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Remember That Time Tim Burton And Johnny Depp Made An Adaptation Of A Musical, And Knocked It Out Of The Park?

Who wants meat pies?

Cinemablend

Trade me a goat for some turnips! Nothing is more outdated than the 2025 John Lewis Christmas advert

A child going into an actual shop and buying a vinyl record? It will make you feel old and decrepit, and it’ll utterly bamboozle young people … but shut up – it’s Christmas!

The Guardian - UK

Sigourney Weaver reveals one version of the stalled Galaxy Quest sequel involved Benedict Cumberbatch playing a version of Alan Rickman's character

A proposed Galaxy Quest sequel could have starred Benedict Cumberbatch

Total Film

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95 Celebrity Encounters That Were So Bad, It Left A Sour Taste In People’s Mouths

Have you had an unpleasant encounter with a celebrity?

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7 new Paramount+ movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes you should stream in September 2025

Here are seven fantastic movies with great Rotten Tomatoes scores to stream on Paramount+ in September.

TechRadar

This seriously underrated mid-2000s sci-fi comedy just dropped on Hulu — I feel so high school

Hulu just added a British sci-fi classic that takes me back to being a nerd in high school.

Tom’s Guide

I've seen all 13 seasons time and time again, and these are the best King of the Hill episodes

I'm a King of the Hill superfan, and these are the episodes I love the most

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John Lithgow ‘very intimidated’ to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

The 79-year-old said he would ‘do my best’ in the role.

Evening Standard

Alan Rickman’s wife says she ‘couldn’t bear’ thought of others dying in way he did

Around 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year

The Independent UK

HBO’s Official Cast Announcement For New Harry Potter Show Gets Mixed Reactions

"Cautiously optimistic."

Bored Panda

Harry Potter series reveals stars who’ll play McGonagall, Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid

Casting rumours have circled about HBO’s high-profile TV adaptation for months

The Independent UK

Paapa Essiedu cast as Severus Snape in Harry Potter series; Fans fear racism amidst calls to cast Adam Driver instead

British actor Paapa Essiedu has reportedly been cast as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter television series, sparking a heated debate among fans. While many have applauded the 'Gangs of London' star’s casting, others have raised concerns about potential racist backlash and questioned the show’s commitment to giving fans…

The Times of India

Harry Potter fans furious as HBO 'casts Severus Snape' days after backlash over US actor as Dumbledore

The new HBO series promises to explore the Harry Potter universe in even greater depth

Evening Standard

Rowan Atkinson at 70: his best films – ranked!

To mark his birthday this week, we celebrate his versatility from bumbling Mr Bean to his punctilious headteacher in The Secret Policeman’s Ball

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Prime Video movie of the day: Die Hard is a Christmas movie and I won't hear otherwise

Die Hard is not only my Prime Video movie of the day, but a Christmas movie that will last the ages – oh yes it is.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The bores have won: in 2025 the office Christmas party is dead

What oh what has happened to the office Christmas party this year of our lord, 2025?

TechRadar

5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Hoopla, and more this week (December 9)

From Oscar-winning historical epics to beloved sci-fi adventures, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.

TechRadar

Can’t wait to stream Carry-On on Netflix? Here are 3 more action movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

Carry-On is a new festive thriller starring Jason Bateman as a villainous character

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Evening Standard

Ignore the haters: Paapa Essiedu is the perfect choice to play Severus Snape

The actor has been tipped as the next Bond, put a pivot to Harry Potter makes perfect sense too

The Independent UK

I May Destroy You actor Paapa Essiedu ‘offered’ Snape role in new Harry Potter TV series

Actor is said to have ‘been offered’ role of fan favourite character

BANG Premier

Derek Hough stole Ravenclaw gear from set of Harry Potter

Derek Hough has revealed the props he stole from the set of the first 'Harry Potter' film when he and his sister Julianne Hough were extras.

The Independent UK

Dogma at 25: How a controversial Catholic comedy became practically impossible to see

FLASHBACKS: Religious groups picketed its premiere. Its director Kevin Smith received thousands of pieces of hate mail. You might struggle to actually see it today. But 25 years after its release, the 1999 comedy, starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Alan Rickman, remains wildly funny – and secretly profound, writes…

Total Film

The 32 greatest movie villains

Serial killers, supervillains, and high school seniors

International Business Times UK

'Acting On Harry Potter Wasn't Satisfying': Dame Maggie Smith On What She And Alan Rickman Were Unhappy With

Dame Maggie Smith, renowned for her iconic roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, revealed that despite the fame, these roles didn't provide creative satisfaction.

The Independent UK

Juliet Stevenson says ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’ co-star Alan Rickman was a ‘complicated person’

British actor, who starred with Rickman in the 1990 fantasy drama, said she chose not to read Rickman’s posthumous diaries

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