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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside the quirky British village where Liam Gallagher and Tom Cruise have been spotted
The village in Derbyshire has a stunning backdrop of towering limestone cliffs that has recently seen some impressive celeb sightings Stoney Middleton, one of the most dramatic villages in the Peak District, nestled amid jutting limestone cliffs, has previously been immortalised on film. In 2021, Tom Cruise filmed epic scenes for the movie Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The action star filmed along the cliffs and quarries of this Derbyshire dale, even visiting the village's quirky food hotspots with his cast and crew. Not only did Tom Cruise pay a visit, but the village has also welcomed Oasis star Liam Gallagher on his holidays. Liam popped into one of Stoney Middleton's famous food hotspots — the village chippy, housed in a Grade-II listed former toll house. Situated in the Middleton Dale valley around 13 miles from Buxton, Stoney Middleton is a village that was almost carved out from the dramatic scenery surrounding it. Limestone quarrying was extensive here for centuries. It was at the village's Dalton Quarry where Tom Cruise flew over in a helicopter, executing a dramatic stunt that saw a train carriage driven off the cliffs for the blockbuster film, reports the Manchester Evening News. But this wasn't the first drama to unfold on these cliffs. One of the most famous stories of this Peak District village is that which gives the name to the imposing rock faces as you drive in - the Lovers Leap cliffs. According to local folklore, back in 1762 the "most beautiful girl in Stoney Middleton", Hannah Baddeley, was brutally spurned by her beau William Barnsley. She scaled the cliffs, declared her love for William and leapt. However, her woollen petticoats were said to have ballooned out to serve as a parachute - carrying her safely down to the ground and foiling her bid to end it all. The incident is said to have freed her of her longing for the fellow, and she survived another two years until December 1764. The incident inspired the name of the cliffs and the pub hewn into the side of them which was previously known as The Lovers Leap, marked with a plaque on the building. But more recently it has been acquired to become the Curry Cottage restaurant which boasts a peculiar geological secret.... The restaurant where you can dine in a cave Indeed, at the Curry Cottage you can actually eat inside a cave. Owners of the Indian restaurant gave a stylish contemporary transformation to the former pub (which had more recently been a greasy spoon style café) to become the Curry Cottage seven years ago. And they've now highlighted the restaurant's hidden treasure: a private dining room that's actually hewn into a cave inside the property. Manager Nadeem Khan has fitted atmospheric lighting over the cave wall and says the cave room is one of the most sought-after spots for diners having a special night out there. But diners should be aware that when it rains, water continues to drip down the cave walls. Nadeem said: "Depending on where you sit and the weather you might get a little bit of spray, but it all adds to the atmosphere. Everyone loves to come and look at the cave. There's not many restaurants that have a room like this inside." The Curry Cottage is open six days a week from 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. When Tom Cruise came to town Hollywood legend and action hero Tom Cruise left locals gobsmacked when he arrived to shoot dramatic sequences for the Mission Impossible 7 film in Stoney Middleton. A production team commandeered an enormous site at the Dalton Quarry in April 2021 to construct a mock railway that witnessed a train carriage hurtle off the cliff edge. Tom was seen filming from a helicopter above the precipice for what appear destined to be spectacular sequences in the newest chapter of the blockbuster franchise. And it seems Tom savoured numerous local delicacies during his stay in Stoney Middleton. According to Nadeem from the Curry Cottage, the star ordered a selection of curries for himself and his team whilst in the village - and he mentioned he'd also heard Tom had grabbed takeaways from the area's renowned fish and chip shop as well. The Grade-II listed chippy Stoney Middleton can claim one of Britain's extremely rare Grade II listed fish and chip establishments. Toll Bar Fish and Chips sits on the village's main thoroughfare and has been dishing out battered delicacies since 1926. The chippy operates from within the village's historic Toll House - originally constructed to levy charges on travellers using this principal route during the 1800s. Its eight-sided structure was designed to mirror the distinctive form of the local church. However, by 1926 Herbert Ford had bought the premises to establish the village chippy, before Eleanor Hall took control in 1940, managing the business for approximately 30 years until her retirement. The establishment has continued as a fish and chip shop ever since, now operated by Dr Peter Grafton and his wife Kirsten from 2018. They offer classic fish, chips, sausages, pudding and pies, alongside "Yorkshire fishcakes" which combine layers of potato and fish, plus daily rotating specials featuring halloumi fries, black pudding and haggis. The premises enjoys an ideal location next to Grove Garden, where a crystal-clear babbling brook flows directly beneath the Toll Bar, providing the perfect spot to enjoy your freshly prepared chips on bright days. Several commemorative plaques adorn the entrance, displaying past awards the establishment has earned, including recognition from the Telegraph "Best Eating Guide" featuring the testimonial: "This tiny stone cottage always has queues out of the door as it sells the best fish and chips, not cooked in dripping. The drive to get here is lovely too." The Toll Bar Fish and Chip shop operates Wednesday through Saturday exclusively, from 11.30am until 8pm. Pubs and walks The village's appeal as a stopping point through the centuries saw numerous pubs emerge over the last 200 years. However, just one survives today — The Moon Inn — which relocated from its original site when it operated as The Old Moon Inn. It features contemporary décor and serves a complete selection of traditional fare. The establishment sits at the foot of High Street which climbs steeply towards the village summit, earning it recognition as the "steepest high street in the country". On the opposite side, walkers form a steady stream ascending the hillside via a footpath that continues across to Eyam. This ranks among Derbyshire's most renowned settlements, notorious for its heartbreaking history as the "Plague Village" where 206 inhabitants died from bubonic plague in 1665. Memorials throughout the community honour the deceased, alongside a heritage centre documenting this devastating chapter in local history. For thrill-seekers, the rocky faces in this region provide excellent opportunities for climbing. The limestone outcrop represents one of the Peak District's most significant geological sites and has attracted climbers for generations. How to get there Stoney Middleton lies on the A623 linking Buxton and Chatsworth in Derbyshire, approximately 35 miles from Manchester city centre. The closest railway stations are located at Hathersage or Grindleford, offering frequent services to and from Manchester Piccadilly with a journey time of approximately 45 minutes. Bus services such as the 257 provide connections between Hathersage, Grindleford and Stoney Middleton.
UPI
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Fantastic Four celebrate Sue Storm's pregnancy in 'First Steps' clip
1 of 5 | Vanessa Kirby arrives on the red carpet at the "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" premiere in 2023. She portrays Sue Storm in the upcoming "Fantastic Four" film. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Vanessa Kirby announces her character's pregnancy in a new clip from the upcoming Fantastic Four film, First Steps, which arrives in theaters July 25. Kirby portrays Sue Storm, aka Invisible Woman, who is married to Mr. Fantastic (Pedro Pascal). Joseph Quinn portrays the Human Torch, while Ebon Moss-Bachrach is the Thing. The clip released Monday shows Human Torch and Thing sitting at the dinner table, awaiting the arrival of Invisible Woman and Mr. Fantastic, who are late. When they arrive, Human Torch says they are "acting weird," and the Thing guesses the baby news. "We are gonna be the best uncles ever," Human Torch says. Julia Garner also stars. Fantastic Four: First Steps is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team. The movie is the third iteration of the film franchise. Marvel stars walk the red carpet Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. (R), and his wife, Susan Downey, attend the premiere of "Avengers: Endgame" in Los Angeles on April 22, 2019. Downey, in 2024, announced that he will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villainous Dr. Doom. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Boston Globe
03-07-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Shari Redstone's thumbs-down finale at National Amusements
➕ A guide to enjoying the Fourth of July. 🆕 The Latest US employers An investigation into Massachusetts is trying once again to 💵 A sell-out The show is almost over for National Amusements, the entertainment conglomerate with humble beginnings as a Dedham drive-in movie theater chain. Unlike most Hollywood endings, this one is a downer. Shame on Shari Redstone. Recap: Redstone is the daughter of Advertisement On Tuesday, Paramount Global, controlled by Shari Redstone, said it agreed to pay $16 million to settle Why it matters: It's impossible not to see this as an unabashed payoff intended to win the Federal Communications Commission's approval of Redstone's multibillion-dollar deal to sell Paramount to Skydance Media, the studio behind movies including 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.' Everyone involved denied the settlement was a quid pro quo. If you believe that, I have some Trump meme coins to sell you. Advertisement In a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS last year, Trump alleged that '60 Minutes,' part of CBS News, deceptively edited the Harris interview in order to interfere with the election. Legal experts said Trump's chances of winning the case were slim to none given CBS's First Amendment protections for what was considered routine editing. But his election victory in November gave him enormous leverage over Redstone. Reaction: 'With Paramount folding to Donald Trump at the same time the company needs his administration's approval for its billion-dollar merger, this could be bribery in plain sight,' Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren 'CBS and Paramount Global realized the strength of this historic case and had no choice but to settle,' a spokesperson for Trump's lawyers said. The president was holding 'the fake news accountable,' the spokesperson said. Of course, the lawsuit was all about putting the news media under the president's thumb. 'The enemy of the people' — Trump's words — is a power base Trump wants desperately to neutralize, along with other perceived foes such as elite universities and big law firms. Columbia University and law firms including Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison have already caved. Harvard University had no choice but to come to the negotiating table, though it also is battling the White House in court. 'The President is using government to intimidate news outlets that publish stories he doesn't like,' the conservative editorial board of For what it's worth: The two points I'd like to make here may seem obvious but are worth repeating. Advertisement First: The ownership of news outlets by big corporations is a double-edged sword. Yes, they can provide financial shelter from devastation wrought by Google and Meta — and the brewing storm coming from artificial intelligence. But they also own bigger — and more profitable — businesses that need to maintain at least a civil relationship with the federal government. That's why Disney ended Trump's dubious defamation case against ABC News by agreeing to 'donate' $15 million to the presidential library, and why Meta, the parent of Facebook, coughed up $25 million to settle a Trump lawsuit over the company's suspension of his accounts after the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol. Second: Private sector extortion — multiple law firms promised $100 million in pro-bono work for causes favored by Trump — dovetails with the president's use of the power of the office to make money for himself and his family. Trump's crypto ventures, including the shameless $TRUMP and $MELANIA meme coins, have added at least $620 million to his fortune in a few months, Shari Redstone's $16 million payment is chump change by comparison. And it makes perfect business sense. It smooths the way for National Amusements to salvage at least $1.75 billion from the sale of its stake in Paramount. Sumner Redstone, a consummate dealmaker, would have done the same thing. Skydance, by the way, was launched by another child of a billionaire, David Ellison. Advertisement His father, Larry Ellison, founded software giant Oracle and is worth nearly $250 billion. Oracle is negotiating to take a role in the sale of TikTok by its Chinese owner, a transaction being orchestrated by Trump. Small world, eh? Final thought: After nearly 90 years in business, National Amusements, now based in Norwood, is going out with a whimper, not a bang. The company has struggled with heavy debt, declining cable network profits, and huge costs for building out its streaming business. Paramount's market value has dropped to $9 billion from $26 billion when Viacom recombined with CBS to form the new company in 2019. To get the Skydance rescue deal done, Redstone, 71, sold out the journalists at CBS News — the onetime home of Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite, and still one of the most respected names in the business. That's one bummer of an ending. Michael Redstone (left), founder of National Amusements, with his son Sumner standing next to him, in 1965. They were showing off a rendering the company's future Cleveland Circle theater. fay foto/PDFPAGES 🎙️ On the Record ' 'I think news and information in any city is as vital as water, electricity, and gas.' Michael Moritz, a former journalist and successful venture capitalist, on his decision to combine The San Francisco Standard, a local news organization he cofounded, with Charter, a digital publication focused on the future of work. 🏥 Hospitals 🧪 Life Sciences 🎓 Higher Education 🗝️ Housing Advertisement 👨⚖️ Legal Matters 🔢 By the Numbers -13 percent — The decline in Last year's Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Andrew Burke-Stevenson for The B 🎆 The Closer Friday is July 4th. Which means fireworks. Which means deciding where you might want to see fireworks. You can find And from our friends at the Starting Point newsletter, Please have a fun and safe holiday. Thanks for reading. Trendlines will be back on Monday. 🎂 Happy birthday . 📬 Delivered Mondays and Thursdays. Larry Edelman can be reached at
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning closes at ₹92 cr in India, misses franchise record by a margin
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has concluded its theatrical journey in India, collecting a final ₹92 crore net at the box office. After four weeks of strong earnings totaling ₹89.50 crore, the film added another ₹2.50 crore in the following days to complete its lifetime figure. With new releases now taking over screens, the film is expected to add little more to its total from here. Despite falling short of expectations, the film has emerged as the second-highest earner in the Mission: Impossible franchise in India, just behind Dead Reckoning Part One, which had closed at ₹105.50 crore in 2023. It was initially expected that The Final Reckoning would surpass this figure, but that milestone remained unmet. Strong opening followed by steady run amid competition The Final Reckoning opened with the franchise's best-ever day-one collection in India. In its first week, the film earned ₹49 crore, followed by ₹24.50 crore in week two. The third week brought in ₹11.25 crore, while week four added another ₹5 crore. The final ₹2.5 crore came in after that, bringing the total to ₹92 crore. Despite facing challenges from Bloodlines, Kesari 2, and Housefull 5, the film maintained a strong presence in urban markets, supported by Tom Cruise's draw and loyal franchise fans. Global numbers fall short of break-even point On the international front, The Final Reckoning is headed towards a USD 600–625 million finish, which is higher than Dead Reckoning Part One's global collection of USD 571 million. While this would typically be a healthy figure for a long-running franchise's eighth installment, the film had an estimated budget of USD 300 million, meaning it needed to reach around USD 800 million globally to break even through theatrical revenue alone. This shortfall suggests that the producers might not recover their investment from box office earnings alone, though future streaming and syndication deals are expected to help bridge the gap. Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Top Hollywood import in India this year Despite not meeting its highest projections, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning remains 2024's top-performing Hollywood film in India, surpassing other imports such as Final Destination: Bloodlines. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the movie features a cast including Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, and Ving Rhames, and serves as the final chapter in Ethan Hunt's journey. Though it didn't reach the ₹125 crore mark, its ₹92 crore finish still marks a strong conclusion and further solidifies the franchise's popularity in India. The Mission: Impossible films have long been a staple for Indian audiences, and The Final Reckoning is expected to maintain momentum in the digital space as fans revisit the saga online.
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Business Standard
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Mission accomplished: Tom Cruise's MI 8 storms past $500 million globally
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has smashed yet another significant milestone at the global box office. The movie exceeded Mission: Impossible I & III's global box office collection and is now on track to surpass the second movie, which is anticipated to take place this coming weekend. Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning was released on May 23. Next weekend, the movie will surpass Dead Reckoning's domestic collections and rank as the 6th highest-grossing entry in the series. As Tom Cruise's final run as Ethan Hunt gathers steam, the film must maintain its box office momentum to close out the franchise on a high. Since he has been playing Ethan Hunt for around 29 years, it is a fond farewell for the fans. Furthermore, the audience is consistently impressed by Tom's thrilling stunts in these films. Mission: Impossible 8 – Box office collection in India In India, the Tom Cruise-starrer Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning has raked in over ₹115 crore nett so far. Hitting Indian cinemas on May 17 – nearly a week before its global debut – Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning stormed the box office, becoming the biggest Hollywood opener of 2025 in India with a staggering ₹16.50 crore nett collection on its first day. The Ormax Media report shared, 'With three Hollywood films in this month's Top 10 highest-grossing films like Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Final Destination Bloodlines, and Thunderbolts, May 2025 has turned out to be a strongest month for Hollywood in India since July 2023 (the Oppenheimer-Barbie month), grossing ₹262 crore". Mission: Impossible 8 – Box office collection worldwide Mission: Impossible 8 made a healthy $21 million during its fourth weekend at the global box office. It outperformed Dead Reckoning Part One's $17.6 million fourth weekend revenue worldwide, dropping 48.3% from the previous weekend. Over 66 markets, it has reached the $340.5 million cume. With it added to the film's domestic total of $166.3 million, MI 8 has surpassed the $500 million mark. The global cume for the Final Reckoning is $506.8 million. Worldwide collection breakdown is: • North America – $166.3 million • International – $340.5 million • Worldwide – $506.8 million. Mission: Impossible 8: Cast and Crew Christopher McQuarrie, who co-wrote the screenplay with Erik Jendresen, is the director of the 2025 action spy movie Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. It is the 8th and last series of the Mission: Impossible film and the direct sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). Alongside Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett, Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in the movie. Hunt and his Impossible Mission Force team fight to stop the Entity, a rogue AI, from wreaking destruction on humans around the world in the movie.
