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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘CODA' Director Sian Heder's ‘Being Heumann' Lands Ruth Madeley as Lead
Ruth Madeley will play disability rights activist Judy Heumann in the Apple movie Being Heumann from CODA director Sian Heder. The BAFTA-nominated actress will play Heumann as she leads over a hundred disabled people to take over the San Francisco Federal Building, kicking off a 28-day sit-in. The protest led to the enforcement of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which required all federal spaces to become accessible. Heumann, known as 'the mother of the disability rights movement,' was a central architect of the Americans with Disabilities Act. She died in 2023 at the age of 75. More from The Hollywood Reporter Lin-Manuel Miranda and Original 'Hamilton' Cast Performing at Tony Awards John Mulaney's Fight With Three 14-Year-Olds Was a Bit of a Letdown Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, Michelle Yeoh Films Sell Wide at Cannes The film is based on Heumann's best-selling memoir of the same name, which Heder and Rebekah Taussig adapted for the screen. Heder will also produce under her overall deal with Apple, along with David Permut and Kevin Walsh for The Walsh Company via that banner's overall deal with the studio. Heumann's managers John W. Beach and Kevin Cleary of Gravity Squared Entertainment will also serve as producers. Executive producers include a posthumous credit for Heumann, Being Heumann co-author Kristen Joiner and Diana Pokorny. 'What an unbelievable honor to play The Mother of disability rights, an icon and powerhouse to the disabled community. Judy has always been a source of inspiration for me personally, and I am so excited to share her story with the world,' said Madeley, who was born with spina bifida. Her credits include U.K. series Dr. Who and Years and Years. Madeley is repped by Curtis Brown and Tapestry London. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: No Puri Jagannadh film with Vijay Sethupathi and Tabu, says Radhika Apte
Radhika Apte's 'Sister Midnight' is finally all set to release in India. The BAFTA-nominated film also marks her return to the big screen after a brief hiatus. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, the actor addressed recent rumours linking her to an upcoming film directed by Puri Jagannadh, allegedly co-starring Vijay Sethupathi and surprised and amused by the speculation, Radhika told India Today, 'Oh my God, I didn't even know this,' and laughed when asked about the reports. 'I have no idea about this news and I'm not doing this film. I absolutely have no idea wow. This is so funny.'advertisementThe unverified reports had sparked excitement among fans, especially given the potential ensemble cast of Sethupathi, Tabu and she debunked that rumour, Apte did confirm that she's exploring new avenues — behind the camera. She's currently developing a Marathi film she might direct with Vikramaditya Motwane. 'There's a project I'm trying to do with Vikram, something that I can direct. But 'Koyta' is just something we're discussing — a story — and the news came out, but it is something that we might do,' she clarified. 'There's also another film which I might do. But, at the moment, both these films are quite like, it's so unclear to even us that I was a bit taken aback by the news coming out like that.'Known for her versatile performances and no-nonsense honesty, Radhika has always managed to stun the audience with her power-packed her upcoming movie, 'Sister Midnight', has been directed by debutant Karan Kandhari. The film, a black comedy set in Mumbai, follows Uma, a newly married woman navigating the complexities of an arranged marriage. Apte described the film as "a very crazy film. A wild ride. It's strange and unlike anything I've done before." You May Also Like
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Moonwalkers' cinematic experience from Tom Hanks opens in Boston this summer
Narrated by Hanks, the exhibition takes visitors on a trip through lunar history, using a combination of archival NASA footage and 'cutting-edge spatial audio' to retell tales from the famed Apollo missions to the moon. Hanks, who famously played astronaut Jim Lovell in the 1995 drama 'Apollo 13,' also served as an executive producer and co-wrote the project with BAFTA-nominated writer and director Christopher Riley. Hanks previously narrated a moon-themed project in the 2005 IMAX documentary 'Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'As a kid, I was deeply affected by the Apollo missions and the dedication and commitment of the human beings who made each journey,' Hanks said in a press release statement, adding that 'The Moonwalkers' gives audiences a chance to 'see these incredible moments in a new and enthralling perspective.' Advertisement The immersive film experience features a variety of impressive visuals, including restored NASA footage and images, giving visitors an up-close look at the moon — without the hassle of flying through space. 'The Moonwalkers' will also take a peek at the future, featuring clips of Hanks interviewing astronauts who are part of NASA's current Artemis moon exploration program. Advertisement A look at "The Moonwalkers" exhibit. Justin Sutcliffe According to a press release, the experience, from Lightroom and Paquin Entertainment Group, drew more than 250,000 people during its debut run in London in 2023. Ahead of its trip to Boston, 'The Moonwalkers' made its US premiere at A look at "The Moonwalkers" exhibit. Justin Sutcliffe As Other notable immersive experiences and exhibitions featured at the Saunders Castle at Park Plaza in recent years include 'The Moonwalkers' will be in Boston through September. THE MOONWALKERS: A JOURNEY WITH TOM HANKS The Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, 130 Columbus Ave. Opens June 27. Tickets start at $29.50 for adults. Matt Juul can be reached at
Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘No child should be starved to death by a government' – Nicola Coughlan condemns Israel's actions in Gaza
The Bridgerton actress said she 'cannot comprehend the levels of inhumanity' and told social media followers that it is 'deeply important' to speak up for those in Gaza. Coughlan, who has previously revealed she was advised against speaking out on Israel's war on Gaza and was warned that doing so could hurt her career, said what is happening is a 'war crime, plain and simple'. Sharing a post on Instagram last night, she said: "I think it deeply important that people speak up in this moment. No child, no matter where they are from, their religion, anything, should be starved to death by a government. "This is a war crime, plain and simple. The US and UK governments who are aiding and abetting this need to be held to account. This is happening with our tax money and we have a moral obligation to tell them we will not let this happen.' She shared a post that urged followers to contact their political representatives in the US, UK and Canada along with a warning from a UN official, who told the BBC this week that thousands of babies could die within days if enough aid is not allowed into Gaza. The BAFTA-nominated actress asked, if the headline was in reference to British, American or Irish babies, would people stay 'completely silent?' "If the answer is 'no', ask yourself why and speak up now.' She added: 'It is time to speak up for the thousands of innocent children in Gaza who are facing forced starvation and death. I cannot comprehend the levels of inhumanity. Silence at this moment is complicit and violent.' Humanitarian aid chief Tom Fletcher said five aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, which was a 'drop in the ocean' after an 11-week blockade by Israel and were yet to reach the communities that needed help. 'There are 14,000 babies that will die in the next 48 hours unless we can reach them,' he said. 'We run all sorts of risks trying to get that baby food through to those mothers who cannot feed their children right now because they're malnourished.' The United Nation's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) later said it is 'imperative' that supplies get into Gaza as soon as possible – 'ideally within the next 48 hours' – to 'save an estimated 14,000 babies suffering from severe acute malnutrition in Gaza'. The BBC reported that it referenced a report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification stated 14,100 severe cases of acute malnutrition are expected to occur among children aged six to 59 months in the year between April 2025 and March 2026.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Camera crews spotted in beauty spot as filming resumes for hit ITV drama
Camera crews were spotted in a popular Greater Manchester beauty spot as filming resumed for a hit ITV drama on Tuesday (May 13). Filming has begun on a second series of drama After the Flood which is shot on locations across Greater Manchester and Derbyshire. The first series showed a dramatic flood of a northern village that was all created in scenes filmed across the region. Film crews were spotted again in the region, this time in the Burrs Country Park in Brandlesholme in Bury. A crime scene appeared to have been put in place with a number of police vehicles in attendance which were being used for the show. READ MORE: The Greater Manchester woodland walk minutes from a trendy food and drink spot READ MORE: The Mancunian failure that's stood for 150 years Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Vans filled with camera equipment and members of the crew were also seen in the park, of Woodhill Road, throughout the afternoon. A sign, put up in the park to alert passers-by, read: "Please be aware that you may appear in camera shot. If you have any issues with this, please leave the filming area immediately and speak to a member of the production team." The six-part thriller, produced by Manchester-based Quay Street Productions and written by BAFTA-nominated writer and actor Mick Ford, is now being filmed in Greater Manchester and Derbyshire for ITV and BritBox. It comes after ITV bosses announced last year that a second series will see the return of Sophie Rundle as the village police officer who was embroiled in a mysterious investigation in the first series after the discovery of a dead body during the flood was not quite as it seemed. Join our Manc Life WhatsApp group HERE The new series will feature an array of well known faces joining the cast too - including Sherwood star Alun Armstrong, former EastEnder Jill Halfpenny and ex-Coronation Street star Ian Puleston-Davies. The first series introduced viewers to the fictional village of Waterside, the main setting for which was Glossop in Derbyshire. Plenty of Peak District locations were used in the series, although the flooded street scenes were actually paintstakingly recreated in a specially built terraced house set next to the Trafford Centre. The second series, which will premiere on ITV1 and STV, with streaming available on ITVX and BritBox, sees newly promoted detective Jo Marshall on the trail of a baffling new murder investigation. As tensions simmer in Waterside amid the rising threat of moorland fires and the subsequent risk of further flooding, a body is discovered in bizarre circumstances. Previously announced cast reprising their roles are Sophie Rundle as Jo Marshall (Gentleman Jack, Peaky Blinders), Nicholas Gleaves (The Crown, The Rising) as Sergeant Phil Mackie, Olivier nominee Lorraine Ashbourne (Alma's Not Normal, Sherwood, Bridgerton) as Molly Marshall, Philip Glenister (Belgravia, Life on Mars) as Jack Radcliffe and Matt Stokoe (The Hunt For Raoul Moat, The Bodyguard) returns as Jo's husband, Pat Holman. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
