Jamie Bell will take over from Barry Keoghan as Duke Shelby in Steven Knight's upcoming Peaky Blinders sequel series. Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton and Lashana Lynch are also among the new faces heading for the Birmingham mob drama. Read more: www.empireonline.com/tv/new...

"A tender, insightful portrait of sisterhood, reconciliation, trauma and transformation." Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, and Elle Fanning lead Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value — in cinemas Boxing Day. Read our review: www.empireonline.com/movies/revie...

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair trailer is here – with the Crazy 88 fight in full colour. The full uncut version is confirmed for UK cinemas on 5 December. Watch the trailer here: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

Sigourney Weaver and Meryl Streep are teaming up for the first time on NYC set thriller Useful Idiots, directed by Joseph Cedar (Constellation). And, as Weaver tells Empire exclusively, the movie is set to see the pair playing best friends. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...

DC Studios is giving Superman's roving reporter Jimmy Olsen his own spin-off series from the creators of American Vandal. The HBO show, titled DC Crime, is set to take a true-crime mockumentary approach to the inner workings of the Daily Planet. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...

2025 Week 37 Update: After a quieter week last week, a very full week of nominations with much variety. Here are your 8 gifts....

A love letter to 53two in Manchester. This beautiful place supports the community. Can you now help to support them? 🙏 ilovemanchester.com/53two-needs-...

This small theatre has a huge community impact – but now it needs your support

53two is the small Manchester venue with a giant heart – supporting new voices, community causes, and offering a warm welcome to all beneath its iconic arches.

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Love everything about this video 😍

Glenn Meads@glennwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

And here is the video, as promised. This explains where the money goes at 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social Thanks for every single donation. It is really appreciated. 👏 www.53two/glenn if you want to get involved and missed the walks earlier this month. Thank you 💕

"A beautifully shot, deranged escape from reality..." Meghann Fahy is an under pressure waitress who clashes with Julianne Moore's mega-rich socialite over Milly Alcock in #Sirens — streaming now on Netflix. Read our review: www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/s...

A few weeks ago, I set out to raise £300 for 53two & @500actsofkindness.bsky.social by walking over 7 days, in memory of a local man. Fast forward to now and £1,055 has been raised. 👏Video to follow via 53two with exciting news of where the money will go. Thanks to everyone who supported me. 💙

"The Ballad Of Wallis Island is a big-hearted, consoling hug of a movie." Two folk musicians (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) find themselves reunited by a superfan (Tim Key) in James Griffiths' comedy drama — out in UK cinemas on 30 May. Read our review: www.empireonline.com/movies/revie...

What a week! 7 days = 1106 brisk minutes walked. £925 raised for a mental health grant at 53two & to support people via @500actsofkindness.bsky.social The generosity from friends, family, & strangers proves that the huge majority of people are ace. 👏 Thanks for the shares, ❤️ & 💰. Feet up now. 👣

Glenn Meads@glennwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

Scores are the doors for day 6/7 are: 🚶‍♂️ 1002 brisk minutes 💰 £925 raised for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood One more day of walking to go. Thanks for your support and kindness. ❤️ Links below if you are new to these posts. 🙏

Scores are the doors for day 6/7 are: 🚶‍♂️ 1002 brisk minutes 💰 £925 raised for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood One more day of walking to go. Thanks for your support and kindness. ❤️ Links below if you are new to these posts. 🙏

Glenn Meads@glennwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

Day 3/7 and stepping it up on hump day. 🚶‍♂️ Raised £855 for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social Walked for 172 mins today. 4 days left and still time to support these charities, with their mental health grant and supporting people with the cost of living 🙏

Day 3/7 and stepping it up on hump day. 🚶‍♂️ Raised £855 for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social Walked for 172 mins today. 4 days left and still time to support these charities, with their mental health grant and supporting people with the cost of living 🙏

Glenn Meads@glennwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

Day 2/7 walking to support 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social and I am getting into my stride now. 🚶‍♂️ Thanks for the support, shares and contributions. 👋 189 brisk mins walked today. 😴

Day 2/7 walking to support 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social and I am getting into my stride now. 🚶‍♂️ Thanks for the support, shares and contributions. 👋 189 brisk mins walked today. 😴

Glenn Meads@glennwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

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I am walking in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood for a grant in his name @53two to support people in the arts with their mental health & @500actsofkindness.bsky.social £345 has been raised so far. Thanks 💕 👏 Can you help by sponsoring me or sharing? Thanks 🥰 www.justgiving.com/page/glennwa...

Glenn's walks for 53two and 500 Acts of Kindness in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood

Help Glenn Meads raise money to support 53two

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I am walking across Mcr for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood. Check out the JustGiving page, and please donate/and or share if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving www.justgiving.com/page/glennwa...

Glenn's walks for 53two and 500 Acts of Kindness in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood

Help Glenn Meads raise money to support 53two

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Girl from the North Country is headed back to London. If you are a Bob Dylan fan, this is a must-see. www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/girl-f...

Hoping this will be as special as I want it be. 🎥

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · last yr.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has a new trailer that teases Ethan Hunt teaming up with The Entity, and references several previous missions. Watch it here: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

EXCLUSIVE 🥋 Karate Kid: Legends aims to capture the feel of early Jackie Chan films. "We used a lot of classic Hong Kong wire-work,” says director Jonathan Entwistle. "There’s a humour to the way the choreography unfolds." READ MORE: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

Londoners, I’ll be appearing at the Barnet Libraries Literary Festival on Sunday 4 May at 11am. I’ll be in conversation with the fab Claire Gardner and will also answer questions from the audience and sign your books! Come and join us if you can! barnet-libraries.played.co/venues/63aff...

Thanks to everyone who donated to get Colin @bigissuenorth.bsky.social a trip to Blackpool and support Big Issue North. He has been to the coast and had a break. He loved it & Big Issue North have received a donation. Read Colin's heartfelt thanks below 👇 👇👇 www.bigissuenorth.com/our-work/ven...

A weekend to remember - Big Issue North

Thanks to the generosity of his customers, long-standing vendor Colin enjoyed a weekend away in Blackpool!

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2025 Week 12 Update: Thank you for another week of your kindness- you are all beacons of hope in these challenging times. Here are your 4 gifts....

A piece from me on Sean Baker's long and winding road to Oscars glory, taking in my various encounters with him over the years. When I first met him he seemed to be on the edge of defeat, borrowing money from his parents to get by. But he never lost his way, or his integrity. I wrote about that.

Anora’s Best Picture Win Is A Victory For Truly Independent Cinema

Sean Baker drama triumphed at the Oscars – a filmmaker who has never compromised his art for Hollywood appeal. Read more at Empire.

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£15 left to raise and then Colin can have a well deserved break. ⛱️ Any shares or small donations from Manchester people who know him will get us over the finishing line. 🙏

Glenn Meads@glennwrites.bsky.social · 2y ago

Do you know Manchester's beloved @HOME_mcr and @OxRdMcr Big Issue vendor Colin? Can you help me get him a well-deserved weekend away for the 4th time? 🙏 Please share the link and donate a small amount, if you can. Thanks www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Review: This Kind of Black at HOME, Manchester ilovemanchester.com/this-kind-of...

Review: This Kind of Black at HOME 'Reece Williams shatters myths with heartfelt storytelling'

This Kind of Black is a powerful one-man show by Reece Williams that blends poetry, movement, and storytelling to challenge stereotypes, explore collective trauma, and celebrate the resilience and hum...

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Do you know Manchester's beloved @HOME_mcr and @OxRdMcr Big Issue vendor Colin? Can you help me get him a well-deserved weekend away for the 4th time? 🙏 Please share the link and donate a small amount, if you can. Thanks www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £175 to get a beloved Manchester Big Issue vendor to Blackpool for a break

Iʼm raising money to get a beloved Manchester Big Issue vendor to Blackpool for a break. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

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Reece Williams on This Kind of Black, Moss Side and poetry. ilovemanchester.com/reece-willia...

Play 'This Kind of Black' returns to tell a vital Moss Side story

Poet and playwright Reece Williams brings his hit coming-of-age play This Kind of Black back to HOME, offering an intimate and powerful exploration of masculinity, grief, and Black identity through th...

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The team over at @ThePCCLondon has shared that the beloved independent cinema is at risk of closing. Here’s how you can help: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa... #SaveThePCC

"A gruelling but ultimately rewarding experience," Mike Leigh makes a welcome return to intimate character studies with #HardTruths. Read the Empire review: www.empireonline.com/movies/revie...