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Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman are going to war—and not the historical kind. Searchlight just dropped the first trailer for The Roses, and social media’s already eating it up.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 17

Searchlight Pictures shares the official trailer for 'The Roses' starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman

Searchlight Pictures just dropped the trailer for Jay Roach's The Roses, proving that all’s fair when love is war. The film is a reimagining of 1989's The War of the Roses and is based on the novel by Warren Adler.

The 20 most memorable films about divorce

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20 films with many Oscar nominations but few wins

Just because a movie gets a lot of Oscar nominations does not mean a lot of wins will follow. These films had a lot of bites at the apple but found limited success.

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20 TV shows that won the most Emmys in a single year

Just as the Oscars are the mark of quality when it comes to cinema, so the Emmys are the awards toward which television writers, actors, and creators aspire. Several TV series have earned numerous awards in a year, setting a standard for other storytellers.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 31

Olivia Colman finds children’s films ‘lovely’

Olivia Colman thinks it is “lovely” to star in children’s films. The Oscar-winning actress can most recently be seen in ‘Paddingon In Peru’ as a singing nun and she loves the fact her own three children can all enjoy the film, unlike some of her “heavy and dark” other work.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 30

Olivia Colman not good at singing and dancing

Olivia Colman isn’t “any good at” singing and dancing. The 50-year-old actress had to show off her musical talents as a nun in ‘Paddington in Peru’ and while she enjoyed the scenes very much, she admitted the performing element didn’t come naturally to her.

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20 hilarious sitcom villains you love to hate

Villains are so much better in sitcoms.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 5

Rita Ora joins forces with string of A-listers to celebrate Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Rita Ora has joined Dame Judi Dench, Olivia Colman, Jude Law, Melanie C and a host of other celebrities to reimagine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on its 75th Anniversary.

Central Arkansas Bears News / TV Insider / September 11

27 Emmys Records That Could Be Broken This Year

Shōgun and Saturday Night Live have already set new Emmys records thanks to the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys this past weekend, and they could widen their leads during the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards on September 15 on ABC.

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20 delightfully absurd films

Some filmmakers — Yorgos Lanthimos and David Lynch come to mind — have made careers out of absurdity, while others have only dabbled in this particular aesthetic. The best absurdist films highlight the ridiculousness of the (post)modern world yet find bleak humor amid all the uncertainty.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 2

‘The Bear’: Luca’s a Better Match for Sydney Than Carmy

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for The Bear Season 3, Episode 10, “Forever.”] The Bear‘s third season may not have delivered the SydCarmy storyline some fans were rooting for, but it did serve up another delectable option in the form of Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Luca’s (Will Poulter) blossoming connection.

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Thrice as nice: 20 films with iconic love triangles

Love triangles are highly entertaining to watch play out on screen and force audiences to choose sides and pick who is the better match for the person at the center of the triangle. They have been present in movies for decades and aren’t going out of fashion anytime soon.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / June 12

PADDINGTON IN PERU Trailer Teases Some Beary Good Adventures

Paddington Bear is back for a third movie, and this time, he’s got a passport. That’s right, Paddington Bear can now head anywhere in the world, but he’s going to Peru.

20 movie sequels that work as standalones

The kid slays in the picture: 25 awesome movies about childhood

The 25 best films set in London

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20 series that are best when watched one episode at a time

For better or worse, Netflix changed the game when it came to how people consume TV, encouraging audiences to binge shows rather than take their time to savor each episode. While some genres still lend themselves to this mode of viewing, particularly the sitcom, a number of series also deserve to be watched more deliberately.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / June 12

First Trailer Lands for Paddington in Peru

The first trailer has landed for Paddington in Peru, the third film in the series following the beloved marmalade-loving bear known for donning his signature blue coat and red hat.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / May 27

Over 6 Seasons of ‘The Crown,’ the Royal Family Changed — So Did the Cinematography

Adriano Goldman, the cinematographer on all six seasons of the Netflix drama, tells IndieWire about how the look of the series evolved for the reigns of Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / April 6, 2024

Olivia Colman: Asking Actors to Self-Tape Auditions Is ‘Disrespectful’

The "Wicked Little Letters" star explained why she thinks actors need direct interaction with casting directors: "I wouldn't have gotten where I am if I'd had to do self-tapes."

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / April 5, 2024

Olivia Colman Gushes Over Marvel: “I Love Marvel, I’m Not Ashamed To Say It”

Robert Downey Jr. may have blasted Marvel in his acceptance speech at the BAFTAs, but one actor revealed that she can't get enough of them. Speaking with Josh Horowitz of Happy Sad Confused in an extended interview for her upcoming film Wicked Little Letters, Colman said, "I love Marvel.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / April 2, 2024

Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch Will Lead New War of the Roses Remake

The director behind Bombshell and Trumbo has announced his next project, a reimagining of 1989's The War of the Roses for Searchlight Pictures. Titled The Roses, the film follows an outwardly perfect couple, whose simmering jealousy boils over when the husband's career implodes, revealing cracks in the facade of their ideal family life.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / April 1, 2024

Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch to Lead ‘War of the Roses’ Remake

"Poor Things" screenwriter Tony McNamara is writing the script, simply titled "The Roses," with Jay Roach set to direct.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / March 24, 2024

Olivia Colman Talks Pay Disparity: ‘If I Was Oliver Colman, I’d Be Earning a F-ck of a Lot More’

“I’ve been doing this for two decades and sometimes I get tired of fighting because I know what I do is bigger than me,” actress says in new interview

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Comedy gold: 20 funny films that won an Oscar

The Academy Awards are some of the most important accolades in the film industry. However, they can also be notoriously exclusionary, particularly regarding the types of genres that usually accrue awards. Whether awarded for acting, directing, or technical achievements, some of the most beloved comedies in Hollywood history have also managed to become Academy Award winners.

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The 20 most memorable sitcom villains

Several great antagonists have emerged in sitcom history — many of whom threaten to steal the spotlight from the characters who are supposed to be the center of the audience’s sympathies and loyalties. These are the 20 best.

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25 movies and shows about queens

Popular culture has long been obsessed with the lives and loves of royalty, and while kings have, of course, come in for their fair share of representations, it’s hard to argue that some of the most notable on-screen royals have been women.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / February 8, 2022

'The Power of the Dog' leads Oscar nominations, followed by 'Dune'

The nominees for the 94th Academy Awards were unveiled Tuesday morning (Feb. 8), and leading the pack is The Power of the Dog with 12 nods.

Report: Dakota Johnson to make history and play Madame Web for Sony

Johnny Knoxville on his 'Jackass' future: 'I put my family through enough'

25 legendary filmmakers who never won the Best Director Oscar

Forgotten Oscar-Winning performances you can stream right now

Who are the oldest Oscar nominees?

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2021

2021 Oscar Winners -- Full List

The 93rd annual Academy Awards is in the books. Here is a list of the major award winners: Best Picture "The Father" "Judas and the Black Messiah" "Mank"

Every actor who has won multiple acting Oscars

25 people who won Oscars for their first films