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This weekend saw the announcement of Swedish art satire 'The Square' as this year's Palme d'Or prize winner at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival. It came as quite the surprise for everyone, given that comedies such as this have rarely been winners of the top award.

Ruben Ostlund at the 2015 BIFA Awards

Directed and written by the genius that is the BAFTA nominated Ruben Östlund (who is following his 2014 masterpiece 'Force Majeure'), 'The Square' explores the boundaries of art and human nature following a manager of a modern art museum named named Christian (Claes Bang) who opens a new exhibiton with an installation that comprises of a square drawn on the floor whereby anyone who steps inside must recognise it as a 'sanctuary of trust and caring'.

Continue reading: Everything You Need To Know About Palme D'Or Winner 'The Square'

‘Mad Men’ actor Elisabeth Moss is set to star in a new drama for streaming service Hulu titled ‘The Handmaiden’s Tale’. Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, the series is set to begin production later this year, with the author herself serving as consulting producer.

Elisabeth Moss will star in Hulu’s 'The Handmaiden’s Tale'.

Deadline reports that the series will be the first collaboration from Hulu and studio MGM. Originally, Hulu purchased the script for the series from writer Ilene Chaiken, however she later became unavailable for the project after becoming showrunner on Fox’s 'Empire'.

Continue reading: Elisabeth Moss Set For Hulu Drama 'The Handmaid's Tale'

For the past fifteen years, the American Film Institute has honoured ten films and ten television shows that truly show off what the year had to offer. 2014 had a particularly good year for films, however, so for the first time, the AFI Awards actually awarded eleven motion pictures with the honouree status. A whole host of celebrities gathered in celebration. 

Angelina Jolie at the 15th Annual AFI Awards (Credit Frazer Harrison - Getty Images)

The honoured films consisted of 'American Sniper', 'Birdman', 'Boyhood', 'Foxcatcher', 'The Imitation Game', 'Interstellar', 'Into The Woods', 'Nightcrawler', 'Selma', 'Unbroken' and 'Whiplash'. For the celebration, Academy Award-winning Matthew Mcconaughey ('Interstellar') was seen, along with Ethan Hawke ('Boyhood'). Brad Pitt and Edward Norton ('Birdman') were also seen together, after appearing opposite one another in 1999's 'Fight Club'.

Continue reading: American Film Institute Honours Best Films Of 2014 [Photos]

AMC Networks Inc continue to forge ahead in television drama, and a $200 million purchase of BBC America will bolster both networks. AMC, the home of The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, has acquired a 49.9 per cent stake to run BBC America, including affiliate and advertising sales.

BBC America and AMC collaborated on the drama 'Top of the Lake', with Elisabeth Moss

The high profile deal will bring the likes of Doctor Who and Top Gear under the AMC banner, which already has a roster including The Walking Dead and Mad Men. The network, which also owns the Sundance and IFC channels, will include BBC America when it negotiates for fees.

Continue reading: AMC Bolsters Roster With $200 Million Purchase Of BBC America

When Lindsay Lohan was cast in David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow back in June, she claimed to be "nervous but excited" about her theatre debut. Unfortunately, in the first previews of the show in London's West End on Wednesday (24th September), nerves reportedly got the better of the Mean Girls actress.

Lindsay Lohan at the 2014 GQ Awards.

Read More: Lindsay Lohan, Determined To Prove Critics Wrong, Promises Not To Miss Any West End Shows.

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Rachel McAdams is rumoured to be in talks with the makers of the second series of True Detective. The 35-year-old Canadian actor is not the only star reportedly being considered and other names in the mix include Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) and Michelle Forbes (The Killing).

Rachel McAdams photographed at the New York premiere of A Most Wanted Man.

Read More: Meet The (Probable) Cast Of True Detective Season 2.

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Starring Mad Men’s Elizabeth Moss, The One I Love follows Ethan (Mark Duplass) and Sophie (Moss) attempt to salvage their flagging marriage by taking a vacation to a beautiful house for a weekend getaway. However, an unexpected journey forces them to look at their relationship, and themselves, in a totally different way. 

Moss [L] and Duplass [R] are superb in 'The One I Love'

In a celebration of the leading twos’ acting, the critics have praised ‘The One I Love’, but were quick to point out some of the notable plot points that lead to a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes instead of something in the 90s. 

Continue reading: Reviews: 'The One I Love' - Moss And Duplass Shine

The season 7 premiere of Mad Men was attended by the whole cast as they celebrated the final series of the long running drama.

Jon Hamm at the season 7 premiere of Mad Men.

The period drama which focusses on a New York advertising agency and executive Don Draper (Jon Hamm) has aired since 2007 but the network behind the hit show, AMC, announced last year the seventh series would be the last. 

Continue reading: Mad Men Season 7 Premiere - Alison Brie, Jessica Pare, Christina Hendricks [Pictures]

She’s best known as Peggy Olson on ‘Mad Men’ but actress Elisabeth Moss’s life sometimes reads like a Hollywood script itself. Marriage, divorce and scientology have all given Elisabeth attention away from her on screen roles. Now as ‘Mad Men’ prepares to return for its final season, we take a look at the colourful life of this small screen star.

Elisabeth Moss at the 2014 Golden Globes, where she won the award for best actress in a miniseries

Born in Los Angeles, Elisabeth’s family were more into musical than drama orientated, but this didn't stop the young star getting into acting at the tender age of 8. Indeed Elisabeth’s first pay check came when she appeared briefly in the NBC miniseries 'Lucky/Chances'. Small parts followed throughout her early years until in 1999, the then 17 year old Elisabeth was cast in political drama ‘The West Wing’, as Zoey Bartlet, the youngest presidential daughter. During this time she also accepted movie roles including a part in indie flick ‘Virgins’ which earned her an Independent Spirt award nomination.

Continue reading: Elisabeth Moss And Fred Armisen Really, Really, Didn't Work Out

Golden Globes Glory: Last weekend's Golden Globe awards set hearts racing ahead of March's Oscars with plenty of deserving winners next to a few jaw-dropping snubs. 12 Years A Slave predictably came out on top with the big gong but a few unpredictabilities set award odds and Oscars speculation askew. Newbie comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine saw off rivals to claim two awards whilst Blue Jasmine's Cate Blanchett took the leading lady award alongside Dallas Buyers Club's  for the men.

Gravity's Alfonso Cuarón stole Best Director from Steve McQueen whilst Breaking Bad and Behind The Candelabra snatched the big TV awards. The surprise wins also made for some truly memorable speeches too, with Elisabeth Moss exclamation of "Oh s**t!" and Jacqueline Bisset's sweary ramble marking two particular highlights. Read about all the winners here.

Continue reading: A Week In News: Globes And Oscars Mania, Prince Finds His Funny Bone, Lena Dunham Gets A Vogue Make-Over

Elisabeth Moss has won a Golden Globe award for her lead performance in Jane Campion's Top of the Lake. The Mad Men actress picked up the coveted prize for the Best Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie for her role in the dark, New Zealand-set drama.

Elisabeth Moss Lifts Her Well-Deserved Golden Globes Trophy.

Moss, 30, exuded a sophisticated gothic glamour as she headed up to collect her award but her face was radiant with joy. It appears that she hadn't expected to win the award, in a fiercely fought category that included Helena Bonham Carter, Helen Mirren, Jessica Lange and Rebecca Ferguson. The surprise was evident on Elisabeth's face as she stood at the podium, scanning the room.

Continue reading: Elisabeth Moss: "Oh S**t" I've Won A Golden Globe Award! [Video]

Leah Remini's filed missing persons report for Michelle Miscavige, the wife of the Church of Scientology's leader David Miscavige, has been closed by the LAPD. Remini left the church last month and filed a missing persons report shortly after.

Lea Remini at the 2012 Television Critics Association Summer press tour.

Michelle Miscavige has not been seen in public, according to The Hollywood Reporter, since 2007, however, LAPD has closed the case after contacting the elusive Michelle Miscavige. That said, a source (speaking to the New York Daily News) from the LAPD remained vague on how the police had clarified she wasn't missing: only saying "investigators have made some type of contact with her."

Continue reading: Leah Remini's Missing Person Report For Michelle Miscavige "Unfounded"

A recent swathe of high-production value TV has seen the medium talked about almost as much as it’s bigger brother: the movies. In the U.K, foreign drama is finally moving past the language barrier as audiences get used to subtitles, hence the popularity of shows like The Returned.

Elisabeth Moss in Top of The Lake

But with Top of The Lake – the New Zealand crime drama currently delighting the critics – TV fans can enjoy the luxury and mystery of a foreign drama without having to read it.

Continue reading: 'Top Of The Lake' Is On Everyone's Lips... But Why?

Top of the Lake has debuted on British TV this weekend, establishing Mad Men actress Elisabeth Moss as a truly fine television actress in her role after secretary-turned-copywriter Peggy Olson. The six-part series comes from Jane Campion who directed 1993 The Piano and who gives the new BBC2 bleak drama about child abuse a film-like feel. Moss plays the role of detective Robin Griffin who, although usually based in Sydney, Australia, returns home to the village of Laketop of New Zealand's south island to visit her mother who is suffering with cancer. Whilst home in the idyllic, mountain-framed town, Griffin is called upon to help investigate the case of Tui Mitcham (Jacqueline Joe); a 12 year-old girl who is found to be five months pregnant with her angry, Scottish, criminal kingpin father Matt Mitcham (Peter Mullan) suspected.

Elisabeth Moss To Take On A New Detective Character In Dark TV Series Top of the Lake.

The first episode sets the scene of the eerie, lawless town perfectly, with Moss fitting in her unglamorous role as Kiwi detective, with the Los Angeles-born actress mastering the tricky New Zealand accent for her new character. The Guardian's Sarah Dempster evaluates the engaging new series as one that harbours many clichés yet is a "beautifully shot mystery, wrapped in an unpleasant thriller that's also a morality tale" The Telegraph's Serena Davies also gives the BBC2 drama a thumbs up for being "flawlessly beautiful" in its setting and praises lead actors Peter Mullan, Holly Hunter and Elisabeth Moss for cementing the awkward, backwood, small-town feel that makes it clear to the viewer why Griffin decided to seek friendlier climes in the Australian cities.

Continue reading: 'Top Of The Lake': First Reviews & Elisabeth Moss On Shooting Nude Scenes Post-Peggy [Trailer]

King Of Queens actor Leah Remini has left the Church of Scientology. Remini is reported to have disagreed with the church's management, the major factor in her decision to leave.

Leah Remini at a Disney event in California.

The Church is notoriously secretive and in commenting on Remini they have remained as elusive as ever. A spokesperson for the Church said in a statement: "the Church respects the privacy of parishioners and has no comment about any individual Church member." 

Continue reading: Leah Remini Leaves Church Of Scientology Over Disputes With Leader