Universal Pictures signs historic new deal with Cinemark Pictures allowing movies to move to VOD

Nearly three months after Universal Pictures struck a surprising deal with AMC Theatres to shrink the theatrical window of its movies, the studio has struck a similar deal with another major theater chain, Cinemark Theaters. Much like the AMC deal, the Cinemark agreement allows Universal to debut their films on digital/VOD 17 days after its … Read more

Mads Mikkelsen eyed to take over for Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts movies

Mads Mikkelsen eyed to take over for Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts movies By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 01:06 GMT, 11 November 2020 | Updated: 01:07 GMT, 11 November 2020 Warner Bros. hasn’t wasted any time in replacing Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts movies, with Mads … Read more

I'm A Celebrity: New wooden structure is built outside Gwrych Castle

A new wooden structure has been built outside one of the entrances to Gwrych Castle in North Wales as this year’s crop of celebrities gear up for the show.

Jennifer Saunders transforms into The Joker for There’s Something About Movies

Jennifer Saunders ditched her regular appearance as she transformed into The Joker for Alan Carr’s panel show There’s Something About Movies, which will air next Wednesday. The comedian, 62, joined fellow captain Michael Sheen as they recreated Joaquin Phoenix’s award-winning portrayal of the DC Comic psychopath for a Halloween special of the series. Sporting dramatic face paint, … Read more

Bride wars! Scarlett Johansson and Angelina Jolie to star in dueling Bride of Frankenstein movies

Two-time Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson will produce and star in Bride – a film about the Bride of Frankenstein – despite Oscar winner Angelina Jolie’s dueling film, which has been in the works since 2017. The doomed Elizabeth Lavenza, Dr. Victor Frankenstein’s adopted sister-turned-fiancée, was originally created by author Mary Shelley in her 1818 novel, … Read more

Steve McQueen attends the premiere of Soul in Rome

The filmmaker, 51, donned a black jacket with a matching shirt and trousers for the premiere of the animated film which is directed by Pete Docter and stars Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey.

ALEX BRUMMER: Curtain falls on the movies

ALEX BRUMMER: As Cineworld temporarily closes its doors, there needs to be recognition that the days of large scale cinema-going may be over As an entertainment group built on debt, Cineworld was always going to be vulnerable in the pandemic  An increasing number of households have access to movies at their fingertips  By Alex Brummer … Read more

Harry Styles runs along the Amalfi Coast as he films music video for Golden

The One Direction star, 26, is keeping busy as he filmed the new music video for his latest single Golden which saw him run at full pelt along the Amalfi Coast on Sunday.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Sue's so perky even hit of tequila can't blunt her wit

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: America prepares to decide between the two oldest presidential candidates ever to run for the White House, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Cameron Diaz found ‘peace’ after leaving the movies to ‘focus on my personal life’

Cameron Diaz pulled the curtain back on her decision to withdraw from show business once she entered her 40s. The 47-year-old, whose last film was the 2014 remake of Annie, discussed her life choices while chatting to Gwyneth Paltrow for Goop. During the interview Cameron revealed she left the movies to ‘focus on my personal … Read more