The makers released the first teaser for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey on Monday. The film is based on Homer's epic, which has long been a cornerstone of classical literature. The film follows the Greek hero Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, as he travels the long and winding path back home after the Trojan War. Universal released a first-look photo of Damon in costume back in February. Damon stars alongside Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Mia Goth, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, John Leguizamo and more. In addition to directing, Nolan wrote the script and produced the film alongside his wife, Emma Thomas. The trailer shows Odysseus getting shipwrecked along with his army and making his way back home during a treacherous journey. He and his soldiers are also seen inside the infamous Trojan horse, which was previously teased in a six-minute clip screened before Imax 70mm showings of Sinners and One Battle After Another. Odysseus walks across land, sails by sea, and treks through caves, including one where an ominously large beast appears in the shadows. There are also brief shots of Holland as Odysseus' son, Telemachus and Hathaway as Penelope, Odysseus' wife. Universal Pictures shared the trailer on its Instagram account. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Odyssey Movie (@theodysseymovie) The sweeping landscapes shown in the trailer hint at the epic scale of Nolan’s vision. The visuals highlight both the expansive settings and moments of tension, supported by a dramatic score, in keeping with the director’s cinematic style. Universal said last December that the film would be "shot across the world using brand new Imax film technology." Universal executive Jim Orr teased at CinemaCon that audiences could expect "a visionary, once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece that Homer himself would quite likely be proud of," reported Variety. Leguizamo compared Nolan's work ethic to that of an independent filmmaker. "He's not doing it by committee, he's not doing it by what the studio says," the actor said during a recent appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," reported Variety, Nolan's most recent blockbuster was Oppenheimer, which won seven Oscars 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
23 December,2025 03:41 PM IST | Washington DC | ANINow You See Me: Now You Don't is set for early access release in India on December 26, 2025 The globally popular heist-adventure spectacle Now You See Me: Now You Don't is set to make its digital debut in India, with an early access release scheduled from 26th December 2025 at a rental price of INR 499, allowing audiences seeking a premium viewing experience. The film will be available across major digital platforms, including Amazon, Apple TV and Google/YouTube, offering audiences multiple ways to experience the magic-filled franchise. About Now You See Me: Now You Don't Directed by Ruben Fleischer, Now You See Me: Now You Don't marks the return of the Four Horsemen alongside a new generation of illusionists, delivering a thrilling blend of mind-bending twists, surprises and large-scale magic sequences unlike anything previously seen on screen. The film continues the franchise’s signature mix of spectacle and suspense, raising the stakes with audacious illusions and high-energy storytelling. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco, among an ensemble cast, and stays true to the franchise’s adventurous tone while expanding its universe with fresh characters and daring new heists. Known for its stylish visuals and clever plotting, the Now You See Me franchise has built a strong global fanbase drawn to its unique fusion of magic and crime. Don’t forget to watch Now You See Me: Now You Don't by renting the film at your convenience only on Amazon, Apple TV and Google/YouTube Now You See Me to get fourth part? In an interview earlier this year, director Ruben Fleischer stated that if the third installment has a successful box-office run and shows that the audience still has an appetite for magician-led heists, the franchise may get a fourth installment. Fleischer and the makers are already planning their next move, one that would hopefully include the entire stable of Horsemen. “That’s certainly the aspiration, but when you have an ensemble franchise like this with so many characters and storylines to service, it obviously presents challenges,” Fleischer admitted. “We have to be real smart and intentional with how we structure the film. So we’re in the midst of that right now as we’re working on the fourth installment.”
23 December,2025 02:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSinger-actress Lady Gaga has been occupied with making new music while on the ‘Mayhem Ball Tour’. The Grammy-winner released two records in quick succession, September 2024's Harlequin soundtrack LP and March 2025's Mayhem, and she's been inspired by the energy of her fans in the audience each night to put pen to paper again, reports ‘Female First UK’. Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, she said, "I've been making a lot of music, and it's kind of the best making music when you get to see your fans every night because you're energetically just right where you need to be”. As per ‘Female First UK’, recently, The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, sparked speculation that he might have collaborated with Lady Gaga by posting an old photograph of the singer from her The Fame era on his Instagram Story. Keeping tight-lipped, she said when Lowe showed her the post on his phone, "I love Abel! It’s all I can say”. Reflecting on the 2008 photoshoot, she said, “In that photo, I look so immersed, completely in that moment. I remembered how I artistically directed every photo and every moment that I wanted my fans to see. It was really sweet that he posted that”. The Timeless hitmaker shared the snap of Lady Gaga standing in front of a black Lexus with the number plate Lady Gaga. There was no caption, leaving fans guessing. Around a year ago, there was speculation that The Weeknd was featured on Mayhem, but there was no sign of a duet when the record dropped in March. 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
23 December,2025 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAmanda Seyfried has shared her vision for her Mamma Mia! character Sophie if a third film in the franchise is ever made. Speaking to People magazine at the Los Angeles premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee, Seyfried, 40, said she would love to explore Sophie's life as a mother. "Oh, with kids. I mean, I love being a mother," she said. "I love playing a mother, and I would love to dive into the curiosities of motherhood and raising children on a Greek island, just like Donna did with Sophie." Seyfried, who played the daughter of Meryl Streep's Donna in the 2008 musical romantic comedy, continued, "I think that would be really interesting. I have no idea where the story is going to go, but I know there's going to be a lot of singing and dancing." She added with enthusiasm, "I'm going to keep campaigning for that movie until I'm blue in the face," highlighting her commitment to seeing a potential third instalment in the Mamma Mia! franchise, according to People. Producer Judy Craymer confirmed that a script for Mamma Mia 3, intended as a follow-up to the 2018 prequel-sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again has been completed, and the film remains in development. Craymer also hinted at the possibility of pop star Sabrina Carpenter joining the cast, presumably alongside Seyfried and Streep, 76. Off-screen, Seyfried draws on her own experiences as a mother of two, daughter Nina, 8, and son Thomas, 5, with husband Thomas Sadoski. The couple, who eloped in a private ceremony in 2017 after getting engaged in 2016, live on a farm with their children in upstate New York, according to People. 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
23 December,2025 12:34 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIHollywood actress Reese Witherspoon is getting into the festive season with her lookalike children. The Big Little Lies star posted several Instagram photos of herself posing with each of her kids. The actress, 49, and daughter Ava Phillippe, 26, looked strikingly similar in matching black and metallic outfits in one photo, while she was also all smiles in a snap taken alongside her son Deacon Phillippe, 22, reports ‘People’ magazine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) The actress shares both kids with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. “Making Merry”, Witherspoon captioned the post, which also included a rare photo of her with son Tennessee James Toth, 13, whom she shares with her ex-husband Jim Toth. As per ‘People’, the collection of snaps included photos of a charcuterie board, an eye-catching Christmas tree and an impressive gingerbread house. Witherspoon donned a Christmas jumper and denim pants as she posed for a photo with her mom, Betty, surrounded by airplanes. The Legally Blonde star also shared a photo from a shopping trip with Laura Dern. Reposting the snaps on her Instagram Stories, she set the mood with the song, Jingle Bells by Peaceful Reveries. Witherspoon’s festive post with her children comes just weeks after she opened up about her experience with depression following the birth of her daughter Ava in 1999, when she was just 23. The actress told Harper’s Bazaar, "It was really bad. In the first six months, I was simultaneously happy and depressed. I just cried all the time, I was up all night, I was exhausted”. The actress, who is also the founder of media company Hello Sunshine, said after being overwhelmed with the opinions of others, she eventually spoke to a mental-health specialist. “It’s hard being a young mom and having people tell you how to be, how to react, how to give birth, how to nurse and how to feed your baby. It’s inundating”, 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
23 December,2025 12:19 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSFilmmaker James Cameron is expressing his displeasure at one of Amy Poehler‘s most ruthless Golden Globes jokes. The filmmaker has now called it an “ignorant dig” at his expense, reports ‘Variety'. Speaking in a recent interview with The New York Times, the Titanic Oscar winner said Poehler took things “too far” when she poked fun at his marriage to Bigelow. As per ‘Variety', Amy Poehler‘s joke was made at the 2013 Golden Globes, where Kathryn Bigelow was a best director nominee thanks to Zero Dark Thirty. During her opening monologue with co-host Tina Fey, Poehler nodded to the controversy around the film’s depiction of torture by quipping, “When it comes to torture, I trust the lady who spent three years married to James Cameron”. The audience was visibly shocked by the joke, with Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty star Jessica Chastain jaw-dropped. The filmmaker told The Times, “Amy Poehler’s remark was an ignorant dig, at an event which is supposed to be a celebration of cinema and filmmakers, not a roast. I’m pretty thick-skinned, and happy to be the butt of a good-natured joke, but that went too far. The fact that people found it funny shows exactly what they think of me, even though they have no idea who I am or how I work”. Cameron noted Hollywood pitted the two directors against each other during the 2009-2010 awards season, as Avatar faced off against The Hurt Locker at various events, including the Oscars. Bigelow prevailed over Cameron to win the Oscar for best director, while The Hurt Locker also won best picture. “I was the first one on my feet applauding,” Cameron noted about when Bigelow won the Oscar over for him. Kathryn and I thought the whole meta-narrative around us was pretty funny. I was a little concerned that it would just take away from her credibility as a filmmaker. It started to turn into a conversation that wasn’t about her film, and that bothered both of us”, he 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
23 December,2025 11:51 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSGlobal Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias has been grabbing attention for his tours recently. However, it looks like it’s time for him to take a break and fulfil daddy duties. Enrique Iglesias and his partner, former tennis star Anna Kournikova, have joyfully announced the arrival of their fourth child. The couple shared a heartwarming Instagram post revealing their newborn. Enrique Iglesias, Anna Kournikova welcome fourth child The 50-year-old singer and the 44-year-old Russian former tennis player shared a joint post on Instagram revealing that they have welcomed their fourth child with a picture. The two already have twins, Lucy and Nicholas, eight, and daughter Mary, five. The couple's announcement featured a sweet picture of the newborn, who they welcomed into the world last week, snuggled up in a blanket, wearing a hospital beanie, and curled up to a stuffed animal sloth. They captioned their post: "My Sunshine 12.17.2025." The pair have not revealed any information about the baby's sex or name. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anna Kournikova Iglesias (@annakournikova) About Enrique and Anna Insiders revealed earlier this year that Enrique and Anna, who have been together since 2001, were expecting a fourth child. A source told People: "Anna and Enrique are very happy to become parents again. They have proven to be great parents to their three children, and both of them love the process. They enjoy the activities and all that goes along with raising children." Enrique and Anna welcomed their first children, twins Lucy and Nicholas, in December 2017, followed by their daughter Mary in January 2020. However, it is still not known whether the couple has tied the knot. They have been together for 24 years. In a 2012 interview, Enrique shared that for him and Anna, marriage was never a high priority. In an interview with Parade magazine, Iglesias explained, "Maybe it's because I come from divorced parents, but I don't think you love somebody more because of a piece of paper. Nowadays, it's not taboo to have kids and not be married. What makes a difference is that you're a good parent, period." Iglesias was recently in India, where he delivered a power-packed performance in Mumbai. Several Bollywood celebs attended his concert and expressed excitement. To note, he had earlier visited India in 2004 and 2012.
23 December,2025 10:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTylor Chase, who played Martik Qwerly on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, has been all over the internet since a video of him living on the streets went viral. The video instantly gained traction among social media users and fans who recalled him from the show. Tylor can be seen in the video walking through the streets of Riverside, California. Read on for more information. All about the viral video The person who shot the video asked him, "Did you appear on Disney Channel?" To which Tylor corrected them, saying, "Nickelodeon." When asked which show, Tylor replied, "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide." Taylor appeared extremely distressed in the video, which devastated and concerned his lifelong supporters. One X user said, "This actually breaks my heart (sic)." Another person said, "This made me so sad (sic)." After the video went viral, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to help provide Taylor Chase with food, clothing, and other essentials. The campaign successfully raised over USD 1,200. However, it was later halted by Tylor's mother. According to a report by Decider, Taylor's mother explained that her son has bipolar disorder and is facing ongoing financial struggles. About Nickelodeon's show, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide The family comedy sitcom Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide aired from 2004 to 2007. It was created by Scott Fellows and stars Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw, Daniel Curtis Lee, Kyle Swann, Rob Pinkston, Christian Serratos and others in the key roles. According to IMDb, Tylor Chase appeared in a number of films and television shows over his acting career. His major works include Good Time Max, Everybody Hates Chris, and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. Earlier, Natasha Lyonne who was a familiar face on screen, starring in films like But I’m a Cheerleader, Slums of Beverly Hills, and American Pie. However, her rising career was derailed in the early 2000s following multiple legal troubles, including a DUI arrest and later charges of mischief, trespass, and harassment. Health issues soon followed, leading to a 2005 hospitalisation for serious ailments. Lyonne was eventually evicted from a friend’s home and experienced homelessness. She later rebuilt her career, earning acclaim for her role as Nicky Nichols on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black.
22 December,2025 07:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Beckham family feud is making headlines as members of the famous family have reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram. The following counts of David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, and their elder son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham have dropped, indicating that they have stopped following one another on the platform. David Beckham, Victoria and son Brooklyn unfollow each other Brooklyn, 26, no longer follows his ultra-famous parents on social media. The retired footballer and his fashion designer wife also do not follow Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz, on Instagram. Likewise, Nicola does not follow her in-laws. Brooklyn is also not following his younger brothers, Romeo Beckham and Cruz Beckham. His younger sister, Harper Beckham, has a private account. Meanwhile, David and Victoria continue to follow the Instagram accounts of their younger children. Cruz clears air on reports of parents blocking Brooklyn Cruz, 20, later addressed the Instagram activity through a post on his Instagram Stories. Sharing a screenshot of a news article about the unfollowings, he wrote, “NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son … Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked … as did I.” What happened between the Beckham family members? The Instagram activity comes amid a strained phase for the Beckham family. In 2022, Brooklyn married Nicola Peltz in Palm Beach, Florida, in the presence of family and friends. Reportedly, the rift within the family began shortly after the lavish wedding. At the time, rumours suggested tension between Nicola and Victoria after the actress allegedly chose not to wear one of the former Spice Girls member’s wedding dress designs, despite initially planning to do so. However, People magazine had earlier quoted a source stating that while reports of a clash were true, they had nothing to do with the wedding dress. Another source told the publication that the tension escalated after Victoria allegedly took over a dance at Brooklyn’s wedding, despite Brooklyn and Nicola having planned a special moment for the song, which was performed by Marc Anthony as a gift to the newlyweds.
22 December,2025 06:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNicki Minaj, an American musician, was at a loss for words after recognising she had just referred to Vice President JD Vance as an "assassin" during a Turning Point USA event on Sunday. Nicki Minaj made an unfortunate language gaffe during a surprise appearance onstage with Erika Kirk at AmericaFest, hosted by Turning Point USA. She first energised the gathering by advising young men not to be "new-s**m," a swipe at California Governor Gavin Newsom, and instead to emulate President Donald Trump. "Dear young men, you have amazing role models like our handsome, dashing president, and you have amazing role models like the assassin, JD Vance, our vice president," Minaj said. She suddenly trailed off, lowered the microphone, and covered her mouth with her palm, clearly comprehending what she had just uttered as the audience laughed and murmured. Erika Kirk tries to console Nicki Minaj Erika Kirk defended Minaj after she named Vice President JD Vance an "assassin" while also describing him as a role model. Kirk and Minaj were speaking on stage at a festival hosted by Turning Point USA, the conservative youth movement established by Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk was shot while attending a Turning Point USA rally on the Utah Valley University campus. Minaj did not expressly clarify her remark, but her reaction made it clear she had misspoke. Kirk promptly voiced his support for Minaj. "Trust me, there's nothing new under the sun that I have not heard, so you're fine," Kirk told Minaj. "I love you. You have to laugh about it, truly. You say what you want to say, because I know your heart, and I will not judge that." Despite the temporary hiccup, Minaj lauded Donald Trump and JD Vance, describing them as personalities she liked. All about Nicki Minaj's controversy "This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them," Minaj remarked at another point during the conversation. She went on to say that Trump and Vance were both able to communicate with people in a way that she could relate to. Minaj's attendance at the event was notable because she had previously criticised Trump. In 2018, she was one of several celebrities who spoke out against the administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy and discussed her own childhood arrival in the United States. On Sunday, Minaj addressed the change immediately. "It's okay to change your mind," she stated on stage. JD Vance concluded AmericaFest 2025 by addressing an energised audience and stating that the "America First" movement welcomes independent thinkers who are loyal to the country. Shortly after Minaj's attendance, the White House shared a video clip from the event in which she expressed "the utmost respect and admiration for our president." Minaj retweeted the video, captioned "My darling, you did it." We're good. "I love you."
22 December,2025 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor James Ransone, best known for his work in The Wire and It: Chapter Two, has passed away at the age of 46. The news of his death has left fans and the entertainment industry in shock. Days after the tragedy, Ransone’s wife, Jamie McPhee, shared a deeply emotional note remembering her husband. James Ransone dies by suicide As per TMZ, the actor died by suicide on Friday, December 19, confirmed by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The report added the manner of death as suicide by hanging. The Los Angeles Police Department earlier responded to a call at a residence, where they completed a death investigation report. No foul play was suspected. Days after his tragic demise, James’ wife, Jamie McPhee, penned an emotional note mourning the loss of her husband. Sharing a throwback photo from her pregnancy days, she wrote, “I told you I have loved you 1000 times before, and I know I will love you again. You told me — I need to be more like you, and you need to be more like me — and you were so right. Thank you for giving me the greatest gifts — you, Jack and Violet. We are forever.” News of Ransone's death prompted an outpouring of condolences on social media. Among those paying tribute was actor Franois Arnaud, a cast member of the HBO Max series Heated Rivalry. He wrote on Instagram: "RIP James Ransone," adding, "Unique actor that I was continuously impressed and inspired by." About James Ransone Born in 1979, James Ransone got his first break in the 2002 teen drama Ken Park. A year later, he landed a role in The Wire, as per Variety. He also starred alongside Alexander Skarsgård in Generation Kill, portraying real-life Marine Cpl. Josh Ray Person across all seven episodes of the HBO miniseries. In 2019, he appeared in It: Chapter Two as the older version of Derry-born limo driver Eddie Kaspbrak. His other film credits include Black Phone 2, V/H/S/85, Small Engine Repair, and What We Found. Ransone also featured in The Black Phone films, the sequel of which was released earlier this year. Some of his recent TV credits include Seal Team, Poker Face, 50 States of Fright, and The First. He was also seen in Sean Baker’s 2015 breakout film, Tangerine.
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