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Edinburgh Live
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Tom Hardy's 'best work' is on Netflix but fans only have days to watch
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Tom Hardy enthusiasts have just days left to stream the gripping 2015 biographical drama 'Legend' on Netflix before it departs at the end of May. The film delves into the notorious lives of the Kray twins, infamous 1960s London gangsters, with Hardy delivering a stellar performance in the dual roles of Ronald and Reginald Kray. The criminal brothers, Ronnie and Reggie, were deeply entrenched in the East End's underworld, engaging in everything from armed robberies to 'protection rackets', and even murder. They led a feared gang and owned the Knightsbridge nightclub Esmeralda's Barn, which became a famed celebrity haunt and is prominently featured in the movie. Critics and audiences alike have lauded Hardy's portrayal of the twins, with some hailing it as his finest acting display. A Rotten Tomatoes reviewer was impressed: "Unreal movie. Tom Hardy gives two of the best performances of his career at once here. "Christopher Eccleston is amazing here; he's been one of my favourite English actors since I saw him in Doctor Who. It's really fun to see the Krays fight each other knowing that Tom Hardy is playing both of them – just a masterclass in visual effects." The double dose of Hardy has certainly won over fans, with one review saying: "I already love Tom Hardy to death; putting two of him in one movie is outright cheating!", reports the Daily Record. (Image: Galloway News) "Legend offers a gripping portrayal of the infamous Kray twins, brought to life through Tom Hardy's remarkable dual performance. His ability to distinctly embody both Ronnie and Reggie Kray is nothing short of impressive, showcasing his exceptional range as an actor." In Legend Tom Hardy steals the show with an incredible double-act, playing both Ronnie and Reggie Kray to critical acclaim. One viewer was captivated by the film, stating: "Brilliantly captures 60s London and the Krays' story." Meanwhile, another praised the authentic feel of the movie, noting it captured the "gritty and volatile essence" of the period. However, opinions on the movie are divided, with "Legend" holding a 60% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. A critique points out that the biopic isn't quite the knockout some expected, with one review arguing: "Based on the true story of the gangsters the Kray brothers, the film should have been a perfect showcase for hunky Tom Hardy's creative range and talent. Instead, it's a half-realised piece of Hollywood entertainment that never goes deep enough to be anything spectacular." Tom Hardy fans needing a fix can catch him in "Legend" on Netflix until May 30.
News.com.au
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Massive news for Peaky Blinders fans as series set to return in new era
A new series of crime drama Peaky Blinders is due to start filming this summer — set in the 1950s. BBC bosses want the episodes ready to air in 2026 to capitalise on a renewed wave of interest expected after the release of a Peaky Blinders feature film later this year. Series six saw the characters in the 1930s, while the upcoming film — titled The Immortal Man — is set during the Second World War. The new series is likely to move the Birmingham gangsters into the Fifties — an era known for violent mobs of Teddy Boys and the rise of notorious East London villains the Kray twins. A TV insider yesterday said: 'The sixth series of Peaky Blinders was supposed to be the last and the movie was meant to be the final farewell for the story. 'But show boss Steven Knight couldn't resist coming back to the story — his most famous creation — and he's been dropping hints he wanted to return to do more.' 'But the fact that it's been officially green-lit by the Beeb and wheels are in motion on pre- production will be a huge thrill to fans of the show, which was a huge hit for the BBC.' Cast and crew are expected to start filming in September. The new series will air on BBC One in the UK but be distributed internationally by streaming giant Netflix — also behind the film. Peaky Blinders ran from 2013 to 2022, with the action starting in 1919 and taking in the 1920s and 1930s. Cillian Murphy, who appears in the new film, could return as crime boss Thomas Shelby but as a 'father figure' to younger gang members. It would be a similar role to that of his aunt Polly Gray, played by the late Helen McCrory. After the end of the TV series, writer Stephen dropped multiple hints of a return. Discussing the upcoming film recently, he said: 'The world of 'Peaky' will continue.' The BBC has declined to comment.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC's Peaky Blinders set to 'RETURN for a seventh series with two huge changes as filming starts this summer'
is set to return for another crime-packed series with filming is set to start this summer, according to a new report. The new series will begin in the 1950s and BBC bosses are pinning hopes on an air date next year to build on the renewed interest expected after the release of the Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man, according to the Sun. Series six ended in the 1930s, and the film is set during the Second World War, so an upcoming series would jump forward several years. The new episodes are expected to pick up in the fifties, a time of violent Teddy Boy gangs and the rise of the infamous Kray twins in London. A TV insider told the publication: 'The sixth series was meant to be the last and the film was supposed to end the story. But show boss Steven Knight couldn't resist coming back. He has been hinting for a while that he wanted to do more. Now the BBC has officially green-lit the project, and pre-production is under way, which will thrill fans.' Filming is expected to begin in September and will air on BBC One in the UK and then be distributed internationally by Netflix, which is also backing the film. Peaky Blinders originally ran from 2013 to 2022, following the Shelby family from 1919 through the 1920s and 1930s. Cillian Murphy, who stars in the new film, could return to the series as Thomas Shelby, but in a 'father figure' role to a younger generation of gangsters – similar to the role played by the late Helen McCrory as Polly Gray. After the TV series ended, Steven Knight dropped multiple hints that the story would continue. Speaking about the film, he recently said: 'The world of Peaky will continue.' MailOnline contacted the BBC for a comment, who have declined to comment. Teddy Boys were young men who dressed in Edwardian-style clothing and became known for violent clashes in the 1950s. They often carried flick knives and knuckle dusters, and were seen as a major problem by police at the time. The Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, rose to power in London in the late 1950s and 1960s. They ran organised crime operations, including protection rackets, and became notorious figures in British criminal history. Their connections with celebrities and their brutal methods made them infamous across the country.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Peaky Blinders to RETURN to BBC One – but with two major changes from last series
A NEW series of crime drama Peaky Blinders is due to start filming this summer — set in the 1950s. BBC bosses want the episodes ready to air next year to capitalise on a renewed wave of interest expected after the release of a Peaky Blinders feature film later this year. 3 Series six saw the characters in the 1930s, while the upcoming film — titled The Immortal Man — is set during the Second World War. The new series is likely to move the Birmingham gangsters into the Fifties — an era known for violent mobs of Teddy Boys and the rise of notorious London villains, the Kray twins. A TV insider yesterday said: 'The sixth series of Peaky Blinders was supposed to be the last and the movie was meant to be the final farewell for the story. 'But show boss Steven Knight couldn't resist coming back to the story — his most famous creation — and he's been dropping hints he wanted to return to do more. 'But the fact that it's been officially green-lit by the Beeb and wheels are in motion on pre- production will be a huge thrill to fans of the show, which was a huge hit for the BBC.' Cast and crew are expected to start filming in September. The new series will air on BBC One in the UK but be distributed internationally by streaming giant Netflix — also behind the film. Peaky Blinders ran from 2013 to 2022, with the action starting in 1919 and taking in the 1920s and 1930s. Cillian Murphy, who appears in the new film, could return as crime boss Thomas Shelby but as a 'father figure' to younger gang members. It would be a similar role to that of his aunt Polly Gray, played by the late Helen McCrory. Barry Keoghan Joins Peaky Blinders Movie! After the end of the TV series, writer Stephen dropped multiple hints of a return. Discussing the upcoming film recently, he said: 'The world of 'Peaky' will continue.' The BBC has declined to comment. 3
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prime Video Buys Docs On The Kray Twins & The Murder Of Joanna Yeates As Part Of Ten-Title Deal With Sphere Abacus
The life of the notorious Kray twins and the murder of British architect Joanna Yeates are among the latest true crime stories headed to Prime Video. The Amazon streamer has struck a ten-title deal with London-based distributor Sphere Abacus for rights in the UK and Ireland. All the shows hail from British independent producers. More from Deadline Jacob Elordi Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Finds A U.S. Buyer 'Carrie' TV Series From Mike Flanagan Officially Greenlighted By Prime Video David Spade Sets New Comedy Special 'Dandelion' At Prime Video The package comprises Woodcut Media productions Krays: London's Gangsters, The Murder of Joanna Yeates, The Crossbow Cannibal, Murder in Concrete, Confessions of a Female Serial Killer and Murdered or Missing?; Yeti Television's Surviving the Tunisia Beach Attack; Wag Entertainment's Murderer Behind the Mask, Middlechild Productions' The Facebook Honeytrap: Catching a Killer and recently announced pick up The Wimbledon Killer, which is from Blink Films. Single doc The Murder of Joanna Yeates launches first, a week today on April 22. It looks into the case of Yeates, who was found murdered on Christmas Day in 2010 after going missing from her home in Bristol. The case became a grim lesson how media frenzies can go wrong, with Yeates' innocent landlord, Christopher Jefferies, accused of murder and put on trial by the press. A Dutch national living in the building was later jailed for the killing. Krays: London's Gangsters is a two-parter looking how twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray built a criminal empire and turned themslves into underworld legends in London's East End in the 1950s and 1960s. The doc includes never-heard-before audio of the brothers during their later imprisonments and explores the deep and complex relationship between them. The Crossbow Killer profiles murderer Stephen Griffiths, Murder in Concrete looks into the case of a body discovered in a concrete tomb, Confessions of the Female Serial Killer explores the 10-day murder spree committed by Joanne Dennehy in March 2013 and Murder or Missing? looks at three generations of a family – including an eight-week-old baby – were killed as part of a money laundering scheme. Surviving the Tunisia Beach Attack is billed as 'the definitive account' of the 2015 massacre of tourists that claimed 38 lives in the less than 40 minutes, Murder Behind the Mask looks into how successful architect and seemingly happy family Graham Dwyer secretly committed a murder, and The Facebook Honeytrap explores how the doting niece of murdered British expat Christine Robinson ensnared her aunt's killer. As we revealed last month, The Wimbledon Killer looks into the murder of Rachel Nickell, who was stabbed to death in broad daylight on Wimbledon Common. It is one of two docs on the killing, along with Netflix's Wimbledon Common (working title). 'We are extremely proud of the relationships we have built with a wide group of indies throughout the world,' said Will Stapley, Sphere Abacus Head of Acquisitions. 'The producers included in this significant deal are best in class and we are sure that these diverse, high quality true crime titles will strongly appeal to Prime Video subscribers.' Prime Video has shopped at Sphere Abacus several times in the past for true crime docs, taking a similarly large slate back in January 2024 in one instance. Canada's Bell Media recently completed a deal to buy Sphere Abacus, as Deadline revealed a few weeks back. Sphere Abacus had previously been sold to Sphere Media, in which Bell holds a minority stake. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Celine Song's 'Materialists' So Far Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' So Far 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
