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The Passion of the Christ: Mel Gibson’s Controversial Biblical Film Revisited

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We look at the story behind The Passion of the Christ… The Passion of the Christ has been a hotbed of controversy since the day the project was announced. Whilst some took offense with the film’s blood-soaked violence and anti-Semitic overtones there were a great many who admired Mel Gibson’s singular vision and what he’d […]

Hasbro reveals new Black Series and Vintage Collection action figures for Star Wars Celebration

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With Star Wars Celebration 2025 taking place in Japan, Hasbro has officially unveiled a selection of upcoming Star Wars action figures from its Black Series and Vintage Collection lines with characters from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, A New Hope, Shadows of the Empire, The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, and Star Wars: Visions, along with a […]

First trailer for Jordan Peele-produced sports horror Him

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Universal Pictures has debuted the first trailer for Him, the upcoming horror from director Justin Tipping and producer Jordan Peele. The film centres on Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers), a rising-star quarterback who suffers a career-ending injury when he is attacked by an unhinged fan. Losing all hope for his future, the young football player is […]

Hot Toys releasing new Batman Begins Scarecrow sixth scale figure

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Hot Toys has unveiled its upcoming sixth scale Scarecrow collectible figure which is inspired by the likeness of Cillian Murphy as the villain in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed 2005 DC blockbuster Batman Begins and features a newly-designed head sculpt along with a range of accessories; check out the official promotional images and details below… Hot Toys […]

Tremors at 35: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Monster Movie

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Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Tremors as it celebrates its 35th anniversary… Nothing screams the 90s more than the low-budget horror comedy Tremors. A love letter to 1950s creature features, the film was one of Kevin Bacon’s earliest efforts following his surge in popularity due to Footloose. As the flick celebrates its 35th […]

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning featurette showcases Tom Cruise’s crazy plane stunt

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Paramount Pictures has release a behind the scenes clip from Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning which sees star Tom Cruise perform another terrifying stunt as he battles against 140 mph winds while hanging onto the wings of an airplane 800ft above the ground; check it out below… Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is directed […]

Trailer for comedy California King starring Victoria Justice, Joel McHale, Travis Bennett and Jimmy Tatro

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Vertical has shared a poster and trailer for writer-director Eli Stern’s comedy crime caper California King. The film follows mattress store manager Perry as his plan to get the attention of the girl of his dreams goes wrong when his fake kidnapping of her brother takes a complicated turn. Featuring in the cast are Travis […]

Robert Eggers to enter the Labyrinth? Sold!

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Rumours are circulating that Robert Eggers might be bringing the Goblin Kingdom back to our screens with a sequel to Labyrinth and it could be incredible… The Hollywood rumour mill never stops and occasionally it spews out an idea that sounds far too good to be true. Robert Eggers has just overseen the release of […]

10 Essential Films From 1974

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We go back half a century to offer up ten essential films from 1974… It’s incredible to think that it’s been half a century since the year 1974. As a year of cinematic offerings, it takes some beating too with a slew of incredible films. This was still right in the midst of Hollywood’s golden […]