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ITV Stands by Ex-‘This Morning’ Host Phillip Schofield, Promises Him New Primetime Series

ITV is standing by one of its most popular anchors after he controversially stepped down from daytime show “This Morning” on Saturday. ITV’s head of entertainment Kevin Lygo confirmed the network is working with Phillip Schofield on a new prime time series as well as the British Soap Awards, which…

Phillip Schofield Steps Down from ‘This Morning’

“This Morning” anchors Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield – the U.K.’s answer to Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest – have gone their separate ways in a shock split. Schofield announced on Saturday he would be stepping down from the show. In his statement he implied the decision had not entirely…

Helmut Berger, Star of Acclaimed European Art Cinema in the 60s and 70s, Dead at 78

Austrian actor Helmut Berger, the groundbreaking star of European cinematic masterpieces such as Luchino Visconti’s “The Damned” and Vittorio De Sica’s “Garden of the Finzi-Continis,” has died at the age of 78. Berger died at home in Austria from natural causes. In one of European cinema’s most storied and creative…

‘The Coronation Concert’ Was A Sorry Sales Pitch for a Brand New King: TV Review

Ahead of the “Coronation Concert” – aired on the BBC on Sunday as the climax of the weekend’s royal celebrations – all the talk was of who wasn’t going to perform. Multiple A-listers (Adele, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles et al.) were reported to have declined official invitations, and their wariness…

‘Soviet Barbara’ Review: High Art Collides With Global Politics in Moscow

Offering a singular perspective on Russia’s current pariah status in much of the world is Gaukur Ulfarsson’s “Soviet Barbara,” probably the most enjoyable — as opposed to depressing — documentary involving the invasion of Ukraine you’re likely to see. It focuses on Icelandic multimedia artist Ragnar Kjartansson’s preparation for exhibits…

‘The Windsors’ Comedy Co-Creator Talks King Charles Coronation Special, Riffing on ‘The Crown’

Think of a British TV series about the royal family that launched in 2016 and features some of Britain’s best writing and acting talent. No, not “The Crown” but “The Windsors,” the royal comedy show from Channel 4 that is poised to steal “The Crown’s” well, crown. A soap opera-style…

Brendan Fraser to Receive Inspiration Award at Greenwich International Film Festival – Film News in Brief

Academy Award Winner Brendan Fraser will be the honoree of the Inspiration Award at this year’s inaugural Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held on Wednesday, May 3.  The Inspiration Talk & Award Ceremony will benefit the non-profit organization Abilis, an entity committed to providing services and support for individuals with…

Cinecittà Studios Chief Nicola Maccanico on Turning a Profit and Bringing Back Hollywood Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

Rome’s Cinecittà Studios are generating a profit for the first time in years amid a radical upgrade, overhaul, and expansion of the filming facilities where Hollywood productions are now flocking on a scale comparable with its glory days. Roland Emmerich last month started shooting his gladiator series “Those About to…

‘General Hospital’ star Maurice Benard dishes on his soap opera supercouples

He also has some regrets about Demi Moore.

Longtime ‘Live!’ Executive Producer Praises Kelly Ripa’s Reign on Daytime TV: ‘She Feels Like She’s Your Friend’

Kelly Ripa first appeared on morning TV when she was a soap star on “All My Children.” At that time, she was being booked as a guest on “Live With Regis & Kathie Lee” by a young executive producer, Michael Gelman, who eventually helped cast her in a lead role,…

Ryan Seacrest and Mark Consuelos Champion Kelly Ripa’s 22-Year Daytime Dynasty

When Ryan Seacrest announced he’d be leaving “Live! With Kelly and Ryan,” at least three people were very concerned: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ children. Ripa and Consuelos’ two adult sons and daughter have grown up in front of America. They’ve also grown up with Seacrest, who Ripa jokes is…

How HBO, Streamer Intrigue and the Looming Writers’ Strike Stole the Show at Series Mania – Top Takeaways 

The 2023 edition of Series Mania, which wraps on Friday, looks like it’s succeeded in solidifying its place as Europe’s premier TV festival.  The fest’s main competition was one of its strongest yet, and attendance at the industry-facing Series Mania Forum reached an all-time record of 3,800 delegates. Yet even…

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