'Deadpool & Wolverine' has hit the big screens today. While Ryan Reynolds infectious energy and Hugh Jackman long-awaited return make this a joy ride, the movie also has evil powers who try to destroy the universe. In this installment of 'Deadpool', Ryan Reynold's Wade Wilson as Deadpool brings back Wolverine to save his universe. The film apart from its barrage of cameos has strong villains. The strongest among them is undoubtedly Cassandra Nova, the evil twin of Professor X (Charles Xavier) from the X-Men universe. In the film, her entry confuses Deadpool to mistake her for Professor X and even leaves Wolverine confused for a second as she appears in a wheelchair and has a bald head. Cassandra Nova backstory: The supervillain first appeared in the Marvel Comics in New X-Men #114 (July 2001). She is a mummudrai, a parasitic life form born bodiless on the astral plane. According to the comics which is also referred to in the movie, Cassandra was killed in the womb by her twin brother after Charles realized her evil powers. Since she was telepathically entangled with Xaviers, it granted Cassandra some psionic powers herself including the ability to exit the womb and create a body with which she sought revenge on Xavier. In 2009, Cassandra Nova was ranked as IGN's 50th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. It made her the only villain from the 21st century to make the list. As per the comics, Cassandra is known for the mass murder of 16 million mutants in Genosha, when she led an army of Sentinels to invade the mutant homeland, even killing the mighty Magneto. The Genosha genocide was also a storyline in the ongoing X-Men ‘97 animated series. However, at the end of the latest episode, the mastermind behind the same was revealed to be Mister Sinister, thus saving Cassandra’s MCU debut for Deadpool & Wolverine. 21st century's scariest villain meets Deadpool: Emma Corin plays the role of Cassandra Nova in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' marking the characters' big-screen debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It seems like Wade was not completely aware of the power that Nova holds and his Merc mouth gets Johnny Storm/Human Torch (played by Chris Evans) killed by Nova. Nova has always lived in the Void, part of the multiverse. She reveals that she was stationed in the Void by TVA (Time Variance Authority). However, during a fight with Wolverine and Deadpool she learns that the TVA has been attempting to eliminate her. This forces her to enter Deadpool's universe and uses the machine created by TVA to eliminate every universe till only The Void remains. Deadpool & Wolverine's last task is to stop Nova from destroying the universe at the cost of their own lives.
26 July,2024 03:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilm: Skywalkers: A Love StoryCast: Angela Nikolau, Ivan BeerkusDirector: Jeff Zimbalist, Maria BukhoninaRating: 3/5Runtime: 100 min This adrenaline-generating documentary is about ‘Rooftopping’ - a fairly new practice of scaling skyscrapers and showcasing it to the world at large through Instagram or social media feeds. Apparently, this adventure sport of sorts emerged from Russia with several youngsters putting their lives at risk trying to scale mammoth perpendicular towers in search of a high and maybe some glory. They are the adrenaline junkies of Gen Next but they want to be known as artists who have created their own sub-genre as they go along on adventures criss-crossing countries around the world. The film opens with a warning “This film contains extremely dangerous and illegal activity. Do not attempt to imitate.” The directors then take us directly to the well-travelled daring couple who are now attempting to climb the 118-story megatall skyscraper, Merdeka 118, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. To top that they are also attempting a bold acrobatic stunt on the spire. Can they do it and salvage both their career and relationship? Director Jeff Zimbalist, a former rooftopper himself, has made ‘Pelé: Birth of a Legend’ and ‘The Two Escobars’ before this. So he is quite an able hand in the sports documentary genre. Now, with co-director Maria Bukhonina, he captures Angela and Vanya/Ivan in their tension-ratcheting climb on the megatall structure. This documentary took seven years to make. So obviously there would have been several fractious moments between the couple as they scale volatile emotional highs and preposterous physical ones. But the title signifies a love story between the two central characters and their extreme art more than their relationship with each other. Their relationship with each other does have a few splutters but they eventually die down in the couple’s quest for an escalated high. The documentary opens with scenes from 2019 showing Nikolau and Beerkus prepping to climb to the top of the spire of the one of the tallest buildings in the world, the 2,227 feet tall Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The narrative then cuts back to Angela and Vanya’s individual stories before they come together in their joint venture of scaling heights. We also get to see some literal and romantic flip-flops in their relationship. The movie has gorgeous camerawork, breathtaking stunt angles, and extreme stunts and is told in a thrilling, tension-escalating style. This couple make climbing feel romantic. Their drone assists and GoPro shots were simply mind-bending. With brief inputs about their coming together, their ensuing relationship and their interactions with the people closest to them, this documentary gives us some insight about what made them what they are. It’s not very deep or revealing but enough for us to empathise with their need to scale perilous heights. This filmed experience is definitely better suited to an Imax screen. It’s really a pity that it has gotten a direct-to-OTT release.
26 July,2024 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasFilm: Deadpool & Wolverine Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan SoniDirector: Shawn LevyRating: 3/5Runtime: 128 min. This spoof was born when Disney gobbled up 20th Century Fox in 2019. It’s ironic that a legendary studio had to go under for this monstrosity to take birth. That fact is also represented in the film. We see the first Deadpool-Wolverine fight happen around a giant stone-carved version of the 20th Century Fox logo. This film is basically a homage( or is it a memorial?) to all the projects that got dismantled in the merger. We know for sure from several events in the film and from what they themselves have publicly acknowledged, that best buddies Reynolds and Jackman were only too eager for this tie-up to happen. The adamantium-clawed mutant teams up with the Mouthy Merc in this spoofy sendoff of all things Marvel. And that’s the premise if you ask me. Of course, the writers will claim otherwise. This is a 2-hour plus parody that plays around with MCU canons while Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman do what they damn well please. The self-aware, irreverent, at times subversive spoofing takes the cake here. “Fox killed him, Disney brought him back. And They’re gonna make him do this till he’s ninety,” Wade says about Logan. For the fans who felt deprived after Logan’s death in the last X men movie - this is a second coming they did not expect. This is the third collaboration between director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds and the zing continues at full blast. Ryan Reynolds has lead screenplay credit here so his talent for quip-happy zingers and winking meta gags runs unchecked throughout the film. The in-jokes are meant to radiate an atomic blast. The story ( if you can call it that) is simple. A listless Wade Wilson, well past his fly-by date as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, rejected by his girlfriend Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) and the Avengers, has resigned himself to sell used cars wearing a hairpiece. He eventually gets roped into service by Mr. Paradox (Matthew MacFayden), an agent for the Time Variance Authority (TVA), and has to suit-up with a long-dead Logan/Wolverine when his ‘home world’ faces an existential threat. But why in particular did he need Wolverine? There’s no answer to that. For those familiar with multiverse logic, there’s hope yet for Logan to rise from the dead...or is it undead ? Wade goes on a multiverse-spanning mission that teams him up with Wolverine and the duo end up in a “Void” - a metaphorical junkyard, ruled by Cassandra Nova (Emma Corwin), a scrawny evil twin to Charles Xavier. Ryan Reynolds mugs, pratfalls and makes verbal footnotes with impertinent humour all through the entire film. Jackman though stoic, is there as a sidekick of sorts. The jokes are the strong point in Deadpool & Wolverine. The action is just a mere accompaniment. The plot is a hastily jumbled together array of familiar elements and does not have much narrative clarity even though Mr Paradox tries hard to even those odds with expository technospeak. The chaotic slapstick, silly mayhem and hyper-meta goofing are all part of Reynolds charm and is definitely the most attractive part of this collateral buffoonery. Reynolds timing in the verbal and visual gags, is impeccable. But eventually the gags and the spoofing run out of gas. The action, though competently laid out, is not exactly what we expect from a Deadpool movie. With no gravitating story to tell, the characters never gain our empathy and the overall experience begins to pall. Thankfully Levy, Reynolds and team have whittled the runtime to a winnable 128 min. Marvel’s artistically weak attempt to save its brand does have a silver lining. Numerous cameos, surprise appearances and a musical score embedded with hits like Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer’ and Olivia Newton John’s ‘You’re the one that I want, ’ among many others, pep up the narrative. This film may not be the best ‘Deadpool’ happening we were looking for but it sure is one that gives us a hearty laugh-out-loud experience!
26 July,2024 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasFilm: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Cast: Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Henry Golding, Cary Elwes, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Babs OlusanmokunDirector: Guy RitchieRating: 2.5/5Runtime: 120 min. Some declassified documents from the Winston Churchill era becomes fresh fodder for this war movie. Set during World War II, this true story is about a top-secret assignment given to handful of criminals/mercenaries from the British Army to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines. This secret British WWII organization was denoted the Special Operations Executive and founded by Winston Churchill, to effect irregular warfare against the Germans. It has now come to light that their almost impossible act helped to change the course of the war. The film credits its basis to a book by Damien Lewis called Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperados of World War II, published in 2014 and not the book by Giles Milton titled ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ published in 2017. So don’t get confused. The narrative opens in January of 1942, with an opening scene highlighting the distinctive abilities of the big-chested heroes. They have not only just dispatched a squad of Germans who came on board their innocent looking fishing boat for inspection but also blasted an entire German gunship. The narrative then cuts back to 25 days prior. We get to understand that Churchill and British military intelligence, represented by Cary Elwes and Freddie Fox (who plays Ian Fleming) concoct a scheme in which a special ops force will sail down to the Gulf of Guinea and take out a ship packed with supplies for the dreaded U-boats. Thus making way for America to enter the war against the Germans. While the action and suspense set pieces are executed with the usual exaggerated flair, there’s not much else to gain from this movie. The timelines are corrupted when compared to the real facts and the bravura acts depicted here feel as though our heroes were unbeatable. Might not have been the case in real life. The movie plays out in typical Ritchie style but also fails to generate any heat or tension as it reaches it’s preordained climax. Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Eiza González, Alex Pettyfer and Henry Golding play smart in this semi-fictionalized account. There’s nothing dictinctive about their performances here. They exist after all in a Guy Ritchie film that promises more than it delivers. Scripted by Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, Arash Amel and Ritchie, the film rarely rises above it source material. There’s hardly any tension or excitement here. Neither does the entire operation feel realistic. It’s as though Ritchie did not want to dwell on what could go wrong during that period. A distinct lack of research appears to be this film’s undoing. The film is largely interesting because it highlights a chapter from World War II which was kept a secret for long.
26 July,2024 01:55 PM IST | Los Angeles | Johnson ThomasThe much-awaited movie 'Deadpool & Wolverine' is all set to hit the theatres worldwide on July 26. Director Shawn Levy has earlier said that the movie has a 'lot of cameos' that will have the fans excited. And true to his words, the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-starrer Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film has a host of cameos which will keep you on the edge of your seats. Here are the cameos you can expect on the big screen: Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch" What was probably one of the most guarded and unexpected cameos was one featuring Chris Evans. Deadpool and Wolverine meet him in The Void. Deadpool assumes it is Captain America as his costume is covered in the first scene. Later, we along with Wade Wilson (Deadpool) discover that Evans has returned to play Johnny Storms aka Human Torch from Fantastic Four. He has a limited screen-time in the movie but wait for the post-credit to catch Evans at his best. Henry Cavill as Wolverine variant : Deadpool's reaction to Henry as a Wolverine variant is exactly how the audiences reacted at a screening of a film. Deadpool is out on a hunt in various timelines looking for the right Wolverine when in one timeline Wolverine is played by Henry Cavill who is otherwise known or his role as Superman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) Avengers (on-screen) : Well, not technically a cameo but some members of the Avengers are mentioned and displayed on a screen when Deadpool talks to TVA agent Paradox. Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan: Deadpool gets interviewed in the Sacred Timeline by Happy Hogan to join the Avengers. However, Happy is not too impressed by Deadpool's wit and temperament especially when he constantly demands to wait for 'the man'. Tyler Mane as Sabretooth: Wolverine's half-brother Sabretooth makes a special appearance in The Void. Deadpool makes a huge deal out of it calling it the fight that fans have been waiting for decades. Head to the theatres to find out how that fight ends and gives Deadpool the perfect monologue moment. Blake Lively as Lady Deadpool: Yes, it's Blake. In one of the scenes, Ryan Reynolds mentions Blake but that is not her only presence in the movie. The makers had teased a Lady Deadpool in one of the trailers of the film. While the film does not unmask Lady Deadpool, we learn that it was indeed Blake underneath the suit as she has been credited for the role. Matthew McConaughey as Cowboy Deadpool: Even though he has just one proper line, you would recognise him underneath that suit. The credits also confirm the same. Dafne Keen as X-23/Laura: If Logan is back, so is X-23 or Laura. X-23 is a feisty 11-year-old who inherits Logan's claws and regenerative capabilities. She plays an important cameo reaffirming the good in the Wolverine. Channing Tatum as Gambit: The wildly underrated X-Men member Remy LeBeau aka Gambit makes a stylish entry when Deadpool and Wolverine reach a point where they are quite clueless of their situation. Wesley Snipes as Blade: Wesley Snipes entry as Blade is sure to bring in a lot of cheer, hooting and applause. He effortlessly plays the half-human, half-vampire and is joined by Elektra, Gambit, and X-23 and help Deadpool & Wolverine to get out of The Void. Jennifer Garner as Elektra: While this is not exactly a surprise as Garner's return as Elektra was announced earlier this year, her entry sure did leave the audience happy. She, too, forms the part of the group of forgotten heroes who help the two main leads of the film when they need it the most. Stan Lee: No Marvel movie is complete without the presence of Stan Lee. In climax fight, don't forget to give a glance at the bus bill board. Special mention: Ryan Reynolds as Nicepool: The void has a Nicepool who believes in kindness and has long, silky hair and is a self-proclaimed feminist. However, Deadpool is not a fan of the kindness he displays and the climax of the movie is evidence of his emotions towards Nicepool.
26 July,2024 11:46 AM IST | MumbaiJennifer Aniston expressed shock over JD Vance’s past comments that resurfaced this week. The actor called out the GOP vice presidential candidate Vance on her social media after comments from his July 2021 interview went viral. In the clip she shared, the Hillbilly Elegy author referenced Democratic politicians and claimed that the US was being controlled by “childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and want to make the rest of the country miserable too.” In response, Aniston, 55, wrote, “I truly can’t believe this is coming from a potential VP of the United States. All I can say is, Mr Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day.” The Morning Show star, who had previously opened up about her personal IVF story, added, “I hope she will not need to turn to IVF as a second option. Because you are trying to take that away from her, too.” In the interview, Vance, 39, claimed that Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg were “people without children” who were controlling the “entire future of the Democrats.” He wondered, “How does it make any sense that we’ve turned our country over to people who don’t really have a direct stake in it?” Vance—who shares sons Ewan and Vivek, and daughter Mirabel with his wife, Usha—was named former President Donald Trump’s running mate on July 15. Harris, 59, who was named by President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee, is a stepmom to her husband Doug Emhoff’s two children—son Cole and daughter Ella. 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
26 July,2024 07:29 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesSofía Vergara is making the most of her romantic getaway. The Modern Family alum gave a peek into her Italy holiday, with some pictures of boyfriend Justin Saliman. Alongside a photo of herself in a strapless yellow dress, Vergara shared two images of Saliman—one in which he is lounging on a couch in light blue shorts and a white t-shirt, and another of the orthopedic surgeon sitting on a porch. She captioned the post with a red heart emoji, which seemed apt for the America’s Got Talent judge, who’s had major heart eyes online for her new man. In April, Vergara shared a picture of her man holding her bandaged leg, saying, “If you ever get a major knee surgery, make sure you get a handsome doctor who will sleep with you that night! Love you Dr Saliman.” The 52-year-old actor’s Italian vacay with Saliman comes nearly a year after she and ex Joe Manganiello announced their divorce, after seven years of marriage. “We have made the difficult decision to divorce,” they had said in a joint statement to a publication. “As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.” 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
26 July,2024 07:27 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesKeanu Reeves has starred in several films that went on to achieve cult status. However, it appears that the sci-fi classic, The Matrix (1999), clearly stands in a league of its own. During his appearance on The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert revisited some of the actor’s most popular movies and their anniversaries, reminding the star that this year marks 25 years of The Matrix. When asked to share his fondest memory from the Walchowski’s directorial venture, Reeves said, “The Matrix changed my life, and then over these years, it has changed so many other people’s lives, in really positive and great ways.” His voice quivering, as he recalled the journey, the actor added, “As an artiste, you hope for that when you get to do a film or tell a story. So when you say these years, the amount of people who I’ve met, who have been touched by The Matrix in such a positive way, it’s the best.” Reeves essayed the protagonist, Thomas Anderson aka Neo, in three more instalments since then, the most recent of which was The Matrix Resurrections (2021). Also starring Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving and Carrie-Anne Moss, the first Matrix is a dystopian sci-fi epic that follows Neo, a computer hacker who is summoned to join a cyber-intelligence rebellion after discovering that humanity is trapped inside a simulated reality. The film collected over $467 million at the time and became one of the year’s most profitable theatrical releases. It also went on to win four Academy Awards and has earned just under $2 billion globally throughout its 25-year lifespan. In April this year, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, the studio behind the movie, announced that the fifth instalment of the sci-fi franchise is in the works. But at this point in time, there is no confirmation whether Reeves will be a part of it or not. 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
26 July,2024 07:25 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesThe team of Deadpool & Wolverine took the music for their film very seriously. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, the film has been directed by Shawn Levy. The film's score is by Rob Simonsen, whose previous credits include 500 Days Of Summer, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and The Whale. The makers have used several popular songs by famous artists in the film with due credit and permission. In fact, for the use of the song 'Like a Prayer', Levy and Reynolds personally visited Madonna to get her permission. In an interview with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM, Reynolds said, "Also, let's preface it with the fact that they don't license, that Madonna doesn't just license the song, particularly that song. It was a big deal to ask for it, and certainly a bigger deal to use it. We went over and met with her and sort of showed her how it was being used, where, and why". The makers have strategically used songs of musicians like Stray Kids, NSYNC, Avril Lavigne among others. Take a look at the complete list of songs: ‘Only You (And You Alone)’ – The Platters ‘Bye Bye Bye’ – NSYNC ‘Angel Of The Morning’ – Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts ‘SLASH’ – Stray Kids ‘Glamorous’ – Fergie ‘Iris’ – Goo Goo Dolls ‘The Power Of Love’ – Huey Lewis & The News ‘I’m A Ramblin’ Man’ – Waylon Jennings ‘You Belong To Me’ – Patsy Cline feat. The Jordanaires ‘The Lady In Red’ – Chris de Burgh ‘I’m With You’ – Avril Lavigne ‘The Greatest Show’ – Zac Efron, Zendaya, Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle and The Greatest Showman Ensemble ‘You’re The One That I Want’ – Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ – Jimmy Durante ‘Make Me Lose Control’ – Eric Carmen ‘You’re All I Need To Get By’ – Aretha Franklin ‘Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)’ – Green Day ‘LFG’ – Rob Simonsen Other cast members of the film include Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Paradox, while Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, and Karan Soni reprise their roles from previous Deadpool outings. Deadpool & Wolverine marks the return of Hugh Jackman as Logan aka The Wolverine. The film also has many interesting cameos. The film will be released worldwide in theatres on July 26, 2024.
25 July,2024 08:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis August, Warner Bros. Pictures presents a new experience in the world of M. Night Shyamalan - 'Trap' - featuring performances by rising music star Saleka. The story centres around a father and his teen daughter attending a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the centre of a dark and sinister event. Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, 'Trap' stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Night Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill. The film is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock and M. Night Shyamalan. Talking about the casting and working with leading man Josh Hartnett, M. Night Shyamalan says, "I have come to think of the way I make movies as a reinvention of myself, reinvention of tone, reinvention of a genre every single time. That’s what gets me excited. To do that, I look to do things differently. I offer the opportunity to make smaller, provocative movies, and maybe we can connect with people from around the world. I look for someone who’s at the right place in their life and is willing to take a real risk. I think the result of that is then an audience gets to see something rare and extraordinary, and that’s another reason to come to the movies. "I think Josh Hartnett exactly fits this description - he lives in England with his family. He's an incredibly thoughtful and philosophical man. When I met him, he looked me in the eye, and I just knew he was ready to do anything - there was an energy, an electricity coming off of him. To play Cooper, this particular role, I needed someone that was all in and was ready to take a risk. I think for audiences, one of the great reasons to come to this movie is seeing the amazing performance that Josh gives." The director of photography is Sayombhu Mukdeeprom (“Call Me by Your Name”). The production designer is Debbie DeVilla (“The Hating Game”). It is edited by Noëmi Preiswerk (“Knock at the Cabin”). The original songs are written, produced and performed by Saleka Night Shyamalan. The music is by Herdĭs Stefănsdŏttir (“Knock at the Cabin”) and the music supervisor is Susan Jacobs (“Old”). The costume designer is Caroline Duncan (“Old”). The VFX supervisor is Javier Marcheselli (“Dune”). The casting is by Douglas Aibel (“Asteroid City”). The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in cinemas in India on August 2, 2024.
25 July,2024 06:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Bohni BandyopadhyaySinger-actress Jennifer Lopez turned 55 on July 24. She threw a grand Bridgerton-themed party to ring in her birthday. For the day, she entrusted Indian designer Manish Malhotra for her outfit. Malhotra took to his Instagram handle to share details about the outfits and how long it took to create the outfit. Sharing two pictures of Lopez posing in the gorgeous outfit, Malhotra wrote, "An honour to Dress the Iconic @jlo ♥️for her Birthday with the fun The BRIDGETON Theme party .. Custom Couture .. Corset and the Victorian Skirt with Vintage Brocade . Crafted by 40 artisans over 3,490 hours, the corset and Victorian skirt features a floral motif moulded by hand from sequins and over half a million crystals. Petal and ring-shaped metal sequins were especially treated to preserve their hue to craft this ensemble, a celebration of intricate artistry and Indian craftsmanship." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manish Malhotra (@manishmalhotra05) Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez shared a video on her Instagram that showcased a montage of moments from her 'Bridgerton'-inspired birthday party. The Bridgerton-themed party was held on July 20 in the Hamptons, New York but the legendary singer shared the video on Wednesday (Eastern Standard Time). The dramatic video montage was set to orchestral music, reports People magazine. The video showed a collection of images of JLo throughout the night, as well as videos of guests, attendees and performers dancing as if they were at a 19th-century English ball, akin to Netflix's popular historical romance series. At one point in the video, Lopez can be seen singing into a microphone. As per People, the video ends with the 'Atlas' star blowing out the candles on a cake as sparkles fly behind her. “Dearest Gentle Reader… And a splendid evening was had by all," she wrote in a caption to her video. Guests at her birthday party included her mother Guadalupe Rodríguez, who was seen arriving at the event with friends dressed in period-appropriate attire. JLo’s husband Ben Affleck did not attend the party. The pair have remained on separate coasts for much of this summer and recently spent another significant milestone apart — their second wedding anniversary, which fell on July 16. The singer-actress has enjoyed her time in the Hamptons this summer, sometimes with Affleck's daughter Violet. The duo was spotted spending the day together in Southampton on Sunday, July 14, on a bike ride, shopping and having a meal with Violet's friend. (with inputs from IANS)
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