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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is due to land in cinemas in the coming weeks, and Elizabeth McGovern has revealed what fans can expect from the film.  It marks the third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise, which will see many of the show's iconic stars return to their roles one last time. Elizabeth, 64, has revealed that things were different on set this time round, with one specific rule being broke. She told how the new film includes a bit of improvisation, which was previously forbidden. "Most of the time, there was an absolute rule that not one syllable could ever be changed," she told Deadline. "Which, in a way, gives it its distinctive flavour."The upcoming title also marks the first Downton Abbey film without Maggie Smith, who played Violet Crawley. The actress sadly ...

Netflix subscribers have hailed a surprise cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 as 'perfect', with the comedy sequel leaving them in stitches.After nearly three decades of anticipation, the Adam Sandler golf comedy was launched on the streaming platform this Friday (25th July).Despite boasting an extensive filmography, renowned comedian Sandler has only reprised roles in three of his films before Happy Gilmore 2.He first reprised a role in Grown Ups, followed by Hotel Transylvania and Murder Mystery.The original Happy Gilmore saw him abandon his dream of becoming a hockey player after realising his anger made him an unconventional golfing sensation.Released in 1996, and starring Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller and the late Carl Weathers, the film became a staple at teenage sleepovers...

Adam Sandler has joked that Netflix tried to "intimidate" him as he dropped hints about his potential next film. In a recent episode of the Dan Patrick Show, the Hollywood A-lister was quizzed on his next project following the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2, the follow-up to Adam's 1996 comedy classic which dropped on Netflix today (Friday, July 25).It prompted the Big Daddy actor to cryptically reveal that he'd had an encounter with Netflix "brass", but Adam was seemingly defiant when they tried to "stare" him down.Adam said: "I wish I knew right now, pal. I was just with Netflix brass; they were trying to stare me down and intimidate me, and I didn't let it happen." He added: "I said, 'You wait for this. Sandman's gonna tell you what's up soon enough. And who's Sandman? 'I said, 'Me, me....

It’s a golf-themed weekend as President Trump heads to his courses in Scotland and Happy Gilmore 2 lands on Netflix almost 30 years after the original film. Over the years, there have been all sorts of golf movies out of Hollywood. Check out Rotten Tomatoes’ Top 12, with 1996’s Happy Gilmore only coming in at No 12.

The BFI's Sight and Sound poll is one of the biggest moments of the year for film. Hundreds of film critics cast their votes to determine which films shone the brightest that year. Film critic Sam Clements took part in the polling for 2024. He is the host of the 90 Minutes or Less Film Fest Podcast and Picturehouse Cinemas’ The Love of Cinema Podcast. He chose his top films of the year, and there is quite a variety in there. Here are film expert Clements' top five films of 2024.5. Dune: Part TwoDune: Part Two is an epic space opera film. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts, the sequel to Dune (2021), is the second of a two-part adaptation of the novel Dune by Frank Herbert. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgår...

Happy Gilmore 2 has finally landed on Netflix, with numerous comedy enthusiasts expected to watch the eagerly anticipated sequel this weekend.Adam Sandler returns to one of his most cherished roles, once again portraying the boisterous ex-hockey player who uncovers a knack for unconventional golfing.In the sequel, which has been almost 30 years in the making, Happy is left stunned after an unforeseen tragedy and feels obliged to return to golf to support his daughter, Vienna (portrayed by Sunny Sandler), in her aspirations to become a dancer.With a host of cameos and a plethora of jokes, the film hasn't yet received a Rotten Tomatoes rating but is sure to be a hit with devoted fans of the original.With many stars from the original film set to make appearances, let's see what the cast ha...

This weekend sees the Netflix release of Happy Gilmore 2, almost 30 years since the original golf comedy hit cinemas. Having shot to fame on Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s, Adam Sandler went on to become a comedy movie star. The 58-year-old has had a string of hits and misses over the years, but among the turkeys are some quality dramatic performances, even beyond his usual clowning. Film fans on IMDb have ranked Sandler’s live-action performances, with the original Happy Gilmore coming in at No. 5.

Nikki Bella has revealed her astonishment after discovering that all of her speaking scenes were removed from Happy Gilmore 2.The highly anticipated sequel featuring Adam Sandler as the boisterous professional golfer finally arrived on Netflix this Friday (25th July).Brimming with appearances from sporting icons and comedy favourites, Bella was set to feature alongside fellow wrestlers MJF and Becky Lynch.The trio even promoted the film on the red carpet at this week's premiere, but Bella received quite a shock when she finally watched the finished product.After catching wind of rumours that portions of the film had been edited from the final version, she was left "devastated" to learn that the deleted material included all of her speaking parts, reports the Mirror US.Speaking on The Ni...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has surpassed Superman in fan reviews, with the new film being hailed as a masterpiece.Marvel's fresh take on the beloved comic book characters marks their first appearance on screen since Disney regained the rights.Despite being part of the MCU, it is being promoted as the studio's inaugural standalone film.Set in a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, the film presents a new incarnation of Marvel's First Family, including Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach).They are faced with their most formidable challenge yet. Struggling to balance their heroic duties with the power of their familial bond, they must protect Ear...

Happy Gilmore 2 is a nostalgic return to one of Adam Sandler’s more tolerable comedies that doesn’t offer much beyond the same old punchlines and go-to celebrity cameos.Nearly 30 years after the original golfing romp launched the Sandman’s Hollywood stardom into the stratosphere, the comedy legend has amassed a repertoire of easy gags and famous friends that have made his latest efforts feel lazier than ever.Following a surprising tragedy in the opening prologue, alcoholic Happy is even more washed up than usual after abandoning his golf career to raise five kids.When his only daughter, Vienna (played by Sunny Sandler), expresses her wish to become a dancer, he’s left scrambling to raise funds to pay for her to attend a prestigious ballet school.Left with no option but to return to the ...