Paleontologists do not have the highest of profiles. But that could change with the release of Ammonite, the film starring Kate Winslet who plays Mary Anning, the prolific 19th-century fossil-collector and paleontologist whose gender and poverty prevented the full fame she deserved. Responsible for finding the first ichthyosaur skeleton — still on display in London’s … Read more
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 ‘The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all,’ said the great German composer Richard Strauss, ‘but it is the most difficult to play.’ Some, such as Morgan Freeman, definitely play it better than others like… Janet Street-Porter. Kate Winslet has expressed her horror at working with directors Roman Polanski, a … Read more
‘What the f*** was I doing?’: Kate Winslet admits she ‘regrets’ working with directors Woody Allen and Roman Polanski even after their sexual assault allegations By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 22:33 BST, 10 September 2020 | Updated: 14:31 BST, 11 September 2020 Kate Winslet has admitted she ‘regrets’ working with shamed directors Woody Allen … Read more
A Grade II listed seven-bedroom home that has access to a private beach has gone on the market for £1million. Peek House is a grand home on the 350-acre Rousdon Estate, an enclave of 104 homes where a group of freeholders own the mile-long Charton Beach in Charmouth, Dorset. The house sits 500ft above the beach … Read more
Kate Winslet has been announced as the star of a new biopic about Vogue cover model-turned-war correspondent Lee Miller. The film, called Lee, will follow the life and experiences of the photojournalist as she travels to the frontline of World War II and tries to expose the horrific truths of the Nazis. Throughout her journey … Read more
20th Century Fox have released new behind-the-scenes photos from the set of the Avatar sequels. The pictures, posted Friday to the official Avatar Twitter account, were taken earlier this year on set in New Zealand. Filming for the sequels is currently on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak, although visual production work is still continuing … Read more
An array of the industry’s leading celebrities joined forces to pay tribute to NHS workers for risking their lives everyday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Actress Kate Winslet, screenwriter Phoebe Waller-Bridge and thespian Jude Law were among the stars who expressed their gratitude towards the healthcare professionals as they held up ‘thank you’ placards in a … Read more