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10 Best Family-Friendly Halloween Movies to Watch on 31 October
Planning a family movie night this Halloween? From Hocus Pocus and Casper to The Nightmare Before Christmas and Monster House, we've picked ten wonderfully spooky films for a memorable 31 October.
Read the featureHow Cinema Has Changed in the Last 20 Years — And What We’ve Lost Along the Way
From Friday-night queues and packed multiplexes to streaming, phones and endless choice, going to the movies feels very different now.
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Whatever Happened to the Friday Night Movie?
Before endless scrolling and infinite watchlists, Friday night meant choosing one film, getting the snacks in and actually pressing play.
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28 Oct 2026, 11:44
William Shatner says he’s ‘deeply saddened’ by Star Trek castmate Walter Koenig’s death
William Shatner has paid tribute to his Star Trek castmate Walter Koenig, saying he is “deeply saddened” and recalling Koenig’s obvious affection for the franchise’s community.
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27 Oct 2026, 23:38
'I Play Rocky' Wins Virginia Film Fest Audience Award as It Prepares for Theatres
Peter Farrelly’s Stallone drama I Play Rocky has taken the Virginia Film Fest Audience Award, continuing a strong festival run for Anthony Ippolito’s breakout vehicle ahead of its theatrical bow.
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27 Oct 2026, 15:49
Chris Pratt and Jude Hill Front Apple TV’s 'Way of the Warrior Kid' — Trailer Debuts
Apple TV has released the trailer for Way of the Warrior Kid, directed by McG and starring Chris Pratt and Jude Hill. The film, based on a Jocko Willink novel, arrives on 25 November.
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