<p>The judge in the ongoing Los Angeles sexual assault trial against Harvey Weinstein has advised the jury not to watch the trailer for 'She Said', reported Deadline. The upcoming Maria Schrader directorial is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by the New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. It that explores allegations of rape and sexual harassment by dozens of actresses and other women against Weinstein, who was then one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. Already serving a 23-year sentence in an earlier New York trial, Weinstein now faces 11 more charges, including rape and sexual battery, in an LA court.</p>

<p>Written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, the film features Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan in the lead roles of Kantor and Twohey. &nbsp;Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Jennifer Ehle, and Samantha Morton also star. Ashley Judd appears as herself.</p>

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<p>Judge Lisa Lench told the jury of nine men and three women to not watch the trailer. This was after Weinstein's attorneys tried to delay the case citing concern that the marketing of the film might influence jurors.</p>

<p>'She Said' is set to be released on November 18.</p>

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<p>The first woman to testify against Weinstein in the LA trial was a model and actor based in Rome who has accused him of sexually assaulting him in 2013. She claimed that she was staying in a hotel under a pseudonym and was surprised to find Weinstein knocking on her doors. She didn't think much of it, but then Weinstein began to get sexually aggressive. She said that Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex on him.</p>

<p>In the opening arguments, Weinstein's attorney Mark Werksman aimed to discredit the testifying women, saying they are actors and will do a job on the witness stand. And the job, he said, will be to fit the narrative of the #MeToo movement.</p>

<p>The defence argument continued by saying that every sexual encounter of the women with Weinstein was consensual and something that they are embarrassed about so they are lying now.</p>

<p>He rued the fact that the #MeToo movement was "Hollywood's Chernobyl" that has turned Weinstein into a "smouldering radioactive" bad guy.&nbsp;<br />
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The judge in the ongoing Los Angeles sexual assault trial against Harvey Weinstein has advised the jury not to watch the trailer for 'She Said', reported Deadline.

The judge in the ongoing Los Angeles sexual assault trial against Harvey Weinstein has advised the jury not to watch the trailer for 'She Said', reported Deadline. The upcoming Maria Schrader directorial is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by the New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. It that explores allegations of rape and sexual harassment by dozens of actresses and other women against Weinstein, who was then one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. Already serving a 23-year sentence in an earlier New York trial, Weinstein now faces 11 more charges, including rape and sexual battery, in an LA court. Written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, the film features Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan in the lead roles of Kantor and Twohey. Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Jennifer Ehle, and Samantha Morton also star. Ashley Judd appears as herself. Judge Lisa Lench told the jury of nine men and three women to not watch the trailer. This was after Weinstein's attorneys tried to delay the case citing concern that the marketing of the film might influence jurors. 'She Said' is set to be released on November 18. Also Read: Harvey Weinstein accuser breaks down after being asked to furnish proof of sexual assault: `Do you think...?` The first woman to testify against Weinstein in the LA trial was a model and actor based in Rome who has accused him of sexually assaulting him in 2013. She claimed that she was staying in a hotel under a pseudonym and was surprised to find Weinstein knocking on her doors. She didn't think much of it, but then Weinstein began to get sexually aggressive. She said that Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex on him. In the opening arguments, Weinstein's attorney Mark Werksman aimed to discredit the testifying women, saying they are actors and will do a job on the witness stand. And the job, he said, will be to fit the narrative of the #MeToo movement. The defence argument continued by saying that every sexual encounter of the women with Weinstein was consensual and something that they are embarrassed about so they are lying now. He rued the fact that the #MeToo movement was "Hollywood's Chernobyl" that has turned Weinstein into a "smouldering radioactive" bad guy.

Harvey Weinstein LA trial: Judge advises jurors not to watch trailer for 'She Said'. Here's why

<p>A model-actor who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in 2013 testified in the ongoing trial that made her wanting to "destroy" herself. The woman, who lives in Rome, is the first among the eight women&nbsp;who will testify. They have accused the former film producer of things like rape and sexual assault. As per the Guardian, she claimed that she was staying in a hotel under a pseudonym and was surprised to find Weinstein knocking on her doors. She didn't think much of it, but then Weinstein began to get sexually aggressive. She said that Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex on him.</p>

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<p>The woman broke down in tears on Monday and could continue her testimony only on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"I was feeling guilty that I did something or said something that made him think something could happen between us,” the woman said in her testimony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She added she became hysterical and kept saying "No.”</p>

<p>When prosecutor Paul Thompson asked why didn't she scream or run, she responded, “I don’t know. I regret this a lot.”</p>

<p>“I wanted to die. It was disgusting. It was humiliating," she added.</p>

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<p>Earlier, in order to discredit in advance the women who are going to testify against Weinstein, his defence argued women's testimonies should not be taken seriously as they are actresses who will play a role in the witness stand and spout a "firehose of false and unprovable allegations”. And the job, he said, will be to fit the narrative of the #MeToo movement.</p>

<p>Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence. He was sensationally brought down in 2017 when in exposés in New Yorker and the New York Times, over 80 women accused him of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct. After being arrested in 2018, he was charged with rape and other offences. In 2020, in a New York trial, he was sentenced. Now, in the LA trial, he faces 11 more charges, including rape and sexual battery.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-she-said-explores-the-investigation-that-took-down-harvey-weinstein-525582">'She Said' explores the investigation that took down Harvey Weinstein</a></strong></p>

<p>The defence argument continued by saying that every sexual encounter of the women with Weinstein was consensual and something that they are embarrassed about so they are lying now.</p>


A model-actor who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in 2013 testified in the ongoing trial that made her wanting to "destroy" herself. The woman, who lives in Rome, is the first among the eight women who will testify.

A model-actor who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in 2013 testified in the ongoing trial that made her wanting to "destroy" herself. The woman, who lives in Rome, is the first among the eight women who will testify. They have accused the former film producer of things like rape and sexual assault. As per the Guardian, she claimed that she was staying in a hotel under a pseudonym and was surprised to find Weinstein knocking on her doors. She didn't think much of it, but then Weinstein began to get sexually aggressive. She said that Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex on him. Also Read: 'Look at him, he's not Brad Pitt': Harvey Weinstein defence argues accusers had 'transactional sex' with him The woman broke down in tears on Monday and could continue her testimony only on Tuesday. "I was feeling guilty that I did something or said something that made him think something could happen between us,” the woman said in her testimony. She added she became hysterical and kept saying "No.” When prosecutor Paul Thompson asked why didn't she scream or run, she responded, “I don’t know. I regret this a lot.” “I wanted to die. It was disgusting. It was humiliating," she added. Also Read: Judge permits Harvey Weinstein's former assistant to testify in sexual assault case Earlier, in order to discredit in advance the women who are going to testify against Weinstein, his defence argued women's testimonies should not be taken seriously as they are actresses who will play a role in the witness stand and spout a "firehose of false and unprovable allegations”. And the job, he said, will be to fit the narrative of the #MeToo movement. Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence. He was sensationally brought down in 2017 when in exposés in New Yorker and the New York Times, over 80 women accused him of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct. After being arrested in 2018, he was charged with rape and other offences. In 2020, in a New York trial, he was sentenced. Now, in the LA trial, he faces 11 more charges, including rape and sexual battery. Also Read: 'She Said' explores the investigation that took down Harvey Weinstein The defence argument continued by saying that every sexual encounter of the women with Weinstein was consensual and something that they are embarrassed about so they are lying now.

Harvey Weinstein accuser says she wanted to die after former movie mogul assaulted her

<p>It has been more than a decade since the last book in George RR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, titled 'A Dance with Dragons' came out. The already formidable number of fans of the series were augmented after HBO's TV adaptation called 'Game of Thrones' premiered. But the series sped past the books in fifth and sixth seasons and ended in ignominy with seventh and eighth seasons that were written without the aid of any source material. All the while, Martin has failed to live up to multiple promises as to when the next book, titled 'The Winds of Winter', will coming out.</p>

<p>So now, he has stopped giving any promises at all. The fans are doubly eager to read the two remaining books (the seventh and final book will be called 'A Dream of Spring') precisely because 'GoT' ending was so hugely disappointing and they expect and hope the book series will be better in that regard.</p>

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<p>In the latest news, Martin has revealed an update about 'The Winds of Winter'. During an appearance on Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show', Martin said the sixth 'ASOIAF' book is going to be bigger than 'A Storm of Swords' and 'A Dance with Dragons', which were already pretty big tomes.</p>

<p>"I think it’s going to be a very big book [more than 1500 pages] and I think I’m about three-quarters of the way done. The characters all interweave and I’m actually finished with a couple of the characters, but not others. I have to finish all that weaving.”</p>

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<p>'A Song of Ice and Fire' is mainly set on Westeros, which is one of the three known continents in this fictional world. On Westeros is Seven Kingdoms, which is actually only one kingdom, but called so because it was divided into seven realms some three centuries ago before the events of the series. In north, the Seven Kingdoms is bounded by the Wall, a structure built to protect the realm from threats from the frigid wastes.</p>

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<p>Initially, Martin had planned a trilogy of novels with around 800 pages of material per book. But the world and the plot became too big and unwieldy to really subsume everything into just three books. The plan then move to five books, and finally (as of now) to seven books. Until now, only five books have been published, with the last one 'A Dance with Dragons' being released in 2011. It has been 11 years without the next book, titled 'The Winds of Winter'.<br />
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Meanwhile, 'House of the Dragon' ended with its season 1 on Sunday. &nbsp;Created by Martin and Ryan J. Condal, the series wa set two hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ in the past of Westeros wherein the Targaryens ruled. Unlike ‘GoT’, ‘HotD’ was not based on a struggle for Iron Throne, but a struggle for the Iron Throne among Targaryens themselves.</p>


It has been more than a decade since the last book in George RR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, titled 'A Dance with Dragons' came out. The already formidable number of fans of the series were augmented after HBO's TV adaptation called 'Game of Thrones' premiered.

It has been more than a decade since the last book in George RR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, titled 'A Dance with Dragons' came out. The already formidable number of fans of the series were augmented after HBO's TV adaptation called 'Game of Thrones' premiered. But the series sped past the books in fifth and sixth seasons and ended in ignominy with seventh and eighth seasons that were written without the aid of any source material. All the while, Martin has failed to live up to multiple promises as to when the next book, titled 'The Winds of Winter', will coming out. So now, he has stopped giving any promises at all. The fans are doubly eager to read the two remaining books (the seventh and final book will be called 'A Dream of Spring') precisely because 'GoT' ending was so hugely disappointing and they expect and hope the book series will be better in that regard. Also Read: George RR Martin on ‘toxic’ ‘Game of Thrones’ final season backlash: ‘I don’t trust them anymore’ In the latest news, Martin has revealed an update about 'The Winds of Winter'. During an appearance on Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show', Martin said the sixth 'ASOIAF' book is going to be bigger than 'A Storm of Swords' and 'A Dance with Dragons', which were already pretty big tomes. "I think it’s going to be a very big book [more than 1500 pages] and I think I’m about three-quarters of the way done. The characters all interweave and I’m actually finished with a couple of the characters, but not others. I have to finish all that weaving.” 'A Song of Ice and Fire' is mainly set on Westeros, which is one of the three known continents in this fictional world. On Westeros is Seven Kingdoms, which is actually only one kingdom, but called so because it was divided into seven realms some three centuries ago before the events of the series. In north, the Seven Kingdoms is bounded by the Wall, a structure built to protect the realm from threats from the frigid wastes. Also Read: George R.R. Martin urged HBO to make 'Game of Thrones' run for 10 seasons Initially, Martin had planned a trilogy of novels with around 800 pages of material per book. But the world and the plot became too big and unwieldy to really subsume everything into just three books. The plan then move to five books, and finally (as of now) to seven books. Until now, only five books have been published, with the last one 'A Dance with Dragons' being released in 2011. It has been 11 years without the next book, titled 'The Winds of Winter'. Meanwhile, 'House of the Dragon' ended with its season 1 on Sunday. Created by Martin and Ryan J. Condal, the series wa set two hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ in the past of Westeros wherein the Targaryens ruled. Unlike ‘GoT’, ‘HotD’ was not based on a struggle for Iron Throne, but a struggle for the Iron Throne among Targaryens themselves.

George RR Martin says 'The Winds of Winter' is three-quarters finished: 'It will be biggest of them all'

<p>A woman who has accused Harvey Weinstein of rape broke down in tears after the former movie producer's attorney grilled her in a cross-examination. The woman has accused Weinstein or raping her in 2013. She is the first among eight women who are testifying against the movie mogul. Weinstein, who is already serving a 23-year imprisonment in the New York trial, is facing charges like rape and sexual battery in Los Angeles. The woman, who is a Rome-based model and actor, had earlier said in her testimony that Weinstein sexually assaulted her in her hotel room. He allegedly forced her to perform oral sex. Now Alan Jackson, Weinstein's attorney, asked her whether she has any physical evidence that proves Weinstein's actions.</p>

<p>He asked her, “You don’t have any physical evidence to present to this jury that any of this happened, do you?” To this, the woman replied in negative. "Any photos," Jackson added. "No", she answered. Then Jackson asked whether she has any video. No, the woman answered, and added, “Do you think somebody after rape makes a video?”</p>

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<p>She then broke down as she said no to a series of questions asking whether she had any marks on her body like bruises that might validate her accusations.</p>

<p>Jackson then added, "Do you have any physical evidence that you were even with Mr Weinstein?” To that the woman replied she had a jacket but she gave it away.</p>

<p>On the first day of the trial, as well, the woman had broken down while recounting the alleged incident and her testimony continued on Tuesday. She said she was staying in a hotel under a pseudonym and was surprised to find Weinstein knocked on her doors. She didn't think much of it, but then Weinstein began to get sexually aggressive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-look-at-him-hes-not-brad-pitt-harvey-weinstein-defence-argues-accusers-had-transactional-sex-with-him-528146">&nbsp;'Look at him, he's not Brad Pitt': Harvey Weinstein defence argues accusers had 'transactional sex' with him</a></strong></p>

<p>"I was feeling guilty that I did something or said something that made him think something could happen between us,” the woman testified.</p>

<p>Earlier, in order to discredit in advance the women who are going to testify against Weinstein, his defence argued women's testimonies should not be taken seriously as they are actresses who will play a role in the witness stand and spout a "firehose of false and unprovable allegations”. And the job, he said, will be to fit the narrative of the #MeToo movement.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-she-said-explores-the-investigation-that-took-down-harvey-weinstein-525582">'She Said' explores the investigation that took down Harvey Weinstein</a></strong></p>

<p>Weinstein's downfall began in 2017 when in exposés in New Yorker and the New York Times several women came forward to accuse him of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct. His defence has argued that every sexual act was consensual and was '"transactional".</p>


A woman who has accused Harvey Weinstein of rape broke down in tears after the former movie producer's attorney grilled her in a cross-examination. The woman has accused Weinstein or raping her in 2013.

A woman who has accused Harvey Weinstein of rape broke down in tears after the former movie producer's attorney grilled her in a cross-examination. The woman has accused Weinstein or raping her in 2013. She is the first among eight women who are testifying against the movie mogul. Weinstein, who is already serving a 23-year imprisonment in the New York trial, is facing charges like rape and sexual battery in Los Angeles. The woman, who is a Rome-based model and actor, had earlier said in her testimony that Weinstein sexually assaulted her in her hotel room. He allegedly forced her to perform oral sex. Now Alan Jackson, Weinstein's attorney, asked her whether she has any physical evidence that proves Weinstein's actions. He asked her, “You don’t have any physical evidence to present to this jury that any of this happened, do you?” To this, the woman replied in negative. "Any photos," Jackson added. "No", she answered. Then Jackson asked whether she has any video. No, the woman answered, and added, “Do you think somebody after rape makes a video?” Also Read: Harvey Weinstein accuser says she wanted to die after former movie mogul assaulted her She then broke down as she said no to a series of questions asking whether she had any marks on her body like bruises that might validate her accusations. Jackson then added, "Do you have any physical evidence that you were even with Mr Weinstein?” To that the woman replied she had a jacket but she gave it away. On the first day of the trial, as well, the woman had broken down while recounting the alleged incident and her testimony continued on Tuesday. She said she was staying in a hotel under a pseudonym and was surprised to find Weinstein knocked on her doors. She didn't think much of it, but then Weinstein began to get sexually aggressive. Also Read: 'Look at him, he's not Brad Pitt': Harvey Weinstein defence argues accusers had 'transactional sex' with him "I was feeling guilty that I did something or said something that made him think something could happen between us,” the woman testified. Earlier, in order to discredit in advance the women who are going to testify against Weinstein, his defence argued women's testimonies should not be taken seriously as they are actresses who will play a role in the witness stand and spout a "firehose of false and unprovable allegations”. And the job, he said, will be to fit the narrative of the #MeToo movement. Also Read: 'She Said' explores the investigation that took down Harvey Weinstein Weinstein's downfall began in 2017 when in exposés in New Yorker and the New York Times several women came forward to accuse him of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct. His defence has argued that every sexual act was consensual and was '"transactional".

Harvey Weinstein accuser breaks down after being asked to furnish proof of sexual assault: 'Do you think...?'

<p>Matt Reeves' 'The Batman', which released earlier this year, was one of the best movies on the superhero, which is saying something for Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan's Bat-movies also exist. Fronted by Robert Pattinson, the film was a reboot of the franchise but wisely stepped away from an origin story -- we have seen that Crime Alley Wayne murders too many times on the screen to be interested now -- but stil told the story of a young Caped Crusader coming to terms with his grief-fulled rage and violence. The film was a hit with critics, and was a commercial success as well. It grossed more than $770 million in box office returns.</p>

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<p>Despite the positive response, the sequel to the movie will not arrive until 2025, as per Variety, since the script is not completed. Reeves is writing the script with Mattson Tomlin.&nbsp;This may come as a surprise for newer superhero movie fans, but it is par for the course for Bat-movies. For there was a three-year gap between Burton's 1989 film 'Batman' and 1992 film 'Batman Returns'. Similarly, 'Batman Begins' (2005) was followed by 'The Dark Knight' in 2008 which in turn was followed by 'The Dark Knight Rises' in 2012. It takes time to develop Batman movies for they typically follow a distinctive vision and cannot, like Marvel Cinematic Universe movies for instance, be churned out yearly using a formula.</p>

<p>Colin Farrell, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, and Andy Serkis, also featured in the film's cast.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, as you wait for 'The Batman 2', you might find comfort in the fact that an entire universe, which we can christen Batverse, based on the world created by Reeves is in development. For instance, we are getting spinoff series on Farrell's villainous character Oswald Cobblepot or the Penguin. We also know similar series on Gotham City Police Department and Arkham Asylum are in various stages of development as well.</p>

<p>As per a recent report in The Hollywood Reporter, "Matt Reeves may also be spearheading movies on several supervillains that inhabit the seedy streets of Gotham City and often come into conflict with the Caped Crusader. Many Bat-villains have horror potential, something Reeves excels in."</p>

<p>Farrell recently spoke to Collider and described his Penguin series with adjectives like "tasty" and "unusual". He said, "Shooting here in New York. I think if it goes ahead, I read the first episode, which is just so tasty and so unusual as the character was on the page and what Matt Reeves kind of envisioned when he was thinking of this iteration of the bang up of Oz. So yeah, it’ll be, I think six or eight hours. I’m supposed to read episode two and three within the next week."</p>


Matt Reeves' 'The Batman', which released earlier this year, was one of the best movies on the superhero, which is saying something for Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan's Bat-movies also exist.

Matt Reeves' 'The Batman', which released earlier this year, was one of the best movies on the superhero, which is saying something for Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan's Bat-movies also exist. Fronted by Robert Pattinson, the film was a reboot of the franchise but wisely stepped away from an origin story -- we have seen that Crime Alley Wayne murders too many times on the screen to be interested now -- but stil told the story of a young Caped Crusader coming to terms with his grief-fulled rage and violence. The film was a hit with critics, and was a commercial success as well. It grossed more than $770 million in box office returns. Despite the positive response, the sequel to the movie will not arrive until 2025, as per Variety, since the script is not completed. Reeves is writing the script with Mattson Tomlin. This may come as a surprise for newer superhero movie fans, but it is par for the course for Bat-movies. For there was a three-year gap between Burton's 1989 film 'Batman' and 1992 film 'Batman Returns'. Similarly, 'Batman Begins' (2005) was followed by 'The Dark Knight' in 2008 which in turn was followed by 'The Dark Knight Rises' in 2012. It takes time to develop Batman movies for they typically follow a distinctive vision and cannot, like Marvel Cinematic Universe movies for instance, be churned out yearly using a formula. Colin Farrell, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, and Andy Serkis, also featured in the film's cast. Also Read: 'The Batman' review: Robert Pattinson becomes the Dark Knight with ease Meanwhile, as you wait for 'The Batman 2', you might find comfort in the fact that an entire universe, which we can christen Batverse, based on the world created by Reeves is in development. For instance, we are getting spinoff series on Farrell's villainous character Oswald Cobblepot or the Penguin. We also know similar series on Gotham City Police Department and Arkham Asylum are in various stages of development as well. As per a recent report in The Hollywood Reporter, "Matt Reeves may also be spearheading movies on several supervillains that inhabit the seedy streets of Gotham City and often come into conflict with the Caped Crusader. Many Bat-villains have horror potential, something Reeves excels in." Farrell recently spoke to Collider and described his Penguin series with adjectives like "tasty" and "unusual". He said, "Shooting here in New York. I think if it goes ahead, I read the first episode, which is just so tasty and so unusual as the character was on the page and what Matt Reeves kind of envisioned when he was thinking of this iteration of the bang up of Oz. So yeah, it’ll be, I think six or eight hours. I’m supposed to read episode two and three within the next week."

Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' sequel will not arrive until 2025. Here's why

<p>Last month, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman broke the internet, as they say, after they announced that not only the latter will be coming back as Wolverine, he will be in the third 'Deadpool' movie alongside Reynolds. The announcement was shocking because Jackman had made it clear 2017's 'Logan' was the swan song of his version of the character. After X-Men an Fantastic Four properties came under the MCU umbrella (post Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox), it was expected that a new actor will be cast in the role of James Howlett or Logan (other names for Wolverine, which is his codename), but for now anyway, Jackman is our default Wolverine again.</p>

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<p>In a recent interview Reynolds and Jackman revealed how the team-up came to be. It all began with Reynolds approaching Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige after the Disney's takeover of Fox was complete and to find out about the fate of his R-Rated franchise.</p>

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<p>“I got Kevin to talk what, if anything, the future holds for Deadpool in that transaction. The subject was coming up in the meeting about if we could find a way to do a Deadpool-Wolverine pairing. It wasn’t possible then. For this to be happening now is pretty damn exciting," Reynolds told Variety.</p>

<p>Jackman had said on 'Logan' press tour several times that he was done with Wolverine. He and Reynolds had been friends since they met on the sets of &nbsp;2009's 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine', in which Reynolds played a markedly different version of Deadpool. Reynolds kept begging Jackman of doing a Wolverine-Deadpool movie with him, but Jackman always refused. That changed after a screening of the original 2016's 'Deadpool'.</p>

<p>“All I kept seeing in my head was ‘48 Hrs.’ with Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy. So it’s been brewing for a long time. It just took me longer to get here," said Jackman.</p>

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<p>The bromance of the two stars is well-known to their fans as apparent on social media. Of Reynolds Jackman said that he has 'always been blown away by the full spectrum of his talent. He came onto this scene and entered the zeitgeist as this hyper-masculine superhero character but also he’s shooting musicals and he’s portraying these intense vulnerable characters in all kinds of films in all kinds of budgets for all kinds of audiences.”</p>

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<p>Apart from the huge casting news, 'Deadpool 3', to be directed by Shawn Levy, also got a release date (September 6, 2024). Deadpool and Wolverine in comics have always played off well against each other, with the Merc with a Mouth often annoying the hell out of Wolverine, who is more gruff and serious. This should also be fun because Jackman an Reynolds share a great friendship that should translate nicely to the screen (if the film is something like a buddy comedy, that is)</p>

<p>Jackman also revealed that 'Deadpool 3' might not even be called that. “Well, not in my heart. I’m pretty sure Wolverine wouldn’t like that title," he added.</p>


Last month, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman broke the internet, as they say, after they announced that not only the latter will be coming back as Wolverine, he will be in the third 'Deadpool' movie alongside Reynolds.

Last month, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman broke the internet, as they say, after they announced that not only the latter will be coming back as Wolverine, he will be in the third 'Deadpool' movie alongside Reynolds. The announcement was shocking because Jackman had made it clear 2017's 'Logan' was the swan song of his version of the character. After X-Men an Fantastic Four properties came under the MCU umbrella (post Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox), it was expected that a new actor will be cast in the role of James Howlett or Logan (other names for Wolverine, which is his codename), but for now anyway, Jackman is our default Wolverine again. Also Read: 'Deadpool 3': Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine, the film gets release date In a recent interview Reynolds and Jackman revealed how the team-up came to be. It all began with Reynolds approaching Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige after the Disney's takeover of Fox was complete and to find out about the fate of his R-Rated franchise. Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut about this one. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/OdV7JmAkEu — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 27, 2022 × “I got Kevin to talk what, if anything, the future holds for Deadpool in that transaction. The subject was coming up in the meeting about if we could find a way to do a Deadpool-Wolverine pairing. It wasn’t possible then. For this to be happening now is pretty damn exciting," Reynolds told Variety. Jackman had said on 'Logan' press tour several times that he was done with Wolverine. He and Reynolds had been friends since they met on the sets of 2009's 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine', in which Reynolds played a markedly different version of Deadpool. Reynolds kept begging Jackman of doing a Wolverine-Deadpool movie with him, but Jackman always refused. That changed after a screening of the original 2016's 'Deadpool'. “All I kept seeing in my head was ‘48 Hrs.’ with Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy. So it’s been brewing for a long time. It just took me longer to get here," said Jackman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) × The bromance of the two stars is well-known to their fans as apparent on social media. Of Reynolds Jackman said that he has 'always been blown away by the full spectrum of his talent. He came onto this scene and entered the zeitgeist as this hyper-masculine superhero character but also he’s shooting musicals and he’s portraying these intense vulnerable characters in all kinds of films in all kinds of budgets for all kinds of audiences.” Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies Apart from the huge casting news, 'Deadpool 3', to be directed by Shawn Levy, also got a release date (September 6, 2024). Deadpool and Wolverine in comics have always played off well against each other, with the Merc with a Mouth often annoying the hell out of Wolverine, who is more gruff and serious. This should also be fun because Jackman an Reynolds share a great friendship that should translate nicely to the screen (if the film is something like a buddy comedy, that is) Jackman also revealed that 'Deadpool 3' might not even be called that. “Well, not in my heart. I’m pretty sure Wolverine wouldn’t like that title," he added.

Hugh Jackman opens up about 'Deadpool 3' return, praises Ryan Reynolds: 'It’s been brewing for a long time'

<p>Moroccan rapper Taha Fahssi, better known by his stage name ElGrande Toto, has been released from police custody after being detained&nbsp;for admitting that he uses cannabis, reported news agency AFP. A source tod AFP that he is under investigation for "insults defamation, and threats". Toto, who is one of the biggest music stars in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) countries, had sparked controversy in September by saying in a media interaction, "I smoke hash -- so what?... It doesn't mean I set a bad example." His comments offended many Moroccans. Cannabis is banned in the country, though ironically, as per the United Nations, Morocco is the biggest producer of the drug in the world.</p>

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<p>Toto had held a press conference on Sunday to apologise.</p>

<p>He was still detained on Monday on the orders of a prosecutor after several people, including artists, filed took exception to his comments and filed complaints. But he was released on Wednesday. He had to pay a fine of 2000 Dirham or $1,800 and apologise again.</p>

<p>Born in Casablanca, Toto performs in Darija (Moroccan Arabic), French and English or a combination involving those languages. The 26-year-old rapper began his career in 2016 and rose to fame first with 2017 song 'Pablo'. He released his first album called 'Illicit' in 2018 and second album called 'Caméléon' in 2021.</p>


Moroccan rapper Taha Fahssi, better known by his stage name ElGrande Toto, has been released from police custody after being detained for admitting that he uses cannabis, reported news agency AFP.

Moroccan rapper Taha Fahssi, better known by his stage name ElGrande Toto, has been released from police custody after being detained for admitting that he uses cannabis, reported news agency AFP. A source tod AFP that he is under investigation for "insults defamation, and threats". Toto, who is one of the biggest music stars in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) countries, had sparked controversy in September by saying in a media interaction, "I smoke hash -- so what?... It doesn't mean I set a bad example." His comments offended many Moroccans. Cannabis is banned in the country, though ironically, as per the United Nations, Morocco is the biggest producer of the drug in the world. Also in Entertainment | Israel President welcomes condemnation of Kanye West anti-Semitic comments Toto had held a press conference on Sunday to apologise. He was still detained on Monday on the orders of a prosecutor after several people, including artists, filed took exception to his comments and filed complaints. But he was released on Wednesday. He had to pay a fine of 2000 Dirham or $1,800 and apologise again. Born in Casablanca, Toto performs in Darija (Moroccan Arabic), French and English or a combination involving those languages. The 26-year-old rapper began his career in 2016 and rose to fame first with 2017 song 'Pablo'. He released his first album called 'Illicit' in 2018 and second album called 'Caméléon' in 2021.

Moroccan rapper ElGrande Toto released from police custody after being detained for comments on cannabis use

<p>That bizarre anti-Semitic tweet posted by Kanye West on October 8 is coming back to bite the rapper again and again. While he has thrived on controversy, this time he may have gone too far. After fashion house Balenciaga and clothing retailers Gap, Adidas has also ended any association with him, reportedly causing his net worth to decline to $400 million. He is no longer a billionaire. In that fateful tweet, West had said he is "sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 &nbsp; On JEWISH PEOPLE." He added that he cannot be anti-Semitic because "because black people are actually Jew (sic)". This is an established belief among some that the Blacks are the actual Jews. The theory is, not surprisingly, considered anti-Semitic.</p>

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<p>The comments of West, who is legally called Ye now, were widely condemned, and not just by jews. It was the outcry against him that led companies associated with him cutting all ties.</p>

<p>Israeli President Isaac Herzog has welcome the vociferous condemnation West's comments have received. While speaking to CNN, Herzog, who was elected the head of state by Israelis in 2021, said, "We’re all concerned by antisemitism all over the world. It’s antisemitism, it’s racist, its racism, xenophobia – these are the challenges of the era, but history teaches us, usually it starts with hating Jews, with blaming Jews, with terrible rhetoric that people say."</p>

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<p>“And that’s why I’m extremely pleased, objectively, as an Israeli, and Jew, and human being – I’m extremely pleased to see this overwhelming reaction against the comments by Kanye West,” he added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, despite the reaction, West, unapologetic, repeated his comments in interviews with TV news hosts Tucker Carlson (US) and Piers Morgan Uncensored (UK), pretty much sealing his downfall.</p>


That bizarre anti-Semitic tweet posted by Kanye West on October 8 is coming back to bite the rapper again and again. While he has thrived on controversy, this time he may have gone too far.

That bizarre anti-Semitic tweet posted by Kanye West on October 8 is coming back to bite the rapper again and again. While he has thrived on controversy, this time he may have gone too far. After fashion house Balenciaga and clothing retailers Gap, Adidas has also ended any association with him, reportedly causing his net worth to decline to $400 million. He is no longer a billionaire. In that fateful tweet, West had said he is "sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE." He added that he cannot be anti-Semitic because "because black people are actually Jew (sic)". This is an established belief among some that the Blacks are the actual Jews. The theory is, not surprisingly, considered anti-Semitic. Also Read: Kanye West no longer a billionaire as Adidas terminates partnership The comments of West, who is legally called Ye now, were widely condemned, and not just by jews. It was the outcry against him that led companies associated with him cutting all ties. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has welcome the vociferous condemnation West's comments have received. While speaking to CNN, Herzog, who was elected the head of state by Israelis in 2021, said, "We’re all concerned by antisemitism all over the world. It’s antisemitism, it’s racist, its racism, xenophobia – these are the challenges of the era, but history teaches us, usually it starts with hating Jews, with blaming Jews, with terrible rhetoric that people say." Watch | WION Fineprint | What next for ADIDAS after severing ties with Kanye West? “And that’s why I’m extremely pleased, objectively, as an Israeli, and Jew, and human being – I’m extremely pleased to see this overwhelming reaction against the comments by Kanye West,” he added. Meanwhile, despite the reaction, West, unapologetic, repeated his comments in interviews with TV news hosts Tucker Carlson (US) and Piers Morgan Uncensored (UK), pretty much sealing his downfall.

Israel President Isaac Herzog welcomes widespread negative reaction to Kanye West's anti-Semitic comments

<p>An extremely rare painting by Flemish Baroque painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens will be put on auction in January, as per media reports. The painting depicts a major moment in a much-portrayed Biblical tale. It been described by auction house Sotheby’s as “Salome Presented With the Severed Head of Saint John the Baptist” on the official website. Believed to be from 1609, it is estimated to fetch a price that will be somewhere between $25 to $35 million. The painting has a vaguely fascinating history. It was speculated to be lost for two centuries until it resurfaced in 1987. After being sold in 1998 for $5.5 million, it was also put on display for a short while at London’s National Gallery of Art in the early 2000s.</p>

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<p>In 17th century Spain, from 1666 to 1700, it was listed as part of the royal family inventory. It was then sold in Paris in 1768, but after that it disappeared for more than 200 years until a French family discovered it in 1987. The family credited the piece of art to one of Ruben's followers.</p>

<p>Ruben is remembered as one of the greatest painters of the Baroque period (17th and 18th centuries movement that followed Renaissance and Mannerism periods). Art of the era was characterised by dramatic scenery, rich, vivid colours, contrasting shadows, and more often than now depicted the greatest moment in the event. This was a stark contrast to Renaissance-era paintings, which depicted scenes that took place before major events and evoked calm and peace instead of passion of Baroque-era.</p>

<p>He is also known for 'Saturn Devouring His Son' a painting that Spanish artist Francisco Goya recreated about two centuries later.</p>

<p>The painting is part of a collection owned by couple real-estate magnate Mark Fisch and former judge Rachel Davidson. It is being sold because they are getting a divorce.</p>


An extremely rare painting by Flemish Baroque painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens will be put on auction in January, as per media reports. The painting depicts a major moment in a much-portrayed Biblical tale.

An extremely rare painting by Flemish Baroque painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens will be put on auction in January, as per media reports. The painting depicts a major moment in a much-portrayed Biblical tale. It been described by auction house Sotheby’s as “Salome Presented With the Severed Head of Saint John the Baptist” on the official website. Believed to be from 1609, it is estimated to fetch a price that will be somewhere between $25 to $35 million. The painting has a vaguely fascinating history. It was speculated to be lost for two centuries until it resurfaced in 1987. After being sold in 1998 for $5.5 million, it was also put on display for a short while at London’s National Gallery of Art in the early 2000s. Also Read: A pair of `climate activists` throw mashed potatoes at Monet`s Les Meules painting In 17th century Spain, from 1666 to 1700, it was listed as part of the royal family inventory. It was then sold in Paris in 1768, but after that it disappeared for more than 200 years until a French family discovered it in 1987. The family credited the piece of art to one of Ruben's followers. Ruben is remembered as one of the greatest painters of the Baroque period (17th and 18th centuries movement that followed Renaissance and Mannerism periods). Art of the era was characterised by dramatic scenery, rich, vivid colours, contrasting shadows, and more often than now depicted the greatest moment in the event. This was a stark contrast to Renaissance-era paintings, which depicted scenes that took place before major events and evoked calm and peace instead of passion of Baroque-era. He is also known for 'Saturn Devouring His Son' a painting that Spanish artist Francisco Goya recreated about two centuries later. The painting is part of a collection owned by couple real-estate magnate Mark Fisch and former judge Rachel Davidson. It is being sold because they are getting a divorce.

Rare Rubens painting, lost for centuries, expected to fetch up to $35 million at auction

<p>Indian film producer Kamal Kishor&nbsp;Mishra has been accused of trying to kill his wife by ramming his car into her. Apparently his wife had discovered him with another woman in the parking lot of an apartment building in West Andheri, Mumbai. A disturbing CCTV video of the incident, dated October 19, is being circulated on social media sites. It shows a woman accosting the driver of a white car. She also seemingly tries to open the door.</p>

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<p>In response the driver accelerates and the woman falls down with her legs caught under the front wheels of the vehicle. A couple of people come to her aid and extricate her from under the car. The driver, however, drives the car away.</p>

<p>As per news agency ANI (Asian News International), an FIR has been registered at Amboli police station against the accused under sections 279 and 338 of Indian Penal Code related to irresponsible driving and grievous injury to a human being through a rash act. Several news reports quoted Amboli police that said the victim suffered injuries to her head, legs, and hands. A hunt is underway for the accused.</p>

<p>Mishra is known for producing films like 'Dehati Disco', 'Bhootiyapa', and 'Sharmaji Ki Lag Gai'.</p>


Indian film producer Kamal Kishor Mishra has been accused of trying to kill his wife by ramming his car into her. Apparently his wife had discovered him with another woman in the parking lot of an apartment building in West Andheri, Mumbai.

Indian film producer Kamal Kishor Mishra has been accused of trying to kill his wife by ramming his car into her. Apparently his wife had discovered him with another woman in the parking lot of an apartment building in West Andheri, Mumbai. A disturbing CCTV video of the incident, dated October 19, is being circulated on social media sites. It shows a woman accosting the driver of a white car. She also seemingly tries to open the door. #WATCH | Case registered against film producer Kamal Kishore Mishra at Amboli PS u/s 279 & 338 of IPC for hitting his wife with a car.She claims after the incident she suffered head injuries.We're searching for accused. Further investigation underway:Amboli Police (CCTV Visuals) pic.twitter.com/0JSleTqyry — ANI (@ANI) October 26, 2022 × In response the driver accelerates and the woman falls down with her legs caught under the front wheels of the vehicle. A couple of people come to her aid and extricate her from under the car. The driver, however, drives the car away. As per news agency ANI (Asian News International), an FIR has been registered at Amboli police station against the accused under sections 279 and 338 of Indian Penal Code related to irresponsible driving and grievous injury to a human being through a rash act. Several news reports quoted Amboli police that said the victim suffered injuries to her head, legs, and hands. A hunt is underway for the accused. Mishra is known for producing films like 'Dehati Disco', 'Bhootiyapa', and 'Sharmaji Ki Lag Gai'.

Indian film producer Kamal Kishor Mishra hits wife with car, incident caught on video

<p>The opening arguments in the Los Angeles trial against convicted sexual predator former Hollywood mogul began on Monday. The disgraced producer was sensationally brought down in 2017 when in exposés in New Yorker and the New York Times, over 80 women accused him of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct. After being arrested in 2018, he was charged with rape and other offences. In 2020, in a New York trial, he was sentenced to 23 years in prison. Now, in the LA trial, he faces 11 more charges, including rape and sexual battery. In the opening arguments, Weinstein's defence aimed to discredit in advance the women who are going to testify against him.</p>

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<h2>What did Weinstein's attorney say?</h2>

<p>Mark Werksman said that there is no evidence against Weinstein and the women's testimonies should not be taken seriously as they are actresses who will play a role in the witness stand and spout a "firehose of false and unprovable allegations”. And the job, he said, will be to fit the narrative of the #MeToo movement.</p>

<p>The defence argument continued by saying that every sexual encounter of the women with Weinstein was consensual and something that they are embarrassed about so they are lying now.</p>

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<p>"Look at my client. He’s not Brad Pitt or George Clooney. Do you think these beautiful women had sex with him because he’s hot? No, it’s because he’s powerful," he said while pointing at Weinstein.</p>

<p>He continued by saying that "back in the day" sex in exchange of roles, which he termed "transactional sex", was common.</p>

<p>“Sex was a commodity for rich and powerful men, like my client,” he said, before adding, "It may have been unpleasant, and now embarrassing. [But] everyone did it. He did it. They did it.”</p>

<p>He rued the fact that the #MeToo movement was "Hollywood's Chernobyl" that has turned Weinstein into a "smouldering radioactive" bad guy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“They have to lie to themselves, to you, to this court. Their hypocrisy will be on full display," he said.</p>

<h2>What did the prosectors say?</h2>

<p>The prosecution's argument was not dissimilar from what we have read about Weinstein's predatory ways ever since the allegations first came to light five years ago. They said Weinstein used his power and influence to prey and sexually assault women and used business meetings as a cover.</p>


The opening arguments in the Los Angeles trial against convicted sexual predator former Hollywood mogul began on Monday. The disgraced producer was sensationally brought down in 2017 when in exposés in New Yorker and the New York Times, over 80 women accused him of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct.

The opening arguments in the Los Angeles trial against convicted sexual predator former Hollywood mogul began on Monday. The disgraced producer was sensationally brought down in 2017 when in exposés in New Yorker and the New York Times, over 80 women accused him of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct. After being arrested in 2018, he was charged with rape and other offences. In 2020, in a New York trial, he was sentenced to 23 years in prison. Now, in the LA trial, he faces 11 more charges, including rape and sexual battery. In the opening arguments, Weinstein's defence aimed to discredit in advance the women who are going to testify against him. Also Read: Opening arguments to start in Weinstein sex assault trial What did Weinstein's attorney say? Mark Werksman said that there is no evidence against Weinstein and the women's testimonies should not be taken seriously as they are actresses who will play a role in the witness stand and spout a "firehose of false and unprovable allegations”. And the job, he said, will be to fit the narrative of the #MeToo movement. The defence argument continued by saying that every sexual encounter of the women with Weinstein was consensual and something that they are embarrassed about so they are lying now. Also Read: 'She Said' explores the investigation that took down Harvey Weinstein "Look at my client. He’s not Brad Pitt or George Clooney. Do you think these beautiful women had sex with him because he’s hot? No, it’s because he’s powerful," he said while pointing at Weinstein. He continued by saying that "back in the day" sex in exchange of roles, which he termed "transactional sex", was common. “Sex was a commodity for rich and powerful men, like my client,” he said, before adding, "It may have been unpleasant, and now embarrassing. [But] everyone did it. He did it. They did it.” He rued the fact that the #MeToo movement was "Hollywood's Chernobyl" that has turned Weinstein into a "smouldering radioactive" bad guy. Also Read: Mel Gibson can testify against Harvey Weinstein in rape, sexual assault trial, says judge “They have to lie to themselves, to you, to this court. Their hypocrisy will be on full display," he said. What did the prosectors say? The prosecution's argument was not dissimilar from what we have read about Weinstein's predatory ways ever since the allegations first came to light five years ago. They said Weinstein used his power and influence to prey and sexually assault women and used business meetings as a cover.

'Look at him, he's not Brad Pitt': Harvey Weinstein defence argues accusers had 'transactional sex' with him

<p>James Cameron, director of some of the biggest blockbusters the world has ever seen like 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', has again said something about superhero movies that fans of those are not going to like. Cameron, whose 'Avatar' sequel, titled 'Avatar: The Way of Water', released in December, has earlier piqued superhero movie fans too. In a new interview for the New York Times, Cameron was saying since 'The Way of Water' is set 15 years after the original, Jake and Neytiri, the main characters played by Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana, have matured/&nbsp;But, he said, he does not see such maturity in characters in Marvel and DC movies.</p>

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<p>He said, "Zoe and Sam now play parents, 15 years later. In the first movie, Sam’s character leaps off his flying creature and essentially changes the course of history as a result of this crazy, almost suicidal leap of faith. And Zoe’s character leaps off a limb and assumes there’s going to be some nice big leaves down there that can cushion her fall. But when you’re a parent, you don’t think that way. So for me, as a parent of five kids, I’m saying, ‘What happens when those characters mature and realize that they have a responsibility outside their own survival?'"</p>

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<p>He next specifically named Marvel and DC and said, "When I look at these big, spectacular films — I’m looking at you, Marvel and DC — it doesn’t matter how old the characters are, they all act like they’re in college. They have relationships, but they really don’t. They never hang up their spurs because of their kids. The things that really ground us and give us power, love, and a purpose? Those characters don’t experience it, and I think that’s not the way to make movies.”</p>

<p>In 2018, ahead of the release of superhero extravaganza 'Avengers: Infinity War' which brought together two dozen superheroes and more than 60 characters, Cameron had hoped the 'Avengers fatigue' would set in.</p>

<p>“I’m hoping we’re going to start getting Avenger fatigue. Not that I don’t love the movies. It’s just, come on, guys, there are other stories to tell besides, you know, hypogonadal males without families doing death-defying things for two hours and wrecking cities in the process,” Cameron had told Entertainment Weekly.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G_9MmUpBxnE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The first 'Avatar' film, dealing with themes like exploitation, racism, and imperialism, was a huge step in the field of computer-generated imagery-assisted filmmaking. It was widely praised for its visuals and 3D quality, though received some criticism for its thin, simplistic plot.</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' continues the story of the mythical alien race called the Na'Vi. Apart from Worthington and Saldaña, it also brings back Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the first movie. &nbsp;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 also penned the script with Josh Friedman. 'The Way of Water' will be followed with at least two more sequels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


James Cameron, director of some of the biggest blockbusters the world has ever seen like 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', has again said something about superhero movies that fans of those are not going to like.

James Cameron, director of some of the biggest blockbusters the world has ever seen like 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', has again said something about superhero movies that fans of those are not going to like. Cameron, whose 'Avatar' sequel, titled 'Avatar: The Way of Water', released in December, has earlier piqued superhero movie fans too. In a new interview for the New York Times, Cameron was saying since 'The Way of Water' is set 15 years after the original, Jake and Neytiri, the main characters played by Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana, have matured/ But, he said, he does not see such maturity in characters in Marvel and DC movies. Also Read: James Cameron challenges you to guess 'Avatar The Way of Water' plot: 'Guarantee you won’t be able to predict' He said, "Zoe and Sam now play parents, 15 years later. In the first movie, Sam’s character leaps off his flying creature and essentially changes the course of history as a result of this crazy, almost suicidal leap of faith. And Zoe’s character leaps off a limb and assumes there’s going to be some nice big leaves down there that can cushion her fall. But when you’re a parent, you don’t think that way. So for me, as a parent of five kids, I’m saying, ‘What happens when those characters mature and realize that they have a responsibility outside their own survival?'" He next specifically named Marvel and DC and said, "When I look at these big, spectacular films — I’m looking at you, Marvel and DC — it doesn’t matter how old the characters are, they all act like they’re in college. They have relationships, but they really don’t. They never hang up their spurs because of their kids. The things that really ground us and give us power, love, and a purpose? Those characters don’t experience it, and I think that’s not the way to make movies.” In 2018, ahead of the release of superhero extravaganza 'Avengers: Infinity War' which brought together two dozen superheroes and more than 60 characters, Cameron had hoped the 'Avengers fatigue' would set in. “I’m hoping we’re going to start getting Avenger fatigue. Not that I don’t love the movies. It’s just, come on, guys, there are other stories to tell besides, you know, hypogonadal males without families doing death-defying things for two hours and wrecking cities in the process,” Cameron had told Entertainment Weekly. The first 'Avatar' film, dealing with themes like exploitation, racism, and imperialism, was a huge step in the field of computer-generated imagery-assisted filmmaking. It was widely praised for its visuals and 3D quality, though received some criticism for its thin, simplistic plot. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' continues the story of the mythical alien race called the Na'Vi. Apart from Worthington and Saldaña, it also brings back 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 also penned the script with Josh Friedman. 'The Way of Water' will be followed with at least two more sequels. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.

James Cameron blasts Marvel, DC superheroes again: 'They act like they're in college'

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