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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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• Taylor Swift’s new ‘Patient Zero’ video, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, to premiere at MTV VMAs

  24-09-2026 17:19 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift is set to premiere the music video for her upcoming single ‘Patient Zero’ at the MTV VMAs 2026 this weekend. Watch the preview below.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe pop giant will release the song tomorrow (Friday September 25) as part of an extended ‘Encore’ edition of her latest album, 2025’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’.
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• Robert Pattinson details cut Joker scene from ‘The Batman’ with Barry Keoghan: “He’s the man”

  24-09-2026 13:54 via nme.com
  
  Robert Pattinson has spoken about working with Barry Keoghan as The Joker in a deleted scene from 2022’s The Batman.READ MORE: The Batman review – down in the dumps with Robert Pattinson’s dark knightThe British actor appeared as the DC hero four years ago, and is currently shooting the sequel to the box office hit. The first movie featured Irish star Keoghan in Arkham prison, speaking to The Riddler (Paul Dano). While concealed in shadow and credit as “Unknown Arkham Pri
  
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• Disney+ is raising prices again – but only in the US

  24-09-2026 13:04 via nme.com
  
  Disney+ has brought in another price rise, this time for US subscribers only.
  The popular app will rise alongside its sister service, Hulu, in what Variety reports is the fourth such rise in as many years. Disney+ Premium and Hulu Premium ad-free plans are both increasing, going from $18.99 (£14.36) to $21.49 (£16.25) per month, a 13 per cent rise. A “bundle” package of the two is comparatively cheaper, rising from $19.99 (£15.11) to $21.99 (£16.29) per month.
  
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• Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ trailer scares fans: “Like a horror film”

  24-09-2026 12:28 via nme.com
  
  The new trailer for You Can See Everything has left fans on social media unnerved by how Elizabeth Holmes is portrayed.
  The new documentary sees filmmaker Nathan Fielder move in with Holmes and her husband, Billy Evans, in the weeks leading up to her imprisonment for fraud in 2023, as well as following their lives after that. The trailer presents the film as a tense and dramatic, with Holmes’ cryptic answers appearing to puzzle Fielder in numerous scenes.
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• Ali G is “a tool to expose racists”, claims ‘Who Iz I?’ writer

  24-09-2026 11:13 via nme.com
  
  One of the writers of the new Ali G movie has defended the film from accusations that it perpetuates racial stereotypes.
  Sacha Baron Cohen returns to the role that made him famous in Ali G: Who Is I?, a sequel to the 2002 movie Ali G In Da House. While the character has been presented a pastiche of cultural appropriation, critics have accused the character of actually amplifying racial stereotypes in a way that is harmful.
  Media monitoring organisation NewsCord led an email campaign, encouraging
  
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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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• 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.
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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.
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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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• 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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• 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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