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Michael K Williams: Drug dealer pleads guilty over actor's death

A drug dealer has pleaded guilty to selling fentanyl-laced heroin to 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams, leading to his death

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Watch: Chris Pratt on the future of the 'Super Mario Bros' franchise

Chris Pratt said he thinks 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' will be the first of many movies in the franchise while premiering the film in Los Angeles on Saturday. But will it be as successful as 'Sonic the Hedgehog' and 'Detective Pikachu'?

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Barbie and the art of the effective movie poster

The 'Barbie' posters and trailer came out this week. But what can Barbie tell us about modern movie poster trends?

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Johnny Depp's comeback film to open this year’s Cannes Film Festival

Johnny Depp's comeback film, a French period drama in which he plays King Louis XV, will be the opening film of the Cannes Film Festival.

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Dare you enter The Twilight Zone?

'The Twilight Zone' creator Rod Serling is to be honoured in his hometown. But have you ever entered The Twilight Zone? Here's our guide to the must-see episodes

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Warner Bros. close to inking deal for Harry Potter HBO Max series

Accio Depressingly Predictable Reboot! Warner Bros. close to inking deal for Harry Potter HBO Max series

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Indiana Jones confirmed for Cannes premiere

Crack out the whips and don your best fedora - Indiana Jones is swinging into the French Riviera

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National Film Score Day: The best film scores since 2010

Today is National Film Score Day, which recognizes the musical masterpieces in cinema and, more specifically, the talented composers who create them.

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Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies aged 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. In 2022, he revealed that he was terminal, a year after he disclosed he was suffering from rectal cancer.

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Film of the Week: Could Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' be his best?

The king of whimsical cinema, Wes Anderson, has dropped the trailer for his newest venture 'Asteroid City' and it looks like a masterpiece already. Here's why.

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US Army quickly refashion ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

The US Army is mobilizing to quickly update its recruiting ads, after being forced to yank commercials that featured actor Jonathan Majors, in the wake of his arrest last Saturday on various assault charges.

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Are they seriously rebooting The X Files?

Ryan Coogler, the director (and co-writer) of both Black Panther films, Fruitvale Station and Creed, is reportedly "remounting" beloved show The X Files

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The British Film Institute admits to internal racism

The British Film Institute (BFI), one of the UK’s most powerful and influential movie funding bodies, is finally addressing claims of racism.

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Sourpuss or paw-sitive? 'The Aristocats' gets live-action remake

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson has lined up his next directing project: a remake of the Disney classic (and, let’s face it, one of the greatest Disneys) 'The Aristocats'. Here's why you shouldn't be that concerned for your childhood favourite...

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300 leading French stars protest against pension reform

More than 300 artists have signed an open letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron to demand the withdrawal of the unpopular retirement bill that is currently bringing the country to its knees

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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge

Jonathan Majors, the rising star in Hollywood, was arrested in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment.

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Film of the Week: The Mia Goth Double-Bill - 'Infinity Pool' & 'Pearl'

Mia Goth, we salute you. Especially this month, with a dual helping of 'Infinity Pool' and 'Pearl'

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Cast of John Wick 4 pay respects to the late Lance Reddick at premiere

Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne among the “John Wick: Chapter 4" stars at the film's Los Angeles premiere, honouring Lance Reddick, their co-star who died unexpectedly last week.

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Daisy May Cooper tipped to be new M in ‘more comedic’ James Bond film

According to British tabloids, British comedy actress Daisy May Cooper is being eyed to take over the role of M in the James Bond films, a role previously played by the likes of Bernard Lee, Judi Dench and more recently, Ralph Fiennes.

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President Biden hints at re-election plans during arts award ceremony

US President Biden has awarded Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, Mindy Kaling, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus the National Medal of Arts during a ceremony in which he hinted at re-election plans

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