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Famous white actors controversially cast in non-white roles

The casting choices in Hollywood have sparked controversy in recent years due to the frequent selection of white actors to portray characters of different races, a practice commonly referred to as "whitewashing." Despite the public outcry over actors of color being considered to play fictional heroes like Spider-Man or James Bond, there has been minimal backlash when white actors portray real-life characters of color. Throughout their careers, numerous white stars have assumed non-white roles on screen. Click on to discover who they are.

‘Eephus' First Look: Frederick Wiseman Joins ‘Uncut Gems' Reunion for '90s Baseball Dramedy

Exclusive: Cinematographer Carson Lund's feature directorial debut will premiere during the Directors' Fortnight.

What’s on TV tonight: Doctor Who, Rebus, Prince George: A King for the Future and more

Saturday 18 May Doctor Who BBC One, 6.50pm A regular gun for hire under Russell T Davies since the 2005 revival, Steven Moffat of course took the reins of Doctor Who for the Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi years, and here writes his first episode since 2017. Counterintuitively, it calls upon Ncuti Gatwa to suppress his natural energy and vitality when...

Gladiator's Giant to star in city's panto

The strongman is among the first famous faces to be announced for the Grand Theatre production.

Which James Bond theme song is the best Bond theme song?

Excluding any theme songs that aren't canon to the original series, here is a ranking of the Bond theme songs from weakest to best.

How India-Set Nepal-Shot ‘The Shameless' Transitioned From Documentary to Adult Animation to Cannes Un Certain Regard Fiction Feature

Bulgarian-American filmmaker Konstantin Bojanov’s Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard selection “The Shameless” has taken 14 years to come to fruition. Bojanov previously directed the documentary “Invisible” (2005), followed by his Cannes-debuting fiction feature debut “Avé” (2011). Post “Avé” and prior to his 2017 Rotterdam selection “Light Thereafter,” which starred Barry Keoghan and Kim Bodnia, […]

Emma Benestan: The French Director Debuts Her Feminist Camargue Bull-Running Thriller ‘Animale' In Cannes' Critics' Week - Ones To Watch

The anarchic spirit of Julia Ducournau's Palme d'Or winner Titane lives on in Emma Benestan's Critics Week closer Animale, the genre-busting debut of a director who cites Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark, and the naturalist films of Chloé Zhao as influences. More surprisingly, she also credits Abdellatif Kechiche, since her first break was […]

Why Streaming Services Are Betting Big on Series Over Movies

The Future of Streaming: Shows Reign Supreme Over Movies

Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in "9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in "Tootsie," has died. He was 92.

The 20 best films about pilots

Sure, most of these movies are something we’d never want to watch on a plane, but they are worthwhile films about pilots. Here are some of our favorites.

Box Office: John Krasinski's Ryan Reynolds ‘IF' Movie Starts Off With $1.8M in Previews

Writer-director John Krasinski‘s original family film IF has started off its box office run with $1.8 million in Thursday previews. The fantasy pic, headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast, explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them […]

Megalopolis red carpet at Cannes 2024: the best looks

The latest film by Francis Ford Coppola, 'Megalopolis', drew a famous crowd at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. The film is an over-the-top parable about the fall of the US Empire with parallels to Ancient Rome. Critics haven't been all too kind to the movie that stars Adam Driver, but Hollywood stars shone on the red carpet for its premiere. Have a look at Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Teyana Taylor, and other beautiful stars.

Wild Bunch Nabs Ron Perlman-Led ‘The Gentleman,' Plus ‘Undercover' (EXCLUSIVE)

In a deal sealed at Cannes, Spain's Film Factory has closed France with Wild Bunch on action film "The Gentleman" as well as crime thriller "Undercover." The directorial debut of seasoned Mexican cinematographer Luis Gabriel Beristáin ("Blade II," "The Beekeeper"), "The Gentleman" stars Ron Perlman as Theo, an aging former U.S. soldier who pays Olga, […]

Cannes First Look: ‘Under the Stars' Starring Toni Collette and Andy Garcia

Toni Collette and Andy Garcia look to be having the time of their lives while enjoying a sunshine-filled picnic in the first look at Under the Stars, a new romantic comedy from filmmaker Michelle Danner and writer Victoria Vinuesa. The story centers on a struggling romance novelist who is stuck in a passionless relationship. When […]

Cannes Classics Title ‘The Churning': Inside the Restoration of 1976 Indian Masterpiece

The restored version of Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s 1976 masterpiece “Manthan” (“The Churning”) is screening at the Cannes Film Festival’s Cannes Classics strand. Shot by DoP Govind Nihalani in rural Gujarat, western India, the film is produced by 500,000 farmers who contributed towards its making, under the banner Gujarat Milk Co-Op Marketing Federation Ltd. The […]

Who is John Rebus, the hero of Ian Rankin’s detective novels?

Who is John Rebus, the hero of Ian Rankin’s detective novels? - Over 29 books, turns out we’ve learned quite a lot

Anne Robinson confirms she is dating Queen Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles

Anne Robinson confirms she is dating Queen Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles - ‘Mind your own business,’ Robinson says

How Demi Moore became a new fashion darling at 61

At the Cannes Film Festival, iconic actresses always command the spotlight. Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly, Catherine Deneuve, Jane Birkin, Sharon Stone, Cate Blanchett, to name some, have, in previous years, made global headlines basking in the paparazzi’s glow at the world’s most glamorous film festival. Now, it is Demi Moore’s turn. That was decid...

'Viva Las Vegas' stars Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret's romance ‘couldn’t last’: 4 bombshells as movie turns 60

"Viva Las Vegas," starring Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Here is a look at stories from the set, including a romance, a jealous star and a deleted scene.

‘Harry Potter' Star Tom Felton to Topline $15 Million Action/Sci-Fi Film ‘Altered' (EXCLUSIVE)

Tom Felton, best-known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” franchise, is to star in the $15 million action/sci-fi film “Altered,” alongside Richard Brake (“Game of Thrones,” “Barbarian,” “Mayor of Kingstown”), Igor Jijikine (“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”), Aggy Adams (“The Witcher”) and Liza Bugulova. The film is […]

EXCLUSIVE: See Kevin Costner in new trailer for his Western epic, ‘Horizon’

The newest trailer for Kevin Costner movie "Horizon: An American Saga" was released May 17. Here's everything to know about the plot, release date, cast details and more.

The 90s TV shows you didn’t know were on Netflix right now

Here's 7 of the best.

Lisa Armstrong 'will battle her ex-husband Ant McPartlin for custody of their Labrador'

Lisa Armstrong 'will battle her ex-husband Ant McPartlin for custody of their Labrador' - Dog has been bone of contention after pair divorced in 2018

Rafe Spall: ‘Men’s bodies in film give an unrealistic idea of masculinity’

Rafe Spall: ‘Men’s bodies in film give an unrealistic idea of masculinity’ - THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor talks to Charlotte O’Sullivan about objectification, weight loss, the return of family sitcom ‘Trying’ and how acting with his co-star Esther Smith ‘elevates the show’ for him

Doctor Who, episode 3, spoiler-free review: Steven Moffat’s explosive return is a bit of a dud

Episode three of the new Doctor Who (BBC One/Disney+) is called Boom, but a more accurate title would be Pffft. It consists of Ncuti Gatwa’s Time Lord standing on a landmine for half an hour while crying. Boom is written by former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, who has returned to the Whoniverse for one week only. It is an abrupt change in to...

Mark Damon, B-movie heartthrob, spaghetti Western cowboy and later indie movie mogul – obituary

Mark Damon, who has died aged 91, enjoyed two bites at the Hollywood cherry, first as a toothy B-movie performer, then as a financier and producer of several worldwide hits, including Das Boot (1981) and The Lost Boys (1987). His company Producers Sales Organization rethought the way films were sold internationally; initiating the now-standard prac...

How Anna Jones became the standard bearer for modern British vegetarian cooking

How Anna Jones became the standard bearer for modern British vegetarian cooking - INTERVIEW: Twenty years ago, Anna Jones was one of Jamie Oliver’s TV apprentices; now she’s made a name for herself as a vegetarian cookbook queen. She tells Hannah Twiggs why she chose her own kitchen over life as a chef

Johnny Depp's ‘Modì' Gets Italian Distribution Via Be Water and Maestro Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

The Johnny Depp-directed film "Modì," about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, has secured a distribution deal in Italy, where it will be released by emerging production/distribution player Be Water. Above is a first-look image from the set of the film, which is now in post. “Modì” stars Italy’s Riccardo Scamarcio as the bad boy painter and […]

New Zealand's top musicians band together to fight controversial Coromandel mining project

The new campaign 'Musicians Against Mines' will auction off never-before-seen lyrics to fight it.

‘Succession's' Nicholas Braun in Talks to Join Ruben Ostlund's ‘The Entertainment System Is Down' (EXCLUSIVE)

“Succession” star Nicholas Braun is in talks to star in Ruben Östlund’s “The Entertainment System Is Down.” Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst and Daniel Brühl are already on board the buzzy satire. “The Entertainment System Is Down” is one of the sexiest packages being shopped at the Cannes Film Market, where the Coproduction Office has launched […]

The tragic story of Gino Mäder, cycling's next big star

Shia LaBeouf’s new film debuts with terrible score on Rotten Tomatoes

The epic sci-fi has firmly divided critics.

Madonna shares choir's video with 19.8m followers

The singing group receives hundreds of comments after being spotted by the Queen of Pop.

Aaron Eckhart Returning for Canine Action Thriller Sequel ‘Muzzle: City of Wolves' (EXCLUSIVE)

Aaron Eckhart (“The Dark Knight,” “Sully”) is set to return to the “Muzzle” universe in action thriller “Muzzle: City of Wolves.” The actioner marks the sequel to “Muzzle” and will be directed by John Stalberg Jr. (Lionsgate's “Crypto”), who also directed the first installment. Jacob Michael King (“Caviar”) wrote the script from a story by Carlyle Eubank (“The Signal”) and Stalberg Jr. In […]

Doctor Who: Boom review – A bit of a damp squib only saved by brilliant performances

Doctor Who: Boom review – A bit of a damp squib only saved by brilliant performances - 2/5 This episode wrestles with chunky themes – the dangers of AI, religious extremism, and the parasitic wickedness of the arms industry. But the execution is wishy-washy

‘IF' Lighter At $30M+, ‘Strangers: Chapter 1' Stronger At $12M, ‘Back To Black' Goes Belly-Up At $3M – Saturday Box Office Update

SATURDAY AM EARLY: IF is looking at $30.5M opening this weekend after a $10M Friday + previews, at 4,041 theaters and while that might scream lower than expected on the surface since it’s below its $40M projections, triple note, it’s a PG-rated live-action film. There’s a reason why they haven’t been greenlit in a while, […]

Dame Hinewehi Mohi to be inducted into NZ Music Hall of Fame

She's known for her decades-long contribution to waiata Māori, music therapy, and reimagining popular English songs in Māori.

Made In India: The World's Biggest Film Industry Hasn't Had A Film In The Cannes Competition Since 1994 … Until Now

The first iteration of the Cannes Film Festival, planned for 1939, was scuppered when Germany invaded Poland to trigger the start of World War II. But when the festival finally got off the ground in 1946, Indian cinema came out swinging. Mounted shortly after the conclusion of the war, the first “real” Cannes Film Festival […]

Ben Stiller, James Woods, John Ales and More Pay Tribute to Dabney Coleman: "Complicated, Hilarious Genius"

Ben Stiller, James Woods, John Ales and more Hollywood notables have taken to social media to pay tribute to Dabney Coleman, who died at 92. The legendary comic actor known for his roles in 9 to 5, Tootsie and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, died Thursday at his Santa Monica home, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter. […]

Girls Aloud kick off reunion tour dedicated to late bandmate

Girls Aloud have taken to the stage for the first gig of their reunion tour with emotional tributes to their late bandmate Sarah Harding.

From humble beginnings to epic performances: Unveiling the memorable first gigs of music artists

A music artist's first live performance is always a memorable one. Though this doesn't necessarily mean it was a good or uneventful one. Some bands and solo artists started their career playing in unassuming places such as their own high schools or local bars. But despite their humble beginnings, all of these music artists became hugely successful years later. Click through this gallery to find out when and where your favorite music artists first hit the stage, and what went down during the shows.

How the Death of David Cronenberg's Wife of 43 Years Inspired ‘The Shrouds': ‘Grief Is Forever'

David Cronenberg is returning to Cannes with “The Shrouds,” the story of an industrialist named Karsh, who invents a controversial technology that allows grieving families to see inside the graves of their loved ones with high-resolution cameras. It’s a film that defies easy categorization. This being a Cronenberg production, there are elements of body horror, […]

‘Universal Language' Review: Matthew Rankin Channels the Best of Iranian Cinema in Absurdist Canadian Comedy

In the Canadian cities of Montreal and Winnipeg, a futile tension exists between French and English speakers - doubly silly, since the country is officially bilingual. In his gently satirical "Universal Language," writer-director Matthew Rankin imagines a rather fanciful solution, where Farsi is now the region's dominant tongue. Taking his cues from such Iranian classics […]

Lil Yachty Doesn't Think Drake ‘Won or Lost' to Kendrick Lamar

He also talked about being name-dropped in "Euphoria."

What it’s like to live without an internal monologue…

3 sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in May

From hard-boiled action to a Roger Corman classic, these are the three sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in May.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Tom Pelphrey on filming that shocking ‘Man in Full’ ending scene

Actor Tom Pelphrey opens up about working with Jeff Daniels, his daughter with Kaley Cuoco, prosthetics and the shocking nude scene in "Man in Full."

Ryan Reynolds' New Comedy Gets Torn To Shreds On Rotten Tomatoes

Ryan Reynolds may seem like he can't lose, but according to critics his new comedy is an absolute stinker!

Christian Bale's Career in Photos

He's like a movie star chameleon.

After Life actor overwhelmed by social media love

Ethan Lawrence says "we run the risk of having an enormous brain drain in this industry".