Manor Lords review: "Brimming with the potential"

Dynamic management systems provide indepth control over everything from the largest structures to the minutiae of sheep farming, all before you engage with the game's RTS combat elements. While some of these systems could use clarification, Manor Lords readily rewards curiosity, challenges creativity, and hints at the boldness of mechanics still to come. Why you can trust GamesRadar+ Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about our reviews policy. There is something about Manor Lords that feels both baffling and patient at the same time. Do I want to create a custom setting, ascribing my own winning conditions, bandit raid frequencies, starting supplies, and more? Or do I want to simply click one of three set gameplay scenarios and run with it? Either way, I get to design my own lordly coat of arms and live out the most lavish of land baron fantasies. FAST FACTS Early Access release date April 26, 2024 Platform(s) PC Developer Slavic Magic Publisher Hooded Horse Except, no I don't not immediately, anyway. This is a city builder that leans into the realism factor, with weather patterns, seasonality, and total headcount dictating the speed at which my townships either thrive or falter. Starting out with a trio of tents is a humbling experience, but it speaks to the sense of size, scale, and untapped growth potential that Manor Lords kindles so brilliantly as it enters Early Access. Training grounds (Image credit Hooded Horse) In my initial Manor Lords handson impressions, I described the solodev project as "Ye Olde Sim City with battle tactics". But after spending more time with the game, it's clear that there's a lot more to Slavic Magic's medieval city builder than constructing claythatched towers to defend. As it stands in Early Access, Manor Lords already facilitates your every creative whim while leaving room for new ones. Its gridless building system provides the perfect landscape for experimentation, even for a Sims 4 fanatic like myself who found the concept of unrestricted build potential almost overwhelming at first. Instead of having a shell to fill out, spoonfed suggestions of where and when to place various structures, Manor Lords trusts the player to decide the shape and feel of the world around them and eventually learn from these choices. The depth of urban planning only deepens the immersive experience of Manor Lords as, slowly but steadily, your budding township accrues higher settlement ranks and attracts more villagers to move there. These settlers aren't silent as they go about their work; zooming in from an isometric viewpoint allows you to hear their clamoring for yourself, chatting away to each other in legible English while going about their everyday pastoral lives. You can even opt to stroll about your village from groundlevel as a visiting noble, controlling an avatar like you might in a thirdperson action game, thanks to the promising Visit tool currently in development. (Image credit Hooded Horse) This feeling of creating a thriving world is reinforced even by Manor Lords' most rudimentary mechanics. More villagers means more spare hands to actually build your structures, so the task of assigning and unassigning jobs to your townspeople is an ongoing matter of strategy. Seasonality further complicates things having an apt supply of firewood, coal, and food to get through a harsh winter is paramount, so your farmers are best reassigned to timber gathering or woodcutting while their fields are in fallow. Harvestable resources are replenished at certain times of year, and it's possible to hunt animals to extinction if you don't set a population limit. Want to establish a trade route? Go for it, but be prepared for it to take a great many ingame days for your tradesmen to make the return trip via ox or horse. Manor Lords succeeds in helping players build a world that responds authentically to the choices made and that applies to the rule of war. Warring pieces (Image credit Hooded Horse) Manor Lords succeeds in helping players build a world that responds authentically. One Manor Lords mechanic I find especially interesting, even at an unfinished stage in Early Access, is the ability to correspond with neighboring lords and bandits. Selecting a paragraph of text to draft into a letter can spell the difference between neutral interregion relations perhaps someday, amicable ones? or igniting a hostile feud. This is where Manor Lords' smart straddling of the city builder and RTS genres comes into play. The combat elements can feel very much secondfiddle to the broader nature of Manor Lords as a finelydetailed city builderslashmanagement sim, as when an onscreen timer appeared to warn me of an oncoming attack after accidentally angering a nearby lord, I started to panic. I found the militiabuilding mechanics tough to grasp at first, especially when my village had neither the manpower for its own militia nor the regional funds available to pay mercenaries. I hadn't even thought about building a smithy yet, and with only a few spears to my name, I was left confused about how I was going to get myself out of the situation. (Image credit Hooded Horse) This is partly due to the lack of bakedin combat tutorials in Manor Lords, leaving me to scour all my construction and management tools for the quickest fix (hint there isn't one). I still don't fully understand how I managed to conquer my first few battles, as the RTS combat elements themselves feel almost deceptively simple you rally troops in a specific location, command them to either hold ground, press forward, or flee, and start praying. Compared to the density of its city builder mechanics, the RTS elements can feel like a functional, albeit wellintended, afterthought. Combat doesn't feel bad, but rather fairly rudimentary in its current state which makes sense, since the game is very much still a workinprogress. I have hopes that progress, it shall. Manor Lords doesn't make any promises outright, but it's clearly brimming with the potential to exceed its already broad horizons.

Unsung Hero movie review & film summary (2024)

(Spoiler she does and goes on to become Grammy winner Rebecca St. James; for KING & COUNTRY has won multiple Grammys, as well.) This is, as the title suggests, a tribute to the person who held the family together when everything was falling apart matriarch Helen Smallbone, played with optimism and authenticity by Daisy Betts. Unsung Hero follows the highs and lows of the Smallbones' efforts to stay afloat in a foreign land, but Helens resiliencyas well as her faithprovides a consistent throughline. The casting of Kirrilee Berger as Rebecca is particularly effective since she so closely resembles Betts, adding believability to their motherdaughter bond. We know these attractive and talented people will be fine even before they set foot in their local church and meet the bighearted neighbors who will rally around them in times of need. Its all very affirming to the Christian audience its geared toward and somewhat predictable from a narrative standpoint. What is surprising, though, is that there are actual moments of raw emotion within the workmanlike direction and episodic script. Things get ugly. Pride takes over. Having dragged his family halfway around the world to an empty rental home, and with job prospects falling through left and right, David feels depressed and resentful. He lashes out at the friendly fellow churchgoer (Lucas Black), whom he feels has been too generous alongside his perky wife, played by Hallmark Channel and Great American Family mainstay Candace Cameron Bure. Helen, in a rare show of anger, even explodes at David at one point. Unsung Hero could have used more of such emotional honesty. But it ultimately must deliver a broad uplift thats palatable for the whole family, so it tends to skim the surface. And aside from the parents and Rebecca, the characterization is woefully lacking; the other kids are all kind of a perky blur. Joel Smallbone has a solid screen presence in what must have been a challenging role, but his choices behind the camera with Ramsey feel mostly pedestrian.

Deepika Padukone or Zendaya from Dune? Internet reacts to new Kalki 2898 AD poster

The makers unveiled the new release date of the scifi epic on Saturday with fresh poster of the film. It featured Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan. Soon after, the poster went viral on social media where many users compared Deepika's look with actor Zendaya in Dune. (Also read Kalki 2898 AD Prabhas, Deepika Padukonestarrer will now release in June. See new poster) Deepika in the new poster of Kalki 2898 AD and Zendaya in a still from Dune 2. Deepika or Zendaya? In the poster, Deepika is seen with untied short hair, in a brown outfit. Many X users found an uncanny resemblance of the look with Zendaya in the Dune movies. Zendaya played Chani in the Dennis Villeneuve scifi installment, the sequel which released in theatres in March. HT launches Crickit, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Reacting to the Kalki 2898 AD poster, a user commented Why Deepika's character more look like Zendaya's character from Dune? Another wrote, Deepika is giving Zendaya vibe from Dune (crying face emoticons) A comment read, Poor man's Zendaya (laughing face emoticons) A fan account posted the looks of Deepika from the scifi epic, to which a user wrote, 1st one is Zendaya not Deepika please! Zendayafication of Deepika in Kalki poster, said another. More details Kalki 2898 AD also stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in pivotal roles. The film will now release on June 27. The new poster had Deepika, Prabhas and Amitabh standing beside one another, with what seemed like a vast desertlike setting. All the forces come together for a better tomorrow on ," read the caption. Earlier, Nag Ashwin had talked about the inspiration behind the film at the Synapse 2024 event in Gurgaon, and said The film starts with Mahabharat and ends in 2898 AD. It spans 6000 years in time. We tried to create worlds, imagining what they would be like while still keeping it Indian, and not make it look like Blade Runner. Entertainment! Entertainment!

‘Shōgun’ Finale: Anna Sawai Explains Mariko’s Last Act of Love for Blackthorne

Signup for our Swooon! letter! [Warning The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Shgun Episode 10, A Dream of a Dream.] Anna Sawais Mariko was the savior of Shgun in more ways than one. In the pivotal, riveting, and ultimately heartbreaking Shgun Episode 9, Crimson Sky, her actions in Osaka ended up becoming the climactic confrontation of the entire limited series. Mariko was lost in the final moments of Crimson Sky, but the Shgun Episode 10 finale, A Dream of a Dream, revealed that Mariko took secret efforts to save her lover, Cosmo Jarvis John Blackthorne. Blackthorne was apprehended by the Portuguese Christians, led by Father Martin Alvito (Tommy Bastow), in Osaka after the ambush that killed Mariko. Separated from Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano), Blackthorne was defenseless as Alvito and a band of soldiers walked him through the woods beyond Osaka castle. Blackthorne had just awoken from a dayslong sleep triggered by the blast that killed Mariko; he missed her burial because of it. The Anjin was still reeling from the loss of his lover when Alvito took him through the woods, a cold realization washing over him as he made sense of Toranagas (Hiroyuki Sanada) plan. Mariko, he realized, singlehandedly secured Toranagas victory over Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira). Blackthorne was resigned to death after this tragic turn of events. He wryly laughed when Alvito said Mariko would be happy to see them being civil to each other. Its only a shame that day will never come. Will it, Father? Blackthorne asks. Is this where Im to be ambushed like the last time I tried to leave? No longer protected. Is that how I finally meet my end? I will not deny it. You were meant to die in these woods, Alvito replies. But an arrangement was made. You will leave Osaka alive. Alvito later reveals that it was Mariko who arranged Blackthornes safe passage. She asked the church to spare your life before she died, he tells Blackthorne before he leaves for Edo. And now I have. I have kept my word to her. Sawai tells TV Insider that Mariko felt it was her duty to protect Blackthorne, not because Lord Toranaga assigned her to be his guide through their language and culture, but because of her love for him. Its because she cares for him, Sawai explains. Its just what she believes will better his life. And without her, he could be in the wrong hands. And so I think that she felt like it was a responsibility before she took off. Mariko was never in denial about her feelings for Blackthorne; she just rarely prioritized them. But neither of them could put off their love any longer after Mariko nearly died through seppuku in Episode 9. They slept together that night after Blackthorne stepped in as her second, a selfless act that Sawai previously told TV Insider was the moment Mariko truly let herself love him. That was the moment she realizes that what they share is much deeper than what she had anticipated, Sawai said. Thats the gesture that changes everything. Mariko spent some of her final moments reciprocating that love. Back in Edo, he cast Marikos rosary (his only remaining piece of her) into the bay in her memory, saying that as long as he was by that water, hed be with her forever.

'Taarak Mehta' actor Gurucharan Singh, missing for days, seen on CCTV

Delhi Police filed a kidnapping case after Singh, who played the role of Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular TV show, went missing. The CCTV pictures show Gurucharan Singh at Parshuram Chowk in the Palam area of Delhi at 9.14 pm on April 22. He is seen walking with a bag around his back. advertisement The Delhi Police is scanning the CCTV footage and will also investigate the 50yearold actor's bank details to get clues to crack the case. Gurucharan Singh's father, Hargit Singh, filed a missing complaint at the Palam police station in Delhi on Friday (April 26), and later, an FIR was lodged under Section 365 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The actor was supposed to catch a flight to Mumbai from Delhi at 8.30 am on April 22.

Ellen DeGeneres addresses the ‘hurtful’ end of her talk show in new stand-up set

The comedian began performing her Ellens Last StandUp Tour this week, her first major project since The Ellen DeGeneres Show finished its run in 2022. Oh yeah, I got kicked out of show business, DeGeneres quipped to the crowd at Largo at the Coronet Theater in West Hollywood, according to Rolling Stone. DeGeneres hosted her daytime show for 19 seasons. In 2020, she apologized on air after staffers had alleged the production environment on set was toxic a contrast to happy tone of the show and her public image. I became this onedimensional character who gave stuff away and danced up steps, DeGeneres joked in her set Wednesday. Do you know how hard it is to dance up steps? Would a mean person dance up steps? Had I ended my show by saying, Go fk yourself, people wouldve been pleasantly surprised. DeGeneres also referenced how her sitcom Ellen was cancelled in 1998, not long after she publicly shared she is gay. For those of you keeping score, this is the second time Ive been kicked out of show business, she said. Eventually theyre going to kick me out for a third time because Im mean, old and gay. DeGeneres said it had all taken a toll on her selfesteem, adding people either love you and idolize you or they hate you, and those people somehow are louder. It was so hurtful. I couldnt do anything to make myself understand that it wasnt personal, DeGeneres told the Largo audience in a conversation after her set. I just thought, Well this is not the way I wanted to end my career, but this is the way its ending. I just hated the way the show ended. I love that show so much

Kalki 2898 AD: Big update of this Prabhas starrer coming out tomorrow

From that glimpse, it was confirmed that this Prabhas starrer will be a blend of mythology and scifi elements. Nag Ashwin is the director. Just a while ago, the makers announced that a massive update will be coming out tomorrow at 0500 PM. Prabhas fans are wondering if the update is about the release date announcement or Prabhas character glimpse. To know that we need to wait till tomorrow evening. Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, and others are playing vital roles. Aswani Dutt is producing Kalki 2898 AD on a monstrous scale.

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's first look from Ramayana leaked in new pics from set; check them out

So far, details about the protagonists have been kept under wraps. However, recently Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's first look as Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, respectively, was revealed in leaked photos, obtained exclusively by ZoomTV. (Also read Ram Navami A look at who could play what in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana) Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's looks from Ramayana sets have been leaked. (Pic courtesy Zoom TV) Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's Ramayana look Photos of Ranbir dressed in traditional attire as Ayodhya's crown prince, Lord Ram, and Sai in the princess look as Sita were leaked from Ramayana sets on Saturday. ZoomTV took to their social media handles and posted the glimpses of Ranbir and Sai from the sets of the historical epic. The actors are paired opposite each other for the first time. HT launches Crickit, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! It has been reported by various entertainment portals that Ranbir is following a strict vegetarian diet and workout routine for essaying the role of Lord Ram. Ranbir was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, costarring Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Tripti Dimri, Saurabh Sachdeva, Shakti Kapoor and others. Recent leaked pics from Ramayan set A few days ago, leaked photos from Ramayana set made . Arun Govil was seen dressed as King Dashrath, while Lara Dutta was in the getup of Kaikeyi. There have also been reports about Bobby Deol, Vijay Sethupathi and Sunny Deol essaying Kumbhkaran, Vibhishana and Lord Hanuman, respectively. Although an official confirmation about the same is still awaited. About Ramayana For the unversed, Ramayana is based on sage Valmiki's epic of the same name. Prior to Nitesh, Om Raut had also attempted a cinematic adaptation, titled Adipurush (2023), which failed to resonate with the audiences.

Govinda attends Krushna's sister Arti Singh's wedding sans wife Sunita Ahuja; trolls write, 'His

He made a grand entry in an allblack sherwani, smiling broadly. Fans who missed him at prewedding ceremonies were delighted to see him there. However, some began trolling him for his 'guest appearance'. Many targeted Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, labeling her as 'arrogant and negative'. Some of the comments read, 'Hamare yaha toh mamaji shadi ka aadha se jyada kaam sambhalte hai.. aur yaha guest appearance.. it's their choice', 'Shukar he at the end listened to his heart and attended the wedding. His wife is so dominant and negative' and 'Mami tab bhi nhi aayi.' Govinda has had a strained relationship with his nephew, Krushna Abhishek, who is Artis brother. In 2018, Sunita reportedly criticised Krushna Abhisheks wife, Kashmera, for a tweet about people who dance for money, believing it was targeted at Govinda. This fallout resulted in the family cutting ties with Kashmera and Krushna.

Would You Kill Yourself to Save the Earth? Caitlin Cronenberg Turns the Climate Crisis Into a

Yet the film always has an ironic levity to it, something she assigns to human nature. In a crisis, someone is always making a joke, Cronenberg says. Someone is always being light and funny and trying to get the mood to match the way that they feel, just because thats their response to fear. That fear bubbles and builds in the pressure cooker of Humane, which boasts a deliciously pulpy setup. In the near future, a climate disaster will force 20% of people to enroll in the governments new euthanasia program to sustain resources. But when a wealthy patriarch (Peter Gallagher) gathers his children (including Jay Baruchel and Emily Hampshire) at his mansion to tell them hes signed up for it with his wife, she disappears and the government comes knocking, still demanding two bodies. Cronenberg, working from a script by Michael Sparaga, says it was compelling to play with a dynamic where the people usually least impacted by the world around them are suddenly directly affected. This family believes that, even with the legitimate crisis in the world of Humane, that it doesnt apply to them, she says. I think thats universal in the places that I have experience with. I can just continue on the way that Ive been continuing and itll be fine. Thats why this situation in the movie is so satisfying, because what happens when it flips and the people who think it cant affect them are suddenly the ones who are being affected? Baruchel agrees that the idea of being placed in the line of fire is a sobering reflection on issues like climate change. I think a big mistake that a lot of us make is thinking that stuff that happens elsewhere cant happen here, he says. That were immune to things, you know. These are human issues that we face with our inability to respond correctly to scary shit. Courtesy of Shudder Although Humane is Cronenbergs first feature as a director, shes no stranger to the film industry, having worked as a still photographer on dozens of projects including movies directed by her father and brother, the filmmakers David and Brandon Cronenberg. Hampshire says that, although she was friends with Cronenberg before Humane, she was impressed by her leadership on set. We were so grateful that she was actually fucking great, and everything you want in a director in terms of confidence, but not an overconfidence in trying to prove to know everything that they maybe dont yet know, she says. And the trust in the actors I was super impressed. That flexibility allowed the team to film the majority of the feature in what was dubbed Ravenscliffe castle, a massive home in Hamilton, Ontario, instead of a set, due to the films low budget and quick shooting schedule. Despite the squeaky floors and the inability to knock down walls to make room for cameras, the location added a unique warmth to the production that provided an interesting juxtaposition to the dark concept. You feel the energy of this old house, Cronenberg says. You feel like, I know my way around, I know the ins and outs. Maybe this is our childhood home. I still have dreams about the house I grew up in constantly, and I think about all the little places I hid. I think spending a lot of time in a location makes you feel more at home there. In one scene, [Hampshires character] Rachel takes her shoes off the second she comes in the door because thats the house she grew up in. Of course shes going to do that. That makes the house feel real. These subtle moments of characterbuilding helped to ground the complex, shifty narrative. Even though these are kind of despicable characters, you see true sadness and heartbreak, Cronenberg says.

Govinda attends Krushna's sister Arti Singh's wedding sans wife Sunita Ahuja; trolls write, 'His

He made a grand entry in an allblack sherwani, smiling broadly. Fans who missed him at prewedding ceremonies were delighted to see him there. However, some began trolling him for his 'guest appearance'. Many targeted Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, labeling her as 'arrogant and negative'. Some of the comments read, 'Hamare yaha toh mamaji shadi ka aadha se jyada kaam sambhalte hai.. aur yaha guest appearance.. it's their choice', 'Shukar he at the end listened to his heart and attended the wedding. His wife is so dominant and negative' and 'Mami tab bhi nhi aayi.' Govinda has had a strained relationship with his nephew, Krushna Abhishek, who is Artis brother. In 2018, Sunita reportedly criticised Krushna Abhisheks wife, Kashmera, for a tweet about people who dance for money, believing it was targeted at Govinda. This fallout resulted in the family cutting ties with Kashmera and Krushna.

Zendaya & Luca Guadagnino Movie ‘Challengers’ Takes $1.9M Previews, ‘Unsung Hero’ $1.67M – Box

The tennis sexy romcom is hoping to open to $15M for the weekend. Critics love Challengers at 91% certified fresh, but last nights audiences were soso on it with three stars on Screen Engine/Comscores PostTrak at 3 1/2 stars, 75% positive and a 56% definite recommend. Women over 25 at 35% came out as well as women under 25 at 25%, but guys over 25 got pulled along as dates at 25% with men under 25 at 14%. It wasnt Zendayas girl fans who liked the movie the most, but men over 25 at 80%. Overall best demo grades for Challengers came from the 2534 bunch (80%, showed up at 37%) and 4554 folks (82% grade, showed up at 4%). Originally the movie was scheduled to go in midSeptember, but got pushed to this weekend due to the SAGAFTRA strike. Whatever number this movie comes in at, it was a smart move as its had the global push of Zendaya to her 184M Instagram fans. Unsung Hero Courtesy of Lionsgate Lionsgate and Kingdom Storys Unsung Hero made $1.67M in previews. Its important to note that for both films not all their bread was made last night from previews, but includes early advance screening money. Faithbased Unsung Hero grossed $470K yesterday. The Joel Smallbone & Richard L. Ramsey direced movie expands to 2,832 sites today. Pic was made for $6M before P&A and will earn about that much at the B.O. Unsung Hero follows David Smallbone who moves from Australia to U.S. with seven kids and his wife and turns into a fivetime Grammy Awardwinning artist for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James. In early Thursday PostTrak exits, Unsung Hero notched five stars, 96% positive and an 86% definite recommend. Last nights audience drew 66% female, 48% over 55. RT reviews for Unsung Hero are at 60% fresh with audiences at 100%. Early industry estimates for previews on Roadside Attractions Boy Kills World movie is around $500K. The Lionsgates sister label uberaction movie that was acquired out of TIFF Midnight is looking at a single digit opening. RT reviews are at 63% fresh, audiences are at 60%. PostTrak moviegoers were hard on the film at 3 stars, 66% positive and a 67% guy turnout. Rest of Thursday and week is as follows 1.) Civil War (A24) 3,929 theaters, Thurs $874K (8% from Wed), Wk $15M, Total $48.8M/Wk 2 2.) Abigail (Uni) 3,384 theaters, Thurs $646K (11%), Wk $13.5M, Wk 1 3.) Godzilla x King (Leg/WB) 3,658 theaters Thurs $615K (3%), Wk $12.3M, Total $174.4M/Wk 4 4.)

Baby Reindeer Creator, Star Implore Fans to Stop ‘Quite Sad’ Online ‘Detective Work’ in Search of

The drama concerns the reallife stalking of Richard Gadd, a Scottish writer and actor who also stars in the show as Donny. Jessica Gunning plays Martha, the stalker. In the series, the characters names are pseudonyms. But some viewers have taken to social media to figure out who the characters reallife counterparts are. Eventually the fans started harassing Sean Foley, an actor/writer/director who is friends with Gadd, because they suspected he was the reallife Darrien, a character who [Spoiler Alert!] grooms and sexually assaults Donny. On Tuesday, Foley posted a note from Gadd on his X account. Hi everyone, it reads. People I love, have worked with, and admire (including Sean Foley) are unfairly getting caught up in speculation. Please dont speculate on who any of the real life people could be. Thats not the point of our show. Similarly, our sister site Deadline reports, Gunning spoke with Scotlands The Edit, calling the Internet digging which reportedly includes threats and intimidation quite sad. She added If you like the show and you are a fan of it, you should stick with the story of Martha and Donny being what connects you, not trying to do any detective work and find out any real identities.

Govinda showers blessings on Krushna's sister Arti Singh's marriage: May god protect her from evil

Yeh Mera India season 10, inviting Govinda for Arti Singh's wedding & more Govinda surprised fans on Thursday when he attended Krushna's sister Arti Singh 's wedding celebrations , thus putting an end to his longstanding feud with her elder brother, Krushna Abhishek . The two actors, who were reportedly involved in a feud spanning eight years, kept their differences aside and came together to celebrate the happy occasion. Speaking to the media at the wedding celebrations, Govinda showered his blessings upon the couple saying, Ishvar se praarthana hai, jo kripa Arti par hui hai kisi prakaar ka vastu dosh na lage" (I pray that the divine grace upon Arti protects her from any kind of negativity).Govinda looked dashing in a black Jodhpuri as he made a solo appearance at the wedding that saw Arti take the plunge with Dipak Chauhan, a businessman from Navi Mumbai. The couple wed in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their family and close friends.

Salman Khan shares an adorable moment with niece Ayat at Ruslaan premiere; poses for clicks with

The actor won hearts on the red carpet, not for his dressing sense, but for how he greeted his niece Ayat with love. (Also Read Salman Khan aces weird fashion as he wears Dragon Ball Z pants at Heeramandi premiere; anime fans are shocked. Watch) Salman Khan posed for clicks with his family on the red carpet at Ruslaan premiere. Salman greets fam on red carpet In a video shared by a paparazzi photographer, Salman can be seen posing for clicks in a red shirt and blue jeans. Hes soon joined by Aayush, his sister Arpita Khan, niece Ayat and nephew Ahil. In the video, he can be seen planting a kiss on Ayats head as soon as he sees her, giving Ayat a kiss, too. He also posed for clicks with the happy family before making his way inside. HT launches Crickit, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Salmans security threat On April 14, shots were fired outside his residence in Mumbai, with two men in helmets shooting rounds before zooming away on a bike. The Mumbai police has since handed over the case to the crime branch who have made arrests since. Salmans brother Arbaaz Khan addressed rumours of the family not taking the incident seriously, writing on Instagram, Unfortunately some people claiming to be close to our family have been making loose statements to the media saying its all a publicity stunt and the family remains unaffected which is not true and these views should not be taken seriously. About Ruslaan Ruslaan was released in theatres this Friday, it is Aayushs third film. He made his debut with the 2018 film Loveyatri which was backed by Salman. He later starred in the 2021 film Antim The Final Truth, which also starred Salman. Talking to Siddharth Kannan, Aayush recently recalled how some troll thought it was better to launch a dog than him when his debut film failed at the box office. Aayush said, I was facing a lot of things till then but when I was compared to a dog, that day I had a thought. That when my son grows up and goes on the internet and reads about his father, some person wrote that his father is a dog that for me was When my son and daughter grow up they should read good things about their father. They should be proud of me. Today, I want to thank them. You kicked me into becoming this person. Entertainment! Entertainment!

Live Updates: Harvey Weinstein’s New York Conviction Is Overturned

Prosecutors moved it forward with risky, boundarypushing bets. New Yorks top judges, many of them female, have held rounds of pained debates over whether his conviction was clean. Im not shocked, said Deborah Tuerkheimer, a former Manhattan prosecutor who is now a law professor at Northwestern, in an interview. The issue of whether Mr. Weinsteins trial was fair is a really close question that could have gone either way. Outside the justice system, evidence of Mr. Weinsteins sexual misconduct is overwhelming. After The New York revealed allegations of abuse by the producer in 2017, nearly 100 women came forward with accounts of pressure and manipulation by Mr. Weinstein. Their stories sparked the global MeToo reckoning. But while Mr. Weinsteins alleged victims could fill an entire courtroom, few of them could stand at the center of a New York criminal trial. Many of the horror stories were about sexual harassment, which is a civil violation, not a criminal one. Some were from out of state, especially California. Others fell beyond the statute of limitations. One of the original accusers was dropped from the trial because of allegations of police misconduct. Manhattan prosecutors, under pressure for not pursuing charges earlier, made a series of gambles. First, they proceeded with a trial based on only two victims, who accused him of sexually assaulting them but also admitted to having consensual sex with him at other times a combination that many experts say is too messy to win convictions. To prove their case against Mr. Weinstein, who denies all allegations of nonconsensual sex, the prosecutors had little concrete evidence. So to persuade the jury, the lawyers turned to a controversial strategy that would ultimately lead to the convictions undoing. They put additional women with accounts of abuse by Mr. Weinstein socalled Molineux witnesses on the stand to establish a pattern of predation. The decision seemed apt for the moment In a legal echo of the MeToo movement, Mr. Weinstein was forced to face a chorus of testimony from multiple women. The womens testimony was searing, and when Mr. Weinstein was convicted in 2020, and then sentenced to 23 years in prison, it looked like the prosecutors had expanded the possibilities for holding sex offenders accountable. I did it for all of us, Dawn Dunning, who served as a supporting witness in the trial, said in an interview afterward. I did it for the women who couldnt testify. I couldnt not do it. But because New York law is open to interpretation on when those witnesses are allowed, the move risked violating a cardinal rule of criminal trials Defendants must be judged on the acts they are being charged with. That became the main basis for Mr. Weinsteins repeated appeals of his conviction. For years, his lawyers have argued that his trial was fundamentally unfair, because it included witnesses who fell outside the scope of the charges. In addition to the alleged sexual assault victims, prosecutors brought in character witnesses who portrayed Mr. Weinstein as a capricious, cruel figure. In 2022, a New York appeals court dismissed those concerns and upheld his conviction, after a vigorous debate by the judges. They wrote that the testimony from the additional witnesses had been instrumental in showing that the producer did not see his victims as romantic partners or friends, but that his goal at all times was to position the women in such a way that he could have sex with them, and that whether the women consented or not was irrelevant to him. This February, when New Yorks highest court heard the producers lastchance appeal, the proceedings did not garner much attention. But they felt quietly dramatic Seven of the states highest judges, four of them women, were debating whether the man whose alleged offenses formed the cornerstone of the MeToo movement had been treated fairly in court. Today the court decided, with a majority that included three of those female judges, to throw out the conviction and order a new trial. Mr. Weinstein remains convicted in California and could be moved to prison there. We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes, the judges wrote in their decision on Thursday. No person accused of illegality may be judged on proof of uncharged crimes that serve only to establish the accuseds propensity for criminal behavior, the opinion continued. But the decision landed by the slimmest of majorities 4 to 3, with stinging dissents from judges who said they feared the implications of the courts ruling. The majoritys determination perpetuates outdated notions of sexual violence and allows predators to escape accountability, Judge Madeline Singas wrote, adding that witness rules had evolved to be more flexible. By ignoring the legal and practical realities of proving a lack of consent, the majority has crafted a naive narrative. Reached by phone a few minutes after the court shared its decision, Ashley Judd, the first actress to come forward with allegations against Mr. Weinstein, was unwavering in her own judgment. That is unfair to survivors, she said of the ruling. We still live in our truth, she said. And we know what happened. The heated backandforth from the New York judges, and the early reaction to the decision, launched fresh debate about whether the ground rules for sexual misconduct convictions need to be updated. The MeToo movement showed how important it is to have accounts from multiple accusers, Ms. Turkeheimer said.

An Ambani disruption in OTT: At just ₹1 per day, you can now enjoy ad-free content on JioCinema

The premium subscription plans have been priced starting at 29 per month. Heres everything you need to know about JioCinemas new subscription plans. Indian Premier League Netflix and Prime Video JioCinema Premium Viacom18 Digital JioCinema Premium plans pricing International content in regional languages Mukesh Ambaniowned streaming platform JioCinema on Thursday announced its new premium plans after teasing them for a few days. The new premium subscription plans from the digital arm of Viacom18 offer adfree content. JioCinema has an extensive catalogue, including the ongoing(IPL) and content from HBO, Warner Bros., and Paramount, among others. The new content plans are cheaper than its current plans and are aimed at offering an adfree experience likeDo note that sports content, including the IPL, will continue to be free with Jios adsupported tier. Existingusers will be upgraded to Jios new plans for free. The introduction of JioCinema Premium breaks the numerous cost and quality barriers that exist in accessing premium entertainment. With 4K streaming, bestinclass audio, offline viewing and no device restriction all at a customercentric pricing is sure to democratise access to quality entertainment for all of India, Kiran Mani, chief executive officer,The new JioCinema Premium plan is priced at 29 per month for the individual plan, offering online and offline access to 4K content on one device. It includes access to all premium content on the platform ads, except sports and live content, which will continue to show ads. For families, JioCinema has introduced the new Family plan, which offers all the same benefits as the Premium plan and allows streaming on four devices at once. It is priced at 89 per month. Do note that the company has not announced longterm plans and you only have the option to select from the monthly plans. JioCinema has said that these are introductory prices. The actual prices of the plans are 59 and 149 respectively. JioCinema has announced several partnerships over the last few months, including with HBO and Paramount.

At Heeramandi Screening, Alia Bhatt's Red Carpet Moment With Neetu Kapoor And Soni Razdan Eclipsed

The screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi The Diamond Bazaar on Tuesday night was studded with stars and how. Alia Bhatt, who has previously worked with the filmmaker in the smash hit and critically acclaimed Gangubai Kathiawadi, attended the screening with her mom Soni Razdan and motherinlaw Neetu Kapoor. It made for a pictureperfect red carpet moment. After the actress was joined by her family, she also posed for the shutterbugs solo. Gangubai Kathiawadi was Alia Bhatt's first project with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The actress was supposed to work with the filmmaker in a film titled Inshallah, costarring Salman Khan. However, the project got shelved. Alia Bhatt in some inside photos from last night's screening Alia Bhatt won a National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi. Alia Bhatt's second project with Sanjay Leela Bhansali is titled Love & War. In the film Alia Bhatt will costar with husband Ranbir Kapoor and her Raazi costar Vicky Kaushal. The project was announced earlier this year. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is bestknown for directing iconic films like Khamoshi The Musical, Black, Devdas, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Guzaarish, among others. His next project is the Netflix series Heeramandi, which boasts of an impressive ensemble cast that includes Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal and Sanjeeda Shaikh.

Zendaya’s Tennis Drama ‘Challengers’ Aims to Lead Sluggish Box Office With $15 Million Debut

Challengers, a steamy tennis drama starring Zendaya and directed by Luca Guadagnino, is poised to lead the domestic box office without much in the way of competition. The film, from Amazon MGM, is projected to collect $12 million to $15 million from 3,400 North American theaters in its opening weekend. Although those are modest projections for any nationwide release, its this weekends only major new movie and shouldnt have trouble claiming first place from A24s Civil War, the reigning champion. Last weekend, Civil War topped the box office for the second consecutive frame with $11.1 million and has grossed $70 million globally to date. Overall, the domestic box office is 20% behind the same point in 2023, according to Comscore. The steamy, Rrated Challengers was originally slated to premiere at 2023s Venice Film Festival and hit the big screen last fall. But the studio opted to delay its release to spring because the actors strike prevented Zendaya and her costars, West Side Story actor Mike Faist and The Crown breakout Josh OConnor, from being able to promote the movie. Now, Zendayas tennisthemed red carpet looks have been generating headline after headline. So postponing the movie, at least in terms of bolstering awareness among its target audience of twentysomethings, may prove to be worth it. Challengers carries a significant price tag of roughly $55 million, so Amazon MGM has a lot riding on the box office. Popular on Variety That Challengers, an Rrated drama with an arthouse sheen, is getting a nationwide release (rather than a platform rollout that accompanies most indie films) and could hit midteens to start is a testament to Zendayas star power. Of course, Amazon MGM has deep pockets and isnt an independent distributor. But Guadagninos movies arent usually mainstream. His biggest film, 2017s Call Me By Your Name, grossed just $18 million in the U.S. and $43 million globally while his most recent, 2022s Bones and All, fizzled with only $15 million worldwide. Nor are tennis films arent known to pack seats at multiplexes. Take 2017s Battle of the Sexes, starring Emma Stone and Steve Carrell as Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, which opened to $3 million and tapped out with $12 million domestically. Those were blockbuster results compared to the Shia Labeoufled Borg vs. McEnroe, about the rivalry between two other tennis legends, which failed to hit $4 million globally. And King Richard, which scored a best picture nomination and earned Will Smith an Oscar, opened to $5 million while simultaneously launching on HBO Max. It only managed to gross $15 million in total, although analysts believe ticket sales for King Richard were stifled by its dayanddate debut on streaming during COVID. Warner Bros. is distributing Challengers at the international box office, where the film has generated $765,000 from two smaller markets. The movie launches in 51 overseas territories over the weekend, followed by 14 additional countries in early May. Word of mouth will be crucial to the commercial success of Challengers, but so far critics seem to like it. Zendaya stars in the film as a former tennis prodigy who retires after an injury and later marries a tennis champion on a losing streak. She plots his comeback, which takes a turn after he must face off against another player, who happens to be his former best friend and her former lover. Varietys Peter Debruge called the movie hip and sexy, writing the plot of Challengers might sound stale, and yet, theres an electric spark to Guadagninos approach that elevates the material, rendering it fresh. Elsewhere, Lionsgates religious drama Unsung Hero is targeting $5 million to $7 million from 2,800 theaters in its debut. The feelgood film tells the true story of the Smallbone family as they move from Australia to Nashville and become Christian recording artists. Unsung Hero cost $6 million, so itll have little trouble becoming profitable for the studio. Its the latest collaboration between Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company following modest hits like I Can Only Imagine, Jesus Revolution and the Hillary Swankled Ordinary Angels. This weekends final new release, Roadsides Boy Kills World, a gruesome revenge thriller starring Bill Skarsgrd, is aiming for $2 million to $3 million.

Dharani interview on ‘Ghilli’ re-release: ‘Vijay was a boy then, he is a brand now’

Very close to this landmark is the Little Flower School for the Blind and the Deaf which was the venue way back in 2004 for the audio cassette release of Tamil film Ghilli starring Vijay, Trisha and Prakash Raj. It was here that the tunes of Appadi Podu and Arjunar Villu played for the first time, and subsequently, echoed in cinema halls when the film released to a rapturous reception in April 2004. Cut to April 2024, these tunes are still playing as the films rerelease has crowds thronging theatres, despite the IPL buzz. Why is a 20yearold Tamil film still being celebrated? Director Dharani has the answers. We last met 20 years ago and spoke about the same film, and here, we are, speaking about it yet again... Dharani When I heard about the rerelease, I imagined that it would be a oneday celebration, like a Vidyasagar concert or an AR Rahman concert. I never imagined that it would become such a celebration. People in the theatres are literally completing the dialogues. I visited a theatre, in which a mother and daughter were enjoying the film; the eightyearold daughter was watching it for the first time! The film and its content has remained alive till now, and Im grateful to the media and fans for celebrating it that way. Why do you think Ghilli, which has been played multiple times on television, is still being celebrated? Dharani I think it is because of the emotion behind the lead actor, who played a good boy, and for that, I am indebted to writer Gunasekar who helmed the Telugu original, Okkadu, which we remade as Ghilli. It has a naughty protagonist, who quarrels with his sister and has a strict father. All these aspects are very relatable to family audiences, then and now. Plus, all the actors in the film Vijay, Trisha and Prakash Raj are still very relevant today. Take us back to 2004, and tell us how you managed to pitch the idea of Ghilli to Vijay and producer AM Rathnam... Dharani I had finished Dhool, starring Vikram, and my assistants and I just wanted to go watch a film. Telugu film Okkadu had released, and we watched it in Midland Cinemas. It was gripping from the first scene, but I became very anxious as the film proceeded. I had a story idea based on a kabaddi player, another storyline on a romance between a guy who hid his girl in a lighthouse, and another road film idea. Okaddu had all these three elements in them. I realised that even if I didnt remake this, someone else would. We immediately met producer AM Rathnam, requested him to get its remake rights and make it in Tamil with Vijay. Ghilli remains one of Vijays most rewatchable films. How did his presence add to the storyline you had in mind? Dharani Vijay had till then not attempted so much humour in his films. In Ghilli, we were determined to get that sense of humour out. I would usually act and showcase what I wanted, and Vijay would immediately deliver that effortlessly in front of the camera; he was almost like an AI model replicating exactly what we had in mind. His comedy timing was excellent, and all the family sequences involving him, Ashish Vidyarthi, Janaki Sabesh and Jennifer were a hoot. You have a longstanding equation with music composer Vidyasagar, whose tunes in Ghilli have audiences dancing in theatres even today... Dharani During every composing session, we have a thagaraaru (argument), butit was always an anbaana thagaraaru (friendly argument). He insisted on having melody tunes, and I used to tell him, in a friendly way, to give those tracks to directors like Radhamohan and Viji (smiles). For this films template and speed, I wanted slightly fastpaced numbers, and he delivered in a big way. Finally, can we look forward to a Ghilli 2 sometime? Dharani Ghilli getting a rerelease now is the second part (laughs). I dont know if we would have got such a reception even if we made a Ghilli 2. S Gopinath, cinematographer Im thrilled about the rerelease hype, and I still fondly recall shooting at the massive sevenacre set, which was conceived by art director Maniraj, where all the lighthouse and beach sequences were shot. I was injured during its shooting and had to take a small break while recuperating; so, while I shot the entire film, I requested KV Anand (the late cinematographer) to step in to shoot the Appadi Podu song sequence alone. AM Rathnam, producer Ghilli was and is still a success because it treats its protagonist not as a hero but as a normal boy. We are very happy that its rerelease is doing well in cinema halls and that audiences are lapping it up.

‘Baby Reindeer’: The True Story Behind the Disturbing Netflix Series

Now the internet is just as obsessed with uncovering the true story that inspired the show, including the real people behind its characters. The limited series chronicles as Gadds Donny Dunn goes through a harrowing journey after interactions with his stalker Martha (Jessica Gunning) grow more tense, as layers from his past including his experience being sexually assaulted by a comedy writer he considered his mentor provide context for his own unpredictable behavior toward his tormenter. The show has been a surprise hit for Netflix, becoming the mostwatched English TV title in its second week of release with 13.3 million views, up an impressive 411.5% from its initial viewership of 2.2 million in its first four days. The project is only gaining notoriety as word spreads of its intricate storytelling and true crimetinged premise. Tom GoodmanHill as Darrien in Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Gadd first dramatized the bizarre events in a solo play that was also called Baby Reindeer, the nickname his stalker gave him. The show has been only lightly fictionalized, Gadd told The in 2019 when he staged his play in Edinburgh. The skeleton of the story is absolutely true. After articles speculated that actor, writer and director Sean Foley is the inspiration for the character of Darrien, an older male writer who sexually assaulted Gadd in real life, Gadd asked followers on Instagram to give up the search. People I love, have worked with, and admire (including Sean Foley) are unfairly getting caught up in speculation, Gadd wrote on his Instagram story on Monday. Please dont speculate on who any of the reallife people could be. Thats not the point of our show. Metro UK reports that Foley has been subjected to defamatory, abusive and threatening online posts after he was wrongly accused of being Darrien, and that police are now investigating. The character is played by Tom GoodmanHill, who does resemble the redhaired Foley somewhat, which has only further fueled online speculation. Is there a real Martha? Gadd has not shared the name of the real Martha and has stated that the real person doesnt look like the actress who portrays, Jessica Gunning, although fans think they have located the real Martha online. Weve gone to such great lengths to disguise her to the point that I dont think she would recognize herself, he told GQ. The unpredictable Martha fixates on the comedian who is called Donny Dunn in the series after she comes into the pub where he works and he gives her a cup of tea on the house, after she says she cant afford anything. In the Netflix series, Martha is eventually charged with three counts of stalking and harassment. She pleads guilty and receives nine months in prison and a fiveyear restraining order from contacting Donny. In real life, Gadd has not elaborated on his stalkers fate, only that the situation with her has been resolved. He told the of London, I had mixed feelings about it I didnt want to throw someone who was that level of mentally unwell in prison. In 2019, Gadd said that he had not heard from his stalker despite the publicity around the play. I have to admit that it hasnt [caused her to start stalking again], he told The . Maybe seeing this in the press has made her think twice about her behavior. Are the texts and emails in the show real? Gadd told Netflix he received 41,071 emails, 744 tweets, 46 Facebook messages, and 106 pages of letters from his stalker, who also left 350 hours of voicemail messages after getting his phone number. We see Dunn getting besieged with messages in the series, but its not clear if producers used the real texts and emails Gadd received in real life, though many viewers are assuming they are real.

Nora Fatehi reacts to plastic surgery rumours and paps 'zooming' into her body parts: 'I can't

In a candid interview with , Nora expressed her frustration, questioning the media's fixation on certain aspects of female actors' bodies. "I guess they've never seen a btt like that before," she remarked, highlighting the prevalence of such scrutiny not only directed at her but also at other female actors. Despite the attention, Nora remains resolute in her confidence, refusing to let external opinions affect her selfassurance. She also addressed rumors about undergoing cosmetic procedures, emphasizing her comfort in her own skin and dismissing the sensationalisation of such discussions by the media. Nora's resilience extends beyond her public image, as she reflects on her journey in the industry and her determination to challenge stereotypes. Renowned for her scintillating dance numbers, including hits like 'Dilbar' and 'O Saki Saki,' Nora continues to defy expectations and break barriers in the entertainment world.

Alec Baldwin’s scuffle with anti-Israel agitator ‘Crackhead Barney’ spilled onto sidewalk outside

The activist, known online as Crackhead Barney, filmed herself repeatedly asking Baldwin to say "Free Palestine" while he waited for his order. The situation escalated, with Baldwin eventually taking the activist's phone and using it to usher her out of the shop. Photos show them struggling before the activist regains her phone. Baldwin then leaves the cafe visibly upset.

Every Hideo Kojima One-Sentence Movie Review

Hideo Kojima, the legendary game developer behind hit titles like Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, has penned his fair share of iconic quotes of the years. Yet there's one phrase, inscribed on his X (formerly Twitter) bio that surmises much of his work and, presumably, his person "70% of my body is made of movies." It's no secret that much of Kojima's work is inspired by his love of movies, which started when he was a child and continues to this day. As such, Kojima has not only worked with Hollywood directors and actors in his games, but spends a notinsignificant amount of time both watching, and unofficially reviewing, movies. And he is not one to withhold praise when he enjoys a movieseveral movies, most recently Dune Part 2, have earned entire threads from Kojima that offer a brief yet thorough overview of everything he thought the film did well. When it comes to movies the game director is not so thrilled by, however, things play out a bit differently. Keeping in line with the adage "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all," Kojima seemingly expresses his discontent with a film by writing an extremely brief tweet about it. These tweets have become something of a recurring gag among the gaming community, as fans have come to infer that a short tweet means he found absolutely nothing to like about the film he's reviewing.

Nora Fatehi reacts to plastic surgery rumours and paps 'zooming' into her body parts: 'I can't

She questioned why they don't focus on other aspects of female actors. Despite the scrutiny, Nora remains confident and comfortable in her own skin.

‘Tortured Poets Department’ Breaks Record for Weekly Vinyl Sales in Just Three Days, as Taylor

She sold 700,000 vinyl copies in just three days, surpassing her previous record of 693,000 copies set by "1989 (Taylor's Version)". This record is for the modern era, since 1991, and it's possible that albums sold more copies in the past but data wasn't collected.

‘Tortured Poets Department’ Breaks Record for Weekly Vinyl Sales in Just Three Days, as Taylor

She sold 700,000 LP copies in just three days, surpassing her previous record of 693,000 for "1989 (Taylor's Version)".

Every Hideo Kojima One-Sentence Movie Review

Hideo Kojima, the legendary game developer behind hit titles like Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, has penned his fair share of iconic quotes of the years. Yet there's one phrase, inscribed on his X (formerly Twitter) bio that surmises much of his work and, presumably, his person "70% of my body is made of movies. "

It's no secret that much of Kojima's work is inspired by his love of movies, which started when he was a child and continues to this day. As such, Kojima has not only worked with Hollywood directors and actors in his games, but spends a notinsignificant amount of time both watching, and unofficially reviewing, movies. And he is not one to withhold praise when he enjoys a movieseveral movies, most recently Dune Part 2, have earned entire threads from Kojima that offer a brief yet thorough overview of everything he thought the film did well. When it comes to movies the game director is not so thrilled by, however, things play out a bit differently. Keeping in line with the adage "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all," Kojima seemingly expresses his discontent with a film by writing an extremely brief tweet about it. These tweets have become something of a recurring gag among the gaming community, as fans have come to infer that a short tweet means he found absolutely nothing to like about the film he's reviewing.

Meg Bennett, Soap Opera Actress and Writer, Dies at 75

Bennett's career spanned decades, starting on Broadway in "Grease" and moving to daytime dramas like "Search for Tomorrow," "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital," and "Santa Barbara."

Every Hideo Kojima One-Sentence Movie Review

Hideo Kojima, the legendary game developer behind hit titles like Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, has penned his fair share of iconic quotes of the years. Yet there's one phrase, inscribed on his X (formerly Twitter) bio that surmises much of his work and, presumably, his person "70% of my body is made of movies." It's no secret that much of Kojima's work is inspired by his love of movies, which started when he was a child and continues to this day. As such, Kojima has not only worked with Hollywood directors and actors in his games, but spends a notinsignificant amount of time both watching, and unofficially reviewing, movies. And he is not one to withhold praise when he enjoys a movieseveral movies, most recently Dune Part 2, have earned entire threads from Kojima that offer a brief yet thorough overview of everything he thought the film did well. When it comes to movies the game director is not so thrilled by, however, things play out a bit differently. Keeping in line with the adage "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all," Kojima seemingly expresses his discontent with a film by writing an extremely brief tweet about it. These tweets have become something of a recurring gag among the gaming community, as fans have come to infer that a short tweet means he found absolutely nothing to like about the film he's reviewing.

There'll Be No More Bluey for a While After This Week's 'Surprise' Episode

The beloved animated series will return, although the format is yet to be decided. There were concerns about the show's future after the emotional finale and a glimpse into the future with a grownup Bluey. However, producer Sam Moor confirmed there are more surprises in store. The team is taking a welldeserved break after a prolific run, but they're already brainstorming the next chapter for Bluey and her family. Bluey's popularity continues to soar, with the recent special episode achieving record viewership. There's even talk of a featurelength film!

Revisiting Shah Rukh Khan’s morally grey characters as he gears up to play a don in

These characters are neither completely good nor completely bad, and they challenge the audience's perception of right and wrong. Some of Khan's most famous grey characters include Ajay Sharma/Vicky Malhotra in Baazigar (1993) A man driven by revenge, willing to do anything to achieve his goals. Rahul Mehra in Darr (1993) An obsessive lover who becomes a stalker.

EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan to play a Don in his next film titled King with Suhana Khan

He'll play a greyshaded Don in the upcoming action thriller "King." Directed by Sujoy Ghosh and coproduced by Siddharth Anand, the film promises raw and rustic action sequences. Suhana Khan makes her big screen debut as Khan's disciple in this mentorstudent story set in the underworld. Khan reportedly plays a stylish and swaggy character with a long hair and beard combo. Expect surprises when filming begins in September!

Coolie Teaser: Behold The Glory Of Rajinikanth In Thalaivar 171

The teaser pays homage to Rajinikanth's past roles as a coolie and features a song reference from another movie. The director has confirmed this movie is separate from his existing cinematic universe.

Taylor Swift Reveals Meaning Behind Songs in ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

It became the most streamed album on Spotify on its first day. Swift revealed the inspiration behind some of the songs. Fortnight (featuring Post Malone) is about heartbreak and loss. My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys is a metaphor for a broken relationship. Florida (featuring Florence + the Machine) is about escaping and starting a new life. Whos Afraid of Little Old Me?

Taylor Swift Reveals Meaning Behind Songs in ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Fortnight featuring Post Malone explores themes of love, loss, and longing. My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys is a metaphor for a crumbling relationship. Florida featuring Florence + the Machine draws inspiration from people seeking a fresh start.

Rajinikanth’s Coolie glimpse gets mixed reactions

The director Lokesh Kanagaraj's work has divided audiences. Some criticize similarities to his prior films and question Rajinikanth's portrayal, while others praise the vintage feel and have faith in Lokesh's vision.

Salman Khan house firing: 'Shooters were ordered to fire 10 rounds of bullets', says Mumbai crime

They had two guns but only used one. The suspects claim they threw the used gun in the Tapi river after the incident. Police are searching the Tapi river in Surat to recover the weapon. They have already found one gun and some ammunition. The other suspects, identified as Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), confessed to throwing the gun in the river during their escape.

TV tonight: the return of jaw-dropping true crime story The Jinx

The Jinx Part Two (Sky Documentaries, 9pm) A shocking sequel where a documentary filmmaker gets a confession from a real estate heir. Pompeii The New Dig ( Two, 9pm) Unearth secrets of the lost city with archaeologists on a new dig. Murder Case The Digital Detectives (Channel 4, 9pm) See how detectives solve crimes using online activity in this fascinating series. Dramas Blue Lights ( One, 9pm) Belfast cops face danger and personal struggles in this gripping drama. Meet the Richardsons (Dave, 9pm) Celebrity guests join a hilarious couple in this mockumentary. Other The Regime (Sky Atlantic, 10pm) A political drama with a strong performance by Kate Winslet. Funny Pages (Film4, 10.50pm) A comingofage story about a teenage cartoonist.

Kalki 2898 AD: Amitabh Bachchan Looks Mysterious As Immortal 'Ashwatthama' In FIRST Teaser

The movie also stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. In a new teaser, Bachchan's character, Ashwatthama, is revealed to be the son of Guru Drona. Bachchan shared his experience working on the film on social media. The first look of the film premiered on Star Sports before an IPL match. The director, Nag Ashwin, has spoken about the challenges of creating the film's visual effects.

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' Era is Here: What to Know About Her Latest Double Album

Surprise double album The Tortured Poets Department (16 songs) and The Tortured Poets Department The Anthology (31 songs, including bonus tracks). Collaborations Post Malone on "Fortnight" and Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine on "Florida!!! "
Streaming All major platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) Physical copies Four variants with bonus tracks (The Bolter, The Albatross, The Black Dog, The Manuscript) available on CD (Target) and vinyl (limited edition at Target). Bonus tracks Previously exclusive to CD variants, now included in The Anthology (digital only, $15).

Box Office: ‘Civil War’ Draws Blood to Beat ‘Abigail’ and Stay No. 1 With $11M Second Weekend

"Civil War" earned $11 million in its second weekend, bringing its total to $45 million. "Abigail" opened with a respectable $10.2 million. Godzilla x Kong The New Empire stayed strong in third place with $9.8 million, while Guy Ritchie's new war film "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" debuted in fourth with $9 million. The new anime film "Spy x Family Code White" edged out "Kung Fu Panda 4" for fifth place with $4.9 million.

These photos capture Coachella’s highlights so far

Headliners included Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, and Doja Cat. Celebrities like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber were spotted in the crowd.

Movie Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’

Its an evocative memory piece, wistful and honest, and a different kind of portrait of a very infamous place Chicagos CabriniGreen public housing development. And, pointedly, its a film that might not have existed without Participant, the activist film and television studio that just this month announced it was shutting down operations. Baig sets her film in the fall of 1992, a moment in which the promise of the 1940s urban renewal project had curdled beyond repair. It was there, on Oct. 13 of that year, that 7yearold Dantrell Davis was killed by a sniper while walking to elementary school with his mother. A few days later, the horror film Candyman opened across the country with its Black boogeyman and white heroine, inspiring pointed critiques for its regressive racial stereotypes. No longer the place of Good , CabriniGreen had become a metonym for the failures of the system. A few years later, authorities would begin demolishing buildings there, the last of which came down in 2011. Its now home to luxury apartments. But childhood is childhood for Malik (Blake Cameron Jones) and Eric (Gian Knight Ramirez). And the biggest thing on their mind at the beginning is transporting a found mattress down the stairs of the high rise, through the streets and sidewalks to their playground area where it will provide the perfect landing cushion for their favorite activity Jumping. Malik lives with his sister, mother Dolores (Jurnee Smollett, in a lovely performance) and grandmother (S. Epatha Merkerson). The adults are stable, calm and positive influences on the lives of the kids, keeping them safe in their little enclave. Still, realities of their small world inside CabriniGreen do occasionally creep in (or, rather, sometimes burst in at 2 a.m., when authorities decide to raid and trash their apartment looking for drugs that arent there). Dolores tries to protest and stick up for their rights but is painfully aware of her powerlessness over the everescalating hostilities towards them. The death of a classmate sends everyone into a spiral. Voices from the outside suddenly emerge, from Chicagos mayor Richard M. Daley and others vowing to clean up CabriniGreen. T pointed disconnect with what Malik and Erics daytoday is actually like, playing, jumping, teasing little sisters and sometimes escaping the dull nature documentary at their school to have a real adventure. Some of these moments land, especially the banter between the boys, but some are a little clunkier. These are the ones that lean more into whimsical ideas of play and inspiration (like when they decide to visit the Art Institute on their own and have a Ferris Bueller moment with the Seurat painting) than an authentic portrait of childhood. But also, why not show the kids being selfmotivated to talk about art? And its one of their last adventures before reality comes back to fracture their bond, when Maliks mother makes the decision to leave CabriniGreen for a job opportunity in Peoria. Their goodbyes may just have you reaching for a tissue a testament to the two young actors. Baig is a product of Chicago, though not CabriniGreen. There are perhaps questions about who should tell whose story, but she has come to it with a palpable empathy and interest, which is all you can ask for, really. Why would we want to make rules about filmmakers stepping outside the narrow confines of their personal experience to tell different stories? That care shines through in every frame (evocatively shot by Pat Scola), for the kids growing up in these circumstances, for the adults trying to shelter them, and for the magic theyre able to find despite everything. It is a delicate look at what life might have felt like beyond the fearmongering headlines, with an elegant score from Jay Wadley. We Grown Now is slightly dreamy and stylized, too, but instead of a liability, it makes this very small story feel grand, poetic and cinematic just like it would for an 11yearold. We Grown Now, a Sony Pictures Classics release in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago on Friday and expanding April 26, is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association for thematic material and language.

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