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Balaji Motion Pictures, a production house run by Ekta Kapoor, has taken to Instagram to caution aspiring actors about fake casting directors claiming to be affiliated with their organization. The company has issued a statement clarifying that it does not associate with individuals operating under fake social media accounts, and
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Sophie Turner, who rose to fame as Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones at just 14, has cautioned the young actors set to star in the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series about the pitfalls of fame and social media. The actress, now 29, shared her own personal struggles with
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Ava Webster, a 15-year-old actress from Atherton, has been nominated for the prestigious Best Young Performer award at the Inside Soap Awards for her portrayal of Ro Hutchinson in the popular British soap opera Hollyoaks. Ava, who attended 'A Will and A Way', a Leigh-based drama school set
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Actor Manish Chaudhari, a veteran of the film industry with over three decades of experience, has spoken highly of his experience working with Aryan Khan in The Ba***ds Of Bollywood. In a recent interview, Chaudhari shared his thoughts on working with Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and the changing dynamics
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The upcoming West End production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame has been criticized by Equity, the performing arts trade union, for casting a non-disabled performer in the lead role of Quasimodo. Critics argue that this decision is an example of "ableism" and erases the lived experience of
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Coronation Street, the iconic ITV soap, has made the decision to recast a beloved character, Harry Platt, after a mere year on the show. The new actor, Josh, will make his debut on the Cobbles in the coming weeks. This recasting comes as no surprise, given the character's
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In a remarkable achievement for disability representation in media, an actor with Down's Syndrome from Mind the Gap theatre company landed a role on Coronation Street in 2015. Liam Bairstow, an actor with Down's Syndrome, was cast as Alex, a nephew of Roy Cropper's
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The upcoming production of Ulster American, a dark satire by East Belfast playwright David Ireland, is set to run at The Sanctuary Theatre from August 26 to September 6, 2025. The play, directed by Trevor Gill of Bright Umbrella, explores themes of power, consent, and identity in the arts. Caroline
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Michelle Gomez, the actress cast as Professor McGonagall in the new Harry Potter audiobook series, has been criticized for her involvement with JK Rowling's work, given the author's views on transgender rights. Gomez has since issued a statement supporting trans people and trans rights, stating she
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Shrek the Musical is preparing to enchant audiences in Colchester with a limited three-week run this Christmas, featuring a talented cast and crew. Auditions have already begun, with around 30 dancers and singers vying for a spot in the show. The musical, based on the beloved 2001 animated film, will
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Liam Neeson has solidified his status as a Hollywood A-list actor over the past two decades, but his career trajectory has undergone a significant shift, transforming him from a tough-guy action hero to a versatile comedic lead. This transformation began to take shape in the early 2000s with the release
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Celebrated actor and comedian Hugh Laurie has been cast as Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, alongside Succession star Matthew Macfadyen as the iconic antagonist, Lord Voldemort, in a brand-new full-cast Harry Potter audiobook series. The immersive audio experience, produced by Audible and Pottermore Publishing, will feature over 200 actors bringing to
