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Netflix secret codes: How to access hidden films and TV shows on streaming service

There are loads of titles you didn't know were on the streaming service




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Sport documentaries: readers recommend their favourite films

From skateboarding to Sunderland, here are the documentaries you suggested to get through live sport’s long shutdown

We recently recommended 12 sports films to watch during lockdown, and asked readers for their favourite documentaries. Here are some of your selections:

Available on Curzon Home Cinema (UK) and Prime Video (US); watch trailer here

Available on Netflix or to rent from YouTube/Google Play/Prime Video

Related: Missing live sport during lockdown? Here are 12 sporting films to watch

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Available to buy via Curzon (UK) and Beamafilms; watch the trailer here

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Available via Starz on Prime Video (US) and on DVD; watch trailer here

Available on DVD and online; watch trailer here

Available on ESPN Player; watch the trailer here

Available on Prime Video (UK) and to rent on YouTube. Watch trailer here

Related: The Simpsons: Springfield's greatest sporting moments – quiz

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All together now: five of the best kids' films that adults can enjoy

From a kidult superhero movie to a spooky period melodrama, these films will provide entertainment for all the family

Kidult superhero movies are nothing new, but this 2018 animated splinter off the Sony-Spidey combine does something really smart with the money-spinning multiverse concept. In Rodney Rothman, Bob Persichetti and Peter Ramsey’s version, Spider-Man is reborn across the dimensions – as Gwen, as a private eye, as a pig – and the result is a fruitfully mind-bending recalibration of the entire mythos.

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These 13 Mother-Daughter Films Are the Perfect Watchlist for Your Mother's Day Weekend

Break out the popcorn, because this Mother's Day weekend there are plenty of amazing films to watch! Tomorrow is Mother's Day (so if you are just remembering now, be sure to grab...




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Missing your mom? Try one of these films

Many people are missing their moms in the lead up to Mother's Day as stay-home orders and physical distancing measures continue. CBC's Eli Glasner recommends some movies featuring moms that you can still watch together, even if you're not in the same room.  




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The next superhero films you can’t miss

SUPERHERO films are here to stay and there’s bound to be plenty more shocks and surprises with the very full slate of super-titles down for 2017.




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These 13 Mother-Daughter Films Are the Perfect Watchlist for Your Mother's Day Weekend

Break out the popcorn, because this Mother's Day weekend there are plenty of amazing films to watch! Tomorrow is Mother's Day (so if you are just remembering now, be sure to grab...




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5 films et séries d’action à visionner pour mettre du piquant dans votre journée

Notre sélection des sorties du mois sur Club illico




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Publisher Correction: Enhanced ferroelectricity in ultrathin films grown directly on silicon




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Streetfilms and a sock puppet ride the 14th Street Busway

Where have I seen this movie before?




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Friday Polynews Roundup — Quarantine keeping and breaking, a research call, poly films, and more.



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Shah Rukh Khan: Obvious I'll do some films, obvious they'll be made!

Shah Rukh Khan is one of the only actors who knows how to keep his fans and followers happy and elated. He has been entertaining everyone for the last 30 years and 2019 was the only year ever since his debut that we didn't see any of his films in the cinemas. His last few films may not have fared the way he and the fans wanted, they are still excited about his next.

In yet another #AskSRK session that he held on Twitter, he spilled the beans on almost everything, even the colour of his toothbrush. Yes! Some of the questions and answers were terrific. One of the first ones was expectedly about how the actor is spending time amid the lockdown. This is what he replied- "Inspite of contributing to the population boom, having three kids to be with is a treat. They r in all shapes and sizes, so the day goes by being with them each for a couple of hours. Then spend rest of the day cleaning up their toys!" (sic)

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The next one was about his next film and this is something all his fans are desperately waiting for. He tweeted- "It's obvious I will do some films...it's obvious they will be made..and it's obvious you all will know." (sic) Read it right here:

A fan wrote- "SRK movie a day keeps Corona away." To which he said- " Hope we overcome the virus...faster than the number of movies I have done. Insha Allah." (sic):

And lastly, when someone asked him to choose between Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan, the man wrote- "Wow both are awesome and I have met them...but Raju apna sa lagta hai...nahi?" (sic):

Was this an announcement on the sly that his next director could be Rajkumar Hirani? We are waiting for the next session and an official announcement!

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Here's how Farhan Akhtar's upcoming Toofaan will be different from his earlier films

Farhan Akhtar is a multifaceted package of entertainment and his skills know no bounds. The actor has given the audience of the Indian film industry several memorable characters on-screen that. The audience saw one of the actor's most meaningful and poetic characters in Bollywood in the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. He donned the role of an advertising copywriter. His character in the film was given to all things art and delivered to us mesmerizing poetry which captured the essence of the film in it and gave a meaningful message out to the viewers.

In the sports biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Farhan Akhtar played the eminent role of the world champion runner and Olympian Milkha Singh. His character was inspirational to watch on screens and certainly gave the motivation they required to chase their goals. 'The Sky Is Pink' saw Farhan playing the intense role of a husband and a father in the biographical dram film, proving his versatility and his ability to play characters from one end of the spectrum to another.

The actor has won several accolades with his remarkable roles in his films and those films are known to gain commercial popularity as well. However, this time around Farhan is all set to step into the boxing ring with Toofaan where he won't be pulling any punches or leaving any stones unturned with his acting skills.

Farhan's previous noteworthy roles promise the audience an even more pre-eminent character on-screen.

The film is scheduled to release on the 18th of September 2020, presented by Excel Entertainment and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

Toofaan is an Excel Entertainment Production in association with ROMP Pictures. So be ready to be blown away by a storm in Toofaan!

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Mumbai now has a choice of venues screening indie films

Last Sunday evening, nearly 400 people made it to Juhu's Novotel Hotel to watch a screening of Pulp Fiction. What made the evening special was that the "seats" i.e. the gaddas were laid by the pool, with cool breeze blowing in from the Arabian Sea.

It was the first film screening in the city organised by SteppinOut Movie Nights, which has presence across Chennai, Delhi and Bangalore. Ojal Kulkarni, the brand head for the firm, says they chose Novotel for its cool vibe and plan a movie night at the venue every two months.

In a city that's brimming with cinephiles it only makes sense to have non-commercial venues that will screen the classics as well as the indie films. And, Novotel promises to be a killer of a venue. Tickets will range from Rs 300 to Rs 400 and the movies will be chosen after a poll is conducted on their FB page.

But, if you can't wait until then to catch a screening of some well-curated films, along with other lovers of cinema, here are the some of the other venues in the city to watch out for.





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Adah Sharma: I'm choosy when it comes to films

Actress Adah Sharma says she is picky when it comes to signing films and that she tries to pick something that is different from what she has done before. "Yes, I am picky when it comes to choosing films. I try to be part of films that I would want to watch. I also try to pick different roles from what I have done. I started with '1920'. I am very fortunate, the actresses in our industry for years don't get a chance to do what I got to do in my debut," Adah told IANS.

Adah made her Bollywood debut 2008 with the film "1920". She was later seen in films like "Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke", the "Commando" franchise, "Bypass Road" and "Phhir". She also worked in the southern film industry. Adah says she likes to surprise the audience.

"I try with each film to do something different because the audience also waits to see 'what different is Adah Sharma going to do' and if I do the same then they are like 'anyone can do that!'. So nowadays even if it is a short film like I just did 'Tindey', 'moh' or a music video... I try to pick something that is different from what I have done and others have done as well," she said.

She will next be seen in "Man To Man".

The film revolves around actor Naveen Kasturia's character falling in love with and marrying Sharma's character, only to realise she was biologically a man who became a woman after surgery.

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Coronavirus Lockdown: Smriti Irani posts video, shows how American films would look if they were shot in India

With the coronavirus lockdown forcing people to stay at home, they are turning to the internet to keep their spirits up such a turbulent time. The social media is flooded with hilarious memes, videos and other posts that not only kept the netizens entertained but also spread awareness about the importance of maintaining  social distance.

Not just new content, even old content is making rounds of social media which is being seen in pretext of the lockdown. Union Minister Smriti Irani has shared a video to explain the importance of staying at home during the lockdown.

The video originally posted by popular Youtuber Ashish Chanchlani  in his page, Ashish Chanchlani Vines shows what would happen if American films were made in India. Portraying as a thriller, the video shows a man being chased by a masked man dressing like a ghost. As the man reaches at the doorstep of his house, he stops to remove his shoes and socks before stepping in, which customary in Indian households. After being prompted by the man, the killer removes his shoes too.

The union minister for Women and Child Development and Textiles posted the video on Instagram and captioned it as, "Lockdown Humour. Stay Home, Stay Safe!

 
 
 
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A post shared by Smriti Irani (@smritiiraniofficial) onApr 12, 2020 at 9:54pm PDT

The post garnered 193,272 views and 23,209 likes on the photo-sharing app where many of her followers thanked her sharing the video along with posting hilarious reactions. One user said, "Culture with ever care vision (sic)." Another user said, "Kahani ghar ghar ki." A user said, "Nowadays, after entering the house both of them should wash their hands thoroughly too before continuing their run, otherwise donon ko corona mar degi!"

What do you think about this video?

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Chris Hemsworth: Didn't know Marvel films were so popular in India

Actor Chris Hemsworth found shooting in India "overwhelming" because of the positivity and enthusiasm that he experienced while filming the upcoming Netflix film "Extraction" in the country.

"I loved shooting in India. The people were incredible. I didn't realise how popular the Marvel films were in India. So that was, at times, overwhelming," Hemsworth told IANS during a special video call before the release of his Netflix movie.

"There was such positivity and enthusiasm for all of us and our crew… During shooting, we had hundreds and thousands of people on certain days lining up on the streets and up on top of bridges and in buildings, you know, after every takes, cheering and applauding. I've never experienced anything like it. And as I said, I have such fond memories of India and the people there," he added while recounting his time in India.

Hemsworth shot for the Netflix film in India in 2018. He shot in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The "Thor" star was scheduled to be in Mumbai on March 16 to promote the film that has been shot in India. The promotional tour was called off due to the global coronavirus outbreak.

Earlier in an interview to IANS, Hemsworth, whose daughter is named India, revealed the reason behind naming his daughter after the country.

"My wife (Elsa Pataky) spent a lot of time in India and that was where the name originally came from," Hemsworth said in that interview, adding: "I love the place and the people. It was sort of intimidating as it was exciting because there were so many people… We felt like rock stars in a stadium. But the warmth and support we got while shooting there, no matter how disruptive we were to their daily lives, it was so good. "

Originally titled "Dhaka", the film also stars Indian actors Randeep Hooda, Pankaj Tripathi, Priyanshu Painyulli, and Rudraksh Jaiswal. It revolves around Tyler Rake (essayed by Hemsworth), a fearless, black market mercenary, who embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career when he is enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. The film, directed by Sam Hargrave, will release on Netflix on April 24.

Talking about working for a streaming platform for the first time, Hemsworth said: "It's my first time working on a streaming platform. I was excited to do it, strangely enough, you know, it's probably the best place to be at this point.

"We put in, you know, the same amount of commitment and passion and enthusiasm as we would with anything else, whether it was a cinema release or a streaming space. I am beyond proud of the film. From the very beginning, I loved the script. I love the story that we were able to tell and the opportunity to shoot action, unlike anything I'd certainly been a part of before."

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Extraction director Sam Hargrave: Not much space for mid-budget action films

"Extraction" director and popular Hollywood stunt coordinator Sam Hargrave feels cinema has space for either "super big-budget movies like superheroes" or smaller movies, saying that it doesn't leave much room for mid-budget action movies.

Talking about his upcoming Netflix action film, Hargrave told IANS: "It seems that there's not as much space in the cinemas for these kinds of mid-budget action movies. It seems that it's mostly the super big-budget superhero movies or the kind of the smaller stuff."

Hargrave is glad that his first movie will reach a wider audience through Netflix.

"Netflix has carved out space for itself for movies like these to exist, which I think is really great… Because there are a lot of great stories out there… These kinds of movies, now, have a place to be seen, be viewed and be enjoyed," he said.

With "Extraction", Hargrave is graduating from being Chris Evans' stunt double in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" for fight scenes and stunt coordinator in "Captain America: Civil War" to a feature director. Hargrave was an additional second unit director in "Avengers: Infinity War".

Hargrave continued: "I think that's a really great thing for audiences around the world. I'm happy that my first time directing (feature film) come out on a platform like Netflix where so many people can see this. It is a very unique experience and one that I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out when it comes out on April 24."

For his first film, Hargrave reunited with his "Avengers" family. He got "Thor" star Chris Hemsworth to lead the film, screenplay of which is done by Joe Russo. The film is produced by Russo Brothers (Joe and Anthony Russo), Mike Larocca, Chris Hemsworth, Eric Gitter, and Peter Schwerin.

Originally titled "Dhaka", the film also stars Indian actors Randeep Hooda, Pankaj Tripathi, Priyanshu Painyulli, and Rudraksh Jaiswal. It revolves around Tyler Rake (essayed by Hemsworth), a fearless, black market mercenary, who embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career when he is enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. It has been shot extensively in India, along with other places around the world.

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Kajol reveals that her kids haven't watched many of her films as they feel she cries a lot

Ahead of Mother's day, Kajol spoke to a daily about motherhood and the bond she shares with her kids. Kajol got married to actor Ajay Devgn in 1999 and the two went on to become parents to two beautiful kids- Nysa and Yug.

When she conceived Nysa, Kajol had only one thought and that was to ace this test of motherhood. However, she soon realized that it is no cakewalk and it took her six months to realize that she can't do it alone. Kajol said that her children make her want to be a better and fun person.

Kajol also revealed that her children have not watched too many of her films. She said that it is because she hasn't made many and according to the kids, Kajol cries too much and makes them cry too.

While talking about her bond with her mother Tanuja, Kajol said that the relationship they share is the best and that they never discuss work. She said that her mother gave a lot of advice but never listened to it until she landed in a problem.

ALSO READ: From working with Shah Rukh Khan to Ajay Devgn not cooking for her, Kajol makes some interesting revelations during her chat session




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Yash-Puneeth Rajkumar Together at Hombale Films' 6th Anniversary

Rocking Star Yash and Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar took part in the 6th anniversary celebration of Hombale Films, which made blockbuster movies like Raajakumara and KGF: Chapter 1.




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Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary: Here are 5 films adapted from his stories

Asia's first Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore is India's national pride but a different emotion in a Bengali household.




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Why Rishi Kapoor never liked any of Ranbir's films [Throwback]

Ranbir Kapoor once revealed why his father Rishi Kapoor was tough on him when it comes to his films. The actor says his father was never too impressed, but for a heart-warming reason.




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Five decades, 25 films — Nigel Andrews’ favourites

From ‘Raging Bull’ to ‘Spirited Away’, the FT’s outgoing film critic picks his top movies




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Best films of 2019

FT film critic Nigel Andrews selects his favourites, from the voluptuous crime-athon ‘The Irishman’ to the harrowing war documentary ‘For Sama’




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Which films have you been watching?

Join FT film critic Danny Leigh for a live chat on Friday May 1 at 12pm and 5pm UK time




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The best adventure films to stream at home

From skiing in the high Andes to free-diving beneath a frozen Finnish lake




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Six films to watch this week

‘The Whistlers’, ‘Becoming’, ‘Astronaut’, ‘Infinite Football’, ‘Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy’ and from 1976 ‘Mr Klein’, starring Alain Delon — all reviewed by Danny Leigh




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Cineworld joins AMC in banning films from Universal Studios

Second largest cinema chain sides with rival in spat over movie release




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Netflix plans to reopen production on shows and films

Sanitiser and masks appear on sets in South Korea, Japan and Iceland after shooting restarts




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Amy Adams transforms into a regular plain Jane as she films The Woman In The Window

She was a vision in a sheer black gown at the Emmys on Sunday but the 45-year-old star couldn't have looked more different on Wednesday when she was spotted filming her new movie.




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Kim Kardashian is unusually tan and sweaty as she films a video

Kim Kardashian shared a new video to her Instagram account on Monday morning. The 39-year-old TV vet appeared to have a very deep tan as she announced she was releasing a new fragrance.




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Team GB Olympic gymnast Louis Smith films himself on video 'mocking Islam'

The Team GB star is seen in his own footage standing beside his friend Luke Carson, who can be heard yelling “God is the greatest” while kneeling on a rug at a wedding party in Kettering.




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Michelle Keegan wraps up in two coats as she films Brassic series two in chilly Lancashire

Michelle Keegan battled the elements as she filmed scenes for Brassic series two in chilly Lancashire on Friday.




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Michelle Keegan risks flashing 6K fans as husband Mark Wright films her

When the Our Girl star, 32, came into shot she was facing the camera and as she crossed her legs she exclaimed: 'Hello! Legs open!' shortly before Mark continued his Instagram session with pal Olly Murs




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Ryan Lochte makes a splash with the ladies as he films reality show

Filming new reality show.




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Josh Peck films reunion with Drake Bell at MTV VMAs

Josh Peck and Drake Bell have officially smoothed things over. The former Drake & Josh co-stars had a falling out back in June, when Josh failed to invite his 31-year-old friend to his wedding.




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George Clooney looks dapper in a charcoal suit as he films Nespresso advert with Brie Larson

George Clooney enlisted the help of Brie Larson for the coffee brand's latest advert, with the pair spotted filming scenes in Madrid on Tuesday.




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Ed Sheeran films his latest music video at an old Birmingham pub famed for its links with UB40

The singer, 28, arrived to the Eagle N Tun on New Canal Street, Birmingham, to film his latest collaboration with grime artists Jaykae and Aitch.




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Ed Sheeran rides a quad bike with stunt performers as he films new music video in Manchester

The singer, 28, was joined by rap stars Jaykae and Aitch for the video and a stuntman while he rode around on a quad bike for the shoot.




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Horrified passer-by films mice scuttling across the floor of a Pret a Manger restaurant in London

David Nassim, 51, recorded 'at least five' rodents scurrying around the closed Pret a Manger restaurant in Leicester Square on Halloween night.




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Angelina Jolie dons white while shopping with Pax and Shiloh after promoting new films at D23 Expo

The 44-year-old actress-director donned a flowing white dress on the late summer day with Pax, 15, and Shiloh, 13, as she stepped out on the shopping excursion.




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Angelina Jolie lands in Spain as she films for Marvel's Eternals

Angelina Jolie was enjoying a break from all the filming action to stock up on groceries in Fuerteventura alongside her daughter Vivienne, 11, on Monday.




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Makeup-free Angelina Jolie films The Eternals in Fuerteventura

The Maleficent star, 44, looked radiant as she went make-up free and left her brunette locks loose into a relaxed hairdo.




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Gemma Chan films The Eternals with Kit Harington in London

The actress, 37, was joined by Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington, 33, to film scenes for the Marvel blockbuster, which also stars Angelina Jolie and will be released on 6th November.




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Robert Pattinson's stunt double films thrilling high-speed motorbike chase scenes for The Batman

Batman ripped through the streets of Glasgow again on Sunday as they continued to shoot complex chase sequences through the city's Victorian Necropolis




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Ruby Rose flaunts very svelte frame in sleek black suit as she films Batwoman in Vancouver

Ruby Rose fulfilled her 'childhood dream' earlier this year by landing the groundbreaking role as the first openly-lesbian Batwoman. 




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Batwoman spoiler: Ruby Rose films new scenes for The CW series in Vancouver

In September, Ruby revealed she had to undergo emergency surgery after suffering two herniated discs on set several months ago




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Aubameyang films aggressive table tennis match with Arsenal team-mates

Arsenal players looked fired up ahead of their clash with Manchester United on Wednesday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang posted a video on his Instagram page.




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The Crown's Josh O'Connor embodies Prince Charles as he films scene at the British Museum

Josh, 29, had his hair slicked back into Prince Charles' signature quiff, at one point sporting a number of hair clips as production crew tended to his outfit.




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The Crown Series 4: Tom Byrne films scenes as Prince Andrew

Tom Byrne has filmed his first scenes as Prince Andrew for The Crown's fourth season.