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Bob Mackie has died at 87, leaving a legacy as a fashion and costume designer for Cher, Madonna, Diana Ross and many others. His work spanned television, film and Broadway, earning nine Emmys, a Tony and multiple Oscar nominations. His motto was to make people look better than ever.
The live-action Moana remake has drawn sharp criticism from Independent and Guardian reviewers who label it cynical and copy‑paste. Johnson’s return as Maui is described as stiff, with debate over whether the film adds anything new beyond the animated original.
Disney’s live-action Moana opens to a global $95 million, underperforming the $60 million U.S. target and facing scathing critics who call it a “shot-for-shot” redo. Audiences are warmer, with a CinemaScore A- and a largely female 66% share, while competition from new releases looms.
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Lucky, a con artist on the run after a $10 million heist falls apart. The seven‑episode Apple TV+ thriller follows a relentless FBI pursuit and a mob boss who won’t let her disappear, charting an antihero’s evolution from con‑artist to survivor.
The Guardian, Independent and BBC Business report on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with Andy Serkis defending a white-led cast against diversity criticisms while acknowledging past debates over Tolkien’s influence. Cast announcements and interviews frame the film as a deep dive into Gollum’s psychology, set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.