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AMC Networks today announced that it has given the green light to the sports docuseries Gold Rush (working title), an AMC Studios and Skydance Sports co-production with producing partners NFL Films, Religion of Sports (Ros), and Tom Brady (for both Ros and 199 Productions).

The four-episode series will explore the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the ’80s and early ’90s, when the club rose from an also-ran into pro football’s most glamorous franchise. The series is set to premiere exclusively on AMC and AMC+ in 2026.

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Utilizing rare and never-before-seen footage from NFL Films, including video of team speeches and behind-the-scenes photos of San Francisco’s legendary head coach Bill Walsh, the series will feature incisive interviews with club legends (and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees) such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young, and Eddie DeBartolo Jr.

Ascending to prominence throughout the 1980s, John Hughes is widely considered to be the greatest teen comedy/drama movie director of his era. Turning in several of the greatest movies of the '80s, the writer and director has one of the strongest legacies in cinema, and his films continue to resonate today. Focusing strongly on character development, relatable experiences, and great comedy, everyone should experience at least one of his movies.

John Hughes worked on several movies, adding his definitive "John Hughes movie" style. These form the basis of his career and remain the films fans keep going back to when they want a good taste of '80s comedy. Ranging from the union of unlikely teenagers to a story of adults learning the importance of responsibility, Hughes' unique style left one of the greatest impacts on cinema of any filmmaker.

Updated by Robert Vaux on September 29, 2024: The...

Disney’s Mary Poppins is 60 years old in 2024 – and it’s returning to UK cinemas in March to mark the occasion.

The joyous Disney favourite Mary Poppins is approaching a special birthday this year, with the movie – as the headline to this very piece suggests – now 60 years old.

Directed by Robert Stevenson, penned by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi – based on the work of P L Travers of course – the movie is best known for the mighty Julie Andrews in the lead role. That and, of course, Dick Van Dyke’s entirely convincing Londoner.

It’s a much-loved movie that technically hits 60 this August. However, no problem with getting the party started early: we now learn that the film is returning to over 100 UK cinemas on March 29th 2024.

The re-release isn’t coming direct from Disney, rather through Park Circus. We don’t have the exact cinema count, but over...