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Irish Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
RTE's comedy drama The Dry begins filming final series
Actor Ciaran Hinds has returned to film the final series of RTE's comedy drama, The Dry. Filming has begun in Dublin on the third and final series. The eight-part series will once again follow Róisín Gallagher's character Shiv Sheridan, a recovering alcoholic navigating life and sobriety within her dysfunctional family. Speaking about the final season, writer Nancy Harris said the final series is set to be 'painfully honest'. She said: "It has been a true joy to see audiences embrace the Sheridan family in all their dysfunctional glory. The third and final season aims to go deeper than ever before… both surprising, funny and (painfully) honest." Shiv was last seen choosing herself over a faltering romance, as her ex-boyfriend departed for Melbourne alone. In the new series, she meets Daryl, a charismatic but unsettling Australian (played by Rick Donald), who unexpectedly reappears in her life at a recovery meeting. Returning cast members include Siobhán Cullen as Caroline, Adam Richardson as Ant, Oscar nominee Ciarán Hinds as Tom, Pom Boyd as Bernie, Moe Dunford as Jack, and Eoin Duffy as Rory. The final chapter promises a deeper dive into the lives of the Sheridans, as a long-buried family secret surfaces and triggers a fresh wave of emotional reckoning. As the family struggles to move forward, Shiv is forced to confront the possibility that the real problem may not be alcohol, past lovers, or her family, but herself. RTÉ's Director of Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Dermot Horan, said the broadcaster was "delighted" to return to the Sheridans' world. He said: "Nancy Harris' scripts are at times funny and at times tragic - and that is why we all feel we can relate to these memorable characters." ITV's Head of Scripted Comedy, Nana Hughes, praised the show's blend of humour and emotion, saying: "Nancy's award-winning writing delivers more of the chaotic mess that is the Sheridan family. I can't wait to see what Paddy and the cast bring to the finale." Executive Producer Emma Norton of Element Pictures added that the team was "thrilled" to be filming the final series, promising "an extraordinary cast" and some "very fun new faces".
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
28 Years Later Movie Review: Danny Boyle's legacy sequel leaves you hungry for what comes next
28 Years Later Movie Review: There are three distinct parts of 28 Years Later that could well be three different films. They shift tonally, the past hardly informing the present. It may not be storytelling at its best, but you may not care, so stunning is 28 Years Later in how it looks and sounds. Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle, who won an Oscar for another Danny Boyle film, Slumdog Millionaire, pulls you into this apocalyptic world. Death is beautiful here, but so is pulsating life, even of some the zombies, or 'the infected' as Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland call them. And, above all, is nature, which has risen pristine in this new, quiet world. Then there is the inspired use of Rudyard Kipling's 1903 poem Boots, about wars and soldiers marching zombie-like into it. The spoken-word recording of it by actor Taylor Holmes in 1915 is used for its psychological effect in US military training. Once you have heard it in 28 Years Later, you will know exactly why. A thematic if not actual sequel to Boyle-Garland's excellent 2002 film 28 Days Later – there was also 28 Weeks Later in the middle – this one finds us 28 years after a rage virus laid London to waste and, then, spread out. Now, the infected have been confined to the British mainland, with the uninfected having built for themselves a safe haven on an island dangerously close. A causeway over the sea waters connects the two, and while impregnable during high tide, it is used during low tide by the islanders to go across and forage for food, fuel and to hunt. A gate (big, sure) and a watchtower (manned, sure) are the only things preventing the infected from making the trip in reverse. Watch 28 Years Later Movie trailer here: On the island, the uninfected lead a presumably idyllic, pastoral, pre-modern life – farming, raising animals, praying and sharing meagre resources. One link, though, exists to their previous lives: a Queen Elizabeth portrait. It's here that we are introduced to Spike (Williams), a 12-year-old, who is being taken for his first trip to the mainland by father Jamie (Taylor-Johnson). His mother Isla (Comer) objects, but she is too laid down by a mystery illness to put up much of a resistance. Plus, Spike is too pumped as the entire island cheers him on. What follows is a rude growing-up for Spike, in the vastness and enticing mystery of the world yonder, in keeping one's nerves, in fear, and especially – to his disappointment – in the lying ways of adults. In their trip to the mainland, the father and son meet the Slow Lows, the infected who are essentially giant hippos crawling on all fours and eating worms, as well as the scrawny spike-like figures who chase them in droves. They also meet the 'Alphas', the super beings among the infected, in whom the rage virus has acted like a steroid, leaving them towering and immune to arrows like the ones wielded by Spike and Jamie. A stunning scene of an Alpha standing in wait beside a solitary tree on the horizon, for the father and son who are hiding in a house that soon crumbles, will haunt you. As well as another when the same Alpha chases them down the causeway as they make their mad scramble for safety. The sky is bathed in stars, and beautiful colours, the sea waves are rippling but deceptively calm, and here are three people running across the waters. What follows doesn't really make much sense logically. Spike's motivation in going across almost immediately, dragging Isla along, in search of an illusory Dr Kelson (Fiennes) to cure her, is contrived at best. It's a trip down Heart of Darkness territory, at the end of which may lie a Kurtz-like figure. More contrivances follow, including an interlude with a Swedish navy guy who gives Spike an introduction to what is going on in the rest of the world (mobiles!, Amazon!, online!). There is gentle humour here though, leading right up to the meeting with Dr Kelson and his Memento Mori, or monument to death, a product of the kind of insanity and genius that results from the isolation and cruelty the doctor has lived with. In lesser hands, it would be impossible to take Kelson seriously, especially given his brief screen time. Fiennes moulds him into the film's emotional core, reflecting both the cold practically of his new life and the gentleness and warmth of his old. Death is routine and thoughtless here, but can still be noble. A character makes a cameo, a baby is ludicrously delivered, and Boyle and Garland give you glimpses of what is to follow in what is imagined as a trilogy. Comer is the most harshly dealt with, more clueless than lost in depicting a woman slipping in and out of lucidity, with flashbacks that don't add to any understanding of her. The ending is rushed and, a lot of it, an appendage. However, entertained you are – and anticipating what comes next. As the refrain of Boots goes, 'There is no discharge in the war!'. Not in this one. 28 Years Later Movie director: Danny Boyle 28 Years Later Movie cast: Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes 28 Years Later Movie rating: 3.5 stars
India.com
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet India's highest-paid singer, lives in a village, sells Rs 40 meal, charges Rs 14 crore for a show, beats Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, not AR Rahman, he is…
India's highest-paid singer: The Indian music industry is one of the most followed industries globally, and this Indian singer has now become Spotify's new king. Forget Taylor Swift, Drake, ED Sheeran, and The Weeknd, this artist beats top singers to claim the top spot on Spotify to become the most followed artist on the globe with over 140 million followers. Who is India's highest-paid singer? This singer has been ruling everyone's heart for years, his magical voice has been the track to many countless love songs and heartbreak anthems. He not just rules the top playlist, he also charges Rs 14 crore for two two-hour live shows. You'll be shocked to know that, despite earning so much wealth, he still lives in a village and sells Rs 40 meals. If media reports are to be believed, his net worth is said to be Rs 414 crore. Still wondering which singer we are talking about? No it's not AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, or Udit Narayan. The singer whom we are referring to is none other than, Arijit Singh. According to Business Today, Arijit Singh is the most followed artist on the globe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) Pay Rs 16 Lakhs to get a closer view of Arijit Multiple media reports claim that, Arijit Singh's premium seats can make a hole in your pocket. Whopping Rs 16 lakh to see Arijit Singh closer at concerts, the amount is equivalent to buying a sedan car in India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arijit Singh (@arijitsingh) Owns a Rs 8 crore house, still lives in a village According to reports, Arijit Singh bought a lavish house in Mumbai costing over Rs 8 crore. Despite his immense wealth, Arijit prefers to live in Jiaganj, a small town in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Well, most of the time, Arijit Singh lives a private life, unlike stars, he rarely appears infront of the media and paparazzi. Sells food at just Rs 40 India's richest singer also runs a restaurant which sells meals at the price of sodas. Yes, you read that right, a meal at Arijit Singh's restaurant Heshel costs up to Rs 40. Arijit Singh beats AR Rahman in… Unlike superstars and other singers, Arijit Singh lives a simple and grounded life. Unlike actors flaunting their luxury cars and private jets worth crores. According to media reports, Arijit Singh charges Rs 14 crore for a show, which is 14 times more than Oscar winner and music director AR Rahman.
The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘We're all very excited' says A-list actor on Cillian Murphy as he opens up on working with Oscar winner
CILLIAN Murphy's A-list co-star has opened up on his experience working with the actor. The Oscar winner can next be seen on the big screen in the Peaky Blinders film adaptation, The Immortal Man. Advertisement 2 Cillian Murphy is producing a new blockbuster action movie Credit: GETTY IMAGES 2 One of the films stars opened up on working with Cillian Credit: EPA Until the much-anticipated gangster film is released, fans will have to take an upcoming return to a franchise Murphy once led. 28 Years Later is the third instalment in the 28-film series and will take audiences through the journey of survival with a brand new set of survivors trying to make it through the zombie apocalypse. The cast for this film includes Aaron Taylor Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes. However, Cillian played a pivotal role in getting this latest instalment made as he starred in the first film of the franchise. Advertisement read more on cillian murphy He is also serving as an executive producer on this film, frequently dropping in on the movie's set. Speaking to FM104 Strawberry Alarm Clock, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, one of the film's stars opened up on his experience working with Cillian Murphy. He said: "He's the sweetest, he's actually such a wonderful man. And we just are so grateful to be a part of this franchise. "And yeah as an audience who enjoys these movies, I think we're all very excited to see Cillian Murphy make an appearance at some point." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Exclusive Cillian could soon make another appearance in a Ever since the rumour mill has been whirring as to who will take on the iconic 007 gig - but now fans want to know who will play the next Bond baddie. Forgotten Cillian Murphy film soars up Netflix charts - despite terrible reviews and Rotten Tomatoes score Now, an According to the bookies, Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy is the current favourite to be named as the next 007 baddie. Advertisement He is leading the pack with odds of 9/2. The Irish actor - best known for playing Thomas Shelby - previously said he was "too old" to play the famous spy. NEW ROLE But thanks to being at the peak of his career, the Oppenheimer star could be the next Bond villain. Bookmaker expert Jake Ashton said: 'The villain role in Bond movies is just as iconic as Bond himself. Advertisement "With Cillian Murphy at the height of his powers and trusted by major directors, he's a natural favourite.' Meanwhile, the race for Stars including
Metro
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Anne Burrell's TV co-star reveals their heartbreaking final conversation
Anne Burrell's Food Network co-star Melba Wilson has spoken out about her death, legacy, and their last conversation which came just a week before her death. Burrell, best known for hosting the Worst Cooks in America show and the Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, was found unconscious in her New York home's shower early on Tuesday morning by her husband Stuart Claxton, it is reported. She was later pronounced dead when the emergency services arrived. Her cause of death has not been confirmed, but according to the US outlet and the Daily Mail a rep from the NYC Fire Department said the incident was reported to them as a cardiac arrest. While Burrell has been remembered as a 'beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend' in a heartbreaking statement from her family, her industry friends are also mourning. 'This is a tough time for so many of us that knew Anne and that loved her. It was totally unexpected. So to hear yesterday that she's no longer with us is devastating,' New York City restauranteur Melba told TMZ. Opening up about her last conversation with Burrell, which came a week before her death, Melba explained: 'It was fine. We talked about karaoke. We loved karaoke. Anne loved games, she loved backgammon. We always went out to dinner, and did karaoke.' She continued: 'It's just shocking. It's unbelievable to know that someone so vibrant and full of life is no longer with us. '[Burrell] was at my birthday party a month and a half ago dancing; she loved to dance. Any type of music. Her and her husband Stuart were there and had an amazing time.' Asked whether Burrell has mentioned being sick to Melba, the Food Network star explained that she 'never mentioned anything' about that, which is why her death was 'such a shock'. Melba also described Burrell as being able to light up any room, and said her legacy was laughter. 'Her legacy is laughter. Anne always laughed. She always wanted to teach. She's a fierce competitor,' Melba shared. 'The food industry is full of men, and Anne would go toe-to-toe with the best of them. She always wanted to win. She was always very loving, very giving.' Burrell's family shared a statement announcing her death. 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,' they said. View More » 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: James Gunn confirms controversial scene from Superman trailer isn't in the final cut MORE: Veteran rocker, 90, shockingly turns down Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction MORE: Fans are all saying the same thing after Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar
