Samy Burch Wrote ‘May December’ To Get An Agent & May End Up An Oscar Nominee [Interview]

The Only Way Is Essex star James 'Arg' Argent has celebrated his birthday surrounded by his closest friends and family. The TV personality turned 36 on Tuesday, December 5, and made a reservation at Sheesh in Essex to mark the occasion. Arg's close pal and former TOWIE co-star Ferne McCann took to Instagram to share snaps of the fun-filled evening.

Strictly Come Dancing fans believe Layton Williams could have been handed a ‘death sentence’ by the show’s producers ahead of the semi-final. The 29 year old actor and his pro dance partner Nikita Kuzmin have been told they have to dance a Rumba and a Charleston on Saturday night’s showdown - and viewers of the hit BBC programme know they are among some of the most demanding routines contestants can face.

Fans have vowed to vote to save Marvin Humes after he ended up in the bottom two during a recent I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! eviction. On Monday night's episode Marvin, 38, narrowly escaped being dumped from the jungle, after he found himself in the bottom two with Nella Rose.

Another day in the jungle means another celeb - or celebs - will be taking part in a new Bushtucker trial. In a preview of tonight's I'm a Celebrity...

Actor Nigel Harman sadly had to withdraw from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing at the weekend after he sustained an injury to his ribs that landed him - ironically - in the emergency room. According to the 50 year old, he injured himself during rehearsals while practising a stunt, telling host Claudia Winkleman that he was "leaping off a rostrum and was about to be caught by some very handsome men." "As I flew I was Peter Pan and as I landed, I was in A&E," he shared.

Whether it’s a Christmas present for a loved one or just a little festive treat for yourself, designer perfumes are topping everyone’s Christmas lists this year, and there’s nothing better than opening a fresh bottle of fragrance just in time for the new year to roll around. Although we all love giving and receiving perfume this time of year, it’s no secret that luxury fragrances can be pretty costly with some brands topping more than £100 for a decent sized bottle, and with so many other things to pay for during December splashing out on a bottle of your favourite scent may be just out of reach.

The Royal Family put on a show of unity at the Diplomatic Corps Reception, with the Princess of Wales front and centre in a dazzling gown. Kate Middleton and Prince William arrived at Buckingham Palace's annual reception to highlight the UK's diplomatic relations and the role of the monarchy within it, as they put on a united front after the ongoing "race row" as a result of Omid Scobie's Endgame book. Kate, 41, stole the show in a sequined pink Jenny Packham gown, which she paired with the Lover's Knot tiara, which was a favourite of the late Princess Diana, and the Greville Chandelier earrings.

Declan Donnelly, the host of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has been happily married since 2015 and is a proud dad to two lovely kids. He first appeared on our screens in the 1980s as part of Byker Grove's cast.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has urged his team to dominate possession this evening when they host Chelsea in the Premier League.

Eddie Howe has dismissed suggestions Newcastle United are lining up a move for former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.

Final preparations are underway for Chanel’s exclusive Métiers d’Art show, taking place in the Northern Quarter on Thursday. Chanel fever has gripped the city in recent weeks as Thomas Street began its transformation into a catwalk with the construction of a huge canopy.

Christine McGuinness told fans she'd 'had enough' before saying she was 'lost' as she stunned her fans and followers with a string of new snaps. The model and TV personality has been treating her loyal following to a bunch of fresh content after a previous period of silence.

Natalie Portman if she was also in the original Star Wars films during The Phantom Menace premiere in 1999.The actor was reflecting on her role as Padmé Amidala in George Lucas’ Star Wars prequel trilogy, which was completed by 2002’s Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith in 2005.The first two original Star Wars films – Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – came out before Portman was born in 1981, while Episode VI: Return of the Jedi was released in 1983.The actor was still only a teenager when she began filming for the prequels, but revealed that King Charles once wondered if she might have been involved in the originals.“I remember Prince Charles, he was then Prince Charles, asked me if I was in the originals,” Portman recalled of the premiere on Watch What Happens Live with host Andy Cohen. “I was like, ‘No, I’m 18!’ But he was very friendly.”The actor appeared on the show alongside Julianne Moore to discuss their new drama May December, when Portman added that while “no one has asked” her, she would also be open to reprising her role of Padmé Amidala.She said that working on the trilogy was “amazing,” adding: “It was the first time I worked digitally.

New York Post.His cause of death and the exact date of his passing has not yet been revealed.Lionel was a chemist analyst, and infamously always stuck by his son Jeffrey after his crimes – the murder of 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991 – became revealed to the world.Jeffrey was named the Milwaukee Cannibal, with chilling details of his crimes ranging from dismemberment to cannibalism.“We’ve gotten very close since his … arrest,” Lionel told Oprah Winfrey in 1994 (per Today). “I still love my son.

EXCLUSIVE: #Nova, a film documenting the tragic events of the October 7 attack on the Supernova music festival minute-by-minute, is set to launch this evening on Israel‘s Yes TV. The network’s sales arm, Yes Studios, is also launching it for international distribution.

EXCLUSIVE: The biggest players in UK children’s TV are being asked to attend a summit early next year to try and resolve grave funding issues amidst existential questions over the genre’s future.

London Film Festival program boss Rowan Woods is to take on the Creative Director post at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

Post-pandemic audiences are much more open to different cultures, thanks to streaming and exposure to new types of content, but some of the world’s biggest film industries are still figuring out how to adapt in a rapidly changing landscape, said speakers on the ‘Cinematic Crossovers’ panel in Red Sea Souk. 

Banijay Asia Unveils Leadership Team Following Endemol Acquisition

The Premier League is about to enter its notorious festive fixture period and from next week you'll be able to watch any mid-week game that you like.

Claire O'Shea knew something was wrong. She had been visiting her GP for nearly two years without finding out - but it was only when she went on holiday to Istanbul and visited a Turkish bath that she began to understand. "When I was in there the woman stopped the massage and in broken English said: 'Lady, baby?' thinking I was pregnant.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is understood to be in a difficult situation at Old Trafford this week after a disheartening defeat to Newcastle at the weekend.

Rylan Clark has left his fans with 'no words' as he gave them the first glimpse at his upcoming one-off special with a music icon. It was revealed last month that the radio and TV star will front his own show alongside none other than Cher.

A lettings agent has been spared jail despite fleecing landlord clients and her bosses out of as much as £130,000.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left emotional as a Deal Or No Deal star who shared his life-limiting diagnosis while taking part in the show struggled through tears as he spoke about an incredible fundraiser set up by one of his fellow players.

A popular cake shop in the city centre is handing out Willy Wonka-style golden tickets to customers this week giving them a chance to win big just in time for Christmas.

The Day Before developer Fntastic has issued an apology ahead of the early access release of the title.Though The Day Before is set to launch this week (December 7), the run-up has been plagued with allegations of plagiarism, trademark disputes and unpaid volunteers.The apology was directed at both people who are looking forward to the game and people who aren’t, with Fntastic writing to people who “didn’t believe in us” that they “accept any kind of criticism and don’t hold a grudge”.The developer also asked that people “don’t accuse us of scamming” and also not to “accuse us of asset flip: that’s not true also. Our team worked day and night for five years to make our dream game a reality”.“Please don’t underestimate our work; it wasn’t easy,” Fntastic wrote.

When Julianne Moore first was approached for May December, a dark dramedy that would have her star opposite Natalie Portman under the direction of frequent collaborator Todd Haynes, she said yes immediately. But only in looking more closely at the material and her Gracie character did she come to understand the complexity of what she’d just signed on for. 

The cast of May December is hard at work promoting the new Netflix movie now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over!

It’s a cool indie weekend when the new album by André 3000, New Blue Sun, has morphed into a “cinematic listening experience.” Variance Films is putting the experience, directed by Terence Nance, into three theaters in NYC (IFC Center), LA (Cinepolis Inglewood) and Atlanta (Tara).

BreAnna Bell Without rehearsals, Natalie Portman had a special challenge ahead of her as she took on her latest role in Todd Haynes’ latest drama, “May December.” Portman stars opposite Julianne Moore as Elizabeth Berry, an actress set to portray Gracie Atherton-Yoo (Moore), a woman whose life became the subject of tabloid fodder when she began a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old boy, Joe. Two decades later, Elizabeth studies Gracie and Joe (now a 36-year-old man) as she preps for her role, analyzing the cracks in their façade.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Actors flock to work with Todd Haynes, a filmmaker with an impeccable track record who has made a habit of drawing some of the greatest performances out of actors who already boast impressive credits, but also for discovering newer talent. In films like “Far From Heaven,” “I’m Not There” and “Carol,” he’s guided Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara to Oscar nominations.

after she played a tormented prima ballerina in the 2010 thriller Black Swan. She even won the best actress award for the role at the Oscars that year.

Charles Melton is getting a lot of Oscar buzz for his work in the movie May December and he’s making a splash on the red carpet at the L.A. premiere!

Julianne Moore and Charles Melton are stepping out to do some press for their upcoming movie, May December!

There are many stories of overnight success in Hollywood. But, for the most part, it’s often a long slog to getting that big break.