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New ‘Final Destination’ trailer breaks major viewing record

“Death doesn’t like it when you mess with its plans.” The new trailer for the upcoming sixth instalment in the Final Destination franchise has become the second most viewed horror film trailer of all time.

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ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images: 'An insult to life itself'

“I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself." Wise words from legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, whose comments on AI in 2016 are going viral following this week's trend of creating Studio Ghibli-style portraits with ChatGPT's latest update.

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Film of the Week: 'Baby Invasion' - The worst film you'll ever see?

US director Harmony Korine’s second EDGLRD production, now available online, is shallow and mind-numbingly dull First-Person Shooter nonsense.

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Gene Hackman and wife’s bodies remain unclaimed a month after deaths

According to recent reports, the bodies of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa have still not been claimed by family members. The investigation into their deaths revealed that the couple died of natural causes, but a week apart.

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Comeback kid: Can Will Smith rehabilitate his image after the slap?

Stars Will Smith and Jonathan Majors are both back in public touring new material just a few years after both were embroiled in assaults. Will they be able to reclaim their friendly public images?

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First trailer released for 'Rust', the production beset by tragedy

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set of 'Rust' in 2021. Its first trailer has finally been released.

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Depardieu trial: Prosecutor calls for 18-month suspended sentence

“You’re going to declare Gérard Depardieu guilty of these sexual assaults,” the prosecutor told the court. The actor is being tried by a panel of three judges, who won't issue their verdict straight away.

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'Avengers: Doomsday': Behind the divisive casting announcement

An unconventional (and long) announcement... Anticipated names missing... Some surprise inclusions... Marvel's latest stunt has divided the internet.

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Spider-Man and Harry Potter duo to produce Amazon's new James Bond

The fate of the James Bond franchise gets an update with Amazon’s decision to hand over producing duties for the 26th 007 movie to Amy Pascal and David Heyman.

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Israeli police free Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal after 24 hours

Hamdan Ballal, one of the Oscar-winning directors of 'No Other Land', has been released by Israeli authorities after he was detained last night following clashes in the West Bank.

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Apple loses $1bn a year on TV: Why don't its shows have mass appeal?

Despite huge investment and award-winning shows, Apple TV+ is still struggling to make a mark and reportedly losing up to a billion euros a year.

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Karla Sofía Gascón: 'I am less racist than Gandhi'

Gascón’s new book is an updated edition of her previous work published in Mexico, reflecting on her recent experiences and the fallout from being 'cancelled' over past tweets deemed racist and Islamophobic.

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Has the release date and budget for the new James Bond been revealed?

The next James Bond film – now under the creative control of Amazon – is apparently being ‘fast-tracked’. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Björk announces global cinema release of Cornucopia concert film

The theatre release will be available in approximately 500 cinemas in over 25 countries in May.

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Film of the Week: 'Snow White' - The poisoned apple you’re expecting?

Disney continues its exhausting plan of remaking its animated classics into live action / photorealist movies. Now comes the highly controversial adaptation of the studio’s landmark 1937 first animated feature... Is it as bad as the multiple scandals that have preceded its release?

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Only known script of Godard’s 'Breathless' to be auctioned

The 70-page manuscript came to light for the first time in more than 60 years and is estimated at between €400,000 and €600,000.

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Did J.K. Rowling just take a dig at the Harry Potter trio?

The controversial author has reignited tensions with Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, after making an obvious jab at the trio on social media.

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French film stars reflect on 'clumsy' behaviour in #MeToo inquiry

The inquiry commission spent six months auditioning members of the film industry, and is set to publish a report in April.

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Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by protests

'Wonder Woman' actress Gal Gadot, a vocal supporter of Israel, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame amid disruption from pro-Palestinian protestors.

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Polish PM Donald Tusk offers US actor training for James Bond role

In a toungue-in-cheek comment, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has thrown a new name into the mix of ever-growing speculation regarding who should play the new 007...

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