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Gladiator 2 is an awful mess – no wonder it made Russell Crowe uncomfortable

STATE OF THE ARTS: Critics have generally been kind to the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 blockbuster. But these critics are wrong, insists Patrick Smith. It’s a rushed, poorly acted quasi-remake from which only Denzel Washington and a well-dressed monkey emerge unscathed. What was Ridley Scott thinking?

The Independent UK

'Gladiator II' box office collection Day 1: Paul Mescal starrer makes Rs 1.5 crore India debut; set to earn $90 million at international box office

The long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning 'Gladiator' has finally entered the global box office arena, making a strong start in India and international markets. 'Gladiator II', featuring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, and Connie Nielsen in lead roles, was released in theatres on November 15, 2024, marking its…

The Times of India

Why Did Palestinian Actress May Calamawy’s Scenes in Gladiator II Get Cut? Fans Want Answers

Fans are confused over surprising cuts to May Calamawy's role in Gladiator II, with many wondering if it has to do with her being Palestinian.

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Gladiator II official photographer talks about how to get that perfect movie shot

Aidan Monaghan shot the official photographs for Ridley Scott's Gladiator II which now adorn billboards, magazine pages and posters

Digital Camera World

Denzel Washington clears up what he meant after saying: ‘I’m going to retire’

‘I may have used the word ‘retire’... but I look at life in three sections – you learn, you earn and you return,’ said the Gladiator 2 star

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington admits he 'didn’t know' how to greet King Charles at Gladiator II premiere in London

The two met during the Royal Film Performance of the film at London’s Leicester Square

Evening Standard

From 'thrilling' 'to 'meh': What the critics have said about Gladiator II

After approval from King Charles, what do the film critics have to say about Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel?

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Paddington III, Gladiator II, and the end of the world – what to watch, read and do this week

Get the popcorn out! Two big blockbusters hit cinemas this week: the warm and cuddly Paddington III and the big and muscly Gladiator II. Much like the Barbenheimer face-off of summer 2023, behold now the winter of Gladdington 2024.

The Conversation

Gladiator II: historians on the fate of the real Roman royalty featured in the film

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Gladiator II.

The Conversation

First Thing: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination

Experts warn making the anti-vaccine activist health secretary ‘is going to cost lives’. Plus, Paul Mescal interviews Ridley Scott

The Guardian - UK

Gladiator II: a wavering thumbs up for a rehashed sequel that can’t escape the ghost of Russell Crowe

“I will not be your instrument in this life or the next,” utters Paul Mescal’s Lucius halfway through Ridley Scott’s sequel to his 2000 blockbuster, Gladiator. These words are far from an isolated nod to iconic moments in that original film, but one of a litany of rehashed moments which…

The Conversation

‘We were asleep at the wheel...' Ridley Scott regrets leaving Alien franchise to other directors

Sir Ridley Scott wishes he took full ownership of the 'Alien' franchise after releasing the 1979 eponymous horror blockbuster.

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Sir Ridley Scott keeps 'candles, matches and guns' in case of AI apocalypse

Sir Ridley Scott has confessed he keeps "candles, matches and guns" at his home in Los Angeles just in case the world is plunged into an emergency by AI technology.

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Gladiator 2 ending explained: Who dies? What happens to Lucius?

Here's everything you need to know about about the final act of Gladiator 2

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Will there be a Gladiator 3? What Ridley Scott has said about a possible threequel

What we know about Gladiator 3

The Guardian - UK

Paul Mescal interviews Ridley Scott: ‘I was so ahead of the game. The Oxbridge lot were aghast’

As Gladiator II roars into the arena, its Oscar-winning director and star talk about horse-riding, Blade Runner, vodka, Scorsese, Elon Musk, vulnerability, AI … and Russell Crowe

The Times of India

'Gladiator II' Twitter Review: Fans hail Ridley Scott's 'triumphant' sequel as 'EPIC and BRUTAL'

All roads lead to ancient Rome this weekend as Ridley Scott debuts his highly awaited sequel, 'Gladiator II'.

The Conversation

Gladiator II features a naval battle held in the Colosseum. These brutal spectacles really happened

It’s one of the most thrilling sequences in Ridley Scott’s new film Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 Oscar-winning blockbuster.

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The Independent UK

Denzel Washington and King Charles totally botch handshake at Gladiator II premiere

It’s standard for the film’s stars lined up on the red carpet to greet the king before heading into the theater

The Guardian - UK

‘I think they got chicken’: Denzel Washington says gay kiss was cut from Gladiator II

The actor who stars in Ridley Scott’s sequel said: ‘I kissed a guy full on the lips – I guess they weren’t ready for that yet’

Total Film

Denzel Washington reveals his Gladiator 2 character "actually kissed a man" in the movie, but it was cut: "I think they got chicken"

Macrinus shared a same-sex smooch on screen in Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2, but Denzel Washington says it got cut

The Independent UK

Gladiator 2 stars praise Ridley Scott’s directorial approach at London premiere

Gladiator 2 stars reflected on working with Sir Ridley Scott as they walked the red carpet at the film’s London premiere on Wednesday, 13 November.

The Independent UK

Watch: Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott leap into each other’s arms as they reunite at Gladiator II premiere

Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott were filmed leaping into each other’s arms during the Gladiator II premiere in London on Wednesday night.

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington says that his gay kiss was cut from Gladiator II

‘I guess they weren’t ready for that,’ said actor

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal 'absolutely would love' to do a third Gladiator

Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal and director Sir Ridley Scott walked the red carpet in London

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