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17 Intimate Scenes That Look Wildly Different Once You Know The Behind‑The‑Scenes Chaos

These 17 stars spilled the behind-the-scenes drama of filming love scenes, revealing details the audience never gets to see.

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James Norton caused ‘pandemonium’ when he almost fainted at fashion event

The Happy Valley star, 41, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 22 and uses a continuous glucose monitor to help manage the condition.

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Hannah Waddingham, Jodie Foster and Sam Mendes among stars at Wimbledon day 13

The stars were spotted in the royal box at the coveted tennis tournament.

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Kate Middleton to Lily Collins: Who is in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today?

‘Silence of the Lambs’ star Jodie Foster was also present on day 13 of the tennis action

The Independent UK

Wait, Did A Major Batman Villain Just Get Confirmed For Robert Pattinson’s Part II?

Gotham City just can't catch a break.

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‘It’ll be like Barbenheimer’: UK gripped by new wave of Beatlemania in lead-up to four biopics

Fab Four are still making waves 60 years on – and upcoming Sam Mendes films are expected to turn the hype up to 11

The Guardian - UK

Pattie Boyd Breaks Silence on Beatles Movies: 'Untruthful' and No One Told Her She'd Be Portrayed

Pattie Boyd criticises upcoming Beatles biopics for inaccuracy and lack of consultation regarding her portrayal, sparking debate on biopic authenticity

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Pattie Boyd hits out at Beatles biopics for failing to get in touch: ‘I haven’t been contacted by anyone’

Aimee Lou Wood will play the former model and photographer in Sam Mendes’s four films

The Independent UK

Barry Keoghan says Beatles biopics have ‘indie soul’ and will be incredible

The 33-year old Irish actor stars in Sir Sam Mendes’s biopic films, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, as drummer Sir Ringo Starr.

Evening Standard

“They said ‘we’re going to let you on the plane, but you’re going to have to be sniffed by the dog'": Ringo Starr talks to Jimmy Kimmel about his duet with Paul McCartney, the Beatles biopics and having to prove his ID

His 22nd solo album is out this week

MusicRadar

Four Beatles Biopics in the Works as Hollywood Reveals Ambitious Plan

Sam Mendes will direct four interconnected Beatles biopics starring Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson. Discover the full cast and the innovative 2028 release strategy for this cinematic event.

International Business Times UK

Aimee Lou Wood says playing Pattie Boyd in Beatles biopics is ‘intimidating’

Wood will portray George Harrison’s former wife, model and photographer Pattie Boyd, in Sam Mendes’ biopic films about the lives of the Fab Four.

Evening Standard

10 Photos of Barry Keoghan as He Reveals Online Abuse Over His Looks Is So Bad He 'No Longer Wants to Go Outside'

Barry Keoghan reveals online abuse about his appearance has forced him to retreat from public life, affecting both his personal and professional life.

International Business Times UK

Barry Keoghan says online abuse means he ‘doesn’t want to go outside’ any more

Oscar-nominated actor says online hate has become so bad that he is ‘hiding away’, adding that ‘you don’t want to even be on screen any more’

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Evening Standard

Beatles biopic: Who are the other characters and the real stories behind them

John Lennon’s first and second wife, Paul McCartney’s ex girlfriend and George Harrison’s sitar player are among the additional roles

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Anna Sawai thrilled to play Yoko Ono in The Beatles biopic movies

Anna Sawai will play Yoko Ono, the wife of the late John Lennon, in one of four Beatles biopics, directed by Sam Mendes.

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BAFTAs 2026: Hamnet named Outstanding British Film

Hamnet scooped up the Outstanding British Film accolade at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards.

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Anna Sawai finds playing Yoko Ono 'very meaningful'

Anna Sawai has admitted playing Yoko Ono in Sir Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopics is "very meaningful" for her.

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Sir Sam Mendes: There is no outlet as a film director

Sir Sam Mendes has opened up about the challenges of directing.

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Lucy Boynton and Harry Lawtey sign on to Sir Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics

Lucy Boynton and Harry Lawtey have been cast in Sir Sam Mendes’ four Beatles biopics - which are due hit the screen at the same time in April 2028.

The Guardian - UK

‘People keep reinventing the same damn movie’: cinematographer Roger Deakins on 50 years behind the camera and his fears for film’s future

This master craftsman’s work has lit up everything from Bond to Blade Runner 2049. But as he publishes his memoir, why does he believe the artform he made his name in is in such decline?

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5 must-watch Netflix movies with high IMDb ratings — including a Best Picture winner and one of Leonardo DiCaprio’s best performances

If you're looking for something to watch, these Netflix movies with high IMDb scores are quality watches and cover multiple genres.

The Independent UK

The last thing we need is more biopics – but Meryl Streep as Joni Mitchell sounds irresistible

COMMENT: Springsteen and Dylan have already had the movie treatment, The Beatles are up next, with Joni Mitchell on the horizon. Patrick Smith was ready for it all to stop, until one exciting bit of casting news

The Mary Sue

It is Important to Remember Who the Hot Beatles Were

The hot Beatles remained hot so I am SOLD.

The Guardian - UK

First stills from Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles film released in Liverpool

Postcards showing Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn and Barry Keoghan in character were printed as postcards and secreted around the performing arts school co-founded in the city by Paul McCartney

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