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Dorothy's ruby slippers are falling apart, museum needs $300K to fix them
Not many can lay claim to owning a nearly 80-year-old pair of shoes but when you're one of the most prestigious museums in the world, then perhaps someone will gift you a pair. And not just any old pair.
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Willy Wonka remake plans slammed
Plans to remake 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory have been ill-received by fans who say it's a remake "nobody asked for or wanted".
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Leonardo DiCaprio in talks to produce Captain Planet movie
Having finally bagged that Oscar this year for his role in The Revenant, Leonardo DiCaprio is ready to save the planet – Captain Planet, that is.
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First look at app-venture 'Emojimovie: Express Yourself'
The very first look at the 2017 Emojimovie: Express Yourself has been released.
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Mary Poppins remake will not feature any of its original songs
If you think you'll be able to sing along to all of your favourite Disney classics in Mary Poppins Returns, you better think again.
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Aladdin remake gets unlikely director
The British director, whose works include Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, will reportedly direct the Disney remake.
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October movie reviews: a guide for parents
Find out what's at the cinemas this month, and what's suitable for your kids to see.
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Full trailer released for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
A new era of magic begins for Harry Potter fans.
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Disney confirms a live-action remake of The Lion King movie
The beloved animated film will be remade by Jon Favreau after his success with another live-action remake, The Jungle Book.
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Sound of Music's 'Liesl' dies
One of the most beloved members of the Sound of Music cast, actress Charmian Carr, has died.
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Daniel Radcliffe returning to Harry Potter?
After a decade of doing that thing actors do when they graduate from billion-dollar franchises - 'distancing himself' - the 27-year-old actor has officially left the door to Hogwarts open.
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