<p>Recently, streaming giant Netflix made a shocking announcement that it <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/netflix-pulls-the-plug-on-1899-web-series-will-not-have-a-second-season-549052">has cancelled '1899'</a></strong>. Indeed, the period mystery-science fiction from the makers of 'Dark' (Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar) will not see its second season. Similar to 'Dark, the creators of the show had ideas for two more seasons, but sadly it was not to be. But fans of the show are not backing down that easily. After trying and failing to convince the streaming service of rethinking the decision, many have now signed petitions to renew the series. More than 35,000 have thus far signed a particularly popular petition at Change.org.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"1899 was clearly created with multiple seasons in mind. After the first season, there are a lot of unanswered questions and a big cliffhanger at the end of the last episode. We want a renewal of the show and a proper end to the story," the petition says succinctly.</p>

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<p>The series, starring Emily Beecham, Andreas Pietschmann, Aneurin Barnard, Rosalie Craig, Clara Rosager, Lucas Lynggaard, Miguel Bernardeau, Anton Lesser, Ben Ashenden, and Alexander Owen, was about a bunch of immigrants travelling to New York from London. They find another ship adrift in the ocean and get caught up in a mystery.</p>

<p>'1899' received mostly positive critical reception. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the series received a score of 76 per cent. The critical consensus read, "1899 navigates its multicultural passengers through an atmospheric mystery and delivers a suspenseful journey, even if it may never reach a satisfying destination.</p>

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Recently, streaming giant Netflix made a shocking announcement that it has cancelled '1899'. Indeed, the period mystery-science fiction from the makers of 'Dark' (Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar) will not see its second season.

Recently, streaming giant Netflix made a shocking announcement that it has cancelled '1899'. Indeed, the period mystery-science fiction from the makers of 'Dark' (Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar) will not see its second season. Similar to 'Dark, the creators of the show had ideas for two more seasons, but sadly it was not to be. But fans of the show are not backing down that easily. After trying and failing to convince the streaming service of rethinking the decision, many have now signed petitions to renew the series. More than 35,000 have thus far signed a particularly popular petition at Change.org. "1899 was clearly created with multiple seasons in mind. After the first season, there are a lot of unanswered questions and a big cliffhanger at the end of the last episode. We want a renewal of the show and a proper end to the story," the petition says succinctly. The series, starring Emily Beecham, Andreas Pietschmann, Aneurin Barnard, Rosalie Craig, Clara Rosager, Lucas Lynggaard, Miguel Bernardeau, Anton Lesser, Ben Ashenden, and Alexander Owen, was about a bunch of immigrants travelling to New York from London. They find another ship adrift in the ocean and get caught up in a mystery. '1899' received mostly positive critical reception. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the series received a score of 76 per cent. The critical consensus read, "1899 navigates its multicultural passengers through an atmospheric mystery and delivers a suspenseful journey, even if it may never reach a satisfying destination.

'1899' cancellation: 35,000 angry fans petition Netflix to renew the show

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water'</a></strong> is ruling the box office worldwide thanks to strong word-of-mouth, mostly positive reviews, and the lack of any big releases. At the time of writing, it has grossed $1.44 billion, which is just shy of $1.48 billion of 'Top Gun: Maverick', the highest-grossing movie of 2022. Cameron's science-fiction epic should surpass it in a day or two. It is hard to predict a movie's lifetime box office haul with any certainty, but thus far 'The Way of Water' is performing better than its prequel, the highest-grossing movie of all time, and should end up at the second or third. Cameron has said earlier that the film will have to be the fourth or fifth-highest-grossing movie of all time to break even.</p>

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<p>We believe 'Avatar: The Way of Water' should not have any issue with turning a profit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film continues the story of the Sully family and introduces new adventures for Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) a paraplegic marine who sided with the Na’vi in the conflict against humans in the original and became one of the tall, lithe, and blue-hued natives himself. He and his Na’vi wife Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) have children now: three of theirs and two adopted. The stakes are higher than ever before. Oh, and an old foe is back in a different, er, avatar.</p>

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<p>Fleeing the threat, the Sullys find themselves among the Metkayina, a water-loving Na’vi clan with a paler blue skin colour to mirror the sea. They live around a reef and have amphibious qualities, allowing them to inhabit both worlds. Initially unwilling and hostile, the leaders of the clan, Tonowari (Cliff Curtis) and Ronal (Kate Winslet) eventually take the fugitives in and teach them their aquatic ways. Unbeknown to them, the Sullys have brought the war right to their shores.</p>

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<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' has received positive reviews. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film scored 77 percent. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond the surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls.'<br />
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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is ruling the box office worldwide thanks to strong word-of-mouth, mostly positive reviews, and the lack of any big releases.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is ruling the box office worldwide thanks to strong word-of-mouth, mostly positive reviews, and the lack of any big releases. At the time of writing, it has grossed $1.44 billion, which is just shy of $1.48 billion of 'Top Gun: Maverick', the highest-grossing movie of 2022. Cameron's science-fiction epic should surpass it in a day or two. It is hard to predict a movie's lifetime box office haul with any certainty, but thus far 'The Way of Water' is performing better than its prequel, the highest-grossing movie of all time, and should end up at the second or third. Cameron has said earlier that the film will have to be the fourth or fifth-highest-grossing movie of all time to break even. Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron We believe 'Avatar: The Way of Water' should not have any issue with turning a profit. The film continues the story of the Sully family and introduces new adventures for Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) a paraplegic marine who sided with the Na’vi in the conflict against humans in the original and became one of the tall, lithe, and blue-hued natives himself. He and his Na’vi wife Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) have children now: three of theirs and two adopted. The stakes are higher than ever before. Oh, and an old foe is back in a different, er, avatar. Also Read: Will 'Avatar 2' beat 'Avengers Endgame' at the box office? It's complicated Fleeing the threat, the Sullys find themselves among the Metkayina, a water-loving Na’vi clan with a paler blue skin colour to mirror the sea. They live around a reef and have amphibious qualities, allowing them to inhabit both worlds. Initially unwilling and hostile, the leaders of the clan, Tonowari (Cliff Curtis) and Ronal (Kate Winslet) eventually take the fugitives in and teach them their aquatic ways. Unbeknown to them, the Sullys have brought the war right to their shores. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has received positive reviews. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film scored 77 percent. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond the surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls.'

'Avatar 2' nears $1.5 billion, to surpass 'Top Gun Maverick' soon

<p>If a new report is true, Aaron Taylor-Johnson may be the next James Bond. The English actor, as per Puck News, met Barbara Broccoli, one of the producers of movies involving the British super-spy, and the meeting apparently went well. This, of course, does not mean that he is indeed the next 007, but if the report is true, it augurs well for the actor's chances. Earlier, names like Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Tom Hiddleston, and Regé-Jean Page have been thrown around by the fans of the character. Michael G. Wilson, Broccoli's producing partner, has earlier said that they are looking for a 30-something actor to don the role.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Wilson told Deadline, “We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past. But trying to visualise it, doesn’t work. Remember, Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience. He’s a person who has been through the wars, so to speak. He’s probably been in the SAS or something. He isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off. That’s why it works for a 30-something.”</p>

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<p>Many had demanded a woman in the role of 007 (with some calling it Jane Bond), but Broccoli has made it clear that the next Bond will also be a male actor.</p>

<p>Craig played the role for the fifth and final time in last year's 'No Time to Die'. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the film also starred Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Rory Kinnear, Ralph Fiennes, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen, Ana de Armas, David Dencik and Dali Benssalah. It became a huge commercial success and was also a hit with critics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>James Bond movies are based on British author Ian Fleming's novels.</p>

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If a new report is true, Aaron Taylor-Johnson may be the next James Bond. The English actor, as per Puck News, met Barbara Broccoli, one of the producers of movies involving the British super-spy, and the meeting apparently went well.

If a new report is true, Aaron Taylor-Johnson may be the next James Bond. The English actor, as per Puck News, met Barbara Broccoli, one of the producers of movies involving the British super-spy, and the meeting apparently went well. This, of course, does not mean that he is indeed the next 007, but if the report is true, it augurs well for the actor's chances. Earlier, names like Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Tom Hiddleston, and Regé-Jean Page have been thrown around by the fans of the character. Michael G. Wilson, Broccoli's producing partner, has earlier said that they are looking for a 30-something actor to don the role. Also Read: 60 years of James Bond: Every 007 actor ranked from worst to best! Wilson told Deadline, “We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past. But trying to visualise it, doesn’t work. Remember, Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience. He’s a person who has been through the wars, so to speak. He’s probably been in the SAS or something. He isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off. That’s why it works for a 30-something.” Many had demanded a woman in the role of 007 (with some calling it Jane Bond), but Broccoli has made it clear that the next Bond will also be a male actor. Craig played the role for the fifth and final time in last year's 'No Time to Die'. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the film also starred Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Rory Kinnear, Ralph Fiennes, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen, Ana de Armas, David Dencik and Dali Benssalah. It became a huge commercial success and was also a hit with critics. James Bond movies are based on British author Ian Fleming's novels.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson to be the next James Bond? English actor reportedly met 007 producers

<p>Legendary actor <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-greys-anatomy-actor-justin-chambers-to-play-marlon-brando-in-paramount-series-397043">Marlon Brando</a></strong> was a renowned, albeit fading star even before he portrayed the titular role in the 1972 crime drama film 'The Godfather'. But the Francis Ford Coppola directorial catapulted him to the very top. Even now, he is considered among the greatest actors of all time. Now it has come to light that the late thespian was considered for the role of the Penguin, one of Batman's greatest foes, in the 1992 Tim Burton-directed DC movie, 'Batman Returns'. But Warner Bros, the studio behind DC films, said no. The role eventually went to Danny DeVito, whose performance was praised almost universally.</p>

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<p>The revelation came courtesy of Rob Nixon of Turner Classic Movies. Apparently, Christopher Lloyd, the 'Doc' of the 'Back of the Future' franchise, was also under consideration. But clearly, DeVito was the final choice.</p>

<p>Featuring Michael Keaton in the titular role, 'Batman Returns' was a sequel to 1989's acclaimed 'Batman'. It was scripted by Daniel Waters using a story penned by himself and Sam Hamm. Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, and Michael Murphy were also featured in the movie. The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing $266.8 million on a budget of $50–80 million.</p>

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<p>Penguin was portrayed by Irish star Colin Farrell in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' which featured Robert Pattinson in the titular role. Since Farrell did not look like the comic-book Penguin with an obese body, rough and scarred face, and crooked teeth, the performance required the actor to wear thick makeup and prosthetics. He will reprise the role in the upcoming HBO Max series centering around the character.&nbsp;</p>

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Legendary actor Marlon Brando was a renowned, albeit fading star even before he portrayed the titular role in the 1972 crime drama film 'The Godfather'. But the Francis Ford Coppola directorial catapulted him to the very top.

Legendary actor Marlon Brando was a renowned, albeit fading star even before he portrayed the titular role in the 1972 crime drama film 'The Godfather'. But the Francis Ford Coppola directorial catapulted him to the very top. Even now, he is considered among the greatest actors of all time. Now it has come to light that the late thespian was considered for the role of the Penguin, one of Batman's greatest foes, in the 1992 Tim Burton-directed DC movie, 'Batman Returns'. But Warner Bros, the studio behind DC films, said no. The role eventually went to Danny DeVito, whose performance was praised almost universally. The revelation came courtesy of Rob Nixon of Turner Classic Movies. Apparently, Christopher Lloyd, the 'Doc' of the 'Back of the Future' franchise, was also under consideration. But clearly, DeVito was the final choice. Featuring Michael Keaton in the titular role, 'Batman Returns' was a sequel to 1989's acclaimed 'Batman'. It was scripted by Daniel Waters using a story penned by himself and Sam Hamm. Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, and Michael Murphy were also featured in the movie. The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing $266.8 million on a budget of $50–80 million. Also Read: Colin Farrell on 'The Batman' spinoff series on Penguin: 'It's so tasty and unusual' Penguin was portrayed by Irish star Colin Farrell in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' which featured Robert Pattinson in the titular role. Since Farrell did not look like the comic-book Penguin with an obese body, rough and scarred face, and crooked teeth, the performance required the actor to wear thick makeup and prosthetics. He will reprise the role in the upcoming HBO Max series centering around the character.

'The Godfather' star Marlon Brando almost played Penguin in 'Batman Returns'

<p><strong>'Avatar: The Way of Water'</strong>, the first sequel in <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-james-cameron-reveals-game-plan-for-avatar-sequels-549000">James Cameron's 'Avatar' franchise</a></strong>, has surpassed the $1.4 billion mark. It has been less than 20 days and looking at the complete absence of important big-screen releases in the next few weeks, it looks like it is going to have smooth sailing for quite a while. Even 2009's 'Avatar' did not have a huge opening at the box office. But strong word-of-mouth and the December release allowed the movie to have long legs, and it ended up as the biggest movie of all time. But will that be the case with 'The Way of Water' as well? Let's explore.</p>

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<h2>What is 'Avatar: The Way of Water' about?</h2>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' features fresh adventures for Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) a paraplegic marine who sided with the Na’vi in the conflict against humans in the original and became one of the tall, lithe, and blue-hued natives himself. He and his native wife Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) have children now: three of theirs and two adopted. The stakes are higher than ever before.</p>

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<p>As the old foes at the RDA return to complete what they started in the first film with a renewed sense of vengeance, Jake and Neytiri flee their homeland with their children to protect the Omaticaya clan.</p>

<p>They find themselves among the Metkayina, a water-loving Na’vi clan with a paler blue skin colour to mirror the sea. They live around a reef and have amphibious qualities, allowing them to inhabit both worlds. Initially unwilling and hostile, the leaders of the clan, Tonowari (Cliff Curtis) and Ronal (Kate Winslet) eventually take the fugitives in and teach them their aquatic ways. Unbeknown to them, the Sullys have brought the war right to their shores.</p>

<h2>What did critics think of 'The Way of Water'?</h2>

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<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' has received positive reviews. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film scored 77 per cent. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond the surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls.'</p>

<h2>Will 'Avatar: The Way of Water' beat 'Avengers: Endgame'?</h2>

<p>Thus far, 'Avatar The Way of Water' is raking in the moolah much faster than its prequel. That may, of course, change later, but right now, that is the case. The first 'Avatar' opened with a $77 million weekend, as opposed to the $134 million of the sequel. Moving forward, 'Avatar' had grossed $212.7 million in the first 10 days. The sequel, on the other hand, grossed $261 million. 'Avatar' took 17 days to get past the $1 billion mark. The sequel was five days faster at 12 days. And while 'Avatar' was beaten by 'Avengers: Endgame' if we talk about the original theatrical run, the former movie overtook the latter in a rerelease. Judging by the trends so far, it appears 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has a really good chance of going all the way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, it may not beat the current box office gross of its prequel (more than $2.9 billion, including rerelease receipts), considering the uninterrupted reign it has in our theatres until the end of January, at the least, it does look, yes, like it will beat 'Avengers: Endgame'.<br />
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'Avatar: The Way of Water', the first sequel in James Cameron's 'Avatar' franchise, has surpassed the $1.4 billion mark. It has been less than 20 days and looking at the complete absence of important big-screen releases in the next few weeks, it looks like it is going to have smooth sailing for quite a while.

'Avatar: The Way of Water', the first sequel in James Cameron's 'Avatar' franchise, has surpassed the $1.4 billion mark. It has been less than 20 days and looking at the complete absence of important big-screen releases in the next few weeks, it looks like it is going to have smooth sailing for quite a while. Even 2009's 'Avatar' did not have a huge opening at the box office. But strong word-of-mouth and the December release allowed the movie to have long legs, and it ended up as the biggest movie of all time. But will that be the case with 'The Way of Water' as well? Let's explore. Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron What is 'Avatar: The Way of Water' about? 'Avatar: The Way of Water' features fresh adventures for Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) a paraplegic marine who sided with the Na’vi in the conflict against humans in the original and became one of the tall, lithe, and blue-hued natives himself. He and his native wife Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) have children now: three of theirs and two adopted. The stakes are higher than ever before. As the old foes at the RDA return to complete what they started in the first film with a renewed sense of vengeance, Jake and Neytiri flee their homeland with their children to protect the Omaticaya clan. They find themselves among the Metkayina, a water-loving Na’vi clan with a paler blue skin colour to mirror the sea. They live around a reef and have amphibious qualities, allowing them to inhabit both worlds. Initially unwilling and hostile, the leaders of the clan, Tonowari (Cliff Curtis) and Ronal (Kate Winslet) eventually take the fugitives in and teach them their aquatic ways. Unbeknown to them, the Sullys have brought the war right to their shores. What did critics think of 'The Way of Water'? 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has received positive reviews. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film scored 77 per cent. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond the surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls.' Will 'Avatar: The Way of Water' beat 'Avengers: Endgame'? Thus far, 'Avatar The Way of Water' is raking in the moolah much faster than its prequel. That may, of course, change later, but right now, that is the case. The first 'Avatar' opened with a $77 million weekend, as opposed to the $134 million of the sequel. Moving forward, 'Avatar' had grossed $212.7 million in the first 10 days. The sequel, on the other hand, grossed $261 million. 'Avatar' took 17 days to get past the $1 billion mark. The sequel was five days faster at 12 days. And while 'Avatar' was beaten by 'Avengers: Endgame' if we talk about the original theatrical run, the former movie overtook the latter in a rerelease. Judging by the trends so far, it appears 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has a really good chance of going all the way. Now, it may not beat the current box office gross of its prequel (more than $2.9 billion, including rerelease receipts), considering the uninterrupted reign it has in our theatres until the end of January, at the least, it does look, yes, like it will beat 'Avengers: Endgame'.

Will 'Avatar 2' beat 'Avengers Endgame' at the box office? It's complicated

<p>James Cameron's<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654"> 'Avatar: The Way of Water'</a></strong> has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office after just 12 days. The sequel to his 2009 science-fiction epic 'Avatar', 'The Way of Water', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film.</p>

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<p>Thus far the film has collected $1.03 billion. 'The Way of Water' has an astronomical budget of $350 to 460 million, and Cameron has earlier said the film will have to be second or third-highest-grossing movie of all time just to break even. So it will have to continue its performance at the ticket window for the foreseeable future. Like the original, the film is expected to have strong legs that should help it carry to February.</p>

<p>Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."</p>

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office after just 12 days. The sequel to his 2009 science-fiction epic 'Avatar', 'The Way of Water', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office after just 12 days. The sequel to his 2009 science-fiction epic 'Avatar', 'The Way of Water', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film. Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron Thus far the film has collected $1.03 billion. 'The Way of Water' has an astronomical budget of $350 to 460 million, and Cameron has earlier said the film will have to be second or third-highest-grossing movie of all time just to break even. So it will have to continue its performance at the ticket window for the foreseeable future. Like the original, the film is expected to have strong legs that should help it carry to February. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."

'Avatar The Way of Water' crosses $1 billion mark in just 12 days

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jk-rowling-launches-a-service-to-help-victims-of-sexual-violence-542550">JK Rowling</a></strong> has come under fire in the last few years over her allegedly transphobic views. She has been criticised by many people from the trans community, activists, and allies in different fields. Rowling has said that many positions taken by the trans community infringe upon the rights of biological women. Even the cast of the 'Harry Potter' franchise, including the big trio (Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint), have spoken against her views, albeit without explicitly criticising her. Rowling is best known for writing the 'Harry Potter' books, the source material of the movie series. Now another cast member, Harry Melling, has opened up about the controversy.</p>

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<p>Melling, who played the role of Dudley Dursley (Harry's mean cousin) in the movies, gave a pretty balanced answer to the debate, without, as he said, pointing any fingers.</p>

<p>In an interview with The Independent, he said, “I can only speak for myself, and what I feel, to me, is very simple, which is that transgender women are women and transgender men are men. Every single person has the right to choose who they are and to identify themselves as what’s true to themselves."</p>

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<p>He added, "I don’t want to join the debate of pointing fingers and saying, ‘That’s right, that’s wrong,’ because I don’t think I’m the correct spokesperson for that. But I do believe that everybody has the right to choose.”</p>

<p>Rowling first angered the trans community and activists in 2020 when on Twitter she argued that gender identity contravenes biological sex. She said, "If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>She has refused to back down from her opinions despite the considerable outcry. She has also denied the anti-trans accusations.</p>

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JK Rowling has come under fire in the last few years over her allegedly transphobic views. She has been criticised by many people from the trans community, activists, and allies in different fields.

JK Rowling has come under fire in the last few years over her allegedly transphobic views. She has been criticised by many people from the trans community, activists, and allies in different fields. Rowling has said that many positions taken by the trans community infringe upon the rights of biological women. Even the cast of the 'Harry Potter' franchise, including the big trio (Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint), have spoken against her views, albeit without explicitly criticising her. Rowling is best known for writing the 'Harry Potter' books, the source material of the movie series. Now another cast member, Harry Melling, has opened up about the controversy. Melling, who played the role of Dudley Dursley (Harry's mean cousin) in the movies, gave a pretty balanced answer to the debate, without, as he said, pointing any fingers. In an interview with The Independent, he said, “I can only speak for myself, and what I feel, to me, is very simple, which is that transgender women are women and transgender men are men. Every single person has the right to choose who they are and to identify themselves as what’s true to themselves." Also Read: JK Rowling new book termed transphobic, author denies character based on her life experience He added, "I don’t want to join the debate of pointing fingers and saying, ‘That’s right, that’s wrong,’ because I don’t think I’m the correct spokesperson for that. But I do believe that everybody has the right to choose.” Rowling first angered the trans community and activists in 2020 when on Twitter she argued that gender identity contravenes biological sex. She said, "If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives.” She has refused to back down from her opinions despite the considerable outcry. She has also denied the anti-trans accusations.

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<p><strong>Golden Globes 2023:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rrr-oscar-campaign-gets-a-huge-boost-ss-rajamouli-takes-best-director-award-at-new-york-film-critics-awards-539603"> SS Rajamouli's 'RRR'</a></strong> was a huge hit in India and even earned respectable money through a limited release in overseas markets like North America and Europe. But it was the Netflix release worldwide that catapulted the film from&nbsp;the 'mildly popular' category to a worldwide sensation. One of the&nbsp;film's songs 'Naatu Naatu' has become something of a phenomenon across the world, with thousands of people recreating&nbsp;the song's choreography&nbsp;and sharing it on social media sites. Everyone from comedians to actors to filmmakers in Hollywood has found themselves transfixed by the audacious action of the film and the direction of Rajamouli. The director&nbsp;had similarly enjoyed rapturous responses the world over for his 'Baahubali' movies, though 'RRR' arguably has an even bigger impact.</p>

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<h2>What is 'RRR' all about?</h2>

<p>'RRR' follows two real-life revolutionaries who took on the might of the British Empire in the early 20th century. Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Rama Rao) join forces in 1920 to fight the colonialists. Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris were also in the cast of 'RRR'.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Has 'RRR' been nominated in the Golden Globes?</h2>

<p>Yes. The film has scored two nominations: in the Best Non-English Language Film and Best Original Song categories. Rajamouli, Rao Jr, and Charan will be present at the Golden Globes 2023 event.</p>

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<h2>How did 'RRR' become such a humongous success?</h2>

<p>Rajamouli has always been an expert at crafting cinematic set pieces. We saw that ability play a big part&nbsp;in the 'Baahubali' movies. He is extremely careful about the technical aspects of his films. That done, he creates sequences that may not follow logic, and they are not meant to, but are wildly entertaining once you surrender your faculties to the film. He makes no pretence of creating action that follows the laws of physics or any such thing. He delivers&nbsp;crazy, outlandish, gravity and logic-defying&nbsp;spectacle that you have&nbsp;to enjoy on his own terms. 'RRR' is the most Rajamouli-ish Rajamouli has ever been. In India, the film was quite a big hit, but we have seen such big, masala-stuffed films before, though nothing on that scale.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rest of the world? They hadn't. And the movie being available on Netflix made sure the commitment to watch the admittedly fairly long movie wasn't that big. And they simply fell under the spell cast by Rajamouli. As per author and 'Doctor Strange' co-screenwriter C. Robert Cargill 'RRR' "is a level of spectacle that defies description."</p>

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<h2>What chances 'RRR' has in Golden Globes 2023?</h2>

<p>The answer to this question is not simple. The Indian government chose Pan Nalin's Gujarati film 'Chhello Show' as an official entry for the Oscars in the 'Best Foreign Film' category, but that has not deterred Rajamouli and his backers in the US. They have become even more enthusiastic about the film's chances in major categories including Best Director and Best Picture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That was the Oscars. But the movie did not sadly get nominated in the top categories of Golden Globes, like Best Picture, Best Director, and so on. And the awards, organised and presented by Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), do often seem to have an effect on the ultimate outcome of the Academy Awards. While Golden Globes awards movies and shows and individuals for best work in the decided duration, the Oscars are exclusively for films.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also the winners of Globes are chosen by a coterie of journalists (the aforementioned HFPA). Oscar winners are chosen by a jury. This is one of the reasons the Oscars have a better reputation (though the Will Smith-Chris Rock incident in March, 2022 did dent the Academy's reputation).</p>

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<p>So what are the chances? The best chance for the Rajamouli film is 'Naatu Naatu'. A truly amazingly choreographed song with a catchy tune, it has captured the imagination of millions around the world. It may even be the best-known thing about the film. There are few other songs in the category that stand a chance against 'Naatu Naatu'.</p>

<p>When it comes to the other category in which the film is nominated, Best Non-English Language Film, the acclaimed German anti-war film 'All Quiet on the Western Front' may play spoilsport for 'RRR'. There is also Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Leave', which is also a widely-praised film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So while the Best Original Song category looks nearly certain, the other category is less so. Also, Golden Globes, more than the Oscars, are known to be more unpredictable, though more so in the TV categories. With the ceremony a little more than 10 days away, our questions and curiosities are soon going to be answered. For more coverage of the Golden Globes, stay tuned.</p>

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Golden Globes 2023: SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' was a huge hit in India and even earned respectable money through a limited release in overseas markets like North America and Europe.

Golden Globes 2023: SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' was a huge hit in India and even earned respectable money through a limited release in overseas markets like North America and Europe. But it was the Netflix release worldwide that catapulted the film from the 'mildly popular' category to a worldwide sensation. One of the film's songs 'Naatu Naatu' has become something of a phenomenon across the world, with thousands of people recreating the song's choreography and sharing it on social media sites. Everyone from comedians to actors to filmmakers in Hollywood has found themselves transfixed by the audacious action of the film and the direction of Rajamouli. The director had similarly enjoyed rapturous responses the world over for his 'Baahubali' movies, though 'RRR' arguably has an even bigger impact. Also Read: SS Rajamouli and the magnificent feat he has achieved with 'RRR' What is 'RRR' all about? 'RRR' follows two real-life revolutionaries who took on the might of the British Empire in the early 20th century. Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Rama Rao) join forces in 1920 to fight the colonialists. Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris were also in the cast of 'RRR'. Has 'RRR' been nominated in the Golden Globes? Yes. The film has scored two nominations: in the Best Non-English Language Film and Best Original Song categories. Rajamouli, Rao Jr, and Charan will be present at the Golden Globes 2023 event. Also Read: 'RRR' Oscar campaign: NT Rama Rao Jr, Ram Charan to make first US appearance with SS Rajamouli in LA screening How did 'RRR' become such a humongous success? Rajamouli has always been an expert at crafting cinematic set pieces. We saw that ability play a big part in the 'Baahubali' movies. He is extremely careful about the technical aspects of his films. That done, he creates sequences that may not follow logic, and they are not meant to, but are wildly entertaining once you surrender your faculties to the film. He makes no pretence of creating action that follows the laws of physics or any such thing. He delivers crazy, outlandish, gravity and logic-defying spectacle that you have to enjoy on his own terms. 'RRR' is the most Rajamouli-ish Rajamouli has ever been. In India, the film was quite a big hit, but we have seen such big, masala-stuffed films before, though nothing on that scale. The rest of the world? They hadn't. And the movie being available on Netflix made sure the commitment to watch the admittedly fairly long movie wasn't that big. And they simply fell under the spell cast by Rajamouli. As per author and 'Doctor Strange' co-screenwriter C. Robert Cargill 'RRR' "is a level of spectacle that defies description." What chances 'RRR' has in Golden Globes 2023? The answer to this question is not simple. The Indian government chose Pan Nalin's Gujarati film 'Chhello Show' as an official entry for the Oscars in the 'Best Foreign Film' category, but that has not deterred Rajamouli and his backers in the US. They have become even more enthusiastic about the film's chances in major categories including Best Director and Best Picture. That was the Oscars. But the movie did not sadly get nominated in the top categories of Golden Globes, like Best Picture, Best Director, and so on. And the awards, organised and presented by Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), do often seem to have an effect on the ultimate outcome of the Academy Awards. While Golden Globes awards movies and shows and individuals for best work in the decided duration, the Oscars are exclusively for films. Also the winners of Globes are chosen by a coterie of journalists (the aforementioned HFPA). Oscar winners are chosen by a jury. This is one of the reasons the Oscars have a better reputation (though the Will Smith-Chris Rock incident in March, 2022 did dent the Academy's reputation). So what are the chances? The best chance for the Rajamouli film is 'Naatu Naatu'. A truly amazingly choreographed song with a catchy tune, it has captured the imagination of millions around the world. It may even be the best-known thing about the film. There are few other songs in the category that stand a chance against 'Naatu Naatu'. When it comes to the other category in which the film is nominated, Best Non-English Language Film, the acclaimed German anti-war film 'All Quiet on the Western Front' may play spoilsport for 'RRR'. There is also Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Leave', which is also a widely-praised film. So while the Best Original Song category looks nearly certain, the other category is less so. Also, Golden Globes, more than the Oscars, are known to be more unpredictable, though more so in the TV categories. With the ceremony a little more than 10 days away, our questions and curiosities are soon going to be answered. For more coverage of the Golden Globes, stay tuned.

'RRR' at Golden Globes 2023: Decoding the chances of SS Rajamouli's epic

<p>It appears the fourth film in the 'Conjuring' franchise may also wrap up the series. None other than James Wan, the progenitor of the franchise and the so-called 'Conjuring Universe', hinted that in an interview 'M3GAN', an upcoming horror film he has produced. While speaking to Collider, he said, "Yeah, we are working on it right now. With the Conjuring films, we are very precious about [them]. And so we kind of want to just take our time to make sure we get it right and to make sure the emotion of the Warren stories that we want to tell, and moving into, and potentially wrapping up, we just want to make sure that it's the right thing, the right story that we're telling.”</p>

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<p>Many agree that this is a wise decision. It is better to end a franchise before it runs out of steam and becomes an embarrassment instead. Wan, anyway, has spent more than a decade developing the franchise and the inter-connected cinematic universe.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Beginning in 2013 with Wan's 'The Conjuring', the franchise kicked off the 'Conjuring Universe'. Apart from 'The Conjuring' the universe also includes 'The Nun', 'The Curse of La Llorona', and 'Annabelle' franchises. A sequel to 'The Nun' is also in development.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Conjuring Universe' has been a huge success for sister studios New Line and Warner Bros. On a combined budget of $178.5 million, the films have grossed $2.1 billion worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'The Conjuring 4' was confirmed in October last year. David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, who co-wrote the first two films in the franchise apart from 'Aquaman' and 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom', is scripting the project. The Warrens will be back for the fourth time to tackle a new haunting. It is not known who will helm the project. Michael Chaves directed the third installment, 'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It'.</p>

<p>'The Conjuring' films follow Lorraine and Ed Warren (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, respectively), real-world figures (Ed died in 2006) who call themselves paranormal investigators, and demonologists who are hired by clients to help them get rid of evil spirits.</p>

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It appears the fourth film in the 'Conjuring' franchise may also wrap up the series. None other than James Wan, the progenitor of the franchise and the so-called 'Conjuring Universe', hinted that in an interview 'M3GAN', an upcoming horror film he has produced.

It appears the fourth film in the 'Conjuring' franchise may also wrap up the series. None other than James Wan, the progenitor of the franchise and the so-called 'Conjuring Universe', hinted that in an interview 'M3GAN', an upcoming horror film he has produced. While speaking to Collider, he said, "Yeah, we are working on it right now. With the Conjuring films, we are very precious about [them]. And so we kind of want to just take our time to make sure we get it right and to make sure the emotion of the Warren stories that we want to tell, and moving into, and potentially wrapping up, we just want to make sure that it's the right thing, the right story that we're telling.” Many agree that this is a wise decision. It is better to end a franchise before it runs out of steam and becomes an embarrassment instead. Wan, anyway, has spent more than a decade developing the franchise and the inter-connected cinematic universe. Also Read: The haunted ‘Conjuring’ house has been sold & the price will give you a nightmare Beginning in 2013 with Wan's 'The Conjuring', the franchise kicked off the 'Conjuring Universe'. Apart from 'The Conjuring' the universe also includes 'The Nun', 'The Curse of La Llorona', and 'Annabelle' franchises. A sequel to 'The Nun' is also in development. 'Conjuring Universe' has been a huge success for sister studios New Line and Warner Bros. On a combined budget of $178.5 million, the films have grossed $2.1 billion worldwide. 'The Conjuring 4' was confirmed in October last year. David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, who co-wrote the first two films in the franchise apart from 'Aquaman' and 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom', is scripting the project. The Warrens will be back for the fourth time to tackle a new haunting. It is not known who will helm the project. Michael Chaves directed the third installment, 'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It'. 'The Conjuring' films follow Lorraine and Ed Warren (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, respectively), real-world figures (Ed died in 2006) who call themselves paranormal investigators, and demonologists who are hired by clients to help them get rid of evil spirits.

'The Conjuring 4' will be the final film in the popular horror franchise?

<p>Rolling Stone magazine recently released its list of 200 best singers of all time. Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, lovingly called the &nbsp;'Queen of Soul', topped the list, with Whitney Houston being the runner-up. Billie Holiday, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, and Beyoncé were also in the top 10 list. As it always happens with such lists, a lot of people have been left outraged. Particularly fans of singers like <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celine-dion-releases-first-video-since-revealing-her-rare-neurological-disorder-546835">Celine Dion</a></strong>, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Bieber, and others who were not included are expressing their anger online. Even the fans of singers like Michael Jackson, who was included but is in the 86th position, are not happy.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Here is the list of the top 10:&nbsp;</h2>

<p>1. Aretha Franklin<br />
2. Whitney Houston<br />
3. Sam Cooke<br />
4. Billie Holiday&nbsp;<br />
5. Mariah Carey&nbsp;<br />
6. Ray Charles&nbsp;<br />
7. Stevie Wonder&nbsp;<br />
8. Beyoncé&nbsp;<br />
9. Otis Redding&nbsp;<br />
10. Al Green</p>

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<p>Rolling Stone's article did say before the list that this is the "Greatest Singers list, not the Greatest Voices List. Talent is impressive; genius is transcendent." However, it is unlikely anybody read it and/or paid heed to it. A fan of Dion tweeted, "Um, @RollingStone, you done lost your musical mind. Make haste with a correction--adding Celine to this list--if you want to retain any semblance of legitimacy."</p>

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<p>One Jackson fan said, "I find it hard to believe there are 85 singers greater than MJ.<br />
- His vocal range is near four octaves.<br />
- His signature vocal tics are iconic, even in non-English countries.<br />
- One of his biggest gifts was turning his emotions into music that made everyone connect with him."</p>

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On their '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' list, they put Kurt Cobain above <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichaelJackson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichaelJackson</a>. Even as a die-hard <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nirvana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nirvana</a> fan, there is no way Cobain is better than Michael.<br />
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Plus, Celine Dion didn't even make the list?!? <a href="https://t.co/yTUWmOPQx7">pic.twitter.com/yTUWmOPQx7</a></p>
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<p>One person, a fan of both Jackson and Dion, tweeted, "This is how you know Rolling Stone has no merit.<br />
On their '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' list, they put Kurt Cobain above #MichaelJackson. Even as a die-hard #Nirvana fan, there is no way Cobain is better than Michael. Plus, Celine Dion didn't even make the list?!?"</p>

<p>Taylor Swift, a winner of 11 Grammys, was in the 102 position. "my favorite didn’t crack the top 100????? top two and she ain’t number two," a fan of the singer tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, K-pop star Jungkook was ranked 191. But that only made his fans happy, who took the ranking to claim him as the best South Korean singer of all time.</p>

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Rolling Stone magazine recently released its list of 200 best singers of all time. Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, lovingly called the 'Queen of Soul', topped the list, with Whitney Houston being the runner-up.

Rolling Stone magazine recently released its list of 200 best singers of all time. Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, lovingly called the 'Queen of Soul', topped the list, with Whitney Houston being the runner-up. Billie Holiday, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, and Beyoncé were also in the top 10 list. As it always happens with such lists, a lot of people have been left outraged. Particularly fans of singers like Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Bieber, and others who were not included are expressing their anger online. Even the fans of singers like Michael Jackson, who was included but is in the 86th position, are not happy. Here is the list of the top 10: 1. Aretha Franklin 2. Whitney Houston 3. Sam Cooke 4. Billie Holiday 5. Mariah Carey 6. Ray Charles 7. Stevie Wonder 8. Beyoncé 9. Otis Redding 10. Al Green Michael Jackson is the greatest male vocalist of all time! He is a star-rated singer with the a range as low as Eb2 to his highest belt at Bb5 & his highest notes are F#6. His vocal type is Lyric Tenor (4 octaves, 1.5 notes), and his versatility and vocal control? 🤯! pic.twitter.com/bRNnaa49rk — Dr. Andrew Greene | 🌊 (@AndrewGreene864) January 1, 2023 × Rolling Stone's article did say before the list that this is the "Greatest Singers list, not the Greatest Voices List. Talent is impressive; genius is transcendent." However, it is unlikely anybody read it and/or paid heed to it. A fan of Dion tweeted, "Um, @RollingStone, you done lost your musical mind. Make haste with a correction--adding Celine to this list--if you want to retain any semblance of legitimacy." Um, @RollingStone, you done lost your musical mind. Make haste with a correction--adding Celine to this list--if you want to retain any semblance of legitimacy. — Shalin Gala (@ShalinGala) January 2, 2023 × One Jackson fan said, "I find it hard to believe there are 85 singers greater than MJ. - His vocal range is near four octaves. - His signature vocal tics are iconic, even in non-English countries. - One of his biggest gifts was turning his emotions into music that made everyone connect with him." This is how you know Rolling Stone has no merit. On their '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' list, they put Kurt Cobain above #MichaelJackson. Even as a die-hard #Nirvana fan, there is no way Cobain is better than Michael. Plus, Celine Dion didn't even make the list?!? pic.twitter.com/yTUWmOPQx7 — Raul Hernandez (@theartofraul) January 2, 2023 × One person, a fan of both Jackson and Dion, tweeted, "This is how you know Rolling Stone has no merit. On their '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' list, they put Kurt Cobain above #MichaelJackson. Even as a die-hard #Nirvana fan, there is no way Cobain is better than Michael. Plus, Celine Dion didn't even make the list?!?" Taylor Swift, a winner of 11 Grammys, was in the 102 position. "my favorite didn’t crack the top 100????? top two and she ain’t number two," a fan of the singer tweeted. Meanwhile, K-pop star Jungkook was ranked 191. But that only made his fans happy, who took the ranking to claim him as the best South Korean singer of all time.

Rolling Stone's '200 best singers' list angers Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber fans. Here's why

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/10-things-named-after-king-charles-iii-517260">King Charles III</a></strong>, the reigning British monarch, is honouring 1,107 people in the New Year Honours list, his first as the sovereign, media reports said. Among the well-known honourees are Brian May, the guitarist of the iconic rock band Queen. Contemporary artist, writer and broadcaster Grayson Perry is also conferred with the honour. They both gain the salutation 'Sir'. Sportswoman and presenter Denise Lewis is bestowed with Damehood. Stephen Graham, an actor best known for Martin Scorsese's films 'Gangs of New York' and 'The Irishman' is also made an OBE. British-Indian economist&nbsp;Partha Dasgupta gets knighthood&nbsp;'for services to Economics and to the Natural Environment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chief Rabbi Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis is being&nbsp;knighted 'for services to the Jewish Community, to Interfaith Relations and to Education."</p>

<p>A total of 305 British Empire Medals, 431 MBEs and 219 OBEs are being awarded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>King Charles III became the king upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. He will be officially crowned on May 6, 2023.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/queen-elizabeth-1926-2022-key-moments-of-her-life-514236">Queen Elizabeth II </a></strong>died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. There had been concerns about her health for a few days. Born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London, she breathed her last as the longest-serving British monarch with 70 years of reign, beating Queen Victoria's reign of 63 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To put this in perspective, she was the Queen during the second tenure of Winston Churchill as UK prime minister. She was a witness to every major event since World War II -- Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, the Gulf War, the Vietnam War, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and so on.</p>

<p>Following the announcement, there was an outpouring of grief in Britain and the world. Political leaders of other countries also shared their condolences to the British people and the Windsors, the royal family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her funeral was held at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022.</p>

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King Charles III, the reigning British monarch, is honouring 1,107 people in the New Year Honours list, his first as the sovereign, media reports said. Among the well-known honourees are Brian May, the guitarist of the iconic rock band Queen.

King Charles III, the reigning British monarch, is honouring 1,107 people in the New Year Honours list, his first as the sovereign, media reports said. Among the well-known honourees are Brian May, the guitarist of the iconic rock band Queen. Contemporary artist, writer and broadcaster Grayson Perry is also conferred with the honour. They both gain the salutation 'Sir'. Sportswoman and presenter Denise Lewis is bestowed with Damehood. Stephen Graham, an actor best known for Martin Scorsese's films 'Gangs of New York' and 'The Irishman' is also made an OBE. British-Indian economist Partha Dasgupta gets knighthood 'for services to Economics and to the Natural Environment. Chief Rabbi Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis is being knighted 'for services to the Jewish Community, to Interfaith Relations and to Education." A total of 305 British Empire Medals, 431 MBEs and 219 OBEs are being awarded. King Charles III became the king upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. He will be officially crowned on May 6, 2023. Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. There had been concerns about her health for a few days. Born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London, she breathed her last as the longest-serving British monarch with 70 years of reign, beating Queen Victoria's reign of 63 years. To put this in perspective, she was the Queen during the second tenure of Winston Churchill as UK prime minister. She was a witness to every major event since World War II -- Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, the Gulf War, the Vietnam War, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and so on. Following the announcement, there was an outpouring of grief in Britain and the world. Political leaders of other countries also shared their condolences to the British people and the Windsors, the royal family. Her funeral was held at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022.

Queen's guitarist Brian May, economist Partha Dasgupta among those knighted by King Charles III

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-delivers-a-superhero-film-set-in-pre-independent-india-465450">SS Rajamouli's 'RRR</a></strong>' will have a special screening in Los Angeles' TCL Chinese Theater in IMAX on January 9. This will be the first screening of the film in the US to include the presence of two main cast members,&nbsp;NT Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan, alongside Rajamouli.&nbsp;Music composer MM Keeravaani will also be present. Indian government chose Pan Nalin directorial Gujarati film 'Chhello Show' as an official entry for the Oscars, but that has made the backers of 'RRR' only more enthusiastic about the film's chances in major categories including Best Director and Best Picture. Rajamouli, Rao Jr, and Charan will be present at the Golden Globes 2023 event as well.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ss-rajamouli-and-the-magnificent-feat-he-has-achieved-with-rrr-545653">SS Rajamouli and the magnificent feat he has achieved with 'RRR'</a></strong></p>

<p>The film is up for two trophies at thee Golden Globes: Best Original Song and Best Non-English Language Film.</p>

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<p>Beyond Fest's official Twitter handle shared the news. The tweet read, "It's official! We are going back to the @ChineseTheatres @IMAX for the biggest ever @RRRMovie #encoRRRe on Jan 9. For the FIRST TIME EVER in the US, S.S. Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Ram Charan, and composer M.M. Keeravaani join IN-PERSON. Tix on sale @am_cinematheque.com Jan 4 at noon."</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rrr-oscar-campaign-gets-a-huge-boost-ss-rajamouli-takes-best-director-award-at-new-york-film-critics-awards-539603">&nbsp;'RRR' Oscar campaign gets a huge boost: SS Rajamouli takes Best Director award at New York Film Critics Awards</a></strong></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-actor-nathalie-emmanuel-calls-rrr-a-sick-movie-praises-alia-bhatts-performance-547727">'RRR'</a></strong> follows two real-life revolutionaries who took on the might of the British Empire in the early 20th century. , Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Rama Rao) join forces in 1920 to fight the colonialists. The film was a hit in India, but it was the Netflix release in the United States and other regions of the world that really made the film blow up big time. And then, everyone from comedians to actors to filmmakers in Hollywood fell under the spell cast by Rajamouli, who had similarly enjoyed rapturous responses the world over for his 'Baahubali' movies.</p>

<p>Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris were also in the cast of 'RRR'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wion's film critic Shomini Sen called 'RRR' a 'superhero film set in pre-independent India'. She wrote, "'RRR' is a superhero fantasy film. Best not to compare it to Rajamouli's immensely successful 'Baahubali' franchise and it isn't even as sharp as 'Eega'. It was perhaps set out to be a masala entertainer and it is just that. But could a filmmaker of SS Rajamouli's stature have made a film with a more coherent plotline? Yes for sure."</p>

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SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' will have a special screening in Los Angeles' TCL Chinese Theater in IMAX on January 9. This will be the first screening of the film in the US to include the presence of two main cast members, NT Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan, alongside Rajamouli.

SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' will have a special screening in Los Angeles' TCL Chinese Theater in IMAX on January 9. This will be the first screening of the film in the US to include the presence of two main cast members, NT Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan, alongside Rajamouli. Music composer MM Keeravaani will also be present. Indian government chose Pan Nalin directorial Gujarati film 'Chhello Show' as an official entry for the Oscars, but that has made the backers of 'RRR' only more enthusiastic about the film's chances in major categories including Best Director and Best Picture. Rajamouli, Rao Jr, and Charan will be present at the Golden Globes 2023 event as well. Also Read: SS Rajamouli and the magnificent feat he has achieved with 'RRR' The film is up for two trophies at thee Golden Globes: Best Original Song and Best Non-English Language Film. Beyond Fest's official Twitter handle shared the news. The tweet read, "It's official! We are going back to the @ChineseTheatres @IMAX for the biggest ever @RRRMovie #encoRRRe on Jan 9. For the FIRST TIME EVER in the US, S.S. Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Ram Charan, and composer M.M. Keeravaani join IN-PERSON. Tix on sale @am_cinematheque.com Jan 4 at noon." Also Read: 'RRR' Oscar campaign gets a huge boost: SS Rajamouli takes Best Director award at New York Film Critics Awards 'RRR' follows two real-life revolutionaries who took on the might of the British Empire in the early 20th century. , Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Rama Rao) join forces in 1920 to fight the colonialists. The film was a hit in India, but it was the Netflix release in the United States and other regions of the world that really made the film blow up big time. And then, everyone from comedians to actors to filmmakers in Hollywood fell under the spell cast by Rajamouli, who had similarly enjoyed rapturous responses the world over for his 'Baahubali' movies. Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris were also in the cast of 'RRR'. Wion's film critic Shomini Sen called 'RRR' a 'superhero film set in pre-independent India'. She wrote, "'RRR' is a superhero fantasy film. Best not to compare it to Rajamouli's immensely successful 'Baahubali' franchise and it isn't even as sharp as 'Eega'. It was perhaps set out to be a masala entertainer and it is just that. But could a filmmaker of SS Rajamouli's stature have made a film with a more coherent plotline? Yes for sure."

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