What we can learn from the stereotype of the ‘U-Haul lesbian’

Stereotypes are usually a bad thing: why generalise and put people in boxes when we’re all unique and special? However, sometimes clichés can reveal societal trends – and even teach us about relationships in the process. The ‘U-Haul lesbian’ trope started as a joke by comedian and actor Lea DeLaria about how, anecdotally, women in […]

Top Exhibitors in Europe Ranked By Screen Count: Odeon, Cineworld and Vue Lead

Odeon Cinemas Group, the U.K.-based European subsidiary of AMC Theatres, currently ranks as Europe’s largest exhibition circuit in terms of number of screens, followed by by Cineworld (U.K.), Vue International (U.K.), and Les Cinémas Pathé Gaumont (France). Such are the findings of a study conducted by trade body The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), which […]

A glimpse at the royal cousins' lunch: Eugenie s

What went on BEFORE the royal cousins’ secret Jubilee lunch: How the Queen’s grandchildren and their families gathered on St James’s Palace roof to watch the flypast before an ‘outstanding’ meal together Princess Eugenie shared a glimpse into the ‘outstanding’ secret lunch enjoyed between the royal cousins  Mike Tindall yesterday revealed the Queen’s grandchildren and […]

Eat for your STAR sign: Expert shares how to diet on This Morning

Could a diet based on your STAR SIGN be the secret to health? Food astrologist claims Aries need ‘heat’ while Libra should stick to ‘sweet’ snacks – but This Morning viewers are NOT convinced Sally Kirman revealed on This Morning how to adopt the Zodiac Diet earlier today Said different star signs should tweak their […]

Rocks Writer Theresa Ikoko Creating Channel 4 Coming-Of-Age Drama Dance School With A Discovery Of Witches Scribe Lisa Holdsworth

Rocks writer Theresa Ikoko is creating a Channel 4 coming-of-age drama with A Discovery of Witches scribe Lisa Holdsworth about an eclectic group of dance students. Dance School (working title) will provide 10 industry training placements to individuals with no previous TV experience. Produce by Channel 4 Growth Fund-backed indie Duck Soup Films and inspired by true […]

Dame Deborah James tells Lorraine campaigning is 'keeping her going'

‘I’m alive and kicking as much as I can’: Dame Deborah James, who’s receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer, tells Lorraine that fundraising and campaigning is ‘keeping her going’ Dame Deborah James, 40, is currently receiving hospice care at her parents home after revealing last month that she’s no longer having active treatment Mother-of-two Deborah, […]

BBC Veteran & We Hunt Together Producer Esther Springer Joins Fledgling Indie/Agency Creators Inc.s TV & Film Division

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran BBC producer Esther Springer has left after two decades to join fledgling creative indie Creators Inc.’s TV and film division. Creators Inc. was quietly formed late last year by British advertising guru Jani Guest, the former MD of BAFTA-winning ads producer Independent Films, along with Debbie Mason, the founder of Broadchurch indie Kudos and […]