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Next Bond: Henry Cavill falls to Tom Hardy in 007 race to replace Daniel Craig

NEXT JAMES BOND favourite Tom Hardy has smashed past The Witcher star Henry Cavill in the replace to replace Daniel Craig as the next 007. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Great Escape star James Garner ‘couldn’t talk’ to women: ‘I just melt’

THE GREAT ESCAPE actor James Garner admitted he was "scared" to talk to women, despite his Hollywood heartthrob status in a throwback interview. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Charlton Heston 'hated' Sophia Loren 'He couldn't look at her during El Cid love scenes'

CHARLTON HESTON couldn't bear to even look at Sophia Loren while they were filming El Cid. But it was the fiery Italian screen siren who sued the producers when the film was released. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Indiana Jones: Disgusting reason Harrison Ford forced iconic scene to be changed

INDIANA JONES star Harrison Ford was forced to change a Raiders of the Lost Ark scene which became legendary - but the reason is much less wonderful. It was also absolutely devastating for his poor co-star. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

The King and I: Yul Brynner hated Steve McQueen and insulted Ingrid Bergman

THE KING AND I legend Yul Brynner was just as imperious as the on-screen King of Siam and well-known in Hollywood for his temper, ego and numerous affairs with men and women - as well as being one of the few male stars who notoriously posed for naked pictures. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Top 10 movies of 2021: From Spider-Man to Dune – Express.co.uk’s favourite films this year

THE TOP 10 movies of 2020 as voted for by Express.co.uk's Film section reporters. From Spider-Man: No Way to Dune, what came out on top and did James Bond's No Time To Die make the cut? Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

JK Rowling’s ‘prominent absence’ from Harry Potter reunion ‘like not inviting The Queen’

JK ROWLING only featuring in archive footage has sparked outrage among some critics of the Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion, Return to Hogwarts. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Pauline Collins heartbreak as she was forced to give up baby girl for adoption aged 23

PAULINE COLLINS suffered heartbreak as a young lady as she was forced to give up her baby girl for adoption when she was just 23. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Sean Connery's daring request of Alfred Hitchcock 'Even Cary Grant wouldn't have asked'

SEAN CONNERY may be best known for playing James Bond, but early on in his Hollywood career, he starred in Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie. In an unearthed interview, the Scottish star explained his bold ask of the director and admitted his total lack of concern over the film's controversial rape scene. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Elvis Presley: Why The King turned down the 1976 movie that could have rebooted his career

ELVIS PRESLEY stopped acting in the late 1960s to focus on restarting his singing career, but just before The King's death he missed out on a huge Hollywood comeback. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Sean Connery's incredible generosity during his final James Bond performance ‘Very sweet’

SEAN CONNERY played James Bond for the final time years after Never Say Never Again and saw the original 007's kindness on full display. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Book of Boba Fett: The huge cost of escaping the Sarlaac Pit finally unveiled by Star Wars

BOOK OF BOBA FETT Chapter 1 hit Disney+ today and the new Star Wars show has revealed some big mysteries surrounding the bounty hunter's life after Return of the Jedi. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Debbie Reynolds ‘stunned’ by Gene Kelly kiss scene: ‘Like an assault’

DEBBIE REYNOLDS shot to stardom in Singin' In The Rain with Gene Kelly. She once reflected on the relationship she had with her co-star, and the rocky start they got off too, in her memoir. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

High priests of Marvel fandom: What it really takes to be an MCU YouTuber

THE Watchers spoke to one of the leading lights of the online Marvel fan community about the secrets of their YouTube success. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Every MCU hint and easter egg in Spider-Man No Way Home

SPIDER-MAN: No Way Home has finally hit the cinemas as the Marvel Cinematic Universe ramps up its fourth phase, delivering the goods in dramatic style. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain REVIEW: Cats and an entertaining biopic

IF YOU haven't picked a winner for the Best Actor Oscar yet, well done, you. The ceremony isn't until the end of March, you've got a life, and there are far more interesting things to think about. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

The Tragedy Of Macbeth REVIEW: Brilliant pared-down adaptation

AFTER 18 films with brother Ethan, Joel Coen goes it alone with a pared-down adaptation of Shakespeare's shortest tragedy. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Love Actually is 'rapey and fat phobic' - classic movie slammed by audiences

LOVE ACTUALLY is one of the most popular British Christmas movies around, but it seems to have not aged well, with many people criticising its unsavoury plots and mean comments. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Singin In The Rain star Gene Kelly had one raunchy routine censored

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN lost out on some footage when one of the dance routines involving Gene Kelly and another dancer was considered too obscene to release. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Diana aide: 'Tiresome' movie flop Spencer was 'not comfortable to watch'

ONE of Princess Diana's close aides says he is not surprised that Kristen Stewart's much-lauded movie Spencer has flopped at the box office, claiming it's "not comfortable to watch". Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Real Crocodile Dundee kept a croc head, walked barefoot and died in shootout

CROCODILE DUNDEE was inspired by a real-life cattle grazier and buffalo hunter who really attended a talk show barefoot before being left confused by his hotel. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang backstory is filled with death, heartbreak and tragedy

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG was written by the legendary James Bond author Ian Fleming, and although the book and film are massively popular, its backstory is drenched in heartbreak and sadness. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

'Brains were Swiss cheese' Marilyn Monroe slammed by director for acting struggles

MARILYN MONROE enraged her director during the filming of Some Like It Hot, prompting him to ask whether she was a "real person". Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

White Christmas star's singing voice was snubbed - dubbed over by unseen singer

WHITE CHRISTMAS stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye and is one of the best-known classic Christmas films of all time - but one of the stars was not given a singing part in their main role. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

North By Northwest: 'Original James Bond' film almost starred Christmas movie star

NORTH BY NORTHWEST has become one of the most legendary films of all time, but it was originally going to star an actor from a classic Christmas film before director Alfred Hitchcock intervened - but this sparked problems for Cary Grant. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Spider-Man: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield ‘wanted back for Avengers Secret Wars and more’

SPIDER-MAN No Way Home stars Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are wanted back for Avengers Secret Wars and more Marvel projects, claim multiple sources. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Last Christmas twist was spoiled for Henry Golding by someone close to him

LAST CHRISTMAS has quickly become one of the newest traditional festive movies, but long before Henry Golding had even read the script the jaw-dropping twist was revealed to him - and he ended up changing it drastically. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Next James Bond: Henry Cavill threatens Tom Hardy's lead before 2022

NEXT JAMES BOND candidate Tom Hardy has been at the top of the 007 bettings for well over a year, but he may be about to lose it all to Henry Cavill, who has become a popular option. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Doctor Strange 2: Tobey Maguire ‘set for Multiverse of Madness and his own Spider-Man 4’

DOCTOR STRANGE in the Multiverse of Madness will see Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker return again after Spider-Man: No Way Home and his own Spider-Man 4 with Sam Raimi is in the works, according to new reports. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

'What the hell is this?' Alan Rickman's horror at Die Hard script

DIE HARD villain star Alan Rickman was originally enraged by the movie's script, and once he got involved he started making some changes to its events. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Next James Bond Henry Golding: 'Diversity shouldn't be a factor in casting 007'

NEXT JAMES BOND candidate Henry Golding has been very vocal about whether he ought to be considered the next 007 after starring in Crazy Rich Asians - but he isn't convinced by the idea. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailer teases Captain Carter return

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS had its first trailer released today, and it may have teased the arrival of Captain Carter for the first time since What If...? Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Where to watch The Grinch - the four places you can stream it this Christmas

THE GRINCH is a Christmas classic enjoyed by households across the country over the festive period - but where and when can you watch it? Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

'Frank Sinatra hated Marlon Brando and had mobsters threaten to kill or castrate him'

FRANK SINATRA and Marlon Brando's legendary feud on the set of Guys and Dolls culminated in a "horrifying abduction." When Brando got home, the macho actor said he had "never been so frightened in all my life." Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

James Bond director confirms SPOILER is dead after brutal No Time To Die ending

JAMES BOND fans were devastated by the final moments of No Time To Die and now the movie's director Cary Joji Fukunaga has confirmed the worst news for 007 fans. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Howard Keel opened up on 'rotten childhood' before Kiss Me Kate stardom

HOWARD KEEL, star of musical comedy ‘Kiss Me Kate', opened up on his "rotten childhood" in a throwback interview. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

The Matrix Resurrections reviews: The critics cannot agree on Keanu Reeves’ Neo return

THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS reviews have landed for Keanu Reeves' fourth outing as Neo. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Wesley Snipes Blade ‘return wanted by Marvel’: Multiverse of Madness with Mahershala Ali?

WESLEY SNIPES played Blade three times almost 20 years ago, but could he be returning to share the big screen with the MCU's Mahershala Ali as the Marvel multiverse of madness opens up in Doctor Strange 2? Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

James Bond: ‘The great secret to the 007 film franchise’s success goes largely unnoticed’

JAMES BOND as a film franchise has been going for almost 60 years now and shows no sign of stopping, but the real reason for its enduring appeal may surprise even the most die-hard fans. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Omar Sharif: Dr Zhivago star 'got into trouble' during racy weekends with Peter O'Toole

OMAR SHARIF, star of Doctor Zhivago, "got into trouble" during racy weekends with fellow actor Peter O'Toole, his grandson once claimed. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Christmas movie quiz: 30 questions and answers from your favourite Xmas films

CHRISTMAS is days away, and whether you've already watched The Grinch or you're making your way through the Home Alone series - Express.co.uk has a quiz for you. Here's the ultimate Christmas movie quiz. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Harry Potter reunion trailer: Tearful cast confess biggest fears but someone is missing

THE HARRY POTTER Return To Hogwarts 20th Anniversary trailer has been released for the Sky TV special with all the main cast. There are tears and confessions, with one revealing major doubts about taking an iconic role. But the most important Wizarding World icon is missing. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Donna Reed snub: James Stewart refused to work with actress after It's a Wonderful Life

JAMES STEWART refused to work with ‘It's A Wonderful Life' co-star Donna Reed again after the Christmas classic, because he blamed her for it bombing in cinemas, according to the actress' daughter. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

James Stewart wanted to quit acting before It's a Wonderful Life: 'Too frivolous'

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE star James Stewart considered quitting acting before starring in the beloved Christmas film, his co-star's daughter once claimed. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Spider-Man No Way Home IMAX review: Tom Holland soars in blockbuster blast

SPIDER-MAN NO WAY HOME IMAX REVIEW: Tom Holland soars in this blockbuster blast of fun packed with heart, humour and some huge cameos. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Next James Bond: Henry Cavill ‘Everything’s always on the table – I enjoy a grand story’

NEXT JAMES BOND favourite Henry Cavill is very open to being cast as Daniel Craig's 007, even if he has a rival spy franchise with Kingsman director Matthew Vaughan coming up. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Next James Bond: No Time To Die star shares their pick for Daniel Craig’s replacement

NEXT JAMES BOND speculation is rife now that Daniel Craig's time as 007 has come to an end. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, one of his co-stars has shared who they'd like to see play Ian Fleming's spy next. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Hugh Jackman ‘in talks for Wolverine return in Avengers Secret Wars’

HUGH JACKMAN has said he's done with Wolverine, but reports claim the Aussie star will be back for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and is now in talks for Secret Wars, which could well be Avengers 5. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

James Bond: Timothy Dalton’s unmade third and fourth 007 movies after Licence to Kill

JAMES BOND star Timothy Dalton only made two 007 movies in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill. But did you know there were plans for his third and fourth unmade outings as Ian Fleming's spy? Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ

Timothy Dalton on why he walked away from James Bond role: 'Too long'

TIMOTHY DALTON revealed why he only did two James Bond films during an interview, opening up on why he wasn't tempted by 'GoldenEye'. Via Daily Express :: Films Feed https://ift.tt/2hr3nRJ