Ridley Scott says Denzel Washington’s same sex kiss in Gladiator II ‘didn’t happen’

Ridley Scott says Denzel Washington’s same-sex kiss in Gladiator II ‘didn’t happen’

Washington also rolled back on his earlier claim the scene was cut from the film, calling the kiss a ‘peck’. The director of Gladiator II has denied claims by its star, Denzel Washington, that a ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

'Gladiator II' director claims gay kiss Denzel Washington says was cut 'didn't happen'

Denzel Washington may have said that his same-sex kiss in “Gladiator II” was cut from the movie because the powers that be got “chicken,” but, according to director Ridley Scott, the kiss may not ...

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 - November 7

Denzel Washington says gay kiss in 'Gladiator II' was cut

“Gladiator II” is set to release next week, bringing audiences the glory and gore of the Roman Empire: Swords will be unsheathed in this blockbuster sequel and heroes will rise — and perhaps share ...

Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot

Scott’s return to the Roman arena is something of a repeat, but it’s still a thrilling spectacle and Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained. What’s Latin for “Groundhog Day”? Once upon a ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena

“Gladiator II” isn’t quite the prestige film that the first one, a best-picture winner, was

Entertainment - ABC News - November 11

Gladiator II takes $87m to break Ridley Scott opening box-office record

Long-awaited sequel performs strongly in UK and France, although behind February blockbuster Dune: Part Two. Gladiator II isn’t entertaining audiences in the US, Canada and China until this ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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

Gladiator II: battles, baboons, Mescal and Denzel – discuss with spoilers

Ridley Scott’s sequel is certainly long awaited, but does it match up to the original, who will get an Oscar nod, what’s in a kiss and were you not entertained?. • This article contains spoilers ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Connie Nielsen on "Gladiators" legacy

Ridley Scott's latest masterpiece revisits the world of ancient Rome with new characters and intense drama. The cast of "Gladiator II" talks to Nate Burleson on working with Scott and carrying ...

Critics say Gladiator II is 'gobsmacking' and 'loopy'

Some critics agree that while the film is an enjoyable watch, it doesn't quite live up to the original.

The year of the 'lega-sequel': What 'Gladiator II' and 'Twisters' say about Hollywood

From 'Twisters' to 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' decades-later sequels have scored big at the box office. Will 'Gladiator II' continue the trend?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Denzel Washington through the years

Denzel Washington spoke with 60 Minutes three times throughout his career. Dig into the archives with the latest episode of "60 Minutes: A Second Look."

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 - November 7

"Gladiator II" star Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in "Aftersun" and the TV series "Normal People." Now, the Irish actor who's become a Gen Z heartthrob is ...

Same-sex couple calls for protest after Washington eatery refuses to cater their wedding

JJ’s owner tells Rayah Calkins and fiancee Lillian Glover that the restaurant ‘stands by one thing only – the word of God’. A same-sex couple planning to marry in January has called on people to ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

The stars of "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy

The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.

"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more

Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director ...

When historians and directors clash: ‘Ridley Scott was Napoleonic – there was no doubt who was in charge’

Film and TV have a slippery relationship with the truth when it comes to historical epics. So spare a thought for the historical experts whose advice often goes unheeded. If we set aside the more ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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.

For the ‘Gladiator II’ Final Trailer, Paramount Takes Promotional Stunt to New Level

The studio plans to air the same 60-second trailer on 4,000 TV, radio and digital channels on Monday.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

"Gladiator II" star Paul Mescal on his relationship with fame

He's earned critical acclaim and award nominations for performances in "Aftersun" and "Normal People." Now, Irish actor Paul Mescal, who's become a Gen Z heartthrob, is front-and-center of Ridley ...

Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger on stepping into the world of "Gladiator II"

Ridley Scott's return to Gladiator brings new faces to the franchise. Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger share their experience joining the series.

Paul Mescal interviews Ridley Scott: ‘I was so ahead of the game. The Oxbridge lot were aghast’

As Gladiator II roars into the arena, its Oscar-winning director and star talk about horse-riding, Blade Runner, vodka, Scorsese, Elon Musk, vulnerability, AI … and Russell Crowe. Paul Mescal was ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Great movies can play fast and loose with history. But not Gladiator II with its rhinos and cafe culture | Charlotte Higgins

It’s hard to know where to begin when presented with the full, lavish spread of historical inaccuracy offered by this sequel. Does accuracy in a movie set in the past actually matter? When one ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

Longtime music director at Michigan church fired for same-sex marriage

The longtime music director at a Michigan church said he was fired just a few months before retirement after officials learned that he was in a same-sex marriage.

Thailand legalizing same-sex marriage is likely to bring a flood of tourists

Thailand's same-sex marriage law could add 4 million tourists and $2 billion in tourism revenue per year, according to a report commissioned by Agoda.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Denzel Washington outlines retirement plan, which includes role in 'Black Panther 3'

Denzel Washington listed a half-dozen projects he plans to do before retiring, including a bespoke part in a third, not-yet-announced 'Black Panther' film.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

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."

Teen in custody after 5 members of same family killed in Washington state

Police in Washington state say a 15-year-old suspect is in custody for the death of five members of the same family. Several neighbors called 911 early Monday, reporting gunfire coming from a home ...

Worried by fall of Roe v. Wade, organizers get same-sex marriage on the ballot in three states

Voters in California, Colorado and Hawaii will have a chance to remove currently unenforceable language from their state constitutions banning same-sex marriage.

'Kissing the ring?' MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts meet with Trump to reopen lines of communication

It was the last thing you might expect if you watched MSNBC's “Morning Joe” a month ago — hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski asking for a meeting and traveling to Mar-a-Lago to talk with ...

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Saoirse Ronan ‘absolutely right’ about women’s safety fears, says Gladiator combat trainer

Paul Biddiss, who trained Paul Mescal and Day of the Jackal star Eddie Redmayne, says streetwise women are more aware of surveillance and harder to follow. He has trained would-be assassins and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?

“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

Washington Post Says It Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate

The decision was made by Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Will Lewis, the chief executive, said the paper was “returning to our roots” of not making ...

Business - The New York Times - October 25

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