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Jamie Lee Curtis is wanted to play Jessica Fletcher in Murder She Wrote movie

Hollywood actress Jamie Lee Curtis is said to be at the top of Universal's wish list to portray Dame Angela Lansbury's iconic character Jessica Fletcher in a movie version of hit TV show 'Murder, She Wrote'.

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Adele song must be withdrawn globally over plagiarism claim, Brazilian judge rules

Plagiarism claim brought by Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes

The Independent UK

Memento star Guy Pearce says a Warner Bros. exec blocked him from more Christopher Nolan movies, including Batman Begins: "I think he just didn’t believe in me as an actor"

Pearce hasn't worked with Nolan since Memento

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40 Years Ago, David Lynch Made A Sci-Fi Bomb That Was Ahead Of Its Time

David Lynch's 'Dune' was critically reviled at the time and was even disowned by the director. But now, it's never been more beloved.

Inverse

Guy Pearce claims Warner Bros exec barred him from working with Christopher Nolan again

Pearce starred in Nolan’s breakout neo-noir ‘Memento’ in 2000

The Independent UK

The Long Wave: The Lamar v Drake beef has gone legal – what does it say about today’s hip-hop industry?

In this week’s newsletter: Lawyers are now involved in the most explosive rap feud of the century. A look at the potential cultural and commercial impact, and how hip-hop became big business

The Guardian - UK

Emotions, grand visuals, and a ‘logical story’: One of Universal’s designers on how he makes theme parks so memorable

Bob Dennis, a senior director at Universal's new Beijing resort, noted how emotions—even ones like anger and disgust—can build an immersive experience.

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20 Celebrity Scandals That Left People Wide-Eyed In 2024

From shocking betrayals to wild antics, 2024 was Hollywood's rollercoaster year of drama. These 20 celebrity scandals left us gasping, cringing, and wide-eyed! The post 20 Celebrity Scandals That Left People Wide-Eyed In 2024 first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda

Nosferatu review: "Bill Skarsgård is unrecognizable in this gothic horror with bite"

Total Film

The Rumor That Ariana Grande Was Paid More Than Cynthia Erivo for 'Wicked' Has Been Shut Down

The rumor claimed that Grande was paid 15 times as much as Erivo for the movie.

Marie Claire

Universal addresses rumors about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s huge Wicked pay disparity

‘Wicked’ co-stars ‘received equal pay,’ a spokesperson for the production studio said in a statement

The Independent UK

"A campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services and airwaves": Drake starts legal action against Universal and Spotify over Kendrick diss tracks rumpus

The rapper says they “illegally” boosted his rival’s streams

MusicRadar

Charlize Theron to join Christopher Nolan's star-studded Universal movie

Charlize Theron is set to join the likes of Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland and Zendaya in Christopher Nolan's as-yet untitled Universal movie.

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Wicked fans ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ as blockbuster musical opens worldwide

Hugely anticipated adaptation of the Broadway hit starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is estimated to rake in $200m at the global box office

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Inverse

35 Years Ago, the Best Sci-Fi Sequel Ever Managed to Do the Impossible

It's been 35 years since 'Back to the Future Part II' hit theaters. Here's why the film was so clever, but not in the way you might think.

Total Film

When is Wicked out on streaming?

Your guide to watching Wicked at home

Total Film

Wicked ending explained: Easter eggs, cameos, differences to the Broadway musical, and more

Your biggest questions answered

Inverse

The Most Unnecessary Fantasy Remake Is Learning the Worst Lesson from Disney

Universal's 'How to Train Your Dragon' remake is determined to be a faithful adaptation, even if that makes it pointless.

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Gl-icked? Movie Theaters Pin Hopes On Big 'Wicked,' 'Gladiator' Weekend

US movie theaters are hoping the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of last year's "Barbenheimer" phenomenon can strike again this weekend, with the simultaneous release of two of 2024's most hyped films: "Wicked" and "Gladiator II." "Wicked" is the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, starring pop sensation Ariana Grande, while "Gladiator…

Fortune

What a Universal Music CEO learned from Taylor Swift

Jody Gerson was the first woman to serve as CEO of a major music publisher.

Total Film

Wicked review: "Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will have you defying gravity"

The Independent UK

New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting

Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic

Evening Standard

Ministers hope for tourism boost with Bedfordshire Universal Studios resort

Blake Stephenson described Universal Studios’ plan for a new Bedfordshire resort as a ‘gamechanger’ for the region

BANG Premier

Lady Gaga opted for fish and chips over fancy food spread on UK visit

Lady Gaga is said to have turned down a posh spread in favour of fish and chips when she stopped off in London recently.

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OOPS: Mattel’s Wicked Movie Dolls Accidentally Listed A Porn Site On Their Packaging

There’s been a massive blunder on Mattel’s Wicked doll packaging, and someone’s probably about to be fired. In celebration of the Wicked movie, toy company Mattel released a line of specialty dolls. On the box of each character, there’s a link to a website printed on the box, but instead of it taking customers to Universal’s Wicked movie webpage,…

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