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Ridley Scott claims Denzel Washington's same-sex Gladiator II kiss 'didn't happen'

'Gladiator II' director Sir Ridley Scott has claimed Denzel Washington's same-sex kiss in the movie "didn't happen", insisting it was only "acted out".

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‘At my signal, unleash hell!’ What the Gladiator films tell us about 21st-century men

Paul Mescal’s thoughtful Lucius is worlds away from Russell Crowe’s stony Maximus, 24 years ago. Why have our masculine ideals changed so much?

The Guardian - UK

Making of Gladiator 2 behind-the-scenes special airing on CBS tonight, November 18

See how the Gladiator sequel was brought to the big screen ahead of its premiere on November 22, including fight training and more.

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From Harry Styles to Timothée Chalamet, we crown the king of celebrity lookalike contests

Do any of these wannabes cast a convincing resemblance?

Evening Standard

Angelina Jolie sports unbranded vintage gown with her son Knox Jolie Pitt at Governors Awards 2024

The actor joined Jennifer Lawrence, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and more at the Hollywood awards.

The Independent UK

'Gladiator II' box office collection Day 3: Ridley Scott directorial off to Rs 6.3 crore start in India; makes $87 million debut at international box office

The highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning 'Gladiator' finally hit cinemas this weekend, making an impressive start in India and international markets. 'Gladiator II', featuring a star-studded cast including Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, and Connie Nielsen, was released in 63 international markets on 15 November 2024, ahead…

The Times of India

Denzel Washington rails against American politics: ‘You’re being manipulated by both sides’

‘We’re all slaves to information,’ the ‘Gladiator 2’ star claimed

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Paul Mescal is still 'chasing the feeling' he got when he performed in high school plays

Paul Mescal is still "chasing the feeling" he got when he performed in school plays because he has still never felt "adrenaline" like it despite his status as a Hollywood star.

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Gladiator 2 smashes box office record for Ridley Scott as critics label it ‘thrilling’

The belated sequel stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Russell Crowe’s slain Roman soldier Maximus

The Independent UK

Gladiator 2 feels like Hollywood rarity – a totally necessary sequel that completes Maximus's story

Opinion | Gladiator 2 is a rare, necessary sequel

Total Film

Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal fends off sharks, rhinos and a scenery-chewing Denzel Washington

Tapping into just the kind of bloodlust that thrills in ancient Rome, Ridley Scott’s violent, spectacular sequel so resembles the original it could be a remake

The Guardian - UK

Charli XCX calls Martha Stewart ‘brat’ and reporter ‘extremely brat’ amid mix-up

The British pop star served as host of Saturday Night Live (SNL).

Evening Standard

Jeremy Allen White fans praise lookalike contest winner for actually ‘nailing’ resemblance

The winner of the Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest in Chicago received a ‘$50 cash prize plus some cigarettes’

The Independent UK

Paul Mescal's 'Gladiator II' has a SURPRISE Indian connection; fans react to Alexander Karim's character 'Ravi'

The much-anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator' opened in theatres in India on Friday and has been doing decent business at the box office.

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Evening Standard

Paul Mescal's personal trainer reveals how he got so ripped for Gladiator II

The Irish actor had just 12 weeks to hone his physique for the blockbuster movie — so how did he do it? His trainer, Tim Blakeley, reveals the full regime, and Mescal’s one vice

The Guardian - UK

Saoirse Ronan ‘absolutely right’ about women’s safety fears, says Gladiator combat trainer

Paul Biddiss, who trained Paul Mescal and Day of the Jackal star Eddie Redmayne, says streetwise women are more aware of surveillance and harder to follow

The Guardian - UK

When historians and directors clash: ‘Ridley Scott was Napoleonic – there was no doubt who was in charge’

Film and TV have a slippery relationship with the truth when it comes to historical epics. So spare a thought for the historical experts whose advice often goes unheeded

The Guardian - UK

Gladiator II: battles, baboons, Mescal and Denzel – discuss with spoilers

Ridley Scott’s sequel is certainly long awaited, but does it match up to the original, who will get an Oscar nod, what’s in a kiss and were you not entertained?

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The Times of India

'Gladiator II' box office collection Day 1: Paul Mescal starrer makes Rs 1.5 crore India debut; set to earn $90 million at international box office

The long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning 'Gladiator' has finally entered the global box office arena, making a strong start in India and international markets. 'Gladiator II', featuring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, and Connie Nielsen in lead roles, was released in theatres on November 15, 2024, marking its…

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Why Did Palestinian Actress May Calamawy’s Scenes in Gladiator II Get Cut? Fans Want Answers

Fans are confused over surprising cuts to May Calamawy's role in Gladiator II, with many wondering if it has to do with her being Palestinian.

Digital Camera World

Gladiator II official photographer talks about how to get that perfect movie shot

Aidan Monaghan shot the official photographs for Ridley Scott's Gladiator II which now adorn billboards, magazine pages and posters

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington clears up what he meant after saying: ‘I’m going to retire’

‘I may have used the word ‘retire’... but I look at life in three sections – you learn, you earn and you return,’ said the Gladiator 2 star

Evening Standard

Denzel Washington admits he 'didn’t know' how to greet King Charles at Gladiator II premiere in London

The two met during the Royal Film Performance of the film at London’s Leicester Square

Evening Standard

From 'thrilling' 'to 'meh': What the critics have said about Gladiator II

After approval from King Charles, what do the film critics have to say about Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel?

The Conversation

Paddington III, Gladiator II, and the end of the world – what to watch, read and do this week

Get the popcorn out! Two big blockbusters hit cinemas this week: the warm and cuddly Paddington III and the big and muscly Gladiator II. Much like the Barbenheimer face-off of summer 2023, behold now the winter of Gladdington 2024.

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