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Matt Smith in talks to play Charles Manson for American Psycho director

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Former Doctor Who leading man Matt Smith is circling the role of notorious cult leader Charles Manson in The Family, directed by American Psycho helmer Mary Harron. The Tracking Board reports that Smith is currently in talks for the Manson part in the film, which marks Harron’s reunion with American Psycho screenwriter Guinevere Turner. The […]

Exclusive Interview – Liam Neeson on his return to high-octane action in The Commuter

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Tom Beasley sits down with action man Liam Neeson ahead of the release of The Commuter in UK cinemas… Liam Neeson has become known over the last decade as one of Hollywood’s most reliable action leads, whether he’s cracking human skulls or punching a wolf in the face. His latest movie, The Commuter marks his […]

Timothée Chalamet to donate Woody Allen salary to charity in the wake of abuse allegations

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Call Me By Your Name actor Timothée Chalamet has publicly disavowed Woody Allen over long-running allegations of sexual abuse, donating his salary from Allen film A Rainy Day in New York to charity. In a statement on his Instagram page, Chalamet said he would donate the money to the Time’s Up movement against sexual harassment, […]

The Shape of Water bests Three Billboards at 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards, while Big Little Lies leads TV winners

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Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy romance The Shape of Water emerged as the big winner from the 23rd Critics’ Choice Awards, scooping four awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Meanwhile, HBO’s Big Little Lies dominated the television categories, also winning four prizes. The Shape of Water defeated Oscars frontrunner Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri in […]

John Malkovich joins Zac Efron in tale of serial killer Ted Bundy

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John Malkovich has been added to the awkwardly named thriller Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, in which Zac Efron will play the leading role as notorious serial killer Ted Bundy. The Con Air actor is set to play Judge Edward Cowert, who presided over Bundy’s trial in 1979 and sentenced him to death. Prior […]

Greta Gerwig and Jordan Peele among nominees for 2018 DGA Awards

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In the midst of the furore around all-male director shortlists for the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs, the Directors Guild of America has given Greta Gerwig a spot on their list of nominees, for her work on coming-of-age comedy Lady Bird. Gerwig will compete against Globe winner Guillermo del Toro, who is nominated for romantic […]

Golden Globes 2018: Winners and Losers from the World of Film

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Tom Beasley takes a look at the winners and losers from the Golden Globes, and what that means for the Oscars… Hollywood’s biggest and brightest starts packed into the Beverly Hilton Hotel last night for the 75th Golden Globes. The spectre of movie industry harassment loomed large over proceedings, whether it was in the stars […]

Wonder Woman lands coveted spot on PGA Awards shortlist

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There were very few surprises as the Producers Guild of America revealed its list of nominations for the best films of 2017. However, female-led superhero movie Wonder Woman managed to nab a spot on the extended 11-film shortlist for its top prize. SEE ALSO: Logan enters screenplay awards race with surprise WGA Awards nomination The […]