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In 1984, Peter Weller starred in one of cinema’s definitive cult classics. He still has no idea what it’s about

  • Weller says the film’s story still baffles him.
  • The 1984 film lost more than $10 million.
  • A planned sequel never went ahead.

Peter Weller says he still does not understand the story of *The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension*, the 1984 science-fiction film in which he played a physicist, rock star and test pilot. The film’s tangled premise and its failure at the box office contrast with…

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James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 film

  • A new Bond actor is expected to be announced by year’s end.
  • Denis Villeneuve will direct and Steven Knight will write.
  • Production is expected in 2027, ahead of a 2028 release.

The James Bond series is preparing for another reboot, with a new actor and creative team following Daniel Craig’s departure after 2021’s *No Time To Die*. The choice matters because it will set the tone for the franchise’s next era, balancing its traditions with a fresh direction. Producers…

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Tate McRae and Doechii Choreographer Robbie Blue Among World Choreography Award Winners

  • Robbie Blue won three choreography awards.
  • His winning work featured McRae, Doechii and Katseye.
  • Vincent Paterson received the Legacy Award.

Robbie Blue won three awards at the 2026 World Choreography Awards for work connected to Tate McRae, Doechii and the Gap. The recognition highlights the choreographers behind high-profile music performances and advertising, as the annual ceremony celebrated dance work across film, television and digital media. Blue and his…

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BBC Two documentary follows mothers seeking justice over valproate harm

  • Two mothers seek justice over harm linked to sodium valproate.
  • A BBC Two documentary examines the drug’s impact on generations of children.
  • The case remains unresolved.

A BBC Two documentary follows Janet Williams and Emma Murphy as they campaign for justice over harm linked to sodium valproate, an epilepsy drug prescribed despite concerns arising during testing. The film examines the damage to generations of children and an unresolved case of institutional failure, highlighting the…

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GB News Daily Reflection — Monday 9th November 2026

  • The reflection links self-sacrifice in stories to God’s love.
  • It presents Jesus’s death as a sacrifice for others.
  • Listeners are encouraged to look to Jesus.

The reflection centres on Jesus’s words about laying down one’s life for friends, using emotional reactions to self-sacrifice in films to explore why such moments move people. It presents them as reflections of God’s love and the Christian message of Jesus giving his life for others. The speaker…

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‘A Photographer in Cannes’ Follows an Estonian Who Knows the World’s Red (and Black) Carpets – and Loved Getting a Vin Diesel Fist Bump

  • A documentary profiles Estonian festival photographer Erlend Štaub.
  • Štaub has attended Cannes for 15 consecutive years.
  • The film explores the work behind red carpet glamour.

The documentary *A Photographer in Cannes* follows Estonian photographer Erlend Štaub, whose work puts him behind the scenes of celebrity red carpets and festival events. Premiering in the Special Screenings programme at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, it shows the demanding routine behind images of glamour. Štaub has…

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Jimmy Barnes hook up to record song for endangered coral reef

  • Australian musicians rerecorded “If Not Now” to support Scott Reef.
  • Gas plans could bring up to 57 wells near the reef.
  • Single proceeds will support two environmental organisations.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Jimmy Barnes have joined other Australian musicians to rerecord “If Not Now” as a charity single aimed at raising awareness of Scott Reef. The reef is facing controversial gas drilling plans, and the musicians say it should be protected as a…

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Katy Perry to drop bombshell Russell Brand details she ‘kept locked in safe’

  • Perry said she kept the “real truth” about the split private.
  • She described Brand’s behaviour towards her career as controlling.
  • Brand was convicted of four sexual offences and cleared of three charges.

Katy Perry’s comments about her marriage to Russell Brand have resurfaced ahead of his sentencing for sexual offences. In a 2013 interview, she said she had learnt the “real truth” about why their relationship ended but was keeping it “locked in my safe for a rainy day”. Perry…

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9 Movies That Were Notoriously Difficult To Make

  • Nine films faced unusually difficult productions.
  • Alien 3 was reshaped by studio disputes and script changes.
  • A troubled shoot does not guarantee a bad film.

Film-makers face many challenges, but nine productions became especially difficult to complete, with disputes, script changes and budget problems among the obstacles. The article argues that troubled shoots can shape careers and do not necessarily result in poor films. For example, David Fincher took over Alien 3 after…

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‘American Idol’ star Justin Guarini endured dark spiral after Hollywood dream collapsed

  • Justin Guarini struggled after his record label dropped him in 2003.
  • He says returning to the stage helped him find a new direction.
  • His career later included Broadway, television and advertising.

After becoming runner-up on the first season of “American Idol” in 2002, Justin Guarini expected a lasting career in entertainment. But his early Hollywood success faded, and being dropped by RCA in 2003 left him isolated and struggling; he now says that setback eventually helped him reassess what…

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