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Lily Ford is THR’s U.K. Reporter, covering breaking news, features, award shows, premieres and the like from across the pond in London. She came to THR from ITV News as a multimedia producer and before that, PA Media, on their social media desk. Lily graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theology from the University of Cambridge and a year later, earned a master's in Broadcast Journalism from Cardiff University.
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Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith Promise a “Bloodbath” Season 3 of ‘House of the Dragon’ at Fiery Premiere: “Absolutely Where It Needed to Go”
"Everyone has their own opinion, particularly on George [R. R. Martin]'s work," Smith told The Hollywood Reporter at the world premiere in central London. "But it's completely about the fans. I hope it delivers."
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Sarah Snook on Why ‘All Her Fault’ Was the Perfect Post-‘Succession’ Role
After her theater triumphs, the Emmy winner says Peacock’s twisty hit appealed because Marissa Irvine is “not Shiv.”
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On Set With ‘Alice and Steve’: Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement Prepare to Debut Their Raucous “Wrong-Com”
"I feel very angry today," Walker tells The Hollywood Reporter after filming a particularly excruciating scene for Disney+ and Hulu's new six-part dramedy.
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Universal’s Landmark U.K. Resort Gets a Name, Logo and £5B in Investment as Construction Nears
The Universal United Kingdom Resort, the company's first theme park in Europe, is set to open in 2031 and boost the British economy by nearly £50 billion ($67bn).
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Russo Bros Declare “We’re Back to Phase Zero” With ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and Robert Downey Jr.
"This is starting over from scratch," said Joe Russo at a SXSW London talk on Tuesday. "We want to make sure everybody feels like this isn't leaning on anything from the past."
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Michelle Obama Embraces Her “Last Chapter” as a Podcaster: “The Choices I Make Now Are Going to Be for Me — Not My Husband, Kids, the Country”
The former first lady of the United States charmed SXSW London alongside her brother, Craig Robinson, during a live recording of their hit podcast.
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SXSW London Kicks Off Film Strand With World Premiere of ‘Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day’
Castmembers Haley Bennett, Jack Whitehall and Sally Phillips, sans co-stars Jennifer Saunders and Lily Allen, caught up with The Hollywood Reporter on the pink carpet.
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SXSW London Takes on Fascism: “We’re in a Cultural War and We Need to Win It”
Amnesty International's Agnès Callamard, photographer Misan Harriman and refugee advocate Josie Fernandez-Marelli discussed the global rise of authoritarianism, algorithms and why organizing, not outrage, is the only way forward.
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Bluesky’s Rose Wang Takes Aim at X and Facebook: “They’re Basically AI Companies at This Point”
The chief operating officer at Bluesky spoke at SXSW London with journalist Amit Katwala about the value of community-led connection — and where their rivals have gone wrong.
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Charli XCX Reveals Next Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’
John Cale, Marc Jacobs and acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese feature on the album cover for the 'Brat' superstar's seventh studio album, coming at the end of July.
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Rosamund Pike Calls Out Audience Member for Texting During West End Show: “When I See That, It’s Hard”
"Maybe it was very important, and maybe you’re a doctor, and you’re saving someone’s life, and I hope you are," the actress told the audience at a performance of her award-winning 'Inter Alia.'
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Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur Blocked From Entering the U.K., Will Miss Planned SXSW London Talks
The Home Office tells The Hollywood Reporter that it canceled the visas of the 'The Young Turks' host and the influencer because their "presence in the U.K. may not be conducive to the public good."
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