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‘Such a relief’: infected blood scandal victims create support groups

Victims of the infected blood inquiry are joining forces to share stories and support. Sue Wathen, Joan Edgington and Nicola Leahey were diagnosed with hepatitis C after struggling through years of unexplained symptoms that were dismissed by doctors. Learning that they had been infected with a disease known as the “silent killer” by receiving contaminated blood gave them answers, but left them feeling in despair and bereft of purpose. They have...

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...

The Top Billy Joel Songs

Billy Joel is a legendary figure in the world of music. Known for his heartfelt lyrics, intricate compositions, and unde

‘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 […]

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

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 […]

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...

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

Why Streaming Services Are Betting Big on Series Over Movies

The Future of Streaming: Shows Reign Supreme Over Movies

‘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, […]

Local Choir's Version Of ‘Music' Gets Tick Of Approval From Madonna, Sharing It With 19.8m Followers

Madonna has made a country choir's dreams come true, sharing their video performing one of her hits with her 19.8million followers on Instagram. The choir from Northampton in the middle of the UK had sung their own version of Madonna's 2000 hit Music and shared it on social media – where the BBC reports it […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Gossip: Cherries in four-way fight for Clarke-Salter

Bournemouth, Burnley and Crystal Palace are likely to be able to offer QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter higher wages than Celtic in the battle for his signature, but the Scottish champions hope Champions League football will be enough to tempt the 26-year-old. (Football Insider) Want more transfer stories? Read Saturday's full gossip column

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

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 […]

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.

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 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, […]

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, […]

‘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.

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.

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 […]

Johnny Knoxville, ABC, & Jimmy Kimmel's Production Banner Zapped With $3M Suit From Tasered ‘Prank Panel' Producer

Less than a year after The Prank Panel debuted on ABC, star Johnny Knoxville is getting a shock that some jokes are just not so funny. Not funny, and potentially quite expensive, to be clear. The Jackass vet (real name Philip John Clap), ABC Signature Studios, ITV America, Jimmy Kimmel's Kimmelot shingle and others involved […]

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

29 of the most iconic celebrity cameos in TV and film history

What do celebrities have in common? Delighting audiences with a surprise cameo.

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

Here's 7 of the best.

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 […]

'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...

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...

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

28 TV Spin-Offs That Were As Good Or Better Than The Show They Came From

Sometimes a TV spin-off deserves the same love of its parent TV show.

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.

Ruben Östlund Regular Partner Film i Väst Hikes Co-Pros with Noomi Rapace Starrer ‘Mother,' Flags Five Films in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Billed the ‘Trollywood' of the North for its close ties to talent, the leading Scandinavian regional film fund Film i Väst in Sweden's Trollhättan has boarded the Noomi Rapace starrer "Mother, to be helmed by Macedonia's Teona Stugar Mitevska. The biopic, in which Rapace will play the legendary religious figure Mother Teresa, will mark the […]

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.

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...

Brent Spiner saw Star Trek: Nemesis' lackluster box office perfromance as a message from the fans

By the time Star Trek: Nemesis released in 2002, the resurrected Star Trek franchise had been on the air for fifteen years, with Star Trek: The Next Generation starting the ball rolling in 1987. The film was up against stiff competition when it opened as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets had just released a month earlier while the James Bond ...

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

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.

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.

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

Paul Schrader unveils his latest cinematic endeavor at Cannes.

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.

Christian Bale's Career in Photos

He's like a movie star chameleon.

‘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 […]

20 Black artists who deserve a documentary

Over the last few years, fans have watched documentaries on music legends such as Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, and many more. Here is a list of Black artists that should tell their life stories in a documentary format.

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 […]

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.

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.