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Hollywood icon Kim Novak has publicly opposed Sydney Sweeney's casting as her in the upcoming biopic "Scandalous!" The 92-year-old star believes Sweeney is unsuitable, fearing the film will sensationalize her 1950s romance with Sammy Davis Jr.

Dhanush Srikanth secured the gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF Junior World Cup held in Suhl, Germany, adding to India's tally of three gold medals in the competition thus far.

The 79th BAFTA Film Awards on February 22, 2026 will be hosted by Alan Cumming at London's Royal Festival Hall. 'One Battle After Another' leads nominations with 14 nods. The star-studded event will feature performances by KPop Demon Hunters and Jessie Ware, with live streaming on BBC iPlayer.

Taylor Russell has departed Michael B. Jordan's 'The Thomas Crown Affair' remake due to creative differences, prompting a search for a replacement. The film, directed by Jordan and written by Drew Pearce, is currently in production in London. The cast includes Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, and others, with a theatrical release slated for March 5, 2027.

The film, which debuted in theaters on August 16, became a surprise hit at the box office. Made on a budget of $80 million, Alien: Romulus grossed an impressive $342 million, making it the second-highest-grossing film in the Alien franchise, trailing only Prometheus (2012). It also set a new record as the highest-grossing horror film in IMAX, surpassing the earnings of Alien: Covenant.

The Alien franchise is adding a fun new item for fans: a novelty popcorn bucket designed to look like a Xenomorph head. Cinemark unveiled this unique bucket for the upcoming movie Alien: Romulus. The bucket features the iconic Xenomorph head, including its long, protruding back. Popcorn is loaded into the top of the bucket, and moviegoers can put their arm through the bottom to hold it

Mark your calendars for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards nominations, set to be unveiled live from London on January 27th. The event will be skillfully hosted by the dynamic duo david jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood, and you can catch all the action streaming on BAFTA's YouTube and X.

Warner Bros.' comedy horror 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' achieved a remarkable $110 million opening in North American theaters. The film stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara from the original cast, alongside newcomers Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux. 'Deadpool & Wolverine' secured second place with $7.2 million over the weekend.

The new trailer for "Alien: Romulus" is out, giving fans a thrilling glimpse of the upcoming film, which is set to premiere this August. The trailer, lasting two minutes, showcases the menacing Xenomorphs and Facehuggers in dark, claustrophobic settings reminiscent of the original movies. Although it doesn't reveal much of the plot, the footage highlights the eerie, endless corridors that fans have come to expect from the Alien franchise.

20th Century Studios' 'Alien: Romulus' debuts August 23. Directed by Fede Alvarez and starring Kaitlyn Dever, the film takes inspiration from the 1979 classic. It features practical effects and a linear shooting style, enhancing its compelling narrative of young space colonizers encountering a terrifying alien. Produced by Ridley Scott and Walter Hill.

Alien: Romulus also performed well internationally, bringing in an additional $66.7 million, which resulted in a global opening of $108.2 million. The film has been well-received, with an 82% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a "B+" CinemaScore from audiences. Industry analyst David A. Gross noted that this is a strong opening for a franchise that has been around for 45 years, praising the film for continuing to resonate with fans.

“Deadpool & Wolverine” topped the box office for the second weekend, generating $15.2 million as the summer season concluded. Other films, including “Reagan,” “Alien: Romulus,” and “It Ends With Us,” also performed well. The summer grossed more than $3.6 billion, a 10% decline from last year’s $4 billion.

Comic-Con International in San Diego, which attracts over 130,000 fans annually, returned in a traditional format. Marvel's panel for the new 'Deadpool & Wolverine' starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman drew significant attention, while stars like Chris Hemsworth and Cailee Spaeny are expected to make special appearances. Visitors can expect to see decked-out fans throughout the city all weekend.

At the 78th British Academy Film Awards, 'Conclave' won best picture and three other awards, while 'The Brutalist' also secured four trophies. Zoe Saldaña won best supporting actress for 'Emilia Pérez,' which also received the best film not in the English language award. Mikey Madison took home the best actress prize for 'Anora.'

Papal thriller " Conclave " leads the race for the 78th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, with genre-bending musical " Emilia Perez " facing a test of whether a multi-pronged backlash has made the former prize favorite an awards-season pariah.

The 2025 BAFTA nominations spotlight new titles like All We Imagine As Light and Monkey Man, with Conclave and Emilia Pérez leading the pack. Amid Los Angeles wildfires, BAFTA's schedule remains unchanged. Notable contenders for Best Film include Anora and The Brutalist. Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet vie for Best Actor, while Wicked’s Best Film omission surprises.