Speaking to Variety ahead of her film’s world premiere at leading European doc fest Cph:dox, Lisa Jackson was keen to emphasize that “Wilfred Buck” is what she calls a “feel-good story” despite addressing dark issues related to Canada’s colonial past.
Written and directed by Jackson (“Biidaaban: First Light”), the film is a hybrid doc that follows the extraordinary life story of the eponymous charismatic science facilitator, an expert in Indigenous lore about astronomy, who overcame a harrowing history of displacement, racism and addiction by reclaiming ancestral star knowledge and ceremony.
Buck, who dropped out of school as a teenager, went back to complete his education as an adult and has two degrees from the University of Manitoba. He has dedicated 25 years to teaching students, from kindergarten to university level, through lectures and planetarium presentations.
The film is adapted from Buck’s memoir, “I Have Lived Four Lives,” a...
Written and directed by Jackson (“Biidaaban: First Light”), the film is a hybrid doc that follows the extraordinary life story of the eponymous charismatic science facilitator, an expert in Indigenous lore about astronomy, who overcame a harrowing history of displacement, racism and addiction by reclaiming ancestral star knowledge and ceremony.
Buck, who dropped out of school as a teenager, went back to complete his education as an adult and has two degrees from the University of Manitoba. He has dedicated 25 years to teaching students, from kindergarten to university level, through lectures and planetarium presentations.
The film is adapted from Buck’s memoir, “I Have Lived Four Lives,” a...
- 3/15/2024
- by Lise Pedersen
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Corey Marsh has been promoted to President of TV at Wonderland Sound and Vision, the television and film production banner founded by McG and run by his longtime partner and President of Production, Mary Viola.
Marsh, elevated from his role as EVP of the prodco, has been behind numerous successes in both television and film over his six years at Wonderland. He developed and executive produced Not Dead Yet for ABC, Average Joe for BET+, and True Lies for CBS – all of which received series orders – in addition to overseeing last year’s Anthony Anderson-led pilot Public Defenders for ABC.
On the film side, Marsh developed and produced the hit Netflix movie Tall Girl and sequel Tall Girl 2. He also served as executive producer on Netflix’s Rim of the World and The Babysitter 2.
Prior to joining Wonderland, Marsh worked at The Walt Disney Company where...
Marsh, elevated from his role as EVP of the prodco, has been behind numerous successes in both television and film over his six years at Wonderland. He developed and executive produced Not Dead Yet for ABC, Average Joe for BET+, and True Lies for CBS – all of which received series orders – in addition to overseeing last year’s Anthony Anderson-led pilot Public Defenders for ABC.
On the film side, Marsh developed and produced the hit Netflix movie Tall Girl and sequel Tall Girl 2. He also served as executive producer on Netflix’s Rim of the World and The Babysitter 2.
Prior to joining Wonderland, Marsh worked at The Walt Disney Company where...
- 2/29/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Carey Mulligan is being honest with her first impression of now-husband Marcus Mumford.
The 38-year-old actress revealed how she really felt about her 36-year-old Mumford & Sons singer beau in an episode of the Smartless podcast.
During the episode, she revealed that they first met as pre-teens.
Keep reading to find out more…
“We were friends when we were kids. We went to camp together,” she said, explaining he was 10 and she was 12 when they met.
When asked if they hooked up all the way back then, she said: “We didn’t but I wrote in my diary that he was the nicest, the kindest person I’d ever met and I gave him 9 1/2 out of 10.”
“I also wrote in my diary that he definitely wasn’t boyfriend material. Not that I’d ever had a boyfriend at that time. But I decided that he was not it,” she continued.
“We...
The 38-year-old actress revealed how she really felt about her 36-year-old Mumford & Sons singer beau in an episode of the Smartless podcast.
During the episode, she revealed that they first met as pre-teens.
Keep reading to find out more…
“We were friends when we were kids. We went to camp together,” she said, explaining he was 10 and she was 12 when they met.
When asked if they hooked up all the way back then, she said: “We didn’t but I wrote in my diary that he was the nicest, the kindest person I’d ever met and I gave him 9 1/2 out of 10.”
“I also wrote in my diary that he definitely wasn’t boyfriend material. Not that I’d ever had a boyfriend at that time. But I decided that he was not it,” she continued.
“We...
- 12/21/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
This Christmas Eve, BBC One brings a festive treat with “Not Going Out” at 10:00 Pm. In this special episode, the affable Lee pulls out all the stops to craft the perfect Christmas for his family, aligning with Lucy’s desire to embrace charity during the season. Their goodwill extends to inviting Wilfred, a lonely pensioner from a nearby care home, to share in their Christmas dinner.
However, the holiday spirit takes an unexpected turn as they learn that Wilfred is prohibited from consuming alcohol. Lee’s aspirations for the ideal Christmas face a hiccup, leading to comical situations and the trademark humor that “Not Going Out” is known for. As the family navigates the challenges of accommodating their non-drinking guest, viewers can anticipate a blend of laughter, heartwarming moments, and the quirky charm that defines the series. Tune in for a night of festive hilarity as Lee and the...
However, the holiday spirit takes an unexpected turn as they learn that Wilfred is prohibited from consuming alcohol. Lee’s aspirations for the ideal Christmas face a hiccup, leading to comical situations and the trademark humor that “Not Going Out” is known for. As the family navigates the challenges of accommodating their non-drinking guest, viewers can anticipate a blend of laughter, heartwarming moments, and the quirky charm that defines the series. Tune in for a night of festive hilarity as Lee and the...
- 12/18/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Sky News is coming to NBC News Now.
The NBC News streaming service will simulcast Sky News Today with Wilfred Frost on weekday mornings at 5 a.m. Est, an expansion into the early morning hours.
The program is the first time that a Sky News program will be simulcast on the streaming service, and will be the first NBC News Now show to originate from outside the U.S. (it will be based out of Sky News’ London headquarters).
Sky News — while not a part of the NBC News Group — is also owned by Comcast, which controls the Sky media empire in the U.K. and Europe. David Rhodes, the former president of CBS News, is executive chairman of Sky News Group.
Janelle Rodriguez, executive VP of NBC News, notes that on occasion the networks have taken some Sky News feeds during the overnight hours, but the regular cadence on...
The NBC News streaming service will simulcast Sky News Today with Wilfred Frost on weekday mornings at 5 a.m. Est, an expansion into the early morning hours.
The program is the first time that a Sky News program will be simulcast on the streaming service, and will be the first NBC News Now show to originate from outside the U.S. (it will be based out of Sky News’ London headquarters).
Sky News — while not a part of the NBC News Group — is also owned by Comcast, which controls the Sky media empire in the U.K. and Europe. David Rhodes, the former president of CBS News, is executive chairman of Sky News Group.
Janelle Rodriguez, executive VP of NBC News, notes that on occasion the networks have taken some Sky News feeds during the overnight hours, but the regular cadence on...
- 11/10/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Congratulations are in order for Carey Mulligan and husband Marcus Mumford, with People confirming the couple are expecting a baby.
The new arrival will be the third for the “She Said” star and the Mumford & Sons frontman, who are already parents to daughter Evelyn Grace, 7, and son Wilfred, 5.
In a 2018 interview with U.K. magazine Baby, Mulligan opened up about how becoming a mother had changed her.
Read More: Carey Mulligan Reveals Postpartum Depression Left Her Feeling ‘Very Alone And Scared’
“What does motherhood change? Well, your whole life — it’s undeniable — it changes everything,” she said.
“As regards to my work, I don’t know if motherhood is always the first thought on my mind when I read a script, but I would suspect it’s altered my attitude,” she added.
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The new arrival will be the third for the “She Said” star and the Mumford & Sons frontman, who are already parents to daughter Evelyn Grace, 7, and son Wilfred, 5.
In a 2018 interview with U.K. magazine Baby, Mulligan opened up about how becoming a mother had changed her.
Read More: Carey Mulligan Reveals Postpartum Depression Left Her Feeling ‘Very Alone And Scared’
“What does motherhood change? Well, your whole life — it’s undeniable — it changes everything,” she said.
“As regards to my work, I don’t know if motherhood is always the first thought on my mind when I read a script, but I would suspect it’s altered my attitude,” she added.
Click to View Gallery All The Celebrities Expecting Babies In 2023 Next Slide...
- 1/14/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford will soon be a family of five. On Jan. 13, the "She Said" star debuted her baby bump at the AFI Awards, and People confirmed she's expecting shortly after. (Popsugar reached out to Mulligan and Mumford's reps about their pregnancy news but did not receive an immediate response.) Mulligan and Mumford already share two children: daughter Evelyn Grace, 7, and son Wilfred, 5.
The Mumford and Sons lead singer and Mulligan met in 2011 and were married in August of that year. They went on to welcome Evelyn Grace in 2015 and Wilfred in 2017. Since then, they've kept their children out of the public eye, but for her part, Mulligan has been candid about how motherhood has changed her life.
In a 2018 interview with the UK magazine Baby, "The Great Gatsby" star opened up about balancing her career with being a mom. "What does motherhood change? Well, your whole life...
The Mumford and Sons lead singer and Mulligan met in 2011 and were married in August of that year. They went on to welcome Evelyn Grace in 2015 and Wilfred in 2017. Since then, they've kept their children out of the public eye, but for her part, Mulligan has been candid about how motherhood has changed her life.
In a 2018 interview with the UK magazine Baby, "The Great Gatsby" star opened up about balancing her career with being a mom. "What does motherhood change? Well, your whole life...
- 1/14/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
The Traitors, a new competition show on BBC One, has launched in “savage” fashion as it axed two contestants before the games had even kicked off.
Its debut episode on Tuesday (29 November) opened with host Claudia Winkleman greeting the 22 strangers as they arrived at a Scottish Highlands castle to play “the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust” with the aim of winning up to £120,000.
Before the contestants could get stuck in, Winkleman instructed them to line up in order from who they thought was least to most likely to win the competition.
Amos, a 30-year-old doctor from north London, and Kieran, a 42-year-old solutions consultant from Hertfordshire, decided to place themselves as the least likely to triumph.
That was a mistake, as Winkleman swiftly informed them: “Every decision you make has a consequence. Every single one. So, you two, you think you’re going to lose.
“I’m going...
Its debut episode on Tuesday (29 November) opened with host Claudia Winkleman greeting the 22 strangers as they arrived at a Scottish Highlands castle to play “the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust” with the aim of winning up to £120,000.
Before the contestants could get stuck in, Winkleman instructed them to line up in order from who they thought was least to most likely to win the competition.
Amos, a 30-year-old doctor from north London, and Kieran, a 42-year-old solutions consultant from Hertfordshire, decided to place themselves as the least likely to triumph.
That was a mistake, as Winkleman swiftly informed them: “Every decision you make has a consequence. Every single one. So, you two, you think you’re going to lose.
“I’m going...
- 11/30/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
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