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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reveals real reason behind dramatic new physique: ‘Excited to transform again’

The actor says he is preparing for a new role as a ‘whimsical, eccentric 70-something year-old’

The Independent UK

The Smashing Machine’s Director Sent The Rock An Excellent Gift To Let Him Know He Still Wanted To Make The Movie, And I’m Crushed The Star ‘Never Got It’

Inside the fight to get this film made.

Cinemablend

Ryan Reynolds Was Asked About Roasting Dwayne Johnson, And He Got Hilariously Real About Knowing When To Talk Smack

Ryan Reynolds knows the line when it comes to making fun of Dwayne Johnson.

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The 2025 Venice Film Festival is over. Here's everything you need to know

The 82nd Venice Film Festival has wrapped up, but the buzz continues

The Independent UK

Indie Favorite Jarmusch Beats Out Gaza War Film For Venice Top Prize

A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docu-drama about the Gaza war took second.

International Business Times

The Rock Pens A Lovely Statement After Receiving A 15-Minute Standing Ovation For The Smashing Machine

Dwayne Johnson may have a smash hit on his hands.

Cinemablend

The very best red carpet looks from Venice Film Festival 2025

This year’s Venice Film Festival has been star-studded and the celebrities certainly haven't held back on the fashion.

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Upcoming Disney Movies Based On Theme Park Rides

Following the success of Jungle Cruise, Disney is going all in on movies based on theme park rides.

Cinemablend

‘You Know You’re Gonna Have To Rip Your Rib Cage Open’: Emily Blunt Gets Real About The Challenges Of Telling Real People's Stories In The Smashing Machine

Sounds rough, but worth it!

Cinemablend

Fans Defend Dwayne Johnson After Actor’s New “Slim” Look Raises Health Concerns

“This looks like the work of Ozempic."

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The Smashing Machine’s Benny Safdie Reveals One Aspect Of The Film He Was ‘Obsessed’ With While Making It, And It’s Getting Me More Pumped

As if I wasn’t pumped enough already.

Cinemablend

Emily Blunt Didn’t Go For Floating Shoulders This Time, But Her Structured Red Carpet Dress Is Even More Unique

She's always surprising and stunning.

Cinemablend

Photos show highlights from week 2 of the Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival is in full swing with a starry batch of awards season hopefuls arriving in Italy for glamorous premieres and discussions about their films. Emily Blunt, Amanda Seyfried and Dwayne Johnson are just some of the stars who have new films premiering at the Venice festival, which…

The Independent UK

Is 'The Smashing Machine' Based on a True Story? Inside Dwayne Johnson's Most Challenging Roles

The 2025 sports drama is already generating Oscar buzz after achieving a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.

International Business Times UK

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The Smashing Machine: Did The Rock's Extreme Weight Transformation Go Too Far to Play MMA Legend Mark Kerr?

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's shocking weight transformation for The Smashing Machine sparks debate as he portrays MMA legend Mark Kerr.

Total Film

Dwayne Johnson opens up over frustrations on being "pigeon-holed" as a blockbuster star: "This is what Hollywood wants you to be"

Dwayne Johnson has received rave reviews for The Smashing Machine

The Independent UK

Emily Blunt says Devil Wears Prada 2 has been a ‘rude awakening’

Star says wearing heels again has been a shock

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson opens up about being ‘pigeon-holed’ in Hollywood blockbusters

Actor’s newest film, ‘The Smashing Machine’, premiered at Venice film festival on Monday

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The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson cries as new film gets 15-minute standing ovation

New film, ‘The Smashing Machine’, has already been tipped for awards season success

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Dwayne Johnson sobbed during The Smashing Machine's 15 minute standing ovation

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was overwhelmed by the Venice Film Festival reaction to his new movie The Smashing Machine.

Cinemablend

I Wasn’t Sure What To Expect From Dwayne Johnson In The Smashing Machine But Critics Have Me Pumped For His ‘Scarily Unstable’ Performance

The Rock is cooking up a little something different.

The Independent UK

Hollywood star looks unrecognisable after 60lb weight loss

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The Guardian - UK

The Smashing Machine review – Dwayne Johnson only possible casting as crisis-riddled UFC champ Mark Kerr

Former pro wrestler Johnson takes on the role of man-mountain Kerr who goes into meltdown when the unthinkable happens – he loses

The Independent UK

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shocks fans with slimmed-down physique for serious MMA fighter role

Johnson lost weight to star in A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’

The Independent UK

The Smashing Machine review – Proof that Dwayne Johnson is a real actor, and potentially a future Oscar winner

4/5 Filmmaker Benny Safdie asks the star to be raw and vulnerable for the first time in his career – and it’s a sight to behold

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