Has coronavirus made us more nostalgic? Can nostalgia help in these difficult times? And with another remake of a classic film - this time Mulan - being released, could Disney exploit that? Click here to read the full article on BBC Newsbeat.
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RADIO: At the Star Wars premiere
What happened at the premiere for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker? https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-at-the-star-wars-premiere
RADIO: Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew dies
He was called the gentlest of giants. Chewy actor Peter Mayhew has died aged 74. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-chewbacca-actor-peter-mayhew-dies
Crazy Rich Asians: Henry Golding on becoming a leading man in his first film
Henry Golding's first job as an actor just happened to be as leading man in a giant Hollywood romcom. So far, the film's made over $160m (£128m) worldwide, and been loved by critics - it's got a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Its plotline is pretty much summed up by the title: Crazy Rich Asians. … Continue reading Crazy Rich Asians: Henry Golding on becoming a leading man in his first film
RADIO: The significance of Crazy Rich Asians
Reporter: Imran Rahman-Jones Presenter: Kat Collins https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-crazy-rich-asians Read more: Crazy Rich Asians: Henry Golding on becoming a leading man in his first film
Here are the Fox/Disney movie mashups you didn’t know you needed
Disney has announced its massive takeover of entertainment company 21st Century Fox, merging two of the largest studios in the world. It means they'll now own the rights to the likes of Deadpool, The Simpsons and Family Guy. And that gives endless opportunities for character crossovers and movie mashups.
Oasis and Kasabian album covers used to attract fans to non-league Leek Town FC
Non-league team struggling to get people in for matches? Here's one way you can attract more fans.
New Netflix film about anorexia divides eating disorder activists
By Imran Rahman-Jones and Will Chalk A new Netflix film, which tells the story of a woman who has anorexia, is dividing opinion. To The Bone comes out on Friday 14th July and follows 20-year-old Ellen as she's sent to an unconventional treatment centre. Click here to read the full article on BBC Newsbeat.
Film Review: Amy
The fact that you know how the story will end gives Amy a sense of foreboding which only amplifies as the documentary develops. Entirely told through the use of existing footage – much of it previously unseen – and interviews with the most important people surrounding Amy Winehouse during her 27 years, director Asif Kapadia … Continue reading Film Review: Amy
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