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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 7 - The Untold Story

What Pushed Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Transform Into Mark Kerr for ‘The Smashing Machine’

The Rock packed on the pounds to portray college wrestler turned MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the deeply personal film he says “turned into more than a movie.”

Sports Illustrated

'Think Clint Eastwood at 75' Dwayne Johnson reveals all on slimming down for new movie Lizard Music

Dwayne Johnson is pleased not to "look pregnant" anymore after channelling his inner 75-year-old Clint Eastwood to slim down for Benny Safdie's forthcoming film Lizard Music.

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Hear Me Out: How Have We Made It This Far Without A Dwayne Johnson and Gerard Butler Team-Up Movie?

The Rock and Scot Connection needs ot happen!

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You’ll Never Guess How Dwayne Johnson Injured His Elbow Filming The Smashing Machine

The Most Electrifying Move In On-Set Injuries?

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The Rock's Biggest Gamble Yet: 'The Smashing Machine' Could Finally Bring Dwayne Johnson His First Oscar

Dwayne Johnson transforms into MMA legend Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine', a gritty biopic generating Oscar buzz. Could this be The Rock's first Academy Award?

International Business Times UK

Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Large-scale sculptures illuminate Lisbon's MAAT, A24's 'The Smashing Machine' wrestles with addiction, and Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' marks the cultural event of the year.

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The Smashing Machine isn’t the transformative Dwayne Johnson vehicle we’ve been promised – but it’s a start

INSIDE FILM: Benny Safdie’s new wrestling drama has made its leading man an unexpected Oscar contender. But it’s also a clever bit of career course correction for the typically commercially minded star, writes Xan Brooks – different for him, but not so much that it could sabotage his brand

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The Rock Just Absolutely Roasted Jumanji Co-Star Kevin Hart While Talking About Working With Emily Blunt

Shots fired (again)!

Cinemablend

I Didn't Realize How Much Impact The Smashing Machine Actually Had On The Rock In The Live-Action Moana Movie

Mark Kerr walked so live-action Maui could flex.

Cinemablend

After The Rock's Oscar tip, this 2015 classic is racing to Netflix's no.1 spot

San Andreas, starring The Rock, is rocketing up Netflix's chart

The incredible truth behind Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's new role: The real story behind The Smashing Machine

The man behind Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt’s telling of the rise, fall and redemption of MMA pioneer Mark Kerr .

Evening Standard

Emily Blunt says it is ‘fun’ to return to Devil Wears Prada for sequel

The British actress appears on The Graham Norton Show on Friday.

Evening Standard

‘This is the first time I’ve not thought about the box office’: Dwayne Johnson on wrestling, reinvention and the role that could redefine him

He became cinema’s most bankable strongman. But weary of his own persona, Johnson turned to indie director Benny Safdie – and delivered a bruising new role that rewrites his own rulebook

The Guardian - UK

Man guilty over death of boy stabbed in front of his mother

Romario Gordon, 22, was part of a group that attacked Camron Smith in front of his mother in her bedroom, the trial at the Old Bailey heard.

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The Smashing Machine review: average film with great Dwayne Johnson performance

3/5 Benny Safdie has successfully turned The Rock into a serious actor. But when it comes to the big moments, The Smashing Machine chokes

Tom’s Guide

5 best disaster thriller movies to stream on Netflix now

Our guide on the five best disaster thriller movies available to stream on Netflix right now.

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in 'The Smashing Machine'

Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in “The Smashing Machine,” a drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr

Evening Standard

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt dazzle in London at screening of The Smashing Machine

The drama is earning Dayne Johnson rave reviews and some early Oscars buzz

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The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson dove deep for ‘The Smashing Machine,' with a little push from friends

Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in “The Smashing Machine,” a drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr

Tom’s Guide

Netflix’s new No. 1 movie is an intense disaster thriller that will have you holding your breath

Netflix just added the disaster movie “San Andreas,” which sees a determined rescue pilot racing against a series of catastrophic earthquakes to save his daughter.

Homes & Gardens

Gray kitchen cabinetry is out – and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s on-trend color is replacing it in 2026

The Rock infuses his traditional white kitchen with a zippy, cobalt blue paint color on the cabinets, proving that this hue is one to watch

Cinemablend

‘I Don't Know If You've Ever Been Asked This Before, But I Think You Need To Gain More Weight’: Dwayne Johnson On The Major Transformation He Made For The Smashing Machine

The Rock being told to bulk up is just wild!

The Guardian - US

Shakespeare, vampires and MMA: where does this year’s Oscar race stand?

As the fall festivals come to a close, the awards season is slowly taking shape but without a substantial amount of sure things, questions remain

Cinemablend

‘Jaws Dropped’: The Smashing Machine’s Emily Blunt Recalls Dwayne Johnson’s Wild Physical Transformation

I can't wait to see this movie.

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'Performance Of A Lifetime.' The Surprising Thing Emily Blunt Told The Rock The First Time She Met Him In Hollywood

Just when you thought Mark Kerr was a transformative role.

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