Scorn greets Airbnb deal to bring gladiator ‘fights’ to Rome’s Colosseum after 2,000 years

Scorn greets Airbnb deal to bring gladiator ‘fights’ to Rome’s Colosseum after 2,000 years

The Colosseum in Rome will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a US$1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote “more conscious tourism”. But visitors to the monument, and housing activists in Rome, were sceptical about the value of the arrangement. They cited controversies in … Read more

Paul Mescal’s ‘Gladiator II’ has a SURPRISE Indian connection; fans react to Alexander Karim’s character ‘Ravi’ |

Paul Mescal’s ‘Gladiator II’ has a SURPRISE Indian connection; fans react to Alexander Karim’s character ‘Ravi’ |

The much-anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ opened in theatres in India on Friday and has been doing decent business at the box office.Besides the gripping storyline, great performances and spectacular visuals, the film has netizens buzzing over a surprising Indian connection. Taking to Twitter, fans who caught the screenings of the film over the … Read more

Review | Gladiator II movie review: Paul Mescal leads Ridley Scott’s gory swords-and-sandals sequel

Review | Gladiator II movie review: Paul Mescal leads Ridley Scott’s gory swords-and-sandals sequel

4/5 stars Twenty-four years since Gladiator, Ridley Scott finally re-enters the arena of one of his greatest triumphs. The film won five Oscars, including best picture, and single-handedly revived the swords-and-sandals genre. Gladiator II arguably will not have the same effect, but it is a handsome continuation of the story with some fabulously crafted set … Read more

Adarsh Gourav shares excitement for his upcoming series Alien: Earth, produced by Ridley Scott; says, “I’m over the moon to be part of the Alien universe”

Adarsh Gourav shares excitement for his upcoming series Alien: Earth, produced by Ridley Scott; says, “I’m over the moon to be part of the Alien universe”

Rising star Adarsh Gourav is thrilled with the announcement of the release date for Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated Alien: Earth TV series, set to premiere in the first half of 2025. The show, created by Noah Hawley, will air on FX in the United States and on Disney+ in the United Kingdom. Adarsh Gourav shares … Read more

‘Joker 2’, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’, ‘Gladiator 2’: Can these films save 2024 for Hollywood releases in India? |

‘Joker 2’, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’, ‘Gladiator 2’: Can these films save 2024 for Hollywood releases in India? |

As the curtains prepare to rise on a new wave of Hollywood blockbusters, the stakes have never been higher for the industry’s performance in India. With films like ‘Mufasa: The Lion King‘, ‘Joker 2‘, and ‘Gladiator 2‘ poised for release, the question on everyone’s mind is whether these titles can salvage what has been a … Read more

Apple gets crushing backlash to its ‘gross’ iPad ad from celebrities and artists

Apple gets crushing backlash to its ‘gross’ iPad ad from celebrities and artists

From its pop-art iPod commercials to its celebrity-led Mac vs. PC campaign, Apple hasn’t had many marketing missteps to its name. But a controversial ad for the company’s latest iPad model has critics railing against the tech giant for what they say is a slight against artists and the creative community — a demographic once drawn to … Read more

Adarsh Gourav opens on collaborating with legendary director Ridley Scott for Alien; says, “Working with the legendary filmmaker is every actor’s dream”

Adarsh Gourav opens on collaborating with legendary director Ridley Scott for Alien; says, “Working with the legendary filmmaker is every actor’s dream”

Adarsh Gourav, known for his performances in films like The White Tiger and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan along with popular web-series Guns and Gulaabs, is currently basking in the exhilaration of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Adarsh is currently shooting in Thailand for the highly anticipated international series, Alien, under the direction of the legendary filmmaker, Ridley … Read more

M. Emmet Walsh, iconic character actor known for Blood Simple and Blade Runner roles, dead at 88

M. Emmet Walsh, iconic character actor known for Blood Simple and Blade Runner roles, dead at 88

M. Emmet Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to films including Blood Simple and Blade Runner, has died at age 88, his manager said Wednesday. Walsh died from cardiac arrest on Tuesday at a hospital in St. Albans, Vt., his longtime manager Sandy Joseph said. The ham-faced, heavyset Walsh often … Read more

Adarsh Gourav and Jackson Wang hang out in Thailand, sparks social media frenzy as video goes viral

Adarsh Gourav and Jackson Wang hang out in Thailand, sparks social media frenzy as video goes viral

In an unexpected turn of events, Adarsh Gourav, recently seen in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, and Jackson Wang, the multi-talented Chinese singer-songwriter and K-pop sensation from the group GOT7, were recently spotted in Thailand. The video capturing their camaraderie has sent social media platforms into a frenzy, with fans eagerly speculating about the nature of … Read more

Adarsh Gourav bonds with the cast of Aliens as he commences the shoot of Ridley Scott’s prequel series in Bangkok, see pics

Adarsh Gourav bonds with the cast of Aliens as he commences the shoot of Ridley Scott’s prequel series in Bangkok, see pics

Adarsh Gourav ha set foot in Thailand, and has commenced shooting for the highly anticipated TV series Aliens. Currently, in Thailand, Adarsh is indulging in the vibrant local cuisine and forging bonds with his fellow actors from the hit franchise. Set to film for the next four months in Thailand, Adarsh Gourav joins an international … Read more