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items: The Housemaid movie sequel's future confirmed after Sydney Sweeney thriller is box office hit
items: Stranger Things bosses "not trying to shock" with "surprising" finale as they address Steve's fate
items: Pluribus season 2 gets release update from series creator – and it's not good news
items: Brigitte Bardot, French film legend and activist, dies aged 91
items: Scarlett Moffatt reveals why she'll "probably never" appear on Strictly's main series after Christmas win
items: The Housemaid ending explained: Does it differ from the book?
items: The Housemaid cast: Who stars in new thriller alongside Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried?
items: Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster reveal how one Christy scene was "ruined" while filming
items: Christy director reveals why Sydney Sweeney was the right choice to play iconic boxer
items: Bugonia ending explained: Was Emma Stone's Michelle an alien all along?
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The Housemaid movie sequel's future confirmed after Sydney Sweeney thriller is box office hit
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date: 2026-01-07T10:44:21.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: The Housemaid's Secret is on the way.
encoded: Get ready, Freida McFadden fans, because it looks like The Housemaid is set to get a sequel. Following the huge box-office success of the first film, which debuted in December last year, Lionsgate has greenlit a follow-up, based on the second novel in McFadden's Housemaid series, The Housemaid's Secret. The first film followed Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney), a recently released ex-con who begins working as a live-in housemaid for Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar) – but soon discovers a darker web of secrets behind their perfect facade. The film was a major hit for Lionsgate, making over $75 million domestically in its first 17 days of release and taking in $133 million worldwide. According to Deadline, the sequel has been in development for several months, with Sydney Sweeney and Michele Morrone set to return as Millie and mysterious groundskeeper Enzo, respectively. Director Paul Feig is also set to helm the follow-up, from a script once again written by Rebecca Sonnenshine. McFadden will also serve as an executive producer on the project. View Green Video on the source website Announcing the news, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson said: "It’s clear from both the global box office and from the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly – and audibly – to the totally unique and truly theatrical experience of The Housemaid and want to know what happens next. “We believed in these stories from the very beginning, and we are beyond excited to bring the next chapter of Millie’s story to life on-screen in collaboration with our outstanding creative partners Todd, Paul, Laura, Carly, Alex, and Sydney. "The Housemaid’s Secret is another wildly thrilling book in Freida's series that has captivated readers worldwide, and we look forward to translating it into a similarly rousing and riotous moviegoing experience." Read more: Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney gives update on season 3 Sydney Sweeney and Ben Fost…

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Stranger Things bosses "not trying to shock" with "surprising" finale as they address Steve's fate
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date: 2025-12-28T12:36:45.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: The finale is set to be released on New Year's Day in the UK.
encoded: There's only one episode of Stranger Things left, and creators Matt and Ross Duffer have teased how things could wrap up for the Hawkins kids. Fans have recently been speculating about a certain trailer in which Steve (Joe Keery) says to Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) that he is ready to die. And, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the Duffer brothers responded to such speculation. "People are always worried about Steve," said Ross. "It doesn’t matter. We could have put nothing in the trailer and people would still be freaked out about Steve," added Matt. When asked about how worried fans should be about the fate of their favourite characters, including Steve and Hopper (David Harbour), Matt said: "It’s not Game of Thrones. We’re not in Westeros. "I love Game of Thrones, but it’s just a very different type of show than that. There’s not going to be a Red Wedding situation. "I think some things happen in the finale that are very surprising, but we’re not trying to shock or upset anyone. I hope by the time people get to the end of the finale that it just feels like there’s something inevitable about what happens, and that it doesn’t feel painful but feels satisfying." He continued: "We’ll see. But as for Steve’s fate. I don’t know. I can’t say. It would be the next logical step. He keeps getting beaten up more and more. The only way we could take it further is death." Read more: Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 ending explained: What actually IS the Upside Down? Stranger Things creators confirm what actually just happened with Nancy and Jonathan The finale, which is set to air on New Year's Eve in the US and the following morning in the UK, will see the kids of Hawkins preparing for one last showdown with Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), as they try to destroy his "ultimate plan" to reshape the world using twelve children he considers the "perfect vessels". With the stakes higher than ever, there could be serious consequences for several fan favourites. So, will Steve be saf…

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Pluribus season 2 gets release update from series creator – and it's not good news
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date: 2025-12-28T12:08:34.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: "We're working on it."
encoded: With acclaimed sci-fi series Pluribus having now wrapped up its first season on Apple TV, creator Vince Gilligan has addressed when we might expect the second season to be released – and it seems like fans could have quite the wait on their hands. The series has emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year, having earned two nominations at the Golden Globe awards, and follows follows novelist Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn), the seemingly sole survivor of an alien virus that transforms the rest of humanity into a hive mind. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about the progress of season 2, Gilligan admitted that development is moving slowly. He explained: "We're working on it. It takes us a while. I would love to go faster if I could." Executive producer of Pluribus, Gordon Smith, added: “You know how on a timeline, there's usually an arrow that points towards infinity? "Well, I think we're on the arrow somewhere.” At present, there is no set start date for filming on season 2. According to Forbes, production isn't set to begin until at least spring of 2026, meaning there will likely be a significant gap between the two seasons. The possibility of a lengthy wait for the second season might not prove that surprising for fans, with long hiatuses between seasons of television becoming increasingly common – often due to high expenses and overlapping cast schedules. Recently, Gilligan also spoke to RadioTimes.com about the pressure of following up his acclaimed shows Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul with a completely new project. He explained: "I'm very much feeling the pressure. It would have been safer doing something else in the Breaking Bad universe. "And I was tempted, because I love that world so much. I loved writing for Walter White. Read more: Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn reacts to shocking finale twist: "I wanted to throw up" Pluribus ending explained: Cast break down every twist and reveal "But I just wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't necessarily a one-trick …

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Brigitte Bardot, French film legend and activist, dies aged 91
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date: 2025-12-28T10:27:40.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: The news was announced today (Sunday 28th December) by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation.
encoded: French screen legend-turned activist Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91, it has been announced. Today (Sunday 28th December), the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced in a statement sent to Agence France-Presse: "The Brigitte Bardot foundation announces with immense sadness the death of its founder and president, Madame Brigitte Bardot, a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation." As of yet, further details surrounding Bardot's death have not been announced. Born in 1934 in Paris, Bardot – also often referred to by her initials BB – rose to international stardom in 1956, with the film And God Created Woman, where she played Juliette, a hedonistic 18-year-old orphan living in 1956 San Tropez. This film made Bardot an international sensation, pushing the boundaries of the representation of sexuality in American cinema and earning Bardot sex symbol status. Over the next two decades, Bardot became one of the most famous faces in European cinema. She went on to star in 1960's The Truth, which earned her a David di Donatello Best Foreign Actress Award, Le Mépris/Contempt (1963), Viva Maria! (1965), for which she was nominated for a BAFTA, Two Weeks in September (1967), Women/The Vixen (1969), The Legend of Frenchie King (1971) and many more. In total, Bardot appeared in over 45 films before her retirement. Alongside her screen career, Bardot also found success as a singer, recording more than 60 songs. Most of the songs she recorded were in collaboration with with Serge Gainsbourg, Bob Zagury and Sacha Distel. In the early 1970s, Bardot announced her retirement from acting and instead moved into the political sphere, with her primary focus becoming animal rights. She created the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, and was a major opponent of the consumption of horse meat. She was a member of the Global 500 Roll of Honour of the United Nations Environment Programme and…

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Scarlett Moffatt reveals why she'll "probably never" appear on Strictly's main series after Christmas win
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date: 2025-12-28T10:20:01.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: "Getting to be part of the Christmas special means everything to me."
encoded: Having now lifted the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball on Christmas day alongside Vito Coppola, reality star Scarlett Moffatt has opened up about why she is unlikely to ever appear on the main edition of the beloved BBC dancing show. The dancing pair emerged victorious on Christmas Day, performing a Cha Cha to Cher's DJ Play a Christmas Song which received a perfect score of 40 from the judges, as well as topping the vote from the studio audience. Just days before her win, Moffatt took to Instagram to share a heartfelt video to her fans, showing some of her favourite dance moments from her childhood, as well as behind-the-scenes moments from rehearsals and her time on the Strictly set. In her caption, Moffatt explained that her dancing background would likely prevent her from appearing on the main version of the series. She wrote: "I know I’ll probably never get to dance on the main Strictly series because of my past dance experience when I was a little girl so getting to be part of the Christmas special means everything to me. "School wasn’t always easy for me, but dance was my safe place. It’s where I found my people, where I felt happiest, and where I could just be me." While not an official rule, fans of Strictly will know that contestants with extensive dance experience are often not featured on the main show, as to keep the competition fair. However, some celebrities with prior theatre experience have competed on the show, such as Lewis Cope and Layton Williams. The former Gogglebox star went on to reflect on how much she had enjoyed her experience dancing on Strictly, adding: "Dancing on the Strictly Christmas Special, on Christmas Day, feels like a true bucket-list moment — one of those wishes you make quietly and never really expect to come true. Read more: Robert Webb reveals why he's not competing in the Peep Show Bake Off special with Olivia Colman and David Mitchell Love Is Blind UK casting producer reveals efforts to bring everyone’s love stories to t…

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The Housemaid ending explained: Does it differ from the book?
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date: 2025-12-23T15:22:39.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
description: A house isn't always a home – especially in The Housemaid. Let's break down that twist.
encoded: *Warning: Full spoilers for The Housemaid ahead* The film adaptation of Freida McFadden's best-selling novel The Housemaid has finally landed in cinemas – and with a star-studded cast including Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, and a four-star review from RadioTimes.com ourselves, it's safe to say anticipation for the psychological thriller has been high. Following the events after ex-con Millie Calloway (Sweeney) is hired to work as a live-in housemaid for Nina Winchester (Seyfried) and her husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar), it soon becomes clear that something isn't quite right in the Winchester home. So, what's really been going on in that house? And does Millie make it out alive? Read on for your full breakdown of the intense final scenes of The Housemaid – but be warned, non-book readers, for there are major spoilers ahead. The Housemaid ending explained Across the entire first half of The Housemaid, we’re led to believe that Nina Winchester is at least slightly unhinged – from destroying her own kitchen to forgetting entire conversations, and generally making Millie Calloway’s new life hell. By the time Andrew decides he wants to leave her for Millie, we’ve also learned that she spent time in a psychiatric hospital for attempting to drown her own daughter. So – what’s really going on with Nina? Is she unstable? Does she just despise Millie for coming in and replacing her role in Andrew’s life? No. Of course not! In reality, Nina is a survivor – and a very good actress. She’s been faking everything – the tantrums, the short-term memory, the lot. And following a spectacular screaming-that-turns-into-laughing scene (an elite cinematic trope) from Amanda Seyfried, Nina drives to a hotel, pops open a bottle of champagne and launches into a monologue that reveals the entire truth behind her facade. As it turns out, Andrew Winchester isn’t such a nice guy after all (to be honest, that became pretty obvious when he left his wife after five minutes for the girl she hi…

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The Housemaid cast: Who stars in new thriller alongside Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried?
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date: 2025-12-17T17:31:31.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
description: It's finally time to step inside the home of the Winchesters.
encoded: There is perhaps no better way to spend the festive season this year than sitting down to watch The Housemaid – which is arriving in UK cinemas later this month. The film follows Millie Calloway, a young woman who takes a job as a live-in housemaid for Nina and Andrew Winchester, a wealthy couple who Millie quickly begins to suspect have something darker lurking behind their picture-perfect surface. The hotly-anticipated film is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Freida McFadden and boasts a very impressive cast, which includes the likes of Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. So, if you're wondering who's who in The Housemaid – here's everything you need to know. The Housemaid cast: Who stars alongside Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried? You can find a full list of all the main players in The Housemaid below. Sydney Sweeney as Wilhelmina 'Millie' Calloway Amanda Seyfried as Nina Winchester Brandon Sklenar as Andrew Winchester Indiana Elle as Cecelia 'Cece' Winchester Michele Morrone as Enzo Elizabeth Perkins as Evelyn Winchester Megan Ferguson as Jilianne Ellen Tamaki as Patrice Sydney Sweeney plays Millie Calloway Who is Millie Calloway? Millie is a young woman with a troubled past who is delighted when Nina Winchester offers her a job as a live-in housemaid. What else has Sydney Sweeney been in? Sweeney is best known for playing Cassie Howard in HBO teen drama Euphoria, a role she will soon be reprising. She has also been seen in an eclectic range of films, including Reality, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Voyeurs, Eden, Madame Web, Immaculate, Anyone But You and Echo Valley. On TV, she has also had roles in Sharp Objects and The Handmaid's Tale. Earlier this year, she starred as iconic boxer Christy Martin in the biopic Christy. Amanda Seyfried plays Nina Winchester Who is Nina Winchester? Nina is the wealthy housewife who hires Millie to work in her house. Millie quickly begins to suspect that Nina harbours some dark secrets…

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Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster reveal how one Christy scene was "ruined" while filming
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date: 2025-11-28T08:00:44.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster shared how one particular tiny cast member derailed a moment on set.
encoded: Christy Martin's self-titled biopic Christy is now available to watch in UK cinemas several weeks after its US release, telling the inspiring and, at times, deeply harrowing story of Martin, who rose to boxing stardom in the '90s and early '00s – and does not shy away from depicting the most intense parts of Martin's life. Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney leads the cast, and gives a career-best performance as the titular boxer. She is joined by actor Ben Foster, who plays Christy's ex-husband James V Martin – who was convicted of the attempted second-degree murder of his wife in 2010. Among the film's gentler presences are Christy Martin's Pomeranian dogs – one first named Casey, and now, one named Champ – the latter of whom is often pictured with Martin at premieres and other public events. And it appears that the canine certainly made his presence known behind-the-scenes of Christy, as Sweeney and Foster shared in an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com. Foster recalled: "Christy and I didn't speak on set, and that's very appropriate. But I'll say that a beautiful backwards compliment was that she was nearby in a scene holding Champ, the real dog. "And when I walked in, the dog ruined the take by barking over [Sweeney's] dialogue. "And I was like, 'Oh okay, good. It's making people uncomfortable in the right ways'." Smiling, Sweeney added: "The dog knew." Sweeney herself also shared some of her memories working with the dog actor in the film and who, as it seems, had very little interest in stardom. "The dog did not wanna bond with anyone," Sweeney laughed. "This dog was not aware that the dog was in a movie. "Honestly, the shot when I'm like shadowboxing outside the trailer. We got so lucky that Casey stayed in frame, because the dog did not want to be in any scene, unfortunately. "Casey thought she was just there for more friends and just wanted to hang out." She also added: "I think the dog was the wrong gender. I can't pinpoint exactly, but I want to say the do…

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Christy director reveals why Sydney Sweeney was the right choice to play iconic boxer
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date: 2025-11-12T10:31:48.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Christy Martin is one of the most influential female boxers of all time – and Sydney Sweeney is taking on her legacy for a new biopic.
encoded: Christy Martin's story is one that seems to have been patiently waiting to be told – and now, with the release of biopic Christy later this month, the time has come. The film follows Martin from her early years in West Virginia to her swift rise to the Boxing Hall of Fame, including her attempted murder at the hands of husband James V Martin. Sydney Sweeney – best known for her roles in Euphoria, The White Lotus and Madame Web, among many others – takes on the titular role. In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, Christy director and co-writer David Michôd and writer Mirrah Foulkes opened up about bringing Martin's story to the big screen, and why Sweeney was so right for the role. "There was something deeply exciting about the idea of Sydney Sweeney bringing [Christy] to life," Michôd said. "I'd seen what she could do as an actor and I knew that was going to be a massive journey to bring that character to life, it would be a massive journey for an actor." "And she was so up for it, which was great," Foulkes added. The duo went on to share their favourite moments of Sweeney's performance in the film, with both citing boxing sequences. Foulkes said: "I have one particular moment, which isn't a spoiler, which is quite early in the film, and it's when she has her first professional knockout in the ring. "And it's one of my favourite moments in the film. Sydney just does this sort of gorgeous, innocent, surprised smile, and it feels so of Christy – not Christy now, but Christy as a young woman – in terms of just this ball of excited energy, and shock that she's found something that she just happens to be so good at – knocking women out. "I remember seeing that on the day and going, 'there she is, there's Christy Martin.'" Read more: Sydney Sweeney stars in first look trailer for "sexy, seductive" film based on mammoth best-seller Sydney Sweeney details major body transformation for boxing biopic – gaining 30lbs for role Michôd echoed similar moments in the film, …

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Bugonia ending explained: Was Emma Stone's Michelle an alien all along?
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date: 2025-10-31T08:00:57.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
description: Put on your tinfoil hats – it's time to unpack Bugonia's final twist.
encoded: There’s a strong potential that Yorgos Lanthimos’s fourth project with Emma Stone might be their best yet – and with Bugonia now available to watch in cinemas, it feels like only a matter of time until the awards start rolling in. Based on the 2003 Korean film Save the Green Planet!, Bugonia follows two conspiracy-theorist cousins who become convinced that a powerful pharmaceutical CEO is actually a member of an alien race known as Andromeans. The ending of the film is a rollercoaster of absurd twists and turns, all of which culminate in an intense, and potentially hopeless, climax. So, if you want a recap of those final moments – or you haven’t actually seen the film and you just want to find out if Michelle was an alien or not, which is equally as valid – read on for your full breakdown. Bugonia ending explained: Was Emma Stone's Michelle an alien all along? So, after kidnapping a CEO, shaving her head, slapping her, bathing her in body lotion and accusing her of being an alien, it’s fair to say that Michelle Fuller (Emma Stone) is pretty much over the whole ordeal. After giving her some sort of disturbing electroshock therapy (in a scene that is particularly difficult to watch, might I add), kidnapper Teddy (Jesse Plemons) decides that not only is Michelle an Andromedan, she’s also an Andromedan empress. And, not wanting to disrespect the ruler of this extra-terrestrial race any more than he already has, allows her to wash, dress and eat a spaghetti dinner with him and his cousin Don (Aidan Delbis). During the meal, though, it becomes apparent that Michelle and her company were directly involved of the physical decline of Teddy’s mother Sandy (Alicia Silverstone), resulting in her falling into a coma. The dinner party soon unravels into chaos, culminating in a fight between Teddy and Michelle, during which Michelle stabs Teddy with a fork. The confrontation is interrupted when Casey (Stavros Halkias), the creepy local Sheriff, knocks on the door, looking for any …

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It: Welcome to Derry review – Blood-soaked prequel has its frights, and its flaws
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date: 2025-10-22T16:00:27.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Review
subject: Sky
description: Pennywise is back – this time, in a prequel series.
encoded: This review is based on the first five episodes of It: Welcome to Derry. As a lifelong Stephen King fan – with over 30 of his books in my collection and almost every film adaptation watched – you can probably imagine how excited I was when I heard that HBO was creating a prequel series to the It film series. A potential origin story of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, with Bill Skarsgård himself set to return? Yes please. The 2010s It movies, while obviously not perfect, always held something of a soft spot in my heart. Maybe it's because of the stellar cast, led as children by the likes of Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Martell and Finn Wolfhard, and as adults by Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and Bill Hader, who managed to tap into King's iconic original universe in a way that was so wonderfully unsettling – from screaming in blood-soaked bathrooms to investigating monster-infested sewers. I went into It: Welcome to Derry with high hopes, and while the pay-off was far from a flop, it didn't quite reach the heights of its predecessors. The series follows a similar premise to the original films, only this time set in the 1960s. A kid goes missing and a bunch of other kids try to work out what's happened to him, only to discover that a certain ancient alien presenting most commonly in the form of a dancing clown is behind everything. Where this series differs, though, is with its adult characters. Several of them are the parents of the Derry kids, who also find themselves embroiled in their children's nightmares, while others – including a group of marines – are trying to end Pennywise for good. It's a strong set-up. And there's certainly a lot to enjoy in the series. The opening sequence, for example, is particularly stand-out. Without spoiling anything, it's remarkably nauseating, atmospheric and easily one of the best scenes across the first five episodes – making a solid return back to the monstrous horror that made the town of Derry so terrifying in the first place. The show…

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Maika Monroe says The Hand That Rocks the Cradle remake is a "completely different movie" to original
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date: 2025-10-22T09:00:12.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The '90s cult classic thriller has been given the remake treatment with a certain scream queen at its helm.
encoded: It's been over 30 years since The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was released in all of its suspenseful, baby-stealing, white picket fence glory – and in the years since its release, the story about a vengeful nanny out to confront the family she believes stole her life has earned itself a cult following. Now, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle has been given the remake treatment, with the latest iteration of the domestic psychological thriller now available to watch on Disney+ in the UK – this time with It Follows and Longlegs star Maika Monroe stepping into the central role originated by Rebecca De Mornay. The remake appears to have a darker premise than its predecessor, this time around being described a horror-thriller, which is probably no surprise, given that Monroe has top billing on the film. While promoting her other upcoming film Reminders of Him during an exclusive chat with RadioTimes.com – the first trailer of which has just been released – Monroe spoke about how the new rendition of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle differs from the original, and reflected on the process of reinventing the classic. "The movie we made is a completely different movie," explained Monroe. "I mean, it's called a remake but we were not remaking a movie. "Really the only similarity is that there's a nanny that shows up and wreaks havoc on a family, but beyond that it's completely different characters. "So that felt nice that we weren't trying to copy. It felt very fresh and current." Although in this version, the eerily furtive nanny's name may be Polly and not Peyton, taking on a role that was so closely associated with De Mornay's iconic performance could have easily become an exercise of imitation for Monroe – so how did she approach it? "You know, I watched the original and I think what Rebecca did was so iconic," she said, "And my god, you know, just trying to honour that, but also, you know, just trying to do your own thing [was important]." Alongside Monroe, the film stars Mary E…

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Maika Monroe teases her role in film of Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him as first trailer drops
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date: 2025-10-21T15:00:57.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: As the first trailer for Reminders of Him is released, lead actress Maika Monroe exclusively shares how she brought Colleen Hoover's complex heroine to life.
encoded: Since her acclaimed breakout role in It Follows in 2014 (which is soon getting a sequel I'm already seated for), California native Maika Monroe has rightfully earned her spot as the 2020s’ answer to Neve Campbell or Jamie Lee Curtis – a modern-day scream queen. From starring in Longlegs, the scariest film of last year (I won’t be taking any arguments), to the psychologically intense Watcher, to the uncanny-valley horror-comedy Villains, Monroe has become synonymous with all things dark and twisted – she’s an absolute final girl. Now, though, Monroe is stepping out of the scary. Her latest project (well, except for the upcoming 100 Nights of Hero and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, that is) comes in the form of a Colleen Hoover adaptation titled Reminders of Him, the first trailer of which has just dropped – and you can watch it below. View oEmbed on the source website The story follows Kenna Rowan – a woman who, having recently been released from prison, attempts to reconnect with her young daughter and rebuild the past bridges she’s burned, despite her checkered past. Also starring the likes of Tyriq Withers, Lauren Graham, Rudy Pankow, Bradley Whitford and Lainey Wilson, Reminders of Him is a world away from sex demons and peeping toms, but perhaps just as emotionally intense as some of Monroe's previous roles. “I think after Longlegs, I was just really ready to try something completely different, and this sort of presented itself at the perfect time. I was just ready to try something new,” Monroe explains. And it’s no surprise Monroe was ready for something a little softer, especially considering the reports that she was so unnerved by looking at Nicolas Cage while filming Longlegs that her heart rate spiked to 170 beats per minute. (If you were unaware, the average resting heart rate is between 60 and 100.) In Reminders of Him, the character Monroe is taking on comes with brand new challenges. Kenna has often – unfairly, in my opinion – been considered something…

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The Savant could help stop violence in a digital age – so why have Apple delayed it?
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description: The upcoming Apple TV+ political thriller has been indefinitely delayed.
encoded: Add The Savant to your watchlist. “How didn’t we see it coming?” It’s an age-old question – often asked in a painful silence after horrifying acts, or lazily written in Instagram comment sections and plastered on placards at protests. But this is precisely the question Apple TV+’s upcoming show The Savant wants to interrogate. How can we stop acts of violence occurring before they happen? How do we recognise the red flags? How can tragedy be prevented before it’s had the chance to become one in the first place? View oEmbed on the source website Inspired by a 2019 Cosmopolitan article detailing the life of a woman who infiltrates online extremist groups to prevent acts of mass violence, the show isn’t interested in over-dramatising its brutality. Uniquely, it instead aims to examine extremism at its source: in digital whispers, online forums and dark corners of the internet. Which is why the recent news that The Savant has been indefinitely delayed, reportedly due to recent, condemnable violent acts in the US, feels like it’s such a huge mistake. Though previously due to arrive on the platform today, Friday 26 September, on Tuesday an Apple TV+ spokesperson explained in a statement: "After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date." Of course, it’s understandable to see why networks and streamers are cautious of releasing such a harrowing series during a tense news cycle, when fiction is so closely echoing reality. But in this volatile, unpredictable climate, it’s not more silence we need – it’s clarity, learning, prevention. And that’s precisely what The Savant aims to make its viewers understand through its eight episodes. It just needs audiences to see them. The Savant hasn’t been alone in its concerns. Just earlier this year, Netflix released four-part drama Adolescence onto its platform, a show that floored audiences with its portrayal of a 1…

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Jessica Chastain's new series The Savant could help stop violence in a digital age – so why delay it?
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date: 2025-09-24T16:20:15.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
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description: The upcoming Apple TV+ political thriller has been indefinitely delayed.
encoded: “How didn’t we see it coming?” It’s an age-old question – asked in the painful silence after every horrifying act, written lazily in Instagram comment sections, plastered on posters and placards at protests. This question is precisely what Apple TV+’s upcoming show The Savant wants to interrogate. How can we stop acts of violence occurring before they happen? How do we recognise the red flags? How can tragedy be prevented before it’s had the chance to become one in the first place? Inspired by a 2019 Cosmopolitan article detailing the life of a woman who infiltrates online extremist groups to prevent acts of mass violence, the show isn’t interested in over-dramatising its brutality. Uniquely, it instead aims to examine extremism at its source: in digital whispers, online forums and dark corners of the internet. Which is why the recent news that The Savant has been indefinitely delayed, reportedly due to recent, condemnable violent acts in the US, feels like it’s such a huge mistake. Though previously due to arrive on the platform this upcoming Friday, last night an Apple TV+ spokesperson explained in a statement: "After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date." Of course, it’s understandable to see why networks and streamers are cautious of releasing such a harrowing series during a tense news cycle, when fiction is so closely echoing reality. But in this volatile, unpredictable climate we are living through, it’s not more silence we need – it’s clarity, it’s learning, it’s prevention. And that’s precisely what The Savant aims to make its viewers understand through its eight episodes. It just needs audiences to see them. The Savant hasn’t been alone in its concerns. Just earlier this year, Netflix released four-part drama <a id="menur1221" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s1…

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Jessica Chastain reveals why filming The Savant left her "more hopeful" about the future
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date: 2025-09-23T07:00:25.000Z
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subject: Apple TV
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subject: News
subject: Video
description: "I'm always going to navigate from a place of hope because I do think that at our core, humanity and people are good."
encoded: From tackling terrorism in 2012 political thriller Zero Dark Thirty to being investigated by the FBI in 2017's Molly's Game, Academy Award-winning actor Jessica Chastain is no stranger to taking on challenging, real-life roles. And in her latest project, Chastain tackles a completely different threat, one that feels increasingly prevalent in today's society: the rise of online hate and extremism. The Savant is the latest eight-part thriller to drop on Apple TV+, and follows Jodi Goodwin (Chastain), a woman who becomes known as 'The Savant' for infiltrating online hate groups to stop acts of violence. The show is based on the Cosmopolitan article Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens?, with the character of Jodi inspired by the anonymous subject of the article – a woman named only as 'K'. As with any politically relevant thriller, The Savant is undoubtedly an intense watch, but perhaps what makes the series so frightening is the fact that those Jodi infiltrates – the ones planning these hateful attacks – are far from the monsters you'd expect them to be: they're neighbours, doctors, even friends. Despite working with such a dark subject matter, and even with the knowledge that there really are so many of these people out there, Chastain tries to hold on to hope. When asked if filming The Savant made her more concerned or hopeful about the issues it raises, Chastain explained to RadioTimes.com: "I'm more hopeful, but I always choose to live from a place of hope. "I mean, there's that Dolly Parton quote, I'm not gonna say the quote because I won't be able to do it perfect, but it's something about, like, 'The rainbow only shows up after the rain'. Something like that, you know? "I hate that this show is relevant. I hate it. I hate that there are mass acts of violence. But maybe through this conversation and through unearthing this darkness in society, then we're gonna work together to fix it. We're gonna work together to protect our children, to crea…

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Death in Paradise star returns for BBC spin-off – and filming has already started
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date: 2025-07-19T10:52:46.000Z
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subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: It looks like we're returning to Shipton Abbot!
encoded: Fans of Death in Paradise, rejoice, as filming for the show's much-loved spin-off Beyond Paradise is reportedly underway for its fourth season. Kris Marshall is set to return to the fictional Devonshire town of Shipton Abbott, reprising his role as the charming Detective Humphrey Goodman. As reported by The Express, a fan account on Facebook confirmed that season four of the cosy crime drama had began filming, posting a series of behind-the-scenes pictures. Such pictures included a shot of a sign indicating "BP Unit", alongside a caption reading "Back filming in Cornwall". Other fans in the comments quickly appeared to identify the location, with one eagle-eyed viewer writing: "The sign is at St Mellion Golf Club; it's where they store their filming trailers and lorries." While the BBC are yet to confirm an official air date for season 4, it's expected to air some time in 2026. So far, plot details also remain scarce, though there are certainly enough loose-ends to tie up in the new run. The third season of Beyond Paradise wrapped up on something of a tragic note, with Humphrey and Martha saying goodbye to their foster daughter Rosie. Fans are, of course, eager to find out what could happen next for the couple: Will they welcome another foster child into their lives? And will they finally tie the knot? Marshall joined the original Death in Paradise series in 2014, taking over from Ben Miller as the lead Saint Marie detective. He departed the main series in 2017, with his character choosing to return to the UK, but his story continued in 2023 in Beyond Paradise, with Humphrey now settled and ready to marry fiancée Martha (Sally Britton). Aside from Marshall, we'd also likely expect returns from Sally Britton as Martha, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn as PC Kelby Hartford, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Melina Sinadinou as Zoe Williams and Jade Harrison as CS Charlie Woods, in the upcoming run. Meanwhile, over in Sa…

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Lana Del Rey albums in order: Full albums and track lists
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date: 2025-07-07T08:45:30.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
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subject: Music
description: From Born to Die to Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd, it's easy to get lost in Lana Del Rey's iconic discography – so we're here to help.
encoded: With Lana Del Rey’s 10th studio album one of the most anticipated new records of 2025, what better time to revisit the star’s discography? Having originally forged her career under her real name, Lizzy Grant, the New York native broke onto the scene back in 2011 with Video Games, quickly leaving her mark across the world with her soulful '60s-inspired tones. With groundbreaking 2012 debut album Born to Die, Lana solidified her status as one of the most exciting songwriters of her generation – and went on to gain even more of a cult following with 2019's Norman F**king Rockwell. Known for stylistic, haunting lyrics, and her dreamy, melancholic voice, Lana Del Rey has crafted an artistic universe of her own over the last decade, and she shows no sign of slowing down (nor do her legendary song names, for that matter – I'm looking at you, Grandfather please stand on the shoulders of my father while he's deep-sea fishing). Read on for everything you need to know about Lana Del Rey's albums – from release order to track lists. Lana Del Rey albums in order: Full albums and track lists Lana Del Rey has released nine studio albums. Her 10th album, which has gone through several title changes, including Lasso and The Right Person Will Stay, was initially set to come out in May 2025 – but back in April, the singer confirmed that it will not “come on time” – and that it will have a new title. Her albums in release order are as follows: Lana Del Ray AKA Lizzy Grant Born to Die Born to Die: The Paradise Edition Ultraviolence Honeymoon Lust For Life Norman F**king Rockwell Chemtrails over the Country Club Blue Banisters Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd Untitled 10th album (upcoming) Lana has also recorded one spoken word album, Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass, which features 14 poems from her poetry collection of the same name. Buy Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass on vinyl here Read on for full track lists of each album. Lana Del Ray AKA Lizzy Grant (20…

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Final Destination at 25: Bloodlines continues a franchise that never dies
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date: 2025-05-14T16:00:23.000Z
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description: You still can't cheat death.
encoded: On 17th March 2000, flight Volée Airlines Flight 180 crashed onto our screens. Twenty-five years later, the Final Destination franchise continues to terrify audiences with its relentless, iconic legacy. From defective roller coasters to faulty tanning beds, Final Destination has taught us fear in the everyday – turning the most mundane experiences into death traps and making us wonder whether every intrusive thought that passes through our heads could be a premonition. What began as a standalone horror has cascaded into a cinematic phenomenon, spawning five sequels that have collectively grossed over $100 million at the box office. Each instalment has been bloodier and more brutal than the last, finding new, twisted ways to terrify us with every run. And now, Final Destination Bloodlines is set to arrive in cinemas, passing down the terror to a whole new generation of horror fans. Over two decades on, Final Destination’s legacy certainly loomed over the heads of the cast and creators of Bloodlines. Stepping into such a beloved franchise didn’t prove particularly easy, as the cast reveal exclusively to RadioTimes.com. "We tried not to think about it," laughs Rya Kihlstedt, who plays distant mother Darlene in Bloodlines. "It’s been so long since number five that if we leaned into that too much, there would be a lot of pressure, and yet it also allowed us to look at it as a separate film." Such a sentiment is echoed by Teo Briones, who plays Darlene’s son Charlie. "If we thought about it too much, we’d lose our minds," he laughs. For some, stepping into Final Destination was a dream come true. "I was a massive fan of the franchise," says Richard Harmon, who plays Erik. "I watched the first one when I was 11 years old without my parents knowing. I’ve seen them all multiple times, so it was an honour to be part of the franchise. It’s horror greatness." And he’s not wrong. From ladders through eyeballs to dismemberments by fences to nail guns to the head, it is the invent…

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Final Destination Bloodlines directors reveal scene that was altered for final cut
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date: 2025-05-14T05:00:50.000Z
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subject: News
subject: Video
description: One particular moment could have played out quite differently.
encoded: A Devil Wears Prada sequel, a third Princess Diaries and now, a sixth Final Destination film – could it be the 2000s are returning? Already hailed as one of the best in the franchise, the latest sequel, Final Destination Bloodlines, offers a unique twist on the franchise's usual format. While in all the past films, the main character has a premonition of the way they and their friends will die, this time, the lead (played by Kaitlyn Santa Juana) inherits her grandmother's premonition from the 1960s. As usual, though, all the same regular bloody, brutal chaos ensues. And now, speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky have revealed which scene in the film could have looked completely different. Lipovsky explained: "One sequence that eventually became the backyard barbecue, originally before that it was actually more like... Chuck E Cheese, sort of family, kids' restaurant, where you've got sort of arcade machines and bowling and bumper cars, and all sorts of stuff like that. "But eventually, it made more sense to do that in a backyard where it's all about family, and kind of has the relatability of all the things that everyone experiences, you know, when you go over to someone's house. "So that felt better for that scene, especially as they're saying goodbye to a family member who's just died. And so we tried to bring all the different things that could come to life in a backyard barbecue." Read more: Hailee Steinfeld "forever grateful" to Sinners role for pushing her to research her multiracial heritage Thunderbolts* isn't really like an indie film, director emphasises One could only imagine the Final Destination-esque carnage that could have ensued in an environment such as a Chuck E Cheese – drowning in a ball pit, an exploding arcade machine, a faulty animatronic? The possibilities are endless. Marking 25 years since the first film, a certain scene in Final Destination Bloodlines also reportedly broke the record for the oldest …

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Final Destination Bloodlines director opens up on working with Tony Todd on his final movie
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date: 2025-05-13T16:00:01.000Z
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description: Todd is the only actor to have appeared in all six Final Destination films.
encoded: This week, Final Destination is returning to cinemas for its sixth outing: Final Destination Bloodlines. Since debuting back in 2000, the franchise has grown a huge fanbase and has long been admired for its unique premise – a character experiences a premonition that allows them, and often their group of friends, to escape from a deadly disaster, only to later find that Death is still coming for them. Over the entirety of its 25-year run, only one actor has returned for all six of the films – horror legend Tony Todd, who sadly passed away in November of last year at the age of 69. Playing the mysterious William Bludworth in all six films, Bloodlines is the last to feature Todd, and also the first to delve a little deeper into his character. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Final Destination Bloodlines director Zach Lipovsky reflected on the experience of working with Todd. "We were so grateful to have him there," he said. "We knew he was ill when we were working on the film and writing the film, and he was very, very eager to be in the movie, even though he was sick." He continued: "So it presented itself as a potential moment where we could give his character, that he's had in all these films, more of a backstory. To make him a bit more of a character rather than this sort of mentor figure that shows up. [And] give a bit more of an explanation of who he is, which he was very excited about. "And then also craft the ability for him to have a goodbye. You know, when we were filming that scene we knew that it was likely his last Final Destination movie, and potentially his last movie ever." Lipovsky also explained that Todd's scene was intentionally crafted as a farewell. He explained: "The narrative was built around that idea that Bludworth would be saying goodbye to the characters, but also, on another level, that he was saying goodbye to the audience. Read more: Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman breaks down how movie tackles mental health Tom Hardy recalls stru…

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Lana Del Rey 10th studio album: Release date speculation and latest news
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date: 2025-04-28T13:31:22.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: audio
subject: Music
description: Here's everything we know about the highly anticipated release.
encoded: Lana Del Rey is preparing to release her much-anticipated 10th album – although the journey to release has not been an easy one. The release, which is set to lean into a more country sound than her previous projects, was initially named Lasso when first announced, with a confirmation she was re-teaming with Jack Antonoff as well as country singer-songwriter Luke Laird. However, in November 2024, Lana confirmed the name was changed to The Right Person Will Stay, and in April 2025 she told fans it had been changed again, only this time keeping fans in suspense on what she'd landed on. That's before we get into the difficulty with keeping to the release schedule, which has also changed multiple times. We're certain it will be worth the wait, though, with the singer slowly dropping singles from the release before the album is finally unleashed onto the world. Here's everything we know about the upcoming release... When is Lana Del Rey's next album release date? Currently, it is not known when the album will be released. However, Lana is set to go on a world tour this year to promote the release, so it can't be too far away. She'll be coming to the UK in June and tickets are on sale now. Speaking on Instagram to fans, Lana confirmed that the original 21st May deadline will not be met, but it is on its way, simply telling followers: "You know it’s not gonna come on time, right?" She then joked: "Should I even tell you that the name changed again? Maybe I’ll wait." When titled Lasso, the new album was meant to drop in October 2024, but was halted by Lana after she felt an "energetic pause" that stopped it getting done. She told People that month: "I think all the songs have been Americana and I want to wait to see what the musical atmosphere feels like. "Cause I don’t usually feel like I need a pause in the creation process, but if there’s a literal energetic pause that almost feels like physical, then I have to wait and I don’t know why." From there, it was changed to The…

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How The Last Showgirl illustrates the ultimate female paradox
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date: 2025-03-08T11:00:54.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Comment
subject: International Women's Day
description: "Feeling seen, feeling beautiful, that is powerful."
encoded: Only two years ago, 57-year-old Pamela Anderson went viral for her choice to go without make-up at Paris Fashion Week. “I'm make-up-free at home, so why not for Paris Fashion Week?" she told People magazine. "I really didn't know anyone would notice it, but I'm glad it became a positive message.” And people did notice, because since then, Anderson has continued to make headlines for a choice she sees as liberating, appearing at the Golden Globes, the Met Gala and even the Oscars in long, glamorous dresses, all while showcasing a fresh, minimally-makeuped face. "It's very freeing to be comfortable in your own skin," she explained. The act marked a shift for Anderson, who is best known for being a ‘90s sex symbol after her role as CJ Parker in Baywatch – and a face that became synonymous with red swimsuits. And just as any beautiful woman in the ‘90s, Anderson has long been scrutinised by the public eye, following her whirlwind marriages and a leaked sex tape that was stolen from her. It was only in 2022 that the most controversial and traumatic period of her life was dramatised for the Disney Plus series Pam & Tommy by a group of predominantly male producers who never even asked her if it was OK. Despite Anderson’s newfound approach to beauty, though, some still remain sceptical. “I’m not buying it,” I read recently in a long-form article, dismissing Anderson’s no-make-up look as nothing more than a publicity stunt for the cameras. “What’s so ‘ethereal’ about not wearing any make-up?” Her critics argue that, because of her past as a Playboy model and her decision to have a boob job, Anderson is somehow disqualified from presenting a look she believes liberates her. Anderson cannot win. No matter what she does, there will always be someone ready to criticise her. And that’s the problem. If we want to support women, we must support all women, and that includes the ones with pretty faces and fake boobs. Women are allowed to choose the identity they want – whether you li…

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Oscar predictions 2025: Who will win and should win Best Actress?
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date: 2025-02-26T12:18:18.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Oscars
description: It looks like it's Moore vs Madison for the golden statuette.
encoded: The race for Best Actress is undoubtedly the most controversial category in this year’s Oscars cycle. From the absence of intimacy coordinators to resurfaced problematic tweets, there has been more than enough drama to go around. But as the Academy prepares for the biggest night in film, who will walk away victorious? At the moment, Demi Moore seems to be the frontrunner. At 62 years old, Moore has defied critics who scrutinised her body, marriage and career with her electrifying, genre-defying, socially relevant performance in The Substance. Having already taken home the Golden Globe and delivered an emotional speech on Hollywood’s dismissal of her in the 1990s, a win for Moore would not only be an apology from the industry, but also an overdue victory for the horror genre and a female-directed film, both of which have long been swept under the rug by the Academy. Moore certainly faces some stiff competition, though, and none of her opponents are more formidable than fresh-faced Mikey Madison, who captivated audiences with her role as Ani in Sean Baker’s comedy-drama Anora. Then there's industry veteran Fernanda Torres, who plays a grieving wife dealing with the forced disappearance of her congressman husband in Brazilian political biography I’m Still Here. Sponsored by Vue Save up to 30% on the latest releases at Vue in 2025 Are you a movie lover who always wants to be up to date with the latest releases? Then you're in luck, as RadioTimes.com readers can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Customers will receive up to 30% off films with Vue Pass, as long as they have a RadioTimes.com account. It's a great time for new releases, with films such as Wicked, Nosferatu, The Brutalist and Moana 2 taking UK cinemas by storm. Head to your nearest Vue to catch these movies and more for up to 30% less if you're signed up as a RadioTimes.com member. Save up to 30% with Vue Pass At only 25 years old, Madison has had a breakthrough role with Anora, and her performance is…

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Who's going to win Best Actress?
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creator: Chezelle Bingham
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description: From an ambitious sex worker to the Wicked Witch of the West – who will be awarded Best Actress at this year's Oscars?
encoded: The race for Best Actress is undoubtedly the most controversial category in this year’s Oscars cycle. From the absence of intimacy coordinators to resurfaced problematic tweets, there has been more than enough drama to go round. But as the Academy prepares for the biggest night in film, who will walk away victorious? At the moment, Demi Moore seems to be the frontrunner. At 62 years old, Moore has defied critics who scrutinised her body, marriage and career with her electrifying, genre-defying, socially relevant performance in The Substance. Having already taken home the Golden Globe and delivered an emotional speech on Hollywood’s dismissal of her in the 1990s, a win for Moore would not only be an apology from the industry, but also an overdue victory for the horror genre and a female-directed film, both of which have long been swept under the rug by the Academy. Moore certainly faces some stiff competition, though, and none of her opponents are more formidable than fresh-faced Mikey Madison, who captivated audiences with her role as Ani in Sean Baker’s comedy-drama Anora. Then there's industry veteran Fernanda Torres, who plays a grieving wife dealing with the forced disappearance of her congressman husband in Brazilian political biography I’m Still Here. At only 25 years old, Madison has had a breakthrough role with Anora, and her performance is undoubtedly the best of her career thus far – as evinced by the multiple awards she has received across this award season (including a Critics Choice and a BAFTA). As Ani, Madison is electric and screen-stealing, providing a performance that was almost certainly the reason behind Anora’s Palme d’Or win at the Cannes Film Festival. Despite this, the film has been met with debate regarding the presence of intimacy co-ordinators, especially after Madison admitted to declining one when offered one by Baker, with some suggesting than an intimacy co-ordinator should be a protective requirement for actors and not just a passing …

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Yellowjackets season 3 cast: Meet the characters
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date: 2025-02-13T13:16:32.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Eat your heart out – Yellowjackets is back for a third season.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for Yellowjackets seasons 1 and 2.* There's so much to love about Yellowjackets, the Paramount Plus survival epic about a high-school football team stranded in the wilderness after their plane crashes. From the split timeline, the balance of horror and humour, the imaginative twists and the supernatural elements, it's no wonder the show has amassed a huge following. Another of the show's undeniable charms is its star-studded cast, with '90s icons like Christina Ricci and Melanie Lynskey playing the adult versions of the teens. Whoever was responsible for finding their teen counterparts must be a genius too because they bear a striking resemblance to their adult iterations. With season 3 upon us, read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Yellowjackets. Who's in the cast of Yellowjackets season 3? The main cast of Yellowjackets season 3 is as follows. Scroll down for more information on the actors and where you've seen them before. Melanie Lynskey and Sophie Nélisse as Shauna Shipman Tawny Cypress and Jasmin Savoy Brown as Taissa Turner Christina Ricci and Sammi Hanratty as Misty Quigley Sophie Thatcher as Natalie Scatorccio, AKA 'Nat' Ella Purnell as Jackie Taylor Lauren Ambrose and Liv Hewson as Vanessa Palmer AKA 'Van' Simone Kessell and Courtney Eaton as Lottie Matthews Sarah Desjardins as Callie Sadecki Steven Krueger as coach Ben Scott Warren Kole as Jeff Sadecki Kevin Alves as teen Travis Martinez Elijah Wood as Walter Tattersall Hilary Swank as TBA Joel McHale as TBA Melanie Lynskey plays adult Shauna Shipman Who is Shauna Shipman? Shauna went on to marry Jackie's former boyfriend Jeff and they have a daughter called Callie, who she has a strained relationship with. Shauna had an affair with an artist called Adam, who she murdered due to her belief that he was the one blackmailing her. But it emerged that Jeff, who was having money troubles, was behind the scam. Where have I seen Melanie Lynskey before? …

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Why the Oscars battle between The Substance and Anora is so ironic
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date: 2025-01-23T15:22:36.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Comment
subject: Oscars
description: The race for Best Actress in a Leading Role is on.
encoded: "The Anti-Pretty Woman" is the tagline that many critics widely embraced after watching Sean Baker's latest comedy-drama, Anora. The story of a sex worker who is not 'saved' in its final act, Anora follows Ani (played by Mikey Madison), a feisty, high-price New York stripper who embarks on a whirlwind romance with Ivan (Mark Eydelshteyn), the filthy rich man-child son of a Russian oligarch. The film has garnered widespread acclaim, with the Academy announcing this afternoon (23rd January) that it has earned six nominations at this year's Oscars – with Madison tipped by some to win for Best Actress. You’ll understand, then, why I had high expectations going in to this film. A feminist triumph that flips the classic Cinderella story on its head? Count me in. However, when I settled in to watch Anora – feet up, popcorn in hand – and the opening scene consisted entirely of a voyeuristic long shot of stark naked women strip-dancing to a cheesy Take That song, I realised that the film wasn't quite the feminist statement I'd been led to believe. Immediately, the film fails to analyse its protagonist. Ani’s character feels shallow and lacks nuance. Yes, she's a 20-something, hot-headed, naive sex worker – but what else is she? Despite its 139-minute runtime, of which there are some painfully long, not-very-much-happening moments, we somehow get very little exploration of Ani herself. She is seen in the strip club, she is seen in bed with Ivan, she is seen mourning the breakdown of her month-long marriage. We know very little of her history (past one brief mention), how she found herself in sex work, what she thinks about her job, what she does on her off days. What we do see, though, is Ani having sex. Lots of it. Perhaps we don’t need to know everything about our protagonists, and it’s their mystery that makes them interesting. But it remains almost laughable that we learn ostensibly more about Ivan’s life than our titular character’s. It also seems an odd decision that th…

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The Batman Part II: Release date, cast and latest sequel news
type: item
date: 2025-01-22T14:20:57.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
description: The Caped Crusader returns... eventually.
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers for The Batman ahead* Among all the excitement about the beginning of James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe this year, question marks have remained over some of the studio's existing films – perhaps none more so than The Batman II. The film – which will be the second to star Robert Pattinson as The Caped Crusader following The Batman in 2022 – exists separately to Gunn's new franchise, although there have been some suggestions (no more than rumours at this stage) that it could later be folded into the DCU. Fans have already been waiting a while for the second chapter in the saga, and although there's still a fair bit longer to go, we were given some good news at the start of 2025 that filming was set to commence later in the year. Speaking to Deadline at the Golden Globes, writer and director Matt Reeves said: "I can tell you that we’ll be shooting this year" while the trade publication also revealed that they'd heard a summer start date was planned, keeping things on track for the already delayed 2027 release. The sequel is set to be a star-studded event, with Reeves revealing that it will feature Colin Farrell's Penguin – who was most recently seen in his own critically acclaimed spin-off series The Penguin – as well as Andy Serkis as Alfred and Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon. Interestingly, Pattinson's Batman did not appear in The Penguin, with Reeves recently explaining to Digital Spy: "[Batman’s] out there trying to grapple with the aftermath of everything that happened, which to some degree he blames himself for." Reeves also said that fans can expect the film to "dig into the epic story about deeper corruption, and it goes into places that he couldn’t anticipate in the first one. The seeds of where this goes are all in the first movie. It expands in a way that will show you aspects of the character you never got to see". Fans are also expecting Barry Keoghan's Joker to make an appearance, following his cameo in the first film, but Keoghan himself…

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Doctor Who spin-off is "far from transmission" says Russell T Davies
type: item
date: 2025-01-02T08:00:47.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Davies has provided fans with an update on The War Between the Land and the Sea.
encoded: Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies has billed an upcoming spin-off as "one of the greatest shows of [his] entire career" – but has warned it'll be a little while before it makes it to our screens. With the 2024 Christmas special but a distant memory, showrunner Davies has provided fans with an update on The War Between the Land and the Sea, which is set to expand the Whoniverse even further. Speaking to Doctor Who Magazine about the spin-off, Davies said: "It's my job to hype, but the hype for that show is still way, way off – it's far from transmission. "Here, right now, in the cool, dry downloads of a distant gaze, I can tell you... that's one of the greatest shoots of my life and one of the greatest shows of my entire career. "You can doubt me and cry hype... and get left behind. Oh my God, it's good!" Filming for the five-parter began in August, and is set to pick up with some familiar characters from Doctor Who as they attempt to prevent a war involving classic monsters the Sea Devils – and it's clear Davies is excited about what's to come. The mysterious synopsis for the spin-off reads: "When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. "With the entire population at risk, UNIT step into action as the land and sea wage war." So far, several cast members have been announced for the series, with Doctor Who alumni Jemma Redgrave, Alexander Devrient and Ruth Madeley reprising their original roles as UNIT boss Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, UNIT staff member Colonel Ibrahim and scientific advisor Shirley Anne Bingham, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Russell Tovey set to play brand new characters. As for if there there be a cameo from the Doctor himself – only time will tell. Doctor Who aired its most recent episode, the 2024 Christmas special, on Christmas Day, which saw a viewership of 4.11 million. Season 15 is set to air next year, and will pick up with Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor as he jour…

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Squid Game season 3 gets release window update as creator teases what's next
type: item
date: 2024-12-28T11:20:54.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: The second season of the acclaimed Korean drama has just dropped on Netflix.
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers for Squid Game season 2 ahead* Despite the second season of Squid Game dropping on Netflix only two days ago (26th December), it appears that we already have news on when the third instalment could arrive on the streamer. Season 2, which concluded with a dramatic cliffhanger, left viewers clamouring for more, and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has now hinted that season 3 could arrive as soon as summer or autumn of 2025. In an interview with Variety, Hwang Dong-hyuk said: "After season 2 launches, I believe we will be announcing the launch date for season 3 soon. I probably expect that to launch around summer or fall next year. "But as for the storyline of the third season, Gi-hun having lost everything, including his best friend, and all of his attempts going to failure, it’s now, what is he going to be like? "What state is Gi-hun going to be in? And what will he choose to do. "Will he continue on with the mission? Is he going to give up or persist? And so you’re going to meet our character Gi-hun at a very critical crossroads as we begin the third season. "Gi-hun will not be the man he was in season 2." Squid Game was renewed for a third and final season before the second had even aired, with the concluding episodes having already been filmed. Read more: Who plays Thanos in Squid Game season 2? Meet Korean rapper TOP Squid Game season 2 cast: Full list of actors and characters Season 2 saw former winner Gi-hun (aka Player 456) return to the deadly competition to bring down the people responsible, with a whole host of new characters joining the series. Fans may have also noticed a mid-credits scene in the season 2 finale, which hinted at the return of the Red Light, Green Light robot schoolgirl. Of this, Hwang Dong-hyuk teased: "If you saw the hidden clip after the ending credits roll after the last episode of season 2 – if you watch that clip, it’s going to give you a slight hint as to where season 3 might take you." Squid Game seasons 1 and 2 are avai…

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