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Ridley Scott says Blade Runner's financiers didn't know who Harrison Ford was and the director had the perfect response: "You're going to find out"

I've heard things you people wouldn't believe

Total Film

Ridley Scott: Blade Runner financiers hadn't heard of Harrison Ford

'Blade Runner' director Sir Ridley Scott has told how the movie's financiers hadn't heard of leading man Harrison Ford before the movie, so he had to convince them the 'Star Wars' actor would become a huge star.

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Ridley Scott threatened to walk away from his upcoming movie after being asked to go too far: "I'm expensive, but I'm f*cking good"

Ridley Scott threatened to walk from his Bee Gees movie

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Ridley Scott has set aside Bee Gees biopic after 'changing goalposts'

Sir Ridley Scott has claimed Paramount Pictures have "changed the goalposts" on his upcoming Bee Gees biopic.

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Why bad posh English accents still rule Hollywood, from Nosferatu to Gladiator II

In two of the biggest films released this summer, Gladiator II and Nosferatu, most actors seem to be speaking like they’re in a Shakespeare play – even though their characters are based in Ancient Rome and 1830s Germany. Where does this false British accent come from?

The Conversation

Hideo Kojima is 'tired' while crunching on Death Stranding 2 and wonders how long he'll be able to keep making games: 'Every day feels like I'm racing against the clock'

Kojima calls this period of development "incredibly tough."

PC Gamer

'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.

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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.

Inverse

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

Evening Standard

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

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The Independent UK

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

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

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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Guardian - AU

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

Evening Standard

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.

Total Film

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

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

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