Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Adds Talia Shire, Shia LaBeouf, Jason Schwartzman and More to Cast

Anna Marie de la Fuente Principal photography is underway on police thriller “Memento Mori” from one of Spain’s biggest production shingles, Zebra Productions, part of Grupo iZen, which presented its upcoming series “Tenorio” at Iberseries’ Co-Production & Financing Forum on Sept. 28. Zebra produced “El Cid,” a meticulously accurate but grand-scale Prime Video series  “Tenorio” takes a deep dive into the life of iconic literary character Don Juan Tenorio to explore how he transformed into the legendary ‘Latin Lover’ of yore . “Memento Mori,” which has been shooting in the city of Valladolid, is based on a trilogy of novels by author César Pérez Gellida who hails from the town, said iZen’s Lara Lejarza.

Hopes have risen that the world’s first large public use observatory — ravaged by a fire in 2021 — can be replaced in Dalmellington.

A number of people have contracted deadly E.coli at a Lanarkshire nursery.

A billionaire pair of brothers have pledged to empower local decision-makers on bus services as they take over running of the regional network.

A pensioner has been arrested after armed police and forensic officers swooped on a street in Rutherglen.

Ferne McCann is alleged to have blasted Billie Faires for giving her son the same name as her jailed ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins in a new leaked voice note.

his death on Wednesday, Coolio — real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr. — opened up about what it’s like to experience his children have their own kids.In March, Coolio, a father of 10, told Australian TV show Today Extra he was also a proud grandfather of five kids.When asked what his kids thought of his popular show “Cookin’ with Coolio” which aired at the time, the rapper revealed the feedback he received was positive.“They like it.

The 18th annual Soweto Pride brought together elements of protest and celebration to offer a day that embodied anger and sadness as well as profound joy and a vibrant sense of community.

Today is the last day you can spend the Bank of England's old paper £20 and £50 notes before they stop being legal tender.

Bree Runway has shared her new single, ‘THAT GIRL’ – you can listen to the track below.The rising London star, who landed the top spot in this year’s NME 100 list, is back with her first new music since the release of her March single ‘Somebody Like You’.Speaking about ‘THAT GIRL’, which was produced by EASYFUN, Bree said: “I’ve been on a mini hiatus and there’s no better way to remind you that I’m THAT GIRL. This song automatically makes me feel like the main character in the middle of a sweaty club, and I’m just oozing sex, glamour and confidence whilst everybody watches.“It’s my everyday reminder of how fabulous I am, and it’s your new everyday reminder too – you’re automatically a 10 if you: turn this on, fuck with it, press play and feel liberated, pumped up, and free.”You can watch the Ruth Hogben-directed video for Bree Runway’s ‘THAT GIRL’ above.Speaking to NME at the start of the year, the rising artist explained that her as-yet-unannounced debut album “is going to really show off what Bree Runway can do”.

It's been announced that Phil Collins and his fellow members of the rock band Genesis have sold a portion of the group's songs - including their publishing rights and master recordings - in a deal valued at more than $300 million. 

Nia Archives has shared a new Brazilian-inspired track and video – watch ‘Baianá’ below.The track is the first solo release from the producer since her EP ‘Forbidden Feelingz’ was released back in March of this year.Discussing ‘Baianá’, which samples the traditional Brazilian choir Barbatuques, Nia Archives said: “I’ve always been a massive fan of Samba Music, Bossa Nova Music and Brazilian culture and had been a fan of the Barbatuques for a while.“When I was looking through my samba / bossa playlist and thinking about songs to sample, ‘Baianá’ was the one that stood out for me. When I started making it, the original version was quite bouncy which I wanted to make harder… so I flipped it into this crazy amen break roller with a Reese bass line.

A man called his friend a "future paedophile" and then stabbed his mum in the neck. Ellis Sanderson was told he "may well have killed" Nicola Carney after he escalated an online feud he had picked with her son.

Manchester United players have been pictured back at Carrington ahead of their derby clash against Man City this weekend. Erik ten Hag's side are in rejuvenated form heading into their first Manchester derby clash of the new season and will be hoping to keep that run going with another impressive performance.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Prime Video has greenlit Season 2 of the hit Spanish series, “Dias Mejores” (“Better Days”), after the success of its first season. Created by Cristóbal Garrido and Adolfo Valor (“Reyes de la Noche,” “Farina”), the new season will continue to follow the stories of its lead characters Sara (Marta Hazas), Pardo (Erick Elías), Graci (Alba Planas), Luis (Francesc Orella) and Dr. Laforet (Blanca Portillo). News was announced at the Iberseries & Platino Industria television event that was held in Madrid over Sept. 27-30. The co-production between ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) and Madrid-based Zeta Studios, producers of Netflix hit, “Elite,” will stream exclusively on Prime Video in Spain.

Nicolas Cage has welcomed his first child with his wife, Riko Shabita. The 58-year-old’s wife and new mum Riko, 27, is “doing fine” after the birth of their baby girl in Los Angeles, a rep confirmed. “Nicolas and Riko are happy to announce the birth of their daughter,” the rep told People.

Nicolas Cage has welcomed his first child with his wife Riko Shabita. The 58-year-old’s wife and new mum Riko, 27, is “doing fine” after the birth of their baby girl in Los Angeles, a rep confirmed. “Nicolas and Riko are happy to announce the birth of their daughter,” the rep told People.

Nicolas Cage’s cutie! The actor’s wife, Riko Shibata gave birth to their first baby together — daughter August Francesca Coppola Cage, Us Weekly can confirm.

Eiza González has been cast in Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal’s much awaited reunion seroes. González will play Irsema in the Spanish language Hulu series “La Máquina,” trailing an aging boxer (Garcia Bernal) as he tries to win his last title with the help of his trainer and longtime friend (Luna).Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna reunite in a boxing seriesDiego Luna is back on ‘Star Wars’ and shares why fear is a motivator for his workA post shared by Eiza Gonzalez (@eizagonzalez)Deadline provided descriptions of González’s character, Irsema, describing her as someone who’s known the two leads throughout most of their lives and as “ an aspiring sports journalist who approaches boxing as more of an art form.” She’s also the ex-wife of Esteban, played by Garcia Bernal, and the mother of his two children.

Eiza González (Ambulance) has been cast in the role of Irasema opposite Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal in the Hulu Originals limited series La Máquina.

Game Of Thrones, saying it was “never the show that pleased everybody”.The HBO series, which came to an end in 2019 after eight seasons, gave Emmanuel her international breakthrough in the role of Missandei, who acted as an advisor to Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke).Speaking to NME about the show’s controversial end three years later, Emmanuel said: “It was never the show that pleased everybody or had happy endings. When was it ever doing what everyone wanted it to?“Watching it as Nathalie the fan, I have my favourite characters and my own ideas about what happened to them or who I would love more time with.”Among the criticisms of the final season was the death of Missandei – the only leading woman of colour in the show and a former slave – who was graphically decapitated by The Mountain (Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson) in front of Daenerys, Grey Worm (Jacob Anderson) and Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage).Speaking about the backlash to Missandei’s death, Emmanuel said: “I think her killing really speaks to how there can be more than one person of colour on these big budget shows.“I think when we do these shows in the future, we need to have this idea of inclusion at the forefront and a diversity of thought and ideas all the way up the chain.”The first Game Of Thrones spin-off, House Of The Dragon, debuted last month.

Megalopolis.The actor has been cast in an undisclosed lead role in the forthcoming feature, per Giant Freakin’ Robot.The film shoot is set to begin this autumn, and alongside LaBeouf the film stars Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Voight, Aubrey Plaza and more.A logline for Megalopolis reads: “The fate of Rome haunts a modern world unable to solve its own social problems in this epic story of political ambition, genius and conflicted love.”Meanwhile, Shia LaBeouf recently admitted the depiction of his father as an abusive man in the film Honey Boy was “fucking nonsense”.The 2019 film, which was written by LaBeouf, was said to be based on his his relationship with his father, whom he portrayed in the movie.“Here’s a man who I’ve done vilified on a grand scale,” the actor said (via The Independent). “I wrote this narrative, which was just fucking nonsense.“My dad was so loving to me my whole life.

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Shia LaBeouf is taking on a new role.

The cast of Francis Ford Coppola’s long-gestating dramatic epic, “Megalopolis”—a film he’s been trying to make for nearly 20 years— has added a bevy of new actors, including Shia LaBeouf, Jason Schwartzman (Coppola’s nephew), Talia Shire (his sister), Grace Vanderwaal, Kathryn Hunter and James Remar. READ MORE: Shia LaBeouf Acknowledges FKA Twigs’ Abuse Accusations: “I Hurt That Woman” The controversial eye-opener in this list is, of course, LaBeouf, who is attempting something of a comeback after his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs accused him in a February 2021 lawsuit of abuse, mental, physical, and sexual.

Francis Ford Coppola continues to fill out the ensemble for his epic Megalopolis, with Talia Shire (The Godfather), Shia LaBeouf (Honey Boy), Jason Schwartzman (The French Dispatch), Grace Vanderwaal (Stargirl), Kathryn Hunter (The Tragedy of Macbeth) and James Remar (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) being its newest additions.

Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming $100 million epic feature “Megalopolis,” is shaping up — and it includes Shia LaBeouf. Reports surfaced earlier this month indicating that the controversial actor was circling a leading role in Coppola’s passion project. Now, with production slated to begin this fall, LaBeouf’s casting has been confirmed. Also set to join the picture — which already boasts an all-star lineup including Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight and Laurence Fishburne — are Talia Shire, Coppola’s sister who starred in his “Godfather” films, “The French Dispatch” actor Jason Schwartzman (Shire’s son), Grace Vanderwaal (“Star Girl”), Kathryn Hunter (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”), and James Remar (“Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”).