We are loath to admit that Netflix runs the world of films and TV now, and it doesn’t look like anything will loosen its grip on our living rooms.
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The ‘last ever Blockbuster store’ is the saddest and most beautiful thing we’ve ever come across on Twitter
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Daisy Ridley teases that we’ll discover Rey’s parents in Star Wars: Episode 8
The question of Rey’s parentage is one of the biggest unanswered mysteries that we were left with at the end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Here's the unquestionable proof that Donald Glover was born to play Lando Calrissian
But now, it seems that Episode 8 could provide us with the answer – according to Daisy Ridley herself.
The admission came in a Q&A for new documentary The Eagle Huntress, in which Daisy seemed cryptically optimistic about the prospect… Read the full story
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Here’s the unquestionable proof that Donald Glover was born to play Lando Calrissian
Ask us, and we’ll tell you that Donald Glover is PERFECT casting for the role of Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Han Solo spin-off.
He’s funny, smart, and every bit as wisecracking as the cool-as-ice smuggler portrayed by Billy Dee Williams in both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
But now, it seems like Donald was born to play the role – after a perfect photo… Read the full story
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50 days until Rogue One – Here’s what we know about the new Star Wars film
The first movie in the new Star Wars anthology series is mere weeks away.
Starring Brit actress Felicity Jones, Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker and Hannibal actor Mads Mikkelsen, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story blasts onto the big screen on 15 December.
But what do we know about this spin-off movie? Here are the facts.
It’s set just before Episode IV
That’s the first original Star Wars movie from 1977, in case you were wondering (aka A New Hope).
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Shaun The Sheep sequel confirmed for 2017 – but will Wallace & Gromit feature?
Aardman has announced that Shaun the Sheep will return for the sequel to his big screen debut – which hit cinemas last year.
The sequel, which is billed as another ‘epic and hilarious journey’ for Shaun, will go into pre-production in January 2017 – with director Richard Starzak returning to helm the film.
Shaun, of course, made his debut in Wallace & Gromit short A Close Shave, but he’s since gone on to have a fully-fledged life of his own – becoming the star of… Read the full story
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Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them star Eddie Redmayne once auditioned to play Voldemort
He will make his debut turn as magizoologist Newt Scamander when Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them hits cinemas next month.
But Eddie Redmayne’s involvement in the wizarding world could have been very, very different – after the actor revealed that he once read for the role of young Voldemort.
But Eddie didn’t even get a call back – and it was Christian Coulson who eventually bagged the role of one Tom Marvolo… Read the full story
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13 reasons why horror films are the best kind of films
Say what you like about Halloween and its Pound Shop fripperies — at least it gives you the perfect excuse to watch more horror films.
And that, to me, makes it the best time of the year.
Still, horror is a genre of movie that continues to divide people (thankfully not with a machete owned by Jason Voorhees). Either you love a good horror flick, or you balk at the idea, scared off like a baby gazelle on… Read the full story
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Jack O’Connell to star as Alexander McQueen in biopic of fashion icon
Jack O’Connell is set to star as fashion icon Alexander McQueen in a biopic of the tragic designer’s life.
Jack – who achieved breakthrough Hollywood success with roles in Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken and Jodie Foster’s Money Monster – will star as the head of the hugely influential fashion house, who achieved huge success before his tragic death in 2010.
Shooting on the film is expected to begin early next year, and it’ll be directed by Andrew Haigh – who previously helmed Oscar nominated drama 45 Years.
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Doctor Strange review: 5 things we liked and 5 things we didn’t
As Marvel’s first mystical outing releases in cinemas with Doctor Strange, we’ve gathered our thoughts on the latest superhero blockbuster.
It’s been a turbulent year for superhero movies. While Marvel’s last outing, Captain America: Civil War, was arguably one of the studio’s and genre’s finest moments, we’ve also had the crippling disappointments of DC’s Batman V Superman and Suicide Squad to bring us crashing back to Earth with overblown action and dancing Delevingne.
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Heath Ledger turned his apartment into a ‘shrine to the Joker’
Heath Ledger reportedly became so obsessed with his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight that he turned his flat into a ‘shrine’ to the villain.
Christian Bale says he realised he could have been a better Batman when Heath Ledger walked on set
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Indiana Jones creator George Lucas NOT involved with Indy 5
An interview with the writer of the fifth Indiana Jones movie reveals that the franchise’s creator is not involved the new film.
Speaking to Collider, writer David Koepp spoke about the forthcoming Indy film, set to star Harrison Ford once more as the titular archaeologist.
The film was announced earlier this year by Disney but George Lucas’ name was not mentioned. When asked if the Star Wars man would be involved, Koepp said:
‘He’s not, to my knowledge. I’ve had no contact with him.’
Ouch!
Just like with the Star Wars films, it seems there’s no place for Lucas at Disney.
Koepp, who penned such hits as Jurassic Park, War Of The Worlds, and Inferno, also managed to get a joke in about the much-maligned Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull.
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Dickens with attitude: Ice Cube is producing a remake of Oliver Twist
Disney are apparently remaking Oliver Twist with a little help from Ice Cube.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the remake will be ‘a modern and musical take’ on the classic Charles Dickens tale about an orphan boy who joins a gang of pickpockets in London.
Sources have told the website that it will ‘cross many genres’ in terms of music, with some hip-hop thrown in courtesy of the N.W.A.… Read the full story
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10 frightening films on Amazon Prime Video UK to watch this Halloween
You don’t have to watch scary movies at Halloween, but it helps.
There’s just something in the air, even the air in your own living room, which you suck in with deep gulps as you put yourself through another horror film.
And there are plenty of good ones on Amazon Prime Video to sink your teeth into this Halloween.
Here are the 10 scariest movies on the streaming service right now.
1. Orphan (2009)
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Halloween movies for kids: 11 films children can watch without having nightmares
For many, Halloween is all about carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns (or Donald Trump), playing pranks, visiting haunted attractions and watching horror films.
But for young children (or those of us with a nervous disposition), October 31 can sometimes be the worst night of the year what with all those tricks and treats and things that go bump in the night.
But fear not, parents and babysitters, if you’re stuck with what to do with your kids on this year’s… Read the full story
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Deadpool 2 fans are demanding that Quentin Tarantino direct the sequel
Deadpool 2 fans are using an online petition to urge legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino to consider stepping into the director’s chair of the upcoming comic book sequel.
Plans for the second instalment of the black comedy were sent into disarray earlier this week as director Tim Miller abandoned the project due to ‘creative differences’ with Ryan Reynolds.
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10 references to The Shining in TV shows and movies (and other things)
The Shining is a classic horror movie that is still watched and celebrated today.
Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name starred Jack Nicholson in the iconic role of Jack Torrance.
We know you’re aware of how the story goes, but we’ll tell you anyway.
The Torrance family stay at the mysterious Overlook hotel for the winter where Jack terrorises his family as he becomes increasingly influenced by a violent and evil spirit.
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The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4 have swapped release dates and nobody knows why
Pixar’s upcoming sequels The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4 have had their release dates swapped, and we’re a bubbling casket of mixed feelings.
According to Variety, the superhero sequel will now release on June 15, 2018 while Woody, Buzz and… Read the full story
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We’ve ranked the best Halloween costumes from ET (and you can recreate them all too)
Most would agree Steven Spielberg’s ET: The Extra-Terrestrial still holds up almost 25 years after its debut.
This woman is leading the way with her cardboard cutout Halloween outfits for her dog
Across popular culture, its impact is still remembered for launching Drew Barrymore’s career, the iconic Speak & Spell maths computer, and of course, we can’t forget Reese’s Pieces.
While it’s not strictly a Halloween film, one… Read the full story
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A Downton Abbey movie has been written according to Joanne Froggatt – here’s what we know so far
Actress Joanne Froggatt has revealed a script has been written for a Downton Abbey movie, but no one has been approached about starring in the film.
Joanne famously played Anna Smith in the ITV period drama for five years, and while rumours have spun about a movie adaptation for a while, she’s now confirmed creator Julian Fellowes has written a script for a potential Downton Abbey movie.
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13 scary movies on Netflix UK you have to watch this Halloween
Halloween is all about watching scary films.
Which is why the spooky holiday was named after John Carpenter’s 1978 movie, Halloween. (Okay, that’s not strictly true, but it does make a good urban legend.)
Carpenter’s classic slasher is the gold standard for Halloween horror.
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