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Apple TV's French Thriller The Hunt Gets New Release Date

Apple TV pulled the French-language thriller series The Hunt (Traqués) from its December lineup one week before its premiere after allegations of plagiarism. An investigation found significant plot similarities to Douglas Fairbairn's 1973 novel Shoot, which had been adapted in 1976 into a film starring Cliff Robertson and

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Goo Goo Dolls on how they made Iris

John Rzeznik wrote Iris while living in a West Hollywood hotel during a divorce, after his manager told him Warner Brothers wanted songs for the film City of Angels. He watched the movie, thought “What would I say to her if I were him?” and returned to a guitar with

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Marathon might just break a long-standing Sony curse through genuine fun

Marathon has become one of the most divisive games in a while. Discussions online are full of players calling it terrible and dead on arrival, while those enjoying Bungie's extraction-shooter experiment are often drowned out. I think Marathon is great: I've had a brilliant time with

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Noah Wyle offers upbeat Season 3 update for The Pitt

The Pitt has been on the air for just over a year and already become one of television’s biggest shows. When it premiered, it was a gamble for HBO, which had never before released a medical drama, but the backing of star Noah Wyle and a revolutionary one‑shift

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Why 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Marshals' killed off Monica

Luke Grimes said he was heartbroken when the new spinoff Marshals revealed that Kayce Dutton’s wife, Monica, had died offscreen. He told TVLine he “worked up the courage” to call Kelsey Asbille, and that she “handled it like a pro and totally understood.” Kayce and Monica had been married

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Scary Movie 6 balances Gen Z jokes and nostalgia, says Marlon Wayans

The first Scary Movie 6 trailer may slice its way through a tried-and-tested Gen Z stereotype in its opening moments, but star and writer Marlon Wayans is hoping newer audiences will still be along for the riotous ride. "This is the clash of the titans," Wayans says, referring

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Jim Carrey rebuts clone theories after César Awards appearance

Jim Carrey dismissed claims that a lookalike attended the César Awards on his behalf. His representative, Marleah Leslie, said he attended the ceremony and accepted his Honorary César Award. Gregory Caulier, the César Awards’ general delegate, also rejected impersonator theories and called Carrey’s appearance a “historic moment.” He said

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César boss rejects Jim Carrey lookalike conspiracy

The organiser of the César awards sought to debunk reports that a lookalike stood in for Jim Carrey at last week’s ceremony. In a statement sent to Variety on Monday, Gregory Caulier, general delegate of the Césars, said the controversy was a "non-issue" and testified to Carrey’

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Fed up of D&D? Pathfinder's biggest rival is cheaper than ever

An "Introduction to Pathfinder 2nd Edition" bundle offers 26 PDF products for $14.99 at Fanatical rather than $458 (or £13.15 rather than £369, if you're based in the UK). It includes the up-to-date core rules — the Player, GM, and Monster rulebooks — alongside the hugely

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Ultra-violent WWII sequel tops HBO Max global chart

While the Russell Crowe and Rami Malek courtroom drama Nuremberg has been finding an audience on home video, a much more violent World War II film is drawing younger crowds. Both films pleased their target viewers in theaters, though neither broke the box office wide open; Nuremberg grossed almost $50

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Josh Duhamel says he and Fergie split over 'different views' — 'No regrets'

Josh Duhamel gave rare insight into his 2017 split from Fergie on Monday’s The Skinny Confidential podcast, saying, "We’re just very different" and "She and I just have different views of the world, and that’s OK." He clarified he has "no regrets

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Hoppers review: Pixar's weirdest film is still wildly good

Hoppers, directed by Daniel Chong, has many familiar Pixar elements—the plucky heroine, glossy CGI and kid-friendly life lessons—but it leans darker and stranger than most of the studio’s recent work. Piper Curda’s Mabel anchors the story: a determined animal lover who discovers a machine that transmits

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Prime Video's Dark New 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Alternative

Prime Video appears to be shifting from director-driven arthouse fare toward mainstream genre movies built around bankable stars. The streamer, once the home of titles like Manchester by the Sea, has recently released the action film The Wrecking Crew and the Kevin James–Alan Ritchson vehicle Playdate. The latest offering

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Learning to pole dance gave me structure during heartbreak

When my friend Bea took up pole dancing she tried to convert everyone she knew. As a childhood gymnast and a dancefloor enthusiast, I was scouted as a potential recruit, so my sister and I joined her for a class in 2023. The studio was packed and felt overly commercialised;

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky coordinate leather for Hollywood date night

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out for a date night in Hollywood on Sunday without their three kids, arriving in coordinated all-black looks. Rihanna wore a knee-length skirt with a daring slit tied at her left thigh that resembled a single piece of wrapped fabric. She completed the outfit

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Avatar: Fire and Ash Passes $1.48B Global Mark After Weaker Run

Avatar: Fire and Ash fell out of the domestic top 10 this weekend, its first time doing so after a 10-week run. The film lagged behind its predecessors: the original Avatar spent 14 weeks in the top 10, seven at number one, and has a lifetime global haul of $2.

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Connor Storrie Brings 'Stripper' Clown Character to SNL

Connor Storrie brought the clown character he created — a ripped yet mangled “Stripper” — to his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on February 28. In his monologue he joked, "I've only technically been a professional actor for like six months now," and added, "But on the

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Minnie Driver says she's 'obsessed' with Tata Harper Brightening Eye Gel

Minnie Driver used Tata Harper skincare to prep for the BAFTA Awards 2026 red carpet and praised the brand’s Brightening Eye Gel. "I’m kind of obsessed with this," she said. "For depuffing and the removal of dark circles, I have had enormous success with this

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How to feed Ravens in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Ravens are found in the Forgotten Lands biome in the main valley. There are five varieties to befriend—Blue, Brown, Classic, Red, and White—and each follows a set schedule you can check under your collections menu if you’re hunting a specific type. A raven’s favourite food is

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Win Tickets to an Early 'Invincible' Season 4 Screening and Q&A

Fans in the Los Angeles area can win tickets to an advanced screening of Invincible Season 4, Episodes 1 and 2 a week before the series premieres. The event takes place Monday, March 9 at the Culver Theater, starting at 7:00 p.m., and will be followed by a

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Leon Kennedy appears married in Resident Evil Requiem

Players have spotted what looks to be a wedding ring on Leon Kennedy’s finger in a couple of Resident Evil Requiem cutscenes, and the ring is visible in concept art as well. The discovery has split fans into two camps: Claire or Ada. Team Ada points to the dynamic

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Scream 7's ending and how it sets up Scream 8

Scream 7 may be the worst-reviewed entry in the series, but a strong opening at the box office has all but assured a Scream 8. The film arrived after a three-year gap prompted by unforeseen circumstances and corporate meddling, and Paramount’s current consolidation plans are mentioned as part of

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'Sisu: Road to Revenge' Dominates HBO Max Global Streaming Charts

Sisu: Road to Revenge has surged on HBO Max since arriving overseas on Feb. 28, ranking as the second most popular movie on the platform's global charts, per Flix Patrol. Audiences in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela have driven the film into the top spots. Directed by

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Fans Tear Into Bridgerton Season 4 on Rotten Tomatoes

Netflix's Bridgerton returned with a fourth season that centers on the characters played by Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson. The season was released in two batches, with the final four episodes debuting recently and driving the show back to the top of Netflix's viewership charts. Critics

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Quick chard borani soup with yoghurt, crispy garlic and beans

I’m emphatically not a dip person, but the first time I tried chard borani I became so obsessed that we’ve been having it on repeat. This is a soup version, thickened with beans and topped with crisp garlic and brown butter. It’s perfect with flatbreads and takes