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Matthew Lillard says he is ashamed he took Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired — 'I didn't say no'
Matthew Lillard has spoken about his Scream return after Melissa Barrera’s firing — and he isn’t exactly proud of how he handled it.
September 18, 2026 12:22 am
After telling Venice that AI meant he no longer needed Black actors, Paul Schrader starts an erotic thriller with Cara Delevingne next month
Cara Delevingne and Liam Hemsworth are set to lead controversial filmmaker Paul Schrader’s new erotic thriller, built around a love triangle and boasting a title that’ll raise eyebrows.
September 17, 2026 2:59 am
Netflix is making an animated Diablo series, the first of several Blizzard worlds it is taking on
Netflix’s new dark fantasy could fuse The Witcher and Arcane vibes — and, whisper it, maybe out-thrill Game of Thrones.
September 17, 2026 12:41 am
'They were the abusers, but at some point they were the abused': Johnny Flynn on the Lucius Malfoy he plays from episode one
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ is set to delve into one of the story’s most fascinating figures — and the unexpected pick is bound to get fans talking.
September 16, 2026 5:11 pm
John Lasseter has not directed since Cars 2 in 2011. Netflix has just let his comeback film, Cosmic Motors, go to cinemas
Former Pixar creative chief John Lasseter’s first film in 15 years is already being likened to a certain four-wheeled Pixar favourite.
September 16, 2026 4:56 am
Three flops in a row for Andrew Garfield, and the one thing that would fix it is the suit he says he is done with
Andrew Garfield’s recent run of theatrical setbacks might leave him leaning on his superhero franchise for a much-needed lifeline.
September 14, 2026 11:25 pm
Musk called the documentary about him a hit piece and sent a lawyer, so it is coming out a week early at 100%
Spurred by huge interest after its world premiere, the new Elon Musk documentary is bringing its cinema release forward — but by how much?
September 14, 2026 11:05 pm
Ready for Practical Magic 3? Sandra Bullock wants a Game of Thrones star in charge
Sandra Bullock isn’t just eyeing a Practical Magic 3 return — she’s floating a younger lead, with a certain Game of Thrones alum squarely in torch-passing territory.
September 9, 2026 7:50 pm
Ready to argue? Eight confirmed ways HBO’s Harry Potter TV series diverges from the movie
A fresh trailer for the upcoming 'Harry Potter' remake has landed, and it’s already teasing hefty departures from the films in the HBO show.
September 2, 2026 8:03 pm
Jane Fonda is defending Mark Ruffalo after Paramount called his criticism antisemitic
After Paramount accused Mark Ruffalo of invoking “antisemitic tropes” in an Instagram video, 1A Committee founder Jane Fonda has waded into the row — and she’s taken a side.
September 1, 2026 2:48 pm
Netflix brings back Gene Wilder with AI — for a new Willy Wonka reality show
Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Wonka's The Golden Ticket, a reality competition with a digital twist you’ll want to see for yourself.
August 28, 2026 2:22 pm
Consider yourselves warned — J.K. Rowling to social media critics: 'Stick to Your Own Weight Class'
J.K. Rowling has fired off a blunt warning on X to her online critics — mess with public figures online and expect real‑world consequences.
August 23, 2026 9:12 pm
X-Men fans already picked their MCU Magneto — get ready for arguments
The MCU’s upcoming X-Men reboot may have its mutants sorted, but with Magneto still uncast, fans are backing a choice that could prove controversial.
August 17, 2026 9:07 pm
Hate it all you want — Lanterns’ shocking death isn’t the disaster DC fans think
Lanterns is copping flak from some DC fans over a first‑episode shock death, but with two mysteries split between 2016 and 2026, writing it off now is daft.
August 17, 2026 9:03 pm
Amid J.K. Rowling controversy, Black Mirror director turns down Harry Potter TV show
Another setback for the upcoming Harry Potter TV show: a Black Mirror director has left as J.K. Rowling’s controversy rumbles on.
August 14, 2026 5:45 pm
Amid bizarre backlash, Anne Hathaway speaks about Yesteryear
If you’ve been wondering, Anne Hathaway has finally broken her silence on her Yesteryear adaptation — after months of backlash and rumours linking her to the book’s authorship.
August 11, 2026 11:10 pm
English, not Aramaic: Mel Gibson confirms language for The Resurrection of the Christ
Mel Gibson has confirmed his two-part sequel The Resurrection of the Christ won’t repeat The Passion’s Aramaic experiment, and the language he’s chosen may raise eyebrows.
August 10, 2026 8:27 pm
‘I didn’t know’: Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki takes down Perez Hilton post amid backlash
Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki has rowed back after a social media post triggered backlash — and his 'I didn’t know' tells you everything about the rethink.
August 10, 2026 6:20 pm
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