Film

For Ariana, middle, Leilani, right, and their younger sister, left, being a Disney fan is a family affair.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Inside the wonderfully weird world of diehard Disney fans

Is it strange for adults to be so into Disney they dress up, spend thousands of dollars and worship the company’s CEO? The Nightly headed to the entertainment behemoth's annual LA fan convention to find out.

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The Snow White live-action movie will be released in 2025.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Biggest film announcements from Disney’s epic convention

From Incredibles 3 to Toy Story 5 and Snow White — Disney threw a three-hour showcase for its most diehard fans. Here are all the big moments.

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Cate Blanchett says she "didn't get paid" but got to keep her elfin ears from Lord of the Rings. (AP PHOTO)
Culture
Staff Writers

Cate Blanchett paid ‘sandwiches’ for massive blockbuster film

Cate Blanchett has claimed that ‘no one’ got paid for one of her biggest films, even though most may that it was her biggest pay cheque to date.

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Matt Damon and Casey Affleck reunite in The Instigators.
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Film
Wenlei Ma

‘Just boring’: Matt Damon fails to impress in dire new film

The usually dependable actor could be generously described as texting in his performance in The Instigators, a lacklustre heist movie.

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Jack Black (right) axed Tenacious D's tour following outrage over Kyle Gass's remarks in Sydney.
World
Matt Shrivell

Telling update on Tenacious D after ‘Trump joke’ disaster

Hollywood superstar Jack Black has provided a major update after his band Tenacious D’s disastrous Australian Tour was cancelled following a ‘poor taste’  joke about Donald Trump.

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Kate Winslet as Rose poses for Jack in the film Titanic.
Culture
Dolly Busby

Why Kate Winslet refuses to hide her ‘belly rolls’

She’s stripped off for various scenes during her Hollywood career, but even Kate Winslet isn’t immune to remarks about her ‘belly rolls’.

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Shiori Ito in Black Box Diaries.
Film
Wenlei Ma

The filmmaker whose movie isn’t welcome in her own country

Shiori Ito has been lauded for openly speaking about sexual violence in Japan but her own country won’t screen the film she made about her experience of rape.

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Patti Yasutake has died aged 70.
TV
Caleb Taylor

Beloved Star Trek star dead at 70

The star featured in a number of instalments of the sci-fi franchise, and enjoyed a long career in film and television.

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David Lynch has revealed he is housebound with emphysema and may never make films again.
Film
Wenlei Ma

David Lynch housebound after devastating health diagnosis

Legendary filmmaker David Lynch has revealed the major health issue that has kept him housebound and why he may never direct another film again.

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Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen in House Of The Dragon. Right: Engravings of the Wars of the Roses and Henry I. Below, right: Ema D'Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen in the series.
TV
Wenlei Ma

House of the Dragon reveals endgame

House of the Dragon just wrapped its second season with a finale that didn’t please everyone. On top of that, its showrunner has said exactly when he expects the show to end.

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Twisters stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Film
Wenlei Ma

The two Glen Powell performances definitely worth rewatching

Glen Powell might be blowing up right now but he is not an overnight sensation, and there are two of his performances with which you should reacquaint yourself.

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Sabrina Carpenter, Britney Spears and Sydney Sweeney.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Who should play Britney Spears in her biopic

Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me is being made into a biopic and this is who we think would be perfect for the lead role.

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An upcoming Britney Spears biopic will be based on her bestselling memoir The Woman In Me. (AP PHOTO)
Culture
Staff Writers

Britney Spears announces ‘secret project’

Taking to social media, the singing star confirmed the project to fans, saying she was so ‘excited’.

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Garden State was released in 2004.
Music
Wenlei Ma

One of the best movie soundtracks just turned 20

Zach Braff’s Garden State hasn’t held up very well over the past 20 years but its iconic soundtrack still absolutely kills.

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Sandra Bullock will reportedly return to moviemaking after dealing with a very personal loss.
Film
Staff Writers

Hollywood A-Lister’s next move after family tragedy

One of Hollywood’s biggest stars has made a major announcement about their future a heart-breaking family tragedy.

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