The 97th Academy Awards honoured the lives and legacies of late screen legends Gene Hackman, Maggie Smith, David Lynch, Donald Sutherland, Shelley Duvall, James Earl Jones, and many more in this year's In Memoriam segment.
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<h2>Morgan Freeman remembers Gene Hackman</h2>
Actor Morgan Freeman opened the tribute with a heartfelt speech about the recently deceased Gene Hackman. The two had worked together in the 1992 Western Unforgiven.
Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home last week. The actor was a two-time Academy Award winner for his performances in The French Connection and Unforgiven and had received nominations for Bonnie and Clyde, I Never Sang for My Father, and Mississippi Burning.
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<h2>Honouring Maggie Smith, David Lynch, and other legends</h2>
The Academy also paid tribute to the late director David Lynch, who won an honorary Oscar in 2019, and veteran British actress Maggie Smith, a two-time Oscar winner for her roles in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite.
The segment further honoured Donald Sutherland, Shelley Duvall, Gena Rowlands, James Earl Jones, Dick Pope, Jeff Baena, Bob Newhart, Kris Kristofferson, M. Emmet Walsh, Robert Towne, Joan Plowright, and Teri Garr.
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<h2>A night of celebration and reflection</h2>
The 97th Academy Awards were held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, with comedian Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time.
This year, Emilia P&eacute;rez led the nominations with 13, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked receiving 10 nominations each.
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At the 2025 Academy Awards, Hollywood legends such as Gene Hackman, David Lynch and Maggie Smith were remembered in an emotional tribute to their enduring legacy

The 97th Academy Awards honoured the lives and legacies of late screen legends Gene Hackman, Maggie Smith, David Lynch, Donald Sutherland, Shelley Duvall, James Earl Jones, and many more in this year's In Memoriam segment. Also Read: LIVE | Oscars 2025 Live Updates: Queen Latifah takes the stage Morgan Freeman remembers Gene Hackman Actor Morgan Freeman opened the tribute with a heartfelt speech about the recently deceased Gene Hackman. The two had worked together in the 1992 Western Unforgiven. Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home last week. The actor was a two-time Academy Award winner for his performances in The French Connection and Unforgiven and had received nominations for Bonnie and Clyde, I Never Sang for My Father, and Mississippi Burning. Also Read: Oscars 2025: Andrew Garfield shares emotional moment with Goldie Hawn Honouring Maggie Smith, David Lynch, and other legends The Academy also paid tribute to the late director David Lynch, who won an honorary Oscar in 2019, and veteran British actress Maggie Smith, a two-time Oscar winner for her roles in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite. The segment further honoured Donald Sutherland, Shelley Duvall, Gena Rowlands, James Earl Jones, Dick Pope, Jeff Baena, Bob Newhart, Kris Kristofferson, M. Emmet Walsh, Robert Towne, Joan Plowright, and Teri Garr. Also Read: Oscars 2025: Lovebirds Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner bring romance to awards night A night of celebration and reflection The 97th Academy Awards were held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, with comedian Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time. This year, Emilia Pérez led the nominations with 13, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked receiving 10 nominations each. Also Read: Oscars 2025: India's lone Oscar entry Anuja loses to I'm Not a Robot

Oscars 2025: The Academy pays tribute to late screen legends in emotional memoriam segment

During the 97th Academy Awards, actor Andrew Garfield shared his appreciation for his co-presenter, Goldie Hawn, while they announced the nominees for Best Animated Feature. Garfield's late mother, Lynn, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2019, had been a fan of the actress.
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<h2>An emotional moment on stage</h2>
Before announcing the nominees, Garfield turned to Hawn and expressed his gratitude. "I feel very lucky because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart. That person is Goldie Hawn," he said, holding her hand. "You've given us movies full of joy. You've lifted our spirits, and you've made us feel it all was right with the world, over and over again."
The heartfelt tribute brought Hawn to tears. "Thank you so much, that really touches me," she responded. "I was so lucky [to] make movies... and make people laugh. And maybe some didn't, but that's okay," she added.
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<h2>Flow wins Best Animated Feature</h2>
Flow, the fantasy adventure film directed by Gints Zilbalodis, won Best Animated Feature Film, marking the first time a Latvian film has won an Academy Award.
The other nominees in the category were Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, The Wild Robot, and Wallace &amp; Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
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<h2>Highlights from the 97th Academy Awards</h2>
The 97th Academy Awards were held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, with comedian Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time.
This year, Emilia P&eacute;rez received the most nominations with 13, followed by 10 each for The Brutalist and&nbsp;Wicked.
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During the prestigious ceremony, Andrew Garfield shared his appreciation for Goldie Hawn while they announced the nominees for the Best Animated Feature.

During the 97th Academy Awards, actor Andrew Garfield shared his appreciation for his co-presenter, Goldie Hawn, while they announced the nominees for Best Animated Feature. Garfield's late mother, Lynn, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2019, had been a fan of the actress. Also Read: LIVE | Oscars 2025 Live Updates: Zoe Saldaña wins first Oscar for Emilia Pérez An emotional moment on stage Before announcing the nominees, Garfield turned to Hawn and expressed his gratitude. "I feel very lucky because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart. That person is Goldie Hawn," he said, holding her hand. "You've given us movies full of joy. You've lifted our spirits, and you've made us feel it all was right with the world, over and over again." The heartfelt tribute brought Hawn to tears. "Thank you so much, that really touches me," she responded. "I was so lucky [to] make movies... and make people laugh. And maybe some didn't, but that's okay," she added. Also Read: Oscars 2025 Full Winners List | Here is the complete list of winners (Updating Live) Flow wins Best Animated Feature Flow, the fantasy adventure film directed by Gints Zilbalodis, won Best Animated Feature Film, marking the first time a Latvian film has won an Academy Award. The other nominees in the category were Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, The Wild Robot, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Also Read: Oscars 2025: Lovebirds Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner bring romance to awards night Highlights from the 97th Academy Awards The 97th Academy Awards were held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, with comedian Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time. This year, Emilia Pérez received the most nominations with 13, followed by 10 each for The Brutalist and Wicked. Also Read: James Bond Oscars 2025 | The 97th Academy Awards honours James Bond franchise

Oscars 2025: Andrew Garfield shares emotional moment with Goldie Hawn

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<h2>Halle Berry presents the tribute</h2>
The tribute was presented by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, who played Bond girl Jinx in the 2002 film Die Another Day. Margaret Qualley performed a dance set to the iconic 007 theme song. This was followed by musical performances from Lisa, Doja Cat, and Raye, who sang original theme songs from the franchise.
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<h2>Celebrating six decades of James Bond</h2>
The tribute celebrated the 60-year legacy of the iconic franchise, which began in 1962 with Dr. No. Over its 26 films, six Bond songs have been nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars, with three winning. Skyfall by Adele, Writing&rsquo;s on the Wall by Sam Smith, and No Time to Die by Billie Eilish all took home the prestigious award.
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<h2>Amazon Studios takes creative control</h2>
Recently, Amazon Studios gained creative control of the franchise from producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli in a deal worth &pound;1 billion ($1.25 billion), a move that has received mixed reactions.
The James Bond series has been in limbo since the release of 2021&rsquo;s No Time to Die, which marked Daniel Craig&rsquo;s final outing as 007. The franchise is currently searching for his replacement and a director to revitalise the six-decade-long film series.
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James Bond Oscars 2025 | This tribute follows the recognition of long-time Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who were honored with Oscars at the Governors Awards.

James Bond Oscars 2025 | The 97th Academy Awards paid a special tribute to the James Bond films at this year’s ceremony. The tribute honoured long-time Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who received honorary Oscars at the 15th Governors Awards this year. Also Read: LIVE | Oscars 2025 Live Updates: Anora and Wicked pick early wins Halle Berry presents the tribute The tribute was presented by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, who played Bond girl Jinx in the 2002 film Die Another Day. Margaret Qualley performed a dance set to the iconic 007 theme song. This was followed by musical performances from Lisa, Doja Cat, and Raye, who sang original theme songs from the franchise. Also Read: Oscars host Conan O'Brien just spoke in Hindi during ceremony and the internet can't get enough Celebrating six decades of James Bond The tribute celebrated the 60-year legacy of the iconic franchise, which began in 1962 with Dr. No. Over its 26 films, six Bond songs have been nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars, with three winning. Skyfall by Adele, Writing’s on the Wall by Sam Smith, and No Time to Die by Billie Eilish all took home the prestigious award. Also Read: Oscars 2025: Here is the complete list of winners (Updating Live) Amazon Studios takes creative control Recently, Amazon Studios gained creative control of the franchise from producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli in a deal worth £1 billion ($1.25 billion), a move that has received mixed reactions. The James Bond series has been in limbo since the release of 2021’s No Time to Die, which marked Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007. The franchise is currently searching for his replacement and a director to revitalise the six-decade-long film series. Also Read: Oscars 2025: Ariana Grande shares update on 'Eternal Sunshine' deluxe edition

James Bond Oscars 2025 | The 97th Academy Awards honours James Bond franchise

Ariana Grande turned heads on the Oscars red carpet in a stunning Schiaparelli gown featuring a massive peplum that cascaded into a soft, gauzy skirt. Grande is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Wicked this year.
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<h2>Update on Eternal Sunshine</h2>
Speaking to Variety, Grande provided fans with a much-needed update on the release of the deluxe edition of her album Eternal Sunshine, saying, &ldquo;The next step is the next step,&rdquo; and adding, &ldquo;Soon means 10 days or less. I&rsquo;m not allowed to use that word at this moment. &hellip; Not today. You&rsquo;re so naughty. Keep your eyes peeled.&rdquo;
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<h2>On her Oscar 2025 nomination</h2>
Speaking about being nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Grande said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not something I ever dreamed of in my wildest dreams. The gift of my life was playing Glinda. So this part&hellip; I didn&rsquo;t let my mind go this far. You don&rsquo;t expect this thing. Doing the work is the gift.&rdquo;
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<h2>Wicked&rsquo;s success&nbsp;</h2>
Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, is a retelling of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. It has been nominated for an impressive ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
The film has been a critical and commercial success, receiving universal praise from both audiences and critics. It has grossed over $720 million worldwide.
The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.&nbsp;
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Oscars 2025 | Ariana Grande turned heads on the Oscars red carpet in a stunning Schiaparelli gown. Grande is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Wicked this year.

Ariana Grande turned heads on the Oscars red carpet in a stunning Schiaparelli gown featuring a massive peplum that cascaded into a soft, gauzy skirt. Grande is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Wicked this year. Also Read: LIVE | Oscars 2025: Stars arrive on the red carpet as cinema's biggest night begins! Update on Eternal Sunshine Speaking to Variety, Grande provided fans with a much-needed update on the release of the deluxe edition of her album Eternal Sunshine, saying, “The next step is the next step,” and adding, “Soon means 10 days or less. I’m not allowed to use that word at this moment. … Not today. You’re so naughty. Keep your eyes peeled.” Also Read: A Complete Unknown review: Timothee Chalamet's act as Bob Dylan is worth an Oscar nod On her Oscar 2025 nomination Speaking about being nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Grande said, “It’s not something I ever dreamed of in my wildest dreams. The gift of my life was playing Glinda. So this part… I didn’t let my mind go this far. You don’t expect this thing. Doing the work is the gift.” Also Read: Vidya Balan alerts fans about her fake AI-generated videos: ‘No involvement in creating or distributing’ Wicked’s success Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, is a retelling of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. It has been nominated for an impressive ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The film has been a critical and commercial success, receiving universal praise from both audiences and critics. It has grossed over $720 million worldwide. The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. Also Read: Oscars 2025 Free Live Streaming | How to watch on TV and streaming

Oscars 2025 | Ariana Grande shares update on 'Eternal Sunshine' deluxe edition

Netflix's spy thriller The Recruit may be heading for cancellation. The second season of the show came out after a two-year hiatus due to the Hollywood strike and premiered on the streaming giant in January. The second season was met with positive reactions and has a 92% critical rating and a 77% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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<h2>Is Netflix cancelling The Recruit?</h2>
Showrunner Alexi Hawley had shared his optimism that the series, which stars Noah Centineo, would be renewed for a third season shortly after season 2 premiered. However, according to a new report by The Mirror, Netflix may be cancelling the show.
The decision is influenced by declining viewership due to stiff competition from the second season shows like XO, Kitty and The Night Agent, which also premiered in January and have already been renewed for a third season.
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<h2>Netflix's history of cancelling shows</h2>
Netflix has cancelled many shows after just two seasons despite their popularity and positive critical reception, including Inside Job, Dead Boy Detectives, Shadow and Bone, and The OA, to name a few. As for The Recruit's fate, we should have a definite answer in the coming weeks.
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<h2>What is The Recruit about?</h2>
The series follows Owen Hendricks, a recently graduated lawyer working for the CIA, who becomes entangled in a global cat-and-mouse chase after encountering a former CIA asset who has gone rogue.
In season 2, Owen Hendricks is tasked with uncovering a possible CIA mole in South Korea. The main cast includes Noah Centineo, Laura Haddock, Aarti Mann, Colton Dunn, and Fivel Stewart.
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According to a new report, Netflix may be cancelling its spy thriller The Recruit, which stars Noah Centineo. The second season of the show premiered in January.

Netflix's spy thriller The Recruit may be heading for cancellation. The second season of the show came out after a two-year hiatus due to the Hollywood strike and premiered on the streaming giant in January. The second season was met with positive reactions and has a 92% critical rating and a 77% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Also Read: Lanterns showrunner shares details on the upcoming DCU series Is Netflix cancelling The Recruit? Showrunner Alexi Hawley had shared his optimism that the series, which stars Noah Centineo, would be renewed for a third season shortly after season 2 premiered. However, according to a new report by The Mirror, Netflix may be cancelling the show. The decision is influenced by declining viewership due to stiff competition from the second season shows like XO, Kitty and The Night Agent, which also premiered in January and have already been renewed for a third season. Also Read: Razzie Awards 2025: Madame Web 'wins' Worst Picture, Francis Ford Coppola chosen Worst Director Netflix's history of cancelling shows Netflix has cancelled many shows after just two seasons despite their popularity and positive critical reception, including Inside Job, Dead Boy Detectives, Shadow and Bone, and The OA, to name a few. As for The Recruit's fate, we should have a definite answer in the coming weeks. Also Read: Good Bad Ugly teaser: Fans can't get enough of Ajith's de-aged look What is The Recruit about? The series follows Owen Hendricks, a recently graduated lawyer working for the CIA, who becomes entangled in a global cat-and-mouse chase after encountering a former CIA asset who has gone rogue. In season 2, Owen Hendricks is tasked with uncovering a possible CIA mole in South Korea. The main cast includes Noah Centineo, Laura Haddock, Aarti Mann, Colton Dunn, and Fivel Stewart. To save the world, it takes a pair. Noah Centineo. Teo Yoo. The Recruit returns JANUARY 30. pic.twitter.com/WyVxmLEyv5 — Netflix (@netflix) January 2, 2025 The first two seasons of The Recruit are currently streaming on Netflix. Also Read: Kannappa teaser unveils epic battles and star-studded cameos

Netflix's spy thriller The Recruit may be heading for cancellation

The new teaser for the highly anticipated Telugu mythological epic Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, is out, offering a glimpse of an intense battle between warring clans, shot against the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand.
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The wait is over! 🏹 Presenting the much-anticipated Teaser-2 from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kannappa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kannappa</a>🏹 &mdash; a powerful tale of devotion, courage &amp; sacrifice brought to life on the grand cinematic canvas. Witness the legend unfold! 🏠 Har Har Mahadev 🔱 Har Ghar Mahadev 🔥 👉 Watch now: 🔗Telugu:&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/oWZjYLYe4Q">pic.twitter.com/oWZjYLYe4Q</a>
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<h2>Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva and Prabhas as Rudra</h2>
The biggest highlight of the teaser is the reveal of Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva and Prabhas as Rudra. Fans also get a quick glimpse of Mohanlal and Kajal Aggarwal, adding to the hype.
Helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa is one of the biggest Telugu films of the year, featuring a massive ensemble cast and special appearances by some of India's biggest stars.
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<h2>Star-studded cast and cameos</h2>
Alongside Prabhas and Akshay Kumar, the film features Kajal Aggarwal as Goddess Parvati and Mohanlal as Kirāta. Rumours suggest Rajinikanth, Vijay, and Ajith might also make cameo appearances, though no official confirmation has been made.
<h2>Budget, production, and release</h2>
With a budget of ₹150 crore ($17.2 million), Kannappa is written by Vishnu Manchu, with cinematography by Sheldon Chau and music composed by Stephen Devassy. Filming began on 25 September 2023 in New Zealand and wrapped up in May 2024 in Hyderabad.
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<h2>The supporting cast</h2>
The film follows Kannappa, played by Vishnu Manchu, a tribal hunter who becomes a devotee of Shiva. The supporting cast includes Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Mukesh Rishi, Yogi Babu, Devaraj, and Siva Balaji.
Kannappa will be released in all major Indian languages and is set to hit theatres worldwide on 25 April 2025.
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The new teaser for the Telugu mythological epic Kannappa, which stars Vishnu Manchu, is out and it teases an epic battle between warring clans.

The new teaser for the highly anticipated Telugu mythological epic Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, is out, offering a glimpse of an intense battle between warring clans, shot against the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand. The wait is over! 🏹 Presenting the much-anticipated Teaser-2 from #Kannappa🏹 — a powerful tale of devotion, courage & sacrifice brought to life on the grand cinematic canvas. Witness the legend unfold! 🏠 Har Har Mahadev 🔱 Har Ghar Mahadev 🔥 👉 Watch now: 🔗Telugu:… pic.twitter.com/oWZjYLYe4Q — Kannappa The Movie (@kannappamovie) March 1, 2025 Also Read: Lanterns showrunner shares details on the upcoming DCU series Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva and Prabhas as Rudra The biggest highlight of the teaser is the reveal of Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva and Prabhas as Rudra. Fans also get a quick glimpse of Mohanlal and Kajal Aggarwal, adding to the hype. Helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa is one of the biggest Telugu films of the year, featuring a massive ensemble cast and special appearances by some of India's biggest stars. Also Read: Razzie Awards 2025: Madame Web 'wins' Worst Picture, Francis Ford Coppola 'wins' Worst Director Star-studded cast and cameos Alongside Prabhas and Akshay Kumar, the film features Kajal Aggarwal as Goddess Parvati and Mohanlal as Kirāta. Rumours suggest Rajinikanth, Vijay, and Ajith might also make cameo appearances, though no official confirmation has been made. Budget, production, and release With a budget of ₹150 crore ($17.2 million), Kannappa is written by Vishnu Manchu, with cinematography by Sheldon Chau and music composed by Stephen Devassy. Filming began on 25 September 2023 in New Zealand and wrapped up in May 2024 in Hyderabad. Also Read: Leaked: Plot details emerge for Ryan Gosling's Star Wars movie with Shawn Levy The supporting cast The film follows Kannappa, played by Vishnu Manchu, a tribal hunter who becomes a devotee of Shiva. The supporting cast includes Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Mukesh Rishi, Yogi Babu, Devaraj, and Siva Balaji. Kannappa will be released in all major Indian languages and is set to hit theatres worldwide on 25 April 2025. Also Read: Good Bad Ugly teaser: Fans can't get enough of Ajith's de-aged look

Kannappa teaser unveils epic battles and star-studded cameos

The teaser for Ajith's upcoming action-comedy Good Bad Ugly is out, promising a fun and wild ride for fans. The biggest highlight of the teaser is a quick glimpse of a de-aged Ajith, which has sparked excitement among audiences.
The film is directed by Adhik Ravichandran, known for Trisha Illana Nayanthara and Mark Antony. This marks his first collaboration with Ajith.
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Feeling very emotional. thank you for this opportunity sir. This is For my Sir , my own KING . I love you from the bottom of my heart and soul. Here is the teaser of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUgly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUgly</a> <a href="https://t.co/j5uyy6RA9c">https://t.co/j5uyy6RA9c</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AjithKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AjithKumar</a> sir <a href="https://twitter.com/MythriOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MythriOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SureshChandraa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SureshChandraa</a> sir <a href="https://twitter.com/gvprakash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gvprakash</a> sir&hellip;
&mdash; Adhik Ravichandran (@Adhikravi) <a href="https://twitter.com/Adhikravi/status/1895467261353463824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<h2>The crew&nbsp;</h2>
Co-produced by Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series Films, Good Bad Ugly began production in May 2024 in Hyderabad and wrapped in December. The film's music is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with cinematography handled by Abinadhan Ramanujam and editing by Vijay Velukutty.
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<h2>Netizen reactions</h2>
Fans can&rsquo;t seem to get enough of the teaser, which has already crossed 22 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUglyTeaser?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUglyTeaser</a> surpassed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Master?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Master</a> Teaser&rsquo;s 24hr views just within 16hrs ❤️&zwj;🔥❤️&zwj;🔥🔥🔥💥💥👑👑 GBU 16hrs views 19.5M Master 24hrs views 19.3M Ultimate ⭐️ rudhra Thandavam 🔥❤️&zwj;🔥🧨💥👑 This is how you use the stardom of the chief <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AjithKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AjithKumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Thala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Thala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUgly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUgly</a>
&mdash; Sarvajit Krishna Mohan (@SarvajitKM) <a href="https://twitter.com/SarvajitKM/status/1895734782828691953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>

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REAL MASTER ARRIVED Broken all existing records 🌪️ ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/wRmNCOYViw">https://t.co/wRmNCOYViw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajithkumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajithkumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUglyTeaser?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUglyTeaser</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUgly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUgly</a> <a href="https://t.co/v5VxzXrAuT">pic.twitter.com/v5VxzXrAuT</a>
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💥❤️💥❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Thala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Thala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AjithKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AjithKumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUgly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUgly</a> <a href="https://t.co/4ltKUrnKi8">https://t.co/4ltKUrnKi8</a> <a href="https://t.co/5LI9eKKX9J">pic.twitter.com/5LI9eKKX9J</a>
&mdash; Prakash (@prakashg777) <a href="https://twitter.com/prakashg777/status/1895734278136463737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>

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All is Ok... But, These 2 Frames 🥵🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AjithKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AjithKumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUgly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUgly</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUglyTeaser?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUglyTeaser</a> <a href="https://t.co/FEwUJsy1BP">pic.twitter.com/FEwUJsy1BP</a>
&mdash; SK Maxx⚡ (@SK_Maxxx) <a href="https://twitter.com/SK_Maxxx/status/1895476581910589575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>

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De aged Thala was not on my bingo for 2025 <a href="https://t.co/8EGnZSFjDi">https://t.co/8EGnZSFjDi</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ml6JLgQsxb">pic.twitter.com/Ml6JLgQsxb</a>
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<h2>Star-studded cast</h2>
The film features an ensemble supporting cast, including Trisha Krishnan, Prabhu Prasanna, Arjun Das, Sunil, Rahul Dev, Yogi Babu, Shine Tom Chacko, and B. S. Avinash.
With a reported budget of ₹270 crore (US$31 million), Good Bad Ugly is one of the most expensive Tamil films ever made, with Ajith reportedly receiving ₹165 crore (US$19 million) as his fee.
The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on 10 April 2025.
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The teaser for Ajith's Good Bad Ugly is out, sparking online excitement as Adhik Ravichandran's direction hints at a captivating mix of humor and action.

The teaser for Ajith's upcoming action-comedy Good Bad Ugly is out, promising a fun and wild ride for fans. The biggest highlight of the teaser is a quick glimpse of a de-aged Ajith, which has sparked excitement among audiences. The film is directed by Adhik Ravichandran, known for Trisha Illana Nayanthara and Mark Antony. This marks his first collaboration with Ajith. Feeling very emotional. thank you for this opportunity sir. This is For my Sir , my own KING . I love you from the bottom of my heart and soul. Here is the teaser of #GoodBadUgly https://t.co/j5uyy6RA9c #AjithKumar sir @MythriOfficial @SureshChandraa sir @gvprakash sir… — Adhik Ravichandran (@Adhikravi) February 28, 2025 Also Read: Leaked: Plot details emerge for Ryan Gosling's Star Wars movie with Shawn Levy The crew Co-produced by Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series Films, Good Bad Ugly began production in May 2024 in Hyderabad and wrapped in December. The film's music is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with cinematography handled by Abinadhan Ramanujam and editing by Vijay Velukutty. Also Read: Razzie Awards 2025: Madame Web 'wins' Worst Picture, Francis Ford Coppola 'wins' Worst Director Netizen reactions Fans can’t seem to get enough of the teaser, which has already crossed 22 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours. #GoodBadUglyTeaser surpassed #Master Teaser’s 24hr views just within 16hrs ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥🔥💥💥👑👑 GBU 16hrs views 19.5M Master 24hrs views 19.3M Ultimate ⭐️ rudhra Thandavam 🔥❤️‍🔥🧨💥👑 This is how you use the stardom of the chief #AjithKumar #Thala #GoodBadUgly — Sarvajit Krishna Mohan (@SarvajitKM) March 1, 2025 REAL MASTER ARRIVED Broken all existing records 🌪️ ▶️ https://t.co/wRmNCOYViw #Ajithkumar #GoodBadUglyTeaser #GoodBadUgly pic.twitter.com/v5VxzXrAuT — Prakash (@prakashpins) March 1, 2025 💥❤️💥❤️#Thala #AjithKumar #GoodBadUgly https://t.co/4ltKUrnKi8 pic.twitter.com/5LI9eKKX9J — Prakash (@prakashg777) March 1, 2025 All is Ok... But, These 2 Frames 🥵🔥#AjithKumar #GoodBadUgly#GoodBadUglyTeaser pic.twitter.com/FEwUJsy1BP — SK Maxx⚡ (@SK_Maxxx) February 28, 2025 De aged Thala was not on my bingo for 2025 https://t.co/8EGnZSFjDi pic.twitter.com/Ml6JLgQsxb — Karthikeyan (@CyberTweetsMVP) February 28, 2025 Also Read: Lanterns showrunner shares details on the upcoming DCU series Star-studded cast The film features an ensemble supporting cast, including Trisha Krishnan, Prabhu Prasanna, Arjun Das, Sunil, Rahul Dev, Yogi Babu, Shine Tom Chacko, and B. S. Avinash. With a reported budget of ₹270 crore (US$31 million), Good Bad Ugly is one of the most expensive Tamil films ever made, with Ajith reportedly receiving ₹165 crore (US$19 million) as his fee. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on 10 April 2025. Also Read: Sunita Ahuja sets the record straight says she and Govinda don’t live separately

Good Bad Ugly teaser: Fans can't get enough of Ajith's de-aged look

James Gunn recently unveiled the first look at Lanterns, the upcoming DCU series that will introduce the iconic Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) to the DC Cinematic Universe.
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Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan. Aaron Pierre is John Stewart. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lanterns?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lanterns</a>, the new HBO Original Series from DC Studios, is now in production. <a href="https://t.co/1Tz30Xm8f0">pic.twitter.com/1Tz30Xm8f0</a>
&mdash; Max (@StreamOnMax) <a href="https://twitter.com/StreamOnMax/status/1895142692193022074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<h2>A long-awaited project</h2>
The series has been in development since 2019 and was initially part of the now-cancelled DC Extended Universe (DCEU). It faced multiple delays before James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios in 2022, giving the project a new direction.
<h2>A fresh take on the Green Lantern</h2>
In a recent interview with WBD, showrunner Chris Mundy shared insights into the upcoming series, stating "From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama &ndash; rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich world-building &ndash; that balances tension and mystery with honest, authentic emotion. The goal is to create something that feels timeless and grounded without sacrificing the magic of the source material."
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/razzie-award-2025-madame-web-wins-worst-picture-francis-ford-coppola-wins-worst-director-8767088">Razzie Awards 2025: Madame Web 'wins' Worst Picture, Francis Ford Coppola 'wins' Worst Director</a>
<h2>The Green Lantern Corps&nbsp;</h2>
In the comics, the Green Lanterns are members of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic law enforcement agency. Each Lantern wields a power ring that grants them extraordinary abilities, fuelled by the wearer&rsquo;s willpower.
The series will be a detective story set on Earth, where veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and his new recruit John Stewart are assigned to investigate a murder, leading them into a deeper mystery.
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Currently filming in Los Angeles, the series is expected to wrap up production in July. The cast includes Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen.
Lanterns is set to premiere on Max in early 2026.
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Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy shared insights into the upcoming show which stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as the iconic superheroes.

James Gunn recently unveiled the first look at Lanterns, the upcoming DCU series that will introduce the iconic Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) to the DC Cinematic Universe. Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan. Aaron Pierre is John Stewart. #Lanterns, the new HBO Original Series from DC Studios, is now in production. pic.twitter.com/1Tz30Xm8f0 — Max (@StreamOnMax) February 27, 2025 Also Read: James Gunn shares throwback BTS pic from the set of Superman A long-awaited project The series has been in development since 2019 and was initially part of the now-cancelled DC Extended Universe (DCEU). It faced multiple delays before James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios in 2022, giving the project a new direction. A fresh take on the Green Lantern In a recent interview with WBD, showrunner Chris Mundy shared insights into the upcoming series, stating "From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich world-building – that balances tension and mystery with honest, authentic emotion. The goal is to create something that feels timeless and grounded without sacrificing the magic of the source material." Also Read: Razzie Awards 2025: Madame Web 'wins' Worst Picture, Francis Ford Coppola 'wins' Worst Director The Green Lantern Corps In the comics, the Green Lanterns are members of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic law enforcement agency. Each Lantern wields a power ring that grants them extraordinary abilities, fuelled by the wearer’s willpower. The series will be a detective story set on Earth, where veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and his new recruit John Stewart are assigned to investigate a murder, leading them into a deeper mystery. Also Read: Leaked: Plot details emerge for Ryan Gosling's Star Wars movie with Shawn Levy Currently filming in Los Angeles, the series is expected to wrap up production in July. The cast includes Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen. Lanterns is set to premiere on Max in early 2026. Also Read: Sunita Ahuja sets the record straight says she and Govinda don’t live separately

Lanterns showrunner shares details on the upcoming DCU series

The 45th Golden Raspberry Awards have announced their picks for the worst cinematic failures of 2025. This year, Joker: Folie &agrave; Deux, the sequel to 2019&rsquo;s critically and commercially successful Joker, led the pack with seven nominations.
The nominees were selected through emailed ballots by 1,202 Razzie members, which include movie enthusiasts, film critics, and journalists from across the United States.
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<h2>What are the Razzies?</h2>
Founded in 1981, the Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, are a parody award show that "honours" the worst in cinema. This year, Madame Web dominated, taking home the awards for Worst Picture, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actress for Dakota Johnson.
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<h2>Full List of &lsquo;Winners&rsquo;</h2>
Worst Picture &ndash; Madame Web
Worst Actor &ndash; Jerry Seinfeld for Unfrosted
Worst Actress &ndash; Dakota Johnson for Madame Web
Worst Supporting Actor &ndash; Jon Voight for Megalopolis
Worst Supporting Actress &ndash; Amy Schumer for Unfrosted
Worst Director &ndash; Francis Ford Coppola for Megalopolis
Worst Screen Combo &ndash; Joaquin Phoenix &amp; Lady Gaga for Joker: Folie &agrave; Deux
Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel &ndash; Joker: Folie &agrave; Deux
Worst Screenplay &ndash; Madame Web
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<h2>Francis Ford Coppola responds to Razzie win</h2>
While most celebrities who win a Razzie either ignore the award or take it in stride, legendary director Francis Ford Coppola took to social media to call out the awards.
"I am thrilled to accept the Razzie award in so many important categories for Megalopolis, and for the distinctive honour of being nominated as the worst director, worst screenplay, and worst picture," he wrote. "At a time when so few have the courage to go against the prevailing trends of contemporary moviemaking!"
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Entertainment | Hollywood " The Golden Raspberry Awards revealed their picks for the cinematic letdowns of 2025, spotlighting the year's least impressive films and performances.

The 45th Golden Raspberry Awards have announced their picks for the worst cinematic failures of 2025. This year, Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to 2019’s critically and commercially successful Joker, led the pack with seven nominations. The nominees were selected through emailed ballots by 1,202 Razzie members, which include movie enthusiasts, film critics, and journalists from across the United States. Also Read: James Gunn shares first look of the DCU's Lanterns series What are the Razzies? Founded in 1981, the Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, are a parody award show that "honours" the worst in cinema. This year, Madame Web dominated, taking home the awards for Worst Picture, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actress for Dakota Johnson. Also Read: Early reactions for Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again are here Full List of ‘Winners’ Worst Picture – Madame Web Worst Actor – Jerry Seinfeld for Unfrosted Worst Actress – Dakota Johnson for Madame Web Worst Supporting Actor – Jon Voight for Megalopolis Worst Supporting Actress – Amy Schumer for Unfrosted Worst Director – Francis Ford Coppola for Megalopolis Worst Screen Combo – Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga for Joker: Folie à Deux Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel – Joker: Folie à Deux Worst Screenplay – Madame Web Also Read: James Gunn shares throwback BTS pic from the set of Superman Francis Ford Coppola responds to Razzie win While most celebrities who win a Razzie either ignore the award or take it in stride, legendary director Francis Ford Coppola took to social media to call out the awards. "I am thrilled to accept the Razzie award in so many important categories for Megalopolis, and for the distinctive honour of being nominated as the worst director, worst screenplay, and worst picture," he wrote. "At a time when so few have the courage to go against the prevailing trends of contemporary moviemaking!" Also Read: Oscars 2025: Everything you need to know about the 97th Academy Awards

Razzie Awards 2025: Madame Web 'wins' Worst Picture, Francis Ford Coppola chosen Worst Director

Director James Gunn has shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the Superman set to mark the one-year anniversary of the film&rsquo;s production starting in Svalbard, Norway. The picture offers a close-up look at the Man of Steel&rsquo;s feet.
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One year ago today. Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Faster than a speeding bullet toward July 11, 2025. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Superman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Superman</a> <a href="https://t.co/3YaejQCLYw">pic.twitter.com/3YaejQCLYw</a>
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<h2>A new era for Superman</h2>
The film stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. It will serve as the first entry in the newly-formed DC Cinematic Universe.
Recently, a new cut of the film was screened for Warner Bros. executives, and reactions have been extremely positive. According to insider Jeff Sneider, many praised its lighter tone and humour.
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<h2>Not an origin story</h2>
Unlike previous adaptations, Superman will not be an origin story. Instead, it will focus on Clark Kent&rsquo;s first year as a superhero in Metropolis. The film will also introduce other DC heroes, including Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, and Mister Terrific, laying the groundwork for future DCU projects.
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<h2>A star-studded cast</h2>
The ensemble cast includes Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Mar&iacute;a Gabriela de Far&iacute;a, Wendell Pierce, and Alan Tudyk.
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Here you go: the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Superman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Superman</a> trailer. Krypto, take us home. Watch the teaser trailer now and ❤ this post to get updates from <a href="https://twitter.com/Superman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@superman</a> before it hits theaters this July. <a href="https://t.co/w77kiKef54">pic.twitter.com/w77kiKef54</a>
&mdash; James Gunn (@JamesGunn) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1869743248928870579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Superman is set to hit cinemas worldwide on 11 July 2025.
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Entertainment | Hollywood : Director James Gunn shared a throwback BTS pic from the set of Superman. The movie will be the first entry in the newly formed DC Cinematic Universe.

Director James Gunn has shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the Superman set to mark the one-year anniversary of the film’s production starting in Svalbard, Norway. The picture offers a close-up look at the Man of Steel’s feet. One year ago today. Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Faster than a speeding bullet toward July 11, 2025. #Superman pic.twitter.com/3YaejQCLYw — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 28, 2025 Also Read: Scream star Matthew Lillard joins the cast of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 A new era for Superman The film stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. It will serve as the first entry in the newly-formed DC Cinematic Universe. Recently, a new cut of the film was screened for Warner Bros. executives, and reactions have been extremely positive. According to insider Jeff Sneider, many praised its lighter tone and humour. Also Read: James Gunn’s Superman receives positive reactions from Warner Bros. executives Not an origin story Unlike previous adaptations, Superman will not be an origin story. Instead, it will focus on Clark Kent’s first year as a superhero in Metropolis. The film will also introduce other DC heroes, including Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, and Mister Terrific, laying the groundwork for future DCU projects. Also Read: X-Men '97: Marvel shares update on season 2 release A star-studded cast The ensemble cast includes Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, and Alan Tudyk. Here you go: the #Superman trailer. Krypto, take us home. Watch the teaser trailer now and ❤ this post to get updates from @superman before it hits theaters this July. pic.twitter.com/w77kiKef54 — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 19, 2024 Superman is set to hit cinemas worldwide on 11 July 2025. Also Read: Oscars 2025: Everything you need to know about the 97th Academy Awards

James Gunn shares throwback BTS pic from the set of Superman

Season 2 of Marvel&rsquo;s Daredevil: Born Again has begun filming in New York City, just days before the premiere of its first season on Disney+. The show is a revival of the fan-favourite and critically acclaimed Netflix series.
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<h2>Return to Hell&rsquo;s Kitchen</h2>
The series follows Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), the blind vigilante known as Daredevil, as he takes on New York&rsquo;s crime boss, The Kingpin (Vincent D&rsquo;Onofrio). It was created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, and Chris Ord, with Scardapane serving as showrunner.
<h2>Early Reactions&nbsp;</h2>
Early reactions to the show have been positive, with many praising Charlie Cox and Vincent D&rsquo;Onofrio&rsquo;s performances. The show&rsquo;s intense action sequences have also received high praise.
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<h2>Familiar faces and new additions</h2>
The show brings back several familiar faces, including Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, and Elden Henson as Franklin "Foggy" Nelson.
Alongside the returning cast, Daredevil: Born Again will also feature Margarita Levieva, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, and Jeremy Earl.
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<h2>Matthew Lillard joins season 2</h2>
According to Deadline, actor Matthew Lillard, known for his roles in Five Nights at Freddy&rsquo;s and Scream, has joined the cast of Season 2 in an undisclosed role. This marks his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut.
Last month, Lillard revealed that he would also be returning to the seventh instalment of the Scream franchise, marking his comeback after nearly thirty years.
The first season of Daredevil: Born Again is set to premiere on Disney+ on 4 March 2025.
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The second season of Daredevil: Born Again started filming, and Scream star Mathew Lillard is the latest addition to the cast in an undisclosed role.

Season 2 of Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again has begun filming in New York City, just days before the premiere of its first season on Disney+. The show is a revival of the fan-favourite and critically acclaimed Netflix series. Also Read: Oscars 2025: Everything you need to know about the 97th Academy Awards Return to Hell’s Kitchen The series follows Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), the blind vigilante known as Daredevil, as he takes on New York’s crime boss, The Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio). It was created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, and Chris Ord, with Scardapane serving as showrunner. Early Reactions Early reactions to the show have been positive, with many praising Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio’s performances. The show’s intense action sequences have also received high praise. Also Read: Early reactions for Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again are here Familiar faces and new additions The show brings back several familiar faces, including Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, and Elden Henson as Franklin "Foggy" Nelson. Alongside the returning cast, Daredevil: Born Again will also feature Margarita Levieva, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, and Jeremy Earl. Also Read: James Gunn’s Superman receives positive reactions from Warner Bros. executives Matthew Lillard joins season 2 According to Deadline, actor Matthew Lillard, known for his roles in Five Nights at Freddy’s and Scream, has joined the cast of Season 2 in an undisclosed role. This marks his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut. Last month, Lillard revealed that he would also be returning to the seventh instalment of the Scream franchise, marking his comeback after nearly thirty years. The first season of Daredevil: Born Again is set to premiere on Disney+ on 4 March 2025. Also Read: Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa had 'mummified' body part when found: Report

Scream star Matthew Lillard joins the cast of Daredevil: Born Again season 2

The 97th Academy Awards will pay tribute to the James Bond films at this year&rsquo;s ceremony. The tribute will honour long-time Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who received honorary Oscars at the 15th Governors Awards this year.
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<h2>Celebrating 60 years of James Bond</h2>
The tribute will recognise the 60-year legacy of the iconic franchise, which began in 1962 with Dr. No. Over its 26 films, six Bond songs have been nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars, with three winning: Skyfall by Adele, Writing&rsquo;s on the Wall by Sam Smith, and No Time to Die by Billie Eilish.
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<h2>The future of the James Bond franchise</h2>
The James Bond series has been in limbo since the release of 2021&rsquo;s No Time to Die, which marked Daniel Craig&rsquo;s final outing as 007. The franchise has been searching for his replacement and a director to revitalise the six-decade-long film series.
Recently, Amazon Studios gained creative control of the franchise from producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli in a deal worth &pound;1 billion ($1.25 billion), a move that has received mixed reactions.
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<h2>Amazon&rsquo;s vision for James Bond</h2>
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy spoke about the acquisition, stating "We are incredibly honoured to have the ability to help shepherd the Bond franchise for the next generation. And we have amazing filmmakers that we have hired over time at MGM Amazon Studios."
<h2>97th Academy Awards</h2>
The 97th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and hosted by comedian Conan O&rsquo;Brien. The ceremony will take place on 2 March 2025 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
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The Dolby Theatre is getting its Oscars glow-up, and it&rsquo;s all hands on deck. Watch the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oscars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Oscars</a> LIVE on Sunday, March 2nd, at 7e/4p on ABC and Hulu. Photo Credit: Ye Fan <a href="https://t.co/fbyzhbYrlr">pic.twitter.com/fbyzhbYrlr</a>
&mdash; The Academy (@TheAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1895185611738214477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Indian audiences can watch the show live on 3 March at 5 a.m. IST on JioHotstar.
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This tribute follows the recognition of long-time Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who were honored with Oscars at the Governors Awards.

The 97th Academy Awards will pay tribute to the James Bond films at this year’s ceremony. The tribute will honour long-time Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who received honorary Oscars at the 15th Governors Awards this year. Also Read: Oscars 2025: Host Conan O'Brien offers sneak peek into the ceremony Celebrating 60 years of James Bond The tribute will recognise the 60-year legacy of the iconic franchise, which began in 1962 with Dr. No. Over its 26 films, six Bond songs have been nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars, with three winning: Skyfall by Adele, Writing’s on the Wall by Sam Smith, and No Time to Die by Billie Eilish. Also Read: James Gunn shares first look of the DCU's Lanterns series The future of the James Bond franchise The James Bond series has been in limbo since the release of 2021’s No Time to Die, which marked Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007. The franchise has been searching for his replacement and a director to revitalise the six-decade-long film series. Recently, Amazon Studios gained creative control of the franchise from producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli in a deal worth £1 billion ($1.25 billion), a move that has received mixed reactions. Also Read: Crazxy review: Sohum Shah is on a crazy roadride which doesn't keep viewers on the edge Amazon’s vision for James Bond Amazon CEO Andy Jassy spoke about the acquisition, stating "We are incredibly honoured to have the ability to help shepherd the Bond franchise for the next generation. And we have amazing filmmakers that we have hired over time at MGM Amazon Studios." 97th Academy Awards The 97th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien. The ceremony will take place on 2 March 2025 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Dolby Theatre is getting its Oscars glow-up, and it’s all hands on deck. Watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 2nd, at 7e/4p on ABC and Hulu. Photo Credit: Ye Fan pic.twitter.com/fbyzhbYrlr — The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 27, 2025 Indian audiences can watch the show live on 3 March at 5 a.m. IST on JioHotstar. Also Read: Slow Horses star Jack Lowden rumoured to be a frontrunner for Amazon's James Bond

Oscars 2025: Academy to pay special musical tribute to James Bond films

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