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• Deep Blue Sea 2 Gets a Release Date and Poster, Will Be R-Rated

  07-12-2017 20:27
  
  SyFy will debut Deep Blue Sea 2 next year with the MPAA officially given the sequel an R-rating.
  
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• Emma Stone got ‘Zombieland’ role by insulting Jesse Eisenberg

  10-11-2024 19:50 via nme.com
  
  Jesse Eisenberg has revealed that his Zombieland co-star Emma Stone got the role by insulting him in the audition.READ MORE: ‘Zombieland’ at 10: Still the most fun you can have with a zombie flickThe 2009 post-apocalyptic comedy was directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Uncharted) and starred Eisenberg as Columbus and Stone as Wichita, two survivors in a zombie-ridden America who attempt to make their way on an extended cross-country road trip. Woody Harrelson and Abigail Breslin co-st
  
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• ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ actor says people on set predicted it was going to bomb

  10-11-2024 10:52 via nme.com
  
  Comedian Tim Dillon, who had a brief role in Joker: Folie à Deux, has revealed actors on set had already been predicting that the film would flop.Read More: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ review: Lady Gaga shines in a provocative prison musicalFollowing its release to largely negative reviews, it became the first Hollywood comic book movie adaptation to have earned a ‘D’ score, and drew an estimated domestic box office opening of $40million (£30.5million)
  
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• Mattel mistakenly lists adult film site on ‘Wicked’ dolls packaging

  10-11-2024 09:51 via nme.com
  
  Fan who have bought Mattel’s Wicked dolls have found that an adult film site is mistakenly listed on the packaging.READ MORE: ‘Barbie’ review: Greta Gerwig’s grown-up toy story is fantastic fun The new theatrical adaptation of the hit Broadway musical is set for worldwide release on November 22, and it has inspired a lot of themed promotional merchandise à la Barbie.
  Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as the Wizard of Oz witches Glinda and Elphaba,
  
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• Olivia Colman compares ‘Paddington’ musical number to Beyoncé performance

  09-11-2024 18:51 via nme.com
  
  Olivia Colman has compared her musical number in Paddington In Peru to a performance by Beyoncé.
  The film is the third in the series of films revolving around the marmalade-loving bear created by Michael Bond, and sees Ben Whishaw returning as the voice of Paddington, alongside Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent and Antonio Banderas.
  The film sees Paddington and his adopted Brown family visit the bear’s aunt Lucy in Peru, where they have to
  
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• Horror icon Tony Todd has died, aged 69: “I will miss him so much and hope he haunts me once in a while”

  09-11-2024 09:59 via nme.com
  
  Actor and horror icon Tony Todd has died, aged 69.READ MORE: ‘Candyman’ at 30: director Bernard Rose on the cult horror’s lost meaningPer Variety, Todd’s death was confirmed by a representative for the actor. He passed away this Wednesday (November 6) at his Marina Del Rey home, with a cause of death not yet confirmed.
  He was best known for playing Candyman, the titular bogeyman that led a series of horror films in the 1990s. With his towering 6-foot-5 frame and on-s
  
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• This is what Ryan Reynolds believes is the biggest Oscars snub of all time

  08-11-2024 23:02 via nme.com
  
  Ryan Reynolds has revealed what he believes to the be the biggest Oscars snub of all time.READ MORE: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ review: a sarky, time-skipping superhero send-upSpeaking on Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, the Deadpool & Wolverine star said that he wants to see more comedies recognised by the Academy, which then led him to share his biggest snub.
  “One of the greatest, most, greatest injustices is that Eddie Murphy doesn’t have an Oscar for The Nu
  
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• Ridley Scott reveals why Nick Cave’s ‘Gladiator’ sequel never got made

  08-11-2024 22:28 via nme.com
  
  Ridley Scott has revealed why Nick Cave‘s proposed Gladiator sequel never came to fruition.
  Following the financial and critical success of the 2000 original – it won five Oscars, including best picture and best actor for Russell Crowe – both its lead star and director were keen to make a follow-up.
  John Logan, one of the screenwriters of Gladiator, was originally commissioned to write a sequel, which would be set in Ancient Rome but not feature Crowe, due to his character Maxi
  
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• Watch the moment Benedict Cumberbatch, FKA Twigs, Cate Blanchett, Taika Waititi, Richard Gadd, Marisa Abela, Ghetts, Idris Elba, Riz Ahmed and more all raved on stage with Wyclef Jean in London

  08-11-2024 19:26 via nme.com
  
  Benedict Cumberbatch, FKA Twigs, Cate Blanchett, Taika Waititi, Richard Gadd, Marisa Abela, Ghetts, Idris Elba, Riz Ahmed and more all raved on stage with Wyclef Jean in London last night (November 7) – check out footage of the moment below.READ MORE: FKA Twigs on the cover: “There are so many sides to me that the world hasn’t seen yet” The entertainment stars were present at KOKO Foundation’s Letters Live fundraiser – an event that saw Cumberbatch, Blanc
  
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• Hugh Grant says “perfect happiness” is a Colin Firth box office flop

  08-11-2024 17:59 via nme.com
  
  Hugh Grant has shared his idea of perfect happiness in Vanity Fair’s Proust Questionnaire – and made a cheeky dig at Colin Firth in the process.READ MORE: ‘Heretic’ review: Hugh Grant trades manners for menace in slick horrorWhen asked what his idea of perfect happiness is, Grant replied, “Drinking a pint of London Pride while munching Twiglets and reading about Colin Firth having a critical and box office catastrophe.”
  Grant and Firth have worked together in
  
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• ‘Nosferatu’ remake goes “harder than any other horror film this year,” according to early reviews

  08-11-2024 16:45 via nme.com
  
  The first reviews of Nosferatu are in, and it’s fair to say it’s been well-received by critics so far.READ MORE: ‘The Northman’ review: you’ll be bowled over by this brutal Viking epicThe movie, which is set to release on December 25 in the US and January 3 in the UK, is a remake of the 1922 film of the same name, which in turn was based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Directed by Robert Eggers, it stars the likes of Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-R
  
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• Elizabeth Hurley wants to play a Bond villain: “I loved the Daniel Craig Bond films, but all the villains were men”

  08-11-2024 14:45 via nme.com
  
  Elizabeth Hurley’s “dream” is to be a James Bond villain, the actor and model has shared in a new interview.READ MORE: ‘No Time To Die’ review: Daniel Craig’s surprisingly emotional final flingHurley was answering questions posed to her by readers of The Guardian, and was asked if she’d rather be a James Bond girl or an Austin Powers girl – having played Vanessa Kensington, Powers’ girlfriend and later wife in the first two Austin Powers
  
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• David Gilmour addresses rumours Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ was written to synchronise with ‘The Wizard Of Oz’

  08-11-2024 12:18 via nme.com
  
  David Gilmour has addressed rumours that Pink Floyd‘s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ was written to synchronise perfectly with The Wizard Of Oz.
  The artist appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (November 7) to discuss the long debated fan theory known as the ‘Dark Side of the Rainbow’. You can watch him give his thoughts below.
  When asked if the theory was true, Gilmour joked: “Well of course it was.”
  He went on: “We liste
  
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• ‘Batman’ fans divided over rumours of a Barry Keoghan ‘Joker’ series: “Enough from the clown”

  08-11-2024 12:12 via nme.com
  
  A series starring Barry Keoghan as the Joker is reportedly in development at HBO Max after the success of The Batman spin-off The Penguin, but not all fans are happy about the news.READ MORE: Here’s what we know about ‘The Batman 2’The Batman director Matt Reeves established a new shared universe focusing on Batman with the 2022 movie, and was the executive producer of HBO’s The Penguin as well as Amazon Prime’s animated series Batman: Caped Crusader.
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• Every song on the ‘Piece By Piece’ soundtrack

  08-11-2024 09:00 via nme.com
  
  Pharrell Williams presents his life and career through Lego in biopic Piece By Piece.
  Directed by Morgan Neville, the animated comedy film sees Pharrell play himself in Lego form, alongside some of his best known collaborators like Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, and Busta Rhymes.
  READ MORE: ‘Piece By Piece’ review: Pharrell’s plastic-fantastic Lego biopic
  A synopsis reads: “Told through the lens of Lego animation, turn up the volum
  
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• ‘Sister Act 3’ needs “readjustments” following Maggie Smith’s death, says Whoopi Goldberg

  08-11-2024 07:50 via nme.com
  
  Whoopi Goldberg has shared an update on Sister Act 3 following the death of Dame Maggie Smith – see what she had to say below.
  The legendary Smith died in late September at the age of 89. The news was confirmed by her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens. In a statement they said that Smith “passed away peacefully” in the early hours of September 27.
  Dame Maggie Smith attends The Royal Film Performance and World Premiere of “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” at
  
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• Russell Crowe once called Joaquin Phoenix “terribly unprofessional” for nearly quitting ‘Gladiator’ mid-shoot

  08-11-2024 06:52 via nme.com
  
  Joaquin Phoenix nearly quit Gladiator in the middle of filming, director Ridley Scott has revealed.READ MORE: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ review: Lady Gaga shines in a provocative prison musicalSpeaking to the New York Times about the film’s upcoming sequel Gladiator II, Scott was asked about Phoenix’s reputation of leaving projects. According to the director, this has been a trait for a long time. While filming for the first Gladiator film, Scott revealed that Phoe
  
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• Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez offer fans solace after US elections

  08-11-2024 06:12 via nme.com
  
  Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez have offered their fans comfort following Donald Trump being re-elected as the President of the United States.READ MORE: Ariana Grande – ‘Eternal Sunshine’ review: a compelling mood pieceFollowing the news of Trump’s election win on Wednesday (November 6), numerous musicians, actors and prominent figures in the entertainment industry have shared their reactions online.
  Among two of the high-profile celebrities to do so are singer-actors
  
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• Idris Elba, FKA Twigs, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett and more perform at the KOKO Foundation’s Letters Live fundraiser

  08-11-2024 05:24 via nme.com
  
  Idris Elba, FKA Twigs, Benedict Cumberbatch and more were present at the KOKO Foundation’s Letters Live fundraiser event in London last night (November 7), where each of them performed in one way or another. Find out more below.READ MORE: FKA Twigs on the cover: “There are so many sides to me that the world hasn’t seen yet” In early October, Benedict Cumberbatch was announced as the newest global ambassador for environmental advocacy as part of the KOKO Foundati
  
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• Rashida Jones pays tribute to late father and “culture shifter” Quincy Jones

  08-11-2024 02:51 via nme.com
  
  Rashida Jones has paid tribute to her late father and legendary producer Quincy Jones – see what the actor had to say about her father below.READ MORE: Quincy Jones, 1933-2024: mega-producer who broke boundaries with a twinkle in his eyeEarlier this week (November 4), news broke of legendary producer Quincy Jones’ death at the age of 91, surrounded by family. His death was accompanied by an outpouring of tributes to the late icon. While Rashida had released a joint statement wit
  
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• New ‘Star Wars’ trilogy in the works from ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ director

  08-11-2024 01:37 via nme.com
  
  A new Star Wars trilogy is in the works from X-Men: Dark Phoenix director Simon Kinberg.READ MORE: Here’s every ‘Star Wars’ TV series and film in the worksAccording to Deadline, the new films will carry on from the most recent trilogy that concluded with The Rise Of Skywalker in 2019. Episodes 10-12 will reportedly centre around new characters with a new storyline, although the return of familiar faces has not been ruled out.
  Kinberg, who served as a consultant on The Forc
  
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• Jesse Eisenberg opens up about becoming a Polish citizen

  07-11-2024 23:05 via nme.com
  
  Jesse Eisenberg has opened up about becoming a Polish citizen while discussing his new film, A Real Pain.
  In the film – which sees Eisenberg star alongside Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy and Daniel Oreskes – two cousins head to Poland to explore their family’s roots and celebrate their late grandmother.
  In a Q&A moderated by Variety, Eisenberg spoke about his family history and how it influenced him to make the film.
  “My grandfat
  
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• Paul Mescal lookalike contest takes place in Dublin just moments before ‘Gladiator II’ premiere

  07-11-2024 21:04 via nme.com
  
  A Paul Mescal lookalike competition took place in Dublin today (November 7), with seven men competing for a modest prize.
  The contestants – one of which didn’t intend to join the event, but was just on his way to work – descended on Smithfield Square while sporting similar haircuts to the actor and wearing unseasonably short shorts.
  The contest took place on the cobblestones outside the Lighthouse cinema, where Mescal himself, just hours later, appeared for the Irish premiere o
  
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• Sophie Thatcher covers ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ for Hugh Grant horror ‘Heretic’

  07-11-2024 17:36 via nme.com
  
  Sophie Thatcher has covered Bob Dylan classic ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ for the Hugh Grant horror film Heretic.READ MORE: Hugh Grant remembers getting “absolutely smashed” with Travis Kelce and “a bunch of rappers” at Taylor Swift’s Eras TourThe choose-your-own-adventure film, which is out in theatres everywhere tomorrow (November 8), stars Grant as Mr. Reed, a mysterious and untrustworthy man who answers the door to two young fem
  
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• Hollywood producers hope Trump “leaves the entertainment industry alone”

  07-11-2024 17:32 via nme.com
  
  Hollywood producers have expressed their hopes that Donald Trump, upon his inauguration as US president in 2025, “leaves the entertainment industry alone”.READ MORE: “It’s a war on women” – Billie Eilish and more voice fears over Donald Trump’s stance on women’s rights after election winYesterday (November 6), The Hollywood Reporter shared opinions from Hollywood producers following the US presidential election results this week.
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• Bruce Willis was originally cast as John Wick, producer reveals

  07-11-2024 16:31 via nme.com
  
  Bruce Willis was originally set to be cast as John Wick, a producer reveals.READ MORE: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ review: an all-action blockbuster that truly gives its allIn an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, John Wick co-director and producer David Leitch (The Fall Guy, Bullet Train) reflected on its development as the film turns 10 this year.
  John Wick was released on October 24, 2014 with Keanu Reeves in the starring role – the film enjoyed modest box office success
  
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• ‘Dune 2’ director determined to get score into Oscars despite ineligibility: “It’s not over yet”

  07-11-2024 13:48 via nme.com
  
  Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve believes Hans Zimmer’s score should be considered for an Oscar.READ MORE: ‘Dune: Part Two’ review: sandworm-sized sequel should blow a hole in the box officeZimmer returned to score the epic Dune: Part Two after working on the first film but earlier this year, it was reported that an independent review had questioned whether the score would be eligible for an Oscar because it reuses elements of his Dune score.
  According to the Academy Of
  
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• Daniel Craig isn’t interested in the next James Bond: “I don’t care”

  07-11-2024 13:09 via nme.com
  
  Dainel Craig has revealed that he isn’t interested in who takes up the mantle of James Bond next.READ MORE: ‘No Time To Die’ review: Daniel Craig’s surprisingly emotional final flingCraig first embodied the role of the iconic secret agent in 2006’s Casino Royale, starring in several films before being killed off in 2021’s No Time To Die, starring alongside Ana de Armas, Rami Malek and Léa Seydoux.
  Last year, Bond producer Greg Wilson confirmed that whil
  
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• ‘Borderlands’ film flop actually boosted game sales

  07-11-2024 12:07 via nme.com
  
  Despite the less-than-impressive reaction to the Borderlands film, the project boosted sales of the games.READ MORE: ‘Borderlands’ review: video game bust plays like a bot wrote itBorderlands is a first-person looter shooter, set in an epic space western landscape. The beloved series features four mainline games and a number of spin-offs.
  The long-awaited Borderlands feature film was released earlier this year and saw Cate Blanchett’s Lilith return to the place she grew up to f
  
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• Robert Pattinson’s ‘Mickey 17’ has been delayed again

  07-11-2024 06:25 via nme.com
  
  The release date for Mickey 17 starring Robert Pattinson has been pushed back a couple of months – find out more about the film’s new release window below.READ MORE: ‘Parasite’ review: Bong Joon-ho’s darkly comic thriller is a modern masterpiece (yes, even with subtitles)Per a Variety report, the upcoming Bong Joon-ho-directed sci-fi black comedy film is being delayed by three months, moving from its January 31 release to April 18, 2025.
  The film – which
  
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