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Raya and the Last Dragon and cultural specificity in Hollywood
Disney’s latest animated feature has run straight into a discourse that’s been raging in Hollywood for years.
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Is Hollywood ready to stop stereotyping Africa?
The Eddie Murphy film Coming to America busted some clichés about the continent. But, as a sequel comes out, David Jesudason asks if Western cinema will more fully change its attitude.
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French actor Gerard Depardieu faces rape, sexual assault charges stemming from 2018 case
The Paris prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday that French actor Gerard Depardieu was charged in December with rape and sexual assault after authorities revived a 2018 investigation that was initially dropped.
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Harry Potter star secretly quits acting
A prominent Harry Potter star’s agent has revealed that they have “given up acting” altogether without anybody knowing.
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Why Winslet’s career sank after Titanic
She starred in the biggest blockbuster of all time – then fell into a career slump. Now, Kate Winslet finally reveals what was really going on.
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Coming 2 America Trailer: Prince Akeem Meets His Long-Lost Son
Like the original, things aren't as simple as they seem
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Keira Knightley refuses to film any more sex scenes with male directors
as opened up about why she will only do sex scenes if the director is a female.
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What to expect from Marvel Studios’ first TV series, WandaVision
If you think Marvel’s first TV shows are just going to be like their movies, but on a small screen, think again.
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First look at iconic Eddie Murphy sequel
Amid a year of film releases being pushed back, anticipated sequel Coming 2 America is still on track for a March 2021 streaming release. Now, we have our first taste of the film.
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Film crew quits over Tom Cruise spray
Tom Cruise’s extraordinary on-set spray has reportedly led to a number of crew members quitting the upcoming Mission Impossible film.
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British actress Naomi Ackie to play Whitney Houston in film biopic
British actress Naomi Ackie is to play Whitney Houston in a new film about the late singer's life.
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Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85
Dave Prowse, the Bristolian former bodybuilder best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85.
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Johnny Depp quits Fantastic Beast film series
Movie star Johnny Depp has agreed to quit the Fantastic Beast film series after losing a libel suit over being accused of being a ‘wife beater’.
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Warner Bros. delays release of Dune, The Batman movies
Movie releases have been getting delayed even after coronavirus restrictions were eased
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Epic trailer for massive movie finally drops
Devoted fans have been waiting many years for the first look at one of the most anticipated movies of the year, if not the decade.
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Winona Ryder says Keanu Reeves refused director’s request to yell abuse at her on movie set
Winona Ryder has revealed how Keanu Reeves rejected Francis Ford Coppola’s request for him to verbally abuse her on a film set.
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Movie role that makes Brad Pitt wince
He’s starred in plenty of amazing movies over the years, but Brad Pitt has revealed there’s one film that he hates watching back.
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Slumdog Millionaire and Bollywood icon Irrfan Khan dead aged 53
The movie industry has been rocked by the shock death of Jurassic World actor and Bollywood icon Irrfan Khan, aged 53.
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Whitney Houston biopic in the works
Canadian filmmaker Stella Meghie in 'advanced talks' to direct
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