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The “filthy insults” that ruined Peter Sellers’ 1980 farewell to cinema: “We were at loggerheads”
Peter Sellers’ final film, The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu, was overshadowed by a hostile working relationship between Sellers and its director, Piers Haggard. Haggard said Sellers repeatedly insulted him during production, contributing to a strained atmosphere and making the comedy’s troubled creation more notable than its eventual reception. Released in 1980, the film…
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Claudia Winkleman’s chat show ended after one series – can anyone replace Graham Norton?
Claudia Winkleman has ended her BBC chat show after a single seven-episode series, saying she was too nervous to enjoy presenting it. The decision has revived questions about whether anyone can succeed Graham Norton as the BBC’s leading chat-show host, and whether the corporation needs a direct replacement at all. Although the programme drew lower…
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Pamela Anderson Talks New Dark Comedy ‘Rosebush Pruning,’ Second Chances & If ‘Baywatch’ Revisit Is In The Cards
Pamela Anderson discusses her role in Rosebush Pruning, a new satirical dark comedy in which she continues the more challenging acting path she began with 2024’s The Last Showgirl. She says the film’s provocative, unsettling material examines extreme wealth, emotional emptiness and a lack of empathy, while also reflecting on the difficulties of finding her…
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SpaceX launches new V3 Starlink satellites but suffers another booster failure
SpaceX’s 13th Starship test flight successfully deployed its first third-generation Starlink satellites and completed a simulated landing of the upper stage, but its Super Heavy booster failed during a planned landing burn and exploded on impact with the Gulf of Mexico. The mixed result matters because Starship is intended to make Starlink launches far more…
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10 Most Important Stephen King Books
Collider ranks Stephen King’s most important books by their influence on his wider body of work, particularly recurring characters, references and links across his fictional multiverse. – ‘Cujo’ (1981) is highlighted for its lasting presence in later King stories, including the 2024 follow-up novella ‘Rattlesnakes’; its ending is frequently referenced and the novel was written…
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Lanterns: We Think We Know Who the Real Villain Is Based on the New Trailer | Comic Con 2026
A new trailer for HBO Max’s Lanterns, unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con, points to a more cosmic Green Lantern story than earlier promotional material suggested. IGN says the footage may reassure fans who feared the series would focus mainly on a grounded detective-style plot, while also raising questions about its central threat and Hal Jordan’s…
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Disney’s Best Marvel Show Is a Forgotten 3-Part X-Men Series
Collider argues that FX’s Legion is Marvel’s strongest television series because it stands apart from interconnected franchise continuity and tells a complete story across its three seasons. The article says its self-contained format, distinctive style and definitive ending make it more satisfying than many Netflix, ABC and Disney+ Marvel programmes. Created by Noah Hawley and…
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‘The dogs were getting upset’: How LA band Muna survived their worst ever gig
Muna have recalled their “worst ever gig”, an acoustic performance at a Las Vegas dog-adoption festival where faulty equipment produced painful feedback and distressed the dogs. The incident came early in the LA trio’s career, but it now illustrates the difficult beginnings they overcame to become an acclaimed live act with prominent supporters including Taylor…
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Keanu Reeves’ 4-part fantasy series is a perfect HBO Max binge hiding in plain sight
The article argues that the four John Wick films should be viewed not only as action thrillers but as a modern fantasy franchise, and recommends binge-watching them on HBO Max before they leave the service on 31 July. It says the series matters because director Chad Stahelski builds an expansive hidden world beneath everyday society,…