‘The Girl From Plainville’ Co-Creator Liz Hannah Inks Overall Deal With Sony Pictures Television

BBC legal drama Showtrial wrapping up, when can fans of the show expect to see it return? Read on to find out.The series debuted in 2021 as a standalone run of five episodes, starring Tracy Ifeachor and Celine Buckens, but the show was successful enough that it was then developed into an anthology format.As a result, a second season, comprised of a new cast and a new set of characters, arrived this month. Adeel Akhtar (Utopia) starred as Sam, a troubled insomniac solicitor hired by Michael Socha’s (This Is England) Mitchell, an arrogant police officer who has been accused of killing the climate activist Marcus Calderwood (Barney Fishwick).Showtrial was created and written by Ben Richards, who is known for writing on shows such as Cobra, Strike and The Tunnel.

Idris Elba has declared his intention to relocate to Africa within the next 10 years to help develop the continent’s film industry.The 52-year-old actor, who is best known for his roles in The Wire and Luther, was born in London to a mother from Ghana and a father from Sierra Leone.Speaking to the BBC, he has now revealed his plans to honour his African heritage by building a film studio on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar, and additional one in Accra, the capital of Ghana.“I would certainly consider settling down here; not even consider, it’s going to happen,” Elba said.“I think [I’ll move] in the next five, 10 years, God willing,” he added. “I’m here to bolster the film industry – that is a 10-year process – I won’t be able to do that from overseas.

Disclaimer is streaming on Apple TV+ now, but what songs are included in the show? Find the full list below.The seven-episode show has been written and directed by Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity, Roma, Children Of Men), and stars Cate Blanchett as a famous documentary journalist who finds out she is a prominent character in a novel that reveals a secret from her life that she has spent her life trying to hide.The star-studded cast also includes Kevin Kline, a teacher with a grudge against Blanchett’s character, Sacha Baron Cohen as her husband, as well as Lesley Manville and Kodi Smit-McPhee.The first two episodes premiered on the streaming service on October 11, with three and four following a week later. Episode five arrives on Friday (October 25), with two further to come, the last arriving on November 8.Based on the 2015 novel of the same name by Renee Knight, the show also boasts cinematography from longtime Cuaron collaborator Emmanuel Lubezki.The show features an original score by Finneas O’Connell, better known as Finneas, the brother and regular producer of Billie Eilish.

LCD Soundsystem are set to release a brand new album sometime next year.Today, James Murphy and co were announced as one of the performers for next year’s edition of Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Spain. The 23rd edition of the festival will be returning to the Parc del Fòrum from June 4-8 in the Spanish city, and will see performances from FKA Twigs, HAIM, Jamie xx, Fontaines D.C., Beach House, IDLES, Clairo, Turnstile and more.Speaking about LCD Soundsystem’s performance at the music bash, a press release for Primavera Sound read: “If this is a celebration, then let’s embrace LCD Soundsystem’s ‘All My Friends’ as the official anthem of Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025.“Almost twenty years after giving the world this dance-rock ode to friendship, the influential band led by James Murphy will come back to the festival (and with a new album!) to make it clear that, although they are an inherent part of our best memories, their time is always now.”The news of a new album being on the way comes after the group shared a surprise new song ‘X-Ray Eyes’ earlier this week.Debuted as a “worldwide exclusive” on NTS Radio this past Tuesday (October 22), the song marked the first new material from the group – aside from the standalone ‘New Body Rhumba‘ from Noah Baumbach’s 2022 film White Noise – since 2017 comeback album ‘American Dream’, which itself arrived after a seven-year hiatus following 2010’s ‘This Is Happening’.The New York dance pioneers have been busy touring for the last few years, particularly with residency shows in the UK, US and Europe.

Yoko Ono has claimed that she was warned that her late husband John Lennon was “in danger” prior to his death.Lennon was murdered by an obsessed fan named Mark David Chapman on December 8 1980. The ‘Beautiful Boy’ singer was shot while arriving at his apartment at The Dakota in New York City.

Get Away, a new comedy horror from Shaun Of The Dead star Nick Frost, will be released in the UK next year.Frost writes, produces and stars in the upcoming film, which will be launched on Sky Cinema on January 10, 2025.The movie follows a family’s holiday to a getaway on a Swedish island, but the trip takes an unexpected turn when they discover their destination is inhabited by a serial killer.“Looking forward to spending a vacation on the small Swedish island of Svälta, the Smith family is unsettled by the unfriendly mainlanders who advise them to avoid the island at all costs, especially during the Karantan festival,” reads a plot description. “But the four-member family is in deep need of some time away and stubbornly decides to take the ferry anyway.”Frost stars alongside Aisling Bea (This Way Up), Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) and newcomer Maisie Ayres (Criminal Record).“The chance to bring the film to Sky and to be part of their originals team feels a little too good to be true,” said Frost in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter).

Steve Nicks has reflected on her tumultuous relationship with ex-husband and former bandmate Lindsey Buckingham, who she gave “300 million chances” in Fleetwood Mac.Buckingham first joined the band in 1974 and remained a member until 1987. He then reunited with the group in 1996 but was then fired in 2018 after his working relationship with Nicks broke down. He was replaced by Mike Campbell of the Heartbreakers and Neil Finn of Crowded House.The singer recently gave a rare interview to Rolling Stone, in which she said she last had contact with Buckingham in 2023 at their late bandmate Christine McVie‘s funeral.“Christine threw down a hurricane on top of Nobu, which is where we had it,” Nicks said of the celebration.

In their two-year romance, Liam Payne and his girlfriend Kate Cassidy built a treasury of joyous moments – but their trip to Argentina was tragically cut short.

ITV viewers were left in tears within minutes of the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards.

The death in prison of a former RAF serviceman jailed for sexually abusing six young girls is to be investigated by a sheriff.

Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy has unveiled a new hair colour at the UK premiere of Small Things Like These.

The Broadway stage musical adaptation of Back To The Future will play its final performance on Sunday, January 5, producers announced today, bringing an end to its 18-month run at the Winter Garden Theatre.

The International Documentary Association today released its shortlist of contenders for Best Feature Documentary and Best Short Documentary, a possible harbinger of Oscar success.

Teens are much more interested in seeing storylines about friendship and platonic relationships and less focus on sex in movies and TV shows, according to a UCLA study. That’s one of the key findings in the latest installment of the university’s “Teens and Screens” report — which surveyed some 1,500 young people across the U.S. aged 10 to 24.

Cindy Holland is stepping down as Global CEO of Elisabeth Murdoch and Jane Featherstone‘s Sister after 15 months. She is moving to a new role as a senior advisor to Skydance and its CEO David Ellison as he is plotting the future of Paramount upon completion of the pending $8B merger. Former Netflix TV chief Holland is expected to provide streaming expertise and insights to Ellison who has underscored his commitment to that part of Paramount’s business.

Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of animation powerhouse Illumination, is set to receive the David O. Selznick Achievement Award at the 36th Annual Producers Guild Awards, taking place at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 8. 

EXCLUSIVE: John Magaro (Past Lives) has closed a deal to star opposite Josh O’Connor and Alana Haim in writer-director Kelly Reichardt’s next film, The Mastermind.

Nickelodeon Studios is about to begin production on  My Weird School, a new feature-length movie based on Dan Gutman’s bestselling book series.

Uma Thurman is clearing up who the intended audience for 1997’s Batman & Robin was for.

Sacha Baron Cohen on Thursday pledged $500,000 in donations to the International Rescue Committee and Save the Children USA to aid in their work in war-torn Sudan, where 11 million people have been displaced and the country faces the worst levels of famine it has ever seen.

Justin Bieber likes his peaches!

Perez is back! And…

This just in! Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez…

Dave Grohl’s daughter has returned to social media.

A falling out with your bestie may sound like the end of the world. But Kylie Jenner is actually thankful she and Jordyn Woods went through it!

Maude Apatow is gearing up to make her feature directorial debut, and she’ll be directing her mom Leslie Mann in the project.

Showtime is continuing to shakeup their programming.

New Hollywood couple Iris Apatow and Sam Nivola got all dressed up to attend the Museum Of Modern Art’s 16th Annual Film Benefit on Wednesday night (October 23) in New York City.

It looks like there’s going to be a sequel to Alien: Romulus, and 2 Predator movies coming next year!

Earlier this week, Disney pulled Marvel‘s “Blade” movie from its November 7, 2025 release date and replaced it with Dan Tracthenberg‘s upcoming “Badlands,” his follow-up to 2022’s “Prey.” But apparently that’s not the only “Predator” film on the way from 20th Century Studios… READ MORE: ‘Badlands’: Elle Fanning To Star In ‘Predator’ Spinoff Film From ‘Prey’ Director In a new sit-down with THR, studio head Steve Asbell unveiled that Trachtenberg has not one but two “Predator” movies on the way next year.

Susan Olsen recently claimed on the “Walk Away Campaign” podcast (via Vanity Fair) that CBS killed a revival of “The Brady Bunch” due to her support of Donald Trump and her controversial stances on hot button issues like Covid vaccines and the LGBTQ+ community — but that’s not the whole story, insiders note. For one thing, the show was set up at CBS Studios and hadn’t even been pitched to networks or streamers yet. More importantly, sources note that it was scrapped due to hate speech by Olsen, including homophobic slurs that had previously gotten her fired from a radio gig.

Emiliana Betancourt The Producers Guild of America is honoring Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination, with the 2025 David O. Selznick Achievement Award for his “extraordinary producing accomplishments.” Melendandri is the second animation producer to receive this recognition in the 36 years the awards have been running. The ceremony will take place at the annual Producers Guild Awards on Feb.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ola Jordan has 'confirmed' the an upcoming exit from the show as she also named who will 'go all the way' in the BBC One dance contest this year.

A man aged in his 50s has been arrested by murder squad detectives after the death of a man in Rochdale.

Carol Vorderman has now been a familiar face on TV screens for more than 40 years. She started out solving maths problems as Richard Whiteley's sidekick on Countdown, soon becoming a presenter and household name in her own right.

The Pride of Britain Awards is back for another year to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of everyday individuals from across the UK.