3 h. ago Star Wars actor says his career was ‘ruined’ after George Lucas changed a huge detail

‘If you’re going to ruin my career on that part, you could’ve at least given me an opportunity in the Marvel series,’ said ‘Star Wars’ actor

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4 h. ago The iconic Bond girls then and now: As 007 fans are left furious as Amazon gain 'creative control' of the franchise we take a look back at the film's glamorous female stars

No James Bond film is complete without a Bond Girl and over the decades there have been an abundance of actresses who have taken on the roles. 

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6 h. ago Yellowstone 1923's Alex star issues 'devastating' warning ahead of season 2

Yellowstone prequel 1923 is set to return for a second season and Alex actress Julia Schlaepfer has issued a 'devastating' warning to fans

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19 h. ago LILY ALLEN reveals she thought her voice had been stolen by AI for a dance track

A dance track titled Somebody Else was released online last week with vocals uncannily like Ms Allen's set to a backing track in the style of the British DJ Fred Again.

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26 h. ago James Bond star complains 007 'won't be British anymore' after bombshell takeover

Following the shock news that the James Bond franchise is now under the control of Amazon, a former Bond girl has shared her concerns about how 'British' it will be going forward

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26 h. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan sends urgent warning to fans as scammers strike aOutlander's Sam Heughan sends urgent warning to fans as scammers strike again gain

The Jamie Fraser actor took to his Instagram page to warn fans against scammers.

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26 h. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan sends urgent warning to fans as scammers strike again

The Jamie Fraser actor took to his Instagram page to warn fans against scammers.

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27 h. ago Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond

007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ BroccoliBusiness live – latest updatesAmazon has paid more than $1bn for “creative control” of the James Bond franchise, the Guardian understands, in a deal that has met with a mixed response from stars of the films.Amazon MGM Studios said on Thursday that it had struck a deal with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli and longtime stewards of the Bond films. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Sandalheimer: can Christopher Nolan restore the grandeur of ancient

Once a prestige genre with lavish spectacle and global stars, it’s since grown pretty dusty and drear. But Nolan’s Odyssey may yet revive its bronzed vigourBack in the 1950s and 60s in the twilight of Hollywood’s golden era, the sword-and-sandals movie stood as tall as the Colossus of Rhodes. It was a time when burly men in togas and gleaming bronze breastplates fought existential battles with fate. When Ben-Hur had its chariot race, Spartacus roused cries of defiance and the odd moment of splendid anachronism, and Cleopatra had Elizabeth Taylor burning through costume changes like a pharaoh with an Amex card.And then, it all collapsed. By the 1970s, audiences weren’t interested in ancient glories any more; they wanted Vietnam war movies, paranoid political thrillers and antiheroes who didn’t spend half their films glistening in olive oil. By the time Star Wars arrived in the late 70s and early 80s, the genre had been survived only through low-rent Italian productions, where togas w...

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31 h. ago Bond actress claims 007 ‘won’t be British anymore’ after Amazon announcement

There has been increasing speculation about the future of the series, with no announcement of a new actor to play the spy since Daniel Craig’s exit.

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31 h. ago Daily Star phone wars: Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Huawei’s best new foldable

EXCLUSIVE: When a phone battle commences, the Daily Star's resident smartphone battle boss Adam Cailler is always on hand to run the devices through their paces

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31 h. ago Strictly's Janette Manrara makes heartbreaking family admission and admits it 'scares me'

Janette Manrara has revealed her fears over leaving her daughter behind while she embarks on the next step of her career.

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32 h. ago Bond girl Valerie Leon reveals fears 007 'will not be British anymore' as fans warn Amazon will 'destroy' iconic British franchise 'like Star Wars 

Valerie Leon, who starred in Never Say Never Again alongside Sean Connery, has hit out that the handover to the American owned company means James Bond just 'won't be British anymore'.

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33 h. ago 'Bond was very British...it won't be anymore': Spy Who Loved Me Bond girl Valerie Leon leads backlash amid fan fears Amazon will 'destroy' iconic British franchise 'like Star Wars'

Valerie Leon, who starred in Never Say Never Again alongside Sean Connery, has hit out that the handover to the American owned company means James Bond just 'won't be British anymore'.

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41 h. ago One in ten youths are too scared of being stabbed to travel alone

Almost half of children in this age group have seen violent incidents or heard of them happening to their peers, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

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46 h. ago She was in a Star Wars movie, is pals with Reese Witherspoon and there is a Taylor Swift link, who is she?

This talented star also has a lot of Hollywood A-list friends like Reese Witherspoon, Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston . Her love life has made headline news.

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48 h. ago Luke Littler reveals Premier League airport fears as he prepares to ditch the L plates after night of honour

Littler faces a nervous dash home to make it to Warrington Wolves before taking next step to transporting himself

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48 h. ago 'RIP James Bond': 007 fans react with fury as Broccoli dynasty hands over 'creative control' of film franchise to Amazon amid fears deal will trigger a glut of TV spin

Bond fans took to social media to share their fears of Bond going the way of other iconic franchises that have been bought out by entertainment giants.

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53 h. ago Pope Francis successors list revealed amid serious health fears

Pope Francis, 88, continues to remain in hospital after he developed pneumonia in both of his lungs over the weekend.

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3 d. ago Medal given to Star Wars hero Luke Skywalker after destroying Death Star on sale

The medal is believed to have also been worn by actors Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill.

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