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‘Digger’ Star Tom Cruise Says He’s “So Proud Of What We Created” Despite Soft Open At Theaters

  • Tom Cruise's "Digger" had $8 million opening, his lowest since 2007
  • Satirical film targeted Gen Z, earned mixed C+ CinemaScore rating
  • Cruise praised cast despite soft performance; critics called it divisively original

Tom Cruise's new satirical comedy "Digger", directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, opened to just $8 million at the box office, marking his lowest opening since 2007. Despite the soft performance, Cruise praised the cast and crew on Instagram, suggesting he values the film's artistic achievements despite its commercial…

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‘Slow Horses’ Just Officially Added a Surprising New Member to the Team

  • Flyte is demoted to Slough House.
  • She had warned Lamb that agents were being targeted.
  • Three episodes remain to resolve her next move.

In the third episode of *Slow Horses* season six, MI5 deputy Diana Taverner demotes Emma Flyte to Slough House after Flyte challenges her decisions. The move could bring the disciplined agent into Jackson Lamb’s dysfunctional team, changing the group’s dynamic as its members face a wider threat. Flyte,…

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Michael Douglas reveals affair with Kathleen Turner during Romancing the Stone filming

  • Douglas admits to a relationship with Turner during filming.
  • They kept it private for 40 years.
  • Turner says she looks forward to reading his memoir.

Michael Douglas says in his memoir that he and Kathleen Turner had a relationship while filming the 1984 adventure film *Romancing the Stone*, after denying the rumour for four decades. He says they were drawn to each other during production, and that his wife at the time, Diandra…

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Guy Ritchie’s Only $1 Billion Movie Officially Finds New Life 7 Years Later

  • *Aladdin* remains Guy Ritchie’s only billion-dollar film.
  • The 2019 film earned $1.05 billion worldwide.
  • It is streaming on Disney Plus as sequel news remains scarce.

Guy Ritchie’s 2019 live-action *Aladdin* has found renewed streaming attention, bringing one of his less-discussed films back into focus. Its success matters because it remains the only Ritchie-directed film to earn more than $1 billion at the box office. Starring Will Smith as the Genie, with Mena Massoud…

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Remember When Brenda Lee Released Her First Country Album in 1973?

  • Brenda marked Lee’s first official country album in 1973.
  • “Nobody Wins” became a Top 5 country hit.
  • Lee’s final country radio hit came in 1984.

In 1973, Brenda Lee released *Brenda*, her first official country album, marking a shift from the pop and rock success she had enjoyed since her teens. The move began a long country career and helped establish her as a country music star. Lee worked with producer Owen Bradley,…

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One of Horror’s Most Infamous Summer Camps Is Now Open on Free Streaming

  • *Sleepaway Camp* is streaming free with adverts on Pluto TV.
  • The 1983 slasher is set at Camp Arawak.
  • The film launched a franchise with three later entries.

The 1983 slasher *Sleepaway Camp* is available to stream free with adverts on Pluto TV, giving horror fans a way to watch it without taking out another subscription. Its lakeside camp setting makes it a fitting choice for an October horror marathon, and the film’s arrival may introduce…

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One of Steven Spielberg’s Most Divisive Sci-Fi Movies Officially Gets a Second Chance

  • *A.I. Artificial Intelligence* is now on Peacock in the US.
  • The film was conceived by Stanley Kubrick and directed by Spielberg.
  • It earned about $236 million and two Oscar nominations.

Steven Spielberg’s divisive science-fiction film *A.I. Artificial Intelligence* has joined Peacock in the United States, giving audiences another chance to revisit the film. Its arrival matters as the once-polarising story has gained greater appreciation for its ambition, visuals and questions about what makes us human. Conceived by Stanley…

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The “really bad” 1999 movie Neve Campbell wants to delete from history: “That bombed, which it should have”

  • Campbell regrets starring in *Three to Tango*.
  • She said the script and her character were not ready.
  • The flop prompted her to trust her own instincts.

Neve Campbell says the 1999 romantic comedy *Three to Tango* was a poor career choice and that she did not believe in the film. Its failure mattered to her because it made her resolve to trust her own judgement rather than follow other people’s advice. Campbell starred alongside…

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The 8 Best Animated Movies That Made $1 Billion

  • Eight animated films crossed $1 billion at the box office.
  • *Toy Story 3* was the first to reach the milestone.
  • *Frozen* became a cultural hit as well as a box-office success.

The article highlights eight animated films that each passed the $1 billion box-office mark, arguing that their success reflects animation’s commercial reach and cultural influence. It singles out films that set records, challenged familiar franchise formulas or became defining stories for a generation. Among the examples are *Toy…

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NEIL PEART Documentary Maker: ‘We Wanted To Make A Film’ About RUSH Drummer ‘That Only Featured People Who Knew Him Personally’

  • The documentary centres on people who knew Neil Peart personally.
  • Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson appear and perform with four guest drummers.
  • Director Sam Dunn says the approach reflects Peart’s close ties to fellow musicians.

The documentary *Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple* focuses on the late Rush drummer through the memories of people who knew him personally. Director Sam Dunn says the approach suited Peart, who was a celebrated musician but was not always comfortable with fame and praise, and gives the film…

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