Actor Andrew Garfield is set to team up with Julia Roberts in an upcoming thriller helmed by acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino. As reported by Deadline, the film, titled 'After the Hunt,' a venture from Amazon MGM Studios and is slated to commence production this summer. In this intriguing narrative set within the academic realm, Garfield will portray a significant character alongside Roberts, who plays the role of a college professor grappling with her past when a notable student levels an accusation against one of her colleagues. The project, originating from Imagine Entertainment, explores the complexities of morality and responsibility in the wake of such accusations. The collaboration between Garfield, Roberts, and Guadagnino underscores the anticipation surrounding 'After the Hunt.' Mandelbaum and Brian Grazer join Guadagnino as producers of the film whose production is set to commence soon. Meanwhile, on the work front, Garfield will also be seen in the romantic drama 'We Live in Time' opposite Florence Pugh, following his Emmy-nominated performance in the FX series 'Under the Banner of Heaven' and his reprisal of Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.' This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 May,2024 10:44 AM IST | Washington | ANIThe wait is over now for 'Dune: Part Two' fans as Denis Villeneuve's epic science fiction film will be available to stream on Max from May 21, reported Variety. The blockbuster shook up the box office as it passed 500 million dollars at the global box office in March, surpassing the entire run of 'Dune: Part One.' The film opened with 81.5 million dollars in its domestic debut opening weekend, and 97 million dollars at the international box office. Based on the second half of Frank Herbert's 1965 science-fiction novel, "Dune: Part Two" follows Timothee Chalamet's Paul Atreides as he joins the Fremen and strives to free the galaxy from the Harkonnen empire, which is responsible for his father's death. Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Lea Seydoux join the original cast of Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Stellan Skarsgard. The film's predecessor, 'Dune: Part One', received ten Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won for original music, sound, film editing, cinematography, production design, and visual effects. The first film grossed over 400 million dollars at the global box office. While a third 'Dune' movie has not been greenlit by Warner Bros., Villeneuve has promised that he'll only go forward with making the film, based on Herbert's "Dune Messiah" novel if he knows for a fact that it will be better than "Dune: Part Two," reported Variety. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 May,2024 10:06 AM IST | Washington | ANILegendary actor Meryl Streep was awarded an honorary Palme d'Or during the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night here, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Upon being called to the stage and handed the gold-plated emblem of the city of Cannes by French actress Juliette Binoche, the 74-year-old received a thunderous 2.5-minute standing ovation from the more than 2,000 guests who packed the Grand Lumiere Theatre. That includes Greta Gerwig, Streep's Little Women director and this year's Cannes jury president, who wiped away tears. "You changed the way we look at women," said Binoche, choking with emotion as Streep comforted her. "This prize is unique in the world of cinema and I'm very, very honoured to receive it," said Streep, who thanked her agent, Kevin Huvane, who she has worked with professionally for 33 years. She also thanked J Roy Helland, her hair and makeup stylist, saying "he is responsible for almost every single one of the characters that I have ever played in the last half-century." She noted that the last time she was at Cannes, she was about to turn 40 and was a mother of three. "I thought that my career was over -- and that was not an unrealistic expectation for actresses at that time," said Streep. "And the only reason that I'm here tonight and that it continued is because of the very gifted artists with whom I've worked, including madame la president [Gerwig]." Streep's only prior visit to the Croisette was 35 years ago when she accompanied the film 'A Cry in the Dark' to the fest. Her performance was recognized by the jury with the best actress prize. Known for multi-layered performances in a wide variety of films spanning nearly a half-century, including The Deer Hunter, Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice, Out of Africa, The Bridges of Madison County, The Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia!, Doubt, Julie & Julia, and The Iron Lady, the actress' mantelpiece also includes three Academy Awards, eight Golden Globe Awards, and two SAG Awards; acting honours from the Berlin, Telluride, and Toronto film festivals; and career achievements prizes from the AFI, Film Society of Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center Honors. According to The Hollywood Reporter, among the 18 prior recipients of Cannes' honorary Palme, which was first presented in 2002 and recognizes career achievement, are Catherine Deneuve, Jane Fonda, Clint Eastwood, Agnes Varda, Jodie Foster, Tom Cruise and, last year, Harrison Ford and Michael Douglas. This year, two other honorary Palmes will be presented -- one to Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli on May 20 (it is the first non-individual to receive one) and the other to Streep's fellow American and "New Hollywood" trailblazer George Lucas during the closing ceremony on May 25. When Streep's honorary Palme was first announced, she said in a statement, "I am immeasurably honoured to receive the news of this prestigious award. To win a prize at Cannes, for the international community of artists, has always represented the highest achievement in the art of filmmaking. To stand in the shadow of those who have previously been honoured is humbling and thrilling in equal part. I so look forward to coming to France to thank everyone in person this May!," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
15 May,2024 09:56 AM IST | Cannes (France) | ANIActor-filmmaker John Krasinski shared how he managed to get major stars to sign onto the project, IF. During his appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show, he shared, “I got to say, the most yeses of my career was on this movie and the fastest yeses because they all love the idea of imagination, going back to your childhood.” When discussing the ice cube, voiced by Bradley Cooper, Krasinski explained, “I don’t know why, but when I created this guy, in my head, I was like, ‘He’s from Philly, and he’s a little bummed to be living in Arizona.’” Fallon then pulled up a photo of Blake Lively’s character, which Krasinski explained is “a cat who’s getting over her fear of water, so she dresses like an octopus.” He joked that he used “emotional blackmail” to get the Gossip Girl star to join the film, which also stars her husband, Ryan Reynolds. “She was so nice to jump on board.” In terms of one of the most remarkable guest stars on IF, Fallon was surprised to see George Clooney join in as the voice of the Spaceman. “This is a sort of deep, deep-cut Easter egg,” Krasinski joked, and added, “That’s his character from Gravity in my head, that he’s still just floating around.” The fantasy film’s voice cast also includes Emily Blunt, Steve Carrell, Matt Damon, Jon Stewart, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr, Sebastian Maniscalco, Chris Meloni, Richard Jenkins, and Awkwafina. IF hits theatres on May 17. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 May,2024 07:06 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesActor-singer Jennifer Lopez is “super shy” when she is off stage. She shared that some might think she is standoffish when that is not the case. “I know people think that’s a crazy thing to say. I get super closed off and super friendly, but also super shy. I think people read it like, [I am] standoffish, but it’s not that,” Lopez told in an interview. Up next, Lopez is starring in the titular role of Atlas on Netflix. Shooting some of the more intense scenes in the movie, the actor initially thought it would be easier, since she is alone, but the reality was rather daunting. “I thought it would be me, by myself, doing the takes, be fast, not having to worry about anybody else not remembering their lines. First day, you’re falling through the planets. It’s all going crazy. Now, your leg’s broken. It was so high-intensity every day, and without having another actor kind of to give you half the energy, it’s just all you. I was exhausted. I would leave the Atlas set limping,” she added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 May,2024 06:56 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesHollywood star Chris Hemsworth says the criticism of Marvel superhero movies by cinema giants like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola came across as “harsh”. Scorsese had made headlines in 2019 when he had branded the superhero films as “theme park experience” and “not cinema”. Coppola later went a step further and called superhero movies “despicable”. Hemsworth, known for playing the fan-favourite superhero Thor in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies, said he has been a fan of the two filmmakers due to the extensive nature of their filmography. “It felt harsh, and it bothers me, especially from heroes. It was an eye-roll for me, people bashing the superhero space. Those guys had films that didn’t work too. We all have. When they talked about what was wrong with superheroes, I thought, ‘Cool, tell that to the billions who watch them. Were they all wrong?’” the Australian actor told a UK news outlet. On Scorsese’s contention that superhero movies had an adverse impact on mid-budget and indie cinema, Hemsworth offered a counter point. “Cinema-going did not change because of superheroes, but because of smartphones and social media. Superhero films actually kept people in the cinemas during that transition and now people are coming back. So, they deserve a little more appreciation,” he said. Hemsworth also addressed the criticism of superhero movies by actors who appeared in the MCU. Though he did not name any names, his comments were seemingly aimed at his Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) co-star Christian Bale, who had once complained that acting in front of a green screen was a “monotony”. Another co-star of Hemsworth, Idris Elba, had said it was “torture” filming a Marvel movie. “I grew up on a soap opera. And it used to bother me when actors would later talk about the show with guilt or shame. Humility goes a long way. One of the older actors on Home and Away [1988] said, ‘We don’t get paid to make the good lines sound good, but to make the bad ones work.’ That stuck with me,” he said. Hemsworth, who has appeared as Thor in eight MCU movies, said if he ever played the superhero again, he would try to do something different. “If I ever went back to [Thor], I’d wonder how we could change it again. I desperately wanted something to scare the shit out of me. And Furiosa did,” he said, referring to his upcoming movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 May,2024 05:39 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesHollywood icon Meryl Streep graced the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday as she posed for the shutterbugs stationed at the venue in the French Riviera. Meryl, who is set to receive the Palme d'Or honour stunned in a white suit and a striped shirt. She accessorised it with a pair of white stilettoes, black sunglasses, and a hat. The official handle of the film festival shared pictures of the Academy Award winner and wrote in the caption, "Oh, don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants this. Everybody wants to be Meryl Streep!" a reference from the iconic film ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. "Oh, don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants this. Everybody wants to be Meryl Streep!" 👒#Photocall 📸 Meryl Streep, Honorary Palme d’or / Palme d'or d'honneur #Cannes2024 pic.twitter.com/Yi8qw2amRD — Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) May 14, 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Festival de Cannes (@festivaldecannes) In an earlier statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress said, "I am immeasurably honored to receive the news of this prestigious award. To win a prize at Cannes, for the international community of artists, has always represented the highest achievement in the art of filmmaking. To stand in the shadow of those who have previously been honored is humbling and thrilling in equal part. I so look forward to coming to France to thank everyone in person this May!" Meryl won the Best Actress prize at Cannes in 1989. She returned to the renowned French festival, after a successful Hollywood career spanning five decades. Previous recipients of the Cannes honorary Palme d'Or include Jeanne Moreau, Marco Bellocchio, Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Pierre Leaud, Jane Fonda, Agnes Varda, Forest Whitaker, and Jodie Foster. The festival will run from May 14 to May 24. Meanwhile, on the work front, Meryl Streep is all set to return for the fourth season of 'Only Murders in the Building'. She will reprise the recurring role of Loretta Durkin, whom she started playing in Season 3 of the series. The character starred in Oliver's (Martin Short) Broadway show in the most recent season, with the two becoming romantically involved. Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, 'Only Murders in the Building' follows Charles Haden-Savage (Martin), Oliver Putnam (Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), three neighbors in a New York City apartment called the Arconia, who come together to record a true crime podcast about the murders of their fellow residents, for which they are continually framed. (With inputs from ANI)
14 May,2024 09:29 PM IST | Mumbai'Barbie' super hitmaker and president of the Cannes Film Festival's competition jury, Greta Gerwig, addressed the growing #MeToo movement in France at the jury press conference on the opening day of the annual celebration of global cinema. Gerwig, according to 'Variety', said it is only good that "people in the community of movies are telling us stories and trying to change things for the better." She was responding to #MeToo-related rumours swirling ahead of the festival. "I have seen substantive change in the American film community, and I think it's important that we continue to expand that conversation," Gerwig said. "So I think it’s only moving everything in the correct direction. Keep those lines of communication open." Gerwig is serving as the president of this year's competition jury, which will be awarded the prestigious Palme d'Or at the end of the 11-day festival. The jury, reports 'Variety', comprises Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona, Turkish actress and screenwriter Ebru Ceylan, Italian actor and producer Pierfrancesco Favino, 'Killers of the Flower Moon' star Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green, Japanese filmmaker and producer Hirokazu Kore-eda, Lebanese actor and filmmaker Nadine Labaki and French actor Omar Sy. The ongoing war in Gaza and the incendiary debate around Israel and Palestine came up when 'Variety' asked the jury about Cannes' decision to ban protests on the Croisette. Earlier at the conference, Favino referred to the festival as a "free space", and was pressed on how ignoring the Gaza situation is perhaps impossible -- after all, the official Cannes programme has a film about Gaza and jury member Sy recently urged politicians to take action to stop Israel's ground invasion of Rafah, 'Variety' notes. "When I say free space, it's not just physical space. It's also the possibility of time," Favino said, according to 'Variety'. "One of the most difficult things we could do is seek beauty. Reminding the world that there's beauty in the world with filmmakers. Movies can talk to people ... if we look for beauty, then we might look for peace." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 May,2024 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Ryan Reynolds known for his wit both on and off the screen, left fans intrigued during his appearance on the Today Show on Monday. The spotlight turned to Reynolds and Blake Lively's fourth child, whose name is still shrouded in secrecy. During the interview, shared on YouTube, hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb prodded Reynolds about the elusive name. Guthrie playfully referenced Taylor Swift's habit of incorporating the names of Reynolds and Lively's children into her music, particularly in her song 'Betty' from the album 'Folklore.' Responding to Guthrie's query about whether Swift's latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' might reveal the fourth baby's name, Reynolds quipped, "We always wait for Taylor to tell us what the child's name is, and I'll say this: We're still waiting." The couple's decision to keep their children's names a secret until the completion of Swift's track 'Betty' was revealed by Reynolds in a previous interview. He emphasized their strategy of offering "no access to outside information" to maintain compliance from their children. While details about their youngest child remain under wraps, Reynolds hinted at the arrival of their fourth baby during a social media announcement for his new series, "Bedtime Stories with Ryan," last June. Throughout their journey of parenthood, Reynolds and Lively have maintained a level of privacy, choosing not to disclose the sex of their children until birth. As Reynolds gears up for the release of his latest film, 'IF,' set to hit theatres on Friday, May 17, the mystery surrounding the fourth baby's name continues to capture fans' curiosity worldwide. With Reynolds' humorous deflection and playful nods to Swift's music, the guessing game will likely persist until the couple reveals. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 May,2024 02:32 PM IST | Washington | ANIEllen DeGeneres, the renowned comedian and former talk show host, is making a comeback to Netflix with a bang! Netflix has officially announced that DeGeneres will be headlining a brand new stand-up comedy special, marking her return to the streaming giant since her 2018 special, 'Relatable'. However, the excitement is tinged with a hint of nostalgia as the star herself revealed that this upcoming special will be her last taped one. In a statement shared with People magazine, DeGeneres addressed the curiosity surrounding her return, affirming, "Yes, I'm going to talk about it. Yes, this is my last special." She also couldn't resist expressing admiration for her wife, Portia de Rossi, adding, "Yes, Portia really is that pretty in real life." Netflix's Vice President of Stand-Up and Comedy Formats, Robbie Praw, praised DeGeneres as a true legend and pioneer, eagerly anticipating the release of her latest comedy venture later this year, according to People magazine. Produced by Ben Winston and Fulwell73, the special promises to showcase DeGeneres at her comedic best, touching upon a myriad of topics including the end of her iconic show, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', after its successful 19-season run in 2022. While DeGeneres embarks on a multi-city stand-up tour starting June 19 in San Diego, her statement suggests that this show marks a significant conclusion in her comedy career. Despite recent controversies and her departure from daytime television, DeGeneres remains steadfast in her commitment to spreading joy through laughter. Addressing attendees at her April show, she emphasized the importance of humour during difficult times, hinting at a desire for more laughter and less drama. With her final Netflix special on the horizon, fans eagerly anticipate one last uproarious ride with Ellen DeGeneres, bidding farewell to an era of laughter and entertainment. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 May,2024 12:17 PM IST | Washington | ANIIndia's association with the Cannes Film Festival is as old as the world's most anticipated showcase of global cinema, whose 77th edition will open in the French Riviera on Tuesday. It began with Chetan Anand's 'Neecha Nagar' winning the then highest award, Grand Prix du Festival International du Film, in the festival's inaugural year -- 1946. The gritty film shared the honour with David Lean's 'Brief Encounters'. A little more than half a decade later, V. Shantaram's 'Amar Bhoopali' (1952), a Marathi biopic on a poet and musician Honaji Balai in the early 19th century, and Raj Kapoor's classic 'Awaara' (1953) were nominated for the Grand Prix, but could not get the coveted prize; Shantaram's film, however, won an award for best sound recording. After these near misses came four back-to-back trophies for Indian films that made it to the competition section at Cannes -- Bimal Roy's 'Do Bigha Zameen' (1954) got the International Prize; Baby Naaz got a Special Mention as Child Artiste for 'Boot Polish' (1955), produced by Raj Kapoor; Satyajit Ray's debut film 'Pather Panchali' got the Palme d'Or for Best Human Document; and finally, in 1957, Rajbans Khanna's 'Gotama Buddha' earned him a Special Mention (Short Film) as Director (Hrishikesh Mukherjee, incidentally, was the film's editor). Then followed an extended drought, although Satyajit Ray's 'Parash Pathar' (1958) and 'Devi' (1962), were nominated for the Palme d'Or, followed by M.S. Sathyu's 'Garam Hawa' (1974), which had been shortlisted for the Grand Prix. Mrinal Sen ended this long wait with his film 'Kharij' (1983) -- he had to be content with the Jury Prize, though, despite being nominated for a Palm d'Or. In the following year, Satyajit Ray's eponymous film based on Rabindranath Tagore's novel, 'Ghare Baire', was also nominated for the Palme d'Or, but the master had to return empty-handed. Since then, Indian films have been making their presence felt, though all of them may not have grabbed the headlines. In 1988, Mira Nair won the Caméra d'Or Audience Award for her debut feature film, 'Salaam Bombay!'. Shaji N. Karun got a Caméra d'Or Special Mention for his acclaimed Malayalam film 'Piravi' (1989) about Prof. T.V. Eachara Warrier, whose college-going son was killed in police custody during the Emergency. In 1991, Deepa Mehta won a Caméra d'Or Special Mention for 'Sam & Me', though the film was listed as a Canadian production. That year turned out to be doubly special for India after Aribam Syam Sharma's 'Ishanou', a film in the Meitei language, was nominated for the top award in the festival's Un Certain Regard segment. It was a first for any film from India's North-East. Then came the double good news of 1994. Malayalam director Shaji N. Karun's 'Swaham' was nominated for the Palme d'Or -- an honour that has come 30 long years later to Payal Kapadia. Satyajit Ray's son Sandip Ray's Bengali film, 'Uttaran', got the nomination for the Un Certain Regard Award. Both films, however, did not get the award they had been nominated for. Towards the end of a dry 1990s, Murali Nair's 'Marana Simhasanam' (1999), a Malayalam film about the first execution by electric chair in India, won the Camera d'Or, an award that goes to the best first feature film. What followed in the opening decades of the 2000s were minor but not insignificant awards. These were for Manish Jha's 'A Very Very Silent Film' (2002; Short Film Jury Prize); Gitanjali Rao's animated film 'Printed Rainbow' (2006; Grand Rail d’Or Audience Award); and Ritesh Batra's celebrated Irrfan Khan-starrer 'The Lunchbox' (2013; Grand Rail d’Or Audience Award). Karan Johar's 'Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh (Bombay Talkies)', the four-in-one package of short films celebrating 100 years of Indian Cinema, was nominated for the Queer Palm in 2015 without success. In recent years, Kanu Behl's neo-noir crime drama, 'Titli', got nominated for but did not win the Camera D'Or in 2014. In the following year, 2015, Neeraj Ghaywan's acclaimed film 'Masaan', starring Richa Chadha and Vicky Kaushal (it was his debut film), won the FIPRESCI Prize in the Un Certain Regard section. Gurvinder Singh ('Chauthi Koot'; 2015) and Nandita Das ('Manto'; 2018) were nominated but did not come home with the Un Certain Regard Award. Payal Kapadia, who's in contention this year for the Palme d'Or for her debut feature film 'All We Imagine is Light', won the Golden Eye for her documentary, 'A Night of Knowing Nothing' in 2021, and in the subsequent year, Delhi's Shaunak Sen went home with the same award for 'All That Breathes', which also made it to the Oscars shortlist. As the curtains go up on Cannes, all eyes will be on Kapadia's film about two nurses who are tortured by their relationships and what they discover when they take a road trip to a beach for a holiday. It's been 30 years since an Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or. Shaji Karun wasn't successful in 1994. Will Payal Kapadia script history in 2024? This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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