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Rupert Preston In a year that tested even the most powerful film distributors, the UK’s Vertigo Releasing stood out from the pack with a surprise smash hit. As studios virtually abandoned theatrical releases in the wake of the first lockdown and cinemas faced the prospect of re-opening with almost nothing in the way of new titles, Vertigo Releasing CEO Rupert Preston heard the call and answered it. Aware there was a desperate need for family films, as theatres prepared to reopen in July, the London-based distributor swooped on the rights to Australian animation 100% Wolf from German sales...

Last modified on Thu 28 Jan 2021 07.29 EST And, lo, it came to pass in 2020 that there was a “Lockdown Strictly”, and it was a fearsome bespangled fleet-footed showbiz beast, inspiring awe in all who beheld it. As we approached the Strictly Come Dancing final, featuring comedian/musician Bill Bailey, 55, vowel-averse singer/YouTuber, HRVY, 19, EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, 19, and Made in Chelsea cast member/McVities heir, Jamie “Biscuits” Laing, 32, there was no denying it had been an invigorating but challenging season. A shorter run, with no proper studio audience, contestan...

LEIGH Centurions are mourning the death of their life member and former director, Tommy Coleman. He died within minutes of learning that his beloved Leigh Centurions had been selected as the 12th team to compete in Betfred Super League in 2021. Tommy, who played amateur rugby league as a young man, ran the Mick Martyn bar at Leigh's former home, Hilton Park, but his passion for the club saw him take on wide and varied roles. Fine gents representing Leigh Centurions at Wembley in 2000. From left, Tommy Boylan, Tommy Coleman, Derek Sumner, Bob Shuttleworth, Tommy Sale and Billy Lea They...

Beyonce. Photograph AP IN her 2015 book Naked at the Albert Hall, Tracey Thorn, owner of one of the great English pop voices, was at pains to point out that “there’s more thinking in singing than you might think.” The line came to mind while listening to Extraordinary Voices with Nora Fischer on Radio 3 last Saturday. The first of three programmes (the second airs tomorrow night at 11pm), Fischer was exploring the idea of vocal blend and decoration. A fine excuse to hear voice after glorious voice in an hour that took in everything from Bulgarian female choirs to Mariah Carey and Wh...

Snapshot of ups and downs beginning with more money. fortune magazine says there's i record amount of money in circulation, $1.1 trillion, 75% of it in $100 bills. get this, $30 million in cash is circulating in denominations of $5, $1,000 and $10,000 bills. seen one of those recently? not so much. lots of shareholders of groupon stock is selling. it hit a record low this week, shares down about 60% since groupon went public last november. now to a top cat. this feline's no run of the milhouse cat. stubs is the cat mayor of at that ta keen na, alaska. he's held the honor for 15 years, he's...