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134 stories by "Leo Barraclough"

Rosamund Pike Calls Out Audience Member for Texting During West End Performance of ‘Inter Alia’: ‘You Know Who You Are’ by Leo Barraclough

Rosamund Pike has called out a member of the audience for texting during the climatic scene of “Inter Alia,” for which the actress won an Olivier award in April. The play follows Jessica…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:25am on June 2, 2026

Keir Starmer Watches ‘Eurovision’ as Rivals Invade Home in ‘SNL U.K.’: ‘Eurovision’ Is the ‘Only Show Left With Any Integrity’ by Leo Barraclough

The cold open of the season finale of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” on May 16 saw the residence of Britain’s Prime Minister invaded by rivals from his own party, as well as a former resid…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:32pm on May 16, 2026

Ncuti Gatwa Takes Aim at ‘Doctor Who’ in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue: ‘About 12 of You Watched Me… Maybe That’s Why I Kept Crying’ by Leo Barraclough

“Doctor Who” star Ncuti Gatwa took aim at the sci-fi show during his monologue as the host for the season finale of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” on May 16. In his monologue, Gatwa mock…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:46pm on May 16, 2026

Kelvin Harrison Jr. Joins Jury, Will Present Golden Globes Prize for Documentary in Cannes by Leo Barraclough

Actor-producer Kelvin Harrison Jr. will join the jury and present the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary in Partnership With Artemis Rising Foundation during the 79th edition of the Cannes …

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00am on May 11, 2026

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ to Close South by Southwest London by Leo Barraclough

South by Southwest London, which runs June 1-6, will close with “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” ahead of its U.K. theatrical release on Aug. 21. Jane Schoenbrun’s film stars Em…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:50am on April 30, 2026

Banijay Takes Immersive Experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Hamburg, Its Third German Location (EXCLUSIVE) by Leo Barraclough

Banijay Germany is bringing the immersive experience “Luminiscence” to Hamburg’s St. Michaelis Church, in collaboration with French immersive producer Lotchi, the creator of “Luminis…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:00am on April 28, 2026

‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Enlists Jimmy Fallon to Roast Jeffrey Epstein, Benson Boone, Lily Allen and More: ‘We’re Just Two Hosts, Sat Next to by Leo Barraclough

Ania Magliano and Paddy Young, the hosts of Weekend Update on “SNL U.K.,” enlisted Jimmy Fallon to roast Jeffrey Epstein, Benson Boone and Lily Allen, among others, in a bid to boost the…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:00pm on April 25, 2026

‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open: ‘Fake Farmer and Real A–hole’ Jeremy Clarkson Challenges Keir Starmer to a Game of ‘Who Wants to Remain a Millionair by Leo Barraclough

The fifth episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” opened with a sketch mocking Keir Starmer’s choice of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the U.S. The sketch featured Al Nash as J…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:15pm on April 25, 2026

Naomi Watts to Star as Ballerina Margot Fonteyn in Romantic Drama ‘Margot & Rudi,’ With WestEnd Films Selling in Cannes by Leo Barraclough

Naomi Watts is set to star in romantic drama “Margot & Rudi,” which tells the true story of ballet legends Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. The film, to be directed by “Mrs. Harr…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on April 22, 2026

Riz Ahmed Takes Aim at British During Opening Monologue on 'Saturday Night Live U.K.': 'We Like It When Things Are a Little Bit Crap' by Leo Barraclough

Riz Ahmed took aim at the British during his opening monologue as host on "Saturday Night Live U.K." on April 4. "We like it when things are a little bit crap," he said. Ahmed started with a…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:27pm on April 4, 2026

Sharon Horgan, Russell T Davies Among Keynote Speakers at SXSW London by Leo Barraclough

South by Southwest has revealed the first wave of films and keynote speakers for the film program of its U.K. spinoff festival SXSW London, which takes place June 1-6. Among the speakers wil…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:00am on March 31, 2026

Ukrainian Director Zhanna Ozirna Explores Intimacy Under Siege in 'Honeymoon' by Leo Barraclough

At the 40th edition of Switzerland's Fribourg International Film Festival, socially and politically engaged cinema remains at the heart of the lineup. Among the titles in international compe…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:38am on March 29, 2026

Neon Chief Tom Quinn, Actress Sophia Bush, YouTuber Markiplier Among Speakers at SXSW London by Leo Barraclough

Neon chief Tom Quinn, YouTuber Markiplier and actress Sophia Bush are among the speakers lined up for the conference strand at SXSW London, the U.K. spinoff of the Austin, Texas festival. Th…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on March 27, 2026

'Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions' to Open Hot Docs, World Premieres Include 'A War on Women,' About Feminist Resistance in Iran by Leo Barraclough

"Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions," directed by Canadian filmmaker Michelle Mama, will open the 33rd edition of Hot Docs, which runs in Toronto from April 23 to May 3. The film spotligh…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on March 24, 2026

'Ngwato' Director Magangwe Mahlase on Telling a Queer Story With Daddy Issues in a Rural Sepedi Village: 'I Would Want a Hug From My Father' by Leo Barraclough

In "Ngwato," the story of a young, gay black South African man, travelling from the city back to his ancestral village to tell his parents he's getting married to a man and seeking their ble…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:32am on March 5, 2026

Newport Beach to Honor Jennifer Saunders at U.K. and Ireland Honors Event (EXCLUSIVE) by Leo Barraclough

The Newport Beach Film Festival has revealed the names to be honored in this year's Icon and Artists of Distinction categories ahead of next week's U.K. and Ireland Honors event, hosted by N…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:01am on February 16, 2026

'The Idiot(s),' Starring Aimee Lou Wood, Johnny Flynn, Releases First Look Image by Leo Barraclough

The first image from "The Idiot(s)," directed by MaÅ‚gorzata Szumowska, who has twice won the Berlinale's Silver Bear, and MichaÅ‚ Englert, has been released. "The Idiot(s)" stars "Whi…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on February 15, 2026

Shooting Stars Showcase Shines Light on 10 Rising European Actors at the Berlinale by Leo Barraclough

Now in its 29th edition, the European Shooting Stars platform, run by European Film Promotion and supported by Creative Europe's Media Programme, brings another 10 promising European acting …

SOURCE: Variety at 2:47pm on February 13, 2026

Blue Fox Takes North American Rights to Family Adventure 'Momo,' Starring Martin Freeman and Claes Bang (EXCLUSIVE) by Leo Barraclough

Sales company Epsilon Film has closed a raft of distribution deals on live-action family adventure "Momo," starring Martin Freeman and Claes Bang. "Momo" follows orphan Momo as she battles t…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00am on February 13, 2026

Damson Idris, Wunmi Mosaku, Simone Ashley Lead Talent Roster at Newport Beach's U.K. and Ireland Honors Ceremony (EXCLUSIVE) by Leo Barraclough

"F1" star Damson Idris, "Sinners" standout Wunmi Mosaku and Simone Ashley, soon to be seen in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," are among the talent being recognized at the Newport Beach Film Festi…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:30am on February 10, 2026

Global Constellation Promotes Léo Teste to Head of Sales, Strengthens Sales Team (EXCLUSIVE) by Leo Barraclough

Sales and finance outfit Global Constellation, which is part of the Vuelta group, has promoted Léo Teste to head of sales for its theatrical division, while Lorenzo Bellassai joins as sales…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:07am on February 6, 2026

Sam Mendes and Pippa Harris' Neal Street to Be Feted by Newport Beach Film Festival at U.K. and Ireland Honours Event in London by Leo Barraclough

The Newport Beach Film Festival has revealed that Sam Mendes and Pippa Harris' Neal Street Productions will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Global Entertainment Award at next month's…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:51am on February 5, 2026

'La Portraitiste,' Written by Florence Longpré and Directed by Annie St-Pierre, Acquired by H264 (EXCLUSIVE) by Leo Barraclough

H264, a Montreal-based film distribution and international sales company, has acquired the international rights to "La Portraitiste," the first narrative feature film written by Florence Lon…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:00am on February 5, 2026

Thriller Series 'Westend Girl,' Starring Helena Zengel, Picked Up by Beta Film (EXCLUSIVE) by Leo Barraclough

Beta Film has picked up worldwide distribution rights to thriller series "Westend Girl," starring Helena Zengel, who was the co-lead with Tom Hanks in "News of the World" and with Willem Daf…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:01am on February 4, 2026

Political Thriller 'Keep Her Quiet,' Starring 'Holy Spider' Actress Zar Amir, Jonathan Pryce, Amir El-Masry, Boarded by Beta Cinema by Leo Barraclough

Beta Cinema has come on board to handle worldwide sales for "Keep Her Quiet," an upcoming English-language investigative thriller, starring Zar Amir, who won best actress at Cannes for "Holy…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:00am on January 27, 2026
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