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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Matt Damon will never be able to escape his decision to turn down James Cameron’s 2009 space epic “Avatar,” which remains the highest-grossing movie of all time with $2.9 billion worldwide (unadjusted for inflation). Damon turned down the film despite an offer that included receiving 10% of the box office back end, which would’ve meant a $250 million payday for him. During a recent interview with Chris Wallace, the “Avatar” offer got brought up again and prompted Damon to explain his thought process behind tossing it off. “I’m sure it’s the most money an actor ever turned down, you know?” Damon said about his decision, stressing that he did not want to get out of his contract for another Jason Bourne movie at the time.

In a move that harkens back to the 1950s while simultaneously echoing the ongoing censorship of depictions of LGBTQ identity nationwide, the Motion Picture Association has given the upcoming queer film Passages an NC-17 rating.“We hunger for movies that are in any proximity to our own experience,” director Ira Sachs told Los Angeles Times, “and to find a movie like this, which is then shut out, is, to me, depressing and reactionary.”To be sure, the Sundance drama is quite sensual — it centers on a Parisian love triangle between a movie director (Franz Rogowski), his artist husband (Ben Whishaw), and a teacher (Adèle Exarchopoulos).And yes, it has its fair share of sex and nudity — including a two-minute scene of the two husbands shot in a single take. But none of the scenes are particularly indelicate or over-the-top, the film’s distributor MUBI said in a statement.For Sachs, the rating is “a form of cultural censorship that is quite dangerous, particularly in a culture which is already battling, in such extreme ways, the possibility of LGBT imagery to exist.”“MUBI has officially rejected this NC-17 rating,” the film’s distributor said, per Variety.

Julian Sands' official cause of death has been released, weeks after his remains were found on a mountain in California. The actor's cause of death was listed on his death certificate as "undetermined," Fox News Digital can confirm.The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department positively identified Sands on June 27 after hikers found his remains on Mount Baldy. The "undetermined" cause of death is "common when dealing with cases of this type," the sheriff's department explained to Fox News Digital.

Penny Lancaster has shared the adorable nickname given to her by husband Rod Stewart's grandchildren as they enjoy a family holiday. The entire Stewart clan are currently enjoying a lavish family vacation in Marbella.

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Amy Schumer is giving her thoughts on Greta Gerwig's.On Monday, the comedian took to Instagram to give her take after taking part in the double feature dubbed «Barbenheimer,» which featured fans seeing both and Christopher Nolan's historical drama,  which opened on the same day.After watching both films, Schumer — who was originally set to play Barbie — shared her thoughts. «Really enjoyed Barbie and Oppenheimer but I think I should have played Emily Blunts role. Do better Hollywood,» she quipped next to a picture of her in a straw hat looking out of a pair of pink sunglasses. A post shared by @amyschumerIn 2016, it was announced that Schumer was set to play the lead role in a live-action film being developed about the iconic doll.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Stacey Solomon has shared a gushing tribute as she celebrates her one year anniversary with husband Joe Swash. The Loose Women presenter, 33, married her longtime partner Joe, 41, in a ceremony held at the couple’s home at Pickle Cottage in Essex on 24 July, 2022. Stacey shared a video of the family gathered round to watch the ceremony, one year to the day since Stacey and Joe tied the knot.

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currently on strike, which has halted the majority of Hollywood productions, but some are getting the green light to continue filming. The latest production to receive the go-ahead amid the SAG-AFTRA strike: Hallmark Channel's .The popular drama, led by star/executive producer Erin Krakow, has received a waiver from the actors' union to move ahead with filming on season 11 in Vancouver, reports.According to conditions of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which officially began July 13 after negotiations with the studios and streamers via the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down, independent projects can apply for a waiver to keep working «without being in violation of the strike order.» , which premieres its 10th season July 30, joins the faith-based streaming series,  which also airs on The CW, and Apple TV+'s Israeli spy thriller, , as the few TV productions being granted interim SAG-AFTRA agreements allowing filming to commence.All told, the actors' union has granted 68 waivers for TV and movie productions, the latter of which includes , starring Anne Hathaway, Hunter Schafer and Michaela Coel, and , with Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd. The news that will be able to film is the latest development amid a turbulent few weeks as actors and writers continue to strike. Actors officially went on strike after negotiations with studios and streamers fell apart over several key issues.

Love Island fans have predicted that Whitney and Tyrique's Talent Show song will go straight to No.1, with one fan even saying: "They killed it." The Islanders brought their A-game on the talent show challenge, with Whitney and Tyrique teaming up to rap to a song they created, named "Bad B***h". Whitney started off the rendition, before Tyrique jumped in and showed off his impressive rapping skills.

Zooey Deschanel wasn't expecting to find love when she and her sister, actress Emily Deschanel, appeared on Apple TV+'s with ' Drew and Jonathan Scott. But that's exactly what happened and their «meet-cute,» as Zooey called it, led to her and Jonathan to start dating soon after they filmed the episode in summer 2019.The alum recently sat down with ET to reminisce about her most iconic characters and career moments for a special walk down memory lane while sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and the 43-year-old actress couldn't help but marvel over how her life changed during the episode.«This was, like, my meet-cute with Jonathan, my boyfriend.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Love Island viewers were left completely stunned when tonight's episode, Monday 24 July, saw Abi Moores dressing up as a full-blown clown for the talent show competition. Some fans claimed it was unbelievable that bosses must have "made" the islander don the costume after her ongoing on-off romance saga with Mitchel Taylor.

Katie Price has revealed a new look after having further cosmetic enhancements done to her face. The reality star, 45, is no stranger to cosmetic procedures and ‘tweakments’ and recently got another nose job after not being happy with the previous results. In a new Instagram story, Katie showed herself getting filler injected into her face, including cheek and lip enhancements.

movie was chock-full of Barbies and Kens — and even a Skipper, an Allan, and a Midge! However, one cameo fans may not have been expecting came during a climactic chase scene when Margot Robbie's Stereotypical Barbie is trying to escape Mattel headquarters.Barbie stumbles upon an odd room somewhere in the bowels of the office building, and finds a woman, played by actress Rhea Pearlman, seated at a table in a nostalgic-looking kitchen set. The pair share some words and the mysterious woman aids in Barbie's escape — only to turn up at the end of the movie to help Barbie complete her journey into the Real World as a human being.The woman Pearlman is playing isn't a random character, however.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Former Love Island star and resident show columnist Olivia Hawkins has given her take on everything that's been going down on the ITV2 show. Last week was a big one, with declarations of love from Tyrique Hyde to Ella Thomas, followed by Sammy Root asking Jess Harding to be his girlfriend, with a little help from the other Islanders. There was also big drama between Ella Thomas and Whitney Adebayo, after Whitney told Ella that she is "the most selfish person I've ever met." Here's Olivia's unfiltered assessment of this week's Love Island...

NeNe Leakes is speaking out following the arrest of her son, Bryson Bryant.During a recent appearance on Carlos King's  podcast, the former  star shared how her son is doing amid the legal turmoil.«I spoke to him on the phone. I think he's doing OK,» NeNe said of the 33-year-old, whom she shares with her ex, Calvin Bryant. «He needs rehabilitation, he needs a lot of counseling.

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movie currently lighting up the box office, we have so much Halloween costume inspiration to help you plan the perfect look. There's no doubt in our minds that Barbie will be one of the most popular costumes for Halloween 2023, and we're here to show you exactly how to recreate iconic Barbiecore looks from the movie. Pull these looks together to go see  in theaters now, or start getting things ready for this year's Halloween parties.

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and enthusiast—dialed her look way back for a night out in London over the weekend.On July 21, the was photographed outside of the Chiltern Firehouse hotel/restaurant wearing a white button-up, jeans, and a classic black shoulder bag. Even her makeup was minimalistic, with just a touch of mascara and a subtle pink lip! Despite the toned-down nature of the look—at least compared to Lipa's history of dressing—the Barbie star could never be boring. Lipa managed to elevate the look to Pinterest-worthy heights with the right accessories, including a diamond pinky ring, oversized silver earrings, and Maison Margiela's divisive split-toe —which you may recognize as a slightly altered version of the pair on her Instagram Story.

Sydney Sweeney, who starred in “Euphoria,” posted a video clip from an unidentified Los Angeles music video production that enthralled her followers.

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Lauren Sanchez is proud of her “hot” fiancé. In a new Instagram post, Sanchez shared a photo of Jeff Bezos in his bathing suit, looking tanned and built. Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos leave Sardinia on a speedboatLauren Sanchez joins the Barbiecore trend and redefines glamour with her impeccable tasteLauren Sanchez shows off her toned tummy while Jeff Bezos heads to ‘billionaire summer camp’A post shared by Lauren Sanchez (@laurenwsanchez)The photo shows Bezos climbing out of the water and stepping into his yacht.

American Horror Story star Angelica Ross is getting candid about her contract with FX amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, the digital platform formerly known as Twitter, told employees they are “writing history” with the stunning overhaul of the well-established brand.

The mysterious sanctuary hidden away in the Jemez mountains was known only as Box 1663 in the mid 1950s. The mission of its 13,000 residents was to create “the gadget.” Living there was a challenge. “It’s a prison camp for eggheads,” whispered one scientist.

SAG-AFTRA, which launched a strike against Hollywood studios on July 14, launched its interim agreements program that allows independent productions with no direct ties to members of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to continue filming.

David Letterman is following in Lana Del Rey’s footsteps by trading in his Hollywood job for a role as a grocery store clerk.

Beyoncé is launching a new fragrance for the first time in years.

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Outfest announced its grand jury prize winners today, after the LGBTQIA+ film festival in Los Angeles wrapped its 41st edition.

The royal family is keeping an eye on Prince George’s dynamic with his siblings after Prince William and Prince Harry’s drama bubbled over following the publication of Spare.

The Gray House, a Civil War spy drama series that is being produced by Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman, is the latest high-profile project to land an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA.

She-Ra reboot — can draw his bustling life into a frame, one panel at a time.Filling the pages of candid, witty webcomic I’m Fine I’m Fine Just Understand with expressive line-drawn vignettes, or, say, early sketches for his award-winning science fantasy graphic novel Nimona, Stevenson, who is trans and married to fellow author/creative Molly Knox Ostertag, chronicles his own adventures in simply getting through the day.It’s a safe space, he writes, “to post little comics and updates about transition, mental health, career, and life in general.”“I just feel like comics is something that I kind of can’t not do,” Stevenson tells Metro Weekly, zooming in — before the current WGA and SAG strikes — to chat about Netflix’s new animated feature adaptation of Nimona, starring Riz Ahmed as interstellar knight Ballister Boldheart and Chloë Grace Moretz as the beloved, shape-shifting title character.Traveling the globe on behalf of the film, directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, Stevenson has recently devoted several amusing pages of I’m Fine I’m Fine to recounting his “adventures from the Nimona press tour.” The webcomic travelogue marks a full-circle moment for the artist and the character who helped lead him out of a self-described time of darkness.“I think the character specifically was at that particular time in my life,” Stevenson recalls. “I was 19 and in a very transitional period, as I think most young adults are at that age.

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