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Emily Blunt Didn’t Go For Floating Shoulders This Time, But Her Structured Red Carpet Dress Is Even More Unique

She's always surprising and stunning.

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Photos show highlights from week 2 of the Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival is in full swing with a starry batch of awards season hopefuls arriving in Italy for glamorous premieres and discussions about their films. Emily Blunt, Amanda Seyfried and Dwayne Johnson are just some of the stars who have new films premiering at the Venice festival, which…

The Independent UK

Is 'The Smashing Machine' Based on a True Story? Inside Dwayne Johnson's Most Challenging Roles

The 2025 sports drama is already generating Oscar buzz after achieving a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.

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The Smashing Machine: Did The Rock's Extreme Weight Transformation Go Too Far to Play MMA Legend Mark Kerr?

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's shocking weight transformation for The Smashing Machine sparks debate as he portrays MMA legend Mark Kerr.

International Business Times UK

Dwayne Johnson opens up over frustrations on being "pigeon-holed" as a blockbuster star: "This is what Hollywood wants you to be"

Dwayne Johnson has received rave reviews for The Smashing Machine

Total Film

Emily Blunt says Devil Wears Prada 2 has been a ‘rude awakening’

Star says wearing heels again has been a shock

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson opens up about being ‘pigeon-holed’ in Hollywood blockbusters

Actor’s newest film, ‘The Smashing Machine’, premiered at Venice film festival on Monday

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Dwayne Johnson cries as new film gets 15-minute standing ovation

New film, ‘The Smashing Machine’, has already been tipped for awards season success

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson sobbed during The Smashing Machine's 15 minute standing ovation

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was overwhelmed by the Venice Film Festival reaction to his new movie The Smashing Machine.

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I Wasn’t Sure What To Expect From Dwayne Johnson In The Smashing Machine But Critics Have Me Pumped For His ‘Scarily Unstable’ Performance

The Rock is cooking up a little something different.

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Hollywood star looks unrecognisable after 60lb weight loss

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The Smashing Machine review – Dwayne Johnson only possible casting as crisis-riddled UFC champ Mark Kerr

Former pro wrestler Johnson takes on the role of man-mountain Kerr who goes into meltdown when the unthinkable happens – he loses

The Guardian - UK

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shocks fans with slimmed-down physique for serious MMA fighter role

Johnson lost weight to star in A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’

The Independent UK

The Smashing Machine review – Proof that Dwayne Johnson is a real actor, and potentially a future Oscar winner

4/5 Filmmaker Benny Safdie asks the star to be raw and vulnerable for the first time in his career – and it’s a sight to behold

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Stuns Fans With Drastic Slimmed-Down Look at Venice Film Festival

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shocked fans at the Venice Film Festival with his drastic slimmed-down look for 'The Smashing Machine', sparking reactions online as many called him 'unrecognisable'.

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson, Oscar contender? ‘The Smashing Machine’ starts buzz at Venice Film Festival

Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine,” premiering Monday at the Venice Film Festival

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If You Needed Some BTS Pics Of The Rock’s Tree Trunk Legs To Spice Up Your Day, We Got ‘Em

Those legs deserve their own IMAX poster.

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7 Celebrities Whose Net Worth Quietly Doubled After They Quit Acting

It’s a fascinating twist: some celebrities step away from the spotlight, only to see their net worths soar—sometimes doubling—through savvy investments, businesses, and passive income. These stars prove that life after acting can look more lucrative than the roles that launched them. Whether through beauty brands, sports franchises, or licensing…

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One Wild Rule Benny Safdie Impressed On Himself To Make The Smashing Machine Feel As Real As Possible: 'I Wanted It To Feel Like You Were At The Fight'

The Smashing Machine took a unique approach to filming the new Dwayne Johnson drama.

International Business Times UK

Red Notice Loses Netflix Throne — How KPop Demon Hunters Beat Hollywood's Biggest Movie Gamble

Red Notice loses its Netflix crown as KPop Demon Hunters hits 236M views, reshaping global movie tastes with music, animation and K-pop culture.

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Dwayne Johnson 'ripped open' past trauma to play Mark Kerr

Wrestler-turned-movie star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson "ripped open" trauma from his past to play troubled MMA star Mark Kerr in new drama The Smashing Machine.

Cinemablend

The Rock Knows It's His Fault He Wasn't Being Offered More Interesting Roles: 'Can I Do This?'

The Smashing Machine will be Dwayne Johnson's most challenging role.

The Independent UK

Everything you need to know about the Venice Film Festival

Hollywood's biggest stars are heading to Venice, Italy, for the 82nd Venice Film Festival

Total Film

Jumanji 3: Release date, cast, plot speculation, and everything else we know about the upcoming adventure sequel

Here's everything you need to know about Jumanji 3 as we get ready to head back to the jungle

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Dwayne Johnson gets 'emotional' performing traditional Samoan dance with family

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and his family members took part in a sacred Samoan dance in Hawaii.

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