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Ellen Burstyn to receive Liberatum Pioneer Award in Venice

The Oscar-winning star of 'The Exorcist' will be honoured for her lifetime contribution to cinema at this year's Venice Film Festival.

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Pedro Almodóvar to receive career achievement award at San Sebastián

The Spanish director will receive a lifetime achievement award at the festival in Spain next month.

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Hollywood star and 'The Notebook' actress Gena Rowlands dies aged 94

The four-time Emmy winner was known for her portrayals of strong women. She was often directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, and was introduced to a new generation of film fans with her son’s film, ‘The Notebook’.

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Pokémon actress Rachael Lillis dies aged 46

Lillis's first Pokémon part was in 1999 in 'Pokémon: The First Movie'. She would go on to appear in 423 episodes of Pokémon between 1997 and 2015. Her fellow Pokémon performer Veronica Taylor remembers "extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing."

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Why is the novelty popcorn bucket 2024's biggest cinema trend?

The internet is obsessing over movie-themed popcorn buckets, with each new design becoming an online sensation and elevated to coveted collectable. What in the seventh art is going on with the "War of the Popcorn Buckets"?

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Spectacular surrealism; Netflix's Love Is Blind UK; Gerard Way's 'The Umbrella Academy'; Sziget Festival... and a film to avoid at all costs - here's what's new in Europe this weekend.

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Film of the Week: 'Borderlands' - One to avoid at all costs

It's Guardians Of The Galaxy meets Mad Max - if a hyperactive toddler had reimagined them as dumpsterfires.

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Study finds that Hollywood is ‘not progressive at all’

Just 32 per cent of speaking characters in the top 100 movies at the box office in 2023 were women or girls, according to the University of Southern California's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative annual report.

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‘Black Panther’ actress Connie Chiume dies aged 72

The veteran South African actress, who also starred in Beyoncé’s musical film 'Black Is King'. The South African government has stated that "her outstanding work will always be remembered.”

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Who is the favourite to sing the new James Bond theme tune?

One name is emerging as a strong favourite to walk in the footsteps of recent Bond musicians Adele, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish...

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Is David Lynch retiring from directing due to health concerns?

Sad news as the mastermind behind Twin Peaks and 'Mulholland Drive' reveals that he cannot direct on set anymore since being diagnosed with emphysema. However, the director has clarified some of his comments, stating he will "never retire."

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Film of the Week: 'El Eco' ('The Echo')

An earthly yet poetic observational documentary about a remote community in Mexico from a remarkable filmmaking voice.

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Universal wins rights to Britney Spears' memoir for upcoming biopic

Universal Pictures has landed the rights to Britney Spears' memoir “The Woman in Me" and will develop a biopic of the pop star.

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New Elizabeth Taylor documentary reveals her life in lost audio tapes

A new HBO documentary, "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," reveals a vulnerable side of the iconic actress, showing her insecurities about being perceived more as a sex symbol than a serious actress.

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Prosecutor opposes 'Rust' armorer's request for release

Lawyers for former armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have argued her case should be reconsidered because prosecutors failed to share evidence that might have been exculpatory. A special prosecutor has opposed the request that she be released from prison.

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Francis Ford Coppola seen kissing 'Megalopolis' extras in new videos

The 85-year-old filmmaker has been accused of inappropriate behaviour while working on the set of his self-funded sci-fi epic, 'Megalopolis'.

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Is the MCU doomed? Robert Downey Jr.’s return to Marvel – Yay or Nay?

This weekend has been a memorable one for Marvel Studios. Not only has 'Deadpool & Wolverine' broken records at the box office, but the MCU is getting Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. back on the roster... but this time as a villain. Good news, or a sign of desperation?

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Which records has ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ already smashed?

'Deadpool & Wolverine' has taken a spot in the top 10 openings of all time and taken the Marvel franchise to a new record, hitting the $30 billion global gross mark.

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Not all heroes wear comic-accurate costumes! As the world's greatest athletes congregate in Paris, here's how to celebrate the Olympics across Europe.

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Film of the Week: 'Deadpool & Wolverine' - Will it save the MCU?

It’s the team-up that Marvel nerds the world over have been dying for. But can the Merc With A Mouth and Logan save the MCU from itself, thereby crowning Deadpool “Marvel Jesus”? NB: SPOILER-FREE REVIEW – but does contain language some people may find offensive.