Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio says he has approached his career like a “marathon, not a sprint.” In an interview, the actor, 51, said, “If you love this profession, love being an actor, you have to realise that it’s a marathon, it’s not a sprint. And that’s not to say, ‘Oh, these are all pivotal choices. Don’t try something commercial. Don’t do this too early.’ It’s about the idea of looking at your career 20, 30, 40, and 50 years from now, and putting those building blocks together to last. And maybe overexposure could be damaging.” The star added, “I had somewhat of an instinct early on about overexposure. Granted, it was a different time where I watched actors who disappeared [owing to] their personal life. It’s much different now with social media.” DiCaprio said that he was lucky in his career. The actor also appeared in “a lot of independent movies” before making his big breakthrough. “I got to see them build a body of great work over time, I wasn’t inundated with [their] massive explosion of films in one or two years. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t take the work when it’s given to you, but the idea is to take those films that have great supporting characters, are interesting, and make your mark in the industry. I was fortunate early on. Titanic [1997] was the real changing point, when I got to choose my own films.” 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
05 December,2025 07:52 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSAs James Cameron prepares to unveil the next chapter of his monumental Avatar saga, global anticipation continues to surge. Fans around the world are waiting to return to Pandora, eager to see how its cultures, conflicts and clans evolve in Avatar: Fire and Ash. One of the most intriguing additions is Varang, the formidable new leader from the Fire Clan, brought to life by Oona Chaplin. Oona Chaplin sheds light on her character For Oona Chaplin, Varang was never a one-note antagonist. Instead, she approached her as a woman driven by trauma, separation and an unwavering sense of principle. “I never saw her as a villain, and I don't think you say that as well, you're not the villain, you know, it's a little complicated, but I think both of these characters are also very principled." "For me, you know, it was a great revelation to have the conversations with Jim around this theme where she tells a little bit about her biography, her kind of origin story, why she is the way she is. And it struck me as like she's actually a very human character, because the depth of trauma that comes from the separation from the connection to nature, which, you know, everybody here understands what that feels like, even if we've forgotten even what that feels like, but, you know, all of that, that disconnection breeds conflict.” Chaplin explains that this disconnection shapes Varang’s entire worldview. “It's the source of all conflict, really, is separation, and thinking that you're somehow other. And so that route, I was like, that's so easy to connect with, and that's so actually very, very smart to put in Pandora, because it shows us that these themes are universal, you know, that you can go to some far off moon and ...and see the repercussions of pain that has not healed." "You know, of holding onto anger that comes from a deep, deep grief, that is only perpetuating itself because, you know, she just charges towards the things that make her afraid. You know, she's got the right idea. She's got to address the things that make her afraid." "In a perfect role, she would go over to them and address them with the intention of healing, but she just wants to destroy them. So that makes her a villain, I guess. But I have a lot of respect for Varang. I think she's a fantastic leader. She's really the hero of her people." "She brought them back and gave them a new direction and orientation in their lives and in their society. And she's reinventing the whole way to be on this moon. You know, she's found out a whole new religion, a whole new system of power, and a whole new relationship with the sky people. She's a revolutionary,” she concluded. Varang’s arrival expands Pandora’s cultural landscape, introducing a clan forged in flame, discipline and spiritual reinvention. More about Avatar Fire and Ash It is the third instalment in the renowned Avatar franchise, coming after Avatar: The Way of Water and the original 2009 blockbuster Avatar. It promises to delve into darker and more emotionally complex narratives, as it takes over the saga's tradition of pushing cinematic boundaries. The newly released two-minute-and-25-second trailer gives fans a glimpse of a full-blown war in Pandora. Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) is heard saying, "The strength of the ancestors is here," as she sets the tone for the epic narrative. On the other hand, the tension rises as the trailer then shifts focus to Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), who faces an internal struggle amidst the onset of war. In a crucial moment, Jake states, "You cannot live like this, baby-in hate," highlighting the film's exploration of themes such as vengeance, healing, destruction, and survival. It also shows that the war is being fought on all fronts - on land, sea, and sky. Avatar: Fire and Ash will release in Indian theatres on 19th December in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
04 December,2025 04:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentScarlett Johansson is in talks to join The Batman Part II, where she is expected to star opposite Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader, according to Variety. Directed by Matt Reeves, the sequel is expected to go on floors next spring, with Warner Bros. eyeing an October 2027 theatrical release. Reeves' first film, The Batman, opened in March 2022 and went on to collect USD 772 million worldwide. The director and co-writer Mattson Tomlin completed the script for the sequel in June, with production sources indicating that Zoe Kravitz's Catwoman is unlikely to return. Reeves, speaking to Variety at the Emmys in September, expressed excitement over the new chapter while recalling the strict measures taken to maintain secrecy. "It's been a long journey, but I am so incredibly excited. I'm really proud of the script, and Mattson did," he said. "We put [the script] into a secret pouch that literally has a lock on it with a code... everything is high security." Details of Johansson's role are being kept under wraps, but her possible entry marks a significant franchise move. The two-time Oscar nominee recently delivered a major box-office success with Jurassic World Rebirth, which crossed USD 800 million globally. She is also set to appear in the upcoming reboot of The Exorcist, according to Variety. If finalised, the actor will be making a notable shift across the comic-book universe, from her iconic Marvel portrayal of Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) to a key role in DC's expanding slate. Johansson has also been active beyond franchise cinema. She made her directorial debut with Eleanor the Great, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was released by Sony Pictures Classics. She will next be seen in James Gray's 2, 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
04 December,2025 01:11 PM IST | Washington DC | ANIKat Graham is expecting her first child with husband Bryant Wood. The Vampire Diaries star, 36, took to her Instagram account to make the announcement as she shared a series of pictures flaunting her baby bump alongside Wood. The post included a collage of black-and-white Polaroid-style images, featuring the couple embracing, with Wood gently resting his hand on Graham's stomach. Along with the pictures, Graham added a caption that read, "We're having a baby!!!" Wood also expressed his excitement by commenting under the post, "We are ready!" Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kat Graham (@katgraham) Friends and former Vampire Diaries castmates quickly chimed in with congratulatory messages in the comments section. Candice King wrote, "Ahhhh congratulations!!!!!!" Nathalie Kelley called the baby "a lucky soul." Twilight star Nikki Reed also shared her excitement, writing, "Ahhhhhhh!!!! Congratulations!!" while Natalie Kuckenburg added a brief "Congrats." Graham later thanked fans and friends for their support, responding, "Thank you guys for all the love!!!" The baby news comes shortly after the couple celebrated their second wedding ceremony, following their first private wedding in Los Angeles in October 2023. Graham and Wood, who were best friends for years before tying the knot, recently shared photos from the celebration, including Graham wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier wedding dress and the pair riding a mechanical bull at the reception. "The house of jeanpaulgaultier. Forever and ever. Amen," the actress wrote in the caption. 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
04 December,2025 12:29 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIPrime Video is set to roll out a heartfelt and hilarious look at family dynamics with Oh. What. Fun., starring screen icon Michelle Pfeiffer as Claire Clauster, a holiday-loving matriarch. After efforts being overlooked one too many times, Claire embarks on an unexpected, empowering journey of self-discovery that turns the holidays upside down. Director Michael Showalter secured Pfeiffer as the filmmakers’ first choice, drawn to her star power and how naturally she fit the story. Director on Oh.What. Fun “Michelle is one of the great actresses of all time,” Showalter says. “She is the central storyline, the anchor of the movie and, really, of her family. Claire has been preparing for this holiday for months and really looks forward to her kids coming home. She also hopes they will act on the hints she has been dropping to submit her for the Holiday Mom contest sponsored by her favourite daytime talk show, “The Zazzy Tims Show.” With their busy lives and loving but complicated relationships with each other and their mom, of course, they do nothing. And this sets in motion the central plot of the movie, which is that she goes off on her own and takes matters into her own hands.” Immediately connected with Claire: Michelle Pfeiffer found an immediate spark with Claire, a character she views as both relatable and quietly heroic. “When I read the script, I immediately connected with Claire because she represents so many moms who are the unsung heroes of their families, especially during the holidays. She's this incredibly capable person who makes everything look effortless. But inside, she's yearning to be seen and appreciated. And what I really loved is that this isn't just another holiday movie. It's really a story about self-discovery and finding your voice all wrapped up in this wonderful comedy,” Pfeiffer adds. Directed by Michael Showalter, Oh.What.Fun is ready to brighten up your holiday season with a story about what happens when a mom finally decides to put herself first on her own holiday list. It also features a star-studded cast including Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Denis Leary. The heart-warming holiday movie is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video.
03 December,2025 06:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood star Vin Diesel marked his father’s 91st birthday with a heartfelt tribute, sharing how the lessons he received at home continue to guide him even today. Known for keeping his family life private, the Fast & Furious actor posted a picture of himself on Instagram holding helium numeric balloons. He added an emotional note, writing, “91… and I’m still learning from you. Happy Birthday, Dad.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) A few days ago, the actor remembered late star Paul Walker who died in a car accident on November 30, 2013, in the midst of production on Furious 7. He took to Instagram and shared a few behind-the-scenes images of him and Walker together on the set of a Fast & Furious film. In his caption, Diesel wrote: “The universe keeps placing angels in my path. I know you are a part of it… a brotherhood eternal. Love you forever…” Talking about Diesel, he is one of the world's highest-grossing actors and is best known for portraying Dominic "Dom" Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise. He came to prominence in the late 1990s and first became known for appearing in Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan in 1998. He followed up with commercially successful films such as Boiler Room and The Pacifier. He gained stardom as a leading action star headlining numerous franchises, including Fast & Furious, XXX, and The Chronicles of Riddick. His voice acting work includes The Iron Giant, the video games The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay and The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, and the voices of Groot I and Groot II in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU); he portrayed the characters in six superhero films, beginning with Guardians of the Galaxy. He was last seen in Fast X directed by Louis Leterrier. The sequel to F9, it is the tenth main installment and the eleventh installment overall in the Fast & Furious franchise. It also stars Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Scott Eastwood, Daniela Melchior, Alan Ritchson, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, Rita Moreno, Jason Statham, Jason Momoa, and Charlize Theron. 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
03 December,2025 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSLeonardo DiCaprio's action epic One Battle After Another bagged the Best Feature award at the 35th edition of the Gotham Film Awards. One Battle After Another is loosely based on the 1990 novel Vineland by Thomas Pynchon. The thriller centres on a group of former revolutionaries who reunite after 16 years to confront an enemy that has re-emerged. DiCaprio plays Bob Ferguson, with Regina Hall co-starring as Deandra. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another features a starry supporting cast including Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor and Sean Penn. Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi emerged as the evening's biggest winner, pulling off a hat trick with international feature, original screenplay and director for It Was Just an Accident, as per Variety. Presented by the Gotham Film & Media Institute and held at Cipriani Wall Street, this marked the third year since the organization removed budget caps for awards consideration. In previous years, a film's budget could not exceed $35 million to be eligible. Past best feature winners have included Spotlight (2015), Moonlight (2016) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), all of which went on to win best picture at the Oscars. Among the shockers of the evening was the self-distributed My Undesirable Friends: Part I - Last Air in Moscow, directed and produced by Julia Loktev, as well as A24's Pillion, which won adapted screenplay for scribe Harry Lighton. All three acting prizes went to performers who were not in attendance. Sope Dirisu won best lead performance for My Father's Shadow, Wunmi Mosaku clinched supporting performance for Sinners, and Abou Sangare won breakthrough performance for Souleymane's Story. 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
03 December,2025 11:07 AM IST | New York | ANIDecember 1 turned out to be a really special day for the fans of Harry Potter as actors Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton reunited in public after 14 years. Yes, you read it right. It has taken nearly a decade and a half for the duo to make a public appearance side by side once again. Daniel and Tom were spotted together at a special New York City screening of Merrily We Roll Along, the filmed capture of the 2023 Stephen Sondheim revival in which Radcliffe starred, PEOPLE reported. The duo even happily posed for the shutterbugs. The last time they were photographed together at an event was July 11, 2011, at the New York City premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Radcliffe, 36, and Felton, 38, met while filming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, which was released 24 years ago last month. The film, and the subsequent adaptations of J.K. Rowling's popular book series, starred Radcliffe as the title character and Felton as his school rival, Draco Malfoy. Though their characters famously clashed on-screen, the two actors have maintained an easy, supportive relationship off-screen. Felton's even praised Radcliffe -- a longtime stage veteran who won a Tony Award for his role in Merrily We Roll Along -- for inspiring him to get into the theatre, as per PEOPLE. "I've taken a few tips from Potter. He was one of the early inspirations for me to come to Broadway," Felton said, during a November appearance on Good Morning America. "I saw him, I think, on his first show -- what is it, 10 plus years ago? And now he's obviously a Tony winner and a big inspiration for the reason why Broadway is so special." Felton is now making his Broadway debut, reprising his role as Draco in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The production, now in its seventh year in New York, follows the next generation of Hogwarts families, centering on Harry and Draco's sons as they grapple with the legacy of the wizarding war. 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
03 December,2025 10:44 AM IST | London | ANIHollywood star Adam Sandler says it has become something of a challenge to make his teenage daughters Sadie and Sunny laugh. Speaking to David Letterman on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Sandler, who shares his daughters with his wife Jackie, said, “They used to laugh easier. Now, they’re older and they judge you a little bit. I do hear, ‘Oh, don’t say this’.” However, getting his children to laugh is still the “greatest thing” that Sandler can hope for. He shared, “You’re happiest when they’re happy.” Sandler stars alongside George Clooney in the new movie Jay Kelly and recalled the special way Clooney made sure he and his family felt comfortable during production on the movie in Italy and London. George Clooney Sandler, 59, said “In Europe, Clooney just knows everything. He’s such a giving guy. He took care of my family. His birthday is the same as my daughter Sadie’s, so that day, everybody wanted to make it about George and George was like, the whole day was about Sadie.” Sadie features in Jay Kelly. He explained how his daughters have had roles in a variety of his movies over the years. “My friends all had kids at the same time, so they all grew up together on sets. And now kids know a lot about making movies and stuff. It’s great... They’ve been in a bunch, they did two different movies this summer.” Sandler’s wife Jackie, whom he married in 2003, has also featured in several of his films and the star recalled how he was instantly attracted to her when they met at a friend’s party during the 1990s. He recalled, “I was sitting down, and we were all introduced, my friends and Jackie’s friends, and somehow we sat next to each other. [It was] like when you immediately fall in love, you stare at each other. We couldn’t stop staring at each other.” Sandler remembered how the pair was being “sweet with each other” before Jackie explained that she was heading to Florida the following day to visit her grandmother, something that made him “even more” drawn to her. “So we continued our flirting on the phone and then she came back. We just jumped right in, maybe 28 years ago,” he smiled. 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
03 December,2025 07:58 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesMiley Cyrus and Maxx Morando just sparked rumours of engagement after the Flowers singer was seen flaunting a huge ring on her finger as they walked the red carpet at the Avatar: Fire And Ash premiere. As the two twinned in black and posed for the cameras, it was Miley's ring that grabbed major eyeballs. Notably, Miley's song Dream As One features in James Cameron's latest movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash. Miley Cyrus engaged to Maxx Morando? Miley attended the screening with her longtime partner Morando at the Dolby Theatre. They walked hand-in-hand and indulged in PDA, which made for cute moments. But it was Miley's striking diamond ring on her left finger that turned heads and hinted at a possible engagement. At the premiere, Miley stunned in a glamorous black gown featuring a strapless sequin bodice, paired with a ruffled skirt with a train. Her outfit beautifully flaunted her collection of over 50 tattoos. For the hair, she chose to go with blonde tresses styled in messy waves, sweeping them to one side. The Wrecking Ball hitmaker completed her look with black and brown eyeshadow, a pinky-nude lipstick, and a pale peach blush. Maxx, the drummer for the band Liily, sported a black jacket, black trousers, and a white button-up shirt. He completed his outfit with a pair of classic black leather dress shoes. Miley's recent ring spotting comes after she was seen wearing a gold band along with several other rings during her 33rd birthday on November 23. In the photos shared on Instagram, she gave a glimpse of the new piece of jewellery. Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Miley Cyrus was previously married to actor Liam Hemsworth. However, the couple parted ways in 2020. Post that, the 33-year-old began a relationship with 27-year-old Morando. The couple reportedly met on a blind date in late 2021, and later announced their relationship the following year, in 2022. The We Can't Stop singer recently joked, calling herself a "cougar", referring to her relationship with a younger man who's six years younger than her. Last year, Miley opened up about her age gap with Maxx in an interview, saying, "He looks at life really differently than I do. He grew up with a laptop. I had a desktop computer that I shared with my brothers and sisters."
02 December,2025 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHistory doesn’t wait for witnesses, but Lee Miller refused to let it pass unrecorded. 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 to become one of the most fearless war correspondents of her time. In a commanding performance, Academy Award winner Kate Winslet steps into the life of a woman who refused to observe history from afar and instead chose to document it, often at great personal cost. Arriving in India on December 5, exclusively on Lionsgate Play, Lee delivers a story that feels both deeply historical and urgently relevant. Andy Samberg on recreating a real-life moment Talking about recreating the iconic bathtub scene, inspired by the real, historic photograph taken inside Adolf Hitler’s Munich apartment at the end of World War II, Andy Samberg reflected on the emotional and physical intensity of filming one of the most haunting moments in Lee, said, “We had been shooting all day already, and it was already really late when we started this section of it. We weren’t rushing by any means, but it was, everyone was tired, the crew was tired, and it actually lent itself really well to what we were playing, because we had just gone through hell in the movie, and reached this point, having discovered the trains, and walked through Dachau, and then going to Hitler’s apartment, and it was a lot of heavy stuff to shoot, and it all sort of culminates in this scene. All the production design on the movie was so incredible, and walking into this set was really no exception, and by the time you get to the actual taking of the photograph in the bathtub, when you compare them side by side, identical, and they really did a phenomenal job, and as an actor, it helps, it really does, because it feels so authentic, and you’re trying to do your best to do justice to it, and by it, and when all of those things are in place, it just shortens the gap between, you know, pretending.” More about Lee Along the way, Lee explores the woman behind the camera - her relationships, inner conflicts, and the emotional weight of witnessing history. 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.
02 December,2025 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
