#neil grainger

[notfspurejam]

Bill Fellows, Neil Grainger, Ian Hallard and Mark Gatiss attend a special screening of new BBC Three comedy "Smoggie Queens" at The Curzon Soho on November 5, 2024 in London, England.

[lgbtqmovierecs]

LGBTQ Series of the Day:

Smoggie Queens

Description:

In the heart of Middlesbrough, a quirky bunch of LGBTQ+ pals embrace their identities, finding solace and joy within their community’s small but vibrant pocket.

Title: Smoggie Queens

Genre: Comedy

Age Rating: Unknown

Release Date: 2024

Relationships: Unknown

Representation: Gay, Drag Queen

Episodes: 6

Running Time: 30m

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English

Warnings: Unknown

Starring: Phil Dunning, Mark Benton, Alexandra Mardell, Patsy Lowe, Elijah Young, Neil Grainger, Peter McPherson, Micheal Mather

Submitted by @dandandanny

[movienized-com]

The Hunt for Raoul Moat

The Hunt for Raoul Moat (Serie 2023) #AngelaBain #JoeBlakemore #SonyaCassidy #NeilGrainger #LeeIngleby #SallyMessham Mehr auf:

Serie Jahr: 2023- Genre: Krimi / Drama Hauptrollen: Angela Bain, Joe Blakemore, Sonya Cassidy, Neil Grainger, Lee Ingleby, Sally Messham, Gavin O’Connor, Vineeta Rishi, Mark Stobbart, Matt Stokoe, Clare Corbett, Josef Davies, Fiona Skinner, Bill Ward, Leah Baskaran, Matthew Bates, Paul Charlton, Chris Garner, Joanna Horton, Marianne McIvor, Micky McGregor, Nicholas A. Newman, Stevie Raine,…

[borgialucrezia]

"Forgive me. I knew [Frederick of Naples] wanted to be king but I did not know that he would confine such a splendid witch as you."

HOLLIDAY GRAINGER as LUCREZIA BORGIA THE BORGIAS — 3.08: Tears of Blood

[emiliosandozsequence]

the borgias (2011-2013) cr. neil jordan / 'ptolemaea' by ethel cain from preacher's daughter (2022)

[fertileground]

the borgias, episode one, "the poisoned chalice", 2011 (dir. neil jordan)

[sinnstellato]

neil jordan is actually so funny, like, he put two of the hottest people with the most chemistry in the whole universe as siblings and really thought things weren't going to go THAT way 💀

[strikepedia]

The truth about Brontë Films and TV

The sister company of Brontë is Snowed-in:

J. K. Rowling DOES NOT hold any positions in either of the companies. The one who does is Neil Blair:

So Pottermore, the Harry Potter Films, Fantastic Beasts, The Cursed Child... they are all completely UNRELATED to Brönte. Covid affected the sales of The Cursed Child (which had to temporarily close) and Fantastic Beasts (which had to delay filming, costing millions of dollars). But neither of them plummeted their sales because of any boycott, it was because of Covid, and did not affect, in any way, to Brönte.

J. K. Rowling also has, as I said, no official position for either production company. She is good friends with Neil Blair, who's her agent, and obviously they work together in plenty of things, he's very supportive of her, and I'm sure they conceived the idea of Brönte together, but she does not really work there.

So why is the press saying that Brönte's profits plummeted?

Long story short: Covid. It is unrelated to any boycott or scandals or anything. What happened was that Brönte, as you saw, is a very small production company. They do Strike and The Casual Vacancy, period, and they do so with the BBC. Troubled Blood should've been filmed a year before it actually got filmed, but it suffered because of Covid mainly, as filming here in Britain was halted, and also because conflicts of schedule with Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger, and because Holliday was pregnant during Covid, and her twins are about to turn 2 years now, if memory serves me right. So basically there were a number of factors that meant they couldn't film when they ideally would've wanted to, that things had to be delayed and halted, and then filming has gotten way more expensive, between other reasons because now you have to pay all the PPE and Covid testing for actors. So of course their finances have taken a blow.

But no one boycotted them. Besides, no one COULD HAVE boycotted them. The series go to BBC (which is state-owned and paid for by the taxpayer) and HBO (private through subscription), so they've got their money pretty much guaranteed.

[the-borgias]

François Arnaud as CESARE Holliday Grainger as LUCREZIA David Oakes as JUAN

THE BORGIAS 2011 — 2013, created by Neil Jordan (insp.)

[ghostflowerdreams]

Witch Films

It’s October! The month in which I watch even more horror movies than usual. Each year I tend to have a theme to help narrow down what to watch. So far I’ve done Zombie Films, Werewolf Films, Vampire Films, Slasher Films, Ghost Films and Lovecraftian Horror. This year's theme will focus on witches, though I'm surprised I haven't already done this.

I think this is my shortest list yet. I expected to find more films featuring a witch or witches, but it seems there aren’t as many as I thought. With fewer actual horror titles available, I had to include some lighter options to add a bit of length to the list.

Hocus Pocus (1993) – an American fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, and a story by David Kirschner and Garris. The film stars Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy and Sean Murray.

After moving to Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister, Dani, and their new friend, Allison. Skeptical of a spooky legend Allison shares, Max unwittingly brings back a trio of wicked witches on Halloween night. Now, with the help of a mysterious cat, the kids must seize the witches' spellbook to prevent them from achieving immortality and unleashing chaos on the town.

Halloweentown (1998) – an American fantasy comedy film directed by Duwayne Dunham. The first installment in Halloweentown series, it stars Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Joey Zimmerman, and Judith Hoag.

The story follows 13-year-old Marnie Piper, who uncovers her family's magical heritage after following her grandmother to a hidden world where it’s Halloween every day. In this magical place, Marnie encounters witches, vampires and monsters who live peacefully, separate from the mortal world. But as she learns more about her own powers, Marnie faces a choice: embrace her destiny and protect Halloweentown from a looming threat, or risk losing her connection to this magical world forever.

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) – a Japanese animated fantasy film written, produced, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Eiko Kadono.

At thirteen, young witch Kiki sets off, as tradition dictates, to find her place in the world and hone her skills. With her loyal cat, Jiji, she settles in a seaside town and starts a delivery service to help the townsfolk. But as Kiki navigates her new life, she encounters challenges that test her independence, resilience, and the magic within herself.

The Craft (1996) – an American teen supernatural horror film directed by Andrew Fleming from a screenplay by Peter Filardi and Fleming and a story by Filardi. The film stars Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True.

When new girl Sarah transfers to a Los Angeles high school, she’s drawn to a group of outcast girls rumored to practice witchcraft. Together, they form a powerful coven, casting spells to transform their lives. But as their magic intensifies, so does its darker side, and Sarah soon learns that power always comes at a price.

The Witch (2015) – An period horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her feature film debut, alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson.

Set in 1630s New England, a devout Puritan family finds themselves exiled from their community, struggling to survive in isolation near a foreboding forest. As their crops fail and livestock perish, unsettling events begin to plague them, fostering paranoia and mistrust. When their youngest child goes missing, the family’s faith is put to the ultimate test, and dark secrets come to light, suggesting that something sinister may be lurking in the woods.

Sleepy Hollow (1999) – a gothic supernatural horror film directed by Tim Burton. It is a film adaptation loosely based on Washington Irving's 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", and stars Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, with Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Christopher Lee, and Jeffrey Jones in supporting roles.

New York detective Ichabod Crane is sent to the small, eerie village of Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of brutal decapitations. He’s a skeptic of the supernatural, but the villagers believe the killer is the Headless Horseman, a vengeful spirit from local legend. As Crane delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets, mysterious rituals, and a sinister plot that threatens both his life and his beliefs. With each discovery, he’s forced to question what’s real—and what might be lurking beyond reason.

The Witches (1990) – a dark fantasy film directed by Nicolas Roeg from a screenplay by Allan Scott, based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Anjelica Huston and Mai Zetterling.

There's also another adaptation of the novel, The Witches (also known as Roald Dahl's The Witches), a 2020 dark fantasy comedy horror film co-produced and directed by Robert Zemeckis, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kenya Barris and Guillermo del Toro, based on the novel. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Kristin Chenoweth, and Jahzir Bruno.

The story follows a young boy who encounters a group of witches led by the Grand High Witch, who despise children and plot to eliminate them using a magical potion that transforms them into mice. When the boy and his grandmother stumble upon their nefarious plan, they must outsmart the witches and find a way to stop them before it's too late.

The Blair Witch Project (1999) – an American found footage supernatural psychological horror film written, directed, and edited by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez.

Three student filmmakers venture into the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, to create a documentary, about the terrifying legend of the Blair Witch. What begins as a simple project quickly turns harrowing as strange, unsettling events draw them deeper into the forest—and into a nightmare from which they can’t escape.

You Won't Be Alone (2022) – a Macedonian dark fantasy horror drama film written and directed by Goran Stolevski. It is an international co-production of Australia, the United Kingdom, Macedonia and Serbia in the Macedonian language, and marks Stolevski's feature film directorial debut. It stars Sara Klimoska, Alice Englert, Carloto Cotta, and Noomi Rapace as some of Nevena's forms, alongside Anamaria Marinca as Maria.

Set in 19th-century Macedonia, the story revolves around a young mute girl named Nevena, who is raised in isolation by her mother, Maria, a witch. After being transformed into a shapeshifting creature, Nevena embarks on a journey to explore the world through the experiences of others, discovering the joys and sorrows of humanity.

I Married a Witch (1942) – an American romantic comedy fantasy film, directed by René Clair. The screenplay is by Robert Pirosh and Marc Connelly and uncredited other writers, including Dalton Trumbo, is based on the 1941 novel The Passionate Witch by Thorne Smith, who died before he could finish it; it was completed by Norman H. Matson. The film stars Veronica Lake, Fredric March, Robert Benchley, Susan Hayward and Cecil Kellaway.

A mischievous witch named Jennifer and her grumpy warlock father, Daniel, are accidentally freed from centuries of captivity and set out to take revenge on the descendants of the Puritan who condemned them. Together, they set their sights on Wallace Wooley, the unwitting descendant. Jennifer plots to enchant him and ruin his upcoming marriage, with Daniel adding his own brand of chaos. But things go hilariously awry when Jennifer finds herself falling for him instead.

Suspiria (1977) – an Italian epic supernatural horror film directed by Dario Argento, who co-wrote the screenplay with Daria Nicolodi, partially based on Thomas De Quincey's 1845 essay Suspiria de Profundis. It stars Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé, Alida Valli, Udo Kier, and Joan Bennett, in her final film role.

There's also Suspiria (2018) film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by David Kajganich, draws inspiration from Dario Argento’s iconic 1977 Italian film of the same name. It was described by Guadagnino as an "homage" to the 1977 film rather than a direct remake, reimagining the story in Berlin in 1977. It stars Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Chloë Grace Moretz, the film also includes a cameo by Jessica Harper, the lead actress from the original Suspiria.

The story follows a young American dancer named Suzy Bannion who arrives at a prestigious ballet academy in Freiburg, Germany, only to discover that the school harbors dark secrets. As unsettling events and strange occurrences disturb her surroundings, Suzy becomes entangled in a sinister mystery lurking within the academy’s walls.

[beardedmrbean]

A former police detective, who was found to have stolen cocaine from an evidence store after dropping a bag of white powder outside his child's school, has been jailed for 19 years.

Andrew Talbot, who worked for Greater Manchester Police's serious crime division, was found guilty of misconduct in public office and supplying class A drugs last month.

The 54-year-old took almost 4kg of cocaine with a retail value of almost £400,000 from storage after it had earlier been seized by officers and he searched police systems for dealers to help him sell the drugs, Liverpool Crown Court heard.

Talbot, who had a cocaine addiction, supplied the stolen drugs to criminals and as a result of his "greed a significant quantity" of cocaine was put back into circulation on the streets of Manchester, said the judge.

Talbot was caught when he accidentally dropped a small bag of the drug outside his daughter's primary school in February 2020.

The school alerted police, and Talbot was arrested after arriving at work with 26.8g of high purity cocaine, as well as smaller amounts which were lower purity, the court heard.

Snap bags and a piece of paper with exhibit references for Operation Cosmetic, which investigated the nationwide supply of cocaine, were found in his car and three bullets were found at his home in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

ames Lake, prosecuting, said: "He accepted when he attended the property store he would take pocketfuls, as much as he could fit in his pockets."

Talbot supplied the drug between 2018 and 2020.

He previously admitted several other charges including possession of cocaine, possession of ammunition without a firearm certificate, theft of cocaine and unauthorised access to computer material.

Talbot was sacked from GMP in August 2024, which the force said was the earliest legal opportunity.

Jennifer Adams, from GMP's anti-corruption unit, said after the sentencing that it was "one of the most shocking cases of corruption uncovered" by her team.

"There is no place in policing for Talbot or anyone else like him who cannot be trusted to uphold the law and keep our streets safe," she said.

"We will continue to relentlessly root out those who are not fit to represent the thousands of hardworking officers who serve the people of Greater Manchester.

"He betrayed his oath to serve the public and instead became a criminal."

Sentencing him on Friday, Judge Neil Flewitt KC said: "As a result of conscientious and dedicated police work, large quantities of Class A drugs were taken off the streets by officers of Greater Manchester Police, many of whom were your colleagues.

"As a result of your addiction and greed a significant quantity of that cocaine was put back into circulation.

"You deceived your colleagues and you betrayed the trust placed in you by them and the community."

The court heard that Talbot conspired with convicted drug dealer Keith Bretherton, 50, to sell the stolen cocaine.

Talbot also provided confidential police information to a friend under investigation for assault and to Bretherton, to help him recover a drug debt worth more than £20,000, the court heard.

Talbot had served in the police force for 20 years, and had spent three years in the armed forces.

He became addicted to cocaine after difficulties in his personal life and due to his role in an operation in which Anthony Grainger was shot by armed police in Culcheth, Cheshire.

[dailyrugbytoday]

The 2023 ASB Rugby Awards show in New Zealand on 14 December.

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The 2023 ASB Rugby Awards show in New Zealand on 14 December.

On December 14, Sky Sport will live stream the 2023 ASB Rugby Awards show presentation to commemorate a record-breaking year for rugby in New Zealand. A variety of recognitions for on-and off-field achievements will be given out, including honors for the men’s and women’s teams, coaches, players, and volunteers of the year.

The Te Hāpai New Zealand Rugby Community Impact Award and the Bunnings Warehouse Rugby Club of the Year are two new accolades for 2023 that will honour individuals at the core of our game.

The Rugby Club of the Year award, presented in collaboration with Bunnings Warehouse, will honor a club that has made a major impact on its members and the neighborhood. The ASB Rugby Awards show winning club will get materials and goods from Bunnings worth $5,000 to upgrade and maintain their clubrooms.

A member of a club, school, iwi, Provincial Union, or Super Rugby team who has had a positive influence on their community in the areas of participation, culture, diversity and inclusion, women and girls, mental health and wellbeing, player welfare, or leadership will be recognized with the Te Hāpai award.

According to CEO of New Zealand Rugby Mark Robinson, presenting new awards to recognise those at the core of our sport elevates their contributions.

How to Stream ASB Rugby Awards show 2023 ?

The ASB Rugby Awards show will be live on Sky Sport NZ on the 14th of December. In honor of a year that broke records for rugby in New Zealand, Sky Sport will broadcast the 2023 ASB Rugby Awards live.

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2023 ASB Rugby Award nominees 

Thank you to everyone who has been nominated for an award; this is a testament to the dedication and perseverance displayed at all levels of the game, both on and off the field. It’s great to be able to acknowledge the teams and individuals that have contributed to another outstanding rugby season.

ASB Rugby Awards show Fans can be involved by voting for Sky Fans Try of the Year.

New Zealand Rugby Referee of the Year Maggie Cogger-Orr Angus Mabey Ben O’Keeffe

Charles Monro Rugby Volunteer of the Year Chris Fife (Northland) John Hume (Counties Manukau) Sharlene Wiselam (Canterbury) Allen Grainger (Waikato)

Bunnings Warehouse Rugby Club of the Year Tamatea Rugby Sports Clubs (Hawke’s Bay) Auckland University Rugby Football Club (Auckland) Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club (Counties Manukau)

Te Hāpai New Zealand Rugby Community Impact Award Steven Li (Asian Non-Contact Rugby Program) Te Kahurangi Skelton (Otago Māori Rugby) Richard Perkins (Otago Rugby Football Union)

New Zealand Rugby Age Grade Player of the Year Harry Godfrey (Hawke’s Bay) Macca Springer (Tasman) Angelica Mekeke-Vahai (Auckland)

Ian Kirkpatrick Medal (Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship Player of the Year) Siu Kakala (South Canterbury) Stuart Leach (Poverty Bay) Alekesio Vakarorogo (Whanganui)

Duane Monkley Medal (Bunnings Warehouse NPC Player of the Year) Etene Nanai-Seturo (Counties Manukau) Adrian Choat (Auckland) Fergus Burke (Canterbury) Timoci Tavatavanawai (Tasman)

Fiao’o Faamausili Medal (FPC presented by Bunnings Warehouse Player of the Year) Krysten Cottrell (Hawke’s Bay) Laura Bayfield (Canterbury) Kaipo Olsen-Baker (Manawatu)

ASB National Men’s Coach of the Year Nigel Walsh (South Canterbury) Neil Barnes (Taranaki) Scott Robertson (Crusaders)

ASB National Women’s Coach of the Year Rawinia Everitt (Northland) Blair Baxter (Matatū) Willie Walker (Auckland)

ASB New Zealand Coach of the Year All Teams in Black coaches eligible

DHL Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year Mark Tele’a (Blues) Scott Barrett (Crusaders) Damian McKenzie (Chiefs)

Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Player of the Year Renee Holmes (Matatū) Lucy Jenkins (Matatū) Luka Connor (Chiefs Manawa) Tanya Kalounivale (Chiefs Manawa)

Tom French Memorial Māori Player of the Year Aaron Smith (Ngāti Kahungunu, Manawatu) Billy Harmon (Ngāi Tahu) Stacey Waaka (Ngāi Tūhoe) Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu (Nga Puhi, Ngai Tahuhu)

Richard Crawshaw Memorial All Blacks Sevens Player of the Year Leroy Carter Akuila Rokolisoa Dylan Collier

Black Ferns Sevens Player of the Year Jorja Miller Stacey Waaka Risaleaana Pouri-Lane

Black Ferns Player of the Year Maiakawanakaulani Roos Liana Mikaele-Tu’u Amy du Plessis

All Blacks Player of the Year Jordie Barrett Scott Barrett Ardie Savea Aaron Smith

adidas National Men’s Team of the Year Crusaders Taranaki Bulls South Canterbury

adidas National Women’s Team of the Year Auckland Storm Northland Kauri Matatū

adidas New Zealand Team of the Year All Teams in Black eligible

[borgialucrezia]

the borgias gif creators including myself always have asoiaf fans making it about them instead of accepting that no one can recreate her aura and persona as holliday grainger has portrayed and neil jordan has written for any other period/fantasy show

hotd fandom please leave the borgias alone please release lucrezia borgia from your targ obsessed, emma d’arcy hating clutches please just leave them alone neither of them deserve this😫

[borgialucrezia]

"You've got the polar opposites of historical views of Lucrezia as the adulterous, incestuous villainess, the Machiavellian manipulator, and then there's [the view that she's a] very passive victim who was just a pawn in her family's game. They're completely contrasting views and I think Neil's similar to me in wanting the middle ground. Yes, Lucrezia does have a strong moral grounding and she was quite religious, but she's also a Borgia! So she's got to go out and do the best for her family, and for herself as well, and make decisions that maybe aren't completely based on Christian morals!" — HOLLIDAY GRAINGER

[emiliosandozsequence]

lucrezia borgia + innocence & the color pink → pt. 1/3

↬ the borgias (2011-2013) cr. neil jordan / macbeth, william shakespeare

for @sanktalucrezias

[jackbatchelor3]

‘How did they get there?’ - Damon Kinsella