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Harry Belafonte: singer who helped organise the March on Washington
feature Pioneering singer and actor turned activist who campaigned against the apartheid has died aged 96
By The Week Staff Published
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Hollywood writers go on strike for first time in 15 years
Speed Read Writers Guild of America warns that ‘survival of writing as a profession is at stake’
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Star Wars legend Mark Hamill lends voice to Ukrainian air raid app
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Chaim Topol: Israeli actor beloved for his role in Fiddler on the Roof
feature From military service to an Oscar nomination, Topol followed a unique path to stardom
By The Week Staff Published
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The Little Mermaid: from terrifying tales to the 2023 blockbuster
In Depth Disney’s upcoming live-action version is one of many films inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘brutal’ story
By Ellie Pink Published
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Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Under the Radar The post-awards event was LA’s biggest ‘in terms of square footage, security and star wattage’
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The best horror movies of 2023 so far
Speed Read It's always the right season to get your spooky on
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Oscar nomination for foreign film The Quiet Girl shines spotlight on 'endangered' Irish language
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Oscars 2023 predictions: who will win the top awards?
feature ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ swept this year’s shortlists
By Chas Newkey-Burden Last updated
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Jennifer Coolidge: the Hollywood star breaking the mould – and the internet
Why Everyone’s Talking About The underdog actress previously known for bit-part roles now has an Emmy and a Golden Globe
By Ellie Pink Published
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Cocaine Bear and other intoxicated critters: the ‘true-ish’ story behind US box-office hit
Under the Radar The ‘horror-comedy’ took $23m on its opening weekend despite being panned by critics
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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All Quiet on the Western Front: war kitsch or timely reminder?
Talking Point Having swept the boards at the Baftas, Netflix adaptation of anti-war classic is now tipped for Oscars glory, but critics in Germany have decried the film as ‘a piece of indescribable impudence’
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Behind the Oscars: what is the Academy?
Under the Radar Backlash after celebrity award campaign for British star Andrea Riseborough
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Where is Julian Sands?
In Depth Actor who starred in A Room with a View has been missing since he went hiking near LA in ‘dangerous’ conditions
By Arion McNicoll Published
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