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Daniel Radcliffe Doesn't Need Adult Roles to Prove He's All Grown Up - He Just Is.
The general consensus on Daniel Radcliffe would appear to be thus: landed worldwide fame because he ‘looked’ like Harry Potter; trying to be taken more seriously by seeking out challenging roles. And while any actor...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st November 2013
Meanwhile, on Earth: See Who Picked Dr. Ryan Stone's Distress Call in 'Gravity'
Gravity has received unanimous critical praise, but if there were one criticism you could legitimately levy at Alfonso Cuaron’s space epic, is that the plot is somewhat lacking compared to the breath-taking imagery and CGI....
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st November 2013
Could Danny Dyer's 'Vendetta' Actually Be Good? Nope.
Apart from our own take on the movie, It’s difficult to even find a set of reviews for Danny Dyer’s Vendetta. And it would be nice to believe they’ve just not been filed yet, but...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st November 2013
![Santa's Travelling Secrets Revealed in 'Saving Santa' [Trailer + Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20131005/051012_martin_freenman/martin-freeman-martin-freeman-leaving-ucd-college_3892787.jpg "Santa's Travelling Secrets Revealed in 'Saving Santa' [Trailer + Pictures]")
Santa's Travelling Secrets Revealed in 'Saving Santa' [Trailer + Pictures]
Ever wondered how the hell Father Christmas does it? He starts off in the North Pole, and gets presents to every kid by the time they wake up. Don’t even start to think about timezones,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st November 2013
From Much-Maligned President to Artist, Introducing George W. Bush
To be fair to ol’ George Bush, there aren’t any Presidents that aren’t maligned, but his was a special breed of maligned; every ridiculous sentence that came out of his mouth contained something worth satirizing,...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st November 2013
'Nebraska' Brings Glory to the State, Like Football and Springsteen
When the Oscar-winning writer Alexander Payne arrived at a screening and Q&A for Nebraska – his black ‘n white, father ‘n son indie road movie – he wouldn’t have expected a heroes welcome. But that’s...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st November 2013
Matthew McConaughey Completes U-Turn as 'Dallas Buyers Club' Stuns The Critics
It’s official, Matthew McConaughey’s days as an up-and-coming, comedy actor are over. Mud and Dallas Buyer’s Club have seen to that, with what looks like a sterling performance in True Detectives coming in January to...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st November 2013
Selfie, Oxford Dictionaries' Word of The Year, Probably Came From Australia
Australians will either be immensely proud or deeply embarrassed about this, but it looks as though Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year – ‘Selfie’ – originates from down under.Ever been involved in "a photograph that...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19th November 2013
All Saints Confirm 2014 Reunion with Backstreet Boys Support Slot
Shaznay Lewis, Melanie Blatt, Natalie and Nicole Appleton are just people on their own, but together, they’re 90s hum-along, see-on-Top-of-The-Pops-2-and-think-you’re-old girl band All Saints. And now they’re back, again.“We are really looking forward to performing...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 19th November 2013
After Three Years of "Meh" 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Musical Is Off Broadway
Whoever thought doing a Spider-Man musical was a good idea shouldn’t be allowed to write things down, because it wasn’t, and after a huge waste of time, money and effort, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th November 2013
Batman to Batman: Don't Wee in The Suit. Bale Gives Affleck The Superhero 411
We thought Christian Bale might have some advice for Ben Affleck, but we assumed it would be some sort of grandiose speech detailing the intricacies of the character and the importance he holds to millions...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th November 2013
Oxford Word of The Year? Dictionary Takes a 'Selfie'
Ever thought Oxford Dictionary wasn’t cutting edge, cool and contemporary? Well shut up: the guys at the office are taking selfies all the time, twerking around their desks and binge watching House of Cards when...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th November 2013
Monty Python Back Together For Stage Show - Just in Time For Christmas
They say timing is everything when it comes to comedy, although that logic applies to more then a well-delivered joke, it would seem. The cast of Monty Python, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Eric...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th November 2013
Tom Cruise and John Travolta Attend Scientology Super-Cathedral Opening in Clearwater
Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Kelly Preston were three of around 6000 people in attendance to usher in a new era for Scientology, represented by the religion’s new ‘Flag Building’ in Clearwater, Florida. As the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19th November 2013
Why Do The Critics Think 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' is The Best Film Ever?
If the first Hunger Games movie surprised everyone with its seamless transition from page to screen, The Hunger Games Catching Fire has all but astounded. With 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, Francis Lawrence has taken the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th November 2013
How Irvine Welsh's Begbie is Coming Back to Support Homeless People
When Irvine Welsh released Trainspotting back in 1993, it became a cult classic. And this wasn’t despite the harrowing subject matter, accented pros and consistent drug abuse, rather because of them. Now, after the film...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th November 2013
Turns Out a 30ft Stage Dive Was a Bad Idea, Rapper George Watsky Says Sorry
George Watsky’s 30ft stage dive was pretty inexcusable, but it probably felt fine at the time. But there are very few things that feel fine at the time that are actually alright, like swearing, ducking...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th November 2013
The Breaking Bad Alternate Ending: Old Hat, But Funny
If you trawl through forums, you’ll find many Breaking Bad alternate ending jokes, but the most prolific of which is Hal, from Malcolm in The Middle, waking up in the middle of the night from...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th November 2013
Rome Film Festival: Scarlett Johansson Wins Best Actress For Playing Computer Program in 'Her'
Despite never appearing on screen, Scarlett Johansson’s vocal only performance in ‘Her’ has grabbed her one of the first acting gongs of the awards season, as she picked up Best Actress at the Rome Film...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th November 2013
Back-to-Back Weekend Success For 'Thor 2' - 'Thor 3' Will be Bigger, Better
The Norse God’s second outing in Thor 2: The Dark World yielded even more than its predecessor, setting November records for Marvel, and, judging by the figures, putting itself in a good position to enter...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th November 2013
Oh Right, Turns Out Don Hemingway Isn't As Good As We Thought
When the early reviews of Dom Hemingway were released, things were looking pretty rosy for Jude Law n co. The critics were praising his performance as the larger-that-life criminal, and we had every reason to...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15th November 2013
Just How Bad is 'Charlie Countryman'? Also, Shia LaBeouf Took The Wrong Drug!
Shia LaBeouf is an egg. That basically means he’s a bit silly, which we’re pretty sure we can say without being sued. But just in case: Shia LaBeouf is NOT silly. He is however, an...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15th November 2013
Jean-Claude Van Damme Volvo Ad is Sheer Self-Parody Brilliance (But Don't Try it At Home)
The Jean-Claude Van Damme Volvo ad is doing the viral rounds, and rightly so. Even the most cynically minded of you, who (probably rightly so) like to ignore advertising because of its parasitic, profit =...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15th November 2013
![No Wonder Kids Are Terrified of 'Maleficent': Jolie Looks Terrifying [Trailer]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20130603/040613_wwz_premiere_39/angelina-jolie-world-war-z-premiere_3701438.jpg "No Wonder Kids Are Terrified of 'Maleficent': Jolie Looks Terrifying [Trailer]")
No Wonder Kids Are Terrified of 'Maleficent': Jolie Looks Terrifying [Trailer]
Remember when Angelina Jolie was filming Maleficent and all the kids on set were scared of her? Well now we can kind of see why; the mum of six looks positively terrifying as the Disney...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15th November 2013
Reasons to Ignore the Critics and See 'The Counsellor' Tonight
At least let us explain ourselves. The world has turned against The Counsellor lately; negative reviews have flown in to the tune of a 34% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and people are ready to write...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15th November 2013
Friday Question: Will The George Clooney/Sandra Bullock Banter Ever Relent?
George Clooney and Sandra Bullock are both single, both similar ages and have been working together recently in Gravity. The long-time friends are have been consistently rumored to be romantically involved, but they don’t exactly...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15th November 2013
Iggy Pop Is Hitting The Radio Waves With BBC 6Music
He’s not exactly associated with Christmas, but Iggy Pop will be hosting two special festival shows on BBC 6Music.It’s all part of a line up that includes Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of The Clash...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15th November 2013
'Last Of Us Left Behind' DLC Trailer is Spooky, 'Uncharted 4' Announced by Naughty Dog
The long-awaited story-based downloadable content for The Last of Us finally has a trailer, giving us a – admittedly small – teaser. It’s been a big day for Naughty Dog; the popular developer has also...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15th November 2013
Congratulations Anchorman Fans: Your Constant Quoting Led to 'Anchorman 2'!
By making a film with so many quotable lines, the public couldn’t resist but repeat them to each other on a daily basis; the Anchorman team basically guaranteed themselves a sequel, even if they didn’t...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15th November 2013
UK Movie Reviews Special: Dom Hemingway, The Butler, Don Jon, The Counsellor
It’s a big weekend for the UK box office, kicking off tomorrow (Fri Nov 15), when Jude Law’s Don Hemingway, Forest Whitaker’s The Butler, Joseph Gordon Levitt’s Don Jon and Michael Fassbender’s The Counsellor all...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14th November 2013
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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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