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Anton Yelchin’s character in Star Trek will not be recast following his death

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 23: Actor Anton Yelchin and producer JJ Abrams attend an evening of cocktails and shopping to benefit the Children's Defense Fund hosted by Coach held at Bad Robot on May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donato Sardella/WireImage)
Anton Yelchin’s character will not be recast (Picture: Donato Sardella/WireImage)

Director J.J. Abrams has revealed that Anton Yelchin will not be replaced in the Star Trek franchise.

27-year-old Yelchin died in a tragic accident on June 19 when his SUV rolled back down his driveway and crushed him against the gate of his home in Studio City.

Abrams has now spoken of the tragic loss the cast who grew close… Read the full story


The Divergent Series: Ascendant ‘won’t be released in cinemas’

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Film: Allegiant (2016); starring Theo James and Shailene Woodley
The Divergent Series: Ascendant might go straight to TV (Picture: Lionsgate)

The fourth film in The Divergent Series might not even get a cinema release.

Variety say The Divergent Series: Ascendant will premiere as a TV movie instead followed by a TV series.

Ascendant will serve as the finale to the films and segue into a standalone drama set in the same world.

Lionsgate reportedly planned to release the film in June 2017 with shooting kicking off this summer in Atlanta.

However after the third film Allegiant failed to perform at the box office the studio apparently decided to have a rethink.

This is the man who inspired Roald Dahl’s The BFG

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Still from Steven Spielberg’s The BFG (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)

Ever wondered who inspired Roald Dahl’s Big Friendly Giant? Turns out it isn’t your granddad, it’s a 6ft 5in builder who was best pals with the infamous author.

The real-life BFG is Walter Saunders, also known as Wal, who often played snooker with Dahl and even built the author a writing hut at the tail-end of his garden, according to The Sun.

So how much like the giant is he? Well he could even wiggle his wonderful ears. It’s uncanny.

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Live action Pokemon film franchise to launch with Detective Pikachu movie

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Television cartoon, 'Pokemon Chronicles', TX Toonami, May 11, 2005.
(Picture: Toonami/The Pokemon Company)

New details about the recently announced Pokemon movie have been revealed.

The first film in the live action franchise won’t be based on Pokemon Go as first thought, but on a new character – Detective Pikachu.

Detective Pikachu is not to be confused with, well, regular Pikachu. He was first introduced in a video game that was released in Japan.

Unlike normal Pikachu Pokemon, Detective Pikachu actually speaks instead of saying its own name over and over.

Variety say details are being kept under wraps at the moment, but production is set to start in 2017.

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Alicia Vikander admits she wants to meet Angelina Jolie ahead of Tomb Raider

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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actress Alicia Vikander attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Alicia Vikander is heading for Lara Croft territory – but wants to meet Angelina Jolie first (Picture: WireImage)

Alicia Vikander has revealed that she wants to meet Angelina Jolie before taking over where she left off in the Tomb Raider series.

The 27-year-old Oscar-winner was cast as Lara Croft in the franchise’s big screen reboot in April,  but has explained just how big a fan she is of Angelina.

‘That is a woman I would love to meet,’ Alicia told E! News

‘She made an icon… Read the full story

WATCH: New trailer for moving Leonard Nimoy documentary For The Love Of Spock

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Leonard Nimoy was synonymous with the role as Spock in Star Trek (Picture: For The Love Of Spock)
Leonard Nimoy was synonymous with the role as Spock in Star Trek (Picture: Gravitas Ventures)

A brand new trailer for documentary, For The Love Of Spock, created by Leonard Nimoy’s son has just been revealed, and it’ll probably make you cry all over again.

Conceived just before the tragic loss of Leonard Nimoy in February last year, the documentary project sees director Adam Nimoy interview cast members from the original series all the way up to the rebooted film series starring Zachary Quinto as the beloved Vulcan.

The film was originally meant to focus on the 50thRead the full story

14 things I learnt at Star Wars Celebration Europe

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(Picture: Joelle/Instagram)
(Picture: Joelle/Instagram)

We’ve all been to a fancy dress party at one point or another in our lives, so we know what it feels like to dress up and have a great time.

Well, imagine doing that regularly with a whole bunch of like-minded people at multiple events every year! If you don’t already know about the Star Wars fandom then here is my insight to one of the most open-minded, accepting and diverse communities in the galaxy.

There are many different lengths people go to for their passion, here are some of those, big and small, which I experienced at Star Wars Celebration Europe held at London’s ExCeL at the weekend.

1.… Read the full story

Someone made a live action Futurama movie and the trailer’s trippy AF

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Real-life actors play the characters from Matt Groening’s cartoon in this epic new fan movie (Picture: YouTube)

A live action Futurama fan movie has been made and it looks like a seriously brilliant effort by all involved.

The newly-released trailer – starring everyone from Bender and Fry to Leela and Zoidberg – suggests the project is staying true to the TV cartoon using elaborate costumes and prosthetics.

There’s also something seriously trippy about this film, made by director, ‘visionary’ and sci-fi nut Dan Lanigan, which is very reassuring.

And is Bender made out of cardboard?

The tagline promises the beloved characters from the adult ‘toon – by Simpsons creator Matt Groening – will… Read the full story


Gwen Stefani nearly landed a very important Angelina Jolie role

Shrek 5 is officially happening – and it’s even got a release date

You won’t have to worry about crying kids when Suicide Squad hits UK cinemas

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Suicide Squad gets rated (Picture: Warner Bros)

Suicide Squad has been given the 15 certificate rating in the UK.

The BBFC confirmed the news on Twitter, stating that the rating was given because it featured ‘sustained threat and moderate violence’.

This is a higher rating than in the US, with the film – starring Margot Robbie, Jared Leto and Will Smith – securing a PG-13 certification.

The BBFC also make clear that the final version has not had any cuts made to it either, so expect some seriously badass fights.

Many film… Read the full story

Kirsten Dunst is directing her first movie – Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar starring Dakota Fanning

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Actress Kirsten Dunst arrives at the premiere of FX's "Fargo" Season 2 at the Arclight Theatre on October 7, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Kirsten Dunst is getting behind the camera for a movie version of Sylvia Plaths only novel The Bell Jar Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Kirsten Dunst is going to direct a movie adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar.

It will be the actress’ first feature-length movie project as director after impressing audiences with roles in Melancholia and Fargo recently.

Dakota Fanning will play lead character Esther Greenwood, a New York magazine intern who finds herself drawn into a spiral of… Read the full story

New LEGO Batman movie images reveal The Joker and adorable Robin

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The Joker will be voiced by Zach (Picture: Warner Bros)
The Joker will be voiced by Zach Galifianakis (Picture: Warner Bros)

A batch of new images from the forthcoming LEGO Batman movie have landed, revealing the blocky versions of The Joker and Robin.

Following his introduction in Christopher Miller and Phil Lord’s The LEGO Movie, Will Arnett is set to reprise his role as LEGO Batman for a solo outing directed by Chris McKay, with the former directing duo set for producing duties.

The Caped Crusader was easily one of the standouts from the original movie, so a spin-off solo film which can flesh out the DC universe in LEGO form looks set to be… Read the full story

Lady Gaga just replaced Beyonce in Bradley Cooper’s new film

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Lady Gaga was more focused on her music than her studies (Picture: WireImage)
Lady Gaga to play lead role in A Star Is Born (Picture by: WireImage)

It’s official, Lady Gaga has replaced Beyonce in Bradley Cooper’s directional debut, A Star Is Born.

While the Bad Romance singer may be having a troublesome time in her romance life, her career seems to be on the up.

Lady Gaga explains why she called off her engagement to Taylor Kinney

Apparently they couldn’t afford Bey to play the role as she wanted a massive $8m and the Hangover heartthrob’s movie budget was $40m in total.

Although Gaga may not have been his top pick for… Read the full story

Harry Styles gets full-time bodyguard to protect him on Dunkirk set

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 04: (EDITORS NOTE: IMAGE WAS PROCESSED USING DIGITAL FILTERS) Recording artist Harry Styles of music group One Direction performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2015 Presented by Capital One at STAPLES CENTER on December 4, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
One Direction star needs protection from fans (Picture by: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

Fangirls are a forced to be reckoned with.

One Direction superstar Harry Styles now has a full-time bodyguard to protect him from fans on the set of his new film, Dunkirk.

Whilst quietly trying out a new career path away from the band, it seems as though he can’t steer away from his fans.

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Steven Spielberg just got something better than an Oscar – a Blue Peter badge

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Steven Spielberg just got the best honour of his career(Picture: BBC)

Steven Spielberg’s career has just peaked – he’s earned himself a Blue Peter badge

He might have been making movies for almost 50 years, but Steven Spielberg has only just earned himself the award he’s always coveted.

The director managed to bag himself a gold one no less, and those ones aren’t given out lightly. He joins a club of gold badge wearers that includes the Queen,… Read the full story

Love Actually on TV in July AGAIN is not what anybody wants

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Why is Love Actually on TV in July?

Why? Why is this happening?

The schedulers of ITV2 have just done something utterly bonkers. They’ve aired Love Actually in July. Twice. July?! What the actual hell?

It’s the movie we’ve loved watching every Christmas since its release in 2003 yet it’s suddenly being played during 30 degree heat.

It was played earlier in the week to replace The Dark Knight in case the movie caused offence due to the events in Nice. But what’s the excuse this time? Huh?

It just feels plain weird to be watching Hugh Grant wiggle his backside in number 10 while… Read the full story

Watch Cara Delevingne’s terrifying transformation in spooky Suicide Squad clip

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Cara Delevingne attends the Burberry Prorsum show Womens wear 2015 during the London Fashion Weekk SS15 on September 15, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/GettyImages)
Cara Delevingne (Picture by: Anthony Harvey/GettyImages)

Cara undergoes her biggest make over yet in the first Suicide Squad teaser clip.

Playing the duel role of June Moone and superhero turned super villain Enchantress, Delevingne definitely delivers.

Lindsay Lohan is definitely not a Suicide Squad fan

The model turned actress is shown whispering an eerie incantation before she transforms into her villainous alter ego.

What happens next is rather unnerving.

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WATCH: Extended new Suicide Squad Joker trailer shows the cackling villain kissing Harley Quinn

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Jared Leto’s Joker now has his own dedicated trailer ahead of the release of Suicide Squad (Picture: YouTube)

Jared Leto’s hotly-anticipated role as the Joker has been given an extended preview in a new Suicide Squad trailer dedicated to the villain.

The main trailer has already shown us a few short clips of the green-haired mastermind’s wicked deeds, but clearly not enough considering how excited we all are.

And now this one shows the Joker passionately kissing Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, as well as intimidating a prisoner – and being labeled a ‘psychotic, anti-social freak’ by Joel Kinnaman’s Rick Flag Jr.

There may also be a very small glimpse of Batman in there, but blink and you’ll miss him.

James Bond ‘won’t be back until at least 2018…and Daniel Craig might be back too’

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Bond 25 won’t be here for a while yet (Picture: Col Pics/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)

The new James Bond film might not arrive until late 2018 according to a new report.

The Sun say producer Barbara Broccoli, who is currently in London making Film Stars Don’t Die with Jamie Bell, wants to hold off on the new film for a while as she focuses on other projects.

And she reportedly wants to use the extra time to try and convince current 007 Daniel Craig to come back for a fifth go.

‘Barbara is not… Read the full story

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