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• Ghostbusters: Afterlife Gets New Summer 2021 Release Date

  21-10-2020 23:26
  
  The long-awaited Ghostbusters sequel was originally set to open in theaters over the summer, but the public health crisis prevented that.
  
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• Full trailer, artwork and streaming date released for Pulp’s new ‘What Do You Do For An Encore?’ film

  20-08-2026 17:56 via nme.com
  
  The full trailer, artwork and official streaming release date for Pulp‘s new concert film, What Do You Do For An Encore?, have been released.READ MORE: Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker interviewed: “This is like going back to when you start a band”Jarvis Cocker and co. announced details of the new film back in June, as well as an accompanying live album that will capture the Sheffield band’s two sold-out shows at The O2 in London last summer.
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• Every song on the ‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ soundtrack

  20-08-2026 14:21 via nme.com
  
  Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma arrives in UK cinemas this week, but what songs are included in the film? Find out below.READ MORE: ‘I Saw The TV Glow’ review: an instant cult horror classicWritten and directed by Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw The TV Glow), the film stars Hannah Einbinder as Kris, a filmmaker hired to revive the fictional Camp Miasma slasher franchise. While researching the project, she tra
  
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• Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother criticises former boyfriend Brian Hickerson in first statement since daughter’s death

  20-08-2026 13:17 via nme.com
  
  Hayden Panettiere’s mother has spoken out following her daughter’s death, criticising the actor’s former partner Brian Hickerson.READ MORE: Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ character Claire Bennet is an underrated sci-fi iconThe actor, famous for her roles in Heroes, Nashville, and the Scream franchise, died in her home in South Carolina on August 16, at the age of 36. Her death was announced by her father Skip, who described her as “an incredible light and
  
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• Is Patrick Wilson in ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’?

  20-08-2026 12:50 via nme.com
  
  Insidious: Out Of The Further arrives in cinemas this week, but does Patrick Wilson return as Josh Lambert? Find out below.READ MORE: ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ review: fresh college setting creates a nightmare on campusWritten and directed by Jacob Chase, the sixth film in the horror franchise follows Gemma (Amelia Eve), a young mother who discovers that she can travel into the purgatorial realm known as the Further.
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• Apple Corps Ltd and Universal Music Group announce landmark partnership for The Beatles ahead of biopics

  20-08-2026 11:05 via nme.com
  
  Apple Corps Ltd have formed a unique partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) to handle the licensing and merchandising for The Beatles.READ MORE: The Beatles: every song ranked in order of greatnessApple Corps, founded in 1968 by The Fab Four to handle their business interests, and UMG announced yesterday (Wednesday August 19) that they had reached a “holistic agreement” that will see the latter “take The Beatles’ iconic story to fans across generations and around th
  
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• Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ trademark

  19-08-2026 14:07 via nme.com
  
  Netflix is being sued by Christian Metal band Demon Hunter over their smash hit film KPop Demon Hunters, claiming their copyright has been infringed.
  The Seattle-based band were formed in 2000 and have released a number of albums, but claim the success of the animated film has led to trademark infringement, unfair competition, and brand confusion. Complex reports that the group, through their corporation Hyde Lane, filed a trademark lawsuit in the Central District of California against Netflix,
  
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• ‘Oppenheimer’ actor David Krumholtz taking “an indefinite break” from acting because “the profession has lost its gleam”

  19-08-2026 13:21 via nme.com
  
  Oppenheimer actor David Krumholtz announced that he was stepping away from acting in a series of social media posts.READ MORE: ‘Oppenheimer’ review: like a bomb going off in your brainStarting out as a child, the actor has enjoyed a long career in the industry. Among his best known roles are Bernard the elf in The Santa Clause franchise, the lead in the TV series Numb3rs, and Michael Eckman in 1999 high school movie 10 Things I Hate About You. In recent years he worked with Christoph
  
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• ‘Breaking Bad’ classic episode to be shown in US cinemas for one night only

  19-08-2026 11:57 via nme.com
  
  A classic episode of Breaking Bad will be coming to US cinemas for one night only on September 7, which has come to be celebrated as “Breaking Bad Day”.READ MORE: ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan wants to change the world with ‘Pluribus’The date is significant because it is when the show’s pilot takes place, and in the years since the series’ conclusion fans have celebrated on that day. Now, US cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse are joining in the
  
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• Watch the trailer for Oasis doc ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ as cinema tickets go on sale

  18-08-2026 16:14 via nme.com
  
  The official trailer for the new Oasis documentary film Don’t Look Back In Anger has been released. Watch below, and find details on how to book cinema screenings.READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff opening night review: a supersonic reunion for a new generationThe “landmark” two-hour film, produced by Peaky Blinders creator Stephen Knight, is due for release in cinemas worldwide, including IMAX, on September 11. It is directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, known
  
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• Watch the emotional trailer for Oasis doc ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ as cinema tickets go on sale

  18-08-2026 16:14 via nme.com
  
  The official trailer for the new Oasis documentary film Don’t Look Back In Anger has been released. Watch below, and find details on how to book cinema screenings.READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff opening night review: a supersonic reunion for a new generationThe “landmark” two-hour movie, produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is due for release in cinemas worldwide, including IMAX, on September 11. It is directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, known
  
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• Emily Atack’s feud with James Buckley is reportedly delaying ‘The Inbetweeners’ return

  18-08-2026 14:02 via nme.com
  
  The Inbetweeners reboot is said to be stalled due to an issue between stars Emily Atack and James Buckley, according to tabloid reports.READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: ‘The Inbetweeners’ star James BuckleyThe beloved sitcom followed the lives of four misfits teenagers and became a ratings hit, running for three seasons between 2008 and 2010. There were also two movies in 2011 and 2014.
  It was revealed this month that the characters would be making a comeback in the form of a new mo
  
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• Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen’s ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Musical to Debut on Broadway in 2027

  18-08-2026 13:08 via nme.com
  
  Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen’s musical adaptation of the movie 10 Things I Hate About You is scheduled to hit Broadway in 2027.READ MORE: Carly Rae Jepsen talks going viral on TikTok, the chances of playing The Mighty Hoopla and new double album ‘Day And Night’The creator of TV hit Girls and the ‘Cut To The Feeling’ singer will collaborate on the project, a musical reimagining of the 1999 film that starred Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger. The movie was a loose ada
  
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• Hayden Panettiere: further details about actor’s death released

  18-08-2026 12:04 via nme.com
  
  Details of Hayden Panettiere’s death have emerged after emergency medical dispatch audio was released online.READ MORE: Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ character Claire Bennet is an underrated sci-fi iconThe actor, famous for her roles in Heroes, Nashville, and the Scream franchise, died in her home in South Carolina on August 16, at the age of 36. Her death was announced by her father Skip, who described her as “an incredible light and a force of nature who brought im
  
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• Leo Woodall praises Oasis over The Beatles: “Liam Gallagher is the coolest frontman who’s ever lived”

  17-08-2026 21:33 via nme.com
  
  Leo Woodall has praised Oasis over The Beatles, declaring Liam Gallagher to be the “coolest” frontman of all time.READ MORE: ‘Tony’ review: a mostly delicious taste of pre-fame Anthony BourdainThe actor, known for his roles in The White Lotus, One Day, Tuner and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, made the comments in an interview with the New York Times, in which he discusses some of the things he c
  
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• Bruce Willis makes rare appearance at daughter Tallulah’s wedding

  17-08-2026 16:13 via nme.com
  
  Bruce Willis has made a rare appearance at his daughter Tallulah’s wedding.
  The Die Hard star was pictured in a series of photos from his daughter’s wedding to Justin Acee, shared by Vogue.
  Willis featured in a black-and-white photo smiling with one arm around Tallulah, while Acee holds his other hand.
  He retired from acting in 2022 due to aphasia (a condition that affects the ability to communicate), and two years on from his dementia diagnosis. In 2023, it was announced the co
  
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• Every song on the ‘Sunny Dancer’ soundtrack

  17-08-2026 15:42 via nme.com
  
  Bella Ramsey heads off to “chemo camp” in coming-of-age comedy Sunny Dancer.
  Directed by George Jaques, the film follows 17-year-old Ivy who, after overcoming cancer, is sent to a summer camp dedicated to those affected by the disease, where she encounters other like-minded misfits.READ MORE: Este Haim on scoring Bella Ramsey film ‘Sunny Dancer’ and Haim’s New York-inspired fifth albumAlong with Ramsey, the film’s cast includes Daniel Quinn-Toye, Earl Cave, Ru
  
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• ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is getting a special director-approved Criterion 4K UHD and Blu-Ray release

  17-08-2026 13:01 via nme.com
  
  The Criterion Edition is releasing KPop Demon Hunters on special edition Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD physical discs, with pre-orders now open.
  The Netflix animated film follows the adventures of girl group HUNTR/X as they balance K-Pop stardom by day with demon hunting at night. The film remains the streaming service’s most watched movie ever, with a sequel and live concert tour in the works.
  Now, the movie has been added to the prestigious Criterion Collection, which remasters cherished films
  
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• Watch Ariana Grande team up with Cynthia Erivo for ‘Wicked: For Good’ anthem in London

  17-08-2026 12:22 via nme.com
  
  Ariana Grande was joined onstage by her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo in London last night (August 16).READ MORE: Ariana Grande live in London: brilliant business-as-usual before the singer takes a break from the spotlightThe pair performed ‘For Good’ the titular anthem from Wicked: For Good at The O2 along with ‘Get Happy’ and ‘Happy Days Are Here Again’ on the second night of Grande’s 10 date residency at the venue on her ‘Eternal Sunshine’
  
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• Matthew McConaughey says he stopped smoking weed because of a Janet Jackson song

  17-08-2026 12:00 via nme.com
  
  Matthew McConaughey has revealed a famous song by Janet Jackson is the reason he stopped smoking weed.
  The Oscar winner spoke to Rolling Stone for their feature My Life In 10 Songs, with the 1993 single being included in the list. “What a cool, groovy little tune. It’s also the reason I quit smoking weed,” the actor said, followed by a high-pitched laugh. He explained that he heard the song “right around the time weed started turning hydroponic,” providing a more ha
  
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• Johnny Depp reportedly in talks for ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ return

  17-08-2026 11:20 via nme.com
  
  Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in a sixth Pirates Of The Caribbean movie.
  Based on the beloved Disneyland ride, Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl was released in 2003 and starred Depp as Jack Sparrow, a shambling, rum-loving pirate who became an ally to hero Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) as he attempted to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley).
  Jack Sparrow became a worldwide sensation and relaunched Depp’s
  
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• Watch actors in upcoming Beatles biopics recreate iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover

  17-08-2026 10:04 via nme.com
  
  The stars of Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics have been spotted recreating the iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover.READ MORE: The Beatles: every song ranked in order of greatnessThe 1969 cover shows John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison walking across a pedestrian crossing in single file outside the studio where the album was famously recorded.
  Yesterday (August 16) footage shot by fans was posted on social media showing actors Harris Dickinson, Barr
  
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• Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ star, has died aged 36

  17-08-2026 08:43 via nme.com
  
  Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, as well as two instalments of the Scream film franchise, has died, aged 36.
  News of her passing was shared by her father Skip Panettiere, who described her as an “incredible light and a force of nature.”
  He added in a statement via The Hollywood Reporter: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who bro
  
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• Marvel reveal new ‘X-Men’ cast, including Adam Driver as Mister Sinister

  15-08-2026 23:33 via nme.com
  
  Marvel Studios have revealed the main cast of their forthcoming X-Men film, including Adam Driver as the villain Mister Sinister.READ MORE: Every Marvel film coming after ‘Avengers: Doomsday’Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige made the announcement during Disney’s D23 convention in Anaheim, California yesterday (August 14), where the first X-Men film to be produced as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) began to ta
  
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• See first look at newly-renamed The Simpsons movie

  15-08-2026 10:40 via nme.com
  
  A first look at the second Simpsons movie was premiered at Disney‘s D23 Entertainment Showcase – check out footage below.READ MORE: Every time The Simpsons predicted the future – ranked in order of weirdnessThe first Simpsons film was released in 2007 and following its release, an episode in season 19 (He Loves To Fly And He D’ohs) opened with Bart’s usual chalkboard gag, which saw him writing over and over on the board: “I will not wait 20 years to
  
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• Matthew McConaughey name-dropped Jennifer Lopez when he got pulled over by Mexican police

  14-08-2026 13:58 via nme.com
  
  Matthew McConaughey has revealed how working with Jennifer Lopez got him out of trouble with border police officers in Mexico.
  Prior to his career pivot in the 2010s, nicknamed “The McConaissance”, the star was known for making romantic comedies. One of the most successful was The Wedding Planner, the 2001 film where Lopez plays the titular role of a wedding planner who falls in love for her client’s fiance, played by McConaughey. The film was a box office success, and has sinc
  
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• ‘The Office’ star Lucy Davis “in shock” from “overwhelming” response to cancer announcement

  14-08-2026 13:01 via nme.com
  
  Lucy Davis has thanked fans for the outpouring of support since she revealed she has terminal cancer.
  On August 11 the actor, best known for TV sitcom The Office and films such as Wonder Woman, shared on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with “incurable” breast cancer, but is determined to live in “as fun a way as I possibly can”.
  The post prompted thousands of comments and messages of support from fans and collaborators, including The US Office star Jenna Fische
  
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• Immersive David Lynch and ‘Twin Peaks’ celebration event coming to London next month

  14-08-2026 12:14 via nme.com
  
  An immersive celebration of David Lynch and his seminal TV series Twin Peaks will be returning to London’s Genesis Cinema, with special guests and interactive events.READ MORE: David Lynch – 1946-2025: a true visionary who reinvented cinemaThe celebrated filmmaker, who also made iconic films such as Lost Highway and Eraserhead, passed away last January at the age of 78. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and collaborators, including the Genesis Cinema, which held
  
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• A Weezer movie is coming in 2027

  14-08-2026 11:21 via nme.com
  
  Weezer guitarist Brian Bell has confirmed that the band’s movie is “in the can” and will be arriving next year.READ MORE: Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo: “If Taylor Swift ever wants to make a rock album, I’d love to help out!”The as-yet-untitled film was announced by the band during their appearance at last year’s Coachella, with Rivers Cuomo telling the crowd: “We’ve been busy making the Weezer movie back in LA the last couple weeks”. The
  
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• Fans think Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘The Governor’s Waltz’ is about her relationship with Paul Mescal

  14-08-2026 10:53 via nme.com
  
  Phoebe Bridgers fans are speculating that her new song ‘The Governor’s Waltz’ is about her former relationship with Paul Mescal.READ MORE: Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’ review: indie’s poet laureate returns with a staggering, strange and stirring opusThe track appears on the singer-songwriter’s third studio album, ‘Lost Weekend’, which was released today (Friday August 14).
  Bridgers, who was previously engaged to Mescal, appears to a
  
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