Ridley Scott on ‘Gladiator II,” Denzel Washington and Joaquin Phoenix

The director speaks his mind on rejected sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix’s plan to quit the original and working with a “fractious” Denzel Washington.

Top stories - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Ridley Scott Clarifies Those Gladiator 3 Reports

It took the better part of a quarter century for Ridley Scott to revisit Gladiator , his first--and to date, only--film to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Next month, Scott is unveiling the next ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Mescal cast in Gladiator II after '30-minute Zoom call'

The Irish actor stars in director Ridley Scott's sequel to 2000's Gladiator, released next month.

Joaquin Phoenix Met With Christopher Nolan Over The Dark Knight's Joker Role

Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix, who won the Academy Award for his take on the Joker in the first feature film, the actor revealed he almost played the part in another Batman movie. In a new ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

‘You can see the money on screen’: why Hollywood is betting on Gladiator II not being another Folie à Deux

From the 1:1 scale Colosseum to the marauding model rhino, Ridley Scott’s forthcoming sequel screams conspicuous spending – but how bullish is Hollywood feeling, and what do we know about the film ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Director Ridley Scott says he won’t retire from movies despite being 86: ‘Are you kidding?’

Scott, who directed “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator,” compared himself to the 94-year-old Clint Eastwood.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

Scott: ‘Washington could learn a hell of a lot’ from Florida win

Rick Scott won his Senate re-election bid in Florida. Scott touted his victory in a speech as something Washington could "learn a hell of a lot from."

Trump II: the military threat to Europe

Nato without the US is a hypothetical, but it could happen as early as next year

World - Financial Times - October 24

Titans' Calvin Ridley sounds off as Will Levis continues to struggle in loss to Colts

Ridley has reached his breaking point

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

Irate Ridley held without catch: 'Got to get ball'

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley didn't hold back when asked about his lack of production in the team's 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, in which he was targeted eight times but ...

Sports - ESPN - October 13

A Nervous World Braces Itself for Trump II

Leaders have given up trying to predict what the next president will do.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

From Paddington Bear to Gladiator, tax breaks lure productions from Hollywood heartland

Abu Dhabi and the Canary Islands among those ramping up incentives as studios seek to control costs

World - Financial Times - October 26

Marchand beats Scott at World Cup event in Shanghai

France's Leon Marchand beats Great Britain's Duncan Scott to win the men's 200m individual medley at the short course World Cup event in Shanghai.

The Long, Syncopated Journey From Scott Joplin to Beyoncé

Critics have come a long way since “Maple Leaf Rag.” Just consider how “Cowboy Carter” rode into town.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Scott Speedman on ‘Teacup,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ watching ‘Felicity’

Actor Scott Speedman chats with TODAY about what drew him to his new horror series “Teacup” that received a stamp of approval from Stephen King. Speedman also talks about his recent experience ...

Ed O'Keefe, Scott MacFarlane on the state of the race

CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have covered some of the biggest stories of this election cycle. Now, with just three ...

Scott and Bash go back-and-forth on election claims

CNN anchor Dana Bash and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) went back and forth on Sunday over claims by former President Trump about election validity. “Will you urge the former president not to prematurely ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Tim Scott: Americans aren’t talking about fluoride

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) argued that Americans aren’t talking about fluoride ahead of the election, even as former President Trump and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought it ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Titans WR Calvin Ridley gripes about usage after zero-catch performance vs. Colts

Asked about his zero-catch performance in Week 6, Tennessee Titans receiver Calvin Ridley spoke out about his usage in the offense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Johnson: U.S. is in 'most dangerous situation since World War II'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview Sunday that the U.S. is in “the most dangerous situation since World War II,” citing the economy, global tensions and the southern border. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Alstom supplies first driverless train for Chennai Metro Phase II in India

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Kylie: Tension II review – more of the same is much, much less

(BMG) Kylie Minogue’s follow-up to 2023’s euphoric Tension – and smash hit Padam Padam – fluctuates between sparkle and self-doubt, generic pap and two stone-cold bangers. It is impossibly easy to ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Trump’s Win Ends a Post-World War II Era of U.S. Leadership

For the past four years, President Biden has argued that the first Trump term was a blip in American history. The election has proved that President-elect Donald J. Trump was no aberration.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Video of violent arrest in Phoenix sparks outrage

Police body camera video of the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, has sparked outrage among civil rights and disability advocates. McAlpin was repeatedly ...

Ballots damaged in USPS mailbox fire in Phoenix

A blue U.S. Postal Service mailbox in Phoenix, Arizona, was set on fire Thursday morning, damaging approximately 20 ballots and other pieces of mail.

Trump would not weaken the dollar, says adviser Scott Bessent

Potential Treasury secretary also insists former president’s threats of large tariffs are bargaining positions

Business - Financial Times - October 13

Tim Scott mulls run to lead Senate Republicans' campaign arm

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is seriously considering making a run to become chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in 2026, sources told The Hill. Two Senate GOP sources told The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Like his character Isaac in 'Ghosts,' Brandon Scott Jones is multidimensional

Jones made his name in Hollywood as a character actor and comedy writer. But in CBS' 'Ghosts,' back for Season 4 on Thursday, he's become a mainstay of the cast.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Naomi Scott on intense "Smile 2" scenes and creating Skye Riley's voice

After her breakout role as Princess Jasmine, Naomi Scott stars in Smile 2, hailed as the best horror film of the year. Scott discusses the challenges of portraying pop star Skye Riley, handling the ...

Cook moves Scott Perry's House race to toss-up

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted Rep. Scott Perry's (R-Pa.) race toward Democrats on Friday, calling the contest a toss-up. Perry is in a competitive race with Democrat Janelle Stelson ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Lee: Cruz, Scott need more help in reelection bids

Senate Steering Committee Chair Mike Lee (R-Utah) is calling for GOP political funding groups to spend more of their resources into Texas and Florida to help embattled conservative Sens. Ted Cruz ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

We want to find new voices, says actress Naomi Scott

The actor launches a fund to help young working class students into drama school.

Sen. Rick Scott denounces anti-Puerto Rico comment at Trump rally

Derogatory comments directed at Puerto Rico from former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally have sparked outrage from both sides of the aisle. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and ...

5 former House Republicans endorse Democrat running against Scott Perry

Five former House Republicans on Monday endorsed Democrat Janelle Stelson in her bid to unseat Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) and urged their GOP colleagues to follow suit. In a letter first reported by ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Scott Burton Left His Legacy to MoMA. Today’s He’s Almost Forgotten.

Scott Burton, one of America’s leading sculptors, entrusted his estate to the museum in 1989, when he was sick with AIDS, to ensure his place in art history. It turned out to be a bad idea.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Scott Kingery traded after nearly a decade in Phillies organization

Nearly a decade after being drafted in the second round and 6½ years after signing one of the most unusual contract extensions in baseball history, Scott Kingery's time with the Phillies came to an ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Scott beats Marchand to World Cup 200m free title

Great Britain's Duncan Scott beats France's Olympic star Leon Marchand to win the men's 200m freestyle at the short course World Cup.

GOP Gov. Phil Scott wins reelection in blue Vermont

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s (R) easily won reelection in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to projections from Decision Desk HQ. With his victory in the largely blue state, Scott will enter ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

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