Hugh Grant's casting as Oompa Loompa in 'Wonka' comes under attack from dwarf actors

IANS | July 27, 2023 3:59 PM

Los Angeles, July 27 (IANS) Actor Hugh Grant’s portrayal of an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming film ‘Wonka’ has been one of the movie trailer’s biggest highlights, though it’s also had its new share of controversy as certain dwarf actors have attacked the casting choice, stating that studios are closing their doors for dwarf actors.

Cillian Murphy open to playing Ken in 'Barbie' sequel

IANS | July 27, 2023 11:45 AM

Los Angeles, July 27 (IANS) ‘Oppenheimer’ star Cillian Murphy says he wants to play Ken in the sequel of Margot Robbie-starrer 'Barbie'. The 47-year-old 'Peaky Blinders' actor said he would happily "have a conversation" to discuss getting involved with the rival blockbuster, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Wrong depiction of American flag in 'Oppenheimer' scene spark outrage

IANS | July 26, 2023 8:41 PM

Los Angeles, July 26 (IANS) Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ may be ruling the box office and is indeed the movie that has garnered the greatest positive reception, but the biopic for many of its historical accuracies consists of a few hiccups that somewhat ‘ruined the film’ for certain audiences while some pointed that this may in fact have been a deliberate choice.

New trailer for ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ is deliciously creepy, delightfully evil

IANS | July 26, 2023 8:23 PM

Los Angeles, July 26 (IANS) ‘The Exorcist’ from 1973 is a horror icon and one of the greatest horror movies ever made. While the movie had a bunch of sequels and spin-offs, none of them really managed to up the original. That may just change with the new trailer for ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ looking deliciously spooky, and a delightfully tempting nightmare fuel.

Guns N Roses wrap up European leg of World Tour in Athens in pure hard rock style

IANS | July 26, 2023 8:13 PM

Los Angeles, July 26 (IANS) Legendary hard rock band Guns’ N Roses (GNR) have been rocking it out at its 2023 World Tour, hitting both Europe and North America in various cities all the way from San Francisco to Budapest. With their latest show in Athens, Greece, the band wrapped up the European leg of their tour in splendid fashion, with a dazzled audience cheering on the veteran rockers.