Ellise Shafer

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'Real Housewives of London' Reunion to Be Hosted by Comedian Katherine Ryan

1 week ago | variety.com | Ellise Shafer

Comedian Katherine Ryan will host the reunion for the debut season of “The Real Housewives of London” on Hayu. Though the series hasn’t revealed its premiere date yet, it’s set to hit the streamer later this year.
Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle and More Join ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ at BBC and Britbox

1 week ago | variety.com | Ellise Shafer

Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle and more of the U.K.’s finest are set to take on iconic Jane Austen characters in the BBC and Britbox adaptation of “The Other Bennet Sister.” Based on Janice Hadlow’s novel of the same name, the 10-part series “explores and expands the world of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ through the often-overlooked perspective of Mary Bennet,” according to its plot description. Grant and Jones will star as Mr. and Mrs.
Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle and More Join ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ at BBC and Britbox

1 week ago | aol.com | Ellise Shafer

Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle and more of the U.K.’s finest are set to take on iconic Jane Austen characters in the BBC and Britbox adaptation of “The Other Bennet Sister.”Based on Janice Hadlow’s novel of the same name, the 10-part series “explores and expands the world of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ through the often-overlooked perspective of Mary Bennet,” according to its plot description. More from VarietyRichard E.
Melanie Rumani, BBC Studios and UKTV Global Head of Acquisitions, Dies at 50

1 week ago | msn.com | Ellise Shafer

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Melanie Rumani, BBC Studios and UKTV Global Head of Acquisitions, Dies at 50

1 week ago | variety.com | Ellise Shafer

Melanie Rumani, the global head of acquisitions for BBC Studios and UKTV, has died after a long battle with cancer, it was announced on Tuesday. She was 50. Rumani first joined BBC Studios in 2006 and held various positions in sales and acquisitions before being promoted in 2020 to global head of acquisitions for both BBC Studios and UKTV.
Eric Dane Tears Up Discussing ALS Diagnosis, Says He Only Has ‘One Functioning Arm’: ‘My Right Side Has Completely Stopped Working’

1 week ago | variety.com | Ellise Shafer

Eric Dane opened up about his recent ALS diagnosis on “Good Morning America,” telling Diane Sawyer in an emotional interview that he now only has “one functioning arm.” “My left side is functioning, my right side has completely stopped working,” he said, noting that he feels his left arm getting weaker as well. “I feel like maybe a couple more months and I won’t have my left hand either.
Eric Dane Tears Up Discussing ALS Diagnosis, Says He Only Has ‘One Functioning Arm’: ‘My Right Side Has Completely Stopped Working’

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Ellise Shafer

NowVideo Actor Eric Dane opens up about ALS diagnosisThe “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” star tells ABC News’ Diane Sawyer about the moment he received his diagnosis about the incurable disease and how …1 day agoGrey's Anatomy star Eric Dane fights back tears as he discusses heartbreaking ALS diagnosis in first interviewGrey’s Anatomy favorite Eric Dane shocked the world earlier this year when he announced his ALS diagnosis.
Eric Dane Tears Up Discussing ALS Diagnosis, Says He Only Has ‘One Functioning Arm’: ‘My Right Side Has Completely Stopped Working’

1 week ago | au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | Ellise Shafer

Ellise Shafer16 June 2025 at 7:59 am·3-min readEric Dane opened up about his recent ALS diagnosis on “Good Morning America,” telling Diane Sawyer in an emotional interview that he now only has “one functioning arm.”“My left side is functioning, my right side has completely stopped working,” he said, noting that his left arm has been getting weaker as well. “I feel like maybe a couple more months and I won’t have my left hand either.
Eric Dane Tears Up Discussing ALS Diagnosis, Says He Only Has ‘One Functioning Arm’: ‘My Right Side Has Completely Stopped Working’

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ellise Shafer

Eric Dane opened up about his recent ALS diagnosis on “Good Morning America,” telling Diane Sawyer in an emotional interview that he now only has “one functioning arm.”“My left side is functioning, my right side has completely stopped working,” he said, noting that his left arm has been getting weaker as well. “I feel like maybe a couple more months and I won’t have my left hand either.
Kyle MacLachlan ‘Borrowed’ Some of David Lynch’s Mannerisms for ‘Twin Peaks’ Character Dale Cooper: He Had ‘Great Enthusiasm for Certain Things’ Like ‘Trees, Coffee and Pie’

1 week ago | variety.com | Ellise Shafer

Not only did David Lynch create the world of “Twin Peaks,” but his personality inspired Kyle MacLachlan‘s performance as Special Agent Dale Cooper. During a Q&A at the BFI Film on Film Festival Sunday night after a special 35mm screening of the “Twin Peaks” pilot episode — which MacLachlan hadn’t watched since its premiere in 1990 — the actor revealed that he “borrowed some mannerisms” from Lynch when crafting the character of Cooper.

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5 Jun 25

what if i’m a woman in my 20s

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29 Apr 25

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EXCLUSIVE: Charli xcx is set to star in and produce the next film from the prolific Japanese horror director Takashi Miike. https://t.co/oNcAGRllN0 https://t.co/xXTK4znCjr

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14 Mar 25

somehow, it’s my five-year anniversary @Variety this month! and somehow, i’ve been promoted to deputy editor of international! so grateful to @RaminSetoodeh, Cynthia Littleton, @ElsaKeslassy, @BeautifulBill & more for all the encouragement and support🫶 https://t.co/uARAEEjnVm

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Articles

'Real Housewives of London' Reunion to Be Hosted by Comedian Katherine Ryan

Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle and More Join ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ at BBC and Britbox

Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle and More Join ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ at BBC and Britbox

Melanie Rumani, BBC Studios and UKTV Global Head of Acquisitions, Dies at 50

Melanie Rumani, BBC Studios and UKTV Global Head of Acquisitions, Dies at 50

Eric Dane Tears Up Discussing ALS Diagnosis, Says He Only Has ‘One Functioning Arm’: ‘My Right Side Has Completely Stopped Working’

Eric Dane Tears Up Discussing ALS Diagnosis, Says He Only Has ‘One Functioning Arm’: ‘My Right Side Has Completely Stopped Working’

Eric Dane Tears Up Discussing ALS Diagnosis, Says He Only Has ‘One Functioning Arm’: ‘My Right Side Has Completely Stopped Working’

Eric Dane Tears Up Discussing ALS Diagnosis, Says He Only Has ‘One Functioning Arm’: ‘My Right Side Has Completely Stopped Working’

Kyle MacLachlan ‘Borrowed’ Some of David Lynch’s Mannerisms for ‘Twin Peaks’ Character Dale Cooper: He Had ‘Great Enthusiasm for Certain Things’ Like ‘Trees, Coffee and Pie’

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