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25 beloved actors who were one-hit wonders

We often talk about one-hit wonders in music (shout out to Natalie Imbruglia, Men Without Hats and the rest of the gang). However, there are acting one-hit wonders too. For this exercise, here is how we are defining an acting one-hit wonder.

The heroes and villains set to feature on Disney’s new $1.1 billion cruise ship

The heroes and villains set to feature on Disney’s new $1.1 billion cruise ship - The designs and features of ‘Disney Destiny’ have been revealed ahead of its launch in November 2025

'The best scene in Michael B Jordan's Sinners is a total triumph'

Sinners is absolutely a vampire movie. It concludes with a chaotic onslaught of fangs, bullets, and arterial spray. But it's also a fascinating musing on the cultural power of music, especially music created by Black artists throughout history. This comes to a head in an incredible scene at the movie's halfway point, when young blues musician Sammi...

20 parodies that were even better than the subject they sent up

Parody is one of the genres that is the most difficult to do properly, let alone achieve that rare feat of being as good as or better than the object of said parody. Though the parody film seems to have entered one of its periodic moments of dormancy, it’s worth looking back at some of the most notable examples of the genre to appreciate it in all of its irreverent glory.

Bella Ramsey urges Madame Tussauds visitors to ‘high five’ figure when it debuts

Bella Ramsey urges Madame Tussauds visitors to ‘high five’ figure when it debuts - They sat with the London wax museum’s artists last year so they could collect their measurements

Jeremy Clarkson makes ‘sad’ admission about Top Gear’s fate following Flintoff crash

Jeremy Clarkson makes ‘sad’ admission about Top Gear’s fate following Flintoff crash - ‘There’s room for a car programme at the moment because cars are changing so fast,’ presenter said

20 TV shows where the original leads faded into the background

Television, even more than film, has the remarkable ability to shift and change as it goes on, giving characters the chance to grow, develop, and change, just as do people in the real world.

The Worst Movies of All Time

Diablo IV x Berserk | Animated Trailer

Diablo IV x Berserk | Animated Trailer Shred demons as Guts, Griffith, and Skull Knight from @berserk_project. Armor sets, a nosey companion, and much more arrive on May 6.

20 actors fans hated to see leave their favorite TV shows

Fans were devastated to see these actors go.

Gwyneth Paltrow reveals surprise U-turn after years of following strict diet

Gwyneth Paltrow reveals surprise U-turn after years of following strict diet - This shift marks a departure from the grain-free, low-carb approach of the paleo diet

20 classic songs that were actually written for other musicians

There can be myriad reasons for why songs end up for another artist. Whatever the reason, typically the artist who actually ends up with the song becomes the better choice anyway. Here is a list of songs that you probably had no idea were actually created with other artists in mind.

One of the best science fiction films of the century is on BBC iPlayer for a limited time

Alfonso Cuarón's 2006 dystopian thriller Children of Men is currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer, but you don't have long left to see the acclaimed film

11 actors who regret some of their most famous movie roles

11 actors who regret some of their most famous movie roles - Jacob Stolworthy runs through the roles certain stars wish they could forget

Forbidden love: Keeley Hawes stars as a nun who falls for a priest in Adolescence writer’s new drama

A priest and a nun fall for each other in Adolescence writer's new drama.

Netflix Original Series That Were Cancelled Without Proper Endings

They touched that dial...

Superman | Superman Day - Behind The Scenes Look

Superman | Superman Day - Behind The Scenes Look We’re just getting started. #Superman - Only in Theaters and @imax, July 11 #LookUp #SupermanDay “Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film stars David Corenswet (“Twisters,” “Hollywood”) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the “X-Men” movies, “Juror #2”) as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi (“For All Mankind”), Anthony Carrigan (“Barry,” “Gotham”), Nathan Fillion (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “The Suicide Squad”), Isabela Merced (“Alien Romulus”), Skyler Gisondo (“Licorice Pizza,” “Booksmart”), Sara Sampaio (“At Midnight”), María Gabriela de Faría (“The Moodys”), Wendell Pierce (“Selma,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”), Alan Tudyk (“Andor”), Pruitt Taylor Vince (“Bird Box”) and Neva Howell (“Greedy People”). “Superman” is executive produced by Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars Winther. Behind the camera, Gunn is joined by frequent collaborators, including director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Beth Mickle, costume designer Judianna Makovsky and composer John Murphy, along with composer David Fleming (“The Last of Us”), editors William Hoy (“The Batman”), Jason Ballantine (the “IT” films, “The Flash”) and Craig Alpert (“Deadpool 2,” “Blue Beetle”). DC Studios Presents a Troll Court Entertainment/The Safran Company Production, A James Gunn Film, “Superman,” which will be in theaters and IMAX® nationwide on July 11, 2025, and internationally beginning 9 July 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Rory Kinnear: ‘I’m self-aware enough to know I would never play Bond’

Fortunately, Rory Kinnear seems amused when I read him the less than flattering description of his character Leo in the National Theatre’s staging of Here We Are, Stephen Sondheim’s final musical. It begins: “60s”. Kinnear is 47. “Thank you!” laughs the son of the late actor Roy Kinnear, who shares his father’s cheerful, oval face and thinning pate...

The best TV shows we never knew were remakes

You might be surprised that some of the most popular TV shows aren't entirely originals

The Best 100 TV Shows of All Time

‘She wouldn’t take no for an answer’: Florence Pugh’s Thunderbolts stunt leaves cast in awe

‘She wouldn’t take no for an answer’: Florence Pugh’s Thunderbolts stunt leaves cast in awe -

The best and worst D-Day depictions in film and TV

D-Day has been re-created in literature, TV, film - and even video games - across the last eight decades.

Awesome Movie Locations You Can Actually Visit

Ever wished you could step right into your favorite movie scene? Some cinematic settings truly exist out in the world, untouched by CGI. Ready to see the magic without the movie tricks?

911 star pays tribute after main character is killed off

911 star pays tribute after main character is killed off - Fans have been left distraught by the departure

25 stars who walked away from the limelight

Even the biggest stars occasionally feel the need to step away from the Hollywood lifestyle. Here are 25 who disappeared from the limelight.

'The Last of Us season 2 just handled its toughest moment perfectly'

It's fair to say that The Last of Us has never been a particularly upbeat television show. It would be wrong, after all, for a survival story set in a world ravaged by a deadly disease that turns people into zombies to be a cheerful watch. But even in that context, the most recent episode was a downer for the ages. Anyone who has ever played The La...

Why will Chris Eubank Sr not be at son's fight with Conor Benn? Family fall-out explained

Why will Chris Eubank Sr not be at son's fight with Conor Benn? Family fall-out explained - Eubank Sr has labelled his son a “disgrace” and called for his license to be revoked

First pictures of new Netflix Murder Club film starring Helen Mirren

Dame Helen, Sir Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan and Celia Imrie play four retirees investigating a murder

How many of these 20 "Deadpool & Wolverine" facts do you know?

“Deadpool & Wolverine” marked a change in the superhero landscape, the return of a beloved comic-book-movie actor, and a true sense that no studio will leave a stone unturned if there’s profit to be had.

Blockbusters That Flopped but Became Beloved Cult Hits

Blockbusters That Flopped but Became Beloved Cult Hits

‘Exhilarating’ new Netflix hit tops chart with 15 million views in just three days

Two Emmerdale stars team up for new Leeds United play celebrating Marcelo Bielsa

The casting announcement and news of the play comes at a great time for Leeds United supporters

8 Musicians Who Walked Away at the Height of Fame

8 Musicians Who Walked Away at the Height of Fame

Forgotten British Gems Coming To Freeview's Rewind TV

Rewind TV's Freeview channel expands with classic British sitcoms in May, including rare David Jason comedy 'Lucky Feller'

I was drawn to South of Midnight by its masterful audio and visual presentation but fell in love with its incredible exploration and combat

South of Midnight is a Southern Gothic action-adventure that centers on Hazel, a young heroine drawn into a haunting paranormal mystery as she searches for her missing mother in the wake of a catastrophic hurricane.

Top 5 Netflix thrillers you need to watch if you love the film Get Out

If you're a fan of thrillers, then these hidden gems on Netflix just might be the perfect films for you. Here's the top five you've probably never seen - but you should.

The unpretentious Yorkshire resort with lobsters, seabirds and Pop Art pedigree

7 Iconic Artists Who Got Booed Off Stage—And Came Back Stronger

7 Iconic Artists Who Got Booed Off Stage—And Came Back Stronger

'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream' celebrates 30 years with a console port, ready to traumatise a whole new generation with its tales of a mad AI god

Nightdive Studios' port of the classic point-and-click sci-fi adventure to modern consoles gets the job done and feels hauntingly timely.

Stellar Blade creator is one of the richest people in Korea as £1,800 statue sells out

The director behind Stellar Blade has become one of the wealthiest people in Korea, but it's not for the reason you might think.

How accurate is Conclave? What the film gets right (and wrong) about selecting a new Pope

How accurate is Conclave? What the film gets right (and wrong) about selecting a new Pope - The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes, has enjoyed a surge in popularity since the death of Pope Francis

The Coolest Lines From Samuel L. Jackson Characters In Movies

Samuel L. Jackson has had quite a few lines of coolness in his storied career, and here's a sampling of some of the finest.

Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies aged 88

Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies aged 88 - Lowrie, who appeared in the first episode of the soap in 1960 as the original bad body Dennis Tanner, died on Friday.

Black Mirror fans convinced they've solved season 7's biggest mystery – they're wrong

Black Mirror has many secrets we don't understand.

Kerry King has picked the Black Sabbath song that Slayer will cover at Sabbath's Back To The Beginning farewell show

Kerry King is more than a little excited at the prospect of Slayer honouring Black Sabbath at Villa Park on July 5

Movies And TV Shows That Gave Cheerful Songs A Darker Reputation

We doubt the writers of these songs ever imagined they would show up movies and TV shows like these.

11 Disney movies that were cancelled – and the reasons why

Cheech and Chong ride once more

Cheech and Chong ride once more - Being on the road has always been the natural state for Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong

Singing rings out of Vatican

Service begins as singing rings out of Vatican

20 actors who tried their hand at a career in music

Entertainers are multi-talented people, but not all actors are meant to be pop stars.