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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Win a break away and tickets to the West Cork Literary Festival
As a proud media partner, we have teamed up with the West Cork Literary Festival and the Maritime Hotel to give one lucky reader the opportunity to win a weekend in Bantry for the West Cork Literary Festival and stay in the luxury of the Maritime Hotel with breathtaking views over Bantry Bay. West Cork Literary Festival runs from July 11 - 18. This year's line-up includes Graham Norton, Richard E Grant, Eimear McBride, Salena Godden, Neil Jordan, Carol Drinkwater and many more. Find out more here Prize details One night's luxury accommodation in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry on Saturday, July 12 A pair of tickets to the 2.15pm reading on Whiddy Island, 6.30pm event in Marino Church and an evening with Richard E. Grant in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry on Saturday, July 12 Terms and conditions apply. No cash alternative. Editor's decision is final. Closing date noon, Friday, July 4, 2025.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ruth Jones Speaks Out To Confirm Split From Husband David Peet After 25 Years
Ruth Jones has confirmed that she and her husband of more than 25 years, David Peet, have parted ways. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the Gavin & Stacey star and TV, film and radio producer announced that they 'amicably went [their] separate ways 18 months ago and are now legally separated'. The pair insisted that they are still 'good friends' in the wake of their split, adding: 'Since our separation, Ruth is living in London and David is living in Canada, where he is in a new relationship.' Ruth and David tied the knot in 1999, after which the Bafta winner became a stepmum to her now-ex's two children from a previous relationship. Over the course of their marriage, the two collaborated on a number of projects, most notably Gavin & Stacey and Stella, another British sitcom written by Ruth in which she also played the title role. Last year, Ruth reprised the role of Nessa Jenkins in the much-hyped Gavin & Stacey finale, which aired on Christmas Day. Ruth's character took centre stage in the episode, which earned her the Best Female Comedy Performance award at the TV Baftas last month. More than a decade earlier, she had been nominated in the same category for her work on Stella. Earlier this week, it was announced that work was underway on Ruth's next project, a period drama set in the same universe as Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, called The Other Bennet Sister. The 10-part BBC series recently began shooting in Wales, with Ruth and Richard E Grant set to portray Mr And Mrs Bennet, alongside a cast that includes Call The Midwife and Bridgerton star Ella Bruccoleri in the main role as Mary Bennet. Doctor Who's Varada Sethu has also joined the show as a new character, Ann Baxter, first introduced in Janice Hadlow's novel of the same name. Hold on to your bonnets! Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, and Richard Coyle are taking on iconic Austen characters in The Other Bennet Sister, now filming in WalesFind out more ➡️ — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) June 17, 2025 Ruth Jones Names 1 Reason Gavin & Stacey Really Is Done For Good Here's Why This Tear-Jerking Scene From The Gavin & Stacey Finale Had To Be Rewritten Ruth Jones Claims She Once Confronted A Journalist Who Was 'Mean About' James Corden
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Richard E. Grant, Ruth Jones to Star in ‘The Other Bennet Sister' for BBC, BritBox
The BBC and streamer BritBox on Tuesday unveiled that Richard E. Grant (Withnail & I, Can You Ever Forgive Me?) and Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey, Stella) will co-star as Mr. and Mrs. Bennet in The Other Bennet Sister, a previously announced adaptation of Janice Hadlow's novel of the same name. Produced by Bad Wolf (His Dark Materials, Industry), the series will air on the BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the U.K. and BritBox International in the U.S. and Canada. More from The Hollywood Reporter European Box Office Revenue Rises (Barely) Despite Softer Admissions Gaumont TV President Talks End of Peak TV, Warns: "If We Don't Own the IP, We Lose Our Identity" Nanni Moretti Teaming With Louis Garrel, Jasmine Trinca on New Film Indira Varma (Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Night Manager) and Richard Coyle (Heads of State, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) will play Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, 'Mary's worldly aunt and uncle.' Laurie Davidson (A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, The Girlfriend) and Dónal Finn (The Wheel of Time, SAS Rogue Heroes) have also joined the ensemble cast as Mr. Ryder and Mr. Hayward, respectively. They star alongside the previously announced Ella Bruccoleri (Call the Midwife, Bridgerton) as Mary Bennet. The adaptation comes from screenwriter Sarah Quintrell (The Power, Ella). Filming on the 10-part show has already begun in Wales. 'The Gardiners take Mary under their wing as governess to their three children — Marianne (Roisin Bhalla), George (Reggie Absolom), and Rebecca (Jasmine Sharp) — introducing her to an exciting new social world that includes Mr Hayward, Mr Ryder, and Ann Baxter,' reads a synopsis. The adaptation explores and expands the world of Pride and Prejudice through 'the often-overlooked perspective of Mary Bennet.' Sarah Quintrell will write nine of the half-hour episodes, with Maddie Dai writing one. The series will be directed by Jennifer Sheridan (Extraordinary)a nd Asim Abbasi (Cake). Said Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama: 'It's a joy to see cameras rolling on our vibrant, witty and clever new take on Jane Austen's beloved world. With a pitch-perfect cast led by Ella, Ruth and Richard, The Other Bennet Sister will be an irresistible treat for viewers when it launches on the BBC next year.' Robert Schildhouse, president, BritBox North America and general manager, BritBox International, also lauded the cast. 'This impeccable ensemble brings together great talent, with performances that honor Jane Austen's beloved characters while introducing compelling new ones,' he said. 'This is the perfect series for BritBox and fans of Austen, a beautifully crafted period drama offering the delightful, character-driven, and bold British storytelling our audiences know and love.' Added Bad Wolf's Jane Tranter: 'We have been working behind the scenes on The Other Bennet Sister for many years now, and Janice's brilliantly observed characters have lived and grown in our imaginations throughout that time as Sarah has been working on the scripts. So our actors had a lot to live up to – and I can honestly say that this is the ensemble cast of our dreams.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jenna Ortega's ‘Death Of A Unicorn' Gets Max Streaming Date
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega in "Death of a Unicorn." Death of Unicorn, A24's horror comedy starring Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd, is coming soon to Max. Rated R, Death of a Unicorn opened in theaters on March 28 before arriving on digital streaming on April 29. The official summary for the film reads, 'A father (Rudd) and daughter (Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to exploit the creature's miraculous curative properties.' Written and directed by Alex Scharfman, Death of a Unicorn also stars Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Anthony Carrigan, Jessica Hynes and Kathryn Erbe. Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday that Death of a Unicorn will debut on Max— which will soon be rebranded HBO Max — on Friday, July 25. Additionally, The film will premiere on HBO linear at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 26. For viewers who don't subscribe to Max, the platform offers an ad-based package for $9.99 per month, an ad-free package for $16.99 per month and an ad-free package with 4K Ultra HD programming for $20.99 per month. In an interview with the horror publication Fangoria prior to the release of Death of a Unicorn in theaters, Jenna Ortega said the film marked a first for her — and probably a last. 'I didn't foresee unicorns in my career and I don't think I'll ever see them again. That's kind of why I decided to do this job,' the Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star told Fangoria. 'It's cool that they're killers, you know. They're a bit punk in this film and you know, maybe puts a new spin on the word unicorn and maybe people will look at unicorns differently from now on.' Death of a Unicorn earned $12.5 million at North American theaters and $3.4 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $15.9 million against a $15 million production budget, The Numbers reported. Death of a Unicorn received a 54% 'rotten' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 207 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'Receiving some sparkle from Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega's father-daughter rapport, Death of a Unicorn's broad satire is a bit too on the horn but makes for an entertainingly splattery creature feature.' The horror comedy fared better with viewers on RT, who gave the film a 77% 'fresh' score on the site's Popcornmeter based on 1,000-plus verified user ratings. The RT audience summary reads, 'An imaginative and grizzly take on a mythical creature, Death of a Unicorn slashes the rainbow and supplies campy, gory, fun.' Death of a Unicorn, starring Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd, arrives on Max on July 25 and on HBO on July 26.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Gavin And Stacey's Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant to star in new BBC drama
Gavin And Stacey's Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant to star in new BBC drama undefined Ruth Jones (Image: Dave Benett, Alan Chapman/) Gavin And Stacey star Ruth Jones and Withnail And I's Richard E Grant are to star in a new BBC drama inspired by Jane Austen. The Other Bennet Sister, which is an adaption of the novel of the same name by Janice Hadlow, will also star Laurie Davidson, Donal Finn, Indira Varma, and Richard Coyle, when it airs on BBC One and iPlayer next year. The show, which promises to introduce new characters to the world of Pride And Prejudice, will star Grant and Jones as Mr and Mrs Bennet, Varma and Coyle as Mr and Mrs Gardiner, and Davidson and Finn as Mr Ryder and Mr Hayward respectively. They will star alongside Call The Midwife's Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet, with filming already under way in Wales. The Other Bennet Sister will see the Gardiners take Mary under their wing as governess to their three children – Marianne (Roisin Bhalla), George (Reggie Absolom), and Rebecca (Jasmine Sharp) – introducing her to an exciting new social world in 10 half-hour episodes. Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said of the show: "It's a joy to see cameras rolling on our vibrant, witty and clever new take on Jane Austen's beloved world. Article continues below "With a pitch perfect cast led by Ella, Ruth and Richard, The Other Bennet Sister will be an irresistible treat for viewers when it launches on the BBC next year." Sarah Quintrell will write nine of the series' 10 episodes, while Maddie Dai will write one episode. Jane Tranter, who will executive produce the show for Bad Wolf, added: "We have been working behind the scenes on The Other Bennet Sister for many years now, and Janice's brilliantly observed characters have lived and grown in our imaginations throughout that time as Sarah has been working on the scripts. Article continues below "So, our actors had a lot to live up to – and I can honestly say that this is the ensemble cast of our dreams. "Each one brings something new and exciting to the world of Austen, and all of us at Bad Wolf are delighted to be making a drama that brings such joy." An exact release date for The Other Bennet Sister is yet to be announced.
