David F Poole - Director

The Vivienne.

Statement issued by The Vivienne’s loved ones: It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams - The Vivienne, has passed this weekend. James was an incredibly loved, warmhearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James's family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.

British drag queen James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, has passed away at the age of 32.

First winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

UK indie filmmakers! Got a film coming out in 2025 we don't know about? Tell me! Tell @filmstories.bsky.social! Am commissioning writers to interview people like you for upcoming issues.

Writers who have never been paid for their work! I'm looking for you! Want to do one of these interviews?

Huh, turns out united opposition swiftly and decisively rebutting would-be authoritarians works better than taking a couple weeks and hoping it works out for the best.

The fate of the Assad regime is in the balance tonight
- fighting in Damascus, possible coup attempt
- rebel gains in Aleppo, Hama & many other areas of north
- Bashar al-Assad may remain in Moscow, although there are suggestions a Russian flight brought him back this evening

Britain faces ‘talent drain’ of visual artists as earnings fall by 40% since 2010 Report says funding cuts, inflation and rise of AI contributing to median income dropping to £12,500 Earnings for visual artists in Britain have plunged by 40% since 2010, with experts predicting a “talent drain” from the UK because EU countries offer…

Britain faces ‘talent drain’ of visual artists as earnings fall by 40% since 2010

I love Jacques Audiard’s films, but even knowing his work Emilia Pérez is incredible. Tender, thought provoking, stylish and surprising. Terrific musical, brilliantly acted by Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and the superb Karla Sofia Gascon. An absolute must watch

The News Agents - Podcast | Global Player <p>Next week, MPs will get their first opportunity in almost a decade to vote on extending the choices available to terminally ill people at the end of their lives. A contentious subject, The Assisted...

Listen to today's full episode: Kim Leadbeater on assisted dying, fractious politics and Jo Cox

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What a beautiful sight

I feel like we all just picked Bluesky and didn’t even give MILF Messenger a chance

A night watching Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is always a night well spent. Glad I got to see the Wild God tour on its final UK date

Fantastic evening with Succession Executive Producer & Writer Lucy Prebble and Story Editor Jamie Carragher at mac Birmingham

Inspiring, insightful & funny conversation about the series, the writing process and staying true to the show. Could have watched those clips all night!

On Friday I wrapped on the 5th Create Central Scripted Drama TV Bootcamp. Fantastic to see the learners' final short film on The Mockingbird Cinema's big screen, can't wait to see how they get on with their industry placements!

Great night at the Midlands premiere of Three Little Birds, the new drama created by Sir Lenny Henry. Heartfelt, timely & timeless story of immigration, beautiful yet doesn’t ignore the prejudice they faced

Airs on ITV this Sunday 8pm

Exhausting but very fun weekend at the BFI London Film Festival. Highlights include Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon & Todd Haynes’ May December, as well as new films by David Fincher and Michael Mann #LFF

I’ve cried so many times today watching the final Sex Education series. The characters and the emotion are so well developed. Wish we could have more but grateful for 4 seasons of marvellousness

Latest Create Central Scripted Drama TV Bootcamp wrapped. Looking forward to the next one, and seeing how the learners get on with their placements 🎬🎥

Got my tickets for Writers’ Room: Succession with exec producer Lucy Prebble and story editor Jamie Carragher at the Square Eyes TV festival at mac Birmingham.

So many cool events in our city. As Logan Roy would say: “I F***ING LOVE IT HERE!!!!”

Loved watching the first episode of BBC’s Boiling Point at mac Birmingham. Expands beautifully on the incredible film while keeping the tension. A must watch!

Fantastic, informative and passionate Q&A from Director Philip Barantini, Hannah Walters & the legendary Stephen Graham too. Amazing night!

Hey Mr Blue Sky, please tell us why, you had to hide away for so long!