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Big Surprise: Keanu Reeves' 47 Ronin is Total Rubbish, Critics Say
It’s quite telling that Keanu Reeves’ best effort - on Rotten Tomatoes at least - is a documentary about the rise of technology in film – an interesting and engaging subject for film lovers and...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24th December 2013
You Can't Budge Smaug - 'The Hobbit' Fights off 'Anchorman 2' Competition
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has continued its journey at the top of the box office, decimating the competition with its solid franchise state, huge CGI set pieces and epic proportions. It even managed...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd December 2013
Drake to Juggle Presenting and Performing on Saturday Night Live in January
Drake will be at the helm when Saturday Night Live returns for its first episode of 2014. The rapper will be facing the twin concerns of presenting and performing when he takes the microphone in...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd December 2013
Finally, Marvel Confirms Vin Diesel as Groot in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
Vin Diesel has been hinting at his role in Guardians of The Galaxy for ages now, so Marvel confirming that Groot will be played by the deep-voiced Hollywood star doesn’t really come as a surprise....
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd December 2013
Wolf of Wall Street Shocks Academy Member; "Shame on You" They "Screamed"
Martin Scorsese has seen a lot of things during his illustrious career, and funnily enough, a screen writer accosting him with disdainful words at an official AMPAS members screening is one of them – now...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd December 2013
Harry Potter West End Show: It's Happening, J.K Rowling is Co-Producing
It’s admirable that J.K Rowling hasn’t tried to elongate the Harry Potter series with another book or two; something she could so easily have done and probably made a sweet penny from, too. But that...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th December 2013
The Women in 'American Hustle': Lawrence is Brilliant While Adams is Reinvented
In Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams, Hollywood has two confident, assertive, talented and self-aware women, more than poised to fight the fight against the patriarchy that is 2013’s film industry.And while their roles in American...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th December 2013
Getting to Know 'Saving Mr. Banks' Through Disney's Long-Time Composer, Richard Sherman
While Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson head up the posters and marketing for Saving Mr. Banks with their turns as Walt Disney and P.L Travers; the roles of Jason Schwartzman and B.J. Novak as Richard...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th December 2013
Nigella Lawson's Drug Accusations Reach New Heights - Penning Cook Books on Cocaine?
It has been alleged, by Francesca Grillo – Nigella Lawson’s former aide, currently accused along with her sister of fraudulently spending £685k while under employment– that the TV chef would stay up all night, using...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18th December 2013
Explicit, Gauche, Flashy and Brilliant - Critics Fall for Scorsese's 'Wolf of Wall Street'
With perennial collaborators Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio entering the ‘I’ve got loads of money and respect, I can do whatever I like’ stage of their careers, a film like The Wolf of Wall Street,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th December 2013
![Getting Ready for an Anchorman 2 Wednesday? These Clips Will Whet Your Whistle [Video]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20131216/letterman_celebs_161213_02/will-ferrell-late-show-with-david-letterman_4000925.jpg "Getting Ready for an Anchorman 2 Wednesday? These Clips Will Whet Your Whistle [Video]")
Getting Ready for an Anchorman 2 Wednesday? These Clips Will Whet Your Whistle [Video]
It’s the nearly moment all Anchorman fans have been waiting for, as the most quoted film of all time doubles its stock with a sequel, out tomorrow (Wed 18). But before the lexicon of hundreds-of-thousands...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th December 2013
The Best of TV and Film to Watch This Christmas - A Guide
Christmas is weird. If you – like a child – have little to no responsibilities, then it’s a pretty blissful time; you can sit around, eating pate and quaffing liquor, unless you actually are a...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th December 2013
Netlflix Users Will be Streaming Breaking Back Spin-Off, Better Call Saul in 2014
Fear not, grieving Breaking Bad fans, as the show's spin off, Better Call Saul is making strong progress, and will be on Netflix in 2014, it has been confirmed. It will arrive on the streaming...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16th December 2013
The Most Ridiculous Dogs from Channel 4's 'Doggy Styling'
This year's festive TV schedule is packed with the regular annual drama specials, feel-good family films and classic TV shows resurrected from the past for a ratings jolt, but on December 30th, the oddest of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16th December 2013
Beyonce's Secret Album on its Way to Breaking Bey's Sales Records
Turns out, releasing an album with no press, secretly and out of the blue, is just as effective as spending millions-of-dollars on marketing, as Beyonce’s album ‘Visual’ moves towards some of the Queen of Pop’s...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 16th December 2013
New Zealand Fast Becoming the Go-To-Place for Blockbusters - Avatar 2, 3 & 4 Going Kiwi
If you’re shooting a sprawling blockbuster, with luscious alien planets providing the backdrop, then you’ve probably already considered New Zealand as a filming location. Truth is though, you’re not; but Peter Jackson did, and now...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16th December 2013
![Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt Rinse and Repeat Death in Edge of Tomorrow [Trailer + Pictures]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20131203/ben_stiller_footprints_031213_04/tom-cruise-hand-and-footprint-ceremony-for_3979968.jpg "Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt Rinse and Repeat Death in Edge of Tomorrow [Trailer + Pictures]")
Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt Rinse and Repeat Death in Edge of Tomorrow [Trailer + Pictures]
Tom Cruise’s later years seem to be lending themselves more and more to science fiction, with the springtime film Oblivion and now Edge of Tomorrow – an epic mech journey laced with rebirth and uber-modern...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13th December 2013
Inside the Tech Of The Hobbit: Frame Rates and 'Softening' Desolation
As you’ll know, if The Hobbit trilogy means anything to you, an Unexpected Journey caused controversy with its high framerate, unsettling viewers and, in come cases, making them feel physically sick. And while a tangible...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13th December 2013
Another Lifetime Achievement Award For The Beatles; This Time, The Grammys
The Beatles’ incredible contribution to music is set to be recognized once more by a lifetime achievement award; this time it’s the Grammy’s lavishing praise on the Liverpool pop pioneers. The honorary gong will be...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th December 2013
![New Dark Comedy 'Calvary' Features A Stellar Irish Cast [Trailer + Pictures]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mf/odeon_point_village_230312/brendan-gleeson-photocall-for-the-release-of_3795226.jpg "New Dark Comedy 'Calvary' Features A Stellar Irish Cast [Trailer + Pictures]")
New Dark Comedy 'Calvary' Features A Stellar Irish Cast [Trailer + Pictures]
The trailer for dark Irish drama Calvary (with black comedy twists) has hit the net, giving us a better look at John Michael McDonagh’s follow up to The Guard. Featuring an immensely talented cast, weaved...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th December 2013
Golden Globes Odds - The Nominees Have Been Priced Up, So Who's Favourite?
The Golden Globes won’t be handed out until January 12th, but with the nominees freshly announced, a set of odds have already been priced up by Paddy Power, meaning you can start speculating with a...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th December 2013
Peter Capaldi Set To Herald Change For Dr. Who, Jenna Coleman Says
Younger Dr. Who fans probably didn’t know who Peter Capaldi was when he was announced as the next Doctor; older fans probably thought he was inappropriate due to his florid language on The Thick of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th December 2013
Will The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug's Mixed Reaction Have a Box Office Effect?
Peter Jackson struck gold with the Lord of The Rings trilogy, translating J.R.R Tolkien’s epic novels to the big screen and, in many cases, opening it up to a new audience. The fantasy classics stand...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th December 2013
Tonight Matthew, I'm going to be Freddy Mercury - Ben Whishaw
Remember Stars in Their Eyes? That was good wasn’t it, and while it may have provided an incredibly cheap platform on which to build this story – surrounding Ben Whishaw’s upcoming turn as Freddie Mercury...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th December 2013
Stop Throwing Money at Adam Sandler, He's Officially The Most Overpaid Actor
What we’ve assumed was true for a long time has now been confirmed: Adam Sandler is the most overpaid actor in the world, yielding the least amount of cash for the money he earns. Forbes,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th December 2013
Tom Cruise Starring 'Jack Reacher 2' Based on Lee Child's 'Never Go Back'
Jack Reacher may not have been a huge hit with the critics, accumulating an aggregate score of 61%, and it didn’t even look as though it would rake in the box office return to satisfy...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th December 2013
Rob Brydon Announces 'The Trip To Italy' Will Premiere at Sundance 2014
Rob Brydon has taken to Twitter to give fans of The Trip a welcome announcement; a film version of the second series – which sees the pair travel to Italy instead of England’s lush North...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th December 2013
It's Official: Telltale 'Game of Thrones' Video Game Out in 2014
Everyone’s favourite fantasy drama Game of Thrones is finding its way to consoles, PCs and – we assume – Macs, once more. It’s happening via the highly rated Telltale Games in 2014. Rumors of the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th December 2013
Idris Elba Opens Up On Nelson Mandela Album Side Project
Idris Elba’s turn as Nelson Mandela became infinitely more pertinent in the context of the great man’s death on December 5th after a long and ultimately unsuccessful battle against illness. He was 95.Idris Elba (left)...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th December 2013
Serious About 'Sherlock' - New Trailer Hits The Net Ahead of Season 3 Bow
The BBC’s decision to reboot classic adventure franchises like Dr. Who and Sherlock has been nothing short of a phenomenon. With millions tuning in to see the Doctor’s 50th anniversary, and even more expected for...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th December 2013
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