The makers of the upcoming live-action Street Fighter adaptation have unveiled a striking first look at Noah Centineo, Vidyut Jammwal and Jason Momoa among others, setting the tone for an action-heavy spectacle slated to hit theatres on October 16, 2026. Vidyut took to Instagram, where he shared the looks of the cast including Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Eric André, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, and Jason Momoa. He wrote as the caption: “In the company of warriors, I find my tribe. streetfightermovie legendary paramountpics” The star in a collaborative post with the Instagram handle Street Fighter movie, shared his first look. The character Dhalsim channels the spirit of intense, ascetic edge. His physique is lean and battle-ready, accentuated by the traditional monk-style body markings. The actor could be seen sporting a shaved head, trimmed beard. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Street Fighter (@streetfightermovie) The caption mentioned: “Stretch beyond your limits. VIDYUT JAMMWAL is DHALSIM. StreetFighterMovie hits theaters everywhere October 16, 2026.” The teaser for the upcoming live-action film has been released. It debuted during the 2025 Game Awards, where the film’s cast took the stage to introduce the first look. An official synopsis reads, “Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!" Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favourite characters. The film also stars an electrifying ensemble of international talent, including:Andrew Koji as RyuNoah Centineo as Ken MastersCallina Liang as Chun-LiDavid Dastmalchian as M. BisonCody Rhodes as GuileJason Momoa as BlankaCurtis “50 Cent” Jackson as BalrogOrville Peck as VegaOlivier Richters as ZangiefHirooki Goto as E. HondaMel Jarnson as CammyRayna Vallandingham as JuliAndrew Schulz as Dan HibikiEric André as Don SauvageRoman Reigns (Joe Anoaʻi) as AkumaAlexander Volkanovski as JoeKyle Mooney as Marvin Street Fighter is directed by Kitao Sakurai from a screenplay by Dalan Musson. Legendary co-produced with Japanese video game developer Capcom, while Paramount Pictures is distributing the film. 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
12 December,2025 02:43 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSRoofman, the acclaimed Channing Tatum drama inspired by a true story that feels stranger, softer and more human than the headlines that once defined it, premieres exclusively on Lionsgate Play on December 19. The film made its first bow at the Toronto International Film Festival, where audiences rose in warm applause, moved by the quiet emotion it carries beneath its surface. Now, with its India debut on Lionsgate Play, Roofman arrives as a story that lingers in the spaces between who we are and who we hope to become. Based on a true story, director Derek Cianfrance blends crime drama, dark comedy, and heartfelt moments in a unique tale of escape and redemption. Roofman Plot At its heart, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Ranger whose carefully planned, non-violent robberies earned him a peculiar kind of infamy. After a daring escape, he slipped into the unnoticed corners of a toy store and built a hidden life in its rafters, watching families move below him with the kind of longing that settles deep and slow. As his double life gets complicated by risky romance and police pursuit, he struggles to balance love, loyalty, and his criminal instincts. The film traces the days he spent in that secret world, where small routines became anchors and borrowed conversations felt like glimpses of the life he wished he could claim. Channing Tatum brings a quiet tenderness to Manchester, revealing the ache behind his choices. Kirsten Dunst, Juno Temple, LaKeith Stanfield and Peter Dinklage surround him with performances shaped by warmth, suspicion, humour and heartbreak. Under the direction of Derek Cianfrance, the film stays close to the human pulse of the story, allowing its gentlest moments to speak the loudest. Channing Tatum met real-life Jeffrey Manchester Channing Tatum spoke directly with the real-life Jeffrey Manchester, the escaped convict and Army veteran he portrays, to forge an authentic emotional connection for the role. Speaking about his interaction, he said, "I didn’t know what to expect, talking to him [Jeffrey Manchester]. Some days, we talked about him, others we just talked about me. And talking to Jeff was really easy, he kind of takes care of you in the conversations. We’re telling the story about a guy that is a liar, a bit of a con man. And he can’t really get out of that. But he does have parts of his life he wants out there, because he has a lot of regrets for the hurt he’s caused." "One of the first things he said to me was, 'I should be in here. I deserve to be here.' He knows he’s done things wrong and that he’s responsible for that. When playing a real person, it’s the filmmaker I listen to. I’m just a vessel to help divine whatever the truth the filmmaker is trying to divine. All I can do is be of service to that and let it come through," he concluded.
12 December,2025 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actress Jamie Lee Curtis has shared that she will be going incognito on social media over the Christmas period. The 67-year-old actress has revealed that she is going to take a "long" digital detox from the internet and social media platforms during the festive period and is looking forward to spending time offline, reports ‘Female First UK’. Speaking to E! News at the premiere of her new movie Ella McCay, the actress said, "I am about to take a really long, yummy digital detox. "I'm going to go digital detox and spend a little time without any internet or social media”. The actress said she is "really thrilled" to see nations such as Australia, whose social media ban for children under the age of 16 took effect, trying to protect youngsters from the dangers the platforms pose. She said, "It's incredible that they're doing that. I support it 110%, so I need to practice what I preach. I use it solely for my work and for supporting other people's work. But I need to take a little pause. So, I'm letting go of that at the end of the year. Although she will be stepping away from social media, Jamie intends to carry on supporting her friends. She said, "I scream when people succeed or have really positive things happen. People have worked hard at something, and then they get that opportunity, I will always scream for them. As per ‘Female First UK’, Jamie previously revealed that she is happy to be outspoken and doesn't want to be "careful" when expressing her opinions on matters. The True Lies star told Variety, "I don't have to be careful. If I was careful, I wouldn't have told you any of what I just told you. I would have just said, 'Hi, welcome. I baked you banana bread. Here's my dog. Here's my house, blah, blah, blah. What do you want to know?' I can't not be who I am in the moment I am”. Meanwhile, Jamie is the daughter of Hollywood great Tony Curtis and actress Janet Leigh but said that acting was an accidental career for her. 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
12 December,2025 11:36 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSEnglish actor Idris Elba has shared that that he will leave acting gigs to focus on directing “eventually”. The actor, 53, is promoting short film Dust To Dreams, and while it may be his first venture behind the camera since 2018, he shared that is where he sees his future, rather than on screen. Speaking at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, he said, “I’m hoping that my fan base as an actor isn’t mad at me. Eventually, I want to transfer to be a director fully. I’ve been acting for a long time. I love it still, but I think directing allows me to flex slightly different muscles and just be a part of the set in a different way. I really enjoy it.” As per reports, Elba’s next film as a director is This Is How It Goes, which is based on a 2005 film by Neil LaBute and was shot in Ghana. He said, “The original is about a Black man married to a white woman, and a white man comes to move into their house, and it’s about what happens to their relationship. I bought the rights to the film and transposed the story. So it’s a white man married to a Black woman, and a Black man comes to live in their house. It’s an incredible examination of marriage, trust, and race.” Elba is known for his commanding screen presence and effortless charisma. Rising to global prominence with his intense performance as Stringer Bell in The Wire (2002), he later cemented his status through roles in Luther (2010), Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013), and major Hollywood franchise like Thor, and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019). Beyond acting, Elba is an accomplished DJ and producer, often performing under the name DJ Big Driis. His career reflects a commitment to diverse storytelling, creative experimentation, and cultural influence. 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
12 December,2025 07:53 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSDuring a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Kate Winslet revealed a bizarre encounter she had with rapper Eminem over 20 years ago. The Hollywood star made a big revelation about the music icon Eminem that dated back to 2004, asserting that she had never disclosed this story before. “This is a story I’ve never, never told,” the Sense and Sensibility actress reiterated in her narration, explaining that when she hosted Saturday Night Live in 2004, Eminem was the musical guest for the October 30 episode that year. "Will you shave my butt?" Finally lifting her silence on the strange request, the actress revealed, “Eminem asked me to shave his bottom," prompting host Graham Norton to ask, “Was it a hand-held razor?” Kate Winslet reiterated her statement, “Well, he did.” Insisting, she said, “He(Eminem) said, ‘Will you shave my butt?’ and I said, ‘I’m sorry, I don't do personal grooming.' Like what?” She added, “I’m not going to go in with a Bic and get your crack love. Honestly! I have never told that story before ever in my life in public. There you go!” In the last 20 years since this incident, Kate Winslet hasn’t returned to host SNL. However, this might not be the sole reason. Previously, the Titanic star had revealed that she had only 24 hours to prepare for SNL, in which she had to “sing and tap dance." At that time, she was busy with promoting the 2004 movie Finding Neverland with Johnny Depp. Kate Winslet's Lee premieres in India Kate Winslet's biographical war drama Lee premiered in India on Lionsgate Play on 6 December. Set during the upheaval of World War II, Lee follows the extraordinary journey of Lee Miller, a former fashion model who traded fame and comfort for a place among the most fearless war correspondents of her time. The film does not look away from the devastation of war, but it also captures the fleeting human moments that survive within it. It is a portrait of strength, vulnerability, and the uneasy clarity that comes from seeing too much. Featuring standout performances from Alexander Skarsgård, Marion Cotillard, Josh O’Connor, Andrea Riseborough, Noémie Merlant, Samuel Barnett, and Andy Samberg alongside Kate, the film weaves a richly layered depiction of the world Miller inhabited, shaped by the collision of art, politics, love, and violence.
11 December,2025 05:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Johnny Depp is set to produce and possibly star in the first-ever English-language film adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's Russian literary classic The Master and Margarita, reported Variety. The project, which currently lacks a director, is being produced by Depp's own IN.2 Film shingle in tandem with Jeanne du Barry executive producer Svetlana Dali and Grace Loh. According to the outlet, Dali and Loh will produce with Depp, Stephen Deuters and Stephen Malit. The project was announced at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival as part of its Red Sea Souk market, where Depp and the producers made a surprise appearance on Wednesday. The Red Sea Fund partly financed Depp's 2023 film Jeanne du Barry. They are not involved in the financing of this project. Production on The Master and Margarita is expected to start in late 2026, reported Variety. According to Variety, "Set between 1930s Moscow, where the devil returns with his talking cat to cause havoc amongst its corrupt citizens, and Jerusalem during the time of Pontius Pilate, 'The Master and Margarita' tells a fantastical, satirical tale of love, artistic freedom and the eternal battle of good versus evil," the synopsis for Depp's film says. "A third intertwined story follows a struggling writer and his lover, Margarita, who is willing to do anything to save him from the totalitarian system. What follows is a darkly comic, wildly imaginative tale of inexhaustible energy, philosophical depth, and spiritual rebellion -- a work that remains ferociously relevant today and a timeless reminder of art's power to challenge, illuminate and endure," added the synopsis as quoted by Variety. Depp is poised to make a comeback in Hollywood after his court battles following allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Amber Heard. In addition to The Master and Margarita, he's in final talks to play Ebenezer Scrooge in Paramount Pictures' dark film adaptation of A Christmas Carol directed by Ti West, and is attached to star with Penelope Cruz in Lionsgate's upcoming action thriller Day Drinker from Marc Webb. These projects mark Depp's first roles from a major studio since 2018's Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, 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
11 December,2025 12:54 PM IST | Washington DC | ANISophie Kinsella, the author of the successful Shopaholic book series that was adapted into the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic, has passed away at the age of 55, reported Variety. Kinsella's demise was announced on her official Instagram handle on Wednesday. "We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy). She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy," the post reads. "We can't imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life. Despite her illness, which she bore with unimaginable courage, Sophie counted herself truly blessed -- to have such wonderful family and friends, and to have had the extraordinary success of her writing career. She took nothing for granted and was forever grateful for the love she received," added the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sophie Kinsella (@sophiekinsellawriter) According to Variety, overall, Kinsella's books sold more than 50 million copies in over 60 countries. The first two novels in her eight-book Shopaholic series about a journalist with a dangerous shopping habit were adapted into the 2009 rom-com Confessions of a Shopaholic starring Isla Fisher. Her 2003 book, Can You Keep a Secret?, was also adapted for the big screen in a 2019 film starring Alexandra Daddario and Tyler Hoechlin, according to Variety. Her first book, The Tennis Party, was published under the name Madeleine Sophie Wickham when she was 24 years old and working as a financial journalist. Besides the Shopaholic series, she penned six more novels as Madeleine Wickham and another 18 books as Kinsella. Her most recent work, What Does It Feel Like?, was published in October 2024 and reflected on her cancer diagnosis. Kinsella is survived by her husband, Henry Wickham, and their five children. 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
11 December,2025 12:21 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIIn a playful tease, the makers of Hollywood stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's upcoming film, The Drama, have unveiled the film's poster, leaving fans surprised for a moment. What initially appeared to be an engagement announcement turned out to be a clever trick to introduce the characters of Zendaya and Pattinson. Taking to her Instagram handle, Zendaya shared the poster and wrote, "THE DRAMA. Formal invitation to follow." In the poster, the duo is seen in a close frame, with Zendaya flaunting her engagement ring while Pattinson wraps his arm around her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zendaya (@zendaya) In another post, Zendaya spilled more details about their characters as the engaged couple, Emma Harwood and Charlie Thompson. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the film marks his fourth feature film and second with A24. His previous credits include the Golden Globe-nominated Dream Scenario, starring Nicholas Cage. His new film, which finished shooting late last year, also stars Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Gates, in addition to Zendaya and Pattinson, according to The Hollywood Reporter. However, the plot details are kept under wraps, although the storyline is suggested to be about a couple whose romance takes an unexpected and dramatic turn just before their big day. Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen are producing The Drama through their Square Peg banner alongside Kristoffer Borgli and Tyler Campellone of Dilemma Films, and in collaboration with A24, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie will hit the theatres on April 3, 2026. Meanwhile, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson also have Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three in the pipeline, as per 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
10 December,2025 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | ANISony Pictures Entertainment India and Amazon MGM Studios have dropped the trailer of Chris Pratt-starrer, Mercy - a tense, high-stakes sci-fi courtroom thriller directed by visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov. The film will release in India on 23 January 2026 in English and Hindi, filmed for IMAX and presented in 3D for an immersive theatrical experience. The film is produced by Atlas Entertainment and Bazelevs. A newly released trailer offers a gripping first look at the near-future world of Mercy, where artificial intelligence governs every aspect of justice. More about Mercy Chris Pratt stars as an LAPD detective who finds himself on the wrong side of the system he helped create. Accused of murdering his wife, he is forced to defend himself before an unyielding A.I. Judge — portrayed on-screen with chilling precision by Rebecca Ferguson. With just 90 minutes to prove his innocence, he must outwit the machine that once earned his trust before it determines his fate. The film features a strong ensemble cast including Annabelle Wallis, Kali Reis, Chris Sullivan, Kylie Rogers, Jeff Pierre, Rafi Gavron, Jamie McBride, and Kenneth Choi. Written by Marco van Belle and produced by Charles Roven, Robert Amidon, and Majd Nassif, Mercy blends sci-fi tension with the urgency of a ticking-clock legal drama. Mercy releases in Indian theatres in English and Hindi on 23rd January, 2026. Chris Pratt on filming with LAPD for Mercy Chris Pratt revealed that he performed stunts while working alongside the police. "It was really incredible. I mean some of the stunt work we did was really great," he shared. The Guardians of the Galaxy star said performing stunts wasn't the most challenging aspect of his time with the Los Angeles Police Department. He also said, "We got to drive, cop cars and do some like cool bar fight stuff, but the majority of the difficulty was just kind of hearing some of these stories and wow, it's a real testament." "Like we kind of take it for granted here we are in New York City, but there's a homicide detective out there right now working a homicide. We don't really see much about that necessarily in the news, but man, these guys are heroes, and the trouble that they encounter and the trauma they see on a day-to-day basis is really, really staggering," he added.
10 December,2025 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently attended the Bridge Summit in the UAE, has spoken up about the stereotypes that actors from Eastern countries have to fight in the West. When asked about how actors navigate rejecting lucrative offers that do not align with their long-term vision, in reference to actor Matthew McConaughey turning down multi-million dollar rom-com offers to pursue more diverse roles, the actress talked about her own experience of fighting typecasting in the American entertainment industry. She said, "So when I started looking for or seeking work in America, I cannot tell you how many times I said no to being, you know, the Indian girl who is supposed to speak with the exaggerated accent, be just pretty and, you know, sort of ornamental, that girl. And I was so surprised by how many, like, characters were written with that stereotype. And I really had to fight that for a couple of years until I got Quantico, which is a TV show of mine, where I played an FBI agent”. The actress emphasized how her show Quantico proved to be transformative because it wasn't written with ethnicity as a defining characteristic. She further mentioned, “I could have been from anywhere. My background could have been anything. It was written for an American person. And I just had to, you know, play an American girl. And I'm an actor. I could do that. But it took that many no's for me to get my first break, which changed everything for me, because now I was seen just as a commercial actor, not as the Indian actor. But I had to fight that stereotype”. She continued, “And I know so many... So much talent who go from Eastern countries have to fight the stereotype of casting in Hollywood. But, you know, like, we're out there. There are so many of us now making and doing so much incredible work. But that was really tough”. She also shared advice for aspiring actors and professionals, as she said, "So I think you have to decide. What's the cohort you want to live with? What's the cohort you want to work with? What kind of room do you want to be in? What are the kind of people you want to be surrounded by? And then your decisions become the basis of that. The no and the yes become the basis that”, 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
10 December,2025 12:44 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSHollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has shared that her daughter Apple Martin is crushing on actor Jacob Elordi. She told this directly to the actor himself when Paltrow, 53, sat down with Elordi, 28, reports ‘People’ magazine. She opened by noting that both her daughter, Apple, 21, and son, Moses Martin, 19, are fans of his during a special segment for ‘Variety’. She said, "It’s so nice to be here talking to you. My children are very jealous. My son looks up to you; my daughter is in love with you. I probably will be too, by the end of this”. In response, Elordi told the Marty Supreme star, "Well, that’s the thing you always get. Every person says, 'Oh, my mom loves you. My daughter loves you. My girlfriend loves you’. It’s never, 'I love you’”. "I love you, Jacob”, Paltrow responded. She also told the actor that she first saw his work in HBO's Euphoria, which her children had "cautioned me against watching”, though she enjoyed Elordi's performance. As per ‘People’, Elordi, is the new Hollywood favourite, whom audiences around the same age as Paltrow's kids were first introduced to through his roles in Netflix's rom-com series The Kissing Booth, which began before Euphoria shot him to further stardom on HBO. Before Elordi stepped into playing The Creature in Guillermo del Toro's new adaptation of Frankenstein, he also notably played Elvis Presley in 2023's Priscilla. Paltrow, who shares her two children with ex-husband Chris Martin, appears in a movie for the first time since 2019's Avengers: Endgame with Marty Supreme. She co-stars with Timothee Chalamet in the film, which takes place in the 1950s, playing a retired Hollywood actress named Kay Stone. The Oscar-winning actress recently shared her children's thoughts on photos that circulated of her and Chalamet, 29, kissing in New York City's Central Park while filming scenes for Marty Supreme back in October 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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