Sonoya Mizuno To Direct ‘Stages’ For Film4 & A24

A24 has released the official trailer for 'Mother Mary,' directed by David Lowery, featuring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The film, set to premiere in April 2026, explores the complex relationship between a fictional pop star, known as 'Mother Mary,' and her estranged best friend, a costume designer, as they confront past wounds ahead of a significant comeback performance.

A review of the play 'Ms Holmes and Ms Watson – Apt 2B' at the Arcola Theatre in London highlights its attempt to rework Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories with a gender-swapped twist. The narrative follows Joan Watson, played by Simona Brown, who partners with Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Lucy Farrett, in solving cases in a post-pandemic setting. Despite some promising elements, the production struggles with its comedic execution and overall purpose.

Niv Sultan, known for her role in 'Tehran,' stars as a young police investigator in the new crime thriller 'Murder at the Dead Sea,' produced by Yoav Gross Productions. The seven-part series is set to be showcased to buyers by Keshet International at the London TV market.

The Philharmonia Orchestra's recent performance at the Royal Festival Hall in London featured the UK premiere of Fazil Say's piano concerto, Mother Earth, alongside works by Sibelius and Dvorak. The concert highlighted themes of nature and showcased the orchestra's versatility under the direction of conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

Harry Lighton's debut feature film 'Pillion' won four awards at the British Independent Film Awards, including Best British Independent Film, during a ceremony held in London. The film, which explores the relationship between a charismatic biker and a timid young man, was presented the award by actress Celia Imrie.

A24's romantic comedy 'Eternity', directed by David Freyne, debuted at number six in the domestic box office, grossing approximately $3.2 million over the three-day weekend and $5.2 million during the five-day holiday period across 1,348 screens. The film gained momentum due to positive word of mouth following its premiere at TIFF.

HBO has released an official trailer for the documentary 'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos,' set to stream in December. The film focuses on Nigerian superstar Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, and highlights his influence on global music and culture, particularly through his performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in 2023.