<p>Ariana Grande is back in the spotlight, not for her music, but this time for creating ruckus in the family! In a newly released trailer of <i>Focker-In-Law,</i> the singer is the latest addition to the film and is bringing plenty of chaos with her. The latest <i>Focker-In-Law</i> trailer gives fans a closer look at Grande’s Olivia Jones as she steps into the world of Ben Stiller’s Greg Focker and Robert De Niro’s Jack Byrnes.</p><h2>New trailer of Focker-In-Law</h2><p>After 16 years, the Focker family is returning to the big screen with a new member at the centre of the story. Ariana Grande stars as Olivia Jones in<i> Focker-In-Law,</i> playing the fiancée of Henry Focker, Greg and Pam’s now-grown-up son, played by Skyler Gisondo. Unlike Greg, who was once the nervous outsider trying to win over his future in-laws, Olivia appears remarkably confident. She is introduced as a former FBI hostage negotiator and seems more than capable of handling the famously complicated Focker family.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ariana-grande-steps-away-from-public-life-bids-an-emotional-farewell-in-london-concert-1788316735525"><strong>Ariana Grande steps away from public life; bids an emotional farewell in London concert</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The trailer quickly establishes the central conflict. Olivia manages to charm much of the family, including Jack Byrnes, played by Robert De Niro. But Greg isn't ready to welcome her with open arms. Her background as a hostage negotiator only makes him more suspicious. Greg begins wondering whether Olivia is really as perfect as she appears, putting him at odds with the rest of the family.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ariana-grande-raises-eyebrows-with-healthier-post-like-amid-ongoing-appearance-debate-1785980510225"><strong>Ariana Grande raises eyebrows with 'healthier' post like amid ongoing appearance debate</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The dynamic gives Grande and Stiller plenty of room for comic clashes as Greg attempts to figure out whether his future daughter-in-law can actually be trusted.</p>

<h2>All about Focker-In-Law</h2><p>Written and directed by John Hamburg from a story by Hamburg, Ilana Glazer, and Austen Earl, <i>Focker-In-Law</i> is the fourth installment in the <i>Fockers</i> film series and the sequel to Little Fockers (2010). Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, and Teri Polo reprise their roles from the previous films, with Ariana Grande joining the cast.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ariana-grande-goes-instagram-official-with-ricky-alvarez-after-rekindling-decade-old-romance-1786643023584"><strong>Ariana Grande goes Instagram official with Ricky Alvarez after rekindling decade-old romance</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2026, by Universal Pictures in the United States and Canada and Paramount Pictures in all other countries.</p><h2>Ariana Grande's return to acting</h2><p><i>Focker-In-Law</i> marks another major acting outing for Ariana Grande following her acclaimed performance as Glinda in Wicked and its sequel, Wicker: For Good. Her role in Focker-In-Law also gives her an opportunity to lean into comedy alongside Stiller, De Niro and the returning franchise cast.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ariana-grande-s-petal-video-fuels-debate-as-fans-voice-concern-over-her-appearance-1785564878882"><strong>Ariana Grande's Petal video fuels debate as fans voice concern over her appearance</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ariana Grande just finished her 41-city Eternal Sunshine Tour on September 1, 2026, and is stepping back from public life to take a break. Her representatives confirmed she is taking an unplanned break from public-facing appearances and visibility due to intense and ongoing public scrutiny regarding her health and weight. Despite her general hiatus, she still plans to participate in promotional press events for her upcoming comedy film <i>Focker-in-Law.</i></p>

In a new trailer of Focker-In-Law released by the makers, Ariana Grande joins Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, sparking chaos in the family. The film is scheculed to released in cinemas this year. 

Ariana Grande is back in the spotlight, not for her music, but this time for creating ruckus in the family! In a newly released trailer of Focker-In-Law, the singer is the latest addition to the film and is bringing plenty of chaos with her. The latest Focker-In-Law trailer gives fans a closer look at Grande’s Olivia Jones as she steps into the world of Ben Stiller’s Greg Focker and Robert De Niro’s Jack Byrnes. New trailer of Focker-In-Law After 16 years, the Focker family is returning to the big screen with a new member at the centre of the story. Ariana Grande stars as Olivia Jones in Focker-In-Law, playing the fiancée of Henry Focker, Greg and Pam’s now-grown-up son, played by Skyler Gisondo. Unlike Greg, who was once the nervous outsider trying to win over his future in-laws, Olivia appears remarkably confident. She is introduced as a former FBI hostage negotiator and seems more than capable of handling the famously complicated Focker family. Also Read: Ariana Grande steps away from public life; bids an emotional farewell in London concert The trailer quickly establishes the central conflict. Olivia manages to charm much of the family, including Jack Byrnes, played by Robert De Niro. But Greg isn't ready to welcome her with open arms. Her background as a hostage negotiator only makes him more suspicious. Greg begins wondering whether Olivia is really as perfect as she appears, putting him at odds with the rest of the family. Also Read: Ariana Grande raises eyebrows with 'healthier' post like amid ongoing appearance debate The dynamic gives Grande and Stiller plenty of room for comic clashes as Greg attempts to figure out whether his future daughter-in-law can actually be trusted.

<p>In a new trailer of Focker-In-Law released by the makers, Ariana Grande joins Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, sparking chaos in the family. The film is scheculed to released in cinemas this year.&nbsp;</p>

Focker-In-Law: New trailer showcases Ariana Grande sparking family chaos with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro

<p>The US and Israel had launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran on February 28, with Israel calling it Operation Lion's Roar and Washington calling it Operation Fury. Amid the ongoing strikes, the White House had posted a montage of movie and TV show clips edited together with real, unclassified footage from strikes in the ongoing conflict in Iran. However, one of the celebrities from Hollywood, Ben Stiller, decided to speak out.</p><h2>What did Ben Stiller say about the film being added to the war propaganda clip?</h2><p>Taking to his X handle, Ben Stiller reshared the clip and wrote, "Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-the-revenge-trailer-out-ranveer-singh-starrer-gets-new-release-date-watch-1772862041761"><strong>Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer out! Ranveer Singh returns as Hamza Ali Mazari</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This criticism comes from Ben Stiller, as the clip also included a portion from the 2008 film Tropic Thunder, which he has written, directed, and starred in.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie. <a href="https://t.co/dMQqRxxVCa">https://t.co/dMQqRxxVCa</a></p>&mdash; Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenStiller/status/2029989426948870182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<p>Netizens took to the comment section to express their views, with many criticizing Ben Stiller for criticising despite still making war movies, and many supported his stance too. One user wrote, "Makes movies using war. Gets upset when war uses him." Another user wrote, "Thank you Ben Stiller for making this request &amp; providing proof to all the world that there are Americans who do not share in our administration's moral depravity and who appreciate the gravity of a war. You, one of our greatest artists, do not see war as entertainment because it's not entertaining and, as you say, is not a movie.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-anupam-kher-nri-dad-to-kashmiri-pandit-7-best-roles-of-the-national-award-winner-1772770986509"><strong>NRI dad to Kashmiri Pandit: 7 best roles of Anupam Kher</strong></a></p><h2>About Tropic Thunder</h2><p>Released in 2008, <i>Tropic Thunder</i> is a satirical action comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, who wrote the screenplay with Justin Theroux and Etan Cohen. Apart from Ben Stiller, it stars Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel, and Brandon T. Jackson as a group of prima donna actors making a Vietnam War film. When their frustrated director (Steve Coogan) drops them in the middle of a jungle, they are forced to rely on their acting skills to survive the real action and danger.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-firing-case-mumbai-crime-branch-arrests-pravin-lonkar-details-inside-1772853317240"><strong>Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests Pravin Lonkar</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The ensemble cast includes Nick Nolte, Danny McBride, Matthew McConaughey, Bill Hader, and Tom Cruise. Co-writer Justin Theroux appears in two brief roles as a UH-1 Huey gunner and the disc jockey from Zoolander (shown in a deleted scene).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/trisha-shares-first-post-after-attending-wedding-with-vijay-thank-you-for-always-1772847980719"><strong>Trisha shares first post after attending wedding with Vijay: 'Thank you...'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Downey was nominated as Best Supporting Actor for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Critics' Choice Movie Award, while both he and Cruise received nominations for a Golden Globe.</p>

Ben Stiller has called out the White House and asked to remove the montage of his film Tropic Thunder from the war propaganda clip. Read to know more.

The US and Israel had launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran on February 28, with Israel calling it Operation Lion's Roar and Washington calling it Operation Fury. Amid the ongoing strikes, the White House had posted a montage of movie and TV show clips edited together with real, unclassified footage from strikes in the ongoing conflict in Iran. However, one of the celebrities from Hollywood, Ben Stiller, decided to speak out. What did Ben Stiller say about the film being added to the war propaganda clip? Taking to his X handle, Ben Stiller reshared the clip and wrote, "Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie." Also Read: Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer out! Ranveer Singh returns as Hamza Ali Mazari This criticism comes from Ben Stiller, as the clip also included a portion from the 2008 film Tropic Thunder, which he has written, directed, and starred in.

<p>Ben Stiller has called out the White House and asked to remove the montage of his film Tropic Thunder from the war propaganda clip. Read to know more.</p>

'War is not a movie': Ben Stiller criticises White House for using montage of film Tropic Thunder as propaganda

<p>As the second season of <em>Severance</em> approaches its finale, executive producer Ben Stiller has assured fans that they won&rsquo;t have to endure another long wait for season 3. The first season premiered in 2022, but due to delays, the ongoing second season took three years to arrive.</p>
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<h2>What is Severance about?</h2>
<p>The series follows employees of Lumon Industries, who work on highly confidential projects after undergoing a procedure known as "severance." This medical process implants a device in their brains that splits their consciousness, ensuring they have no memory of their personal lives while at work and vice versa.</p>
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<h2>Ben Stiller&rsquo;s update on season 3</h2>
<p>Speaking on the <em>New Heights</em> podcast, Stiller, who also directed several episodes of the show, provided an update on the next season. "No, the plan is not to [wait three years]," he confirmed. "Hopefully, we'll be announcing what the plan is very soon."</p>
<p>He explained the reason for the delay, saying, "It took us a little bit to regroup, and the show&mdash;we shot for 186 days on Season 2. Editing takes a while, but thank goodness the audience was there when we came back on."</p>
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<h2>The cast&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The series has been met with widespread acclaim, currently holding a 96 per cent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The cast includes Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, Michael Chernus, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Season finale Friday.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Severance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Severance</a> <a href="https://t.co/yf0wGtZTYs">pic.twitter.com/yf0wGtZTYs</a></p>
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<p>The season 2 finale of <em>Severance</em> will stream on Apple TV+ on April 21.</p>
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As the second season of Severance approaches its finale, executive producer Ben Stiller has assured fans that they won’t have to endure another long wait for season 3.

As the second season of Severance approaches its finale, executive producer Ben Stiller has assured fans that they won’t have to endure another long wait for season 3. The first season premiered in 2022, but due to delays, the ongoing second season took three years to arrive. Also Read: The Odyssey: New BTS pics tease Odysseus' battle with the Cyclops What is Severance about? The series follows employees of Lumon Industries, who work on highly confidential projects after undergoing a procedure known as "severance." This medical process implants a device in their brains that splits their consciousness, ensuring they have no memory of their personal lives while at work and vice versa. Also Read: New Daredevil: Born Again BTS images reveal more details about season 2 Ben Stiller’s update on season 3 Speaking on the New Heights podcast, Stiller, who also directed several episodes of the show, provided an update on the next season. "No, the plan is not to [wait three years]," he confirmed. "Hopefully, we'll be announcing what the plan is very soon." He explained the reason for the delay, saying, "It took us a little bit to regroup, and the show—we shot for 186 days on Season 2. Editing takes a while, but thank goodness the audience was there when we came back on." Also Read: 'A force on set': Ana de Armas on working with Keanu Reeves in John Wick spinoff Ballerina The cast The series has been met with widespread acclaim, currently holding a 96 per cent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The cast includes Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, Michael Chernus, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette. Season finale Friday.#Severance pic.twitter.com/yf0wGtZTYs — Apple TV (@AppleTV) March 18, 2025 The season 2 finale of Severance will stream on Apple TV+ on April 21. Also Read: Trigun Stargaze anime series set for 2026 release

Severance: Ahead of season 2 finale, Ben Stiller provides positive update on season 3

<p>Comedian&nbsp;Ben&nbsp;Stiller&nbsp;said he was&nbsp;thrilled&nbsp;that his latest drama-comedy<em> Nutcrackers</em>&nbsp;was chosen to open the&nbsp;Toronto&nbsp;Film&nbsp;Festival, with the&nbsp;film&nbsp;also making its debut at the ten day&nbsp;film&nbsp;event.</p>

<p>"We made this little&nbsp;film&nbsp;independently... it was such a labor of love. I was so&nbsp;thrilled&nbsp;that&nbsp;Toronto&nbsp;saw it and wanted to open the&nbsp;festival&nbsp;with it," said&nbsp;Stiller&nbsp;as he walked the red carpet with director David Gordon Green and other cast members.</p>

<p><em>Nutcrackers&nbsp;</em>tells the heartwarming story of hotshot Chicago real estate developer Michael who is forced to care for his orphaned nephews in a small Ohio town after his sister and her husband have a terrible accident.</p>

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<p>Michael then discovers the boys - played by brothers Homer, Ulysses, Arlo and Atlas Janson - are trained in ballet, and the&nbsp;film&nbsp;follows their antics in their farm, where&nbsp;Stiller's character chases hogs and chickens.</p>

<p>Unlike a traditional movie release, "Nutcrackers" made its debut at TIFF, without launching teasers or previews.</p>

<p>"This is the first audience,"&nbsp;Stiller&nbsp;said. "I never really imagined it when we were making the movie because we made it in this little farmhouse, very small budget, just us and the kids and the animals and hoping that we would figure out a place that people would see it.</p>

<p>"This is it. We're going to show it and we'll see who likes it, which is fun," he added.</p>

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<p>The&nbsp;film, which also stars Linda Cardellini, is yet to land a distributor deal.</p>

<p>The 49th edition of the&nbsp;Toronto&nbsp;International&nbsp;Film&nbsp;Festival&nbsp;kicked off on Thursday with Hollywood stars making a comeback on the red carpet after last year's screen writer's strike.</p>


Comedian Ben Stiller said he was thrilled that his latest drama-comedy Nutcrackers was chosen to open the Toronto Film Festival, with the film also making its debut at the ten day film event.

Comedian Ben Stiller said he was thrilled that his latest drama-comedy Nutcrackers was chosen to open the Toronto Film Festival, with the film also making its debut at the ten day film event. "We made this little film independently... it was such a labor of love. I was so thrilled that Toronto saw it and wanted to open the festival with it," said Stiller as he walked the red carpet with director David Gordon Green and other cast members. Nutcrackers tells the heartwarming story of hotshot Chicago real estate developer Michael who is forced to care for his orphaned nephews in a small Ohio town after his sister and her husband have a terrible accident. Also read: Pro-Palestine protesters interrupt Toronto Film Festival's opening night, walks inside the theatre Michael then discovers the boys - played by brothers Homer, Ulysses, Arlo and Atlas Janson - are trained in ballet, and the film follows their antics in their farm, where Stiller's character chases hogs and chickens. Unlike a traditional movie release, "Nutcrackers" made its debut at TIFF, without launching teasers or previews. "This is the first audience," Stiller said. "I never really imagined it when we were making the movie because we made it in this little farmhouse, very small budget, just us and the kids and the animals and hoping that we would figure out a place that people would see it. "This is it. We're going to show it and we'll see who likes it, which is fun," he added. Also read: Rich Homie Quan dead: Rapper was found in an unresponsive condition at his home The film, which also stars Linda Cardellini, is yet to land a distributor deal. The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday with Hollywood stars making a comeback on the red carpet after last year's screen writer's strike.

Comedian Ben Stiller says thrilled Nutcrackers opening Toronto Film Festival

<p>It's been more than nine months since the Hamas-led terrorist attack shocked the entire world on Israel on October 7, 2023. In retaliation to the attack, Israel launched a full-fledged war in Gaza, that had claimed thousands of Palestinians' lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the war between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-cross-says-at-least-22-killed-after-shelling-near-its-gaza-office-idf-denies-responsibility-for-attack-734014">Israel and Gaza</a>&nbsp;intensifies, Jewish actor Ben Stiller has written an opinion piece published in&nbsp;<em>Time</em>&nbsp;magazine in which expresses his views on the situation and the rise of antisemitism and&nbsp;urges for global peace.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ben Stiller breaks silence on Israel-Gaza conflict</strong></h2>

<p>Expressing the complicated state that he has been in, the Emmy-winning star admitted that he’s been “struggling to reconcile” his silence on the matter.</p>

<p>"Saying nothing at this point feels like I am betraying my own conscience,” Stiller, who is Jewish, wrote.</p>

<p>“But what do you say? How does one express the complicated and very real feelings in this scary world of social media, where it seems any sentiment opens you to online vitriol from one side or another? The issues we are dealing with are so nuanced and complicated that short statements cannot in any way express fully what I want to say from my heart,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Stiller on Hamas' Barbaric Attack on Israel</strong></h2>

<p>“I grieve for those who suffered in the barbaric Hamas attack on October 7 and for those who have suffered as a result of those atrocities,” Stiller wrote.</p>

<p>“My heart aches for the families who lost loved ones to this heinous act of terrorism and for those anxiously waiting these long months for the return of the hostages still in captivity. It’s a nightmare. I also grieve for the innocent people in Gaza who have lost their lives in this conflict and those suffering through that awful reality now.”</p>

<p>He continued, “I detest war, but what Hamas did was unconscionable and reprehensible. The hostages have to be freed. Terrorism must be named and fought by all people of conscience on the planet. There is no excuse for it under any circumstances.”</p>

<p>Saying that he stands with the Israeli people, the actor wrote against Israel's attack on Gaza, which had claimed the lives of innocent Palestinians.</p>

<p>“I want the violence to end, and the innocent Palestinian people affected by the humanitarian crisis that has resulted to receive the lifesaving aid they need. And I know that many in Israel share this sentiment,” Stiller wrote.</p>

<p>“I believe, as many people in Israel and around the world do, in the need for a two-state solution, one that ensures that the Israeli people can live in peace and safety alongside a homeland for the Palestinian people that provides them the same benefits.”</p>

<p>In the op-ed, the actor went to&nbsp;denounce antisemitism, which has increased since&nbsp;the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


It's been more than nine months since the Hamas-led terrorist attack shocked the entire world on Israel on October 7, 2023. In retaliation to the attack, Israel launched a full-fledged war in Gaza, that had claimed thousands of Palestinians' lives.

It's been more than nine months since the Hamas-led terrorist attack shocked the entire world on Israel on October 7, 2023. In retaliation to the attack, Israel launched a full-fledged war in Gaza, that had claimed thousands of Palestinians' lives. As the war between Israel and Gaza intensifies, Jewish actor Ben Stiller has written an opinion piece published in Time magazine in which expresses his views on the situation and the rise of antisemitism and urges for global peace. Ben Stiller breaks silence on Israel-Gaza conflict Expressing the complicated state that he has been in, the Emmy-winning star admitted that he’s been “struggling to reconcile” his silence on the matter. "Saying nothing at this point feels like I am betraying my own conscience,” Stiller, who is Jewish, wrote. “But what do you say? How does one express the complicated and very real feelings in this scary world of social media, where it seems any sentiment opens you to online vitriol from one side or another? The issues we are dealing with are so nuanced and complicated that short statements cannot in any way express fully what I want to say from my heart,” he added. Stiller on Hamas' Barbaric Attack on Israel “I grieve for those who suffered in the barbaric Hamas attack on October 7 and for those who have suffered as a result of those atrocities,” Stiller wrote. “My heart aches for the families who lost loved ones to this heinous act of terrorism and for those anxiously waiting these long months for the return of the hostages still in captivity. It’s a nightmare. I also grieve for the innocent people in Gaza who have lost their lives in this conflict and those suffering through that awful reality now.” He continued, “I detest war, but what Hamas did was unconscionable and reprehensible. The hostages have to be freed. Terrorism must be named and fought by all people of conscience on the planet. There is no excuse for it under any circumstances.” Saying that he stands with the Israeli people, the actor wrote against Israel's attack on Gaza, which had claimed the lives of innocent Palestinians. “I want the violence to end, and the innocent Palestinian people affected by the humanitarian crisis that has resulted to receive the lifesaving aid they need. And I know that many in Israel share this sentiment,” Stiller wrote. “I believe, as many people in Israel and around the world do, in the need for a two-state solution, one that ensures that the Israeli people can live in peace and safety alongside a homeland for the Palestinian people that provides them the same benefits.” In the op-ed, the actor went to denounce antisemitism, which has increased since the Israel-Hamas war. (With inputs from agencies)

Jewish star Ben Stiller breaks silence on Israel-Hamas war: 'I want the violence to end'

<p>Hollywood star Ben Stiller is currently in talks&nbsp;to star in a limited series adaptation of the documentary 'Three Identical Strangers', in which he is expected to play a triple role. The project is being produced and bankrolled by&nbsp;Sony Pictures Television along with SK Global and TriStar Television.</p>

<p>The series will reportedly focus on the true story of Bobby Shafran, David Kellman and Eddy Galland,&nbsp;identical triplets who were separated at birth only to be reunited later in life, according to Variety.&nbsp;When the 19-year-olds' joyous reunion catapults them to international fame, it also sets a chain of extraordinary and disturbing events in motion.</p>

<p>Apart from starring as the three adult brothers, Stiller will be executive producing the project via Red Hour Films. Lippman, meanwhile, would serve as showrunner and executive producer.</p>

<p>If Stiller says 'yes' to the role, it would mark a rare television appearance for him, and would also be one of his first major acting roles in years.</p>

<p>The actor and the makers of the film are yet to make an official announcement of the same.</p>

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<p><strong>Ben Stiller Filmography</strong></p>

<p>Stiller recently gave cameo appearances in 'Hubie Halloween' and 'Bros'. He also played a pivotal role in the 2021 film 'Locked Down'. His last starring role was in the 2017 film 'The Meyerowitz Stories'.</p>

<p>Stiller's other notable acting roles include 'Night at the Museum' franchise, 'Zoolander', 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty', 'Dodgeball', and 'Meet the Parents'.</p>

<p>He won an Emmy in 1993 for 'The Ben Stiller Show'.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 'Three Identical Strangers' documentary premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival where it was awarded the Special Jury Prize for Documentary Storytelling.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Hollywood star Ben Stiller is currently in talks to star in a limited series adaptation of the documentary 'Three Identical Strangers', in which he is expected to play a triple role.

Hollywood star Ben Stiller is currently in talks to star in a limited series adaptation of the documentary 'Three Identical Strangers', in which he is expected to play a triple role. The project is being produced and bankrolled by Sony Pictures Television along with SK Global and TriStar Television. The series will reportedly focus on the true story of Bobby Shafran, David Kellman and Eddy Galland, identical triplets who were separated at birth only to be reunited later in life, according to Variety. When the 19-year-olds' joyous reunion catapults them to international fame, it also sets a chain of extraordinary and disturbing events in motion. Apart from starring as the three adult brothers, Stiller will be executive producing the project via Red Hour Films. Lippman, meanwhile, would serve as showrunner and executive producer. If Stiller says 'yes' to the role, it would mark a rare television appearance for him, and would also be one of his first major acting roles in years. The actor and the makers of the film are yet to make an official announcement of the same. Also read: 1 dead, 4 injured in Fredo Bang concert shooting in Arkansas Ben Stiller Filmography Stiller recently gave cameo appearances in 'Hubie Halloween' and 'Bros'. He also played a pivotal role in the 2021 film 'Locked Down'. His last starring role was in the 2017 film 'The Meyerowitz Stories'. Stiller's other notable acting roles include 'Night at the Museum' franchise, 'Zoolander', 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty', 'Dodgeball', and 'Meet the Parents'. He won an Emmy in 1993 for 'The Ben Stiller Show'. Meanwhile, 'Three Identical Strangers' documentary premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival where it was awarded the Special Jury Prize for Documentary Storytelling. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Hollywood actors Ben Stiller &amp; Sean Penn are one of the celebrities, who have continuously&nbsp;voiced their support for the war-torn country Ukraine&nbsp;ever since the Russian invasion began in February this year. Now, as a result, Russia has imposed a permanent&nbsp;ban on the two prominent personalities.<br />
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On Monday, the foreign ministry of Russia released a new list of US citizens who are no longer welcome in&nbsp;the country. The 25-member list mainly has politicians, business moguls, and industrialists, among others.&nbsp;<br />
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As per&nbsp;reports, this move comes after U.S. President Joe Biden's sanctions against Russia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Sean and Ben are not the first Hollywood actors who got banned from Russia. Earlier in May, Russia released a long list of US-esteemed&nbsp;personalities who got&nbsp;permanently banned from entering the country.<br />
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The list banned 1,000&nbsp;USA citizens including President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg and even Hollywood veteran actor Morgan Freeman.<br />
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Penn and Stiller have continuously shown&nbsp;their solidarity with&nbsp;Ukraine amid the Russian Invasion. Talking about Penn, he was in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv for a documentary when the Russian invasion began.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He again visited the country in June and met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his upcoming documentary on war.&nbsp;<br />
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“From the first day of the full-scale invasion, he was in Kyiv and saw with his own eyes what Russian aggression is,” Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel via NYP. “The whole world will soon be able to see the whole truth about the war thanks to his film. Sean, thank you for the support of our state and our people!”<br />
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In recent months, Penn has been using every possible&nbsp;platform to raise funds and provide education and shelter for refugees.<br />
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Hollywood actor and producer Ben visited the war-torn country in June as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He also called him his 'hero'.</p>

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Hollywood actors Ben Stiller & Sean Penn are one of the celebrities, who have continuously voiced their support for the war-torn country Ukraine ever since the Russian invasion began in February this year.

Hollywood actors Ben Stiller & Sean Penn are one of the celebrities, who have continuously voiced their support for the war-torn country Ukraine ever since the Russian invasion began in February this year. Now, as a result, Russia has imposed a permanent ban on the two prominent personalities. On Monday, the foreign ministry of Russia released a new list of US citizens who are no longer welcome in the country. The 25-member list mainly has politicians, business moguls, and industrialists, among others. As per reports, this move comes after U.S. President Joe Biden's sanctions against Russia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sean Penn (@seanpenn) × For the unversed, Sean and Ben are not the first Hollywood actors who got banned from Russia. Earlier in May, Russia released a long list of US-esteemed personalities who got permanently banned from entering the country. The list banned 1,000 USA citizens including President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg and even Hollywood veteran actor Morgan Freeman. Penn and Stiller have continuously shown their solidarity with Ukraine amid the Russian Invasion. Talking about Penn, he was in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv for a documentary when the Russian invasion began. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Stiller (@benstiller) × He again visited the country in June and met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his upcoming documentary on war. “From the first day of the full-scale invasion, he was in Kyiv and saw with his own eyes what Russian aggression is,” Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel via NYP. “The whole world will soon be able to see the whole truth about the war thanks to his film. Sean, thank you for the support of our state and our people!” In recent months, Penn has been using every possible platform to raise funds and provide education and shelter for refugees. Hollywood actor and producer Ben visited the war-torn country in June as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He also called him his 'hero'. (With inputs from the agency)

Russia permanently bans Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Sean Penn over their Ukraine support

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<p>The Irish Police said on Friday (Nov 24) that they made 34 arrests for rioting in Dublin, adding more protests could follow after five people, including three children, were stabbed in the capital city. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, police guarded looted stores and firefighters cooled down smouldering vehicles in the City Centre early Friday following hours of riots. Police Commissioner Drew Harris said there will be many more arrests.</p>

<p>"We have not seen a public order situation like this before," Commissioner Harris told reporters, adding there would be a very heavy police presence in the city on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think that we've seen an element of radicalisation. We have seen a group of people who take literally a thimble full of facts and make a bathtub of hateful assumptions and then conduct themselves in a way which is riotous and disruptive to our society," Harris added.</p>

<h2><strong>The stabbing</strong></h2>

<p>On Thursday, five people, including three children - two girls aged five and six and a boy aged five- were hospitalised, following a stabbing in the city centre. The adults were a man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/violent-clashes-erupt-bus-set-ablaze-in-dublin-after-stabbing-incident-662138">Violent clashes erupt, bus set ablaze in Dublin after stabbing incident</a></strong></p>

<p>According to Reuters, the five-year-old girl sustained serious injuries and was receiving emergency treatment. The other two children suffered less serious injuries and the boy was discharged from the hospital. The woman and the man were also being treated for serious injuries.</p>

<p>Reuters reported the man was arrested by police who said they were not looking for any other suspect. The man's nationality was not yet known.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It appeared the man attacked many people after 13.30 GMT Thursday. Police sealed the crime scene shortly before 1800 GMT when a group of around 50 anti-immigrant protesters briefly broke through a police barrier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some shouted "Get them out" and one kicked the wing mirror off a police car. Another was draped in an Irish flag. A larger crowd then began throwing objects and firing fireworks at riot police in helmets and shields, once they were deployed, and the rioting spiralled out of control.</p>

<h2><strong>Rioters brought shame on Ireland: PM Varadkar</strong></h2>

<p>Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday that the rioters who battled police and looted shops in Dublin brought shame to the country.</p>

<p>Describing the rioters as "criminals," Varadkar said, "Those involved brought shame on Dublin, brought shame on Ireland and brought shame on their families and themselves.</p>

<p>"They did not do what they did because they wanted to protect Irish people. They did not do it out of any sense of patriotism, however warped.</p>

<p>"They did so because they're filled with hate. They love violence. They love chaos and they love causing pain to others," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Irish Police said on Friday (Nov 24) that they made 34 arrests for rioting in Dublin, adding more protests could follow after five people, including three children, were stabbed in the capital city.

The Irish Police said on Friday (Nov 24) that they made 34 arrests for rioting in Dublin, adding more protests could follow after five people, including three children, were stabbed in the capital city. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, police guarded looted stores and firefighters cooled down smouldering vehicles in the City Centre early Friday following hours of riots. Police Commissioner Drew Harris said there will be many more arrests. "We have not seen a public order situation like this before," Commissioner Harris told reporters, adding there would be a very heavy police presence in the city on Friday. "I think that we've seen an element of radicalisation. We have seen a group of people who take literally a thimble full of facts and make a bathtub of hateful assumptions and then conduct themselves in a way which is riotous and disruptive to our society," Harris added. The stabbing On Thursday, five people, including three children - two girls aged five and six and a boy aged five- were hospitalised, following a stabbing in the city centre. The adults were a man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s. Also read: Violent clashes erupt, bus set ablaze in Dublin after stabbing incident According to Reuters, the five-year-old girl sustained serious injuries and was receiving emergency treatment. The other two children suffered less serious injuries and the boy was discharged from the hospital. The woman and the man were also being treated for serious injuries. Reuters reported the man was arrested by police who said they were not looking for any other suspect. The man's nationality was not yet known. It appeared the man attacked many people after 13.30 GMT Thursday. Police sealed the crime scene shortly before 1800 GMT when a group of around 50 anti-immigrant protesters briefly broke through a police barrier. Some shouted "Get them out" and one kicked the wing mirror off a police car. Another was draped in an Irish flag. A larger crowd then began throwing objects and firing fireworks at riot police in helmets and shields, once they were deployed, and the rioting spiralled out of control. Rioters brought shame on Ireland: PM Varadkar Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday that the rioters who battled police and looted shops in Dublin brought shame to the country. Describing the rioters as "criminals," Varadkar said, "Those involved brought shame on Dublin, brought shame on Ireland and brought shame on their families and themselves. "They did not do what they did because they wanted to protect Irish people. They did not do it out of any sense of patriotism, however warped. "They did so because they're filled with hate. They love violence. They love chaos and they love causing pain to others," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr, and Matthew McConaughey to return in 'Tropic Thunder' spinoff?

<p>Hollywood actor and producer Ben Stiller called Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy his 'hero' as they met in Kyiv recently. Still is visiting Ukraine as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and visited the Office of the President after a visit to the occupied settlements of the Kyiv region.&nbsp;<br />
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On Monday, they visited, in particular, the ruined residential areas of Irpin, where they talked to people who survived the occupation.<br />
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"It's one thing to see this destruction on TV or on social networks. Another thing is to see it all with your own eyes. That`s a lot more shocking," said Stiller.<br />
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"What you saw in Irpin is definitely dreadful. But it is even worse to just imagine what is happening in the settlements that are still under temporary occupation in the east," Zelenskyy said in response. During the conversation, Stiller told Zelenskyy, "You're my hero."<br />
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The President and the actor discussed the needs of temporarily displaced persons in Ukraine, as well as those in Poland, which Ben Stiller visited the day before. Stiller visited Zelenskyy with a UNHCR delegation and discussed ways of further cooperation of the Ukrainian authorities with UNHCR.<br />
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On World Refugee Day, Stiller called for compassion and support for all refugees around the world and those forced to flee. During a visit to Poland and Ukraine this week, where Stiller is meeting those recently forced to flee their homes, the actor, director, and long-term Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, is calling for urgent global support and funding, not only for those affected by the Ukraine crisis, but for every one of the 100 million around the world who have been forced to flee.<br />
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In a statement to mark World Refugee Day today, Stiller said,"I`m here meeting people forced to flee their homes due to the war in Ukraine. People have shared stories about how the war has changed their lives - how they`ve lost everything and are deeply worried about their future."<br />
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"Over the years I`ve had the chance to meet refugees and asylum seekers from around the world-from Syria, Central America, Afghanistan, Iraq, and now Ukraine," he added.<br />
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Since Saturday 18 June, Stiller has been in Poland and Ukraine meeting with individuals and families who have been displaced due to the war.<br />
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(With agency inputs)</p>


Hollywood actor and producer Ben Stiller called Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy his 'hero' as they met in Kyiv recently. Still is visiting Ukraine as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and visited the Office of the President after a visit to the occupied settlements of the Kyiv region.

Hollywood actor and producer Ben Stiller called Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy his 'hero' as they met in Kyiv recently. Still is visiting Ukraine as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and visited the Office of the President after a visit to the occupied settlements of the Kyiv region. On Monday, they visited, in particular, the ruined residential areas of Irpin, where they talked to people who survived the occupation. "It's one thing to see this destruction on TV or on social networks. Another thing is to see it all with your own eyes. That`s a lot more shocking," said Stiller. "What you saw in Irpin is definitely dreadful. But it is even worse to just imagine what is happening in the settlements that are still under temporary occupation in the east," Zelenskyy said in response. During the conversation, Stiller told Zelenskyy, "You're my hero." The President and the actor discussed the needs of temporarily displaced persons in Ukraine, as well as those in Poland, which Ben Stiller visited the day before. Stiller visited Zelenskyy with a UNHCR delegation and discussed ways of further cooperation of the Ukrainian authorities with UNHCR. On World Refugee Day, Stiller called for compassion and support for all refugees around the world and those forced to flee. During a visit to Poland and Ukraine this week, where Stiller is meeting those recently forced to flee their homes, the actor, director, and long-term Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, is calling for urgent global support and funding, not only for those affected by the Ukraine crisis, but for every one of the 100 million around the world who have been forced to flee. In a statement to mark World Refugee Day today, Stiller said,"I`m here meeting people forced to flee their homes due to the war in Ukraine. People have shared stories about how the war has changed their lives - how they`ve lost everything and are deeply worried about their future." "Over the years I`ve had the chance to meet refugees and asylum seekers from around the world-from Syria, Central America, Afghanistan, Iraq, and now Ukraine," he added. Since Saturday 18 June, Stiller has been in Poland and Ukraine meeting with individuals and families who have been displaced due to the war. (With agency inputs)

Actor Ben Stiller visits Ukraine, calls President Zelensky his 'hero'

<p>Hollywood actor Ben Stiller has partnered up with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in order to extend support to those fleeing Ukraine while Russia`s military operation in the country continues.</p>

<p>According to Deadline, in a dual post with the UN Refugees Instagram page, a picture was shared showing Stiller talking with UNHCR staff in Poland. In his caption, the actor mentioned how he`s learning, sharing stories, and offering support to those in need.</p>

<p>He said, "I`m here to learn, to share stories that illustrate the human impact of war and to amplify calls for solidarity. I hope you`ll follow along and share your own messages of support, for people who have fled their homes in Ukraine and for people who have been forced to flee all over the world. Everyone has the right to seek safety. Whoever, wherever, whenever."</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/its-a-wrap-for-priyanka-chopra-starrer-series-citadel-co-starring-richard-madden-489717" hreflang="en">It's a wrap for Priyanka Chopra starrer series 'Citadel' co-starring Richard Madden</a></p>

<p>As per Deadline, Stiller is now part of the list of celebs including Sean Penn, Angelina Jolie, and Mila Kunis, who have extended their help to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.</p>


Hollywood actor Ben Stiller has partnered up with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in order to extend support to those fleeing Ukraine while Russia`s military operation in the country continues.

Hollywood actor Ben Stiller has partnered up with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in order to extend support to those fleeing Ukraine while Russia`s military operation in the country continues. According to Deadline, in a dual post with the UN Refugees Instagram page, a picture was shared showing Stiller talking with UNHCR staff in Poland. In his caption, the actor mentioned how he`s learning, sharing stories, and offering support to those in need. He said, "I`m here to learn, to share stories that illustrate the human impact of war and to amplify calls for solidarity. I hope you`ll follow along and share your own messages of support, for people who have fled their homes in Ukraine and for people who have been forced to flee all over the world. Everyone has the right to seek safety. Whoever, wherever, whenever." Also read: It's a wrap for Priyanka Chopra starrer series 'Citadel' co-starring Richard Madden As per Deadline, Stiller is now part of the list of celebs including Sean Penn, Angelina Jolie, and Mila Kunis, who have extended their help to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

Ben Stiller partners with UN to extend support for those fleeing Ukraine

<p>Ben Stiller and his ex-wife Christine Taylor are back together!<br />
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The ex-couple have rekindled their romance after separating nearly five years ago.<br />
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The actor, 56, revealed the couple got back together in an interview with Esquire, revealing that it’s been “wonderful”.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-sugas-spotify-account-hacked-netizens-react-to-bhojpuri-song-added-to-his-profile-456096" hreflang="en">BTS Suga's Spotify account hacked! Netizens react to Bhojpuri song added to his profile</a></p>

<p>They got back together after they decided that he should move back in with her and their two kids during the early days of the pandemic, as it would be the only way he'd be able to see the kids during the lockdown.<br />
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"Then, over the course of time, it evolved," he told the outlet. "We were separated and got back together and we're happy about that."<br />
"It's been really wonderful for all of us. Unexpected, and one of the things that came out of the pandemic."<br />
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Stiller and Taylor share two children together, daughter Ella Olivia, 19, and son Quinlin Dempsey, 16.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ukrainians-please-forgive-me-russian-actress-irina-starshenbaum-on-russia-ukraine-conflict-456076" hreflang="en">Ukrainians, please forgive me! Russian actress Irina Starshenbaum on Russia-Ukraine conflict</a><br />
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"I think we have a respect for the ways that we're similar and the ways we're different. And I think accepting that, you can really appreciate someone more because you're not trying to get them to change for you," Stiller continued.<br />
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The pair, who met in the year 1999 on the set of 'Heat Vision and Jack,' announced their separation in May 2017.</p>


Ben Stiller and his ex-wife Christine Taylor are back together! The ex-couple have rekindled their romance after separating nearly five years ago. The actor, 56, revealed the couple got back together in an interview with Esquire, revealing that it’s been “wonderful”.

Ben Stiller and his ex-wife Christine Taylor are back together! The ex-couple have rekindled their romance after separating nearly five years ago. The actor, 56, revealed the couple got back together in an interview with Esquire, revealing that it’s been “wonderful”. BTS Suga's Spotify account hacked! Netizens react to Bhojpuri song added to his profile They got back together after they decided that he should move back in with her and their two kids during the early days of the pandemic, as it would be the only way he'd be able to see the kids during the lockdown. "Then, over the course of time, it evolved," he told the outlet. "We were separated and got back together and we're happy about that." "It's been really wonderful for all of us. Unexpected, and one of the things that came out of the pandemic." Stiller and Taylor share two children together, daughter Ella Olivia, 19, and son Quinlin Dempsey, 16. Ukrainians, please forgive me! Russian actress Irina Starshenbaum on Russia-Ukraine conflict "I think we have a respect for the ways that we're similar and the ways we're different. And I think accepting that, you can really appreciate someone more because you're not trying to get them to change for you," Stiller continued. The pair, who met in the year 1999 on the set of 'Heat Vision and Jack,' announced their separation in May 2017.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are back together after 2017 split: 'We're happy'

<p>Wes Anderson’s sprawling comedy-drama “The Royal Tenenbaums,” released 20 years ago this month, tells the story of a family of famed child geniuses, the disappointments and neuroses that define their lives as adults and the estranged father whose (feigned) illness brings them back together, under one roof in Upper Manhattan. It’s Anderson’s only film to date shot entirely in and around New York City, his sole entry in the canon of Gotham cinema, which was so formative to his youth in the Southwest.</p>

<p>“I wanted to live in New York when I was young,” Anderson, a Houston native, confessed to The New York Daily News in 2012. “So many books and plays and movies that I love were set in New York. It really gave me an idea of the city before I had even moved here.”</p>

<p>But that wording — “an idea of the city” — is telling. Anderson wasn’t seeking the authenticity and verisimilitude of a native New Yorker (a Spike Lee or Martin Scorsese, for example); in fact, although “The Royal Tenenbaums” was shot on location, its settings are unrecognizable, and the places it name-checks leave Gothamites scratching their heads. The bulk of the action takes place in the shambling Tenenbaum home on “Archer Avenue,” although daughter Margot has “a private studio in Mockingbird Heights” and patriarch Royal has spent the past several decades at the “Lindbergh Palace Hotel.” A secondary character teaches at “Brooks College”; others travel via the “Green Line Bus” or the “22nd Avenue Express” train; mention is made of the “City Public Archives,” “Maddox Hill Cemetery,” “Little Tokyo,” “Kobe General Hospital,” “the Valenzuela Bridge” and, in a true feat of city-stretching ingenuity, “the 375th St. Y.”</p>

<p>The result is a New York that blurs fact and fiction, a fantasy vision of the city, less reflective of the realities of urban life than the fanciful notions of them ingrained in Anderson’s sensibility. Many an observer has noted the resemblances between the Tenenbaum brood and the Glass family of J.D. Salinger’s short fiction — much of which initially appeared in The New Yorker, a publication whose wry, busy, detailed covers seem no small influence on Anderson’s idiosyncratic visual style. (His most recent film, “The French Dispatch,” takes the influence even further, unspooling like an issue of a New Yorker-style magazine.)<br />
Anderson was far from a tourist when he made “The Royal Tenenbaums”: After a bumpy migration from Texas to Los Angeles, he moved to Manhattan in 1999 and found it a better fit. (He currently lives in Paris.) Yet he maintained that apotheosized idea of the city, born from those formative years of consuming “Talk of the Town” items and witticisms from Algonquin alumni.</p>

<p>“It’s an alternate universe,” historian Mark Asch writes in his book “New York Movies,” explaining that it’s “familiar yet out of reach, like all the tattered books written by the Tenenbaums and dusty magazines featuring them on the cover.”</p>

<p>The picture’s vague sense of geography extends to its historical timeliness. There are no contemporary references of note, and the costumes and cars are not of any specific era. The hotel where Royal first lives and then works feels transplanted from the 1940s (complete with multiple elevator operators), and the neighborhoods seem closer to the city of the ’70s than the 2000s — a bit trashy, decorated by graffiti, prowled by rusted-out gypsy cabs and thoroughbred mice.</p>

<p>“Wes wanted it to be Nowheresville, New York, a kind of New York but not New York,” production designer David Wasco explained to Newsday. He added that while the movie comes off as a valentine to New York, “that was not intentional. We went to the trouble to redesign the license plates and the street signs, which are variations on the old yellow street signs with the camel bump on them. He’s really specific about wanting those things.”</p>

<p>The Tenenbaum house on Archer Avenue seems a bit otherworldly as well. Anderson spent months searching for the right location.</p>

<p>“It needed to be a New York house that wasn’t stereotypical, and where you’d have a real strong sense of family history,” he told The New York Observer.</p>

<p>Obviously, finding the kind of big, shambling, multilevel home he was looking for on the island of Manhattan was a big ask, but they finally found it in Hamilton Heights, specifically at 144th Street and Convent Avenue. Anderson was so in love with the house that he rewrote his script to better accommodate it, although contacting its owner for permission to shoot was, at first, difficult. The feat was ultimately accomplished by leaving a note on the door; the owners had been elusive because they had just purchased the vacant home and had not yet begun their planned, and extensive, renovations.</p>

<p>By the time that Anderson and company rented it for six months of prep and shooting — performing many of the structural repairs themselves — the house had paid for itself.</p>

<p>Yet for all of Anderson’s effort to place his film in a New York free of modern markers, one pang of recognition was unintended but unavoidable. Son Chas (Ben Stiller) is in the midst of a nervous breakdown following the death of his wife in a plane crash; he’s in a perpetual state of fear and paranoia, particularly about the safety of his sons. “It’s been a rough year, Dad,” he tells his father near the end of the film, following a particularly, terrifyingly close call.</p>

<p>For audiences at the New York Film Festival, where “The Royal Tenenbaums” first unspooled in October 2001, Chas' state of mind seemed undeniably, unnervingly contemporary.<br />
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Wes Anderson’s sprawling comedy-drama “The Royal Tenenbaums,” released 20 years ago this month, tells the story of a family of famed child geniuses, the disappointments and neuroses that define their lives as adults and the estranged father whose (feigned) illness brings them back together, under one roof in Upper Manhattan.

Wes Anderson’s sprawling comedy-drama “The Royal Tenenbaums,” released 20 years ago this month, tells the story of a family of famed child geniuses, the disappointments and neuroses that define their lives as adults and the estranged father whose (feigned) illness brings them back together, under one roof in Upper Manhattan. It’s Anderson’s only film to date shot entirely in and around New York City, his sole entry in the canon of Gotham cinema, which was so formative to his youth in the Southwest. “I wanted to live in New York when I was young,” Anderson, a Houston native, confessed to The New York Daily News in 2012. “So many books and plays and movies that I love were set in New York. It really gave me an idea of the city before I had even moved here.” But that wording — “an idea of the city” — is telling. Anderson wasn’t seeking the authenticity and verisimilitude of a native New Yorker (a Spike Lee or Martin Scorsese, for example); in fact, although “The Royal Tenenbaums” was shot on location, its settings are unrecognizable, and the places it name-checks leave Gothamites scratching their heads. The bulk of the action takes place in the shambling Tenenbaum home on “Archer Avenue,” although daughter Margot has “a private studio in Mockingbird Heights” and patriarch Royal has spent the past several decades at the “Lindbergh Palace Hotel.” A secondary character teaches at “Brooks College”; others travel via the “Green Line Bus” or the “22nd Avenue Express” train; mention is made of the “City Public Archives,” “Maddox Hill Cemetery,” “Little Tokyo,” “Kobe General Hospital,” “the Valenzuela Bridge” and, in a true feat of city-stretching ingenuity, “the 375th St. Y.” The result is a New York that blurs fact and fiction, a fantasy vision of the city, less reflective of the realities of urban life than the fanciful notions of them ingrained in Anderson’s sensibility. Many an observer has noted the resemblances between the Tenenbaum brood and the Glass family of J.D. Salinger’s short fiction — much of which initially appeared in The New Yorker, a publication whose wry, busy, detailed covers seem no small influence on Anderson’s idiosyncratic visual style. (His most recent film, “The French Dispatch,” takes the influence even further, unspooling like an issue of a New Yorker-style magazine.) Anderson was far from a tourist when he made “The Royal Tenenbaums”: After a bumpy migration from Texas to Los Angeles, he moved to Manhattan in 1999 and found it a better fit. (He currently lives in Paris.) Yet he maintained that apotheosized idea of the city, born from those formative years of consuming “Talk of the Town” items and witticisms from Algonquin alumni. “It’s an alternate universe,” historian Mark Asch writes in his book “New York Movies,” explaining that it’s “familiar yet out of reach, like all the tattered books written by the Tenenbaums and dusty magazines featuring them on the cover.” The picture’s vague sense of geography extends to its historical timeliness. There are no contemporary references of note, and the costumes and cars are not of any specific era. The hotel where Royal first lives and then works feels transplanted from the 1940s (complete with multiple elevator operators), and the neighborhoods seem closer to the city of the ’70s than the 2000s — a bit trashy, decorated by graffiti, prowled by rusted-out gypsy cabs and thoroughbred mice. “Wes wanted it to be Nowheresville, New York, a kind of New York but not New York,” production designer David Wasco explained to Newsday. He added that while the movie comes off as a valentine to New York, “that was not intentional. We went to the trouble to redesign the license plates and the street signs, which are variations on the old yellow street signs with the camel bump on them. He’s really specific about wanting those things.” The Tenenbaum house on Archer Avenue seems a bit otherworldly as well. Anderson spent months searching for the right location. “It needed to be a New York house that wasn’t stereotypical, and where you’d have a real strong sense of family history,” he told The New York Observer. Obviously, finding the kind of big, shambling, multilevel home he was looking for on the island of Manhattan was a big ask, but they finally found it in Hamilton Heights, specifically at 144th Street and Convent Avenue. Anderson was so in love with the house that he rewrote his script to better accommodate it, although contacting its owner for permission to shoot was, at first, difficult. The feat was ultimately accomplished by leaving a note on the door; the owners had been elusive because they had just purchased the vacant home and had not yet begun their planned, and extensive, renovations. By the time that Anderson and company rented it for six months of prep and shooting — performing many of the structural repairs themselves — the house had paid for itself. Yet for all of Anderson’s effort to place his film in a New York free of modern markers, one pang of recognition was unintended but unavoidable. Son Chas (Ben Stiller) is in the midst of a nervous breakdown following the death of his wife in a plane crash; he’s in a perpetual state of fear and paranoia, particularly about the safety of his sons. “It’s been a rough year, Dad,” he tells his father near the end of the film, following a particularly, terrifyingly close call. For audiences at the New York Film Festival, where “The Royal Tenenbaums” first unspooled in October 2001, Chas' state of mind seemed undeniably, unnervingly contemporary.

'The Royal Tenenbaums' at 20: When Wes Anderson imagined New York

<p>Ben Stiller and Cate Blanchett are coming together for a project. They are all set to star in the film adaptation of the 1960s British TV show 'The Champions'&nbsp;by Dennis Spooner.<br />
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In addition to acting, Benn will be directing and producing the upcoming project. Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer of New Republic will produce the project.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/travis-scott-has-been-charged-twice-before-for-inciting-violence-at-his-concert-428762" hreflang="en">Travis Scott has been charged twice before for inciting violence at his concert</a><br />
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Blanchett is also producing through her company Dirty Films, and Stiller is producing through his label Red Hour Productions.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie follows three United Nations agents whose plane crashes into the Himalayas. Upon being rescued by an advanced civilization secretly living in Tibet, they are granted enhanced intellectual and physical abilities. When the agents return to the outside world, they use their new superhuman abilities to become champions of law, order and justice, as per Variety.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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'The Champions' was produced by Lew Grade’s ITC Entertainment and aired 30 episodes in the UK on ITV from 1968-69.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-ruth-wilson-to-feature-in-lena-dunham-dennis-lehanes-mafia-drama-428712" hreflang="en">Ruth Wilson to feature in Lena Dunham, Dennis Lehane's mafia drama</a></p>

<p>“’Champions’ is a long-forgotten gem that will excite a new generation in the same strange and magnificent way that the original series spoke to us. I’ve long wanted to work with Ben — the director and the actor. He is one of the most engaged and versatile directors working today. Anyone who can make both ‘Zoolander’ and ‘Escape at Dannemora’ is a creative force to be reckoned with,” said Blanchett.<br />
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Ben added, “I’m a huge fan of Cate’s for a very long time. I’m hoping this project will help people to finally take her seriously as an actress.”</p>


Ben Stiller and Cate Blanchett are coming together for a project. They are all set to star in the film adaptation of the 1960s British TV show 'The Champions' by Dennis Spooner.

Ben Stiller and Cate Blanchett are coming together for a project. They are all set to star in the film adaptation of the 1960s British TV show 'The Champions' by Dennis Spooner. In addition to acting, Benn will be directing and producing the upcoming project. Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer of New Republic will produce the project. Travis Scott has been charged twice before for inciting violence at his concert Blanchett is also producing through her company Dirty Films, and Stiller is producing through his label Red Hour Productions. The movie follows three United Nations agents whose plane crashes into the Himalayas. Upon being rescued by an advanced civilization secretly living in Tibet, they are granted enhanced intellectual and physical abilities. When the agents return to the outside world, they use their new superhuman abilities to become champions of law, order and justice, as per Variety. 'The Champions' was produced by Lew Grade’s ITC Entertainment and aired 30 episodes in the UK on ITV from 1968-69. Ruth Wilson to feature in Lena Dunham, Dennis Lehane's mafia drama “’Champions’ is a long-forgotten gem that will excite a new generation in the same strange and magnificent way that the original series spoke to us. I’ve long wanted to work with Ben — the director and the actor. He is one of the most engaged and versatile directors working today. Anyone who can make both ‘Zoolander’ and ‘Escape at Dannemora’ is a creative force to be reckoned with,” said Blanchett. Ben added, “I’m a huge fan of Cate’s for a very long time. I’m hoping this project will help people to finally take her seriously as an actress.”

Cate Blanchett & Ben Stiller to star in ‘The Champions’ movie adaptation

<p>Ben Stiller's next might be&nbsp;a crime drama. The actor-director is in negotiations to direct MGM Studios' crime drama 'The Seven Five'.<br />
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According to a report in Collider, the film is based on the 2014 documentary of the same name from director Tiller Russell and producer Eli Holzman. It tells the story of a corrupt New York Police Department (NYPD) precinct during the 1980s and its ringleader Michael Dowd, who was arrested in 1992 along with a handful of other cops who stole money and drugs. Dowd served 14 years in prison and his arrest exposed widespread corruption in the NYPD.<br />
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Sony initially won the narrative remake rights to The Seven Five back in December 2014, and the studio moved quickly to attach Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) to direct, while Scott Frank (The Queen's Gambit) was initially eyed to write the script, though he ultimately proved to be too busy. Current MGM boss Michael De Luca was Sony's president of production at the time.<br />
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Stiller, who last year won a DGA Award for his work on Showtime's limited series "Escape at Dannemora", is also directing thriller 'London&nbsp;and Apple TV Plus series 'Severance'.</p>


Ben Stiller's next might be a crime drama. The actor-director is in negotiations to direct MGM Studios' crime drama 'The Seven Five'. According to a report in Collider, the film is based on the 2014 documentary of the same name from director Tiller Russell and producer Eli Holzman.

Ben Stiller's next might be a crime drama. The actor-director is in negotiations to direct MGM Studios' crime drama 'The Seven Five'. According to a report in Collider, the film is based on the 2014 documentary of the same name from director Tiller Russell and producer Eli Holzman. It tells the story of a corrupt New York Police Department (NYPD) precinct during the 1980s and its ringleader Michael Dowd, who was arrested in 1992 along with a handful of other cops who stole money and drugs. Dowd served 14 years in prison and his arrest exposed widespread corruption in the NYPD. Sony initially won the narrative remake rights to The Seven Five back in December 2014, and the studio moved quickly to attach Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) to direct, while Scott Frank (The Queen's Gambit) was initially eyed to write the script, though he ultimately proved to be too busy. Current MGM boss Michael De Luca was Sony's president of production at the time. Stiller, who last year won a DGA Award for his work on Showtime's limited series "Escape at Dannemora", is also directing thriller 'London and Apple TV Plus series 'Severance'.

Ben Stiller in talks to direct MGM's crime-drama 'The Seven Five'

<p>Ben Stiller and Oscar Isaac will be getting together for Lionsgate film ‘London’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ben will direct Oscar in the film that is an adaptation of a short story by The Snowman author Jo Nesbo. It will be written for the screen by Eric Roth, the same guy who won an Oscar for ‘Forrest Gump’ and was nominated last for ‘A Star Is Born’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There hasn't been any other announcement on the film and the details are being kept under wraps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oscar has obtained the rights to the story and will produce via his Mad Gene Media banner with Jason Spire. Stiller will also produce via his Red Hour production banner with Nicky Weinstock. Nesbo will executive produce along with Niclas Salomonsson. Brady Fujikawa and Scott O’Brien will oversee for Lionsgate.</p>

<p>Ben Stiller recently won a DGA Award for directing the Showtime limited series ‘Escape at Dannemora’. Isaac will next star in the Denis Villenueve-directed Dune, and for Paul Schrader in The Card Counter.&nbsp;</p>


Ben Stiller and Oscar Isaac will be getting together for Lionsgate film ‘London’. Ben will direct Oscar in the film that is an adaptation of a short story by The Snowman author Jo Nesbo.

Ben Stiller and Oscar Isaac will be getting together for Lionsgate film ‘London’. Ben will direct Oscar in the film that is an adaptation of a short story by The Snowman author Jo Nesbo. It will be written for the screen by Eric Roth, the same guy who won an Oscar for ‘Forrest Gump’ and was nominated last for ‘A Star Is Born’. There hasn't been any other announcement on the film and the details are being kept under wraps. Oscar has obtained the rights to the story and will produce via his Mad Gene Media banner with Jason Spire. Stiller will also produce via his Red Hour production banner with Nicky Weinstock. Nesbo will executive produce along with Niclas Salomonsson. Brady Fujikawa and Scott O’Brien will oversee for Lionsgate. Ben Stiller recently won a DGA Award for directing the Showtime limited series ‘Escape at Dannemora’. Isaac will next star in the Denis Villenueve-directed Dune, and for Paul Schrader in The Card Counter.

Ben Stiller to direct Oscar Isaac in ‘London'

<p>&quot;Zoolander&quot; actor Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor said on Friday they had decided to separate after 18 years together.</p>

<p>&quot;With tremendous love and respect for each other, and the 18 years we spent together as a couple, we have made the decision to separate. Our priority will continue to be raising our children as devoted parents and the closest of friends. We kindly ask that the media respect our privacy at this time,&rdquo; the couple said in a joint statement.</p>

<p>Stiller and Taylor, best known for playing teenage daughter Marcia Brady in &quot;The Brady Bunch Movie&quot; in 1995, have appeared together in many films, including &quot;Tropic Thunder&quot;, &quot;Zoolander&quot; and &quot;Meet the Parents&quot;.</p>

<p>They married in 2000 and have two children.</p>

<p>(Reuters)</p>


The two Hollywood fixtures in comedy split up with 'tremendous love and respect for each other', according to a joint statement

"Zoolander" actor Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor said on Friday they had decided to separate after 18 years together. "With tremendous love and respect for each other, and the 18 years we spent together as a couple, we have made the decision to separate. Our priority will continue to be raising our children as devoted parents and the closest of friends. We kindly ask that the media respect our privacy at this time,” the couple said in a joint statement. Stiller and Taylor, best known for playing teenage daughter Marcia Brady in "The Brady Bunch Movie" in 1995, have appeared together in many films, including "Tropic Thunder", "Zoolander" and "Meet the Parents". They married in 2000 and have two children. (Reuters)

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor separate after 18 year marriage

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