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Anne Hathaway Pushed ‘Really Hard’ to Bring Julie Andrews Back for ‘Princess Diaries 3’ but the Icon Passed: ‘Whatever She Wants, We Completely Understand’
Anne Hathaway has revealed she lobbied hard for Julie Andrews to return as Queen Clarisse in “Princess Diaries 3”, but the veteran actress declined the offer. Andrews, now considered retired, previously confirmed to Today that she turned down the role, saying she felt the new film would flourish without her involvement. The exchange highlights the…
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Despite calls for Aaron Pierre to be the next James Bond, Lanterns co-star hopes he’s the Green Lantern for “many years to come”
Aaron Pierre’s *Lanterns* co-star Kelly Macdonald has said she hopes he continues playing Green Lantern for years to come, responding to widespread fan speculation that he could instead be cast as the next James Bond. The comments highlight the tension facing rising stars who land high-profile franchise roles, as speculation swirls around them for other…
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‘Love Lessons’ Review: A Retired Teacher Dithers Over His Dating Options in Seductive Seaside French Fluff
The Hollywood Reporter has published a review of “Love Lessons”, a French romantic comedy written and directed by Martin Provost, which premiered at the Locarno Film Festival. Critic Leslie Felperin describes it as tastefully made but slight “fluff”, praising its elegant style and seaside setting while suggesting the plot itself is almost secondary to its…
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How ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Pluribus’ Casting Directors Found Their Emmy-Worthy Town Locals, Hospital Patients and Hive Mind Members
Casting directors behind several Emmy-nominated shows – “The Pitt,” “Widow’s Bay,” “Pluribus” and “Hacks” – have been recognised this awards season for filling out supporting and guest roles that helped their series stand out. Character actors including Kate O’Flynn, Carlos Manuel Vesga, Lauren Weedman and Patrick Ball earned their first Emmy nominations for smaller but…
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GTA 6 Has Already Made $400 Million+ From Preorders, Apparently
According to a third-party research company, GTA 6 has already brought in more than $400 million in revenue from preorders. Sensor Tower’s sales tracker for GTA 6 states that Rockstar sold 4.38 million copies, including any returns, through August 18, generating $429 million. The research firm said the sales mix is 77% PS5 and 23%…
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Xbox’s Latest Console Update Will Finally Let You Choose Old Saves To Delete
Xbox’s latest console update is rolling out now to Xbox Insiders, giving players more control over the home screen and saves, as well as improvements to profile customization. As part of the update, which will first roll out to Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insider members starting today, tiles can now be more easily removed…
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TV’s Neurodivergent Casting Reckoning
Television has long struggled to portray neurodivergence accurately, with Hollywood historically relying on neurotypical actors playing stereotyped, often white male “savant” archetypes, which has sidelined women, people of colour and the wider spectrum of neurodivergent experience. This piece examines how newer shows, including HBO Max’s The Pitt and Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, are pushing…
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The end of ‘peace and love’: Why did Michelle Phillips start carrying a gun in 1969?
A harrowing moment… The post The end of ‘peace and love’: Why did Michelle Phillips start carrying a gun in 1969? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens to Be Celebrated With Star-Studded Opry House Tribute
The Grand Ole Opry will host a star-studded tribute concert honouring Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens on 9 November. Titled “Don’t Look, Ethel! A Salute to the Musical Genius of Ray Stevens,” the one-night event celebrates the Grammy-winning musician’s decades-long career and influence on American music, spanning country, gospel and comedy. The show,…
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Born 60 Years Ago Today in East Texas, the Beauty Queen Turned Country Star Whose Signature Hit Soundtracked Early 2000s Proms and Graduations
Country singer Lee Ann Womack turns 60 today, marking six decades since her birth in Jacksonville, East Texas, on 19 August 1966. She is best known for her 2000 single “I Hope You Dance”, a chart-topping crossover hit that became a defining soundtrack for graduations and proms in the early 2000s and remains her signature…