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Irvine Welsh is adapting 'Trainspotting' into a stage musical

Irvine Welsh has confirmed he is working on a stage musical version of his book Trainspotting, which was famously adapted into the 1996 film. The cult story was originally given a stage version soon after the book was published in 1993, and included eventual film star Ewen Bremner. It was also recently adapted for immersive […]

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Kirsten Dunst wants to return to the 'Spider-Man' universe

Kirsten Dunst has expressed interest in returning to the Spider-Man universe as Mary Jane Watson. The actress famously played the role opposite Tobey Maguire’s iteration of Peter Parker in Sam Raimi’s original trilogy in the 2000s. Speaking to Variety about whether she would return to the Marvel franchise, however, Dunst replied: “I would do it. […]

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'No Time To Die' helps box office return to pre-COVID levels

Box office revenues for Cineworld have gone beyond pre-COVID levels thanks to films such as No Time to Die, Dune and Venom. The chain, which is the second-largest in the world, reported big losses due to the pandemic in 2020, though reopened back in May amid an easing of restrictions in the UK. READ MORE: […]

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Dakota Johnson says Hitchcock terrorised grandmother Tippi Hedren

Content warning: this article discusses rape and sexual assault. Dakota Johnson has said that Alfred Hitchcock “terrorised” her grandmother Tippi Hedren and “ruined her career”. Hedren worked with the director in the early 1960s on The Birds and Marnie, and claimed in her 2016 memoir that Hitchcock sexually assaulted her a number of times. Speaking on […]

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Ridley Scott says superhero movies are “boring as shit”

Ridley Scott has weighed in on superhero films, calling them “boring as shit” and suggesting that some of his own films were “great” examples of the genre. Discussion around the genre has been heightened in recent years in the wake of Marvel‘s success, as a number of directors have questioned their merits, including Martin Scorsese […]

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Watch the official trailer for Courtney Barnett's new documentary, 'Anonymous Club'

The trailer for ‘Anonymous Club’, a documentary centred on the private life of Courtney Barnett during the release of her second album, has been released. READ MORE: How ‘Anonymous Club’, the intimate new documentary about Courtney Barnett, was made Shot over three years on 16mm film, ‘Anonymous Club’ lets viewers into the world of Barnett […]

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'Red Notice' scores biggest ever opening day for a Netflix film

Red Notice has broken a Netflix record, becoming the most-watched film ever on the streaming service in its opening day, according to its three main stars. READ MORE: Red Notice review: Netflix puts blockbuster budget on the small screen The film, which stars Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, was released on […]

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Jake Gyllenhaal and director Doug Liman in talks for 'Road House' remake

Jake Gyllenhaal and director Doug Liman are reportedly in talks with MGM for its long-discussed Road House remake. READ MORE: The Guilty review: Jake Gyllenhaal dominates tightly-wound Netflix thriller According to Deadline, there has been some movement on the reboot of the ’80s Patrick Swayze movie. Besides the news of Gyllenhaal and Liman’s potential involvement, studio […]

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'Fortnite' is adding Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett

Star Wars antihero Boba Fett is heading to the island as Epic Games announced the iconic bounty hunter is coming to Fortnite. READ MORE: ‘Battlefield 2042’ release date, Portal, maps and everything we know The announcement came during Disney+ Day, with Boba Fett making his Fortnite debut as a new skin – celebrating the upcoming […]