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'Death Stranding 2: On The Beach' Update; Hideo Kojima Talks Video Game 'Crunch Time'

Legendary video game creator Hideo Kojima talked about crunch time and wondered how long he can still stay creative.

Player One

Blade Runner failed due to ‘industrial espionage’, says Sir Ridley Scott

Sir Ridley Scott thinks bad reviews of 'Blade Runner' cemented the movie as a box office bomb in 1982.

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25 Years Ago, A Forgotten Flop Revealed Why Sci-Fi Horror Had To Change

Too many people were screaming in space. A generation of 'Alien' knockoffs ended with a terrible but instructive movie with three directors that included, of all people, Francis Ford Coppola.

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Jacob Elordi set to replace Paul Mescal in The Dog Stars

Jacob Elordi is in talks to replace Paul Mescal as the lead in Ridley Scott's apocalyptic thriller 'The Dog Stars'.

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Jacob Elordi reportedly in talks to replace Paul Mescal in new Ridley Scott thriller

Mescal had originally been attached as the movie’s lead, but had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts

The Independent UK

32 movies that inspired Star Wars

How samurai flicks and World War 2 epics informed a galaxy far, far away

Total Film

Paul Mescal reveals how 'concerning' childhood injury won him role in Gladiator II

The Irish star, 28, admitted he was teased over his nose in secondary school

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Ridley Scott is a genius film-maker who can do anything – even start a political crisis in Malta

It wouldn’t be a press tour without the Gladiator II director saying something contentious, and now he’s managed to upset big cheeses on the Mediterranean island

The Guardian - UK

Maltese politician calls out Ridley Scott for ‘disrespectful’ comments about country

‘Gladiator II’ director advised people against vacationing in the island country

The Independent UK

You only have days to watch this Oscar-nominated Denzel Washington movie on Netflix

American Gangster is one of Denzel's best movies, but you don't have long to watch it.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Hulu, Prime Video, Peacock, and more

Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Gladiator II,' 'Nightbitch,' 'The Arctic Convoy,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Tom’s Guide

TV tonight: the Outnumbered gang reunite to make us all feel ancient

After eight years, the Brockmans are back and on fine form. Plus: a turkey crown and Christmas cracker battle it out. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

From Moo Deng to Me Espresso: it’s the 2024 bumper pop culture quiz of the year

Do you know your hot rodent boyfriends, which celebrity is selling feet pics on OnlyFans and who fell off a stage this year? Then this is the quiz for you

The Guardian - AU

Hans Zimmer ‘bursting with pride’ to see British protege compose Gladiator II

The composer said he was ‘rather surprised’ but ‘very happy’ to see the music shortlisted for best original score at the Oscars.

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Christopher Nolan says Gladiator II is one of his favorite films of 2024: "Why are there sharks in the Colosseum? Because we demand them"

"It's testament to Scott’s brilliance"

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan names ‘masterful’ epic as his favourite film of 2024

Nolan praises Ridley Scott for allowing ‘Gladiator 2 to speak for itself, once again showing us who we are simply by inviting us to enjoy the crazy inflationary ride’

Tom’s Guide

When is ‘Gladiator II’ coming to streaming? Here's everything we know

Here's when "Gladiator II" is available to buy or rent digitally, or stream on Paramount Plus.

Salon

Beatles biopic casting rumors breakdown

Sam Mendes' four-part biopic is set to drop in 2027, and some of Hollywood's buzziest stars could play the Fab Four

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The Independent UK

Ridley Scott appears to leak Paul Mescal’s casting in new Beatles film

Sam Mendes has remained tight-lipped on the casting for his forthcoming four-piece Beatles biopic

MusicRadar

“Paul is actually stacked up, doing The Beatles next”: It’s (very nearly) official: Paul Mescal looks set to play Paul McCartney in new Sam Mendes biopic

Top directors and Ringo Starr just can’t keep schtum about who's in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics

The Guardian - UK

Paul Mescal to star in Beatles film, Ridley Scott appears to confirm

Longstanding rumour on casting as Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’s big four-part project seems settled after comments by Gladiator II director

Evening Standard

Golden Globes snubs and surprises: Gladiator II’s Paul Mescal and Blitz miss out

Many hit projects and stars were overlooked in the shortlist, and others were unexpectedly recognised.

Salon

Real history trumps Gladiator II fiction

Real-life rebellions aren't overnight awakenings, and the actual Caracalla wasn't a sickly fop with a monkey

Evening Standard

Christmas gift guide: what to buy for drinks lovers this season

Drinks consultant Douglas Blyde’s picks his favourite Christmas gifts for booze hounds

Total Film

Long time Ridley Scott collaborator slams the Gladiator 2 director for being "lazy" and "impatient" with his filmmaking: "Having lots of cameras I don’t think has made the films any better"

Cinematographer John Mathieson has some critiques of Ridley Scott's recent filmmaking habits

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