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Robbie Williams says that ex-girlfriend Nicole Appleton ‘wept’ after seeing his new biopic

The film covers Williams and Appleton’s rollercoaster relationship, which lasted from 1997 until 1999

The Independent UK

Robbie Williams: The ‘shocking’ controversy depicted in new movie biopic Better Man

Singer is depicted in a rather unlikely form in the adult-geared new movie

The Independent UK

Argos unveils 2024 Christmas advert starring two very familiar faces making their dreams come true

Argos has unveiled its 2024 Christmas advert, and their much-loved mascots, Connie the doll and Trevor the dinosaur are the stars of the show.

The Independent UK

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Better Man: see Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey in first trailer for biopic

Bizarre but critically acclaimed film from director Michael Gracey is set for a Boxing Day release

The Guardian - UK

Better Man: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Robbie Williams movie

The director of The Greatest Showman takes on a Robbie Williams biopic, with the British pop star portrayed as a monkey.

WhatToWatch

Better Man review – Robbie Williams monkey biopic is a bananas gamble that pays off

The life of the ego-driven showman is turned into an unlikely yet surprisingly entertaining saga with a CGI monkey in the lead

The Guardian - US

Pharrell as a Lego and Robbie Williams as a chimp? Music biopics get creative

Many of the expected conventions of music biopics are present in “Piece by Piece,” about the producer-turned-pop star Pharrell Williams, and “Better Man,” about the British singer Robbie Williams

The Independent UK

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A biopic where singer Robbie Williams is played by a CGI monkey (yes really) is getting rave reactions

Better Man is getting a warm reception

Total Film

Better Man: Film critics blindsided after realising CGI monkey plays Robbie Williams in new biopic

New film depicts ‘Rock DJ’ singer in rather unusual way that was previously branded ‘top secret’

The Independent UK

Zendaya: how the Challengers star went from painfully shy child to this generation's leading lady

The Emmy-winning star overcame her shyness with help from the performing arts – now she’s the toast of Hollywood

Evening Standard

Paramount Announces Exciting Lineup Of Upcoming Film Releases

Upcoming film releases include 'Naked Gun' reboot, 'Paw Patrol 3,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,' 'Better Man' musical, 'Novocaine' action ...

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8 Years Later, a Highly Anticipated Action Movie is Finally Moving Forward

Lionsgate announced an adaptation of a beloved anime epic in 2015. We just got an update on it.

Inverse

Robbie Williams biopic bursts to life as mini Take That filmed dancing on London streets

Filming for the Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man', directed by The Greatest Showman’s Michael Gracey, is set to be a 'musical fantasy'

Daily Mirror

Robbie Williams explains why only he can play himself in upcoming big screen biopic

The former Take That and chart topping solo singer legend is making a movie all about himself – and naturally he will be playing the key character in the upcoming drama

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Gary Barlow spotted in Sydney sparking rumours he's in Robbie Williams film

Take That's Gary Barlow has been spotted on in Sydney with his daughters prompting speculation that he may be in the new Robbie Williams biopic

Daily Mirror

Robbie Williams struggles to find young actor confident enough to play him in biopic

The film called Better Man is being directed by Michael Gracey - the man behind the success of The Greatest Showman, but the pair have have had casting issues

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