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entertainment5 days ago•2 min saved

Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan Lead SNL UK Debut

Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan were announced as the first three hosts of the UK edition of Saturday Night Live. Fey will host the March 21 episode with Wet Leg as the musical guest, Dornan will host the following week with Wolf Alice, and Ahmed will host the third show with Kasabian. The six‑part live series will air Saturdays from London on Sky, following a familiar SNL format with monologues, sketches and Weekend Update, supported by an inaugural UK cast and writers.

via BBC|

#entertainment #jamie-dornan #riz-ahmed

television5 days ago•15 min saved

Tina Fey to Headline SNL U.K.’s Debut as Dornan and Riz Ahmed Take the Stage Next

Tina Fey will host the inaugural Saturday Night Live U.K. from London with Wet Leg as the first musical guest; Jamie Dornan follows on March 28 with Wolf Alice, and Riz Ahmed closes the trio on April 4 with Kasabian. Each 75‑minute live episode airs at 10 p.m. local time in the U.K. and will stream on Peacock the day after the Sky One/Now air, preserving a U.S.-style format that includes monologue, sketches, a live musical act and Weekend Update, with Lorne Michaels and Seth Meyers in London to prep.

via Variety|

#jamie-dornan #riz-ahmed #snl-uk

entertainment7 months ago•4 min saved

Relay: Riz Ahmed Stars in a Hitchcockian Surveillance Thriller

Relay is a mechanically crafted thriller by David Mackenzie starring Riz Ahmed as a broker protecting clients with incriminating evidence, but it lacks emotional depth and character development, ultimately delivering a shallow, plot-driven experience that fails to fully engage or provide meaningful social insight.

via AV Club|

#david-mackenzie #entertainment #film-review

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Pink Denies Flying Israeli Flags and Cancels Shows Due to Family Medical Issues

Pink denies flying Israeli flags on her tour, clarifying that the flags she uses are Poi flags from New Zealand. Riz Ahmed calls for an end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza and denounces the actions of Hamas. The Academy Museum Gala and the red carpet premiere for the film "Priscilla" have been canceled out of respect for the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conflict has caused reverberations in Hollywood, with celebrities like Meryl Streep and Oprah Winfrey set to be honored at the gala.

via USA TODAY|

#entertainment #hollywood #israeli-palestinian-conflict

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Riz Ahmed Urges Ceasefire in Gaza, Denounces Israeli War Crimes

Actor Riz Ahmed has called for an end to the "morally indefensible war crimes" committed by Israel, including the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza's civilians. Ahmed emphasized the need to recognize the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians, but urged urgent action to avert the loss of innocent lives in Gaza. The recent escalation of violence has resulted in a high death toll, with over 2,300 Palestinians killed and at least 1 million displaced. Ahmed's plea highlights the humanitarian crisis and calls for an end to the denial of basic necessities and forced displacement of people.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#gaza #humanitarian-crisis #international-affairs

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Riz Ahmed Urges End to Gaza Bombing and Denounces War Crimes

Riz Ahmed has made a plea on social media for an end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza's civilians amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ahmed emphasized the need to recognize the suffering of the people of Gaza and called for urgent action to avert the loss of innocent lives. The war has resulted in a high death toll, displacement of residents, and fears of a humanitarian crisis. Hollywood celebrities have shown support for Israel, with over 700 entertainment industry figures signing an open letter condemning Hamas and demanding the return of hostages held in Gaza.

via Variety|

#gaza #hamas #humanitarian-crisis

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Actors Riz Ahmed & Molly Gordon Skip Locarno Due to SAG-AFTRA Strike; Cate Blanchett's Attendance Still Undecided

Riz Ahmed and Molly Gordon will not be attending the Locarno Film Festival due to the ongoing actors strike. Ahmed's world premiere of "Dammi" will still take place as planned, while Gordon will not be present for the screening of "Theater Camp." Stellan Skarsgård will also forgo an award in solidarity with the strike. The festival expressed support for the strike and acknowledged the challenges faced by individuals in the film industry. Locarno is the first major European film festival to be affected by the strike.

via Deadline|

#actors-strike #entertainment #locarno-film-festival