Ian Curtis led Joy Division, shaping post-punk with Unknown Pleasures and Closer. Died 1980; posthumous influence endures.
Filming for Sam Mendes’s four-film Beatles biopic is underway near Abbey Road, recreating the iconic crossing with cast members in period attire. Fans and residents have been drawn to the disruption as studios confirm the project’s 2028 release window, with actors adopting the Beatles’ image for promotional sequences.