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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

Whether you’re into shopping, fitness, films, classical music or Christmas fun, there is an event in Hong Kong for you this weekend.

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Why was Trump biopic The Apprentice censored in Hong Kong?

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Apprentice star says other actors are ‘afraid’ to talk about Trump biopic

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Meet Kevin Kline’s long-time fellow actor wife, Phoebe Cates

Tinseltown relationships may come and go, but for Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates, married for decades, bliss followed their decision to live in New York and her rejection of the film industry.

22 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM

Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates in New York: the pair have been married for more than 30 years. Photo: Getty Images

Meet Marissa Bode, the actress who plays Nessarose in Wicked

Marissa Bode has been a wheelchair user since the age of 11, and is now blazing a trail in Hollywood as the first version of Wicked’s Nessa to be authentically cast.

21 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

Who is Leila George, starring with Cate Blanchett in Apple TV+’s Disclaimer?

The parents of the budding Australian actress are also Hollywood fixtures, so she’s at home on the red carpet and on set – she has been dating her Animal Kingdom co-star, Ben Robson, since last year.

21 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM

Ranking every film by Jon M. Chu, from Wicked to Crazy Rich Asians

Jon M. Chu’s film career spans genres such as action with GI Joe Retaliation to romance with Crazy Rich Asians and musicals with Wicked.

20 Nov 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

Cynthia Erivo (left) as Elphaba and Ariana Grande-Butera as Glinda in a still from Wicked. Photo: Universal Pictures

Meet Aussie actor Josh Heuston, who plays Constantine Corrino in Dune: Prophecy

Australian actor Josh Heuston’s life has changed at warp speed – here’s how he went from science student to international fashion model to Hollywood actor in just 9 years.

20 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Who is Wicked director Jon M. Chu’s wife, graphic designer Kristin Hodge?

Hodge is a career designer who has worked with Taylor Swift nemesis Scooter Braun; she supports Chu’s career and has even given their children movie-inspired names.

20 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Meet Outer Banks star Rudy Pankow’s controversial girlfriend, Elaine Siemek

The internet has been running wild with rumours of a supposed feud between Outer Banks stars Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey lately – here’s how Pankow’s girlfriend is involved.

19 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Elaine Siemek has found herself embroiled in Outer Banks’ fan controversy since she began dating one of its stars, Rudy Pankow. Photos: @elameeeee/Instagram

Jennifer Lawrence-produced film shows women’s torment in Afghanistan

Apple TV+ documentary Bread & Roses, co-produced by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, was shot entirely on smartphones.

19 Nov 2024 - 4:45PMvideocam

(From left) Bread & Roses producers Malala Yousafzai, Jennifer Lawrence and Justine Ciarrocchi, and director Sahra Mani, attend the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles on November 14, 2024. Photo: AFP

Gladiator III already in the works, director Ridley Scott says

After Gladiator II’s US$87 million opening weekend and ahead of its US cinema debut, director says there’ll ‘certainly’ be a Gladiator III.

19 Nov 2024 - 3:50PM

Rolex and the Oscars: a century of timeless elegance and cinematic excellence

The partnership has cemented Rolex’s role in cinema away from the screen, supporting the Oscars and the Academy Museum Gala, the ‘Met Gala of the West Coast’.

19 Nov 2024 - 6:10PM

Meet actor Thomas Sadoski, Mamma Mia! star Amanda Seyfried’s husband

The pair first met when Seyfried was dating Justin Long and Sadoski was married to casting director Kimberly Hope; they eloped in 2017 and had their first child days later.

18 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Amanda Seyfried and her husband, Thomas Sadoski, lead a private life up on a farm. Photos: @mingey/Instagram, IMDB

Gladiators back at Colosseum after 2,000 years, thanks to Airbnb

As Gladiator II hits cinemas, Airbnb and guardians of the Roman ruin team up to offer faux fights there under a deal decried as ‘a disgrace’.

18 Nov 2024 - 4:50PM

Paul Mescal in a still from Ridley Scott’s new film Gladiator II. Photo: Paramount Pictures

How A Nightmare on Elm Street left audiences terrified 40 years ago

Wes Craven’s 1984 horror classic that introduced us to Freddy Krueger was inspired by an article about Asian Death Syndrome.

15 Nov 2024 - 5:22AMvideocam

Who is SNL host Chloe Fineman – and did Elon Musk really make her cry?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk just responded to Chloe Fineman’s claims that he made her cry during his time hosting Saturday Night Live in 2021 – but who is she exactly?

14 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Recap | Gladiator II, Love in the Big City, Cesium Fallout: our latest film reviews

We review six diverse films, from Ridley Scott’s epic Gladiator II and the empowering tale of The Last Dance, to the stellar Love in the Big City and Hong Kong blockbuster Cesium Fallout.

14 Nov 2024 - 5:09PMvideocam

Paul Mescal as Lucius in a still from Gladiator II (category III), directed by Ridley Scott. Pedro Pascal and Connie Nielsen co-star. Photo: Paramount Pictures

From Hong Kong noodles to Hollywood: Tiger Ji’s ramen-fuelled rise

Mentored by The Elephant Man’s Jonathan Sanger, Ji cites as inspiration Hong Kong actor Stephen Chow’s irreverent humour, Swedish director Ruben Östlund and the Ingmar Bergman classic The Seventh Seal.

14 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM

Review | Gladiator II: Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott’s gory swords-and-sandals epic

Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal star in Ridley Scott’s violent sequel to his 2000 tale of ancient Roman slaves and emperors.

12 Nov 2024 - 12:37AMvideocam

Meet Leonardo DiCaprio’s fascinating parents, George and Irmelin

Leonardo DiCaprio has always felt the support of his parents, despite them splitting up when he was very young – George DiCaprio was also in a Hollywood movie, without the help of his famous son.

10 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

Leonardo DiCaprio’s parents, George DiCaprio and Irmelin Indenbirken, have interesting life stories of their own. Photos: Getty Images

Recap | Gladiator II: Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal shine in Ridley Scott’s epic big-budget sequel that has critics raving

Director’s grand return to ancient Rome 20 years on from the Russell Crowe original promises to be a blockbuster hit and serious Oscar contender. This lavish sequel, featuring a star-studded cast, continues the epic tale of revenge and Roman intrigue, setting high expectations for box office returns and fan anticipation.

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Paul Mescal stars as Lucius in the much-anticipated “Gladiator II”, follow up to director Ridley Scott’s original blockbuster that starred Russell Crowe. Photo: Handout

Meet Justine Lupe, who plays Kristen Bell’s sister in Nobody Wants This

The Juilliard-trained actress, who grew up in Colorado making amateur comedy sketches with her brother Colin, has since given birth to her baby and credited her cast and crew with supporting her.

8 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Meet Anita Verma-Lallian, who just moved into Matthew Perry’s LA home

The Arizona businesswoman and Kamala Harris supporter is known for running Camelback Productions and Arizona Land Consulting, and recently moved into the late actor’s home after an off-market purchase.

7 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

October 7 widow on her movie at Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival

Shaylee Atary directed Single Light, inspired by a sexual assault she suffered. It is one of 25 films in festival celebrating Jewish culture.

7 Nov 2024 - 7:15AMvideocam

Shaylee Atary’s film Single Light is part of the 2024 Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival. Photo: Yossi Yarom

25 years on, John Malkovich on filming Being John Malkovich

First-time writer and director Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze’s ‘very meta’ idea appealed to actor, and stellar cast won him over, he says.

7 Nov 2024 - 4:48PMvideocam

John Malkovich, who has been reflecting on his role in 1999 film Being John Malkovich. Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images/TNS

Meet Lana Condor’s new husband, musician and actor Anthony De La Torre

The musician and actor met Condor at the 2015 Emmys and went on 2 dates in 2 days; Instagram trolls targeted De La Torre when To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before was released.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

Who is James Van Der Beek’s supportive wife of 14 years, Kimberly?

The One Tree House actor has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer – here’s what we know about his supportive wife, Kimberly, who he shares 6 kids with.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

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9 September, 2024

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