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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.

The Conversation

Gladiator II: historians on the fate of the real Roman royalty featured in the film

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Gladiator II.

The Conversation

First Thing: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination

Experts warn making the anti-vaccine activist health secretary ‘is going to cost lives’. Plus, Paul Mescal interviews Ridley Scott

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Gladiator II: a wavering thumbs up for a rehashed sequel that can’t escape the ghost of Russell Crowe

“I will not be your instrument in this life or the next,” utters Paul Mescal’s Lucius halfway through Ridley Scott’s sequel to his 2000 blockbuster, Gladiator. These words are far from an isolated nod to iconic moments in that original film, but one of a litany of rehashed moments which…

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‘We were asleep at the wheel...' Ridley Scott regrets leaving Alien franchise to other directors

Sir Ridley Scott wishes he took full ownership of the 'Alien' franchise after releasing the 1979 eponymous horror blockbuster.

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Sir Ridley Scott keeps 'candles, matches and guns' in case of AI apocalypse

Sir Ridley Scott has confessed he keeps "candles, matches and guns" at his home in Los Angeles just in case the world is plunged into an emergency by AI technology.

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Gladiator 2 ending explained: Who dies? What happens to Lucius?

Here's everything you need to know about about the final act of Gladiator 2

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Will there be a Gladiator 3? What Ridley Scott has said about a possible threequel

What we know about Gladiator 3

Total Film

Paul Mescal interviews Ridley Scott: ‘I was so ahead of the game. The Oxbridge lot were aghast’

As Gladiator II roars into the arena, its Oscar-winning director and star talk about horse-riding, Blade Runner, vodka, Scorsese, Elon Musk, vulnerability, AI … and Russell Crowe

The Guardian - UK

Gladiator II features a naval battle held in the Colosseum. These brutal spectacles really happened

It’s one of the most thrilling sequences in Ridley Scott’s new film Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 Oscar-winning blockbuster.

The Conversation

Denzel Washington and King Charles totally botch handshake at Gladiator II premiere

It’s standard for the film’s stars lined up on the red carpet to greet the king before heading into the theater

The Independent UK

‘I think they got chicken’: Denzel Washington says gay kiss was cut from Gladiator II

The actor who stars in Ridley Scott’s sequel said: ‘I kissed a guy full on the lips – I guess they weren’t ready for that yet’

The Guardian - UK

Denzel Washington reveals his Gladiator 2 character "actually kissed a man" in the movie, but it was cut: "I think they got chicken"

Macrinus shared a same-sex smooch on screen in Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2, but Denzel Washington says it got cut

Total Film

Gladiator 2 stars praise Ridley Scott’s directorial approach at London premiere

Gladiator 2 stars reflected on working with Sir Ridley Scott as they walked the red carpet at the film’s London premiere on Wednesday, 13 November.

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Watch: Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott leap into each other’s arms as they reunite at Gladiator II premiere

Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott were filmed leaping into each other’s arms during the Gladiator II premiere in London on Wednesday night.

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington says that his gay kiss was cut from Gladiator II

‘I guess they weren’t ready for that,’ said actor

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal 'absolutely would love' to do a third Gladiator

Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal and director Sir Ridley Scott walked the red carpet in London

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King celebrates film and TV industry at Buckingham Palace

A reception was hosted by Charles to mark the centenary of the Film and TV Charity.

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Gladiator II fact vs fiction: did the Romans really fight sharks in the Colosseum?

Gladiator II is hitting our screens in spectacular style, but how much of it is based on historical reality?

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Denzel Washington confirms he will star in Black Panther 3 before retirement

Denzel Washington has revealed he is set to star in 'Black Panther 3'.

Evening Standard

Gladiator II review: All-action Paul Mescal is the pumping heart of this stirring Roman epic

4/5 It’s thumbs up for Ridley Scott’s return to Ancient Rome a quarter of a century on

The Independent UK

Critics call Paul Mescal ‘a worthy successor’ in glowing Gladiator II reviews

Denzel Washington is also winning praise for his performances in Ridley Scott’s sequel

The Independent UK

Gladiator 2 is thrilling – even if Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe

4/5 Ridley Scott’s belated sequel has sharks, monkeys, and Denzel Washington doing some tremendous sleeve acting. At times, this is even pure camp

Inverse

'Gladiator 2' Review: Ridley Scott's Vicious Sequel More Than Justifies Its Existence

Ridley Scott retreads his Oscar-winning classic with an angry, vicious sequel for angry, vicious times.

The Guardian - UK

Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot

Scott’s return to the Roman arena is something of a repeat, but it’s still a thrilling spectacle and Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained

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