Movies news

• Here’s every song on ‘The Fall Guy’ soundtrack

  02-05-2024 01:29 via nme.com
  
  Ryan Gosling plays a veteran stuntman opposite Emily Blunt in action comedy The Fall Guy.
  Directed by David Leitch (Bullet Train), the film follows a stuntman who is working on his ex-girlfriend’s directorial debut, only to find himself involved in a conspiracy connected to the film’s leading man.READ MORE: ‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling’s Ken-ergetic ode to stunt workersOther cast members include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephani
  
  Read more

• Blondie’s Debbie Harry wants to work with Johnny Depp

  18-06-2024 16:10 via nme.com
  
  Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry has said she would like to collaborate with Johnny Depp in the future.
  During a new interview with Metro, the iconic singer-songwriter was asked whether there’s anyone she dreams of working with. “Gee, that’s a big question and I must say that it’s probably a very long list,” she replied.READ MORE: Blondie on their historic Havana trip: “It could have been a disaster”“I was just talking with one of our crew about Joh
  
  Read more

• Jodie Foster explains why her mum let her do adult roles as a child

  18-06-2024 14:32 via nme.com
  
  Jodie Foster has opened up about her upbringing, explaining how she starred in several mature films as a child actor.READ MORE: ‘True Detective: Night Country’ review: back to its brutal, unbeatable bestThe two-time Oscar-winner began her acting career as a child, appearing in various Disney-made films including 1976’s Freaky Friday. Her other early work included the musical comedy film Bugsy Malone, and the coming-of-age drama Foxes.
  However, when she became a teenager, she be
  
  Read more

• Jordan Peele is teasing a big new project for Halloween 2026

  18-06-2024 12:15 via nme.com
  
  Jordan Peele has made plans for a new project coming in Halloween 2026.READ MORE: ‘Nope’ review: say yes to Jordan Peele’s genre-hopping comedy-horrorPeele, best-known for the Oscar-winning horror Get Out, is set to return to theatres after a short break from directing, his last directorial project being Nope in 2022.
  His production company Monkeypaw Productions has, however, produced a handful of projects since then, the most recent being 2024 action thriller, Monkey Man, star
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Ian McKellen expected to make “speedy and full recovery” after falling off stage during London performance

  18-06-2024 04:29 via nme.com
  
  Sir Ian McKellen is reportedly “in good spirits” after taking a fall off the stage during a showing of the Player Kings play in London.READ MORE: ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power’ review: epic fantasy franchise returns to rule them allYesterday (June 17), while performing a fight scene at the Noël Coward theater in West End during a performance of Player Kings, McKellen lost his footing and plummeted off stage. According to the BBC, McKellen was rushed to a
  
  Read more

• Martin Scorsese making documentary about old Italian shipwrecks

  17-06-2024 22:34 via nme.com
  
  Martin Scorsese is set to shoot a new film which will see him return to the small town from where his family originated.READ MORE: The wisdom of Martin Scorsese: “I had to go through everything in order to learn”The filmmaker is reportedly working on a documentary about ancient shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea. The documentary will take Scorsese to Polizzi Generosa, a small town on the island of Sicily, where his paternal grandparents were born.
  Currently untitled, the film is rep
  
  Read more

• Wesley Snipes jokes Marvel’s ‘Blade’ reboot is going “kinda rough”

  17-06-2024 21:52 via nme.com
  
  Wesley Snipes has made a comment about the delays to Marvel’s forthcoming Blade reboot.READ MORE: Every Marvel movie ranked in order of greatnessBack in 2019, a revival of the original film trilogy, released between 1998 and 2004, was announced at San Diego Comic Con in 2019.
  However, the departures of two directors, along with last year’s writers strikes, have set the movie’s progress back, after originally being scheduled for release in November 2023.
  Snipes, who played the t
  
  Read more

• Henry Cavill plans to get newborn building ‘Warhammer’ figures as soon as “the wee one arrives”

  17-06-2024 20:52 via nme.com
  
  Henry Cavill has revealed the hobby he is hoping his future child will share with him.READ MORE: ‘Argylle’ review: Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill’s stranger than fiction spy caperThe Man Of Steel star shared a photo on his official Instagram page over the weekend, to commemorate UK Father’s Day.
  The post, which features Cavill laying down in what appears to be a nursery, follows the recent announcement that he is expecting his first-born child with Natalie Viscuso.
  In the capt
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Jerry Seinfeld clashes with pro-Palestine heckler during stand-up gig

  17-06-2024 19:49 via nme.com
  
  Jerry Seinfeld was seen responding to a pro-Palestine heckler at his latest comedy show on June 17.READ MORE: ‘Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours To Kill’ review: the comedy equivalent of the ‘old man yells at cloud’ memeThe comedian was appearing at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, when his show was interrupted by an attendee who was giving a message in defense of Palestine.
  A video shared by the Australian Jewish Association shows the heckler shouting (via Variety): &ld
  
  Read more

• Jack Black abused by Trump supporters for endorsing Biden: “Used to like Jack Black – never again”

  17-06-2024 18:10 via nme.com
  
  Jack Black has received abuse from Donald Trump supporters after endorsing Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election.
  The actor shared his support for the incumbent president during a Hollywood fundraiser over the weekend, the star speaking on stage after being asked by hosts Julia Roberts and George Clooney to take part.
  “A few days ago, my manager called me and said George Clooney and Julia Roberts wanted me to help out the president and speak here tonight,” he explained to the
  
  Read more

• Daniel Radcliffe shares emotional embrace with Jonathan Groff during first Tony win

  17-06-2024 17:50 via nme.com
  
  Daniel Radcliffe shared an emotional embrace with Jonathan Groff as the two stars both won Tonys for their roles on Broadway’s Merrily We Roll Along.
  During last night’s (June 16) handout of the prestigious awards, which honour the best of New York theatre, Groff won Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his part in the Stephen Sondheim musical.
  As he walked up, however, he was seen emotionally embracing Radcliffe, and got tearful onstage as he thanked his co-star, as
  
  Read more

• Russell Crowe explains why he turned down Aragorn role in ‘The Lord Of The Rings’

  17-06-2024 13:51 via nme.com
  
  Russell Crowe has explained why he turned down the role of Aragorn in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy.
  The Oscar-winning actor was among those considered to play the iconic character in Peter Jackson’s trilogy, though the part eventually went to Viggo Mortensen – who himself replaced original casting Stuart Townsend.
  Speaking for a fan question segment for British GQ, Crowe was asked whether he regretted turning down the franchise, the star replying: “I don’t actually. I wa
  
  Read more

• Morgan Freeman tears into Black History Month: “I detest it”

  17-06-2024 12:47 via nme.com
  
  Morgan Freeman has criticised Black History Month, saying he “detests” it.
  The Oscar-winning actor, known for roles in The Shawshank Redemption and The Dark Knight trilogy, shared his feelings on the event, which takes place in February in the US and marks the history and achievements of African-Americans.
  Speaking in a new interview with Variety, Freeman said the idea makes his “teeth itch”.
  “I detest it,” he said. “The mere idea of it. You are going to
  
  Read more

• Armie Hammer says he’s now “grateful” for cannibalism accusations as he’s learned to love himself

  17-06-2024 12:24 via nme.com
  
  Armie Hammer has said he is “grateful” for accusations of cannibalism and sexual assault in a new interview.
  The actor was accused of rape and sexual misconduct by multiple women in 2021, notably by one woman named Effie, who shared screenshots allegedly sent by the actor in which he shared cannibalistic fantasies.
  Hammer – who was dropped by his agent and publicist in the wake of the allegations and exited a number of projects – has denied the accusations, and the Los An
  
  Read more

• ‘Saltburn’ soundtrack set for vinyl release full of cloudy bathwater

  14-06-2024 16:46 via nme.com
  
  The Saltburn soundtrack is getting a vinyl release that is filled with ‘bath water’, in reference to a notorious scene in the film.READ MORE: ‘Saltburn’ review: party with the poshos in the naughty noughtiesSaltburn starred Barry Keoghan as Oliver Quick, a middle-class interloper who poses as a scholarship student from a working-class background in order to strike up a friendship with Jacob Elordi’s wealthy aristocrat Felix Catton at Oxford University. Oli
  
  Read more

• Tom Hardy hopeful of making appearance in ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie

  14-06-2024 13:07 via nme.com
  
  Tom Hardy has addressed whether he’ll be making an appearance in the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie.
  The hit BBC period crime drama, which starred Oscar winner Cillian Murphy as gangster and businessman Tommy Shelby, concluded in 2022 after six seasons. Its creator, Steven Knight, has since announced his plans to wrap up the story with a feature-length film, rather than a seventh season.
  Although the cast for forthcoming movie has not yet been announced, Knight has previously confirmed that
  
  Read more

• Talking Heads were wary of ‘Stop Making Sense’ film being “too Spinal Tap”

  14-06-2024 12:35 via nme.com
  
  Talking Heads have spoken about the making of their iconic concert film Stop Making Sense, saying that they didn’t want it to be “too Spinal Tap“.
  All four members of the New York band – David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison – appeared on yesterday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (June 13).READ MORE: Talking Heads: every album ranked in order of greatnessThey talked to host Fallon about the upcoming 40th anniversa
  
  Read more

• ‘House Of The Dragon’ star Fabien Frankel auditioned for George Harrison role in Beatles biopics

  14-06-2024 12:25 via nme.com
  
  House Of The Dragon star Fabien Frankel has revealed that he auditioned for the role of George Harrison in one of Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics.READ MORE: ‘House Of The Dragon’ review: ‘Game Of Thrones’ saga continues in styleAnnounced back in February, the four biographical films will each be told from the perspective of a different Beatles group member, and will intersect to “tell the story of the greatest band in history.”
  Previously, it w
  
  Read more

• Kate Winslet says kissing Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Titanic’ was a “nightmare”

  14-06-2024 11:13 via nme.com
  
  Kate Winslet has recalled her “messy” experience of kissing Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic, admitting it “was not all it’s cracked up to be”.
  In a new interview with Vanity Fair, while revisiting the iconic “I’m Flying” scene from the 1997 Oscar-winning film, Winslet explained how the vasts amount of makeup on both actors made for an unpleasant, albeit amusing, kissing experience.
  “My god, he’s quite the romancer, isn’t he? No wonde
  
  Read more

• Viggo Mortensen’s new film contains a ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Easter egg

  13-06-2024 22:50 via nme.com
  
  Viggo Mortensen’s new film, The Dead Don’t Hurt, contains a subtle Lord Of The Rings Easter egg.READ MORE: Viggo Mortensen: “I feel like ‘Green Book’ is more timely than ever”In one scene in the movie, Mortensen, who played Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s movie series, is seen wearing full medieval armour, complete with a helmet and breastplate.
  However, there was one element of the costume missing, which Mortensen was able to fix with a souvenir from his tim
  
  Read more

• ‘The French Connection’ actor Tony Lo Bianco dies aged 87

  13-06-2024 18:19 via nme.com
  
  The French Connection and Law And Order star star Tony Lo Bianco has died aged 87.
  The actor passed away on Tuesday night (June 12) at his horse farm in Poolesville, Maryland, following a long battle with prostate cancer, his representatives confirmed (via The Hollywood Reporter).
  “Tony passed peacefully at 9pm last night with his wife Alyse by his side,” they said in a statement.
  Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1936 Lo Bianco was best known for his performance in The French Connectio
  
  Read more

• Jodie Comer studying Cheryl’s accent for Newcastle-set ’28 Years Later’

  13-06-2024 16:23 via nme.com
  
  28 Years Later will be set in Newcastle, and lead star Jodie Comer has revealed she’s studying Cheryl‘s accent in preparation for her role.READ MORE: ’28 Days Later’ at 20: Danny Boyle and Cillian Murphy on why it wouldn’t get made todayComer will star alongside Cillian Murphy, Ralph Fiennes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jack O’Connell in the third instalment of Danny Boyle‘s zombie apocalypse trilogy, which reportedly began filming in Newcastle last mo
  
  Read more

• James Cameron responds to Kate Winslet rift rumours following ‘Titanic’

  13-06-2024 13:52 via nme.com
  
  James Cameron has dismissed rumours of a rift between him and Kate Winslet after filming Titanic, but admitted the actress was not his first choice for the role of Rose.
  In a new interview with Variety, the director of the 1997 Best Picture Oscar winner said Winslet’s reputation as “Corset Kate” (referring to her period drama roles) had made him hesitate in casting her.
  “It seemed like lazy casting,” he said, considering Winslet was known for her performances in fil
  
  Read more

• Ruth Jones says Gwyneth Paltrow acted “dismissively” towards her on set of ‘Emma’ and had one of her lines cut

  13-06-2024 12:44 via nme.com
  
  Ruth Jones has claimed that Gwyneth Paltrow acted “dismissively” towards her on the set of Emma, and asked for one of her two lines to be cut.
  Early on in her career, Jones had a small part in the 1996 period comedy, which starred Paltrow as the titular Jane Austen character.
  Speaking to her Gavin & Stacey co-star Rob Brydon on his Brydon & podcast, Ruth recalled: “I had two lines. I had to announce Gwyneth Paltrow and say, ‘Miss Wood
  
  Read more

• Marvel’s ‘Blade’ loses another director

  13-06-2024 09:14 via nme.com
  
  Marvel‘s troubled Blade film starring Mahershala Ali has hit yet another bump in the road with director Yann Demange exiting the project.READ MORE: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy: Volume 3’ review: an oddly dark goodbye for Marvel’s funniest gangPer a report from Variety, sources with inside information have claimed that Demange – who has helmed Top Boy and Lovecraft Country – departed from the film “weeks ago” amicably, as the film’s development c
  
  Read more

• Jude Law on turning down ‘Superman’ in the early 2000s: “It just felt off”

  13-06-2024 07:59 via nme.com
  
  Jude Law has opened up about turning down the role of Superman in the early 2000s – see what the actor had to say below.READ MORE: ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: another mighty, petrol-soaked masterpieceYesterday (June 12), The Playlist released the latest episode of the ‘Discourse’ podcast series. In the new episode, Jude Law spoke about getting the chance to play Superman in a Brett Ratner’s 2002 film that ultimately never came to fruition.
  He confirmed t
  
  Read more

• Kevin Spacey cries on ‘Piers Morgan’, says he’s broke and losing home after legal fees

  12-06-2024 16:10 via nme.com
  
  Actor Kevin Spacey broke down crying on Piers Morgan Uncensored this week, claiming that he’s broke and losing his home after struggling with legal fees.
  Spacey has not worked in Hollywood since being accused of sexual misconduct by several men in 2017. The actor was found not guilty last year of all charges, and a US court dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against him in 2022.
  Several other lawsuits have also been dropped, and Spacey has denied all allegations. In May, however, 10 more m
  
  Read more

• London Soundtrack Festival to celebrate film, TV and video game music

  12-06-2024 13:22 via nme.com
  
  A new festival has been announced to run next year, which will celebrate film, TV and video game music.READ MORE: ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power’ review: epic fantasy franchise returns to rule them allLondon Soundtrack Festival will be headlined by Oscar-winning Lord Of The Rings composer Howard Shore and will run in association with the BFI next year from March 19-26.
  The event will feature a conversation with Shore and legendary filmmaker David Cronenberg about their co
  
  Read more

• King Charles portrait vandalised with giant Wallace head from ‘Wallace And Gromit’

  12-06-2024 11:58 via nme.com
  
  King Charles’ new portrait was vandalised by two animal rights activists in London yesterday (June 12).
  The activists stormed the National Gallery in London and defaced the new portrait with a giant Wallace head from Wallace and Gromit. The portrait was painted by Jonathan Yeo and was unveiled in the London gallery in May.
  A video that has since gone viral captured the moment where the activists were filmed pasting the Wallace head over Charles face, along with a speech bubble that read: &
  
  Read more

• Zack Snyder announces director’s cuts for ‘Rebel Moon’ movies

  12-06-2024 06:40 via nme.com
  
  Zack Snyder has confirmed that his Rebel Moon films are receiving director’s cuts, and they’re arriving soon – find out more below.READ MORE: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ review: an unflinching update fans can be proud ofYesterday (June 11), Snyder took to social media to announce that both director’s cuts will be arriving on Netflix on August 2. Apart from the extended cuts, the director’s cuts also come with new, more gory titles: Chapter
  
  Read more

Follow @NewslockMovies on Twitter!