Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has revealed his younger daughters' adorable reaction after he surprised them with painted toenails. The actor had posted a hilarious video on Instagram of his morning spent with his mother Ata, his wife Lauren Hashian and their two daughters, Jasmine, 8, and Tiana, 6. The clip starts with the girls giggling as Johnson said: "This is crazy. I wake up in the morning and my toes are painted!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock) "Oh dad, there's a lot more than just that!" one of Johnson's daughters says while leading her father over to their group of Elf on the Shelfs, one of which was seen holding a bottle of red nail polish. Hashian said: "I have goosebumps," and adding, "Look, you and your mom are matching!" Ata then sweetly showed off her matching red manicure to the camera. The family laughed at the elves' prank until Johnson did the unimaginable: touched the elf. "Don't touch it!" both girls scream, with one explaining "it will lose its magic." Off-camera, one of the girls runs far away from her dad while yelling, "He touched the elf!" Johnson assured his children: "Only adults can touch it," before joking, "At least they're all bigger than Kevin Hart." In his caption, Johnson wrote, "These Christmas Elves are really getting under my skin!! And now on my toes while I was asleep — forcing me to wake up to this VERY unfunny surprise." He added, "If I’m being honest, I think red polish actually brings out even more hyper masculinity and undeniable sexiness, no?" "Or maybe I’m just an …. for even picking up the Elf to begin with, putting its magic in jeopardy," he continued. "And I love you @kevinhart4real." Johnson’s latest work is “Moana 2”, the sequel of “Moana”, which first released in 2016, is an American animated musical fantasy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The film was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, and is based on a story conceived by Clements, Musker, Williams, Hall, Pamela Ribon, and the writing team of Aaron Kandell and Jordan Kandell. The film also stars Auliʻi Cravalho in her film debut as the voice of the eponymous character and also features the ensemble voices of Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, and Alan Tudyk. The second installment picks up where the first film left off, Moana returns home from a three-day journey, only to discover a mysterious object that holds the key to an ancient island with "angry gods." “Moana 2” released in theatres in India on November 29. 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
21 December,2024 02:47 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Courteney Cox has finally signed in for 'Scream 7', the new instalment in the long-running meta horror franchise from Spyglass Media Group and Paramount, reported Deadline. Cox originated the role of reporter Gale Weathers in 1996's 'Scream' and has appeared in its five sequels. 'Scream 7' will be directed by 'Scream' creator and writer Kevin Williamson. The other cast that are returning for the film include Neve Campbell as scream queen Sidney Prescott and Mason Gooding as her fellow Ghostface survivor, Chad Meeks-Martin. The new addition to the star cast is Isabel May, with Celeste O'Connor, Asa Germann, Mckenna Grace, Sam Rechner and Anna Camp. The plot of the new film is being kept under wraps. 'Scream 7' is set to hit theatres worldwide on February 27, 2026, reported Deadline. The project has been revamped following the departure of star Jenna Ortega, the firing of actor Melissa Barrera and the exit of director Christopher Landon last year. Scream launched in 1996 with the late Wes Craven going on to direct three sequels known for skewering horror genre tropes. In 2022, the fifth film re-invented the franchise under the direction of directing team Radio Silence, with Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette returning alongside a crew of new actors. The makers followed it up with Scream 6, which in 2023 became the franchise's top-grossing movie. Kevin Williamson, architect of the Scream franchise who scripted the original Wes Craven film, will direct from a script by Guy Busick. Also aboard, following collaborations with the scribe on 2022's Scream reboot and Scream VI, are James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, and Paul Neinstein, who will produce for Project X Entertainment, as per the information shared by the outlet. Cox was recently seen starring opposite Greg Kinnear in Starz's Shining Vale, according to Deadline. 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
20 December,2024 03:25 PM IST | Washington | ANITom Holland and Zendaya are one of the adorable couples of Hollywood. They have starred in three 'Spider-Man' movies and will spend much of 2025 on film sets together as the stars of a fourth 'Spider-Man' film and Christopher Noplan's untitled film. Tom Holland opened up about his experience of working with his girlfriend Zendaya. "Studios love it. One hotel room. Separate drivers. We're not crazy now. Listen it's work, alright?" said Tom Holland as quoted by Variety. "Oh God, yeah. It's a saving grace. Yeah, the best thing that's ever happened to me," he added on a more serious note. "It's just that perfect thing when you're on set and a director will give you a note that maybe you don't agree with, or I know that she doesn't particularly like, and it's just that, like, familiar glance at each other of like, can't wait to talk about that later." said Tom Holland in 'Dish' podcast. Zendaya also feels the same when asked about her working bond with Tom Holland, Zendaya shared, "Not really. It's actually strangely comfortable. It's like second nature if anything. You feel extra safe with the person you're acting beside. I love working with him," as per Deadline. Zendaya also praised Holland's dedication to his craft, noting his intense passion and unwavering commitment to his work. "He's so talented and so passionate about what he does. He always gives things one thousand per cent, even if he's absolutely worn down. I really appreciate that about him," she said in a recent interview, as per Deadline. Their connection isn't just personal; it's also professional. Zendaya continued, "It feels pretty normal. That's how we met. Literally, at a chemistry read." Their shared history in the 'Spider-Man franchise including their appearances in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017), 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' (2019), and 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (2021) has clearly contributed to their comfort level on set. Zendaya and Holland are set to reprise their roles as MJ and Peter Parker in the upcoming 'Spider-Man 4'. 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
20 December,2024 03:21 PM IST | Washington | ANIZoe Kravitz has spoken highly of her ex-fiance, Channing Tatum, and his remarkable performance in the psychological thriller 'Blink Twice', just two months after their breakup. The actress, who also directed the film, explained in a recent interview with Variety that Tatum's portrayal of tech billionaire Slater King was intentionally crafted to showcase his "charisma." Kravitz, 36, reflected on casting Tatum, 44, for the role, saying, "Channing was the first person I thought of for Slater King, and I don't know where that came from," as per Variety. Despite the couple's split in October, Kravitz maintains that Tatum was the perfect choice for the character. "I knew that the character needed to be somebody who we think we trust, especially because you don't believe Naomi [Ackie], who played Frida, is getting on that plane if it's someone who is immediately insidious," she explained, as per Variety. She also described her intention to "weaponize" Tatum's natural charm, as the audience has never seen him in such a role. Kravitz praised her ex-fiance's ability to play a villainous character, adding that it allowed him to explore a new side of his acting. "He was doing such a good job, and as an actor, I'm like, 'This is delicious stuff that he's never gotten a chance to do,'" Kravitz told Deadline in an earlier interview. Kravitz had previously expressed her admiration for Tatum, revealing in June 2021 that he was her first choice to star in her directorial debut. "I just knew from Magic Mike and his live shows, I got the sense he's a true feminist and I wanted to collaborate with someone who was clearly interested in exploring this subject matter," she reportedly said. Although the couple's romantic relationship ended, they remain professionally linked, with plans to continue working together. Kravitz and Tatum were engaged in October 2023, but they decided to part ways a year later, citing differing life stages. Despite the breakup, an insider shared that both stars are excited about their upcoming project 'Alpha Gang', a comedy they will continue to collaborate on. At the premiere of 'Blink Twice' in Los Angeles, the two spoke about their shared experience working on the film. As per People magazine, "To get to create something with someone that you love is probably one of the most gratifying things," Tatum said. Kravitz added, "We got to work together and go through hard things together and support each other, and it was beautiful." 'Blink Twice', which is available to stream on Prime Video and MGM+, marks a new chapter in Tatum's career, as he plays a villain in a departure from his usual roles. 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
20 December,2024 03:20 PM IST | Washington | ANIFilm: Boy Kills World (lionsgate)Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Jessica Rothe, Yayan Ruhian, Andrew Koji, Isaiah Mustafa, Famke Janssen, Brett Gelman, Sharlto CopleyDirector: Moritz MohrRating: 2/5Runtime: 111 min. This is an action spectacle set in a dystopian fever dream reality. The narrative heralds a hyper-action movie about a media-addicted killer who wants to avenge his family’s deaths. The titular Boy is a deaf-mute with a vibrant imagination. When his family is murdered, the Boy escapes to the jungle and is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death. The main character, known only as “Boy” though unable to speak has an internal voice which frequently offers up one-liners and sarcastic commentary, in the voice of H. Jon Benjamin. The movie transpires in a Dystopian Future (TM) where everything is controlled by the fascist dictator Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen) and the members of her family – sister Melanie (Michelle Dockery), brother Gideon (Brett Gelman), and Melanie’s husband, Glen (Sharlto Copley). The Van Der Koys maintain a tradition called “The Culling.” Once per year, a dozen of Hilda’s “enemies” are executed on national television. You guessed it right. The Boy’s family was also a victim of the Culling. His life was saved by the mysterious Shaman (Yayan Ruhian), who teaches him to become a killing machine with one single goal: to avenge his family. This movie may seem refreshingly different but it doesn’t make much narrative sense. The stylistic, chaotic splurge of blood, gore, and action that characterizes Mortiz Mohr’s feature debut, comes at you from hallucinatory origins. Its a comedy that fails to draw laughs, a hyper-actioner that spikes up the adrenaline intermittently and a dystopian saga that feels like it originated in a video game. The momentum flags and the final half-hour is devoted to finding narrative-based resolutions. This is indeed a bizarre experience. Though Mohr keeps things moving at a frantic pace for most of the runtime, the film fails to grip you. It feels more like a regurgitation of ‘Kill Bill’ without the fancy storytelling craft to back it.
20 December,2024 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasFilm: Mufasa: The Lion KingCast(voice): Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie JamesDirector: Barry JenkinsRating: 3/5Runtime: 118 min. This “live-action” animated origin story about the young cat Mufasa(Aaron Pierre) who becomes Simba’s royal father, is rather scattered and jumpy. Disney continues to mine its IP’s for greater gains and this is another example of that avaricious trend. In this follow-up to Jon Favreau’s 2019 live-action remake of the beloved 1994 film, Mufasa’s life as an orphan and the origins of his feud with Scar are explained in biopic fashion. This Barry Jenkins-directed project though photo-realistically captured, is quite a strain on the eyes and ears. Mufasa opens in the aftermath of the 2019 movie. A storm approaches the kingdom, as Nala (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter) prepares to give birth. Simba (Donald Glover)wanting to be by her side, tasks Pumbaa (Seth Rogan) and Timon (Billy Eichner) to watch over his daughter, Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter). This is basically a set up for Rafiki (John Kani) to tell Kiara the story of her grandfather, Mufasa. The mandrill’s tale introduces a young Mufasa (Braelyn Rankins) caught up in a flood that violently separates him from his parents. He eventually finds friendship with Taka (Theo Somolu), who saves his life and takes him into his Royal fold despite Taka’s father Obasi’s (Lennie James) disapproval. The older Mufasa (now voiced by Pierre) and Taka (Harrison Jr.), demonstrate some affecting moments. Jenkins uses close-up shots of their faces to emphasize on their close bonding. Pierre and Harrison Jr. do a good job in conveying that camaraderie with a natural playfulness. In Favreau’s 2019 film there were obvious hints of a history between Scar(Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Sarabi (Alfre Woodward). There were conversations that hinted at a complicated past. Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay basically expands on this lore. Jenkins tries hard to generate warmth and tactility in his narration using close-ups, low-level pans and sweeping views but the clunky narrative is a tough one to overcome. DP James Laxton and editor Joi McMillon make sincere efforts to allay the deficiencies but its not all smooth sailing. The CGI work is still impressive though. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs, though original, fail to rouse you like in the previous film. There’s not a single hummable tune working in some magic here. Mufasa: The Lion King is entertaining in fits and spurts. The flashback approach and scattered focus does try your patience though!
20 December,2024 01:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas'Legendary' has secured the rights to Homewreckers, an upcoming erotic thriller with a sci-fi twist, after winning an intense bidding war, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Glen Powell is set to star in and produce the project, which is based on an unpublished three-chapter story by Neil M. Paik. The deal, made just days before Hollywood wraps up for the holidays, involves a seven-figure purchase for the story's rights and another seven-figure agreement for Paik to write the screenplay, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Paik, who has a history of turning his short stories into high-profile projects, will also serve as a producer. Legendary, best for films like the 'Godzilla x Kong' series and the Enola Holmes franchise, outbid competitors including Lionsgate, Sony, Warner Bros., and New Regency for the project. While details of the plot are being kept under wraps, Homewreckers is the latest in a series of successes for Paik, who has seen his previous stories such as Reawakening and Rainbowfish snapped up by Amazon and Warner Bros., respectively. This deal also caps a remarkable year for Glen Powell, who solidified his position as one of Hollywood's rising stars. Powell's recent projects include the box-office hit Anyone but You (2023), the romantic comedy thriller Hit Man (which earned him a Golden Globe nomination), and the summer blockbuster Twisters, which grossed over $370 million worldwide. With Powell's star power and Legendary's track record, Homewreckers is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated projects of the coming year. 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
20 December,2024 01:14 PM IST | Washington | ANIGlobal music sensation Ed Sheeran has just made his Indian fans' day as he has added another show to his Bengaluru concert. This will make Bengaluru the only Indian city to host back-to-back performances of the global sensation on his record-breaking + - = ÷ x (Mathematics) Tour. Ed Sheeran adds second Bengaluru show Sheeran, who was supposed to perform at the NICE ground on February 8, will now also perform on February 9, and this announcement will surely take the internet by storm. Taking to his social media handle, Ed Sheeran announced the happy news of adding another show to his Bengaluru concert. The pop sensation took to his Instagram stories and wrote, "Just added a 2nd show in Bengaluru on 9th February." He further gave information about when the tickets will go live and revealed that the tickets for his second show in Bengaluru will go live at 12 pm IST. Ed Sheeran announced his India tour after his Mumbai show got sold out, and he promised fans he would return soon to the country. Ed Sheeran’s record-breaking + - = ÷ x (Mathematics) Tour Delivering on the promise, the musician will embark on his most expansive tour of the country to date, beginning in Pune on January 30, followed by Hyderabad on February 2, Chennai on February 5, and Bengaluru on February 8. Sheeran will then perform in Shillong on February 12 before concluding in Delhi NCR on February 15. In March 2024, Ed came to India and performed in Mumbai for the final leg of his + - = ÷ x (Mathematics) Tour, as part of his Asia and Europe Tour 2024. During his India visit, Ed Sheeran also met superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actor Ayushmann Khurrana. The pictures and videos from both meetings went viral in no time. More about ED Sheeran’s India tour Sheeran will perform in his purest form—just him, his guitar, and a Loopstation. The setlist will include chart-topping hits from his decade-spanning career, such as ‘Shape of You,’ ‘Thinking Out Loud,’ ‘Perfect,’ ‘Shivers,’ and ‘Castle on the Hill,’ alongside tracks from his latest album. BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment platform, is the official and exclusive ticketing partner for Ed Sheeran’s India tour. Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets only through authorized platforms to avoid exploitation via unofficial secondary ticketing sites.
19 December,2024 10:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe DC Studios has been the centre of infinite discussion over the past couple of years ever since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the reins and made some very massive decisions. They revamped the wing as DCU and started fresh by discarding everything that came before it. The first project they chose to helm, with Gunn writing and directing, was Superman. This came right after they fired Henry Cavill from his Blue Boy Scout position, just a few weeks after he announced his return to the mantle. So, after a bunch of rumours, a whole lot of discussion, and a mountain full of curiosity, today is the day when James, Peter, and DC Studios have finally revealed the first official teaser trailer of Superman to the world. Superman Teaser Trailer Hits The Internet Superman stars David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The movie will also feature Nicholas Hoult playing Lex Luthor and Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern. The first teaser trailer that dropped today is 2 minutes and 19 seconds long and opens with a glimpse of Superman crashing into a snow-clad mountain as we slowly zoom in to see him bleeding. The vulnerable moment then leads to a scene from the Daily Planet office, where we meet Brosnahan as Lois for the first time. The trailer progresses into establishing Clark Kent as the Beacon of Hope and Freedom. We meet Lex Luthor, who is already angry with the Blue Boy Scout, Hawkgirl in flight, and a whole lot of new characters. But the best of them all is the good boy that runs like thunder when Superman whistles, and it is none other than Krypto the Superdog. The teaser trailer is filled with drama but is very grounded and also hits the right chords. There is so much packed that it will take us a couple of days to decode everything. Check out the teaser trailer below. About Superman A new official synopsis for the movie was recently shared by the studio, and it reads, "Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC Universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor, and heart, delivering a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind." Superman, alongside David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, also stars Nicholas Hoult, Isabela Merced, Frank Grillo, Alan Tudyk, Nathan Fillion, Skyler Gisondo, Jimmy Olsen, and an ensemble cast. Superman will be released on the big screen across the world on July 11, 2025.
19 December,2024 09:57 PM IST | MumbaiSinger-songwriter Justin Bieber apparently seems to be ‘stung’ by the news of his first love, actress-singer Selena Gomez's engagement to American record producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. The ‘Let Me Love You’ singer dated Selena, 32, on and off from 2010 to 2018, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’. The same year they split for the final time he moved on and walked down the aisle with model Hailey Baldwin, who he now shares four-month-old son Jack with. Though both seem happy with other partners these days, and Justin married someone else first, he is still said to have been left 'stung' by Selena's announcement and reportedly feels it officially marks the 'end of an era'. As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, Benny, who has produced songs for both Selena and Justin, is thought to have got down on one knee back in August to pop the question to Selena after just over a year of dating. But the pair reportedly held off from going public with their news as it was the same month Justin and Hailey welcomed their first child. And Selena didn't want her engagement to be seen as 'turning the attention away from Justin's baby or to get one up on him'. Selena went public with her engagement a week ago by sharing a snap of her huge diamond ring, with her 423 million followers on Instagram. She captioned the post, "Forever begins now..." New dad Justin is said to hope Selena is 'happy'. Though he hasn't congratulated her publicly, a source told the Daily Mail, "Justin is married and has a kid. We all know that, but when he heard that Selena was engaged, he'll even admit it stung for a brief second. Because even though they will never be friends or date again or anything like that, it is officially the end of an era”. Benny and Selena have been dating since June 2023, but didn't confirm their romance until December of that year. 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
19 December,2024 08:07 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Tom Cruise has been felicitated with the US Navy's top civilian honour, the Distinguished Public Service Award. As per Variety, On Monday, at a ceremony in London, Cruise was awarded the Navy's top civilian honour for his "outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps" through his work in "Top Gun," "Born on the Fourth of July," "A Few Good Men" and the "Mission Impossible" franchise. The ceremony took place in London, as Cruise is currently working in the U.K. US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presented the medal to Cruise. In a statement, the Navy said Cruise has "increased public awareness and appreciation for our highly trained personnel and the sacrifices they make while in uniform." Meanwhile, on the acting front, Cruise can next be seen in "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning," which is set to release in May 2025. Cruise will also star in his upcoming supernatural thriller 'Deeper', which is currently in early development. The announcement was made by Liman during a recent screening of the documentary Gaucho Gaucho in New York City, where he shared his enthusiasm for creating a "scary" film, a genre he has yet to explore in his career, according to Deadline. "I have never done one," Liman said, expressing his excitement about venturing into the horror-thriller space, adding, "And neither has Tom." 'Deeper' is set to follow an astronaut who encounters a terrifying force during a deep dive into an unexplored trench in the ocean. 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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