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Steve Coogan gets schooled in The Penguin Lessons

"People talk about mindfulness, and when you look at a penguin, you realise he's not anxious about tomorrow and he's not preoccupied with what happened yesterday. He's just sort of in the moment, being a penguin, so there's something …

Steve Coogan Share How 'Dr. Strangelove' Was Remade for Today

Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is rightfully regarded as one of the great dark comedies, and one of the first really modern black comedy films. It was pretty shocking 60 years ago, with its dark critique of the …

Admit It, Rami Malek Was the Best Part of the Night at the Museum Movies

Rami Malek is one of the best actors working today, and his rise to prominence within Hollywood’s A-listers was seemingly quite efficient. It was only shortly after his riveting, Emmy-winning turn as the troubled hacker Elliot Alderson in Mr. Robot that …

Curtain Up at the Megaron: April’s Must-See Performances

Athens Concert Hall has launched its April program with remarkable momentum, setting the stage for a month rich in cultural brilliance. The much-anticipated Spring Festival is just around the corner, bringing internationally acclaimed artists to the …

Weekend Box Office: A Minecraft Movie Strikes Gold with Best Opening of the Year

This was certainly a week of economic uncertainty and the so-called experts making bad calls. That applied to the global economy in a number of areas but also to the tracking services who had no bead on just how well one film at the box office was going to …

The Penguin Lessons | At the Movies

“The Penguin Lessons” is based on a true story about Tom Michell (Steve Coogan), a British teacher at a private boarding school in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1976. Tom rescues a penguin from an oil spill on a beach. Then the fun begins. Peter Cattaneo ( …

Free as a Bird: Steve Coogan finds enlightenment with penguin as co-star in The Penguin Lessons

click to enlarge Sony Pictures Classics Steve Coogan stars in The Penguin Lessons, which is based on the 2016 memoir of a British teacher who rescued a penguin from an oil spill on a beach. When actor Steve Coogan and screenwriter Jeff Pope work together, …

Steve Coogan gets schooled in true story ‘The Penguin Lessons’

By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) – A movie industry adage warns never to work with children or animals, but British actor Steve Coogan says he learned mindfulness playing a teacher and co-starring with real penguins in his new comedy drama. Set in 1976 …

Steve Coogan greeted penguins every day of filming for The Penguin Lessons

Steve Coogan used to “greet” and “chat” to penguins every day of filming for The Penguin Lessons, describing them as “relaxing” on set. Speaking at the movie’s premiere at the Curzon in Mayfair, the 59-year-old actor and comedian said the penguins …

Steve Coogan greeted penguins every day of filming for The Penguin Lessons

Contest: Win a pair of tickets to National Theatre Live screening

Always dreamed of catching the National Theatre in London? We don’t have a flight ticket for you, but we’ve got something just as good: free tickets to catch a screening of the National Theatre Live right here in Singapore. You heard right – the company’s …

‘The Penguin Lessons,’ though heartwarming, minimizes Argentina’s violent history

Peter Cattaneo’s film “The Penguin Lessons” — based on Tom Michell’s 2015 memoir of the same name — portrays a heartwarming narrative of a man and his penguin. But the film fails to do justice to the violent events of its political backdrop: Argentina’s …

KPD to hold no questions asked drug take back day

THE PENGUIN LESSONS is a sweet, smart, feel good comedy/drama, starring Steve Coogan as a prep school teacher who rescues a penguin from an oil slick and gets stuck taking care of it. The touching and funny story is based on the real life of a world …

Fatal error: 20 years on, the Met still has questions to answer about the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes

‘Everybody’s human. Mistakes can be made… But you are really not prepared to say that any mistake [was made] here, are you?” Michael Mansfield QC put this question to Cressida Dick – then deputy assistant commissioner at the Metropolitan police – at the …

Today in History: Saturday, April 5, 2025

Television The original “Hawaii Five-0” ended on CBS in 1980 after 12 seasons. Combined with 10 seasons for the recent reboot (2010-2020), that is 22 seasons of “Hawaii Five-O.” Fox Broadcasting Company officially launched in 1987 with Sunday night …

What's on at Film Factory Leigh this week?

At Film Factory Leigh, "Wicked" will be showing on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 7.30pm. This musical tells the story of Elphaba, a young woman with green skin, and her friendship with Galinda at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. On Sunday, April …

Missoulian week in review: Local news recap for March 29-April 4

Here are some of the headlines from this past week in the Missoulian. To read the full stories, click the link on each headline: A new ambulance bay will soon be built at the Missoula Rural Fire District station in Bonner, an move that aims to shorten …

Why memoirs involving animals are so successful

A new memoir by Chloe Dalton, a high-flying British foreign-policy adviser, has leapt off bookshelves on both sides of the Atlantic. It sits at the confluence of two conventional story types. The first is “what I learned from wild animals”: in Ms Dalton’s …

Former James Bond villain Jonathan Pryce urges Amazon to bring back 007’s witty humour

Former James Bond villain Jonathan Pryce has urged Amazon to bring back 007’s witty humour. The 77-year-old British actor played megalomaniac media mogul Elliot Carver, in the 1997 Bond film ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, starring opposite Pierce Brosnan as the …

True Charity Reclaimed: Joplin’S Fight Against Handouts Hits Prime April 22

True Charity Reclaimed—Joplin’s cry for effective charity—amplifies homeless voices, challenges poverty norms, and aims at policy reform and unfiltered reach. JOPLIN, MO, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Charity Reclaimed, …

‘Me Enamoré’ de La Banda el Limón Continúa en #1 del Chart Regional Mexican de Mediabase por Dos Semanas Consecutivas

En Billboard "Me Enamoré" subió al #2 del Chart Regional Mexican Airplay LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICCF – La Original Banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga sigue conquistando escenarios y listas …

Renowned Children's Author Tequila Smith Set to Release Her Latest Book, The Dragon I’m Slaying

KATY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed children's book author Tequila Smith is ready to inspire young readers once again with her newest release, The Dragon I’m Slaying. Known for her empowering and heartfelt …

PRODUCER - Maker Machina and CREE8 Announce Strategic Partnership at NAB 2025

Revolutionizing Media & Entertainment with Seamless, Cloud-Powered Workflows LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an exciting collaboration, PRODUCER - Maker Machina and CREE8 Inc are joining forces to …

Recording Artist and Influencer April Diamond Kicks Off 30 Days of April 2025—A Month-Long Celebration with Fans

Billboard Recording Artist, #1 in National Radio and Influencer APRIL DIAMOND Kicks Off 30 Days of April 2025—A Month-Long Celebration in April with Fans! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The chart-topping …

CREE8 and Key Code Media Announce Strategic Reseller Partnership to Accelerate Cloud Adoption for Creative Teams

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CREE8, the cloud-native workspace transforming production for creative teams, today announced a strategic reseller partnership with Key Code Media, a leading media technology …

ArtsPR announces Fund Raising party on April 22, 2025 @ Biricchino in NYC

Tours, exhibits, cultural exchange, Award winning programs, walking tours. Tickets are $75,00 per payable to Fractured Atlas in advance or by RSVP NEW YORK CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tours, exhibits, cultural …

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Partners with Esteemed FIPRESCI Jury for 2025 Festival

Renowned international critics Andreina Di Sanzo, Alfredo Naime, and Carlos Aguilar will judge features and award the prestigious FIPRESCI Prize LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Julien Dubuque International …

Punchup Live Launches Consumer App Connecting Comedy Fans with Live Shows Seamlessly

Comedy Platform Makes Finding and Purchasing Tickets Easier Than Ever  NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Punchup Live, the groundbreaking comedy platform featuring heavy hitters like Tom Segura, Whitney Cummings, …

SVETLANA & THE NEW YORK COLLECTIVE HEADLINE 2025 ROMANZA FESTIVALE

Romanza Festivale brings music, theater, dance, and art to life in the Nation’s Oldest City SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Romanza Festivale of Music & the Arts welcomes acclaimed international …

MCM Announces Launch of Video On Demand & Podcast Networks, Expanding Content Reach in 2025

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MCM, a leader in digital media and content innovation, is launching a Video On Demand (VOD) Network and Podcast Network in 2025, with further expansion planned for 2026. These new …

SHAKE IT OFF WITH MERT & LUCAS, LIVE! Welcomes Jody Weiner and Robert Boris

Two preeminent writers and filmmakers discuss their books and illustrious careers NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Literature and film enthusiasts, mark your calendars for the upcoming episode of SHAKE IT OFF …

Hake’s sets world records with $2.2M auction of original Star Wars comic book and animation art, rare action figures

Highlights: Luke Skywalker Double-Telescoping Lightsaber action figure, $84,370; Howard Chaykin Star Wars #1 comic book art, $80,475 YORK, PA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hake’s March 25-26 auction of extraordinary …

William A. Blakey Announces the Release of His Book, Invictus: Dark Faith, a Memoir of Resilience, Faith, and Triumph

Acclaimed Author Teams Up with Production Company for Upcoming Documentary ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- William A. Blakey, an inspiring author, entrepreneur, and advocate for resilience, is proud to announce …

Jamaican Artist Rast Dias Releases ‘MASH ROAD’ EP, Blending Hip-Hop, Afro-Caribbean and Reggae Storytelling

The six-track EP presents Rast Dias’ distinctive mix of reggae and dancehall, layered with raw hip-hop narratives and energetic rhythms. TRENCHTOWN, HANOVER, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rast Dias, the Jamaican artist …

The Emperor of House Music, Martone, Announces New Release Dates for Single and Album

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It's already been a powerhouse year for the one and only Martone, and he’s just getting started. Known across the globe as The Emperor of House Music, Martone is now announcing …

Gordon Shell: Champion Fighter, Advocate, and Entrepreneur Making a Lasting Impact

WALLED LAKE, MI, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gordon “Shotgun” Shell, once known for his strength and determination inside the MMA cage, has spent the last decade channeling that same drive into new arenas — animal welfare …

Tiny Spider, Big Message: Dotty Inspires Children to Embrace Who They Are

BRENCHLEY, TONBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In her heartwarming debut, Dotty, children’s author and therapist Gönül introduces readers to a charming little spider with a powerful message. This beautifully illustrated …

Culver City Artist Paal Anand Receives Prestigious International Masters Award during Art Expo New York

Italian Fondazione Effetto Arte presented Paal Anand the award at the historic Sanctuary at Church of the Ascension in Brooklyn CULVER CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local artist Paal Anand has been awarded the …

Making Movies in Our Minds: Working Through Our Anxiety Presented by Atticus Publishing

‘Transforming Anxiety into Peace and Emotional Freedom’ SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents Making Movies in Our Minds: Working Through Our Anxiety, a groundbreaking book by Dr. John …