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5 reasons why Smurfs is the film of the summer

Code blue: everyone’s favourite little creatures are about to take over the big screen, so get ready to ‘Smurf’ your pants. While you may be tempted by an escape to the sun this summer, you’re guaranteed to have a better time packing a suitcase for Smurf Village! Smurfs is the live-action animated musical fantasy comedy film of the season, and not ...

Actors must take parts just to pay the bills, says Chernobyl star

Jared Harris has said that actors needed to take parts they don’t love because they “have bills to pay”. The Bafta winner, 63, said it was “quite rare that something comes along that ticks all the boxes” as he discussed taking a role in Marvel’s Morbius for money to pay off his mortgage. Speaking to the Radio Times, Harris said: “You’ve got bills t...

Miriam Margolyes shares health update after ‘death’s door’ rumours

Miriam Margolyes shares health update after ‘death’s door’ rumours -

The Premiere Of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Proves This Franchise Can Do Spin-Offs Better Than Most

Depending on who you ask, contemporary entertainment’s sheer unwillingness to let go of a recognisable IP may or may not be killing the film, TV, and video game industries all at the same time. It’s worth thinking about. If the scope of viable projects is shrunk to such a tiny aperture that the only thing visible through it is a lock of Daryl Dixon’s hair, how will exciting new stuff ever be made? Table these concerns for a moment, though....

Jim Rosenthal: If you follow sport on BBC, I feel sorry for you

From Wimbledon and Formula One to the Olympic Games, multiple World Cups (football and rugby) and some of the most dramatic nights in boxing history, has there been a more versatile broadcaster than Jim Rosenthal? Any sense that Rosenthal, the face of ITV Sport for almost three decades, might take himself remotely seriously, however, is soon assuag...

20 Literary Adaptations That Changed Hollywood Forever

20 Literary Adaptations That Changed Hollywood Forever

20 A-list actors who were once everywhere and then suddenly disappeared

Unfortunately, recent Hollywood history is full of stars who were everywhere but subsequently largely disappeared from popular consciousness, revealing just how ephemeral success can be in entertainment and how nothing is ever really guaranteed.

Billie Eilish, The O2 review: A dazzling, rule-breaking masterclass

Clever staging allows American megastar to deliver a show that is simultaneously spectacular and intimate

EastEnders star James Bye's son, 2, rushed to A&E after eating 'deadly' common plant in the garden

EastEnders star James Bye's son, 2, rushed to A&E after eating 'deadly' common plant in the garden - The toddler’s tongue began to swell and he ‘screamed’ in pain minutes after eating the ‘incredibly toxic’ plant

The tragedy and triumph of Superman’s Margot Kidder

The tragedy and triumph of Superman’s Margot Kidder - INSIDE FILM: As Rachel Brosnahan becomes the latest actor to play Lois Lane in a ‘Superman’ movie, Adam White revisits the most influential of the character’s portrayers: one of the wildest movie stars of the Seventies, who fought the system, made brilliant work and took the stigma out of living with mental illness

The 20 greatest sci-fi shows of all time – ranked

We could all do with some escapism. And how better to leave the everyday world behind than by blasting off into deep space? That is the special magic of science fiction – a genre that engages with the challenges of life but in a way that makes the viewer feel lifted up other than beaten down. Whether it’s zinging lightsabers, roaring monsters or ti...

The Worst Movies of All Time

20 celebrities who actually hate being in the public eye

Not everyone in Hollywood is chasing the limelight — just ask the 20 celebrities below.

Rami Malek’s high-stakes 'entertaining' CIA thriller gets UK streaming release - how to watch

Viewers have described it as an "edge of your seat kind of movie"

Will Charlize Theron Return to Complete ‘The Old Guard’ Trilogy?

A third film in the Netflix action franchise is inevitable.

BBC may lose Glastonbury rights

The BBC may lose the streaming rights to the Glastonbury Festival. It has been reported that US tech giants are hoping to outbid the BBC and take over as the principal broadcaster of the annual festival. The i paper has reported that both YouTube, owned by Google, and Amazon Music are said to be interested in wrestling the rights from the BBC. Both...

Vanessa Hudgens announces she is pregnant with second child

Vanessa Hudgens announces she is pregnant with second child - The US actress and singer gave birth to her first child last year.

Farewell ELO, the ordinary blokes from Birmingham who made pop extraordinary

Jeff Lynne’s boundless appetite for creating music was born when he was out with his dad in their home town of Birmingham in the 1950s. Walking its streets, the pair happened upon not a guitar or a piano, but a piece of industrial hardware. “My dad could play along with one finger to classical tunes and harmonise with stuff on the radio,” Lynne tol...

'Challenging' BBC drama featuring Adolescence star confirms release date

Unforgivable is a new drama from Time writer Jimmy McGovern and has a stellar cast including Anna Friel and Line of Duty's Anna Maxwell Martin

Yvette Young confirms that she's the guitar-wielder on the official new Superman soundtrack

In videos posted to social media, Young can be seen recording for Superman using a sparkly pink Ibanez equipped with P-90s, which she had previously teased “may or may not be coming out”

Supernatural horror series perfect for Stranger Things fans days from launching

20 iconic TV shows with notable feuds among the cast

If there’s one thing that fans of TV love almost as much as the shows themselves, it’s the drama and gossip that often surrounds production.

Frankie Freako review – cheap and cheesy comedy horror channels 80s schlock

Canadian writer-director Steven Kostanski has been one of the creative forces behind a bunch of silly-sweet horror pictures such as The Void and PG: Psycho Goreman that appear to skew towards a younger demographic. Or perhaps his target audience is really the gen X crowd that never outgrew its affection for 1980s fare such as Critters or Gremlins, cheap and cheesy schlock reliant on practical special effects. Luckily, the latter happens to be...

Noel Gallagher questions Oasis fans booing song dedication at homecoming gig

Noel Gallagher questions Oasis fans booing song dedication at homecoming gig - The band made a triumphant return to their hometown, playing their first gig in the city in 16 years

Julia Garner addresses fan backlash to ‘gender-swapped’ Fantastic Four casting

Julia Garner addresses fan backlash to ‘gender-swapped’ Fantastic Four casting - ‘Inventing Anna’ star plays Shalla-Bal, lover of iconic Silver Surfer character

How John Cena Pulled Off a Good-Guy POTUS in ‘Heads of State’

In Prime Video’s new action comedy, the WWE villain teamed up with Idris Elba—and the result is one of the most explosive action flicks of the year.

Joe Bonamassa wraps his Rory Gallagher tribute shows with a stunning cover of As The Crow Flies

The gorgeous ancient relic was made famous by Gallagher’s take on the Tony Joe White song on his 1974 live album, Irish Tour

Keeley Hawes on her first Met Gala experience and dressing her character in 'The Assassin'

The actress shares her formative fashion moments and why getting event-ready at home is a no-no

Resident Evil Survival Unit stars a bunch of your favourites, including Leon, Jill, Claire, and the real MVP, Barry Burton

Resident Evil Survival Unit was only unveiled last week, but already franchise owner Capcom is pulling back the curtain to give us our first look at the mobile strategy game. Survival Unit is being co-developed by Aniplex Inc and Joycity Corporation, with Capcom working in "close collaboration" with the studios to "ensure authenticity and quality"....

'It makes Bridgerton look tame': The must-watch period drama just added to Netflix - starring Lesley Manville

Harlots is being described as a "period drama mixed with saucy s**t"

20 once-famous actors who became one-hit wonders

Some step into the spotlight, and while they might work for a long time, they only ever have one movie or TV show that strikes a huge chord with people. They are the one-hit wonders of the acting world.

John Goodman reveals the last time he talked with Roseanne Barr

John Goodman reveals the last time he talked with Roseanne Barr -

Bob Dylan musical Girl From the North Country is unmissable

Conor McPherson's shimmering revival of his own play is heartbreaking and darkly humorous

Leonardo DiCaprio Just Debuted the Future of Rolex at Wimbledon

The actor marks his first championship as a brand Testimonee with a smart choice

US rap star 50 Cent gets crowd dancing as he headlines first night of Trnsmt

US rap star 50 Cent gets crowd dancing as he headlines first night of Trnsmt - Fiddy’s set featured hits including PIMP and Candy Shop.

Lorde Wore The Ultimate Cool-Girl Accessory At Chanel Haute Couture

The singer was front row with Gracie Abrams at this morning’s runway show

ITV bosses officially confirm beloved crime drama Grantchester will come to an end

Grantchester has been axed by ITV after 11 series, with the final season set to begin filming this month

WWE Evolution 2.0 UK start time for all-women's show

Here are all the details!

ITV The 1% Club undergoes huge change for first time in three years

The ITV show will return for a week-long special event

Tim Minchin's Songs The World Will Never Hear at Eventim Apollo: 'eclectic, electrifying, entertaining'

Tim Minchin's Songs The World Will Never Hear at Eventim Apollo: 'eclectic, electrifying, entertaining' - 5/5 The Australian comedian brings his signature big hair and lyrical dexterity to a show with rock gig energy

‘It fully altered my taste in music’: bands reflect on the awesome power of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater soundtracks

When millions of parents bought their kids a Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game in the late 90s and early 00s, they couldn’t have understood the profound effect it would have on their children’s music taste. With bands from Bad Religion to Papa Roach and Millencolin accompanying every failed spin and grind, these trick-tastic games slyly doubled up as the ultimate compilation CD. While the Fifa games have an equally storied history with licensed music,...

It was really fun… but I’m not feeling well: Sigrid powers through sunny set

It was really fun… but I’m not feeling well: Sigrid powers through sunny set - The Norwegian singer enjoyed her performance but admitted the heat in Glasgow was taking its toll.

20 on-screen spouses who are married in real life

It's easy to play husband and wife when you're married in real life.

Gracie Abrams shares the emotional story behind her bob hair transformation

Plus, why she does her own make-up for shows and the signature scent she'll always rely on

Michael Shannon was ‘very reluctant’ to reprise DC role over Zack Snyder treatment

Michael Shannon was ‘very reluctant’ to reprise DC role over Zack Snyder treatment -

Katie Knowles reveals she's undergone a hysterectomy as she opens up about years of 'unbearable pain'

Katie Knowles reveals she's undergone a hysterectomy as she opens up about years of 'unbearable pain' - The mother-of-two says she went through ‘years of misdiagnosis and being fobbed off’

Kate serves up royal glamour at Wimbledon for women’s final

Kate serves up royal glamour at Wimbledon for women’s final - The Princess of Wales met staff and players ahead of the final.

Netflix survival thriller to return after three years

The stakes just got higher.

The best Oasis songs of all time

Oasis’s setlist when they took to the stage in Cardiff for the first night of their mammoth 41-date reunion tour was a fans’ dream. But the songs below are, in my opinion, the best songs the Gallagher brothers have ever made. Readers will note that there’s nothing here from after 1997. Had this list been 25 songs long then it might have included la...

Does Superman 2025 have a post-credits scene?

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's Superman's post credit-scene!