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Prince Harry is back in court this week as part of his ongoing legal battle against Mirror Group Newspapers (Mgn) over alleged unlawful information gathering. Following his hearing back in March, the Duke of Sussex took the stand at the High Court of the Royal Courts of Justice in London on June 6 to testify against the publisher of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, and Daily Express. As a result, the 38-year-old prince became the first British royal to give evidence in court in 130 years, according to Reuters. King Edward VII was the last person to do so after he testified as a witness in a divorce case in 1870 and again in 1890 in a slander trial over a card game.

Harry first took legal action against Mgn back in 2019 over an alleged phone hacking. In his witness statement on Tuesday, obtained by People, Harry claimed that "tabloids would routinely publish articles...

Prince Harry got emotional as he headed to London’s High Court for his second day of giving evidence in his phone hacking case trial on Wednesday.

During his court appearance amid his ongoing lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mirror, Harry explained how he once found a tracking device on his ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s car, the BBC reported.

Harry and Davy — who dated on and off between 2004 and 2010 — had been rumoured to be going on a “make or break” vacation at the time, and Harry claimed the device had been placed by private investigator, Mike Behr.

He said his friend, Mark Dyer, also had a tracking device on his car.

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During his final day of giving evidence, Harry was questioned by his own lawyer, David Sherborne. As he finished up,...

Much of the coverage of Prince Harry’s first day giving evidence in his legal case against Mirror Group Newspapers was centered on the contents of his 55-page witness statement, detailing the impact journalist intrusions have had on his life. On Wednesday, in his second day in the witness box, the royal focused on his specific allegations of unlawful journalistic activity.

The royal is suing the publishing group — whose titles include The Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People — for damages, claiming that its journalists were linked to methods including phone-hacking, gaining information by deception and the use of private investigators for unlawful activities.

The trial at London’s High Court is centered around 33 stories that were published between 1995 and 2011, many of which involved his on-off relationship with then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy. Those stories were brought up in the cross-examination of the duke by the Mirror’s barrister Andrew Green, who...

Prince Harry was criticized after not appearing for a scheduled trial date on Monday in London’s High Court.

He was attending his daughter Princess Lilibet’s second birthday in California on Sunday and had just flown in from when he was supposed to testify at court.

The prince’s lawyer, David Sherborne, informed the court that his client would not be available that day and explained that the prince was in a “different category” because of his travel and security arrangements and that court openings were not anticipated to take a whole day.

The judge, Timothy Fancourt, was “surprised” at the no-show and replied to Sherborne, “It was anticipated that they might – which is why I directed that the first witness should be available.”

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The lead lawyer for Mirror Group Newspapers, Andrew Green, remarked that the prince’s side was “wasting time” and...

Prince Harry has outlined the impact the British tabloid press has had on his life in his first day giving evidence in London’s High Court as part of his legal case against Mirror Group Newspapers.

Making history as the first senior royal to testify in the witness box in 130 years, the Duke of Sussex has been cross-examined by Andrew Green, the barrister of the publishing group, which the royal is suing for damages, claiming journalists at its titles, which includes the The Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People, were linked to methods including phone-hacking, gaining information by deception and use of private investigators for unlawful activities. The trial is focusing on 33 stories that were published between 1995 and 2011.

In his witness statement, Prince Harry said that articles he believed originated from hacking were hugely damaging to his relationships.

“I would say their actions affected every area of my life,...

Prince Harry’s phone hacking trial against the publisher of the Daily Mirror kicked off without him present in court — and the judge was not happy.

Harry’s lawyer said the Duke of Sussex would be unavailable to testify after opening statements because he’d taken a flight from Los Angeles on Sunday after the birthday of his 2-year-old daughter, Lilibet.

“I’m a little surprised,” Justice Timothy Fancourt said, noting he had directed Harry to be in court for the first day of his case.

Mirror Group Newspaper’s lawyer, Andrew Green, said he was “deeply troubled” by Harry’s absence on the trial’s opening day.

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Harry was scheduled to testify Tuesday, but his lawyer was told last week the duke should attend Monday’s proceedings in London’s High Court in case the opening...

Lawyers representing Mirror Group Newspapers accused Prince Harry of wasting court time after he failed to arrive at the High Court in London Monday morning for his phone hacking trial against the publisher, which owns British tabloid the Daily Mirror.

David Sherborne, representing Prince Harry and other high-profile claimants, told the court that the Duke would not attend the hearing today as he arrived in the UK late after flying from California last night, where he had been celebrating his daughter Lilibet’s second birthday on Sunday, according to multiple media reports.

Andrew Green Kc, representing Mirror Group Newspapers, said it was “extraordinary” that Prince Harry had not turned up for the opening day of his case. Green continued to say that court time would be wasted due to the Duke’s absence, and he would be unable to correctly prepare to cross-examine the Duke.

Justice Fancourt, the judge presiding over the case,...

Tin Roof Media Names Rod Henwood Executive Chairman

Tin Roof Media, the UK firm that houses Diana: The Truth Behind the Interview producer Blink Films and Remarkable Places to East firm Outline Productions, has named Rod Henwood as Executive Chairman. Henwood has been Non-Executive Chairman of the private equity-owned group since 2019. Tin Roof execs say its turnover has increased rapidly over the past three years, with a 40 uptick forecast for 2022. Industry veteran Henwood, has held roles such as COO of The Ink Factory (where he remains a non-Executive Director), CEO – UK, Belgium and Netherlands at Banijay (previously Zodiak Media) and New Business Director at Channel 4. Andrew Green, Head of Investments at Rockpool, Tin Roof’s largest shareholder, said Henwood “stepping up to Exec Chairman is the logical next step given the progress we’ve made and the scale the business is now reaching.”

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Real-life moments from Twiggy’s career will be recreated using virtual production, with Twiggy playing herself.

UK actor and filmmaker Sadie Frost’s feature documentary Twiggy has commenced production in London, with Studio Soho – part of the Film Soho group – set to release the title theatrically in the UK and Ireland in 2023, and Studio Soho also repping international sales.

Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor,...

Last week, more than 400 TV creators and showrunners — all of them women — sent letters to top executives at Hollywood studios demanding that specific safety protocols be put in place for pregnant employees in states where abortion has been outlawed, or soon will be. Now, letters of support signed by 594 men — including J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Greg Berlanti, Donald Glover, Aaron Sorkin, David E. Kelley, Taika Waititi and Ryan Murphy — have been sent to the same companies.

The text of the letter is short, simply saying the undersigned stand with their “female, trans & non-binary showrunner colleagues in demanding a response from our employers regarding the imminent crisis” at hand. It was delivered by replying-all to the first letter, and was sent to Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Apple, NBC Universal, Amazon, Lionsgate and AMC.

These activist correspondences have been instigated by the Supreme Court’s June 24 Dobbs decison, which overturned Roe v.

Apple TV Plus announced its fall lineup of series for kids and families, kicking off with Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s animated series “Wolfboy and the Everything Factory,” premiering on Sept. 24, and also including “Get Rolling With Otis,” which launches Oct. 8 and “Puppy Place” on Oct. 15.

The adventure series, created by Toff Mazery and Edward Jesse and executive produced by Gordon-Levitt, HitRecord, Bento Box Entertainment and Michael Ryan, is a 10-episode animated epic that follows oddball dreamer Wolfboy (voiced by Kassian Akhtar) as he discovers a strange realm at the center of the Earth, where fantastical beings called Sprytes create things for the natural world above.

“Get Rolling With Otis” follows the adventures of a friendly tractor. Based on the popular Penguin Random House books, the animated series is produced by 9 Story Media Group and Brown Bag Media Films and executive produced by Vince Commisso, Wendy Harris, author Loren Long, Darragh O’Connell,...

From director Anna Mastro and based on an original story by Alex Litvak, Andrew Green and Austin Winsberg, the Disney+ original film Secret Society of Second-Born Royals follows Sam (Peyton Elizabeth Lee), a rebellious teenager whose royal lineage makes her second-born status something of an afterthought to her family. But when she learns that she has superpowers because of a genetic trait attributed only to those that are like her, it’s up to her to find her inner superhero and create her own legacy. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, filmmaker Anna Mastro talked …...

The Ott screen is the new cinema hall -- at least for now till cinemas remain shut. So, when it comes to original film releases, streaming platforms are going all out with fresh options in the festive months.

While the influx of direct-to-ott film releases continues, Ott platforms have also lined up own original films. Here's the content you can look forward over the next few months.

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Kajol enters the digital space with the film, which is a Mumbai-set drama for global streaming giant, Netflix. The film will weave a complex story of a family while going back and forth through three generations, from the late 1980s to present day. The film, directed and written by veteran actress Renuka Shahane, also stars Tanvi Azmi and Mithila Palkar. Release date is yet to be announced.

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Featuring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, it is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.

“Andi Mack” star Peyton Elizabeth Lee has landed the lead role in “Secret Society of Second Born Royals,” an original movie for Disney+, Disney announced Thursday. The film is set to go into production in Toronto later this month.

Per the film’s logline, “Secret Society of Second Born Royals” stars Lee as Sam, “a rebellious princess second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as Sam’s disinterest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she is stunned to learn that she has superpowers and belongs to a secret society with a longstanding tradition of covertly keeping the peace throughout the kingdom. The movie follows Sam’s adventures at a top-secret training program for a new class of second born royals tasked with saving the world.”

The film will also feature Faly Rakotohavana as Prince Matteo, Isabella Blake Thomas as Princess January,...

Disney Channel’s Andi Mack star Peyton Elizabeth Lee will be the lead in the original movie Secret Society of Second Born Royals, a contemporary princess story for Disney+, the upcoming streaming service. The movie will begin production this month in Toronto.

“We are big fans of Peyton and are thrilled that she and the rest of the cast will bring this exciting world to life for Disney+,” said Agnes Chu, Svp Content for the streaming service. “We love the themes of self-discovery and empowerment inside Secret Society of Second Born Royals, and our partners at Disney Channel are the perfect team to deliver this movie with adventure, humor and heart.”

The film introduces Sam (Lee), a rebellious princess second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as Sam’s disinterest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she is stunned to...

Bill Murray is having one helluva sports year.

The actor was seen proudly cheering and celebrating 11-seed Xavier University’s victory over 2-seed University of Arizona during Thursday’s Ncaa tournament matchup at Sap Center in San Jose, California.

And Murray, whose son is an assistant coach for Xavier’s basketball team, had the best time at the game.

He made “X” gestures by crossing his arms to show his support for the Musketeers, and even rubbed the head of Sister Rose Ann Fleming, the 77-year-old nun who makes sure all of Xavier’s student-athletes live up to the University’s academic standards.

Amazon's new original children's show, A History of Radness, follows twin middle-schoolers Jack (Isaak Presley) and Tessie (Marlhy Murphy) as they form a rock band and the pilot episode, written by Andrew Green (Hannah Montana), is available to stream for free.

The series features impressive music credentials: Former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha composed the score; Dan Reynolds (Imagine Dragons) and Bethany Cosentino (Best Coast) narrate the episodes and rock legend Henry Rollins delivers a funny cameo in the pilot as a bizarre cross-country coach.

The first episode follows the...

Amazon’s six new kids pilots are now available for streaming in the U.S., UK and Germany. Four animated pilots, The Adventures Of Knickerbock Teetertop, Lost In Oz, Lily The Unicorn, and Bear In Underwear; and two live-action pilots, A History Of Radness and The Kicks are now available on Amazon Instant Video. The pilots come from a roster of creative talent including Dallas Clayton (An Awesome Book), David Babcock (Brothers & Sisters, Gilmore Girls), Andrew Green (Hannah…...

Amazon Studios will test adding more content to its ever-growing slate of kids’ programming. The streaming video platform and online retail giant has ordered six new pilot episodes for children’s series set for release on Amazon Instant Video in summer 2015.

The greenlit children’s pilots will debut this summer on Amazon Instant Video as the newest round of the platform’s kid-based pilot seasons. As is the case with all of Amazon’s pilot seasons, the e-commerce giant’s upcoming slate of episodes for kids will allow Amazon customers to give feedback about which pilot episodes they want to see turned into an Original Series on Prime.

Amazon’s first pilot is for the animated The Adventures of Knickerbock Teetertop, aimed at preschool children. Knickerbock tells the story of the titular character who wants to be an adventurer just like his grandpa. Amazon’s second animated pilot, Lost in Oz,...

Amazon has ordered a pilot for “A History of Radness,” a music-driven half-hour sitcom written and executive produced by “Hannah Montana’s” Andrew Green, TheWrap has learned exclusively. The story follows siblings Jack and Tessie from their less-than-cool middle school beginnings at Pleasant Meadows Middle School to the start of their music careers as they put together a band of like-minded musicians, considered outsiders by fellow classmates. Musician Henry Rollins will guest star as Coach Carlucci and Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds and Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino will lend narration. Also Read: The Faces of Pilot Season 2015 (Photos) The pilot will feature original music.

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Much has been written and said about Alberto Del Rio in the past few weeks. Ever since the Mexican star’s release, fans and media have been scratching for any tiny detail they can get. Furthermore, many have debated about whether it was the right thing to do. Del Rio may have moved on — to Mexico’s Aaa promotion — but the internet wrestling community has not. By now, a good amount of details, facts, and rumors have come out about the story, but one new detail is emerging that likely played a large part in Del Rio’s firing.

News came out back in mid-2013 about a lawsuit filed by a former WWE employee against both the company and WWE superstar, the Big Show — real name Paul Wight. Former WWE road producer, Andrew Green, filed suit against the company and superstar following an incident with the Big Show.

Family Guy has been canceled again!

Well, kind of. The Fox animated comedy has entered the mobile-game world with Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff, available now in the Apple App and Google Play stores. After a mysterious new Fox president cancels the show, Peter, Lois, and all your favorite Quahog residents break into all out chaos when it’s revealed to be Ernie the Giant Chicken! A literal chicken fight leaves Quahog in ruins — which is where you come in! First, watch the all-new introduction video to the game voiced by the original cast:

And now your quest can begin!

Exclusive: Blonde to Black Pictures kicks off with psychological drama Buttercup Bill.

Sadie Frost and Emma Comley are launching London-based production outfit Blonde to Black Pictures.

The company’s first feature will be micro-budget psychological thriller Buttercup Bill, which will start shooting on location in New Orleans later this month.

Emilie Richard-Froozan and Remy Bennett (Tony Bennett’s granddaughter) wrote the screenplay and will share directing duties. Bennett will also star as Pernilla, a young woman who learns shocking news about a girl she grew up with, and starts seeing visions of her imaginary friend, mischievous cowboy Buttercup Bill.

The company’s second feature, to be announced later this summer, will shoot in London.

A further five features are in development with new talent.

The pair are working with Andrew Green and Ben White of White and Company to raise finance for the first two low-budget films, which will include Eis financing. Buttercup Bill will...

When an entertainment company spends years winking to its audience about the staged nature of its reality programming, what happens when someone attempts to convince a judge it's too real? Last month, Andrew Green sued World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., over alleged injuries he suffered at the hands of wrestler Paul D. Wight, Jr., aka the "Big Show." Green was employed by the WWE as a road producer for digital production and was responsible for conducting interviews with wrestlers after their matches. Green says that he suffered "physical and mental injuries" at last January's pay-per-view Royal Rumble when

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Britain's Prince Harry is to officially open a new home for brain injury charity Headway in Nottingham later this month. The 28-year-old royal will follow in the footsteps of his late mother Princess Diana - who was a patron for the organisation from 1991 to 1996 - by visiting Bradbury House in the East Midlands on Thursday April 25, where he will take part in an interactive class to discuss the problems faced by people suffering from severe damage to the head. He will also meet and greet patients and their carers at the facility. Andrew Green, chair of Headway, said: 'We are thrilled and delighted that Prince Harry has agreed to visit us in our new home in Nottingham...