We’re somewhere in medieval Europe where a talking con-artist cat called Maurice, voiced by Hugh Laurie, is cashing in on the bubonic plague with the help of a pack of enchanted rats and a gormless lad called Keith (Himesh Patel). After his rodent pals run loudly through a village, ginger …
Read More »The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute review: old-fashioned Russian animation | Films | Entertainment
This duff, dubbed Russian animation has pirouetted past the anti-Putin boycotts to annex over 100 UK screens. Those of us corrupted by decadent Western cinema may find its heroine a bit old-fashioned. In sharp contrast to the feisty female leads in recent Disney films, insipid ballet dancer Marie (voiced by …
Read More »Next James Bond: Henry Cavill hopes dashed as star makes huge announcement | Films | Entertainment
Six stars have officially played James Bond in the film franchise’s 60 year history and now that Daniel Craig has bowed out, the role of 007 is vacant for the first time in 17 years. Back in 2005, a 22-year-old Henry Cavill narrowly missed out on being cast in Casino …
Read More »Barbie movie trailer: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling star with new Doctor Who | Films | Entertainment
The iconic Mattel children’s doll is finally getting the big screen live-action treatment with an all-star cast, as teased in the 2023 movie’s first trailer. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling star as Barbie and Ken alongside Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu, new Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, Will Ferrell, Michael Cera …
Read More »Back in the swim: Avatar 2 is still a spectacular blockbuster – review | Films | Entertainment
As it clocks in at three hours and 12 minutes, only the foolhardy would take a seat while sucking down one of those cinema-sized vats of fizzy pop. But when the action moves to a new watery outpost of the planet Pandora, the gorgeous alien vistas should pin everyone to …
Read More »Next James Bond odds: Henry Cavill leapfrogs frontrunner after being dropped as Superman | Films | Entertainment
Henry Cavill’s future in major Hollywood franchises has been a rollercoaster ride for his fans over the last few weeks. Less than two months ago, he cameoed as his Superman in the Black Adam end credits scene before teasing a big comeback for his Man of Steel on social media. …
Read More »Rolling Stones announce virtual concert with Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and more stars | Films | Entertainment
The Rolling Stones may have sadly lost drummer Charlie Watts last year but they show no sign of stopping as they toured relentlessly through their 60th anniversary year in 2022. Now Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood have today announced a special online concert event for fans in the …
Read More »John Wayne branded ‘idiot’ Gone with the Wind star ‘too stupid to do anything except act’ | Films | Entertainment
John Wayne was well known for his tough and gristly persona on and off-screen, not holding back on what he really thought of peers he clashed with. He lambasted Red River co-star Montgomery Clift as “an arrogant little bas**rd” and blasted Gene Hackman as “one of the worst actors in Hollywood.” …
Read More »Henry Cavill fans devastated as Superman star fired by DC after returning just weeks ago | Films | Entertainment
Henry Cavill Superman fans have been waiting years in hope that Warner Bros would bring back his Man of Steel. Incredibly, Dwayne Johnson actually managed to negotiate a return, which send audiences wild when they saw him in the end credits scene of Black Adam this past October. Following the …
Read More »Next James Bond favourite speaks out on Daniel Craig 007 replacement rumours | Films | Entertainment
The Hobbit and Beauty and the Beast star Luke Evans is currently 14-1 to be the next Bond. If he bagged the role he’d been the second Welsh actor to play 007 after Timothy Dalton and the first gay star. Appearing on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, the 43-year-old was asked point …
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