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• Ice Nine Kills on their “intense” ‘Dead By Daylight’ collab and why horror will never die

  29-06-2026 14:47 via nme.com
  
  Ice Nine Kills’ Spencer Charnas has spoken to NME about their new single ‘Play Dead’ – which was created in collaboration with online survival horror multiplayer game Dead By Daylight – wanting to reconnect rock music with horror, and what the future of the band holds.READ MORE: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Kevin Woo talks ‘Dead By Daylight’ collabDead By Daylight is the “most-played horror game in history” and sees groups of four pl
  
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• ‘Harry Potter’ fans can’t get enough of Ariana Grande’s “spot on” impressions

  15-07-2026 16:48 via nme.com
  
  Ariana Grande has dropped a video of her doing impressions of characters from the Harry Potter world, and fans can’t get enough.READ MORE: Ariana Grande – ‘Eternal Sunshine’ review: a compelling mood pieceThe singer and actor dropped the new video on Instagram, as part of a promotion for her make-up and beauty line R.E.M Beauty.
  Advertising a new product, Grande decided to do an assortment of impressions of the most popular Harry Potter characters, but reworking some of t
  
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• Stan Lee documentary alleges former manager swindled Marvel icon out of millions

  15-07-2026 14:04 via nme.com
  
  A new documentary is claiming that Marvel legend Stan Lee has millions of dollars stolen by his former road manager, Max Anderson.READ MORE: Stan Lee – the soundtrack of my lifeStan Lee: The Final Chapter is released on demand on July 28, and follows the final years of the comic book creator prior to his death in 2018, aged 95. The film alleges that Anderson mistreated Lee, controlling his financial and personal affairs. In a new clip, obtained by Entertainment Weekly, the film implies tha
  
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• George Lucas claims AI makes it easier to make films: “There’s nothing you can do about it”

  15-07-2026 13:12 via nme.com
  
  George Lucas has added his opinion to the growing debate on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in filmmaking, saying that it will be an inevitable part of the future of cinema.
  In a wide-ranging interview with A Rabbit’s Foot, the Star Wars creator was asked about the ongoing discussion about the place of AI in filmmaking. The rapidly-growing technology has been divisive, with many claiming it has been trained on art made by humans without their consent, and will be used to replace human creativ
  
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• PinkPantheress to make acting debut in Daniels’ ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ follow-up

  15-07-2026 12:21 via nme.com
  
  PinkPantheress will be making her feature acting debut in a new film by Daniels.READ MORE: PinkPantheress on the surprise success of ‘Illegal’: “I didn’t really think it was going to be ‘the one’”The pop star, real name Victoria Walker, has joined a notable cast in the as-yet-untitled project, which will be the directing duo’s first film since winning multiple Oscars (including Best Picture) for 2022’s Everything Everywhere All At Once. The p
  
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• James Franco claims he has real footage of aliens

  15-07-2026 11:12 via nme.com
  
  James Franco has released more unusual posts on social media, this time a video claiming to show footage of alien activity.
  The actor, famous for the Spider-Man movies and comedies such as Pineapple Express and The Interview, made headlines last month for posting cryptic TikTok videos claiming that there was “crazy stuff going on”.
  It was unclear what he was alluding to, but many commenters assumed he was promoting a new movie. While he insisted he is not promoting anything, the only
  
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• Andy Serkis explains lack of diversity in new Lord Of The Rings film ‘The Hunt For Gollum’

  14-07-2026 13:06 via nme.com
  
  Andy Serkis has addressed issues of diversity in his new Lord Of The Rings film, The Hunt For Gollum.READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Elijah WoodThe new movie is set before 2001’s The Fellowship Of The Ring, and sees Serkis reprise the role of Gollum, as well as directing the film. Due out in 2027, the film stars original cast members Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood join newcomers Jamie Dornan, Kate Winslet, and Anya Taylor-Joy. As yet, there are no non-white actors announced for the blockbu
  
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• ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’ reboot is coming

  14-07-2026 12:16 via nme.com
  
  A Nightmare On Elm Street is being rebooted after Paramount Pictures agreed a deal with the estate of Wes Craven, the original movie’s director.
  The 1984 horror classic starred Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, a profoundly burned child killer who returns from the dead to murder teenagers in their dreams. Craven wrote and directed the original movie, as well as the seventh movie, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.
  Englund’s portrayal of Krueger became a pop culture sensation in the &l
  
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• Laura Dern and Steven Spielberg pay tribute to “lifetime friend” Sam Neill

  14-07-2026 11:05 via nme.com
  
  Steven Spielberg and Laura Dern have both paid tribute to their Jurassic Park collaborator Sam Neill, who died on Monday (July 13) aged 78.READ MORE: Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78In a statement on his official Instagram account, his family shared: “It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney, Australia.”
  “Sam was surrounded by family and pa
  
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• Christopher Nolan responds to “irrelevant” backlash over ‘The Odyssey’ casting

  13-07-2026 22:45 via nme.com
  
  Christopher Nolan has responded to the backlash over some of the casting choices in The Odyssey, calling it “irrelevant”.READ MORE: ‘The Odyssey’ could be Christopher Nolan’s biggest blockbuster yetThe director’s new film, which is released in cinemas on Friday (July 17), is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, with Matt Damon starring as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca who embarks on a treacherous journey hom
  
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• Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G shows up at Wimbledon following new movie rumours

  13-07-2026 19:40 via nme.com
  
  Sacha Baron Cohen has revived Ali G at Wimbledon, amid reports that a new movie based around the character has been filmed in secret.READ MORE: Da Ali G Show’s Five Best Musical GuestsThe comedian and actor popped up in character on Centre Court during the Wimbledon men’s singles final yesterday (July 12), where Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev to retain the title.
  Cohen was seen in full Ali G mode, including the familiar yellow-tinted sunglasses, skull cap and gold
  
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• ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist’ actor Wai Ching Ho dies, aged 82

  13-07-2026 13:00 via nme.com
  
  Wai Ching Ho, who was known for starring in Marvel shows such as Daredevil and Iron Fist, has passed away aged 82.
  The Hong Kong-born actress played the role of Madame Gao across the shows, as well as The Defenders, also appeared in series such as Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, Only Murders In The Building and Pixar film Turning Red.
  According to Variety, Ho died from a reported stroke on July 10, with a representative for the star confirming the news.
  “Her family are deeply grateful for t
  
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• ‘Backrooms: Everything Must Go’ bonus footage will be on YouTube this week

  13-07-2026 12:05 via nme.com
  
  Director Kane Parsons has confirmed that bonus footage from Backrooms will be released on YouTube this week.
  The psychological horror has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in May, and follows on from a web series by Parsons, who rose to prominence as a YouTuber. The story follows a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who discovers a dimension of liminal spaces accessed through the store’s basement alongside his therapist (Renate Reinsve).
  As well as attracting acclaim, the
  
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• ‘Michael’ becomes first biopic to make $1billion at the box office

  13-07-2026 11:23 via nme.com
  
  Michael has officially become the first biopic to make $1billion at the box office.Read More: ‘Michael’ review: safe, shiny reminder of the King Of Pop’s musical geniusThe film, which follows the life of Michael Jackson, features the late singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson portraying the star, following the beginning of his career in the Jackson 5 up until the ‘Bad’ world tour in the late 1980s.
  After debuting to the largest-ever opening weekend for a biopic
  
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• Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78

  13-07-2026 08:55 via nme.com
  
  Sam Neill, the versatile actor whose career spanned Oscar winners like The Piano to blockbusters like Jurassic Park, has died aged 78.
  News of the actor’s death was confirmed by his family on social media this morning (Monday July 13). No cause of death was given, but Neill recently revealed he was cancer-free after being diagnosed with blood cancer in 2022.
  “It is with immense sadness that the whānau [Māori term for extended family] of Sam Neill share the news of his passi
  
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• A ‘Free Willy’ spin-off is in the works

  10-07-2026 14:00 via nme.com
  
  The ‘90s family movie franchise Free Willy is being rebooted, with Marvel directors The Russo Brothers producing the film.READ MORE: Joe and Anthony Russo on their most iconic film scenesReleased in 1993, Free Willy told the story of a young boy who befriends an orca whale named Willy, who lives in captivity at an ailing amusement park. When he learns that the owners plan to kill the animal for insurance money, the boy hatches a plan to release him into the wild. The film co-starred Lori P
  
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• Anthony Hopkins has signed a record deal and released his debut single

  10-07-2026 13:04 via nme.com
  
  Anthony Hopkins has announced his first album, after signing with record label Decca Classics.
  ‘Life Is A Dream’ is released on August 21, and features orchestral music composed by the two-time Oscar winner over six decades. The debut single, ‘Bracken Road’, is released today (July 10) and can be listened to below. It is said to be inspired by memories of his childhood in Margram in South Wales in the 1940s. Hopkins wrote the piece in 1963 while working as an actor at the
  
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• Justin Baldoni breaks silence after Blake Lively settlement

  10-07-2026 11:06 via nme.com
  
  Justin Baldoni has spoken out for the first time about his legal battle with Blake Lively, posting a five minute long video on Instagram on Wednesday (July 8) alongside his wife, Emily Baldoni.
  In December 2024, Lively sued her It Ends With Us co-star and director, with her suit claiming that Baldoni exhibited behaviour that caused her “severe emotional distress”, arguing that after raising concerns about an unsafe working environment on set, she faced retaliation that extended into
  
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• Christopher Nolan likens Samantha Morton’s ‘The Odyssey’ performance to Heath Ledger’s Joker

  09-07-2026 11:52 via nme.com
  
  Christopher Nolan has revealed that Samantha Morton’s performance in The Odyssey earned an ovation that he hadn’t seen since Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight.READ MORE: ‘The Odyssey’ could be Christopher Nolan’s biggest blockbuster yetThe Oppenheimer director’s epic arrives on July 17, with Matt Damon starring in the classic story of a king’s treacherous return from war. In a new interview with the LA Times he recalled the impact Morton had with her perfo
  
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• ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ lead 2026 Emmy nominations

  09-07-2026 10:26 via nme.com
  
  The nominations for the 2026 Emmys have been announced with The Pitt and Hacksleading the way – check out the full list below.READ MORE: Emmys 2025: ‘The Pitt’, ‘The Studio’ and ‘Adolescence’ win bigBoth HBO series are out in front with 25 and 24 nominations respectively, with Hacks also breaking an Emmy record for most nods ever received by a comedy in a single year.
  Apple TV+’s breakout comedy horror series Widow’s Bay also had an
  
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• Every song on the live-action ‘Moana’ soundtrack

  09-07-2026 08:33 via nme.com
  Moana is released in cinemas this week, but what songs appear on the live-action remake’s soundtrack? Find out below.
  Directed by Thomas Kail, the film is a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2016 animated musical adventure. It stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, the daughter of a Polynesian chief who sets sail beyond the reef of Motunui after being called by the ocean.
  Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui, while the cast a
  
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• Britney Spears biopic set to be written by ‘New Girl’ creator Liz Meriwether

  08-07-2026 16:25 via nme.com
  
  New Girl creator Liz Meriwether is set to write the screenplay for the forthcoming Britney Spears biopic.
  Wicked director Jon M. Chu has already been confirmed to helm the anticipated project based on the pop star’s recent memoir The Woman In Me.
  Now, New Girl and Dying For Sex creator Liz Meriwether has been brought on board to write the script, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
  The Woman In Me was a huge success upon release and sold over 2.5million copies in the US alone, and shifted
  
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• Brian Molko would want Yungblud to play him in a Placebo biopic: “But he might struggle with my accent!”

  08-07-2026 15:39 via nme.com
  
  Brian Molko has admitted he would love Yungblud to play him in a Placebo biopic.READ MORE: Placebo interview: “David Bowie taught me how to be a better person”Speaking in a new interview with Radio X, when it was put to him who he would choose to portray him and direct, the frontman gave The Doncaster artist (real name Dominic Harrison) his seal of approval and Jim Jarmusch.
  He said: “One of my favourite filmmakers is Jim Jarmusch. I have one of his films tattooed on
  
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• Zooey Deschanel went blonde for ‘Elf’ because she was supposed to play pop star “like Britney Spears”

  08-07-2026 13:55 via nme.com
  
  Zooey Deschanel has revealed that the reason she has blonde hair in Christmas movie Elf was because she auditioned for the part of a pop star.
  One of the New Girl star’s breakthrough roles was playing Will Ferrell’s love interest in 2003’s Elf, with the actor sporting blonde dyed hair as opposed to her natural dark hair. During an appearance on The Zach Sang Show on Monday (July 6), she explained the reasoning behind it.
  “I did a screen test for a movie that never ended u
  
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• Sacha Baron Cohen filmed new ‘Ali G’ movie in secret

  08-07-2026 13:02 via nme.com
  
  Sacha Baron Cohen has filmed a new Ali G movie in secret, according to a new report.READ MORE: Da Ali G Show’s Five Best Musical GuestsThe comedy actor rose to prominence with the character, a satire of appropriated street culture, as part of comedy series The 11 O’Clock Show in 1998. He would conduct interviews with unsuspecting guests who were left purplexed by his line of questioning and slang terms.
  The popularity of the character led to several solo series in the 2000s, as well
  
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• Christopher Nolan explains why ‘The Odyssey’ uses modern English for dialogue

  08-07-2026 10:59 via nme.com
  
  Christopher Nolan has explained why he opted for modern English dialogue for his new epic The Odyssey.READ MORE: ‘The Odyssey’ could be Christopher Nolan’s biggest blockbuster yetOne of the biggest movies of the year, the film is an adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem by Homer, and stars Matt Damon as a king embarking on a perilous journey home from war. When the trailer arrived for the film, audiences were surprised about the way dialogue was delivered in the film. Most
  
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• Green Day announce massive ‘Nimrods’ soundtrack with fan favourites and new live recordings

  08-07-2026 09:57 via nme.com
  
  Green Day have announced the soundtrack for their upcoming coming-of-age film Nimrods, including new track ‘I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.’ – check it out below.READ MORE: Green Day – ‘Saviors’ review: their best work since ‘American Idiot’With the film set to be released in August, the soundtrack will arrive on July 31 and will be made up of 22 career-spanning Green Day songs, including four previously unreleased live record
  
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• NFL coach shares marriage advice Adam Sandler gave to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce when officiating wedding

  07-07-2026 13:23 via nme.com
  
  NFL coach Andy Reid has revealed the “touching” words of advice that Adam Sandler gave to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce when officiating their wedding.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe couple announced their engagement last August and tied the knot at a star-studded ceremony at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday (July 3).
  Per a statement from Swift’s longtime publicist,
  
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• AI ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood will make her debut in “coming-of-age story” ‘Misaligned’

  07-07-2026 13:12 via nme.com
  
  Tilly Norwood, the AI creation marketed as a future movie star, is set to be the lead of a new, AI feature film.
  Norwood, a white, brunette and brown-eyed AI character presented as an actor, was showcased by Dutch actor and comedian Eline Van der Velden at the Zurich Film Festival last year, and is the property of production company Particle 6. The initial unveiling drew industry-wide criticism, led by actors Emily Blunt and Natasha Lyonne.
  Now, Variety reports that Norwood will “star&rdqu
  
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• There’s a new ‘V/H/S’ found footage horror film on the way

  07-07-2026 12:14 via nme.com
  
  Found footage horror franchise V/H/S is returning with a film that incorporates the internet phenomenon SCP Foundation.READ MORE: ‘Backrooms’ review: meme-based horror runs on unsettling vibes and creepy visualsBeginning in 2012, the V/H/S movies are found footage horror anthologies, with each movie broken up into different segments of fictional horror presented as reality. There have been eight V/H/S movies so far, with directors such as Johannes Roberts (Primate), Gareth Evans (The
  
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