The trailer of the Cillian Murphy-starrer Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has finally been released by the makers. Four years after bidding farewell to the Shelby clan, Birmingham's most notorious crime gang is set to make their return in Netflix's Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. The film, a continuation of the hit crime drama series, will be released in select theatres on March 6 and on Netflix on March 20. The sequel brings back Cillian Murphy to his starring role as Tommy Shelby in the Peaky Blinders universe. In addition to Murphy, Sophie Rundle is set to reprise her role as Tommy's sister Ada Thorne, with Stephen Graham and Ned Dennehy coming back as Shelby family allies Hayden Stagg and Charlie Strong, respectively. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) The cast also includes newcomers Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth and Jay Lycurgo. The teaser offers a glimpse into the life of Tommy Shelby, who appears to have abandoned his gangster work. However, he is being forced to go back to that life when his family calls for his help. Netflix shared the trailer of the film on its Instagram handle. Tom Harper, who served as a director for several episodes of the series, helms the film. The series premiered on the BBC in 2013, with Netflix later acquiring the U.S. rights. Peaky Blinders concluded in 2022 after six seasons. The show was created by British screenwriter Steven Knight. 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
25 December,2025 11:51 AM IST | Washington | ANIImani Dia Smith, a former Broadway child actor best known for voicing Young Nala in Disney’s The Lion King, was stabbed to death. She was 25 years old. She was found with fatal stab wounds and was taken to a nearby hospital. Her boyfriend, Jordan D. Jackson-Small, has been charged with first-degree murder. About Imani Smith’s death Imani Smith, known for playing Young Nala in Disney's popular The Lion King on Broadway, has passed away in an alleged homicide, reported Deadline. As per the Middlesex County, NJ, Prosecutor's Office, Imani died after being stabbed on December 21. Police in Edison, NJ, responding to a 911 call, discovered the actress with stab wounds. She was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. In connection with Imani Smith's death, her boyfriend, Jordan D. Jackson-Small, was arrested. Smith is survived by her three-year-old son; parents Monique Rance-Helper and Rawni Helper; her aunt; and two younger siblings. Imani Smith’s boyfriend gets arrested Jackson, who was arrested “without incident,” has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. He is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Centre, stated Variety. Notably, Smith's aunt, Kira Helper, in a GoFundMe post, identified Jackson-Small as Imani's boyfriend. On the website, her aunt wrote, “It is with a tragic and heavy heart that we share the loss of my niece, Imani Dia Smith, who was senselessly killed by her boyfriend on the morning of Sunday, December 21, just ahead of Christmas.” “Imani had her whole life ahead of her. She was a vivacious, loving, and fiercely talented person—a true triple-threat performer. She most notably played the role of Young Nala on Broadway in Disney's The Lion King, an experience that reflected the joy, creativity, and light she put into the world,” her aunt wrote. As per a press release from Middlesex County, NJ, Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department, Smith and Jackson-Small knew each other prior to the incident.
25 December,2025 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood star Timothee Chalamet isn’t backing down. The actor has defended his behaviour on the Marty Supreme press tour. The 29-year-old actor has been using interviews to talk up his performance as table tennis player Marty Mauser in the upcoming movie, but has stressed that he has made such comments to channel the "spirit" of his alter ego, reports ‘Female First UK’. Timothee told IndieWire, "This is the spirit of Marty, and I feel like this is ultimately an original film at a time when original movies aren't really put out. It's a movie about the pursuit of a dream”. He further mentioned, “I'm leaving it on the field. Whether it's the merch or the Zoom or the media appearances, I'm trying to get this out in the biggest way possible. In the spirit of Marty Mauser". As per ‘Female First UK’, the actor had faced criticism for one interview where he suggested that Marty Supreme was his best acting role yet after giving "top-of-the-line performances" for the last "seven, eight" years. The Dune star added, "I don't want people to take it for granted. I don't want to take it for granted. This is really some top-level s***”. Timothee also made ambiguous comments on Good Morning America, which were inferred by some as a prediction that he will be winning an Oscar next year for his role in the movie. He said, "I want the movie to succeed. I want everything to win. The real truth is that Marty Supreme, I feel confident to the degree that by next summer. I'm confident I know what it's gonna be by next summer”. The actor recently revealed that he spent seven years trying to master table tennis before production on the film started. He told the BBC last week, "I got approached with this project in 2018. So that basically gave me six, seven years to prepare on and off. In all my downtime, I would train as much as possible”. The Wonka star even practiced his table tennis when he was filming other movies. He said, "Certainly, by the time The French Dispatch was coming out (in 2021), I have a video, at risk of being unrelatable, I was in a beautiful Airbnb on a cliffside for the Cannes Film Festival. And I had a table with me. So I have a video of training with friends. It's like a gorgeous sunset”. 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
24 December,2025 12:52 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSIn a rare and heartwarming outing, Zendaya joined her fiancé, Tom Holland and his family at The Traitors: Live Experience over the weekend. The couple was accompanied by Tom's family members and close friends, including the actor's parents, Nikki and Dominic Holland, and brothers Sam, Harry, and Paddy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @samholland1999 Sam Holland shared a string of pictures from the outing, showing Zendaya and Tom looking cheerful as they posed with the latter's parents. While Zendaya sported a short bob hairstyle, a grey sweater, and red lips, Tom wore a burgundy sweater. "My traitor twin. Had a great time at thetraitorslive yesterday. You can't trust anyone when you enter the round table... not even family," Sam playfully wrote in his caption. The sweet little family outing marks a rare occasion after the couple got engaged last year. In January this year, a source revealed that Tom and Zendaya got engaged over the holidays. "Everyone close to them knew an engagement was happening. Tom wanted to propose to her for a while," the source said, as quoted by People. "He's always been crazy about her. He always knew she was the one. They have something very special. They will just enjoy things for now and won't rush a wedding. They are both busy with work projects," the source added. In January, Tom Holland's father, Dominic Holland, shared exclusive details about his son's engagement to Zendaya, which the couple has kept largely private. In a post on Patreon, Dominic confirmed that Tom had indeed proposed to Zendaya in a carefully planned and intimate moment, as per E! News. Days after Zendaya subtly hinted at her engagement by sporting a stunning 5-carat ring at the 2025 Golden Globes, Tom's father revealed the heartfelt preparation behind the proposal."He had purchased a ring," Dominic wrote in the January 10 post, adding, "he had spoken with her father and gained permission to propose to his daughter. Tom had everything planned out... When, where, how, what to say, what to wear," as per E! News. With fans eagerly awaiting details about the couple's wedding plans, Tom Holland and Zendaya appear to be busy with their work schedules. Tom recently wrapped the shooting for his next, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, whereas Zendaya also has multiple projects in the pipeline, including The Odyssey and The Drama. 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
24 December,2025 11:48 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIHollywood actor Simu Liu is of the opinion that finding Hollywood success is a "lot harder" for people, who aren’t white. The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor feels he still faces an "uphill battle" with his career and lamented the type of roles he has been offered in the years since he found fame in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie, reports ‘Female First UK’. Asked what he wished he'd known before Shang-Chi, he told The Hollywood Reporter, "That it’s a marathon and that and success is defined by longevity more than just the bigness of a single moment. And then with the caveat that it’s gonna be a lot harder for you than if you were white. "Maybe that’s a controversial thing to say or a hot take. But I’ve watched a lot of actors’ careers over the past few years since I’ve had my moments”. He further mentioned, "Seeing firsthand just why a system is made and why a system helps a certain type of actor that, once they get their moment, it becomes infinitely easier for them to get their next and then their next. That has not been the case for me at all. I still very much feel like I have an uphill battle every single day. The things that come across my desk, I don’t know if this is the best stuff for me. I wish it were better”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the 36-year-old star admitted he was "a little surprised" not to be offered any leading roles following the success of Shang-Chi. Asked about the parts he was getting offered, he said, "Tiny, tiny budget (projects), playing third or fourth lead. Maybe a villain. But never the main character, never the proxy for the audience. Only somebody who gets to be a piece of it. And a substantial piece, don’t get me wrong. I’m not ungrateful. "But once Shang-Chi came out and had the moment that it did, I was a little surprised by how few number one roles came across my desk. Whereas, if it had happened to somebody else, a different actor who looked differently, I think those offers would’ve come a lot quicker and more abundantly”. Simu thinks there are a lot of directors he admires who would "never" hire him and he can understand why Asian actors also opt to produce, write or direct to ensure the material they want is there. 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
24 December,2025 11:26 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Bradley Cooper seems to be serious about his marriage with his girlfriend Gigi Hadid. The actor has reportedly sought permission to propose and marry her. It has been claimed that the 50-year-old actor has spoken to the 30-year-old model's mom, TV personality Yolanda Hadid, 61, and she is happy for her daughter, who has been dating Bradley since October 2023, reports ‘Female First UK’. A source told the Daily Mail, "Bradley asked Yolanda for Gigi's hand in marriage. He wants her to know how serious he is about Gigi and how he plans to build a solid family with her in New York”. It has been said that Gigi, who met Bradley at a child's birthday party, where their daughters attended as guests, has been expecting a proposal, and discussed getting married with Yolanda and her 77-year-old dad, real estate developer Mohamed Hadid. The insider said, "Her mom, Yolanda, is on board, so that was a no-brainer. But Gigi telling her father she wants to marry Bradley is a big step; it's much more official”. As per ‘Female First UK’, Bradley, who was married to 52-year-old actress Jennifer Esposito from 2006 until 2007, has also reportedly let his mom, Gloria Campano, in on his plans to say "I do" to Gigi in, possibly, 2026. The insider added, "They are very close and he loops her in on everything”. It has been said that the Silver Linings Playbook star and the blonde beauty want to tie the knot so that their children can be brought up together. Bradley has Lea, eight, with his 39-year-old ex-girlfriend, model Irina Shayk, whom he broke up with in June 2019 after four years together. And Gigi has Khai, five, with her former 32-year-old boyfriend, singer Zayn Malik, who she split from in 2021 after they dated on-and-off for almost five years. 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
24 December,2025 10:41 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSFilmmaker Steven Spielberg refused to make Man About Town (2006) with Ben Affleck because the actor had made his son cry. Director Mike Binder made this revelation on Stephen Baldwin’s podcast. Steven Spielberg, who wanted to produce ‘Man About Town’, dropped it when Ben Affleck was cast in it He recalled writing Man About Town under the belief that Spielberg would be at the helm and release it through his DreamWorks company. While the filmmaker was interesting in directing it, he dropped the project when he found out the Good Will Hunting star was on board to play the lead role. Binder recounted, “We [Affleck and him] made a deal that he’s gonna do Man About Town, we shook hands. I call Steven and he says, ‘No. Can’t do it with him. We just bombed with a movie with him, he’s got that whole J-Lo thing going on now, and I have other problems with him’.” Mike Binder According to Binder, the filmmaker accused Affleck of fighting with his son on a family vacation when the actor was dating Spielberg’s goddaughter Gwyneth Paltrow. Binder recalled being told by Spielberg, “My son was playing in the pool, and he got out of it. When Ben came in fully dressed, my son pushed him into the pool. Ben got really mad at him, and he came out of the pool, picked him up and threw him back into the pool. He made my son cry.’ I just don’t like to work with him. Plus his last two movies bombed. Find somebody else. Anyone but him. He’s cold as hell’.” Binder added that when he told Affleck’s agents the news of the actor potentially being dropped, the actor immediately called him. The director added, “Ben said, ‘Did Steven Spielberg tell you I threw his kid in the water? Is that why I’m not in your movie?’” Binder eventually made the movie with Affleck, and when he told Spielberg about his intentions, DreamWorks dropped the project. 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
24 December,2025 07:46 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSThe anticipation and buzz around Avengers: Doomsday has been significant, especially since it marks the first Avengers movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in nearly a decade. The makers have now dropped a teaser of the film, making two big announcements. First being the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers and the second, its release date. Avengers: Doomsday teaser The tease centres on Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers. Although rumoured earlier, the teaser confirms the return of the original Captain America, who is seen having a child in the new clip. Fans speculate the child is Rogers with presumably Peggy Carter (Haley Atwell) since they locked their time-displaced romance with a kiss at the end of Endgame. How that shapes up in the movie's plot is a mystery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marvel Studios (@marvelstudios) Interestingly, the official release of the teaser comes a week after Avengers: Doomsday footages were leaked online and circulted online like wildfire. After a weekend of speculation about multiple trailers for the film in the coming days, the teaser had leaked online ahead of Fire & Ash‘s opening, which hinted at Evan’s return. Along with visuals of Chris holding his newborn child, the teaser states, “Steve Rogers will return." It also reveals that Avengers: Doomsday hits theatres on December 18, 2026. This will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027. About Avengers: Doomsday Avengers: Doomsday is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. It is produced by Marvel Studios and AGBO, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Doomsday is intended to be the fifth instalment in the Avengers franchise after Avengers: Endgame (2019) and the 39th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It is directed jointly by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely. The film features an ensemble cast of Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, and Robert Downey Jr, who also returns but in a new avatar as the villain Doctor Doom.
23 December,2025 09:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 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
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