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Revealed: The gory secret behind Mel Gibson’s Braveheart sword as iconic prop goes under the hammer

  • Braveheart’s claymore had a hidden slit for fake blood.
  • The sword could fetch up to £80,000.
  • Gibson’s costume is estimated at up to £100,000.

The claymore used by Mel Gibson in *Braveheart* has a concealed slit that was filled with fake blood to create the effect of blood spurting during battle scenes. The detail has emerged as the sword and Gibson’s costume from the 1995 film are set to be auctioned, with…

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Bringing Bloodborne back is tricky because “there’s a lot of involved rights associated,” according to former PlayStation boss

  • Layden cites complicated rights as a hurdle to reviving Bloodborne.
  • The rights reportedly involve PlayStation, FromSoftware and Kadokawa.
  • The original remains playable on PS5 through backward compatibility.

Former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden says bringing back Bloodborne is complicated by the rights involved, which appear to be shared among PlayStation, FromSoftware and its parent company, Kadokawa. He says getting all parties to agree is likely a major obstacle, alongside the challenge of making a revival that…

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‘Drummer Boy’ Review: Love, Family and Revolution Conflict at Musket’s Point in a Swoony Period Musical

  • Two brothers end up on opposing sides of the American Revolution.
  • Benjamin earns a place with Patriot forces through his drumming.
  • The musical centres on family, love and reconciliation.

“Drummer Boy” is a period musical about two families divided by class and loyalty during the American Revolution. It follows brothers Jeremiah and Benjamin Clem as they take opposing sides in the war, while love and family ties cross the divide; its central message is forgiveness and reconciliation.…

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Ella Langley ‘Again’ Claims 2 Spots on Country Airplay Chart’s Top 3

  • Ella Langley has two songs in Country Airplay’s top three.
  • “Loving Life Again” returns to No. 1 for a second week.
  • The track is the chart’s 1,000th No. 1.

Ella Langley has two songs in the top three of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, with “Loving Life Again” returning to No. 1 for a second week and “Jaded”, her collaboration with Koe Wetzel, rising to No. 3. The results extend Langley’s run of chart milestones and show her…

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Metal Hammer’s tracks of the week: November 6 2026

  • Sunborn won last week’s reader vote with “Silent Attraction”.
  • Burn Eternal’s debut album is due on 26 February.
  • This week’s tracks include new singles from Sabaton and Death Angel.

The article previews a weekly selection of new metal singles and invites readers to vote for their favourites. It also reports the previous week’s results: French band Sunborn won with “Silent Attraction”, ahead of newcomers Wulfgang and NWOBHM veterans Saxon. This week’s featured releases include Burn Eternal, the…

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Fox’s ‘Doc’ Officially Adds a Scene-Stealer in Season 3

  • Kolton Stewart joins *Doc* as intern Kyle Ferguson.
  • Kyle is brilliant but still learning practical hospital work.
  • A secretive operation highlights his growth.

Fox’s medical drama *Doc* has added Kolton Stewart as Kyle Ferguson, the youngest intern at Westside Hospital, in its third season. The character is already becoming a noticeable presence alongside the established doctors, bringing a prodigy’s book knowledge and earnestness to the hospital’s fast-moving work. Kyle was homeschooled…

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The 2005 movie Robin Williams vowed he would never, ever watch: “No, it’s weird”

  • Williams refused to watch an unauthorised film about his life.
  • He said the project was “weird” and he had not seen a script.
  • The 2005 NBC drama drew little attention.

Robin Williams said he would not watch the 2005 television film *Behind the Camera: The Unauthorised Story of Mork & Mindy*, which dramatised events behind the sitcom that made him a television star. He called the prospect “weird” and objected to a film about his life being made…

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Future Zelda games shouldn’t just reuse ideas, says Breath of the Wild director

  • Fujibayashi wants future Zelda games to explore new ideas.
  • Developers are encouraged to question whether concepts feel fresh and fun.
  • The series’ next direction remains unknown.

Hidemaro Fujibayashi says future Zelda games should develop fresh ideas instead of relying on concepts already used in Breath of the Wild or Ocarina of Time. He sees the series as a place where developers can bring new ideas to life, leaving its next direction open. Fujibayashi, who…

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Xochitl Gomez Caught Your Attention With Her Dancing Skills. Her Voice in ‘Cat in the Hat’ Is Next

  • Xochitl Gomez voices Gabby in her first animated feature role.
  • She says the film centres a Latino family.
  • Gomez continues to advocate for Latino representation in Hollywood.

Xochitl Gomez has landed her first voiceover role, playing Gabby, the older sister in the new animated film The Cat in the Hat. She says the part matters to her because it puts a Latino family at the centre of the story, while adding a new kind of…

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How to complete the Treasure Chest minigame in Zelda Ocarina of Time

  • Find five keys to win a Piece of Heart.
  • The night-time shop charges 10 rupees to enter.
  • Lenses of Truth reveal which chest holds the key.

The Treasure Chest minigame in the *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* remake asks players to choose between two chests in each room, with a key needed to advance. Finding keys in five rooms wins a Piece of Heart, making the game a test of luck unless…

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