EastEnders' Ian Beale written out of soap as actor has hotel stay away from family home

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentFilmax has swooped on international rights to “Irati,” an action adventure feature set in the eighth-century Pyrenees.Produced by Spain’s Bainet, Ikusgarri Films, Kilima Media with France’s La Fidèle Production, “Irati” weighs in as one of the most ambitious new Spanish movies being brought onto the market at Berlin. Filmax will present a promo at the EFM.Featuring battles, mythological creatures and fantasy elements in a mix of Basque legend and historical events, it also marks director Paul Urkijo’s follow-up to “Errementari: the Blacksmith and the Devil,” which Filmax sold to Netflix for the world.Now in post-production, “Irati” turns on a pagan girl who guides a young Christian lord called Enekoon a journey into an ancient, mythological world. Eneko hopes to recover lost treasure, key to his defending his valley from Charlemagne’s marauding army, which is devastating the Pyrenees.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItalian director Matteo Garrone, who was at the 2020 Berlinale with Roberto Benigni-starrer “Pinocchio,” is set to return to the director’s chair in March with coming-of-age adventure drama “Io Capitano,” on which France’s Pathé will be handling international distribution.Garrone’s new pic, whose title translates as “I, Captain,” will be shot in Italy, Morocco and Senegal, marking the first time, Garrone –– a two-time Cannes jury prize-winner, with “Gomorrah” in 2008 and “Reality” in 2012 –– sets a feature film outside of Italy.As is customary with Garrone, story details of “Io Capitano” are being kept under wraps, besides the fact that he wrote the screenplay with regular collaborators Massimo Gaudioso and Andrea Tagliaferri and actor Massimo Ceccherini (“Pinocchio”), who also contributed to the “Pinocchio” screenplay.

Christopher Vourlias Rwandan director Kivu Ruhorahoza’s “Father’s Day,” which bows in the competitive Encounters strand of the Berlin Film Festival, is a timely story of fatherhood in a country that saw a generation orphaned by one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.The film presents a trio of interwoven stories set in the East African nation. A mother tries to cope with the loss of her only son.

Christopher Vourlias Russian VOD platform KION has unveiled a slate of original content it will be presenting to buyers at the European Film Market.Launched less than one year ago by telecom giant MTS, the company has so far surpassed expectations, according to Igor Mishin, VP for media business development at MTS and CEO of MTS Media. “We have exceeded all business key performance indicators, in terms of the subscriber base and streaming views,” he said.The company is launching two new feature films and two original series at EFM.“Ophiuchus” is an erotic thriller about a bold and sexually liberated pathologist whose lovers begin to die under mysterious circumstances.

“Death on the Nile” was being released in the rest of the Middle East over the weekend, according to Deadline.Gadot, 36, served in the Israeli armed forces for two years, as is required of all young Israelis, before she entered show business.It’s not the first time the former Miss Israel’s nationality has caused controversy as tensions persist between the two warring nations.

Manchester United need a response as they prepare to face Southampton on Saturday.

Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from Tuesday evening's frustrating 1-1 draw with Burnley when they welcome Southampton to Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime.

thug from a deadly drug cartel can be heard trying to extort a man, with the threat of abducting his wife, in a chilling phone call shared online. The video comes from the Mexican state of Sonora, which borders Arizona, US, and captures the tense conversation between the drug cartel extortionist and the victim over some unexplained, previous misunderstanding. The criminal notes that the man's wife - who is in the room with him - is a "well known business woman", and insists: "I don’t want to tie your wife up and abduct her."He also reveals that members of the cartel have visited a house nearby to abduct another man, claiming that he now has orders from higher-ups to "go where you are and abduct you, to take your vehicle or car and keep everything that you have of value, fool."As the threats are being laid bare, the terrified victim can be heard agreeing with the "boss" before adding "we won't say anything".

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of goalkeeper Matt Turner, but are reluctant to announce his arrival until the summer transfer window opens.According to football.london, a deal has been reached between the Gunners and MLS outfit New England Revolution for the shot-stopper, with a fee being agreed of £4.5m leading to £7.5m plus further bonuses.However, Arsenal will not announce the signing until Turner has completed his medical.Personal terms have already been agreed with the player and the Revs have even announced that the 27-year-old will be making the move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer, but the Gunners are refusing to jump the gun on the transfer.A statement on the Revolutions' website stated: “The New England Revolution have agreed to terms for goalkeeper Matt Turner to join Arsenal of the English Premier League in a summer transfer for an undisclosed fee pending completion of a medical.“Turner, the 2021 Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, is expected to join Arsenal in late June 2022, allowing the United States international to remain with New England through the entirety of the 2022 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League campaign and nearly half of the 2022 MLS regular season.“Further information will be shared when the transfer is completed.”The arrival of Turner will open the door for Bernd Leno to leave the club in the summer too, who has been replaced by Englishman Aaron Ramsdale this season.HAVE YOUR SAY! Who else should Arsenal sign in the summer? Comment below.Leno was the first-choice keeper in North London for the three seasons prior to Ramsdale’s arrival, however, he has started just three Premier League fixtures this campaign and the writing is on the wall for the Germany international.Leno

The first footage of the upcoming Aquaman sequel has been released.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates made headlines over the past week with their exciting and dramatic performance during the Team Figure Skating Event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and they’re about to take the ice again for the Rhythm Ice Dance competition today (February 12).

EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt is taking a break from the BBC soap, and his extended time off has sparked Strictly Come Dancing speculation.

EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt is set to take a lengthy break from the soap this year, and fans think they've worked out how he is going to leave.Daily Star revealed that Ian will be written out of scenes, as actor Adam Woodyatt, who is one of the soap's last remaining original stars, takes an extended break and not film for 10 weeks.It is yet to be revealed if Ian will feature in new scenes, as the soap has been confirmed to return on September 7 after being taken off air in June.Fans know it is only a matter of time before Ian's big secret is revealed, as he has been exposed to be Denny Rickman's secret killer after he locked him in a room on a sinking boat during the 35th anniversary scenes.Dotty is the only person who knows the truth,

EASTENDERS' Adam Woodyatt is tipped for this year's Strictly Come Dancing after it was revealed he's taking an extended break from the BBC One soap. The 52-year-old actor has played Ian Beale for 35 years, and last night it was reported that he will be off-screen for 10 weeks.

EastEnders viewers believe they have rumbled how Ian Beale leaves the soap, ahead of Adam Woodyatt's brief exit.

EastEnders' Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt is reportedly taking a break from the BBC soap.

EastEnders' fan favourite Ian Beale has found herself at the centre of some of the biggest plots on EastEnders.But Daily Star Sunday has confirmed this weekend that Ian Beale is being written out of the show for an extended period of time.Adam, 55, who has played the character for 35 years, will be having an extended "holiday," from the soap, a BBC source has confirmed.A BBC source confirmed the break and claimed that it was due to an explosive plot twist.To mark this, Daily Star Online has taken a look back at some of Ian's most dramatic storylines on the show.Ian Beale, who made his debut on the programme back in 1985, has seen his fractured relationship with Walford hard-man Phil Mitchell play a pivotal role in many storylines.In 1995,

EastEnders, has been being written out of the show, the Daily Star newspaper confirmed.The iconic soap star, 52, is the longest-serving character and the only remaining original character to have appeared continuously since the first episode on 19 February 1985.EastEnders fans will no doubt be upset after it was revealed that Adam is having an extended "holiday" and his part is being written out of upcoming episodes.A BBC source confirmed the break and claimed that it was due to an explosive plot twist.Hapless Ian Beale has been involved in many dramatic plots during his decades on the show, including his relationships that haven't always ended well.He is the most married character in the history of EastEnders, having been married five

The Daily Star, Ian will be off-screen for 10 weeks when the show returns.A BBC source told the publication: ‘Writers are staying tight-lipped about what happens, so it’s not known yet what the future will hold for the character.’His time off may be a big blow to the soap as his character, Ian has been centre-stage of the show’s biggest storyline this year.He had a central role in the death of Dennis Mitchell after he caused the teenager to perish in a boat crash.

EastEnders ' Ian Beale will reportedly be off-screen until the end of the year after actor Adam Woodyatt decided to take an "extended break" from the BBC One soap.

EastEnders legend Ian Beale is reportedly being written out of future episodes of the soap for an extended break.