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• Melissa Barrera airs support for Macklemore but questions why she didn’t get the same when fired from ‘Scream’

  21-09-2026 11:02 via nme.com
  
  Melissa Barrera has aired support for Macklemore after the rapper was recently dropped from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop’ tour after making pro-Palestine comments.
  Macklemore made an impassioned speech at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium while supporting Sheeran earlier this month, while also performing his protest track ‘Hind’s Hall’ with footage from Gaza. This led to calls for him to be dropped, which he was, while the tour’s other support acts, including FIN
  
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• Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault of production assistant in 2006

  23-09-2026 20:26 via nme.com
  
  Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006.
  The 74-year-old former film mogul was handed the sentence in New York today (September 23), following his conviction last year for forcing oral sex on Haley at his Manhattan apartment.
  According to Bloomberg Law, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had sought a 20-year sentence, while Weinstein’s lawyers had asked for nine years. Weinstein has indicated th
  
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• Mahershala Ali “trained so hard” for ‘Blade’ reboot that he injured himself – and then Marvel cancelled the film

  23-09-2026 14:04 via nme.com
  
  Mahershala Ali has opened up about his cancelled Blade project, describing his routine while waiting a year through Marvel’s delays.
  The two-time Oscar winner, known for films such as Moonlight and Green Book, was cast as the popular comic book character in 2019, but faced numerous delays until the project was officially cancelled last month. In a new interview with GQ’s One More Question, he opened up about the ill-fated project, insisting he was ready to begin but was subject to Ma
  
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• James Bond author says Jack Lowden is “not a convincing choice” for new 007

  23-09-2026 13:12 via nme.com
  
  The author behind the latest James Bond novel has dismissed Jack Lowden as a potential candidate for 007, saying that he is not convincing enough for the role.READ MORE: ‘No Time To Die’ review: Daniel Craig’s surprisingly emotional final flingThe search for the new 007 has officially begun, with Amazon MGM studios announcing the start of the process in May. Numerous names have emerged as contenders to replace Daniel Craig, who bowed out in 2021’s No Time To Die, wit
  
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• ‘The Inbetweeners’ creators confirm not every character returns for Netflix sequel

  23-09-2026 12:09 via nme.com
  
  The creators of The Inbetweeners have confirmed that not everyone from the series will be returning for the recently announced third film.READ MORE: Why we should leave The Inbetweeners in a more innocent eraThe movie was announced last month, the first new story since 2014’s The Inbetweeners 2, after months of speculation. Reports had emerged that a feud between Emily Atack and James Buckley were holding back the production, although nothing was officially confirmed.
  Now, creators Ia
  
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• ‘Silent Hill’ reboot movie in the works from ‘Resident Evil’ producer

  23-09-2026 11:24 via nme.com
  
  The producer behind Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie is working on a Silent Hill revival.READ MORE: ‘Resident Evil’ review: Zach Cregger injects new life into blood-spattered zombie franchiseThe original Silent Hill movie was released in 2006 and took heavy inspiration from the first entry in the long-running psychological horror series. A sequel, which adapted Silent Hill 3, followed in 2013 and Return To Silent Hill came out earlier this year. All three movie adaptations ha
  
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• Tom Cruise’s “baffling” ‘Digger’ performance is dividing critics

  23-09-2026 11:10 via nme.com
  
  Tom Cruise’s new film Digger is splitting critical opinion, with the surreal tone of the movie proving divisive among those who attended the first screenings.
  Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman, The Revenant), the Hollywood superstar plays an oil magnate who takes it upon himself to save the world when his company’s drilling causes a natural disaster. A twist in the film takes it in a surreal direction, and the choices made by the filmmakers have split critics r
  
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• Every song on the ‘Hope’ soundtrack

  22-09-2026 22:49 via nme.com
  
  Na Hong-jin returns with Hope, his first feature film since 2016’s acclaimed horror The Wailing, but what songs are included on the soundtrack? Find out below. 
  Written and directed by Na, the South Korean sci-fi thriller is set in the remote fishing village of Hope Harbor, where police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate reports of a mysterious creature wreaking havoc in the area. 
  At the same time, Sung-ki and a group of local hunters head into the near
  
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• Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death revealed

  22-09-2026 18:41 via nme.com
  
  Hayden Panettiere’s death was caused by a fentanyl overdose, it has been confirmed.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 immeasurable love and joy to
  
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• ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is coming to hit mobile game ‘Monopoly Go!’

  22-09-2026 17:00 via nme.com
  
  Hit mobile game Monopoly Go! has announced a new Halloween-themed collaboration with KPop Demon Hunters.READ MORE: The Simpsons’ silly, subversive video game legacy isn’t done yetMore than 10million people log into the free-to-play mobile title every day where the goal, just like in the classic board game, is to earn as much money as possible. Tomorrow (September 23) Monopoly Go! launches its new ‘Monster Mash’ season with collaborations with KPop Demon Hunters and Ghostb
  
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• Tom Cruise says AI is inevitable but it won’t mean the end of cinema: “People want to see real things”

  22-09-2026 13:48 via nme.com
  
  Tom Cruise has weighed in on the AI debate in Hollywood, saying that human creatives must “keep creating”.READ MORE: In the age of AI Oasis, there’s no point being ordinaryThe legendary Hollywood star is a proponent of the traditional methods of making movies, insisting on shooting his own stunts with minimal CGI, and being a vocal supporter of the theatrical experience. In the last two instalments of his Mission Impossible franchise, the enemy he faced off against was an
  
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• Kyle MacLachlan memoir details Laura Dern relationship breakdown while dating ‘Twin Peaks’ co-star Lara Flynn Boyle

  22-09-2026 13:16 via nme.com
  
  Kyle MacLachlan has recalled his relationship with Laura Dern, as well as having an affair with actor Lara Flynn Boyle, in his new memoir.READ MORE: David Lynch – 1946-2025: a true visionary who reinvented cinemaThe actor is famous for his collaborations with the late David Lynch, most notably on the series Twin Peaks, which ran from 1990-91, followed by a film spin-off and a 2017 return. He is also known for his work in Lynch’s adaptation of Dune, Pixar’s Inside Out films, and
  
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• LA cinemagoer pepper-sprays person using phone during film

  22-09-2026 11:06 via nme.com
  
  A cinema patron in Los Angeles has been arrested for using pepper spray on a fellow moviegoer who was using their phone during the screening.
  The incident occurred on September 15 at the AMC Burbank 16 cinema, during a screening of the Andrew Garfield drama The Uprising. A witness told NBC News that a man in the audience asked another man to stop using his phone, with the request being declined. The witness then said he could hear the sound of aerosol spray, and felt the room fill with stinging
  
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• Every song on the ‘Bad Apples’ soundtrack

  21-09-2026 23:34 via nme.com
  
  Saoirse Ronan plays a primary school teacher who makes a string of bad decisions in Bad Apples.
  Loosely based on the novel De Oönskare by Rasmus Andersson, the film follows teacher Maria who is struggling to deal with an unruly and chaotic student in her class.READ MORE: The best films of 2026… so far!Other members of the cast include Eddie Waller, Nia Brown, Jacob Anderson, Rakie Ayola, Robert Emms, Sean Gilder, Kerry Howard and Jaye Jacobs.
  Bad Apples was released in cinemas worldw
  
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• Every song on the ‘Resident Evil’ soundtrack

  21-09-2026 23:24 via nme.com
  
  Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger delivers a reboot of Resident Evil with his third solo feature film.
  Based on Capcom’s video game series, the horror film follows medical courier Bryan who finds himself fighting for his life against a viral outbreak while on a delivery to Raccoon City hospital.READ MORE: ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ review: an inventive and unnerving survival horror sequelAustin Abrams leads the film’s cast, alongside Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Wa
  
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• Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in first full ‘The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth’ trailer

  21-09-2026 20:27 via nme.com
  
  Brad Pitt is back as Cliff Booth in the first full trailer for The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth – watch it below.READ MORE: Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood film review – Tarantino’s most satisfying work in decadesThe upcoming Netflix film sees Pitt reprise his Oscar-winning role from Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, although this time David Fincher is behind the camera, working from a screenplay written by Tarantino.
  Set in
  
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• Irish teenagers to receive €100 voucher to spend on culture in budget

  21-09-2026 17:03 via nme.com
  
  Teenagers in Ireland are set to receive a €100 voucher from the government to spend on cultural events.
  The new initiative for 16-year-olds will be launched in next month’s budget, according to RTÉ. Should it be successful, the scheme could also be extended to include all 17-year-olds in next year’s budget.
  Those eligible will be able to redeem the card via digital download, giving them access to cinemas, theatres and live music venues.
  Patrick O’Donovan, Irish Mini
  
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• Jeremy Strong treated co-stars how Mark Zuckerberg treats people on ‘The Social Reckoning’ set, says Aaron Sorkin

  21-09-2026 12:11 via nme.com
  
  The Social Reckoning director Aaron Sorkin has said star Jeremy Strong treated people on the set of the film as he imagined his character Mark Zuckerberg would.
  The Succession actor is famed for his method approach to acting, with Sorkin sharing with The New York Times how Strong prepared for the role, including corresponding with the Facebook co-founder without consulting him.
  The writer admitted he was “not shocked” that Strong didn’t tell him about it, sharing: “Jeremy
  
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• Ruby Rose remembers late “best friend” Hayden Panettiere: “We had everything in common”

  20-09-2026 12:39 via nme.com
  
  Ruby Rose has opened up about the loss of her “best friend” Hayden Panettiere.READ MORE: Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ character Claire Bennet is an underrated sci-fi iconPanettiere, 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 i
  
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• AI “actor” Tilly Norwood glitches during Piers Morgan appearance, suddenly speaking Cantonese

  20-09-2026 11:58 via nme.com
  
  Tilly Norwood, the AI “actor” marketed by her creators as a legitimate film star, appeared to short-circuit during a recent interview with Piers Morgan.READ MORE: In the age of AI Oasis, there’s no point being ordinaryNorwood, 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. Its initial unveilin
  
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• ‘The Inbetweeners 3’: James Buckley accidentally leaks plot detail as first set photos emerge

  19-09-2026 11:55 via nme.com
  
  The Inbetweeners star James Buckley has appeared to accidentally leak a plot detail for the new movie, with the first on-set photos also emerging online. Check out the posts below (spoilers ahead).READ MORE: Why we should leave The Inbetweeners in a more innocent eraThe third film is currently in production at Netflix, following 2011’s The Inbetweeners Movie and 2014 sequel The Inbetweeners 2. A teaser video confirmed the news earlier this month.
  Buckley, who plays foul-mouthed Jay Ca
  
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• Watch Pulp play ‘Something Changed’ as director Garth Jennings tells us about “celebratory” new film ‘What Do You Do For An Encore?’

  18-09-2026 16:00 via nme.com
  
  The director of Pulp‘s new documentary and live film, Garth Jennings, has spoken to NME about the “celebratory” new movie What Do You Do For An Encore? and what the future holds with the band. Check out the interview below, along with an exclusive performance clip of ‘Something Changed’ above.READ MORE: Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore? review: Britpop misfits take a deserved victory lapDirected by Garth Jennings – who helmed the classic music videos for Pul
  
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• ‘Iron Lung’ movie adaptation soundtrack coming to vinyl

  17-09-2026 15:25 via nme.com
  
  The soundtrack to Iron Lung, Mark ‘Markiplier’ Fischbach’s film adaptation of the 2022 horror game, is getting a vinyl release.READ MORE: How ‘Diablo’ continues to provide the definitive dark-fantasy game soundtrackOriginally created and published by indie game developer David Szymanski, Iron Lung is a “short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.”
  Earlier this year, Markiplier’s film adaptation hit
  
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• ‘Slow Horses’ director reveals season eight “would make a great ending”

  17-09-2026 14:06 via nme.com
  
  The director of Slow Horses has confirmed the filming of the next chapter in the spy series, and discussed whether the eighth season could be the last.READ MORE: Every song on the ‘Slow Horses’ season six soundtrackThe Apple TV show debuted in 2022 and stars Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the head of Slough House, a banishment room for MI5 service rejects who have seriously failed a task but not badly enough to get sacked. The show has been a hit for the streaming service, and won thre
  
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• ‘Resident Evil’ is the highest-rated video game movie of all time

  17-09-2026 12:22 via nme.com
  
  Zach Cregger’s take on iconic survival horror franchise Resident Evil has become the highest rated video game movie of all time.READ MORE: ‘Silent Hill’s unsettling soundtrack was always meant to give you nightmaresRather than a direct adaptation of any of the beloved Resident Evil games or the many spin-offs, Cregger’s film tells an original story that runs parallel to the events of Resident Evil 2. “In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abr
  
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• Charli XCX on why she thinks Jack Black is “sexy”

  17-09-2026 11:53 via nme.com
  
  Charli XCX has opened up on why she thinks Jack Black is “sexy”.READ MORE: Charli XCX live at Reading 2026: a stylish, cinematic, but sometimes underwhelming performanceThe singer is on the cover of Playboy, where she was interviewed by model and The Moment co-star Kylie Jenner.
  Though the full interview is only available to subscribers, one particular topic has made the rounds: what the ‘Guess’ singer finds sexy.
  Charli described “being, like, a tiny bit avoid
  
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• Matthew Lillard “ashamed” he acted in ‘Scream 7’ after Melissa Barrera got fired for Palestine support

  17-09-2026 11:22 via nme.com
  
  Matthew Lillard has admitted feeling “ashamed” of appearing in the most recent Scream movie, following fellow franchise star Melissa Barrera’s firing.READ MORE: ‘Scream 7’ review: ghosts of horror past haunt this nostalgia-heavy sequelThe veteran actor appeared as Stu Macher in the original 1996 film, only to return 30 years later as a version of the character in Scream 7, released in February this year.
  When the franchise was rebooted in 2022, Barrera was cast
  
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• Free ‘24 Hour Party People’ screenings to take place in UK cinemas next month

  17-09-2026 09:00 via nme.com
  
  To celebrate the 24th anniversary of influential, riotous Madchester biopic 24 Hour Party People, more than 100 independent cinemas will be screening the film for free in October. Find out how to get your ticket below.
  Released in 2002, comedy drama 24 Hour Party People tells the story of Manchester’s incredible music scene from the late ‘70s to early ‘90s through the eyes of Factory Records’ founder Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan) who signed Happy Mondays and Joy Division amo
  
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• ‘Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning’ concert film is coming to cinemas worldwide

  16-09-2026 16:05 via nme.com
  
  The ‘Back To The Beginning’ concert film is set to arrive in cinemas worldwide next month.READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TVThe event marked the final concert from Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, and was held in July 2025 at the Villa Park stadium in the band’s hometown of Birmingham.
  With a star-studded line-up boasting names like Guns N’ Roses, KoRn, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Metallica, Alice In Chains, G
  
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• Danny Boyle dodges question about AI use in latest film during awkward festival Q&A

  16-09-2026 13:49 via nme.com
  
  Danny Boyle dodged a question about the long-term impact of AI in a Q&A for his new film INK, which uses the technology.
  The Slumdog Millionaire director’s new movie, about the rise of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in the UK, admitted previously that “about 30 seconds” of screen time in the film was created using AI, in a shot where a newspaper image was animated. He was asked about that usage at the Toronto Q&A for the movie, held on Tuesday afternoon (September
  
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