Trailer for new season of โThe Crownโ is out and we have a lot of feelings
On the same day as British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned from office after serving for only six weeks, Netflix decided to choose chaos and drop the trailer for the new season of โThe Crown.โ
The highs and lows of the 2021 Emmy Awards
It was TVโs biggest night on Sunday as the Emmy Awards took place, and it finally felt like the first awards show since the pandemic started that didnโt totally seem like it was happening during a global pandemic.
Netflix once again dominates Golden Globe TV nominations
(Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)NEW YORK โ Netflix rode the voracious hunger for TV content during a year of pandemic viewership to a dominant showing at the Golden Globe nominations. The streaming giant scooped up 20 small-screen nods โ nearly three times as many as its closest competitor, HBO, and beating the 17 TV nominations it got last year. Streaming newcomer HBO Max scored two nominations with โThe Flight Attendant,โ a best comedy TV berth and also earned โThe Big Bang Theoryโ veteran Kaley Cuoco her first Globe nod. Little-known Pop TV earned five nominations โ all for the Canadian comedy โSchittโs Creek,โ which swept the comedy Emmy Awards last year. AdโThe Greatโ now faces โThe Flight Attendant,โ โSchittโs Creek,โ โEmily in Parisโ and โTed Lassoโ for bragging rights to best comedy TV series.
Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to The Crown
LONDON โ Netflix has โno plansโ to add a disclaimer to โThe Crownโ stating that its lavish drama about Britain's royal family is a work of fiction. In a statement Saturday, Netflix said it has always presented the drama, as just that โ a drama. โWe have always presented The Crown as a drama โ and we have every confidence our members understand itโs a work of fiction thatโs broadly based on historical events," it said. โThe Crownโ creator Peter Morgan, whose work also includes recent-history dramas โThe Queenโ and โFrost/Nixon,โ has defended his work, saying it is thoroughly researched and true in spirit. Charles Spencer, Dianaโs brother, was one who called on Netflix to add a disclaimer.
Whoโs watching โThe Crownโ? These photos show the history behind the latest in the series
This newest season includes depictions of Prince Charles, Margaret Thatcher and Diana, Princess of Wales, among the iconic figures covered. (Getty Images)Michael Fagan, the intruder who gained access to the bedroom of Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace in 1982. (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)The Prince And Princess Of Wales dancing together during a visit to Melbourne, Australia. (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)Lady Diana Spencer outside her London flat on Coleherne Court in November 1980. (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)Now tell us: Are you watching?
Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on 'The Crown'
NEW YORK The Crown has found its Princess Diana. Elizabeth Debicki will play the Princess of Wales in seasons five and six of The Crown, the Netflix series announced Sunday. Debicki will join a new cast for the series that includes Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret. Emma Corrin is playing Diana on the dramas upcoming fourth season, but Debicki will take on the part for what's sure to be the character's most dramatic chapters. Princess Dianas spirit, her words and her actions live in the hearts of so many, Debicki said on Twitter.
'The Crown' Is Getting a 6th Season After Creator Changes His Mind on Season 5 Finale
The Netflix series that follows the life of Queen Elizabeth II is getting a sixth season after creator Peter Morgan changed his mind about the season five finale, multiple outlets report. Morgan's statement reiterates what the Netflix show's executive producer, Suzanne Mackie, said earlier this year about the possibility of covering Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's story on the show. "I'm greatly honored, Staunton told ET in May. Since then, ET has learned that British actress Lesley Manville will take over the role of Princess Margaret in season five from Helena Bonham Carter. RELATED CONTENT:Josh OConnor on Playing Prince Charles in 'The Crown' (Exclusive)Prince Harry Wants to Stop Netflix's 'The Crown' Before It Gets to His Life'The Crown' EP Addresses Likelihood They'll Tell Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Story
Kristen Stewart Is Playing Princess Diana in a New Movie
Princess Diana won't just be returning to our screens via the new season of The Crown, as Kristen Stewart will play the Princess of Wales in the drama Spencer, ET can confirm. Based on the timeframe, Prince William and Prince Harry would still be young boys in the pic. Larran previously helmed 2016's Jackie, for which Natalie Portman earned a Best Actress Oscar nomination. Kristen can be many things, and she can be very mysterious and very fragile and ultimately very strong as well... RELATED CONTENT:Kristen Stewart Says She Was Misunderstood During 'Twilight' FamePrince William Shares Sweet Throwback Pic With Mom Princess DianaKristen Stewart Responds to Fans' Catwoman Campaign (Exclusive)
An ode to Bon Appetit magazineโs YouTube channel
The best thing to stream next time you need something to watch is actually on YouTube, and weโre talking about videos on Bon Appetit magazineโs YouTube channel. Bon Appetit has a lot of videos, so it may be a little overwhelming when you first take a glance at the channel. But she does have some tips from the internet and the support from her coworkers, which truly makes โGourmet Makesโ so special and entertaining. Other chefs at Bon Appetit -- Morocco, Molly Baz, Brad Leone and Carla Lalli Music -- have series, as well. The Bon Appetit chefs take you through a recipe and give super helpful tips that you never could get just by reading the recipe from a book or online.