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Double fault: Challengers is as bad in the bedroom as it is on the tennis court

Critics might have fallen for Luca Guadagnino’s erotic tennis romp but it’s a vapid string of disappointing choices

The Guardian - US

‘I love work but I also love tending to my plants’: actor Josh O’Connor on gardening, reluctant stardom and getting ripped for Challengers

The British actor stars as a cocky US tennis pro in Guadagnino’s new hit film. But, he says, he was happiest living off grid in a van for his next film, La Chimera

The Guardian - UK

Zendaya Calls ‘Challengers’ a ‘Complicated, Beautiful Mess’

Tennis may serve as a gripping backdrop for the Luca Guadagnino-directed film, but its star says it’s more than a sports movie.

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Challengers cements Zendaya with leading lady status

The tennis drama exceeded expectations in every way.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Zendaya's 'Challengers' Dominates Box Office With Million

Zendaya shines in 'Challengers' dominating the box office, while 'Unsung Hero' and 'Civil War' also impress. A vibrant film landscape awaits audiences.

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Game, set and match: the 20 best sports movies

As Luca Guadagnino’s tennis film Challengers makes its case for sporting immortality, critic Guy Lodge chooses 20 of the genre’s undisputed heavyweights

The Guardian - UK

Challengers review – Zendaya holds court in absurdly sexy three-way tennis romance

Luca Guadagnino’s sizzling, sharply scripted drama, co-starring Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, is such fun it’s almost indecent

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Zendaya's Film 'Challengers' Projected To Open With Million

Zendaya's film Challengers shines at the box office alongside other box office hits like Godzilla vs. Kong and Dune: Part Two.

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After 'Oppenheimer', Zendaya's 'Challengers' release in India sparks controversy over blurred scenes

'Challengers', the Luca Guadagnino directorial, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor in pivotal roles, hit the big screen in India this weekend. The film features a steamy love scene between the three leads, prompting fans in India to wonder if the threesome made it past the 'sanskari' Censor Board,…

The Times of India

From Challengers to Pet Shop Boys: the complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist find themselves in a love triangle on centre court in Luca Guadagnino’s tennis romance, while the synthpop veterans return with album number 15

The Guardian - UK

Even Though Zendaya Says She’s Her “Own Worst Critic,” She Enjoys Watching Herself Onscreen

“For some reason, I enjoy watching the work back.”

Marie Claire

Zendaya’s 'I Told Ya' Challengers top and the return of the slogan tee

JW Anderson’s ‘I Told Ya’ t-shirt for Challengers is already a hit, as Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo hail the renaissance of the slogan tee

Evening Standard

Can Zendaya make the leap from tween idol to Hollywood heavyweight?

The 27-year-old American actor has gone from the Disney channel to new classy arthouse threesome drama Challengers, via a massive blockbuster and a hot-button TV series. So can she convince as an Oscar contender?

The Guardian - UK

Challengers Is the Horny Tennis Movie Hollywood Needs

A witty, erotically charged three-way love story about tennis, sex, and ambition.

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Zendaya Opens Up About Nerves Leading Up To Challengers Release

Zendaya shares behind-the-scenes moments and excitement for her upcoming film Challengers, set to release on April 26. Don't miss this compelling narrative...

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Total Film

Zendaya's new movie from Call Me By Your Name director doesn't need sex scenes to make it the sexiest film of the year

Big Screen Spotlight | In Challengers, the latest movie from director Luca Guadagnino, sex and power play out on the tennis court rather than in the bedroom

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“I Felt Very Lucky”: Zendaya Says She “Loved” Filming Steamy Scene In New Film “Challengers”

Zendaya said she was “lucky” to be partnered with co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor to film the steamy scenes in her upcoming movie, “Challengers.” In the gripping narrative of love and rivalry, Zendaya portrays the character Tashi Duncan, a once-celebrated tennis prodigy, who gets caught up in a heated…

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Evening Standard

Challengers review: Zendaya's sexy tennis drama serves up a treat

Luca Guadagnino’s new film is a dizzying display of tennis and taut bodies though the thumping techno is a bit of a racket

The Guardian - UK

Challengers review – Zendaya aces uproariously sexy tennis-set love triangle

Luca Guadagnino’s terrifically absorbing screwball dramedy features a devastatingly cool leading lady, Josh O’Connor on rallying form and zinging extended dialogue rallies to match

Total Film

Challengers review: "A pulsating tale that's sure to get deuces flowing"

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Luca Guadagnino's Challengers Premieres In Rome, Starring Zendaya

Explore the Roman premiere of Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, a film starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist, delving into love, tennis, and relatio...

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Julia Roberts To Star In Academia Thriller 'After The Hunt'

Julia Roberts stars in 'After the Hunt,' a thriller directed by Luca Guadagnino for Amazon MGM Studios, exploring academia intrigue.

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Zendaya Stars In Steamy Tennis Love Triangle Film Challengers

Challengers trailer showcases a love triangle in a tennis-themed film directed by Luca Guadagnino, promising sensuality and emotional depth.

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Italian cinema's global presence grows with new diverse, captivating films

Discover the lineup of upcoming Italian films in 2024, including new works by renowned directors and exciting debuts, set to shine on the global stage.

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