The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has unveiled the first footage of the highly anticipated crime-comedy 'Riff Raff', featuring an impressive ensemble cast led by Bill Murray and Pete Davidson. The footage was also unveiled on Signature Entertainment's official YouTube channel. The film, which is making its world premiere on September 9, at the festival, promises a blend of humour and suspense in a fresh narrative, according to Deadline. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barry Germansky (@barrygermansky) In 'Riff Raff', Bill Murray plays Vincent, a former criminal seeking a tranquil life with his family. The plot centres on Vincent, his wife Sandy, and their son DJ, who are enjoying a winter break in a remote cabin. Their peaceful retreat is disrupted when Vincent's estranged son Rocco, along with Rocco's girlfriend Marina and Vincent's ex-wife Ruth, arrives with alarming news: notorious gangsters Leftie and Lonnie are on their way. The film's cast includes a stellar lineup beyond Murray and Davidson. As per Deadline, Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Lewis Pullman, Miles J. Harvey, and Emanuela Postacchini also contribute to the film's dynamic narrative. Dito Montiel directs the film from a screenplay written by John Pollono. The project is produced by Noah Rothman of Canopy Media Partners, Marc Goldberg and Sarah Gabriel of Signature Films, and Adam Paulsen of FirstGen Content. Executive producers include Pollono, David Sullivan, Chris Dennis, and several others from Canopy Media Partners, Capstone, Streamline Films, and Storyboard Media, as per Deadline. Sales for 'Riff Raff' are being managed by Signature Entertainment. Capstone is overseeing North American sales, with Roadside Attractions set to handle domestic releases. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
10 September,2024 08:06 AM IST | Washington | ANIAngelina Jolie starrer 'Maria' took the attention at the Venice Film Festival and garnered an 8-minute standing ovation. Recently, the movie had a private screening at the Toronto Film Festival. The actor said her latest movie, 'Maria' is about an artist who faced creative struggles and doubt, as per The Hollywood Reporter. She plays the world's greatest opera singer in the film. "Towards the end of her life, she had highs and the greatest highs, which were where she could really feel she was connecting, and she had times where she felt she couldn't, and it really broke her and she felt she wasn't able to connect," added Jolie. The film is based on true events and tells the story of Maria Callas, one of the world's greatest opera singers. The film explores her tumultuous and tragic life, reimagined during her final days in Paris in the 1970s. Jolie said Callas passed away during "darker times in her life.... I wish she was here and she could see you're here to learn about her life and remember her music and to be among people who appreciate art." 'Maria' is a 2024 biographical psychological drama film about opera singer Maria Callas. The movie is directed by Pablo Larrain. The film stars Angelina Jolie in the title role, with Valeria Golino as her sister Yakinthi. Apart from Jolie, the cast also includes Pierfrancesco Favino , Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Valeria Golino. The script is written by Steven Knight. Producers include Juan de Dios Larrain for Fabula, Jonas Dornbach for Komplizen Film, and Lorenzo Mieli for The Apartment, a Fremantle Company, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
10 September,2024 07:58 AM IST | Washington | ANIJames Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, 'The Lion King' and 'Darth Vader' has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at home. The cause was not immediately clear. The Star Wars team pay tribute to James Earl Jones Jones made a rather interesting cameo once in the popular American sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' as himself. He meets with the protagonist Sheldon Cooper at his favourite restaurant.In the scene, Jones notices Sheldon staring at him in excitement. He tells him, "Let me guess, you love Star Wars?' Sheldon nods in the affirmative with his smile getting wider. 'You know I have done other movies?' Sheldon nods. "But you don't care?" says Jones and gets Sheldon to once again agree with him. Jones immediately changes his expression to that of a child-like excitement and says that Star Wars is his favourite too. After his demise, the team of 'Star Wars' penned a tribute note to the man who voiced Darth Vader for nearly half a century. “James was an incredible actor, a most unique voice both in art and spirit,” says George Lucas. “For nearly half a century he was Darth Vader, but the secret to it all is he was a beautiful human being. He gave depth, sincerity and meaning to all his roles, amongst the most important being a devoted husband to the late Ceci and dad to Flynn. James will be missed by so many of us...friends and fans alike.” Thank you for everything, James.A statement from George Lucas and Lucasfilm: https://t.co/ieEdG0k5zY pic.twitter.com/8L99EeNwuU — Star Wars (@starwars) September 10, 2024 While Jones has what many would agree is one of the most recognizable voices of all time and has helped to make Darth Vader a cinema legend, he was actually not Lucas’ first choice for the voice role. “The rumor is that he thought of Orson Welles,” recalled Jones. “And then probably thought that Orson might be too recognizable, so what he ends up picking is a voice that was born in Mississippi, raised in Michigan, and was a stutterer. And, that happened to be my voice.” In 1980’s Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Jones spoke one of the most iconic lines in motion picture history: “No, I am your father.” The actor recalled that “when I first saw the dialogue that said, ‘Luke, I am your father,’ I said to myself, ‘He’s lying, I wonder how they’re gonna play that lie out.” That one simple line of dialogue helped define the narrative arc of the Star Wars saga for the next 25 years. As Jones himself would explain, “Darth Vader doesn't think he's evil. And then the suggestion that he has not always been evil, so the story becomes, “How does one become evil and how is one redeemed from it?" James Earl Jones's other notable work Some of his other films include 'Dr. Strangelove', 'The Greatest' (with Muhammad Ali), 'Conan the Barbarian', 'Three Fugitives' and playing an admiral in three Tom Clancy blockbuster adaptations 'The Hunt for Red October','Patriot Games' and 'Clear and Present Danger'. In a rare romantic comedy, 'Claudine', Jones had an onscreen love affair with Diahann Carroll. Jones made his Broadway debut in 1958's 'Sunrise At Campobello' and would win his two Tony Awards for 'The Great White Hope' (1969) and 'Fences' (1987). He also was nominated for 'On Golden Pond' (2005) and 'Gore Vidal's The Best Man' (2012). He was celebrated for his command of Shakespeare and Athol Fugard alike. More recent Broadway appearances include 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof', 'Driving Miss Daisy','The Iceman Cometh', and 'You Can't Take It With You'. As a rising stage and television actor, he appeared in 'As the World Turns' in 1965, becoming one of the first African American actors in a continuing role in a daytime drama. He performed with the New York Shakespeare Festival Theater in 'Othello','Macbeth' and 'King Lear' and in off-Broadway plays. Jones was born by the light of an oil lamp in a shack in Arkabutla, Mississippi, on Jan. 17, 1931. His father, Robert Earl Jones, had deserted his wife before the baby's arrival to pursue life as a boxer and, later, an actor. (with inputs from AP)
10 September,2024 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTaylor Swift turned heads yet again as the music sensation was spotted in New York City on a date night with her boyfriend, NFL player Travis Kelce on Sunday. Swift looked stunning in a chic mini dress as the couple walked hand in hand-through the city. Kelce too looked dapper in a patterned white-and-black short-sleeved sweater, black pants, and a matching baseball cap. taylor swift and travis kelce leaving a restaurant in nyc. pic.twitter.com/QbMzj9DpRD — Taylor Throwbacks (@ThrowbackTaylor) September 9, 2024 The couple's outing came after they spent time at the US Open earlier that day with Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, according to People. Swift and Brittany, 29, put rumors of tension to rest by hugging in the stands. This gesture followed reports that they sat in separate suites during the Chiefs' opening game of the 2024-2025 season on Thursday, September 5, as per People. At the US Open, Swift wore a red and white gingham sundress with cat-eye sunglasses, while Kelce opted for a cream outfit and a Gucci bucket hat. Brittany joined the Gucci trend, sporting a Gucci outfit with sunglasses, while her husband, Patrick, wore a black Prada zip-up shirt. Earlier on Saturday, Swift and Kelce were also seen at a friend's wedding in New York City, according to People. Swift wore a beautiful cream Zimmermann Halliday Scallop Midi Dress, along with a "TNT" friendship bracelet that Kelce had custom-made for her. Kelce complemented her look with an all-black outfit and a matching friendship bracelet, with his hair slicked back for the occasion.
09 September,2024 10:36 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIAmerican singer and actress Selena Gomez who is dating Benny Blanco, opened up on her plans for motherhood. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker got candid about being unable to bear children due to her lupus diagnosis. She also admitted how it made her grieve, but feels blessed to have the options of adoption and surrogacy open for her to choose from and still become a mother. Selena Gomez is unable to carry her own children Speaking to Vanity Fair, Selena explained, “I haven’t ever said this...but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children,” Gomez said. “I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy. That was something I had to grieve for a while.” In 2014, Selena was diagnosed with lupus, an incurable autoimmune disorder that attacks tissues and organs. She underwent a kidney transplant in 2017 as a consequence of her lupus diagnosis. She added, “[But] I’m in a much better place with that. I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me. It made me really thankful for the other outlets for people who are dying to be moms. I’m one of those people. I’m excited for what that journey will look like, but it’ll look a little different. At the end of the day, I don’t care. It’ll be mine. It’ll be my baby.” Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship Benny worked with Selena on her song 'I Can't Get Enough' in 2019 which fuelled dating rumours. They publicly confirmed their relationship in December 2023, although they had been together privately for six months before making it official. Since then, the couple has shared affectionate moments on social media, showcasing their bond through heartfelt posts. They have also been seen together at various public events, including the Golden Globes, Primetime Emmys, and courtside at a basketball game between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers in April. Selena infamously dated Justin Bieber off and on for eight years. They split for the final time in March 2018 just months before he married Hailey Bieber. Blanco was previously linked to actress Elsie Hewitt.
09 September,2024 09:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmerican actor and former professional wrestler Dave Bautista attended the premiere of ‘The Last Showgirl’ during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre. He wore a stylish pantsuit and accessorized with a pair of glasses and a set of pearl necklaces. Dave also rocked a salt-and-pepper beard for the event. However, netizens resorted to trolling the actor for this new look. What happened to Dave Bautista? pic.twitter.com/caaXBdy8Vi — Creepy.org (@creepydotorg) September 8, 2024 Netizens react to Dave Bautista’s new look at 2024 TIFF Dave, known for his muscles, looked leaner courtesy of his dramatic weight loss. He also changed his style game and ditched the extremely tight-fitted outfits for something classy and fashionable. Netizens couldn’t help but react to the same. One user wrote, “What happens when a 55-year-old who has been on steroids for decades suddenly stops using.” “He stopped doing steroids and lifting heavy. He also switched to a predominantly plant-based diet. I think he is more concerned with being recognized for his acting and doesn't want to be type-cast. He looks decent for 55 and his acting is better than most wrestlers,” added another. “He looks woke!” commented an X user. Another user added, “The guy is 55 years old. It's tough to keep that much weight on, even if it's muscle, as you get older. I think he is just looking out for his health.” About ‘The Last Showgirl’ starring Pamela Anderson 'The Last Showgirl,' which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6 to enthusiastic applause, presents Pamela Anderson in a raw, unglamorous light, showcasing a broad spectrum of emotions. It explores not only the struggles of older women in Las Vegas but also the fleeting nature of youth, a theme resonant with Hollywood's treatment of young actresses. Dave Bautista will no longer play Drax in the MCU Dave Bautista, who will be bidding goodbye to the role of Drax with 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3', recently cemented the fact the upcoming film will be his last outing in the MCU as the Kylosian race character. Bautista stated that the film's writer-director James Gunn has crafted the "perfect exit" for his character and hence coming back to Marvel as Drax would "tarnish" the character. It's so perfect that not even a big Marvel paycheck would warrant ruining Drax's perfect ending.
09 September,2024 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaya Rudolph won her sixth career Emmy on Saturday night, taking the trophy for best character voice-over for her work on 'Big Mouth' at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, while Angela Bassett won her first for her narration of the National Geographic show 'Queens'. Rudolph is up for three more Emmys. Her voice-over work as the Hormone Monstress on the Netflix animated show 'Big Mouth' has earned her four of her Emmys. Maya Rudolph wins 6th Emmy, gets emotional "I'm really proud to be a part of this show," she said. "It humanizes being human." She got emotional when she talked about the privilege that she gets to do what she loves in her life. "It's making me cry because I'm very menopausal," Rudolph said. She's an #Emmy Winner @MayaRudolph ! 😍 #Emmys #76thEmmys #TelevisionAcademy https://t.co/sF9MuHvSEa pic.twitter.com/FJmG28WS0R — Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) September 8, 2024 She won on the first of the two-night Creative Arts Emmys, which honour behind-the-scenes artistic and technical achievement in television and are a precursor to the main Emmys ceremony, hosted by Dan and Eugene Levy, that will air at 8 pm EST September 15 on ABC. Angela Bassett wins first Emmy award Bassett appeared to collect her trophy for best narrator, a category that is usually star-studded but where the winner, like Barack Obama last year, rarely shows. "Oh my god, wow, my first Emmy," an emotional Bassett said. "I couldn't be more thrilled and more grateful." Bassett was attracted to the wildlife documentary project because of the all-female-led production team, a rarity in the medium, she said backstage. "It just touched my heart," she said. "So I said yes." Bassett is a two-time Oscar nominee who won an honorary Academy Award earlier this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Angela Bassett (@im.angelabassett) Other winners included the recently retired Pat Sajak, who won best game show host for his final season on 'Wheel of Fortune'. It was his fourth time winning the award, and first time since 1998. 'Saturday Night Live' thrived in the craft categories with six wins, including victories for its makeup and production design. Rudolph won two Emmys when she was a cast member on the show, and was nominated for two more for her work as host of the sketch institution last season. Those will be awarded Sunday. She will be returning this fall to play Vice President Kamala Harris on the 50th season of 'SNL' in the weeks leading up to the election. "I feel like I am connected somehow to an incredible time in this country and an excitement that I haven't felt in a long time," she said backstage on Saturday. She is also nominated at the main Emmys ceremony for Best Actress in a Comedy for her Apple TV+ series 'Loot'. She is a longshot for that award, where the favourites are Jean Smart for 'Hacks' and Ayo Edebiri for 'The Bear', which leads all shows in the comedy category with 23 nominations. Winners in 99 categories were announced over Saturday and Sunday night ceremonies at the Peacock Theater at LA. The big winner of the weekend was sweeping samurai epic Shōgun, which shored a whopping 14 wins (plus another win for companion movie, The Making Of Shōgun), setting a new record for most Emmy wins in one year. (With inputs from AP)
09 September,2024 12:13 PM IST | Los Angeles | mid-day online correspondentActress-singer Kate Hudson, who is known for ‘Desert Blue’, ‘Almost Famous’, ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ and others, is celebrating her brother’s birthday. The occasion also allowed her to try her favourite outfit that she bought from Greece. The actress recently took to her Instagram and shared an array of pictures in which she can be seen having a great time with her brother’s kids. She wrote in the caption, “Pictured here, my bro on his birthday with his beautiful children. Oliver in his element is the best father. Always love celebrating our Ollie. It was also a great excuse to wear this dress I purchased in Greece that I love almost as much as celebrating him. How bout big love for my bro.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kate Hudson (@katehudson) The actress and her brother had a difficult childhood as their parents divorced when she was 18 months old. She and her older brother, actor Oliver Hudson, were raised in Snowmass, Colorado, and Pacific Palisades, California, by her mother and her mother's longtime boyfriend, actor Kurt Russell. The actress’s ancestry is Italian (from her paternal grandmother), Hungarian Jewish (from her maternal grandmother), and the remainder a mix of English and some German. She was raised Jewish. She made her foray in films with the dramedy ‘Desert Blue’, and went on to appear in the romantic comedy ‘200 Cigarettes’. She took on the roles of a college student in the psychological thriller ‘Gossip’, the lesbian daughter of the titular character in the dramedy ‘Dr. T & the Women’ and one of the leading roles in the romantic comedy ‘About Adam’. The actress was recently seen in the American independent comedy film ‘A Little White Lie’. The film was written and directed by Michael Maren and is based on the 2013 novel Shriver by Chris Belden. It also stars Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, and Zach Braff. The film follows the story of a handyman with the same name as a famous writer who is mistakenly invited to a literary festival and is welcomed by fans and writers but is exposed as an impostor when the real Shriver arrives. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
09 September,2024 07:31 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSSelena Gomez has officially joined the ranks of one of the youngest billionaires. According to Deadline, the 'Emilia Perez' actor has achieved this financial feat primarily through the success of her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, alongside other lucrative ventures. Launched in 2019, Rare Beauty has significantly contributed to Gomez's estimated net worth of USD 1.3 billion, positioning her as one of the youngest female billionaires in the United States. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) The beauty brand accounts for about 81.4 percent of her overall net worth, according to Deadline. Gomez's wealth is not solely attributed to her beauty brand. The valuation encompasses her stake in the mental health startup Wondermind, revenue from music album sales, real estate investments, and earnings from streaming deals, brand partnerships, concert tours, and acting projects. Although Gomez's last solo tour, the Revival Tour, concluded in 2016 and her most recent album, 'Rare', was released in 2020, she has remained a prominent figure in entertainment. She continues to garner acclaim as both a star and executive producer of the popular Hulu series 'Only Murders in the Building'. The show, which has recently been renewed for a fifth season, has earned Gomez her first Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Additionally, 'Only Murders in the Building' has been nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series for the third consecutive year. Gomez is also set to revisit her television roots with the upcoming sequel series 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'. The new series, set to premiere on October 29 at 8 pm ET/PT, follows the success of her original Disney Channel show, 'Wizards of Waverly Place'. Gomez and her former co-star David Henrie are not only reprising their roles but also taking on executive producer roles for the sequel.
07 September,2024 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIWeeks after Hollywood singer-actress Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, she attended the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for the premiere of 'Unstoppable'. Ben, who has produced the film, skipped the event to avoid any awkward moments given their recent split. That being said, JLo commanded attention in a bold outfit on the red carpet. Jennifer Lopez stuns in a racy outfit The 55-year-old gave youngsters a run for their money as she arrived at the TIFF 2024 red carpet in a silver metallic Tamara Ralph dress with side slits secured with black bows. She accessorized her look with Hassanzadeh diamond studs and jewellery, Dolce & Gabbana heels, and let her blonde hair down for a sleek look. Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck Jennifer filed for divorce from Ben on August 20, which was their second wedding anniversary. Court records showed Lopez filed the petition in Los Angeles Superior Court. TMZ reported further that Lopez listed the date of separation as April 26, 2024. It added that she did not mention any prenuptial agreement. Jennifer Lopez’s previous marriages Jennifer had been married three times before. She was briefly married to Ojani Noa from 1997-1998 and to Cris Judd from 2001-2003. She and singer Marc Anthony were married for a decade, having wed in 2004, and share 14-year-old twins. She started dating former baseball player Alex Rodriguez in 2017, but the couple called off their engagement in 2021. About Ben Affleck-produced ‘Unstoppable’ Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome will be seen in the wrestling biopic, 'Unstoppable', based on the true story of Anthony Robles. The film revolves around the life of wrestler Anthony Robles (Jerome), who was born with one leg and went on to win a national championship in 2011 while competing at Arizona State University. Lopez portrays Anthony's mother, Judy, while Bobby Cannavale plays his father Rick. Michael Pena, who plays coach Bobby Williams, and Don Cheadle, who plays wrestling coach Shawn Charles, complete the cast. The film is William Goldenberg's directorial debut. He has previously won an Academy Award for his work as an editor on 2013's ‘Argo’. The biopic, based on Robles and Murphy's book 'Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion', is set to release in December.
07 September,2024 09:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMichael Keaton is considering a change to his professional name after more than 30 years in the industry, according to People. The actor had to adopt the name "Keaton" when he started his career because the Screen Actors Guild doesn't allow members to use the same name, and both "Michael Douglas" and "Mike Douglas" were already taken. Speaking with People magazine, Keaton revealed that his famous stage name was chosen on a whim. "I was looking through -- I can't remember if it was a phone book," he said. "I must've gone, 'I don't know, let me think of something here.' And I went, 'Oh, that sounds reasonable.'" Now, Keaton told People he was ready to update his stage name to "Michael Keaton Douglas." He intended to debut the name in his recent film Knox Goes Away, but the plan didn't go through. "I said, 'Hey, just as a warning, my credit is going to be Michael Keaton Douglas.' And it totally got away from me. And I forgot to give them enough time to put it in and create that. But that will happen," he said. However, his credit in the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel will appear as "Michael Keaton." At a press conference during the Venice Film Festival, Keaton talked about returning to his iconic role in Beetlejuice. He joked about how the character has "matured" in the new movie. "As suave and sensitive as he was in the first, I think he's even more so in this one. Just his general caring nature and his sense of social mores and his political correctness," he said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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