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INJUSTICE UNVEILED The events around the 2005 police shooting are set to be dramatised
Disney developing de Menezes drama Disney+ is developing a drama titled Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes , about the police shooting of the innocent Brazilian national in the UK after the 2005 7/7 bombings. The series will centre on the manhunt for a group of would-be terrorists and the tragic killing of de Menezes, who was mistakenly identified as a suspect and shot seven times at Stockwell station. Considered one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British history, the Metropolitan Police was found guilty in 2007, prompting the resignation of Commissioner Ian Blair. De Menezes’ parents and relatives are acting as consultants for the series.
KEMP TV SHOW FEATURING DIVE TO TITANIC WRECK CANCELLED OVER SAFETY FEARS
emerged after OceanGate’s Titan imploded, killing its five passengers, during a trip to the wreck in June. Kemp’s agent at InterTalent, Jonathan Shalit, said the company carried out checks on the submersible and deemed it unsafe. Kemp has previously taken part in programmes involving deep-sea diving.
Documentary maker and actor Ross Kemp’s plan to film a show involving a dive to the Titanic wreck in the OceanGate submersible were cancelled due to safety fears. Kemp planned to visit the site in the Titan sub last year, but TV company Atlantic Productions deemed it unfit for purpose. The decision
Vine wins FX award Cambridge-based VFX studio Vine FX has been recognised for best effects at the RTS East Awards 2023, for its work on Fox television series War of the Worlds Season 3. The award came in the post-production category. Vine FX founder Michael Illingworth said the award was “fantastic,” and “reflects the dedication and creativity of everyone involved.” Judges praised the studio’s ambition and innovation on the project, as well as its “beautiful storytelling”. The RTS East Awards recognise excellence in the television and media industry. Vine pointed out that the win highlights the company’s technical skills and expertise in integrating effects into high-end shows.
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