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Johnny Depp rejected the chance to remake the one movie he’ll “watch every year when it’s on TV”

  • Depp declined a role in *Oz the Great and Powerful*.
  • He has said *The Wizard of Oz* is his favourite film.
  • Scheduling conflicts led to James Franco taking the part.

Johnny Depp reportedly turned down a leading role in *Oz the Great and Powerful*, a prequel to his favourite film, *The Wizard of Oz*. The missed opportunity stands out in a career that has often revisited familiar stories, and comes as Depp is preparing to play Scrooge in…

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‘Eternally Yours’ Teases a Major Change for Its Most Unusual Marriage

  • Jesse considers letting Phyllis remember the truth.
  • Their marriage may be changing.
  • The episode also follows Max and Emma’s first big hurdle.

Jesse, a vampire, hesitates before using his memory-erasing ability on his human wife Phyllis during a disagreement, suggesting he may be ready to stop hiding what he is. The moment previews a change in their marriage and the upcoming episode’s focus on whether he will tell her his…

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Esther Rose – “Numb” (Feat. Angela Autumn)

  • Esther Rose returns with “Numb”, featuring Angela Autumn.
  • The song explores shared experiences of love and heartbreak.
  • Its video was filmed at an auto-parts scrapyard.

Esther Rose has released “Numb”, her first new music since her fifth album, *Want*, came out last year. The song is a collaboration with Nashville singer-songwriter Angela Autumn, bringing together two artists whose different approaches to music meet in shared experiences of love and heartbreak. Autumn recently released…

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Naima Bock – “Rocks”

  • Naima Bock signs to Fire Talk/Breakfast Records.
  • New single “Rocks” takes a stripped-back approach.
  • UK and European tour dates are set for 2027.

Naima Bock has announced a signing to Fire Talk/Breakfast Records, a new single called “Rocks” and a 2027 tour across the UK and Europe. The release marks a move towards more intimate songwriting for the Brazilian-British singer-songwriter and former Goat Girl member. “Rocks” features fingerpicked guitar alongside melodica,…

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Melissa Auf der Maur schedules first solo shows in 15 years and demo vinyl release

  • Auf der Maur has booked her first solo shows in 15 years.
  • Her demo and interlude collection arrives on vinyl on 4 December.
  • January performances are set for Toronto and Montreal.

Melissa Auf der Maur, former bassist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins, has scheduled her first solo performances in 15 years and announced a vinyl edition of her 1990s demo recordings. The shows connect with her current photography exhibition in Toronto and bring her solo music back to…

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Blizzard Can’t Stop Tweaking WoW: Forever and It’s Only Been 6 Days

  • Blizzard issued extensive hotfixes six days after launch.
  • Most quests from level 48 now award gold.
  • Congested zones and class balance are also being adjusted.

Blizzard has issued a large set of hotfixes for World of Warcraft: Forever, just six days after launch, adjusting quest rewards, crowded zones and several class abilities. The changes show the developer is responding quickly to how players are progressing and to problems emerging in the live game,…

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The Best Alternative Band of Every Decade

  • The article picks an influential alternative band for each decade.
  • The Velvet Underground’s early commercial failure preceded lasting influence.
  • Talking Heads and R.E.M. helped shape alternative rock.

The article traces alternative rock’s roots to the 1960s counterculture and underground scenes, then selects a leading band for each decade. It presents The Velvet Underground as the genre’s first true alternative band, arguing that its experimental sound and later influence helped shape punk, grunge and indie music.…

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8 Movies That Confirm Western Is the Best Genre

  • Westerns have shaped film history and endured across generations.
  • The selection ranges from *High Noon* to *3:10 to Yuma*.
  • The article highlights the genre’s variety and storytelling.

The article argues that Westerns remain one of cinema’s strongest genres, pointing to their influence on film history and their range of stories, from lawmen and outlaws to people caught between them. It presents a selection of films as evidence, spanning classic black-and-white Westerns and newer interpretations of…

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Jim Caviezel says a surreal encounter with Jesus convinced him to star in ‘The Passion of the Christ’

  • Caviezel says an encounter with Jesus persuaded him to accept the role.
  • He initially told the figure to find someone else.
  • He says filming brought injuries, hypothermia and a lightning strike.

Jim Caviezel says a vivid encounter he understood as a visit from Jesus changed his mind about playing Christ in Mel Gibson’s *The Passion of the Christ*. He had initially refused the role, but says the figure told him there was no requirement for him to accept it,…

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Texas Spinoff Casts Karla Souza in Lead Role

  • Karla Souza will star as a West Texas doctor.
  • Filming is due to begin in early 2027.
  • The series is planned for ABC’s 2027–28 line-up.

Karla Souza will lead ABC’s untitled Texas-set Grey’s Anatomy spinoff, playing a doctor who runs a medical centre in a small West Texas town. The casting establishes the series’ central character, while its schedule has shifted: filming is planned for early 2027, with the show now intended for…

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