The Queen's Gambit was one of 2020's most talked about series, earning huge streaming numbers and rave reviews. And now the Netflix chess drama is heading to Broadway, courtesy of production company Level Forward. Level Forward has obtained the rights to the Walter Tevis novel the awards-winning show was based on and is now developing a musical adaptation of the Anya Taylor-Joy-fronted limited series. Music to my ears: The Queen's Gambit is being adapted into a musical by Level Forward production company, which just acquired the rights to the book the series is based off of The company has a history on hits on stage, previously working on Alanis Morrissette's musical Jagged Little Pill and Jeremy O'Harris' critically-acclaimed Slave Play. The Queen's Gambit can surely bank on a built-in audience, boasting the title of Netflix's most watched limited series in November 2020. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Producers Guild Awards … [Read more...] about The Queen’s Gambit is being adapted into a musical… as Netflix hit continues to dominate during awards season
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Netflix’s The Crown sweeps board at Critics’ Choice Awards amid Meghan and Harry bombshell
A British royal drama seeped in controversy caused shockwaves over in LA on Sunday night... as The Crown won four categories at the Critics’ Choice Awards. The Netflix royals (no, not those two) reigned victorious in two TV acting categories, with Emma Corrin, 25, and Josh O’Connor, 30 – who play Princess Diana and Prince Charles – named Best Actress and Best Actor in a Drama Series. Emma pipped Olivia Colman, who plays The Queen in the series, for the win. Gillian Anderson, 52, was named Best Supporting Actress for her role as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and The Crown was named Best Drama. There was more success for British stars, with John Boyega, 28, named Best Actor in a Miniseries for his role in Red, White And Blue, part of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series, in which he played a founding member of the Black Police Association. Pals on the set of upcoming film, They Cloned Tyrone, decorated John’s trailer with balloons to celebrate. Daniel Kaluuya, 32, was … [Read more...] about Netflix’s The Crown sweeps board at Critics’ Choice Awards amid Meghan and Harry bombshell
Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle
Prince Harry and Meghan have given an explosive tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, opening up about racism concerns, suicidal thoughts and Royal Family rifts. The two-hour prime-time interview with the US chat host - where "no subject is off limits" - has given the couple their chance to tell their story and left many reeling from the unexpected revelations . As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex admit they walked away from life as senior royals because they felt "trapped", we look at the network of famous and influential figures they've got on speed dial now they've built a new life in the US. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris While the Royal Family remain staunchly apolitical, Prince Harry and Meghan's departure from "The Firm" has allowed them freedom to have a more friendly relationship with political movers and shakers. Advertisement Harry's past work on military issues bought him into close contact with the Bidens, … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle
Charlotte Tilbury makeup is now available to buy online from Ocado
Our beauty prayers have been answered as from the 5th March, Charlotte Tilbury products will now be available to buy from Ocado . How good is that? We’ll take our weekly shop with a side of Magic Cream please. Chicken for roasting, with a side of Pillow Talk lipstick ? This is something we can get on board with. For a limited time only, the brand-first partnership adds yet more choice to Ocado’s famously wide range of products which currently stands at over 58,000 - more than double that of its competitors. With prices starting from £17, it’s perfect for any last minute birthday presents or treats for yourself. Sitting within ocado.com’s Health, Beauty and Personal Care range, the specially curated collection of 50 plus products is perfectly timed for easy gifting of Charlotte’s Beauty Secrets for Mothering Sunday too. During the online pop up , a selection of Charlotte Tilbury’s most iconic makeup and skincare products will be available including her … [Read more...] about Charlotte Tilbury makeup is now available to buy online from Ocado
Collapse of finance company Greensill Capital leaves thousands of steel jobs in the balance
Some 5,000 jobs in the steel industry are in the balance after Greensill Capital, one of the UK's largest speciality finance companies, went into administration today. Greensill, whose advisers include the former prime minister David Cameron, is a major provider of finance to Liberty Steel - the UK's third largest steel company. Liberty, which is part of the GFG Alliance controlled by the so-called 'Saviour of Steel' Sanjeev Gupta, employs 3,000 people directly at 11 sites including Rotherham and Stocksbridge in south Yorkshire, Newport in south Wales and Hartlepool. It also supports at least 2,000 more jobs in the supply chain. The site at Stocksbridge, where 762 people are employed, is said to be under the most immediate threat. Advertisement At a court hearing today, to pave the way for Greensill Capital's administration, lawyers for the stricken company revealed that Greensill had an estimated $5bn worth of exposure to Mr Gupta's GFG Alliance … [Read more...] about Collapse of finance company Greensill Capital leaves thousands of steel jobs in the balance