Cannes has hosted the iconic Film Festival for 70 years, with it becoming the World’s leading showcase for new films and projects from all over the Globe.
It is given massive media exposure, as well as giving film producers and screenplay writers an opportunity to launch their movies and travel from all areas of the World to get them in front of the right people. It is also a Red Carpet catwalk to exhibit glamorous new fashion worn by the ‘A List’ celebrities who attend.
But among the glitz and glamour, there is a darker side to the Festival, as scripts which have sometimes taken years to prepare, are discarded by potential investors and distributors who are overwhelmed with the volume presented to them.
But such is the price of success in such a turbulent and fickle industry, but as those in the thick of it will tell you, they feel it worth the pain, as it pays off in the end if indeed you make it. It certainly does not stop the thousands of hopefuls pouring in to display their wares, even with the constant risk of rejection a la ‘La La Land’.
This year Will Smith is in a bit of a rant with Pedro Almodovar over Netflix as the more traditionalists are still not letting in the online businesses who are broadcasting movies to millions. Surely they need to move with the times, as the majority of movie goers now are subscribing to the likes of Amazon and Netflix and other movie channels.
On a lighter note, there were some stunning gowns on the red carpet with Susan Sarandon stealing the show at 70 with her gorgeous velvet plunge neck gown and the stunning Marion Cotillard whose film was one of the leading premieres at Cannes this year.
The French actor appeared in a photo call for her upcoming film Ismael’s Ghosts in an oversized and voluminous white t-shirt dress and a pair of edgy jeans, really defying convention.
One thing for sure, Cannes Film Festival is here to stay, but a couple of stars have started to shake it up a bit this year, so watch this space from now on, as times they are definitely changing.
In the wake of a life changing divorce, Barbara Gray (Wendy Craig) has little left next to her name and begins a new life as a determined and headstrong Nanny. No Mary Poppins magic to be found in this story, as Barbara solves the children’s (and the parents) problems with just good old fashioned advice and a selfless resolve. Set amongst the grand country houses of the rich, Barbara faces the struggle of society’s prejudice against a divorcee, amongst a number of ongoing dramas in both her professional and personal life.
In this classic period drama of scintillating highs and crushing lows, Nanny tells the story of one woman’s driving ambition to serve others above all else. Eureka! is pleased to present the complete BBC TV 1981-1983 drama series on DVD for the first time in a 9-disc box set.
DVD Details
Release date 22nd May 2017
12 Certificate
RRP £59.99
9 x Disc set
Run Time: 1500 min. (30 x 50 min. episodes)
Year aired 1981-83
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
You can see a Glotime.tv exclusive interview with Wendy here talking about how she came up with the idea of Nanny
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered charity no. 1160024
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE AND HELP ‘BAKE IT BETTER’ FOR
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S CHARITY
*Charity calls on the nation to “Get Your Bake On” and raise vital funds for GOSH*
Bake it Better in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is back this summer and the charity is encouraging amateur bakers to cook up some vital cash by hosting a bake sale between 22-28 May. Whether you’re a complete kitchen novice or a star baker in the making, every penny raised will make a huge difference to seriously ill children from across the UK who are cared for at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
The leading children’s charity is challenging budding bakers to create tempting treats to sell at home, in the office, at school or in their community, all to raise vital money for GOSH. To kick-start Bake it Better week, the charity has put together a free fundraising kit for every host which is jam-packed full of bunting, cake toppers, posters, celebrity and patient recipes, baking themed games, stickers and top tips to ensure every bake sale is a sweet success.
Money raised will help Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide world-class care for young patients and their families. It could fund pioneering medical research, state-of-the-art medical equipment, support services for patients and their families which includes parent accommodation so mums and dads can stay close by, and help the rebuilding and refurbishment of the hospital.
Laura Savory, Head of Community Fundraising at Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity, says: “Whether you’re a whizz in the kitchen or just starting out, you’ll be part of a team of bakers who are joining in the fun and raising money to improve the lives of seriously ill children cared for at GOSH at the same time. Every bake sale, no matter how big or how small, will help us make a real difference to GOSH’s young patients from right across the UK, and help us support their families too. So please roll up your sleeves, get your bake on and sign up!”
Richard Burr star of The Great British Bake Off gives you this wonderful recipe, all in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital, a moist Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake.
Ingredients
For 2 x 7″ sponges
200g plain flour
225g caster sugar
4 large eggs
175g unsalted butter
50g peanut butter
25g cocoa powder
2 1/2tsp baking powder
For the buttercream
200g icing sugar
150g peanut butter
100g unsalted butter
2 tbsp milk
For the ganache & finish
300ml double cream
300g dark chocolate
50g peanut butter
2 tbsp milk
packet of Reese’s mini peanut butter cups
Method
N.B. I have made this cake using 7″ round tins but it would work with 6″ or 8″ tins too – you may just have to adjust the cooking time
Grease and line your tins with baking parchment
Pre-heat the oven to 180oC / fan 160oC / gas mark 4
For the sponges, cream together the butter, peanut butter and caster sugar with an electric hand whisk
Beat the eggs into the mix
Mix the baking powder and cocoa powder into the plain flour – you’ll need to sieve these together, as the cocoa powder and baking powder can clump together
Fold these dry ingredients into the mix with a silicone spatula
Divide the mixture evenly between the two cake tins (about 440g in each if you’re weighing your tins) and smooth the surface with an offset palette knife
Bake for 20 minutes or until a cocktail stick poked into the centre comes out clean
Allow the sponges to cool in their tins for 10 minutes before taking them out and putting them on a cooling rack
To make the buttercream, add the butter, peanut butter and icing sugar into a bowl and beat slowly with an electric hand whisk until you have a smooth mix – you may need to add a little milk to get a smooth enough consistency to spread
Meanwhile, make the ganache by breaking the chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Put the cream into a saucepan and heat until just before it starts to simmer. As soon as it’s reached this point, tip the cream into the chocolate and mix. If it starts to split (i.e. go greasy and bitty-looking) then add around 2tbsp of warm milk and this should bring it back. As the ganache cools it will begin to thicken up, making it easier to apply
I used my cake cutter to cut each sponge in half horizontally so that there were four thin layers in the cake. If you don’t have a cake cutter, you can use a large bread knife (watch your fingers!) or just have two layers instead
Build the cake by spreading layers of buttercream between each of the four sponges with an offset palette knife
Coat the cake with ganache and smooth with a palette knife. If the ganache starts to split as you’re spreading just put your palette knife in very hot water, dry it and continue smoothing
Gently heat 50g of smooth peanut butter on the hob and drizzle this over the ganache on top of the cake. Use a cocktail stick to swirl the peanut butter and ganache together, creating a marbled effect
Decorate the sides of the cake with Reese’s mini peanut cups (or other sweets of your choice) and make a peanut butter lover very, very happy!
Our thanks to Richard and Great Ormond Street Hospital for this recipe
For more information, and to sign up and request a Bake it Better fundraising kit, visit http://www.bakeitbetter.org/
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