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| Stray Kids' concert film to hit theaters in early 2026 | A concert film starring K-pop band Stray Kids is set to open in theaters worldwide early next year. "Stray Kids' global reach and passionate fan-base perfectly represent the bold, wide-reaching experiences we are constantly wanting to bring to audiences on the big screen," Bleecker Street CEO Kent Sanderson said in a press release Thursday. "This film captures the energy, creativity, and connection that make live performances so special, and we're thrilled to partner with Live Nation to deliver that experience in theaters." The music group has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide to date. |
| 'Traitors' star Alan Cumming to host BAFTA Film Awards in London | Traitors Emmy winner and Cabaret Tony winner Alan Cumming has signed on to host the BAFTA Film Awards in London on Feb. 22. "How exciting to be back in the BAFTA fold, this time hosting the EE BAFTA Film Awards, a night like no other when we celebrate and honor creativity and craftsmanship -- and also hopefully have a laugh and create some mischief as we do so!" Cumming said in a statement Thursday. Nominations in 25 categories will be announced on Jan. 27. The nominees for the fan-voted EE Rising Star Award will be announced on Jan. 14. |
| Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson star in 'Sheep Detectives' trailer | The Greatest Showman icon Hugh Jackman plays a murdered shepherd whose sheep try to solve the mystery of his death in the first trailer for the movie, The Sheep Detectives. Amazon MGM Studios released the 2 1/2-minute preview on Thursday. It shows Jackman's intrepid flock looking for clues to the tune of The Proclaimers' peppy anthem "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)." Love Actually, Dead of Winter and Down Cemetery Road star Emma Thompson plays Jackman's lawyer, who reveals the trailer-dwelling shepherd was really worth $30 million, a possible motive for his murder. The adaptation of the novel, Three Bags Full, by Leonie Swann is set to open in theaters on May 8. |
| Daryl McCormack to voice Heathcliff in Audible's 'Wuthering' spin-off | Peaky Blinders and Wake Up Dead Man star Daryl McCormack is set to voice the iconic anti-hero Heathcliff in a Wuthering Heights spin-off for Audible. Set to premiere in February, the original audio drama will explore Heathcliff's adventures in the years between when the penniless orphan left his adopted home and when he returned as a rich man determined to win back his married love Cathy and crush his enemies, her husband and brother. "This original story follows him on his missing years and his journey of self-discovery and internal redemption, which I think will allow the listener to have compassion for him despite his flaws," McCormack said in a statement. |
| Jane's Addiction: Band broke up, but members at peace with each other | Jane's Addiction has released a statement clarifying the alternative rock band's decision to abruptly end their concert tour in September 2024. At the time, lead singer Perry Farrell announced he was consulting an otolaryngologist and a neurologist to try to figure out what caused him to throw a punch at guitarist David Navarro during a show in Boston. On Wednesday, the band posted a message on social media, stating: "After that show, without notice to Perry, we unilaterally determined it would be best not to continue the tour and made inaccurate statements about Perry's mental health which we regret. |