Top 5 Hollywood news today: 'Extraction' to get a sequel, Madonna parties after testing positive for coronavirus
Chris Hemsworth and Madonna
After the record-breaking success of 'Extraction', the film's writer and co-producer Joe Russo is planning a sequel of the film. Meanwhile, Taika Waititi has been roped in to direct and co-write the new 'Star Wars' movie.
Here are the top stories of the day.
Madonna parties with friends days after revealing she has tested positive for coronavirus
Days after pop diva Madonna stated that she had coronavirus antibodies, the singer was slammed for flouting social distancing norms and partying with filmmaker and celebrity photographer Steven Klein. It was Klein's birthday party that the singer was attending.
Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/madonna-parties-with-friends-days-after-revealing-she-has-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-296829
'Extraction' sequel in the pipeline as Joe Russo finalises deal to write script
After smashing records, Netflix film ‘Extraction’ starring Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth in leading role, is getting a go-ahead for its sequel. It is set to become the biggest film on Netflix ever. Joe Russo of the Russo brothers (Avengers fame) has closed a deal for the script of ‘Extraction 2’. They are hopeful that Sam Hargrave will return as director of the film and that Chris will reprise his role as mercenary Tyler Rake.
Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/extraction-sequel-in-the-pipeline-as-joe-russo-finalises-deal-to-write-script-296779
Tom Cruise to shoot a film in space with Elon Musk and NASA?
You have seen Tom Cruise doing all kinds of stunts in his films but this is quite something. The Hollywood star is now set to shoot a film in outer space after he has reportedly joined hands with Elon Musk.
Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tom-cruise-to-shoot-a-film-in-space-with-elon-musk-and-nasa-296748
'Jojo Rabbit' filmmaker Taika Waititi to direct and co-write new 'Star Wars' movie
'Star Wars' is getting a Taika Waititi style upgrade. Waititi who gave Marvel's superhero Thor a fun spin in 'Thor: Ragnarok' will now decode the mysteries of a galaxy far far away and helm and co-write the new 'Star Wars' movie.
Watch trailer of Michelle Obama's documentary film 'Becoming'
Michelle Obama just teased the trailer of her upcoming Netflix film on her social media profile and it looks amazing. Titled ‘Becoming’, the docu film is named after her 2018 memoir that recounts some important chapters in her life, including her time in the White House. It also moves beyond the memoir and follows her on the 34-city tour she went on to promote the book.
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Outrage erupts after 3-year-old is married to 60-year-old man in Pakistan, link to her sister's murder being probed
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Pakistan deploys over 20,000 security personnel as PTI vows march for Imran Khan's release
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Asian Games: Shooting spree continues as India win silver in women’s 50m rifle 3P team event
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OpenAI AI Agents hacked 4 websites before Hugging Face, researchers reveal
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Pentagon quietly adds 37 wounded troops to Iran war tally without explaining when or how
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Asian Games 2026: India women’s kabaddi team edge Iran 37-34 to clinch 3rd gold medal
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Saudi Arabia still harbours intent to develop nuclear weapons, reveals US intelligence: Report
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Yemen's war escalates: Saudi-backed leader calls for general mobilisation against the Houthis
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‘Attack on Mecca a red line for Pakistan’: Shehbaz Sharif warns Houthis at UN
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Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot raises deteriorating situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in right of reply at UN
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Nigeria Navy moves to boost oil security, tackle crude theft and infrastructure threats
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Scientists detect first radio signals directly from faraway planet
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‘It is all possible’: Putin weighs next steps on Ukraine talks, rules out Europe conflict
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10,000 gather in support of 87-year-old forcefully evicted from home of 71 years
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India flags brutal violence in Pak-occupied Jammu Kashmir
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Trump rejects Iran's 7-day ceasefire proposal as US weighs renewed bombing after midterms: Report
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Gaza's war turned environmental damage into second crisis
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Saudi oil exports surge despite Iran war
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Trump-Xi summit wrap: Big pageantry, Iran talks, few major developments and more meetings planned
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'Making history': Xi Jinping praises Trump as US-China leaders dine at White House
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India's UN Envoy slams Pakistan: 'They claim security by day, terrorism by night'
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Myanmar training camp case: US national, 6 Ukrainians allowed to meet their families abroad
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Trump-Xi summit: Xi wraps up us visit with 21-gun salute as Trump, Xi lock in 'strategic stability'
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'FIRST LOOK from inside Noah’s Ark': Researchers share video from inside mysterious mound in Turkey
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Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber cremated as death probe continues
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India's insurance regulator overhauls policies
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‘Goal is to win it’: Virat Kohli confirms 2027 ODI World Cup will be his final tournament for India
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'A terrorist country is asking me that question?': Jaishankar hits back at Pakistani journalist at UN; flags attacks on commercial shipping
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US court backs Pentagon's decision to exclude Anthropic over Claude AI restrictions
