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Forgotten war film about D-Day that’s ‘more realistic than Saving Private Ryan’ | Films | Entertainment


The 1975 classic is hailed as ‘more realistic’ than Saving Private Ryan (Image: Joswend)
A “moving” and largely forgotten 1970s film about the D-Day landings is hailed as “more realistic” than modern portrayals of the battle. Overlord (1975) focuses on the experiences of Thomas Beddows (Brian Stirner), a young British soldier from his call-up to the East Yorkshire Regiment, to basic training and being deployed to fight in the Allies’ historic amphibious invasion of German-occupied Normandy in June 1944 (known as Operation Overlord).
The film, directed and co-written by Stuart Cooper, interweaves real footage of the momentous military advance with sequences of Tom ruminating on his mortality and the horrors to come. Screenrant contributor Tommy Lethbridge said, whilst it doesn’t feature the kind of visceral immersion seen in the D-Day sequences of Steven Spielberg‘s iconic 1998 film Saving Private Ryan, Overlord is ultimately a more “authentic” depiction of the face-off between Allied and German troops.
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One fan hailed the film as ‘overwhelmingly moving’ (Image: Joswend)

It incorporates archive footage alongside the drama (Image: Joswend)
This, he argued, is due to Overlord’s use of archival footage, as well as the incorporation of “extensive detail from real soldiers’ diaries, clips from British Army training missions”, as well as captured German footage, which gives the project “unrivalled authenticity”.
Fans have flocked to IMDb to shower the lesser-known war epic with praise, with one writing: “The archival footage which makes up much of the film’s most stunning imagery is meticulously chosen and edited; it frequently becomes Tom’s dreams and visions of the War as it unfolds, and for the viewer, it is a vision of what WWII was, seen from both German and British sides.
“Cooper so masterfully situates Tom, an everyman, in visions of the surrounding war, that by the end of this surprisingly short, yet incredibly rich film, the magnitude of the toll the war took on the individuals fighting it becomes overwhelmingly moving.”

It’s available to rent or buy on Apple TV and Amazon Prime (Image: Joswend)
Another wrote: “If you watched Saving Private Ryan, go and see this film too. It’s totally different, but it deals with the personal feelings of a private much better, no battle scenes, just the perfect backdrop about a normal soldier going off to war, knowing what will happen.”
A third said it’s “not your average war film”, adding: “There’s very little in the way of dramatised battle scenes as it shows one soldier’s path to one of the most important, pivotal battles of all time: his farewells with family, his journey to his unit, his training, his preparation for Overlord.
“No heroics, no jingoism, just the reality of what soldiers go through in becoming soldiers and how they handle the fact that eventually they’ll need to use this training in deadly earnest.”
A fourth said: “It’s a sad tale, one of the forgotten men in a conflict long ago, but its universality still stands strong.”
Overlord, which has a 15 certificate, is available to buy or rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
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Paramount+ Drops First Look Of Taylor Sheridan’s “Lioness” Season 3


Paramount+ has released a series of new photos from the highly anticipated third season of Lioness, giving fans a fresh look at the next installment of Taylor Sheridan’s hit espionage drama. The streaming platform confirmed that Season 3 will premiere on Sunday, August 2.
Production began in Fort Worth in October 2025 and wrapped in March, marking the second consecutive season the series has filmed across North Texas. The new season once again follows CIA operative Joe (Zoe Saldaña) as she balances her “personal and professional lives as the tip of the spear in the agency’s war on terror.”
According to the official synopsis, “Hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide. Joe walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world. Patterns appear where they shouldn’t, names vanish, and paths rearrange. Guided by Kaitlyn (Nicole Kidman) and Westfield (Michael Kelly), Joe confronts enemies operating in the shadows, leaving her to reckon with a war that now reaches into every part of her life.”
Alongside the release date announcement, Paramount+ unveiled a collection of new images teasing the action, intrigue and characters that viewers can expect this season. It is worth noting that much of the cast from the first two seasons is set to return.
Here’s a look.
What We Know About ‘Lioness’
Created by Taylor Sheridan, Lioness is executive produced by Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Saldaña, Kidman, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski and Keith Cox.
The ensemble cast includes Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly, Laysla De Oliveira, James Jordan, Genesis Rodriguez, Austin Hébert, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, Hannah Love Lanier and Yellowstone alum Ian Bohen.
The series filmed its first season across Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Paris and Mallorca, Spain. For season 2, they shifted the production to North Texas. Recent seasons have filmed in and around Fort Worth, Weatherford, Strawn, Stephenville and Glen Rose.
For viewers looking to catch up before the new season arrives, Seasons 1 and 2 of Lioness are currently available to stream on Paramount+.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Ex-Child Actor In Lawsuit


Disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing fresh allegations of sexually assaulting a minor almost two decades ago.
A former child actor has filed a lawsuit against Combs under the name John Doe, as per TMZ.
The lawsuit alleges that Doe, then a working child artist, attended a Hollywood Hills party in 2007 as a networking event, where he met Combs. The man claimed that the rapper invited him to talk privately about career opportunities.
Once alone, the actor claimed that Combs began to “touch” and “rub” him before allegedly performing oral sex on him while also pleasuring himself.
The documents say that the man told the rapper that his actions were making him uncomfortable, but the rapper persisted.
When he was done, Combs told the man he would “see where they would go from there for the role he had in mind” regarding a future project and then left a room.
The former child actor then said in the lawsuit that he left the room in shock.
Apart from Combs, defendants in the case include the talent agents reportedly hired to represent the man as a child actor, as per USA Today. The filing claims the individuals were negligent to put the actor in a spot to “encounter powerful adult industry figures” when his age would potentially render him “vulnerable to manipulation, coercion, exploitation, and abuse.”
The man also put forward accusations of sexual battery, childhood sexual assault, negligent supervision of a minor, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment in his lawsuit. He is asking for a jury trial as well as an unspecified amount in damages, costs and fees.
Juda Engelmayer, a representative for Combs, called the lawsuit “false and ridiculous” in a statement to USA Today. “He’s just another hater in a long list of people trying to get in on the money gravy train encouraged by personal injury lawyers. Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone – and that includes any child! These allegations will be disproved like all the rest,” the statement read.
Combs is presently serving a 50-month sentence for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is also reviewing a case involving Combs.
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Why The Internet Is Shocked To See Uday Chopra Credited For Alpha’s Story


New Delhi:
The Internet has been abuzz today after Yash Raj Films dropped the teaser for Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-led Alpha. What has also caught attention is that actor Uday Chopra has been credited for the upcoming spy film’s storyline. He is the late Yash Chopra’s son and producer Aditya Chopra’s brother. Uday Chopra is currently CEO of YRF Entertainment and a director at Yash Raj Films.
Internet Reactions
The internet was instantly curious to learn more about Uday Chopra’s involvement with Alpha, touted as one of the biggest spy films of the year.
One user wrote, “Story of Alpha is written by Uday Chopra. Description mein uska naam mention hai.“
Story of Alpha is written by Uday Chopra. Description pe uska naam mention hai 🤦♀️😭😭
— Aditi (@Aditi289867132) June 10, 2026
Another person commented, “Alpha story is by Uday Chopra – no wonder they kept it hidden for so long.”
alpha story is by uday chopra no wonder they kept it hidden for so long
— n🦦 (@inlostworlld) June 10, 2026
“First Aditya Chopra wrote the story of #Tiger3 and #War2, destroyed the spy universe beyond repair. Now #Alpha’s story is written by Uday Chopra; looks like it will be the final knell in the coffin. Also, absence of #Sharvari is completely baffling,” added another person.
First Aditya Chopra wrote story of #Tiger3 and #War2, destroyed the spy universe beyond repair
Now #Alpha story is written by Uday Chopra🙄🙄, looks like it will be final knell in coffin
Also absence of #Sharvari is completely baffling#Aliabhatt pic.twitter.com/65zaawFuIb
— Movie_Reviews (@MovieReview_Hub) June 10, 2026
One user joked, “Uday’s cameo as Ali Bhai in Alpha will be the selling point.”
Uday’a cameo as Ali Bhai in Alpha will be the selling point 😎
— Diveshrewatkar (@Diveshrewatkar2) June 10, 2026
“Dyk: The story ‘credits’ of #Alpha have been given to Uday Chopra. Talent flows in the genes – is it a behind-the-scenes comeback for Uday? #AliaBhatt #Sharvari (sic),” read another comment.
Uday Chopra has been away from the big screen for a while now. The mention of his name in the film’s story credits has sparked significant curiosity among eagle-eyed audiences, keen to know how much involvement he has had.
Alpha Teaser
Bobby Deol treats daughter Sita (Alia) to a pleasant dinner at a picturesque restaurant on her 18th birthday. Sia is thrilled that her father made the effort for her.
Sita receives a gift from her father containing a secret code. The birthday dinner turns sombre and grim.
“You are going on your first mission on your 18th birthday. What could be more special than this?” Baba (Bobby Deol) announces as Sia looks unhappy.
What is Alpha? A secret mission to train India’s fastest, sharpest, strongest next‑generation soldiers.
Bobby Deol has trained his daughter since early childhood to achieve this goal. The Alpha insignia Sita wears is marked on her forearm.
How will she be trained? Her father sets the bar: a wolf’s daughter will be a wolf.
The teaser shows glimpses of Alia’s action‑packed Alpha mission. Is she a lone wolf? We’ll have to wait to find out.
Alpha was first scheduled to release on December 25 last year. Then the film was slated for April this year. Finally, it is arriving in theatres on July 3.
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