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter, “Sanditon”), an ambitious rising leader and future king of Norway.The series opens with the St.

heal the world?Roc-A-Fella Records giant Damon Dash has nothing but good words for the “Famous” rapper.In Netflix’s new three-part documentary “Jeen-Yuhs,” filmmakers Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozahchronicle chronicle West’s meteoric rise to fame in the music industry. The 50-year-old executive signed West, 44, to a record deal with Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s and spoke about his effect on Yeezus throughout his career.The entrepreneur compared Ye to the late great Michael Jackson, saying he was a new incarnation of the “Thriller” singer.“I was the guy who always ran around with a camera ’cause I knew that these moments were priceless, it was just a matter of when it was time,” Dash said during an interview with the Jasmine Brand.

Ethan Shanfeld When Dave Grohl first heard a film studio was interested in making a horror movie with the Foo Fighters, he dismissed the notion. But when a former landlord emailed him about a vacant Encino property, the Foo frontman decided to make the most out of the “big creepy old house.” There, he wrote and recorded the band’s 10th album, “Medicine at Midnight,” in addition to filming “Studio 666” — a once “stupid idea” transformed into a feature film starring the Foo Fighters.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFurther expanding its global reach, MGM International Television Productions has signed a multi-year deal with MBC Group, a leading media company in West Asia and Northern Africa, to develop and co-produce premium original series.MBC Group will air these series exclusively on MBC’s Shahid VIP streaming service, with MGM handling co-production and distribution for the rest of the world. The two companies already have a well-established relationship and recently partnered on MGM’s anticipated shows “Last Light” and “Billy the Kid,” which will air on MBC.“MBC Group is uniquely positioned to tell stories that will combine regional focus with global interest,” said Sheikh Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim, chairman of MBC Group.

Television Critics Association press tour finally concluded on Wednesday after a dizzying number of sessions. Once again virtual due to the pandemic, the press tour was so long that a new show hyped by ABC one week into the tour had already been pulled from its lineup by the time TCA ended.The virtual tour was also marked by greater-than-usual access to executives, and had its share of technical glitches along with bittersweet goodbyes.

K.J. Yossman Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they will not prevent Russia from participating this year.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterJax Media executives Sarah Madigan and John Skidmore have joined Imagine Entertainment, the parent company of Jax, as head of business affairs and strategic partnerships and head of production, respectively, Variety has learned exclusively.Both will continue in their current roles at Jax Media, with Madigan remaining head of business affairs and Skidmore, a founding partner of Jax Media, still chief operating officer of the Imagine Entertainment-owned production company.Skidmore, who will be overseeing all projects across all divisions for Imagine, has produced some of Jax’s most popular titles, including “Broad City,” “Search Party,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Russian Doll” and the Netflix stand-up specials “Chris Rock: Tamborine,” “John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous” and “Mike Birbiglia: The New One.” Madigan currently runs business affairs at Jax Media and previously held roles at MGM and Netflix.“Skidmore is a founding member of Jax and Madigan has been integral to the company’s growth over the past few years, and we couldn’t imagine doing this new job without them,” Imagine Entertainment presidents Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns said in a joint statement to Variety.Jax Media co-founders Hernandez and Burns were promoted to co-presidents of Imagine Entertainment in January and continue to lead Jax Media as CEO and CCO, respectively.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNeon has signed on to produce “Seeking Mavis Beacon,” a documentary that investigates the disappearance of one of the most influential black woman in technology.Jazmin Jones, a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, is directing the film. Beacon’s computer software program helped define the digital age by teaching a generation to type.“Neon has been a perfect home for this project,” Jones said in a statement.

Ukranian-born star Maks Chmerkovskiy, a choreographer known for showcasing his talents on "Dancing with the Stars," revealed on Thursday that he's currently in his native country of Ukraine and terrified as he plans to head to a bomb shelter. Chmerkovskiy shared a glimpse of the scene unfolding in the heart of Kyiv, where parents could be seen walking with their children with bags and suitcases, desperate to get out. Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, including Kyiv, overnight Wednesday that Russia called a "special military operation," killing dozens.

A quartet of community groups in Shotts have criticised North Lanarkshire Council over the accuracy of a report into the future plans for the town.

Fun while it lasted. Pete Davidson deleted his Instagram just days after rejoining the social media platform—and it seems the move may have been prompted by the not-so-warm welcome from Kanye West’s fans.

Julia Fox’s post-breakup beauty look is, well, exactly the same. While some decide to chop their hair or get an entire makeover after a split, the 32-year-old actress has decided to continue rocking the wild eyeliner look ex Kanye West originally created. 

Boris Johnson has begged COP26 negotiators to “pull together and drive for the line” to secure ambitious action on climate change,

Boris Johnson has been slammed for flying back to London from the COP26 conference in Glasgow for dinner with a climate sceptic

Boris Johnson has welcomed a series of announcements made at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow after 48 hours of crunch talks.

Police Scotland have apologised after women were forced to walk through Kelvingrove Park at night after last minute diversions were put in place for COP26.

David Attenborough attended the COP26 UN climate summit in Glasgow on Monday, and fans have shared their concerns for his health after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was seen sitting next to him without a face mask on.SEE: Boris Johnson speaks out after the Queen spends night in hospitalSeveral have taken to Twitter to voice their opinions. One wrote: "95 year old David Attenborough sat next to him, was his health not worth caring about?"WATCH: The Queen pays tribute to Prince Philip during COP26 addressAnother added: "Boris Johnson indifferent to health of 95 year old national treasure Sir David Attenborough.

A man has been arrested by police after allegedly being found in possession of a ‘bladed article’ during a COP26 protest.

Dozens of frustrated residents were allegedly blocked from gaining access to their own homes after a ring of steel was thrown up around a COP26 VIP dinner.

Boris Johnson will catch a private jet back to London from Glasgow after days of climate talks at Cop26.

Lorraine Kelly took a cheeky swipe at CNN reporter Wolf Blitzer after he tweeted that he was reporting live from COP26 - in Edinburgh.

Campaigners dumped rubbish on the steps of Glasgow’s City Chambers to show unity with striking cleansing workers.

World leaders have been pictured gathering for the start of the Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow in Scotland.

Boris Johnson has warned world leaders that the longer they fail to tackle climate, the higher the cost when they are forced "by catastrophe" to act.

David Attenborough has called on the COP26 summit in Glasgow to kickstart "a wonderful recovery" from climate change.

Boris Johnson has urged world leaders to begin dismantling the carbon “timebomb” that threatens the world as the opened the COP26 climate change confererence.

Nicola Sturgeon has said COP26 should be “bloody uncomfortable” for countries as they try to hammer out a deal to save the planet.

US President Joe Biden is due to arrive in Scotland on Monday morning ahead of the COP26 climate change conference.

Leaders from around the world are arriving in Glasgow today for the COP26 United Nations climate conference.

A glacier in Antartica will be named after Glasgow to symbolise the importance of the COP26 climate conference being hosted in the city.

Boris Johnson has admitted it is “touch and go” whether COP26 would be a success and he was “very worried”.

Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon of stripping Scottish families of their dignity with spending cuts and vowed to win back his party’s former heartlands.