It was no small feat to get “Saturday Night Live” off the ground at NBC, and as a result, the cast of “Saturday Night” is pretty huge. In many cases, the actors also look eerily similar to the people they’re playing.
Hitting theaters everywhere on Oct. 11 after a limited theatrical release in New York and Los Angeles, Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” tells the story of the 90 minutes right before the first-ever episode of “SNL.” It’s chaotic and at the time, even Lorne Michaels couldn’t explain what the show was going to be.
Below, you’ll find the cast of “Saturday Night” alongside what their real-life counterparts looked like back then.
Sony/Getty Images Lorne Michaels (Gabriel Labelle)
Lorne Michaels is the creator and, to this day, producer of “Saturday Night Live.” He’s played in “Saturday Night” by Gabriel Labelle, who had his breakout role in Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans.
Hitting theaters everywhere on Oct. 11 after a limited theatrical release in New York and Los Angeles, Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” tells the story of the 90 minutes right before the first-ever episode of “SNL.” It’s chaotic and at the time, even Lorne Michaels couldn’t explain what the show was going to be.
Below, you’ll find the cast of “Saturday Night” alongside what their real-life counterparts looked like back then.
Sony/Getty Images Lorne Michaels (Gabriel Labelle)
Lorne Michaels is the creator and, to this day, producer of “Saturday Night Live.” He’s played in “Saturday Night” by Gabriel Labelle, who had his breakout role in Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans.
- 10/11/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Starz and BritBox first announced their new bundle in August, and now it’s ready for customers.
The long-awaited combination of Starz and BritBox has finally arrived. The two streamers first announced in August that they would combine to create a new package at a discounted price, and as of Friday, customers are officially able to sign up. Cord-cutters can subscribe to BritBox and Starz together for a price of just $15 which is 25% off the regular price of the two services.
How to Get New BritBox, Starz Streaming Bundle Click here to get the bundle. Click “Get Bundle” and create an account using your email address. Enter your payment information and finish signing up. Get BritBox/Starz Bundle $15 starz.com Sign up for BritBox and Starz together and save 25% off what you’d pay to get the two separately! What Can You Watch with BritBox, Starz Bundle?
The bundle of...
The long-awaited combination of Starz and BritBox has finally arrived. The two streamers first announced in August that they would combine to create a new package at a discounted price, and as of Friday, customers are officially able to sign up. Cord-cutters can subscribe to BritBox and Starz together for a price of just $15 which is 25% off the regular price of the two services.
How to Get New BritBox, Starz Streaming Bundle Click here to get the bundle. Click “Get Bundle” and create an account using your email address. Enter your payment information and finish signing up. Get BritBox/Starz Bundle $15 starz.com Sign up for BritBox and Starz together and save 25% off what you’d pay to get the two separately! What Can You Watch with BritBox, Starz Bundle?
The bundle of...
- 10/11/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Super-indie Fremantle has made a strategic shift to center premium film productions within its global business model, global drama exec Seb Shorr said this morning during a keynote at Iberseries and Platino Industria in Madrid.
Shorr, joined by Fremantle’s Mexican Head of Scripted Manuel Martí, and Olivia Sleiter, Head of Production at Fremantle Italy, said the company has been on a “journey” from its traditional position as an “entertainment and nonscripted powerhouse” with formats like Idol, Got Talent and The X Factor.
“The TV drama journey at Fremantle was really started seven or eight years ago,” Shorr said. “And while we’ve always done a bit of film, over the last few years, we very much now want that to be a really important part of our portfolio and a major part of our business.”
Key to this transition, Shorr said, is the company’s relationship with talent, which...
Shorr, joined by Fremantle’s Mexican Head of Scripted Manuel Martí, and Olivia Sleiter, Head of Production at Fremantle Italy, said the company has been on a “journey” from its traditional position as an “entertainment and nonscripted powerhouse” with formats like Idol, Got Talent and The X Factor.
“The TV drama journey at Fremantle was really started seven or eight years ago,” Shorr said. “And while we’ve always done a bit of film, over the last few years, we very much now want that to be a really important part of our portfolio and a major part of our business.”
Key to this transition, Shorr said, is the company’s relationship with talent, which...
- 10/2/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The trend of demand for “mainstream” TV series and growth in Fremantle’s film business — thanks to the likes of Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, starring Daniel Craig, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Pablo Larraín’s Maria starring Angelina Jolie — were among the key topics of debate for executives from the production giant in Madrid on Wednesday on the second day of the fourth edition of Iberseries & Platino Industria.
Seb Shorr, COO, global drama at Fremantle U.K., Olivia Sleiter, head of production, global drama, and Manuel Martí, head of scripted development at Fremantle Latin America appeared during a spotlight panel session.
“We have a good amount, I think now it’s 17,” Sleiter said about Fremantle’s growing film business. “It’s film for cinemas and films for TV as well.” Among others, she mentioned that Element Pictures, in which the firm owns a majority stake, has worked with Yorgos Lanthimos “and is now shooting his next movie.
Seb Shorr, COO, global drama at Fremantle U.K., Olivia Sleiter, head of production, global drama, and Manuel Martí, head of scripted development at Fremantle Latin America appeared during a spotlight panel session.
“We have a good amount, I think now it’s 17,” Sleiter said about Fremantle’s growing film business. “It’s film for cinemas and films for TV as well.” Among others, she mentioned that Element Pictures, in which the firm owns a majority stake, has worked with Yorgos Lanthimos “and is now shooting his next movie.
- 10/2/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony/Eleventh Hour Signs Deal With Hill 5.14
Sony Pictures Television (Spt) and its UK subsidiary, Eleventh Hour Films, have struck a first-look deal with Hill 5.14, a Black female-led scripted TV label led by Tobi Olujinmi. Eleventh Hour will get a first-look option to co-develop and co-produce TV projects from the Hill 5.14 slate, with Spt acting as distributor. Olujinmi launched Hill 5.14 in late 2022, having previously worked as Eleventh Hour, and has gone on to work with writers such as Phoebe Okeowo (The Power), Bella Heesom (Sex Education), Victoria Asare-Archer (Missing You) and Thara Poopla (Sex Education) and on-screen talent such as Weruche Opia (I May Destroy You), Adelayo Adebayo (The Responder) and Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton). “I am beyond thrilled to be working with Sony Pictures and Ehf for the next phase of Hill 5.14’s journey,” said Olujinmi. “It’s the dream team. Their joint expertise, experience and track record of delivering...
Sony Pictures Television (Spt) and its UK subsidiary, Eleventh Hour Films, have struck a first-look deal with Hill 5.14, a Black female-led scripted TV label led by Tobi Olujinmi. Eleventh Hour will get a first-look option to co-develop and co-produce TV projects from the Hill 5.14 slate, with Spt acting as distributor. Olujinmi launched Hill 5.14 in late 2022, having previously worked as Eleventh Hour, and has gone on to work with writers such as Phoebe Okeowo (The Power), Bella Heesom (Sex Education), Victoria Asare-Archer (Missing You) and Thara Poopla (Sex Education) and on-screen talent such as Weruche Opia (I May Destroy You), Adelayo Adebayo (The Responder) and Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton). “I am beyond thrilled to be working with Sony Pictures and Ehf for the next phase of Hill 5.14’s journey,” said Olujinmi. “It’s the dream team. Their joint expertise, experience and track record of delivering...
- 9/20/2024
- by Jesse Whittock and Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Anna Friel, David Threlfall and Anna Maxwell Martin are among the cast of an upcoming BBC single drama from Time writer Jimmy McGovern about grooming and sexual abuse.
Set and filmed in Liverpool, the currently-unnamed drama, per the synoposis, “centres around the Mitchell family, who are dealing with the devastating aftermath of an act of abuse, and the knowledge that it was perpetrated by a member of their own family who, after serving his sentence, has just been released from prison.”
Friel (Marcella, Pushing Daisies), who was BAFTA-nominated for her work in Jimmy McGovern’s Broken, leads the cast alongside Maxwell Martin (Motherland, A Spy Among Friends, Poppy Shakespeare), BAFTA-winner Threlfall (Nightsleeper, Shameless, Housewife 49), Bobby Schofield (Time, Anne, Sas Rogue Heroes), BAFTA-winner and Mark Womack (The Responder, Playing the Field, Moving On). Further casting will be announced in due course.
McGovern’s LA Productions is making the drama, which...
Set and filmed in Liverpool, the currently-unnamed drama, per the synoposis, “centres around the Mitchell family, who are dealing with the devastating aftermath of an act of abuse, and the knowledge that it was perpetrated by a member of their own family who, after serving his sentence, has just been released from prison.”
Friel (Marcella, Pushing Daisies), who was BAFTA-nominated for her work in Jimmy McGovern’s Broken, leads the cast alongside Maxwell Martin (Motherland, A Spy Among Friends, Poppy Shakespeare), BAFTA-winner Threlfall (Nightsleeper, Shameless, Housewife 49), Bobby Schofield (Time, Anne, Sas Rogue Heroes), BAFTA-winner and Mark Womack (The Responder, Playing the Field, Moving On). Further casting will be announced in due course.
McGovern’s LA Productions is making the drama, which...
- 9/12/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC on Thursday unveiled an original new drama from screenwriter Jimmy McGovern (Time, Cracker, The Street) which will explore “the impact of grooming and sexual abuse on one family.”
Emmy winner Anna Friel (Marcella, Pushing Daisies), who was BAFTA-nominated for her previous work with McGovern in Broken, leads the cast alongside Bobby Schofield (Time, Anne, Sas Rogue Heroes), BAFTA winner Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland, A Spy Among Friends, Poppy Shakespeare), BAFTA winner David Threlfall (Nightsleeper, Shameless, Housewife 49) and Mark Womack (The Responder, Playing the Field, Moving On).
Further casting will be unveiled “in due course,” the BBC said.
Directed by Julia Ford (Showtrial, The Bay, Safe), the as-yet-untitled 90-minute single drama will be made by LA Productions (Broken, Anthony, Care) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
“Set and filmed in Liverpool, the fictional drama centers around the Mitchell family who are dealing with the devastating aftermath of an act of abuse,...
Emmy winner Anna Friel (Marcella, Pushing Daisies), who was BAFTA-nominated for her previous work with McGovern in Broken, leads the cast alongside Bobby Schofield (Time, Anne, Sas Rogue Heroes), BAFTA winner Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland, A Spy Among Friends, Poppy Shakespeare), BAFTA winner David Threlfall (Nightsleeper, Shameless, Housewife 49) and Mark Womack (The Responder, Playing the Field, Moving On).
Further casting will be unveiled “in due course,” the BBC said.
Directed by Julia Ford (Showtrial, The Bay, Safe), the as-yet-untitled 90-minute single drama will be made by LA Productions (Broken, Anthony, Care) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
“Set and filmed in Liverpool, the fictional drama centers around the Mitchell family who are dealing with the devastating aftermath of an act of abuse,...
- 9/12/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Anna Friel and Anna Maxwell Martin are set to star in a new BBC drama from “Time” creator Jimmy McGovern.
The as yet untitled 90-minute drama will explore the themes of grooming and sexual abuse in the context of one family, the Mitchell family, who must grapple with the aftermath of abuse after the perpetrator – a relative – is released from prison.
Bobby Schofield (“Time”), David Threlfall (“Nightsleeper”) and Mark Womack (“The Responder”) star alongside Friel, who is known for her work on “Marcella” and “Pushing Daisies” and “Motherland’s” Maxwell Martin.
More casting is set to be confirmed in due course.
Julia Ford (“Showtrial”) will direct. LA Productions (“Broken”) are producing. Donna Molloy is also a producer. McGovern exec produces alongside Colin McKeown for LA Productions and Nawfal Faizullah and Katherine Bond for the BBC.
McGovern is known for creating a plethora of popular dramas including “Cracker” and the prison series “Time,...
The as yet untitled 90-minute drama will explore the themes of grooming and sexual abuse in the context of one family, the Mitchell family, who must grapple with the aftermath of abuse after the perpetrator – a relative – is released from prison.
Bobby Schofield (“Time”), David Threlfall (“Nightsleeper”) and Mark Womack (“The Responder”) star alongside Friel, who is known for her work on “Marcella” and “Pushing Daisies” and “Motherland’s” Maxwell Martin.
More casting is set to be confirmed in due course.
Julia Ford (“Showtrial”) will direct. LA Productions (“Broken”) are producing. Donna Molloy is also a producer. McGovern exec produces alongside Colin McKeown for LA Productions and Nawfal Faizullah and Katherine Bond for the BBC.
McGovern is known for creating a plethora of popular dramas including “Cracker” and the prison series “Time,...
- 9/12/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Colin Callender’s Playground will adapt Georges Simenon’s best-selling detective novels “Maigret” into a television series set to air in the U.S. on PBS under the “Masterpiece” banner.
The adaptation of the streetwise Parisian Chief Inspector Jules Maigret has started production in Budapest. Callender and David Stern will executive produce for Playground.
Benjamin Wainwright will play Maigret and Stefanie Martini stars as Madame Louise Maigret.
“George Simenon’s creation of Jules Maigret holds a firm place in the pantheon of great literary detectives and we are incredibly grateful to our partners ‘Masterpiece,’ Banijay, Ilp and John Simenon for their trust and support as we endeavor to bring a contemporary Maigret to a new, worldwide audience,” Stern said. “Patrick Harbinson’s brilliantly fresh take on this iconic IP is reflective of Playground’s ambition to expand our growing slate of contemporary returning dramas that speak to a global marketplace.
The adaptation of the streetwise Parisian Chief Inspector Jules Maigret has started production in Budapest. Callender and David Stern will executive produce for Playground.
Benjamin Wainwright will play Maigret and Stefanie Martini stars as Madame Louise Maigret.
“George Simenon’s creation of Jules Maigret holds a firm place in the pantheon of great literary detectives and we are incredibly grateful to our partners ‘Masterpiece,’ Banijay, Ilp and John Simenon for their trust and support as we endeavor to bring a contemporary Maigret to a new, worldwide audience,” Stern said. “Patrick Harbinson’s brilliantly fresh take on this iconic IP is reflective of Playground’s ambition to expand our growing slate of contemporary returning dramas that speak to a global marketplace.
- 9/10/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Fremantle’s German sales chief, Maximilian Bolenius, is leaving the Got Talent maker after 14 years.
Bolenius, Fremantle’s Senior Vice President for German-speaking Europe and Israel, has let clients know he is exiting in an email today, we understand. Fremantle confirmed the departure to Deadline in a statement.
“Max Bolenius has decided to leave Fremantle after nearly 15 years in the company,” said Jamie Lynn, Fremantle’s EVP Co-Production & Distribution Emea. “Throughout his tenure Max has been a valued member of our distribution team, forging countless great relationships with his colleagues and clients. We thank him for his many contributions whilst working for Fremantle and sincerely wish him all the best for his future endeavours.”
We understand Lynn’s team will assimilate Bolenius’ duties for the time being, as a succession plan is worked out. Jens Richter is CEO of International and Commercial at the unit, which sells the likes of Got Talent,...
Bolenius, Fremantle’s Senior Vice President for German-speaking Europe and Israel, has let clients know he is exiting in an email today, we understand. Fremantle confirmed the departure to Deadline in a statement.
“Max Bolenius has decided to leave Fremantle after nearly 15 years in the company,” said Jamie Lynn, Fremantle’s EVP Co-Production & Distribution Emea. “Throughout his tenure Max has been a valued member of our distribution team, forging countless great relationships with his colleagues and clients. We thank him for his many contributions whilst working for Fremantle and sincerely wish him all the best for his future endeavours.”
We understand Lynn’s team will assimilate Bolenius’ duties for the time being, as a succession plan is worked out. Jens Richter is CEO of International and Commercial at the unit, which sells the likes of Got Talent,...
- 9/5/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
A trio of British TV behemoths have said there are too many production companies as the middle falls out of the market.
Banijay UK boss Patrick Holland, It’s a Sin exec Nicola Shindler and BBC iplayer/channels chief Dan McGolpin all roundly agreed that the amount of work currently in the ether is unsustainable for the number of indies when questioned during this morning’s big panel at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
“You can’t sugarcoat it,” said McGolpin. “There aren’t enough money and hours to keep everyone alive.”
Holland said “in terms of sheer economics there are too many indies for the amount of hours,” while Shindler posited that “there are a lot of talented people who aren’t getting a look in.”
The issue has been perennially debated on Edinburgh panels down the years but during today’s debate it felt particularly stark.
Some of the...
Banijay UK boss Patrick Holland, It’s a Sin exec Nicola Shindler and BBC iplayer/channels chief Dan McGolpin all roundly agreed that the amount of work currently in the ether is unsustainable for the number of indies when questioned during this morning’s big panel at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
“You can’t sugarcoat it,” said McGolpin. “There aren’t enough money and hours to keep everyone alive.”
Holland said “in terms of sheer economics there are too many indies for the amount of hours,” while Shindler posited that “there are a lot of talented people who aren’t getting a look in.”
The issue has been perennially debated on Edinburgh panels down the years but during today’s debate it felt particularly stark.
Some of the...
- 8/21/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
BBC Studios has announced the titles coming to BritBox in September 2024, which include everything from new BritBox Originals to classic British fare. BritBox is a digital video subscription service offering the largest collection of British TV in the U.S. and Canada.
The September lineup features season two of the hit bomb squad drama Trigger Point, the fifth season of The Bay, and the third season of The Tower. True crime drama Des, starring BAFTA-winner David Tenant, will also be available.
Trigger Point Season 2
BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television and culture, offering the most comprehensive, must-see collection of British entertainment all in one place. The service provides a pipeline of exceptional storytelling and showcases the depth and breadth of British creativity from across the UK.
BritBox curates a quality selection of classic titles and original commissions across various genres, including dramas, comedies, documentaries,...
The September lineup features season two of the hit bomb squad drama Trigger Point, the fifth season of The Bay, and the third season of The Tower. True crime drama Des, starring BAFTA-winner David Tenant, will also be available.
Trigger Point Season 2
BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television and culture, offering the most comprehensive, must-see collection of British entertainment all in one place. The service provides a pipeline of exceptional storytelling and showcases the depth and breadth of British creativity from across the UK.
BritBox curates a quality selection of classic titles and original commissions across various genres, including dramas, comedies, documentaries,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The trend of streamers bundling together to increase value and engagement continues.
The Great Bundling Craze is continuing to sweep across the streaming landscape. The biggest streamers in the marketplace like Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and others have all joined new bundles in 2024, and now smaller streamers are getting in on the trend. As part of its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, Lionsgate Entertainment announced that it was adding its direct-to-consumer service Starz to a new streaming bundle with BritBox, which should make its way to customers by the end of 2024.
Key Details: Lionsgate executives said the new bundle would be available to customers sometime next quarter. The bundle will be sold directly through starz.com There was no official word on how much the combo will end up costing. Save 70% $9.99+ / month starz.com
Limited Time: Get Starz for only $3 per month!
The new combination of Starz and BritBox will be available sometime “next quarter.
The Great Bundling Craze is continuing to sweep across the streaming landscape. The biggest streamers in the marketplace like Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and others have all joined new bundles in 2024, and now smaller streamers are getting in on the trend. As part of its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, Lionsgate Entertainment announced that it was adding its direct-to-consumer service Starz to a new streaming bundle with BritBox, which should make its way to customers by the end of 2024.
Key Details: Lionsgate executives said the new bundle would be available to customers sometime next quarter. The bundle will be sold directly through starz.com There was no official word on how much the combo will end up costing. Save 70% $9.99+ / month starz.com
Limited Time: Get Starz for only $3 per month!
The new combination of Starz and BritBox will be available sometime “next quarter.
- 8/9/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
A new survey found that viewing of British TV shows in the United States grew by a shocking 40% between Q2 of 2023 and Q1 of 2024 on select platforms.
The United Kingdom may be an ocean away from the United States, but video content moves back and forth between the two with ease. An exclusive report from Deadline shows that audiences in the U.S. have registered a new level of interest in British television after strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA in 2023 put a halt to new productions stateside for months. I’ll get into how much viewership for British content rose during the strikes, and which streamers offer the best British TV at the best value below.
Key Details: British series accounted for three of the top five most-watched programs between January and May 2024. Streamers like Netflix and Prime Video have boosted their commissioning of shows outside the United States.
The United Kingdom may be an ocean away from the United States, but video content moves back and forth between the two with ease. An exclusive report from Deadline shows that audiences in the U.S. have registered a new level of interest in British television after strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA in 2023 put a halt to new productions stateside for months. I’ll get into how much viewership for British content rose during the strikes, and which streamers offer the best British TV at the best value below.
Key Details: British series accounted for three of the top five most-watched programs between January and May 2024. Streamers like Netflix and Prime Video have boosted their commissioning of shows outside the United States.
- 8/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Under the leadership of new CEO Annamaria Morelli, The Apartment — the Fremantle-owned outfit which will attend Venice with three hot titles including Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” — is set to produce the next project by emerging Italian director Carolina Cavalli.
Cavalli – whose first feature “Amanda” went to Venice and Toronto – is set to shoot a follow-up titled “The Kidnapping of Arabella” that will see her reteam with “Amanda” protagonist Benedetta Porcaroli in the lead role.
Similarly to “Amanda” – an absurdist arrested development comedy that traveled widely and garnered critical praise – “The Kidnapping of Arabella” will see Porcaroli play a young female misfit named Holly who “is convinced that she is the wrong version of herself until she meets a 7-year-old girl who makes her change her mind,” according to the film’s provided synopsis.
“I think lonely people who come together to solve a problem have already solved the biggest one,...
Cavalli – whose first feature “Amanda” went to Venice and Toronto – is set to shoot a follow-up titled “The Kidnapping of Arabella” that will see her reteam with “Amanda” protagonist Benedetta Porcaroli in the lead role.
Similarly to “Amanda” – an absurdist arrested development comedy that traveled widely and garnered critical praise – “The Kidnapping of Arabella” will see Porcaroli play a young female misfit named Holly who “is convinced that she is the wrong version of herself until she meets a 7-year-old girl who makes her change her mind,” according to the film’s provided synopsis.
“I think lonely people who come together to solve a problem have already solved the biggest one,...
- 8/1/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s House of Guinness has brewed its cast.
James Norton and Jack Gleeson have been named among the cast for Steven Knight-penned Guinness factory drama series.
Joining them are Niamh McCormack, Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air, Manhunt), Louis Partridge (Pistol, Enola Holmes), Emily Fairn (The Responder, Black Mirror: Demon 79), Fionn O’Shea (Normal People, Dance First), Seamus O’Hara (Blue Lights, An Irish Goodbye), Dervla Kirwan (True Detective: Night Country, Smother), Michael McElhatton (Game of Thrones, The Long Shadow), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Obituary), David Wilmot (Station Eleven, Bodkin) and Hilda Fay (The Woman in the Wall, Spilt Milk).
The series, from Banijay UK’s Kudos, is billed as an epic story inspired by The Guinness family, a European dynasty made famous by the drink they brew.
James Norton and Jack Gleeson have been named among the cast for Steven Knight-penned Guinness factory drama series.
Joining them are Niamh McCormack, Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air, Manhunt), Louis Partridge (Pistol, Enola Holmes), Emily Fairn (The Responder, Black Mirror: Demon 79), Fionn O’Shea (Normal People, Dance First), Seamus O’Hara (Blue Lights, An Irish Goodbye), Dervla Kirwan (True Detective: Night Country, Smother), Michael McElhatton (Game of Thrones, The Long Shadow), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Obituary), David Wilmot (Station Eleven, Bodkin) and Hilda Fay (The Woman in the Wall, Spilt Milk).
The series, from Banijay UK’s Kudos, is billed as an epic story inspired by The Guinness family, a European dynasty made famous by the drink they brew.
- 7/25/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Carson (Martin Freeman) is trying to be better—on and off the job—in The Responder Season 2. But as we see in the first two episodes already streaming on BritBox (two more drop on July 18 and 25), that’s not so easy. He wants a day job to get off the night shift and therefore be able to spend more time with his daughter, but it’s not in the cards. He may have a way to get that, but it means doing something shady for Debs (Amaka Okafor), which only results in him and Rachel (Adelayo Adedayo) becoming entangled in quite the mess and owing the wrong person money; they have to pick up drugs for Jodie (Faye McKeever) for money. So things can only go up for Chris from here … right? TV Insider spoke with Freeman and writer Tony Schumacher ...
- 7/16/2024
- TV Insider
Prime Video is maybe the most versatile streaming service around. During your 30-day Free trial, you can binge great shows like “The Boys,” “Fleabag,” “Reacher,” and “The Underground Railroad.” And you can add dozens of other services that can live within the Prime Video interface. But there’s another bonus you may not know about: You can watch the first episode of many popular shows for free.
30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com
From Paramount+ with Showtime, you can watch the first episode of “The Chi,” “Your Honor,” “Dexter: New Blood,” “Star Trek”, and “Yellowjackets.” From Starz, you can watch “Power Book IV: Force,” “Da Vinci’s Demons,” “Men in Kilts,” “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” “Black Sails,” “The White Queen,” “The White Princess,” “Party Down,” “Seduced: Inside the Nxivm Cult,” and “Spartacus.” MGM+ gives you a free episode of “Helter Skelter: An American Myth,” “Chapelwaite,” and “Condor.” From Allblk, you can sample “Deb’s House.
30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com
From Paramount+ with Showtime, you can watch the first episode of “The Chi,” “Your Honor,” “Dexter: New Blood,” “Star Trek”, and “Yellowjackets.” From Starz, you can watch “Power Book IV: Force,” “Da Vinci’s Demons,” “Men in Kilts,” “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” “Black Sails,” “The White Queen,” “The White Princess,” “Party Down,” “Seduced: Inside the Nxivm Cult,” and “Spartacus.” MGM+ gives you a free episode of “Helter Skelter: An American Myth,” “Chapelwaite,” and “Condor.” From Allblk, you can sample “Deb’s House.
- 7/12/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Responder Season 2 Episodes 1 and 2.] Chris (Martin Freeman) is trying a lot in The Responder Season 2. He wants to be a good officer. He wants to be a good father. He wants to get off night shift and have a day job. Unfortunately, that just doesn’t seem to be in the cards for him. Over the first two episodes, now streaming on BritBox, Chris learns that he has zero chance of scoring a day job unless he does a job for Debs (Amaka Okafor), but then that goes haywire and he’s stuck owing the wrong person money. To fix that problem, he agrees to pick up drugs for Jodie (Faye McKeever), only for that to go sideways, but fortunately(?!), Casey’s (Emily Fairn) there to get the bag. Below, Freeman and writer Tony Schumacher take us inside Chris’ head in ...
- 7/11/2024
- TV Insider
The Responder, a British police drama starring Martin Freeman, is returning to BritBox for a second season. The show continues to explore the challenges faced by police response officer Chris Carson as he grapples with the relentless trauma of his job, while attempting to rebuild his life and relationships. The second season picks up six […]
The Responder Returns to BritBox for Season 2 Thursday July 11...
The Responder Returns to BritBox for Season 2 Thursday July 11...
- 7/11/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Martin Freeman‘s brilliant career encompasses comedy (the original U.K. The Office), drama, and epic fantasy (The Hobbit trilogy). But few roles in his impressive catalogue have been as unsparingly realistic and raw as that of The Responder‘s Chris Carson, the conflicted and emotionally exhausted police officer working the soul-crushing night shift in gritty Liverpool. He won an International Emmy for The Responder‘s first season, and Season 2 (with two episodes premiering weekly) plunges Carson even deeper into perilous rabbit holes of deception and frustration. Chris, demoted from his former rank of Inspector, has one goal this season: to land a day job on the force that would keep him closer to his estranged wife (MyAnna Buring), who threatens to move to London with their adorable daughter (Romi Hyland-Rylands), whose first communion is approaching. But his complicated dealings with shady cops and local ...
- 7/10/2024
- TV Insider
While it may feel like audiences around the world are tired of the superhero genre and tend to skip all the new Marvel and DC premieres, there is still a lot of potential in the genre. It is now up to the writers and producers to find new approaches to the subject.
The Boys, Prime Video's black satire of the genre, does this well. Pushing the clichés to the point of absurdity, it paints a picture of what the real world would actually be like with superheroes. The abuse of power, political intrigue, and never-ending violence are the biggest parts of it. Netflix's new hit Supacell offers a different perspective.
Is Supacell on Netflix Worth Watching?
Created, written and directed by Rapman, Supacell is the story of ordinary Black people in modern day London who find themselves developing superpowers. What makes the show stand out from the rest is not only the strong representation,...
The Boys, Prime Video's black satire of the genre, does this well. Pushing the clichés to the point of absurdity, it paints a picture of what the real world would actually be like with superheroes. The abuse of power, political intrigue, and never-ending violence are the biggest parts of it. Netflix's new hit Supacell offers a different perspective.
Is Supacell on Netflix Worth Watching?
Created, written and directed by Rapman, Supacell is the story of ordinary Black people in modern day London who find themselves developing superpowers. What makes the show stand out from the rest is not only the strong representation,...
- 7/1/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
BritBox is back with new titles this July! It’s a lighter-than-usual month at the best of British TV and film streamer, but there’s no shortage of great crime and espionage drama additions, including the Emmy Award-winning “Killing Eve,” starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, which will have its first and second seasons join the library this month.
Also up next are Season 4 of the John Simm-led “Grace” and Season 2 of the critically acclaimed “The Responder,” starring Martin Freeman. BritBox will also add new seasons of classic British series like “Silent Witness” and “Lovejoy.” Plus, the beloved action spy series “Callan” will see its first two seasons join BritBox’s library.
Find out everything coming to BritBox in July, including The Streamable’s top picks for the month!
7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 3 Best Shows, Movies, and Specials Coming to BritBox in July 2024? “Grace” Season 4 | Tuesday,...
Also up next are Season 4 of the John Simm-led “Grace” and Season 2 of the critically acclaimed “The Responder,” starring Martin Freeman. BritBox will also add new seasons of classic British series like “Silent Witness” and “Lovejoy.” Plus, the beloved action spy series “Callan” will see its first two seasons join BritBox’s library.
Find out everything coming to BritBox in July, including The Streamable’s top picks for the month!
7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 3 Best Shows, Movies, and Specials Coming to BritBox in July 2024? “Grace” Season 4 | Tuesday,...
- 6/27/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Studio Soho Distribution has announced the UK and Irish release date of the 19th of July for the British movie ‘Chuck Chuck Baby’ alongside its new poster.
Set in present-day industrial North Wales, Helen spends her nights packing chickens and her days caring for a dying mother-figure Gwen. Helen’s world takes an unexpected turn with the return of Joanne. Twenty years ago, they were the objects of the other’s unspoken teenage passions. One night, Helen encourages Joanne to start a playful wooing game that re-awakens their youthful feelings.
As they fall in love and lust, Helen’s zest for life returns but Joanne feels the walls closing in as she faces something much darker from her past. Helen’s world is shattered when Gwen dies and Joanne’s painful memories cause her to flee. Separated and alone, will both women reflect on their unfulfilled chance to break their...
Set in present-day industrial North Wales, Helen spends her nights packing chickens and her days caring for a dying mother-figure Gwen. Helen’s world takes an unexpected turn with the return of Joanne. Twenty years ago, they were the objects of the other’s unspoken teenage passions. One night, Helen encourages Joanne to start a playful wooing game that re-awakens their youthful feelings.
As they fall in love and lust, Helen’s zest for life returns but Joanne feels the walls closing in as she faces something much darker from her past. Helen’s world is shattered when Gwen dies and Joanne’s painful memories cause her to flee. Separated and alone, will both women reflect on their unfulfilled chance to break their...
- 6/26/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Warning: spoilers for Doctor Who finale “Empire of Death”.
The mystery of Ruby Sunday has been solved, and after teasing the parentage of Millie Gibson’s motherless Mancunian since she arrived in Doctor Who’s 2023 Christmas special, series 14 finale “Empire of Death” brought everything full circle. Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteen had been helping Ruby try to trace her family tree all series, and now, we know who her mother is… a regular human woman with no supernatural or alien connections.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies has now confirmed that the big twist of Ruby’s mother being a young woman called Louise Alison Miller (played by The Responder‘s Faye McKeever) was directly inspired by one of Star Wars’ most divisive reveals.
As soon as we first saw baby Ruby being dropped off at the church on Ruby Road, there were swirling fan theories, with the wildest suggesting she...
The mystery of Ruby Sunday has been solved, and after teasing the parentage of Millie Gibson’s motherless Mancunian since she arrived in Doctor Who’s 2023 Christmas special, series 14 finale “Empire of Death” brought everything full circle. Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteen had been helping Ruby try to trace her family tree all series, and now, we know who her mother is… a regular human woman with no supernatural or alien connections.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies has now confirmed that the big twist of Ruby’s mother being a young woman called Louise Alison Miller (played by The Responder‘s Faye McKeever) was directly inspired by one of Star Wars’ most divisive reveals.
As soon as we first saw baby Ruby being dropped off at the church on Ruby Road, there were swirling fan theories, with the wildest suggesting she...
- 6/26/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The following contains spoilers from the June 21 season finale of Doctor Who.
Doctor Who’s Millie Gibson and newly revealed TV mum Faye McKeever had a bit of a mother-daughter lovefest on Instagram, as each reflected on the wonderfully directed, beautifully written and emotionally charged scene in which Ruby Sunday introduced herself to Louise Alison Miller.
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Doctor Who’s Millie Gibson and newly revealed TV mum Faye McKeever had a bit of a mother-daughter lovefest on Instagram, as each reflected on the wonderfully directed, beautifully written and emotionally charged scene in which Ruby Sunday introduced herself to Louise Alison Miller.
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- 6/25/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
BritBox, the streaming home of British TV in the U.S. and Canada, has announced its July 2024 schedule, offering a compelling mix of new originals and classic British favorites. The highlight of the month is the return of the multi-bafta-nominated The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, who won an International Emmy for his performance in the […]
BritBox July 2024 Lineup, The Responder Series 2, Grace & More...
BritBox July 2024 Lineup, The Responder Series 2, Grace & More...
- 6/16/2024
- by Paul M
- MemorableTV
BBC Studios has announced the titles coming to BritBox in July 2024, which include everything from new BritBox Originals to classic British fare. BritBox is a digital video subscription service offering the largest collection of British TV in the U.S. and Canada.
The July lineup features the return of the multi-bafta-nominated The Responder, once again led by Martin Freeman, who won an International Emmy for his performance in the first season and written by former first responder Tony Schumacher. Told with brutal realism, season two follows Chris Carson (Freeman) and Rachel (Adelayo Adedayo) as they cope with the trauma of the night officer beat and try to rebuild their lives in their own ways.
On July 2, John Simm leads a new season of Grace, based on Peter James’ bestselling crime novels. This season features adaptations of Dead Man’s Time, Want You Dead, You Are Dead, and Love You Dead.
The July lineup features the return of the multi-bafta-nominated The Responder, once again led by Martin Freeman, who won an International Emmy for his performance in the first season and written by former first responder Tony Schumacher. Told with brutal realism, season two follows Chris Carson (Freeman) and Rachel (Adelayo Adedayo) as they cope with the trauma of the night officer beat and try to rebuild their lives in their own ways.
On July 2, John Simm leads a new season of Grace, based on Peter James’ bestselling crime novels. This season features adaptations of Dead Man’s Time, Want You Dead, You Are Dead, and Love You Dead.
- 6/15/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce has been cast to lead as ‘Bundle’ a young, determined sleuth in ‘The Seven Dials Mystery,’ the new Agatha Christie series for Netflix.
McKenna-Bruce joins Helena Bonham Carter who takes on the role of Lady Caterham and Martin Freeman (The Responder and Black Panther) as Battle.
The series is set in England. 1925. At a lavish country house party, a practical joke appears to have gone horribly, murderously wrong. It will be up to the unlikeliest of sleuths – the fizzingly inquisitive Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent – to unravel a chilling plot that will change her life, cracking wide open the country house mystery.
Also in news – Jensen Ackles set for thriller series ‘Countdown’
The Netflix series is penned by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall executive produced by The Crown executive producer Suzanne Mackie through her company Orchid Pictures and Chris Sussman (Good Omens). Chris Sweeney will direct.
Chibnall...
McKenna-Bruce joins Helena Bonham Carter who takes on the role of Lady Caterham and Martin Freeman (The Responder and Black Panther) as Battle.
The series is set in England. 1925. At a lavish country house party, a practical joke appears to have gone horribly, murderously wrong. It will be up to the unlikeliest of sleuths – the fizzingly inquisitive Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent – to unravel a chilling plot that will change her life, cracking wide open the country house mystery.
Also in news – Jensen Ackles set for thriller series ‘Countdown’
The Netflix series is penned by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall executive produced by The Crown executive producer Suzanne Mackie through her company Orchid Pictures and Chris Sussman (Good Omens). Chris Sweeney will direct.
Chibnall...
- 6/11/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s six-year-long ordeal at the hands of Iranian authorities gripped Britain — and now her story is to be told in a major BBC factual drama series.
Deadline can reveal that the British broadcaster is planning to adapt Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s upcoming book, A Yard of Sky: A Story of Love, Resistance and Hope, which she co-wrote with her husband Richard Ratcliffe, who campaigned tirelessly for her release from prison.
The four-part drama will chronicle Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s experience, from the day the charity worker was arrested in Tehran in April 2016 on spying charges, to her release in March 2022. It will also portray Ratcliffe’s fight to free his wife, including him staging a hunger strike outside Britain’s Foreign Office.
The series will be produced by Dancing Ledge Productions, which has form in making BBC factual dramas after 2020’s The Salisbury Poisonings, which spotlighted the Novichok attack on former...
Deadline can reveal that the British broadcaster is planning to adapt Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s upcoming book, A Yard of Sky: A Story of Love, Resistance and Hope, which she co-wrote with her husband Richard Ratcliffe, who campaigned tirelessly for her release from prison.
The four-part drama will chronicle Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s experience, from the day the charity worker was arrested in Tehran in April 2016 on spying charges, to her release in March 2022. It will also portray Ratcliffe’s fight to free his wife, including him staging a hunger strike outside Britain’s Foreign Office.
The series will be produced by Dancing Ledge Productions, which has form in making BBC factual dramas after 2020’s The Salisbury Poisonings, which spotlighted the Novichok attack on former...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jake Kanter and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
BBC One’s gritty crime drama concludes its second season with a finale that leaves viewers with questions about the future of the series. From this point, this article will talk about the events of series 2 and in particular the finale. The Responder, a gripping BBC thriller starring Martin Freeman, concluded its second season with […]
The Responder: A Bittersweet Ending for Chris Carson...
The Responder: A Bittersweet Ending for Chris Carson...
- 6/2/2024
- by Noah Masire
- MemorableTV
A brand new episode of The Responder’s second season airs on BBC One on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 9:00 Pm. The episode is titled “I’ll Give You Chris,” and it promises an intense and action-packed installment in the series. In this fourth episode, Chris (Martin Freeman) faces a difficult decision when he obtains Franny’s […]
The Responder: I’ll Give You Chris...
The Responder: I’ll Give You Chris...
- 5/26/2024
- by Izzy Jacobs
- MemorableTV
Today, BritBox, the premiere streaming destination for British television offering the biggest and best collection of unmissable British television, announced a dynamic slate of upcoming Original series.
Sharing a suspenseful teaser, BritBox announced that the thrilling new mystery Passenger, led by Wunmi Mosaku (Loki), will premiere in October. In the captivating screenwriting debut of actor Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch), inexplicable crimes haunt the fictional village of Chadder Vale, where perhaps more is afoot than meets the eye.
Barry Sloane (Revenge), David Threlfall (Shameless), and Rowan Robinson (A Haunting in Venice) also star in the atmospheric crime drama.
Summer will see the powerful return of gritty, impactful crime dramas, starting with the June 13 return of Blue Lights. A breakout hit in the UK, the Belfast-based series delves into complex local politics through the lens of a police drama.
Multi-bafta-nominated The Responder returns July 11 for a new season, once again led by Martin Freeman...
Sharing a suspenseful teaser, BritBox announced that the thrilling new mystery Passenger, led by Wunmi Mosaku (Loki), will premiere in October. In the captivating screenwriting debut of actor Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch), inexplicable crimes haunt the fictional village of Chadder Vale, where perhaps more is afoot than meets the eye.
Barry Sloane (Revenge), David Threlfall (Shameless), and Rowan Robinson (A Haunting in Venice) also star in the atmospheric crime drama.
Summer will see the powerful return of gritty, impactful crime dramas, starting with the June 13 return of Blue Lights. A breakout hit in the UK, the Belfast-based series delves into complex local politics through the lens of a police drama.
Multi-bafta-nominated The Responder returns July 11 for a new season, once again led by Martin Freeman...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Every streaming service has its hidden gems, the shows that are perfect in every way, including their scores on various platforms and overall critical acclaim. Some of these shows are well-known and extremely popular, but many brilliant ones are sidelined unfairly.
That’s why we decided to take a closer look at Prime Video's library and discover the best shows streaming on the platform right now. So there’s no way you will miss these gems and will definitely have a good time watching them.
Here we have 5 shows with perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores for your evening binge.
1. The Responder (2022)
A perfect show for all fans of British crime dramas and Martin Freeman in particular. In the series called The Responder, which premiered in 2022, the actor plays the role of a Liverpool-based responder who is struck by a middle-age crisis and is already deeply morally compromised.
Still, he tries to...
That’s why we decided to take a closer look at Prime Video's library and discover the best shows streaming on the platform right now. So there’s no way you will miss these gems and will definitely have a good time watching them.
Here we have 5 shows with perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores for your evening binge.
1. The Responder (2022)
A perfect show for all fans of British crime dramas and Martin Freeman in particular. In the series called The Responder, which premiered in 2022, the actor plays the role of a Liverpool-based responder who is struck by a middle-age crisis and is already deeply morally compromised.
Still, he tries to...
- 5/20/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Written by acclaimed novelist Helen Walsh in her first original screenplay for television, The Gathering introduces newcomer Eva Morgan as working-class student Kelly, who is attacked at an illicit rave on a tidal islet. She stars alongside Sadie Soverall (Saltburn) as Jessica, a friend and elite gymnastics teammate.
Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) also stars as Jessica’s controlling and toxic mother Natalie and Warren Brown (The Responder) is Kelly’s hard working father Paul who struggles with his own impulse control.
Filmed and set in Liverpool and around Merseyside, The Gathering is ultimately a whodunnit. Focusing on a group of teenage misfits and their parents, each character has a motive for attacking Kelly.
We were lucky enough to chat to Eva and Warren about their respective roles and about the importance of highlighting working class voices on mainstream TV series. We also chatted to Eva about how it felt to...
Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) also stars as Jessica’s controlling and toxic mother Natalie and Warren Brown (The Responder) is Kelly’s hard working father Paul who struggles with his own impulse control.
Filmed and set in Liverpool and around Merseyside, The Gathering is ultimately a whodunnit. Focusing on a group of teenage misfits and their parents, each character has a motive for attacking Kelly.
We were lucky enough to chat to Eva and Warren about their respective roles and about the importance of highlighting working class voices on mainstream TV series. We also chatted to Eva about how it felt to...
- 5/16/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Fremantle revenues dropped 9.2% in the first quarter of 2024 to €395m, with parent company Rtl blaming ‘timing effects’ of show deliveries in the UK, Italy and Germany for the fall.
Rtl said it was confident Fremantle will make up the shortfall in the second quarter, citing the delivery of productions such as the second season of The Responder and new thriller series Nightsleeper for the BBC in the UK as well as season 19 of America’s Got Talent for NBC in the US.
The first quarter drop comes after Fremantle’s full-year 2023 turnover fell by 3.5%, leading Rtl to delay by up to...
Rtl said it was confident Fremantle will make up the shortfall in the second quarter, citing the delivery of productions such as the second season of The Responder and new thriller series Nightsleeper for the BBC in the UK as well as season 19 of America’s Got Talent for NBC in the US.
The first quarter drop comes after Fremantle’s full-year 2023 turnover fell by 3.5%, leading Rtl to delay by up to...
- 5/8/2024
- ScreenDaily
Fremantle revenues dipped almost 10% during Q1 but owner Rtl is hoping for a bounceback and has set company growth targets for full-year 2024.
Rtl put the Poor Things and Got Talent producer’s weak Q1 performance, which saw its revenue tumble by 9.2% year-on-year to €395M ($424m), down to “timing effects in the UK, Italy and Germany” of show launches.
An improvement is expected during this quarter, Rtl added, pointing to the launch of a second season of BBC drama The Responder and new BBC series Nightsleeper, as well as season 19 of America’s Got Talent for NBC and Race To Survive: New Zealand for the USA Network in the U.S. Fremantle will also start realizing its €200M investment in Death in Paradise content group Asacha and 80% of Singapore’s Beach House Pictures.
Fremantle’s full-year 2023 turnover fell by 3.5%, revealed last month, at which point Deadline reported that Rtl had delayed the...
Rtl put the Poor Things and Got Talent producer’s weak Q1 performance, which saw its revenue tumble by 9.2% year-on-year to €395M ($424m), down to “timing effects in the UK, Italy and Germany” of show launches.
An improvement is expected during this quarter, Rtl added, pointing to the launch of a second season of BBC drama The Responder and new BBC series Nightsleeper, as well as season 19 of America’s Got Talent for NBC and Race To Survive: New Zealand for the USA Network in the U.S. Fremantle will also start realizing its €200M investment in Death in Paradise content group Asacha and 80% of Singapore’s Beach House Pictures.
Fremantle’s full-year 2023 turnover fell by 3.5%, revealed last month, at which point Deadline reported that Rtl had delayed the...
- 5/8/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Revenues at Bertelsmann’s Luxembourg-based Rtl Group, a media giant which owns Fremantle, rose 2.6% to €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion), for the first quarter of 2024, driven by buoyant TV advertising and streaming.
However, this was offset by decreased revenues at the group’s global content business. Fremantle revenues were down 9.2% to €395 million (Q1/2023: €435 million), due to what Rtl describes as “timing effects in the U.K., Italy and Germany.”
“Revenue from Fremantle is recognized when a show or series is delivered to its clients, i.e. the broadcasters and streaming services. One example: The German version of ‘Idols’ (‘Deutschland Sucht den Superstar’) has been on air for many years in the first quarter of the year. In 2024, the show will be on air in autumn [fall] – thus the revenue will be recognized in the second half of 2024,” an Rtl spokesperson told Variety.
Otherwise, it was a rosy picture for Rtl, after a 2023 financial...
However, this was offset by decreased revenues at the group’s global content business. Fremantle revenues were down 9.2% to €395 million (Q1/2023: €435 million), due to what Rtl describes as “timing effects in the U.K., Italy and Germany.”
“Revenue from Fremantle is recognized when a show or series is delivered to its clients, i.e. the broadcasters and streaming services. One example: The German version of ‘Idols’ (‘Deutschland Sucht den Superstar’) has been on air for many years in the first quarter of the year. In 2024, the show will be on air in autumn [fall] – thus the revenue will be recognized in the second half of 2024,” an Rtl spokesperson told Variety.
Otherwise, it was a rosy picture for Rtl, after a 2023 financial...
- 5/8/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
‘If you didn’t laugh, you’d cry’ isn’t just the correct British response to any exasperating situation, it must also be Tony Schumacher’s screenwriting mantra. His crime drama The Responder would be unwatchably bleak if it wasn’t also so bloody funny.
Series one put response officer Chris Carson (Martin Freeman) through the wringer so thoroughly that it was a wonder he survived. His childhood pal Carl, a small-time drug dealer who’d been paying him for police intel, didn’t, and in a characteristically heroic/risky attempt to help Carl’s widow, Chris gave her the rucksack of stolen cocaine that had kicked off all this mess. Now it’s six months later and guess what? Chris’ problems are far from over.
Series two of The Responder is just as buzzing with life and wry observation as the first. Chris’ night-time police patrols offer up a...
Series one put response officer Chris Carson (Martin Freeman) through the wringer so thoroughly that it was a wonder he survived. His childhood pal Carl, a small-time drug dealer who’d been paying him for police intel, didn’t, and in a characteristically heroic/risky attempt to help Carl’s widow, Chris gave her the rucksack of stolen cocaine that had kicked off all this mess. Now it’s six months later and guess what? Chris’ problems are far from over.
Series two of The Responder is just as buzzing with life and wry observation as the first. Chris’ night-time police patrols offer up a...
- 5/5/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
I have some sad news to report today. Actor Bernard Hill passed away at the age of 79. His death was confirmed by his agent, Lou Coulson.
Hill is known for playing Captain Edward Smith in James Cameron’s Titanic and notably for playing Theoden King of Rohan in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films. He also played Luther Plunkitt in Clint Eastwood’s True Crime.
He played many other roles, including Yosser Hughes in the BBC show Boys from the Blackstuff. Hill was due to return to TV on the second series of The Responder with Martin Freeman on BBC.
According to the BBC, Hill was supposed to appear at Comic Con Liverpool on Saturday but was canceled.
We’re heartbroken to hear the news of Bernard Hill’s passing. A great loss. Thinking of his family at this very sad time, and wishing them a lot of strength.
Hill is known for playing Captain Edward Smith in James Cameron’s Titanic and notably for playing Theoden King of Rohan in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films. He also played Luther Plunkitt in Clint Eastwood’s True Crime.
He played many other roles, including Yosser Hughes in the BBC show Boys from the Blackstuff. Hill was due to return to TV on the second series of The Responder with Martin Freeman on BBC.
According to the BBC, Hill was supposed to appear at Comic Con Liverpool on Saturday but was canceled.
We’re heartbroken to hear the news of Bernard Hill’s passing. A great loss. Thinking of his family at this very sad time, and wishing them a lot of strength.
- 5/5/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Bernard Hill, the English actor known for his parts in films like Titanic, The Lord of the Rings, and more, has died. He was 79 years old.
Hill’s passing was confirmed on Sunday by his agent Lou Coulson (per the BBC).
Born in Manchester, England on December 17th, 1944, Hill was the son of a miner and grew up in working class conditions. After graduating from the Manchester School of Theatre in 1970, he began his acting career with a string of television and film performances. In 1976, he had a small role in the show I, Claudius, and in 1979, he debuted as Yosser Hughes in the television play The Black Stuff, which then became the acclaimed series, Boys from the Blackstuff.
As Hughes, Hill gave a voice to the working class of England during the economic and social difficulties of the Thatcher era. An out-of-work tarmac layer struggling to hold on to a sense of dignity,...
Hill’s passing was confirmed on Sunday by his agent Lou Coulson (per the BBC).
Born in Manchester, England on December 17th, 1944, Hill was the son of a miner and grew up in working class conditions. After graduating from the Manchester School of Theatre in 1970, he began his acting career with a string of television and film performances. In 1976, he had a small role in the show I, Claudius, and in 1979, he debuted as Yosser Hughes in the television play The Black Stuff, which then became the acclaimed series, Boys from the Blackstuff.
As Hughes, Hill gave a voice to the working class of England during the economic and social difficulties of the Thatcher era. An out-of-work tarmac layer struggling to hold on to a sense of dignity,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Bernard Hill, the actor whose memorable tones and rugged visage brought to life a variety of fantastic performances, has died. He was 79.
Born in Manchester in 1944, Hill quickly gravitated towards stage work before taking the chance to make the jump to film and TV. Yet his early career was marked by few standout roles, mostly relegated to brief appearances on the likes of I, Claudius and the BBC's Tom Stoppard adaptation Professional Foul.
Still, he found one of the first parts that would define his career in Alan Bleasdale's The Black Stuff, a one-off TV play in 1980 that the writer would expand into classic comedy drama Boys From The Blackstuff. Hill scored a BAFTA nomination for his performance as the tragic, yet dimly self-aware Yosser.
Other TV work included Dennis Potter adaptation Lipstick On Your Collar, a huge swathe of Shakespeare adaptations including Wolf Hall, disability drama Skallagrigg,...
Born in Manchester in 1944, Hill quickly gravitated towards stage work before taking the chance to make the jump to film and TV. Yet his early career was marked by few standout roles, mostly relegated to brief appearances on the likes of I, Claudius and the BBC's Tom Stoppard adaptation Professional Foul.
Still, he found one of the first parts that would define his career in Alan Bleasdale's The Black Stuff, a one-off TV play in 1980 that the writer would expand into classic comedy drama Boys From The Blackstuff. Hill scored a BAFTA nomination for his performance as the tragic, yet dimly self-aware Yosser.
Other TV work included Dennis Potter adaptation Lipstick On Your Collar, a huge swathe of Shakespeare adaptations including Wolf Hall, disability drama Skallagrigg,...
- 5/5/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Bernard Hill, the actor known for playing King Théoden in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and Captain Edward Smith in “Titanic,” has died. He was 79.
Hill died early on Sunday morning, his agent Lou Colson confirmed to Variety. He was with his fiancée Alison and his son Gabriel. No cause of death was given.
Hill first came to prominence as Yosser Hughes in Alan Bleasdale’s 1982 miniseries “Boys From the Blackstuff”; his character was known for his “gizza job” catchphrase. That same year, he portrayed Sergeant Putnam in the Richard Attenborough-directed film “Gandhi.” Hill appeared in multiple British television series during the ’70s and ’80s, including “I, Claudius,” “Crown Court,” “Rooms,” “Fox” and “Jackanory.”
In 1997, Hill played Captain Smith in James Cameron’s “Titanic,” which won 11 Oscars. He then joined Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” franchise as King Théoden, appearing in 2002’s “The Two Towers” and...
Hill died early on Sunday morning, his agent Lou Colson confirmed to Variety. He was with his fiancée Alison and his son Gabriel. No cause of death was given.
Hill first came to prominence as Yosser Hughes in Alan Bleasdale’s 1982 miniseries “Boys From the Blackstuff”; his character was known for his “gizza job” catchphrase. That same year, he portrayed Sergeant Putnam in the Richard Attenborough-directed film “Gandhi.” Hill appeared in multiple British television series during the ’70s and ’80s, including “I, Claudius,” “Crown Court,” “Rooms,” “Fox” and “Jackanory.”
In 1997, Hill played Captain Smith in James Cameron’s “Titanic,” which won 11 Oscars. He then joined Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” franchise as King Théoden, appearing in 2002’s “The Two Towers” and...
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Bernard Hill, known to audiences at Titanic’s Captain Edward Smith in James Cameron’s 1997 film and King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings, has died. He was 79.
Hill died in the early hours of Sunday morning, a statement from his family said. No cause was given. His fiancée Alison and his son Gabriel were at his side.
Hill’s breakout role occurred on the BBC miniseries Boys From the Blackstuff, in which he portrayed Yosser Hughes, a man struggling with unemployment in Liverpool whose “gizza job” catchphrase was known across England. The show aired in 1983 and won a BAFTA for best drama series that year.
Hill appeared consistently in television and film, with roles in 1976’s I, Claudius, 1982’s Gandhi, 1999’s Clint Eastwood film True Crime, 1999’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2002’s The Scorpion King and 2008’s Tom Cruise film Valkyrie.
In 1997, Hill gained fans as the soft-spoken Captain Smith in Titanic,...
Hill died in the early hours of Sunday morning, a statement from his family said. No cause was given. His fiancée Alison and his son Gabriel were at his side.
Hill’s breakout role occurred on the BBC miniseries Boys From the Blackstuff, in which he portrayed Yosser Hughes, a man struggling with unemployment in Liverpool whose “gizza job” catchphrase was known across England. The show aired in 1983 and won a BAFTA for best drama series that year.
Hill appeared consistently in television and film, with roles in 1976’s I, Claudius, 1982’s Gandhi, 1999’s Clint Eastwood film True Crime, 1999’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2002’s The Scorpion King and 2008’s Tom Cruise film Valkyrie.
In 1997, Hill gained fans as the soft-spoken Captain Smith in Titanic,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Bernard Hill ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Hollywood actor Bernard Hill passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The actor, who starred in popular movies like Titanic, The Scorpion King, The Lord of The Rings and others, was 79. Hill’s agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed the news of his demise.
Bernard Hill passed away in the early morning of Sunday. The reason for his demise is not yet known. As per the reports, the actor’s family will soon share an official statement. In his career spanning five decades, the English actor has acted in many movies and TV shows.
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The Titanic star was born in Blackley, Manchester, on December 17, 1994. In 1970, the actor graduated with a diploma in theatre and started his acting journey in 1973 with a TV show called ‘Hard Labour’.
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Hollywood actor Bernard Hill passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The actor, who starred in popular movies like Titanic, The Scorpion King, The Lord of The Rings and others, was 79. Hill’s agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed the news of his demise.
Bernard Hill passed away in the early morning of Sunday. The reason for his demise is not yet known. As per the reports, the actor’s family will soon share an official statement. In his career spanning five decades, the English actor has acted in many movies and TV shows.
More About Hollywood Actor Bernard Hill
The Titanic star was born in Blackley, Manchester, on December 17, 1994. In 1970, the actor graduated with a diploma in theatre and started his acting journey in 1973 with a TV show called ‘Hard Labour’.
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- 5/5/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Bernard Hill, who played Captain Edward Smith in Titanic and King Théoden in two of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings films, died early Sunday morning, his agent Lou Coulson confirmed. He was 79. No cause has was given.
His breakout role was in BBC TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff, where he portrayed Yosser Hughes, a character who struggled — and often failed — to cope with unemployment in Liverpool.
Hill will be seen in Season 2 of The Responder, a BBC drama starring Martin Freeman, which begins airing on Sunday.
Along with Best Picture Oscar winners Titanic and The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King and the latter’s predecessor The Two Towers, his credits also included the 1976 BBC TV series I, Claudius, an appearance in 1982’s Gandhi, True Crime (1999) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999). The Scorpion King in 2002 and the 2008 Tom Cruise film Valkyrie.
The Manchester...
His breakout role was in BBC TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff, where he portrayed Yosser Hughes, a character who struggled — and often failed — to cope with unemployment in Liverpool.
Hill will be seen in Season 2 of The Responder, a BBC drama starring Martin Freeman, which begins airing on Sunday.
Along with Best Picture Oscar winners Titanic and The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King and the latter’s predecessor The Two Towers, his credits also included the 1976 BBC TV series I, Claudius, an appearance in 1982’s Gandhi, True Crime (1999) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999). The Scorpion King in 2002 and the 2008 Tom Cruise film Valkyrie.
The Manchester...
- 5/5/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Bernard Hill speaking to Siobhan Synnot in 2017 Photo: Courtesy of Pako Mera/© Eiff, Edinburgh International Film Festival All Rights Reserved Boys From The Blackstuff star Bernard Hill has died at the age of 79.
The Manchester-born star who began his career in TV roles including Yosser Hughes in the Alan Bleasdale drama, went on to find fame on the big screen, playing notable characters, including Theoden in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and Captain Edward Smith in James Cameron's Titanic.
His agent confirmed his death with the BBC.
Early shows in his career also included I, Claudius and Crown Court. He was a versatile character actor, with other films including Scottish cult favourite Restless Natives and Hollywood fare like Gothika.
His career was celebrated at an in person event at Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2017, when he was on the international jury.
Hill's latest TV drama, The Responder, is...
The Manchester-born star who began his career in TV roles including Yosser Hughes in the Alan Bleasdale drama, went on to find fame on the big screen, playing notable characters, including Theoden in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and Captain Edward Smith in James Cameron's Titanic.
His agent confirmed his death with the BBC.
Early shows in his career also included I, Claudius and Crown Court. He was a versatile character actor, with other films including Scottish cult favourite Restless Natives and Hollywood fare like Gothika.
His career was celebrated at an in person event at Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2017, when he was on the international jury.
Hill's latest TV drama, The Responder, is...
- 5/5/2024
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
At the start of The Responder’s first series, written by ex-police officer Tony Schumacher, the cracks were already showing in Martin Freeman’s police officer Chris Carson. He was depressed, angry, and having panic attacks.
A former inspector who’d been demoted to response policing when his squad came under suspicion of corruption, Chris had spent the last three years working night patrols in Liverpool city centre. He was unpopular at work and considered a loose cannon best left alone. His shift pattern meant that he barely saw his wife Kate (MyAnna Buring) and their young daughter Tilly. His wages couldn’t cover the fees at the care home for his dementia-suffering mother (Rita Tushingham). He wanted to be a good bobby, but under-funded public services made him at best, a sticking plaster on the desperate needs of his drug-flooded and impoverished community.
For help, Chris had turned to...
A former inspector who’d been demoted to response policing when his squad came under suspicion of corruption, Chris had spent the last three years working night patrols in Liverpool city centre. He was unpopular at work and considered a loose cannon best left alone. His shift pattern meant that he barely saw his wife Kate (MyAnna Buring) and their young daughter Tilly. His wages couldn’t cover the fees at the care home for his dementia-suffering mother (Rita Tushingham). He wanted to be a good bobby, but under-funded public services made him at best, a sticking plaster on the desperate needs of his drug-flooded and impoverished community.
For help, Chris had turned to...
- 5/5/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Martin Freeman and Tony Schumacher – the star and creator respectively – join us this week to chat The Responder, which returns for its second series. Plus, we investigate some Tudor crimes with Shardlake and some cold war espionage with Spy/Master.
None of which can prepare you for what Boyd’s been watching this week, which not only sees a surprise sprint for the finish line with a show he’d been behind on, but a rather unexpected ‘factual’ show, that dovetails with this week’s listener question to see a podcast far more concerned about measurements than it has any right to be.
Listen to the episode on your podcast app of choice or the player above. And if you want to subscribe to Pilot TV+, find all the details here.
None of which can prepare you for what Boyd’s been watching this week, which not only sees a surprise sprint for the finish line with a show he’d been behind on, but a rather unexpected ‘factual’ show, that dovetails with this week’s listener question to see a podcast far more concerned about measurements than it has any right to be.
Listen to the episode on your podcast app of choice or the player above. And if you want to subscribe to Pilot TV+, find all the details here.
- 4/29/2024
- by James Dyer
- Empire - TV
Martin Freeman-starring series “The Responder” has revealed first-look photos of its anticipated second season.
Produced by Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions, it’s set to debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on May 5 and will be available on BritBox this summer. Fremantle is handling global distribution. It has also released a trailer.
Written by Tony Schumacher, it will see its conflicted protagonist, police officer Chris, “trying to find his way out of the woods.”
“I am abusing this metaphor, but it’s an evolution. He thinks his life is going to be O.K.,” Schumacher told Variety.
“He has decided to take matters into his own hands,” added Freeman, as Chris finally – and reluctantly – tries therapy.
“He goes: ‘I am going to give it a go, maybe I will learn something.’ It’s about putting yourself in a situation where you can actually get some help. He is...
Produced by Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions, it’s set to debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on May 5 and will be available on BritBox this summer. Fremantle is handling global distribution. It has also released a trailer.
Written by Tony Schumacher, it will see its conflicted protagonist, police officer Chris, “trying to find his way out of the woods.”
“I am abusing this metaphor, but it’s an evolution. He thinks his life is going to be O.K.,” Schumacher told Variety.
“He has decided to take matters into his own hands,” added Freeman, as Chris finally – and reluctantly – tries therapy.
“He goes: ‘I am going to give it a go, maybe I will learn something.’ It’s about putting yourself in a situation where you can actually get some help. He is...
- 4/29/2024
- by Marta Balaga and John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
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