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Secrets of Ealing Studios including the stunt that almost drowned Alec Guinness

New book The Secret Life of Ealing Films by Robert Sellers reveals the secrets from behind the scenes of classic movies, including a crevasse fall by John Mills and the stunt that nearly drowned Alec Guinness

Daily Mirror

James Bond and Star Wars film posters among hundreds up for auction

The lots include three Star Wars posters autographed by Sir Alec Guinness, who played the Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original films.

The Independent UK

Second World War in film: 20 of the best war movies ever made

D-Day marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War, a period of our history captured on screen in all its guts and glory. Graeme Ross sticks his head above the parapet...

The Independent UK

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‘The Russian Bond is on his way’: exclusive extracts from the letters of John le Carré

Former spy David Cornwell, best known as John le Carré, was a bestselling novelist but also a prolific letter-writer. Here we publish extracts from his correspondence with Alec Guinness, Graham Greene, Tom Stoppard and others

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs sing karaoke for Sir Keir Starmer at Liverpool conference

LABOUR sang from the same hymn sheet at a karaoke party at their Liverpool conference last night. Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting sang Robbie Williams’ Angels with new words: “Keir won’t forsake me / I’m loving Starmer instead”. Deputy Angela Rayner did Don’t Stop Believing while Lisa Nandy led Living…

Evening Standard

Former Bristol City target on trial at rival, Nottingham Forest £10m fight: Championship rumours

The latest transfer news and gossip from across the Championship

Bristol Post

The Card review – cheeky chappy comes up trumps in a twisty tale of social mobility

Wily upstart Denry Machin is played with picaresque charm in a witty adaptation of Arnold Bennett’s novel, empowered by the big, vivid sound of a brass band

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'Obi-Wan Kenobi' reveals one of the best decisions George Lucas ever made

Not many actors could do what Ewan McGregor has done. Here's why 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' proves once that casting McGregor was the best choice George Lucas made when he was creating the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy.

Inverse

Miles Jupp to star in stage version of The Lavender Hill Mob

Jupp will play opposite Justin Edwards in adaptation of the classic Ealing comedy set to tour the UK this autumn

The Guardian - UK

"Obi-Wan" & the joy of not Force-ing it

Ewan McGregor – with his dad bod – is more space daddy than Jedi zaddy, and that gives us hope

Salon

Ewan McGregor feeling the love after reprising Obi-Wan Kenobi role

EWAN McGregor said reprising the role of Star Wars icon Obi-Wan Kenobi after almost two decades was a “different experience”.

The National (Scotland)

Ewan McGregor discusses playing Obi-Wan Kenobi and trying to sound like Alec Guinness

Ewan also revealed he tried to sound like Alec Guinness - who wasn't very Scottish

Daily Record

Obi-Wan Kenobi has a deep history. Before watching Disney+ series, here's what to know

For anybody familiar with "Star Wars," Obi-Wan Kenobi requires no introduction.

Los Angeles Times

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: A Guide to the New ‘Star Wars’ Series

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” — now that’s a name casual “Star Wars” fans haven’t heard in a long time. The Jedi master gets his own moment in the suns with a new six-part Disney+ series starring Ewan McGregor. It’s set halfway between George Lucas’ two trilogies: 10 years after “Episode III: Revenge…

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The Independent UK

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: A guide to the new ‘Star Wars’ series

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” — now that’s a name casual “Star Wars” fans haven’t heard in a long time

Edinburgh Live

Ewan McGregor says Trainspotting character has been 'living in his head' for 20 years

The actor paid tribute to Renton as he was speaking to reporters ahead of the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series release for Disney+. He said that the character was easy to return to.

Daily Record

Trainspotting star Ewan McGregor says one character 'lives inside him' ahead of Star Wars release

The 51-year-old, who played Renton in the cult flick, plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in the new Disney+ Star Wars series.

The Independent UK

Does a refusal to recast iconic roles mean more dodgy deepfakes are set for the Star Wars universe?

Lucasfilm say they’ve learned to avoid recasting legendary characters like Han Solo, which could pave the way for yet more CGI resurrections. Kevin E G Perry is rooting for the resistance

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The Independent UK

Ewan McGregor ‘channelled Sir Alec Guinness’ when reprising Obi-Wan Kenobi role

The actor reprises his role more than 15 years after he starred in the three Star Wars prequels.

The Guardian - UK

Streaming: The Duke and other great heist movies

Roger Michell’s delightful art-theft romp starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren joins robbery classics from The Lavender Hill Mob to Rififi and Widows

Salon

Ewan McGregor on Obi-Wan's many haircuts

How does Ewan McGregor really feel about the rat tail?

Total Film

The 25 best Oscar-winning movies you should watch before you die

Make sure you tick these award-winning movies off your watch list this Oscar season

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