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US movie theaters are hoping the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of last year's "Barbenheimer" phenomenon can strike again this weekend, with the simultaneous release of two of 2024's most hyped films: "Wicked" and "Gladiator II." "Wicked" is the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, starring pop sensation Ariana Grande, while "Gladiator…

Before you see 'Gladiator II,' you should see Ridley Scott's other underrated historical epic, 'The Last Duel,' now streaming on Hulu.

Paul Mescal had a surprising response when asked about meeting King Charles

The actor was introduced to Charles at the star-studded event in central London last week.

The Irish actor, 28, was asked about meeting the royal at the LA premiere for Gladiator II

Washington also rolled back on his earlier claim the scene was cut from the film, calling the kiss a ‘peck’

Washington said creators had been ‘chicken’ and cut a gay kiss from the film

‘It’s not kind of on the list of priorities,’ said the Irish star

It’s hard to know where to begin when presented with the full, lavish spread of historical inaccuracy offered by this sequel, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer