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• Sir Sean Connery battled dementia before his death reveals his wife: ‘It was no life for him’

  01-11-2020 08:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sir Sean Connery is survived by his wife Micheline (Picture: Araldo Di Crollalanza/REX)Sir Sean Connery suffered dementia in the later years of his life, his wife has revealed while sharing details of his death this weekend. The James Bond legend died on Saturday at the age of 90 surrounded by his loved ones including his second wife of 45 years Micheline. According to the Moroccan-French painter, Sir Sean had always wanted to die peacefully without a ‘fuss’. Opening u
  
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• The War with Grandpa review: De Niro slums in delayed ex-Weinstein farce

  09-10-2020 17:16 via theguardian.com
  
  The two-time Oscar winner sleepwalks through a throwaway family film about duelling relatives that also wastes Uma Thurman and Christopher WalkenFor a film as cursed as family comedy The War with Grandpa, shot back in 2017 then sidelined and sold as a result of Harvey Weinstein’s downfall, it’s a very minor victory to report that rather than being bad, it’s merely bland, an adequate milquetoast time-waster for a very young and very undiscerning audience. What makes that descrip
  
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• Coronavirus, high taxes & social unrest — why movie stars including Robert De Niro and Tom Hanks are leaving Hollywood

  03-10-2020 23:47 via thesun.co.uk
  
  MOVIE legends are staging a Hollywood exodus to escape Covid, high taxes, social unrest and a lack of work.Stars and directors are turning their backs on La La Land — leaving designer stores deserted and top restaurants almost empty.Rupert ThorpeHomeless folks’ tents line streets in front of multi-million dollar mansions in Hollywood[/caption]Rupert Thorpe 213 705 7090Rows of for sale signs are lining Malibu roads as stars flee the area[/caption]Some are also said to be put off by a
  
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• Coronavirus, high taxes & social unrest — why movie stars are leaving Hollywood

  03-10-2020 23:47 via thesun.co.uk
  
  MOVIE legends are staging a Hollywood exodus to escape Covid, high taxes, social unrest and a lack of work.Stars and directors are turning their backs on La La Land — leaving designer stores deserted and top restaurants almost empty.Rupert ThorpeHomeless folks’ tents line streets in front of multi-million dollar mansions in Hollywood[/caption]Rupert Thorpe 213 705 7090Rows of for sale signs are lining Malibu roads as stars flee the area[/caption]Some are also said to be put off by a
  
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• Father of the Bride reunion leaves fans in tears as cast gather for surprise wedding

  26-09-2020 10:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Father of the Bride cast have reunited on Zoom – with some guest stars (Picture: YouTube)The Father of the Bride cast reunited for another wedding, and it is everything we needed.It has been 25 years since the star-studded gang – including Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Kieran Culkin – were last on our screens, for Father of the Bride part 2.And Netflix gave us the ‘part 3-ish’ of dreams, to raise money for the World Central Kitchen.Florence Pugh and Ben Platt a
  
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• Florence Pugh, Ben Platt, & Robert De Niro Join 'Father of the Bride' Reunion Short Film

  26-09-2020 02:08 via justjared.com
  
  There were some new faces in the Father of the Bride reunion film that just aired.
  Robert De Niro, Alexandra Shipp, Florence Pugh and Ben Platt all joined the original cast for the short film that took place during the 2020 quarantine age.
  Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Martin Short, Kieran Culkin and George Newborn all reunited and brought back their original characters from the 1991 film.
  Florence starred as the youngest Banks child, Megan, and Ben was Georgie, Annie a
  
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• Trump-hater Robert De Niro says if ‘criminal’ President is reelected ‘we’re into Fascism American-style’ in furious rant

  25-09-2020 06:23 via thesun.co.uk
  
  ACTOR Robert De Niro warned that if President Donald Trump gets reelected in November, the US will fall “into fascism.”De Niro called Trump a “criminal who will stop at nothing” to win, in an interview with Yahoo Entertainment released on Thursday.Yahoo EntertainmentActor Robert De Niro said the US will get ‘into fascism, American-style,’ if President Donald Trump is reelected[/caption]“We have to win it. Everybody has to join. We have to speak out and w
  
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• Sharon Stone Reveals Her Best On-Screen Kiss!

  23-09-2020 22:48 via justjared.com
  Sharon Stone is kissing and telling. The 62-year-old actress made an appearance on Watch What Happens Live on Tuesday night (September 22). PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Sharon Stone During the appearance, Sharon revealed her best on-screen kiss: Robert De Niro! “Well, Robert De Niro was for sure the best kisser. Bob was [...]
  
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• Sharon Stone reveals which Hollywood actor is ‘far and away’ the best kisser

  23-09-2020 14:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sharon Stone named Robert De Niro as her best on-screen kiss (Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Hollywood icon Sharon Stone has opened up about which of her famous leading men was the best kisser.The actress appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to promote her new Netflix series, Ratched.When asked by a fan to name which of her famous co-stars was the best kisser, Sharon had a simple answer.The 62-year-old recalled: ‘Well, Robert De Niro was for sure the best ki
  
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• Goodfellas at 30: Martin Scorsese's damning study of masculinity

  21-09-2020 17:08 via theguardian.com
  
  While the acclaimed 1990 gangster drama has been viewed by some as a bro fantasy, a closer look shows an elegant and brutal dissection of male egoA few weeks ago, as if inadvertently anticipating its 30th anniversary this month, Goodfellas found itself the unlikely subject of a Twitter flame war, kicked off by one non-admiring podcaster’s viral tweet. “Really sucks that every time you start dating a new guy you’re basically signing up to take a ‘film theory 101’ cla
  
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• Robert De Niro & Machine Gun Kelly to Star in New Movie 'Wash Me in the River'

  10-09-2020 00:28 via justjared.com
  
  Robert De Niro and Machine Gun Kelly are teaming up for a new movie!
  The 77-year-old actor and the 30-year-old rapper will be starring in the upcoming movie titled Wash Me in The River, Deadline reports.
  The movie directed by Randall Emmett “focuses on a recovering opioid addict who seeks revenge on the dealers responsible for selling the drugs that resultedin his fiance’s death. Two cops are hot on his trail.”
  John Malkovich is also set to star in the movie while Quavo is in
  
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• Don Jr slams Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and Dem leaders for ‘cheering on the violent left every step of the way’

  31-08-2020 15:42 via thesun.co.uk
  
  DONALD Trump Jr has slammed Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi, and other Democratic leaders for what he says is “cheering on the violent left every step of the way.”
  The president’s eldest son tweeted out an edited video on Monday of people including CNN and MSNBC anchors, actors Johnny Depp and Robert De Niro, and others, discussing violence among protesters.Follow our US election 2020 live blog for the latest news & updatesGetty - PoolDonald Trump Jr, seen here during the Republ
  
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• Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in talks to join Lady Gaga in Gucci movie and we smell Oscar bait

  21-08-2020 13:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  We smell Oscars (Picture: Getty)Sir Ridley Scott’s Gucci movie sounded like Oscar bait from the second it was announced.And following the latest casting rumours, it’s sounding even more like a shoe-in for awards season 2022.Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Jared Leto and Adam Driver are all in talks to join Lady Gaga in the drama, based on the 1995 murder of fashion legend Maurizio Gucci.According to Deadline, American Hustle actor Jack Huston and Reeve Carney are also in talks for the pro
  
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• Lady Gaga's 'Gucci' Movie Just Added So Many Stars to the Cast!

  21-08-2020 00:37 via justjared.com
  
  The upcoming Gucci movie starring Lady Gaga has just added so many exciting stars to the cast! The Oscar-winning performer is set to play Maurizio Gucci’s ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani, who “was tried and convicted of orchestrating his assassination on the steps of his office in 1995,” according to Deadline. Patrizia served 18 years in jail [...]
  
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• Alan Parker: a maker of glorious films with a gift for connecting with audiences | Peter Bradshaw

  31-07-2020 19:22 via theguardian.com
  
  From Bugsy Malone to Mississippi Burning, Shoot the Moon to Angel Heart, Parker was a craftsman committed to entertaining cinemagoersAlan Parker was a great storyteller of the movies, a muscular film-maker who cared about what the public wanted, cared about how to get the public into the cinema to see movies they would really enjoy. He believed that enjoyment was what they deserved. And he made superbly crafted pictures in any and every style that gave them that pleasure. Related: Alan Parker: '
  
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• Alan Parker: a maker of glorious films and a gift for connecting with audiences | Peter Bradshaw

  31-07-2020 19:22 via theguardian.com
  
  From Bugsy Malone to Mississippi Burning, Shoot the Moon to Angel Heart, Parker was a craftsman committed to entertaining cinemagoers•A life in picturesAlan Parker was a great storyteller of the movies, a muscular film-maker who cared about what the public wanted, cared about how to get the public into the cinema to see movies they would really enjoy. He believed that enjoyment was what they deserved. And he made superbly crafted pictures in any and every style that gave them that pleasure.
  
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• 10 best Robert De Niro movies – from The Godfather: Part II to Heat

  23-07-2020 19:52 via thesun.co.uk
  
  ROBERT De Niro is a legendary American actor, producer, and director.
  He is particularly known for his work in crime films and thrillers – here are some of the best De Niro films to watch. Contains spoilers!AFP or licensorsRobert De Niro is behind some of America’s biggest films[/caption]1. The Godfather: Part IIAlamyAl Pacino in The Godfather: Part II, 1974[/caption]Perhaps one of De Niro’s most iconic films, The Godfather: Part II has stood the test of time.Though it initiall
  
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• What can we learn from Netflix's all-time top 10 movies?

  20-07-2020 18:42 via theguardian.com
  
  The streamer has revealed its biggest ever original movies, cluing us in on what does and doesn’t work within its ever-growing libraryNetflix’s once heavily guarded vault of secret statistics has slowly opened up over the last couple of years, a gradual juicy reveal of viewer habits with some major caveats. Related: Clicked back to life: how Netflix is reviving forgotten film flopsContinue reading...
  
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• Mickey Rourke Reignites His 30-Year Feud with Robert De Niro

  18-07-2020 17:47 via justjared.com
  
  Mickey Rourke has been in a feud with Robert De Niro for over three decades and he just reignited it with a post on Instagram.
  The last saga in the feud seems to have begun last year after Mickey claimed that Martin Scorsese wanted him to be in The Irishman, but then De Niro refused to work with him.“The casting person told my manager that Robert De Niro said he refused to work with me in a movie,” Rourke said on an Italian talk show in September 2019. A Page Six article with the ti
  
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• Robert De Niro will ‘be lucky to make $7.5million this year’ after coronavirus hammered his finances

  11-07-2020 14:47 via thesun.co.uk
  
  ROBERT De Niro will “be lucky to make $7.5million this year” after coronavirus hammered his finances.
  The iconic actor explained that his cashflow has been affected by the virus in court – after his wife asked for her monthly American Express limit to be doubled to $100,000, Page Six reported.
  AFP or licensors Robert De Niro has been hit by the pandemic[/caption]
  De Niro appeared for the divorce case with Grace Hightower via Skype as her lawyer said that the actor had unfairly
  
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• Robert De Niro Says His Finances Are Strained Due To Coronavirus

  11-07-2020 02:46 via justjared.com
  
  Robert De Niro is reportedly financially hurting because of the coronavirus pandemic. During an emergency order hearing, it was revealed that his estranged wife Grace Hightower has asked for a raise in her credit limit on her monthly American Express card from $50,000 to $100,000 – however, the 76-year-old actor isn’t able to afford it. [...]
  
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• What did Robert De Niro say about his finances and coronavirus?

  10-07-2020 22:28 via thesun.co.uk
  
  ROBERT De Niro claims the coronavirus pandemic is costing him millions.
  Here is more on the acting legend and what he has to say about his finances.
  Splash News Robert De Niro attends a screening of The Irishman in New York City in 2019[/caption]
  Reuters Robert DeNiro and his wife Grace Hightower attend a party in Washington, DC, in 2009[/caption]
  Who is Robert De Niro?
  De Niro was born on August 17, 1943, in New York City.
  He has had dozens of memorable film roles, including 2019’s The Ir
  
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• Robert De Niro suffers financial hit because of coronavirus pandemic and will be ‘lucky’ if he makes $7.5 million this year

  10-07-2020 13:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Robert De Niro suffered a financial hit (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)Robert De Niro has claimed that the coronavirus pandemic caused a huge financial blow.The Irishman actor appeared in court via a Skype call after his ex-wife Grace Hightower requested an emergency order to raise her monthly American Express credit limit from $50,000 (£39,600) to $100,000 (£79,300) after he originally cut it.Unfortunately, the star is running low on dinero after the restaurant c
  
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• Joel Schumacher obituary

  23-06-2020 16:48 via theguardian.com
  
  Film director who enjoyed success with St Elmo’s Fire, Flatliners and Falling DownJoel Schumacher, who has died aged 80 of cancer, took the less travelled path from costume designer to film-maker. As a director, the style and swagger of his snazzy hits often helped conceal some unsophisticated needlework. He was an opportunist rather than a visionary – a “pop culture sponge”, as he put it in 2000, adept at capitalising on a craze, from disco movies in the 1970s to superhe
  
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• Naomi Campbell suggests she’s not on speaking terms with rumoured ex Skepta

  22-06-2020 12:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  Naomi Campbell and Skepta are NOT talking, apparently, (Picture:Getty)Naomi Campbell has suggested she’s no longer on speaking terms with her rumoured ex, Skepta.The 50-year-oldwas linked to the 37-year-old rapper in 2018, although they never publicly confirmed their relationship.While the British supermodel is on good terms with all her ex-boyfriends – including U2’s Adam Clayton, Robert De Niro and Mike Tyson – she admitted she isn’t friends with her ‘last&r
  
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• Cate Blanchett Boards James Gray's New Movie With Anne Hathaway, Robert De Niro & More

  16-06-2020 22:34 via justjared.com
  
  Cate Blanchett has lined up another movie to star in alongside Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
  Deadline reports that the three actors will join Oscar Isaac and Donald Sutherland in James Gray‘s followup movie to Ad Astra, called Armageddon Time.
  The movie is described as “a big-hearted coming-of-age story that explores friendship and loyalty against the backdrop of an America poised to elect Ronald Reagan as president.”
  James also says that it’s based on his childhood
  
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• Newsnight viewers baffled as a furious Robert De Niro appears to talk Trump

  13-05-2020 15:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  Robert surprised BBC viewers on Tuesday night (Picture: BBC)It seems Newsnight viewers had no idea the treat they were in for as actor Robert De Niro appeared on last night’s episode to chat all things Donald Trump.Not happy with how the US leader is running the ship, the long-time non-fan of the President shared his views on the BBC programme.Taking aim at Mr Trump’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis, which has so far killed more than 82,000 people in the United States, the Oscar-winn
  
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• Trump-hater Robert De Niro rants about ‘lunatic’ President who ‘doesn’t care’ how many people die from coronavirus

  13-05-2020 14:33 via thesun.co.uk
  
  ROBERT De Niro has called Donald Trump a “lunatic” and claimed he “doesn’t care how many people die” from coronavirus.
  The Raging Bull star – known for his repeated fierce attacks on the President – launched a fresh rant on the BBC last night.
  Robert De Niro rants about Donald Trump from his home in New YorkNewsnight
  He spoke about the coronavirus pandemic on the BBC’s NewsnightNewsnight
  De Niro, 76, took aim at Trump’s handling of the Covid
  
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• Furious Robert De Niro hits out at Donald Trump’s handling of coronavirus crisis on Newsnight: ‘He doesn’t care how many people die’

  13-05-2020 09:15 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Robert De Niro has hit out at Donald Trump, claiming that the President ‘doesn’t care’ how many people die from coronavirus.The Oscar-winning actor took aim at Trump’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis, which has so far killed more than 82,000 people in the US.During an appearance on Newsnight, De Niro described the situation at the White House as ‘Shakespeare
  
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• Hollywood's Jake Picking Once Had a Shirtless Scene with Zac Efron & Robert De Niro!

  10-05-2020 01:18 via justjared.com
  
  Jake Picking is one of the breakout stars of the new Netflix limited series Hollywood and you might recognize him from some previous roles. One of the 29-year-old actor’s first big screen roles was in the comedy Dirty Grandpa, in which he went shirtless alongside Zac Efron and Robert De Niro. In that movie, Jake [...]
  
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• De Niro says he wants to play Gov. Cuomo in ‘coronavirus movie’ and says ‘idiot’ Trump ‘didn’t listen to warnings’

  09-05-2020 19:32 via thesun.co.uk
  
  ROBERT De Niro has offered to play New York governor Andrew Cuomo in the inevitable movie of the coronavirus pandemic.
  De Niro – an outspoken critic of President Trump – has praised for the politician for “doing what a President should do” during these unprecedented times.
  Robert De Niro has offered to play New York governor Andrew Cuomo
  Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the 76-year-old actor said: “I guess I’ll play Cuomo.
  “He’s doin
  
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• Robert De Niro: 'I'd like to play Cuomo in pandemic movie'

  07-05-2020 16:18 via theguardian.com
  
  In another blistering attack on Donald Trump, the actor says the New York governor is doing what a president should do
  Robert De Niro has said he would be keen to play New York state governor Andrew Cuomo in a future movie about the coronavirus epidemic, as the actor made another blistering attack on Donald Trump.Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, De Niro expressed his admiration for Cuomo, saying: “He’s doing what a president should do.” He added: “I could
  
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• Global film festivals to join forces for charity live stream as Robert De Niro and YouTube team up

  28-04-2020 08:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  Tribeca founders Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro are teaming up with YouTube (Picture: Getty Images)Film Festivals from around the world are set to join forces for a huge YouTube event to raise funds for coronavirus relief efforts.With festivals being cancelled over the pandemic, more than 20 of them are teaming up for a charity live stream, We Are One: A Global Film Festival.The online event will stream on YouTube on 29 May, with festivals including Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and Venice taking p
  
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• One fan will get to star in a movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro for coronavirus relief

  15-04-2020 18:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  One fan will get to star with Robert De Niro (left) and Leonardo DiCaprio (right) (Picture: Instagram)Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro are offering a fan the chance of a lifetime, to star in their upcoming movie with them, in aid of coronavirus relief. The pair are offering a fan the chance to bag a walk-on role in their next movie, Killers of the Flower Moon, which will also be directed by Martin Scorsese. Leo and Robert have teamed up to raise funds for three charities who are he
  
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• Leonardo DiCaprio & Robert De Niro Are Latest Celebs to Take On All In Challenge

  15-04-2020 15:54 via justjared.com
  
  It’s an unprecedented time in the United States, and Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro are two of the latest celebrities doing their part to help. Leonardo posted a video moments ago with the caption, “If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be able to work with the great @martinscorsese_, Robert De Niro and [...]
  
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• Robert De Niro Tells Everyone To Stay Home During Worldwide Crisis: 'I'm Watching You'

  23-03-2020 14:44 via justjared.com
  
  Robert De Niro is speaking out!Over the weekend, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo shared a new PSA video message from the 76-year-old Irishman star where he speaks candidly about the ongoing global health crisis and what we all should be doing.
  “Hello, this is Robert De Niro. We all need to stay home,” Robert tells his fellow New Yorkers in the video clip. “We need to stop the spread of this virus, and we can only do it together. Not just to protect ourselves but to protec
  
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• The punch in Scorsese's ring cycle – archive, 14 February 1981

  14-02-2020 06:30 via theguardian.com
  
  14 February 1981: Derek Malcolm interviews the director of Raging Bull who says the film finishes off what he started to say in Mean Streets No one ever floored Jake LaMotta, one of the middle-weight boxing division’s toughest and roughest champions. No one, that is, except himself. This was the idea that fascinated Martin Scorsese, and the main reason why he made Raging Bull, with Robert De Niro as LaMotta. It was not that he wanted to film a story about boxing, which even now doesn&rsquo
  
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• Vanity Fair Oscars party: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Robert De Niro and Jessica Alba lead the way

  10-02-2020 08:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  After the Oscars, the stars were ready to party (Picture: PA; Getty)
  With the Oscars 2020 done and dusted, most of Hollywood’s elite flocked to the prestigious Vanity Fair bash to really start the party.
  Among the stars leading the red carpet were power couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, who put on quite a show.
  Chrissy, 34, looked striking in a sheer teal dress with a large cape which she twirled around for photographers, while John, 41, looked dapper in a black tuxedo.
  Chrissy, who l
  
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• Robert De Niro & Al Pacino Join 'The Irishman' Co-Stars at Oscars 2020

  10-02-2020 02:24 via justjared.com
  
  Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are having a blast together.
  The Irishman co-stars were in attendance at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday (February 9) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Robert De Niro
  The actors hit the red carpet alongside co-star Sebastian Maniscalco, Ray Romano and wife Anna, Harvey Keitel and wife Daphna Kastner.
  The Irishman has a whopping ten nominations this evening, including Best Picture and Best Director.
  Robert also had a cute momen
  
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• '355' Stars Penelope Cruz & Diane Kruger Catch Up at Chanel's Pre-Oscar Dinner!

  09-02-2020 10:57 via justjared.com
  
  Penelope Cruz and Diane Kruger filmed a movie together last year and now they’re catching up during Oscars weekend!
  The two stars were spotted hanging out at Chanel & Charles Finch’s Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner on Saturday night (February 8) at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.
  Penelope and Diane are part of the star-studded cast of the spy thriller 355, which hits theaters in January 2021.
  Also in attendance at the party were Penelope‘s Pain and Glory
  
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• Parasite picks up Oscars steam as it scoops gong at Independent Spirit Awards

  09-02-2020 09:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Parasite picked up international film of the year at the Spirit Awards (Picture: Barunson E&A)
  With just hours to go until the Oscars, it looks like Parasite getting that best picture gong is pretty much a done deal.
  The South Korean dark comedy has been picking up awards all over the place and now it’s been named international film of the year at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
  Director Bong Joon Ho accepted the accolade onstage but tbh, at this point, there won’t be enough
  
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• Why The Irishman should win the best picture Oscar

  04-02-2020 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Martin Scorsese has distilled a lifetime of expertise into this outstanding meditation on the mafia, ageing and the loss of agency‘Three people can keep a secret only when two of them are dead.” This is the maxim of slot-mouthed hitman Frank Sheeran in The Irishman, the wintry and minor-key crime-conspiracy epic adapted for the screen by Steven Zaillian from Charles Brandt’s bestseller and directed by Martin Scorsese: produced by him and his star Robert De Niro, along with his
  
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• The Baftas 2020 afterparties - in pictures

  03-02-2020 15:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Following the Bafta awards ceremony, Victoria Beckham, Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ronson were among the celebrities enjoying themselves in London•Peter Bradshaw: 1917 deserves Baftas’ thunderous applause – Joker does not
  •Joaquin Phoenix’s attack on Baftas for ‘systemic racism’ hailed by film industry Continue reading...
  
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• Martin Scorsese turned down two major ’80s films starring Harrison Ford and Eddie Murphy

  03-02-2020 15:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Martin Scorsese turned down the script for Beverly Hills Cop (Picture: Getty/Paramount)
  Martin Scorsese is the man behind cult classics like Goodfellas and Taxi Driver as well as modern hits like The Irishman and The Wolf Of Wall Street.
  And it turns out the director could’ve helmed a few more big-name films if he hadn’t turned them down.
  The 77-year-old admitted he rejected the script for Beverly Hills Cop. You know – the 1984 police comedy starring Eddie Murphy.
  It ended up b
  
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• Martin Scorsese says his relationship with Robert De Niro is ‘extraordinarily special’, but he won’t watch back Mean Streets

  03-02-2020 14:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Martin Scorsese says his relationship with Robert De Niro is ‘extraordinarily special’ (Picture: Getty)
  Martin Scorsese has been reflecting on his long-time friendship with Robert De Niro and, well, he says it’s something ‘extraordinarily special’.
  Scorsese and De Niro – name a more iconic duo, we’ll wait.
  The filmmaker and the US actor have brought us classics like Mean Streets, Goodfellas, Raging Bull and Taxi Driver and 2019 saw them come back togethe
  
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• Martin Scorsese says Netflix was a ‘life-saver’ for backing The Irishman after Paramount pulled out

  03-02-2020 13:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Martin Scorsese says Netflix was a ‘lifesaver’ for funding The Irishman (Picture: Netflix/Getty)
  Martin Scorsese has revealed that The Irishman was almost never made.
  It was the movie that saw him team up with Robert De Niro once again.
  Scorsese and De Niro gave us classics like Mean Streets, Raging Bull and Taxi Driver and with Al Pacino and Joe Pesci all on board for 2019 release The Irishman, you’d think there’d be a fight over who got to snap it up.
  The reality was th
  
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• Top Boy’s Michael Ward fans over Al Pacino and Robert De Niro after Baftas win

  02-02-2020 23:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michael Ward won the prestigious rising star Bafta on Sunday night (Picture: EPA)
  Top Boy’s Michael Ward has shared his love of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, after taking home the EE rising star Bafta at tonight’s ceremony.
  The actor, who also found fame in Rapman’s critical success Blue Story, was speechless when he spoke to press backstage at the Royal Albert Hall.
  Clutching his shiny new statuette, after beating the likes of Awkwafina, Jack Lowden, Kaitlyn Dever and Kelvin H
  
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• Top Boy’s Michael Ward fanboys over Al Pacino and Robert De Niro after Baftas win

  02-02-2020 23:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michael Ward won the prestigious rising star Bafta on Sunday night (Picture: EPA)
  Top Boy’s Michael Ward has shared his love of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, after taking home the EE rising star Bafta at tonight’s ceremony.
  The actor, who also found fame in Rapman’s critical success Blue Story, was speechless when he spoke to press backstage at the Royal Albert Hall.
  Clutching his shiny new statuette, after beating the likes of Awkwafina, Jack Lowden, Kaitlyn Dever and Kelvin H
  
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• Emilia Clarke, Lily Allen and Gwendoline Christie lead the stars at pre-BAFTA party

  02-02-2020 22:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  The party took place in Mayfair, London (Picture: Getty Images)
  Emilia Clarke, Gwendoline Christie and Lily Allen were just some of the stars who attended Chanel and Charles Finch’s pre-BAFTAs party in Mayfair, London.
  Hitting the red carpet, Emilia rocked plaid in a black and red checkered minidress with black shoes.
  Gwendoline stunned in a bright red dress, which she paired with tights and smart white-coloured boots with a heel, while accessorising with a black Chanel bag.
  Lily Allen wor
  
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• Joaquin Phoenix, Taron Egerton, & More BAFTAs Nominees Attend Party at Kensington Palace!

  01-02-2020 23:44 via justjared.com
  
  Joaquin Phoenix suits up while attending the 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards Nominees Party on Saturday (February 1) at Kensington Palace in London, England. Taron Egerton was at the event alongside his longtime girlfriend Emily Thomas. They are both nominated for Best Actor for their work in Joker and Rocketman, respectively. Also in attendance [...]
  
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