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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 says it’ll be “at least” three years until his next film after gruelling shoot for ‘The Odyssey’

  18-07-2026 12:28 via nme.com
  
  Christopher Nolan has said the follow-up to The Odyssey won’t be coming for “at least” three years.READ MORE: ‘The Odyssey’ review: cinema may have peaked with Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epicThe director’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek poem hit cinemas on Friday (July 17), quickly becoming Nolan’s best-reviewed film. It stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, who embarks on a treacherous journey home after the Trojan War.
  
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• Lena Headey blasts “weird protection” extended to “predatory men” in Hollywood

  18-07-2026 11:09 via nme.com
  
  Lena Headey has blasted the “weird protection” extended to “predatory men” in Hollywood, reflecting on the prevalence of inappropriate behaviour she has seen throughout her career.
  Headey was speaking to The Telegraph about her new BBC radio drama, Intimacy, which she wrote and stars in. It follows Liza, an intimacy coordinator who is given a big break on a major film, who later discovers the director is a man who raped her years ago during a job.
  As part of the wide-rang
  
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• ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ is still one of Netflix’s most watched films, nearly one year on

  17-07-2026 17:55 via nme.com
  
  Netflix has revealed its Top 10 most watched films of 2026 so far, and Kpop Demon Hunters is still in the running nearly a year after it was released.
  The animated film has smashed records and become Netflix’s most watched film ever following its release last year. It tells the story of a K-Pop girl group, HUNTR/X, who are musicians by day and demon hunters at night.
  So far, the song ‘Golden’ that was written for the movie has won two Oscars, a Grammy, and two Golden Globes, as
  
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• ‘Heartstopper’ actor robbed while at Netflix film’s London premiere

  17-07-2026 14:13 via nme.com
  
  Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches has shared that he discovered his home had been robbed after coming home from the premiere of the show’s finale.READ MORE: ‘Heartstopper Forever’ review: a chaotic goodbye to Netflix’s wholesome teensThe actor, who has also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, Emmerdale, and the film 1917, took to Instagram yesterday (July 16) to talk about the incident. Sharing a selfie, the caption read: “This week started so perfectly. I got back f
  
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• Ghost announce new ‘Skeletour’ concert film ‘2 Big To Rig’, coming to cinemas

  17-07-2026 13:47 via nme.com
  
  Ghost have announced a new concert film, 2 Big To Rig, coming to cinemas and IMAX worldwide next month.READ MORE: Tobias Forge on new material and the future of Ghost: “If fans need the lore to like the band, that element will be over quite soon”The movie captures the masked metal band’s huge ‘Skeletour’ world tour, which wrapped up earlier this year. It follows Tobias Forge and co’s debut film, 2024’s Rite Here Rite Now.
  2 Big To Rig marks Ghost’s
  
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• Shia LaBeouf left crew “scared and hurt” with performance in new film, says director

  17-07-2026 13:21 via nme.com
  
  The director of Shia LaBeouf’s new film has recalled how his intense performance left those on set feeling “scared and hurt” by the experience.
  Josh Penn Soskin is the director of The Rooster Prince, a drama based on his relationship with his late brother, David, who suffered from bipolar disorder. LaBeouf was cast as Eli, a character based on David, and in a new article for Variety he recalled how both his grief and LaBeouf’s personal issues drove both men to emotional e
  
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• Check out William Shatner and his metal band’s outrageous Riot Fest rider demands

  17-07-2026 11:08 via nme.com
  
  William Shatner has shared a list of outrageous rider demands for his forthcoming appearance at Riot Fest in Chicago.
  The Star Trek legend will be appearing at the festival on Sunday September 20, to perform material from his forthcoming metal album alongside his band The *uckers. Ahead of the performance, the actor shared an extensive list of rider demands on his Instagram account.
  Among the items that must be provided by the city of Chicago are a boat renamed after him (so that he can captain
  
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• ‘Backrooms’ Blu-ray and 4K editions will have “nearly three hours of special features”

  16-07-2026 14:12 via nme.com
  
  A Blu-ray and 4K edition of horror hit Backrooms has been confirmed and is set to include “nearly three hours of special features”.READ MORE: ‘Backrooms’ review: meme-based horror runs on unsettling vibes and creepy visualsThe film directed by Kane Parsons, a 20-year-old who rose to prominence making short films on YouTube, is based on the internet “creepypasta” stories as well as Parsons’ own web series.
  It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as a furniture sto
  
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• ‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill’s cause of death revealed

  16-07-2026 13:28 via nme.com
  
  Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill’s cause of death has been revealed.READ MORE: Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78News of the star’s death was confirmed by his family on social media earlier this week (July 13). No cause of death was given at the time, but Neill recently revealed he was cancer-free after being diagnosed with blood cancer in 2022.
  His family said his “loss was sudden and unexpected” but “blessed by
  
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• ‘The Odyssey’ is Christopher Nolan’s best-reviewed film of his career: “Cinema may have peaked with this blockbuster epic”

  16-07-2026 11:10 via nme.com
  
  The Odyssey has been hailed by critics across the board and is officially Christopher Nolan‘s best-reviewed film of his career.Read More: ‘The Odyssey’ review: cinema may have peaked with Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epicThe director’s new movie, 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 home after the Tr
  
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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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• 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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