New members include filmmakers Lynne Ramsay, Haifaa al-Mansour, Fox Searchlight’s Kate Gardiner and Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
- 12/4/2019
- by 1101184¦Orlando Parfitt¦38¦
- ScreenDaily
Credits from those selected include ‘Bodyguard’, ‘The Personal History Of David Copperfield’.
Bafta has named 21 actors for the latest edition of its Elevate scheme, aimed at supporting those from under-represented groups in progressing to the next stage of their career.
Those selected include Anjli Mohindra, whose breakthrough role was as would-be terrorist Nadia in the BBC’s Bodyguard last year.
Also chosen is Anthony Welsh, whose film credits include Starred Up, Journeyman, and The Personal History Of David Copperfield, with TV roles in Fleabag and Pure.
Micky McGregor is also among those selected and has credits including Ken Loach’s I,...
Bafta has named 21 actors for the latest edition of its Elevate scheme, aimed at supporting those from under-represented groups in progressing to the next stage of their career.
Those selected include Anjli Mohindra, whose breakthrough role was as would-be terrorist Nadia in the BBC’s Bodyguard last year.
Also chosen is Anthony Welsh, whose film credits include Starred Up, Journeyman, and The Personal History Of David Copperfield, with TV roles in Fleabag and Pure.
Micky McGregor is also among those selected and has credits including Ken Loach’s I,...
- 10/8/2019
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
Are you falling in love with the first season of The Bisexual TV show on Hulu? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like The Bisexual is cancelled or renewed for season two. Hulu and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about The Bisexual season one episodes. We invite you to rate them for us, below.
A Hulu comedy-drama, The Bisexual comes from Desiree Akhavan, who stars in and directs the series. She also co-writes and co-created it with Cecilia Frugiuel. Saskia Chana, Maxine Peake, Brian Gleeson, Naomi Ackie, Michèlle Guillot, Cassie Clare, Eva Birthistle, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Niamh Algar, and Hannah Almond also star. A fresh take on sex,...
A Hulu comedy-drama, The Bisexual comes from Desiree Akhavan, who stars in and directs the series. She also co-writes and co-created it with Cecilia Frugiuel. Saskia Chana, Maxine Peake, Brian Gleeson, Naomi Ackie, Michèlle Guillot, Cassie Clare, Eva Birthistle, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Niamh Algar, and Hannah Almond also star. A fresh take on sex,...
- 11/16/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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A Hulu comedy-drama, The Bisexual comes from Desiree Akhavan, who stars in and directs the series. She also co-writes and co-created it with Cecilia Frugiuel. Saskia Chana, Maxine Peake, Brian Gleeson, Naomi Ackie, Michèlle Guillot, Cassie Clare, Eva Birthistle, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Niamh Algar, and Hannah Almond also star. A fresh take on sex, love, and relationships, the story follows Leila (Akhavan), a New Yorker who...
How is Leila's new life working out? Has The Bisexual TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Bisexualm season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A Hulu comedy-drama, The Bisexual comes from Desiree Akhavan, who stars in and directs the series. She also co-writes and co-created it with Cecilia Frugiuel. Saskia Chana, Maxine Peake, Brian Gleeson, Naomi Ackie, Michèlle Guillot, Cassie Clare, Eva Birthistle, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Niamh Algar, and Hannah Almond also star. A fresh take on sex, love, and relationships, the story follows Leila (Akhavan), a New Yorker who...
- 11/16/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: Hulu.
Episodes: Ongoing (hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: November 16, 2018 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Desiree Akhavan, Saskia Chana, Maxine Peake, Brian Gleeson, Naomi Ackie, Michèlle Guillot, Cassie Clare, Eva Birthistle, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Niamh Algar, and Hannah Almond.
TV show description:
From Desiree Akhavan, who stars in, directs, co-writes, and co-created (with Cecilia Frugiuele) the series, The Bisexual TV show is comedy-drama with a fresh take on sex, love, and relationships. The story follows Leila (Akhavan), a New Yorker who decides she needs to take a "break" from Sadie (Peake), her longtime personal and professional partner.
Complicating Leila and Sadie's separation is the fact that they still have...
Episodes: Ongoing (hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: November 16, 2018 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Desiree Akhavan, Saskia Chana, Maxine Peake, Brian Gleeson, Naomi Ackie, Michèlle Guillot, Cassie Clare, Eva Birthistle, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Niamh Algar, and Hannah Almond.
TV show description:
From Desiree Akhavan, who stars in, directs, co-writes, and co-created (with Cecilia Frugiuele) the series, The Bisexual TV show is comedy-drama with a fresh take on sex, love, and relationships. The story follows Leila (Akhavan), a New Yorker who decides she needs to take a "break" from Sadie (Peake), her longtime personal and professional partner.
Complicating Leila and Sadie's separation is the fact that they still have...
- 11/16/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Bisexuality is a myth, it was created by ad executives to sell flavoured vodka”. That’s one take in Desiree Akhavan’s forthcoming comedy The Bisexual for UK’s Channel 4 and Hulu.
The broadcasters have unveiled the first trailer for the comedy, which is produced by Sister Pictures label Hootenanny.
The show, which launches in the UK on October 10 at 10pm, look at the difference of dating men and women from the perspective of a person who finds herself doing both.
It was created by and stars Girls alum and The Miseducation of Cameron Post director. She plays New Yorker Leila who is feeling lost in London. Split from her girlfriend she moves in with a ‘stranger off the internet’ and discovers she’s swapped her luxe old life for a house-share with a British guy who’s only other female ‘flat-mate’ was his mother. Their worlds collide in awkward...
The broadcasters have unveiled the first trailer for the comedy, which is produced by Sister Pictures label Hootenanny.
The show, which launches in the UK on October 10 at 10pm, look at the difference of dating men and women from the perspective of a person who finds herself doing both.
It was created by and stars Girls alum and The Miseducation of Cameron Post director. She plays New Yorker Leila who is feeling lost in London. Split from her girlfriend she moves in with a ‘stranger off the internet’ and discovers she’s swapped her luxe old life for a house-share with a British guy who’s only other female ‘flat-mate’ was his mother. Their worlds collide in awkward...
- 9/27/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
All3media International has signed major pre-sales for “The Bisexual,” its six-part series co-written and directed by Iranian-American filmmaker Desiree Akhavan (“The Miseducation of Cameron Post”) who also stars.
Set to debut on Channel 4 and Hulu, “The Bisexual” has been pre-bought by Canal Plus Group for France and all its territories. Sky Network has also taken exclusive rights for New Zealand, and Stan has acquired exclusive rights for Australia.
“The Bisexual” marks the TV debut of Akhavan whose latest film “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” (pictured) with Chloë Grace Moretz won the Grabd Jury Prize at Sundance. The series is produced by Hootenanny, a Sister Pictures company.
Now in post-production, “The Bisexual” explores the differences between dating men and women from the perspective of a person who finds herself doing both for the first time. The series is co-written by Akhavan’s long-term collaborator Cecilia Frugiuele. The show stars...
Set to debut on Channel 4 and Hulu, “The Bisexual” has been pre-bought by Canal Plus Group for France and all its territories. Sky Network has also taken exclusive rights for New Zealand, and Stan has acquired exclusive rights for Australia.
“The Bisexual” marks the TV debut of Akhavan whose latest film “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” (pictured) with Chloë Grace Moretz won the Grabd Jury Prize at Sundance. The series is produced by Hootenanny, a Sister Pictures company.
Now in post-production, “The Bisexual” explores the differences between dating men and women from the perspective of a person who finds herself doing both for the first time. The series is co-written by Akhavan’s long-term collaborator Cecilia Frugiuele. The show stars...
- 9/14/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu has an exciting new series from across the pond. This week, the streaming service announced Maxine Peake and Brian Gleeson have joined their upcoming TV show The Bisexual.From Desiree Akhavan, the comedy "explores the differences between dating men and women from the perspective of a person who finds herself doing both." The cast includes Eva Birthistle, John Dagliesh, Naomi Ackie, Niamh Algar, Saskia Chana, and Michelle Guillot.Read More…...
- 2/24/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Hulu and Channel 4 comedy The Bisexual, which was created by Sundance Grand Jury-winning filmmaker Desiree Akhavan, has found its cast, lead by The Theory of Everything star Maxine Peake and Phantom Thread's Brian Gleeson. The duo will star alongside Akhavan in the six-part series along with Eva Birthistle (Brooklyn), John Dagliesh (Justice League), Naomi Ackie (Lady Macbeth), Niamh Algar (The Virtues) and newcomers Saskia Chana and Michelle Guillot. The series, which is…...
- 2/23/2018
- Deadline TV
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