The 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Thor: Love and Thunder', finally has its OTT release date. The Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman-starrer will release on Disney+ Hotstar in India on September 8. Directed by Taika Waititi, who also helmed 2017's 'Thor: Ragnarok', the film continues the adventures of Hemsworth's Thor as he faces a new enemy in the form of Christian Bale's menacing Gorr the God Butcher. Gorr vowed to kill every god after his pleas to save his family and people went unheeded. Thor becomes the latest target of his deadly quest. Also with Thor is Portman's Jane Foster, who has the ability to wield Mjolnir now and calls herself Mighty Thor.

The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and English. 'Thor: Love and Thunder' was released in theatres on July 7.

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Tessa Thompson, Jaimie Alexander, Waititi, and Russell Crowe also star.&nbsp;

The film was a box office success, especially considering the pandemic-affected times, grossing $737.6 million on a budget of $250 million. However, it received mixed reviews, scoring 65 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-thor-love-and-thunder-review-chris-hemsworths-mcu-film-proves-marvel-formula-has-lost-its-charm-495191">'Thor Love and Thunder' review: Chris Hemsworth's film proves 'Avengers fatigue' is real</a>

Wion gave the film a negative review. It read, "the film cannot recreate the magic that we saw playing out in the preceding film. The trouble, I feel, is that the film is missing that immaculate cocktail of intelligent, humour-laced writing and carefully crafted set pieces that made 'Ragnarok' one of the best MCU entries. Despite Waititi being given more control this time (I assume), this feels crafted in the traditionally Marvel mould -- designed as per the good old formula that Kevin Feige et al has perfected over the last one and a half-decade. In other words, the film watches like your typical MCU movie."

The 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Thor: Love and Thunder', finally has its OTT release date. The Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman-starrer will release on Disney+ Hotstar in India on September 8.

The 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Thor: Love and Thunder', finally has its OTT release date. The Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman-starrer will release on Disney+ Hotstar in India on September 8. Directed by Taika Waititi, who also helmed 2017's 'Thor: Ragnarok', the film continues the adventures of Hemsworth's Thor as he faces a new enemy in the form of Christian Bale's menacing Gorr the God Butcher. Gorr vowed to kill every god after his pleas to save his family and people went unheeded. Thor becomes the latest target of his deadly quest. Also with Thor is Portman's Jane Foster, who has the ability to wield Mjolnir now and calls herself Mighty Thor. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and English. 'Thor: Love and Thunder' was released in theatres on July 7. Huzzah! ⚡️ Marvel Studios’ #ThorLoveAndThunder is a #DisneyPlusDay premiere, streaming September 8 only on #DisneyPlusHotstar in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English. pic.twitter.com/ELrBgYCHvh — Disney+ Hotstar (@DisneyPlusHS) August 22, 2022 × Tessa Thompson, Jaimie Alexander, Waititi, and Russell Crowe also star. The film was a box office success, especially considering the pandemic-affected times, grossing $737.6 million on a budget of $250 million. However, it received mixed reviews, scoring 65 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. Also Read: 'Thor Love and Thunder' review: Chris Hemsworth's film proves 'Avengers fatigue' is real Wion gave the film a negative review. It read, "the film cannot recreate the magic that we saw playing out in the preceding film. The trouble, I feel, is that the film is missing that immaculate cocktail of intelligent, humour-laced writing and carefully crafted set pieces that made 'Ragnarok' one of the best MCU entries. Despite Waititi being given more control this time (I assume), this feels crafted in the traditionally Marvel mould -- designed as per the good old formula that Kevin Feige et al has perfected over the last one and a half-decade. In other words, the film watches like your typical MCU movie."

'Thor: Love and Thunder' to release on Disney+ Hotstar on this date

The animated DC series, 'Batman: Caped Crusader', from executive producers Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams, and Matt Reeves, will not be moving forward at HBO Max. The news of the show's cancellation has been confirmed by a source to Deadline. 'Batman: Caped Crusader' is among six animated projects that will no longer be produced by HBO Max but will be shopped, the source stated.

These projects include, 'Merry Little Batman', 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie', 'Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Toons Musical', 'Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story' and 'The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie' (working title).

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They are among dozens of titles that have been cut or removed from the streaming service as Warner Bros Discovery continues its cost-cutting measures and ahead of the merger of the HBO Max and Discovery Plus services next year.`Batman: Caped Crusader` was given a straight-to-series order in May 2021. The reimagining of the Batman mythology was produced by Warner Bros Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th &amp; Idaho and marked 'Batman: The Animated Series' producer Timm's return to Batman in animated episodic series, as per Deadline.

The show was meant to build on 'Batman: The Animated Series', which was co-created by Timm and aired for 85 episodes from 1992-1995.&nbsp;

The animated DC series, 'Batman: Caped Crusader', from executive producers Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams, and Matt Reeves, will not be moving forward at HBO Max. The news of the show's cancellation has been confirmed by a source to Deadline.

The animated DC series, 'Batman: Caped Crusader', from executive producers Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams, and Matt Reeves, will not be moving forward at HBO Max. The news of the show's cancellation has been confirmed by a source to Deadline. 'Batman: Caped Crusader' is among six animated projects that will no longer be produced by HBO Max but will be shopped, the source stated. These projects include, 'Merry Little Batman', 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie', 'Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Toons Musical', 'Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story' and 'The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie' (working title). Also Read: Is 'The Batman' sequel safe? Director Matt Reeves signs multi-year deal with Warner Bros They are among dozens of titles that have been cut or removed from the streaming service as Warner Bros Discovery continues its cost-cutting measures and ahead of the merger of the HBO Max and Discovery Plus services next year.`Batman: Caped Crusader` was given a straight-to-series order in May 2021. The reimagining of the Batman mythology was produced by Warner Bros Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho and marked 'Batman: The Animated Series' producer Timm's return to Batman in animated episodic series, as per Deadline. The show was meant to build on 'Batman: The Animated Series', which was co-created by Timm and aired for 85 episodes from 1992-1995.

After 'Batgirl', 'Batman: Caped Crusader' series also not moving forward at HBO Max

A new trailer, and possibly the final one, of&nbsp;'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is here. At more than two and a half minutes, it is our longest look at the series yet. Coming from Amazon Studios, the series is the most expensive screen production of any kind ever made, TV or film. The company bought the rights to the Second Age of Middle-earth for a whopping $250 million. And the production of five-season series is about $1 billion, taking the total budget to $1.25 billion. JD Payne and Patrick McKay are the showrunners.

The series is not related to 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, Peter Jackson's immensely successful and multiple Academy Award-winning trilogy of movies that was centred around the War of the Ring, when Frodo and his allies took on the might of the Dark Lord and destroyed the One Ring.&nbsp;

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Robert Aramayo stars as Elrond, Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor, Maxim Baldry as Isildur, Owain Arthur as Durin IV, Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Míriel, in 'The Rings of Power'.

The new trailer promises a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. There is only a hint of the action scenes, but what there is, looks amazing. The story features&nbsp;a much different Middle-earth from what we know from the Jackson movies. A new evil, or an old but newly awakened evil, stalks the lands in the form of Sauron, who is an actual corporeal being and not the flaming eye we mostly know him as. The war between the forces of good and evil is brewing. Every race will have to come together to take on Sauron and his army of orcs and others.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-new-teaser-an-epic-stunning-return-to-middle-earth-497346">'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' new teaser: An epic, stunning return to Middle-earth</a>

There are visuals of epic battles, vistas of landscapes, mountains, valleys, and rivers. 'The Rings of Power' looks epic in every sense of the word, and worth every penny of its gargantuan budget. We can hardly wait.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' premieres on September 1, 2022.

A new trailer, and possibly the final one, of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is here. At more than two and a half minutes, it is our longest look at the series yet.

A new trailer, and possibly the final one, of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is here. At more than two and a half minutes, it is our longest look at the series yet. Coming from Amazon Studios, the series is the most expensive screen production of any kind ever made, TV or film. The company bought the rights to the Second Age of Middle-earth for a whopping $250 million. And the production of five-season series is about $1 billion, taking the total budget to $1.25 billion. JD Payne and Patrick McKay are the showrunners. The series is not related to 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, Peter Jackson's immensely successful and multiple Academy Award-winning trilogy of movies that was centred around the War of the Ring, when Frodo and his allies took on the might of the Dark Lord and destroyed the One Ring. Robert Aramayo stars as Elrond, Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor, Maxim Baldry as Isildur, Owain Arthur as Durin IV, Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Míriel, in 'The Rings of Power'. The new trailer promises a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. There is only a hint of the action scenes, but what there is, looks amazing. The story features a much different Middle-earth from what we know from the Jackson movies. A new evil, or an old but newly awakened evil, stalks the lands in the form of Sauron, who is an actual corporeal being and not the flaming eye we mostly know him as. The war between the forces of good and evil is brewing. Every race will have to come together to take on Sauron and his army of orcs and others. Also Read: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' new teaser: An epic, stunning return to Middle-earth There are visuals of epic battles, vistas of landscapes, mountains, valleys, and rivers. 'The Rings of Power' looks epic in every sense of the word, and worth every penny of its gargantuan budget. We can hardly wait. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' premieres on September 1, 2022.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' new trailer: A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle

Todd Phillips' 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and Sofia Coppola's untitled next film are among those upcoming Hollywood projects that have received tax credits from the government of California. While the former received $12.6 million, the latter got $19.6 million. The original 'Joker', released in 2019, was shot in New York. But the sequel will be filmed in Los Angeles. A total amount of $93.7 million was awarded to 18 projects. Netflix alone was given $37.1 million. The state's grants are aimed to stop jobs from fleeing to other states and countries. &nbsp;

The sequel to 'Joker' was not confirmed until May last year and earlier Phoenix had expressed doubts as to whether there will be one. The story of the original film ended pretty definitively and there were no loose ends.&nbsp;

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'Joker: Folie à Deux' brings back Joaquin Phoenix and also stars Lady Gaga (reportedly as Harley Quinn) and the film is said to be a musical. DC fans have expressed doubt as to how a musical film could follow a dark drama that was 'Joker'.&nbsp;

Zazie Beetz, who played the role of Sophie Dumond, is also reportedly being eyed to reprise her role. She spoke to THR about the project and said it makes 'wonderful' sense for the film to be a musical.&nbsp;

She said, " I actually think it makes wonderful sense. I wasn’t really surprised by that. Todd [Phillips] has always had a creative approach to the character. I love musicals, and I think of them as the characters are feeling and experiencing so much that they can only sing and dance about it, whether in sorrow or in joy."

Joker' earned more than $1 billion worldwide on a paltry budget of $56 million and also got Phoenix an Oscar, his first.&nbsp;

'Joker: Folie à Deux' will release on October 4, 2024. 
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Todd Phillips' 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and Sofia Coppola's untitled next film are among those upcoming Hollywood projects that have received tax credits from the government of California.

Todd Phillips' 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and Sofia Coppola's untitled next film are among those upcoming Hollywood projects that have received tax credits from the government of California. While the former received $12.6 million, the latter got $19.6 million. The original 'Joker', released in 2019, was shot in New York. But the sequel will be filmed in Los Angeles. A total amount of $93.7 million was awarded to 18 projects. Netflix alone was given $37.1 million. The state's grants are aimed to stop jobs from fleeing to other states and countries. The sequel to 'Joker' was not confirmed until May last year and earlier Phoenix had expressed doubts as to whether there will be one. The story of the original film ended pretty definitively and there were no loose ends. Joker: Folie à Deux 10.04.24 pic.twitter.com/obp7T9lBFL — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 4, 2022 × 'Joker: Folie à Deux' brings back Joaquin Phoenix and also stars Lady Gaga (reportedly as Harley Quinn) and the film is said to be a musical. DC fans have expressed doubt as to how a musical film could follow a dark drama that was 'Joker'. Zazie Beetz, who played the role of Sophie Dumond, is also reportedly being eyed to reprise her role. She spoke to THR about the project and said it makes 'wonderful' sense for the film to be a musical. She said, " I actually think it makes wonderful sense. I wasn’t really surprised by that. Todd [Phillips] has always had a creative approach to the character. I love musicals, and I think of them as the characters are feeling and experiencing so much that they can only sing and dance about it, whether in sorrow or in joy." Joker' earned more than $1 billion worldwide on a paltry budget of $56 million and also got Phoenix an Oscar, his first. 'Joker: Folie à Deux' will release on October 4, 2024.

‘Joker 2' receives $12.6 million in tax credits from the state of California

A representative for a horror film convention has said that it is cooperating with the authorities in a matter&nbsp;related to the alleged sexual assault by veteran actor Gary Busey, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The 78-year-old actor was reportedly charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact and 1 count of harassment at the Monster-Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel in Philadelphia, New Jersey.

In a statement shared as a Facebook post, the convention said it is assisting authorities in an investigation into an alleged incident "involving attendees and a celebrity guest at its convention in Cherry Hill, New Jersey last weekend." It added that immediately after receiving the complaint the celebrity was removed from the venue and asked not to return.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-buddy-holly-story-star-gary-busey-faces-sex-charges-in-new-jersey-508764">'The Buddy Holly Story' star Gary Busey faces sex charges in New Jersey</a>

"The safety and well-being of all our attendees is of the utmost importance to Monster-Mania, and the company will not tolerate any behavior that could compromise those values. Monster-Mania will continue to assist the authorities in any and every way possible," the statement continued.&nbsp;

Busey, known for movies like 'The Buddy Holly Story', 'Lethal Weapon', 'Piranha 3DD', 'Predator 2', 'Entourage', among others, was a guest of the three-day event. Busey's performance in the title role of rock and roll musician Buddy Holly 'The Buddy Holly Story' was praised widely and also got him his first and so far only nomination at the Academy Awards.

On the work front, the actor was last seen in the 2018 movie, 'Camp Manna'. In television, he appeared in 'Shameless'. 
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A representative for a horror film convention has said that it is cooperating with the authorities in a matter related to the alleged sexual assault by veteran actor Gary Busey, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

A representative for a horror film convention has said that it is cooperating with the authorities in a matter related to the alleged sexual assault by veteran actor Gary Busey, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The 78-year-old actor was reportedly charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact and 1 count of harassment at the Monster-Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel in Philadelphia, New Jersey. In a statement shared as a Facebook post, the convention said it is assisting authorities in an investigation into an alleged incident "involving attendees and a celebrity guest at its convention in Cherry Hill, New Jersey last weekend." It added that immediately after receiving the complaint the celebrity was removed from the venue and asked not to return. Also Read: 'The Buddy Holly Story' star Gary Busey faces sex charges in New Jersey "The safety and well-being of all our attendees is of the utmost importance to Monster-Mania, and the company will not tolerate any behavior that could compromise those values. Monster-Mania will continue to assist the authorities in any and every way possible," the statement continued. Busey, known for movies like 'The Buddy Holly Story', 'Lethal Weapon', 'Piranha 3DD', 'Predator 2', 'Entourage', among others, was a guest of the three-day event. Busey's performance in the title role of rock and roll musician Buddy Holly 'The Buddy Holly Story' was praised widely and also got him his first and so far only nomination at the Academy Awards. On the work front, the actor was last seen in the 2018 movie, 'Camp Manna'. In television, he appeared in 'Shameless'.

Gary Busey sexual assault charges: Convention says assisting authorities after alleged offence

You would think that inflation and recession would force people to cut people on spending, buy cheaper alternatives to what they would otherwise buy, and be more thrifty in general. But call it a glitch in the matrix or whatever, but sometimes things do not make sense. Sometimes during hard times, people buy more luxury stuff, not less. There is a term called 'lipstick index', coined by Leonard Lauder of Estée Lauder cosmetic company, according to which women buy more lipstick and other cosmetics when the economy is in the doldrums. The basis of the theory is that lipsticks are cheap as far as "luxuries" go so they can be bought without a lot of ramifications on the finances compared to dresses and shoes.&nbsp;

What led Lauder to develop the lipstick index theory?

Lauder developed the theory after observing the significant increase in sales of lipstick in the recession during the early 2000s. He put forward that when the economy falls, sales of cosmetics go up.

Natallia Bambiza, who works at a market research firm NPD Group, wrote in a blog post, "At times when discretionary income is scarce and splurging on expensive non-essential goods is not an option, buying lipstick could be a way of escapism. Priced significantly lower than designer accessories, apparel, or jewelry, a “nice-to-have” lipstick plays the role of “affordable luxury.” In fact, lipstick is one of the products most purchased on impulse, exceeded only by lip gloss, according to the Makeup Consumer Report from NPD."

Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-benefits-of-cold-facials-and-the-wonders-ice-rollers-can-do-for-your-skin-509040">&nbsp;Benefits of cold facials and the wonders ice rollers can do for your skin</a>

Is the theory valid now?

The theory does not have many takers these days as it has been disproven several times, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. For instance, there have been recessions in which women have cut down on buying cosmetic items like they cut down on buying everything else that is non-essential. Also, there have been times when the economy is cruising along just fine when the sales of cosmetics have shot up.

The increase in sales that Lauder observed may just be a fluke.&nbsp;

Should we reject the lipstick index?&nbsp;

But let's not reject the lipstick index summarily. The lipstick index theory also played out in the US during the depression. As per Business Insider, makeup sales got a boost in a time which was among the worst in modern American history.&nbsp;

Can the rise in makeup sales augur a downturn in the economy?

Maybe. Maybe now. Economists have been predicting a full-blown recession that should strike in the next few months. And as per media reports, the sales in lipstick and lip-gloss are seeing a considerable increase.

You would think that inflation and recession would force people to cut people on spending, buy cheaper alternatives to what they would otherwise buy, and be more thrifty in general.

You would think that inflation and recession would force people to cut people on spending, buy cheaper alternatives to what they would otherwise buy, and be more thrifty in general. But call it a glitch in the matrix or whatever, but sometimes things do not make sense. Sometimes during hard times, people buy more luxury stuff, not less. There is a term called 'lipstick index', coined by Leonard Lauder of Estée Lauder cosmetic company, according to which women buy more lipstick and other cosmetics when the economy is in the doldrums. The basis of the theory is that lipsticks are cheap as far as "luxuries" go so they can be bought without a lot of ramifications on the finances compared to dresses and shoes. What led Lauder to develop the lipstick index theory? Lauder developed the theory after observing the significant increase in sales of lipstick in the recession during the early 2000s. He put forward that when the economy falls, sales of cosmetics go up. Natallia Bambiza, who works at a market research firm NPD Group, wrote in a blog post, "At times when discretionary income is scarce and splurging on expensive non-essential goods is not an option, buying lipstick could be a way of escapism. Priced significantly lower than designer accessories, apparel, or jewelry, a “nice-to-have” lipstick plays the role of “affordable luxury.” In fact, lipstick is one of the products most purchased on impulse, exceeded only by lip gloss, according to the Makeup Consumer Report from NPD." Also Read: Benefits of cold facials and the wonders ice rollers can do for your skin Is the theory valid now? The theory does not have many takers these days as it has been disproven several times, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. For instance, there have been recessions in which women have cut down on buying cosmetic items like they cut down on buying everything else that is non-essential. Also, there have been times when the economy is cruising along just fine when the sales of cosmetics have shot up. The increase in sales that Lauder observed may just be a fluke. Should we reject the lipstick index? But let's not reject the lipstick index summarily. The lipstick index theory also played out in the US during the depression. As per Business Insider, makeup sales got a boost in a time which was among the worst in modern American history. Can the rise in makeup sales augur a downturn in the economy? Maybe. Maybe now. Economists have been predicting a full-blown recession that should strike in the next few months. And as per media reports, the sales in lipstick and lip-gloss are seeing a considerable increase.

Lipstick Index: Does increase in makeup sales really augur recession?

The censors in China have struck again. The ending of the animated film 'Minions: The Rise of Gru', the sequel to 2015's 'Minion' has been significantly altered. Social media users in China reported the change in the film. On Weibo, the Chinese answer to Twitter, several posts and screenshots were shared by Chinese film buffs in which censors added in the film's ending that Wild Knuckles was captured by the police and served 20 years of time in jail and Gru returned to his family. In the original version, Gru and Wild Knuckles escaped after the latter faked his death to elude authorities. The response to the addendum was met with ridicule.&nbsp;

China has never hesitated to remove or otherwise modify the content that releases in the country. But in the last few years, even its already exacting standards have tightened. Many recent Hollywood movies like 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' and 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' did not even see release.&nbsp;

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'Minions: The Rise of Gru' is the second iteration in the 'Minions' series, which itself is a prequel to the 'Despicable Me' franchise. Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin have lent their voices to the film.&nbsp;

'Minions: The Rise of Gru' received mostly positive reviews. It scored 71 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus read, "The Minions' antic shenanigans are beginning to grate despite this sequel's injection of retro chic, although this loony marathon of gags will still delight young children.&nbsp;

The Minions' antic shenanigans are beginning to grate despite this sequel's injection of retro chic, although this loony marathon of gags will still delight young children.&nbsp;

Released in July, the film has been a huge commercial success. It has grossed $835.6 million worldwide at the time of writing on a production budget of $80 million. 
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The censors in China have struck again. The ending of the animated film 'Minions: The Rise of Gru', the sequel to 2015's 'Minion' has been significantly altered.

The censors in China have struck again. The ending of the animated film 'Minions: The Rise of Gru', the sequel to 2015's 'Minion' has been significantly altered. Social media users in China reported the change in the film. On Weibo, the Chinese answer to Twitter, several posts and screenshots were shared by Chinese film buffs in which censors added in the film's ending that Wild Knuckles was captured by the police and served 20 years of time in jail and Gru returned to his family. In the original version, Gru and Wild Knuckles escaped after the latter faked his death to elude authorities. The response to the addendum was met with ridicule. China has never hesitated to remove or otherwise modify the content that releases in the country. But in the last few years, even its already exacting standards have tightened. Many recent Hollywood movies like 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' and 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' did not even see release. 🇨🇳 censors have altered the ending of Minions: The Rise of Gru In the original ending, Gru and Wild Knuckles ride off together after Wild Knuckles faked his own death to evade capture from authorities In the #Chinese version it’s 20 year’s in Prison Hollywood #Kowtow’s to China pic.twitter.com/oNmNgJa9z2 — the stranger (@thestranger515) August 22, 2022 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' is the second iteration in the 'Minions' series, which itself is a prequel to the 'Despicable Me' franchise. Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin have lent their voices to the film. 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' received mostly positive reviews. It scored 71 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus read, "The Minions' antic shenanigans are beginning to grate despite this sequel's injection of retro chic, although this loony marathon of gags will still delight young children. The Minions' antic shenanigans are beginning to grate despite this sequel's injection of retro chic, although this loony marathon of gags will still delight young children. Released in July, the film has been a huge commercial success. It has grossed $835.6 million worldwide at the time of writing on a production budget of $80 million.

China alters 'Minions The Rise of Gru' ending, invites ridicule

The first look from HBO's upcoming video game adaptation 'The Last of Us' is here. The footage debuted along with&nbsp;a teaser for all the upcoming content that is coming to HBO Max, Warner Bros Discovery's streaming service.

The story of 'The Last of Us' is set in a world overrun by zombies thanks to a fungus. The world has turned into mostly zombie-infested wilderness dotted here and there with quarantine zones ruled by totalitarian regimes.&nbsp;

You can see the teaser below.

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The focus of the tale is the duo of Joel, a man with a dark past, and a young girl Ellie as they traverse the length and breadth of the United States and evade and often kill enemies, undead or otherwise. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey play the roles of Joel and Ellie.

Gabriel Luna, Merle Dandridge, Nico Parker, Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman, Jeffrey Pierce, and Anna Torv also star.

The Last of Us' is considered one of the best video games ever made. Back when it released, it scored multiple game of the year awards and received countless other awards. A remastered version, called simply 'The Last of Us Remastered', was released in 2014. The writing was one of the aspects that were singled out for praise by critics. So the story of the game was rife for an adaptation. A miniseries treatment should give the story and the characters more breathing room than a film would have done.

The HBO series is created by Craig Mazin, the screenwriter behind the multiple Emmy-winning TV miniseries 'Chernobyl', also an HBO product, and Neil Druckmann. It is based on the landmark third-person action-adventure video game of the same time developed by Naughty Dog. Druckmann was a director on the video game and is also a co-president of Naughty Dog.

'The Last of Us' does not have a release date yet. It is expected to arrive sometime next year.&nbsp; 
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The first look from HBO's upcoming video game adaptation 'The Last of Us' is here. The footage debuted along with a teaser for all the upcoming content that is coming to HBO Max, Warner Bros Discovery's streaming service.

The first look from HBO's upcoming video game adaptation 'The Last of Us' is here. The footage debuted along with a teaser for all the upcoming content that is coming to HBO Max, Warner Bros Discovery's streaming service. The story of 'The Last of Us' is set in a world overrun by zombies thanks to a fungus. The world has turned into mostly zombie-infested wilderness dotted here and there with quarantine zones ruled by totalitarian regimes. You can see the teaser below. The focus of the tale is the duo of Joel, a man with a dark past, and a young girl Ellie as they traverse the length and breadth of the United States and evade and often kill enemies, undead or otherwise. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey play the roles of Joel and Ellie. Gabriel Luna, Merle Dandridge, Nico Parker, Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman, Jeffrey Pierce, and Anna Torv also star. The Last of Us' is considered one of the best video games ever made. Back when it released, it scored multiple game of the year awards and received countless other awards. A remastered version, called simply 'The Last of Us Remastered', was released in 2014. The writing was one of the aspects that were singled out for praise by critics. So the story of the game was rife for an adaptation. A miniseries treatment should give the story and the characters more breathing room than a film would have done. The HBO series is created by Craig Mazin, the screenwriter behind the multiple Emmy-winning TV miniseries 'Chernobyl', also an HBO product, and Neil Druckmann. It is based on the landmark third-person action-adventure video game of the same time developed by Naughty Dog. Druckmann was a director on the video game and is also a co-president of Naughty Dog. 'The Last of Us' does not have a release date yet. It is expected to arrive sometime next year.

HBO Max debuts first footage from 'The Last of Us'. Watch

River Phoenix: Interesting facts about Joaquin Phoenix's late brother on the anniversary of his birth

HBO's new fantasy drama and the much-awaited spinoff of 'Game of Thrones', 'House of the Dragon', is out in the wild. And as per media reports, the premiere episode has undone everything the network has ever released. As per the New York Times, HBO said the episode, titled "The Heirs of the Dragon", clocked an incredible 10 million views across various platforms, including HBO (cable network) and HBO Max. This is more than any 'Game of Thrones' episode, even the series finale and any of the season finales. This is interesting as it means the fans are still into the franchise despite the way the original series ended.&nbsp;

Co-created by &nbsp;Ryan J. Condal and George RR Martin, the originator of the books on which the series are based, the show takes place hundreds of years before the original story. While 'House of the Dragon' also features a struggle for the Iron Throne, this one is a conflict within the Targaryen house. And this one has lots of dragons since 200 years before Robert's Rebellion, dragons had not gone extinct, but only the Targaryens had them.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-premiere-review-not-as-fun-as-game-of-thrones-but-still-pretty-damn-good-509039">'House of the Dragon' premiere review: Not as fun as 'Game of Thrones', but still pretty damn good</a>

The story is based on the book by George RR Martin called 'Fire &amp; Blood'. It explores a seminal event in the history of Westeros called the Dance of Dragons in which Targaryen rivals fought a bitter yet spectacular war involving massive dragon battles.

Paddy Considine (Viserys Targaryen), Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Milly Alcock (young Rhaenyra), &nbsp;Emily Carey (young Alicent), , Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), Steve Toussaint (Corlys Velaryon), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Criston Cole), and Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria) star in 'House of the Dragon'.&nbsp; 
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WION's review of the premiere episode read, 'House of the Dragon' is no match for the early 'Game of Thrones' as the characters and the plot are not nearly interesting enough yet, but it also feels fresh despite it all being the same world. The stakes here are also higher than, say, the first couple of seasons of 'GoT'. The subsequent episodes should deliver in the spectacle aspect after the fantasy version of dogfights (dragon-on-dragon combat) ensue." 
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HBO's new fantasy drama and the much-awaited spinoff of 'Game of Thrones', 'House of the Dragon', is out in the wild. And as per media reports, the premiere episode has undone everything the network has ever released.

HBO's new fantasy drama and the much-awaited spinoff of 'Game of Thrones', 'House of the Dragon', is out in the wild. And as per media reports, the premiere episode has undone everything the network has ever released. As per the New York Times, HBO said the episode, titled "The Heirs of the Dragon", clocked an incredible 10 million views across various platforms, including HBO (cable network) and HBO Max. This is more than any 'Game of Thrones' episode, even the series finale and any of the season finales. This is interesting as it means the fans are still into the franchise despite the way the original series ended. Co-created by Ryan J. Condal and George RR Martin, the originator of the books on which the series are based, the show takes place hundreds of years before the original story. While 'House of the Dragon' also features a struggle for the Iron Throne, this one is a conflict within the Targaryen house. And this one has lots of dragons since 200 years before Robert's Rebellion, dragons had not gone extinct, but only the Targaryens had them. Also Read: 'House of the Dragon' premiere review: Not as fun as 'Game of Thrones', but still pretty damn good The story is based on the book by George RR Martin called 'Fire & Blood'. It explores a seminal event in the history of Westeros called the Dance of Dragons in which Targaryen rivals fought a bitter yet spectacular war involving massive dragon battles. Paddy Considine (Viserys Targaryen), Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Milly Alcock (young Rhaenyra), Emily Carey (young Alicent), , Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), Steve Toussaint (Corlys Velaryon), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Criston Cole), and Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria) star in 'House of the Dragon'. WION's review of the premiere episode read, 'House of the Dragon' is no match for the early 'Game of Thrones' as the characters and the plot are not nearly interesting enough yet, but it also feels fresh despite it all being the same world. The stakes here are also higher than, say, the first couple of seasons of 'GoT'. The subsequent episodes should deliver in the spectacle aspect after the fantasy version of dogfights (dragon-on-dragon combat) ensue."

'House of the Dragon' premiere creates HBO viewership record, clocks 10 million views

The 'Spider-Man: No Way Home - The More Fun Stuff Version', which is basically a funkily named extended cut of the film, will arrive next month. Now, as per a new report, the cut will feature 11 minutes of extended footage. This is an added bonus to a film that has already delivered in droves. Directed by returning filmmaker Jon Watts, the film did not feature just Tom Holland's version of Spidey, but also Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's. Additionally, it brought back multiple villains from the movies led by Maguire and Garfield.

A tweet from Fandango read, "THIS JUST IN: Fandango can exclusively reveal that the re-release of #SpiderManNoWayHome will feature 11 minutes of new footage when it arrives in theaters on September 2. Tickets go on sale this Tuesday. What an AMAZING way to end your summer!"

The events of 'Spider-Man: Far From Home', the last film had Spidey's identity, Peter Parker, being leaked to the world by Jake Gyllenhaal's Quentin Beck or Mysterio, who also accused him of murdering him. Due to the ensuing chaos in his and his loved ones' lives, Peter sought the help of Master of Mystic Arts Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to undo the damage. Strange performed a spell but it went wrong, and beings from other universes (supervillains who fought Tobey Maguire's and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Men as well as the Spideys themselves) crossed over to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Peter decided to help rehabilitate the supervillains before sending them to their world to change their usually fatal&nbsp;fates. The exhilarating final act of the film had him meeting the two other Spider-Men and taking on the now teamed-up supervillains.&nbsp;

Not surprisingly, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' was a humongous global hit at the box office, the biggest by far in the pandemic era. It has collected $1.9 billion at the time of writing. And Sony certainly wants to milk the film more, thus the theatrical release date of extended cuts, which usually happens after years have passed.&nbsp;

The new release will only add to the already impressive box office numbers.

Wion's Zeba Khan wrote in her review of the film, "A cinematic experience in every right, director Jon Watts’ Spider-Man film is one you’ll not forget in a long time. It has all the ingredients it takes to make a commercial film – action, VFX, all the supervillains that each Spider-Man faced, Doctor Strange who does his magic, Spidey-MJ love angle and so much more that will not let you slip through the film even for a second."

The 'Spider-Man: No Way Home - The More Fun Stuff Version', which is basically a funkily named extended cut of the film, will arrive next month. Now, as per a new report, the cut will feature 11 minutes of extended footage.

The 'Spider-Man: No Way Home - The More Fun Stuff Version', which is basically a funkily named extended cut of the film, will arrive next month. Now, as per a new report, the cut will feature 11 minutes of extended footage. This is an added bonus to a film that has already delivered in droves. Directed by returning filmmaker Jon Watts, the film did not feature just Tom Holland's version of Spidey, but also Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's. Additionally, it brought back multiple villains from the movies led by Maguire and Garfield. A tweet from Fandango read, "THIS JUST IN: Fandango can exclusively reveal that the re-release of #SpiderManNoWayHome will feature 11 minutes of new footage when it arrives in theaters on September 2. Tickets go on sale this Tuesday. What an AMAZING way to end your summer!" The events of 'Spider-Man: Far From Home', the last film had Spidey's identity, Peter Parker, being leaked to the world by Jake Gyllenhaal's Quentin Beck or Mysterio, who also accused him of murdering him. Due to the ensuing chaos in his and his loved ones' lives, Peter sought the help of Master of Mystic Arts Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to undo the damage. Strange performed a spell but it went wrong, and beings from other universes (supervillains who fought Tobey Maguire's and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Men as well as the Spideys themselves) crossed over to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Also Read: Spider-Man: No Way Home movie review: This one's for all the Spidey fans! Peter decided to help rehabilitate the supervillains before sending them to their world to change their usually fatal fates. The exhilarating final act of the film had him meeting the two other Spider-Men and taking on the now teamed-up supervillains. Not surprisingly, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' was a humongous global hit at the box office, the biggest by far in the pandemic era. It has collected $1.9 billion at the time of writing. And Sony certainly wants to milk the film more, thus the theatrical release date of extended cuts, which usually happens after years have passed. The new release will only add to the already impressive box office numbers. Wion's Zeba Khan wrote in her review of the film, "A cinematic experience in every right, director Jon Watts’ Spider-Man film is one you’ll not forget in a long time. It has all the ingredients it takes to make a commercial film – action, VFX, all the supervillains that each Spider-Man faced, Doctor Strange who does his magic, Spidey-MJ love angle and so much more that will not let you slip through the film even for a second."

'Spider-Man No Way Home' upcoming extended cut to feature 11 minutes of additional footage

Controversial American-British social media influencer Andrew Tate has been removed from Facebook and Instagram by Meta. As per media reports, he was kicked out of the social media sites for violating policies “on dangerous organizations and individuals”.

Tate first gained notoriety in 2016 as a contestant in the reality game show 'Big Brother.' &nbsp;He was removed from season 17 of the show after a video went viral in which he could be seen beating a woman with a belt. He justified the video and said that the actions were consensual.

But that was just the start. Since then, Tate has received intense criticism for his misogynistic social media posts. He has, for instance, said that women belong in the kitchen and that victims of rape are partly responsible for the crime. He was banned by Twitter for that statement. Among other things, he has said that depression is not a real illness.&nbsp;

Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-nope-movie-review-jordan-peeles-latest-is-a-terrifying-spectacular-masterpiece-508626">&nbsp;'Nope' movie review: Jordan Peele's latest is a terrifying, spectacular masterpiece</a>

On his social media accounts, Tate shares his opinions that have been deemed sexist and also gives advice to young men that activists have said is dangerous. He is a self-described misogynist. In one of his videos, he said, “I’m a realist and when you’re a realist you’re sexist. There’s no way you can be rooted in reality and not be sexist.”

He has also got himself in trouble with the law. While in Romania, where he said he moved because it is easy to get rid of rape charges, he was raided by the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism of Romania in an investigation related to human trafficking and rape.

Born in Chicago, Illinois in the US, Andrew Tate was raised in Luton, Bedfordshire in England. He began his career in television advertising but soon moved to kickboxing. In 2005, he won the Full Contact Cruiserweight championship organised by International Sport Karate Association or ISKA. 
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Controversial American-British social media influencer Andrew Tate has been removed from Facebook and Instagram by Meta. As per media reports, he was kicked out of the social media sites for violating policies “on dangerous organizations and individuals”.

Controversial American-British social media influencer Andrew Tate has been removed from Facebook and Instagram by Meta. As per media reports, he was kicked out of the social media sites for violating policies “on dangerous organizations and individuals”. Tate first gained notoriety in 2016 as a contestant in the reality game show 'Big Brother.' He was removed from season 17 of the show after a video went viral in which he could be seen beating a woman with a belt. He justified the video and said that the actions were consensual. But that was just the start. Since then, Tate has received intense criticism for his misogynistic social media posts. He has, for instance, said that women belong in the kitchen and that victims of rape are partly responsible for the crime. He was banned by Twitter for that statement. Among other things, he has said that depression is not a real illness. Also Read: 'Nope' movie review: Jordan Peele's latest is a terrifying, spectacular masterpiece On his social media accounts, Tate shares his opinions that have been deemed sexist and also gives advice to young men that activists have said is dangerous. He is a self-described misogynist. In one of his videos, he said, “I’m a realist and when you’re a realist you’re sexist. There’s no way you can be rooted in reality and not be sexist.” He has also got himself in trouble with the law. While in Romania, where he said he moved because it is easy to get rid of rape charges, he was raided by the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism of Romania in an investigation related to human trafficking and rape. Born in Chicago, Illinois in the US, Andrew Tate was raised in Luton, Bedfordshire in England. He began his career in television advertising but soon moved to kickboxing. In 2005, he won the Full Contact Cruiserweight championship organised by International Sport Karate Association or ISKA.

Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram

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