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entertainment22 days ago•2 min saved

Rob Brydon Discusses New Series 'The Trip to the Northern Lights'

Rob Brydon discusses his new six-part series 'The Trip to the Northern Lights' with Steve Coogan, highlighting their adventures through Scandinavia, the influence of age and health on their dynamic, and personal moments like driving a classic car and bonding over Nordic traditions. The series marks their first collaboration in over five years and features scenic landscapes, cultural experiences, and evolving conversations about health and aging.

via BBC|

#comedy-series #entertainment #rob-brydon

entertainment2 months ago•5 min saved

Steve Coogan and Pathé Settle Lawsuit Over 'The Lost King' Portrayal

Steve Coogan and Pathé settled a defamation lawsuit over their portrayal of Richard Taylor in the film 'The Lost King,' paying substantial damages and agreeing to add a disclaimer clarifying the fictional nature of Taylor's character, following claims that the portrayal was damaging and untrue.

via Deadline|

#defamation #entertainment #richard-taylor

media-regulation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Prince Harry's Landmark Phone Hacking Case Sets Precedent in UK Court"

Actor Steve Coogan has described the recent High Court ruling that Prince Harry's phone was hacked by Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) as the "start of something," exposing the widespread contempt newspaper editors have for press ethics. Coogan, who was also a victim of phone hacking by MGN, called for proper, independent regulation of the press and urged the police to apply the law without fear or favor. He also called for the abandoned second part of the Leveson Inquiry to take place and questioned what Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer would do about it if he became prime minister. The current regulator, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso), has been criticized for being controlled by the press.

via BBC.com|

#leveson-inquiry #media-regulation #phone-hacking

media-regulation2 years ago•2 min saved

Phone-Hacking Ruling Exposes Systemic Concealment and Prince Harry's Victimization

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has called for press reform and a stronger system of independent regulation following Prince Harry's partial victory in a phone-hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers. Coogan, who is involved with the Hacked Off campaign, criticized the "systemic concealment" by the press and called for the replacement of the "toothless" Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso). He argued that the damages paid out by the Mirror could have been used to support genuine public interest journalism. Coogan's comments come after a high court judge ruled that there was extensive phone hacking by MGN and that senior executives, including former editor Piers Morgan, knew about the practice.

via The Guardian|

#independent-press-standards-organisation-ipso #media-regulation #mirror-group-newspapers-mgn

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Steve Coogan Joins Armando Iannucci's 'Dr. Strangelove' Stage Adaptation

British actor Steve Coogan has been cast as the lead in the London stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's iconic film "Dr. Strangelove." Coogan will play multiple roles in the production, which is being adapted by "Veep" creator Armando Iannucci. The play will open at the Noel Coward Theatre in October 2024 and will feature discarded scenes and drafts from the Kubrick archive. Coogan expressed excitement about the opportunity to bring the timeless classic to a new audience and collaborate with Iannucci and director Sean Foley.

via Variety|

#armando-iannucci #dr-strangelove #entertainment