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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul McCartney's ‘High in the Clouds' Film Adaptation to Star Celine Dion, More in A-List Cast
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Celine Dion, Paul McCartney and Himesh Patel - Credit: ave Sandford/NHLI/Getty Images;; Karwai Tang/WireImage High in the Clouds, the animated film derived from Paul McCartney's children's book, has enlisted a star-studded voice cast. Legendary singer Celine Dion, Himesh Patel, and Hannah Waddingham are leading the cast based on the book of the same name. Stars such as Idris Elba, Lionel Richie, Beatle bandmate Ringo Starr, Jimmy Fallon, Clémence Poésy, Pom Klementieff, and Alain Chabat will also contribute to the film. The film is directed by Tony Genkel (of the Amazing Maurice), with a script co-crafted by Jon Crocker and Toby Genkel. The two adapted McCartney's tale of Wirral, a teenage squirrel vying to set music free amid the ban of Gretsch, a domineering owl. McCartney and Michael Giachinno will contribute original music to the 3D animation. More from Rolling Stone The film has been in the works for years. In 2014, McCartney told Lewis Corner that 'One of the first things in this film is a female rock star who runs this animal city – it sounds crazy – so I have to write her number. It had to be one in which she gets everyone in her power, so it needed to be a good soul number. I had fun doing that, and I'll be recording that next year with a female singer.' The next year, he recorded a song for the soundtrack with Lady Gaga. In 2018, the song's producer Greg Kurstin told Rolling Stone, 'We spent one day live in the studio with a full band, a brass section, background singers, and everything for this song that Paul had written for an animated film. I don't know what the status of it is, but I think it was a trial for Paul and me. I think he wanted to see what it was like working with me. That was the first time.' Variety reports that the film is produced by a slew of contributors, including Paul McCartney at MPL Communications, Robert Shaye and Michael Lynne at Unique Features, and Sidonie Dumas, Nicolas Atlan, and Terry Kalagian for Gaumont, in association with MPL Communications. The movie has been sold to distributors in many international regions, reflecting the film's demand. Best of Rolling Stone Sign up for RollingStone's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
BBC News
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Rare Sir Paul McCartney coins go under the hammer
Rare gold and silver coins honouring former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney are up for auction. The bespoke set of gold and silver coins, designed by The Royal Mint, will go under the hammer at Stack's Bowers gold and four silver 5kg (11llb) pieces are set to be auctioned off for a combined sum of over six figures. The Royal Mint worked directly with Sir Paul's production company, MPL Communications, and with the legendary signer himself to develop the coins. Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at The Royal Mint said: "This is an exciting opportunity for collectors and fans of Paul McCartney to own a unique item celebrating one of the most influential music artists and songwriters of all time. "Each coin available at auction is a testament to the exceptional skills of our craftspeople at The Royal Mint".Speaking at the time the decision to mint the coins was announced, Sir Paul said: "It's not anything I would have ever expected to happen when I was a kid." The gold piece represents the largest gold proof coin produced as part of The Royal Mint's Music Legends series. It took more than 250 hours to make, including three days of polishing, and was signed by Sir Paul during his 2024 Got Back tour in winning bidder will receive a short video from Sir Kendrella, president of Stack's Bowers Galleries, said: "Paul McCartney's timeless music and multigenerational appeal continue to inspire and unite fans across the world, making this a memorable event that all can enjoy."A percentage of the revenue from the auction will be donated to charity, The Royal Mint said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
