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Line of Duty Creator on Ending: "I'm Sorry Some People Have Been Disappointed"
'Line of Duty' has been hailed as one of the U.K’s best crime dramas alongside Luther and Broadchurch. But unlike those two shows – which both scored big at this week’s RTE Awards – Line...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st March 2014
Please, Don't Make a 'Game of Thrones' Movie. Just Don't Do It.
TV is currently enjoying the most purple of purple patches. Since shows like The Sopranos and The Wire paved the way for intricately written, complex characters in worlds that aren’t manufactured inside a warehouse in...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st March 2014
Confirmed: Benedict Cumberbatch Will Play Hamlet at The Barbican, London
It has been confirmed that Benedict Cumberbatch will play Hamlet now that the play has finally found a home at the Barbican Theatre in London, according to The Daily Mail.Benedict Cumberbatch is to play Hamlet...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st March 2014
Jack O'Connell is 'Starred Up' and Critically Acclaimed
“Starred Up” is prison slang for a young offender so violent and uncontrollable that he makes the step up to adult prison early. That’s Eric Love – played by Jack O’Connell. Things look bleak for...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st March 2014
'Nymphomaniac' Hits U.S Screens Tonight - But Will Everyone Watch it At Home?
Lar Von Trier’s controversial film (that’s almost become a mandatory sentence hasn’t it?) ‘Nymphomaniac Vol 1’ hits America tonight (March 21) on a limited basis. But considering the movie has been available on-demand since March...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st March 2014
Andy Serkis Gets His Very Own Precious: 'The Jungle Book'
Andy Serkis, who hit worldwide notoriety for portraying the character of Gollum in The Lord of The Rings films, is to direct ‘The Jungle Book’ for Warner Bros., who will be under extra pressure to...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st March 2014
![Hidden Below The Streets Are The 'Boxtrolls' [Trailer + Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20140225/250214_man_up_filming/simon-pegg-lake-bell-simon-pegg-and-lake_4084480.jpg "Hidden Below The Streets Are The 'Boxtrolls' [Trailer + Pictures]")
Hidden Below The Streets Are The 'Boxtrolls' [Trailer + Pictures]
The trailer for the latest film to come from Laika, Phil Knight's Hillsboro animation studio, has hit the web. ‘Boxtrolls’ tells the story of a group of goblins that live underground, feeding off grubs and...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th March 2014
'Divergent' Reviews Suggest A Stinker, And We've Got 2 Sequels To Come...
While aiming to reach the heights of Hunger Games - a young female protagonist fights against the system in a dystopian nightmare – ‘Divergent’ missed its mark, and the critics have had no mercy when...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th March 2014
'Powers' To Be PlayStation 4's First Original TV Series
Sony promised PS4 customers that original TV content would arrive at some point, and we finally know what they’re launching with: ‘Powers’. Sony Pictures TV, a particular branch of Sony Corp., who were involved in...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th March 2014
Much Like 'Torches', Foster The People's Second Album 'Supermodel' Divides Critics
When Foster The People made their name with ‘Pumped up Kicks’, many thought they might be a flash in the pan; a one hit wonder with little more to offer than the undeniably toe-tapping summer...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th March 2014
After a Shaky Start, 'Muppets Most Wanted' Strikes a Chord With The Critics
It must be difficult to follow 2011’s The Muppets, featuring Amy Adams and Jason Segal in a musical that delighted critics and fans alike. And Muppets Most Wanted certainly fell victim to that pressure early...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th March 2014
Aberdeen Fans Propel The Human League's 'Don't You Want Me' Up iTunes Chart
Following Aberdeen’s heroic win in the Scottish League cup, fans of the club have been hard at work getting The Human League’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’ to the top of the iTunes chart. And they...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 20th March 2014
Fruitful RTS Awards Haul for 'Broadchurch' and Olivia Colman
It was a big but unsurprisingly fertile evening for ITV’s ‘Broadchurch’ at last night’s RTS awards. The detective drama won the best drama serial award, while Olivia Colman picked up the best actress award for...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th March 2014
Universal Finally Land on Joe Cornish To Direct Thriller 'Section 6'
Attack The Block director and Ant-Man co-writer Joe Cornish has been put to work by Universal on new thriller, ‘Section 6’, which stars ‘Unbroken’s’ Jack O’Connell. The Wrap broke the story.Joe Cornish at the premiere...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th March 2014
Sofia Coppola To Step Behind The Camera For Live-Action 'Little Mermaid' Film
Despite Joe Wright being attached to latest version of The Little Mermaid, it’s Sofia Coppola who’ll be taking the movie on for Universal Pictures and Working Title partners Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, Deadline have...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th March 2014
Ivan Reitman Opts To Step Back from Ghostbusters 3 Director Role, Producing Instead
Ivan Reitman – director and executive producer on both the Ghostbusters films – has decided to step down from his role as director for the proposed third film, deciding instead to take on a producer...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th March 2014
David Beckham: Footballer, Actor, Philanthropist... Rainforest Explorer?
There are many strings to David Beckham’s bow. A long and illustrious career in football is one of them, as he uses his sporting nous to potentially create an empire over in Miami. Acting is...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th March 2014
Take a Peek At Charlie And Snoop in This Cheeky 'Peanuts' Teaser [Trailer + Pictures]
2015 marks of the anniversary of Charles Schulz’s comic strip ‘Peanuts’. A goofy, hilarious read back then, the characters of Charlie and Brown and Snoopy would be known the world over; the iconic pair and...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th March 2014
Batman, Superman, Iron Man and Spider-Man Step Aside: Bananaman is Coming
While Marvel and DC have been busy at work bringing every super hero character imaginable to the big screen, you can’t really go ahead and call this the golden era for superhero films without a...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th March 2014
Lenny Henry Highlights Inequality In Entertainment Industry During BAFTA Speech
Lenny Henry used his Bafta lecture to highlight the levels of inequality that are currently commonplace in the entertainment industry in the U.K, suggesting that funds should be set aside to boost the presence of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th March 2014
Kevin Spacey Swaps 'House of Cards' for House Lights Down, With One-Man Old Vic Play
Kevin Spacey is going above and beyond his responsibilities as Creative Director at the Old Vic Theatre by starring in a one-man play as part of the famous venue’s in-the-round season.Kevin Spacey is thrilled to...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th March 2014
Lily Allen Earned "Nothing" From John Lewis Ad. Well, £8k
Lily Allen sure does have a strange concept of money. When asked how much she earned from the John Lewis Christmas ad, which saw the singer reach number 1 with her cover of Keane’s ‘Somewhere...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th March 2014
Mixed Reviews For ITV's 'The Widower', But Reece Shearsmith Impresses Critics
The new three-part ITV drama, ‘The Widower’ aired last night (March 18, 2014). The show aims to tell the story of Mark Webster, who was convicted for the murder of his first wife, and the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th March 2014
'Interim Manager' Isn’t Quite 'Second Coming', But Who Cares: Mike Bassett Is Back
Everyone’s favorite football manager is back. No, Sven hasn’t been appointed to guide England to a First Knockout Round defeat at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil. Mike Bassett is back in the England set...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th March 2014
'Need for Speed' is Rubbish and It Didn't Make Any Money
Did anyone else see this coming? A videogame racer featuring no characters – just cars – molded into a movie turns out to be rubbish. That headline’s too long though, so we had to explain...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th March 2014
Clarissa Dickson Wright's Controversial Time in The Spotlight
As family, friends and fans of the late Clarissa Dickson Wright mourn her death, memories of her on-screen work as a TV chef and off-screen endeavours as a political activist are remembered.Clarissa Dickson Wright died...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17th March 2014
Kickstarters Are Refunded Following 'Veronica Mars' Screw Up
A number of Veronica Marsfans who helped the record breaking Kickstarter campaign with donations of $35 upwards are to receive refunds from Warner Bros after their promise of a digital copy of the film days...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th March 2014
Nelly's 'Hot in Herre' Played Over and Over As Radio Station Market Their Rebranding
It all started at 3pm on Friday afternoon (March 14). Nelly’s popular track, ‘Hot in Herre” started playing – a nice little 3pm treat, many listeners would have thought to themselves. But this was part...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th March 2014
Brad Pitt - Is A 'True Detective' Season 2 Spot Open If He Wants It?
Not only did True Detective’s anthology format benefit the show’s plot – opening it and closing it within 8 episodes allowed for some succinct storytelling – but it also raises many questions about the second...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th March 2014
Let's All Get Some Closure on 'Lost' - Bosses Answer Finale Questions
Amidst The Sopranos, The Wire, Mad Men, Breaking Bad and Dexter, there was Lost – a worthy entry into the pantheon of box set TV shows, but for entirely different reasons. The premise intrigued fans...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th March 2014
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Leisure Festival - Dreamland in Margate
On the same day that Glastonbury welcomed back Margate's adopted sons, The Libertines, Margate itself put on it's very own Leisure Festival as it...
Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review
Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.
WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
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