‘Saltburn’ Writer-Director Emerald Fennell: It’s “A Vampire Movie” About “The Fetishization Of Beauty”

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon in the NFL’s Week 5. The best way to stream the game, which kicks off at 1:25 p.m PT, is on DirecTV.

J. Kim Murphy Nearly 50 years after William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist” landed in theaters to leg out a run as the highest-grossing feature of 1973, a new sequel to it is opening on top of the box office. Universal’s “The Exorcist: Believer” compelled audiences to the tune of an $11.9 million opening day from 3,663 locations, a number including $2.85 million in previews.

Michael Mann’s upcoming high-octane sports feature Ferrari has been two decades in the making and speaking at Deadline’s Contenders London event on Saturday, the director admitted there were times he thought his passion project about the life of Enzo Ferrari would never take off. 

She's been in the spotlight for a cool 13 years since bouncing onto screens as a TOWIE newbie in 2010. And Billie Shepherd has built up quite the thick skin over her time in the industry. It's no secret that the mother-of-three has often found herself as a victim to social media trolls, as she tells OK! that while it's 'easy to bite back', she has found a way to deal with the backlash.

When Keeping Up with the Kardashians made its debut, Caitlyn Jenner - formerly Bruce - was the most famous member of her blended TV brood. Sixteen years on and billions of dollars later, the ex-Olympian is the first to admit that is no longer the case. Dressed in a glamorous power suit, Caitlyn is camera-ready with a Kardashian-esque face of make-up and plenty of stories to tell about her influential family.The 73-year-old is revealing all about her daughters, step-kids and ex-wife Kris Jenner in Sky’s documentary House of Kardashian - a project the family refused to take part in.

Emmerdale actress Sophie Powles looked glowing as she cradled her blossoming baby bump as she prepares to welcome her second child.The star, who famously played Holly Barton in the popular ITV soap opera from 2009 and 2012 and again for six months in 2016 before the character was killed off, appeared blissfully happy as she posed for the camera.The pregnant soap star, who is already a mother of one with her partner Mark Waters, looked as glamorous as ever as she posed for pictures with her growing baby bump on the red carpet of the Cure Usher Ball 2023. Sophie, 35, who announced her second pregnancy back in July, proudly cradled her bump with a huge smile as she gets ready to welcome another bundle of joy.

Peter Andre has shared a worrying health update as he was seen wearing a face mask whilst visiting his beloved parents in Australia, as he said he 'can't hug his mum'.The 50 year old Mysterious Girl singer-turned reality star is currently in Australia on a promotional tour, with performances, TV appearances and, of course, family time, under his belt. But Peter's trip Down Under - where he is originally from - hasn't come without its difficulties, as he revealed that he's gotten ill.

Reality TV star Charlotte Dawson has shared a poignant post, urging other parents to "trust your mothers instinct always," after she swiftly acted on her feeling that "something wasn't right" with her baby son Jude. Charlotte, 31, and her fiancé, Matt Sarsfield rushed their baby to A&E on Thursday Night after he started "wheezing" and the mum shared heartbreaking snaps showing Jude with tubes in his nose.

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Love Island star Faye Winter has posted a poignant and crucial message to her Instagram about the importance of regularly checking your breasts. Amid Faye's advice, mission to "spread awareness for breast cancer," and stats about the disease - including that "one in eight of us" will unfortunately be diagnosed in our lifetime - the 28 year old also revealed to fans that she endured her own cancer scare earlier this year.

Fiona Bruce has apologised for referring to an audience member as a “black guy” during an episode of Question Time.The newsreader, 59, hosts the topical debate programme, during which she selects audience members to ask questions to a panel of politicians and other media figures. During the show’s broadcast on Thursday, she described one audience member as a “black guy” while choosing him to contribute.The comment has since been edited out of the BBC iPlayer version of the episode and the corporation has apologised for the presenter’s choice of words.

Love Island presenter Maya Jama and BRIT Award winning musician Stormzy were first linked back in 2015, and subsequently went on to date for four years. At the time, they were one of the nation's favourite celebrity couples, and looked to be going from strength to strength. Stormzy even shared the sweetest post to Instagram in honour of the pair's third anniversary in January 2018.The now deleted caption read: "3 years with the love of my life," followed by a heart emoji.

said he is “even more on top of the world” than after winning the Super Bowl back in February. When asked about his current state of mind , Kelce replied, “I'm rolling, man. We won three in a row, trying to get to four in a row.

Jamie Foxx is mourning the death of his close friend Keith Jefferson.

We’re taking a look back at all the famous women Bradley Cooper has been linked to over the years!

Parklife Festival and The Warehouse Project, posted a statement on social media explaining his reasons. “During the pandemic we witnessed the complete and utter decimation of the events industry,” he said. “Freelancers were left with no financial support whatsoever.“I witnessed families break up, marriages dissolve, houses repossessed.

May December director Todd Haynes said of first reading Samy Burch’s script, “I loved how disquieting it was for the reader and thought, ‘Wow, if there was a way to convey this on screen and ignite that sense of engaged questioning and uncertainty’… It reminded me of the kind of movies that I came of age watching. It made you question your assumptions going in, made you want to discuss them and think about them later.” Haynes was speaking at Deadline’s Contenders London event this afternoon.

Spanish director J.A. Bayona talked the long and arduous journey to bringing air crash survival drama Society Of The Snow to fruition at Deadline Contenders London on Saturday.

Fresh from a victory tour of the fall festivals, four of the key creatives behind Netflix awards favorite Maestro stopped by Contenders London to reveal some of the secrets behind the scenes. Speaking to Baz Bamigboye, producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, makeup designer Kazu Hiro, costume designer Mark Bridges and production designer Kevin Thompson shared their thoughts and experiences on Bradley Cooper’s poignant biographical portrait of world-famous New York conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, who died in 1990 aged 72.

Rescuers have saved the life of a common seal pup which became entangled in a fishing net in the Hebrides.

Police are investigating following reports a woman was raped in Edinburgh last night.

Reverend Richard Coles has revealed he was taken into hospital for emergency spinal surgery.

A popular soft drink maker that first became popular in the 1970s and 1980s is now on sale on the Amazon website.

A Highland Perthshire bus service has been extended to a five-day pilot for the next 12 months thanks to a funding boost.

Killer Mike performed an arresting live version of ‘Motherless’, a tribute to the rapper’s late mother – check out the video below.The Atlanta rapper went on Jimmy Fallon last night (October 5) and brought Robert Glasper and vocalist Eryn Allen Kane to perform with him. The song was dedicated to both Killer Mike’s mother, Druzella Denise Clonts, and Glasper’s mother, Kim Yvette Glasper.‘Motherless’ is taken off Killer Mike’s sixth solo studio album, ‘Michael‘, which was released September 15.

American Horror Story actor Jessica Lange has hinted at her upcoming retirement in a new interview.Speaking to The Telegraph, Lange said that she felt creativity is becoming “secondary” now in Hollywood.“I think I’m going to start phasing out of filmmaking,” she said, adding: “I don’t think I’ll do this too much longer.”She continued: “Creativity is secondary now to corporate profits. The emphasis becomes not on the art or the artist or the storytelling.

Netflix have announced their October slate of releases and just in time for Halloween, a classic Will Smith horror will be appearing on the streaming platform.Described by Netflix as “a post apocalyptic horror”, the film earned Smith praise on its release for his leading performance in this dystopian story.It continued: “Starring Will Smith as the last living person in New York City, [he’s] desperate to find a cure for the monsters that hide in the shadows.”The film, 2007’s I Am Legend, arrives on Netflix on October 23.Earlier this year, more details of the I Am Legend sequel emerged including news that it would feature a time-jump, as well as re-writing the first film’s original ending.The film’s producer and writer, Akiva Goldsmith, made the revelation during a conversation with Deadline. He explained that The Last Of Us had been a huge inspiration for his plans when it came to the film.“This will start a few decades later than the first,” Goldsman said.

AC/DC have launched a new limited edition whiskey with Ballantine’s Scotch whiskey.Last month (September 18), Ballantine’s launched the ‘True Music Icons Collection’, which the drinks maker describes as “a tribute to the world’s Finest music artists, including legendary rock band, AC/DC.”A statement said: “With AC/DC’s unwavering commitment to staying true to their roots aligning with Ballantine’s ethos of celebrating self-expression, it was a natural fit for the Scotch whisky to pay tribute to this iconic band in its 50th anniversary year.”The whiskey bottles showcase the band’s thunderbolt logo in neon red and are available to buy in limited quantities now here.Chivas Brothers’ Global Marketing Director for Ballantine’s, Mathieu Deslandes, said of the collaboration: “Ballantine’s has a storied history within music, via our True Music platform, and through this collection, the finest rockstars meet the Finest whisky. We can’t wait to put the B in to AC/DC with this collectible design and see it rocking shelves around the world.“Ballantine’s has always been behind those who do things their own way – and AC/DC personify this attitude with their unique and highly renowned music style that has remained the steadfast essence of the band for 50 years.”Earlier this week, AC/DC announced that they will be opening a pop-up dive bar in celebration of their headline slot at Power Trip festival.Located 10 minutes away from the festival grounds in Indo, California – the Empire Polo Club which is the venue for Coachella – the bar will open every day from October 5-8 from 11am PST until 10pm PST.

Glastonbury festival last year, a court in Liverpool has heard this week.Ashley Dale, 28, died after she was shot at her home in Liverpool on August 21 2022.At Liverpool Crown Court this week, the prosecution said Dale’s partner, Lee Harrison, had been the intended target. He was not in the house at the time.

Doja Cat has posted a photo with an alleged Neo-Nazi on her shirt.Yesterday (October 6), the American musician (real name Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini) uploaded a selfie to Instagram. On her shirt, the face of controversial comedian Sam Hyde was identified by Twitter users.

Pet Shop Boys have claimed that Drake used a sample of their hit ‘West End Girls’ without their knowledge or permission.Yesterday (October 6), Drake released his eighth studio album ‘For All The Dogs‘. On a track titled ‘All The Parties’, the Canadian rapper sings: “East End boy and West End girls.” The lyrics and melody mirror the Pet Shop Boys’ own song, in which they sing: “In a West End town, a dead end world/ The East End boys and West End girls.”The London duo took to Twitter the same day, writing: “Surprising to hear @Drake singing the chorus of “West End Girls” in the track “All the Parties” on his new album.

Oasis have topped a new BBC chart ranking the most streamed albums of the ’90s.The Official Most Streamed Albums of the ’90s chart, which is being shared to celebrate National Album Day next week (October 14), features the Top 40 most-streamed albums from that decade, based on UK streams, as compiled by the Official Charts Company. It will air on BBC Radio 2 between 1-3pm on October 14; the programme is available to listen to now on BBC Sounds here.Oasis have earned the two top two slots in the chart with ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’ at number one and ‘Definitely Maybe’ at number two.

A Scots mum and daughter have told how they feel lucky to be alive after their car was washed off a 30ft cliff by a powerful landslide.

A dad died from cancer after struggling to secure a GP appointment for six weeks.

NHS and care staff felt under-appreciated when the weekly doorstep clap was taking place in the pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has heard. Kate Bell, of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), said “claps don’t pay the bills” and explained that healthcare staff felt people could not understand the scale of what workers were experiencing as the virus ripped through hospitals and care homes.

Two supermarket giants have announced plans to recruit thousands of workers ahead of the busy festive season. Aldi is creating 3,000 permanent and temporary jobs, while Morrisons is looking for 3,500 extra staff to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations as both firms deal with expected increased demand over the Christmas period.

UPDATED, 4:49 PM: In the wake of notching a shiny 82% fresh Rotten Tomatoes score with critics coming out of its Telluride Film Festival premiere, Saltburn from Oscar winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell is going a week earlier on Nov. 17, limited. MGM will then expand the film on Nov. 22 to take advantage of holiday moviegoers.