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Ted Lasso original star ‘devastated’ after being killed off in season 4

Ted Lasso original star ‘devastated’ after being killed off in season 4

Ted Lasso has killed off a fan favourite character who’s been on the show since the very first season The ninth episode of the Apple TV show’s fourth season unexpectedly waved goodbye to an original star in what the actor has described as “the very best way”. *Spoilers follow – you have been warned* Pub landlady Mae Green, played by Annette Badland, died after travelling from Richmond to the Lady Greyhounds away match against Bristol City. After expressing concern about making the lengthy trip, Ted (Jason Sudeikis) invited her to join the team on the team bus. At the match, she gives up her seat alongside Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) in the box so she can watch from the crowd, but the excitement becomes too much. Viewers learn that Mae has collapsed when Rebecca (Hannah Waaddingham) is told, and she walks into the locker room to discover from Ted that Mae has died. Badland told TV Insider that she was “devastated” to learn the news when Sudeikis told her, and immediately asked: “Can she come back …

We got the original “Resident Evil” films all wrong

We got the original “Resident Evil” films all wrong

In the sixth and final installment of Paul W.S. Anderson’s original “Resident Evil” film franchise, the writer-director — known for his abrasive, nu-metal vulgar auteurism — raises a middle finger of sorts to his detractors. Over 17 years and thousands of poor reviews, Anderson’s adaptations of the beloved Capcom survival-horror video game series became somewhat famous for pissing off critics and diehard game fans alike. The bulk of Anderson’s sprawling vision chose to forgo the games’ shadowy zombie story for high-octane thrills and compelling (if clunky) commentary on corporate greed, biological warfare, AI and identity. His “Resident Evil” films are unapologetically ambitious and undeniably imperfect, much like their human lead, Alice (Milla Jovovich), whose sole mission is to retain her humanity in a world eating itself alive. In charmingly symbiotic fashion, neither Alice nor Anderson himself is willing to give up on their mission without a fight. As if Anderson were taking a victory lap to celebrate the impressive feat of making six films in a series that was horribly reviewed but terribly financially successful, …

Rosalind Ashford, original Martha and the Vandellas singer, dies at 83

Rosalind Ashford, original Martha and the Vandellas singer, dies at 83

Rosalind Ashford, the soprano behind hits from Martha and the Vandellas including “Dancing in the Street” and “Heat Wave,” has died. She was 83. The singer died of natural causes on Tuesday in the Michigan suburb of Redford Township, per the Detroit Free Press. Ashford was an original member of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas, best known for their timeless soul pop songs. She sang on more than 20 of the group’s top 40 singles on Billboard’s R&B chart, including “Heat Wave,” which hit No. 1, and “Dancing in the Street,” which peaked at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. “I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Rosalind Ashford,” Martha Reeves said in a statement. “Rosalind played an important part in the early days of Martha and the Vandellas. Her voice will forever be with us through our great recordings together, and she will be missed, but never forgotten. Our Motown Family has just gotten a little smaller. My heart is heavy.” In 1995, Martha and …

Is The Gentlemen on Netflix based on the original movie?

Is The Gentlemen on Netflix based on the original movie?

One of the biggest TV hits of 2024 is finally back for its second season, with Guy Ritchie bringing us eight new episodes of his crime series The Gentlemen. The new season sees Theo James’s Eddie Horniman and Kaya Scodelario’s Susie Glass continuing to build out her father Bobby’s (Ray Winstone) criminal empire, but Eddie starts to question his boss’s decision-making, right as his own ambitions continue to build. As we return to the country estate, we will also see more from the likes of Daniel Ings’s Freddie, Joely Richardson’s Sabrina and Vinnie Jones’s Geoffrey – all characters who were introduced in season 1. Of course, Ritchie fans will know that this isn’t his first project titled The Gentlemen – he also directed a film of the same name, which was released in 2020. But how is the series connected to the film version, and do they share any cast members or characters? Read on for everything you need to know. Is The Gentleman series based on the original movie? Theo James and Giancarlo Esposito …

From the Original ‘Bluey’ Pilot to the Movie: At D23, We Got an Exclusive Look

From the Original ‘Bluey’ Pilot to the Movie: At D23, We Got an Exclusive Look

As I sit in a theater at the Anaheim Convention Center, a tear rolls down my cheek. The creators and voice cast of Bluey have been talking about the Australian animated show that’s famous for its ability to not only make kids laugh, but also parents cry. It turns out that even talking about the show will make a parent cry. Fresh off revealing the teaser for the highly anticipated movie on Friday night during Disney’s D23 fan convention, Bluey creator Joe Brumm and fellow writer Richard Jeffery showed off the original pilot of Bluey for the first time, as well as exclusive details about the development of the upcoming movie. The original pilot — shown during a panel hosted by Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, on Saturday morning — shows dad Bandit pushing Bluey on a swing while he focuses on playing a Fruit Ninja-like game on his phone, as Bluey asks to be pushed higher and higher. Rusty and Mackenzie show up and dance as they watch Bluey’s swing fly over …

Ted Lasso writer reveals why original stars weren’t brought back

Ted Lasso writer reveals why original stars weren’t brought back

Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso is finally back on our screens – although fans will have noticed that a number of its stars haven’t returned for the new series. The comedy-drama’s fourth season sees Jason Sudeikis’s endlessly optimistic football coach return to the UK to lead Richmond’s Women’s Football Club with the help of Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), owner Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), coach Willis Beard (Brendan Hunt) and Keeley Jones (Juno Temple). However, with the series’ new focus being the women’s team, the likes of Phil Dunster – who played midfielder Jamie Tartt – as well as Toheeb Jimoh, Kola Bokinni, Cristo Fernández and other stars who played footballers have not reprised their roles. Now, actor and co-showrunner Hunt has shed more light on why they weren’t invited back. Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt in ‘Ted Lasso’ (Apple) In an interview with Variety, Hunt said that Dunster couldn’t make filming work with his schedule, adding that it also would not have made narrative sense for the Richmond FC Men’s team to still be kicking …

Stars of new cult comedy movie on why you should skip original TV show

Stars of new cult comedy movie on why you should skip original TV show

Back in December 2007, Canadian duo Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol released the first episode of their new webseries Nirvana the Band the Show – which saw the pair playing fictionalised versions of themselves as they desperately tried to land a gig at Toronto’s prestigious Rivoli club. A cult following was built, eventually leading to a TV series in 2017, and now – almost another decade on – a film spin-off has arrived. Released across the Atlantic earlier in the year, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (the extra n was added for the TV show to avoid copyright infringement) has already been treated rapturously by both critics and cinemagoers and is well on its way to becoming one of the breakout comedy hits of the year. Given it’s a spin-off, you’d be forgiven for thinking that a certain degree of background knowledge was required in order to fully enjoy the film. At the very least, you might think it beneficial to watch an episode or two of the series first. But speaking to …

Reese Witherspoon Kept Her Original Legally Blonde Costumes. None Made It to the Prequel Series, Elle—Here’s Why

Reese Witherspoon Kept Her Original Legally Blonde Costumes. None Made It to the Prequel Series, Elle—Here’s Why

The mere idea of relocating Elle Woods, the most legal—and most California—of blondes, seems and is preposterous. And yet that is the exact premise of the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video today. The show is as fun and bubbly as one would anticipate and hope it to be, but it is its fashion that takes the spotlight alongside its star, Lexi Minetree, who settles nicely into Reese Witherspoon’s shoes. The costumes, which range from vintage Chanel to custom-made pieces and contemporary fashion, were designed by Sara Byblow, whose name you will certainly hear more following her work on Elle. Byblow, who first worked with Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company while doing the costumes for Surface, partnered with original Legally Blonde costumer Sophie De Rakoff for the first episodes of the season. “It felt like a passing of the torch,” Byblow says as we speak days before the release of the show. As charming as Byblow’s architecture of young Elle Woods’s style is, with its junior-prep silhouettes and many shades …

Shrek 5 pays homage to original film in first-look teaser trailer

Shrek 5 pays homage to original film in first-look teaser trailer

Shrek and Donkey are back together for another whirlwind adventure – or so it seems – in the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Shrek 5. The film, set to release on 30 June 2027, has finally unveiled some footage from the film and it pays homage to the hugely popular first film which was released in 2001. Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) and Donkey (Eddie Murphy) are set for a trip to Further, Further Away for more hijinks and adventure – and a dark version of Frozen’s Olaf, too. It looks like they aren’t alone, with two of Shrek and Fiona’s (Cameron Diaz) not-so-little boys joining them for the ride. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose ‘Accept and continue’ to allow YouTube and its required purposes. Accept and continue In a touching moment for fans of the franchise, there are plenty of call-backs to the original …

A More Interesting Original Sin | Erin Maglaque

A More Interesting Original Sin | Erin Maglaque

They were debating the nature of original sin in an apotheca in Naples. “We discussed a lot of things,” Giovanni Casaburo told the inquisitors in 1598 when they asked him what exactly was said in the apothecary’s shop. “Among them that if Adam hadn’t sinned, eating the forbidden fruit, we wouldn’t have sinned as well.” So far, so orthodox. But then the apothecary Marcello Impicciato joined in. “What apple?” he asked. “Adam and Eve fucked in the ass, and that’s why they were rejected from Paradise.” What apple? In 1588 Violante Scaglione testified: “Adam’s apple was Eve’s butt, not the pit of the fruit that got stuck in his throat when he was called by God.” They debated it in a tobacconist’s shop in Tuscany in 1702. Did Adam eat an apple, or was it a fig, or a pear? Giuseppe Cinatti said it was no fruit at all—Adam’s sin was “sticking it [his penis] into her ass” instead of “putting it into her cunt,” as God had commanded. One French philosopher phrased it more …