'Oppenheimer' actor Cillian Murphy says he'd have liked to star in 'Interstellar'

IANS | August 16, 2023 2:57 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) Cillian Murphy has been one of Christopher Nolan's longest collaborators, having acted in several projects of his such as 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, 'Inception', 'Dunkirk' and most recently, 'Oppenheimer'. The actor, however, has stated that one of Nolan's best films which he would have liked to star in is 'Interstellar', which he calls a very emotional film.

Xolo Mariduena says his mother helped him prepare for 'Blue Beetle' role

IANS | August 16, 2023 2:32 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) Actor Xolo Mariduena, who will now be getting his time on the big screen with the DC superhero film 'Blue Beetle', has said that his mother helped him prepare for the role by raising him on comic books. The actor also said that now his core philosophy is to "stay grounded with family and friends."

Sarajevo film fest, Europe's largest, is not 'just another' such event, says director

IANS | August 16, 2023 2:01 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) The Sarajevo Film Festival, which is the biggest film festival of South-West Europe, has gained the power to unite a divided region, through the power of films. The Film Festival's  director Jovan Marjanovic has said that the films and TV have the power to invoke both nationalism and cross-border cultural connections even in the worst of times.

'GoT' actor Darren Kent dies at 39 after prolonged illness

IANS | August 16, 2023 12:54 PM

Los Angeles Aug 16 (IANS) Actor Darren Kent, best known for his role in 'Game Of Thrones' as playing a goat herder from Slavers Bay, passed away at the age of 39 after battling long time health issues. The cause of his death, however, remains unknown.

Indie film 'Sound of Freedom' (budget: $14.5 mn) earns $172.8 mn over 4 weeks in US

IANS | August 16, 2023 12:44 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) 'Sound of Freedom' is doing surprisingly well at the American box office, having already surpassed 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One', gaining over $100 million and is currently doing $172.8 million, making the film a sleeper hit despite the initial controversies stirring around it.

Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling to reunite for 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel donning new avatars

IANS | August 15, 2023 4:10 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 15 (IANS) After their amazing chemistry in Greta Gerwig's $1 billion 'Barbie', Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are gearing up to reunite on screen for an 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel movie. While it may indeed be hard to imagine Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as anything but Barbie and Ken right now, each escaping from Barbieland, the two will don completely new avatars after their feel-good fantasy comedy.

Tracy Morgan says he's been using Ozempic for weight loss

IANS | August 15, 2023 3:55 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 15 (IANS) Actor Tracy Morgan, best known for his films such as 'Cop Out', 'The Longest Yard' as well as for his role in the series '30 Rock', has said that he's been taking the Ozempic pharmaceutical drug for his weight loss.

Margot Robbie to get $50 mn in salary, bonus for blockbuster response to 'Barbie'

IANS | August 15, 2023 3:09 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 15 (IANS) Actress Margot Robbie is being richly rewarded for her role in director Greta-Gerwig's billion $1 blockbuster 'Barbie', as she is expected to earn over $50 million in salary and box office bonuses. This means, her royalties for the movie are even greater than her co-stars due to her also being a producer for the film.