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Adam Driver Swerves Question About Lena Dunhams Shocking Claims In New Memoir

Adam Driver Swerves Question About Lena Dunhams Shocking Claims In New Memoir

Adam Driver has responded for the first time to Lena Dunham’s claims in her new memoir that he was verbally aggressive towards her when they were working on the hit show Girls.

“I have no comment on any of that,” Adam told the press on Sunday while appearing at the Cannes Film Festival.

He added: “I’m saving it all for my book.”

Adam was at the international film festival for the premiere of his new movie, Paper Tiger.

During the news conference to promote the crime drama, Adam was briefly asked about Lena’s portrayal of him in her book, specifically if he has changed his approach to acting since his time on Girls.

His short, sarcastic answer garnered laughs from his co-stars and the audience.

Last month, Lena released her newest memoir, Famesick.

In her book, she spoke candidly about her working relationship with Adam, alongside whom she starred in Girls.

She wrote that Adam had been “short-tempered and verbally aggressive, condescending and physically imposing”, adding that the two haven’t spoken since the show ended.

While filming one of their sex scenes early on in the series, Lena alleged that Adam had “hurled” her “this way and that”.

“Stunned, I couldn’t speak for a moment, unsure of what had happened — had I lost directorial authority, allowed the scene to go off the rails, not given proper instructions? Would I be removed from my command post immediately?” she recalled.

“It wasn’t that I felt violated — and I also wouldn’t know if I had, as there was little in my sexual life that I hadn’t allowed to happen, and for no pay,” Lena added. “But I felt that something intimate, confusing and primal had played out in a scenario I was meant to control.”

Lena also wrote that when she forgot one of her lines, Adam threw a chair at a wall and screamed at her.

“I’d known them only minutes before,” she said. “But when I opened my mouth, all that came out was a stammer – until finally, Adam screamed, ‘FUCKING SAY SOMETHING’ and hurled a chair at the wall next to me. ‘WAKE THE FUCK UP,’ he told me. ‘I’M SICK OF WATCHING YOU JUST STARE’.”

While promoting the memoir, Lena didn’t seem to have any bad feelings toward Adam, telling People she has “a lot of empathy” for the Oscar nominee.

“For better or worse, it was all of our first jobs,” she claimed. “I think Adam went on a very specific ride because he had the ride of the show and then also the ride of becoming a major movie star at the same time.

“So, he was on these two tracks, and he’s a very, very serious work-focused private person. So I have a lot of empathy for that. And again, the goal was never to make Adam seem like he was in any way the outlier of the show, but just to talk about how complex and confusing those first experiences of trying to be a boss were.”

Adam Driver has responded for the first time to Lena Dunham’s claims in her new memoir that he was verbally aggressive towards her when they were working on the hit show Girls.

“I have no comment on any of that,” Adam told the press on Sunday while appearing at the Cannes Film Festival.

He added: “I’m saving it all for my book.”

Adam was at the international film festival for the premiere of his new movie, Paper Tiger.

During the news conference to promote the crime drama, Adam was briefly asked about Lena’s portrayal of him in her book, specifically if he has changed his approach to acting since his time on Girls.

His short, sarcastic answer garnered laughs from his co-stars and the audience.

Last month, Lena released her newest memoir, Famesick.

In her book, she spoke candidly about her working relationship with Adam, alongside whom she starred in Girls.

She wrote that Adam had been “short-tempered and verbally aggressive, condescending and physically imposing”, adding that the two haven’t spoken since the show ended.

While filming one of their sex scenes early on in the series, Lena alleged that Adam had “hurled” her “this way and that”.

“Stunned, I couldn’t speak for a moment, unsure of what had happened — had I lost directorial authority, allowed the scene to go off the rails, not given proper instructions? Would I be removed from my command post immediately?” she recalled.

“It wasn’t that I felt violated — and I also wouldn’t know if I had, as there was little in my sexual life that I hadn’t allowed to happen, and for no pay,” Lena added. “But I felt that something intimate, confusing and primal had played out in a scenario I was meant to control.”

Lena also wrote that when she forgot one of her lines, Adam threw a chair at a wall and screamed at her.

“I’d known them only minutes before,” she said. “But when I opened my mouth, all that came out was a stammer – until finally, Adam screamed, ‘FUCKING SAY SOMETHING’ and hurled a chair at the wall next to me. ‘WAKE THE FUCK UP,’ he told me. ‘I’M SICK OF WATCHING YOU JUST STARE’.”

While promoting the memoir, Lena didn’t seem to have any bad feelings toward Adam, telling People she has “a lot of empathy” for the Oscar nominee.

“For better or worse, it was all of our first jobs,” she claimed. “I think Adam went on a very specific ride because he had the ride of the show and then also the ride of becoming a major movie star at the same time.

“So, he was on these two tracks, and he’s a very, very serious work-focused private person. So I have a lot of empathy for that. And again, the goal was never to make Adam seem like he was in any way the outlier of the show, but just to talk about how complex and confusing those first experiences of trying to be a boss were.”

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Picturehouse Entertainment acquires UK rights to A Town In Nova Scotia

Picturehouse Entertainment has acquired the UK and Ireland rights to A Town In Nova Scotia, the first feature film to have received investment from the LCR Production Fund.

The feature, directed by Babak Jalali and produced by Paradise City Films including Liverpool’s own Jennifer Monks of The Fold, stars Bill Nighy and Makram J Khoury. It is the first feature to receive investment from the LCR Production Fund and filmed across the Liverpool City Region earlier this year.

The film was co-written with Carolina Cavalli who collaborated with Jalali on Fremont. Further creatives include Saint Maud production designer Paulina Rzeszowska, Great Freedom cinematographer Crystel Fournier who also worked on Céline Sciamma’s movies Girlhood and Tomboy, Adolescence and Boiling Point costume designer Jessica Schofield, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie hair and makeup designer Caroline Rose and Aftersun BAFTA winning casting director Lucy Pardee.

The synopsis for the feature is as follows: Following a plea from his daughter to join her in Nova Scotia, widowed Irish senior Leon instead launches a crusade to make his aging Liverpool building safer after news of a tower fire in London. On a mission alongside his neighbour and closest friend, Saleh, Leon turns their fellow residents’ quiet lives upside down in a warm story of friendship, stubbornness and small acts of defiance.

Managing Director of Picturehouse Entertainment, Sara Frain, said: “Nighy is one of our most beloved actors working today, and as soon as we read this remarkable script, we knew we had to be involved. Writer/director Babak Jalali has created hilarious characters and a brilliant narrative that will truly resonate with UK audiences. It’s clever, humorous, and poignant.”

A Town In Nova Scotiais being produced by Naïma Abed and Émilie Georges for Paradise City (Call Me By Your Name), and Jennifer Monks for The Fold. The film is financed by BBC Film, BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), Liverpool Film Office (through the LCR Production Fund), Calculus, Hoopsa Films and Desmar.

Executive Producers are Kristin Irving for BBC Film, Ama Ampadu for the BFI, Christopher Moll for Liverpool Film Office, Sonny Gill and Peter O’Leary for Hoopsa Films, Naomi Despres and Michèle Marshall for Desmar, Brad Noel and Mariyah Dosani for Calculus. The film was developed with BBC Film.

Picturehouse Entertainment has acquired the UK and Ireland rights to A Town In Nova Scotia, the first feature film to have received investment from the LCR Production Fund.

The feature, directed by Babak Jalali and produced by Paradise City Films including Liverpool’s own Jennifer Monks of The Fold, stars Bill Nighy and Makram J Khoury. It is the first feature to receive investment from the LCR Production Fund and filmed across the Liverpool City Region earlier this year.

The film was co-written with Carolina Cavalli who collaborated with Jalali on Fremont. Further creatives include Saint Maud production designer Paulina Rzeszowska, Great Freedom cinematographer Crystel Fournier who also worked on Céline Sciamma’s movies Girlhood and Tomboy, Adolescence and Boiling Point costume designer Jessica Schofield, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie hair and makeup designer Caroline Rose and Aftersun BAFTA winning casting director Lucy Pardee.

The synopsis for the feature is as follows: Following a plea from his daughter to join her in Nova Scotia, widowed Irish senior Leon instead launches a crusade to make his aging Liverpool building safer after news of a tower fire in London. On a mission alongside his neighbour and closest friend, Saleh, Leon turns their fellow residents’ quiet lives upside down in a warm story of friendship, stubbornness and small acts of defiance.

Managing Director of Picturehouse Entertainment, Sara Frain, said: “Nighy is one of our most beloved actors working today, and as soon as we read this remarkable script, we knew we had to be involved. Writer/director Babak Jalali has created hilarious characters and a brilliant narrative that will truly resonate with UK audiences. It’s clever, humorous, and poignant.”

A Town In Nova Scotiais being produced by Naïma Abed and Émilie Georges for Paradise City (Call Me By Your Name), and Jennifer Monks for The Fold. The film is financed by BBC Film, BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), Liverpool Film Office (through the LCR Production Fund), Calculus, Hoopsa Films and Desmar.

Executive Producers are Kristin Irving for BBC Film, Ama Ampadu for the BFI, Christopher Moll for Liverpool Film Office, Sonny Gill and Peter O’Leary for Hoopsa Films, Naomi Despres and Michèle Marshall for Desmar, Brad Noel and Mariyah Dosani for Calculus. The film was developed with BBC Film.

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‘SNL’ Veteran Calls Out Elon Musk Over Lupita Nyong’o Remarks

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Alec Baldwin has responded to Elon Musk’s criticism of Lupita Ngong’o’s upcoming role as Helen of Troy in “The Odyssey”. The tech billionaire had questioned the motives for her casting.

Musk claimed previously that Christopher Nolan’s casting of Nyong’o had less to do with storytelling and more to do with the awards season. The owner of X used the diversity requirements that films must meet in order to be considered for Best Picture to make his argument.

Baldwin, the star of “Saturday Night Live”, has defended the Kenyan actress with passion, insisting that she truly fits the legendary beauty of the role.

Elon Musk thinks Nolan wants the awards

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Musk has recently re-initiated his public criticism of director Christopher Nolan. He used his X platform in order to slam Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey.”

The latest controversy arose after Nolan confirmed, in a recent Time Magazine interview, that Nyong’o would play both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in the film.

Musk was not happy with the casting, arguing that she did not fit the description given in the source material.

Tesla’s boss also referred to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences updated standards for Best Picture eligibility.

Elon Musk is called out by Alec Baldwin for his criticism of Lupita

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Baldwin, who appeared to be frustrated by Musk’s opinion on Nyong’o’s selection as Helen of Troy’s actress, responded on Instagram with a picture of the actress. “Dear Elon,” Baldwin wrote in the caption. “But she IS the most gorgeous woman in the entire world… Alec.”

His comment came after remarks by conservative commentator Matt Walsh who argued on X in a blog post that no one genuinely saw Nyong’o fitting the mythical picture of Helen, whose beautiful beauty was famously what sparked off the Trojan War.

Musk has also criticised other casting choices related to the film including Elliot Page’s role after initially reacting in response to rumors that Page would play Achilles.

Fans echo Elon Musk’s Casting Disapproval

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Musk said that it would be an “insult” if Nyong’o was cast as Helen of Troy and even wrote, “Chris Nolan’s integrity has been lost.”

Many online users seemed to agree with him, and some accused the filmmaker of deliberately provocating audiences by casting a Black actor in a traditionally white role.

“It feels humiliating,” wrote one X user, criticizing Nolan’s choice of casting and claiming that the filmmaker had gone back to acclaimed films like “Oppenheimer”, “Interstellar”, and made decisions they found absurd.

Another user dismissed the film as well, stating that each new casting announcement made him less interested in watching the film. He predicted that “The Odyssey” will fail at the box office.

Christopher Nolan defends other ‘Odyssey” choices

Nolan hasn’t directly responded to Musk, but he has defended certain creative choices made in “The Odyssey”, which have also caused backlash on the internet.

The film will be released in theaters around the world on 17 July 2026. Radio Times reported that the trailer made people laugh when Tom Holland’s Telemachus said his “dad” was returning. Many viewers also criticised the armor worn by certain characters, claiming that it looked like the Batsuit in Nolan’s trilogy “Dark Knight”.

In his Time Magazine interview, the director responded to the criticism of the armor by explaining the historical reasoning behind the design.

He said that there are Mycenaean blades that have been blackened. “Theoretically, they could have blackened the bronze in those times.” “You take bronze and add more gold and sliver to it, then use sulfur.”

Nolan Compares “The Odyssey” To “Interstellar”

The “Oppenheimer’ director also revealed his overall approach to filmmaking, comparing it with the process behind “Interstellar.”

Nolan said that when you look at the ancient past it’s the same thing. “‘What is my best speculation, and how can I use it to create a new world?'”

He said that he doesn’t expect every viewer to be in agreement with his choices, but he wants to make sure that the film is still well-considered.

“Hopefully they will enjoy the film even if they disagree with everything.” Nolan said that a lot scientists had complained about “Interstellar.” But you don’t want to give the impression that you were a frivolous person.

   

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John Stamos Honors Bob Saget With Touching Birthday Tribute

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John Stamos pays a heartfelt tribute to his late friend, actor Bob Saget. He shares emotional words and personal stories that celebrate their close relationship. The actor’s simple but impactful message reflects his continued remembrance for Saget, and highlights the lasting effect of their friendship four years after Saget’s passing.

John Stamos shared his last photo with Bob Saget

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John Stamos shared a series photos on Instagram to honor his late pal, Bob Saget. It was the comedian’s birthday, which would have fallen on May 17.

The carousel featured a clip of Saget performing and several photos of them together over the years. The last slide featured a group photo of Saget and Stamos, along with their wives Kelly Rizzo and Catilin McChugh, respectively. They were posing before the ocean with the words, “LAST PIC.”

“We used throw each other great parties for birthdays. Your 70th birthday today would have been epic! Stamos wrote, “I miss you and love” in the caption. The actor’s post was flooded with hundreds of comments, many of which remembered Saget and wished him a happy heaven birthday.

The two actors had a rocky start to their friendship

Stamos, Saget and their families were extremely close for many years before Saget passed away. However, they weren’t always best friends. They met on the ABC sitcom, “Full House,” when they played brothers-in law: Stamos was Jesse Katsopolis, and Saget was Danny Tanner. The series lasted eight seasons, from 1987 to 1995.

Stamos wrote in his memoir “If You Would have Told Me”, released in 2023 that he did not think Saget was the right actor for the role, even though he knew he was talented. Saget, in his opinion, was a comic whose main goal was making people laugh. Stamos, on the other hand, preferred to work seriously and break up scenes. Stamos wrote: “Bob, I tolerate you and we try to avoid interfering in each other’s creative process. It can be challenging.”

They became close when they accepted each other’s artistic style and supported each other through personal tragedies.

John Stamos and Bob Saget developed a friendship beyond the camera

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Stamos, Saget, and the rest of “Full House’s” cast remained close, celebrating each other in triumphs and supporting each other through difficult times. Saget comforted the family of his friend when the father died in 2001. He even hosted the funeral. Stamos said that the two were already close, but that what Saget did for him “cemented their friendship”.

Saget was present at the ceremony in 2009 when Stamos received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He offered some kind words to his friend. Saget said, “You are so talented… and so loving… and I will always be here for you and your family because you’re my brother.”

They also stood by each other during their divorces, health scares and other hardships.

Inside Bob Saget’s Death in 2022

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Saget died at 65 in January 2022 while on a comedy tour. He was found dead in his hotel room, with abrasions on his scalp and hemorrhaging. The medical examiner gave blunt head trauma as the official cause of death.

His family released a press release explaining his death and said: “They have concluded he accidentally struck the back of his skull on something, didn’t think much of it, and went to bed.” No drugs or alcohol was involved.”

Stamos remembered the moment in 2023 when he received confirmation that his friend was dead. He was on the phone with Saget’s screaming wife. Stamos stated, “I fell to the ground and my knees hit the asphalt.”

John Stamos Honors Bob Saget on His Death Anniversary

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Stamos posts moving tributes each year on the anniversary of Saget’s passing. In 2023, Stamos wrote about finding joy in the midst of grief. He gathered his fellow “Full House’ castmates a year later to remember Saget. In the caption of the photo, the actor said that he doesn’t want a part to get used to Saget being gone, but he also knows that his friend would want him move on and enjoy his life.

Stamos wrote in January 2026 that he missed Saget and that it felt like being in a room with no laughter. The John Stamos honors Bob Saget with touching birthday tribute first appeared on The Blast

   

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Winvia Entertainment Group: Teddy Sagi is back and should be backed as he grows this gaming group

Winvia Entertainment Group: Teddy Sagi is back and should be backed as he grows this gaming group

This really is one to watch -WinviaEntertainment Group(LON:WVIA)is a technology-driven entertainment companyoperatingintheprize draw, skill games, and online gamingmarkets.
It is focusedon two discrete fast-growing channels, being the large and highly fragmented UK Prize Draw market and the regulated Romanian online gaming market. 
As the company itself declares ‘The Name Says It All’-“Winvia” blends Win and Via—the path to winning. Simple. Clear.
It reflectsthe group’smission to create …

This really is one to watch -WinviaEntertainment Group(LON:WVIA)is a technology-driven entertainment companyoperatingintheprize draw, skill games, and online gamingmarkets.
It is focusedon two discrete fast-growing channels, being the large and highly fragmented UK Prize Draw market and the regulated Romanian online gaming market. 
As the company itself declares ‘The Name Says It All’-“Winvia” blends Win and Via—the path to winning. Simple. Clear.
It reflectsthe group’smission to create …

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Winvia Entertainment agrees Rev Comps acquisition to expand UK prize draw operations (WVIA)

Winvia Entertainment agrees Rev Comps acquisition to expand UK prize draw operations (WVIA)
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Winvia Entertainment (LSE:WVIA) has entered into an agreement to acquire the trade, business and selected assets of Rev Comps, a family-operated UK digital prize draw platform. The acquisition will be financed entirely from the company’s existing cash resources. Rev Comps reported revenue of more than £80 million and profit before tax of around £2.1 million for the year ended 31 May 2025, with its management team set to remain involved in the business after completion.

Acquisition structured to support growth and consolidation

The total consideration for the deal is £11.8 million, payable through staged cash instalments, alongside a further earnout arrangement tied to future profit growth through to 2028. Completion is anticipated by 1 July 2026, subject to the migration of Rev Comps onto Winvia’s proprietary technology platform.

Management expects the transaction to enhance earnings during the first full financial year following completion, while also increasing Winvia’s scale and expanding its customer reach within the fragmented UK prize draw market. The company believes the integration will also improve operational efficiencies and strengthen its data-driven marketing capabilities as it continues to explore further consolidation opportunities across the sector.

More about Winvia Entertainment PLC

Winvia Entertainment PLC is a technology-focused entertainment group operating within the UK prize draw competition market and the regulated online gaming sector in Romania. The company manages several prize draw brands, including Best of the Best and Click Competitions, alongside a portfolio of online gaming businesses supported by its in-house proprietary technology platform.

The group is currently the second-largest prize draw operator in the UK by market share, offering prizes ranging from luxury cars and watches to holidays, gadgets and properties. Its Romanian gaming division includes brands such as Princess Casino, Royal Slots and Luck, generating revenue through both owned operations and white-label and B2B partnerships.

office workers computer ©Direct Media
office workers computer ©Direct Media

Winvia Entertainment (LSE:WVIA) has entered into an agreement to acquire the trade, business and selected assets of Rev Comps, a family-operated UK digital prize draw platform. The acquisition will be financed entirely from the company’s existing cash resources. Rev Comps reported revenue of more than £80 million and profit before tax of around £2.1 million for the year ended 31 May 2025, with its management team set to remain involved in the business after completion.

Acquisition structured to support growth and consolidation

The total consideration for the deal is £11.8 million, payable through staged cash instalments, alongside a further earnout arrangement tied to future profit growth through to 2028. Completion is anticipated by 1 July 2026, subject to the migration of Rev Comps onto Winvia’s proprietary technology platform.

Management expects the transaction to enhance earnings during the first full financial year following completion, while also increasing Winvia’s scale and expanding its customer reach within the fragmented UK prize draw market. The company believes the integration will also improve operational efficiencies and strengthen its data-driven marketing capabilities as it continues to explore further consolidation opportunities across the sector.

More about Winvia Entertainment PLC

Winvia Entertainment PLC is a technology-focused entertainment group operating within the UK prize draw competition market and the regulated online gaming sector in Romania. The company manages several prize draw brands, including Best of the Best and Click Competitions, alongside a portfolio of online gaming businesses supported by its in-house proprietary technology platform.

The group is currently the second-largest prize draw operator in the UK by market share, offering prizes ranging from luxury cars and watches to holidays, gadgets and properties. Its Romanian gaming division includes brands such as Princess Casino, Royal Slots and Luck, generating revenue through both owned operations and white-label and B2B partnerships.

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