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The Polish prime minister has accused Netflix of “re-writing history” and implying Polish guilt in the Holocaust in a new documentary series.  The programme about John Demjanjuk - a Ukrainian-American found guilty in 2011 of accessory to the murder of 27,800 Jews - prompted Mateusz Morawiecki to write a scolding letter to Reed Hastings, Netflix’s CEO, criticising the company’s apparent portrayal of Poland during the Second World War in The Devil Next Door.  Mr Morawiecki, in particular, took exception to a map used in the series that showed Nazi concentration camps within the borders of the modern Polish state when during the war Germany had wiped Poland from the map of Europe. “Not only is the map incorrect but it deceives viewers into thinking Poland was responsible for establishing and maintaining these camps, and for committing the crimes therein,” wrote the prime minister.  “The Devil Next Door is nothing short of … [Read more...] about Polish prime minister complains to Netflix over ‘historically false maps’ showing Nazi concentration camps

The dawn of 8K resolution television has arrived as a Japanese television network broadcasts the first programmes in the format.   Japan's national public broadcasting organisation, NHK, is now sending both 4K and 8K channels via satellite to viewers. The first film shown in 8K will be '2001: A Space Odyssey' and Stanley Kubrick's classic film was scanned by Warned Bros on 70mm film negatives to produce the high-resolution masterpiece.  8K televisions have 8,000 pixels across the screen.  This newest resolution has four times as many pixels vertically and horizontally as current top-end 4K Ultra HD screens, and 16 times more than standard 1080p HD.  Scroll down for video  The national public broadcasting organisation in Japan, NHK, started sending both 4K and 8K channels via satellite to viewers and the first film will be 2001: A Space Odyssey (pictured) NHK is currently the only channel pushing for the 8K medium as specialist equipment and huge … [Read more...] about Forget HD, it’s time for 8K! Japan shows the world’s first programmes in super high-definition with the help of 2001: A Space Odyssey

The Crown star Jason Watkins has likened the Aberfan tragedy to losing his own daughter after re-enacting the disaster for the show's forthcoming third season.  An entire generation was almost wiped out when 150,000 tonnes of coal waste slid down a hillside in the Welsh village before engulfing Pantglas Junior School on October 21 1966. The disaster killed 116 children and 28 adults.  And Watkins, 53, who plays former Prime Minister Harold Wilson, admits the loss of so many young lives draws a parallel with his daughter Maude, who lost her battle with Sepsis aged two in 2011.  Moved: The Crown star Jason Watkins has likened the Aberfan tragedy to losing his own daughter after re-enacting the disaster for the forthcoming third season of the royal drama Appearing on Wednesday's edition of Lorraine, he said: 'That is the third episode of the series. It is an incredible moving film, each episode is a film in itself and we filmed not far from Aberfan. RELATED ARTICLES … [Read more...] about ‘To shoot an episode about the loss of a child was very difficult’: The Crown star Jason Watkins admits he struggled to film Aberfan scenes as Harold Wilson after death of his daughter Maude

It is that time of year when actors talk about the challenges of acting in hopes of winning Oscar buzz. That is why Jennifer Lopez, Laura Dern, Scarlett Johansson, Renee Zellweger, Awkwafina, and Lupita Nyong'o all gathered for this week's cover of The Hollywood Reporter. The women were styled to perfection in pastel colored gowns while talking about what scares them most about stepping in front of a camera. All together now: It is that time of year when actors talk about acting to win Oscar buzz. That is why Jennifer Lopez, Laura Dern, Scarlett Johansson, Renee Zellweger, Awkwafina, and Lupita Nyong'o all gathered for this week's cover of The Hollywood Reporter Ruffle a few feathers like Scarlett wearing Jason Wu £9540 Jason Wu feather embellished dress Get a closer look... Buy now This time of year calls for shimmering sequins, luxurious velvets and figure-flaunting maxi gowns, but have you ever thought about donning a feather dress for a party? Well, after … [Read more...] about Jennifer Lopez and Laura Dern stand as Renee Zellweger, Scarlett Johansson, Awkwafina, Lupita Nyong’o sit at their feet for Actress Roundtable

She shared her frustration on social media after her flight was cancelled on her way to Los Angles for the first major awards show of 2018. But despite her brief travel stress, Catherine Zeta Jones looked far from flustered as she made sure to command attention on the red carpet of the 75th annual Golden Globes in a striking black Zuhair Murad full length gown on Sunday alongside a host of British and Irish stars including Millie Bobby Brown, Lily James and Emilia Clark. The 48-year-old Entrapment star - who has previously been nominated twice for a Golden Globe - turned heads in her plunging neckline long sleeve A-line gown rendered in lace plumetis and embroidered with shimmering appliques and velvet inserts from the Fall 2017 Couture Collection. Scroll down for video Sheer-ly amazing: Catherine Zeta Jones looked far from flustered as she made sure to command attention on the red carpet of the 75th annual Golden Globes in a striking black Zuhair Murad full length gown on … [Read more...] about Showing them how it’s done! Catherine Zeta Jones, 48, turns heads in plunging semi-sheer gown while Millie Bobby Brown, Lily James and Emilia Clarke showcase their individual style… as they lead British and Irish red carpet arrivals at the Golden Globes