Hollywood
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Dec- 2023 -21 December
Martin Scorsese to receive Honorary Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival
New Delhi: Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese is all set to receive the Honorary Golden Bear lifetime achievement award at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. The filmmaker, who most recently directed “Killers of the Flower Moon”, will be honoured in an award ceremony at the Berlinale Palast on February 20, 2024, the festival announced on Thursday. Considered amongst the greatest filmmakers in world cinema, Scorsese has directed over 70 films, including classics such as “Taxi Driver”, “Raging Bull”, “Goodfellas”, “Cape Fear”, “The Age of Innocence”, “Gangs of New York”, “The Aviator”, “The Departed”, “Shutter Island”, “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “The Irishman”. “Killers of the Flower Moon”, his latest film, is amongst the most buzzed titles this year, is a strong Oscar contender. As a cinema lover, Scorsese, 81, has also championed the cause of film preservation. With The Film Foundation, he supports the restoration and distribution of classic films.
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20 December
‘Barbie’ makers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach are now married
Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the creative forces behind Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s film ‘Barbie,’ are now married. The couple got married in a private ceremony after 12 years of relationship, according to a source close to Greta and Noah. GRETA GERWIG-NOAH BAUMBACH ARE NOW MARRIED Acclaimed directors and writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach are now married. After a 12-year relationship, the couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony, as revealed by a source with close ties to Greta and Noah. According to a report made in People, the wedding took place at New York City Hall, as per the source. Greta and Noah’s relationship commenced in 2011, a year after they met during the filming of ‘Greenberg’. The duo also collaborated on the screenplay for ‘Barbie’. In a recent interview with Elle UK, they revealed the arrival of their second child. ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIP Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach…
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19 December
Jonathan Majors found guilty of assault and harassment. Marvel fires him
Hollywood actor Jonathan Majors landed in trouble after he was convicted of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Following the conviction, Marvel removed him from a prime role in its superhero blockbusters. The actor’s conviction could see him facing up to one-year imprisonment and has upended Marvel’s plans for the franchise, which had his character Kang the Conqueror front and center in multiple upcoming films. Majors debuted as ‘Kang the Conqueror’ in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ earlier in 2023, and was set to appear in at least two subsequent ‘Avengers films’ — the top franchise in the Marvel universe. MARVEL REMOVES JONATHAN FROM SUPERHERO FILMS The studio will not be moving forward with Jonathan Majors, a source briefed on the decision told AFP after it was reported by US entertainment media.In early March, police said they had responded to an emergency call in Manhattan, determining in a preliminary…
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16 December
Friends actor Matthew Perry died from effects of drug ketamine: autopsy report
Los Angeles: Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, according to the results of an autopsy on the 54-year-old “Friends” actor released Friday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said in the autopsy report that Perry also drowned in “the heated end of his pool,” but that it was a secondary factor in his October 28 death, deemed an accident. The report says coronary artery disease and buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid use disorder, also contributed. Perry was declared dead after being found unresponsive at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Investigators performed the autopsy the following day. The actor had taken drugs in the past but had been “reportedly clean for 19 months,” according to the report. The coroner said he was reported to have been having ketamine infusion therapy to deal with depression and anxiety, and his…
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Jun- 2023 -10 June
After watching RRR, Chris Hemsworth says it would be ‘fantastic’ to work with Ram Charan and Jr NTR
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, who is best known for his role as Thor in Marvel films, is busy promoting his upcoming film Extraction 2, and while speaking to an Indian media channel, he heaped praise on SS Rajamouli’s RRR. He also joined the list of Hollywood celebrities who said that they want to work with RRR actors Jr NTR and Ram Charan. In the interview with News18, Hemsworth said, “Just watched RRR recently. I thought the film was incredible. I am sorry I can’t remember the two actors’ names (Ram Charan and Jr NTR). Those guys were incredible. So, if I am lucky to work with them that would be fantastic.” Earlier, Guardian of Galaxy director and co-chairman of DC Studios, James Gunn said he wanted to work with Jr NTR. He was quoted as saying, “Who is the guy from RRR that’s so good… What’s his name? RRR, the big…
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10 June
Marvel releases emotional trailer for Stan Lee movie
Marvel has dropped a trailer that will tug on superhero fans’ hearts as the footage released shows the “origin story” of Stan Lee. Titled Stan Lee, the documentary pays tribute to the life and talent of the man who created some of the biggest names in comic book and movie history. Landing on Disney+ on June 16, the movie is: “His origin story. His legacy. In his own words.” The American comic book writer, editor, publisher and producer is synonymous with Marvel, having co-created leading crime fighters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, Thor and the Avengers, to name a few. His origin story. His legacy. In his own words.In one week, Stan Lee, an Original documentary, begins streaming June 16 on @DisneyPlus. #StanLee100 pic.twitter.com/qSdqpzVoSm— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) June 9, 2023 Now for the first time, fans will get a full feature on the creator and will be able to see a collection of interview segments with him and those close…
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8 June
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8 June
James Cameron shares secrets of filming ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, releases on Disney+ Hotstar
Thirteen years after Academy Award-winner James Cameron introduced viewers to a world unlike any they had ever seen with his breathtaking film ‘Avatar’, the eagerly-awaited sequel ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ was released on Disney+ Hotstar. Available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, this groundbreaking cinematic odyssey unveils a new underwater adventure that promises to mesmerise viewers again. Returning to reprise their iconic roles, Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña portray Jake Sully and Neytiri, devoted parents doing everything possible to protect their family. Joining them are actors Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis and Academy Award winner Kate Winslet. The screenplay, a collaborative effort by James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Josh Friedman, and Shane Salerno, captures the essence of the story while Cameron and Jon Landau serve as the film’s producers. To bring ‘Avatar: The Way of Water to life’, Cameron and his team faced the challenge of capturing…
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7 June
Here are five things ‘Jack Ryan S4’ trailer that have us excited for more
John Krasinski returns in and as Jack Ryan for one last mission in the fourth and final season of Prime Video’s action thriller series. Based on the characters from Tom Clancy’s books, Jack is a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst and army man who is requested by the US president to help assess the latest threat to the country. The first three seasons had everything an action junkie would want — epic action sequences, a gripping story line, and the jaw-dropping handsome John Krasinski fighting the bad guys. With the six-episode final season gearing up for an epic release, here are five things from the edge-of-your-seat trailer that got us excited for season 4. Jack Ryan’s final mission John Krasinski was widely loved in the Amazon Original Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. Over the past seasons, fans have raved, watched, and followed Jack’s globetrotting journey with fevered interest and even waited…
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6 June
Peter Dinklage needed a ‘dragon break’
Peter Dinklage needed a “dragon break” after ‘Game of Thrones’ ended. The 53-year-old actor portrayed Tyrion Lannister in all eight seasons of the HBO fantasy drama series but he hasn’t yet watched spin-off prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’ as he needed to step back from life in Westeros, though he does intend to catch the show at some point. He told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “I haven’t seen it yet. “I just did that show for a really long time. And I watched some other stuff. [But] I intend to, definitely. I heard it’s really good. “I just watched a lot of ‘Rick and Morty’. I really loved ‘Ozark’ and stuff like that.” Peter has recently been kept busy working on ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ and he found providing the voice for the villainous Scourge was a lot of fun because he had to be “less reliant” on his usual…
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