On the surface, Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Sympathizer is the perfect target for adaptation. First off, it’s a novel — one of the more lucrative source materials for an industry perpetually hungry for existing IP and a built-in audience. Second, it’s a Pulitzer Prize winner, a badge of honour that already proved a boon for similar adaptees like Spotlight, Driving Miss … Read more
Oscars 2024 ended with a bang. The team of Oppenheimer is the happiest of all as it won in major categories. Cillian Murphy won the Best Actor Award for his performance as J Robert Oppenheimer. Christopher Nolan won the Best Director Award. Robert Downey Jr won the Best Supporting Actor Award. He played the role … Read more
Oppenheimer continued to steamroll through Hollywood’s awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards. As the Academy Awards draw closer, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic — already a winner at the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs — … Read more
Michael J. Fox made a surprise appearance onstage during Sunday night’s BAFTA Film Awards as he presented the prize for best film to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The 62-year-old Canadian-American actor, who is living with Parkinson’s disease and uses a wheelchair, stood at the podium and addressed the crowd. Stars like Ryan Gosling, Robert Downey Jr. and … Read more
One of the best actors working today is flexing his acting muscles. HBO has released the latest trailer for The Sympathizer, which sees Robert Downey Jr. playing multiple characters (seen below). The rest of the series stars Sandra Oh, Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, … Read more
The Deadpool 3 trailer we have all been waiting for, FINALLY dropped during the big Super Bowl game.Titled ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘, the film that arrives after nearly six years, sees Ryan Reynolds returning as Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool for his chance ‘to be a hero among heroes’ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The trailer gives … Read more
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday … Read more
In a week packed with Hollywood buzz, A-listers Robert Downey Jr., Margot Robbie, Tom Cruise, Ariana Grande, and Jason Momoa have dominated headlines, each making waves in their own unique way.Margot Robbie contemplates break from acting amidst Oscar buzz for BarbieMargot Robbie, currently riding high on Oscar nomination predictions for her portrayal of Barbie, made … Read more
Jan 11, 2024, 10:35PM ISTSource: etimes.in Hinduism, also known as Sanatana Dharma, is not just popular in India, but many Hollywood stars also follow Hindu traditions and rituals. Prominent names like Sylvester Stallone, Julia Roberts, and Will Smith are ardent followers of Hinduism. Apart from them, actor Robert Downey Jr is a firm believer in … Read more
The 2024 Golden Globes have returned to a new home and new management. After parting ways with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association following years of diversity and ethics scandals, the award show returned on Sunday with new voters and a new one-year deal with CBS. Known for its glitz, glam and flowing champagne, this year’s show was … Read more
