In brief: The Beatles movies set to film Abbey Road scene and more
The upcoming Beatles film is headed to Abbey Road. Deadline reports director Sam Mendes’ upcoming films, called The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event, are taking to the iconic street in London to film a scene this summer. According to the outlet, the scene “involves approximately 80 extras and some vintage vehicles.” The movies star Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon …
The New York Yankees are running the bases to Netflix. Variety reports the streaming series is developing a currently untitled scripted drama series about the team from MLB Studios and Jason Bateman. The show will follow one of the most decorated franchises in all of sports and will span several eras of the team …
Hayley Kiyoko’s movie Girls Like Girls is coming to Peacock. The Focus Features film is set to stream Aug. 14 on the streaming service. It stars Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy, Levon Hawke and Zach Braff and marks Kiyoko’s directorial debut. It’s based on Kiyoko’s hit song of the same name, as well as her bestselling novel …
John Galliano attends The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2019, in New York City. (Kevin Tachman/MG19/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday it will not go forward with its exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano, which had been planned to coincide with the 2027 Met Gala.
The exhibition, John Galliano: Horizons, was met with backlash when it was announced in late July because of the fashion designer’s history of making antisemitic remarks.
Galliano was fired from his job as creative director of Christian Dior in 2011 and found guilty of antisemitic behavior by a French court later that same year.
In a statement posted on its website, the Metropolitan Museum of Art said the decision to cancel the exhibit, which was scheduled to open next May, was made with Galliano.
The museum also released a statement from the designer, who also previously worked as the head designer of Givenchy and was previously named international designer of the year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
“After much reflection and discussion with The Met and all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time,” Galliano said in a statement shared by The Met. “I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry for it. I understand that meaningful atonement is not achieved through an exhibition, institutional recognition or a single public gesture. It is a continuing responsibility, demonstrated through listening, learning and one’s conduct over time.”
The statement continued, in part, “I do not want the debate surrounding me to place The Met in a difficult position or to distract from the remarkable work of the Costume Institute. I also recognize and respect that an exhibition honoring my work would be painful for some.”
After stepping away from fashion for several years, Galliano spent 10 years working as artistic director of the Maison Margiela fashion house, leaving the role in 2024, according to The Associated Press.
The Galliano exhibit was to be held at The Met’s Costume Institute. Each spring, the institute’s new exhibit is opened by the star-studded Met Gala.
The gala, chaired by Condé Nast chief content officer Anna Wintour, is a major fundraiser for the museum and the Costume Institute in particular.
Wintour said in a statement Monday that she supports the decision to not move forward with the Galliano exhibition.
“John’s decision that the exhibition devoted to his work should not take place at this time is very courageous and a measure of the man he is,” she said. “I believe this is the right decision, and both he and the Museum have my full support.”
A new spring Costume Institute exhibition and more information on the 2027 Met Gala will be announced at a later date, according to the museum.
Director Matt Reeves attends ‘The Batman’ special screening at BFI IMAX Waterloo on Feb. 23, 2022, in London, England. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)
It may be a little while longer before Battinson is back on the big screen.
The Batman Part II has paused production. ABC Audio has learned this is due to director Matt Reeves temporarily stepping away from the production for personal reasons. DC Studios shared a statement with more information as to why.
“Production on The Batman Part II has been temporarily paused while Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter,” the statement reads. “Matt has the full support of DC Studios and we look forward to continuing the journey soon.”
The Batman Part II is currently set to open in theaters on Feb. 18, 2028. It has been delayed multiple times. The film was first scheduled to open on Oct. 2, 2026, before it was delayed to Oct. 1, 2027. There is no word on if this pause in production will cause another change in release date.
Robert Pattinson once again stars as the caped crusader in this sequel to The Batman, which was released in 2022.
The cast of The Batman Part II also includes franchise newcomers and A-listers Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan, whose roles have yet to be announced. Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch also star in the movie.
The trailer for Prima Facie has arrived. Cynthia Erivo stars in the Sony Pictures film as a young barrister whose personal life and career unravel after she is sexually assaulted by a person in the law world. Susanna White directed the film that world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. While U.S. distribution has not been announced for the movie, it’s set to open in the U.K. and Ireland on Nov. 13 …
It will be a reunion for the Broadway revival cast of Evita. Rachel Zegler is set to star alongside her West End co-stars Diego Rodriguez and James Olivas in the New York transfer of the Olivier-winning production. Zegler, as perviously reported, stars as Eva Perón, while Rodriguez will play Che and Olivas will play Juan Perón …
The official trailer for Reasonable Doubt season 4 has arrived. The new season of the courtroom drama series premieres on Hulu Oct. 6. Kerry Washington executive produces the show that was created, written and executive produced by Raamla Mohamed Hunter …
