Hollywood
-
May- 2025 -30 May
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series casts Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as leads
Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will portray Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout takes on the role of Ron Weasley. According to ‘Variety,’ over 30,000 actors auditioned for these lead roles following HBO’s open casting call launched last fall. Los Angeles: A new generation is set to lead the series version of the fan-favourite fantasy ‘Harry Potter’. The TV series has officially found its Harry, Ron and Hermione. Dominic McLaughlin will play the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout is Ron Weasley. More than 30,000 actors auditioned for the lead roles since HBO launched an open casting call last fall, reports ‘Variety’. Filming is expected to begin this summer. “After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The talent of these three unique…
Read More » -
28 May
Why ‘The Witcher 3’ remains the gold standard for RPGs
A decade after its release, The Witcher 3 remains an unparalleled RPG, setting a benchmark in storytelling, exploration, and player choice, captivating fans and the industry alike. Balancing narratives with player choice, and combat with exploration and achievement – elements that modern RPGs still struggle to implement. This one is going to be slightly heavier on the emotional side. Of the several wonderful games I have had the pleasure of playing in my lifetime, few have left as lasting an impression on me as The Witcher 3. From Geralt and Yennefer to Ciri and Triss, with sprinkles of the delightful Gwent, it is nearly perfect – offering enough purpose and just the right amount of distraction as I crafted the various stages of the Cat armor set and mastered Igni and Yrden. Most of you must have similar stories of your own as you made your way through White Orchard…
Read More » -
26 May
Jennifer Lopez is proud the way her career has shaped up
The 55-year-old star, who has enjoyed huge success in the music and film industries, has been reflecting on her career arc ahead of hosting the American Music Awards, reports ‘Female First UK’. Los Angeles: Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is looking back at her illustrious career and feels extremely “proud” of the same. The 55-year-old star, who has enjoyed huge success in the music and film industries, has been reflecting on her career arc ahead of hosting the American Music Awards, reports ‘Female First UK’. Jennifer told ‘People’ magazine, “Everything feels like I just did it. I remember the moments. I remember getting dressed for them. I remember things people said when we were walking to the stage afterwards”. “So it’s all these amazing core memories of my life that when you look back on them, I don’t know that I get emotional, but I get like, ‘Wow’. Happy. I’ve been doing…
Read More » -
25 May
Scarlett Johansson is open to direct Marvel film
The 40-year-old actor has featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. Although the actor has no plans to reprise the character, when asked if she would like to direct an action film especially for the MCU, she said it “would be fun” Los Angeles: Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson says she would like to direct a Marvel film. Johansson recently made her directorial debut with “Eleanor the Great”, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20. It was screened under Un Certain Regard section. The 40-year-old actor has featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. Although the actor has no plans to reprise the character, when asked if she would like to direct an action film especially for the MCU, she said it “would be fun”. “I think the movies that I like that are big action movies also…
Read More » -
23 May
Avneet Kaur shares how Tom Cruise made her fall ‘even more in love’ with acting
Sharing a heartfelt message on social media, the actress credited Tom’s inspiring stories and kindness for making her fall even more in love with acting and filmmaking Mumbai: Avneet Kaur opened up about how meeting Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise deepened her passion for acting. Sharing a heartfelt message on social media, she credited Tom’s inspiring stories and kindness for making her fall even more in love with acting and filmmaking. On Wednesday, Avneet took to her Instagram handle and shared a couple of her pictures with the American actor, writing, “You’ve taught me so much! Listening to your stories everytime I have met you made me fall in love with acting and film making even more and never give up. Thank you for being so kind and welcoming Tom, for being you! I hope I get to meet you again soon @tomcruise.” In the first candid image, the actress is seen…
Read More » -
20 May
When first person shooters dabble in lore and world building
The Dark Ages, in its open-world avatar, is a different experience from 2020’s Eternal. You are still firing countless bullets and experimenting with a bunch of weapons, but you’re no longer approaching the game like a linear FPS where you clear enemies at every step. Instead, you’re fighting against the entire world, and you need to rely as much on strategy as you do on reflexes and quick thinking Hyderabad: The Dark Ages, the prelude to 2016’s Doom and 2020’s Eternal Doom is iconic, and with The Dark Ages, the FPS franchise is entering uncharted territory by experimenting with lore and an open-world experience. By choosing to tell a story that precedes the 2016 reboot and 2020’s Eternal, the game makers have taken bold strides in trying to give the franchise’s signature endless gunning meaning and purpose. There’s a lot more that’s novel in the game’s experience than just the much-talked-about…
Read More » -
20 May
Ethan Hunt’s Final Mission: A Must-Watch Ride
There’s no need to explain what Mission: Impossible is — if you’ve grown up watching movies, you’ve probably seen at least one. Since 1996, this franchise has kept audiences excited with its thrilling missions, smart twists, and of course, Tom Cruise doing jaw-dropping stunts By Nirupama Kodukula Hyderabad: Tom Cruise is back on the big screen, and this time, it’s for one final adventure as Ethan Hunt. Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning released in India on May 17 and marks the eighth chapter in this legendary action series. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, co-written with Erik Jendresen, and co-produced by Cruise himself, the film brings back familiar faces like Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett. There’s no need to explain what Mission: Impossible is — if you’ve grown up watching movies, you’ve probably seen at least one. Since 1996, this franchise has kept audiences excited with its…
Read More » -
14 May
Jason to star in psychological thriller ‘Sponsor’
“Sponsor” features Segel in the role of Peter, who makes a big mistake by deciding to drive after the party while being drunk. What follows is a terrible accident that leaves him with a choice to either go to prison or take on a recovery program Los Angeles: Actor Jason Segel, best known for his role in the sitcom “How I Met Your Mother”, will headline the psychological thriller “Sponsor”. According to the entertainment news outlet Variety, the upcoming film will be directed by James Ponsoldt. It will also reunite Segel and Ponsoldt, who have previously worked in the series “Shrinking”. “Sponsor” features Segel in the role of Peter, who makes a big mistake by deciding to drive after the party while being drunk. What follows is a terrible accident that leaves him with a choice to either go to prison or take on a recovery program. “We set out to…
Read More » -
14 May
Damson Idris to act alongside Anamaria Vartolomei in ‘Miles & Juliette’
Idris will essay the role of Miles Davis and Vartolomei is playing Juliette Greco. The project is directed by Bill Pohlad from Zora Howard’s screenplay Los Angeles: Actor Damson Idris is set to star alongside Anamaria Vartolomei in a period romance film, titled “Miles & Juliette”. Idris will essay the role of Miles Davis and Vartolomei is playing Juliette Greco. The project is directed by Bill Pohlad from Zora Howard’s screenplay, according to the entertainment news outlet The Hollywood Reporter. “Miles & Juliette” follows a “22-year-old Miles Davis (Idris) on a transformative trip to Paris in 1949, where he falls into a passionate romance with Juliette Greco (Vartolomei), the French singer, actress, and Left Bank icon. What begins as an intimate affair blossoms into a profound connection between two young artists just before they become cultural legends.” The film is produced by Mick Jagger through his banner Jagged Films alongside Victoria…
Read More » -
8 May
‘Squid Game’ Season 3 teaser out, final chapter premieres on June 27
Squid Game became a global hit when it first released, and fans are now eagerly waiting for this final showdown. Hyderabad: Netflix has officially announced that the third and final season of the popular South Korean crime drama Squid Game will release on June 27, 2025. The streaming platform also dropped a gripping teaser with the caption, “It’s time to play one last time.” The teaser gives a thrilling look into what fans can expect in the last chapter. It opens with player number 456, Lee Jung-jae, returning in a coffin. He is on a risky mission to find the man behind the deadly game. Meanwhile, other players from Season 2 continue to fight for the huge cash prize. Some powerful visuals stand out in the teaser, including a giant gumball machine dropping red and blue balls and a chilling baby’s cry at the end. The dark and intense background…
Read More »