How Often Does Francis Ford Coppola Think About the Roman Empire? ‘Quite a Lot,’ Says Director: It ‘Was the Inspiration’ for ‘Megalopolis’

Matthew Vaughn returns to theaters next February with “Argylle,” his latest loony spy feature. But in the build-up to his new film, the director has been candid about his career’s earlier work, particularly a film he walked away from: “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Vaughn was initially scheduled to direct the film, but he bailed on it after concerns about the budget and how fast producers wanted it (ironically, he did the same thing on Marvel’s “Thor” before Kenneth Branagh took over).

With temperatures set to plummet across the UK, you could be in for some extra cash depending on temperatures in your area.

Luc Bernard Can video games tell stories about the Holocaust?Can this medium encourage the audience to relate and care more? I absolutely believe so. That’s why I self-funded, directed and released the Holocaust videogame “The Light in the Darkness,” which is currently available on PS5, PS4 and PC. One of my core issues with education on the Holocaust is that those murdered are treated as numbers, not human beings.

Halle Berry was reportedly misled about the scope of her role within 2006′s X-Men: The Last Stand, according to director Matthew Vaughn.

Over the weekend at the New York Comic-Con, filmmaker Matthew Vaughn (“X-Men: First Class”) was doing a panel chat to help promote his upcoming Apple/Universal spy comedy “Argylle” and gave some insight into the casting process for “Kingsman: The Secret Service” as Taron Egerton wasn’t the only up-and-coming talent considered for the lead role. READ MORE: Matthew Vaughn: ‘Kingsman 3’ & ‘Kick-Ass’ Reboot Are Still In The Works & ‘King’s Man 2’ Explores The “Rise Of Hitler” Vaughn has now stated during a chat with Collider at that panel that other young British actors were considered for the lead role of Gary “Eggsy” Unwin, a London hooligan who becomes a reformed gentleman secret agent taking a bit of a cue from the Roger Moore era of the James Bond franchise meets “My Fair Lady.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor It took a village of creatives at Disney Animation to pull off “Once Upon a Studio,” the animated short that celebrates 100 years of stories and magic. Iconic characters like Snow White and Peter Pan feature alongside Robin Williams’ Genie in a cast of 543 characters from more than 85 feature-length and short films. And it all came together without any artificial intelligence involved.

Valerie Wu Intern Will Smith has responded to wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s statements about their turbulent relationship in her forthcoming Oct. 17 memoir, “Worthy.” In an email to the New York Times, Smith expressed that Pinkett Smith’s revelations about their marriage were a rude awakening for him. He realized “she had lived a life more on the edge” and that “she is more resilient, clever and compassionate” than he’d understood.

Jada Pinkett Smith has more to say about the aftermath of the infamous Oscars slap.

Jada Pinkett Smith had more to say about the Oscars controversy involving Will Smith and Chris Rock.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is discussing a topic that affects us all. The aactor and politician has been appearing on interviews as he promotes and discusses his new book, “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life.” The book is a memoir and a self-help book packed with some of the most useful tools Schwarzenegger has learned over the course of his life. While on an interview with Howard Stern, Schwarzenegger discussed aging and how it’s a process that affects everyone, him included.

that seem universal aren't always one-size-fits-all.“The truth is, there is no one answer to how often you should wash your hair,” , MD, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist in New York City, tells Glamour. “Over-washing your hair can strip the hair follicles of their natural oils and signal to the body to produce more oil on the scalp, but under-washing your hair can lead to a and product on your strands. Finding the balance between the two is crucial to having healthy hair follicles and strands."Finding that balance isn't impossible, though.

When Daisy Midgeley arrived in Coronation Street she was gutsy, flirty and fun. Now Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, 28, is a shadow of her former self after her stalking drama culminated in a horrific acid attack. But Charlotte is hoping Daisy’s spirited personality will eventually return.

The Girl Boss era is over, as women are embracing a slower, more relaxed approach to life, and the 'Snail Girl' trend takes over social media. The lifestyle embraces slowing down and being happy, instead of constantly busy and stressed in your professional life.The term was coined by Australian fashion designer and founder of Hello SiSi, Sienna Ludbey.

she struggled to get Robert Redford to star in their 1973 film “The Way We Were.” Streisand, 81, makes the stunning claim in her upcoming memoir “My Name Is Barbra,” which is set to hit bookstores Nov. 7. “Bob is that rare combination… an intellectual cowboy… a charismatic star who is also one of the finest actors of his generation,” Streisand wrote in an excerpt published by Vanity Fair.

Jaden Thompson Barbra Streisand revealed in her upcoming memoir “My Name is Barbra” the lengths she went to in order to cast Robert Redford in Sydney Pollack’s 1973 romantic drama “The Way We Were,” even after he initially refused the part. “The Way We Were” stars Streisand and Redford as Katie and Hubbell, an unlikely couple who fall in love and marry against the backdrop of various political and historical events. “Bob is that rare combination… an intellectual cowboy… a charismatic star who is also one of the finest actors of his generation,” Streisand wrote in her memoir (via Vanity Fair).

Plans to expand MediaCityUK and Salford Quays with thousands of new homes have been met with excitement - but not everyone is happy about the proposals.

Want a doc to look forward to on HBO this Fall? How about “AKA Mr. Chow,” which looks at the life of one of the world’s most heralded restauranteurs, Michael Chow? Of course, Mr.

Tommy Fury has shared what Molly-Mae Hague 'hates' but puts up with for him as he branded her a 'super mother'. The former Love Island star has been doing the media rounds ahead of his next fight in his home city.

By The beauty industry has never been immune to , but these days, it feels like the biggest belong on a menu instead of our faces. Food-inspired looks like , , and dominated our feeds this summer—in the thick of , no less—and the obsession has made it nearly impossible to find a beauty trend that isn't dubbed with a delicious moniker.Like most viral trends, TikTok has been instrumental in the rise of .

Katie Buckland has been experiencing a lot of firsts lately as the executive director of the Writers Guild Foundation.