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Just when I was ready to declare that Joker: Folie à Deux isn’t a musical, it turned into one. Despite any confusion or misdirection that preceded its release, and notwithstanding that the film eases slowly into having its characters say their piece in song, director Todd Phillips’ sequel to his grim 2019 hit Joker eventually does let its musical-loving freak flag fly.Though, unlike the Hollywood musicals the movie references through posters, clips, and song and design choices, Folie à Deux doesn’t exude joy or winsome romance.

Joaquin Phoenix teams up with Lady Gaga in the sequel to 2019’s Joker.Directed by Todd Phillips (The Hangover), Joker: Folie à Deux picks up as Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) is institutionalised at Arkham Asylum awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker, where he meets fellow patient Lee Quinzel (Gaga).Other cast members include Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan, Harry Lawtey, Jacob Lofland, and Ken Leung.At the time of writing, Warner Bros. has not announced a sequel.

Channel 4 has released a first look at Succession star Harriet Walter as Margaret Thatcher in the British broadcaster’s upcoming James Graham drama Brian and Margaret.

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix appeared on the red carpet together in London last night (September 26) for the UK premiere of Joker: Folie A Deux.The pair posed for pictures together alongside the film’s director Todd Phillips. They also took time to speak to the crowd in attendance, with Phoenix even surprising fans outside the cinema with tickets to see the film.Gaga dressed in an outfit seemingly nodding to ‘Harlequin’, her upcoming Folie À Deux “companion album”, with music inspired by the film, which she unveiled earlier this week.The album is set for release this Friday (September 27) a week before the movie opens in cinemas worldwide on October 4, the fifth anniversary of 2019’s Joker.

Lady Gaga has announced the album ‘Harlequin’, a companion album to the movie Joker: Folie à Deux.The album is set for release this Friday (September 27) a week before the movie opens in cinemas worldwide on October 4, the fifth anniversary of 2019’s Joker. Gaga appears alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who plays the titular Joker, while the likes of Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Brendan Gleeson and Zazie Beetz also feature.The singer – real name Stefani Germanotta, who plays Harley Quinn in the movie – shared the news on social media this afternoon (September 24).Joker: Folie à Deux has been referred to as a jukebox musical, with covers of a number of jazz standards including ‘Oh, When The Saints’, ‘Get Happy‘ and ‘That’s Life‘, along with a few original tracks, which are all set to feature on ‘Harlequin’.A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga)In an interview with Vogue earlier this month, Gaga said that she drew on her own experiences when playing the character: “Harley Quinn is a character people know from the ether of pop culture.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Netflix revealed a behind-the-scenes first look on Thursday of Season 2 of “The Sandman,” the ongoing adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s DC graphic novel series, as part of the streamer’s Geeked Week promotional efforts.

Guy Lodge Film Critic Argentina’s 1976 military coup d’état, along with the sustained period of violence and forced disappearances that it ushered in, isn’t an obvious historical backdrop for a heartwarming tale of human-animal bonding. But that’s how the timing worked out for Tom Michell, an English teacher stationed at an elite Buenos Aires private school, at the time of the turmoil: With the country in chaos and many of his colleagues in crisis, he was figuring out what to do with the Magellan penguin he had accidentally adopted on a weekend jaunt to Uruguay.

From Thursday 20 February to Saturday 26 April 2025, Theatre Royal Haymarket will play host to legendary stage and screen actor Brian Cox (HBO’s multi-award-winning Succession) who will star...As rehearsals began this week for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr...Vanessa Williams is set to play fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly in the upcoming stage version of The Devil Wears Prada....So, you’ve decided to step out of your comfort zone and experience the enchanting world of theatre for the very first...Following a West End triumph, Reginald Rose‘s timeless chamber piece takes to the road for a glittering UK tour. As fresh...The smash hit West End musical that is Wicked has been running in London for almost 17 years.

Joaquin Phoenix has reportedly dropped out of Todd Haynes’ new gay romance film just five days before they were due to start filming.The untitled film was ready to begin shooting in Guadalajara, Mexico next week, but Variety has confirmed that the Oscar-winning actor has withdrawn from the project, with someone close to the film saying Phoenix got “cold feet”.Phoenix had worked on the screenplay of the film alongside Haynes, known for helming Carol, I’m Not There and May December, and Jon Raymond.Variety reports that the future of the project is now in peril, despite it having already been sold to international distributors. The film’s crew are now said to be out of work with losses speculated to potentially exceed seven figures.Unconfirmed speculation suggests that Phoenix’s decision is related to the graphic nature of the sex scenes in the film.

Whenever she sees children playing out in the sun, Vicky Waugh is filled with panic. It's been two years since the 34-year-old lost her only son, Kalen, and the pain still remains.

Comedian and actor Steve Coogan has sent a touching letter to a pub in Greater Manchester that once served as his local. The 58-year-old performer, who originally hails from Middleton, wrote to the Roebuck pub in Alkrington after it reopened last month following a major £1m revamp and a name change back to its original.

Gillian Anderson is leading a Channel 4 drama adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s Women’s Prize for Fiction- shortlisted Trespasses.

Steve Coogan has been cast in a new biopic focused on the infamous 2002 Roy Keane Saipan incident.The film, titled Saipan, will see Coogan play Ireland manager Mick McCarthy, with The Sixth Commandment‘s Éanna Hardwicke cast as footballer Keane.The real-life incident saw a spat between Keane – who was then captain of the Irish team – and manager McCarthy during preparations for the 2002 World Cup in Japan, with Keane eventually sent home from the squad. The feud still proves very divisive in Irish society to this day.Saipan will be directed by Ordinary Love‘s Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, with A Room For Romeo Brass‘s Paul Fraser writing the screenplay.

Alex Ritman Fast-rising and BAFTA-nominated Irish star Éanna Hardwicke (“The Sixth Commandment,” “Lakelands”) is set to play Manchester United and Ireland soccer legend Roy Keane in upcoming Irish feature “Saipan,” Variety can reveal. Hardwicke will be joined by two-time Oscar nominee Steve Coogan (“Philomena,” “The Reckoning”), who will star as Mick McCarthy, the former Ireland soccer manager with whom Keane had an infamous falling out.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “The Sandman” is adding several new cast members to its already growing lineup for Season 2, and these actors will be playing characters introduced in fan-favorite storylines from Neil Gaiman’s beloved DC graphic novel series, including Ruairi O’Connor, who has been cast as the son of Tom Sturridge’s Dream. Netflix announced on its Tudum website Tuesday that O’Connor will play Orpheus : “the poet, musician, and oracle, is the only child of Dream and the muse, Calliope (last seen in “The Sandman,” Episode 111).

Game of Thrones fans are in a frenzy after an actor was cast in a major new Netflix role.

After decades in various stages of development, Netflix was the studio that was finally able to bring “The Sandman” to life on screen. And believe it or not, it was apparently a pretty big hit.

Despicable Me 4.Directed by Chris Renaud, who co-directed the first two instalments, the animated sequel follows Gru (Steve Carell) as he contends with a new addition to the family, his son Gru Jr., along with new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell).Other members of the voice cast include Kristen Wiig, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, and Pierre Coffin.This is the sixth instalment in the Despicable Me franchise overall, following spin-offs Minions and Minions: The Rise Of Gru.The film’s score is by Heitor Pereira, who has composed the soundtrack for every film in the Despicable Me franchise so far.His previous credits include other animated films like The Smurfs and 2006’s Curious George, along with Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Please Stand By.You can stream Despicable Me 4’s entire score, along with the cast’s cover of Tears For Fears track ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’, below.Despicable Me 4 also features an abundance of pop tracks, ranging from new original songs by Pharrell Williams to ‘I’m Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred.You can check out the full list of songs below.‘None Of Your Business’ – Teezo Touchdown‘Lil Mega Minion’ – Lil Yachty‘Double Life’ – Pharrell Williams‘Despicable Me’ – Pharrell Williams‘Word Up’ – Cameo‘Unbelievable’ – EMF‘Hot For Teacher’ – Van Halen‘Freedom’ – Pitbull‘Boombayah’ – BLACKPINK‘I’m Too Sexy’ – Right Said Fred‘Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)’ – Elton John and Dua Lipa‘Dynamite’ – BTS‘Gonna Die Alone’ – Hanni El Khatis‘Kharma Chameleon’ – Culture Club‘Main Title (Terminator 2 Theme)’ – Brad Fiedel‘Through The Fire And Flames’ – DragonForce‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ – Tears For Fears

Architect George Clarke, who hosts Channel 4's George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, has confessed that he hates watching himself on TV, even going as far as to say it makes him feel 'ill'. As well as fronting Amazing Spaces, George also hosts a multitude of other Channel 4 shows, including The Home Show and The Restoration Man.The 50 year old has previously opened up about watching himself back on his programmes, as he confessed he doesn't see himself as a 'celebrity' despite his time in the spotlight. Speaking to Irish News, he said: “I never use the ‘C’ word – which for me is ‘Celebrity’.

Steve Coogan has said he would like to do more live shows as Alan Partridge “at some point”, ahead of a new ‘documentary’ series from the North Norfolk broadcaster.Partridge is set to make his return to BBC airwaves later this year when he hosts the documentary series And Did Those Feet…with Alan Partridge.And in a new interview with Dermot O’Leary on BBC Radio 2, Coogan said he would be interested in returning to the stage as Partridge in the near future, after the most recent ‘Stratagem’ tour in 2022.“Probably yes, at some point,” Coogan said when asked about the possibility. “I’d like to do some other stuff first and I’ll go back to him.