Daniel Craig's journey as James Bond ended three years ago with the film 'No Time to Die' directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. After playing the esteemed role on screen for years, Craig got the perfect ending. Now, all eyes are on the future of the characters. There have been speculations and rumours surrounding who will take the baton forward to play 007 in the future installments of the popular character. Eon Productions which produces the Bond films has not confirmed the face of the eighth person to play Bond but sure has a list of requirements in mind for the actor who will play the role. Talking to The Independent, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson spoke about the future of James Bond and who will play the role,. Barbara said that it is a big decision indeed. Talking about what they are looking for in the next Bond, she shared, "It will be a man. He'll likely be in his 30s. Whiteness is not a given. And whoever says yes is doing so with the expectation of at least a decade's worth of films." For months, rumors have persisted that Aaron Taylor-Johnson ("Bullet Train," "Kick-Ass") is the front-runner for the role. He's a man in his mid-30s, and he's not afraid to sign onto a franchise. He seems to check all of the boxes. Idris Elba and Tom Hardy who were also heard to be fan favourites to play the role do not check the boxes. Actors who have played James Bond The first Bond film came out in 1962 titled Mr No. The role was essayed by Sean Connery. In 1965, David Niven was signed to play Bond in Casino Royale after Connery and Peter Seller refused to play the role. With the departure of Connery after You Only Live Twice (1967), Broccoli and director Peter R. Hunt chose little-known Australian actor George Lazenby (born 1939), to be the third major actor (following Sean Connery and David Niven) to play the role of Bond. He played the role in 1969 film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Roger Moore played the role from 19772 to 1985 and did 7 films. Timothy Dalton played the role from 1986 to 1994 and did 2 films in this duration. Pierce Brosnan played Bond in 4 films in a decade. Daniel Craig was the seventh Bond and did five films.
14 November,2024 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Lupita Nyong’o has joined the ensemble cast of ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s next film. The film also stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway, and is shrouded in secrecy. The film is set to release in theatres on July 17, 2026. Universal Pictures had no comment about Nyong’o’s casting. The upcoming feature is expected to start shooting in early 2025. As per reports, Nolan is writing and directing the movie. Nyong’o is an Oscar winner, and is known for 12 Years a Slave (2013). This marks her first project with Nolan, but she has recently collaborated with Universal Picures on this fall’s unexpected box-office triumph, The Wild Robot, an animated adventure in which she voices the main character. The actor’s expansive résumé includes Marvel’s Black Panther (2018) and the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Jordan Peele’s horror thriller Us (2019) and the post-apocalyptic sci-fi prequel, A Quiet Place: Day One. The actor also scored a Tony nomination for the 2009 Broadway play, Eclipsed. 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
14 November,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesChildren’s Day, much like festivities, evokes the child within each one of us. The soothing atmosphere of joy and innocence takes over as we attempt to connect with our inner child and with kids around us. While there are many such activities one could plan to spend this day, revisiting our favourite animated films and favourite characters from them would be the perfect way to celebrate the child within. The antics of our beloved animated characters and their best pals is a trip down nostalgia road for us adults and an opportunity for children of today to learn the true definition of friendship. This Children’s Day, here are five pairs from the world of animated films that you should revisit to celebrate the day. 1. Moana and Maui - Moana 2 Moana and Maui are amongst the greatest friendship duos in the world of animation with their friendship being admired by fans worldwide. While they did take time to understand one another, Maui assisted Moana in his own way, teaching her how to properly voyage and read the stars in the sky. Together they conquered many feats. Audiences can rejoice as Moana and Maui will unite once again in the much anticipated sequel Moana 2 releasing on 29th November 2024 in cinemas, in English and Hindi as the duo unite for another fun adventure! 2. Mufasa and Taka - Mufasa: The Lion King Mufasa and Taka’s early friendship is that of innocence and bonding which will be seen in the upcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King releasing in India on 20th December 2024. Mufasa, an adopted cub, meets Taka and the two remain inseparable for the early journey of the film as they play along one another. Kids will love watching the duo together in the film. What makes Mufasa: The Lion King more fun is the fact that Shah Rukh Khan and his family will dub the Hindi version of the film while Mahesh Babu will share his voiceover for the Telugu cut. 3. Manny, Diego, and Sid - Ice Age The Ice Age franchise introduces us to Manny, a woolly mammoth, Diego, a smilodon, and Sid, a giant ground sloth. The most unlikeliest of pairs, each member of this trio have different interests but come together for the right cause as they did in the film to reunite a human baby, Roshan, with his family. Kids love watching them together as they are funny, joyous, and most importantly spread the message of togetherness and uniting for the right reasons. 4. Lilo and Stitch - Lilo & Stitch Lilo and Stitch are true partners in crime. They are always there for one another in difficult times and encourage each other to succeed. Their understanding towards each other is what makes this friendship unbreakable and kids love watching the two of them together. They teach the true definition of friendship and loyalty and continue to remain amongst the favourite duos in the history of animated films. 5. Carl & Russell - Up Friendships can come to be of different ages, what matters is understanding towards one another and that is beautifully explained in the movie Up. Carl, an old man who is lonely and sad after he lost his wife, is on a mission to fulfil her final wish.He then meets a young boy, Russell, who wishes to assist him on this journey in lieu of a final merit badge for helping a senior citizen. Throughout this movie, Russell unknowingly teaches Carl to embrace life, so that he can enjoy his adventure. The two make a cute friendship that has been loved by fans and critics alike, across the world.
13 November,2024 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBTS star Jin is the third member from the Korean boy band to make his solo appearance on The Tonight Show hosted by Jimmy Fallon. It is no doubt that the popular show is the most preferred late-night show of BTS members. Before Jin, Jimin and Suga made solo appearances on the chat show. Jin will be appearing on the show on November 20, revealed the official promo video of The Tonight Show. BTS's Jin heads to The Tonight Show The news was revealed with a teaser video shared on the official Instagram handle of The Tonight Show. In the video, BTS superfan Fallon can be seen opening an envelope marked “top secret” and inserting an old-school floppy disk marked “special guest” into a Windows 95-era PC. The Tonight Show host reacts with delight after an image of the South Korean pop star slowly comes into full view as the high-tempo focus track from Jin’s new album, titled 'Running Wild' is heard in the background. It is revealed that the episode will be aired on November 20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Tonight Show (@fallontonight) While Jin will be making his solo debut on the show, he is no stranger to Jimmy Fallon and the popular late-night American show. He has previously featured on the show along with BTS members in 2018, 2020, and 2021 which is including their famous performance at the Grand Central station as part of The Tonight Show. Jin to release his first solo album 'Happy' Jin's first solo album 'Happy' will be released on November 15. The first single 'I'll be there' from the six-track album was released late last month. He co-produced the song alongside American singer-songwriter MAX. He is the last of the seven members of BTS to release a solo project. Talking about his solo album, BIGHIT MUSIC in an official statement said: "We are thrilled to share the details of BTS member Jin's first solo album, 'Happy'. 'Happy' is Jin's heartfelt invitation for fans to join him on his journey to discover happiness. The album features six tracks, each with its own unique vibe, all grounded in a band sound." They further shared, "With his sincere emotions and warm messages to his fans woven throughout 'Happy', we hope the album brings joy to all of you. In addition to the album release, Jin will be engaging with fans through various activities. We ask for your continued love and support for Jin as he makes his solo return with 'Happy'." While sharing the details about the solo album's release date and pre-order date, the company said, "Pre-Order Date: From 11 AM, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (KST). Release Date: 2 PM, Friday, November 15, 2024 (KST)." BTS’ Jin’s Journey Post-Military Jin was the first member to be discharged from mandatory military service in June. The occasion was even more special as it coincided with the group’s 11th debut anniversary. Jin signed up in December 2022 and was out by June 2025. Upon his discharge, Jin hugged 1,000 lucky fans as part of his meet-and-greet session. It was the biggest highlight of the FESTA celebrations. Jin became the torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics and also attended the 2024 Paris Fashion Week as Gucci’s ambassador. He is said to be the mystery guest alongside Coldplay at their 4-day concert at Goyang Stadium, Seoul. The shows will take place in 2025 on April 16, 18, 19, and 22
13 November,2024 08:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor and filmmaker John Krasinski has been named the Sexiest Man Alive 2024 by People Magazine. The actor is known for his role as the prank-loving paper salesman Jim Halpert in 'The Office' which ran for nine years, as the intense former Marine turned CIA agent in the series Jack Ryan or the director of the recently released film 'IF'. But John wasn't exactly sure what to think when he got honoured with the title of the Sexiest Man Alive 2024. He shared the news with his wife and actress Emily Blunt and revealed the promise she had made if he won the title. The couple has been married for 14 years and live in Brooklyn, America. Emily Blunt's reaction to John Kransinski being Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Talking to People magazine, John said that his wife Emily was very excited to hear the big news from him. Krasinski revealed that Blunt joked about making the cover of the magazine their house wallpaper if he ever received the title. "Do we have that on camera? Because that’s like a binding contract, I think," he says. "My children will love that, it won’t be weird at all." Krasinski, 45, lives with his wife and two kids in Brooklyn. They have two daughters named Hazel, 10 and Violet, 8. The actor appreciates the life he has built with his wife Blunt. “It’s that beautiful thing where when you’re married to someone, you’re constantly learning and changing and evolving,” he says. “And I’m so lucky to go through all that with her.” Talking about if this title will change anything for him, he joked, "I think it's going to make me do more household chores. After this comes out, she’ll be like, ‘All right, that means you’re going to really earn it here at home.’ ” About John Krasinski Apart from his acting credits, he has also directed six projects. In 2009, Krasinski made his directorial debut in the comedy-drama film Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. He wrote the screenplay for the film based on David Foster Wallace's collection of short stories, played a minor role in it and also served as producer. The film premiered on January 19, 2009, at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. He also co-wrote, directed and starred in A Quiet Place, which has grown into a three-film franchise, and created the short-lived but immensely popular pandemic-era web series Some Good News. Earlier this year, he debuted his sixth directorial effort, IF, a film about imaginary friends that also featured Blunt.
13 November,2024 07:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter the Grammy-winning band Coldplay announced the dates for bringing their 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' to India, it courted controversy after its tickets were sold for an inflated price. After many were left disappointed for not being able to secure a spot at the Mumbai shows, the band announced a fourth show in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Coldplay’s new show in Ahmedabad Coldplay’s X account shared, “2025 AHMEDABAD DATE ANNOUNCED. The band will play their biggest-ever show, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 25 January 2025. Tickets are on sale Saturday, 16 November at 12 pm IST.” The most expensive ticket costs Rs 12,500. ✨ 2025 AHMEDABAD DATE ANNOUNCED The band will play their biggest ever show, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 25 January, 2025. Tickets on sale Saturday, 16 November at 12pm IST.Delivered by DHL#MusicOfTheSpheresWorldTour pic.twitter.com/MpcKE5vZbe — Coldplay (@coldplay) November 13, 2024 Coldplay ticket scam Last month, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted search operations in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Bengaluru in connection with the illegal sale of tickets for Coldplay concert. During the search operations, several incriminating materials including mobile phones, laptops, sim cards, etc. used in the scam were recovered and seized, the ED said. The move came after multiple FIRs were registered in various states regarding fraudulent ticket sales. Coldplay’s Mumbai shows The Mumbai shows are scheduled for January 18 and 19, 2025 at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Mumbai. Since there was a huge rush of fans willing to buy tickets, a third show of the band was added for January 21. Fans have been eagerly awaiting Coldplay's return since their last visit in 2016, and this announcement is sure to raise anticipation. Coldplay previously performed in India in 2016 as part of the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai. The band, which was established in 1997, consists of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer and percussionist Will Champion. In addition to performing several songs from their Album of the Year-nominated Music Of The Spheres and new singles 'We Pray' and 'feelslikeimfallinginlove' from their upcoming release Moon Music, the band will entertain their fans with some incredible collections including 'Yellow', 'The Scientist', 'Clocks', 'Fix You', 'Viva La Vida', 'Paradise', 'A Sky Full Of Stars' and 'Adventure Of A Lifetime'. Since launching in March 2022, the 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' has sold over 10 million tickets worldwide.
13 November,2024 01:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSelena Gomez showered her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, with love and support after he made it onto PEOPLE magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive" list in 2024. The actress and singer on Tuesday took to Instagram to express her admiration, saying that Benny loves her unconditionally and even gets her favourite Taco Bell Mexican pizza. In her post, Selena shared a picture from Benny's feature in PEOPLE, along with a caption that read, "Not only do you love me unconditionally... you always get me my Taco Bell Mexican Pizza." Apart from this Selena also added a romantic quote by William C Hannan for Benny, saying, "I still haven't figured out how to sit across from you, and not be madly in love with everything you do." The couple recently charmed fans with their fun-loving nature, dressing up as characters from Alice in Wonderland for Halloween. Selena transformed into Alice, wearing a sheer tulle grey dress with a black bow. Benny Blanco didn't hold back in his portrayal of the Mad Hatter, embracing a vibrant and eclectic style. He sported a bottle green silk shirt adorned with floral accents and layered it with a tan blazer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) During an interview with PEOPLE, Benny revealed that he even mastered a homemade version of Taco Bell's signature meat, knowing how much Selena loves the fast-food favourite. The couple have been together since 2023 and often leaves fans in awe by sharing special moments from their relationship. 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
13 November,2024 08:28 AM IST | Washington | ANIActor Gal Gadot will next be seen in the action thriller 'The Runner'. As per Deadline, Kevin Macdonald has come on board to direct the project, which is set in London. Amazon MGM Studios has acquired worldwide rights to the film which was developed and will be produced by David Kosse under the veteran exec's new venture, Rockwood Pictures. Prolific award-winning filmmaker Macdonald (One to One: John & Yoko, The Last King of Scotland, The Mauritanian, State of Play, Whitney) is directing from a script by Mark Gibson (The Wild, Snow Dogs). In the film, audience will see Gadot playing a high-powered attorney who must race through London, following the cryptic commands of a mysterious Caller, as she fights against time to save her abducted son. Wonder Woman star Gadot's recent credits include Netflix's Red Notice and Heart of Stone, which marked the Hollywood debut of Bollywood star Alia Bhatt. 'Heart of Stone' revolved around Rachel Stone (Gadot), a highly accomplished spy who is also secretly a member of the Charter, a covert organization that relies on advanced technology to thwart potential threats to global safety. In the coming months, Gadot will also be seen starring as the Evil Queen in Disney's live-action Snow White which is due for domestic release on March 21, 2025. Gadot also recently wrapped production on In the Hand of Dante from director Julian Schnabel, and has numerous projects in development under her production company, Pilot Wave, alongside her partner Jaron Varsano. The Runner was packaged and developed by Kosse, the former Universal, Film4 and Netflix executive whose credits include Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Adrift and All Quiet on the Western Front. This is the first film he will produce out of his London-based Rockwood Pictures which was established 18 months ago, and which has other projects percolating. Kosse is also executive producing the Peaky Blinders movie. 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
13 November,2024 08:25 AM IST | Washington | ANIWhen attending any concert of Coldplay’s ongoing Music of the Spheres World Tour, you can be assured of two things—great music, and that the gig is environment-friendly. Throughout their tour, the British band has reportedly tried to reduce carbon emissions, implemented water efficiency at venues, and batted for the use of water refill stations instead of single-use plastic water bottles. Now, as they are gearing up for their India tour in January 2025, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has called on them to go all green. The organisation has sent a letter to frontman Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion, and their manager Phil Harvey, urging them to serve vegan meals and encourage leather-free fashion during their India outing. An excerpt from the letter reads, “We have suggestions that we’re sure will strike the right chord: ensure that your concerts in India are vegan and that you set a leather-free example. Cows are considered sacred by many in India, and bovine leather is the most environmentally damaging material in fashion.” Dr Kiran Ahuja, Manager of Vegan Projects, PETA India, is hopeful of a positive response from Coldplay. She says, “Each vegan can save up to 200 animals a year by not eating them. Vegan dishes are a staple in Indian cuisine, and eco-friendly clothing and footwear are widely available. India is experiencing the effects of climate change, including severe heat waves, a decline in rainfall and droughts. So, we hope they will agree to serving only vegan meals and will encourage people to wear leather-free clothing and footwear.”
13 November,2024 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuMarvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, the highest-grossing Rated-R film of all time, makes its streaming debut on Disney+ Hotstar on November 12 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Certified Fresh and Verified Hot on Rotten Tomatoes™ and celebrated by critics as “just really f*cking fun” (Kristy Puchko, Mashable), “fires on all cylinders, and one viewing is not enough” (Pete Hammond, Deadline), and “The Greatest Film Ever Made” (Ryan Reynolds), the Disney+ Hotstar release goes far beyond the fourth wall with hilarious and insightful filmmaker commentary featuring director/producer/writer, Shawn Levy, and star/producer/writer, Ryan Reynolds. When and where to watch Deadpool & Wolverine? The film released in theatres worldwide in July 2024. It has grossed USD1.34 billion worldwide, becoming the 20th-highest-grossing film of all time, the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time and the second-highest-grossing film of 2024. The movie is now available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney+ Hotstar (@disneyplushotstar) Deadpool & Wolverine Film Synopsis Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date – Deadpool & Wolverine. A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his home world faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit up again with an even more reluctantlier... reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to... oh hell, just watch the movie. Synopses are stupid. The film was directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay he wrote with Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Reynolds and Hugh Jackman respectively star as Wade Wilson/Deadpool and Logan/Wolverine, alongside Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen. This Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film has a host of cameos which will keep you on the edge of your seats. Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch was probably one of the most guarded and unexpected cameos. Henry Cavill as Wolverine variant, Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan, Tyler Mane as Sabretooth, Blake Lively as Lady Deadpool, Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Channing Tatum as Gambit add to the excitement of the film.
12 November,2024 06:30 PM IST | Los Angeles | mid-day online correspondentMegan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting to grow their family. Fox announced her pregnancy in a social media post Monday. She appeared in a photo covered in black ink while holding her baby bump and another of a pregnancy test that said “Yes.” “Nothing is ever really lost. welcome back,” the actor said in the post, tagging her fiance’s song “Last November.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Fox (@meganfox) The couple spoke about experiencing a miscarriage more than a year ago. They announced their engagement in 2022. Fox, 38, was married to actor Brian Austin Green from 2010 to 2021. They have three sons together. Machine Gun Kelly, 34, whose real name is Colson Baker, has a daughter from a previous relationship. 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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