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Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu: A French Icon of Poise and Grace

Marie-Christine Tayah, 19/06 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Born on April 25, 1963, in Boulogne-Billancourt, Leroy-Beaulieu was raised in a creative environment. The daughter of actor-director Philippe Leroy-Beaulieu and model Françoise Laurent, it felt natural for her to turn toward acting. Trained in Italy, she began her career on stage before stepping into French cinema. Her breakout role came in 1985 ...

Matthew Perry’s Doctor to Plead Guilty in Overdose Case

This is Beirut, 17/06 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of Friends star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department said Monday. Salvador Plasencia "has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 40 years in federal ...

'Sex and the City' Stars Shine Bright After 50

This is Beirut, 29/05 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte are back in heels and back in action for season three of And Just Like That, the follow-up to the iconic series Sex and the City. The show continues to make the case that “life doesn’t end after 50.” The emotional, professional, and romantic adventures of the three New Yorkers unfold across twelve new ...

Adidas, Puma family Feud to Be Turned Into TV Series

This is Beirut, 20/05 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The bitter brotherly feud that sparked the creation of sports-shoe brands Adidas and Puma in the same small German town in the 1940s is to be turned into a television series with the help of family archives, its producers announced Sunday. Hollywood-based film producer No Fat Ego is backing the project, which has the blessing of the family behind ...

Netflix's 'The Eternaut' Fights Tyranny with Argentine Grit

This is Beirut, 01/05 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Survival through teamwork: it's a tale as old as time with particular resonance today, says Argentine actor Ricardo Darin of his latest project The Eternaut, which hit Netflix on Wednesday. Based on a 1950s comic with iconic status in the South American country, the sci-fi series tells the story of a mysterious, toxic snowfall that precedes an ...

'Andor' Ends as Boldest and Darkest Series of 'Star Wars'

This is Beirut, 20/04 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Often hailed by critics as “the best Star Wars series,” Andor returns this Wednesday for its final season—shaped by historical accounts of war and revolution, according to creator Tony Gilroy. Premiering on Disney+ in 2022, the large-scale production cost over $645 million across its two seasons, according to Forbes. The show traces the ...

Netflix Tops Forecasts Despite Tariffs and Uncertainty

This is Beirut, 18/04 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Netflix on Thursday reported quarterly earnings slightly better than analysts expected, saying it is staying focused on what it can control as the overall economy is roiled by US President Donald Trump's trade war. The streaming television service declared itself "off to a good start in 2025" with a profit of $2.9 billion on revenue of $10.5 ...

Ellen Pompeo Reinvents Herself in Chilling New Series

This is Beirut, 12/04 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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After 20 years saving lives in the title role of Grey’s Anatomy, actress Ellen Pompeo makes a dramatic career shift in Good American Family, a tense series inspired by true events where she plays a disturbing adoptive mother — a “big challenge” she had long been hoping for. Already airing in the United States since March and arriving ...

How 'Mad Men' Changed Christina Hendricks’ Life Forever

This is Beirut, 29/03 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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"Mad Men opened so many doors for me and is still a part of my life," says actress Christina Hendricks, a decade after the end of the award-winning series that redefined television while dissecting 1960s America. Now 49, the red-haired actress became a household name for her role as Joan, the head secretary of a New York ad agency, whom she ...

Redefining Romance: Emily Blaine's 'Dear You' Series Adaptation

This is Beirut, 07/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Emily Blaine had envisioned in her novel Dear You an alpha male, a dark and brooding businessman. In the series adaptation, over a decade later, this hero has changed—shyer, less seductive. “Thrilled and proud to be the first French romance author adapted into a series,” declares the author during the press presentation of the series Dear ...

Meghan Markle Postpones Netflix Show Amid Los Angeles Wildfires

This is Beirut, 13/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Originally set to debut this week, Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, has been postponed to March as a gesture of solidarity with those affected by the disaster. A Compassionate Decision Amid Crisis The Duchess of Sussex expressed her gratitude to Netflix for supporting the decision to delay the release, emphasizing the ...

2025 TV Lineup: Fresh Narratives and Legendary Talent

This is Beirut, 2024-12-29 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In 2025, several series promise to captivate viewers with innovative plots, iconic film figures, and eclectic fictional universes. While some works extend the legacy of classics, others explore new themes, far from the beaten path, blending history and fiction. Among the most anticipated productions are Merteuil, a reimagining of Les Liaisons ...

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