Backstage - TV & Film

On this week’s Backstage podcast, Claire Gregory is joined by Sky News' Arts and Entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer and producer Jayson Mansaray to talk about the week's stories - including the death of Tina Turner and Phillip Schofield's departure from ITV's This Morning. Our cinema pick of the week is The Little Mermaid. We hear from the stars, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem and the film’s director Rob Marshall. Plus, we review some of the most anticipated new TV series including Sky Max and Now's detective series Poker Face starring Natasha Lyonne, Apple TV+’s Platonic and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Netflix series FUBAR. Producer: Debbie Ridgard

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. From the Cannes Film Festival, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, who are amongst the stars, action and controversy. Claire and Stevie report fresh from attending THAT Johnny Depp press conference and discuss his new film, Jeanne Du Barry. Plus, all the gossip surrounding the big premieres including Indiana Jones and films from Leonardo DiCaprio, Pixar, and possibly the most star-studded film ever by Wes Anderson. Claire is also very excited to speak with Richard Gere and Emma Roberts about their new romcom, Maybe I Do. Producer: Jim Farthing Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome back to Backstage - the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer. This week the team is joined by Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson who tell us the importance of their new film, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, based on the classic 1970 novel by Judy Bloom. There are mixed reviews for Air, the star-studded film with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis and Jason Bateman about Nike’s 1980s collaboration with Michael Jordan. Plus, Patricia Arquette and Matt Dillon tell us about their new comedy series High Desert, and hear the team's thoughts on the UK’s first gay dating show, I Kissed A Boy. Producer: Jim Farthing Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome back to Backstage - The TV and Film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky’s entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. On this week’s Backstage, Melanie Lynskey chats about the final storyline of Yellowjackets and her husband Jason Ritter’s appearance in The Last Of Us. We hear from the stars of the new Apple TV Plus series Silo, review the latest release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 - and hear from Patricia Arquette and Matt Dillon about the writer’s strike in the US. Producer: Debbie Ridgard Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome back to Backstage - The TV and Film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky’s entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. On this week’s Backstage, we are joined by Florence Pugh and Zach Braff on working with your ex and getting into the head of an addict for Sky’s new original film A Good Person. We’ve everything you need to know about hot new shows Fatal Attraction and Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden’s new spy thriller Citadel. Plus, Jim Broadbent & Penelope Wilton on dealing with grief for our cinema pick of the week: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Producers: Jada-Kai Meosa John and Debbie Ridgard Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome back to Backstage - the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer, Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent. Jennifer Garner is on the podcast this week, talking all about her brand new Apple TV+ thriller, The Last Thing He Told Me - and if that wasn't tense enough for you, Niamh Algar also joins the podcast to talk about her new ITV1 high-stakes medical drama Malpractice. Deep breaths everyone. Staying with the medical theme, Rachel Weisz speaks to Backstage about playing twins in the new TV remake of Dead Ringers on Prime Video, don't watch with your dinner. The team give their thoughts on the final series of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, as well as the new Chris Evans and Ana De Armas film Ghosted. Plus, how long will Kim Kardashian actually last in American Horror Story Series 12 before being bumped off? Producers: David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. Whether you’re celebrating Easter, Ramadan, Passover, or just getting some well-earned rest over the Bank Holiday weekend, Sky’s entertainment reporter Claire Gregory, TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky’s arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer have all the TV and film you need. Lily Allen and Freema Agyeman, stars of the new Margate-set Sky Atlantic drama Dreamland, are the big guests on this week’s show. They tell the team about the joys of British beaches, what it’s like playing sisters, and what Lily has learned from turning her hand from music to acting. The team head through The Portable Door, and speak to stars Sam Neill and Patrick Gibson about the YA novel’s new film adaptation for Sky Cinema. Guy Ritchie joins the podcast to talk about his new project Operation Fortune for Prime Video – expect Jason Statham, guns, and Hugh Grant as an evil billionaire. And don’t watch it with your parents – Netflix’s sexy new thriller, Obsessed, has the team hot under the collar – but is it actually any good? Plus, find out what the team made of Kathryn Hahn’s new Disney+ series, Tiny Beautiful Things, and tell me about it, stud! There’s a new Grease prequel series on Paramount+ that shows The Rise of The Pink Ladies - but will it get you saying rama-lama-lama-ka-dinga-da-dinga-dong? Producers: David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Sky’s entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day join the team to talk about playing the iconic plumber brothers Mario and Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Steven Yeun and Ali Wong talk about using real life for inspiration in Netflix’s new dark comedy ‘Beef.’ Murder Mystery is back – hear what the team has to say about the sequel to the Netflix hit. Plus, Toni Collette and John Leguizamo tell us the importance of seeing girls coming into their power in the new show, Prime Video’s ‘The Power’ and Taron Egerton tell us why he said an instant ‘yes’ to his new film ‘Tetris.’ Producer – Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor- Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's arts and entertainment reporter Claire Gregory and correspondent Katie Spencer to pick through the week's best releases and showbiz news is TV and film critic Stevie Wong. The team discuss the BAFTA TV nominations. Brian Cox is the week's big guest talking about the latest series of Sky Atlantic's Succession. David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah on starring in the new south London-based film Rye Lane. There's Rina Sawayama on working with Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4. Plus, we review the BBC's latest adaptation of Great Expectations, starring Olivia Colman, and the return of Yellowjackets on Paramount Plus. Producers - David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor - Paul Stanworth

Welcome to a special edition of Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, recorded at this year's Oscars Vanity Fair afterparty. Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined in LA by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, to chew over a rather wholesome and historic night in Hollywood. Find out which celebrities zoom past on the blue carpet, the one person everyone was celebrating when they got their awards, and why Jamie Lee Curtis might be her own biggest cheerleader. Plus - is everything alright with Hugh Grant?! Producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Paul Stanworth

Welcome to a special edition of Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, recorded in LA. As the stars begin to arrive for the 2023 Oscars, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory, TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer bring you their predictions for where the chips may fall on film's biggest and glitziest night. Which film will pull in the most awards? What do Rihanna and the cast of RRR have up their sleeves for the performances? And what on earth will Will Smith be up to on the night? Plus, we have interviews with nominees Angela Bassett, Ke Huy Quan, Stephen Spielberg, The Daniels, Colin Farrell, and Michelle Williams, who tell us the difference an Oscar nod can make. Backstage will return for a special post-Oscars episode on Monday. To find out how to watch all of this year's nominated films, click here for our handy guide. And, don't forget, you can watch the Oscars Red Carpet live on Sky News from 11pm on Sunday 12th March. Then, if you're in UK, you can watch the live ceremony for free, exclusively on Sky News and Sky Showcase from midnight. Producer - David Chipakupaku Junior Producer - Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor - Amy Hitchcock

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's arts and entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Bethany Minelle to pick through the week's best releases and showbiz news is TV and film critic Stevie Wong. Elizabeth Banks joins the team to talk about her new film Cocaine Bear. And yes, it's about a bear that takes a lot of drugs. Sam Claflin and Camila Morrone drop by to discuss their new Prime Video series Daisy Jones & The Six. Find out what they loved about making their 70s musical drama. It's the school on everyone's lips - hear what the team have to say about the second series of ABC and Disney+'s Abbott Elementary. Plus; Claire catches up with Idris Elba, as Luther's first film premieres; Nicholas Pinnock talks all things Django on Sky Atlantic and NOW; and what will happen at the Oscars? The SAG Awards may have just given us a clue... Producers - David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor - Paul Stanworth

It's a packed podcast this week, with plenty of stars coming joining Sky's entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Bethany Minelle, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong. Hugh Jackman chats about his new film The Son, and tells the team how almost nothing he stars in impresses his children. Where in the world is Eugene Levy? Apart from on the podcast, he's been travelling the globe for his new Apple TV+ show, Reluctant Traveller. He tells the team about what's left on his bucket list. Parks and Rec star Adam Scott's Party Down returns for a third series on Lionsgate+. He tells Backstage what's changed for him, and the show's cast, since the cult-hit comedy debuted in 2010. Plus; Sky News presenter Sam Naz tells Backstage about her new WWII film on NOW; the team discuss whether ITVX's latest drama You & Me is worth your time; and there's celebration of the camptastic Ariana DeBose BAFTA rap. Presenters - Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Bethany Minelle Producers - David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor - Paul Stanworth

A special BAFTAs edition of Backstage recorded after the 2023 awards - with Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory and arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer at the ceremony in London, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong in the US sharing how the BAFTAs were seen on the world stage. They hear from nominees Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis, and last year's Best Support Actress winner Ariana DeBose. The team also speak to Daria Navalnaya - a film about her father, the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who is currently imprisoned in his country, won in the Best Documentary category at the awards. Plus, hear how Emma Thompson almost didn't make it to the ceremony, and what exactly happens backstage at the biggest night in British film. Producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film review podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and movie review Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. On this week's show, Paul Rudd tells us what he'd be getting up to in an alternative universe, as Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania hits the cinemas. Claire, Stevie, and Bethany give their verdicts on the latest crime dramas from the BBC, The Gold and Better, which follow hot on the heels of Happy Valley. If you liked The Gold, why not listen to The Hunt For The Brink's-Mat Gold from Sky News StoryCast? Jenny Slate drops by to talk about her Oscar contender, Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, and tells us why she thinks her new film could be compared to a swimming pool. Plus, if you're needing a thriller in your life this week, hear the team's review of new Apple TV+ movie Sharper, which stars Julianne Moore, and a dancing Sebastian Stan. And what might happen at Sunday's BAFTA Film Awards? Claire, Stevie, and Bethany lay down their predictions. If you want to watch any of the films before Sunday, check out this handy guide from Sky arts and entertainment reporter, and friend of the podcast, Gemma Peplow. Backstage returns early on Monday morning for a special post-BAFTAs episode. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Bethany Minelle Producers: David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV review podcast from Sky News. Claire Gregory is joined this week by Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong. The team give their thoughts on Happy Valley's explosive finale and the showdown between Catherine Cawood and Tommy Lee Royce. Warning, there are spoilers, so if you're still trying to avoid those, skip from 2:15 to 7:58. And if you want to listen to Claire's starring appearance this week's on the Sky News Daily podcast, click here. Joe Goldberg is back and up to no good. Penn Badgley joins the podcast to talk all things You series four. Jessie Buckely and Claire Foy speak to the show about their Oscar-nomianted film Women Talking, which is out this week in cinemas. Just a warning that the team will be discussing the film's content of rape, sexual assault, and drug abuse. If you'd rather not listen to that, skip from 19:44 to 28:41. New Sky Max comedy Funny Woman follows Gemma Arterton as a 60s beauty queen trying to make it as a sitcom star in London. She tells the podcast why she thinks there's still some way to go for funny women. Plus, Stevie has plenty of rom-coms for your Valentine's Day needs - Your Place or Mine, At Midnight, Somebody I Used to Know - and tells you which are a hit, and which to skip. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer Junior producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film review podcast from Sky News. This week, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and reviewer Stevie Wong. Can awards seasons ever go on without a hitch? Claire, Stevie, and Katie talk about the Andrea Riseborough Oscars row, and whether the Academy may change its campaigning rules. Episode three of The Last of Us has set the internet alight - the team look at why it's resonated with so many. If you're wanting to avoid spoilers, skip from 09:47 to 13:12. Brendan Fraser joins the podcast to talk all about The Whale, and his experience of awards season so far. In this part of the podcast, the team discuss the film's theme of obesity, which some may find upsetting. If you'd like to avoid this, skip from 13:12 to 22:29. Rupert Grint and director M. Night Shyamalan talk about their new apocalyptic horror film Knock at the Cabin, with Rupert telling Backstage why this film might have hit a little close to home. If you fancy a tear-jerker, the Apple TV+ show Dear Edward, starring White Lotus and American Horror Story's Connie Britton, might just be the one for you. Hear what the team made of this rather bleak series. Bryan Cranston joins the podcast to talk about series two of his Paramount Plus series Your Honor - warning, it's a bit bloody. Plus, a British soap history lesson for Stevie, as the team revisit the Crossroads Motel, with Helena Bonham Carter starring as Noele Gordon in the Russell T. Davies' new ITVX show Nolly. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer Junior producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

This week, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and reviewer Stevie Wong as they react to this year's Oscar nominations. Former Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar chats to Claire about her new YA supernatural film Wolf Pack - and Lockwood and Co. director Joe Cornish talks ghosts. Stevie has - virtually - been to Sundance Film Festival, and has all the films you should keep your eyes peeled for. The team also review Netflix film You People starring Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Lopez's new film Shotgun Wedding. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer Jada-Kai Meosa John - junior producer David Chipakupaku - producer Annie Joyce - senior producer Paul Stanworth - editor

This week, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and reviewer Stevie Wong. The team are at BAFTA HQ, as the nominations are revealed for this year’s film awards. Claire, Katie and Stevie analyse the nominees, plus hear from EE Rising Star and Leading Actor nominee Daryl McCormack. Psychological drama Tár follows a successful composer whose career goes into a tailspin after an allegation is made against her. Hear from its star and Leading Actress nominee, Cate Blanchett, plus hear the team's review of the film. Katie catches up with Margot Robbie, star of new film Babylon, from La La Land director Damien Chazelle, which charts the rise of talkies in the 1920s. But what did the team make of the three hour Hollywood epic? Plus, hear Claire, Katie, and Stevie's thoughts on new Disney Plus superhero-comedy Extraordinary - and is anyone actually watching the new winter series of Love Island? Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer Producer: David Chipakupaku Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage - the TV and film review podcast from Sky News, with entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Bethany Minelle, and TV reviewer Stevie Wong. Awards season has begun, with the return of The Golden Globes, after last year's ceremony was held off-screen. Claire, Stevie, and Bethany have their takes on the winners, nominees, and that piano music. It's thought of as one of the best video games in the world - now The Last Of Us has been turned into a brand new series on Sky Atlantic and HBO. The team give their thoughts on the post-apocalyptic drama. The Chippendales are known for their saucy dancing - but did you know there's a dark origin to the collars and cuffs? Kumail Nanjiani and Annaleigh Ashford speak to the team about their new Disney+ show, Welcome To Chippendales. Plus; Toni Collette and Anna Faris join the podcast to talk about their new Sky Original film The Estate; the team head to the NHS frontline for ITV1's new drama Maternal; and just what exactly is making everyone go wild for M3GAN? Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer Producer: David Chipakupaku Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth