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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Daily Mail
'Woke' Netflix bosses axe iconic scene from Pride and Prejudice remake to 'avoid objectifying men'
Netflix bosses have axed an iconic moment from Pride and Prejudice in a new 'woke' move to avoid 'objectifying men'. The unforgettable scene of Mr Darcy - played by Colin Firth - emerging from a lake was all the rage in 1995. But show bosses have confirmed it will not resurface in the forthcoming version of the rom-com. According to reports, many fans will be disappointed as the famous BBC scene is said to have 'got millions of women hot under the collar'. A source told The Sun: 'It is also credited for sparking subsequent moments of male objectification on screen - likes Aidan Turner's famous topless scything scene in Poldark.' It's claimed that Netflix bosses 'don't want a repeat'. The saucy scene soon became one of the most favourite TV scenes, however it didn't actually feature in Jane Austen's original 1813 story. Arguably the most iconic wet shirt ever worn sold at auction for £25,000 - double its estimated sale price. The famous scene turned Oscar-winner Firth into a sex symbol and also rocketed the shirt's sale price 30 years later, after auctioneers estimated it would be sold for between £7,000 and £10,000. The sale contained costumes archived by Cosprop, a costume house founded by Oscar-winning designer John Bright in 1965. Oscar-winner Firth played Fitzwilliam Darcy in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, opposite Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet - who is surprised when she visits his estate, Pemberley, to find him wet and not properly dressed. The moment has been re-imagined in Netflix series Bridgerton, when British actor Jonathan Bailey steps out of a lake, and was also referenced in Bridget Jones's Diary, which stars Firth as another Mr Darcy, a nod to his portrayal by writer Helen Fielding. The famous 'wet shirt' was designed by renowned costume designer Dinah Collin and then made by Cosprop. Cosprop's general manager Chris Garlick said multiple versions of the shirt were made as it was worn in wet and dry scenes, and in case of re-takes. The whereabouts of three fully verified shirts are known, according to Kerry Taylor. Almost 30 years after the scene first aired, the now dry shirt was sold for a hammer price of £20,000, with the buyer's premium of £5,000 taking the overall total to £25,000, all of which will go to charity. Costumes from TV drama series including Poldark, Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey also went under the hammer.


Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Balloon Boy family to reveal what really happened in the hoax that rocked America and who lied
The Colorado family behind the infamous 'Balloon Boy' incident is finally revealing what really happened during the 2009 saga that captivated millions of Americans. The Heene family, of Fort Collins, shares their side of the story in the upcoming Netflix documentary Trainwreck: Balloon Boy, premiering July 15. The documentary revisits the bizarre October day when six-year-old Falcon Heene was believed to be trapped inside a homemade UFO built by his father, Richard Heene. On October 15, 2009, the silver helium balloon - shaped like a flying saucer - drifted up to 7,000 feet across the Colorado sky for two tense hours. Falcon's parents, Richard and Mayumi, claimed he had snuck into the balloon, prompting a frantic search that grounded planes and involved the National Guard - but Falcon was eventually found hiding in the attic of the family's home. Public concern quickly turned to outrage when it was revealed Falcon had never been inside the homemade weather balloon. Many accused the Heenes of staging the event for publicity, possibly to land a reality show. At the time, the family had pitched a science-based TV series, which had been rejected. The Heenes, however, continue to insist it was not a hoax - even as mom Mayumi Heene later told investigators her husband believed a runaway balloon with a child aboard could help secure a TV deal. Directed by Gillian Pachter, the soon-to-be released documentary features new interviews with the entire Heene family, including Richard, who built the balloon, and Falcon, who was thought to be inside. In the trailer, Richard calls the incident 'the biggest nightmare ever,' while Falcon, now 22, reflects: 'I think it was crazy how I was six years old and I was able to affect the whole state of the country.' The drama began on the chilly October day with Richard's 911 call, claiming the balloon had taken off with Falcon inside. 'All I wanted to do was make a really fantastic project for the kids,' he says in the trailer. The search drew in local authorities, the National Guard, and even Homeland Security, while news outlets nationwide covered the unfolding story. But, when the balloon finally landed 60 miles from the Heenes' home - without Falcon aboard - skepticism surged. Critics pointed to the family's prior appearance on ABC's Wife Swap as further evidence they were chasing fame. 'Everybody starts criticizing us,' Richard says in the trailer. 'I'm like, 'You've got to be s******* me!' The media frenzy continued for weeks. Richard and Mayumi both faced charges in the incident and eventually pleaded guilty - Richard to attempting to influence a public servant, and Mayumi to false reporting. Richard served 90 days in jail, and the family was ordered to pay $42,000 in restitution. They were also barred from profiting off the incident for four years. Despite this, the couple has always maintained it wasn't a hoax, claiming they pleaded guilty only to avoid Mayumi's possible deportation. However, several years later in 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis pardoned them. 'In the case of Richard and Mayumi Heene, the "Balloon Boy" parents, we are all ready to move past the spectacle from a decade ago that wasted the precious time and resources of law enforcement officials and the general public,' Polis said in a statement. 'Richard and Mayumi have paid the price in the eyes of the public, served their sentences, and it's time for all of us to move on.' Now, 16 years later, the Heenes are telling their full story in the Netflix documentary, produced by RAW and BBH. The trailer teases emotional moments and conflicting viewpoints. 'You don't get it!' Mayumi cries out, while one interviewee says, 'Richard and Mayumi love those kids.' Another counters, 'Richard did this purposely,' and someone else adds, 'If you think you know him, you probably don't.' The Heene family has since moved to Florida, where Falcon, now grown up, builds tiny homes for a living. He runs Craftsman Tiny Homes, a family business in Archer, Florida, offering models ranging from $25,000 to $79,000. He recently shared a video documenting the construction of a tiny home from start to finish.


Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Woke Netflix bosses AXE iconic moment from Pride & Prejudice remake for ridiculous reason
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MR Darcy's wet top will be packed away for a Pride and Prejudice remake to avoid objectifying men. A dripping Colin Firth emerging from a lake got fans drooling in 1995. 2 Netflix's Pride and Prejudice remake will not feature a wet Mr Darcy - played here by Colin Firth Credit: BBC 2 The decision to axe the iconic scene is the latest woke nonsense The Sun's Wokeipedia campaign has identified But woke Netflix bosses have ruled there will be no repeat when actor Jack Lowden plays Mr Darcy in its forthcoming version of Jane Austen's classic novel. Non-binary Emma Corrin has been cast as the heroine Elizabeth Bennet in the drama, potentially dropping later this year. A TV insider said many fans would be disappointed as the famous BBC scene 'got millions of women hot under the collar'. They added: 'It is also credited for sparking subsequent moments of male objectification on screen — like Aidan Turner's famous topless scything scene in Poldark. 'But Netflix execs have made it clear they don't want a repeat.' A sodden Mr Darcy topped a 2013 poll of favourite TV scenes but it did not feature in Austen's 1813 novel. Last year the shirt which was worn in the scene went up for auction and was sold for £20,000. Netflix was approached for comment. Emma Corrin in fresh career boost as non-binary star is set to play iconic role in new Netflix show Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.