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4 days, 18 hours ago

Revealed: A-listers who hid their privileged backgrounds - as Blake Lively is the latest star whose 'working class' upbringing doesn't quite ring true

They live the glamorous life of red carpets, private jets, glitzy parties and never ending wardrobes, however some celebrities like to create the illusion that they are 'just like us' and are in fact ordinary people from modest beginnings. From Posh Spice's Roll's Royce to Ed Sheeran's homeless nights outside Buckingham Palace - the celebrities attempting to whitewash their backgrounds …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Game Of Thrones Creator Slams Screenwriters, Producers For 'Improvising' TV And Film Adaptations

News 18

Renowned author and the creator of the epic HBO series Game of Thrones, George RR Martin, is unhappy with the recent practices of film and television adaptations. The legend, through a blog post, shared his thoughts and called out screenwriters and film producers for taking great stories and “making them their own.” He also claimed that these adaptations don’t live …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Dead Boy Detectives review: Convoluted ghost show doesn’t have much chance of an afterlife

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Press play on Dead Boy Detectives and …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Dead Boy Detectives’ cleverly brings Neil Gaiman’s comic book sleuths to life

LA Times

In the funny, terrifying, colorful, oddly lovely, lovably odd “Dead Boy Detectives,” premiering Thursday on Netflix, deceased putative teenagers Edwin and Charles investigate what’s troubling troubled ghosts. There are the particular challenges of the episodic adventures, alongside and feeding into long arcs that pit them against Esther, a glamorous witch and their primary nemesis; the Cat King, who has trapped …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi? Franchise star hints at possibility

Hindustan Times

Spider-Man 4 is happening. However, the possibility of a long-awaited Spider-Man 4 with director Sam Raimi and actor Tobey Maguire returning to the helm! Sandman thinks Spider-Man 4 is happening with Raimi and Tobey In a chit-chat with a comic book, Church opened up about the possibility of the original Spider-Man cast reuniting. "You know, Jack, I don't think it's …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Explosion at historic Texas hotel injures 21 and scatters debris in downtown Fort Worth

Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas — An explosion at a historic Texas hotel in Fort Worth on Monday blew out windows, littered downtown streets with large sections of debris from the building and injured 21 people, including one who was in critical condition, authorities said. Firefighters work the scene after an explosion at the Sandman Signature hotel on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Chris Rock criticises Oscars for never nominating Adam Sandler, says 'Nobody works as hard as the Sandman'

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Chris Rock has publicly criticised the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. At the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Rock slammed the Academy Awards while praising Sandler for his outstanding work, particularly in the 2019 film Uncut Gems. He further referenced the Oscars snub, and said, “Nobody comes even close, so the Oscars, you know, they’re f****** a*******, …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Best hotels in Aberdeen for spa breaks and business trips

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best for steak and single malts: Malmaison Aberdeen Neighbourhood: Rubislaw open image in gallery Malmaison Aberdeen has sumptuous style Aberdeen’s …

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1 year, 10 months ago

The 49 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now

Wired

Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Ranma ½ One of Western anime fandom’s gateway drugs gets a 21st century makeover with a gorgeously animated remake of Rumiko Takahashi's legendary manga. The Decameron Giovanni Boccaccio's 14th-century collection of tales might not sound like the best material for a TV show, but as reimagined by …

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2 years, 1 month ago

How filming naked in a glass sphere for weeks was good for ‘Sandman’s’ Tom Sturridge

LA Times

“I figured out various yogic positions that would allow everyone else to not feel ridiculous,” Tom Sturridge says of filming “The Sandman” scenes in which he’s trapped naked inside a glass sphere. As the star of Netflix’s “The Sandman,” an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s beloved comic book series, Sturridge stepped into seemingly uncastable shoes as the lean, angst-ridden embodiment of …

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2 years, 3 months ago

"The Sandman" and the American Dream: Donald Trump is the Corinthian

Salon

In Netflix's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's graphic novel "The Sandman," dreams are not just good or bad, but truthful, deceptive, or hopeful. Eddie Karanja as Jed Walker and Boyd Holbrook as The Corinthian in "The Sandman" Rather than a metaphor for blindness, the Corinthian's toothy eyes indicate that, like Donald Trump, he is only capable of seeing that which can …

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2 years, 3 months ago

"The Sandman" retrofits an old story into a cautionary fable about opportunistic "male feminists"

Salon

"Calliope," the second story in the 11th episode of "The Sandman," takes us back to August 2020 and a reception for novelist Richard Madoc's acclaimed sophomore effort "... And My Love, She Gave Me Light." All of this informs Smyth-McMullen's take on "Calliope," a much-changed version since it was first published in 1990 as part of a collection of "Sandman" …

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2 years, 3 months ago

‘The Sandman: Dream of a Thousand Cats/ Calliope’ review: An eerily-beautiful parallel universe

The Hindu

Just when you thought you would have to wait for a million years for further adventures of Dream and the Endless, comes a bonus episode of The Sandman, the fantasy show based on Neil Gaiman’s comic book series. The Sandman: Dream of a Thousand Cats/ Calliope Run time: 64 minutes Directors: Hisko Hulsing, Louise Hooper Starring: Tom Sturridge, Sandra Oh, …

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2 years, 4 months ago

How the conscientious casting of women in "The Sandman" defies the gender-swapping trope

Salon

In "The Sandman," the titular hero's stronghold sits at the heart of The Dreaming, a plane where anything is possible if its master wills it. To believe that "Sandman" author Neil Gaiman wouldn't afford himself the same latitude in adapting his graphic novels in a lush live-action vision for Netflix would be silly. Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar in "The …

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2 years, 4 months ago

‘The Sandman’ season one review: Neil Gaiman’s iconic series gets riveting adaptation, along with a magnificent cast

The Hindu

It is finally here. The Sandman Season: 1 Episodes: 10 Run time: 37 to 54 minutes Cast: Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, Patton Oswalt, David Thewlis, Jenna Coleman, Gwendoline Christie, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Ferdinand Kingsley, Sandra James-Young, Kyo Ra, Razane Jammal, Eddie Karanja Storyline: When Dream is captured for over a century, the world turns topsy-turvy and it is up …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Enter "Sandman," right on time for us to relate to his plight

Salon

It's both odd and poetic to realize the town nicknamed the Dream Factory almost became the place that buried The Dreaming. But this is an aspect of the lore attached to "The Sandman," Neil Gaiman's lyrical masterpiece: it spent years trapped in the agonizing plane know as Development Hell. "The Sandman" sticks closely to the original plot of the first …

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2 years, 4 months ago

The Sandman review: Neither dream nor nightmare – more of a vague reverie

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “When the waking world leaves you wanting and weary,” Dream informs …

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2 years, 4 months ago

The Sandman Review: Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman's horror classic dubbed 'dazzling', 'scary to core'

India TV News

The Sandman Review: Netflix seems to have found a winner on its hands in the latest series The Sandman. Apart from Sturridge, the first season also stars Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong, Boyd Holbrook, Charles Dance, Asim Chaudhry, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Park and Donna Preston. Read: Darlings Twitter Review & Reactions: Alia, Shefali, Vijay shine in bleak film …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Asim Chaudhry: ‘Rishi Sunak is not representing us. Neither is Priti Patel. They do not have empathy’

The Independent

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2 years, 7 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee and Vijay Varma on how voice acting for Audible’s ‘The Sandman’ was challenging

The Hindu

Voice acting seems easier than acting. Both are a part of an ensemble cast, including Tabu, Neeraj Kabi, Kubbra Sait, Sushant Divgikar, and Tillotama Shome, for Audible’s Hindi audio adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s popular dark fantasy comic series, The Sandman, first published three decades ago. So, an actor needs to give serious thought about how he is going to utter …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Neil Gaiman on Audible's Hindi adaptation of The Sandman: It's genuine magic

Firstpost

Neil Gaiman shared his excitement over his popular graphic novel series ‘The Sandman’ getting a Hindi audiobook adaptation at Audible. “Tabu is me!” says author Neil Gaiman sharing his excitement over his popular graphic novel series The Sandman getting a Hindi audiobook adaptation at Audible with some of the best Bollywood talent lending their voice to its characters. Gaiman had …

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2 years, 11 months ago

A Beginner’s Comic Book Guide: Start Your Journey With These Classics

News 18

So, you’ve decided to begin reading comics. Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman DC asked Neil Gaiman to create a comic for Vertigo, an even more mature, imprint in the 1980s. DC Comics’ Doom Patrol Doom Patrol is a heroic squad from DC Universe, but it is much more than just that. Frank Miller’s Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Frank Miller’s dystopian …

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3 years, 1 month ago

First poster for Spider-Man: No Way Home drops clues about so many villains. Can you spot Green Goblin, Sandman?

Hindustan Times

Actor Tom Holland and Zendaya-starrer, Spider-Man: No Way Home's first official poster is finally released on social media. @spidermanmovie.” The first look also features Doctor Octopus’ tentacles, Electro's lightning bolt, a tiny Green Goblin and even the Sandman's sand. Meanwhile, Marvel head Kevin Feige has urged the franchise's fans not to get overexcited about the film, amid rumours that actors …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Watch: First looks of The Witcher, Bridgerton 2, Don't Look Up revealed at Netflix TUDUM

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Extraction 2, Red Notice, The Witcher, The Crown, season two of Bridgerton, The Sandman were some of the titles that Netflix teased during its global fan event TUDUM. Extraction 2, Red Notice, The Witcher, The Crown, season two of Bridgerton, The Sandman were some of the titles that streamer Netflix teased during its global fan event TUDUM on Saturday. “When …

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Revealed: A-listers who hid their privileged backgrounds - as Blake Lively is the latest star whose 'working class' upbringing doesn't quite ring true

Game Of Thrones Creator Slams Screenwriters, Producers For 'Improvising' TV And Film Adaptations

Dead Boy Detectives review: Convoluted ghost show doesn’t have much chance of an afterlife

‘Dead Boy Detectives’ cleverly brings Neil Gaiman’s comic book sleuths to life

Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi? Franchise star hints at possibility

Explosion at historic Texas hotel injures 21 and scatters debris in downtown Fort Worth

Chris Rock criticises Oscars for never nominating Adam Sandler, says 'Nobody works as hard as the Sandman'

Best hotels in Aberdeen for spa breaks and business trips

The 49 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now

How filming naked in a glass sphere for weeks was good for ‘Sandman’s’ Tom Sturridge

"The Sandman" and the American Dream: Donald Trump is the Corinthian

"The Sandman" retrofits an old story into a cautionary fable about opportunistic "male feminists"

‘The Sandman: Dream of a Thousand Cats/ Calliope’ review: An eerily-beautiful parallel universe

How the conscientious casting of women in "The Sandman" defies the gender-swapping trope

‘The Sandman’ season one review: Neil Gaiman’s iconic series gets riveting adaptation, along with a magnificent cast

Enter "Sandman," right on time for us to relate to his plight

The Sandman review: Neither dream nor nightmare – more of a vague reverie

The Sandman Review: Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman's horror classic dubbed 'dazzling', 'scary to core'

Asim Chaudhry: ‘Rishi Sunak is not representing us. Neither is Priti Patel. They do not have empathy’

Manoj Bajpayee and Vijay Varma on how voice acting for Audible’s ‘The Sandman’ was challenging

Neil Gaiman on Audible's Hindi adaptation of The Sandman: It's genuine magic

A Beginner’s Comic Book Guide: Start Your Journey With These Classics

First poster for Spider-Man: No Way Home drops clues about so many villains. Can you spot Green Goblin, Sandman?

Watch: First looks of The Witcher, Bridgerton 2, Don't Look Up revealed at Netflix TUDUM