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The screen-matched lightsaber prop, used by the character Darth Vader in the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, is displayed at a photocall ahead of an auction

Darth Vader lightsaber prop sells for $3.65m at auction

The lightsaber prop used by Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies has sold for $3.65 million (€3.12 million) at auction in the US.

Movies • 05 Sep

Tom Holland pictured on the red carpet at the Critics Choice Awards

Holland: Nolan's Odyssey script 'best I've ever read'

With The Odyssey and a new Spider-Man film, next summer looks set to be the summer of Tom Holland - and the famously boyish and ebullient star can hardly contain his excitement.

Movies • 02 Sep

Glasgow transforms to New York for Spider-Man filming

The streets of Glasgow city centre are being redesigned in the image of New York as filming for the new Spider-Man movie gets under way.

Movies • 02 Aug

New Spider-Man movie reveals title and release date

The fourth Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland will be released next year, Marvel Studios has announced.

Movies • 01 Apr

Tom Holland says Spider-Man 4 is 'happening'

Actor Tom Holland has said a fourth Spider-Man movie is "happening" with shooting due to start "next summer", during an interview on a US chat show.

Movies • 23 Oct 24

Kirsten Dunst: money attracts actors to superhero films

Spider-Man star Kirsten Dunst has said that she would consider doing another superhero movie as "you get paid a lot of money".

Movie • 02 Apr 24

Tom Holland plays a shot on the 6th hole during the Pro-Am prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club on Wednesday in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Spider-Man's Tom Holland tees up for celebrity golf

Spider-Man actor Tom Holland is putting his swing to the test in a star-studded pro-am golf competition.

Movies • 13 Sep 23

Harry Styles appears in the 85th anniversary edition of The Beano which is out today

Harry Styles and Adele make appearances in The Beano

The world's longest running comic, The Beano, is marking its 85th anniversary this week with guest appearances from top stars including Stormzy and Harry Styles.

Music • 26 Jul 23

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is released in cinemas on Friday 2 June 2023

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer unveiled

The trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been released ahead of the sequel's arrival in cinemas next summer.

Movies • 14 Dec 22

Joe Jonas: "I remember, years ago, I was up for Spider-Man and I was so, so excited and it was the year... Andrew Garfield (got the part). So obviously, he was the right one."

Joe Jonas lost Spider-Man role to Andrew Garfield

Joe Jonas has said he lost out on playing superhero Spider-Man to Andrew Garfield but admits the part went to the "right" person.

Movies • 24 Nov 22

2019's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse won and Oscar for Best Animation

New Spider-Verse film 'tests limits of animation'

With more than 240 characters across six dimensions, the makers of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are pushing animation and storytelling to their limits with the follow-up to their Oscar-winning hit.

Movies • 16 Jun 22

Garfield 'definitely' would reprise Spider-Man role

Andrew Garfield says he would "definitely" be up for reprising his role as Spider-Man if it felt right to do so.

Movies • 07 Jan 22

Tom Holland is set play legendary actor and dancer Fred Astaire

Tom Holland to star in Fred Astaire biopic

Tom Holland has revealed he will play Fred Astaire in an upcoming biopic about the American actor and dancer.

Movies • 06 Dec 21

Spider-Man: No Way Home opens in cinemas on Wednesday, 15 December

Web of intrigue in Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer

The trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has been released, with Tom Holland's titular hero facing mayhem in the Multiverse.

Movies • 17 Nov 21

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

Today's highlights include new talent show The Big Deal, Ireland's latest World Cup qualifier, an Only Fool and Horses special, Beyonce, The Hit List Celebrity Special and some cracking movies . . .

Television • 04 Sep 21

Spider-Man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya

Holland wishes Spider-Man star Zendaya happy birthday

Tom Holland wished Spider-Man co-star – and rumoured partner – Zendaya a happy birthday.

Movie • 02 Sep 21

Classic villain set for Spider-Man 3 return

Doctor Octopus, played by Alfred Molina, has been tipped to return in the new Spider-Man movie.

Movies • 09 Dec 20

He's back! Benedict Cumberbatch will reprise his role as Doctor Strange in the new Spider-Man movie

Cumberbatch to star in new Spider-Man film

Benedict Cumberbatch will be reprising his role as Doctor Strange for the latest Spider-Man movie.

Movies • 09 Oct 20

What's on? TV highlights for Monday October 21

Watchmen is the big new drama from the creator of Lost, Spencer and Vogue are back on the box, as is Travel Man Richard Ayoade . . .

Television • 21 Oct 19

Spider-Man to remain in Marvel Cinematic Universe

Spider-Man will remain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Sony and Walt Disney Studios' Marvel set to re-team for a new outing.

Movies • 28 Sep 19

Tom Holland opens up about Spider-Man's future

Tom Holland has broken his silence about Spider-Man's future following the news that Disney and Sony failed to reach a deal on new films featuring the superhero.

Movies • 25 Aug 19

What's on? TV picks for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Here are some tips on what's worth watching on the telly this weekend between now and Sunday night . . . as always, it's a busy one!

Television • 11 Aug 19

Spider-Man: Far From Home is a web-spinning spectacular

Tom Holland's Peter Parker looks to relax on a school trip to Europe - but it all kicks off as Spider-Man's on call to save the world yet again.

Reviews • 05 Jul 19

Sam and Jake talk about Spider-Man: Far From Home

RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne talks to Spider-Man: Far From Home stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Samuel L Jackson

Audio Video • 04 Jul 19

Tom Holland had Love Island inspiration for Spider-Man

Tom Holland has admitted he was a passionate fan of Love Island while he was filming the latest Spider-Man movie, but has a big problem with the current series.

Movies • 02 Jul 19