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• Ari Aster has a ‘Hereditary’ prequel script but doesn’t know what to do with it

  09-06-2026 22:22 via nme.com
  
  Ari Aster has revealed that he wrote a Hereditary prequel script – but he doesn’t know what to do with it.READ MORE: Hereditary – film review>The initial film was released in 2018 via A24 and was a huge commercial success, grossing $83million (£63million), against a production budget of $10million (£7.5million).
  Starring Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd and Gabriel Byrne, the supernatural thriller follows a family beset by grief who then start t
  
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• Jeff Goldblum: “I was floating on air singing with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo”

  10-06-2026 17:00 via nme.com
  
  Jeff Goldblum has spoken to NME about his “second life” as a jazz musician, new album ‘Night Blooms’ and working with “those wonderful, wonderful ladies from Wicked” Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
  The screen icon and Jurassic Park star released ‘Night Blooms’ last week (Friday June 5), as the companion record to his third album from 2025, ‘Still Blooming’. The latest release is with his longtime band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, and
  
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• Joan Cusack walks first red carpet in 11 years, explains absence from promo circuit

  10-06-2026 14:01 via nme.com
  
  Toy Story 5 star Joan Cusack made a rare public appearance at the film’s premiere and discussed why she is more selective with her appearances in recent years.
  The veteran actor walked her first red carpet in over a decade, with her output becoming increasingly sporadic in recent years. Toy Story 5 is her first movie since 2019, and her first acting gig since the 2020 TV show Homecoming.
  Asked by Variety on the red carpet why she has become selective with her projects, she explained: &ldqu
  
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• ‘The Odyssey’ popcorn bucket is a Trojan Horse

  10-06-2026 13:17 via nme.com
  
  Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will release a commemorative popcorn bucket in the shape of the famous Trojan Horse.READ MORE: ‘Oppenheimer’ review: like a bomb going off in your brainThe Oppenheimer filmmaker will release his vision of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey on July 17, with one of the film’s signature sequences being the Trojan Horse attack, where soldiers hide in a giant wooden horse presented as a gift to the city of Troy. Now, the film’s official X
  
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• Martin Scorsese has “turned his back on artists” with AI partnership, Art Directors Guild criticises

  10-06-2026 12:13 via nme.com
  
  The Art Directors Guild have released a statement criticising Martin Scorsese for promoting an AI firm.
  The legendary director was recently announced as an advisor for Black Forest Labs’ AI product FLUX, talking about the possibilities of using the program for storyboarding. “Remember, cinema is a young medium, only around 125 years old, so we have to be open to how it can evolve,” he said in promotional material for the company.
  The appearance prompted the Art Directors Guild,
  
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• ‘Scary Movie 6’ cut out Anna Faris’ takedown of Melania Trump

  10-06-2026 11:10 via nme.com
  
  Scary Movie star Anna Faris has revealed a joke about US First Lady Melania Trump was cut from the latest movie.READ MORE: ‘Scary Movie’ review: parody reboot is horrifyingly unfunnyThe sixth film in the horror spoof franchise, titled simply Scary Movie, takes aim at ICE raids, MeToo, the Epstein Files, the Kendrick-Drake beef and much more. Original star Faris returned to the series 20 years after her last appearance in Scary Movie 4, and had a very specific idea of what her charact
  
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• The ‘Backrooms’ soundtrack is getting a vinyl release

  09-06-2026 17:52 via nme.com
  
  The soundtrack for hit horror film Backrooms is going to be pressed on vinyl later this summer.READ MORE: ‘Backrooms’ review: meme-based horror runs on unsettling vibes and creepy visualsThe A24 movie, about a psychiatrist searching for her client through a series of parallel dimensions, is proving to be a huge hit at the box office, bringing in $81.4million (£60.4million) in the US and $117.9 million (£87.5million) globally during the opening weekend alone.
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• Idris Elba says Bond audiences “won’t go” for a Black man playing 007

  09-06-2026 12:08 via nme.com
  
  Idris Elba has confirmed he will not be playing James Bond, saying that he felt some audiences wouldn’t “go for” a Black actor playing the role.READ MORE: ‘No Time To Die’ review: Daniel Craig’s surprisingly emotional final flingThe award-winning actor, who has been the star of films including The Suicide Squad, Pacific Rim, and TV series The Wire, has been linked with the role for many years, with speculation building following the departure of Daniel Craig f
  
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• Original Catwoman Julie Newmar faces backlash for saying men should run Hollywood: “They do it better”

  08-06-2026 14:00 via nme.com
  
  Original Catwoman actress Julie Newmar has been hit with backlash after suggesting that men should run Hollywood.
  The star famously played the DC character in the 1960s Batman series, and in a new interview, reflected on playing sexualised roles during her career and the male attention it has attracted.
  “Luckily, I liked it,” she told The Guardian. “It was good. I’m… not the first in line in the #MeToo class.”
  Newmar then elaborated: “I love men too muc
  
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• Steven Spielberg says Earth has “absolutely” been visited by aliens

  08-06-2026 11:00 via nme.com
  
  Steven Spielberg has suggested that Earth has “absolutely” been visited by aliens.Read More: Steven Spielberg’s 10 Greatest FilmsSpielberg has famously explored the topic of alien life throughout his career, notably in films such as Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and War Of The Worlds.
  The director’s latest film, Disclosure Day, also focuses on a conspiracy to hide knowledge of alien life, is set to launch in cinemas this week, and, a
  
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• Disney created “decoy version” of ‘Toy Story 5’ to keep Taylor Swift’s involvement a secret

  06-06-2026 19:29 via nme.com
  
  Disney created a “decoy version” of Toy Story 5 to keep Taylor Swift’s involvement a secret, even from the cast and crew.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beYesterday (June 5), Swift shared ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, a song she wrote and produced alongside Jack Antonoff specifically for the film. The track is written from the persp
  
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• Watch Steven Spielberg make surprise appearance at London pub quiz

  06-06-2026 17:52 via nme.com
  
  Steven Spielberg surprised a London pub quiz last night by showing up to ask questions about his own career.
  With the legendary director preparing to release his new film Disclosure Day this week, he dropped by a quiz night on Friday (June 5) that was being hosted by the BBC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb at The Devonshire in Soho.
  Spielberg walked into the pub with Colman Domingo, one of the stars of Disclosure Day, to shocked cheers from those in attendance, and read ou
  
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• ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy stabbed to death as girlfriend’s son is arrested

  05-06-2026 16:13 via nme.com
  
  James Handy, an actor who had appeared in a number of films including Top Gun: Maverick and Logan, has died at the age of 81. His girlfriend’s son was arrested and accused of murder.
  A statement by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), shared by Variety, read: “On Wednesday June 3 2026, around 9:30 a.m., West Valley area patrol officers responded to a radio call of unknown trouble in the 19200 block of Erwin Street. The 911 caller stated, ‘I am the son of man, I just killed
  
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• Taylor Swift shares warm and nostalgic ‘Toy Story 5’ single ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’

  05-06-2026 13:00 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has shared ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, the new song she has written for the soundtrack of Disney/Pixar movie Toy Story 5.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe song, released today (Friday June 5), was written and produced by Swift and regular collaborator Jack Antonoff, with the lyrics coming from the perspective of Jessie, the cowgirl toy who has been part of the franchise since Toy
  
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• Every song on the ‘Masters Of The Universe’ soundtrack

  05-06-2026 12:09 via nme.com
  
  Masters Of The Universe has arrived in cinemas, but what songs appear in the film? Find out below.
  The film is an adaptation of the Mattel franchise that revolves around the conflict between He-Man, the alter ego of Prince Adam, and the supervillain Skeletor, and it is the second big screen version of the story, after the critically maligned Dolph Lundgren-starring 1987 movie.
  This version stars Nicholas Galitzine (Bottoms, Red, White & Royal Blue)&nbs
  
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• Quentin Tarantino calls post-pandemic movies “a flavourless sausage factory”: “I’d rather read a book”

  05-06-2026 11:01 via nme.com
  
  Quentin Tarantino has written a scathing assessment of modern Hollywood, calling it “a flavourless sausage factory” that no longer inspires him.
  The Oscar-winner, famous for films such as Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, wrote for Sight and Sound Magazine recently to discuss his feelings about the type of films being made currently.
  “Since the pandemic … it seems almost impossible for a new movie to come out that I don’t pick to death,” he said. “Flaws, impl
  
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• ‘Backrooms’ director Kane Parsons criticises AI as “cultural rot” that “defeats the purpose entirely” of creativity

  04-06-2026 14:02 via nme.com
  
  Backrooms director Kane Parsons has hit out at AI, describing it as “cultural and economic rot”.READ MORE: ‘Backrooms’ review: meme-based horror runs on unsettling vibes and creepy visualsThe YouTuber-turned-film maker has been enjoying success with his debut horror movie Backrooms, and has entered the discussion surrounding AI’s place in the future of the film industry. In an interview with The Australian, he made his feelings very clear about the technology.
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• Wim Wenders apologises to Nastassja Kinski for underage nude scene in 1975 film ‘The Wrong Move’, pulls it from circulation

  04-06-2026 13:09 via nme.com
  
  Director Wim Wenders has formally apologised to actor Nastassja Kinski for filming her topless as a teenager in his 1975 film The Wrong Move.
  The German road movie, about the experiences of a travelling writer, featured a scene where Kinski, then only 13, was shown topless. It was to be her film debut, with the actor going on to become one of the most celebrated names in European cinema. For years, she has appealed to Wenders to edit the shot from the movie.
  Recently, German newspaper Südde
  
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• Every song on the ‘Scary Movie’ reboot soundtrack

  04-06-2026 11:20 via nme.com
  
  The latest entry in the Scary Movie series arrives in cinemas this week, but what songs feature in the film? Find out below. 
  The sixth entry in the horror parody franchise is arriving in cinemas on Friday (June 5), with Marlon and Shawn Wayans returning to the cast, alongside Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Cheri Oteri and Chris Elliott. 
  It is the first Scary Movie film in 13 years and the first to be written by the Wayans brothers since Scary Movie 2
  
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• Charli XCX on her film career: ” A musician who wants to act, that’s inherently cringe – I’m very aware of that”

  04-06-2026 11:10 via nme.com
  
  Charli XCX has discussed her move into cinema, acknowledging that the musician-to-actor path can be perceived as “cringe”.READ MORE: ‘Erupcja’ review: Charli XCX’s indie summer getawayThe ‘Brat’ artist stars in the new drama Erupcja, about a woman who reconnects with someone from her past while stranded in Warsaw with her boyfriend due to a volcanic eruption.
  It’s the first traditional acting lead role for her, having played a fictionalised version
  
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• ‘Scary Movie 6’ will joke about ICE raids, MeToo, the Epstein Files and the Kendrick-Drake beef

  03-06-2026 20:25 via nme.com
  
  The new Scary Movie film will include jokes about the ICE raids, the Epstein files, #MeToo and the Kendrick-Drake beef.
  The sixth entry in the horror parody franchise is arriving in cinemas on Friday (June 5), with Marlon and Shawn Wayans returning to the cast, alongside Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Cheri Oteri and Chris Elliott.
  It is the first Scary Movie film in 13 years and the first to be written by the Wayans brothers since Scary Movie 2 in 2001. It catc
  
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• Paul Mescal shares first public statement in support of Trans rights: “It feels more and more pressing that we make our voices heard”

  03-06-2026 16:57 via nme.com
  
  Paul Mescal has shared his first public statement on trans rights, saying that it is more important than ever to “make our voices heard” given the “political climate at the moment”.READ MORE: Here’s what went down at the ‘Trans Mission’ Wembley gig, with Wolf Alice, Adam Lambert and moreThe Hamnet actor shared the statement today (Wednesday June 3), following organisers of London Trans+ Pride confirming that the protest will be returning to central Londo
  
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• R&B singer and Disney songwriting icon Peabo Bryson dies, age 75

  03-06-2026 12:18 via nme.com
  
  Peabo Bryson, the R&B singer best known for his work on Disney anthems, died on Tuesday (June 2) at the age of 75.
  The artist won a Grammy alongside Celine Dion for their duet ‘Beauty And The Beast’ the theme from the hit 1991 Disney animation of the same name. He won a second Grammy the following year for the theme from Aladdin, ‘A Whole New World’, which he sang alongside Regina Belle.
  According to BBC News, an official cause of death was not disclosed, however he h
  
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• Martin Scorsese says we “have to be open” to how AI “can evolve” filmmaking

  03-06-2026 11:23 via nme.com
  
  Martin Scorsese has spoken about using AI for filmmaking, publicly endorsing tech company Black Forest Labs.READ MORE: In the age of AI Oasis, there’s no point being ordinaryThe directing legend was announced as an “advisor” for the company, particularly in the use of its FLUX image generation program. Black Forest Labs’ website showed a video of the director talking about the collaboration, and also shared a statement from Scorsese himself.
  “For 70 years, I’v
  
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• ‘Twin Peaks’ actor Owain Rhys Davies dies, aged 44

  02-06-2026 13:14 via nme.com
  
  Owain Rhys Davies, known for his appearance in Twin Peaks, has unexpectedly died at the age of 44.
  The Welsh actor’s credits go back to the 2000s, but he is perhaps best known for playing Agent Wilson in David Lynch’s reboot of Twin Peaks in 2017, appearing in three episodes. He also appeared in an episode of science fiction show The OA, as well as providing the voice for a character in 2016 sequel Alice Through The Looking Glass, which starred Johnny Depp.
  The cause of death is yet
  
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• ‘Streets Of Rage’ is getting a live-action movie adaptation

  02-06-2026 12:54 via nme.com
  
  The live-action adaptation of classic side-scrolling fighting game Streets Of Rage is back on.READ MORE: AI, vinyl and indie supremacy: what’s shaping video game music in 2026?Back in 2022, it was announced that John Wick creator Derek Kolstad had written a script for a Streets Of Rage movie that was set to be produced by Lionsgate. After years of silence though, it’s been confirmed that Kolstad has left the project.
  Lionsgate are still moving ahead with the Streets Of Rage movie tho
  
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• ‘Backrooms’ end credits song is from Boards Of Canada’s new album

  02-06-2026 12:16 via nme.com
  
  The song that plays during the end credits of horror hit Backrooms has been revealed to be from the new album by Scottish electronic duo Boards Of Canada.READ MORE: ‘Backrooms’ review: meme-based horror runs on unsettling vibes and creepy visualsThe A24 movie, about a psychiatrist searching for her client through a series of parallel dimensions known as “the Backrooms”, has been an enormous hit, scoring the studio’s biggest weekend with $81.4million (£60.4mill
  
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• Watch Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and Lumineers talk Leonard Cohen’s ruin and live comeback in new documentary clip

  02-06-2026 10:27 via nme.com
  
  A new Leonard Cohen documentary sees Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and The Lumineers discuss the singer’s ruin and triumphant comeback – check out a clip exclusively on NME above.
  Leonard Cohen: If It Be Your Will has been put together by Adam Cohen, son of the legendary singer-songwriter, documenting his efforts to curate his father’s memorial concert in Montreal in November 2017 on the one-year annivers
  
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• Taylor Swift confirms new song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ will appear in ‘Toy Story 5’

  01-06-2026 21:22 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has confirmed the rumours – her new song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ will be appearing in Toy Story 5.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beSpeculation has been swirling among Swifties in recent weeks, prompted last month when the singer posted a cryptic countdown on her website that was later taken down before it had the chance to be comp
  
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• Is Taylor Swift involved in ‘Toy Story 5’? Rumours start up again as fans decode cryptic billboard and lyric clue

  01-06-2026 14:36 via nme.com
  
  Rumours of Taylor Swift‘s involvement in Toy Story 5 have been revived once again.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beSpeculation was first sparked last month, after the pop star posted a cryptic countdown on her website, which was taken down before it had a chance to be completed on May 2. While it was never mentioned what the countdown was for, some fans became convinced that it signal
  
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