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Apex ending explained: What happened to the missing people?
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date: 2026-04-29T10:15:21.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: We explain the ending of the new adventure thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton.
encoded: (Warning: The following article contains major spoilers for Apex.) The latest film to star Oscar winner Charlize Theron and Golden Globe winner Taron Egerton is an exciting action thriller set in Australia. Theron plays Sasha, a rock climber and thrill-seeker whose adventures down under take a nasty turn after she runs into Ben, played by Egerton. The movie begins with a scene that shows the death of Sasha's partner, Tommy (played by Eric Bana), who falls unconscious during a rock climbing trip. Sasha then faces an impossible choice: accept her fate and perish alongside Tommy, or cutting him loose so that she can at least survive. Forced to abandon her partner for her own survival, this opening gives Sasha a tragic backstory which sets her up perfectly for the dramatic events to follow. Five months later, Sasha is on her own in Australia, which is when she first meets Ben. He chats to her in a store, apparently concerned for her safety after Sasha has a run-in with a group of seemingly dangerous hunters. She refuses his help, keen to take on her journey alone. After taking a kayak down some river rapids and camping overnight, Sasha is shocked when, the following day, she returns to her tent to find her belongings missing. It's at this point that she comes across Ben again. He seems to have been following her. Initially thinking that Ben is trying to hit on her, Sasha's world is turned upside down when he reveals himself to be a hunter - not a hunter of wildlife, but a hunter of rock climbers, kayakers, and other adventurers like Sasha. Far from the nice-but-a-little-creepy guy Sasha first thought Ben to be, he reveals to her face in the woods that he is going to hunt her down and kill her. This sets in motion the main narrative of the story - a cat-and-mouse game where Sasha must escape Ben, or find herself sealed to the same fate as many other missing climbers and adventurers. It is revealed that Ben has killed - and possible eaten - many such victims, including hi…

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Is Apex based on a true story?
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date: 2026-04-29T09:32:52.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton star in the new Netflix action thriller - but is it based on real life?
encoded: (Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Apex.) The latest action thriller to hit Netflix is Apex - a tense movie about a rock climber, Sasha (played by Charlize Theron), and Ben, a serial killer hunting her down (played by Taron Egerton). Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, an Icelandic director whose previous projects include 2025 BBC One miniseries King & Conqueror and 2015's Everest, Apex is a survival drama that centres around Sasha, a grieving woman who has recently lost her partner in life and in rock climbing. Though there have been many recent films about climbing - Alex Honnold's documentaries Free Solo and Skyscraper Live being particularly popular examples - Apex is not a documentary and doesn't take place firmly within any historical or factual basis. However, allusions can be drawn between elements of the movie and a few different cases from real life. Read on to find out whether Apex is made up primarily of fact or fiction... Is Apex based on a true story? In short, Apex is not inspired by a true story. Comparisons could be made, however, between Egerton's character and some real-life serial killers. For example, infamous Australian serial killer Robert Hansen was known for hunting down his victims, rather than just killing them immediately. Likewise, another Australian killer, Ivan Milat, was known for abducting backpackers, with his violent crimes inspiring the 2005 horror film Wolf Creek. While the methods of both Milat and Hansen show similarities to Egerton's character, the cast and crew behind Apex have not confirmed whether this was intentional or not. View Green Video on the source website "The scariest things in life are always the corners that aren’t well lit, and I feel that way about Ben," Egerton told Empire in regards to the construction of his character. Continuing, he added: "I like the allusions. I like the hints at what’s happened, the sense that a relationship with his mother ended very, very badly. But I think the moment yo…

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Apex soundtrack: Every song featured in the Netflix thriller
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date: 2026-04-29T08:53:44.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Find out the full soundtrack and score of Netflix's latest action thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton.
encoded: Apex is the latest action thriller to hit Netflix and it sees Charlize Theron's Sasha, a climber and general thrill-seeker, come head-to-head with Ben, an Australian serial killer played by Taron Egerton. Packed with suspense and a healthy amount of gore, the film features an occasionally bold soundtrack as well as a tight, bespoke score. Theron and Egerton are both award-winning actors, but fans of their previous films might be in for a surprise with Apex, which features Egerton in his most chilling role to date. As for that music, the majority of the score for Apex was composed by Högni Egilsson (under his mononym Högni), whose previous work includes the soundtracks for Apex director Baltasar Kormákur's series Katla, his film Touch, and BBC One series King & Conqueror. As Kormákur had directed on King & Conqueror, Apex marks Egilsson's fourth collaboration with the director. Charlize Theron as Sasha in Apex. Additionally, Apex features a small but powerful soundtrack, which is used to heighten the drama and underscore important moments between Sasha and Ben. Read on for the full score and soundtrack. Apex score The full list of tracks composed by Högni is as follows: Apex - Högni, Pekka Kuusisto Tommy - Högni, Pétur Björnsson Mountain - Högni Hunters - Högni Adrenaline Junky - Högni Outback - Högni The Hunt Begins - Högni Crossbow - Högni Ravine - Högni Capture - Högni Cave - Högni Escape - Högni Stale Mate - Högni Climb - Högni Sunset - Högni All of Them - Högni Compass - Högni, Pekka Kuusisto Apex Suite - Högni, Iceland Symphony Orchestra View oEmbed on the source website Apex soundtrack list: Every song featured in the action thriller Though there aren't many featured songs in Apex, the full soundtrack is as follows: Boogie Street - Leonard Cohen Revolution - Dennis Brown Walk - Pantera Go - The Chemical Brothers Nasty Boy - Trabant Apex is streaming now on Netflix. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's…

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The Magic Faraway Tree cast: Who stars in the new Enid Blyton adaptation?
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date: 2026-03-26T10:25:57.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
description: The family film includes many big names including Claire Foy, Andrew Garfield and Rebecca Ferguson.
encoded: Hitting cinemas on Friday 27 March, The Magic Faraway Tree is based on the novels of the same name by Enid Blyton – and with Ghosts and Paddington 2 scribe Simon Farnaby on screenwriting duties, it looks set to be a hit for family viewing. The film notably boasts a majorly star-studded cast, with Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy and Rebecca Ferguson among those playing prominent roles, as well as a huge number of faces from the world of British comedy popping up throughout the runtime. Many of those big names are playing very whimsical characters with names such as Dame Washalot and Mr Watzisname, which gives a good idea of the kind of tone you can expect from the project. Read on for the full cast list of The Magic Faraway Tree, including everything you need to know about their characters and where you might have seen the actors before. The Magic Faraway Tree cast: Who stars in the new movie? The confirmed cast list is as follows: Andrew Garfield as Tim Thompson Claire Foy as Polly Thompson Delilah Bennett-Cardy as Beth Thompson Billie Gadsdon as Fran Thompson Phoenix Laroche as Joe Thompson Nicola Coughlan as Silky Nonso Anozie as Moonface Jessica Gunning as Dame Washalot Dustin Demri-Burns as the Saucepan Man Mark Heap as Mr Oom Boom Boom Oliver Chris as Mr Watzisname Lenny Henry as The Great Know-All Michael Palin as Know-All Simon Russell Beale as Know-All Jennifer Saunders as Grandma Frida Rebecca Ferguson as Dame Snap Hiran Abeysekera as Angry Pixie Pippa Bennett-Warner as Hannah Simon Farnaby as Farmer Brian Claire Keelan as Farmer's Wife Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and who they're playing. Andrew Garfield plays Tim Thompson View Green Video on the source website Who is Tim Thompson? Tim is the father of Joe, Beth, and Fran who tries to put a positive spin on everything and suggests moving to the countryside to begin a new life when things go wrong – planning to make a fortune by growing tomatoes to make his family's special sauce. What…

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How to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – is it streaming?
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date: 2026-03-26T10:22:29.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Nintendo
description: Everything you need to know about the new videogame sequel.
encoded: 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the second-highest-grossing film of that year, making over $1.3 billion worldwide, putting it just behind the global sensation that was Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Barbie. The film quickly became the highest-grossing film based on a video game of all time, while Jack Black won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for favourite villain and the movie was nominated for many more industry gongs. Following sibling plumbers Mario and Luigi in their attempts to save Princess Peach and defeat the evil Bowser (remember 'Peaches, Peaches, Peaches-Peaches-Peaches'?), The Super Mario Bros. Movie took the core storyline of the iconic Nintendo games and turned it into a blockbuster. It's only natural that a sequel was in store. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes out very soon - read on to find out all you need to know... How to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – is it streaming? No, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is not streaming yet – until further notice, the only way to watch the movie will be to go to the cinema when it releases on Wednesday 1 April. However, viewers in the UK can gear up for the new movie by watching the first film, which is currently available to stream on ITVX (either for free with ads or on a paid subscription). The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast – Who stars in the film? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Mario-Galaxy-992e20c.jpg" width="2415" height="1608" alt="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" title="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" /> Reprising their roles from the first movie are Chris Pratt and Charlie Day as Mario and Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. Meanwhile, there are a couple of major new additions to the cas…

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Moana live-action trailer reveals Dwayne Johnson transformation into Maui
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date: 2026-03-24T16:41:04.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney
subject: Disney Plus
subject: News
subject: Video
description: The trailer for Disney's new live-action retelling of Moana is finally here.
encoded: Only 10 years after Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2016 film Moana, a new live-action version is set to hit screens in summer 2026. This new Moana will see Dwayne Johnson reprise his role as Maui from the animated movie in a first for the Disney live-action remakes. Alongside Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia will appear as the titular Moana. Other cast members include John Tui and Frankie Adams as Moana's parents Chief Tui and Sina, respectively, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala, Moana's grandmother. While Disney's other live-action interpretations of their animated back catalogue – from Jon Favreau's wild 2016 reimagining of The Jungle Book to The Lion King and The Little Mermaid – have been adapted from 2D animated films, Moana marks the first time that a CGI 3D-animated movie will be getting the live-action treatment. The new movie is co-written by Dana Ledoux Miller and Jared Bush, who is fresh off the back of writing and directing Zootropolis 2, and who co-wrote the original Moana. Thomas Kail will direct the film, with his most recent collaboration with producer and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda having been a filmed version of the Hamilton stage show in 2020. One actor not returning is Alan Tudyk as beloved chicken companion Hei Hei, with Screen Rant reporting that someone else will be taking over. Catherine Laga'ai's casting in the title role was revealed back in 2024, ahead of filming beginning. And now, two years later, the trailer is finally here. Within the new trailer, fans can see Johnson's live-action Maui and watch the character transform into a number of animals – just like in the original movie. The trailer includes glorious looks at Maui's bird and whale forms, as well as a brand-new shark design. Moana releases in cinemas on Friday 10 July 2026. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Peaky Blinders creator reveals why a Tom Hardy return was considered - and why it didn't happen
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date: 2026-03-24T16:10:59.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Peaky Blinders creator and writer Steven Knight has opened up about Alfie's absence from the new movie.
encoded: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the new movie sequel to the six-series hit TV show, came to Netflix recently, with Cillian Murphy reprising his role as gang leader Tommy Shelby opposite a cast including Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth, and Stephen Graham. The film picks up Tommy's story and brings him into the midst of the Second World War, where he finds himself involved with stopping the real life Nazi scheme known as Operation Bernhard. Despite the returning faces, some viewers were disappointed that Tom Hardy's character, Alfie Solomons – a fan favourite from the series - did not appear in The Immortal Man. And now series creator and writer of every episode plus the movie, Steven Knight, has revealed that he had further plans for Alfie at one point, but they were not to be. View Green Video on the source website According to The Hollywood Reporter, Knight had conceptualised a twist on Hardy's character, who was shot in the face in the fourth season of the TV series only to reappear during the next run. Knight explained: "I had an idea, which I haven’t really spoken about. Ever since he was shot on the beach at Margate, you’ve only ever seen Tommy and Alfie together alone. "I thought, Maybe he appears, and we realise he’s been dead all that time. Now, I nearly did that, and I didn’t do it, but that was a thought." Speaking about the fact that Paul Anderson's Arthur Shelby also did not return, Knight emphasised "What I’ll say is that the story determines the cast, and the story was set." Clearly, neither Alfie nor Arthur would have fit into what Knight wanted to do with The Immortal Man. There had been a popular theory circulating amongst fans of the TV show in its latter two seasons that Alfie was merely a figment of Tommy's imagination, so it's interesting to hear Knight explain that this almost became canon. Fan disappointment in the lack of Alfie is understandable – Hardy had revealed in an interview with <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=r…

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Sydney Sweeney's new co-lead for The Housemaid sequel officially confirmed
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date: 2026-03-24T12:30:37.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: Sweeney will be teaming up with another A-lister in the hit thriller's sequel.
encoded: Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried film The Housemaid became a huge success when it released towards the tail end of 2025. Making nearly $400 million from its $35 million budget, the movie also received a mass of positive reviews and became an instant favourite for lovers of psychological thrillers. It tracks that in early 2026, just a few months after the film's release, it was announced that the chiller would be getting a sequel. And now, some more details have finally been revealed – including Sweeney's new co-star. The Housemaid's Secret – which bears the same title as the second novel in Freida McFadden's series which it's based on – will see Sydney Sweeney return to the role of Millie Calloway, the titular housemaid. View Green Video on the source website Rebecca Sonnenshine and Paul Feig, writer and director of the 2025 film respectively, will also be returning in their roles for the second movie. And now, Deadline has reported that joining Sweeney will be none other than Academy Award nominee Kirsten Dunst, who most recently appeared alongside Channing Tatum in 2025's Roofman. In announcing the news, Lionsgate president Erin Westerman said: "It is a privilege to bring The Housemaid’s next chapter to the screen with Kirsten Dunst. She is an icon". She added that "she will be an electrifying force in a world where nothing is ever quite as it seems.” Dunst was recently confirmed by Deadline to be appearing in the upcoming Minecraft Movie sequel, so the next few months are set to be a busy time for the critically acclaimed star. No release date for The Housemaid's Secret has been given yet, and as its leads are both in high demand it may be a while before more details are confirmed. However, given the success of the first movie, Lionsgate are probably aiming to start shooting the sequel as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Seyfried recently revealed that she may also briefly return for the sequel even though her fan favourite character Nina does not make an appearanc…

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date, cast, trailer and theories
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date: 2026-03-20T14:20:52.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Contains Trailer
description: How many times have you watched the trailer? It's hard to stop...
encoded: It finally happened! After months of anticipation, Sony Pictures has unveiled a full trailer for its forthcoming Marvel blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which sees Tom Holland return as the underdog hero. The plot of the film has been shrouded in secrecy since it wrapped filming on the streets of Glasgow, which is a rare achievement in a media landscape hungry for any spoiler leaks it can get its hands on. As a result, there were some genuine surprises in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer (check out our analysis of 5 key moments here), including the apparent inclusion of Daredevil's bitter rivals The Hand (last seen in Netflix's The Defenders). The gang appeared alongside Michael Mando's Scorpion, Jon Bernthal's The Punisher and even C-list comic book villain Boomerang (actor to be confirmed), leaving it unclear who exactly the main antagonist would be. Notably absent was Sadie Sink, but the appearance of a psychic entity in the trailer reignited theories that the Stranger Things alum could be playing X-Men stalwart Jean Grey. If the trailer has left you restless, you're not alone! Fortunately, there's only a few months left until we can experience Spider-Man: Brand New Day in cinemas up and down the country. Here's everything you need to know about the Marvel epic. Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently scheduled for release in cinemas on Friday 31 July 2026. Previously, Brand New Day was expected to release after Avengers: Doomsday (previously due for May 2026), with the natural expectation being that the two films may be tied in with one another to some extent. However, now that Doomsday has been delayed until December 2026, the next Spidey film is first up to the plate – meaning any connections between the two stories must have been reconsidered. That is, unless it was always planned to touch on the crossover only lightly, much like 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp ignored the cataclysmic Avengers: Infinity War (until …

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Marty Supreme true story: How accurate is the ping-pong drama?
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date: 2026-02-16T12:20:21.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
description: Timothée Chalamet's new sort-of-biopic has arrived in UK cinemas, but who was the real Marty Supreme?
encoded: Marty Supreme has caused quite a splash since opening in cinemas at the tail end of 2025. Josh Safdie's freneticallypaced ping-pong drama has become its distributor A24's highest-grossing film ever, while also boasting the finest acting of Timothée Chalamet's career – at least if you believe the star himself. And while Chalamet's grandstanding may have raised some eyebrows, few would argue against the fact that he turns in a pretty stellar performance. In fact, at the time of writing, he's runaway favourite to add a best actor Oscar to his steadily growing list of accolades that already includes a Golden Globe and Critics Choice award. In the film, Chalamet plays Marty Supreme, a character whose arrogant attitude he admits to have channeled during the press tour. "This is in the spirit of Marty," he told Indiewire. "And I feel like this is ultimately an original film at a time when original movies aren’t really put out." He continued: "It’s a movie about the pursuit of a dream. I’m leaving it on the field. Whether it’s the merch or the Zoom or the media appearances, I’m trying to get this out in the biggest way possible. In the spirit of Marty Mauser." In the movie, which is out still showing in some cinemas, Marty is a New York City shoe salesman who is driven by a massive ambition to become the greatest table tennis player in the world, and he soon ends up going to extreme lengths to rise to the top. But how does the figure we see in the film compare to the real-life champion ping-pong player Marty Reisman, upon whom the movie is based? Read on for everything you need to know about the true story behind Marty Supreme. Is Marty Supreme based on a true story? Yes – but only loosely. Safdie used the life of real table tennis player Marty Reisman as a jumping off point for the script, but never intended the film to be a wholly accurate account of his life. Marty Supreme true story: How accurate is the film? View Green Video on the source website As mentioned above, th…

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The Beatles cast: Full list of confirmed actors for the four-film cinematic event
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date: 2026-01-27T12:28:13.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
description: Read on to find out every actor currently confirmed for the quartet of films.
encoded: Sam Mendes's upcoming project, The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event is truly a beast the likes of which cinema has never seen before. In April 2028, four new biopics – each one focussing on a different Beatle – will release on the same day, giving fans the opportunity to binge them all in the cinema at once. Mendes is directing all four movies, while three different writers are confirmed to be attached to the project – Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne. Butterworth is a celebrated Olivier-award-winning playwright and screenwriter who worked with Mendes previously on Spectre. Straughan is fresh from a trio of wins (BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Oscar) for his screenplay for Conclave, and Thorne (Adolescence) is a prolific writer who has collaborated with Mendes in the theatre, when the latter directed his play The Motive and the Cue. With a wealth of talent behind the scenes (including rewrites at the request of real-life Beatles), it's no surprise that fans are already itching to find out more about the project, despite the movies not coming out for another two years. It has been confirmed already that all four Beatles will appear in all four films, and that much of the cast will be featuring across the entire quartet. Read on for the full list of confirmed cast members so far. The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event cast: Full list of confirmed actors The list of confirmed actors so far is as follows. Scroll down for more information about the stars. Harris Dickinson as John Lennon Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney Joseph Quinn as George Harrison Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr Saoirse Ronan as Linda McCartney James Norton as Brian Epstein Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen Starkey Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd Harry Lloyd as George Martin David Morrissey as Jim McCartney Leanne Best as Mimi Smith Bobby Schofield as Neil Aspinall Daniel Hoffmann-Gill as Mal Evans Arthur Darvill as Derek Taylor Adam Pally as Allen Klein Harris Dickinson pl…

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to return to cinemas for 25th anniversary as multiple celebrations confirmed
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date: 2026-01-21T16:19:10.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: The movie will be coming to the big screen for its silver anniversary.
encoded: Warner Bros Discovery has unveiled plans to bring the Wizarding World's first movie instalment, 2001's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, to the big screen to celebrate 25 years of magic. Excitingly, there's more to the celebrations than just the return of the film to cinemas, with WBD promising that "Wizards, Witches and Muggles worldwide can look forward to fan-focused experiences, spectacular screenings, exclusive products, and more." Firstly, the period from March to May is to be dubbed Butterbeer Season, where Butterbeer Trucks will be popping up in cities around the world, offering limited edition drinks and exclusive merch. Unless you're a real Potterhead, the 31st July might not mean much to you – but it's the Boy Who Lived's birthday, and to mark the occasion this year, official Harry Potter locations globally will feature specially themed events and activities. View oEmbed on the source website Key to the celebrations, between 27th August and 3rd September, the Philosopher's Stone will have its 25th anniversary theatrical re-release. Returning to cinemas, the film will be accompanied by ten minutes of behind-the-scenes extras which have never been seen on the silver screen. On top of that, select venues will be showing all eight Harry Potter films in the cinema during this period – so keep an eye out. WBD has also promised that the screenings will feature "experiential magical touches guaranteed to bring the magic to life." LEGO, Crocs, Spin Master, Timex, MinaLima, and a huge number of other brands are also joining the party, with a range of products, toys, and merch coming out this year. If that still doesn't sound like enough, Warner Bros Studio Tour London will be running a special celebration of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone this summer, where fans will be able to discover iconic artefacts introduced in the first film from the Golden Snitch to the Philosopher's Stone itself. There's a huge amount of Potter to enjoy, and you can find …

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H is for Hawk true story: Is the new Claire Foy film fact or fiction?
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date: 2026-01-21T16:03:44.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
description: All you need to know about the real-life aspects of the film.
encoded: Billed as a biographical drama, H is for Hawk tells the story of Helen Macdonald (who wrote the memoir of the same title on which the movie is based) who adopts a goshawk in order to assist the grieving process after the death of their father. The film features The Crown and Wolf Hall star Claire Foy as Helen, who appears alongside Brendan Gleeson as Helen's father, Alisdair Macdonald, and Lindsay Duncan as Helen's mother. Adapted for the big screen by novelist and award-winning screenwriter of Room (among others) Emma Donoghue, H is for Hawk is directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, who previously worked with Foy on the second season of The Crown. But just how much of the story is true? Read on to find out how much 'bio' is really in this new biopic. H is for Hawk true story: How much is fact vs fiction? Helen Macdonald's memoir, H is for Hawk, serves as the basis for the film. While many of the events are true (Helen's father really was called Alisdair and he really was a photojournalist), much of the plot mirrors that of TH White's novel The Goshawk, which similarly follows White's own experience attempting to train a goshawk after his own personal suffering in the 1930s. Macdonald opened up about this connection in an interview with The Guardian in 2014, explaining: "The backbone of the book is a memoir about that year when I lost my father and trained a hawk [but] there are also other things tangled up in that story which are not memoir. There is the shadow biography of TH White, and a lot of nature-writing, too. I was trying to let these different genres speak to each other". In the same article, journalist Stephen Moss asserts that "The Goshawk, which Macdonald had known since she was a child, becomes a parallel text within her book". Who is the real Helen Macdonald? View Green Video on the source website Born in 1970, Helen Macdonald studied English at Cambridge before going on to work as a falcon researcher, which led to a series of books including Falcon, Vesper …

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The Rip ending explained: who was the traitor in the Netflix thriller?
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date: 2026-01-21T13:03:32.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: We explain the ending of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's latest cop drama.
encoded: (Warning! The following article contains major spoilers for The Rip.) The latest film from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company is The Rip, a crime thriller written and directed by The A-Team's Joe Carnahan. As well as producing, old friends Affleck and Damon both star in the movie as high-ranking police officers in Miami's Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT). Loosely based on a true story, The Rip follows the TNT as they raid a stash house – but far from finding drugs, the team discovers a huge pile of hard cash. However, all is not as it seems. With members of the TNT keen to steal the money for themselves, and an unclear level of cartel involvement, a battle in the suburbs surrounding the stash house ensues. At the centre of the film is the murder of Jackie Velez – a TNT Captain who gave the tip-off on the house in the first place. This sets the main events of the plot in motion, as the entire set-up of the stash house is revealed to be bait to discover which police officers had been stealing from house busts. Packed with action and thrills (you can read our review of The Rip here), the movie can even feel a little overcrowded when it comes to just how many twists and turns there are. So, if you're still confused after watching the film, read on for our easy explanation of what really happened. Who was the traitor in The Rip? The two main cops in the movie are Lieutenant Dane Dumars (Damon) and his closest ally on the force, Detective Sergeant JD Byrne (Affleck), who was in a relationship with Jackie (Lina Esco) until her murder. When the pair discover that Desi (Sasha Calle), who they find in a stash house filled with cartel money, is not just a guard for the money but an informant who had previously worked with Jackie, they realise that they need to use the set-up to find out where the corruption lies. For a huge chunk of the movie, it looks like Lieutenant Dane Dumars (Damon) is planning to rob the house himself and then split the money (somewhere in the …

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Record-breaking James Bond star joins Oscar-winning Anora actor in retelling of classic horror tale
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date: 2026-01-21T11:43:07.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: The latest Edgar Allan Poe adaptation has got a new cast member.
encoded: Back in January 2025, Deadline reported that director Charlie Polinger was set to write and direct a film adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's short story The Masque of the Red Death for A24. Now, one year on, Léa Seydoux – who Bond fans will be familiar with as Madeleine Swann from Spectre and No Time to Die – has been confirmed to be joining the cast, according to The Hollywood Reporter, The French actor became a record-breaker in the currently dormant James Bond franchise after becoming the first love interest to play a significant role in more than one movie in the series. Originally, it had been announced that Sydney Sweeney would be leading the film, but the Euphoria and The Housemaid star dropped out in June 2025. She was replaced by 2025 Oscar winner Mikey Madison, who picked up the Best Actress award for her performance in Sean Baker's Anora – one of the film's five Academy Awards. Seydoux's other roles include a memorable turn as Charlotte LaPadite in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, as well as appearances in The Grand Budapest Hotel, Dune: Part Two, and The Lobster. Madison has also worked with Tarantino, having a small role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and also appeared in 2022's Scream. Per The Hollywood Reporter, it is rumoured that Madison will be portraying twin sisters in the upcoming horror adaptation, while Seydoux's character is to be "a scheming lady-in-waiting who is conniving her way to the top." After Madison's many major awards for Anora and Seydoux's award-winning performances in Blue is the Warmest Colour and The Beast, there's certainly a good degree of acting pedigree behind this much-anticipated horror. While the full plot details of The Masque of the Red Death are being kept tightly under wraps for the moment, the original short story is about a horrific illness (the titular Red Death) and the disturbing lengths that people go to in order to get rid of it. This certainly won't be the tale's first adaptation either, with the 19…

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When is Die Hard on TV this Christmas?
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date: 2025-12-24T13:00:17.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
subject: Die Hard (franchise)
description: Is the Bruce Willis classic a Christmas movie? The debate continues.
encoded: Christmas Day is very nearly upon us, and film fans across the land will be deciding which films to watch to bring in the big day. While the likes of The Muppet Christmas Carol, Elf and Love Actually are shoo-ins, there's always one film which remains a little more contentious. Over three-and-a-half decades after its initial release, the question of whether or not Die Hard can be counted as a true Christmas movie remains fiercely contested. It was originally released during the summer months, but its festive setting means it picks up a huge amount of interest around the Yuletide period. The film, which was directed by John McTiernan, stars Bruce Willis as NYPD detective John McClane, who touches down in Los Angeles on 24th December with grand plans of making amends with his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) at her company’s Christmas party. Just before he enters her office, though, the building is seized by the villainous Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) and his gang, who take everyone inside hostage. View oEmbed on the source website Film critic James King previously told RadioTimes.com that "Die Hard is a Christmas movie now but it didn’t start out as one". "Back in 1988 when it was released in the summer, I don’t think anyone thought it was a festive film," he continued. "Sure it had a seasonal setting but it was hardly warm and cuddly. "But over time, the fans have embraced its Christmas background and reinterpreted it as a yuletide classic. That’s what’s great about brilliant films: they don’t just have to be one thing." But is the film airing over the 2025 Christmas period, and where can fans stream it? Here’s all you need to know, so you can make your mind up on the Christmas movie debate once and for all. Is Die Hard on TV this Christmas? As perhaps is only right, Die Hard will be getting an airing on Christmas Eve, with the film showing on 4Seven at 10pm. Meanwhile, the film is also available to stream on Channel 4 (previously All4 and 4OD) for free until Sun…

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When is The Muppet Christmas Carol on TV? Is it on Netflix?
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date: 2025-12-24T12:55:00.000Z
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: Everything you need to know about the puppet version of Charles Dickens's classic Christmas story with Michael Caine.
encoded: When it comes to Christmas films, you don't get much better than The Muppet Christmas Carol – in fact, according to RadioTimes.com readers, you can't get better at all, as it was voted the best Christmas film of all time in our 2023 poll. The beloved film was first released in 1992, and retells Charles Dickens's classic festive tale with Sir Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, and the Muppets filling out many of the other central roles. As in other versions of the story, the miserly Scrooge is visited over one Christmas Eve night by ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet to come, teaching him to be more generous and loving of his fellow man. The film came from director Brian Henson, the son of Muppets creator Jim Henson, who spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com in 2022, in order to mark the 30-year anniversary of the film. Henson called the film "quite possibly the best thing I ever did", and said of Caine's casting: "One of the first things he said to me the first time we met, he said, 'I'm going to play this utterly, utterly straight.' And I was like, 'Yes, that would be great.' "Because up until Muppet Christmas Carol, actors in Muppet movies were mostly cameos and it was an opportunity for them to do things a little bit outrageous and to tell big jokes. And it was terrific that he got it – he got how this was going to work." Of course, many a fan will be planning a rewatch this festive season, but how can they do so? Here’s how you can watch and stream The Muppet Christmas Carol this December. When is The Muppet Christmas Carol on TV? The film will not be getting a broadcast on linear TV this year but never fear! Disney Plus is the home of The Muppet Christmas Carol in 2025, and it has the movie looking better than ever by hosting it in 4K HDR! What's more, an extended edition of the movie is available to stream on the platform featuring When Love Is Gone, a song removed from the film's original theatrical cut. Can I watch The Muppet Christmas Carol on Netflix …

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Love Actually soundtrack: Every song featured in the Christmas classic
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date: 2025-12-24T12:30:07.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
description: Ready to dance along to Jump with Hugh Grant and cry to Both Sides Now with Emma Thompson?
encoded: In the last couple of years, Richard Curtis has been behind two brand new Christmas films: first 2023's Genie and then 2024's Netflix animation That Christmas. And while both of those films – especially the latter – have their fans, in truth neither seem likely to have anywhere near the long-lasting impact of the writer's earlier foray into the Christmas movie genre, 2003's beloved Love Actually. For millions around the country, no Christmas would be complete without an annual rewatch of the popular romcom. Of course, it follows eight different couples as they navigate their love lives in the countdown to Christmas, boasting a brilliant soundtrack and one of the best casts of British actors ever assembled on film: including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Dame Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley and many more. A festive classic it might be, but Curtis wasn't always so sure the film was going to become such an enduring hit. Asked whether he's surprised Love Actually has become a part of so many people's festive celebrations, Curtis told Radio Times last year: "I just consider that so lucky. We thought Love Actually was a disaster for months while we were trying to edit it. So, I always look back on it and think, 'I can’t believe we got away with it!'" Alongside a score from composer Craig Armstrong, the film also features a handful of pop songs. Wondering what they are? Read on for the full Love Actually soundtrack list and score. Love Actually score The full list of tracks in the movie composed by Armstrong are as follows: Opening Titles – Craig Armstrong Christmas Is All Around (Montage) – Craig Armstrong First Day – Craig Armstrong Natalie with Tea Trolley – Craig Armstrong In Love with Karl – Craig Armstrong Sam’s Bedroom – Craig Armstrong On the Bench – Craig Armstrong I’m in Love – Craig Armstrong Total Agony – Craig Armstrong Saucy Minx/Aurelia Arrives – Craig Armstrong Bad Policies – Craig Armstrong Discovery of Kiss/Press Conference – Craig Armstrong Croissants in Franc…

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Where to watch Love Actually this Christmas 2025 and is it on TV?
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date: 2025-12-24T12:00:50.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
description: Richard Curtis's festive favourite Love Actually follows 10 interconnected love stories during the run-up to Christmas.
encoded: These days, it's relatively rare for new Christmas films to become true classics – but one of the last for which that is without doubt the case is Richard Curtis's 2003 festive romcom Love Actually. And even though Curtis himself revealed a couple of years ago that he doesn't often rewatch the film – and considers its continued success a "strange bit of luck" – it is unquestionably one of the most rewatched festive staples every year. Of course, the film tells multiple intertwined love stories featuring its incredibly star-studded cast, which is filled with big name stars such as Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley and Alan Rickman. Co-casting director Fiona Weir reflected on casting Rickman as Harry for 2023's 20th anniversary of the film, telling People: "Alan encompassed that deeply complicated man who loves his wife and family, but has somehow lost track of something in his life and gets tempted by this other girl, but still really cares about the people who work for him." Speaking about Rickman’s casting, Weir added that the production team "knew that he would bring even more layers and complexity to the part than was already there". The film is also filled with iconic scenes, from the much-parodied sequence with Knightley, Andrew Lincoln and those signs, through to Bill Nighy's cover of Love Is All Around and Hugh Grant dance through 10 Downing Street. Once again, the film has been on tour across the UK in December this year (and will be again in 2026), accompanied by a live orchestra – but for those hoping to watch it at home, when and where can you find it? Here's how you can watch and stream Love Actually this year. Where to watch Love Actually online in the UK If you have Sky Cinema, NOW, or Netflix then you're in luck – as Love Actually is currently available for free with a subscription. Meanwhile, you can also watch it for free on ITVX. It's also available for digital rent and download on various platforms including Amazon Prime Vide…

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Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn reacts to shocking finale twist: “I wanted to throw up”
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date: 2025-12-24T10:00:33.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The star had a very visceral reaction to that "betrayal" in episode 9.
encoded: Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Pluribus episode 9. Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn has opened up about her reaction to the gut-wrenching twist in the final episode of the record-breaking first season. A key plot thread has been Seehorn’s character Carol trying to ensure that she won’t be ‘turned’ and absorbed into the hive mind. While viewers thought she was safe, as the Others need Carol’s stem cells for the procedure and can’t obtain them without her permission, the series finale, La Chica o El Mundo, contained an utterly devastating moment as Carol discovers that the Others have access to her frozen eggs... which contain her stem cells. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Seehorn revealed her visceral reaction when she read the script for the episode: "It’s horrible. It gave me a pit in my stomach, and then when the answer comes out, I wanted to throw up." The surprise moment opens up the possibility that at some point in the future of the series viewers will see Carol herself ‘turned’, absorbed into the shared consciousness of the Others. For Seehorn, the fact that this came at the hand of Zosia felt like "the worst betrayal ever." The twist had actually been built up to far earlier in the series — the fact that Carol has had her eggs frozen was first revealed in a passing comment from Carol back in the season’s third episode, Grenade. Speaking about how the twist is set up, Seehorn continues, "This happens all the time with Vince [Gilligan]’s scripts — and Gordon Smith’s, Alison Tatlock’s, [and] Jonny Gomez who did the penultimate episode — all of our brilliant writers. "There are things that I didn’t see coming, but at the same time, they don’t feel like shock value. I was able to look back and think, 'These seeds have been planted'. There was information there — it didn’t come out of nowhere. And it makes perfect sense." View Green Video on the source website The seeds had been planted so well, in fact, that a few fan theories popped up after Grenade was fi…

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Where are the Nativity cast now?
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date: 2025-12-23T17:01:00.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
description: It's been more than 15 years since the popular kids film debuted.
encoded: Christmas 2025 is almost upon us, and that means one thing: it’s time to hunker down in front of the fire and watch a Christmas classic. And, when it comes to feel-good movies, there’s no better option than the Martin Freeman-starring film Nativity!, which was such a success following its release in 2009 that it spawned three films and a stage musical. Nativity! follows a former actor turned primary school teacher called Paul (Freeman) as he’s put in charge of his school Nativity play. Everything quickly begins to unravel, and matters only get worse when Paul ends up lying to a rival primary school teacher that a flashy Hollywood producer will be coming into their town to watch them perform. While Freeman leads the cast as the main teacher, the real stars of the film were Marc Wootton as lovable but chaotic classroom assistant Desmond Poppy, and the children themselves. With that in mind, you might be wondering what has become of those young stars who appeared in Nativity! a decade and a half ago... did they continue to act? Read on for everything you need to know. The Nativity cast: Where are they now? Marc Wootton played Mr Poppy Before we move on to the kids themselves, lets start with Mr Poppy – a hugely popular presence in the film played by Marc Wootton. Although this series of films is arguably still what he's best known for, he's had a steady acting career, with credits including the first ever episode of Inside No. 9, the Take That inspired film Greatest Days and the Channel 4 sitcom High and Dry, which he also wrote and directed. Most recently, he had a key role in the Noel Fielding Apple TV+ series The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, while in 2024 he played the role of Marek in a National Theatre production of Till the Stars Come Down. Earlier this year, he co-wrote, produced, and starred in short film The Art of the Lie, which you can watch here: ﻿ Jake Pratt played Alfie Alfie was one of the big stars of the nativity play in the film – pla…

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How to watch Elf online and on TV this Christmas 2025
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date: 2025-12-22T17:00:49.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Christmas
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: It's good news if you have Sky or NOW...
encoded: Christmas and the wider festive period is all about traditions, and that doesn't just cover activities and food, it also covers entertainment, with film fans flocking to rewatch their favourite Yuletide classics. One of those which has consistently appeared high in any rankings of the best Christmas films of all time is, of course, Elf, the 2003 comedy starring Will Ferrell. The film, which also features James Caan and Zooey Deschanel, follows Buddy, a human who was raised alongside Santa’s elves in the North Pole after a mix-up one Christmas night. When he learns of his true identity, Buddy heads to New York to track down his biological father, Walter, but before doing so he is given a warning – Walter is on Santa's naughty list. Walter is less than impressed when his son arrives in the city, but can Buddy win him over with his heart-warming festive cheer, and help him embrace kindness in time for Christmas? Fans of the film celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023, and the year before, in 2022, screenwriter David Berenbaum spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the "rare and special" legacy of the festive favourite. He said of his own relationship to the film all these years later: "When it played in theatres out here for years, I would take my kids to go see it and that was fun to share with them. "And, you know, as we're decorating the tree, we'll sort of put it on and it's a great thing to have Buddy come back into your life every year, this time of year. It's really quite amazing." With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to revisit the much-loved film – but how can you watch it, and is it available to stream? Here’s how you can watch the film on TV and on streaming platforms over the Christmas period. Is Elf on Netflix? Unfortunately, the acclaimed comedy won't be on Netflix this year, but you can stream Elf online if you have a Cinema pass on the NOW platform, or if you have Sky Cinema. Additionally, Elf is currently available to ren…

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When is Home Alone on TV? How to watch the Christmas movie online
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date: 2025-12-22T17:00:00.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
subject: Disney Plus
description: Macaulay Culkin's Christmas classic will be available to stream over the festive period.
encoded: When it comes to Christmas movies, there are few which hold such a strong please in film fans' hearts as 1990's Home Alone. The festive family comedy film starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister remains the most cherished Christmas movies of all time – in fact, it came third in a 2023 RadioTimes.com poll, just behind The Muppet Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life. The film sees eight-year-old Kevin accidentally left behind when his family go on holiday. He soon finds he has to defend the family home from two burglars, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Boasting a brilliant soundtrack and spawning an extensive franchise, Home Alone remains an annual must-watch for many film fans when putting together their Christmas watch-list. Endlessly rewatchable, Macaulay Culkin even recently revealed what he'd want to do with a reboot of the franchise. But is the first film airing on TV this year, and how can fans in the UK stream it? Here’s everything you need to know. Home Alone: Where to watch the Christmas movie online in the UK As one of the greatest family films of all time, it is perhaps fitting that Home Alone (and its sequels) are streaming on Disney Plus this Christmas, along with the reboot, Home Sweet Home Alone, which is also available on the streaming platform. Sign up to Disney Plus for £4.99 a month or £79.90 for a year Home Alone (as well as its first two sequels) is also available to stream currently on Channel 4 until the end of the year, but it is not available on any other subscriber services such as Netflix or NOW TV. However, you can rent or buy the Christmas classic on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Alone-Macaulay-Culkin/dp/B0CBHY7VVP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25ME1SU9Q3JN1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.liWqUf5SsrQDWBQQw8Su9xNoUC3ZKlUTZXh3-eqNseh1ahKVVG1R_XIOmVXYm4IK_mlDzWl2T-kzOzRALijP6ZaG3YMi1IxSHdh1AMwrfsuC7AWYjDVwu8HiSUgVogyexbTbJYSNTI50KvAc6WgMHBWvrcuLaYrcvKA1M-Lzi1LdtpOEnUE1Vzkh5WERkAAv6B197hYDYJ4P7WlLHsTcjASUguzySddbcJTrCJLXGSs.fNIbk5BnPzTv2PpQc5LF…

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Does Hugh Grant appear in Wake Up Dead Man?
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date: 2025-12-12T10:00:44.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Netflix
description: All you need to know about whether Hugh Grant appears in Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson's whodunit Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
encoded: After his cameo in 2022's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, fans of Benoit Blanc's adventures have been hoping for more of Hugh Grant's character. Introduced in 2019's Knives Out, Benoit Blanc is a southern US detective played by Daniel Craig. However, the first film didn't reveal much at all about Blanc's personal life. By the time the film's sequel, Glass Onion, arrived, audiences were given more of an insight into what Blanc does in his spare time - and writer/director Rian Johnson made use of some absolutely phenomenal cameos. In one scene, Blanc plays Among Us online with Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury, for example. But the key appearance was when, after much speculation about Blanc's personal situation, it was revealed in Glass Onion that Blanc has a husband – Phillip, played by Hugh Grant. Fans immediately felt that this situation worked for Blanc, so have been hoping that Grant will also appear in this year's Benoit Blanc mystery, Wake Up Dead Man. Read on to find out if he does... Is Hugh Grant in Wake Up Dead Man? No, there is no appearance from Grant in the movie – not even a cameo. With an already star-studded cast including Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, and Jeffrey Wright – to name but a few – it would maybe have been too much to ask for Wake Up Dead Man to have a return of Phillip as well. However, all is not necessarily lost - while nothing is set in stone yet, there may be another Knives Out film on its way. Given the favourable response to Phillip, it would seem unlikely that Johnson doesn't want to bring him back at all. Whatever happens in the future, Phillip certainly doesn't appear in Wake Up Dead Man - but Benoit Blanc has got yet another signature look, and you can read our review of the brilliant new film here. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is streaming on Netflix from Friday 12th December 2025. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also availab…

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Die Hard soundtrack: All the songs in the classic Christmas action film
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date: 2025-12-08T16:45:08.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
description: Everyone from Run-DMC to Bing Crosby can be heard in the soundtrack.
encoded: It's still be a debate that rumbles on more than 35 years since its release: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? One thing's for certain - it's a thrilling, iconic action film, and one which warrants a rewatch each December, no matter its categorisation. The legendary Bruce Willis stars in the 1988 movie as police detective John McClane, who takes on a group of German terrorists led by Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber, when they take all those inside a tower block hostage. Die Hard was released in the summer, one point against its categorisation as a Christmas film - however, it is set on Christmas Eve, and features a number of seasonal songs in its soundtrack, from offbeat picks like Run-DMC's Christmas in Hollis to more traditional festive fare such as Winter Wonderland as sung by Bing Crosby. Meanwhile, the film also includes a couple of well-known pieces of classical music, and an original score written by prolific film composer Michael Kamen. Read on for everything you need to know about the music heard in Die Hard. Die Hard soundtrack The following pieces of music can all be heard in the Die Hard soundtrack: Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G Major (Allegro Moderato) composed by Johann Sebastian Bach Christmas in Hollis performed by Run-DMC Skeletons performed by Stevie Wonder Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! performed by Reginald VelJohnson (humming) Jingle Bells performed by Bruce Willis (whistling) Ode to Joy from Symphony No.9 in D- Choral, Op. 125 composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! performed by Vaughn Monroe Singin' in the Rain performed by Gene Kelly Winter Wonderland performed by Bing Crosby We've Got Each Other performed by John Scott Die Hard score Die Hard also features an original score composed by Michael Kamen – which won him a BMI TV/Film Music Award. You can find the list of tracks included below: The Nakatomi Plaza Gruber's Arrival John's Escape/You Want Money? The Tower The Roof The Fight He Won't Be Joining Us And …

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The Holiday soundtrack: All the songs featured in the Christmas romcom
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date: 2025-12-08T16:30:51.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
description: The film has an original score by Hans Zimmer, a handful of Christmas classics and hits by everyone from The Killers to The Spinners.
encoded: With Christmas fast approaching, it's time to start assembling your Christmas movie watchlist, and from It's a Wonderful Life to Elf, The Muppet Christmas Carol to Love Actually, there are plenty of festive classics to consider. It's hard to believe that another popular festive flick is nearly 20 years old. 2006 rom-com The Holiday was written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers and stars Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black. The movie revolves around two singletons who embark on a house-swapping adventure over the festive season, with Winslet's Iris travelling to LA and Diaz's Amanda travelling to Surrey. Naturally, romance ensues, and the action is accompanied by a brilliant soundtrack, which features a number of festive bangers like Wham's Last Christmas and Kylie's Santa Baby. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DHYBMPP7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IVZOVKMH2BHB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FsirP0VdEiV3dRMnEBZlgKB9jnUeZv_-ZB-tI3lhwdSLHz9yrrV_5BhFg-b_0Gg7h-mL2pAzYMoQX2aPZXDe67gNX9CxYetRqtQ8xIyny77ZCyez7S1JldFNJvVcBm-6l4Mzw2UQcOf8rXSThYJYKkxnCoDdozutulcGgBI_serBLojMTAaxv6UJ3TJsmLwbSnoMnB_dE1YgdketR1hUW-h1rzicTC6sbYSEGS1XbAU.-5z3gR3N2nMkZzLCyjeZDQ0RzAVgR3OVAtXaUsDBTs8&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+holiday+soundtrack&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1733494493&sprefix=the+holiday+sound%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1939816" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Listen to The Holiday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) here But which other songs are featured in the movie? From Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas to Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, read on for a full list. The Holiday score: Who composed the music for the film? As well as a number of bangers, the film also includes an original score by Hans Zimmer. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website You can find the titles of all the tracks below: Maestro Iris And Jasper Kayak For One Zero Dream Kitchen Separate Vacations Anything Can Happen Light My Fire Definitely Unexpected If I Wanted To Call You …

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Nativity! soundtrack: Full list of songs in the film
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date: 2025-12-08T16:15:24.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
description: The Martin Freeman-starring musical comedy Nativity! is available to watch on Netflix.
encoded: Last year marked 15 years since the Martin Freeman-starring musical comedy Nativity! first landed on our screens and charmed fans with its lovable performances, hilarious storyline and catchy soundtrack – and now, the film is back on BBC iPlayer and Netflix for the holiday period. The movie, released in 2009, centres around the story of once-actor-now-primary-school-teacher Paul (Martin Freeman), who is tasked with producing the year’s nativity play, despite his disdain for Christmas. After lying to a rival primary school teacher (private school headmaster Gordon Shakespeare, played by Jason Watkins) that a Hollywood producer will be coming to watch the performance, things soon spiral out of control and Paul must find a way to resolve the mess. Alongside Freeman, Call the Midwife’s Pam Ferris, Shetland’s Ashley Jensen and Alan Carr also star in the cast of the movie. Speaking to the BBC last November about the film’s enduring popularity, writer and director Debbie Isitt said: "Because it’s on Netflix every Christmas and on the BBC a lot, it just seems to find a new audience." She added that the idea for the film came when she went to see her daughter's nativity, saying: "I thought, this could make a really good film, because the children were just hilarious." The first film was a huge success and went on to spawn three sequels, all written and directed by Isitt. "I love them all, but I think the original is probably always going to be close to my heart," she added. Wondering which songs feature in the film? Read on for everything you need to know about the soundtrack. Nativity soundtrack: Full list of songs in the film The full list of songs in the film is as follows: Hooray for Hollywood by Johnny Davis Santa Claus Is Coming to Town by The Jackson 5 I'm a Little Christmas Cracker by Diana Decker Maybe This Christmas by Ron Sexsmith Snow Day by Bleu I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 I Want You With Me at Christmas by Jesse Belvin Sleigh Ride by The Ronettes Silent Ni…

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Will there be a Knives Out 4? Everything we know so far
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date: 2025-12-08T12:40:57.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Netflix
description: Will Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc be back for more sleuthing?
encoded: Since the release of 2019's Knives Out, fans have been itching for more Benoit Blanc. Happily, sequel Glass Onion was released in 2022, and the third film in the franchise – Wake Up Dead Man – premieres on Netflix on 12th December 2025 following a brief theatrical run (you can read our four-star review). All three of writer-director Rian Johnson's murder mysteries have received high praise thus far – in no small part down to Daniel Craig's performance as southern-state, cigar-chomping detective Blanc. Wake Up Dead Man marks the final film in Johnson's Netflix deal, but could there be more Knives Out mysteries on the horizon? Johnson certainly hopes so, having told Variety earlier this year: "I’d be thrilled to keep making these for the rest of my life." There's one avenue in particular that a large portion of fans on social media have clamoured for – a Knives Out Muppet movie. The suggestion has been for a Muppet Christmas Carol-style take, where Benoit Blanc is the only human in a world of Muppets. Unfortunately, Johnson shut this idea down in an interview earlier this year with The Hollywood Reporter, saying: "It would feel totally wrong because [the Muppets] would be getting murdered." Interestingly, though, he added that he'd love to do a regular Muppet movie. All in all, the future of the Knives Out franchise is a little unclear at the moment. With the Netflix deal up, what could the future look like? Read on for everything we know so far. Will there be a Knives Out 4? While Netflix acquired the rights to the second and third Benoit Blanc adventures, there has been no agreement beyond that. The first film was made mostly independently and sold to distributor Lionsgate after filming and post-production had been completed – so it's not impossible that a similar method of filmmaking could be employed for a future film if a deal isn't worked out beforehand. On average, it takes around 18 months from a final draft of the script to release on a Knives Out film, and J…

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When is The Holiday on TV this Christmas? How to watch and stream online
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date: 2025-12-08T12:30:16.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Christmas
subject: Netflix
description: The romcom starring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz is a modern Christmas classic.
encoded: When it comes to Christmas romcoms, there is no shortage of great picks to choose from – however, Nancy Meyers’s The Holiday holds a special place in many people's hearts. The 2006 film – which stars Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet as singletons who swap houses over the festive season and enter into new, surprising romances – has become a modern Christmas classic, alongside Love Actually. There were reports in 2022 that the cast, including Jude Law and Jack Black, would be revisiting their characters' romances in a sequel, but Meyers was quick to shut these rumours down. While fans were no doubt disappointed, they still have the original which they can revisit year after year, as they work through their Christmas watch-lists also including the likes of The Muppet Christmas Carol, Elf and Home Alone. But will the film be on TV in Christmas 2025, and if so, when and where? Read on for your guide to how to watch The Holiday this December. Where to watch The Holiday in the UK If you're an Amazon Prime Video subscriber, you're in luck! The film is available to stream there (and you can also rent it from Prime Video for £2.99 or buy it for £2.99). If you prefer physical media, you might rather own the movie and have it take pride of place in your DVD or Blu-ray collection. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Is The Holiday on TV this Christmas 2025? The Holiday usually makes it to our TV screens at Christmas, and this year is no different. The romcom is set to air on Sky Cinema Select and Sky Cinema Select HD on Monday 8th December at 9:50pm, Tuesday 9th December at 2:30pm, Saturday 13th December at 8pm, and Sunday 14th December at 12:40pm. Fans are in luck, as it's airing again on BBC Two at 8:30pm on Sunday 14th December and BBC Three at 8:35pm on Tuesday 16th December. Is The Holiday in cinemas this Christmas 2025? Yes! The Holiday will be screening in select cinemas throughout the UK this December. What better way to watch your favourite holiday romcom than on…

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What are the new Netflix Original Christmas movies this year? Release dates and cast details
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date: 2025-11-21T07:00:16.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Netflix's regular Christmas slate has been announced for 2025.
encoded: Netflix is treating audiences to four brand new Christmas movies this year, all of which feature a variety of famous faces in the UK and over the pond. The first two, A Merry Little Ex-Mas and Champagne Problems, have already been released, and are rising through the ranks in Netflix's Top 10 list. But there's more to come. From a gender-bending Santa Claus comedy to a Christmas themed heist, Netflix's festive slate is jam-packed this year in addition to its already stacked catalogue of Christmas movies. So, whether you're a fan of Netflix's original festive films or you just want to find something to put on in the background while the family's over, read on to find out all you need to know about Netflix's 2025 Christmas release schedule. What are the New Netflix Original Christmas movies this year? This year's offerings begin with A Merry Little Ex-Mas, which follows a divorcee whose plans are wrecked when her ex shows up with his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Champagne Problems (which seemingly borrows its title from the Taylor Swift song) is a romcom about an ambitious businesswoman set against the gorgeous backdrop of the French winter. While Champagne Problems leans into the romance, Jingle Bell Heist is a rom-com with the emphasis firmly on the 'com'. It sees a pair of small-time thieves discover they each plan to break into the same London department store. Hilarity ensues. Finally, My Secret Santa follows a single mother as she attempts to pass as a man to become a season Santa at a ski resort. Read on to find out more about each one. A Merry Little Ex-Mas Release date: Wednesday 12th November (out now) Cast: Alicia Silverstone as Kate Oliver Hudson as Everett Jameela Jamil as Tess Melissa Joan Hart as April Pierson Fodé as Chet Timothy Innes as Nigel Linda Kash as Doris Emily Hall as Sienna What is A Merry Little Ex-Mas about? A Merry Little Ex-Mas follows the recently-divorced Kate, who is after one last family Christmas before selling her house. However, ex-…

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