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Iconic British Toy ‘Action Man’ Movie in the Works From Hasbro, Working Title (Exclusive)
Hasbro and Working Title are developing a film based on Action Man, the long-running British action-figure brand. The project could bring a distinctly British interpretation of the toy to cinema, combining action and comedy while drawing on the character’s cultural association with British adventure stories. Simon Hatt and Anthony Sellitti are writing the screenplay, while…
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SUFC News: Blades respond to curious transfer offer as key man interest builds again – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United have reportedly responded to an unusual transfer approach, while renewed interest is building in one of the club’s important players. The developments matter because they could affect the Blades’ squad planning and negotiating position during the transfer window. The available article text does not include the underlying report, so it does not identify…
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SUFC News: Blades respond to curious transfer offer as key man interest builds again – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United have rejected Sassuolo’s reported approach for right-back Femi Seriki, signalling their intention to retain a player viewed as central to their plans. The decision matters because Seriki is expected to start the season as the Blades’ first-choice right-back after a strong breakthrough campaign. The proposed deal was reportedly structured as a €1 million…
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Moment man seriously injures two officers by reversing a van over them as police launch manhunt
Police have launched a manhunt after a man allegedly reversed a van over two officers, seriously injuring them. The incident is significant because it involved an apparent attack on emergency-service workers and prompted an urgent search for the suspect. The available article text does not provide the location, date, identities of those involved, or the…
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‘Granite City’ Aberdeen once boasted Britain’s biggest concentration of millionaires…now the former boom town is being abandoned by BP in a fresh setback
Aberdeen, once the wealthiest boomtown in Britain thanks to North Sea oil, is facing a new blow as BP scales back operations, deepening the city’s decline. The North Sea oil industry began in 1975 when the Queen switched on production at BP’s Dyce control room, ushering in decades of prosperity that transformed Aberdeen from a…
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‘Absolute dime’ – best shots from second round of Women’s Open
BBC Sport has compiled a highlights video of the best shots from the second round of the Women’s Open. The selection features leading golfer Nelly Korda and England’s Charley Hull, showcasing notable moments from day two of the tournament. The video is available to UK users and forms part of BBC Sport’s golf coverage. No…
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Creator Katie Dippold Breaks Down Loftis’ and Wyck’s Relationship: “Wyck Just Sees a Coward”
Creator Katie Dippold says the early confrontation between Mayor Tom Loftis and resident Wyck in Apple TV’s horror-comedy *Widow’s Bay* is designed so that neither man is wholly wrong. Wyck sees Loftis as arrogant, historically ignorant and unwilling to recognise signs that the island’s ancient curse is real, while Loftis sees Wyck’s beliefs as obstructing…
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SUFC in Germany: Hamer makes transfer promise, emotional Wilder signals intention – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer has said he will continue to give his full commitment to the club amid uncertainty over his future, while manager Chris Wilder used the team’s trip to Germany to underline his attachment to the Blades. The comments matter because United are preparing for a Championship season in which decisions over…
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Scarlets vow to remain at heart of west Wales
Scarlets have pledged to remain central to rugby in west Wales after Welsh Rugby Union plans to reduce the number of professional Welsh teams from four to three by 2028 put them in direct competition with Ospreys for one western licence. Cardiff and Dragons have already been guaranteed licences, making the decision significant for the…
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Designer of Princess Diana’s wedding dress creates replica of her historic 40-foot veil after the original goes ‘missing’ – and shares unseen photographs of the gown’s creation
Elizabeth Emanuel, who co-designed Princess Diana’s 1981 wedding dress, has recreated the Princess’s 40-foot embroidered veil after the original was reportedly lost or unavailable for display. The replica is intended to complete the famous bridal ensemble, whose dress has often been exhibited without the veil, and to preserve the look for future audiences. Emanuel was…