11 Years Later, Hugh Jackman Is Getting Another Shot At A Pirate Classic Over a decade after his wild appearance in 'Pan,' Hugh Jackman is set to play another iconic pirate. Inverse · Jun 10
Hugh Jackman setting sail for Sir Ridley Scott's treasure Island Hugh Jackman is set to play legendary pirate Long John Silver in a new adaptation of Treasure Island directed by Sir Ridley Scott. BANG Premier · Jun 9
Hugh Jackman Is Playing An Iconic Role In Ridley Scott's Treasure Island, And I'm Ready For Him To Rock More Wild Facial Hair Is there another mustache or beard in his future? Cinemablend · Jun 8
Quote of the day by William Ernest Henley: 'I am the master of my fate; I am...' Life lessons on success, human behavior and happiness by British poet, critic and editor Quote of the Day by William Ernest Henley continues to inspire people across generations. The line, “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul,” comes from the poem “Invictus.” It reflects personal responsibility, courage, self-control, and determination. The quote remains relevant in modern life… The Economic Times · Jun 4
Backrooms review: Kane Parsons' puzzling panic rooms are this year’s freakiest show 4/5 Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve enter a maze of discombobulating horror in 20-year-old Kane Parsons’ adaptation of his YouTube series Evening Standard · May 27
From Hamlet at the Globe to Keir Starmer on SNL UK: the anarchic rise of George Fouracres After years of skits and Shakespeare, the Black Country performer has found his biggest audience yet on Saturday Night Live UK. Phil Wang and others hail his ‘pure comedic instinct’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
What to watch after 'The Bluff': 5 best pirates movies to stream next If"The Bluff" on Prime Video left you hungry for more high-seas adventures, here are five more pirate movies you can watch right now (and where to stream them). Tom’s Guide · Mar 4
143 Years Later, The Original Swashbuckler Is Getting A Slick Reboot An often-adapted novel is coming to life with an all-star cast. Here's what we know about the new 'Skeleton Crew.' Inverse · Mar 3
‘Without it, I don’t know what I’d be doing right now’: Inside the UK’s only arts centre dedicated to children IN FOCUS: Based in a converted Edwardian church in Hulme – one of Manchester’s most historically deprived and diverse neighbourhoods – this unique facility has been making theatre, dance, literature, comedy and music accessible to young children from all walks of life for a quarter of a century, writes Colin… The Independent UK · Jan 11
Treasure Island review – swashbuckling musical is shipshape and Bristol fashion An inventive production crammed full of puppets, sword fights and rousing melodies shrieks with life The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Reality warps around you in Valheim-esque co-op survival crafter Brightfall Awaken the light, before something sinister awakens in you. PC Gamer · Dec 4, 2025
Tim Curry reveals which film of his Diana said ‘completed her education’ Curry played transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Tim Curry reveals Diana said Rocky Horror Show ‘completed my education’ Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012 and says he is still unable to walk following the incident. Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
‘Risky is the best way to be’: Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom From Rocky Horror to the Muppets, Curry’s extraordinary career made him world-famous. Then, a stroke left him paralysed. The actor talks about his cocaine years, his friendship with David Bowie – and the moment his mother came at him with a knife The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025 John Woodvine obituary Actor who played senior police officers on TV and delighted critics with his Falstaff for the English Shakespeare Company
The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025 Who was the first pirate? Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025 Father’s Day 2025: Where to score free food and best deals Father’s Day is on the third Sunday in June
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 Banksy to interview ‘UK’s most imprisoned graffiti writer’ for Big Issue The magazine, which will be taken over by graffiti artist 10Foot, will also feature an Irish language poem from rappers Kneecap.
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025 Banksy to interview ‘UK’s most imprisoned graffiti writer’ famous for London Underground tags for Big Issue The magazine, which will be taken over by graffiti artist 10Foot, will also feature an Irish language poem from rappers Kneecap
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025 Clive Myrie reassures worried viewers after eye droops during BBC News at Six broadcast Clive Myrie has reassured worried viewers after his eye appeared to droop during a live BBC News broadcast.
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025 Clive Myrie reassures concerned BBC viewers after eye ‘droops’ during news broadcast Newsreader shared health update after presenting the ‘News at Six’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024 Treasure Island review – dashing female pirates strike gold on high seas Playwright Hannah Khalil weaves the real stories of buccaneering women into Stevenson’s classic adventure story, in a show filled with youthful verve
Inverse · Dec 3, 2024 22 Years Ago, a Forgotten Sci-Fi Movie Foreshadowed Star Wars’ Newest Show In 2002, a cutting-edge animated movie took the premise of 'Skeleton Crew' in a whole new direction.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024 Treasure Island review – with a yo-ho-ho and the spirit of adventure Duncan McLean’s riotous adaptation begins in a care home for retired pirates, from which the resourceful heroes set sail in a washtub buoyed by imagination
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