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09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Sam Mendes' Beatles Biopics Finds Its Writers
Yara Sameh Sam Mendes' Beatles biopics have found their writers. Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth ('Ford v Ferrari,' 'Spectre'), Academy Award winner Peter Straughan ('Conclave,' 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy') and BAFTA and Tony Award winner Jack Thorne ('Adolescence,' 'Enola Holmes') are set to write the screenplays for the four theatrical films from Sony Pictures and Neal Street Productions. The films mark the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film. Mendes conceived and will direct the four films, each from a different band member's point of view, intersecting to tell the story of the iconic group. The films will star Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Sony Pictures will finance and distribute worldwide with full theatrical windows in April 2028. 'The Beatles—A Four-Film Cinematic Event' is a Neal Street production in association with Apple Corps for Sony Pictures. Mendes is producing alongside his Neal Street Productions partner Pippa Harris and Neal Street's Julie Pastor. Alexandra Derbyshire ('Wonka') is also producing. Butterworth's recent screenwriting credits include James Mangold's 'Ford v Ferrari' and 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' His other work includes 'Spectre,' 'Black Mass' and 'Edge of Tomorrow.' Butterworth is also an award-winning playwright who wrote 'The Ferryman,' for which he won the Tony for best play, and most recently, 'The Hills of California,' which just received seven Tony nominations including for best play. Both plays were directed by Sam Mendes. Straughan most recently won the Academy Award for his screenplay for Edward Berger's thriller 'Conclave,' starring Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini. He previously co-wrote 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' with his late wife, Bridget O'Connor. The screenplay earned them an Academy Award nomination and won the BAFTA for adapted screenplay. His other film credits include 'Our Brand is Crisis' and 'Frank.' For television, Straughan adapted Hilary Mantel's bestselling novel 'Wolf Hall,' which won the BAFTA for best drama series. He also wrote its sequel, 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.' Thorne is a BAFTA and Tony Award-winning screenwriter and theatre writer. His recent hit series 'Adolescence,' which he co-created, has garnered widespread acclaim. His film credits include 'The Swimmers,' 'Enola Holmes' and 'Enola Holmes 2,' 'The Aeronauts' and 'Wonder.' His other TV credits include 'Toxic Town,' 'His Dark Materials,' 'Help,' and 'Best Interests.' On the theater side, Thorne wrote the Tony and Olivier Award-winning 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' and most recently 'The Motive and the Cue,' directed by Sam Mendes. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The BBC Just Confirmed That The Call The Midwife-Verse Is Expanding Even Further
The BBC Just Confirmed That The Call The Midwife-Verse Is Expanding Even Further Filming on the new series of Call The Midwife is now underway – with a host of other surprises in store for fans BBC / Neal Street Productions / Olly Courtney Call The Midwife fans have plenty to get excited about in the not-too-distant future. In 2023, the period drama was renewed for two more seasons, meaning we can look forward to another two-part Christmas special at the end of this year (which is set to take place in Hong Kong), followed by a whole new batch of episodes following in January 2026. And it's now been announced that the show is expanding its storytelling even further. Call The Midwife creator Heidi Thomas said she plans to continue the story with a feature-length film, which will hit cinemas later this year. Although little is known about what to expect from the movie at this early stage, the BBC said it will be set 'overseas in 1972' and will 'feature iconic characters from the existing TV show'. ADVERTISEMENT Heidi enthused: 'Whilst the location of the film remains top-secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen.' What's more, Call The Midwife is also getting its first ever TV spin-off, thanks to a new prequel series which will be set in Poplar, East London, during the Blitz. Call The Midwife! We're expecting a two-part Christmas special, series 15, a prequel set in Poplar during World War Two AND a film set overseas in 1972, featuring iconic characters from the existing TV show. Get all the info ➡️ — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) May 6, 2025 'Having wept, laughed, and raged my way from 1957 to 1971, I found myself yearning to delve into the deeper past,' Heidi explained. 'The Blitz years in the East End were extraordinary – filled with loss, togetherness, courage and joy. The bombs fell, the babies kept on coming, and the Sisters kept on going.' ADVERTISEMENT She also teased: 'There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces.' And, on top of all that, there's also the 15th season of Call The Midwife, for which filming got underway on Tuesday. The BBC shared a short synopsis of what to expect in the new batch of episodes, which reads: 'When senior members of the Nonnatus House staff head to Hong Kong on a mercy mission, the younger midwives are left to cope alone. 'As the Christmas action shifts between the sun-drenched Far East and a snowy East End, Sister Julienne suddenly finds herself excited about the Order's future. After years of battling change, she decides to embrace it, work with it, and see what love can do. 'This change of energy reverberates throughout series 15. The new series kicks off in 1971 with several of the ladies embracing Women's Lib and burning their bras outside Nonnatus House. As the year unfolds, we see the team handle cases including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis and slavery.' ADVERTISEMENT The first 14 seasons of Call The Midwife are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. MORE TV NEWS:
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Call the Midwife star Helen George shares a glimpse behind-the-scenes of season 15
Call the Midwife fans are in for an early treat this year as main star and actress Helen George has revealed a little sneak peek from upcoming series 15. Back on set with her fellow cast mates, she revealed they had all officially began filming the new season for 2026 along with the Christmas special for later this year. Helen, who plays Trixie Franklin, took to Instagram to share a little behind-the-scenes picture which she captioned: "Series 15. 15 years of joy, love and laughter. How lucky I've been. @ @nealstreetproductions @bbcone." Over on Call the Midwife's main Instagram page, they shared the same photo and revealed the mood on set, more behind-the-camera antics and a hint of a spoiler too. They added: "It's official - our team are back in Poplar!! We are delighted to announce the commencement of filming for our fifteenth series of Call the Midwife. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement "Of course, filming Christmas means….another heatwave in the UK!! Once more, our long-suffering team are laying down snow whilst wearing sunglasses. And our cast can look sweaty-chic in those five layers of winter clothing…. "The mood is FANTASTIC on set, however, as our team are about to film an INCREDIBLE new Christmas story! There is just so much to tell about this year's festive drama… but all we can say right now is that there are distant troubles, wild celebrations, new beginnings, sad reunions… and a few sore heads!" Delighted with the news the cast were back to filming, fans quickly responded to the picture with joy and excitement with some hoping they could even encourage producers to make even more seasons. Follower @karen.p_68 said: "The best news, the best series." ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Already on the countdown for the new season, @ added: "Fabulous!! Sunday nights are not the same without the best weekly fix on TV!!" Wanting more, @charlottebenger_ said: "I wish there was more of this through the year - 8 eps and a Christmas special just isn't enough." We've a few months to go before Christmas yet, check out all these BBC dramas to keep you entertained while we wait for Call the Midwife season 15. You Might Also Like
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Call the Midwife viewers left concerned as popular show star ‘disappears' from set – after new series is confirmed
CALL the Midwife fans have been left scratching their heads after a familiar face was noticeably missing from the first look pictures at the new series. Fans of the BBC drama fear the beloved character has quietly quit the show just as a brand new series is confirmed. 6 The show confirmed a Christmas special with a cast photo Credit: Instagram/BBC 6 But fans couldn't help but notice the beloved Sister Monica Joan was missing Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions Call the Midwife will be back to warm our hearts this Christmas - with a festive special confirmed before the beloved drama returns for its 15th series in 2026. The show's official Instagram page dropped a behind-the-scenes snap from the yuletide episode, showing fan favourites The caption read: "NEWS! ! ! Call the Midwife Cast Begins Filming For Series 15! It's official - our team are back in Poplar! !" "We are delighted to announce the commencement of filming for our fifteenth series of Call the Midwife – and this year our traditional first-scene clapperboard shot is something a bit special, with a fine group of cast members present for the start of Christmas Special recording! 🎅🎄 more on call the midwife "Oh, and of course, filming Christmas means… another heatwave in the UK!! Once more, our long-suffering team are laying down snow whilst wearing sunglasses ❄️ 😎 "And our cast can look sweaty-chic in those five layers of winter clothing…. 😆 "The mood is FANTASTIC on set, however, as our team are about to film an INCREDIBLE new Christmas story! "There is just so much to tell about this year's festive drama… but all we can say right now is that there are distant troubles, wild celebrations, new beginnings, sad reunions… and a few sore heads! Most read in Drama "We just can't WAIT to show you this one… xx Call the Midwife returns with a new Christmas Special, and Series 15 in 2026 xx" Fans of the period drama were quick to share their excitement over the show's return. Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham But eagle-eyed viewers couldn't help noticing one familiar face missing. Taking to the comment section, one user wrote: "Where is Sister Monica Joan?" Another added: "That's what I'm worried about." Call The Midwife: A breakdown Call The Midwife first came onto the airwaves in 2012 and has been seen by millions. But what is it about? Series one: Set in early 1957 and it explored the 'Baby Boom generation, which included themes of poverty and post-war immigration. Series two: Set in 1958 and it showed gas and air being introduced for pain relief for the first time. It ended with the Nonnatus House building being condemned. Series three: Set in 1959 and it depicted gruesome conditions such as cystic fibrosis, polio and it showed the midwives in the context on prisons. Series four: Set in 1960 under the threat of nuclear warfare and the emergency response guidelines issued by the local Civil Defence Corp. Other themes included LGBT rights, and syphilis. Series five: Set in 1961 and it shows the care of patients with conditions such as Typhoid and strokes. We also saw the effects of thalidomide, the introduction of the contraceptive pill. Series six: Set in 1962 and domestic violence was at the centre of the season. Other themes included FGM (female genital mutilation), mental health issues and interracial marriage. It was also notable for the introduction of Reggie, a recurring character with Down Syndrome. Series seven: Set in 1963 and we see Nurse Lucille Anderson for the first time. We also see the show address conditions such as dementia, huntington's disease, leprosy and meningitis Series eight: Set in 1964 and it bravely covered the issue of abortion, which was not legal for another three years in 1967. Sickle cell disease, cleft lip, cleft palate and intersex people also featured. Series nine: Diptheria was at the centre of the ninth instalment in 1965, and it was notable for featuring a blind expectant mother. But the role of Nonnatus House within the community also came into question. Series ten: Set in 1966, Nonnatus House has a rival in the form of the private Lady Emily Clinic in Mayfair. PKU, diabetes and the controversy surrounding abortion were central themes. Series eleven: Set in 1967 amid the housing crisis and a scabies epidemic. The show was rocked by a train crash right next to Nonnatus House. A third penned: "WHERE IS SISTER MONICA JOAN? ? ? ? ? ? DONT SCARE ME LIKE THIS" The 89-year-old actress has been on the show since it launched in 2012. She made her film debut in the 1950s, followed by a supporting role in the BBC television serial David Copperfield. Judy also appeared as Queen Gertrude in Tony Richardson's 1969 film adaptation of Hamlet. Judy found love with her husband, the late actor Bonded by their shared passion for the craft, Judy and Tony built impressive careers on both sides of the Atlantic - from the West End to Hollywood blockbusters. Tony he landed roles in War & Peace (1972-1973), The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) and Scrooged (1988). Among his best known roles, Tony starred alongside Tony sadly passed away after being diagnosed with vascular dementia. Having lovingly cared for him throughout his illness, Judy became a vocal advocate for dementia awareness - even using her beloved Call The Midwife character to highlight the struggles faced by those living with the condition. Sister Monica was suffering from dementia in the series, and she previously said: "Having watched my husband, the actor Tony Steedman, succumb to this terrible disease over ten years, depicting Sister Monica Joan's condition is still an extremely important aspect of the role to me." Call The Midwife is available to watch on BBC iPlayer . 6 The show announced it will return this Christmas Credit: BBC 6 Judy has played Sister Monica Joan since the show began in 2012 Credit: BBC 6 Judy's husband Tony passed away in 2001 with vascular dementia 6 But Judy continues to raise awareness about dementia through her character on the BBC drama Credit: Rex
