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Kate Hudson reveals how much she still earns from childhood appearance in Home Alone 2

The actress featured as a member of the children’s choir in the opening scene of Chris Columbus’s 1992 holiday film

Evening Standard

Zach Galligan hints at a potential live-action Gremlins 3 film

Zach Galligan offers an update on the possibility of a third Gremlins film, while fans can enjoy the animated series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.

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Trump denies Home Alone 2 bullying claim

“If they felt bullied, or didn’t want me, why did they put me in, and keep me there, for over 30 years?"

Salon

Donald Trump: I never bullied my way into Home Alone 2

The former US president claims it was studio chiefs 'begging' him to appear

Evening Standard

'There Was Certainly A Resentment': John Candy Was Paid Just $414 For His Iconic Home Alone Role

John Candy was apparently very upset after only receiving $414 for his part in Home Alone.

Cinemablend

Donald Trump: I didn’t bully my way into Home Alone 2 – they begged me for a cameo

Former US president denies director’s claims that he insisted on appearing in 1992 film in exchange for filming in his hotel

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Donald Trump hits back at director Chris Columbus over Home Alone 2 bullying claim

Ex-US president claims his cameo helped ‘make the movie a success’ in Truth Social post

The Independent UK

Home Alone director shares unexpected reason why he kept Donald Trump scene in movie

Director Chris Columbus said that Trump said ‘Home Alone 2’ crew could only use the Plaza Hotel if he got a cameo in the movie

The Independent UK

‘My childhood is ruined’: Home Alone fan reveals shocking truths about Christmas classic

TikToker Talk2Pops shared surprising details from the 1990 family comedy

The Independent UK

People Are Appreciating “Home Alone” With Adult Eyes By Sharing 27 Things That Make It So Funny

These "Home Alone" moments are the reason why the franchise became the Christmas classic. The post People Are Appreciating “Home Alone” With Adult Eyes By Sharing 27 Things That Make It So Funny first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘Two million feet’ of film needed to capture Robin Williams’ improvisations, says Mrs Doubtfire director

Each scene would have scripted takes and then Williams would ‘go off and it was something to behold’ says Chris Columbus

The Guardian - UK

There's 2 million feet of film from the making of Mrs. Doubtfire thanks to Robin Williams' improvisation

"We would say to Robin, 'we’re out of film.' That happened on several occasions"

Total Film

Mrs Doubtfire director Chris Columbus ‘in talks’ over Robin Williams documentary

The filmmaker also discussed the 'strong' Mrs Doubtfire sequel script that had been in the works prior to the actor's passing

Evening Standard

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25 Fun Facts About John Candy And The Comedian’s Legendary Career

The late, beloved John Candy's impressive comedy career only gets more interesting with these behind-the-scenes facts.

Daily Mirror

Sam Neill says Robin Williams was 'loneliest man on the planet' amid depression battle

Despite his success off the back of his Oscar win for Good Will Hunting, Robin was struggling, according to his Bicentennial Man co-star who recalled having “great chats” with the comic, fondly recalling their time together on the set of Chris Columbus' heavily criticised sci-fi dramedy

Manchester Evening News

When is Home Alone on over Christmas and how to watch it

Written by teen-movie legend John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus – who went on to direct the first two Harry Potter films – Home Alone stars a young Macaulay Culkin in his breakthrough role

The Independent UK

Home Alone: A comic version of Straw Dogs or another kiddie comedy from the slush pile?

The 1990 film that made Macaulay Culkin the biggest child star of his era still stands the test of time, says Geoffrey Macnab

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Tom Felton reveals Rupert Grint was ‘fined’ £2,500 for giggling during Harry Potter scenes

Felton revealed Christopher Columbus’ ‘red card’ method that kept the young actors in check

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child delivers a magical extravaganza at Australian premiere

A reimagined Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne for the Australian premiere on Thursday

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