Donald Clarke: Never mind Ted Cruz, Big Bird is all that is best about the US

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Naomi Watts to star in ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel

Oscar-nominated actor to play ‘charismatic socialite’ in prequel which takes place thousands of years before the hit series

Murdoch empire upheaval coincides with Fox News criticism from within

Media mogul plans to keep lucrative US network accused of fostering hatred

Oscars 2018: Who’ll win, who won’t and 10 other questions

Who is in the running to win the Oscars in every category?

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Harvey Weinstein 'literally chased me..he wouldn't let me pass him to get to the door'

Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and others on producer's harassment claims

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It doesn’t all work, but the unique film-maker’s return is a qualified triumph

Big top to come down for last time on ‘Greatest Show on Earth’

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Star Wars actor Carrie Fisher dies at age 60

Actor initially rose to fame as Princess Leia in 1977 science fiction blockbuster

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A Million Ways to Die in the West

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The South Africa-born actor has always commanded respect by sticking to her guns and going against the grain. So how does an Oscar winner end up starring in Ted guy Seth MacFarlane’s new gross-out comedy western?

X-Men, Godzilla, Spidey – summer blockbusters just keep on coming

Small films steer clear of the runway as the big birds swoop down

All eyes on film: the Big Movie Preview 2014

Donald Clarke and Tara Brady cast eyes towards the coming year’s cinematic treats