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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Red Door Studios creating film ‘Sisters'
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Young Lee is an executive producer with Red Door Studios. He will be involved with the creation of a new Mississippi film, 'Sisters.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'1000-Lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton Finally Reaches Huge Milestone After 500-Pound Weight Loss
1000-Lb Sisters star finally qualified for skin-removal surgery—a huge milestone after losing over 500 pounds. Ahead of the May 20 episode of the TLC series, the network shared a sneak peek on Instagram of Tammy's appointment with bariatric surgeon Dr. Eric Smith. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "You've shown me that you can focus on your nutrition and because of that, I'm giving you the green light to go back to Pittsburgh and get scheduled to have your skin removed, " Dr. Smith told her. Immediately, Tammy, 38, burst into a wide grin as she replied, "Thanks!" "I've spoken to Dr. [Peter] Rubin, and he's on the same back as me," Dr. Smith added. "He's comfortable proceeding with your skin removal surgery. So, let's get it done." The bariatric surgeon asked Tammy, "How does that make you feel?" to which she responded, "Relieved." In a confessional with producers, Dr. Smith shared, "I'm super excited for her. I know this is something that she's wanted for a really long time. It's not the end of her journey by any means. But it's kind of that final thing of a reward that I've done all this hard work. And now I can have this battle scar removed from me." In the comments, Instagram users showered Tammy with praise for her hard work. One fan declared, "Omg I'm so happy for her !!! This has been a long time coming for all of us." Another wrote, "So excited for Tammyyyy." Someone else echoed, "Yay! So proud of you Tammy!!" Meanwhile, yet another viewer shared, "Yessssss Tammy 👏😢😢❤️ I never thought this day was coming now look at her, How Proud we are of you." Tammy revealed that she had lost 500 pounds in an August 2024 TikTok video after years of trying to lose a significant amount of weight. She underwent bariatric surgery in 2022. Catch the new episode of 1000-Lb Sisters to see the major milestone at 9 p.m. ET on TLC and streaming the next day on Max. Next:
Metro
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
BBC fans praise 'best news ever' as show confirms prequel after 13 years
TV fans have celebrated the 'amazing news' after one of the BBC's most beloved shows confirmed a new film and prequel spin-off series. The long-running drama Call the Midwife follows a group of nurse midwives working in London's East End, with the story spanning from the late 1950s to the start of the 1970s. Having first started airing 13 years ago in 2012, it's now been confirmed that the story will continue in a feature film, which will be set in 1972 in an unknown location, featuring familiar characters from the series. Meanwhile, the upcoming prequel series will also feature younger versions of fan-favourite midwives, and fans could barely contain their excitement. Explaining the new prequel series, the series writer and executive producer Heidi Thomas said: 'The Blitz years in the East End were extraordinary – the bombs fell, the babies kept on coming, and the Sisters kept on going. 'There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces.' Discussing the upcoming film, which is due to be shot in 2026, executive producer Dame Pippa Harris added: 'We have all been delighted by the way audiences have continued to embrace Heidi's imaginative and moving stories from Nonnatus House. 'Emboldened by this warmth and enthusiasm, now feels like the right time to expand our world and take our nuns and midwives onto the big screen with our movie, and back in time with the prequel!' Responding on Reddit, SherLovesCats said: 'Let's hope the prequel has more of the grit of the early seasons. I love the idea of the prequel. I hope they get the right people to play the nuns. This is the best news!' AndyKWHau wrote: 'My mum and dad are from Hong Kong and lived through this era so I'm super excited for this!' RainbowRevolver added: 'Amazing news. Been wanting a prequel series set during the war for ages.' Fellow user rem_1984 commented: 'Omg, that's amazing!! We always heard about the early years in Poplar before the NHS, I'm looking forward to seeing it now.' Call the Midwife has been airing for 13 years, having first premiered in 2012 So far, there have been 14 seasons, the latest of which concluded with its final episode on March 2 2025 Call the Midwife has already been renewed for a 15th series, which is due to air in 2026 Before that, this year's Christmas special will be released as usual And now of course, a film and prequel series are on the way too! The film will be set in 1972 in a currently undisclosed location The prequel spin-off series will depict the years of the Blitz in the East End, taking place before the 1950s setting of series one Meanwhile, on Instagram, Shellbeddall said: 'Oh my gosh…this is amazing ❤️❤️ I literally can not wait. 'Been a fan since day one…watching with my Nan on a Sunday evening and listening to her stories from her childhood and youth living in Poplar (she was a true East End girl)! I've just started to re-watch from the start.' Snipsindisguise remarked that the latest news 'goes to show that even after all these years people still want more Call the Midwife'. 'Who can blame them. To get a prequel and a film is amazing,' they shared. In addition to the film and prequel series, Call the Midwife will also be back later this year with its annual Christmas special, which will be set in Hong Kong and Poplar. More Trending An official Instagram post for the series stated: '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 finds herself excited about the Order's future.' The first series of the show was originally inspired by the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, who was a midwife and nurse in Poplar. View More » Call the Midwife is available to watch on BBC. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Race Across The World star 'close to tears' with ex over marriage breakdown MORE: Stacey Solomon 'doesn't think' she had sex with Joe Swash for whole year MORE: BBC presenter, 40, announces pregnancy live on air after 'emotional' fertility struggle
Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Call the Midwife fans lose it as show bosses make another huge announcement
Call the Midwife fans lose it as show bosses make another huge announcement BBC's hit show Call the Midwife has left fans ecstatic following an update on new projects currently in the pipeline Call the Midwife fans have shared their excitement online after the announcement of a brand new film. Filming is officially underway for a two-part Christmas special set to air in 2025, along with the show's 15th season, which will debut in 2026. But that's not all—two new spin-off projects are also in the pipeline. First, a prequel series is in the works, taking viewers back to Poplar during World War II. This new show is being made for the BBC and is scheduled to premiere next year. The second project is a Call the Midwife feature film, currently in development. It will take place abroad in 1972 and bring back some of the beloved characters from the original series. Fans of Call the Midwife are in for a treat (Image: PA ) The new additions are being crafted by the show's creator, Heidi Thomas, alongside executive producers Pippa Harris and Ann Tricklebank. Plus, work is already beginning on season 16 of the main series. Article continues below In a statement, Heidi said: "The opening of new doors at Nonnatus House feels profoundly emotional, and yet just right. "I have never run out of stories for our midwives, and I never will. But having wept, laughed, and raged my way from 1957 to 1971, I found myself yearning to delve into the deeper past." The show will return with a spin-off and a film (Image: BBC ) The creator promised some huge surprises as she continued: "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. There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces. "As the classic Call the Midwife series moves further into the 1970s, it also seems the perfect time for our much-loved regulars to take a short break from Poplar and test themselves in an unfamiliar landscape. "The rise in hospital births and changes in the NHS have clipped their wings, and this is their chance to take flight and work out what really matters. Whilst the location of the film remains top-secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen!" The BBC show creator explains that there is plenty of scope (Image: BBC / Neal Street Productions / Andrea southam ) After hearing that the Call the Midwife film is currently in production, fans shared their enthusiasm online. Taking to X, one social media user said: "Just the best news ever!! I am so happy xx." Article continues below Another said: "Oh wow, can't wait to see it…" While a third penned: "A Call The Midwife film AND prequel series. Pass me my wimple and one geared bike - I am ready!!" Call the Midwife is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Call The Midwife to take break as show announces two huge spin-offs
The long-running BBC drama will be put on hold after the next series as production switches to a prequel series, set during World War II, and a standalone movie, likely to be released in cinemas BBC's hit series Call the Midwife, a Sunday night favourite for chilly UK winters since 2012, is set to pause its usual programming after its upcoming series. Instead, audiences can look forward to a war-set prequel featuring younger incarnations of beloved characters and a separate feature film destined for cinema screens. Viewers will be transported back to the Blitz as the prequel delves into the lives of characters during World War II, potentially including younger portrayals of Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter), Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt), Dr Turner (Stephen McGann), and Fred Buckle (Cliff Parisi). Fans may also see a return of Sister Evangelina, played by Pam Ferris until her character's death in season five. The forthcoming action predates the original series, which drew from Jennifer Worth's real-life tales of midwifery set in 1957, by at least 15 years. Meanwhile, the cinematic venture will feature familiar faces from the current lineup, with possible comebacks such as Miranda Hart as Chummy and Miriam Margolyes as Mother Mildred—alongside potential guest stars, reports the Mirror. There's industry buzz about Joanna Lumley gracing the habit, with one source exclaiming: "Joanna Lumley as a nun? Now that's something I'd like to see." Set in 1972, the motion picture will take the nuns and nurses away from Poplar as hospital births burgeon, possibly to exotic locales akin to Hong Kong—this year's two-part Christmas special setting—or South Africa, revisiting a past destination from 2016. The East End borough of Poplar, along with Nonnatus House, will remain a consistent element throughout the various new extensions of the franchise. Show insiders have emphasised that these fresh ventures do not indicate the conclusion of the original series, which they promise will continue "in due course" once the additional projects are completed. Dame Pippa Harris, Executive Producer, expressed: "It now feels like the right time to expand our world and take our nuns and midwives onto the big screen with our movie, and back in time with the prequel." Writer Heidi Thomas shared her enthusiasm: "I have never run out of stories for our midwives, and I never will. But having wept, laughed, and raged my way from 1957 to 1971, I found myself yearning to delve into the deeper past." She further elaborated on the forthcoming prequel: "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. There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger! ) faces." Discussing the upcoming movie, Thomas revealed: "It seems the perfect time for our much-loved regulars to take a short break from Poplar and test themselves in an unfamiliar landscape. Changes in the NHS have clipped their wings, and this is their chance to take flight. Whilst the location remains top-secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen." The period drama will start its 15th series in January, set in 1971. Early scenes see the nurses of Nonnatus House embracing feminist protests, reflecting the women's lib movement that gained momentum at that time. Meanwhile, throughout the year, the medical team tackles various challenging cases such as placenta previa, tuberculosis, slavery, kidney cancer, and premature births. BBC drama boss Lindsay Salt said: "Whether you've been watching from the very start or joined us for one of the more recent series, this is an incredibly exciting time to be a Call the Midwife fan."
