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

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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.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: a solid summer blockbuster

The big-money movie might be 'a bit silly' but the effects are excellent

Madonna shares choir's video with 19.8m followers

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

The definitive Pink Floyd playlist

The band's catalog is extensive, but our 25 favorite Pink Floyd classics are here.

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is not coming to Prime Video after theaters (Here's where to stream)

If you love The Strangers franchise, you'll be excited to hear there's another movie coming out. The Strangers: Chapter 1 is not a movie you'll be able to watch on Prime Video for free, but there will be a way with an additional membership.

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 […]

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

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.

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 […]

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

Here's 7 of the best.

'It feels like every emotion worth living has been lived'

Some people on social media are saying they will be crying come Sunday evening. Not tears of joy at a trophy win nor of frustration at a final-day nightmare, but tears because of the closing of a chapter. When Liverpool host Wolves on the Premier League's final day, Anfield's farewell to manager Jurgen Klopp looks set to be, to borrow a term the Me...

Cannes Hidden Gem: A Filmmaking Prodigy Offers a Paean to the Wonders of Childhood in ‘My Sunshine'

Japanese director Hiroshi Okuyama is only 28 years old, but his feature filmmaking to date has been suffused by the desire to reach back into the past at the elusive sensibilities of youth. Okuyama announced himself as something of a prodigy - he writes, directs, edits and serves as his own cinematographer on his films - when his […]

‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' Makers Unveil ‘Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare' First Look (EXCLUSIVE)

In this first look from “Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare” - from the makers of slasher horror hit "Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey" - Martin Portlock plays an evil, murderous and disfigured version of the children’s character. The Jagged Edge Productions film - being sold by ITN Studios in Cannes - follows Wendy Darling as she strikes out in an attempt to rescue […]

Diane Kruger on David Cronenberg's Cannes Film ‘The Shrouds': "It Made Me Think About My Mortality"

"I took it hard. I wanted it to be special for him," says Diane Kruger of performing in David Cronenberg's The Shrouds, a film the legendary director wrote as part of his grieving process after the death of his late wife, Carolyn. The Shrouds, which is screening in competition in Cannes, follows Karsh (Vincent Cassel), a prominent […]

Cannes, According to … The Buyer, Protagonist Pictures' Alice Vail

The Cannes Film Festival not only means much choice in terms of films, but also in terms of where to go, what to do and what not to do on and around the famed Croisette. Alice Vail, director of acquisitions and development at Protagonist Pictures, has experience and insight from past visits. Before coming to […]

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

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...

Studiocanal Rolls Out German Trilogy ‘Woodwalkers'; Execs Talk Ambitions For New Franchise – Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Studiocanal has been rolling out sales on the first instalment of Germany-language film trilogy Woodwalkers in Cannes. A joint production between Blue Eyes Fiction and Studiocanal Germany, it is one the most ambitious German-language productions to date for both partners. The franchise is adapted from the best-selling novels by German writer Katja Brandis about […]

‘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.

‘Goodbye Julia,' ‘Four Daughters' Stand Out at Critics Awards for Arab Films Handed Out in Cannes

Sudanese first-timer Mohamed Kordofani's "Goodbye Julia," a timely morality tale that takes place just before the 2011 secession of South Sudan, has won top awards for both fest feature film and best screenplay at the eighth edition of the Critics Awards for Arab Films that will be handed out today at the Plage des Palmes […]

Lucy Punch to reunite with Dame Joanna Lumley for Motherland spin-off

Lucy Punch to reunite with Dame Joanna Lumley for Motherland spin-off - Punch will reprise her role of Amanda for a six-part series, titled Amandaland, with Dame Joanna returning as her mother Felicity.

Paul Schrader at Cannes: 'New Ideas Keep Me Alive'

Paul Schrader unveils his latest cinematic endeavor at Cannes.

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 […]

Dabney Coleman, Emmy-winning actor from '9 to 5', 'Tootsie', dies at 92

Dabney Coleman, who starred with Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton in "9 to 5," is dead. He was known for his comic and often villainous roles.

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...

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...

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.

Kinds of Kindness review: Emma Stone and Jessie Plemons shine in these intelligent and darkly funny tales

Kinds of Kindness review: Emma Stone and Jessie Plemons shine in these intelligent and darkly funny tales - 4/5 Although it lacks the totally out-there oddness of Yorgos Lanthimos’ earlier works and the richness of his latter films like Poor Things and The Favourite, his trademark inventiveness is here in spades

Adria Arjona, Edgar Ramirez to Co-Star in Jayro Bustamante's Dystopian Thriller ‘El Sombreron'

Adria Arjona (“Andor,” “Hit Man”) and Edgar Ramirez, the Golden Globe-nominated actor of “American Crime Story” and “Carlos,” have been tapped to star in “El Sombreron,” a dystopian thriller from Jayro Bustamante, the acclaimed director of “La Llorona” (2019) and “Ixcanul” (2015). The feature is to be launched at Cannes by the Match Factory, which […]

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 […]

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.

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2: Release Date, Trailer, Cast

It’s time to dust off those swords. Prime Video has confirmed The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season two release date as 29 August 2024. The latest premiere information arrived alongside a stunning first teaser trailer for the upcoming season of the Tolkien TV series adaptation, which was reportedly Prime Video’s ‘most expensive’ production ever. […]

The 25 best movies and TV shows about the Middle Ages

Though films and TV series about the Middle Ages do not always attract the same level of love and critical praise as those set in other periods of history, there are still a number of notable films and TV series which take the period as their setting.

'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.

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.

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.

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, […]

After Life actor overwhelmed by social media love

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

20 essential songs with one-word titles

One-word song titles highlight how artists can show impact and power with a simple statement. Here is a list of memorable songs throughout the years with one-word titles.

The best psychological thrillers of all time

We can drag on about what officially constitutes a psychological thriller. Various elements of the genre also can be found in horror and supernatural movies. That said, we offer our 25 best films that could fall under the moniker of the psychological thriller.

Bridgerton viewers in uproar over cliffhanger ending

Bridgerton viewers in uproar over cliffhanger ending - Viewers called out Netflix for ‘cruel’ timing

Paul McCartney "Becomes UK's First Music Billionaire" In Annual Rich List – report

Paul McCartney has been one of the UK's wealthiest musicians for the last 60 years due to his Beatles royalties. Now he has reportedly become the first UK musician to become a billionaire ($1.27bn). The Sunday Times Rich List, published annually, reports that Sir Paul has seen his immense fortune increase by £50m ($63.5m) in […]

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.

Chris Cornell’s five favourite singers, in his own words

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell passed away on May 18, 2017. Eight years earlier, he told Classic Rock about the singers who had inspired him

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

The epic sci-fi has firmly divided critics.

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.

Yvette Fielding: I was assaulted by Rolf Harris and left alone with Jimmy Savile

Yvette Fielding has questioned the BBC after claiming disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris sexually assaulted her during her time as host of Blue Peter. The 55-year-old presenter was Blue Peter’s youngest ever host when she joined the BBC’s long-running TV show in 1987. She left five years later, before hosting a string of BBC programmes including The...