<p>It was only a couple of months ago that Henry Cavill was declared to be returning to play Superman. He even had a cameo at the end of 'Black Adam'. But the folks at Warner Bros Discovery, or more precisely the folks at newly christened DC Films called DC Studios, thought it best to <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sad-news-henry-cavill-to-not-return-as-superman-confirms-actor-543142">abandon Cavill</a></strong>. The reason for the recasting is that filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran are looking for a younger Superman in their burgeoning DC Universe. So Cavill, who had already starred in a Superman origin story ('Man of Steel') had to go. However, Gunn said on Twitter that he has left doors open for Cavill to explore opportunities in DCU, which could be any other character to another, alt-universe version of Superman.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-superman-exit-henry-cavills-next-project-announced-with-amazon-read-details-inside-543613">After Superman exit, Henry Cavill's next project announced with Amazon: Read details inside</a></strong></p>

<p>Notably, Cavill's cameo was made possible by Dwayne Johnson. Johnson starred as the titular character in 'Black Adam'. While the previous leadership agreed to it, Gunn and Safran did not. An insider told The Hollywood Reporter that Cavill "was a pawn in Dwayne’s failed attempt to control a piece of DC."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a section of fans of Cavill is excited about the development. They want Cavill to be the next James Bond instead. Now that Cavill is free from a big franchise role, he can now join another big franchise role of the fictional British superspy. After Daniel Craig left the role (with 2021's 'No Time to Die'), a hunt for the next actor is on. While many names are being allegedly in consideration, Henry Cavill is one name that crops up every now and then. And that was before he was confirmed to exit the Superman role.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/superman-543396">After Henry Cavill's exit, James Norton, Matt Bomer &amp; other actors who could play Superman</a></p>

<p>Whether Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the producers of the James Bond movies, want Cavill or not, fans certainly do.</p>

<p>One Cavill fan tweeted, "henry cavill should sign that james bond contract right about now."</p>

<p>Another wrote, "But this means Henry Cavill can finally play James Bond, right?"</p>

<p>Another tweeted, "Curious if the Broccolis wanted Henry Cavill for 007, but he had prior commitments, said he'd think about it, canceled those commitments, and has freed himself up for the next 10 years to fully commit himself to that role. Witcher is fine, Superman is nice, but Bond is Bond."</p>

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It was only a couple of months ago that Henry Cavill was declared to be returning to play Superman. He even had a cameo at the end of 'Black Adam'. But the folks at Warner Bros Discovery, or more precisely the folks at newly christened DC Films called DC Studios, thought it best to abandon Cavill.

It was only a couple of months ago that Henry Cavill was declared to be returning to play Superman. He even had a cameo at the end of 'Black Adam'. But the folks at Warner Bros Discovery, or more precisely the folks at newly christened DC Films called DC Studios, thought it best to abandon Cavill. The reason for the recasting is that filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran are looking for a younger Superman in their burgeoning DC Universe. So Cavill, who had already starred in a Superman origin story ('Man of Steel') had to go. However, Gunn said on Twitter that he has left doors open for Cavill to explore opportunities in DCU, which could be any other character to another, alt-universe version of Superman. Also Read: After Superman exit, Henry Cavill's next project announced with Amazon: Read details inside Notably, Cavill's cameo was made possible by Dwayne Johnson. Johnson starred as the titular character in 'Black Adam'. While the previous leadership agreed to it, Gunn and Safran did not. An insider told The Hollywood Reporter that Cavill "was a pawn in Dwayne’s failed attempt to control a piece of DC." Meanwhile, a section of fans of Cavill is excited about the development. They want Cavill to be the next James Bond instead. Now that Cavill is free from a big franchise role, he can now join another big franchise role of the fictional British superspy. After Daniel Craig left the role (with 2021's 'No Time to Die'), a hunt for the next actor is on. While many names are being allegedly in consideration, Henry Cavill is one name that crops up every now and then. And that was before he was confirmed to exit the Superman role. Also Read: After Henry Cavill's exit, James Norton, Matt Bomer & other actors who could play Superman Whether Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the producers of the James Bond movies, want Cavill or not, fans certainly do. One Cavill fan tweeted, "henry cavill should sign that james bond contract right about now." Another wrote, "But this means Henry Cavill can finally play James Bond, right?" Another tweeted, "Curious if the Broccolis wanted Henry Cavill for 007, but he had prior commitments, said he'd think about it, canceled those commitments, and has freed himself up for the next 10 years to fully commit himself to that role. Witcher is fine, Superman is nice, but Bond is Bond."

Why Henry Cavill was axed as Superman: 'He was a pawn in Dwayne Johnson's attempt to control DC?'

<p>It was recently announced that<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sad-news-henry-cavill-to-not-return-as-superman-confirms-actor-543142"> Henry Cavill</a></strong> will not be the Superman of the DC Universe that is being developed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the co-CEOs of DC Studios. Both Gunn and Henry Cavill confirmed the news, with the latter expressing disappointment but still wishing his best for the burgeoning DCU. While writing on Twitter, Gunn said he and Safran met with Cavill and explored "possibilities', which could mean either that Cavill might return to the role in some way, or he might play some other role. All this is moot, though.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a section of fans of Cavill is excited about the development. They want&nbsp;Cavill to be the next James Bond instead. Now that Cavill is free from a big franchise role, he can now join another big franchise role of the fictional British superspy. After Daniel Craig left the role (with 2021's 'No Time to Die'), a hunt for the next actor is on. While many names are being allegedly in consideration, Henry Cavill is one name that crops up every now and then. And that was before he was confirmed to exit the Superman role.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-james-gunn-leading-dc-studios-is-a-great-news-for-fans-528511">Why James Gunn leading DC Studios is a great news for fans</a></strong></p>

<p>Whether Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the producers of the James Bond movies, want Cavill or not, fans certainly do.</p>

<p>One Cavill fan tweeted, "henry cavill should sign that james bond contract right about now."</p>

<p>Another wrote, "But this means Henry Cavill can finally play James Bond, right?"</p>

<p>Another tweeted, "Curious if the Broccolis wanted Henry Cavill for 007, but he had prior commitments, said he'd think about it, canceled those commitments, and has freed himself up for the next 10 years to fully commit himself to that role. Witcher is fine, Superman is nice, but Bond is Bond."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-ben-affleck-to-make-a-triumphant-return-to-dc-james-gunn-confirms-meeting-we-want-him-543282">Ben Affleck to make a triumphant return to DC? James Gunn confirms meeting: 'We want him'</a></strong></p>

<p>Craig played James Bond 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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It was recently announced that Henry Cavill will not be the Superman of the DC Universe that is being developed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the co-CEOs of DC Studios.

It was recently announced that Henry Cavill will not be the Superman of the DC Universe that is being developed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the co-CEOs of DC Studios. Both Gunn and Henry Cavill confirmed the news, with the latter expressing disappointment but still wishing his best for the burgeoning DCU. While writing on Twitter, Gunn said he and Safran met with Cavill and explored "possibilities', which could mean either that Cavill might return to the role in some way, or he might play some other role. All this is moot, though. Meanwhile, a section of fans of Cavill is excited about the development. They want Cavill to be the next James Bond instead. Now that Cavill is free from a big franchise role, he can now join another big franchise role of the fictional British superspy. After Daniel Craig left the role (with 2021's 'No Time to Die'), a hunt for the next actor is on. While many names are being allegedly in consideration, Henry Cavill is one name that crops up every now and then. And that was before he was confirmed to exit the Superman role. Also Read: Why James Gunn leading DC Studios is a great news for fans Whether Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the producers of the James Bond movies, want Cavill or not, fans certainly do. One Cavill fan tweeted, "henry cavill should sign that james bond contract right about now." Another wrote, "But this means Henry Cavill can finally play James Bond, right?" Another tweeted, "Curious if the Broccolis wanted Henry Cavill for 007, but he had prior commitments, said he'd think about it, canceled those commitments, and has freed himself up for the next 10 years to fully commit himself to that role. Witcher is fine, Superman is nice, but Bond is Bond." Also Read: Ben Affleck to make a triumphant return to DC? James Gunn confirms meeting: 'We want him' Craig played James Bond 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.

After Henry Cavill's Superman exit, fans want him to be next James Bond!

<p>The first reviews of Damien Chazelle's epic period comedy-drama film 'Babylon' are out. The multi-starrer, featuring Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt in the lead roles, has at the time of writing received mostly positive reviews, though a large number of critics have also panned the film. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a score of 64 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "Babylon's overwhelming muchness is exhausting, but much like the industry it honors, its well-acted, well-crafted glitz and glamour can often be an effective distraction."</p>

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<p>Here are some&nbsp;of the reviews of the movie:</p>

<p>South China Morning Post's James Marsh wrote, "Recreating the unbridled hedonism of early Hollywood in a heady cocktail of sex, drugs, and iconic roles, Damien Chazelle’s indulgent three-hour epic Babylon is both a love letter to and cautionary tale of the excesses of cinema’s golden age."</p>

<p>BBC's Caryn James wrote, "At its best, Chazelle's film is a cinematic marvel, evidence enough that movies are magical, as it sweeps us into the beautiful, terrible world we recognise as Hollywood even now."</p>

<p>AV Club's Tomris Laffly wrote, "Shimmering, mournful, and riotous, Babylon is one of the year's best movies, thanks in part to a star-making performance by Diego Calva."</p>

<p>Screencrush's Matt Singer was less impressed. "Chazelle is so enamored with his simulacrum of this forgotten world that he loses sight of the people in it," he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>San Antonio Current's Kiko Martinez wrote, "Much like the debauched parties in the film, [Damien] Chazelle's script is utterly chaotic and comes across like a tired imitation of Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 masterpiece Boogie Nights."</p>

<p>'Babylon' releases on December 23 in the US.</p>

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The first reviews of Damien Chazelle's epic period comedy-drama film 'Babylon' are out. The multi-starrer, featuring Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt in the lead roles, has at the time of writing received mostly positive reviews, though a large number of critics have also panned the film.

The first reviews of Damien Chazelle's epic period comedy-drama film 'Babylon' are out. The multi-starrer, featuring Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt in the lead roles, has at the time of writing received mostly positive reviews, though a large number of critics have also panned the film. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a score of 64 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "Babylon's overwhelming muchness is exhausting, but much like the industry it honors, its well-acted, well-crafted glitz and glamour can often be an effective distraction." Here are some of the reviews of the movie: South China Morning Post's James Marsh wrote, "Recreating the unbridled hedonism of early Hollywood in a heady cocktail of sex, drugs, and iconic roles, Damien Chazelle’s indulgent three-hour epic Babylon is both a love letter to and cautionary tale of the excesses of cinema’s golden age." BBC's Caryn James wrote, "At its best, Chazelle's film is a cinematic marvel, evidence enough that movies are magical, as it sweeps us into the beautiful, terrible world we recognise as Hollywood even now." AV Club's Tomris Laffly wrote, "Shimmering, mournful, and riotous, Babylon is one of the year's best movies, thanks in part to a star-making performance by Diego Calva." Screencrush's Matt Singer was less impressed. "Chazelle is so enamored with his simulacrum of this forgotten world that he loses sight of the people in it," he wrote. San Antonio Current's Kiko Martinez wrote, "Much like the debauched parties in the film, [Damien] Chazelle's script is utterly chaotic and comes across like a tired imitation of Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 masterpiece Boogie Nights." 'Babylon' releases on December 23 in the US.

'Babylon' review roundup: Here's what critics think of Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie's period drama

<p>British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones is all set to play the role of the legendary American singer-songwriter Carole King in a biopic, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The project is a film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play Broadway show 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'. The new The film, simply titled 'Beautiful', will be directed by 'The Kids Are All Right' helmer Lisa Cholodenko.</p>

<p>As per THR, King said in a statement, "Daisy has a spirit and energy that I recognized as myself when I was younger. She’s a tremendous talent and I know she’s going to give a great performance."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-where-the-crawdads-sing-movie-review-a-painful-waste-of-daisy-edgar-jones-516384">'Where the Crawdads Sing' movie review: A tremendous waste of Daisy Edgar-Jones</a></strong></p>

<p>Tom Hanks is involved along with his partner Gary Goetzman as a producer through their banner Playtone. The stage show producer Paul Blake is also involved. Sherry Kondor, Christine Russell, Steven Shareshian, and Mike Bosner will executive produce.</p>

<p>Cholodenko has written the script in collaboration with Stuart Blumberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Edgar-Jones, 24, rose to fame with BBC, Hulu romantic drama miniseries 'Normal People', based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Sally Rooney. Her performance was also appreciated in the 2018 black comedy film 'Fresh'. Recently, she starred in the film adaptation of Delia Owens's book 'Where the Crawdads Sing'.</p>

<p>While the film was critically panned, Edgar-Jones' performance was widely praised. Wion's review of the film read, "Edgar-Jones once again gives her all to the character and her commitment to the performance somewhat kept me interested in the movie. But she had to shoulder a lot of poor writing in this movie. The visuals crafted by cinematographer Polly Morgan are pleasing to the eyes and another good thing about the movie. But, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is still just a handsome-looking and well-acted movie that, thanks to a shoddy screenplay and direction, is an absolute chore to sit through."</p>

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British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones is all set to play the role of the legendary American singer-songwriter Carole King in a biopic, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones is all set to play the role of the legendary American singer-songwriter Carole King in a biopic, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The project is a film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play Broadway show 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'. The new The film, simply titled 'Beautiful', will be directed by 'The Kids Are All Right' helmer Lisa Cholodenko. As per THR, King said in a statement, "Daisy has a spirit and energy that I recognized as myself when I was younger. She’s a tremendous talent and I know she’s going to give a great performance." Also Read: 'Where the Crawdads Sing' movie review: A tremendous waste of Daisy Edgar-Jones Tom Hanks is involved along with his partner Gary Goetzman as a producer through their banner Playtone. The stage show producer Paul Blake is also involved. Sherry Kondor, Christine Russell, Steven Shareshian, and Mike Bosner will executive produce. Cholodenko has written the script in collaboration with Stuart Blumberg. Edgar-Jones, 24, rose to fame with BBC, Hulu romantic drama miniseries 'Normal People', based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Sally Rooney. Her performance was also appreciated in the 2018 black comedy film 'Fresh'. Recently, she starred in the film adaptation of Delia Owens's book 'Where the Crawdads Sing'. While the film was critically panned, Edgar-Jones' performance was widely praised. Wion's review of the film read, "Edgar-Jones once again gives her all to the character and her commitment to the performance somewhat kept me interested in the movie. But she had to shoulder a lot of poor writing in this movie. The visuals crafted by cinematographer Polly Morgan are pleasing to the eyes and another good thing about the movie. But, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is still just a handsome-looking and well-acted movie that, thanks to a shoddy screenplay and direction, is an absolute chore to sit through."

'Musical': Daisy Edgar-Jones to portray Carole King in biopic. Details inside

<p>Indian filmmakers <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-anurag-kashyap-reveals-he-went-to-rehab-thrice-opens-up-about-the-darkest-phase-of-his-life-537833">Anurag Kashyap </a></strong>and <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-prove-its-propaganda-and-vivek-agnihotri-challenges-israeli-filmmaker-after-the-kashmir-files-comments-538677">Vivek Agnihotri</a></strong> have been waging a Twitter war after the latter targetted the former over an opinion on some specific films. Agnihotri had shared a screenshot of a headline involving Kashyap, which suggested that Kashyap believes films like 'Kantara' and 'Pushpa' are destroying the industry. While sharing on Twitter, 'The Kashmir Files' director wrote, "I totally totally totally disagree with the views of Bollywood’s one &amp; only Milord. Do you agree?"</p>

<p>Kashyap took exception to the tweet and gave a stinging response. He said, "Sir aapki galti nahin hai, aap ki filmon ki research bhi aisi hi hoti hai jaise aapki mere conversations pe tweet hai. Aapka aur aapki media ka bhi same haal hai. Koi nahin next time thoda serious research kar lena. (Sir, it's not your fault. The research in your films is identitcal to this tweet on my conversation. Your condition and that of your media is the same. Next time do some serious research)."</p>

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<p>The headline Agnihotri shared was from a round table interview between Kashyap and The Galatta Plus. Kashyap was saying that Marathi cinema wanted to replicate the success of 'Sairat' and instead of trying to come up with fresh ideas, began copying the formula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“With pan-India what is happening right now is that everybody is trying to do that. But the success will be 5 to 10 per cent. A movie like Kantara and Pushpa gives you courage to go out and tell your story," he said.</p>

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<p>"But KGF 2, whatever big the success, when you try to emulate that and set a project up, that’s when it starts heading for a disaster. This is a bandwagon that Bollywood destroyed itself on. So you have to find films that give you courage,” he added.</p>

<p>Not to be cowed down, Agnihotri responded, "Bholenath, aap lage haath sabit kar hi do ki #TheKashmirFiles ka 4 saal ka research sab jhooth tha. Girija Tikoo, BK Ganju, Airforce killing, Nadimarg sab jhooth tha. 700 Panditon ke video sab jhooth the. Hindu kabhi mare hi nahin. Aap prove kar do, DOBAARA aisi galti nahin hogi."</p>

<p>'The Kashmir Files', co-written by Agnihotri and Saurabh M. Pandey, was based on the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir valley starting from early 1990s post a Pakistan-backed insurgency against the Indian state. Starring Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi, the film divided critics and audiences. While some called it a much-needed account of a topic often not part of the discourse surrounding the Kashmir issue, some others called it blatant propaganda against Kashmiri Muslims supported, if not backed, by the ruling party.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/you-should-be-ashamed-israeli-ambassador-to-india-slams-nadav-lapid-for-the-kashmir-files-comments-538368">'YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED': Israeli Ambassador to India slams Nadav Lapid for 'The Kashmir Files' comments</a></strong></p>

<p>The film became a bone of contention recently when Israeli filmmaker and jury head at International Film Festival of India Nadav Lapid called it vulgar propaganda. It had been a humongous hit, grossing Rs 252.90 crore ($30 million approx).</p>


Indian filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vivek Agnihotri have been waging a Twitter war after the latter targetted the former over an opinion on some specific films.

Indian filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vivek Agnihotri have been waging a Twitter war after the latter targetted the former over an opinion on some specific films. Agnihotri had shared a screenshot of a headline involving Kashyap, which suggested that Kashyap believes films like 'Kantara' and 'Pushpa' are destroying the industry. While sharing on Twitter, 'The Kashmir Files' director wrote, "I totally totally totally disagree with the views of Bollywood’s one & only Milord. Do you agree?" Kashyap took exception to the tweet and gave a stinging response. He said, "Sir aapki galti nahin hai, aap ki filmon ki research bhi aisi hi hoti hai jaise aapki mere conversations pe tweet hai. Aapka aur aapki media ka bhi same haal hai. Koi nahin next time thoda serious research kar lena. (Sir, it's not your fault. The research in your films is identitcal to this tweet on my conversation. Your condition and that of your media is the same. Next time do some serious research)." Sir aapki galti nahin hai, aap ki filmon ki research bhi aisi hi hoti hai jaise aapki mere conversations pe tweet hai. Aapka aur aapki media ka bhi same haal hai. Koi nahin next time thoda serious research kar lena .. https://t.co/eEHPrUeH9u — Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) December 14, 2022 × The headline Agnihotri shared was from a round table interview between Kashyap and The Galatta Plus. Kashyap was saying that Marathi cinema wanted to replicate the success of 'Sairat' and instead of trying to come up with fresh ideas, began copying the formula. “With pan-India what is happening right now is that everybody is trying to do that. But the success will be 5 to 10 per cent. A movie like Kantara and Pushpa gives you courage to go out and tell your story," he said. Bholenath, aap lage haath sabit kar hi do ki #TheKashmirFiles ka 4 saal ka research sab jhooth tha. Girija Tikoo, BK Ganju, Airforce killing, Nadimarg sab jhooth tha. 700 Panditon ke video sab jhooth the. Hindu kabhi mare hi nahin. Aap prove kar do, DOBAARA aisi galti nahin hogi. https://t.co/jc5g3iL4VI — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) December 14, 2022 × "But KGF 2, whatever big the success, when you try to emulate that and set a project up, that’s when it starts heading for a disaster. This is a bandwagon that Bollywood destroyed itself on. So you have to find films that give you courage,” he added. Not to be cowed down, Agnihotri responded, "Bholenath, aap lage haath sabit kar hi do ki #TheKashmirFiles ka 4 saal ka research sab jhooth tha. Girija Tikoo, BK Ganju, Airforce killing, Nadimarg sab jhooth tha. 700 Panditon ke video sab jhooth the. Hindu kabhi mare hi nahin. Aap prove kar do, DOBAARA aisi galti nahin hogi." 'The Kashmir Files', co-written by Agnihotri and Saurabh M. Pandey, was based on the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir valley starting from early 1990s post a Pakistan-backed insurgency against the Indian state. Starring Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi, the film divided critics and audiences. While some called it a much-needed account of a topic often not part of the discourse surrounding the Kashmir issue, some others called it blatant propaganda against Kashmiri Muslims supported, if not backed, by the ruling party. Also Read: 'YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED': Israeli Ambassador to India slams Nadav Lapid for 'The Kashmir Files' comments The film became a bone of contention recently when Israeli filmmaker and jury head at International Film Festival of India Nadav Lapid called it vulgar propaganda. It had been a humongous hit, grossing Rs 252.90 crore ($30 million approx).

'Prove research in 'Kashmir Files' wrong': Vivek Agnihotri and Anurag Kashyap wage war of words

<p>A prequel to English author AA&nbsp;Milne’s classic creation of children Winnie the Pooh is in development, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The project is taking inspiration from the 'Paddington' movies. Earlier, only Disney had the screen rights to Pooh Bear stories, but that ended after the character entered public domain last year. Notably, indie horror filmmaker Rhys Frake-Wakefield took the opportunity to write and direct an R-Rated slasher movie, 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' . The prequel treatment, we presume, will be geared towards children.</p>

<p>Mike de Seve will direct and co-write the film with John Reynolds.</p>

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<p>Reynolds said in a statement, “We’re telling the surprising origin story of the ‘silly young bear’ and his friends, when they were still kids, in a way designed to connect with 21st-century kids."</p>

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<p>de Seve said, “I think this unsinkable young cub is totally relatable for today’s kids, with his hell-bent craving for honey and his ludicrous schemes to get it. The whole gang is hilarious, and are even more hilarious as kids, we’re finding out.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the fans of Winnie the Pooh and supporting characters like Piglet and Tigger continue to observe 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' with a horrified fascination. It is a sick retelling of the short stories by Milne set in Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh and his friends had many adventurous together with their human friend Christopher Robin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Christopher Robin, Pooh and others did have all those adventures in Robin's childhood in the film, but then the boy grew up and went to college. Pooh, Piglet, and others, meanwhile, went more and more hungry and became feral. Now, they have become so crazy that they terrorise a group of girls residing in a rural cabin.&nbsp;</p>

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A prequel to English author AA Milne’s classic creation of children Winnie the Pooh is in development, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The project is taking inspiration from the 'Paddington' movies.

A prequel to English author AA Milne’s classic creation of children Winnie the Pooh is in development, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The project is taking inspiration from the 'Paddington' movies. Earlier, only Disney had the screen rights to Pooh Bear stories, but that ended after the character entered public domain last year. Notably, indie horror filmmaker Rhys Frake-Wakefield took the opportunity to write and direct an R-Rated slasher movie, 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' . The prequel treatment, we presume, will be geared towards children. Mike de Seve will direct and co-write the film with John Reynolds. Also Read: Oh, bother! 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' first trailer is here to destroy your childhood. Watch Reynolds said in a statement, “We’re telling the surprising origin story of the ‘silly young bear’ and his friends, when they were still kids, in a way designed to connect with 21st-century kids." de Seve said, “I think this unsinkable young cub is totally relatable for today’s kids, with his hell-bent craving for honey and his ludicrous schemes to get it. The whole gang is hilarious, and are even more hilarious as kids, we’re finding out.” Meanwhile, the fans of Winnie the Pooh and supporting characters like Piglet and Tigger continue to observe 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' with a horrified fascination. It is a sick retelling of the short stories by Milne set in Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh and his friends had many adventurous together with their human friend Christopher Robin. Christopher Robin, Pooh and others did have all those adventures in Robin's childhood in the film, but then the boy grew up and went to college. Pooh, Piglet, and others, meanwhile, went more and more hungry and became feral. Now, they have become so crazy that they terrorise a group of girls residing in a rural cabin.

'Winnie the Pooh' to get 'Paddington'-style prequel treatment

After Henry Cavill's exit,  James Norton, Matt Bomer & other actors who could play Superman

<p>Writer-director and DC Studios' co-CEO <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sad-news-henry-cavill-to-not-return-as-superman-confirms-actor-543142">James Gunn</a></strong> recently made a bombshell announcement. He made it clear that Henry Cavill will not be the Superman of the DC Universe slate that is being developed by him and his partner Peter Safran. Cavill confirmed this in a statement on Instagram, in which he expressed his disappointment but sent his best wishes to Gunn and Safran. While writing on Twitter, Gunn said he and Safran met with Cavill and explored "possibilities', which could mean either that Cavill might return in the role in some way, or he might play some other role. All this is moot, though.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-james-gunn-leading-dc-studios-is-a-great-news-for-fans-528511">Why James Gunn leading DC Studios is a great news for fans</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile Gunn has also said he and Safran met with another star of the old, and presumably now dead, DCEU: Ben Affleck. But the meeting focussed on not Affleck the actor, but Affleck the director.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a tweet, Gunn wrote, "Met with Ben yesterday precisely because he wanted to direct and we want him to direct." However, Affleck will not necessarily direct the Superman movie, as Gunn said while he has been writing the script, he does not have a director in mind, yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Affleck played the role of a grizzled version of Bruce Wayne or Batman in 'Batman v Superman' before reprising the role in 2017's 'Justice League'. While the movies he played the role in were panned, his own performance was mostly lauded. Before Robert Pattinson-led Matt Reeves-directed 'The Batman' became reality, Affleck has signed on to star in and direct a Bat-movie. But after the commercial debacle that 'Justice League' was, the higher-ups at Warner Bros overhauled DC Films, the entity that existed before DC Studios, and redirected focus on smaller, independent franchise rather than a unified, cohesive cinematic universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The strategy, it appears, is changing again after Gunn and Safran joined. And again, a full-fledged cinematic universe is in development.</p>

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Writer-director and DC Studios' co-CEO James Gunn recently made a bombshell announcement. He made it clear that Henry Cavill will not be the Superman of the DC Universe slate that is being developed by him and his partner Peter Safran.

Writer-director and DC Studios' co-CEO James Gunn recently made a bombshell announcement. He made it clear that Henry Cavill will not be the Superman of the DC Universe slate that is being developed by him and his partner Peter Safran. Cavill confirmed this in a statement on Instagram, in which he expressed his disappointment but sent his best wishes to Gunn and Safran. While writing on Twitter, Gunn said he and Safran met with Cavill and explored "possibilities', which could mean either that Cavill might return in the role in some way, or he might play some other role. All this is moot, though. Also Read: Why James Gunn leading DC Studios is a great news for fans Meanwhile Gunn has also said he and Safran met with another star of the old, and presumably now dead, DCEU: Ben Affleck. But the meeting focussed on not Affleck the actor, but Affleck the director. Met with Ben yesterday precisely because he wants to direct & we want him to direct; we just have to find the right project. https://t.co/Haz1APdlVN — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 15, 2022 × In a tweet, Gunn wrote, "Met with Ben yesterday precisely because he wanted to direct and we want him to direct." However, Affleck will not necessarily direct the Superman movie, as Gunn said while he has been writing the script, he does not have a director in mind, yet. Affleck played the role of a grizzled version of Bruce Wayne or Batman in 'Batman v Superman' before reprising the role in 2017's 'Justice League'. While the movies he played the role in were panned, his own performance was mostly lauded. Before Robert Pattinson-led Matt Reeves-directed 'The Batman' became reality, Affleck has signed on to star in and direct a Bat-movie. But after the commercial debacle that 'Justice League' was, the higher-ups at Warner Bros overhauled DC Films, the entity that existed before DC Studios, and redirected focus on smaller, independent franchise rather than a unified, cohesive cinematic universe. The strategy, it appears, is changing again after Gunn and Safran joined. And again, a full-fledged cinematic universe is in development.

Ben Affleck to make a triumphant return to DC? James Gunn confirms meeting: 'We want him'

<p>James Cameron's science-fiction epic <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-everything-to-know-about-james-camerons-sci-fi-epic-541907">'Avatar: The Way of Water'</a></strong> is almost here. A Deadline report has suggested that the film is tracking for a huge opening weekend of $525 million, in terms of worldwide returns. This is one of the biggest debuts of all time, and since the film has no notable competition in the foreseeable future, it should end up with a big total. In its domestic market (US-Canada), the sequel will land somewhere between $150 million and $175 million. Overseas it will gross $350 million, which puts it ahead of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which had grossed $350 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While these numbers are not record-breaking, it should be noted that big December releases tend to have unusually strong legs. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-rerelease-success-reignites-debate-was-it-really-any-good-519973">'Avatar'</a>, when it released, had just decent numbers for its budget, but it went on to become the highest grossing movie of all time worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Studios do not tend to release important projects in January and even February. They wait until the summer in most cases.</p>

<p>'The Way of Water' will continue the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. Apart from Worthington and Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the first movie. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Cowell, Oona Chaplin, CJ Jones, and Vin Diesel join the cast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cameron has challenged the fans of the franchise to guess the plot. While speaking to IGN, he said, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.”</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.</p>

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James Cameron's science-fiction epic 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is almost here. A Deadline report has suggested that the film is tracking for a huge opening weekend of $525 million, in terms of worldwide returns.

James Cameron's science-fiction epic 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is almost here. A Deadline report has suggested that the film is tracking for a huge opening weekend of $525 million, in terms of worldwide returns. This is one of the biggest debuts of all time, and since the film has no notable competition in the foreseeable future, it should end up with a big total. In its domestic market (US-Canada), the sequel will land somewhere between $150 million and $175 million. Overseas it will gross $350 million, which puts it ahead of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which had grossed $350 million. While these numbers are not record-breaking, it should be noted that big December releases tend to have unusually strong legs. 'Avatar', when it released, had just decent numbers for its budget, but it went on to become the highest grossing movie of all time worldwide. Studios do not tend to release important projects in January and even February. They wait until the summer in most cases. 'The Way of Water' will continue the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. Apart from Worthington and Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the first movie. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Cowell, Oona Chaplin, CJ Jones, and Vin Diesel join the cast. Cameron has challenged the fans of the franchise to guess the plot. While speaking to IGN, he said, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.” 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022. Watch WION live here:

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<p>Iranian filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi gained spotlight after she sent a lock of her hair to the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). She was invited by the award organisers to receive the Spirit of Cinema award. But Greek filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari had to receive her award on her behalf. She was unable to renew her passport. Reports said that Mohammadi has been a trenchant critic of the Iranian government during the ongoing anti-hijab protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Amini was a 22-year-old woman who was allegedly a victim of police brutality after she was arrested by Iranian religious morality police called Guidance Patrol for wearing an 'improper' hijab.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protests kicked off on September 16, 2022 when Taraneh died in a hospital in the country's capital Tehran. While the authorities claimed that she died due to a coma induced by a heart attack, eyewitnesses, which included women who were detained with her, said she was beaten by the law enforcement personnel.</p>

<p>Mohammadi told the BBC in an email interview, "Cut hair is the symbol of the tragedy that we face every day and every moment." She added that the rapturous response to the display of her lock of hair when Tsangari held it aloft made her cry.</p>

<p>The award was introduced to honour filmmakers "whose passion for cinema is unflinchingly carried forward in spite of the adversaries faced by them."</p>

<p>Amini's death instigated a wave of protests by Iranian women on a scale not seen since at least 2009. Many women publicly removed their hijab and cut their hair. In the resulting crackdown, more than 300 demonstrators have been killed as per the non-profit Iran Human Rights.</p>

<p>Controversies are not new to Mohammadi. In 2007, she was arrested along with 32 other activists who were pretesting the trial of five fellow activists in front of a court in Tehran. She was arrested again in 2009 and on 2011.</p>

<p>At the 64th Cannes Film Festival, held in 2022, she said, "I am a woman and a film maker, two reasons sufficient to be treated like a criminal in this country"</p>


Iranian filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi gained spotlight after she sent a lock of her hair to the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). She was invited by the award organisers to receive the Spirit of Cinema award.

Iranian filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi gained spotlight after she sent a lock of her hair to the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). She was invited by the award organisers to receive the Spirit of Cinema award. But Greek filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari had to receive her award on her behalf. She was unable to renew her passport. Reports said that Mohammadi has been a trenchant critic of the Iranian government during the ongoing anti-hijab protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Amini was a 22-year-old woman who was allegedly a victim of police brutality after she was arrested by Iranian religious morality police called Guidance Patrol for wearing an 'improper' hijab. The protests kicked off on September 16, 2022 when Taraneh died in a hospital in the country's capital Tehran. While the authorities claimed that she died due to a coma induced by a heart attack, eyewitnesses, which included women who were detained with her, said she was beaten by the law enforcement personnel. Mohammadi told the BBC in an email interview, "Cut hair is the symbol of the tragedy that we face every day and every moment." She added that the rapturous response to the display of her lock of hair when Tsangari held it aloft made her cry. The award was introduced to honour filmmakers "whose passion for cinema is unflinchingly carried forward in spite of the adversaries faced by them." Amini's death instigated a wave of protests by Iranian women on a scale not seen since at least 2009. Many women publicly removed their hijab and cut their hair. In the resulting crackdown, more than 300 demonstrators have been killed as per the non-profit Iran Human Rights. Controversies are not new to Mohammadi. In 2007, she was arrested along with 32 other activists who were pretesting the trial of five fellow activists in front of a court in Tehran. She was arrested again in 2009 and on 2011. At the 64th Cannes Film Festival, held in 2022, she said, "I am a woman and a film maker, two reasons sufficient to be treated like a criminal in this country"

Who is Mahnaz Mohammadi? Iranian filmmaker who sent lock of hair to Kerala film festival as form of protest

<p>American comedian and actor Adam Sandler has become the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Named after 19th century American author and humourist Mark Twain, the award is one of the most respected honours in the field of comedy. Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are some of the other awardees. The awards were not handed out in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The honour is bestowed by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.</p>

<p>Sandler will receive the award during a gala ceremony on March 19.</p>

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<p>Established in 1988, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor has honoured those individuals that "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Twain. Until now, 23 humourists have been honoured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Comedian, actor and media personality Bill Cosby was also awarded in 2009. But his award was rescinded after numerous allegations of rape and sexual misconduct came to light.</p>

<p>Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Neil Simon, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Ellen DeGeneres, Carol Burnett, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Dave Chappelle, and Jon Stewart have also been awarded with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.</p>

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American comedian and actor Adam Sandler has become the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Named after 19th century American author and humourist Mark Twain, the award is one of the most respected honours in the field of comedy.

American comedian and actor Adam Sandler has become the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Named after 19th century American author and humourist Mark Twain, the award is one of the most respected honours in the field of comedy. Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are some of the other awardees. The awards were not handed out in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The honour is bestowed by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Sandler will receive the award during a gala ceremony on March 19. Established in 1988, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor has honoured those individuals that "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Twain. Until now, 23 humourists have been honoured. Comedian, actor and media personality Bill Cosby was also awarded in 2009. But his award was rescinded after numerous allegations of rape and sexual misconduct came to light. Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Neil Simon, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Ellen DeGeneres, Carol Burnett, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Dave Chappelle, and Jon Stewart have also been awarded with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Adam Sandler honoured with prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

<p>English actress <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emily-blunt-doesnt-want-to-play-strong-female-lead-in-films-im-bored-534610">Emily Blunt</a></strong> recently shared an amusing story from the sets of Doug Liman's science-fiction action film 'Edge of Tomorrow' involving herself and American action star <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tom-cruise--christopher-mcquarrie-reportedly-working-on-three-new-films-505233">Tom Cruise</a></strong>. While speaking on the Smartless podcast, Blunt had said that she and Cruise had to wear hefty suits to portray their characters, which are soldiers who are fighting against an alien invasion. And that inconvenienced her. She said she was confused how to handle the 85-pound armoured suit and began to cry when she put it on first. She told Cruise she doesn't know how she is going to get through the shoot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To which, Tom replied, pardon the pun, bluntly, ‘Come on, stop being such a p"***y, OK?’</p>

<p>Blunt's comments were taken by many to feel that she felt bad about the p***y part. They felt offended on her behalf, forcing Blunt issue a statement to E! News. "It's ludicrous that it's being spun as something that offended me. It didn't. I shared the story as lightheartedly as it was meant by Tom," she said.</p>

<p>Written by Christopher McQuarrie, Jez and John-Henry Butterworth, 'Edge of Tomorrow' was adapted from the 2004 Japanese light novel 'All You Need Is Kill' by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. The story takes place in a futuristic earth in which Europe is occupied by a race of hostile extraterrestrials. Cruise plays the role of a public relations officer called Major William Cage who is thrown into combat and undergoes a time loop in which he fights the alien and dies. Repeatedly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film received positive reviews and was a commercial success. It scored an impressive 91 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Gripping, well-acted, funny, and clever, Edge of Tomorrow offers entertaining proof that Tom Cruise is still more than capable of shouldering the weight of a blockbuster action thriller."</p>

<p>The film grossed $370.5 million on a budget of $178 million.<br />
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English actress Emily Blunt recently shared an amusing story from the sets of Doug Liman's science-fiction action film 'Edge of Tomorrow' involving herself and American action star Tom Cruise.

English actress Emily Blunt recently shared an amusing story from the sets of Doug Liman's science-fiction action film 'Edge of Tomorrow' involving herself and American action star Tom Cruise. While speaking on the Smartless podcast, Blunt had said that she and Cruise had to wear hefty suits to portray their characters, which are soldiers who are fighting against an alien invasion. And that inconvenienced her. She said she was confused how to handle the 85-pound armoured suit and began to cry when she put it on first. She told Cruise she doesn't know how she is going to get through the shoot. To which, Tom replied, pardon the pun, bluntly, ‘Come on, stop being such a p"***y, OK?’ Blunt's comments were taken by many to feel that she felt bad about the p***y part. They felt offended on her behalf, forcing Blunt issue a statement to E! News. "It's ludicrous that it's being spun as something that offended me. It didn't. I shared the story as lightheartedly as it was meant by Tom," she said. Written by Christopher McQuarrie, Jez and John-Henry Butterworth, 'Edge of Tomorrow' was adapted from the 2004 Japanese light novel 'All You Need Is Kill' by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. The story takes place in a futuristic earth in which Europe is occupied by a race of hostile extraterrestrials. Cruise plays the role of a public relations officer called Major William Cage who is thrown into combat and undergoes a time loop in which he fights the alien and dies. Repeatedly. The film received positive reviews and was a commercial success. It scored an impressive 91 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Gripping, well-acted, funny, and clever, Edge of Tomorrow offers entertaining proof that Tom Cruise is still more than capable of shouldering the weight of a blockbuster action thriller." The film grossed $370.5 million on a budget of $178 million.

Emily Blunt clarifies she wasn't offended by Tom Cruise's 'stop being a p"***y' comment: 'It's ludicrous'

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