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• UK government “minded to intervene” in Warner Bros-Paramount merger

  02-07-2026 22:36 via nme.com
  
  The UK government has said it is likely to intervene in Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
  The $110billion (£83billion) deal would see Paramount Skydance acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing together major film, TV, news and streaming assets including Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, CNN, TNT Sports, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Paramount+, the DC Universe, Harry Potter, Game Of Thrones and The
  
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• The internet thinks ‘Minions’ just name-checked Bonnie Blue in new film

  02-07-2026 20:26 via nme.com
  
  The internet is convinced that the new Minions film includes a namecheck for Bonnie Blue – check out director Pierre Coffin’s explanation below.
  Minions & Monsters, the latest instalment in Illumination’s Despicable Me franchise, is out in cinemas now. Set in 1920s Hollywood, it follows the titular yellow crusaders as they attempt to make their own monster movie, with Coffin returning to direct and voice the characters.
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• ‘Fate Of The Furious’ actor Scott Eastwood teases co-star who quit because “they just didn’t want to work with this other person”

  02-07-2026 14:15 via nme.com
  
  The Fate Of The Furious star Scott Eastwood has talked about a famous unnamed co-star who walked away from a project without returning the money they were paid.
  The actor appeared on The Joe Rogen Podcast on June 27, where the pair discussed the modern film industry and the egos found within it. He brought up the example of a production he was working on where his famous co-star, who was also serving as director, walked away due to not wanting to work with someone on set.
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• ‘Weapons’ director Zach Cregger is making ‘Siren Head’ horror film based on viral meme

  02-07-2026 13:18 via nme.com
  
  A movie based on the viral Siren Head meme is in development with Weapons director Zach Cregger developing the script.READ MORE: ‘Weapons’ director Zach Cregger is ripping up the horror rulebookThe internet horror sensation is based on a 2018 illustration by Trevor Henderson, which evolved into a character that has featured in fan-made animation, stories, and video games. The character is a tall skeletal being with sirens for a head, and has become the latest Gen-Z sensation to make
  
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• Early Coldplay studio recordings and unheard Chris Martin ‘James Bond’ demo go to auction

  02-07-2026 12:48 via nme.com
  
  A collection of early Coldplay recordings are up for auction, including a demo that Chris Martin pitched as a James Bond theme.
  The archive, which is going under the hammer via Wax Poetics, contains items from British producer, mixer and engineer Chris Allison – who helmed the band’s 1999 EP, ‘The Blue Room’.READ MORE: Coldplay interview: “When things appear overwhelmingly positive, that’s often because it’s what the singer needs most”Martin and co
  
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• Matt Smith says Keanu Reeves must have been “on valium” to watch ‘Morbius’ on flight

  02-07-2026 12:16 via nme.com
  
  Matt Smith reacted with disbelief in a recent interview when he learned that Keanu Reeves watched his film Morbius on a plane.READ MORE: ‘Morbius’ review: Jared Leto’s lifeless vampire thriller is bloody awfulThe British actor, known for Doctor Who and House Of The Dragon, appeared on Brittany Broski’s Royal Court podcast on Wednesday (July 1). During the chat, he expressed his admiration for the John Wick star.
  “I love Keanu Reeves,” Smith gushed. “He&r
  
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• ‘Lethal Weapon’ star Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer’s

  02-07-2026 11:13 via nme.com
  
  Hollywood star Danny Glover has revealed he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease in a new interview.
  The award-winning actor sat down with NBC’s Today programme to discuss his diagnosis, which has slowed his speech and movement, as well as affecting his memory. “I can live with it in a sense” he said of his current condition, adding: “I’m sure, as it advances, things are going to be different and changing.” The full interview is below.Beginning his c
  
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