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ITV has announced a glut of new content as part of a spring showcase, including revealing that it has greenlit a true-crime drama series on John Darwin, the former prison officer who was jailed for faking his own death. Objective Media Group’s Story Films is making four-part series The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe , which is based on an unpublished manuscript written by journalist David Leigh. The series tells the true story of how debt-laden Darwin and his wife, Anne Darwin, came up with an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies by faking his death in a canoeing accident in 2002. Anne told the world that her husband had gone missing off the coast of Cleveland, England, weaving a web of deceit that included lying to her sons about their own father’s death. Related Story 'Love Island' To Return To ITV This Summer Anne and John later moved to Panama City to start a new life together before their secret was exposed by the discovery of an … [Read more...] about ITV Sets John Darwin True-Crime Drama; Unscripted Orders Include ‘Ready To Mingle’ & ‘Queen Unseen’

Anya Taylor-Joy won big at the Golden Globes awards this year, snagging the Best Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture for TV award for her lead role in Netflix's The Queen's Gambit . Despite the series only running for one season, it quickly became a critical darling and an audience favorite. Following the actress's Golden Globes win, the call for a second season of the show gathered renewed strength online. In an interview with ET Online, Taylor-Joy expressed her willingness to return for a new season, the prospects of which appear unlikely at this point. "Maybe. Not to disappoint anybody, but we just never thought about it. It was always a sapling to tree transition . You see her grow, you leave her in a good place. So we were genuinely surprised when people were like, 'Where's season 2?' That being said, I adore the entire team that made it and I would jump at the chance to work with them again." RELATED: The Queen's Gambit Chess Scene Secrets Revealed by Anya … [Read more...] about Will The Queen’s Gambit Season 2 Happen? Anya Taylor-Joy Considers the Possibility

The Costume Designers Guild has stitched together the nominees for its 23rd annual CDG Awards for film, TV and shortform. Winners in the eight categories will be announced during the virtual trophy show on Tuesday, April 13, which be streamed on Twitter for the first time. Read the full list of nominees below. The designers behind Dolittle, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Mulan, Pinocchio and Wonder Woman 1984 will vie for the Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film nod. The Contemporary Film hopefuls are Barb and Star Go to Del Mar, Birds of Prey, Da 5 Bloods, Promising Young Woman and The Prom. Up for the Period Film trophy are Emma, Judas and the Black Messiah, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Mank and One Night in Miami. Related Story VES Awards Nominations: 'Tenet', 'Midnight Sky', 'Extraction', 'Soul' & 'Mandalorian' Among Titles In Visual Effects Hunt “I would like to congratulate all of the nominees of the 23rd Costume Designers Guild … [Read more...] about Costume Designers Guild Awards Nominations: ‘Wonder Woman’, ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ Mank’, ‘Bridgerton’ & More

Kangana Ranaut is one of those celebs who never fail to shell out some major fitness inspiration to her fans. The actor is known for abiding by a strict fitness regime and a balanced diet. While the actor is paying special attention to her fitness for her upcoming films, Tejas and Dhaakad , she recently also shared a glimpse of her healthy breakfast diet. Kangana Ranaut took to her social media handle to share a picture of a smoothie that she made by herself for her breakfast. Talking about the picture, the smoothie looks healthy yet tasty. Sharing the same, the Tanu Weds Manu Returns actor wrote how there is nothing more she appreciates than self-made food. She shared her personal recipe for her summer smoothie for breakfast. The actor mentioned how the smoothie consists of healthy ingredients like organic honey, nuts and fruits. Her caption read as, "There is nothing I appreciate more than self-made food, here's my very own personal recipe a summer … [Read more...] about Kangana Ranaut’s Breakfast Smoothie Recipe Is The Perfect Combo Of Healthy And Tasty

ITV is doubling down on masked entertainment shows. Following the soaraway success of The Masked Singer in the UK, the commercial broadcaster has ordered The Masked Dancer . Bandicoot Scotland will make a seven-part series based on the spin-off show for late spring, meaning it will help fill a giant Britain’s Got Talent -shaped hole in ITV’s schedule after the Simon Cowell talent series was abandoned this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Twelve celebrities will perform unique dances, while covered from head to toe in extravagant, colorful costumes and masks, leaving viewers and a star panel to guess their identities. Those doing the guessing in the studio will include Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan, and Davina McCall, who already feature on The Masked Singer . They will be joined by Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse. Comedian Joel Dommett hosts. The Masked Dancer has been commissioned by ITV head of entertainment Katie Rawcliffe and commissioner … [Read more...] about ITV Orders ‘The Masked Dancer’ Following The Success Of ‘The Masked Singer’