Top of the critics picks is Hamnet. The picturesque village of Weobley was used as the backdrop for Stratford. You can read all about it HERE The film is also tipped for an Oscar, with the list of nominees announced on January 22. This is the Press Association’s list of the most anticipated films coming up this year, a film-packed year, from epic love stories to the return of beloved franchises. HamnetSet in 16th-century England, Normal People actor Paul Mescal and Irish actress Jessie Buckley star in Chloe Zhao’s film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s period drama, which follows Agnes and William Shakespeare as they grapple with grief after losing their son Hamnet to the plague. Wuthering HeightsThe epic romance between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff will be revisited in February in Emerald Fennell’s hotly anticipated adaptation of Emily Bronte’s acclaimed novel, Wuthering Heights. Starring Australian actors Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the film will also feature a soundtrack written by popstar Charli XCX, following her Brat triumph. MichaelThe feature film follows the life of singer Michael Jackson beyond his music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead singer of the Jackson 5, to the solo artist who wanted to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Starring the singer’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, the biopic will premiere in April. The Devil Wears Prada 2Fashion giant Miranda Presley is back in the highly anticipated sequel, two decades after the original beloved film premiered, with the return of its star-studded cast, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt. Toy Story 5The beloved animation will see toys Woody, Buzz and Jessie return to screens along with the rest of the Disney and Pixar gang as they face a new threat during playtime with the arrival of a digital tablet. Matt Damon is set to play Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s retelling of the Greek epic The Odyssey (Ian West/PA) The OdysseyChristopher Nolan’s adaptation of the ancient Greek epic follows Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he embarks on a journey home following the Trojan War. The action-packed fantasy film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, who will be joined by Hollywood stars including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyong’o. Spider-Man: Brand New DayTom Holland returns as Peter Parker as he tries to focus on college and leave Spider-Man behind until a new threat puts his friends’ lives at risk, forcing the superhero to team up with an unexpected ally to protect his loved ones. Alongside Holland, Zendaya will also reprise her role as MJ with Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink and Severance star Tramell Tillman joining the blockbuster. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the ReapingThe world of Panem will be revisited in this prequel to the original Hunger Games trilogy, which was adapted into the films starring US actress Jenn
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Caitlin King is the editor of Herefordshire News, covering stories that celebrate life across the county — from local politics to countryside living. A lifelong Midlander with a background in regional journalism, she’s passionate about telling honest, human stories that keep Herefordshire connected.
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