<p>American actress Scarlett Johansson, best known for playing Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has signed her first lead role in television with Warner Bros TV and Amazon Prime Video. She will star in and also executive produce the miniseries 'Just Cause'. The project is based on John Katzenbach's 1992 novel of the same name, which was adapted by Jeb Stuart and Peter Stone in 1995 for an Arne Glimcher directorial. Incidentally, the film, headlined by Sean Connery and Laurence Fishburne, also featured Johansson as a child actress. She was Connery's daughter in the film. It was only the second film of her career after 1994's 'North'.</p>

<p>The project is given a straight-to-series order. The show will follow Johansson's Madison “Madi” Cowart, a reporter for a Florida&nbsp;who is tasked to cover the story of a death row inmate. After learning about him, she comes to believe he is not guilty.</p>

<p>These Pictures, Johansson's production company, is bankrolling the project along with Warner Bros TV. The rest of the cast is not known at this point.</p>

<p>Johansson, who wrapped up the journey of her MCU character in a standalone film released in 2021, is currently awaiting the release of her upcoming films like 'Asteroid City', 'Project Artemis', and 'My Mother's Wedding'. Johansson is currently filming &nbsp;'Project Artemis', which also stars Channing Tatum, while the other two projects are in post-production.</p>

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American actress Scarlett Johansson, best known for playing Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has signed her first lead role in television with Warner Bros TV and Amazon Prime Video.

American actress Scarlett Johansson, best known for playing Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has signed her first lead role in television with Warner Bros TV and Amazon Prime Video. She will star in and also executive produce the miniseries 'Just Cause'. The project is based on John Katzenbach's 1992 novel of the same name, which was adapted by Jeb Stuart and Peter Stone in 1995 for an Arne Glimcher directorial. Incidentally, the film, headlined by Sean Connery and Laurence Fishburne, also featured Johansson as a child actress. She was Connery's daughter in the film. It was only the second film of her career after 1994's 'North'. The project is given a straight-to-series order. The show will follow Johansson's Madison “Madi” Cowart, a reporter for a Florida who is tasked to cover the story of a death row inmate. After learning about him, she comes to believe he is not guilty. These Pictures, Johansson's production company, is bankrolling the project along with Warner Bros TV. The rest of the cast is not known at this point. Johansson, who wrapped up the journey of her MCU character in a standalone film released in 2021, is currently awaiting the release of her upcoming films like 'Asteroid City', 'Project Artemis', and 'My Mother's Wedding'. Johansson is currently filming 'Project Artemis', which also stars Channing Tatum, while the other two projects are in post-production.

Scarlett Johansson signs first lead role in TV with ‘Just Cause’. Details here

<p>A new trailer for Damien Chazelle's next, the much-anticipated epic period comedy called 'Babylon', is out. The star-studded, glitzy film stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in lead roles. It is set in Los Angeles in the 1920s, and is described as a tale of "outsized ambition and outrageous excess". The new trailer promises a stunning-looking period piece.</p>

<p>Robbie's Nellie LaRoy is a carefree actress who would party all the time if she could. Beneath her devil-may-care attitude, however, she hides her many vulnerabilities. Robbie is once again tasked with playing a complex character, and once again she appears to be more than up to the task. Pitt's Jack Conrad is a huge star, who loves all the spotlight and attention he gets. His character is sort of a foil to LaRoy's depraved, always-partying, and drug-addled side of Hollywood.</p>

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<p>The visuals look great, and the setting is extremely well-realised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Diego Calva, Tobey Maguire, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, and Li Jun Li also star.</p>

<p>The film seems to be what you would get if you combined 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' and 'The Wolf Of Wall Street', and modified the resulting product a little. In short: a delicious, not-to-be-missed experience.</p>

<p>The 1920s Hollywood, the era when silent cinema gave way to 'talkies', is curiously unexplored by, well, Hollywood. So that is welcome too.</p>

<p>The official synopsis reads, "From Damien Chazelle, Babylon is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li, and Jean Smart. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood."&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Babylon' hits theatres on December 25.</p>

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A new trailer for Damien Chazelle's next, the much-anticipated epic period comedy called 'Babylon', is out. The star-studded, glitzy film stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in lead roles.

A new trailer for Damien Chazelle's next, the much-anticipated epic period comedy called 'Babylon', is out. The star-studded, glitzy film stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in lead roles. It is set in Los Angeles in the 1920s, and is described as a tale of "outsized ambition and outrageous excess". The new trailer promises a stunning-looking period piece. Robbie's Nellie LaRoy is a carefree actress who would party all the time if she could. Beneath her devil-may-care attitude, however, she hides her many vulnerabilities. Robbie is once again tasked with playing a complex character, and once again she appears to be more than up to the task. Pitt's Jack Conrad is a huge star, who loves all the spotlight and attention he gets. His character is sort of a foil to LaRoy's depraved, always-partying, and drug-addled side of Hollywood. The visuals look great, and the setting is extremely well-realised. Diego Calva, Tobey Maguire, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, and Li Jun Li also star. The film seems to be what you would get if you combined 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' and 'The Wolf Of Wall Street', and modified the resulting product a little. In short: a delicious, not-to-be-missed experience. The 1920s Hollywood, the era when silent cinema gave way to 'talkies', is curiously unexplored by, well, Hollywood. So that is welcome too. The official synopsis reads, "From Damien Chazelle, Babylon is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li, and Jean Smart. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood." 'Babylon' hits theatres on December 25.

'Babylon' new trailer: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie film is a handsome ode to 1920s' Hollywood. Watch

<p>It appears Kevin Spacey's career is undergoing a reinvention of sorts. After Spacey's recent <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/kevin-spacey-sexual-abuse-case-new-york-court-dismisses-40-million-lawsuit-527254">win in the sexual battery lawsuit</a></strong>, he has signed a British film called 'Control'. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the role is voice-only and is the primary antagonist. Gene Fallaize has written and directed the project. The plot follows&nbsp;British home secretary played by Lauren Metcalfe, who drives home one night after indulging in a clandestine sexual encounter with Mark Hampton's prime minister. Spacey's character knows about the affair and wants revenge, even going so far as remotely hijacking the woman's car.</p>

<p>At the height of the MeToo movement, the former Hollywood bigwig was accused by several people of rape and sexual misconduct. Actor and singer Anthony Rapp accused Spacey of inappropriately touching him at a party in 1986. 'American Beauty' and 'House of Cards' denied the allegations. In October earlier this year, a jury in New York's Manhattan federal courthouse found him not liable in the $40 million lawsuit.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-winning-actor-kevin-spacey-faces-more-sexual-assault-charges-in-britain-534805">Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey faces more sexual assault charges in Britain</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Spacey is all set to face a trial in the UK next year for a total of 12 sexual assault and misconduct charges. The alleged offences occurred between 2005 and 2013, the Crown Prosecution Service had revealed this month. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges and will face trial on June 6, 2023.</p>

<p>Rapp had made the allegations while talking to Buzzfeed. He had said that Spacey picked him up and lay down partially on top of him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was aware that he was trying to get with me sexually," Rapp had said. He was seeking $40 million in damages.</p>

<p>Spacey had apologised to Rapp on the same day of the allegations. He had also come out as gay, attracting the ire of the LGBTQ community. "If I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior," he wrote on his social media handles.</p>

<p>After the allegations against Spacey came to light, streaming service Netflix ended its association with him, shelving his film 'Gore' and firing him from the political drama 'House of Cards'. He was also removed from Ridley Scott's 'All the Money in the World' and the film was reshot with Christopher Plummer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The only project that Spacey appeared in after the allegations is 'Billionaire Boys Club' in 2018. The film was completed before the accusations. However, Spacey is going to come back to the big screen with upcoming projects like 'The Man Who Drew God' and 'Peter Five Eight'.</p>

<p>Kevin Spacey is the winner of two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, two Laurence Olivier Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</p>

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It appears Kevin Spacey's career is undergoing a reinvention of sorts. After Spacey's recent win in the sexual battery lawsuit, he has signed a British film called 'Control'.

It appears Kevin Spacey's career is undergoing a reinvention of sorts. After Spacey's recent win in the sexual battery lawsuit, he has signed a British film called 'Control'. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the role is voice-only and is the primary antagonist. Gene Fallaize has written and directed the project. The plot follows British home secretary played by Lauren Metcalfe, who drives home one night after indulging in a clandestine sexual encounter with Mark Hampton's prime minister. Spacey's character knows about the affair and wants revenge, even going so far as remotely hijacking the woman's car. At the height of the MeToo movement, the former Hollywood bigwig was accused by several people of rape and sexual misconduct. Actor and singer Anthony Rapp accused Spacey of inappropriately touching him at a party in 1986. 'American Beauty' and 'House of Cards' denied the allegations. In October earlier this year, a jury in New York's Manhattan federal courthouse found him not liable in the $40 million lawsuit. Also Read: Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey faces more sexual assault charges in Britain Meanwhile, Spacey is all set to face a trial in the UK next year for a total of 12 sexual assault and misconduct charges. The alleged offences occurred between 2005 and 2013, the Crown Prosecution Service had revealed this month. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges and will face trial on June 6, 2023. Rapp had made the allegations while talking to Buzzfeed. He had said that Spacey picked him up and lay down partially on top of him. "I was aware that he was trying to get with me sexually," Rapp had said. He was seeking $40 million in damages. Spacey had apologised to Rapp on the same day of the allegations. He had also come out as gay, attracting the ire of the LGBTQ community. "If I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior," he wrote on his social media handles. After the allegations against Spacey came to light, streaming service Netflix ended its association with him, shelving his film 'Gore' and firing him from the political drama 'House of Cards'. He was also removed from Ridley Scott's 'All the Money in the World' and the film was reshot with Christopher Plummer. The only project that Spacey appeared in after the allegations is 'Billionaire Boys Club' in 2018. The film was completed before the accusations. However, Spacey is going to come back to the big screen with upcoming projects like 'The Man Who Drew God' and 'Peter Five Eight'. Kevin Spacey is the winner of two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, two Laurence Olivier Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Kevin Spacey stars in first film after lawsuit win, joins British thriller 'Control' as antagonist

<p>Legendary Entertainment has cut ties with Warner Bros, ending their longtime production deal. Now, the studio has entered a multi-year worldwide distribution deal with Sony Pictures. Moving forward, Sony will play the same role Warner Bros played for the studio in the past: marketing and distributing films produced by Legendary.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-dune-review-a-visual-masterpiece-on-life-culture-far-ahead-of-our-times-423285">&nbsp;Dune review: A visual masterpiece on life, culture far ahead of our times</a></strong></p>

<p>Legendary and Warner Bros collaborated on some notable projects including 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'The Hangover' movies, 'Godzilla vs. Kong', and 'Dune'. Incidentally, media reports said the sequel to 'Dune', called 'Dune: Part Two' is exempt from this new arrangement, and will be distributed by Warners. The film, which brings back director Denis Villeneuve, is the continuation of the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet).</p>

<p>As per Variety, a joint press release issued by Legendary and Sony reinforced their “ongoing commitment to theatrical distribution as a driver for other ‘downstream’ windows and the theatrical window’s long-term value for films.”</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-quentin-tarantino-martin-scorsese-et-al-are-right-about-marvel-movies-537156">Why Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, et al. are right about Marvel movies</a></strong></p>

<p>Josh Greenstein and Sanford Panitch, presidents of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, “It’s a rare opportunity to partner in this mutually beneficial way with true pros, who are completely aligned in our theatrical commitment and vision for this business."</p>

<p>Legendary's CEO Joshua Grode said, "As we continue to grow our content offerings, we are excited to forge this relationship with Tony, Tom, Sanford, Josh and the rest of the exceptional Sony team. Sony’s commitment to theatrical distribution aligns with our vision of how to best derive the most value for Legendary’s movies. The incredible slate of movies that Mary Parent has amassed are built for the theatrical experience and we are excited about our partnership with Sony for this next phase of Legendary’s growth.”</p>

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Legendary Entertainment has cut ties with Warner Bros, ending their longtime production deal. Now, the studio has entered a multi-year worldwide distribution deal with Sony Pictures.

Legendary Entertainment has cut ties with Warner Bros, ending their longtime production deal. Now, the studio has entered a multi-year worldwide distribution deal with Sony Pictures. Moving forward, Sony will play the same role Warner Bros played for the studio in the past: marketing and distributing films produced by Legendary. Also Read: Dune review: A visual masterpiece on life, culture far ahead of our times Legendary and Warner Bros collaborated on some notable projects including 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'The Hangover' movies, 'Godzilla vs. Kong', and 'Dune'. Incidentally, media reports said the sequel to 'Dune', called 'Dune: Part Two' is exempt from this new arrangement, and will be distributed by Warners. The film, which brings back director Denis Villeneuve, is the continuation of the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet). As per Variety, a joint press release issued by Legendary and Sony reinforced their “ongoing commitment to theatrical distribution as a driver for other ‘downstream’ windows and the theatrical window’s long-term value for films.” Also Read: Why Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, et al. are right about Marvel movies Josh Greenstein and Sanford Panitch, presidents of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, “It’s a rare opportunity to partner in this mutually beneficial way with true pros, who are completely aligned in our theatrical commitment and vision for this business." Legendary's CEO Joshua Grode said, "As we continue to grow our content offerings, we are excited to forge this relationship with Tony, Tom, Sanford, Josh and the rest of the exceptional Sony team. Sony’s commitment to theatrical distribution aligns with our vision of how to best derive the most value for Legendary’s movies. The incredible slate of movies that Mary Parent has amassed are built for the theatrical experience and we are excited about our partnership with Sony for this next phase of Legendary’s growth.”

Legendary Entertainment cuts ties with Warner Bros, inks multi-year distribution deal with Sony

<p>Israeli filmmaker and jury chief of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Nadav Lapid recently landed in controversy after he took exception with the inclusion of Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' in the competitive section of the festival. In the concluding ceremony, he said a few things about the film and used a few choice words that proved to be unsavoury for many. The film, which dramatised the Kashmiri Pandit exodus from the early days of the insurgency, had divided audiences and critics alike when it released in March this year. 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><strong>Lapid's remarks led to a huge outcry among fans of the movie, and Agnihotri, on social media sites. Here is everything you need to know about the controversy:</strong></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>

<h2>What did Nadav Lapid say?</h2>

<p>Lapid said in his speech, “Usually, I don’t read from paper. This time, I want to be precise. I want to thank the director and head of the programming of the festival for its cinematic richness, the diversity, and complexity…There were 15 films in the international competition — the front window of the festival. Fourteen out of them had the cinematic qualities…and evoked vivid discussions. We were, all of us, disturbed and shocked by the 15th film, ‘The Kashmir Files’. That felt to us like a propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious film festival.”</p>

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<p>Who is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/at-cannes-filmmaker-nadav-lapid-takes-seething-swipe-at-israeli-identity-396880">Nadav Lapid</a>?</p>

<p>Born on April 8, 1975 in Tel Aviv, Nadav Lapid is an internationally renowned filmmaker. He has been an active screenwriter and filmmaker since 2005. He began his career with a short film 'Road' in 2005. His feature film debut came next year with 'Emile's Girlfriend'. But it was 2011's 'Policeman' that brought him into the limelight. The film got him multiple awards at the 2011 Jerusalem Film Festival as well as Locarno Festival Special Jury Prize.</p>

<p>2019's 'Synonyms' is the film that finally catapulted him to the international stage. It gave him the <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/israeli-director-nadav-lapids-synonyms-wins-golden-bear-award-at-berlin-film-festival-197984">prestigious Golden Bear award in 2019.</a></strong> Golden Bear is awarded the best film at the Berlin International Film Festival or Berlinale.</p>

<p>His next, 2021's 'Ahed's Knee' was also acclaimed. Lapid also holds one of the highest honour the French government can bestow: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.</p>

<h2>What is&nbsp;'The Kashmir Files'?</h2>

<p>As described above, 'The Kashmir Files' tells a fictional story in the backdrop of Kashmiri Pandits' exodus in the early 1990s, which is just another painful wound in the psyche of the Kashmir Valley. The film also takes potshots at left-leaning intellectuals and scholars in prestigious educational institutions, who are allegedly involved with the militants. The film had a polarised reception but went on to become a huge hit.</p>

<h2>Why did Lapid speak against 'The Kashmir Files'?</h2>

<p>While that may be his personal opinion, Lapid has a history of being contrary and fiercely independent through his work. His 'Synonyms' was about a man wanting to escape his Israeli identity. Lapid's Israeli identity, in fact, is a recurring theme in his films. His latest film, 'Ahed's Knee', for instance, was said to be semi-autobiographical, and had a protagonist who left Israel for France and was struggling to reinvent himself as a French citizen. This mirrored Lapid's life, as he too left Israel for Paris at a young age.</p>

<h2>What are the major responses to Lapid's comments?</h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An open letter to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NadavLapid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NadavLapid</a> following his criticism of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirFiles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirFiles</a>. It’s not in Hebrew because I wanted our Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand. It is also relatively long so I’ll give you the bottom line first. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED. Here’s why: <a href="https://t.co/8YpSQGMXIR">pic.twitter.com/8YpSQGMXIR</a></p>
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<p>Let's not include whatever the general Twitter is saying about the issue. It's not coherent, it never is. The strongest condemnation of Lapid came from his compatriot, the Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon. In a series of tweets, Gilon said he is writing in English as he wants his "Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand". Accusing Lapid of abusing Indian hospitality, he said he is not a film expert but "it’s insensitive and presumptuous to speak about historic events before deeply studying them and which are an open wound in India because many of the involved are still around and still paying a price."</p>

<p>"As a son of a holocaust survivor, I was extremely hurt to see reactions in India to you that are doubting Schindler’s List, the Holocaust and worse. I unequivocally condemn such statements. There is no justification. It does show the sensitivity of the Kashmir issue here," added Gilon.</p>

<p>He went on to say that Lapid will go back to Israel thinking he has made a statement, but he and other representatives of Israel would stay here. "You should see our DM boxes following your “bravery” and what implications it may have on the team under my responsibility," he said.</p>

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<h2>Has anybody involved with the film responded?</h2>

<p>Absolutely. Anupam Kher did not reference Lapid, but it was clear who he was talking about when he shared a video on Twitter. He had a few blunt words to say. He said some people cannot digest the success of 'The Kashmir Files'. They are trying to deny the truth. Their soul, which has died, is thrashing about. This film is a movement, not just a film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Producer, former actress, and Agnihotri's wife Pallavi Joshi has also responded. In a lengthy statement, she shared on Instagram, she said, "For decades the international community remained silent on the sufferings of the Kashmiri Pandit Community. After 3 decades, the Indian film industry finally realised that it needs to tell India's story truthfully and objectively. Vivek and I were always aware that there are elements that would not like to see the stark truth on the screen, but it is very unfortunate that a creative platform was used for a political agenda to preserve an old, false and jaded narrative about Kashmir. We are overwhelmed by the way people of India rose to defend The Kashmir Files against the rude and vulgar statements of a genocide denier. "</p>

<p>She added that she would like to "assure" the audience and supporters that it remains a people's film.</p>

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Israeli filmmaker and jury chief of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Nadav Lapid recently landed in controversy after he took exception with the inclusion of Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' in the competitive section of the festival.

Israeli filmmaker and jury chief of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Nadav Lapid recently landed in controversy after he took exception with the inclusion of Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' in the competitive section of the festival. In the concluding ceremony, he said a few things about the film and used a few choice words that proved to be unsavoury for many. The film, which dramatised the Kashmiri Pandit exodus from the early days of the insurgency, had divided audiences and critics alike when it released in March this year. 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. Lapid's remarks led to a huge outcry among fans of the movie, and Agnihotri, on social media sites. Here is everything you need to know about the controversy: Also Read | 'YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED': Israeli Ambassador to India slams Nadav Lapid for 'The Kashmir Files' comments ' What did Nadav Lapid say? Lapid said in his speech, “Usually, I don’t read from paper. This time, I want to be precise. I want to thank the director and head of the programming of the festival for its cinematic richness, the diversity, and complexity…There were 15 films in the international competition — the front window of the festival. Fourteen out of them had the cinematic qualities…and evoked vivid discussions. We were, all of us, disturbed and shocked by the 15th film, ‘The Kashmir Files’. That felt to us like a propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious film festival.” The Jury Chairman of the International Competition Section, Nadav Lapid, has criticized the inclusion of Kashmir Files in the International Film Festival. He publicly criticized the film as sheer “propaganda” at the closing ceremony of the international competition category. pic.twitter.com/r1OuxhO2dQ — Ahmed Khabeer احمد خبیر (@AhmedKhabeer_) November 28, 2022 × Who is Nadav Lapid? Born on April 8, 1975 in Tel Aviv, Nadav Lapid is an internationally renowned filmmaker. He has been an active screenwriter and filmmaker since 2005. He began his career with a short film 'Road' in 2005. His feature film debut came next year with 'Emile's Girlfriend'. But it was 2011's 'Policeman' that brought him into the limelight. The film got him multiple awards at the 2011 Jerusalem Film Festival as well as Locarno Festival Special Jury Prize. 2019's 'Synonyms' is the film that finally catapulted him to the international stage. It gave him the prestigious Golden Bear award in 2019. Golden Bear is awarded the best film at the Berlin International Film Festival or Berlinale. His next, 2021's 'Ahed's Knee' was also acclaimed. Lapid also holds one of the highest honour the French government can bestow: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. What is 'The Kashmir Files'? As described above, 'The Kashmir Files' tells a fictional story in the backdrop of Kashmiri Pandits' exodus in the early 1990s, which is just another painful wound in the psyche of the Kashmir Valley. The film also takes potshots at left-leaning intellectuals and scholars in prestigious educational institutions, who are allegedly involved with the militants. The film had a polarised reception but went on to become a huge hit. Why did Lapid speak against 'The Kashmir Files'? While that may be his personal opinion, Lapid has a history of being contrary and fiercely independent through his work. His 'Synonyms' was about a man wanting to escape his Israeli identity. Lapid's Israeli identity, in fact, is a recurring theme in his films. His latest film, 'Ahed's Knee', for instance, was said to be semi-autobiographical, and had a protagonist who left Israel for France and was struggling to reinvent himself as a French citizen. This mirrored Lapid's life, as he too left Israel for Paris at a young age. What are the major responses to Lapid's comments? An open letter to #NadavLapid following his criticism of #KashmirFiles. It’s not in Hebrew because I wanted our Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand. It is also relatively long so I’ll give you the bottom line first. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED. Here’s why: pic.twitter.com/8YpSQGMXIR — Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) November 29, 2022 × Let's not include whatever the general Twitter is saying about the issue. It's not coherent, it never is. The strongest condemnation of Lapid came from his compatriot, the Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon. In a series of tweets, Gilon said he is writing in English as he wants his "Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand". Accusing Lapid of abusing Indian hospitality, he said he is not a film expert but "it’s insensitive and presumptuous to speak about historic events before deeply studying them and which are an open wound in India because many of the involved are still around and still paying a price." "As a son of a holocaust survivor, I was extremely hurt to see reactions in India to you that are doubting Schindler’s List, the Holocaust and worse. I unequivocally condemn such statements. There is no justification. It does show the sensitivity of the Kashmir issue here," added Gilon. He went on to say that Lapid will go back to Israel thinking he has made a statement, but he and other representatives of Israel would stay here. "You should see our DM boxes following your “bravery” and what implications it may have on the team under my responsibility," he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pallavi Joshi (@pallavijoshiofficial) × Has anybody involved with the film responded? Absolutely. Anupam Kher did not reference Lapid, but it was clear who he was talking about when he shared a video on Twitter. He had a few blunt words to say. He said some people cannot digest the success of 'The Kashmir Files'. They are trying to deny the truth. Their soul, which has died, is thrashing about. This film is a movement, not just a film. Producer, former actress, and Agnihotri's wife Pallavi Joshi has also responded. In a lengthy statement, she shared on Instagram, she said, "For decades the international community remained silent on the sufferings of the Kashmiri Pandit Community. After 3 decades, the Indian film industry finally realised that it needs to tell India's story truthfully and objectively. Vivek and I were always aware that there are elements that would not like to see the stark truth on the screen, but it is very unfortunate that a creative platform was used for a political agenda to preserve an old, false and jaded narrative about Kashmir. We are overwhelmed by the way people of India rose to defend The Kashmir Files against the rude and vulgar statements of a genocide denier. " She added that she would like to "assure" the audience and supporters that it remains a people's film.

Israeli filmmaker calls 'The Kashmir Files' 'vulgar' & 'propaganda': Everything to know about the controversy

<p>After Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid described Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' as "a propaganda" and "vulgar movie" at the recently-concluded International Film Festival of India, Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has responded, saying Lapid, who was chairing a panel of judges at the event, should be "ashamed" of the statement. In a series of tweets, Gilon said he is writing in English as he wants his "Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand". Accusing Lapid of abusing Indian hospitality, he said he is not a film expert but "it’s insensitive and presumptuous to speak about historic events before deeply studying them and which are an open wound in India because many of the involved are still around and still paying a price."</p>

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<p>"As a son of a holocaust survivor, I was extremely hurt to see reactions in India to you that are doubting Schindler’s List, the Holocaust and worse. I unequivocally condemn such statements. There is no justification. It does show the sensitivity of the Kashmir issue here," added Gilon.</p>

<p>He went on to say that Lapid will go back to Israel thinking he has made a statement, but he and other representatives of Israel would stay here. "You should see our DM boxes following your “bravery” and what implications it may have on the team under my responsibility," he said.</p>

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<p>Lapid, known for films such as ' Synonyms' (which got him a Golden Bear award at &nbsp;69th Berlin International Film Festival in 2019) and 'Ahed's Knee', was the jury chairman at IFFI. While sharing the jury report at the closing ceremony of the event, he said as per The Indian Express, "There were 15 films in the international competition — the front window of the festival. Fourteen out of them had the cinematic qualities…and evoked vivid discussions. We were, all of us, disturbed and shocked by the 15th film, The Kashmir Files. That felt to us like a propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious film festival.”</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>The film anyway became a humongous hit, grossing Rs 252.90 crore ($30 million approx).</p>

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After Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid described Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' as "a propaganda" and "vulgar movie" at the recently-concluded International Film Festival of India, Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has responded, saying Lapid, who was chairing a panel of judges at the event, should be "ashamed" of the statement.

After Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid described Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' as "a propaganda" and "vulgar movie" at the recently-concluded International Film Festival of India, Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has responded, saying Lapid, who was chairing a panel of judges at the event, should be "ashamed" of the statement. In a series of tweets, Gilon said he is writing in English as he wants his "Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand". Accusing Lapid of abusing Indian hospitality, he said he is not a film expert but "it’s insensitive and presumptuous to speak about historic events before deeply studying them and which are an open wound in India because many of the involved are still around and still paying a price." An open letter to #NadavLapid following his criticism of #KashmirFiles. It’s not in Hebrew because I wanted our Indian brothers and sisters to be able to understand. It is also relatively long so I’ll give you the bottom line first. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED. Here’s why: pic.twitter.com/8YpSQGMXIR — Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) November 29, 2022 × "As a son of a holocaust survivor, I was extremely hurt to see reactions in India to you that are doubting Schindler’s List, the Holocaust and worse. I unequivocally condemn such statements. There is no justification. It does show the sensitivity of the Kashmir issue here," added Gilon. He went on to say that Lapid will go back to Israel thinking he has made a statement, but he and other representatives of Israel would stay here. "You should see our DM boxes following your “bravery” and what implications it may have on the team under my responsibility," he said. The Jury Chairman of the International Competition Section, Nadav Lapid, has criticized the inclusion of Kashmir Files in the International Film Festival. He publicly criticized the film as sheer “propaganda” at the closing ceremony of the international competition category. pic.twitter.com/r1OuxhO2dQ — Ahmed Khabeer احمد خبیر (@AhmedKhabeer_) November 28, 2022 × Lapid, known for films such as ' Synonyms' (which got him a Golden Bear award at 69th Berlin International Film Festival in 2019) and 'Ahed's Knee', was the jury chairman at IFFI. While sharing the jury report at the closing ceremony of the event, he said as per The Indian Express, "There were 15 films in the international competition — the front window of the festival. Fourteen out of them had the cinematic qualities…and evoked vivid discussions. We were, all of us, disturbed and shocked by the 15th film, The Kashmir Files. That felt to us like a propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious film festival.” '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. The film anyway became a humongous hit, grossing Rs 252.90 crore ($30 million approx).

'YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED': Israeli Ambassador to India slams Nadav Lapid for 'The Kashmir Files' comments

<p>Will Smith has been speaking about the Oscar slap for the first time publicly to late-night television hosts. He is anticipating backlash to his upcoming projects like 'Emancipation' due to the incident that sent shockwaves across the world earlier this year. While speaking to Fox 5,&nbsp;he said that he understands if people are not ready to watch him on the big screen again so soon, but he expressed concerns about the team behind the film, including the director Antoine Fuqua.</p>

<p>“I completely understand that, if someone is not ready. I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. My deepest concern is my team. Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work in his entire career … the people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team," said Smith.</p>

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<p>“So at this point, that’s what I’m working for. That’s what I’m hoping for. I’m hoping that the material, the power of the film, the timeliness of the story – I’m hoping that the good that can be done – will open people’s hearts at a minimum to see and recognise and support the incredible artists in and around this film," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On March 27, during the Academy Awards ceremony, Will Smith did not like a joke made by presenter Chris Rock at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's expense. He walked up to the stage and whacked Chris Rock across the face in response. The act created an uproar that ultimately led the Academy to ban Smith for 10 years from Oscars or related events. Later in the ceremony, amazingly, Smith went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the sports drama 'King Richard'.</p>

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<p>In 'Emancipation', Smith plays the role of an ex-slave who escapes his captors. The film has Peter, Smith's character, evading pursuers to reach North and joining the Union Army, the force that vanquished the slavery-supporting Confederate States Army. The film, penned by William N. Collage, is based on a fascinating real story of Gordon or 'Whipped Slave'. The image of his back, marked with scars of whipping, was one of the most remarkable images from the Civil War era.</p>

<p>Smith also gave a sort-of explanation of the slap in an interview with The Daily Show's Trevor Noah. He said, “[There are] many nuances and complexities to it, you know, but at the end of the day, I just, I lost it, you know. I guess what I would say, you just never know what somebody’s going through.”</p>

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Will Smith has been speaking about the Oscar slap for the first time publicly to late-night television hosts. He is anticipating backlash to his upcoming projects like 'Emancipation' due to the incident that sent shockwaves across the world earlier this year.

Will Smith has been speaking about the Oscar slap for the first time publicly to late-night television hosts. He is anticipating backlash to his upcoming projects like 'Emancipation' due to the incident that sent shockwaves across the world earlier this year. While speaking to Fox 5, he said that he understands if people are not ready to watch him on the big screen again so soon, but he expressed concerns about the team behind the film, including the director Antoine Fuqua. “I completely understand that, if someone is not ready. I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. My deepest concern is my team. Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work in his entire career … the people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team," said Smith. “So at this point, that’s what I’m working for. That’s what I’m hoping for. I’m hoping that the material, the power of the film, the timeliness of the story – I’m hoping that the good that can be done – will open people’s hearts at a minimum to see and recognise and support the incredible artists in and around this film," he added. On March 27, during the Academy Awards ceremony, Will Smith did not like a joke made by presenter Chris Rock at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's expense. He walked up to the stage and whacked Chris Rock across the face in response. The act created an uproar that ultimately led the Academy to ban Smith for 10 years from Oscars or related events. Later in the ceremony, amazingly, Smith went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the sports drama 'King Richard'. In 'Emancipation', Smith plays the role of an ex-slave who escapes his captors. The film has Peter, Smith's character, evading pursuers to reach North and joining the Union Army, the force that vanquished the slavery-supporting Confederate States Army. The film, penned by William N. Collage, is based on a fascinating real story of Gordon or 'Whipped Slave'. The image of his back, marked with scars of whipping, was one of the most remarkable images from the Civil War era. Smith also gave a sort-of explanation of the slap in an interview with The Daily Show's Trevor Noah. He said, “[There are] many nuances and complexities to it, you know, but at the end of the day, I just, I lost it, you know. I guess what I would say, you just never know what somebody’s going through.”

Will Smith understands if people don't watch his films post Oscar slap: 'My deepest hope...'

<p>'Strange World, the latest Disney animated adventure, is turned out to be an expensive disaster for the studio. The film debuted worldwide on Wednesday with $4.2 million. Its five-day extended weekend haul has been pegged by Variety as $26 million. All signs (and figures) are pointing towards a movie that would not even recoup its strangely high $180 million price tag, let alone turn a profit. The film was earlier expected to earn $30 million to $40 million.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-strange-world-movie-review-visually-inventive-this-disney-film-is-let-down-by-its-predictable-plot-537364">'Strange World' movie review: Visually inventive, this Disney film is let down by its predictable plot</a></strong></p>

<p>Directed by Don Hall and written by Qui Nguyen, 'Strange World' follows the Clades, who are are a family of explorers, and exploring is what they shall do until the Day of Judgment. Or at least that is the outlook of the patriarch Jaeger Clade (Dennis Quaid) believes. He ventures out into the mountains with his son Searcher (Jake Gyllenhaal) around the land of Avalonia. On such a trip, Searcher discovers a plant that exudes energy. Satisfied, he wishes to return, but Jaeger wants to go ahead and find out what is beyond the mountains. Furious with what he perceives as a lack of courage and ambition, he continues, while the rest of the expedition comes back to their lands.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, and Lucy Liu, have lent their voices to the movie.</p>

<p>Wion's review of the film was negative. It read, "As good as a visual experience 'Strange World' might be, it fails as a film. The script, not exactly 'bad' per se, is painfully predictable. There is a narrative turn at the end, something I suspect the writer Qui Nguyen and director Don Hall, thought to be a twist. But the only thing it will elicit is a drawn-out groan. That the film comes from the stables of Disney makes one mind inclined towards one kind of denouement. 'Strange World' ends exactly as you would expect."</p>


'Strange World, the latest Disney animated adventure, is turned out to be an expensive disaster for the studio. The film debuted worldwide on Wednesday with $4.2 million.

'Strange World, the latest Disney animated adventure, is turned out to be an expensive disaster for the studio. The film debuted worldwide on Wednesday with $4.2 million. Its five-day extended weekend haul has been pegged by Variety as $26 million. All signs (and figures) are pointing towards a movie that would not even recoup its strangely high $180 million price tag, let alone turn a profit. The film was earlier expected to earn $30 million to $40 million. Also Read: 'Strange World' movie review: Visually inventive, this Disney film is let down by its predictable plot Directed by Don Hall and written by Qui Nguyen, 'Strange World' follows the Clades, who are are a family of explorers, and exploring is what they shall do until the Day of Judgment. Or at least that is the outlook of the patriarch Jaeger Clade (Dennis Quaid) believes. He ventures out into the mountains with his son Searcher (Jake Gyllenhaal) around the land of Avalonia. On such a trip, Searcher discovers a plant that exudes energy. Satisfied, he wishes to return, but Jaeger wants to go ahead and find out what is beyond the mountains. Furious with what he perceives as a lack of courage and ambition, he continues, while the rest of the expedition comes back to their lands. Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, and Lucy Liu, have lent their voices to the movie. Wion's review of the film was negative. It read, "As good as a visual experience 'Strange World' might be, it fails as a film. The script, not exactly 'bad' per se, is painfully predictable. There is a narrative turn at the end, something I suspect the writer Qui Nguyen and director Don Hall, thought to be a twist. But the only thing it will elicit is a drawn-out groan. That the film comes from the stables of Disney makes one mind inclined towards one kind of denouement. 'Strange World' ends exactly as you would expect."

Disney's latest 'Strange World' bombs at box office

<p>American singer and actress Irene Cara has passed away at the age of 63. The sad news was revealed by her publicist Judith A. Moose through Cara's Twitter handle. The Oscar-winning artiste breathed her last at her home in Miami, Florida. However, the cause of her death is not revealed yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I’ll be reading each and every one of them and know she’ll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans," said Judith A Moose.</p>

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<p>She added, "Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films. Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date.”</p>

<p>Cara was born in 1959 in the Bronx, New York City, to a Puerto Rican father and her Cuban-American mother. She was the youngest of five children.</p>

<p>She had been in several Broadway musicals before the 1980s. But she rose to fame with the 1980 Alan Park teen musical film titled, well, 'Fame'. She was first cast as a dancer, but later her character, called Coco Hernandez, was re-written. Her performance was widely praised, and she received her maiden Golden Globe nomination for the role.</p>

<p>In 1983, she co-wrote and sang 'Flashdance... What a Feeling' song from the romantic dance film called 'Flashdance'. Irene went on to win her first and only Academy Award in the Best Original Song category. The song also gave her first and only individual Grammy in the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category.</p>

<p>Cara has been away from active acting work for nearly two decades. Her last film came in 2004, called 'Downtown: A Street Tale'. Her last studio album was 2011's 'Irene Cara Presents Hot Caramel'.</p>

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American singer and actress Irene Cara has passed away at the age of 63. The sad news was revealed by her publicist Judith A. Moose through Cara's Twitter handle.

American singer and actress Irene Cara has passed away at the age of 63. The sad news was revealed by her publicist Judith A. Moose through Cara's Twitter handle. The Oscar-winning artiste breathed her last at her home in Miami, Florida. However, the cause of her death is not revealed yet. “This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I’ll be reading each and every one of them and know she’ll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans," said Judith A Moose. She added, "Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films. Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date.” Cara was born in 1959 in the Bronx, New York City, to a Puerto Rican father and her Cuban-American mother. She was the youngest of five children. She had been in several Broadway musicals before the 1980s. But she rose to fame with the 1980 Alan Park teen musical film titled, well, 'Fame'. She was first cast as a dancer, but later her character, called Coco Hernandez, was re-written. Her performance was widely praised, and she received her maiden Golden Globe nomination for the role. In 1983, she co-wrote and sang 'Flashdance... What a Feeling' song from the romantic dance film called 'Flashdance'. Irene went on to win her first and only Academy Award in the Best Original Song category. The song also gave her first and only individual Grammy in the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category. Cara has been away from active acting work for nearly two decades. Her last film came in 2004, called 'Downtown: A Street Tale'. Her last studio album was 2011's 'Irene Cara Presents Hot Caramel'.

Oscar-winning singer, actress Irene Cara dies at 63

<p>After 'Winnie The Pooh', it appears another beloved childhood experience of ours is being turned into something for adults. It's 'Bambi', the 1942 Disney classic. The film was adapted from the 1923 novel 'Bambi, a Life in the Woods' by Austrian author and hunter Felix Salten, which has entered the public domain. Tentatively titled 'Bambi: The Reckoning', is said to be a horror film. Scott Jeffrey is the director, while Rhys Frake-Waterfield, who is directing the slasher thriller<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oh-bother-winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-first-trailer-is-here-to-destroy-your-childhood-watch-511933"> 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey'</a></strong>, has an executive producer credit. He revealed while speaking to Dread Central that Bambi, who was a cute deer in the original story, will be a monster killing machine in 'The Reckoning'.</p>

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<p>"The film will be an incredibly dark retelling of the story we all know and love. Finding inspiration from the design used in Netflix's The Ritual, Bambi will be a vicious killing machine that lurks in the wilderness. Prepare for Bambi on rabies!" he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 'Blood and Honey' turns Pooh Bear and Piglet into deranged killers. This became possible as English author AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories entered public domain in 2021 as per US copyright law.</p>

<p>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 adventures together with their human friend Christopher Robin. Christopher Robin, Pooh, and others did have all those adventures in Robin's childhood, 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>

<p>Frake-Wakefield had earlier explained the synopsis in his own words while in conversation with Variety. He said, “Christopher Robin is pulled away from them, and he’s not [given] them food, it’s made Pooh and Piglet’s life quite difficult... Because they’ve had to fend for themselves so much, they’ve essentially become feral. So they’ve gone back to their animal roots. They’re no longer tame: they’re like a vicious bear and pig who want to go around and try and find prey.”</p>

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After 'Winnie The Pooh', it appears another beloved childhood experience of ours is being turned into something for adults. It's 'Bambi', the 1942 Disney classic.

After 'Winnie The Pooh', it appears another beloved childhood experience of ours is being turned into something for adults. It's 'Bambi', the 1942 Disney classic. The film was adapted from the 1923 novel 'Bambi, a Life in the Woods' by Austrian author and hunter Felix Salten, which has entered the public domain. Tentatively titled 'Bambi: The Reckoning', is said to be a horror film. Scott Jeffrey is the director, while Rhys Frake-Waterfield, who is directing the slasher thriller 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey', has an executive producer credit. He revealed while speaking to Dread Central that Bambi, who was a cute deer in the original story, will be a monster killing machine in 'The Reckoning'. "The film will be an incredibly dark retelling of the story we all know and love. Finding inspiration from the design used in Netflix's The Ritual, Bambi will be a vicious killing machine that lurks in the wilderness. Prepare for Bambi on rabies!" he said. Meanwhile, 'Blood and Honey' turns Pooh Bear and Piglet into deranged killers. This became possible as English author AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories entered public domain in 2021 as per US copyright law. 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 adventures together with their human friend Christopher Robin. Christopher Robin, Pooh, and others did have all those adventures in Robin's childhood, 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. Frake-Wakefield had earlier explained the synopsis in his own words while in conversation with Variety. He said, “Christopher Robin is pulled away from them, and he’s not [given] them food, it’s made Pooh and Piglet’s life quite difficult... Because they’ve had to fend for themselves so much, they’ve essentially become feral. So they’ve gone back to their animal roots. They’re no longer tame: they’re like a vicious bear and pig who want to go around and try and find prey.”

After 'Winnie The Pooh', another Disney classic 'Bambi' to get horror-thriller treatment. Details here

<p>'Indiana Jones' is one of the most celebrated film franchises of all time. All four films, directed by Steven Spielberg, were received well and became box office successes. However, the last film, 2008's 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' did polarise critics to an extent, even if most of the reviews were, indeed, positive. But the response to the film paled in comparison to the glowing reviews the first three films had received.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Producer and president of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy has spoken about the film's comparatively mellow critical response. While speaking to Empire magazine, she said, “You never set out to do anything except make a great movie. And sometimes you hit that perfectly, and sometimes you don’t. In the case of ‘Indy 4’, I don’t think there’s any specific thing that any of us looked back on, except that we may not have had as strong a story as we wanted.”</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-indiana-jones-5-de-ages-harrison-ford-in-one-scene-with-new-tech-it%E2%80%99s-a-little-spooky-536342">&nbsp;'Indiana Jones 5' de-ages Harrison Ford in one scene with new tech: 'It’s a little spooky'</a></strong></p>

<p>Indiana Jones film series began with Steven Spielberg's 1981 blockbuster 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. He followed it up with 1984's 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', 1989's 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade', and 2008's 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'.</p>

<p>Put together, the films have grossed almost $2 billion in box office returns worldwide on a combined budget of $279 million.</p>

<p>Apart from Harrison Ford, 'Indiana Jones 5' also stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Kretschmann, Boyd Holbrook, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Toby Jones, and Antonio Banderas.</p>

<p>The film is being directed by James Mangold, known for acclaimed movies like the superhero film 'Logan' and the sports drama 'Ford v Ferrari'. Mangold, Jez Butterworth, and John-Henry Butterworth have penned the script.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Indiana Jones 5' is all set to be released on June 30, 2023.</p>

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'Indiana Jones' is one of the most celebrated film franchises of all time. All four films, directed by Steven Spielberg, were received well and became box office successes.

'Indiana Jones' is one of the most celebrated film franchises of all time. All four films, directed by Steven Spielberg, were received well and became box office successes. However, the last film, 2008's 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' did polarise critics to an extent, even if most of the reviews were, indeed, positive. But the response to the film paled in comparison to the glowing reviews the first three films had received. Producer and president of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy has spoken about the film's comparatively mellow critical response. While speaking to Empire magazine, she said, “You never set out to do anything except make a great movie. And sometimes you hit that perfectly, and sometimes you don’t. In the case of ‘Indy 4’, I don’t think there’s any specific thing that any of us looked back on, except that we may not have had as strong a story as we wanted.” Also Read: 'Indiana Jones 5' de-ages Harrison Ford in one scene with new tech: 'It’s a little spooky' Indiana Jones film series began with Steven Spielberg's 1981 blockbuster 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. He followed it up with 1984's 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', 1989's 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade', and 2008's 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'. Put together, the films have grossed almost $2 billion in box office returns worldwide on a combined budget of $279 million. Apart from Harrison Ford, 'Indiana Jones 5' also stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Kretschmann, Boyd Holbrook, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Toby Jones, and Antonio Banderas. The film is being directed by James Mangold, known for acclaimed movies like the superhero film 'Logan' and the sports drama 'Ford v Ferrari'. Mangold, Jez Butterworth, and John-Henry Butterworth have penned the script. 'Indiana Jones 5' is all set to be released on June 30, 2023.

Why 'Indiana Jones 4' proved underwhelming, reveals producer Kathleen Kennedy

<p>Tom Holland's last outing as MCU's live-action Spider-Man, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', ended up becoming one of the biggest movies in the history of cinema. Thanks to three Spider-Men at the price of one (Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield also returned in the role from previous Spidey franchises), the film grossed $1.9 billion worldwide. This amount makes it the sixth highest-grossing movie ever, after 'Avengers: Infinity War'. It is not known if and when Holland will essay the wall crawler again. Well, he may have a cameo in the upcoming 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse', the sequel to 2018's animated smash hit 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' the film that did the multiverse thing before (and better than) 'No Way Home'.</p>

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<p>Producer and co-writer of the much-awaited sequel Christopher Miller&nbsp;was speaking to Empire magazine. He was asked about the chances of Holland's Spidey ending up in 'Across the Spider-Verse'.</p>

<p>He mysteriously said, "Let’s say... Anything is possible in the multiverse."</p>

<p>'Into the Spider-Verse', meanwhile, remains one of the best-reviewed superhero movies of all time. It scored 97 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, a popular review aggregation site. The critical consensus reads, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero action."</p>

<p>Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Lily Tomlin, Luna Lauren Vélez, John Mulaney, Kimiko Glenn, Nicolas Cage, and Liev Schreiber lent their voices for the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The story was about Miles Morales, an Afro-Latina teen from New York who has to become his world's Spider-Man after Peter Parker (Chris Pine) dies. He then meets with alternate versions of Spider-People from other dimensions, including a talking pig, an anime girl, a noir Spidey, a female Spidey, and so on.</p>

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Tom Holland's last outing as MCU's live-action Spider-Man, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', ended up becoming one of the biggest movies in the history of cinema. Thanks to three Spider-Men at the price of one (Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield also returned in the role from previous Spidey franchises), the film grossed $1.

Tom Holland's last outing as MCU's live-action Spider-Man, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', ended up becoming one of the biggest movies in the history of cinema. Thanks to three Spider-Men at the price of one (Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield also returned in the role from previous Spidey franchises), the film grossed $1.9 billion worldwide. This amount makes it the sixth highest-grossing movie ever, after 'Avengers: Infinity War'. It is not known if and when Holland will essay the wall crawler again. Well, he may have a cameo in the upcoming 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse', the sequel to 2018's animated smash hit 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' the film that did the multiverse thing before (and better than) 'No Way Home'. Producer and co-writer of the much-awaited sequel Christopher Miller was speaking to Empire magazine. He was asked about the chances of Holland's Spidey ending up in 'Across the Spider-Verse'. He mysteriously said, "Let’s say... Anything is possible in the multiverse." 'Into the Spider-Verse', meanwhile, remains one of the best-reviewed superhero movies of all time. It scored 97 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, a popular review aggregation site. The critical consensus reads, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero action." Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Lily Tomlin, Luna Lauren Vélez, John Mulaney, Kimiko Glenn, Nicolas Cage, and Liev Schreiber lent their voices for the film. The story was about Miles Morales, an Afro-Latina teen from New York who has to become his world's Spider-Man after Peter Parker (Chris Pine) dies. He then meets with alternate versions of Spider-People from other dimensions, including a talking pig, an anime girl, a noir Spidey, a female Spidey, and so on.

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