4 h. ago Ballad of a Small Player review – Colin Farrell wins us over in flashy, slight gambler tale

Toronto film festival: Conclave director Edward Berger makes a less cohesive follow-up with an over-stylised adaptation of Lawrence Osborne’s novel sold by a killer central performanceIt was easy to understand why Edward Berger’s name was being bandied around in relation to the reinvention of 007, the director having shown himself to be more than capable of both extravagantly staged action (his Oscar-winning breakout All Quiet on the Western Front) and knife-edge intrigue (his Oscar-winning follow-up Conclave). He dismissed speculation at the time (with some mild annoyance) and the job has since landed at the feet of Denis Villeneuve – but his latest, China-set gambling drama Ballad of a Small Player, adds flashy bombast to his résumé and helps to explain why he even though he might have passed on Bond (and recently Ocean’s too), he’s in development on a Bourne.Berger is a canny commercial director, confidently switching between genre, language and location, the kind of able film-ma...

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14 h. ago Blood of My Blood’s key twist just changed everything we know about Outlander

The Starz series saw a key development fans weren’t expecting

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33 h. ago BBC's new 'must watch' thriller series details from cast list, episode dates and filming locations

BBC's The Guest, which aired its first episode this week, has been a hit with viewers so far.

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57 h. ago England's 'most beautiful' village is a magnet for film crew but hides dark past

The village is often named as one of the prettiest and best places to live in the UK - but it has a dark past that has seen it used as a filming location for horror movies.

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67 h. ago Outlander Blood of My Blood quiz: Test your knowledge on first five episodes

The first five episodes of Outlander's Blood of My Blood have aired, but how closely have you been watching?

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4 d. ago Locals furious as Harry Potter fans are pushing UK tourist attraction to breaking point

Harry Potter fans hoping to catch a glimpse of a filming location are pushing a UK tourist attraction to its 'breaking point' - with thousands descending on the area.

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4 d. ago Blood of My Blood episode 6 trailer teases twist as fans 'work out' Julia's fate

Outlander: Blood of My Blood fans are worried about Julia Beauchamp

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7 d. ago Filming locations for Sheridan Smith's ITV drama I Fought The Law revealed

I Fought The Law is based on the true story of Ann Ming's fight for justice after her daughter Julie Hogg was murdered by William Dunlop

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7 d. ago Outlander star Sam Heughan’s cryptic response to possible Blood of My Blood appearance

The Jamie Fraser actor addressed whether he’d be in the prequel

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9 d. ago Outlander: Blood of My Blood stars unpack 'biggest discussion' around most intimate scene yet

Outlander: Blood of My Blood stars Jamie Roy and Harriet Slater have opened up about the hit prequel series' steamiest moment yet

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1 week ago King and Conqueror filming locations including scenic town with stunning waterfall

King and Conqueror has returned to the BBC for a new episode featuring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and it was filmed in some stunning locations

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1 week ago The real life Coopers Chase! Thursday Murder Club was filmed at a VERY posh stately home that hosted a 'royal' wedding and was also used for The Crown and Black Mirror

Englefield House near Reading was transformed into Coopers Chase years after it hosted Pippa Middleton's wedding attended by Princes William and Harry in 2017.

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1 week ago Inside Rory Alexander's offscreen life including stern Outlander warning

The Outlander: Blood of My Blood star plays the young Murtagh Fitzgibbons

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1 week ago Outlander Blood of My Blood star has very famous parents and fans are only just realising

Seamus McLean Ross plays Colum MacKenzie in the Outlander spin off Blood of my Blood, but the actor actually comes from famous roots

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1 week ago BBC The Guest: When is it on, full cast list, filming locations and episode number

The BBC's new Thriller is set to have audiences on the edge of their seats, so here is everything you need to know.

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1 week ago Netflix's My Life With The Walter Boys season 2 'breathtaking' filming locations

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1 week ago Where is Coopers Chase filming location in the Thursday Murder Club and can you visit?

The Netflix film was shot at a stunning Grade II listed house.

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1 week ago The real Coopers Chase filming location from the Thursday Murder Club and whether you can visit

The Thursday Murder Club is an adaptation of Richard Osman's 2020 novel of the same name and the film follows four amateur sleuths as they investigate a recent murder at Coopers Chase

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1 week ago Blood of My Blood fans convinced unlikely Outlander duo 'make a great couple'

Many fans took to social media to discuss Julia and Brian's friendship as some reckon they could make a great couple.

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1 week ago Blood of My Blood fans 'work out' key Brian and Ellen detail

Outlander: Blood of My Blood’s episode 5 trailer teased some big moments

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