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Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell are promoting their new movie Argylle in South Korea.

will read double and triple meanings into ev-er-y-thing Taylor Swift does or says or breathes near. It's mostly harmless fun, but one recent rumor has been so buzzy that it required an actual investigation.

Matthew Vaughn, director of Argylle, is clearing things up and shutting down conspiracy theories that claim Taylor Swift wrote the book on which the film is based.

Taylor Swift knows a thing or two about being catnip.Indeed, the pop superstar worked all of her flirtatious feline wiles as Bombalurina in “Cats,” the much-maligned 2019 movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.But Swift had a different kind of kitty persuasion on “Argylle,” the upcoming spy thriller starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson and more.Director Matthew Vaughn (“Kick-Ass,” “X-Men: First Class” and the “Kingsman” films) says that it was the “Anti-Hero” singer who was “responsible” for the scene-stealing Scottish Fold cat featured in the film, which hits theaters Feb. 2.It all started when Vaughn’s two daughters with his supermodel wife, Claudia Schiffer, convinced their mother to buy them a Scottish Fold for Christmas after seeing Swift’s cat in her 2020 “Miss Americana” documentary.

Argylle, has denied the theory that Taylor Swift is responsible for the book on which the movie is based.On January 9, a novel titled Argylle was released, written by a pseudonymous author going by the name Elly Conway. The book involves a spy novelist who gets roped into the world of espionage, assassins and feuds, all accompanied by her cat, Alfie.The book has been adapted into a movie with an ensemble cast, featuring Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Taylor Swift is not the mysterious author behind the “Argylle” book that served as the inspiration for Apple’s upcoming spy thriller from director Matthew Vaughn. Conspiracy theories have circulated on social media for months alleging Swift is the author “Elly Conway,” a pseudonym for the writer whose manuscript was apparently so astonishing that it led to a reported $200 million deal for the film rights. Screenwriter Jason Fuchs adapted Conway’s book into Vaughn’s movie.

Dua Lipa has made an appearance at Chelsea’s Premier League match with Fulham this afternoon (January 13) as part of a promotion campaign for her new movie Argylle.Fans have been posting pictures of the singer, who stars in the forthcoming spy thriller alongside Henry Cavill and Bryce Dallas Howard, on social media.One fan wrote: “Dua Lipa at Stamford Bridge, we’ve won despite the result,” while another added: “dua lipa at stamford bridge this is my roman empire.”Dua Lipa at Stamford Bridge, we’ve won despite the result.

being published Tuesday by Bantam Books/Penguin Random House under the pseudonym “Elly Conway,” and it’s already been adapted into a $200 million film starring Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, John Cena and Bryce Dallas Howard. Directed by Matthew Vaughn — whose previous hits include the “Kingsman” movies and “X-Men: First Class” — it hits theaters February 2. But the truth about the book’s authorship, and the film’s source material, is as twisted, conspiracy-filled and globe-trotting as a massive Hollywood franchise.

A self-taught balloon artist has gone viral with her astounding "balloon people" creations. Beverley McGrath makes life-sized balloon sculptures in the image of anyone you'd like.

Dua Lipa has ventured into acting in films like Barbie and Argylle, and in both movies, John Cena was a co-star.

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has given a series order to Obsession, a drama based on Catherine Ryan Howard’s international bestselling novel 56 Days. It hails from James Wan’s Atomic Monster as well as Amazon MGM Studios, which earlier today landed its most ever Golden Globe nominations, 16, ten of them for television.

‘It’s time for change,” former Empire star Terrence Howard said today announcing he is suing CAA over allegedly screwing him financially over the hip hop soap’s blockbuster six season run.  “We need accountability. We need access. We need to be able to share in the profits.”

Brent Lang Executive Editor Apple Studios has emerged victorious in a bidding war for “Two For The Money,” a hot package that has attached Oscar-winner Charlize Theron and ex-007 Daniel Craig. Justin Lin, who oversaw several “Fast & Furious” films, is set to direct and produce.

Coca-Cola is on a mission to further spread its ethos of ‘Real Magic’ and human connection this holiday season, with a new short film anthology: The Santa Stories.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Lionsgate UK & Europe chief and Marv Studios Group CEO Zygi Kamasa launched film and TV company True Brit Entertainment last month with backing from talent management and entertainment company Three Six Zero, which reps talent including Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, FKA Twigs, Will Smith, Marcus Rashford and Kid Cudi. The company will focus exclusively on British feature films and TV.

Starz family crime drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan has received an early renewal for Season 4, ahead of its December 1 Season 3 premiere. Production will begin this week in New York.

Robbie Williams broke the hearts of the nation when he sensationally left Take That 27 years ago. The youngest of the band, Robbie was only 16 years old when he joined the fivesome alongside Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange reports the Mirror.

carry another “Grinch” film.Despite a report from Giant Freaking Robot that the 61-year-old actor was set to return to “Universal Pictures for ‘The Grinch 2,’ once again playing Dr. Seuss’s most famous and ill-tempered creation,” a rep for the actor confirmed that the rumors were false.

Argylle trailer has landed courtesy of Universal. The film is the latest from Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, X-Men: Origins series, Kingsman) and stars Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Bryan Cranston, Sofia Boutella, Ariana DeBose, Catherine O’Hara and Samuel L. Jackson.

Premier League chiefs want the “30 second rule” scrapped as refereeing decisions and their outcome on matches continue to dominate the top-flight scene.

Gary Barlow has said Take That is a 'happy' band and has suggested they always have been just as he received an apology from Robbie Williams. The singer took to social media on Thursday (November 9) to share his excitement at getting his hands on Take That's new album.

Kim Cattrall and her boyfriend Russell Thomas are make a rare public appearance together!

Dennis Harvey Film Critic The struggle to keep movie theaters alive gets very personal in “Showdown at the Grand,” an enjoyable tribute to retro exploitation pictures with Terrance Howard as a movie palace proprietor besieged by diminishing receipts and violent goons. Dolph Lundgren plays the former action star who shows up for a personal appearance, then stays to help save the joint from those agents of unscrupulous developers.

Taylor Swift fans are convinced she is behind the identity of a mysterious author named Elly Conway, whose debut novel has been adapted into Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming spy movie Argylle.The spy action comedy film, starring Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa, is based on an as-of-yet unreleased book by Conway, a first-time novelist. The book was originally scheduled to be released in September, but has since been pushed back to April next year.As noted by The Hollywood Reporter last month, the author’s identity has proven elusive.

X-Men: First Class and Kick-Ass, was asked in an interview with Screen Rant whether he would consider returning to the superhero genre.In response, Vaughn explained that he was “freaked out” by the box office failure of The Flash starring Ezra Miller, which he described as a “really good film” that was potentially victim to superhero fatigue.“And so it made me question,” Vaughn said. “I think there’s been so many bad superhero movies as well that it’s like when the Western got, you make so many [that] you get bored of the genre, not because the genre is bad, but because the films are bad.”He added: “I genuinely don’t know what’s happening with the superhero in the sense that, I do think, maybe we all need a little bit of time off from it.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland is now confirmed to open in December. It will be the eighth land within the seven-year-old theme park. Based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios animated film “Zootopia,” which released in 2016, the new land will include a new attraction, Zootopia: Hot Pursuit, where guests can hop on an all-terrain cruiser powered by a trackless ride system in an action-filled chase through Zootopia’s different districts. Other themed entertainment experiences and character moments include the Zootopia Park Apartments, where a lineup of animal residents will interact with each other and guests throughout the day, appearing from time to time, in a show. Guests will also get the chance to spend at Fashions by Fru Fru, a merchandise store owned by Fru Fru, a Zootopia fashionista.

Married At First Sight UK's Luke Worley is facing fresh drama as he has been forced to deny being a cheater in the wake of his bust-up with Jordan Gayle. Luke is rumoured to have been booted from the E4 dating show over a heated row with Jordan, whom he apparently "punched", in scenes yet to air from the couples' retreat. An episode on Thursday, 19 October, showed the beginnings of a spat between Luke and Jordan, where Luke appeared to stick up for groom JJ Slater – who had been accused of cheating for flirting with another bride, Ella.

Well, filmmaker Matthew Vaughn just gave up the game-his endgame, really-in a new interview with “Happy Sad Confused” (yes, the gift that keeps on giving this week). The gist of his master plan? It’s ambitious and essentially doing for spies, with his company MARV, what Marvel has done for superheroes: an interconnected universe of espionage franchise, yes, all of his own.

Sam Rockwell is no stranger to dark comedy, thanks to his work with Martin McDonaugh. But he’ll get a new screen partner in his next one, as Deadline reports Rockwell will star opposite Kumail Nanjiani in “A Guy Walks Into A Bar,” which just wrangled an Interim Agreement from SAG-AFTRA to start shooting before the year closes.

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Massett and John Zinman, the longtime collaborators known for their work as writers, producers and showrunners, have signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.

Samuel West has been incredibly successful in the acting and entertainment business over the years. From starring in the long running series Midsomer Murders, Waking the Dead and Poirot, to his stint in Netflix's The Crown, he now spends his time playing the role of eccentric veterinary surgeon Siegfried Farnon in Channel 5's popular period drama, All Creatures Great and Small.The 57 year old has been a staple part of the cast since the show premiered in 2020, with filming taking place in the quaint and quiet Yorkshire Dales.

Argylle” has an all star cast. The spy film, directed by Matthew Vaughn, has released its first trailer, showing plenty of action, comedy, and a roster of talented actors helmed by Henry Cavill, who sports a really weird haircut. Ariana DeBose’s BAFTA performance is defended by the show’s producerWatch Ariana DeBose make her Marvel debut in ‘Kraven the Hunter’Marc Anthony & Ariana DeBose perform together at the Maestro Cares galaThe trailer teases some of the story of the film, including the fact that Cavill plays a fictional spy called Argylle, who’s the figment of Elly Conway’s (Bryce Dallas Howard) imagination.

Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill and John Cena link up in the trailer for upcoming spy movie “Argylle.”

The greater the spy, the bigger the lie. That’s the tagline for Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle,” a razor-witted, reality-bending, globe-encircling spy thriller.

The trailer for Argylle is finally here and it looks SO fun!

Charna Flam Although Henry Cavill has hung up his Superman cape, the star is set to save the world once more, this time as an international spy in Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming spy thriller, “Argylle.” Apple Original Films released the first trailer for the movie, teasing Cavill’s super-spy, Argylle, who travels around the globe conducting top-secret missions. The film, out Feb. 2, 2024, was previously said to be based on a forthcoming novel from first-time author Elly Conway — but with the trailer and movie’s official synopsis, it’s been revealed that Conway is also a character in the film.