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Son of a Binge
Wicked | Son of a Binge Goes to the Movies

Son of a Binge

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 24:00


On this first special episode of Son of a Binge Goes to the Movies, we breakdown Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum Michelley Yeoh, and more. Wicked is directed by Jon M. Chu, who also directed Crazy Rich Asians. Host Reshma Gopaldas is joined by guests Jazz Tangcay (Senior Artisans Editor, Variety), Aramide Tinubu (TV Critic, Variety), and Stevie Wong (Asian AV Club), to discuss all the highs and lows of Wicked: Part 1. They also give their predictions on Wicked's Oscar chances. Jazz Tangcay: Instagram: jazzt21Aramide Tinubu: Instagram: @awordwitharamideStevie Wong: Instagram: @wongie1Son of a Binge production credits:Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)Producer & Editor: Emily Collins (IG @emilem124)Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)Send us a text, let us know what shows and guests you want us to cover.

Sky News - Backstage
Backstage with David Beckham and Caitlyn Jenner

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 45:01


On this week's Backstage, we hear from David Beckham about his Netflix docuseries Beckham.Caitlyn Jenner chats about Sky documentary series House Of Kardashian.Plus, the team discuss the fifth and final series of BBC show Ghosts.Producer: Debbie RidgardPodcast Editor: Wendy ParkerHosts: Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong

Sky News - Backstage
Backstage | Hollywood writers strike, Old Oak, and Boiling Point

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 40:43


Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. On this week's Backstage, hosts Claire Gregory, Bethany Minelle, and Stevie Wong discuss the end to the strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and what that might mean for Hollywood production while actors remain on the picket line. Nadiya Hussain of Bake Off fame has a new cooking show, Nadiya's Simple Spices (BBC), and tells Claire about the influence of her family when cooking. Director Ken Loach discusses the US writers' strike ending - and his latest film The Old Oak, which tells the story of a former mining village in northeast England that becomes the new location for Syrian refugees. Plus, the team reviews new series Boiling Point (BBC), the Taylor Swift Eras Tour film, and the Boys' spin-off Gen V (Prime Video). Producers: Soila Apparicio, Debbie Ridgard, and Jada- Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan and Elle Fanning

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 49:54


It's the moment cinema-goers have been waiting for - Barbenheimer!On this week's Backstage, we hear from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling from the pink carpet at the European premiere of Barbie. Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan chat to us about Oppenheimer and Elle Fanning talks about using "dark humour" in season three of The Great. Plus, who was snubbed and who was honoured as the 2023 Emmy's nominations were revealed?Join host Claire Gregory, Sky's Arts & Entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong.Timecodes:00.01.02 - SAG-AFTRA writer's strikes00.06.00 - 2023 Emmy nominations00.11.17 - Timothée Chalamet in new Wonka trailer00.14.15 - Barbie - interviews with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig00.23.59 - Oppenheimer - interview with Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan00.33.03 - Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One review00.37.20 - Lionsgate+'s The Great - interview with Elle Fanning00.44.45 - Paramount +'s Quantum Leap - review

Sky News - Backstage
Flamin' Hot's Eva Longoria, The Idol and The Crowded Room

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 41:39


Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News.On this week's episode, Claire Gregory is joined by Sky News' arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong.We hear from Eva Longoria about her feature directorial debut for her film Flamin' Hot and the stars of Ted Lasso - Brendan Hunt and Nick Mohammed.Plus, we review some of the most anticipated new TV series including Sky Atlantic's The Idol starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd - and Apple TV+'s The Crowded Room starring Tom Holland.Producer: Debbie RidgardEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Cannes Film Festival Special: Johnny Depp, Indiana Jones and Richard Gere

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 32:09


Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News.From the Cannes Film Festival, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, who are amongst the stars, action and controversy.Claire and Stevie report fresh from attending THAT Johnny Depp press conference and discuss his new film, Jeanne Du Barry.Plus, all the gossip surrounding the big premieres including Indiana Jones and films from Leonardo DiCaprio, Pixar, and possibly the most star-studded film ever by Wes Anderson.Claire is also very excited to speak with Richard Gere and Emma Roberts about their new romcom, Maybe I Do.Producer: Jim FarthingEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Rachel McAdams, Patricia Arquette, Air and I Kissed a Boy

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 43:24


Welcome back to Backstage - the TV and film podcast from Sky News.Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer.This week the team is joined by Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson who tell us the importance of their new film, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, based on the classic 1970 novel by Judy Bloom.There are mixed reviews for Air, the star-studded film with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis and Jason Bateman about Nike's 1980s collaboration with Michael Jordan.Plus, Patricia Arquette and Matt Dillon tell us about their new comedy series High Desert, and hear the team's thoughts on the UK's first gay dating show, I Kissed A Boy.Producer: Jim FarthingEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Melanie Lynskey, Silo, and Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 43:00


Welcome back to Backstage - The TV and Film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.On this week's Backstage, Melanie Lynskey chats about the final storyline of Yellowjackets and her husband Jason Ritter's appearance in The Last Of Us.We hear from the stars of the new Apple TV Plus series Silo, review the latest release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 - and hear from Patricia Arquette and Matt Dillon about the writer's strike in the US.Producer: Debbie RidgardEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
A Good Person, Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Citadel and Fatal Attraction

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 44:45


Welcome back to Backstage - The TV and Film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. On this week's Backstage, we are joined by Florence Pugh and Zach Braff on working with your ex and getting into the head of an addict for Sky's new original film A Good Person.We've everything you need to know about hot new shows Fatal Attraction and Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden's new spy thriller Citadel.Plus, Jim Broadbent & Penelope Wilton on dealing with grief for our cinema pick of the week: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Producers: Jada-Kai Meosa John and Debbie RidgardEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Rachel Weisz, Jennifer Garner, Malpractice, and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 44:24


Welcome back to Backstage - the TV and film podcast from Sky News.Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer, Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent.Jennifer Garner is on the podcast this week, talking all about her brand new Apple TV+ thriller, The Last Thing He Told Me - and if that wasn't tense enough for you, Niamh Algar also joins the podcast to talk about her new ITV1 high-stakes medical drama Malpractice. Deep breaths everyone.Staying with the medical theme, Rachel Weisz speaks to Backstage about playing twins in the new TV remake of Dead Ringers on Prime Video, don't watch with your dinner.The team give their thoughts on the final series of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, as well as the new Chris Evans and Ana De Armas film Ghosted.Plus, how long will Kim Kardashian actually last in American Horror Story Series 12 before being bumped off?Producers: David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Lily Allen and Freema Agyeman, Obsession, Sam Neill, and Guy Ritchie

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 45:30


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.Whether you're celebrating Easter, Ramadan, Passover, or just getting some well-earned rest over the Bank Holiday weekend, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory, TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer have all the TV and film you need.Lily Allen and Freema Agyeman, stars of the new Margate-set Sky Atlantic drama Dreamland, are the big guests on this week's show. They tell the team about the joys of British beaches, what it's like playing sisters, and what Lily has learned from turning her hand from music to acting. The team head through The Portable Door, and speak to stars Sam Neill and Patrick Gibson about the YA novel's new film adaptation for Sky Cinema.Guy Ritchie joins the podcast to talk about his new project Operation Fortune for Prime Video – expect Jason Statham, guns, and Hugh Grant as an evil billionaire.And don't watch it with your parents – Netflix's sexy new thriller, Obsessed, has the team hot under the collar – but is it actually any good?Plus, find out what the team made of Kathryn Hahn's new Disney+ series, Tiny Beautiful Things, and tell me about it, stud! There's a new Grease prequel series on Paramount+ that shows The Rise of The Pink Ladies - but will it get you saying rama-lama-lama-ka-dinga-da-dinga-dong?Producers: David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Chris Pratt, Toni Collette, John Leguizamo, the return of Super Mario

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 49:44


Welcome to Backstage the TV and film podcast from Sky News.Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day join the team to talk about playing the iconic plumber brothers Mario and Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.Steven Yeun and Ali Wong talk about using real life for inspiration in Netflix's new dark comedy ‘Beef.'Murder Mystery is back – hear what the team has to say about the sequel to the Netflix hit.Plus, Toni Collette and John Leguizamo tell us the importance of seeing girls coming into their power in the new show, Prime Video's ‘The Power' and Taron Egerton tell us why he said an instant ‘yes' to his new film ‘Tetris.' Producer – Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor- Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Brian Cox on Succession, Rye Lane, Rina Sawayama on John Wick 4

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 46:03


Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News.Joining Sky's arts and entertainment reporter Claire Gregory and correspondent Katie Spencer to pick through the week's best releases and showbiz news is TV and film critic Stevie Wong.The team discuss the BAFTA TV nominations. Brian Cox is the week's big guest talking about the latest series of Sky Atlantic's Succession.David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah on starring in the new south London-based film Rye Lane.There's Rina Sawayama on working with Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4.Plus, we review the BBC's latest adaptation of Great Expectations, starring Olivia Colman, and the return of Yellowjackets on Paramount Plus. Producers - David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor - Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Oscars Special 2023 - The After Party

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 27:11


Welcome to a special edition of Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, recorded at this year's Oscars Vanity Fair afterparty.Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined in LA by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, to chew over a rather wholesome and historic night in Hollywood.Find out which celebrities zoom past on the blue carpet, the one person everyone was celebrating when they got their awards, and why Jamie Lee Curtis might be her own biggest cheerleader.Plus - is everything alright with Hugh Grant?!Producer - David ChipakupakuEditor - Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Oscars 2023 Preview with Angela Bassett, Ke Huy Quan and Stephen Spielberg

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 34:45


Welcome to a special edition of Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, recorded in LA.As the stars begin to arrive for the 2023 Oscars, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory, TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer bring you their predictions for where the chips may fall on film's biggest and glitziest night.Which film will pull in the most awards? What do Rihanna and the cast of RRR have up their sleeves for the performances? And what on earth will Will Smith be up to on the night?Plus, we have interviews with nominees Angela Bassett, Ke Huy Quan, Stephen Spielberg, The Daniels, Colin Farrell, and Michelle Williams, who tell us the difference an Oscar nod can make.Backstage will return for a special post-Oscars episode on Monday.To find out how to watch all of this year's nominated films, click here for our handy guide.And, don't forget, you can watch the Oscars Red Carpet live on Sky News from 11pm on Sunday 12th March. Then, if you're in UK, you can watch the live ceremony for free, exclusively on Sky News and Sky Showcase from midnight.Producer - David ChipakupakuJunior Producer - Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor - Amy Hitchcock

Sky News - Backstage
Idris Elba, Daisy Jones & The Six, Cocaine Bear, and Abbott Elementary

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 49:54


Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News.Joining Sky's arts and entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Bethany Minelle to pick through the week's best releases and showbiz news is TV and film critic Stevie Wong.Elizabeth Banks joins the team to talk about her new film Cocaine Bear. And yes, it's about a bear that takes a lot of drugs.Sam Claflin and Camila Morrone drop by to discuss their new Prime Video series Daisy Jones & The Six. Find out what they loved about making their 70s musical drama.It's the school on everyone's lips - hear what the team have to say about the second series of ABC and Disney+'s Abbott Elementary. Plus; Claire catches up with Idris Elba, as Luther's first film premieres; Nicholas Pinnock talks all things Django on Sky Atlantic and NOW; and what will happen at the Oscars? The SAG Awards may have just given us a clue...Producers - David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor - Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Hugh Jackman, Adam Scott, Eugene Levy, and Ariana DeBose's BAFTA Rap

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 49:51


It's a packed podcast this week, with plenty of stars coming joining Sky's entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Bethany Minelle, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong.Hugh Jackman chats about his new film The Son, and tells the team how almost nothing he stars in impresses his children.Where in the world is Eugene Levy? Apart from on the podcast, he's been travelling the globe for his new Apple TV+ show, Reluctant Traveller. He tells the team about what's left on his bucket list.Parks and Rec star Adam Scott's Party Down returns for a third series on Lionsgate+. He tells Backstage what's changed for him, and the show's cast, since the cult-hit comedy debuted in 2010.Plus; Sky News presenter Sam Naz tells Backstage about her new WWII film on NOW; the team discuss whether ITVX's latest drama You & Me is worth your time; and there's celebration of the camptastic Ariana DeBose BAFTA rap.Presenters - Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Bethany MinelleProducers - David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor - Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
BAFTA Film Awards 2023: Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ariana DeBose

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 30:03


A special BAFTAs edition of Backstage recorded after the 2023 awards - with Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory and arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer at the ceremony in London, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong in the US sharing how the BAFTAs were seen on the world stage.They hear from nominees Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis, and last year's Best Support Actress winner Ariana DeBose.The team also speak to Daria Navalnaya - a film about her father, the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who is currently imprisoned in his country, won in the Best Documentary category at the awards.Plus, hear how Emma Thompson almost didn't make it to the ceremony, and what exactly happens backstage at the biggest night in British film.Producer - David ChipakupakuEditor - Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Ant-Man's Paul Rudd, The Gold, and Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 51:25


Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film review podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and movie review Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.On this week's show, Paul Rudd tells us what he'd be getting up to in an alternative universe, as Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania hits the cinemas.Claire, Stevie, and Bethany give their verdicts on the latest crime dramas from the BBC, The Gold and Better, which follow hot on the heels of Happy Valley. If you liked The Gold, why not listen to The Hunt For The Brink's-Mat Gold from Sky News StoryCast?Jenny Slate drops by to talk about her Oscar contender, Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, and tells us why she thinks her new film could be compared to a swimming pool.Plus, if you're needing a thriller in your life this week, hear the team's review of new Apple TV+ movie Sharper, which stars Julianne Moore, and a dancing Sebastian Stan.And what might happen at Sunday's BAFTA Film Awards? Claire, Stevie, and Bethany lay down their predictions. If you want to watch any of the films before Sunday, check out this handy guide from Sky arts and entertainment reporter, and friend of the podcast, Gemma Peplow. Backstage returns early on Monday morning for a special post-BAFTAs episode.Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Bethany MinelleProducers: David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
You, Gemma Arterton, Women Talking, and the Happy Valley finale

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 44:50


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV review podcast from Sky News.Claire Gregory is joined this week by Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong.The team give their thoughts on Happy Valley's explosive finale and the showdown between Catherine Cawood and Tommy Lee Royce. Warning, there are spoilers, so if you're still trying to avoid those, skip from 2:15 to 7:58.And if you want to listen to Claire's starring appearance this week's on the Sky News Daily podcast, click here.Joe Goldberg is back and up to no good. Penn Badgley joins the podcast to talk all things You series four.Jessie Buckely and Claire Foy speak to the show about their Oscar-nomianted film Women Talking, which is out this week in cinemas. Just a warning that the team will be discussing the film's content of rape, sexual assault, and drug abuse. If you'd rather not listen to that, skip from 19:44 to 28:41.New Sky Max comedy Funny Woman follows Gemma Arterton as a 60s beauty queen trying to make it as a sitcom star in London. She tells the podcast why she thinks there's still some way to go for funny women.Plus, Stevie has the best/worst (delete as appropriate) rom-coms for your Valentine's Day needs - don't worry, you can hate-watch them too.Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie SpencerJunior producer: Jada-Kai Meosa JohnProducer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Brendan Fraser, Knock At The Cabin, Bryan Cranston, and Nolly

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 49:11


Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film review podcast from Sky News.This week, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and reviewer Stevie Wong.Can awards seasons ever go on without a hitch? Claire, Stevie, and Katie talk about the Andrea Riseborough Oscars row, and whether the Academy may change its campaigning rules.Episode three of The Last of Us has set the internet alight - the team look at why it's resonated with so many. If you're wanting to avoid spoilers, skip from 09:47 to 13:12. Brendan Fraser joins the podcast to talk all about The Whale, and his experience of awards season so far. In this part of the podcast, the team discuss the film's theme of obesity, which some may find upsetting. If you'd like to avoid this, skip from 13:12 to 22:29.Rupert Grint and director M. Night Shyamalan talk about their new apocalyptic horror film Knock at the Cabin, with Rupert telling Backstage why this film might have hit a little close to home. If you fancy a tear-jerker, the Apple TV+ show Dear Edward, starring White Lotus and American Horror Story's Connie Britton, might just be the one for you. Hear what the team made of this rather bleak series.Bryan Cranston joins the podcast to talk about series two of his Paramount Plus series Your Honor - warning, it's a bit bloody.Plus, a British soap history lesson for Stevie, as the team revisit the Crossroads Motel, with Helena Bonham Carter starring as Noele Gordon in the Russell T. Davies' new ITVX show Nolly.Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie SpencerJunior producer: Jada-Kai Meosa JohnProducer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Oscar nominations, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Joe Cornish

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 45:36


This week, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and reviewer Stevie Wong as they react to this year's Oscar nominations.Plus, former 'Buffy' star Sarah Michelle Gellar chats to Claire about her new YA supernatural film 'Wolf Pack' - and 'Lockwood and Co' director Joe Cornish talks ghosts.The team also review Netflix film 'You People' starring Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Lopez's new film 'Shotgun Wedding'.Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie SpencerJada-Kai Meosa John - junior producerDavid Chipakupaku - producerAnnie Joyce - senior producerPaul Stanworth - editor

Sky News - Backstage
BAFTA nominations, Cate Blanchett, Love Island, and Margot Robbie

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 47:15


This week, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and reviewer Stevie Wong.The team are at BAFTA HQ, as the nominations are revealed for this year's film awards. Claire, Katie and Stevie analyse the nominees, plus hear from EE Rising Star and Leading Actor nominee Daryl McCormack.Psychological drama Tár follows a successful composer whose career goes into a tailspin after an allegation is made against her. Hear from its star and Leading Actress nominee, Cate Blanchett, plus hear the team's review of the film. Katie catches up with Margot Robbie, star of new film Babylon, from La La Land director Damien Chazelle, which charts the rise of talkies in the 1920s. But what did the team make of the three hour Hollywood epic?Plus, hear Claire, Katie, and Stevie's thoughts on new Disney Plus superhero-comedy Extraordinary - and is anyone actually watching the new winter series of Love Island?Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie SpencerProducer: David ChipakupakuJunior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
The Golden Globes, The Last Of Us, Kumail Nanjiani, and M3GAN

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 47:56


Welcome to Backstage - the TV and film review podcast from Sky News, with entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Bethany Minelle, and TV reviewer Stevie Wong.Awards season has begun, with the return of The Golden Globes, after last year's ceremony was held off-screen. Claire, Stevie, and Bethany have their takes on the winners, nominees, and that piano music.It's thought of as one of the best video games in the world - now The Last Of Us has been turned into a brand new series on Sky Atlantic and HBO. The team give their thoughts on the post-apocalyptic drama.The Chippendales are known for their saucy dancing - but did you know there's a dark origin to the collars and cuffs? Kumail Nanjiani and Annaleigh Ashford speak to the team about their new Disney+ show, Welcome To Chippendales.Plus; Toni Collette and Anna Faris join the podcast to talk about their new Sky Original film The Estate; the team head to the NHS frontline for ITV1's new drama Maternal; and just what exactly is making everyone go wild for M3GAN?Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie SpencerProducer: David ChipakupakuJunior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Christian Bale, Happy Valley, The Rig, and The Apprentice

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 43:51


Welcome to Backstage - the TV and film review podcast from Sky News - and a Happy New Year to you all!Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer are back for 2023, with Christian Bale and Harry Melling joining the podcast to talk about new Netflix film The Pale Blue Eye. Find out why Harry decided to learn his lines in a graveyard...Stars of the new Prime Video supernatural thriller The Rig, Martin Compston and Emily Hampshire, chat to Backstage about oil rigs, and trying haggis for the first time.The team head back to Hebden Bridge for the final series of Happy Valley on BBC One and iPlayer, and have a look at Vicky McClure's new show on ITVX, Without Sin. Plus - get your polyester suit out the wardrobe, and polish up your egotistical catchphrase - The Apprentice is back on BBC One and iPlayer.Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie SpencerProducer: David ChipakupakuJunior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor: Paul Stanworth

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The best TV and film of 2022

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 49:08


It's a festive end of year special for this week's Backstage, the TV and film podcast for Sky News. Claire Gregory is joined by our Hollywood pundit Stevie Wong and Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer. The team discuss all the best things they have watched this year, from the latest iteration of The Batman, to the newest series of Bluey. We also listen back to some of our mega Hollywood interviews from the past year, and look ahead to 2023. You can watch this episode of Backstage on our YouTube or SkyNews.com. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer and Stevie WongProducers: Chris Lockyer and David ChipakupakuEditor: Paul Stanworth

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Avatar, His Dark Materials, The Traitors and the Golden Globes

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 44:06


This week's Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, hwars from the people behind one of the most highly anticipated film sequels of all time, as well as going through some of the big Christmas viewing options.Host Claire Gregory is joined by our Hollywood man in the know, Stevie Wong and Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer.It was the Golden Globe nominations this week - the team look at who is up for what, as well as asking the question - has enough been done to win back celebrity affection for the now-disgraced awards?The team also dive into one of the most talked about shows in the UK - The Traitors - as the hype reaches fever pitch for the creative murder mystery show.The cast and crew behind Avatar: The Way of Water speal to Katie on the film's blue carpet about the long-awaited sequel to the blockbusting film - James Cameron, and Kate Winslet. We also chat to His Dark Materials star Amir Wilson, who reflects on the fantasy show as races into its conclusive season. There are also reviews for Sky's I Hate Suzie Too with Billie Piper, and Netflix's Emily In Paris season three.Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie SpencerProducer: Chris LockyerEditor: Paul Stanworth

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Harry and Meghan on Netflix, Kate Winslet and Damian Lewis

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 45:58


It's mega award-winners and royal revelations on this week on Backstage - the TV and film podcast from Sky News.Host Claire Gregory is joined as always by our Hollywood man in the know, Stevie Wong, as well as Sky's arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.The big news of the week is Harry and Meghan coming out the blocks with their tell-all documentary about their move away from the royal family and the pressures within the world's most famous family.Sky's royal correspondent Laura Bundock drops in to chat about all the revelations (or perhaps lack of them...) unearthed in the documentary (which is streaming now on Netflix).We also look at Will Smith's return to the screen since *that* incident at this year's Oscars, in Emancipation, while Stevie chats about the winners of the British Independent Film Awards and the nominations for this year's Critics Choice - of which he is one of the panel!Oscar-winner Kate Winslet talks to Backstage about moving to work behind the camera as well as in front of it, ahead of her film I Am Ruth on Channel 4, and Golden Globe and Emmy winner Damian Lewis chats about his new thriller on ITV X, A Spy Among Friends.There's also sleigh bells in the air, as the gang review festive flick, This Is Christmas on Sky.

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Gary Oldman, Warwick Davis and Ardal O'Hanlon

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 49:42


This week's Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, features not one, not two, but three megastars of the big and small screen - as well as a look at all of this week's news and reviews.Host Claire Gregory is joined, as always, by our Hollywood man in the know Stevie Wong, as well as Sky News arts and entertainment reporter Chris Lockyer.This week the team look at the I'm A Celebrity final winners, and the rise in popularity of former health secretary Matt Hancock, as well as what is happening at Disney, after its latest film dived at the Thanksgiving box office in the US.Also - there's discussion about what is probably the maddest film concept for years - Cocaine Bear, and whether or not Universal Studios is single-handedly saving the cinema.Universal and Sky are both owned by Comcast.Warwick Davis chats to Backstage about the highly anticipated series Willow - the sequel show to the 1988 film, as well as Ardal O'Hanlon, who discusses his role in Sky original comedy Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything.Plus, Oscar winner Gary Oldman stops by to talk about the second season of Apple TV+ smash Slow Horses.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and if you liked what you heard, why not leave us a review?Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Chris LockyerProducer: Chris LockyerEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News - Backstage
Dame Emma Thompson, Carey Mulligan, and Wednesday Addams

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 47:10


Welcome back to Backstage, the film and TV review podcast from Sky News.Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer get stuck into this week's best bits, including the cinema release of Matilda the Musical. Miss Trunchbull herself, Dame Emma Thompson, joins the podcast to chat about why she loves making films for families.Meanwhile new movie, She Said, follows the story of the journalists who broke the story that set off the #MeToo movement, and brought down one of Hollywood's most powerful producers. Actress Carey Mulligan tells Backstage a bit about how her industry has changed since then.Just to warn you, in our She Said review, we will be discussing sexual assault. The review is from 15:20 to 27:54 - if you'd rather listen to something else, feel free to skip through this bit.Elsewhere, The Addams family return, with daughter Wednesday leading her own series on Netflix. Find out how star Jenna Ortega felt about working with previous Wednesday, Christina Ricci, on the show.Have you ever shared a bed with someone, but never actually met them? We review new rom-com The Flatshare on Paramount+, based on the best-selling book by Beth O'Leary.Plus, The Guardians of the Galaxy are back for Christmas; Neighbours has been saved from the TV scrapheap by Amazon's Freevee service; and we look at Claudia Winkleman's new BBC competition series The Traitors.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and if you liked what you heard, why not leave us a review?Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie SpencerProducer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Paul Stanworth

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Sylvester Stallone, The Menu, and Letitia Wright

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 50:28


Welcome back to Backstage, the film and TV review podcast from Sky News.Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Bethany Minelle have not one, but two legends of Hollywood on this week's show - Sylvester Stallone joins the podcast to chat about his new show, Tulsa King, on Paramount+.And surprising new star of Asda's Christmas ads, Will Ferrell, gives his thoughts on the lasting impact of Elf.The devilishly delicious duo of Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult talk all things The Menu - you may need a strong stomach.And, back for more, Letitia Wright returns to Backstage for the second week in a row, this time to chat about her new film with The Crown's Josh O'Connor, Aisha.Plus, find out why new Netflix show 1899 split opinions in the team - and can the Great British Bake Off ever get back to its glory days?Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and if you liked what you heard, why not leave us a review?Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Bethany MinelleProducer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Paul Stanworth

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Black Panther, Tim Minchin, I'm A Celebrity and Ryan Reynolds' new Christmas film

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 46:44


It's another starry Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, this week - featuring a return to Wakanda and a look at Tim Minchin's latest project.Claire Gregory is back from her holidays and is joined by our Hollywood man in the know Stevie Wong, alongside Sky's arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.Matt Hancock has finally entered the jungle, and the gang discuss what happened as the former health secretary made his reality TV debut, plus Claire laments about the cancellation of HBO's Westworld - her favourite show!Stevie also takes us through the BIFA (British Independent Film Awards) nominations for this year, with Paul Mescal's Aftersun stealing the limelight.The stars of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever chat to us about the newest entry in to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as looking at the legacy of Chadwick Boseman on the franchise.This week we review Spirited, the Christmas film from Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell, the BBC's joint project with Prime Video, The English, with Emily Blunt, as well as the second season of Tim Minchin's Upright - who tells Backstage about why he nearly never did any more episodes.

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Jamie Lee Curtis, Gangs Of London, Chloe Grace Moretz and Doctor Who

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 55:46


This week's Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, features interviews with Jamie Lee Curtis, Chloe Grace Moretz and Sope Dirisu, and as usual, reviews of some of the latest shows.Host Claire Gregory is joined this week by our pundit in the know, Stevie Wong, and Sky News arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.The team look at what the latest Netflix subscriber figures mean, the final Jodie Whittaker episode of Doctor Who, and Stevie talks us through some of the latest British exports he's been enjoying.Jamie Lee Curtis, famed for starting a trend of the "final girl" in horror films, talks about her latest (and last) appearance in the Halloween franchise, as well as how she deals with the online world when it comes to her work.We also hear from Sope Dirisu as the latest season of Gangs Of London drops on Sky, and Chloe Grace Moretz, who tells Backstage about her new sci-fi thriller The Peripheral.The gang also review the new Apple TV+ film Raymond and Ray, starring Hollywood heavyweights Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke.

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London Film Festival, Viola Davis, Emma Thompson, and the latest Halloween releases

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 45:09


This week's backstage features the London Film Festival, chats with award winners and reviews of the latest spooky films.This week, Claire Gregory was joined by regular pundit Stevie Wong and Sky News' arts and entertainment reporter Chris Robertson as they delve into this week's biggest film and TV news and all the newest releases.The team talk London Film Festival, with Claire grabbing a candid chat with Matilda The Musical's Emma Thompson and Stephen Graham as they hit the red carpet for gala night.They also discuss the new Billy Eichner film Bros and if big screen romcoms have had their day, as well as Apple TV+'s controversial future Will Smith release.Oscar-winner Viola Davis talks all about her new film The Woman King in this week's big interview - you can listen to the full chat at the end of the podcast.The start of October means a tranche of new Halloween films and shows (much to Stevie's delight) so the team reviews the new Mike Flanagan horror The Midnight Club, Marvel's surprise release Werewolf By Night, and vampire remake Let The Right One In.

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Jeff Bridges, Big Narstie, Ophelia Lovibond and Hocus Pocus 2

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 53:40


We speak to an Oscar winner and a grime star this week, in the latest Backstage - the TV and film podcast from Sky News.Claire Gregory is joined as usual by Stevie Wong, alongside Sky News' arts and entertainment reporter Chris Robertson, as they look at the latest news and reviews in the world of film and TV.The team discuss Netflix's Tudum event, and all the new releases, trailers and sneak peaks that came with it, as well as delving into HBO's latest big money project - The Last Of Us.They also look at Avatar's reclamation of the global box office top spot, and some creepy horror film marketing this week after a number of odd individuals were spotted at baseball games in the US.Oscar-winning superstar Jeff Bridges chats to Backstage about his latest project The Old Man, where he plays a washed-up CIA operative on the run (listen to the end for the full interview!) and Big Narstie discusses the rise of grime and drill music ahead of the launch of new show Jungle.This week we review Kenneth Brannagh's This England, where he plays Boris Johnson in Sky's new COVID-19 drama, as well as sandwich shop comedy The Bear.And how could we let the new Hocus Pocus pass us by - find out if the team enjoyed the spooky Sanderson sisters sequel, 29 years on from the blockbusting original, as they run amuck, amuck, amuck!

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Andor's Diego Luna, Athena, Andrew Scott and Lena Dunham

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 45:59


This week's Backstage podcast from Sky News is chock-full of interviews and reviews.Host Claire Gregory is joined once more by regular Hollywood insider Stevie Wong, alongside Sky News' arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.The team discuss one of the buzziest stories of the week - the now-famous queue that stretched through London to see the Queen lying-in-state last week - which came with some daytime-TV-related controversy, as well as looking at the power of podcasts, after the news that true crime show Serial was credited with getting Adnan Syed released from prison this week.This week's big interview comes from the cast of new Star Wars show Andor, with producer Chris Robertson chatting to its star Diego Luna, and new (very well-dressed!) baddies Kyle Soller and Denise Gough.The team get stuck into Netflix thriller Athena - a French-language film which starts with a literal riot. Stevie chats to director Romain Gavras about his new project and gets the bottom of how many takes it took to shoot a one-shot, 15-minute-long fight sequence.Steven Moffat's new show Inside Man with David Tennant and Stanley Tucci also gets the Backstage treatment - a story that features a quaint English parish, and a murderer on death row.Claire also chats with Lena Dunham and Andrew Scott about new starry comedy Catherine Called Birdy - listen to see what advice Scott had for her when it comes to pursuing her high school crush, Keanu Reeves.

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The Queen on screen, Emmys and D23, and George Clooney and Julia Roberts

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 38:00


The team this week reflect on their memories of the Queen's impact on film and TV, after her death last week.From Claire Foy and Olivia Colman in The Crown, to Her Majesty "skydiving" into the Olympic Stadium in 2012 - listen to what moments they picked out.In other entertainment news, Claire Gregory is back from her trip to the Toronto International Film Festival, and will update regular pundit Stevie Wong and Sky News's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer on what else she got up to - including speaking with Steve Coogan.It has been a big week for Hollywood, with a raft of new film and TV announcements from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and 20th Century Studios after Disney's biennial convention last weekend - including cast announcements for The Thunderbolts and a first look at the live action Little Mermaid film.It was also the Emmy's this week, with Succession the night's big winner, alongside fan favourites Ted Lasso and The White Lotus - the team break down what happened on TV's biggest night.Plus - Katie regales her red carpet chat with Hollywood megastars George Clooney and Julia Roberts, who are in new film Ticket to Paradise - with Mr Clooney offering new prime minister Liz Truss some words of encouragement.

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Toronto International Film Festival, Sam Rockwell and Billy Eichner

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 45:23


This episode of Backstage was recorded before the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced.This week, Claire Spencer is in Toronto and is joined on the podcast by regular pundit Stevie Wong, as well as Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, as they dissect the week's biggest film and TV news, and look at the latest shows and movies coming to screens.Claire is at the Toronto International Film Festival, as the race to awards season begins, and talks us through the biggest films to premiere at the event – including chatting to Billy Eichner - the man behind the first ever major studio-backed gay romcom.The Backstage team also talk you through the drama from Don't Worry Darling – the new Harry Styles film that has fired up Hollywood's rumour mill, and talk through the House Of The Dragon v Lord Of The Rings viewership news.That's as well as reviews for Sam Rockwell's new ensemble whodunnit comedy, See How They Run, 70s comedy Minx, the gritty remake of American Gigolo and the "genre-busting" Disney+ show, Wedding Season.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Tom Cruise, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Connelly and the week's best releases

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 40:47


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week, Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer talk about Top Gun: Maverick and hear from Tom Cruise himself, as well as his co-stars in the film Jon Hamm and Jennifer Connelly.We also hear from Theo James and Rose Leslie as they chat about their roles in the TV adaptation of The Time Traveler's Wife. Reviews this week:•Top Gun Maverick - Cinemas - May 25th •The Time Traveler's Wife - Sky Atlantic •Night Sky - Prime Video - May 20th•EMERGENCY - Cinemas (May 20th) and Prime Video May 27th.Next week we'll hear from the stars of the new Sex Pistols drama series and talk about the second series of The Flight Attendant.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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TV Baftas, Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 48:47


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week entertainment reporters Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Chris Robertson discuss Eurovision, the new Dr Who and the TV Baftas. We also chat with the 'Daniels' Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheiner, Tom Hiddleston and Claire DanesReviews this week:•The Essex Serpent, Apple TV+, May 13th•Conversations With Friends, BBC Three/HULU - May 15th•Everything Everywhere All At Once, cinemas - May 13th•Lovestruck High, Prime Video - May 18th•Life & Beth, Disney+ - May 18thNext week we'll be talking about the long-awaited Top Gun sequel and hearing from the stars. Plus we'll chat about the new TV adaptation of The Time Traveler's Wife - tissues at the ready!Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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TV Baftas preview, Dr Strange and Glenn Close

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 38:35


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week with entertainment reporters Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Sky News arts and entertainment Editor Amy Hitchcock we discuss:•The upcoming TV Baftas •Dr. Strange In the Multiverse of Madness (cinemas, May 5th)•Hear from stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Benedict Wong•The Staircase (HBO Max/Sky Atlantic, May 5th)•Tehran, Series 2. (Apple TV +, May 6th)•Interview with Glenn Close who has joined the espionage series•Bosch: Legacy (Amazon FreeVee, May 6th)•How I Met Your Father (Disney +, May 11th)Next week we'll hear from Clare Danes and Tom Hiddleston and we'll talk about the new Sally Rooney adaptation Conversations with Friends - are we ready for another Normal People?!Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Downton Abbey, Jack Davenport and Patrick Dempsey

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 48:23


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week with entertainment reporters Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Bethany Minelle:•Stevie gives us a CinemaCon news breakdown•We discuss plans to shake up public service broadcasting the UK•Hear from the stars and creator of Downton Abbey: A New Era (Cinemas, 29th April)•We chat about Ten Percent and hear from lead actor Jack Davenport (Prime Video, 28th April)•What exactly is a metaphysical thriller? We discuss Shining Girls (Apple TV+, 29th April)•And Devils is back for a second series – and we hear from Patrick Dempsey (Sky Atlantic, 29th April) Next week we'll hear from Benedict Cumberbatch ahead of the release of the latest Dr. Strange movie and we'll talk about the new true-crime drama The Staircase.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Dan Stevens and the week's best TV

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 46:17


This week entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong and Sky News arts and entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock come together to talk Netflix, Dan Stevens' political commentary, and the very best reviews for the latest shows worth talking about.•We talk to Dan Stevens about Gaslit (STARZPLAY, April 24th)•Join Steve Coogan and Sarah Solemani for their new Hollywood comedy, Chivalry (Channel 4, 21st April) •We also coo along with the Heartstoppers (Netflix, April 22nd) as the team reminisce on their school years•The Rising (Sky Max/Now April 22nd) raises questions about whether supernatural genres can work with crime thrillers•And Peacock (BBC Three, April 25th) reminds us what BBC Three feel-good comedies are supposed to look like•BONUS: Catch the full Dan Stevens interview at the end of the show to hear more of his thoughts on his new role in GaslitNext week we'll talk about the return of Downton and the remake of Call My Agent plus hear from the stars of both.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Alexander Skarsgard, Anya Taylor-Joy and Sienna Miller

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 48:44


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong and Sky News arts and entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock unpack Vikings, political scandals and art imitating life.Stay tuned to discover:•Derry Girls - who was the surprise cameo?•Why is Johnny Depp back in court?•The Killing Eve finale - was it all wrong?•Interview with Anya Taylor-Joy and Alexander Skarsgard for The Northman•Is Netflix's Anatomy of a Scandal worth a watch? + hear from Sienna Miller and Rupert Friend•A tip for Hugh Laurie fans; Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (BritBox, 14th April)•Calling Kardashian stans - THE KARDASHIANS (Disney +, 14th April)•And a spot of Josh Brolin anyone? Outer Range (Prime Video, 15th April)Next week we'll hear from Dan Stevens who's turned political satirist when it comes to talking about his new show Gaslit.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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A spy film, Catherine Tate's return to TV and what we've been binging

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 42:29


Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week off the back of an Oscar-fuelled few weeks the Sky News Arts and Ents team are back with some TV and Film reviews to get your teeth into.Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer chat about:Bridgerton Season 2 (Netflix), Slow Horses (Apple TV+), Moon Knight (Disney Plus), Pachinko (Apple TV+), Peaky Blinders (BBC iPlayer)We also review: All The Old Knives (Prime Video, April 8th)Hard Cell (Netflix, April 12th)Julia (Sky Atlantic/HBO Max, April 12th)Next week we'll hear from Alexander Skarsgard and Anya Taylor-Joy and we'll talk about the buzzy new drama Anatomy of a Scandal.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Oscars Special 2022 - CODA, Megan, and THAT slap

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 26:03


Welcome to a special episode of Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.Katie Spencer and Claire Gregory join Stevie Wong from the Blue Carpet, at the Vanity Fair party in LA, to discuss a rather eyebrow raising Oscars 2022!There's plenty to talk about, including: • CODA's historic night• Our new favourite pair, Youn Yuh-jung and Troy Kotsur• Megan Thee Stallion's remix of We Don't Talk About Bruno• Liza and Gaga stealing the show• Jessica Chastain's powerful speechOh, and, the small matter of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Eek.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Oscars 2022 preview - with Will Smith and Jessica Chastain

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 44:27


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week, Claire Gregory and Katie Spencer are in L.A to chat with Stevie Wong about all things Oscars.Coming up, you'll hear from:•Oscars host Regina Hall•Best actor and actress nominees Will Smith and Jessica Chastain•Best supporting actor and actress nominees Troy Kotsur and Ariana DeBosePlus, we talk about what you can expect from the ceremony, and predict which films will win awards on Sunday. Next week, we'll be back with a debrief following the Oscars – find out about all the surprises, snubs and behind-the-scenes gossip. And we'll see how our predictions turned out...You can watch the Academy Awards exclusively on Sky Cinema on Sunday 27th March from 11pm. You can also catch the repeat on Monday 28th from 7pm on Sky Cinema, or from 10pm on Sky Showcase.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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BAFTAs review, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anne Hathaway

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 50:09


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky New Arts and Entertainment Reporter Bethany Minelle. Coming up:•BAFTAs and Critics' Choice Reactions•Stevie speaks to Seriously Red's Rose Byrne at SXSW•Claire speaks to Daisy Edgar-Jones about her new film Fresh. (Disney+ / Hulu - March 18th)•The big review this week is Top Boy S4 - Claire speaks to Kane 'Kano' Robinson about the new season. (Netflix - 18th March)•Mixed feelings about Jared Leto's accent in WeCrashed.•Anne Hathaway speaks to Sky News about how she wanted the role to be specific. (Apple TV+ - March 18th)•Deep Water is Ben Affleck and Ana De Armas' new release, but is it a sinker or a floater? (Prime Video - March 18th)Next week it's our huge Oscars preview.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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BAFTAs preview, Sandra Oh and Caitriona Balfe

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 46:56


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky New Arts and Entertainment Editor Amy Hitchcock. Coming up:• BAFTAs preview - what to look out for on Sunday• BAFTA nominee Caitriona Balfe joins Backstage to talk about her role in Outlander (now streaming on Starzplay)• Turning Red (Disney+ March 11th)• Chat with Sandra Oh and Anne-Marie• The Adam Project (Netflix, March 11th)• Upload, Series 2 (Prime Video, March 11th)• Holding (ITV, March 14th)• Chat with Conleth HillNext week we'll hear from Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anne Hathaway and we'll talk about the return of Top Boy.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Robert Pattinson, Courteney Cox and the week's best films and TV

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 50:25


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week with Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Bethany Minelle:•SAG Awards - What do they tell us about this year's Oscars? Will they replace the Golden Globes?•Euphoria series two finale was ruffling some feathers, but was there difficulty on set?•The Batman is here (Cinemas, March 4th)•Interview with Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz•Shining Vale (Starzplay, March 6th)•Interview with Courteney Cox and Greg Kinnear.•Ali and Ava (Cinemas, March 4th) - taking control of your love story•Mood (BBC Three)•Interview with Nicôle LeckyNext week we'll hear from Bafta nominee and Outlander star Catriona Balfe and talk about the latest Pixar film Turning Red.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Peter Dinklage, Jim Broadbent and the end of two beloved shows

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 38:34


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week with Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer:•Lucky Fan Favourite tweeters will get flown out to the Oscars but Stevie says it might be an IRS issue.•Claire chats to Peter Dinklage and Joe Wright about Cyrano. (Cinemas, Feb 25th)•We discuss the final series of Peaky Blinders (BBC One, Feb 27th)•And the final season of Killing Eve. (BBC One, Feb 28th)•Will The Duke attract the Grey Pound? (Cinemas, Feb 25th)•Jim Broadbent talks about his experience working with the late Roger Michell•And we follow Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters to a haunted house in Studio 666 (Cinemas, Feb 25th)Next week: We'll hear from R-Patz himself on The Batman and Courteney Cox on Shining Vale and talk about SO MANY other things.Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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Ben Stiller & Adam Scott, Morgan Freeman, and Oscar news

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 47:23


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News, and your weekly insight into what goes on behind the scenes!This week, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle to chat about all the latest releases.Our big interview this week is with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott - both of whom are part of the new creepy Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller Severence (Apple TV+, from 18th Feb). Claire Gregory spoke to them about the weird goings-on in a very sterile looking office...Space Force (Netflix, from 18th Feb) returns this week for a second series, but how excited about it should we be?The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel is back for her fourth run on Amazon Prime. Expect pearl-clutching jokes, and more gorgeous costumes! Plus; what do we make of the three Oscars hosts; Sarah Kendall's very funny Frayed is back on Sky Max on the 23rd February; and did we mention we had Morgan Freeman on? The Voice of God himself tells us about his new Sky History series, Great Escapes.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! And if you want to drop us a line, backstage@sky.uk is our email.

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Bafta nominations, Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 40:35


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky New Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer. We discuss the BAFTA nominations - Did Denzel get usurped by Mahershala Ali? Why is Leonardo Di Caprio there? Is Lady Gaga's Italian accent the path to success? We applaud (sceptically) the return of BBC Three to terrestrial television and chat about the second season of Starstruck.We hear from Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain as they discuss The Eyes of Tammy Faye. We lament over the NHS thanks to the BBC adaptation of This Is Going To Hurt starring Ben Wishaw. We talk about the new Apple TV+ show, Suspicion which gives Claire a trip down memory laneAnd the team speak about the TV adaptation of the Jack Reacher novels on Amazon Prime. Stevie's words on Alan Ritchson: 'He Is An Elk of a Man!' Enjoy! And let us know what you've been watching via backstage@sky.uk

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Pam and Tommy, Station Eleven, and Janet Jackson

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 34:09


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News, and your weekly insight into what goes on behind the scenes! This week, Claire Gregory is off sick, but never fear. Sky News Arts and Ents Correspondent Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong are here to chat all things TV and Film.They discuss Pam and Tommy, a series based on Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's infamous sex tape scandal.Stevie's been to Sundance Film Festival (digitally, obviously), and has all the tips of what we'll be talking about this coming year.Katie and Steve also delve into the very familiar flu drama Station 11, and we hear from one of its stars, Mackenzie Davis. Plus; we chat about the new Janet Jackson documentary; there's a murderous Afterparty to attend; we prepare you for your new favourite binge watch, All Of Us Are Dead; and what on earth is The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window? Not one to miss!Let us know what you've been watching via backstage@sky.uk

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Sir Kenneth Branagh, Rupert Grint and a new Downton?

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 48:05


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky New Arts and Entertainment Editor Amy Hitchcock.Sir Kenneth Branagh tells us about putting his own childhood into his new film Belfast. We catch up with Rupert Grint and Toby Kebbell and find out what they were missing on the set of the third series of Servant.We also discuss new film Mass, new Downton Abbey The Gilded Age and new bomb disposal drama Trigger Point as well as the final season of Ozark.Enjoy! And let us know what you've been watching via backstage@sky.uk

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Ricky Gervais, a Nicholas Cage film and lots more to look forward to

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 44:44


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky New Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer. In this episode: Get your tissues ready for the final season of After Life and a chat with Ricky Gervais and Tom Basden about the new season.The new Nicholas Cage film, Pig, has (t)ruffled some feathers and we also talk about The Tragedy of Macbeth, the return of Too Hot To Handle and take a peek at the new season of Euphoria.A packed week – enjoy, and tell us what you're looking forward to in 2022 via backstage@sky.uk

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The Best TV Shows and Films of 2021

Sky News Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 42:30


Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer countdown the Backstage top 10 film and TV shows of the year.Listen to see if they make it through the lists without anyone having a tantrum that their faves didn't make it (spoiler: they don't).The team return in January to look at some of the first releases of 2022.Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk

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The Best TV Shows and Films of 2021

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 42:30


Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer countdown the Backstage top 10 film and TV shows of the year.Listen to see if they make it through the lists without anyone having a tantrum that their faves didn't make it (spoiler: they don't).We're off next week but will return in January to look at some of the first releases of 2022.Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk

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Mahershala Ali, Henry Cavill and a great new thriller

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 44:01


Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment reporter Chris Robertson.We hear from double-Oscar winner Mahershala Ali about his double role in Swan Song.Plus we discuss brilliant new mini-series The Girl Before, hear from Henry Cavill about the return of The Witcher and review the new Aaron Sorkin movie Being The Ricardos. Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk

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Tom Holland, Michael Sheen and two Christmas movies

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 46:51


Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment journalist Bethany Minelle.Hear from Tom Holland ahead of the release of Spiderman: No Way Home, Michael Sheen and Nathalie Emmanuel talk about their new high-concept festive flick The Last Train To Christmas, and there's some romance with A Christmas Number One.We also chat about Clifford the Big Red Dog and disagree over new sci-fi Encounter.Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk

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Landscapers, Boxing Day and Benedict Cumberbatch

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 44:02


Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory is joined by Stevie Wong and Sky News arts and entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer.We hear from ‘call me Ben' Benedict Cumberbatch about his new film The Power of the Dog and review the new true crime drama Landscapers.Plus we talk about the first Black British Rom-com Boxing Day, Chucky as a teen-horror series, and The Great which is back for series 2.Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk

Sky News - Backstage
House of Gucci, Lady Gaga and two Christmas films

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 47:33


Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week, Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer talk about the highly anticipated new movie House of Gucci.Lady Gaga chats to us about accents and her heritage.We also start looking ahead to Christmas with Netflix's Robin Robin and A Boy Called Christmas.Plus we discuss new series American Rust and, of course, the return of Selling Sunset. Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk

Sky News - Backstage
Halle Berry and The Wheel of Time

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 47:35


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This is the place to come for all your intel on what to watch and what's going on behind the scenes of showbusiness. Claire Gregory is joined by Stevie Wong and Sky News Arts and Entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock.Hear from Halle Berry who's had a go at directing with her latest movie Bruised.Plus we have some fantastic news for you Potter fans and a deep dive review of what's set to be the biggest fantasy show since Game of Thrones... Or is it?

Sky News - Backstage
Kaitlyn Dever, Crime and Red Notice

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 40:56


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we hear from Kaitlyn Dever about her new Disney Plus show Dopesick and we are put on Red Notice with Dwyane Johnson and Ryan Reynolds.Plus we discuss Irvine Welsh's move in to television and the new podcast adaption The Shrink Next Door - find out who we pick to play us in an Apple TV+ show! Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer.

Sky News - Backstage
Kristen Stewart, Eternals and the return of Dexter

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 47:11


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we review the new Marvel film Eternals, get bloody with a reboot of Dexter and discuss what it is to be a British teenager with In My Skin.Plus Sky News Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer speaks to Kristen Stewart about her portrayal as Princess Diana in Spencer. Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.

Sky News - Backstage
Rebecca Hall, what to watch this Halloween and a must-see documentary

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 42:32


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we speak to Rebecca Hall about her new hard-hitting film ‘Passing' starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson. We also talk about the latest Zac Snyder movie Army of Thieves and Colin Kaepernick's new show with Ava DuVernay - Colin in Black and White.Plus we've got recommendations for Halloween viewing and we tip documentary The Rescue for awards success.Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment reporter Chris Robertson.

Sky News - Backstage
Timothee Chalamet, Mark Strong and the week's best new releases

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 41:28


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we hear from the stars of Dune - Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Denis Villeneuve about the new sci-fi epic. We also talk about the new show by Stephen Merchant - The Outlaws, and there's an interview with Mark Strong and Daniel Mays about the new series of Temple. We also discuss the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen and get to know imdbTV via Leverage: Redemption.Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer.

Sky News - Backstage
A London Film Festival special

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 42:37


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we look at some of the highlights from this year's London Film Festival.We talk about the new Netflix Western The Harder They Fall and hear from stars Idris Elba and Regina King.We discuss Jane Campion's new movie Power of the Dog and whether the early awards buzz is justified.Liam Payne and Zach Galafianakas talk tech thanks to new family film Ron's Gone Wrong.And it's not just film at LFF – we review the third, highly anticipated series of Succession.Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer.

Sky News - Backstage
Jodie Comer, Ridley Scott and the week's best TV

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 51:15


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we talk to Jodie Comer and Ridley Scott about their new French period film The Last Duel.We discuss the Netflix phenomenon Squid Game, the remake of Scenes From A Marriage and quirky new comedy Reservation Dogs.We hear from Joanne Froggatt and Michiel Huisman – who star in new thriller Angela Black and there's enough horror to take you through to next Halloween.Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, with special guest Sky News arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.

Sky News - Backstage
A big Bond special

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 50:10


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.After multiple delays No Time To Die is finally out and we're celebrating with a Backstage special – partly recorded on the red carpet for the 007 film.Hear from all the stars involved with the movie including: Rami Malek, Billie Eilish, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Lashana Lynch, Lea Seydoux, and Bond himself Daniel Craig.Then get our review and find out whether it's worth the wait, whether it's worth the 2 hour 43 minute running time and what we think might be next for the franchise. Backstage is hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Sky News Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer.

Sky News - Backstage
A top tip, Jared Harris and The Green Knight

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 45:33


Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we get a heads-up on a US talent show which is bound to make its way to the UK.We speak to Jared Harris about his role in the new, complex sci-fi saga 'Foundation' about what the future could look like and ask about the explosive budget for the Apple TV+ show.We're weirded out by The Green Knight and we're taken to church where it's unsafe for animals with Midnight Mass. And in lighter news, we chat about the British coming of age drama 'Sweetheart' and speak to Sophia Di Martino about serendipity for the role and life after Loki. As ever Sky Backstage is hosted by Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, today joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment Editor Amy Hitchcock - who can't seem to pick the right week #GetAmyOnWithBond

Sky News - Backstage
Everybody's Talking About Jamie and the return of two huge shows

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 50:06


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week we discuss Everybody's Talking About Jamie and hear from its stars.We also talk about returning dramas Sex Education and The Morning Show and we watch a show that asks... what happened to all of the men? Plus we hear from actress and director Melanie Laurent.This week's show is hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Chris Robertson.

Sky News - Backstage
Henry Golding, The Walking Dead cast and what to watch this week

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 54:07


Welcome to Backstage!This week, we step into the weird and wonderful world of wellness retreats with Nicole Kidman's new show 9 Perfect Strangers.We hear from the ever-lovely Henry Golding, we reach the brink of Walking Deadliness with season 11, and what happens in the Night House - stays in the night house.This is the film and TV podcast from Sky News, this week hosted by Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer, and Stevie Wong.

Sky News - Backstage
Ryan Reynolds, Minnie Driver and what to watch this week

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 52:59


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News, where you can find out what to watch and hear from A-list guests.This week's episode is hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and guest host Sky News Arts Editor Amy Hitchcock. This week hear from Ryan Reynolds on his ‘role of a lifetime' as the owner of Wrexham AFC and we chat to Minnie Driver about the second series of Modern Love.Stevie charms the pants off of CODA director Sian Heder - which is also our awards season tip for this week.And as always we'll let you know what to watch both at home and at the cinema.Stay tuned and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Cruel Summer, Mr Corman and Vivo

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 31:39


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. Hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer.This week we talk about addictive new teen drama Cruel Summer and hear from its stars.We discuss Joseph Gordon Levitt's new series Mr. Corman, and we have a musical number with Lin Manuel Miranda's new film Vivo.Plus we review new comedy Buffering.Stay tuned and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Jungle Cruise, Limbo and Watch the Sound

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 43:11


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer. This week we dissect Jungle Cruise, we talk to Ben Sharrock about his new film Limbo, and discuss the new music doc from Edgar Wright The Sparks Brothers.Plus we review Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson and we find out how our own Katie Spencer has basically become a grime star.Stay tuned and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

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Sky News - Backstage
Nowhere Special, Baptiste and Schmigadoon!

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 46:03


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment Editor Amy Hitchcock. In this episode, we hear from James Norton about his new film, Nowhere Special and those enduring Bond rumours.We also discuss the return of Baptiste and War of the Worlds and get stuck in a land of musicals with Shmigadoon! Stay tuned and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Black Widow, Luxe House Sydney and The Surrogate

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 46:19


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Chris Robertson chat about Black Widow and there's new property porn from Australia - we've been watching Luxe House Sydney. We also remember legendary director Richard Donner and wonder what it is like to be faced with tough life decisions after watching The Surrogate. Plus we talk about the new Monsters Inc spin-off series Monsters At Work.Stay tuned and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
The Tomorrow War, Stephen Dorff and Fear Street

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 50:43


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News with Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer. This week, we have a brief chat about F9 - the latest in the Fast and Furious franchise. We review new sci-fi The Tomorrow War and hear from its star Chris Pratt.Fancy a new host? We might have a new recruit to the podcast as Stevie enlists Stephen Dorff to come work with us.There's a nostalgic-horrific trip down memory lane as we discuss the new Fear Street adaptations, and we enter into the world of Terry Pratchett as we chat about The Watch.Stay tuned and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Another Round, Mary J Blige and Too Hot To Handle

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 53:39


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment Editor Amy Hitchcock to chat about this week's film and TV news and gossip. We hear from Oscar-winner Thomas Vinterberg who tells how he feels about the Leonardo DiCaprio remake of Another Round.There's reviews of two documentaries - Mary J Blige: My Life and Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein's Shadow.And hot summer reality TV is here! We discuss Too Hot To Handle and Love Island.Stay tuned and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
In The Heights, Physical and Luca

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 52:32


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Chris Robertson from the Sky News entertainment team. We discuss In The Heights, the new Lin Manuel Miranda musical, and hear from him and some of the stars.We also talk to Rose Byrne about her new show Physical on Apple TV Plus.And we chat about the gorgeous animation Luca on Disney Plus and the sobering Covid drama Together on BBC Two.Stay tuned and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Clarkson's Farm, Loki and Lupin

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 37:14


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News Correspondent Katie Spencer.Find out why everyone's always shouting at Jeremy Clarkson as we chat to him ahead of his new show which sees him try his hand at farming.The trio also talk about the hot new series from Disney Plus: Loki, Part 2 of Lupin on Netflix and new genre-blending show Blindspotting on Starzplay. Stay tuned and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Lisey’s Story, Sweet Tooth and Time

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 45:10


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment Editor Amy Hitchcock. Together, they discuss the TV BAFTAs and revisit Mare of Easttown now the series has come to an end.We hear from Julianne Moore and J.J Abrams about their latest venture – the Stephen King adaptation of Lisey’s Story.They also talk about the latest show based on a comic book - Sweet Tooth, prison drama Time and the new season of David Schwimmer's comedy 'Intelligence'.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and do get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Cruella, Panic and Cynthia Erivo

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 48:33


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment correspondent Lucy Cotter.We review Cruella, new YA show Panic and documentary Liverpool Narcos. There’s a chat with Cynthia Erivo about playing her hero, plus we take a look at the spine-chilling new Conjuring film and Stevie has a haunted story of his own to share.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and do get in touch via backstage@sky.uk - we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Trying, Breeders and The Army of the Dead

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 42:03


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer get into two VERY different parenting shows - Breeders and Trying, and have a quick chat with Rafe Spall about parenting today.We also check out the new drama from Britbox - The Beast Must Die, and Stevie Wong speaks to Chris Rock about what it took to get Samuel L. Jackson involved in his latest project, Spiral.Plus we tease the new Zac Snyder zombie movie The Army of the Dead.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and do get in touch via backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
The Underground Railroad, Those Who Wish Me Dead and The Nevers

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 57:51


Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News arts and entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock, and we have a jampacked show kicking off with a discussion about the BRIT Awards, as Claire and Amy have been to their first in-person live event this year.We also talk about the new series from Barry Jenkins: The Underground Railroad, and have a chat with him about an inside scoop that sets the series off beautifully.Then we get into the new Victorian-era show The Nevers and wonder if Angelina Jolie is quite right for her new action film, Those Who Wish Me Dead. Not one to miss! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and do get in touch via backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Line of Duty finale, The Pursuit of Love and Oxygen

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 43:43


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Lucy Cotter.The team dissect that Line of Duty series finale and discuss the new drama that’s replacing it on Sunday nights on BBC One, The Pursuit of Love. Plus they lose their breath with new Netflix film Oxygen. Not one to miss! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and do get in touch via backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Oscars debrief, Intergalactic and Without Remorse

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 45:15


Welcome to another week on Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week hosts Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer have a full post-Oscars debrief, and discuss the carb-fest that was Katie’s Oscars viewing party menu – Mank-aroni cheese anyone?We chat about Intergalactic - Sky One’s new sci-fi, and talk about the new drama from the Theroux family on Apple TV Plus, Mosquito Coast.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and do get in touch via backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Six Minutes to Midnight, The Irregulars and The Syndicate

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 50:48


Welcome to Backstage! This is the film and TV podcast from Sky News and this week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Amy Hitchcock - Sky News' Arts and Entertainment Editor to discuss what's going on in the world of showbusiness.There’s a discussion about changes to Disney’s release schedule, the very interesting letter to nominees regarding the Oscars and Orlando Bloom's baffling daily routine.We review the new Sherlock themed Netflix series The Irregulars and Stevie’s been chatting to the team behind The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.Plus Amy has a little quiz for us to keep us on our toes.Enjoy! Please do subscribe if you like what you hear and do get in touch using backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Oscar nominations, Line of Duty and the Snyder Cut

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 45:59


This week on Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News - Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Katie Spencer who’s been mourning the loss of Glastonbury this year by creating her own Pyramid stage.As awards season rumbles on we discuss the Grammys and the Oscar nominations, then take a look at what’s on at this year’s BFI Flare LGBTI festival and SXSW – where Demi Lovato’s new documentary has just premiered.There’s a spoiler-free review of the first episode of the new series of Line of Duty, we discuss new Netflix offering Sky Rojo and a strange new show on Apple TV Plus: Calls.Stevie has watched all four hours of Zac Snyder’s Justice League but was it worth it? And we talk about killer jeans with the release of a new film in the classic ‘inanimate object that comes to life and kills people’ genre.Enjoy! Please do subscribe if you like what you hear and do get in touch using backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Bafta nominations, Yes Day and Grace

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 49:41


This week on Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News - Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.On today's show we talk BAFTA nominations and look at what we can expect from the Grammys.We also hear from Jennifer Garner about her passion project 'Yes Day' – the new Netflix film about parents who can’t say no for 24 hours.Plus there are reviews of ITV’s new detective drama Grace, Netflix’s sci-fi with a great concept The One, and the new super-smart Dutch thriller 'The Columnist'. Enjoy! Please do subscribe if you like what you hear and do get in touch using backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Coming 2 America, Raya and the Last Dragon and Deutschland 89

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 54:17


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News with Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Bethany Minelle.This week we debrief following the Golden Globes and speak to Kingsley Ben-Adir about his Bafta Rising Star nomination.Eddie Murphy explains why he decided to make Coming 2 America - the sequel to the cult classic which has just come out on Amazon Prime Video.We review new Disney film Raya and the Last Dragon, Netflix’s Moxie and Deutschland 89 on All 4.Plus we discuss documentary awards contender The Dissident and hear from its director Bryan Fogel.Enjoy! Please do subscribe if you like what you hear and do get in touch using backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
The Golden Globes nominations, Bliss and Malcolm and Marie

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 47:33


Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week, we have the lovely Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer dishing their showbiz opinions on the world of TV and film. We have a chat with the fabulous Salma Hayek, as we discuss her new movie with Owen Wilson, called Bliss.There's talk about whether Netflix’s lockdown drama Malcolm and Marie is... actually funny?!We’re not sure if can we keep up new Sky Atlantic show ZeroZeroZero.And we have all the goss on the Golden Globes and Sundance Film Festival because there can never be enough of that, can there? Enjoy! Please do subscribe if you like what you hear and do get in touch using backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
It's A Sin, The Investigation and The White Tiger

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 52:21


This week on Backstage - Bethany Minelle, Stevie Wong and Gemma Peplow get stuck into some seriously good new TV and film releases.In other news, we find out why 2021’s looking like a positive year for rapper Lil Wayne, but not so bright for any British musicians hoping to tour Europe in the near future.We also look at Russell T Davies’s latest drama It’s A Sin, and the truly different real crime drama The Investigation, based on the submarine murder of 2017.Priyanka Chopra-Jonas tells us why she chased down her role in big budget Netflix movie The White Tiger, and Dan Stevens is back for a second podcast visit where he reveals to Stevie that he could soon be stepping behind the camera to try his hand at directing.Plus, we review baby comedy Baby Done with comedian Rose Matafeo and Trekkie animated spin-off Star Trek: Lower Decks.Enjoy! Please do subscribe if you like what you hear and get in touch using backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Servant, Stardust and Blithe Spirit

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 46:56


This week on Backstage - Bethany Minelle, Stevie Wong and Amy Hitchcock unpack Netflix's ambitious new slate for programming in 2021.In other news, we celebrate the return of Sex And The City, but are they missing a cast member?We also look at the David Bowie biopic, Stardust, and get down and dirty with a new documentary on civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.Rupert Grint tells us what it's like being a new dad while starring in Apple TV's season 2 of Servant, and Dan Stevens spills the beans on whether his Blithe Spirit co-star Dame Judi Dench has a potty mouth on set.Enjoy! Please do subscribe if you like what you hear and get in touch using backstage@sky.uk – we love emails!

Sky News - Backstage
Being 'Woke,' Mission Impossible and ComicCon

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 34:01


In this Sky News entertainment podcast, Katie Spencer, Stevie Wong and Claire Gregory contemplate whether we’re getting too 'woke' when it comes to showbiz. Stevie gives the new Mission Impossible film a glowing review and we hear from cast members Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson, plus get all the goss out of ComicCon where the new Doctor spoke to reporters and a host of new trailers were debuted, and we head back in time to when Madonna took a tumble.

Sky News - Backstage
Beychella, A Quiet Place and The Rock

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 26:33


In the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong discuss Beyonce's triumphant set at Coachella, Amazon's record-breaking Lord Of The Rings TV show, and hear an interview with Emily Blunt about her box office smash A Quiet Place, which was directed by her husband. Plus The Rock talks about the response he's had since opening up about depression and we go back in time to the first arrival in a new generation of one of the most famous families in the world.

Sky News - Backstage
Ready Player One, Harry Potter and Yeezy Dating

Sky News - Backstage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 30:46


In the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong discuss the Harry Potter play and Yeezy dating. There's an extended interview with Steven Spielberg and Olivia Cooke about new sci-fi flick Ready Steady Now and we go back in time to when the stars of Harry Potter were thrust into the limelight.

The Empire Film Podcast
#62: Alec Baldwin, Nicolas Winding Refn, Kristen Scott Thomas - May 24, 2013

The Empire Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2013 64:10


The Cannes Film Festival is almost over. To celebrate that fact, here's our final Cannes 2013 podcast, which sees a very special guest in the form of newcomer Stevie Wong coming into the Empire fold to talk about the hits (and the misses) of Cannes V.66. Over in London, we review The Hangover Part III, Epic and My Neighbour Totoro, and in the interviews department, Alec Baldwin and James Toback talk about their documentary Seduced And Abandoned and Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn shares a few details about his latest, Only God Forgives, with his leading lady, Kristen Scott Thomas.