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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria’ actor dies aged 53

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'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48, family says

Van Der Beek made a string of film and TV appearances after the hit teen drama "Dawson's Creek" came to an end in 2003.

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Activist Ancora fund moves to block Netflix takeover of Warner studios

Ancora Holdings has built a $200mn stake and is backing Paramount’s richer rival bid, raising the prospect of a proxy fight over the future of one of Hollywood’s biggest media groups.

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Emmy-winning comedian Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

The Emmy-winning comedian died at her home in Los Angeles "following a brief illness", according to a statement from her agency.

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Susan Sarandon to receive 2026 International Goya Award

The veteran actress, an indelible character through many memorable roles such as Thelma & Louise, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Dead Man Walking, is to be honoured by Spain's film industry at the 40th edition of the Goyas.

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Billie Eilish calls on more celebrities to speak up against ICE

The killing of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti has prompted mass protests and pop star Billie Eilish is calling for more of her "fellow celebrities" to speak up against the actions of ICE.

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Oscar nominations 2026: ‘Sinners’ makes Oscar history with 16 nods

The record in the Academy Awards' 98-year history was 14 nominations, and Ryan Coogler's vampire horror 'Sinners' has shattered that achievement. Here's everything you need to know about this year's Oscar nominations.

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Razzies 2026 nominations: (Dis)honouring the worst of the worst

The Razzies have announced their nominations for 2026 – and love or loathe them, it’s hard to argue with their picks. Here's the lowdown.

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Gael García Bernal wants Latin American and European cinema to unite

Celebrated Mexican actor and filmmaker Gael García Bernal believes that Latin American and European cinema share a critical perspective that is “more necessary than ever” in the face of the “hegemony” of American cinema.

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Star Wars 'captain' Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Disney

The first post-Disney Star Wars dynasty is over. Kathleen Kennedy has officially stepped down as the president of Lucasfilm, the Disney subsidiary home to the Star Wars franchise.

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Don't use me! How actor Matthew McConaughey is fighting against AI

According to Matthew McConaughey's lawyers and an expert, this is the first instance of an actor using trademark law to protect their likeness from AI misuse.

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Golden Globes 2026: 'One Battle After Another' takes top awards

'One Battle After Another' was the big winner of this year's Golden Globes, taking home four trophies, including Best Film (Comedy or Musical) and Best Director. British drama Adolescence also won four prizes in the TV categories. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Warner Bros rejects fresh takeover offer from Paramount

The WBD board branded Paramount’s hostile takeover offer as "inadequate" and risky.

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Leonardo DiCaprio on the importance of creating cinema over content

Leonardo DiCaprio has shared his fears regarding the future of cinema amid “huge transition”: “Movies are still meant to be experienced, together, in a theatre. Right now, that belief matters more than ever.”

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ crosses $1billion mark at global box office

'Avatar: Fire And Ash' is Cameron’s fourth film to cross the billion mark, following 'Titanic', 'Avatar' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water'. What does this milestone mean for a potential sequels?

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Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter found dead at San Francisco hotel

Victoria Kafka Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the Fairmont Hotel in the early hours of the morning.

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Bones, brides and odysseys: The 20 most anticipated movies of 2026

Welcome to your moviegoing guide for 2026! Here are our picks for the unmissable movies coming to a cinema near you in the first half of the year.