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NEW YORK — “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at the box office for the second week in a row, according to studio estimates Sunday. After its above-expectations $80 million launch last weekend, the MonsterVerse mashup brought in $31.7 million over its […]

Michael Douglas has recalled Romancing The Stone writer Diane Thomas’s death. During an appearance on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, the Wall Street star remembered asking Thomas how he could repay her for unofficially consulting on the script for the Romancing the Stone sequel, The Jewel of the Nile. “I need a new car… […]

Paul Giamatti has signed up to star in the third ‘Downton Abbey’ film. The Oscar-nominated actor is attached to feature in the latest big-screen installment of the period drama, which is due to begin shooting this summer ahead of a 2025 release. Paul, 56, previously appeared in the ‘Downton Abbey’ TV series in the role […]

Mark Wahlberg has revealed why he passed on a role in the 2001 film Ocean’s Eleven. During Thursday’s episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Boogie Nights star explained that he had to say no to Steven Soderberg’s star-studded heist movie because he was already committed to Planet of the Apes and The Truth […]

Michael Keaton has explained why fans had to wait 36 years for a Beetlejuice sequel. During Monday’s episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the original Beetlejuice star was asked what took him and director Tim Burton 36 years to create a sequel for their comedy horror film. Keaton admitted he and Burton spent “a […]

LOS ANGELES — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan. After passing over arguably Hollywood’s foremost big-screen auteur for years, the Oscars made up for lost time by heaping seven awards on Nolan’s blockbuster […]

Kevin Spacey will play The Devil in the Italian film ‘The Contract’. The 64-year-old actor is continuing his efforts to rebuild his career by featuring in the psychological thriller from director Massimo Paolucci alongside Eric Roberts and Vincent Spano. The English-language movie has recently wrapped principal photography in Rome and is described as having a […]

Sydney Sweeney has poked fun at her rumoured affair with Glen Powell and film flop Madame Web. The actress appeared on Saturday Night Live this weekend and made light of speculation she fell for her Anyone But You co-star Glen after the pair impressed with their sizzling onscreen chemistry. “The craziest rumour is that I […]

Florence Pugh says it was “heavenly” having the opportunity to work with Zendaya on ‘Dune: Part Two’. The 28-year-old actress portrays Princess Irulan in Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi sequel and was delighted to be able to work alongside the ‘Spider-Man’ actress, who reprises the role of Chani in the film. Florence told Digital Spy: “It […]

Vin Diesel has promised fans that the final ‘Fast and Furious’ movie will be a “a celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together”. The 56-year-old actor has played Dominic Toretto in the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise since 2001 and revealed that the final movie is well under way. He wrote on Instagram: “Just finished […]