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Disney+ confirm details of new Beatles documentary

A new Beatles documentary produced by Martin Scorsese is coming to Disney+ next month.

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‘It’s like Trump – how do you satirise something so ridiculous?’: Armando Iannucci’s hilarious superhero spoof

Foul-mouthed farce The Franchise is deliciously ironic, star-packed TV with more than a hint of Succession. Its stellar team talk about why making Marvel look ludicrous is actually an act of love

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Joseph Quinn cast as George Harrison in Beatles biopics

Joseph Quinn will take on the role of George Harrison in Sam Mendes' Beatles biopics that will tell the story of the Fab Four from the viewpoint of each member.

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James Bond director Sam Mendes casts doubt on a 007 return

Sam Mendes doesn't expect to direct another James Bond movie as the franchise moves in a new direction following Daniel Craig's exit as the iconic spy.

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9 Years Later, a Divisive James Bond Director Reveals Whether He'd Return to the Franchise

Sam Mendes reflects on his time with the spy franchise and how it reflects his newest project, HBO's 'The Franchise.'

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HBO's new superhero movie parody from Veep and Succession writers mirrors the MCU by getting mixed reviews

The Franchise premieres this October

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In brief: A Piece of Work; The Mighty Red; Jerusalem – review

Simon Russell Beale’s memoir favours Shakespearean insight over showbiz gossip; a love triangle continues Louise Erdrich’s literary winning streak; and a new edition brings the holy city’s epic history up to date

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Tracey Emin among hundreds opposing changes to Margate ‘brutalist masterpiece’

Managers of building in which Emin owns a flat want to replace windows but opponents say they are a key feature

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New HBO comedy from The Thick of It creator and James Bond director sees a superhero movie set in chaos in hilarious first trailer

The Franchise premieres next month

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Prime Video movie of the day: Skyfall sees Javier Bardem as a Bond villain and it's perfect weekend viewing

Skyfall is currently streaming on Prime Video and it's the perfect action-packed flick to kick off your weekend.

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Warning: with Back to Black and four Beatles movies, Hollywood’s most cliched genre isn’t going away

From Amy Winehouse to Elvis, musical biopics are ubiquitous – but it’s only the fake ones that are really worth watching, says journalist and critic Zach Schonfeld

The Guardian - UK

The Lehman Trilogy review – masterful performances animate a flawed project

Directed by Sam Mendes, this Tony-winning corporate thriller whirls through 164 years of capitalism – yet still feels incomplete

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Barry Keoghan as John Lennon? Who Sam Mendes should cast in his Beatles movies

Following the news that Mendes will direct four fab films about the Fab Four, our critic picks his fantasy lineup

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The Beatles To Be Featured In Four Biopics By Sam Mendes

Sam Mendes to direct series of feature-length films spotlighting each member of The Beatles. Excitement builds for cinematic tributes to the iconic band.

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"I'm excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies": Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes (American Beauty/Skyfall) to direct biopics for each of the four Beatles

The Beatles are to be immortalised in not one, but four separate biopics, to hit cinemas in 2027

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Four fab Beatles biopics are on the way: Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr will each get a full Sam Mendes movie

Oscar-nominated Bond and American Beauty director aiming to "challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies"

The Guardian - UK

‘Nothing off limits’: Sam Mendes to direct four Beatles films – one about each member

Director of 1917 announces ambitious project which has full approval of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison

Total Film

James Bond director to helm four Beatles biopics – and they're all releasing in the same year

Sam Mendes is directing four new movies about The Beatles

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The Hills of California's Ophelia Lovibond: 'I don't have imposter syndrome – I earned my stripes'

The actor talks returning to the stage and why Sam Mendes is the Jurgen Klopp of theatre

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