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Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV.
In music, Billie Eilish has released her theme song for the upcoming James Bond. Eilish is the youngest artist to sing for the franchise.
Film and TV, Robert Pattinson’s bat-suit has officially been revealed – and gives a glimpse into the tone of the new film. DUCKS DUCKS DUCKS … QUACK QUACK QAUCK … Estevez has officially returned to coach the new Mighty Ducks.
Celebrity and other news, former Nanny McPhee star has died at the age of 25. The Rock’s daughter is set to continue the family legacy as she joins WWE.
ALL in today’s ENTERTAINMENT briefing – A weekly roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of WTX News Briefing.
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No Time To Die: The verdict on Billie Eilish’s James Bond theme
BBC News says Billie Eilish, 18, has delivered a dramatic, unsettling ballad that hints the new James Bond plot will centre around 007’s betrayal. Her lyrics reference lies and deceit, as Eilish sings: “You were never on my side.”
Eilish is the youngest singer to ever record a theme for the franchise, and if past Bond singers are anything to go by, it could see her win an Oscar. The song was released at the same time as a new trailer for the film, starring Daniel Craig.
The song opens with a haunting piano motif, with the star’s voice weary as she sings, “I should have known I’d leave alone.”
A familiar tremolo guitar ushers in the chorus, where the singer develops her theme: “I’ve fallen for a lie… Are you death or paradise?”
“Now you’ll never see me cry,” she sings. “There’s just no time to die.”
Read the full story on BBC News
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Robert Pattinson’s Batman costume revealed in an official video
ScreenRant says Robert Pattinson’s Batsuit has been officially revealed in a new video by director Matt Reeves. Production on The Batman kicked off a few weeks back in London, and fans have been given a tiny glimpse into Pattinson’s take on the caped crusader.
While the cast for The Batman has been revealed, the look and feel of the new film has been a big mystery with teases ranging from Reeves posting images from Adam West’s Batman ‘66 to R-Patz more brutal, less heroic take on the character.
The new Bat-suit leans into the grounded, armoured take on the suit ( similar to the Arkham Games). Fans will be excited to hear a sample of some music from composer Micheal Giacchino in the video.
Read the full story on ScreenRant
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Emilio Estevez joins Mighty Ducks reboot and fans have no chill
Metro says The Mighty Ducks reboot has announced Emilio Esteves has officially reprised his role as Coach Gordon Bombay for the 10-part Disney+ series. The 57-year-old was pictured on-set with his skates on.
The Disney+ Twitter account confirmed the news, sharing two pictures of the actor. ‘NO.CHILL. #EmilioEstevez is BACK as Gordon Bombay!…’ they wrote.
Fans, of course, went wild at the news! The new Mighty Ducks will follow the lead character after he has been kicked off the Ducks team and he tries to set up his own hockey team.
Read the full story on Metro
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Nanny McPhee actor Raphael Coleman dies aged 25
ITV News says child actor Raphael Coleman who once starred in Nanny McPhee has died at the age of 25.
Coleman, later known as Iggy Fox, became involved in climate activism and has been described as a “true warrior” for his work.
In a statement posted on Twitter on 7 February, his mother Liz Jensen said her son had “died doing what he loved.”
His stepfather, Carsten Jensen, wrote on Twitter that Coleman had “collapsed” while on a trip and said he had no prior health problems.
The former child actor played the role of Eric in the 2005 family comedy Nanny McPhee, starring Emma Thompson and Colin Firth.
His co-star Eliza Bennett said she was “heartbroken” by the news of his death. She added: “He dedicated his life to protecting wildlife and fighting climate change.”
Read the full story on ITV News
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WWE: The Rock’s daughter to continue the family legacy
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter will be continuing her family’s legacy by stepping into the ring.
Simon Johnson, 18, has officially started training with WWW – just like her father, grandfather and great-grandfather. She will be the first fourth-generation superstar in WWE history.
“It means the world to me,” Simone said in a statement. “To know that my family has such a personal connection to wrestling is really special to me and I feel grateful to have the opportunity, not only to wrestle but to carry on that legacy.”
Read the full story on WTX News
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