Is Bollywood a man’s world?
Researchers try to quantify just how severe the stranglehold of patriarchy on Hindi cinema is.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka called a 'hellish nightmare'
The first look at the new Willy Wonka film, appropriately called Wonka, has debuted its trailer online and people are just a little bit stunned by Hugh Grant's appearance. The new movie, directed by Paddington director Paul King, is set to hit cinemas in December and will see Timothee Chalamet take on the iconic role from the Roald Dahl novel, previously played by the likes of Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder. This film though is a prequel to Wonka's adventures in his famous chocolate factory. Instead, it sees a much younger Wonka setting up his empire and hist first ever shop. Although his awe-inspiring factory is unlikely to feature in the film, there are a few little references to the man he would become including the iconic Oompa Loompa's who helped Wonka run the factory. However, in another surprising career move, Hugh Grant will play an Oompa Loompa in the new movie, which is a lot different to the foppish heartthrob roles that he played in the 90s but still looks very entertaining given the short snippet we see at the end of this trailer. Reaction to Hugh Grant in the film, has been mixed to say the least with some fascinated by it and others horrified. Wonka is set to hit cinemas on December 15th. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ryan Gosling heard singing as Ken in Barbie movie for first time
Ryan Gosling has been heard singing as Ken in the new Barbie movie for the first time - and naturally, Slash is on the guitar. “I’m just Ken, anywhere else, I’d be a 10", he sings, weeping to Barbie (Margot Robbie) as she prepares to leave Barbie Land. The sneak preview of the track, titled 'I'm Just Ken', will appear alongside the likes of Ice Spice, Dua Lipa, and Billie Eilish on the star-studded soundtrack. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
1970-01-01 08:00
Margot Robbie says it took just one question to get John Cena in the Barbie movie
Margot Robbie has recalled the one question that it took to convince John Cena to join the cast of Greta Gerwig's Barbie. The pair reportedly ran into each other at a restaurant, where Cena had paid for Robbie's bill, so she decided to shoot her shot. "He was shooting at (Warner Bros Studios) Leavesden where we shot the film as well and I was like, ‘That’s where we’re shooting Barbie’", she recalls. "I was like, ‘Do you wanna come be a Merman in Barbie?’ He was like, ‘Uh, yeah’ and I was like, ;surely he’s not gonna agree to it just like that.'" Click here to sign up for our newsletters
1970-01-01 08:00
Buck Showalter, NY Mets jokingly reference billion-dollar contract for Shohei Ohtani
Mets manager Buck Showalter and his team are already speculating about Shohei Ohtani possibly earning a contract worth a billion dollars in New York.Shohei Ohtani, the superstar from the Los Angeles Angels, will become a free agent this winter. There is speculation in the baseball community that...
1970-01-01 08:00
US storms: 'Catastrophic flooding' warning in parts of Vermont
Forecasters warn of flash flooding across New England with Vermont facing the highest risk.
1970-01-01 08:00
The truth behind the 'hologram' that handed Drake a book at concert
Music fans were left mind-blown last week when Drake was seemingly handed a book by a 'hologram' of his younger self during a concert in Chicago - but all is not as it seems. In fact, it turns out a real person was sat next to the rapper, which would make sense when it comes to physical interaction (and not by the power of magic). Instead, an AI hologram was reportedly placed over the actor's face, to make it look like he was Drake. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
1970-01-01 08:00
Margot Robbie reveals major Easter egg hidden in new Barbie film
Margot Robbie has been dropping hints about what Barbie fans can expect from the new Greta Gerwig film - including a few Easter eggs. The star appeared on the red carpet last night (9 July) for the film's premiere, where she reminisced over one of her favourite moments. "There's a moment where Ruth Handler, who created Barbie, and the Barbie I play meet and when she hands her a cup of tea our hands touch like the Michelangelo", she says, referencing the famous 'The Creation of Adam' artwork. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Pressure builds on South Korea to send arms to Kyiv
Seoul is sitting on one of the world's biggest ammunition stockpiles but is reluctant to give it away.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin
Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mind-blowing footage shows how Tom Cruise pulled off new Mission Impossible stunts
Footage from behind-the-scenes of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One is blowing people's minds - because every dangerous stunt you're going to see on screen was actually real. In the side-by-side of Tom Cruise filming vs the final edit, he can be seen hanging off a train which as it turns out, wasn't a green screen at all, and was filmed by the actor himself in Norway. Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One comes out on 10 July. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
1970-01-01 08:00
Wagner boss Prigozhin is in Russia, Belarus ruler Lukashenko says
Alexander Lukashenko says Prigozhin, who led a short-lived mutiny in Russia, is in St Petersburg.
1970-01-01 08:00