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Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime, Eeyore and Predator, dies aged 85

Peter Cullen, whose voice defined 80s pop culture and beyond, died surrounded by his family.

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The literary scandal of the year? Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' / Natalie Portman drama explained

Is Natalie Portman really the subject of Rachel Cusk’s new novel? Or is this manufactured literary drama designed to generate buzz?

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Tim Curry, legendary star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and 'It', dies aged 80

The prolific British stage, screen and voice actor was best known for his starring roles in the cult ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, ‘Clue’, ‘It’ and ‘Muppet Treasure Island’.

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A life in quotes and one-liners: Dolly Parton’s wit and wisdom

Celebrated country music star Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy of music, films and charity work, as well as plenty of humour and wisdom. Here are some of her most memorable quotes.

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'Unique and irreplaceable': Dolly Parton tributes from public figures and celebrities

Tributes have been paid after the news that Dolly Parton, one of the most legendary artists in country music history, has died at the age of 80.

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Meet the new James Bond villain?

This is not the first time that Oscar-nominated Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has expressed a desire to play a Bond villain... But with her recent comments and her husband currently rumoured to be the frontrunner for the next 007, we need this casting to happen now more than ever.

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Brad Pitt returns to San Sebastian after 17 years to present 'Heart of the Beast'

The US actor will return to the San Sebastián Festival 17 years on to present with director David Ayer "Heart of the Beast", a survival thriller showing out of competition.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

From the pastel portraiture of Norwegian artist Asta Nørregaard, to the post-apocalyptic action of Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars', here's what's on this week's cultural agenda.

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Film of the Week: 'Fjord' - A worthy 2026 Palme d'Or winner?

A deeply religious Romanian family clashes with Norway's liberal principles when the couple is suspected of child abuse. This year’s Palme d’Or winner will polarise. And that’s the point.

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US actor Liev Schreiber calls for stronger air defences during Kyiv visit

American actor and UNITED24 ambassador Liev Schreiber was forced into an air raid shelter during a visit to Kyiv after deadly Russian overnight strikes. He called for stronger air defences, including renewed support for Ukraine's Patriot systems.

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Why UK cinemas could ban Meta ‘pervert glasses’

The UK Cinema Association is weighing restrictions on Meta glasses, which can provide accessibility features but also record videos covertly.

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Raiders of the Cookie Jar: Harrison Ford and Cookie Monster break the internet

“This has made my month." A clip shared by Sesame Street's Cookie Monster has gone viral, racking up millions of views and rave reviews...

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Why is this Christian metal band suing Netflix over 'KPop Demon Hunters'?

The complaint focuses on the recently announced KPop Demon Hunters live tour, which the metal band claims causes “almost complete overlap” and will cause confusion...

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Has Disney found a million alpacas for Johnny Depp's return to the Pirates of the Caribbean series?

Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, despite having been dropped from the franchise following his legal woes. Depp even said that he would not return to the role again even for "$300m and a million alpacas"...

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Phyllida Law, celebrated actress and Emma Thompson's mother, dies aged 94

Phyllida Law acted alongside her daughters Emma and Sophie in numerous film projects, in a career spanning eight decades.

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'Niu Lai': How is a 'disaster-level' Chinese animated film rivalling 'The Odyssey' at the box-office?

A low-budget and shoddy-looking animated film has emerged as this summer’s most unexpected box-office hit in China. Here’s how ‘Niu Lai’ has transformed online mockery into big bucks and a viral phenomenon.

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Wladimir Klitschko pays emotional tribute to Hayden Panettiere

In an emotional Instagram post, Klitschko reflected on their time together, writing: “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”

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Watch viral footage of Beatles biopics actors recreating iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover

Footage of the four-film series, 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event', has gone viral online, with one scene recreating the Fab Four’s iconic 'Abbey Road' album cover. All four films are currently scheduled for a simultaneous release in April 2028.

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New Spider-Man becomes only eighth film in history to cross $2 billion

The Marvel blockbuster 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has become one of only eight films in history to reach the $2billion box office milestone, and looks set to finish 2026 as one of the top grossing films of all time.

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'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36

Panettiere was best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes and country singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville. Stars of cinema and TV, and Hayden Panettiere's fans, have been paying tribute to the actress, who died aged 36. The cause of her death remains unknown for the time being.