Often in cinema, and certainly in the documentary format, there is an expectation that is projected onto audiences, of an unashamed desire for conflict. Perhaps aided by the rise in True Crime mini-series on the likes of Netflix, with a popularity that suggests a thirst for morbidity amongst viewers. But there is something to be said about simply delving into the life of an inherently good-hearted, affable (and unproblematic) subject. On this occasion the aforementioned individual is former footballer Jermain Defoe, who hung up his boots in 2022 after a decorated and illustrious career, scoring goals, and a lot of goals at that, for both club and country.
Directed by James Ross, there’s an in-built affection here for his subject, as we follow Defoe in his life post-retirement, as he, like all other ex-pros, must mould a new path for himself, be it in the sport, with opportunities in punditry and coaching,...
Directed by James Ross, there’s an in-built affection here for his subject, as we follow Defoe in his life post-retirement, as he, like all other ex-pros, must mould a new path for himself, be it in the sport, with opportunities in punditry and coaching,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” topped the U.K. and Ireland box office for the second consecutive weekend with £2.3 million ($3 million), according to numbers from Comscore.
The biopic now has a total of £11.3 million after its second weekend on release. Studiocanal’s “Wicked Little Letters” debuted in second place with £1.6 million. Universal’s “Migration” slid down a place to third with £1.4 million in its fourth weekend for a total of £16.4 million.
Sony’s “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To The Hashira Training” bowed in fourth position with £641,878. Rounding off the top five was another Sony title, “Madame Web,” which earned £602,018 in its second weekend for a total of £3.4 million.
The National Theatre Live release of filmed play “Vanya” with Andrew Scott premiered in 737 venues across U.K. and Ireland on Feb. 22, its widest release since the initiative began in 2009. National Theatre Live screenings play in a variety of venues which include cinemas,...
The biopic now has a total of £11.3 million after its second weekend on release. Studiocanal’s “Wicked Little Letters” debuted in second place with £1.6 million. Universal’s “Migration” slid down a place to third with £1.4 million in its fourth weekend for a total of £16.4 million.
Sony’s “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To The Hashira Training” bowed in fourth position with £641,878. Rounding off the top five was another Sony title, “Madame Web,” which earned £602,018 in its second weekend for a total of £3.4 million.
The National Theatre Live release of filmed play “Vanya” with Andrew Scott premiered in 737 venues across U.K. and Ireland on Feb. 22, its widest release since the initiative began in 2009. National Theatre Live screenings play in a variety of venues which include cinemas,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Soccer Aid for Unicef 2023, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV1, Stv and Itvx last week from Old Trafford, Manchester, has raised £14.6 million for Unicef’s vital work giving children around the world the happy, healthy, play-filled childhoods they are entitled to.
Thanks to the generous support of the UK public, Unicef UK supporters, ITV1, Stv and Itvx viewers, this year’s amount brings the current total raised to date, since Soccer Aid for Unicef was founded by Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams in 2006, to over £90 million for children worldwide.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out Old Trafford stadium in Manchester – welcoming back over 63,000 fans to the same venue that hosted the very first Soccer Aid for Unicef match in 2006. The match ended 4-2 to Soccer Aid World XI, with the team keeping the overall lead with 7-5 wins since the inaugural 2006 match.
Unicef UK Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston,...
Thanks to the generous support of the UK public, Unicef UK supporters, ITV1, Stv and Itvx viewers, this year’s amount brings the current total raised to date, since Soccer Aid for Unicef was founded by Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams in 2006, to over £90 million for children worldwide.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out Old Trafford stadium in Manchester – welcoming back over 63,000 fans to the same venue that hosted the very first Soccer Aid for Unicef match in 2006. The match ended 4-2 to Soccer Aid World XI, with the team keeping the overall lead with 7-5 wins since the inaugural 2006 match.
Unicef UK Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston,...
- 6/23/2023
- Look to the Stars
More than 74,000 fans will roar Soccer Aid for Unicef back to Manchester United’s Old Trafford on Sunday 11th June.
Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winner, and Queen of The Jungle, Jill Scott will captain England – the first time a female player has skippered England in the world’s biggest charity football game.
The Three Lions have not won a Soccer Aid for Unicef match since 2018. In an effort to win back the trophy, England have unveiled one of their strongest-ever line-ups. Today, 25 names were revealed – six of which are making their debuts. More names are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Jill Scott will play alongside fellow debutants including chart-topping DJ Joel Corry, and Manchester-based rapper and actor Bugzy Malone. Paddy McGuinness returns to the game – and will play in goal for the first-time ever as England’s designated celebrity goalkeeper.
England’s ranks are boosted further by three more...
Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winner, and Queen of The Jungle, Jill Scott will captain England – the first time a female player has skippered England in the world’s biggest charity football game.
The Three Lions have not won a Soccer Aid for Unicef match since 2018. In an effort to win back the trophy, England have unveiled one of their strongest-ever line-ups. Today, 25 names were revealed – six of which are making their debuts. More names are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Jill Scott will play alongside fellow debutants including chart-topping DJ Joel Corry, and Manchester-based rapper and actor Bugzy Malone. Paddy McGuinness returns to the game – and will play in goal for the first-time ever as England’s designated celebrity goalkeeper.
England’s ranks are boosted further by three more...
- 3/17/2023
- Look to the Stars
World football takes center stage once again this November. This year’s FIFA World Cup will be played in Qatar, marking the 22nd edition of the tournament. Defending champions France will be looking to repeat their 2018 glory, while other favorites like Belgium and Brazil will try to claim the title. And then of course there is England, who haven’t won the tournament since 1960 and will be looking to finally take the cup home this year.
This also means FIFA 23, the final EA football sim that will carry the “FIFA” name, is getting a new World Cup mode this month ahead of the tournament’s start on Nov. 20. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for the game’s big World Cup update…
FIFA 23 World Cup Mode Release Time
The long-awaited World Cup mode will finally hit FIFA 23 on Nov. 9, while FIFA Ultimate Team update with new card packs will released on Nov.
This also means FIFA 23, the final EA football sim that will carry the “FIFA” name, is getting a new World Cup mode this month ahead of the tournament’s start on Nov. 20. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for the game’s big World Cup update…
FIFA 23 World Cup Mode Release Time
The long-awaited World Cup mode will finally hit FIFA 23 on Nov. 9, while FIFA Ultimate Team update with new card packs will released on Nov.
- 11/8/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
[[tmz:video id="0_75dqk8po"]] Conor McGregor spent most of the time at his Mayweather fight after-party locked in a conversation with Irish soccer legend Robbie Keane. So, when we saw Robbie in Bev Hills this week we had to ask -- what did you guys talk about?! Keane wasn't down to spill all the tea -- but admitted they talked about "everything." We asked about the nature of their friendship -- Keane said they're both from Dublin. Bottom line...
- 8/29/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_p0i3fe84"]] Bad news for La Galaxy fans, it's all over for your soccer franchise ... that's according to departing superstar Robbie Keane who says the Galaxy are Screwed now that he's leaving. Keane's been an absolute badass for the squad since he came over in 2011 ... becoming the fastest Mls player to score 100 goals ... and winning 3 titles with the team. But when we got him out at Delilah in L.A. he made it clear ... The Joyfulness Is...
- 12/9/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_6no1q0n9"]] He's one of the Best goalkeepers in the world ... and Chelsea superstar Thibaut Courtois says he's considering moving to the U.S. and playing in the Mls one day. The 24-year-old superstar was at a Hublot event in L.A. Thursday night -- when we asked if he would ever consider following in the footsteps of stars like David Beckham and Robbie Keane who migrated from the Premiere League to the Mls. "Yeah, I might retire here,...
- 7/29/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_9jkgipry"]] Attention Southern California ... if you see La Galaxy star Robbie Keane out of gas on the side of road ... help him out ... 'cause it just might net you some free Galaxy tickets. We got Robbie out in L.A. and talked to him about the little mishap he had recently ... where he freakin' ran out of gas on the streets, and had to be rescued by a good-hearted Angelino. Robbie big upped Warren Williams --...
- 7/28/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_sd0utrc2"]] Cristiano Ronaldo and Robbie Keane on the same team? In L.A.? It's possible ... so says the Irish soccer legend who tells TMZ Sports he'd love to see Ronaldo come out west and play alongside him on the Galaxy before he retires. Last year, Ronaldo told the media he only planned to play for about 4 or 5 years -- so, we asked Keane if there was a chance CR7 would join him in the Mls, like...
- 5/23/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Peter Byrne/Pa Wire
After a career that has spanned some 17 years, taken in almost every major honour a player can win, and provided some of the Premier League’s most iconic moments, 2015 will see Steven Gerrard finally call time on his career in England.
Departing for a nice cushy job pinging 50 yard passes to Robbie Keane in Los Angeles, Gerrard leaves behind a legacy that will likely never be surpassed at Liverpool Fc. Since making his debut in 1998 he’s made over 700 appearances, scored almost 200 goals, and collected 114 caps for England in the process – plus he’ll have a nice big cabinet at home lined with a Champion’s League, a few Fa Cups, and loads of those little trophies that the sponsors give you for getting man of the match.
However it’s not all been plain sailing. By Gerrard’s own admission there remains a number of...
After a career that has spanned some 17 years, taken in almost every major honour a player can win, and provided some of the Premier League’s most iconic moments, 2015 will see Steven Gerrard finally call time on his career in England.
Departing for a nice cushy job pinging 50 yard passes to Robbie Keane in Los Angeles, Gerrard leaves behind a legacy that will likely never be surpassed at Liverpool Fc. Since making his debut in 1998 he’s made over 700 appearances, scored almost 200 goals, and collected 114 caps for England in the process – plus he’ll have a nice big cabinet at home lined with a Champion’s League, a few Fa Cups, and loads of those little trophies that the sponsors give you for getting man of the match.
However it’s not all been plain sailing. By Gerrard’s own admission there remains a number of...
- 2/24/2015
- by Adam Clery
- Obsessed with Film
Barrington Coombs/Empics Sport
It is a frustrating occupation being a Leeds United fan. After dominating English football through the late 1960s and early 70s, winning three First Division titles, things soon turned sour for the Yorkshire club. Stricken with well-documented off-field financial woes, the club has been in a steady state of decline in the past decade.
Leeds’ demise, which has included a spell in administration – came about due to spending inordinate amounts on wages and transfer fees, with the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Keane and Robbie Fowler’s arrivals meaning The Whites were living beyond their means. But extravagant transfer dealings haven’t always been the only source of despair for the club’s faithful.
It’s the signings that didn’t happen that may perhaps leave supporters filled with angst, with United being linked with a series of world class names down the years only to...
It is a frustrating occupation being a Leeds United fan. After dominating English football through the late 1960s and early 70s, winning three First Division titles, things soon turned sour for the Yorkshire club. Stricken with well-documented off-field financial woes, the club has been in a steady state of decline in the past decade.
Leeds’ demise, which has included a spell in administration – came about due to spending inordinate amounts on wages and transfer fees, with the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Keane and Robbie Fowler’s arrivals meaning The Whites were living beyond their means. But extravagant transfer dealings haven’t always been the only source of despair for the club’s faithful.
It’s the signings that didn’t happen that may perhaps leave supporters filled with angst, with United being linked with a series of world class names down the years only to...
- 7/24/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
It's always a night full of sportstastic fun when the 2014 Espy Awards go down in Los Angeles. The spectacular event took place this evening (July 16) inside the Nokia Live Theater and featured the wonderful emcee skills of rapper Drake.
As for the evening's winners, the Best Team prize went to the Seattle Seahawks and Best Male and Female Athlete went to Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Ronda Rousey (Ufc fighter), respectively.
Meanwhile, Chris Brown and Drake proved that there is no more feud over Rihanna by performing a lighthearted skit together.
Check out the full list of ESPYs winners below!
Best Team
Winner Seattle Seahawks, NFL
Boston Red Sox, Mlb
Connecticut Women’s Basketball
Florida State Football
Los Angeles Kings, NHL
San Antonio Spurs, NBA
Best Male Athlete
Winner Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
Floyd Mayweather, Boxer
Best Jockey
Winner Victor Espinoza...
As for the evening's winners, the Best Team prize went to the Seattle Seahawks and Best Male and Female Athlete went to Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Ronda Rousey (Ufc fighter), respectively.
Meanwhile, Chris Brown and Drake proved that there is no more feud over Rihanna by performing a lighthearted skit together.
Check out the full list of ESPYs winners below!
Best Team
Winner Seattle Seahawks, NFL
Boston Red Sox, Mlb
Connecticut Women’s Basketball
Florida State Football
Los Angeles Kings, NHL
San Antonio Spurs, NBA
Best Male Athlete
Winner Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
Floyd Mayweather, Boxer
Best Jockey
Winner Victor Espinoza...
- 7/17/2014
- GossipCenter
Irish soccer legend Robbie Keane says he feels Landon Donovan's pain -- and tells TMZ Sports he'd be Pissed if he were in L.D.'s cleats when he found out he was cut from Team USA. Keane -- who plays with Landon on the L.A. Galaxy in the Mls -- says he reached out to Donovan when he heard the news ... and believes the U.S. squad will struggle without the U.
- 5/23/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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