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Gladiator’s sequel to be released in November 2024

Director Ridley Scott’s follow-up to “Gladiator” will release on Nov. 22, 2024, Paramount Pictures announced Friday. The news was reported by Variety. Released in 2000, the original “Gladiator” starred Russell Crowe…

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‘Avatar,’ ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Elvis’ land Golden Globe nominations

By Lisa Richwine and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Dec 12 (Reuters) - "Avatar: The Way of Water," "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Elvis" were nominated for best drama film at the Golden Globe…

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Chinese censors change ending of latest ‘Minions’ movie

Censors have altered the ending of the recent animated film Minions: The Rise of Gru for its domestic release in China, social media users across the country noticed over the weekend. The…

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‘Sopranos’ actor Tony Sirico dies at age 79

(Reuters) - Actor Tony Sirico, who played the lovable but murderous gangster Paulie Walnuts on the HBO series "The Sopranos" and was frequently cast in Woody Allen films, died on…

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Netflix greenlights a ‘Stranger Things’ spin-off series to help build a franchise

LOS ANGELES, July 6 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc NFLX.O said on Wednesday it is developing a spin-off of science fiction series "Stranger Things" as the streaming service works to build its biggest English-language hit…

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Photo Story – James Bond “No Time To Die” World Premiere

REUTERS/ BBC - Daniel Craig's final James Bond film has finally had its world premiere in London, 18 months later than planned because it was delayed by the pandemic. No…

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‘Spider-Man’ and other Sony films to hit Netflix after theatres

Streaming service Netflix Inc reached a deal to offer new “Spider-Man” movies and other films from Sony Pictures to U.S. customers after they play in theaters, the companies said on…

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Mank leads diverse Oscar nominations. Two women in directors race

LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Reuters) - Netflix's 1930s Hollywood drama "Mank" led a field of Oscar nominations on Monday that was strong on diversity, with nine of the 20 acting…

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Restored Chaplin films to be released in cinemas worldwide

LONDON (Reuters) - A hundred years since Charlie Chaplin directed and starred in his first feature-length film "The Kid", some of the silent comic's best-known movies are being restored to…

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From fiction to reality – Gomorrah actor arrested for drug trafficking

From fiction to reality. Salvatore Abbruzzese, who featured in Matteo Garrone's film Gomorrah, when he acted as Totò, was arrested in the so-called Case Dei Puffi, an agglomeration of popular…

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Royal family said to be outraged at new season of The Crown

Britain's royal family is said to be outraged by the new season of the Netflix series "The Crown", which deals with the relationship between Prince Charles and Princess Diana. A…

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Winston Groom, Forrest Gump’s novel writer passes away at 77

Winston Groom, the author whose novel Forrest Gump inspired the Oscar-winning film of the same name, has died at 77. No details on the cause of death were confirmed by the mayor’s…

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Batman director Joel Schumacher dies, aged 80

Joel Schumacher, the director of 'The Lost Boys', 'St. Elmo's Fire' and two of the 'Batman' franchise, has died aged 80 in New York City from cancer, according to a Hollywood…

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Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79

Peter Fonda, the star, co-writer and producer of the 1969 cult classic Easy Rider, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary, has died at the age of 79. Peter Fonda was…

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Photo Story: The Stallone family at ’47 Meters Down: Uncaged’ premiere

(L-R) US model Jennifer Flavin Stallone, actress Sisteen Rose Stallone, actor Sylvester Stallone, Entertainment Studios CEO Byron Allen, Sophia Rose Stallone and Scarlet Rose Stallone pose for photos prior to…

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Legendary French actor Alain Delon recovered in hospital after stroke

Legendary French actor Alain Delon, 83, suffered a stroke a few weeks ago and is currently "resting" in Switzerland, his eldest son Anthony Delon revealed. His son said the actor's…

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Photo Story: Marvel’s next Thor film will be filmed in Sydney

Australian actor and Thor star Chris Hemsworth speaks to the media during a press conference at the Australian Film Television and Radio School in Sydney, Australia, 26 July 2019. Marvel's…

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Paramount releases trailer for much awaited ‘Top Gun’ sequel

The first trailer for long-awaited sequel Top Gun: Maverick has been released, with Tom Cruise’s return to his fan favourite role as a hotshot fighter pilot. The actor made…

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Photo Story: The Return of the King

A view of a promotional banner of the film 'The Lion King', alluding to the traditional Spanish Osborne bull at the M40, in Madrid, Spain. Photo: EPA-EFE/Rodrigo Jimenez

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Prosecutors drop sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey

Prosecutors dropped a sexual assault case Wednesday against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey after the alleged victim refused to testify about a missing cellphone. Spacey was charged last year for indecent assault and…

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Photo story: World premiere of ‘Fast and Furious presents Hobbs and Shaw’

Mexican actress/cast member Eiza Gonzalez and US actor/cast member Dwayne Johnson arrive for the world premiere of 'Fast and Furious presents Hobbs and Shaw' at the Dolby Theatre in…

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US actor Rip Torn dies aged 88

Rip Torn, who starred in the likes of Dodgeball and Men In Black, has died aged 88. The actor died at his home in Lakeville, Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon, with…

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Civil case against Kevin Spacey because “explicit sexual behavior” dropped

A man who says Kevin Spacey groped him in 2016 has dropped the civil action he filed against the actor last week. The alleged victim's lawyer said his client…

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Photo Story: Far From Home

British actor cast member Tom Holland (L) and US actor cast member Jake Gyllenhaal (R) attend a press conference for the premiere of Spider-Man: Far From Home at hotel in…

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Actor Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are officially married

Actor Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have announced that they are officially married. Both Pratt and Schwarzenegger shared the news confirming that they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony…

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Crew member injured in explosion on Bond 25 set in Pinewood Studios

A crew member was injured in an explosion at Pinewood Studios in the UK on the set of the new James Bond movie. In the explosion, part of the…

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Daniel Craig injured during the shooting of latest James Bond movie

Actor Daniel Craig suffered an injury during the filming of the latest James Bond movie. Craig is to undergo "minor ankle surgery" following an accident on the set in Jamaica.…

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Photo Story: Rocketman Photocall at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival

British musician and producer Elton John (L) and British actor Taron Egerton (R), who stars as the iconic musician, pose during the photocall for 'Rocketman' at the 72nd annual…

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Slideshow: Aladdin film premiere in London

Cast members attend the European Gala premiere of 'Aladdin' in London and the stars were out to celebrate the upcoming release of the film directed by Guy Ritchie . Will Smith,…

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Disney announces new Star Wars films…Issues Film Release Schedule

After kicking off with the record-setting success of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, The Walt Disney Studios’ 2019 summer slate includes Disney’s Aladdin on May 24, Fox’s Dark Phoenix on June 7, Pixar’s Toy Story 4 on June…

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ smashes another record…Passes ‘Titanic’ Globally With $2.2B

After a record-breaking opening, Avengers: Endgame is now the second-highest-grossing film of all time with $2.189 billion. It reached this level after surpassed James Cameron's Titanic which earned $2.187 billion.…

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Disney and Make-A-Wish Launch #FriendLikeMe Challenge in Celebration of ‘Aladdin’

The Walt Disney Company and Make-A-Wish® have announced the #FriendLikeMe Challenge in celebration of the upcoming release of the highly anticipated new movie Aladdin. Actor/recording artist Will Smith, who stars…

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ makes box office history

'Avengers: Endgame' has made box office history by taking a record-breaking $1.2bn (£929m) in global ticket sales in its opening run. The Disney blockbuster has become the fastest film…

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Slideshow: The premiere of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in LA

Photos from the premiere of 'Avengers: Endgame' at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, USA. 'Avengers: Endgame' will be released in US theaters on 26 April. The…

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