Corrie fans can't believe what they're hearing as Roy Cropper reveals why he's quit the street

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has seen nothing but peaceful skies overhead, sparking concern for what the hours ahead might bring.Taking to Twitter to share a sunset photo from her perspective in view of her almost 191,000 followers, the Channel 5 star questioned: "The calm before the storm ?????"She then hashtagged the details: #yorkshire #storm #StormEunice #StormDudley #calm #shepherdess"@xfloral_jessx stood with her fellow Northerner in solidarity, replying: "We’re a different breed up north, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes!"Meanwhile fellow farmer @kaulomengri shared of their own preparations: "Hatches have been battened, peacocks, chickens and ducks locked down, horse and goats given extra hay in their rack..."She added to Amanda: "Hope you all weather the storm in good order!"However, some of Amanda's other Twitter followers were more alarmed by what Storm Eunice might have in store for the shepherdess, whose huge brood of animals includes a heavily pregnant mare.Amanda had proudly shared photos of her horse's ultrasound scan just days earlier.@r0berta_o voiced her fears, writing: "Oh Goodness It doesn’t look good, take care!"@Sharoncam70 added: "Wow!! Please be careful all x."Other followers predicted that Amanda, who is an ambassador for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, will likely be well prepared for the event to come.Late last night, she had taken to social media to share the "diabolical conditions" already caused by Storm Dudley, urging followers to "hang onto your hats".She added: "Some of our more outlying flocks are coming back down from the moor & into the land tomorrow in case the snow comes."Meanwhile, Amanda and her nine children have been helping protect the animals in a variety

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterBig Beach, the production label behind Awkwafina starrer “The Farewell” and Tom Hanks’ “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” has abruptly closed its New York headquarters and parted ways with a significant number of staff, sources tell Variety.The cuts are a sign of the increasingly difficult challenges facing independent film shops, even those with awards pedigree and decades of survival in the industry.Though an exact number is unknown, staffers from the assistant level up to heads of film and TV verticals have been served pink slips, two insiders familiar with the company said. Many Los Angeles-based employees have been dismissed as well.

Sasha Urban editorBill Maher has a new HBO comedy special on the way. Slated for release this spring, “#Adulting” will mark Maher’s 12th special with the network and is scheduled to be taped on March 4 and 5 at the Fillmore Theater in Miami.Maher’s first HBO special dates back to 1989, and he’s since starred in the hour-long presentations “Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma,” “Bill Maher: Live from D.C.,” “Bill Maher… But I’m Not Wrong,” “Victory Begins at Home,” “Be More Cynical,” “The Golden Goose Special,” “Stuff That Struck Me Funny” and the Emmy-nominated comedy specials “The Decider” and “I’m Swiss.” He also appeared in two half-hour stand-up specials as well as the specials “30 Seconds Over Washington” and “Comic Relief VI.” Maher is best known for hosting the talk show “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO, which is currently in its 20th season.

The Terminal List,” a new thriller series starring Chris Pratt, will premiere on Prime Video July 1, the streamer announced Thursday.Based on the novel of the same name by Jack Carr, “The Terminal List” follows James Reece (Pratt), a Navy SEAL who returns to civilian life after his team is ambushed during a high-stakes mission. Struggling with conflicting memories of the event, Reece soon has to go back to action when he discovers threats against his family and loved ones.Pratt anchors the large ensemble cast of the series, which also includes Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, Jai Courtney, JD Pardo, Patrick Schwarzenegger, LaMonica Garrett, Stephen Bishop, Sean Gunn, Tyner Rushing, Jared Shaw, Christina Vidal, Nick Chinlund, Matthew Rauch, Warren Kole, and Alexis Louder. The series is showrun by David DiGilio, along with writer Daniel Shattuck and Carr.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRoku fell short of Wall Street revenue targets for the fourth quarter of 2021 and warned of ongoing supply-chain disruptions into 2022, prompting the streaming platform company’s to drop.The company posted overall revenue of $865.3 million for Q4, up 33%, while net income came in at $23.7 million, or 17 cents per diluted share. Net income for the quarter was down 65% year over year as costs increased in Roku’s player hardware segment.Click here to sign up for Variety’s free Strictly Business newsletter covering earnings, financial news, and more.Wall Street consensus estimates were for Q4 revenue of $894 million and EPS of 7 cents, according to financial-data provider Refinitiv.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJulie Plec and Amy Chozick’s “The Girls on the Bus” is on the move again, this time to HBO Max.The streamer has given the drama series a straight-to-series order. It was most recently set up at The CW for development, having moved to the broadcaster from Netflix. Netflix had originally given the show a series order back in 2019, but it was previously reported that they had dropped the show after the pandemic pushed back the start of production.“The Girls on the Bus” is inspired by a chapter in Chozick’s book “Chasing Hillary.” The show is described as a comedic character-driven drama that chronicles four female journalists who follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, while finding friendship, love, and scandal along the way.

Sharareh Drury administratorMosaic has signed multi-hyphenate actor, director, and writer Sujata Day for representation in all areas.Day’s directorial debut “Definition Please” was recently acquired by Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY and is currently streaming on Netflix. The indie film earned multiple awards on its festival circuit including the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at San Francisco CAAM Fest, Best Feature Film at Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati, and Outstanding Directorial Debut Award at the South Asian Film Festival of America.

Ciara’s whole family cleans up nicely! The 36-year-old singer posted an adorable photo of herself along with her husband Russell Wilson, 33, and three kids Future Zahir Wilburn, 7, Sienna Princess Wilson, 4, and Win Harris Wilson, 1, getting ready to see the NFL quarterback accept the Bart Starr Award on Wednesday February 16. Sienna popped out among her family with a bright pink dress, living up to her middle name!

When you hear the term “militant bisexual woman,” a certain image may come to mind. That image is probably not that of a 17th century female “highwayman” who ran a gang of cutthroat thieves, swaggered through London streets in male drag and lived unrepentantly to the age of 75.

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival It was supposed to be a hybrid event this season, but omicron has forced it to be all virtual this year. Included in the lineup is the sexy LGBTQ-themed film, “The Swimmer.”

There’s no other explanation, really, how I got from there to here.

When I was a young homo of eight years old, the woman across the street scooped me up and took me to my first Cub Scout meeting at a Catholic church. Our first den meeting began with a visit inside to see the gigantic images of the Magical Jesus being tortured and draped on some woman’s lap. Then we went outside and learned how to tie a slip knot. Then we were told if we learned how to tie enough knots, we could earn a badge to decorate our blue uniforms. Thus, tying knots became a hobby like stamp or coin collecting or erecting a tent to sleep with mosquitoes while savoring the aftertaste of marshmallows charred on sticks over an open fire while singing dumb shit.

Despite avoiding celebrity news like idiocy were contagious, even I could’ve predicted Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s separation would break the internet’s bottom floor and chart new depths for marital toxicity. I can’t name Kanye’s last five albums or tell you the last time Kim did that thing that makes her noteworthy (whatever it is), but of course I knew their divorce and custody dispute would eventually be adjudicated via Instagram.

***Warning spoilers ahead for season one of “Peacemaker” and, most importantly, the big cameos in the show’s finale.*** “Peacemaker” became the first big DCEU television series launching on HBO Max as DC Films looks to branch out their live-action comic book universe on the streaming service with films like “Batgirl” and other shows brewing on the horizon. The series is a direct spinoff of “The Suicide Squad,” with James Gunn writing and directing most of the episodes.

Coronation Street actor David Neilson has opened up about a habit of his on-screen character, Roy Cropper.The star, 72, has featured in the ITV soap since 1995, becoming known for carrying a bag around with him, and he has now opened up to explain the significance of the item.The star is best known for his role as cafe owner Roy in the fictional town of Weatherfield, which he has played for over 25 years.Neilson's character is rarely seen without a shopping bag with keys strapped to the handles.The ITV favourite has finally opened up on the heartbreaking reason about why it features so heavily in the programme.The star explained that he has an emotional link to the item following the death of his mother before he joined the show.Neilson

Coronation Strete fans were not happy with Kelly Neelan during the latest trip to the cobbles.

Coronation Street fans were left 'sobbing' and 'confused' over heartbreaking Corrie scenes which saw legend Roy Cropper exit the street.

CORONATION Street fans are in tears after Roy Cropper left the cobbles for good. The cafe owner - who is played by actor David Neilson in the ITV soap - decided he has to leave because he can’t face looking at Sam Blakeman each day knowing he is partially responsible for his mum Natasha’s murder.

Coronation Street fans were left in tears on Wednesday's episode as Roy Cropper left the ITV soap in emotional scenes. Only recently, Roy has been feeling upset by his unwitting role in the death of Natasha Blakeman as the gun used to kill her was the same firearm purchased by Abi Franklin to shoot Corey Brent.Things got worse when a terrified Abi learnt that the police can identify the gun used to shoot Natasha and Roy advised her to come clean about how she got her hands on it, but when the police arrived he again had to lie to cover for Abi.

Coronation Street fans were stunned when dependable Roy Cropper walked out on his niece Nina Lucas in heartbreaking scenes.

Coronation Street's Faye Windass could have her future freedom jeopardised, as fans have rumbled a prison break twist for villain Ray Crosby.Faye was imprisoned earlier this year for attacking Adam Barlow with a trophy in the Bistro, thinking he was sexual predator Ray.But Ray was later banged up on charges related to conning the Street's residents out of their homes and properties in order to bulldoze the cobbles to make way for his dodgy housing development.And after his former business partner Debbie blackmailed him into pleading guilty to sexually assaulting Faye, she was finally granted her freedom while Ray's trial gets underway.But if he escapes, her future could be thrown into peril.Taking to Facebook, one fan penned: "Hope he gets