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China Have a Big Ban Theory for a Certain American Sitcom
“The Big Bang Theory” is the latest American export to endure censorship over in China. The popular U.S sitcom, which features a group of super intelligent, highly nuanced and super high maintenance geeks – and...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28th April 2014
Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' Announced As Warner Bros Attempt Superhero Parity With Marvel
An official, standalone Justice League movie has been confirmed. It will follow 2016’s hugely anticipated battle between Batman and Superman in what has been dubbed either ‘Man of Steel 2’ or ‘Batman v Superman’, set...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28th April 2014
Why Did Peter Jackson Change Hobbit Film's Name to 'The Battle of the Five Armies'?
Despite some early criticisms, Peter Jackson’s ‘Hobbit’ trilogy has provided some memorable moments in the ever-expanding Tolkien universe. With one film left, due to be released this December, a high profile name change has taken...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27th April 2014
Steven Spielberg Taking on Roald Dhal Classic: The BFG
Steven Spielberg will add to his repertoire of family favourites when he adapts Roald Dahl’s The BFG for the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the legendary director will team up with his E.T...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26th April 2014
Dented, Dinked and Filthy - Jared Leto's Oscar Gets Handed Round at Parties
Jared Leto was the first person to walk and collect an Oscar back in March. So the golden statuette has more time than any other to get scuffed and scraped, although it doesn’t help that...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26th April 2014
The Libertines' Hyde Park Gig Opposed By Hyde Park Residents
Carl Barat has issued a pragmatic response to those opposing The Libertines’ comeback gig at Hyde Park in early July. “If people are concerned about noise they shouldn't have moved to Hyde Park,” he said....
News posted in Music / Festivals on 26th April 2014
No Heroin, But Damon Albarn Is Still Near His Creative Best With 'Everyday Robots'
Glamourizing drugs is a crime punishable by censorship and criticism, but Damon Albarn’s detractors – the ones who weren’t happy when he said heroin made him more creative – should take one listen to his...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26th April 2014
Who Called Who What? George Clooney and Steve Wynn's 'Spat'
With nothing confirmed, it’s difficult to know who called who what, but TMZ are reporting that Barack Obama, George Clooney and Steve Wynn were all called an “a—–e” at least once in an alcohol...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26th April 2014
Scandal Season 4 Won't Feature Columbus Short
It’s been a strange few years for Columbus Short; his personal problems have coincided with key role in a hit political drama alongside Kerry Washington, which has seen his popularity and fame rise at a...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26th April 2014
For Michael Fassbender, The 'Frank' Head Was Both Freeing And Claustrophobic
Lenny Abrahamson’s ‘Frank’ has been warmly received by the critics who have praised the film’s endearing characters and strange brand of comedy. And you’ve probably noticed that Frank (Michael Fassbender) himself wears a pretty big...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26th April 2014
The Critics Say McBusted Throw One Hell of a Party
Throw away your misconceptions; bin your prejudice. McBusted – the conglomerate of 00s pop-punk icons Busted and McFly – have been romping around the country, giving teenagers and nostalgic 20-somethings the times of their lives....
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25th April 2014
Netflix Cable Companies - It's Now Even Easier To Watch Netflix
At the risk of sounding like official paid editorial for the popular streaming service, the Netflix cable companies making it into a ‘real TV channel’ have now made it so easy to find their content,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25th April 2014
Carmen Electra, Dave Navarro: Are They Back Together?
Carmen Electra, Dave Navarro - what's going on there? The former couple reunited on the red-carpet at a hard rock awards show in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday night (April 24, 2014), and they even...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25th April 2014
Michael Fassbender Wears a Weird Mask in 'Frank', And The Critics Love It
The weird-and-wonderful world of ‘Frank’ was confronted by the critics in the last few days, and those critics responded with a wave of praise for Lenny Abrahamson’s quirky, indie comedy. Michael Fassbender doing his thing...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25th April 2014
![Crime Comedy Capers in The New Trailer For Paul Walker's 'Hustlers' [Trailer + Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20130322/archive_paul_walker_011213_02/paul-walker-paul-walker-during-sao-paulo_3976492.jpg "Crime Comedy Capers in The New Trailer For Paul Walker's 'Hustlers' [Trailer + Pictures]")
Crime Comedy Capers in The New Trailer For Paul Walker's 'Hustlers' [Trailer + Pictures]
‘Hustlers’, known in the USA as ‘Pawn Shop Chronicles’, has a brand new trailer featuring the late Paul Walker. The film draws together three plotlines - including meth addicted white supremacists, a man looking for...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25th April 2014
Military Films Take The Top Prizes At Tribeca, Plus Full List of Winners
‘Zero Motivation’ and ‘Point and Shoot’ have taken the top prizes at the Tribeca Film Festival. The former picked up the mainaward, that of Best Film, while the latter prospered in the documentary category."Zero Motivation"“Zero...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25th April 2014
UK Superhero Fans to Get 'The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron' First, Before U.S
Marvel have confirmed that the sequel to their astronomically successful Avengers film, ‘Age of Ultron’, will hit UK shores before The US gets its hands on it. Joss Whedon's The Avengers: Age of Ultron will...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25th April 2014
Were Hillsborough Insults Sent From Government Computers? Cabinet Investigates
According to the Liverpool Echo, text on the Wikipedia page for Hillsborough has been changed from computers within Government. The paper asserts that in 2009, "Blame Liverpool Fans" was added to the page, and...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25th April 2014
Jed Mercurio to Adapt Lady Chatterley's Lover for BBC One
The BBC can’t get enough of Jed Mercurio; The Line of Duty creator is embarking on a third series of his popular crime drama, and he’s to start work on a Lady Chatterley’s Lover adaption...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24th April 2014
![Emotional Sea Mammal Fans Ahoy - Dolphin Tale 2 Trailer is Here [Trailer + Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20140410/110414_transcendence_premiere_outside_arrivals/morgan-freeman-premiere-of-transcendence-outside_4151489.jpg "Emotional Sea Mammal Fans Ahoy - Dolphin Tale 2 Trailer is Here [Trailer + Pictures]")
Emotional Sea Mammal Fans Ahoy - Dolphin Tale 2 Trailer is Here [Trailer + Pictures]
Don’t expect anything new from the trailer for Dolphin Tale 2, but expect some heart-warming music, cute kids crying about animals, proud and determined parents and – of course – some plucky dolphins surviving against...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24th April 2014
Matt Smith Won't Be Dr. Who AND Sherlock. It Won't Happen. No.
Matt Smith has effectively ruled out playing two of the U.K’s most popular characters by shrugging off rumours that a Sherlock role might be his in the not-too-distant future. Speaking at the Wizard World Con,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24th April 2014
Once a "Little-Known British Standup", John Oliver Hits HBO with 'Last Week Tonight'
John Oliver’s ascendance has been startling. He only moved to New York 8 years ago, and between becoming best friends with Ricky Gervais, starring as Prof. Ian Duncan on NBC's ‘Community’ and ‘corresponding’ on Comedy...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24th April 2014
Animal Rights Activist Morrissey Is Brainwashed, According to Canada's Fisheries Minister
While Morrissey has spent a huge amount of time protesting against what he believes to be the maltreatment of animals, all the while regurgitating the title of The Smith’s second studio album, Meat is Murder,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24th April 2014
HBO/BBC Pick Up J.K Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy' For Miniseries
The BBC and HBO are involved in making a miniseries based on J.K Rowling’s first book for adults, ‘The Casual Vacancy’. In December 2012, the BBC announced that it would be adapting the book for...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24th April 2014
Things Just Got Serious: Amazon Instant Video Lands The Sopranos, The Wire
Anyone excited enough by the fact Amazon have acquired HBO shows to add to their streaming roster has probably already indulged on The Sopranos and The Wire. But they’ll probably convince a few of their...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd April 2014
Ricky Gervais Considering Uncharted Territory: A Third Series of 'Derek'
Ricky Gervais isn’t a third series kind of guy. ‘The Office’ wrapped up in two seasons followed by a 2-part Christmas special. ‘Extras’ was much the same. ‘Derek’, though, Gervais’ less critically acclaimed but equally...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd April 2014
Quentin Tarantino's Hateful Eight Lawsuit is Thrown Out, But Invites Appeal
Quentin Tarantino has seen his lawsuit against Gawker for putting a copy of his Hateful Eight script online thrown out by a federal judge, but the U.S. District Court Judge John F. Walter has also...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd April 2014
!['Burning Blue': Forbidden Love Attempts to Flourish Under DADT [Trailer + Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mb/company_81_061108/trent_ford_2158065.jpg "'Burning Blue': Forbidden Love Attempts to Flourish Under DADT [Trailer + Pictures]")
'Burning Blue': Forbidden Love Attempts to Flourish Under DADT [Trailer + Pictures]
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was the official United States policy surrounding gay and lesbian members of the military. ‘Burning Blue’ explores the relationship between two men, set in that period circa 1994 in a film...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd April 2014
!['The Immigrant' Has Oscars Written All Over It [Trailer + Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20140207/philip_seymour_hoffman_funeral_070214_02/joaquin-phoenix-allie-teilz-the-funeral-of-actor_4056732.jpg "'The Immigrant' Has Oscars Written All Over It [Trailer + Pictures]")
'The Immigrant' Has Oscars Written All Over It [Trailer + Pictures]
The temptation to predict Oscar winners in April is one that should be avoided, but equally one that is difficult to resist. One look at the Counsellor got people handing out statuettes in Spring last...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd April 2014
Major Broadcasters Try To Take Aereo Streamer Down
The Internet TV start-up Aereo is facing what the business’ founder Chaitanya "Chet" Kanojia calls “the end” should the supreme court side with the myriad broadcasting companies accusing him and his company of copyright infringement.The...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd April 2014
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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'.
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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...
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![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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