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Tim Minchin says editing Roald Dahl’s books ‘a slippery slope’

Comedian behind Matilda musical says texts would need to be repeatedly updated to keep up with modern sensibilities

The Guardian - UK

Punched, insulted and excoriated in song … our critics on the artists who hit back

In a shocking attack, the ballet director Marco Goecke smeared dog excrement in the face of Wiebke Hüster in retaliation for her review. Yet it isn’t the first time an artist has assaulted a critic. Our writers share their worst moments

The Guardian - UK

How the world's first electric Porsche ended up in Melbourne via Pennsylvania

Converted from petrol in the 1950s, the world's first electric Porsche is parked in a Melbourne workshop. Here's how it got here — and the forgotten history of early EVs.

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New movies in cinemas and on Netflix and Prime Video from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day

Tom Hanks as a grump, Emma Thompson as a villain, Daniel Craig as a flamboyant detective, Antonio Banderas as a cat - plus docos, awards-season contenders, family films, biopics and more.

ABC News

Movie review: 'Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical' charms despite a villain requiring much suspension of disbelief

It isn't Matilda's absurdly lousy parents.

Tribune News Service

From Paul Kelly to Phoebe Bridgers: which songs are on your Christmas playlist?

It’s Gravy Day as Guardian Australia staff make song suggestions from the well-known to the obscure

The Guardian - AU

Why Emma Thompson's Trunchbull is genuinely unsettling in Netflix's 'Matilda'

Twenty-five minutes into "Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical," Miss Agatha Trunchbull appears onscreen for the first time. She's initially introduced in glimpses — crooked teeth, thin lips, intricate uniform, severe updo — but the camera then zooms out to reveal a new version of the well-known villain, thoughtfully reimagined over…

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December movie guide: Mav’s back! Avatar, Whitney biopic and kids flicks galore

December movie guide includes a short-re-run of the third highest grossing film in Australia, Top Gun: Maverick

The New Daily

Matilda the Musical on Netflix – release date, cast and everything you need to know

A new version of Roald Dahl’s classic tale is coming to Netflix this festive season

Manchester Evening News

Tim Minchin says being able to exercise is ‘something that rich people get to do’

The comedian admits he still feels ‘body shame’

The Independent UK

Tim Minchin on Upright season two, Matilda the Musical and fame: ‘I’m deeply anti-pop culture’

‘I’d be good as a comic baddie, some f**king quirky anti-superhero’

Evening Standard

Upright season two review – Tim Minchin dramedy has already jumped the shark

Minchin and Milly Alcock are perfectly fine, but don’t share the playfully brittle chemistry that made their original union pop and crackle

The Guardian - AU

‘We’ve forgotten how to be innocent’: Tim Minchin on comedy, music and the joy of Matilda

Tim Minchin refuses to be categorised. So what do we call a man who tells jokes, challenges political tribalism and writes songs that move you to tears? Eva Wiseman meets the man behind Matilda the Musical – and much more

The Guardian - UK

Prayers answered! Why this Australian state is booming with TV and film productions

The Sunshine State is proving once again its entertainment industry is booming with a raft of TV and film productions.

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Tim Minchin talks comedy, the dangerous allure of fame and taking control of his career

After his dazzling career comes unstuck, the musician, actor and provocateur reassesses his comedy, questions the dangerous allure of fame, and finds home is where the heart is.

Newcastle Herald

Gabbi Bolt joins Chaser's live tour

"I figured out that I fit the box of a comedian a lot better than I fit the box as a musician."

Manchester Evening News

Matilda the Musical: When is Netflix's adaptation released in the UK and who is in the cast?

The musical for revolting children will be debuting in cinemas next month

The Guardian - UK

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical review – all-singing, hall-dancing adaptation is by the book brilliance

London film festival: Story of superpowered schoolgirl gets a fresh, DayGlo take featuring lurid star turn from Emma Thompson

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‘Matilda’ Leads Celebrity-Filled Lineup at London Film Fest

After a pared down, pandemic-affected edition in 2021, the BFI London Film Festival is back in full swing this year. The annual event kicks off Wednesday evening with the premiere of a new, musical action adaptation of “Matilda” — the first time in a decade that a family-friendly film has…

Evening Standard

How we made Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical: from West End musical to movie marvel

The musical story of a clever girl who stands up against tyranny has reached the screen at last

The New Daily

House of the Dragon: No one’s talking about Australian actor in the prequel, Milly Alcock, yet

Australian actress Milly Alcock's career is about to take off as the countdown begins to her starring role in Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon.

The Guardian - UK

Matilda musical movie starring Emma Thompson to open London film festival

World premiere of the film version of the Roald Dahl-based musical also stars Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough

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