After redefining modern horror in 2002, the 28 Days Later franchise returns with a new chapter that further explores its universe. This time, however, Danny Boyle has handed over the director’s chair to Nia DaCosta, marking a major creative shift for the upcoming installment, 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple. Danny Boyle on passing reins to Nia DaCosta Reflecting on the decision, Boyle expressed full confidence in DaCosta’s vision, calling her “the perfect choice” to carry forward the essence of the franchise. He said that both writer Alex Garland and he had been following DaCosta’s work closely and were particularly impressed by her bold reimagining of Candyman. Boyle noted that they recognised she had “serious horror chops and a genuine love for the original 28 Days Later.” According to Boyle, DaCosta strikes a rare balance, bringing her own directorial voice while respecting the legacy of the franchise, all while pushing it into darker, more intense territory. “She honours what fans love about the franchise while making the new film her own, taking the series into even darker, more intense areas,” Boyle said, hinting that the new chapter will not rely solely on nostalgia but will instead evolve the mythology in unsettling new ways. As 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple moves closer to release, Boyle’s comments suggest that this decision was not merely about passing the baton, but a leap of faith in a filmmaker he believes is worthy of carrying the franchise forward—promising a chapter that is darker, bolder, and more relentless than ever before. What is 28 Days Later: The Bon Temple about? The 2025 release 28 Years Later ends with young Spike (Alfie Williams) leaving for the mainland alone. After fleeing from the infected, he runs into Jimmy (Jack O'Connell), a strange figure wearing a tracksuit, gold chains, and an upside-down gold cross. Jimmy isn't alone, either, he's backed by a similarly-dressed crew who prove themselves adept at slicing and dicing infected. Jimmy invites Spike to join them. Jimmy, as you might imagine, will play a major role in The Bone Temple. The official synopsis reads: "Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship — with consequences that could change the world as they know it — and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape, In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival — the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying." 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple will be released in India by Sony Pictures Entertainment India on 16 January 2026.
06 January,2026 12:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actor Simu Liu seems to be in pursuit of some radical changes in the DCU, as he has pitched Melissa Barrera to be the next Wonder Woman. In June of 2025, DC Studios boss James Gunn confirmed there was a new Wonder Woman movie “being written right now”, reports ‘Variety’. The film comes in addition to an upcoming HBO series about Wonder Woman’s homeland of Themyscira, which Gunn explained is “slow-moving, but it’s moving”. Simu Liu called the actress’ dedication to stunt training “Wonder Woman-esque”. The actor told JoBlo, “She really pushes herself. I don’t know who might be listening to this interview, James Gunn or anybody else out there. But I think she really pushes herself. There were a couple of moments during stunt training where I was like, ‘That’s Wonder Woman-esque.’ I’m just throwing it out there”. As per ‘Variety’, the Supergirl screenwriter Ana Nogueira was tapped to write the script for the new Wonder Woman movie back in July 2025. She is also writing a live-action Teen Titans for DC. Gunn told Extra that Hit Man star Adria Arjona was among the actresses he could see playing the DC icon. James said, “I follow Adria on Instagram, but everybody came out (and thought), ‘He just followed her, that means she’s Wonder Woman’. She’d be a great Wonder Woman, by the way”. Gal Gadot was the first to bring Wonder Woman to the big screen in the modern era. She played the role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, Justice League, and Wonder Woman 1984. She also has two uncredited appearances as super heroine in Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Flash. 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
06 January,2026 12:08 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSThe Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner seems to be on a dating sabbatical. The actress hasn't been on a date for "months". She told Net-a-Porter's digital magazine Porter, “The mum guilt is there forever. I work all week, and then, on the weekends, I’ll spend all day with my kids each day. But if I go out for lunch with a friend, I will run back home because my heart is sinking that I’ve left them. I mean, I haven’t seen my friends or gone on a date in weeks, months. I just sack off parts of my life sometimes. I only have the capacity for work and family right now. But I’m working on it. I’ll get there”. The actress, who was in a relationship with Peregrine Pearson following the 2023 breakdown of her marriage to Joe Jonas, is too focused on work and raising her and her ex-husband's daughters, Willa, five, and three-year-old Delphine, to spend time with anyone else at the moment, reports ‘Female First UK’. The 29-year-old star hopes seeing her work is inspiring for her children, while the girls have also helped reignite her passion for acting. She said, “In order to be a great role model for them, I have to have a passion for myself. I love that they see me going out to work every day and working my a*** off... They love making up plays. I’ve got the joy and the childlikeness of it back, which is so nice. (Although) they still want to play Disney princesses, where the prince comes and kisses them on the cheek. And I’m like, ‘No, you can save the prince”. As per ‘Female First UK’, Sophie turns 30 next month and hopes she can find "peace" within her new decade. She said, “I just want to have some peace in my thirties. I feel like it’s been really hectic for a long time and I’m ready to not have that anymore. Just settle a bit. We’ll see if that happens”. Regardless of what comes her way, the Steal actress knows she is resilient enough to overcome the tough times. She said, “As stressed as I am, I know I can get through it. That’s the good thing about having a relatively hard twenties: I learned that I can survive a lot. “I’m like, there’s pressure, there’s stress, but I’ve been through worse. I have to remind myself that we’re very malleable and we can take on a lot more than we think we can”. 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
06 January,2026 10:49 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSGlobal star Priyanka Chopra frequently treats netizens with glimpses of her precious moments with her little bundle of joy, Malti Marie. In her latest social media post, PeeCee captured her daughter enjoying a relaxing car ride while listening to her father's song. Soaking in the view, the little munchkin was also seen humming the words along in her adorable voice. Sharing the clip on her Instagram Stories, Priyanka wrote, "Handprints", and tagged Nick. Recently, PeeCee was seen enjoying the Holiday season with her daughter and husband. The Varanasi actress uploaded glimpses of Malti enjoying the snow season on her Instagram. In one of the videos posted by Priyanka on her Instagram handle, she and Malti were seen taking a stroll around the snow-clad city. The mother-daughter duo looked simply adorable twinning in white. Unable to contain her excitment, little Malti ran on the snow-covered path while holding her mother’s hand. “0 visibility but…joy at a 100% (sic),” Priyanka captioned the post. PeeCee also shared some other family moments with Malti and her mother, Madhu Chopra on social media. She posted a clip of Malti being delighted after seeing her footsteps on the snow-clad path. The post further had Priyanka going on a drive in the snow, and little Malti sitting next to the fire to tackle the cold, along with some other wholesome holiday glimpses. “Proof that sometimes happiness falls from the sky," PeeCee simply captioned the post. 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 January,2026 06:23 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Owen Cooper has won at the 31st Critics Choice Awards for his work in the Netflix series Adolescence. The 16-year-old bagged the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Adolescence. While speaking on stage, Owen spoke about how the past year changed his life and thanked the makers of the show and his family for standing by him. He said, "While this past year has been a complete whirlwind for my family and me, honestly. It's changed our lives forever, and we're forever grateful. We've cherished every single moment of it. To the directors, to the producers, to the cast, the crew, you took me on an emotional journey I never imagined I could go on." "You believed in me, you pushed me when things were hard and showed incredible patience when it took me to get there. Some of those moments were really, really tough, and I couldn't have done it without you. Receiving this award means more to me than I can put into words," Owen added. This win adds to Owen Cooper's growing list of achievements. Last year, Cooper made history at the Emmy Awards by becoming the youngest male actor to win an acting award. In the four-episode Netflix series Adolescence, Owen plays Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old schoolboy who is arrested in a murder case. The show does not focus on who committed the crime, but instead looks at why Jamie's life went in that direction. The series also stars Stephen Graham as Jamie's father, Christine Tremarco as his mother, and Amelie Pease as his sister. According to Deadline, the show crossed more than 141 million views in its first three months, becoming Netflix's second most-watched series after Wednesday. The 31st Critics Choice Awards are being held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and are airing live on E! and USA Network from 7 pm to 10 pm ET and PT. 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 January,2026 05:43 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIFormer Broadway actor Bret Hanna-Shuford, known for his performances in Wicked and The Little Mermaid, has passed away at 46. Bret died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, after a prolonged battle with a rare and aggressive form of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and T-Cell Lymphoma in Orlando, as per The Hollywood Reporter. His husband, Stephen Hanna-Shuford, took to his Instagram handle and confirmed the actor's passing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👬Bret & Stephen | Broadway Dads 🌈 (@broadwayhusbands) "It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this morning we said goodbye to the most amazing man, husband and Papa in the universe. Bret Hanna-Shuford left this world peacefully, surrounded by his family. Our hearts are broken, but we will continue to make him proud of us," he wrote. Born on May 20, 1979, in Beaumont, Texas, Bret Hanna-Shuford started his acting career with The Gingerbread Company as a child actor. He also appeared in local community theatre, regional commercials, and indie films. He made his Broadway debut with the Beauty and the Beast and later continued working with Disney Theatrical in The Little Mermaid, where he met his future husband Stephen, as per Deadline. Some of Bret's other Broadway works include Wicked, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Wonderful Life, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Amazing Grace, and Cirque du Soleil Paramour. Additionally, he also appeared on the screen with credits like The Wolf of Wall Street, Only Murders in the Building, FBI: Most Wanted, The Good Fight, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, All My Children, and Guilding Light. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👬Bret & Stephen | Broadway Dads 🌈 (@broadwayhusbands) Bret Hanna-Shuford is survived by his husband, Stephen and their son Maverick. Bret and Stephen popularly led their joint social media page 'Broadway Husbands', where they had been documenting their lives as gay parents. 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 January,2026 04:38 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANITimothee Chalamet recently received the Best Actor honour for his performance in Marty Supreme. However, what caught everyone's eye was his sweet shoutout to his girlfriend. The 28-year-old thanked his longtime girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, after winning his first Critics Choice Award on Sunday. It marked his first Critics' Choice victory after four previous nominations. Timothee Chalamet thanks Kylie Jenner Accepting the award, Chalamet praised Marty Supreme's director, producer, and co-writer, Josh Safdie. Talking about the film's emotional core, Chalamet said, "Josh, you made a story about a flawed man with a relatable dream; you didn't preach to the audience about what's right and wrong, and I think we should all be telling stories like that. So thank you for this dream." View this post on Instagram A post shared by E! News (@enews) The Best Actor race at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards had some of the year's most powerful performances including Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent), of which Timothee Chalamet ultimately took home the honour for Marty Supreme. He gave warm shoutouts to his fellow nominees, Michael B. Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Joel Edgerton and Wagner Moura, before he thanked Kylie Jenner in the audience. Turning towards her, he said, "Thank you to my partner for three years. I love you. I couldn't do this without you." He added, "Thank you from the bottom of my heart." The camera captured Jenner's reaction as she smiled while clasping her hands beneath her chin as he spoke. She later mouthing back, "I love you," in response to Chalamet's sweet message. Timothee Chalamet wins Best Actor Chalamet won the Critics' Choice Award for his portrayal of aspiring ping-pong champion Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme. The role allegedly demanded both physical discipline and emotional vulnerability from the actor. His portrayal has been widely hailed as one of his most nuanced performances to date. Marty Supreme is a biographical sports drama set in 1950s New York City. The film narrates the story of Marty Mauser, a talented and determined table tennis player who chased his dream of becoming a champion. Chalamet's role draws inspiration from the real-life story of Marty Reisman, an American table tennis champion who was best known for his unconventional playing style and larger-than-life personality during the mid-20th century.
05 January,2026 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress-singer Jennifer Lopez has shared that she feels "really good" about her children going off to college. The 56-year-old singer-and-actress, who has 17-year-old Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony, is proud to see her twins "thriving" as young adults and knows they are "so ready" to make their own way in the world, reports ‘Female First UK’. Asked about the twins growing up and going to college, Jennifer told Entertainment Tonight, "I feel really good about it. I'm like, (I) can't believe that we've gotten here, you know, just the three of us. It's, you know, been a journey for all three of us through this life (because) I was a single mom since they were three years old. People have come in and out of my life, but it really has just been the three of us”. “And to see how they're kind of thriving right now and the adults, like young adults that they're growing into, and they're so ready for their life. They're so ready to get out there and I remember what that felt like (at) 18”, she added. As per ‘Female First UK’, the Hustlers actress is "so excited" to see what life will be like for Max and Emme, but has reassured them they will always have a "solid" home with her, whatever happens. She added, "I'm so excited for that because I know that they have this like, home for them to come home to that is solid and will be solid for them for the rest of their life, and they know that, even more importantly. "So they have that love and they can go out and do whatever they want”. Jennifer recently admitted she tries to keep her home life with her kids separate from her career. She told E! News, "It's funny, my kids are not very involved with Mom's work. They're like, 'work, come home, be home for dinner’. That's more what they're concerned about. 'Mom, are you going to be here in the weekend? Can we do this? Can we do that?'. You know, it's a different life. It's separate”. However, the twins have been to see their mom in action at her Up All Night Live in Las Vegas residency and she admitted the pair are "fans" of her music. 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 January,2026 11:55 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSReality star JoJo Siwa has changed her name as she steps into 2026. She also has some big plans for the year. The 22-year-old musician, dancer and social media star made a noticeable change to her TikTok profile on New Year’s Eve, reports ‘People’ magazine. Fans spotted that the Karma singer listed her name as “Joelle Siwa” to her 46 million followers on TikTok. In one Reddit thread, fans pointed out that Siwa’s boyfriend, Chris Hughes, has also taken to calling her “Joelle” in his since-expired Instagram story. In her final TikTok before 2026, Siwa teased some potential upcoming projects in a video of her lipsyncing to her 2016 song “Boomerang”. As per ‘People’, In the comments, multiple people reacted not only to the tease but also to Siwa’s name change. “The name change perfect for 2026! Happy New Year”, one fan wrote. “Joelle feels so authentic, wishing you every happiness in 2026”, another person commented. And while some expressed confusion over the new name, many longtime fans were quick to point out that the name Joelle actually isn’t new for Siwa. “Her real name is Joelle, Jojo was just a nickname. Are y’all new here?” one social media user quipped. In addition to any upcoming work projects, she has also made it clear that she has love on the brain. After confirming her relationship with Love Island star Chris Hughes over the summer, the pair recently discussed the possibility of engagement. During a joint interview with The Sun’s Fabulous Magazine, Hughes said he didn’t like the idea of popping the question around the holidays. "You always get people who get engaged (at) Christmas. You see it on Instagram, every year you're gonna see somebody who gets engaged. I kinda like the idea of it not being at a time where it could be expected”, he said. 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 January,2026 11:33 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza on Friday, where she met and spoke with members of the Red Crescent and truck drivers ferrying humanitarian aid. Angelina Jolie visits Rafah She was accompanied by an American delegation as well as former and current officials. The actress said she was “honoured” to meet aid volunteers at the crossing. A delegation from the U.S. State Department as well as Egyptian officials, including Khaled Maghawer, Governor of North Sinai, and Nabila Makram, former Minister of Migration, were seen accompanying Jolie during her visit. During the visit, Angelina highlighted the importance of increasing the supply of humanitarian aid soon to Gaza, where many people are facing severe suffering and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Governor Maghawer stated the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing remains open and that it is prepared to receive injured and sick Palestinians for treatment in Egyptian hospitals. Similarly, a Red Crescent volunteer told the actress that “there are thousands of aid trucks just waiting” at the border crossing. According to local media, she, along with a former special envoy for the UN refugee agency, visited the site to see the condition of injured Palestinians transferred to Egypt and to examine the aid deliveries into the devastated territory. Angelina Jolie's humanitarian work Angelia Jolie, who is known as one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures, stepped down from her role as special envoy for the United Nations refugee agency towards the end of 2022. Notably, her decision came after more than 20 years of service, expressing that she wanted to work on broader humanitarian issues. Her recent visit to Rafah comes amid growing international concern and support for actions to provide aid and care to people affected by the ongoing war situation in Gaza. The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar issued a joint statement on Friday expressing deep concern over the rapidly worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a joint statement, they“urged the international community to pressure Israel, as the occupying power, to immediately lift the constraints on the entry and distribution of essential supplies” to Gaza.
02 January,2026 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMatthew Perry’s untimely death in 2023 sent shockwaves across the world. For millions, he wasn’t just a television star, he was Chandler Bing, a character who had quietly become a companion through laughter, heartbreak, and everyday life. Across ten seasons of Friends, Perry built a fan base so vast that it stretched far beyond borders and generations, including people he would likely never meet. Even decades after the show first aired in the 1990s, its warmth and humour continue to resonate. On October 28, 2023, Perry was found dead in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home. The news spread rapidly, followed by an outpouring of grief. Fans gathered outside the iconic Friends apartment building, leaving flowers and handwritten notes that read, “The one where we lost a friend.” It was a rare moment when people of all ages mourned someone they had never known personally, yet felt deeply connected to. What the documentary traces? Two years after his passing, Warner Bros released Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, a one-hour documentary that traces the final year of the actor’s life and the days leading up to his death. Perry’s long and public battle with alcohol and drug addiction was no secret. He had spoken candidly about it in interviews and chronicled it in his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. Tragically, that “big terrible thing” ultimately claimed his life. The documentary attempts to cover Perry’s childhood, his rise to fame, years of addiction, and the investigation that followed his death. However, much of it feels hurried, as though racing against time. Instead of lingering on Perry’s legacy or inner world, the film largely centres on the investigation and the ketamine network that allegedly supplied the actor. Diving into the ketamine racket The narrative is driven by interviews with a journalist, investigating officers, and Perry’s attorney, piecing together events after his death and naming individuals accused of illegally administering ketamine. While the documentary repeatedly reminds viewers that the case is still under trial and conclusions are yet to be reached, its tone often feels surprisingly definitive. A significant portion of the film explains the dangers of ketamine, how Perry gained access to it, and how he became dependent on the drug during a period when he was reportedly trying to recover. As Perry himself once revealed in his 2022 autobiography, his appearance mirrored his addictions — when Chandler looked heavier, Perry was drinking; when he was thinner, he was using pills. There was almost always something. A year after the memoir’s release, Perry was found dead at 54, having suffered acute effects of ketamine use. What works? The documentary also broadens its scope, with officers explaining police procedures and the district attorney outlining a network of ketamine suppliers in Los Angeles capable of catering to celebrities. It even references the death of Cody McLaury, reportedly linked to the same suspects, while acknowledging that Perry’s fame may have accelerated the investigation. Is it worth a watch? It's definitely a watch for fans of the actor. Perry was vocal about his struggle with addiction so that he can help people who are suffering like him. In parts, the documentary serves as commentary on the fatal effects of drug consumption and how easy it is to get hooked to it. But it is more an investigative procedural than emotional tribute to a man who will be rememberd for his work on screen and the joy he brought to millions of people. For those seeking to truly understand Perry — his humour, honesty, and humanity — his memoir remains the more intimate and respectful farewell.
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