you know, you've wooed the likes of steven spielberg, christopher nolan, they've both got films under how do you attract those big names, what are you saying to those directors? well, steven has a long history with universal, obviously, and he did go and make films for other studios. and as a director, he works all over town. but his spiritual home is at universal — it's where he made his first movie, jaws, of course. and so, you know, when steven wants to make a movie with us, we're just thrilled and ecstatic that that's the case. does he have free reign? i mean, do you have to say to him, "hm, maybe three—and—a—half hours is a bit long — cut it a bit." or do you just let him do what he wants? that's not necessary with steven. no, he knows what the audience wants, and he'll give it to them. fantastic. you are also known for risk—taking — whether that is backing a new up—and—coming director, likejordan peele, to make get out, or being the first major studio to make a gay rom—com, bros — which is coming out in the uk soon and is fantastic. early on in your career, you also persuaded un

you know, you've wooed the likes of steven spielberg, christopher nolan, they've both got films underersal. how do you attract those big names, what are you saying to those directors? well, steven has a long history with universal, obviously, and he did go and make films for other studios. and as a director, he works all over town. but his spiritual home is at universal — it's where he made his first movie, jaws, of course. and so, you know, when steven wants to make a movie with us, we're just thrilled and ecstatic that that's the case. does he have free reign? i mean, do you have to say to him, "hm, maybe three—and—a—half hours is a bit long — cut it a bit." or do you just let him do what he wants? that's not necessary with steven. no, he knows what the audience wants, and he'll give it to them. fantastic. you are also known for risk—taking — whether that is backing a new up—and—coming director, likejordan peele, to make get out, or being the first major studio to make a gay rom—com, bros — which is coming out in the uk soon and is fantastic. early on in your career, you also persua

christopher nolan helped me find my identity.d different spots on stage come how i relate to characters, what my way in is. all of those things i am discovering on my journey. the support i have gotten from the directors i just named have been so important for my growth and for my confidence. and this is what i have gotten for my family, no hand outs. i have been working very hard, work very hard on my plate, and i'm proud of what we are doing. >> trevor: you see it. you can tell when someone is passionate, where they work beyond where they ever felt they could. you have always put the effort income always comes across a pair for the play is fascinating. it's a great story that has been told by a great actress, a great director, and one thing that surprises me about the play it is also -- as a director, as i said -- this is also a ghost story. i found myself thinking, in life, there are two types of ghosts. the ghosts that we carry and then there are ghosts ghosts. >> yeah. [laughs] >> trevor: you know what i mean. ghost ghosts.

langley has wooed big—name directors like christopher nolan. new film oppenheimer will be released by universal. steven spielberg, too, is back at the studio where he made et. back to the future was filmed here, is that right? back to the future, to kill a mockingbird. it is all a long way from the isle of wight where langley, whose biological father was egyptian, was adopted and grew up. back then, you probably weren't seeing, you know, yourself reflected back in many of the people on that island. no, i was, um... i think what they would describe me as is "exotic", and it gave me a great sense of independence and, you know, i was bullied a little bit in school as well, and so i had to really tough it out. my tour guide is now dame donna for services to film and entertainment, a brit who is redefining showbusiness on earth and perhaps even in space. katie razzall, bbc news, los angeles. and you can hear the full interview with donna langley on the media show in the bbc sounds app. time for a look at the weather. here's nick miller. a double rai

langley has wooed big—name directors like christopher nolan.ack at the studio where he made et. back to the future was filmed here, is that right? back to the future, to kill a mockingbird. it is all a long way from the isle of wight where langley, whose biological father was egyptian, was adopted and grew up. back then, you probably weren't seeing, you know, yourself reflected back in many of the people on that island. no, i was, um... i think what they would describe me as is "exotic", and it gave me a great sense of independence and, you know, i was bullied a little bit in school as well, and so i had to really tough it out. my tour guide is now dame donna for services to film and entertainment, a brit who is redefining showbusiness on earth and perhaps even in space. katie razzall, bbc news, los angeles. now, take a look at this — the launch of the spacex rocket from cape canaveral, in florida. heading for the international space station, the rocket has four crew members on board — including russian cosmonaut anna kikina, nicole mann, the f

langley has wooed big—name directors like christopher nolan.

langley has wooed big—name directors like christopher nolan.tudio where he made et. back to the future was filmed here, is that right? back to the future, to kill a mockingbird. it is all a long way from the isle of wight where langley, whose biological father was egyptian, was adopted and grew up. back then, you probably weren't seeing, you know, yourself reflected back in many of the people on that island. no, i was, um... i think what they would describe me as is "exotic", and it gave me a great sense of independence and, you know, i was bullied a little bit in school as well, and so i had to really tough it out. my tour guide is now dame donna for services to film and entertainment, a brit who is redefining showbusiness on earth and perhaps even in space. katie razzall, bbc news, los angeles. iam quite i am quite happy sticking to terra firma, personally. that is all of us for the moment. you can reach me online at twitter. thank you so much for watching. hello. it stays windy for the rest of the week. there will be a brief lull at the star

langley has wooed big—name directors like christopher nolan.ere he made et. back to the future was filmed here, is that right? back to the future, to kill a mockingbird. it is all a long way from the isle of wight where langley, whose biological father was egyptian, was adopted and grew up. back then, you probably weren't seeing, you know, yourself reflected back in many of the people on that island. no, i was, um... i think what they would describe me as is "exotic", and it gave me a great sense of independence and, you know, i was bullied a little bit in school as well, and so i had to really tough it out. my tour guide is now dame donna for services to film and entertainment, a brit who is redefining showbusiness on earth and perhaps even in space. katie razzall, bbc news, los angeles. this is the launch of the spacex rocket from cape canaveral in florida. five, four, three, _ canaveral in florida. five, four, three, two, - canaveral in florida. five, four, three, two, one! - four, three, two, one! ignition, engine full power. heading to the

langley has wooed big—name directors like christopher nolan.the studio where he made et. back to the future was filmed here, is that right? back to the future, to kill a mockingbird. it is all a long way from the isle of wight where langley, whose biological father was egyptian, was adopted and grew up. back then, you probably weren't seeing, you know, yourself reflected back in many of the people on that island. no, i was, um... i think what they would describe me as is exotic, and it gave me a great sense of independence and, you know, i was bullied a little bit in school as well, and so i had to really tough it out. my tour guide is now dame donna for services to film and entertainment, a brit who is redefining showbusiness on earth and perhaps even in space. katie razzall, bbc news, los angeles. you can hear the full interview on the media show on bbc sounds. time for a look at the weather. here's nick miller, we may have ended the day with sunshine but before that it was a different story, this picture from anglesey says it all, notjust di

para doctor christopher nolan says he's disappointed, but he's not shocked because of how the pandemiclearning. he says he's alarmed to see no improvements in racial gaps. >> one of the findings is that the gaps, the gaps that we see between students of color and and other students in the state? i'm in some cases is widening. and so while we weren't surprised, we certainly were more alarmed. >> says there needs to be focused on urgently finding a solution to combat the declines. that includes investing in teachers and schools in an equitable way. so dollars reach to places that they need to most. >> we're going to be right back after the break. >> the last week of october is saving senior dogs week. and you could do that. in fact, a lot of people are all across the country. this is picking up momentum and as kron four's, ken wayne tells us it all started at a senior dog sanctuary in sonoma county. >> mean, to creature saha truly amazing creatures calais maine runs lily senior dog sanctuary in petaluma. >> of the countless animal shelters and rescues across the country. only a small fra

. >> reporter: he went on to star in "black klansmen," then "tenant" directed by christopher nolan. >amsterdam." you work with legendary directors. now you are workingh known you. that's director of "the piano lesson" which costars her husband. the jacksons and the washingtons are old friends. >> the attention is off me. so you sit back and you shut up and learn something, john david. >> reporter: so does your costar take direction? >> i feel like they speak another language in this sub text. >> reporter: at the theater, samuel l. jackson originated the role of john david as playing on broadway. >> if you have a piece of land, you will find everything else fall right in place. you can stand right next to the white man and talk to him about the price of cotton, the weather. >> i'm on stage and delivering some lines knowing he delivered these in 1986. i'm like, i can't believe this is happening. so, yeah, i guess god is saying it's time. just grow up. grow up or shut up, man. >> reporter: have you parents seen the play? >> i get notes from them, too. i get notes. >> reporter: but john d

they starred together in christopher nolan's prestige and scoop.lds had just married her jackman told reynolds that he was closely following him and did not will give his girlfriend a grudge ryan and scarlett eventually divorced. but ryan and hugh are still friends and constantly tease each other on social networks , they call it a prank war, for example, once jackman, his friend jake gyllenhaal invited reynolds to a party, saying that everyone would come in stupid christmas sweaters. naturally, in such an outfit, one ryan's friends came with pleasure. they captured this moment and the photo of embarrassment went around the internet, when jackman was nominated for emma, ​​he stated that reynolds was so depressed that he already he doesn’t get out of bed for 3 days to the delight of his wife blake lively, who can finally take a break from him somehow jackman said that he decided to slow down a little and spend only 5 hours a day planning pranks for reynolds. ryan is not indebted. once he wrote down congratulations to the people of australia on their