Michelle Keegan banned family from watching Brassic after scathing sex scene

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".

Michelle Keegan has wowed her fans with a rare selfie that serves serious makeup inspiration. Wearing her hair in a “wet look” style, she’s truly the picture of youthful radiance.The former Our Girl and Coronation Street actress shared the picture in the “rare golden light” and can be seen sporting a brushed up brow, shimmery eye, coral cheeks and slick of lip gloss alongside her slicked-back hairdo.Thankfully for us, Michelle’s makeup artist Emily Clarkson shared a full breakdown of the products used to get the star oh so glowing – and one of the more affordable products is the recently launched Refy Cream Blush in what we suspect is the shade Citrine, £14 here.

Michelle Keegan has recalled a time in her childhood when she had to scrounge for food from neighbours as her family was so poor.It's clear the former Coronation Street actress hasn't always lived life in the fast lane, with lavish cars and a huge mansion.During her childhood, the TV star recalled a moment where she would hurdle fences to retrieve goods from willing neighbours such as huge chunks of bread and ice cream.Even her mum Jackie, who was a dinner lady at the time, would also serve up left overs that she'd swiped from school lunch service for tea time.They were so strapped for cash that they would even steal crops from local farmers in a bid to make ends meet.Remembering what life was like while growing up, Michelle explained to

MARK Wright sprinted to the shops with Michelle Keegan after a leg injury forced him to pull out of the London Marathon. The former Towie star nipped to Marks and Spencers in Hale Village, London with his wife yesterday afternoon.

Michelle Keegan bought a bouquet of flowers during a supermarket trip to Marks and Spencer with husband Mark Wright in Hale Village on Friday afternoon.The Our Girl actress was spotted looking chic wearing a long, tan coat, a white knit top and wide leg blue jeans, matched with white slip-on loafers, sunglasses and a Fendi handbag. Looking ever the off-duty star, the 34 year old took the shopping trip in her stride, while husband Mark seemed to appear more in a hurry dashing into the supermarket.

MICHELLE Keegan has taken to social media to post a series of exclusive shots. The behind the scenes snaps gave fans a sneak peek into the filming of Brassic's third series.

MICHELLE Keegan has taken to social media to post a series of glamorous shots. The behind the scenes snaps gave fans a sneak peek into the filming of Brassic's third series.

SHE is one of the biggest stars on telly and has millions of devoted fans following her every move. But just 14 years ago, Michelle Keegan felt “lost”, working behind a make-up counter with no firm plans for her future.

Michelle Keegan has an enviable figure, but she’s claimed she loves tucking into tasty treats – including custard creams for breakfast. Speaking about her love for food on the Off Menu podcast with Ed Gamble and James Acaster, Michelle, 34, said: “I am a massive, massive foodie.

Michelle Keegan has proved she is just like any other person - particularly when it comes to snacking! During a recent chat, the former Coronation Street actress confessed she cannot stop thinking about food and the Stockport-born beauty believes it's "a northern thing".MORE: Michelle Keegan stuns in must-see behind-the-scenes snaps from Jess Wright's weddingSpeaking on the Off Menu podcast this week, Michelle explained: "I am a massive, massive foodie. Food for me is life.

MICHELLE Keegan has revealed that she BANNED her family from watching Brassic after raunchy sex scene in the first episode. The actress's character Erin was filmed having an orgasm in the opening minutes of the series as she straddled her boyfriend in their bedroom.

As someone who looks to be in very good shape, you would imagine that Michelle Keegan sticks to a fairly strict diet and eating plan, but this isn’t exactly the case.

THERE are few crumbs of comfort for Michelle Keegan fans looking for diet tips — she confesses to having custard creams for breakfast. And, as if to rub salt in the wounds, the slender actress tucks into chip butties too. The former Coronation Street and Our Girl actress says she cannot stop thinking about food.

As Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre, Michelle Keegan had more than her fair share of drama, ultimately meeting her end at the hands of Rob Donovan after falling from scaffolding.The actress, who's married to former TOWIE star Mark Wright, then went on to take an action-packed role as soldier Georgie Lane in Our Girl, replacing another soap favourite Lacey Turner, who'd played Molly Dawes in the hit BBC1 drama. So when the chance to star in a comedy came along, with Sky's knockabout Northern romp Brassic, Michelle, who recently wowed in a demin jumpsuit, leapt at the chance to join the cast, alongside another soap graduate, former This Is England and Emmerdale actor Joe Gilgun.