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James Graham calls Sir Gareth Southgate a "hero for the ages
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (313+ words) James Graham has praised former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate, calling him a "hero for the ages. The playwright is best known for writing the award-winning play Dear England, which'tells the story of Sir Gareth's time as England manager when…...
Sigourney Weaver says it was "so fascinating" to join Star Wars universe " The Irish News
1+ week, 4+ day ago (346+ words) Sigourney Weaver has described joining the Star Wars universe as "so fascinating. The American actress, 76, is familiar with roles in sci-fi films, having starred in the Alien horror film franchise, as well as James Cameron's award-winning Avatar movies. Her latest…...
Pedro Pascal did not "feel any pressure" when joining Star Wars franchise
1+ week, 4+ day ago (376+ words) Pedro Pascal has said he did not "feel any pressure at all" as one of the newer faces of the globally successful Star Wars franchise because he was in "the best hands". George Lucas's sci-fi film series began in the…...
Timeless rides and cinematic vibes coming to Co Down Star Car Show
2+ week, 3+ day ago (273+ words) Just announced for this August bank holiday weekend, the Star Car Show at Lisburn's Eikon Exhibition Centre will feature some of the most recognisable motor vehicles from TV and film. Taking place on August 29 and 30, the indoor event is being…...
Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton among stars in Peaky Blinders spin-off series
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (349+ words) Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton are among the stars leading the cast of the new Peaky Blinders spin-off, it has been announced. The new sequel series will follow on from the award-winning TV series, which ended in 2022 and starred Cillian…...
Star Trek costumes worn by Patrick Stewart and Simon Pegg to go on display
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (435+ words) Star Trek costumes worn by actors Sir Patrick Stewart and Simon Pegg are to go on display at London's Science Museum. A model of the USS Enterprise from the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds TV series will greet visitors on…...
12 movies you won't want to miss at the cinema in 2026
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1332+ words) Well, it's now 2026 and somehow the inexorable rise of home streaming still hasn't managed to kill off the good old fashioned cinema experience. That alone is cause for celebration among film fans, but there's also some pretty strong popcorn fodder…...
Star Trek actor Chris Pine to make London theatre debut in Chekhov play
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (434+ words) Star Trek actor Chris Pine is to make his London theatre debut in a version of Anton Chekhov's Ivanov next year. The US actor, 45, will star as Nikolai in the production, written and directed by Simon Stone, who is director…...
Charlie Brooker: Fans tell me Black Mirror was better before we cast Americans
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (359+ words) Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker has said fans have told him they preferred the series when it "didn't have Americans in it. The dark satirical anthology series first aired in 2011 on Channel 4 but moved to Netflix in 2016, which is when…...