Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise returned to the Croisette on Wednesday for the grand premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. He walked the red carpet alongside the film’s director Christopher McQuarrie and the entire team of MI8, all striking a pose together as fans cheered from the sidelines. Tom Cruise and the rest of the cast made a stylish entrance on the red carpet, with the iconic Mission: Impossible theme music playing live. An orchestra stationed at the end of the carpet and near the entrance of the screening hall created a dramatic and cinematic atmosphere. Take a look: There’s a live orchestra playing the #MissionImpossible8 theme on the red carpet for Tom Cruise, which never happens and is a sign that this is a big deal. (TC ran around signing autographs and taking selfies with fans.) #Cannes2025 pic.twitter.com/hrj59ztaKe — Jada Yuan (@jadabird) May 14, 2025 Tom Cruise at the Cannes film festival!! #CannesFilmFestival2025 #TomCruise pic.twitter.com/qIIjHWVd17 — Jord (@L2Jordy) May 14, 2025 Ahead of the Wednesday evening premiere, Cruise, McQuarrie, and the cast posed for photographers while much of the activity at the Palais was brought to a standstill by onlookers hoping to catch a glimpse of the superstar. While McQuarrie will participate in an on-stage interview, no official press conference was held for the film, meaning Cruise and the team did not face media questions. Tom Cruise attends Masterclass at Cannes The masterclass event at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival became even more special when Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance to celebrate his longtime friend and filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie, as per Deadline. Speaking about his admiration for McQuarrie, Cruise said, "I studied his career before we even met. I read his scripts, and what always struck me is that you could hear it, you could see it. I felt the filmmaker’s mind in the story — the craftsmanship of his work, where he's writing it editorially." Cruise also praised McQuarrie’s meticulous attention to detail and storytelling, calling the Mission: Impossible films “a Swiss watch” because of how intricately they are built. The duo has collaborated on over 11 films together, including Jack Reacher, Edge of Tomorrow, and five Mission: Impossible installments. Cannes 2025 officially kicked off on May 13 and will run until May 24.
14 May,2025 10:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmerican media personality Kim Kardashian delivered her testimony in a Paris courtroom in a case related to the robbery incident during the Paris Fashion Week in 2016. She recounted the traumatising incident where, in the middle of the night, the accused burst into her hotel room and restrained her at gunpoint. As per Variety, the robbers accused of holding Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in her hotel room and stealing 6 million USD worth of jewellery were face-to-face with her Tuesday, as the mogul delivered her testimony in a Paris courtroom. While recounting the harrowing incident, the media personality Kardashian said that, wearing only a bathrobe, she was zip-tied and her mouth was taped shut, as quoted by an article of the Washington Post. "I was certain that was the moment that he was going to rape me. I absolutely did think I was going to die," said Kardashian as quoted by the Washington Post. The thieves originally arrived at the hotel dressed as police officers and handcuffed a concierge before swarming into Kardashian's room. "I thought it was some sort of terrorist attack," said Kardashian as quoted by the Washington Post. She also described praying for her family and friends as she thought she wasn't going to live through the incident, telling the robbers at one point. In her testimony, Kardashian said one of the robbers pointed a gun at her head and dragged her to the bathtub, while another robber pointed towards her hand for the jewellery, reported Variety. According to Variety, the ten thieves on trial--the bulk of whom were in their 60s and 70s -- have been dubbed "the grandpa robbers" by the French press, as reported by the outlet. There were originally twelve accused of the crime, but one died before the trial, and one was excused due to illness. As per Variety, the robbers reportedly traced Kardashian's whereabouts through her social media use. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 May,2025 09:50 PM IST | Paris | ANIFrench actor Gerard Depardieu was convicted of sexual assault against two women and has received an 18-month prison sentence from a Paris court on Tuesday, reported Variety. The verdict stems from sexual assault charges filed by two women, a set decorator and an assistant director, who worked on the shoot of "The Green Shutters" in 2021. According to the outlet, the prosecutor had requested an 18-month suspended sentence following a four-day trial during which Depardieu refuted all accusations. Prosecutors also requested the court to fine the actor and obligate him to undergo psychological treatment, as well as have him registered in the sex offenders' file, reported Variety. As per the outlet, the assistant director reported in her complaint that Depardieu had touched her buttocks in the street, then touched her breasts a few days later on location and touched her buttocks again on another occasion. However, Depardieu refuted the sexual assault charges and said, "I may have grazed it with my back in the corridor, but I didn't touch (her buttocks)," Depardieu was quoted in Le Monde newspaper, as stated by Variety. The prosecution, led by Laurent Guy, emphasised that the plaintiffs had maintained their original accounts throughout the trial, while Depardieu's version of events had changed. The prosecutor pointed to eyewitness testimony that confirmed sexual assault had occurred."We have three eyewitnesses to the gestures made against Amelie at the crucial moment. This undeniably constitutes sexual assault," Guy said, as per Deadline. As part of a separate case, the famous French actor has been, since Dec. 16, 2020, indicted over allegations of rape and sexual assault filed by actress Charlotte Arnould in 2018. The actor has denied these allegations as well, according to Deadline. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 May,2025 09:49 PM IST | Washington | ANIFormer professional bodybuilder and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger made a rare remark about his ex-wife Maria Shriver while addressing Amazon's Upfront 2025 Presentation in the New York City. Talking about his forthcoming holiday movie, "The Man With the Bag", Schwarzenegger brought up another one of his seasonal classics, "Jingle All the Way". “Jingle All the Way was the greatest Christmas movie of all time. They play it the whole month of December," he said. "I know because my ex-wife calls me about the residual," he added jockishly. Previously, Schwarzenegger shed light on his dynamic with Shriver during a conversation with PEOPLE, saying, “We never left the [first] chapter. Because remember, it’s not like we had a feud. We didn’t have a fight. It’s just my f--- up, right? She said, 'Okay, this is what it is,' and then she decided to make a split, so it was her decision." "But the fact is, we always made it very clear that the kids should not suffer because of that," Schwarzenegger added. "My chapter with Maria will continue on forever. Even though it’s a different relationship, there’s no reason for me to feel anything other than love for her," he shared. The 'Terminator' actor got divorced from Shriver in December 2021. The couple has four kids together- Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher. Months before Shiver had filed for divorce, Schwarzenegger admitted in public that he had a son named Joseph Baena with the family's longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena. Coming to "The Man With the Bag", the film has been directed by Adam Shankman. Penned by Allan Rice, the project stars Alan Ritchson, Awkwafina, Liza Koshy, Kyle Mooney, Adrian Martinez, Jane Krakowski, and Ken Jeong in prominent roles, along with others. The drama talks about what happens when Santa Claus enlists the help of a petty criminal after his sack of presents is stolen. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 May,2025 09:49 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off this Tuesday, and we already have a dress mishap, courtesy of the new dress code disallowing nudity and extravagantly large outfits on the red carpet. For her Cannes 2025 appearance, one of the jury members, Halle Berry, had entrusted Gaurav Gupta with designing an amazing outfit for her. The Indian designer followed the memo, but Berry had to ditch the ensemble at the last minute due to the new rule in place. Halle Berry’s last-minute outfit change New regulations banning nudity on the red carpet, as well as long dress trains, forced Berry to leave behind her stunning gown specially crafted for the occasion, as the train was too big. Talking about the last-minute wardrobe change, the Oscar winner told reporters, "I had an amazing dress to wear tonight by Gupta, and I cannot wear it because the train is too big." She further added, "Of course, I'm going to follow the rules." Celebs broke the rules on the red carpet While the jury member decided to make last-minute changes to her outfit to abide by the rules, many visibly didn’t care. German model Heidi Klum appeared at the opening ceremony in a striking pink gown featuring a long train at least three metres (10 feet) long. Chinese actress and influencer Wan Qianhui also turned up in a grand white gown with a sweeping train. Robert De Niro was bestowed with the honorary Palme d'Or One of the biggest moments of Day 1 at the grand event came when veteran actor Robert De Niro was bestowed with the honorary Palme d'Or for Lifetime Achievement on Tuesday evening (midnight in India). The Palme d'Or was presented to De Niro by actor and film producer Leonardo DiCaprio at the festival’s opening ceremony. After being honoured with the prestigious Cannes Lifetime Achievement Award, De Niro said in a statement, "I have such close feelings for the Festival de Cannes... Especially now, when there’s so much in the world pulling us apart, Cannes brings us together — storytellers, filmmakers, fans, and friends. It’s like coming home," according to Variety.
14 May,2025 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off this Tuesday, and we already have the biggest moment from the grand event, as veteran actor Robert De Niro was bestowed with the honorary Palme d'Or for Lifetime Achievement on Tuesday evening (midnight in India). The Palme d'Or was presented to De Niro by actor and film producer Leonardo DiCaprio at the festival’s opening ceremony. Robert De Niro was bestowed with the honorary Palme d'Or Accompanying the big honour was a grand round of applause and a heartfelt tribute from the audience, who stood up to give him a standing ovation as De Niro received the award. Not only the audience present at the ceremony, but the members of the jury were also seen giving a standing ovation to the veteran actor at the Cannes 2025 opening ceremony. ‘I have such close feelings for Festival de Cannes’- De Niro After being honoured with the prestigious Cannes Lifetime Achievement Award, De Niro addressed the audience and said in a statement, "I have such close feelings for Festival de Cannes... Especially now, when there's so much in the world pulling us apart, Cannes brings us together — storytellers, filmmakers, fans, and friends. It's like coming home," as per Variety. "There are faces that stand in for the seventh art, and lines of dialogue that leave an indelible mark on cinephilia. With his interiorized style, which surfaces in a gentle smile or a harsh gaze, Robert De Niro has become a cinematic legend," the festival said when announcing the honour, according to Variety. More about Robert De Niro De Niro has earned two Academy Awards — one for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Vito Corleone (in flashback scenes) in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Part II (1974), and the other for Best Actor for his portrayal of Jake LaMotta in Martin Scorsese's boxing biopic Raging Bull (1980). He was also Oscar-nominated for Taxi Driver (1976), The Deer Hunter (1978), Awakenings (1990), Cape Fear (1991), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). DiCaprio and De Niro first starred together in the 1993 film This Boy’s Life, and reunited for Killers of the Flower Moon, which screened in official selection at Cannes in 2023. (With inputs ANI)
14 May,2025 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Samuel French, who appeared in 'Killers of the Flower Moon', 'Fear the Walking Dead', and 'Texas Rising' has passed away. He was 45. He died in Waco, Texas, following a year-long battle with cancer. French was born on January 26, 1980, and his family relocated to Clifton, Texas, when he was three. He graduated from high school there before moving to Austin and, eventually, Dallas, where he earned early acting credits as "Ben" on shows like "Texas Rising" and "Fear the Walking Dead. " He also acted in films like "Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing," "The Pro Bono Watchman," and the 2024 crime thriller "Blood Dried Hands," reported Variety. His final performance was as Detective Bernard Crooke in the crime drama/thriller "Towpath," written and directed by Paul Sinacore. "Samuel was a dear friend and an incredible actor," Sinacore said in a statement on Instagram. "Together we were on an extraordinary journey, giving everything we had to realize a shared creative vision. 'Towpath' wouldn't exist without him, and the incredible intensity he brought to the role of Detective Bernard Crooke set the tone for the entire film. Samuel carried a fire for acting that burned in every frame -- unfiltered, fearless, and alive," as per the outlet. "He gave himself completely to the work, and it showed. I am deeply saddened by his loss and only wish he could have seen the final cut. He was one of a kind, and he will remain in our hearts forever. My heart goes out to his family, and especially to his daughter -- he loved her deeply and spoke of her often with pride and tenderness," reported Variety. He was also seen in 'Killers of the Flower Moon', which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone in the lead roles. The film takes place at the turn of the 20th century when oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight. The wealth of these Native Americans immediately attracted white interlopers, who manipulated, extorted, and stole as much Osage money as they could before resorting to murder. French is survived by his daughter Madison and her mother Melinda Acosta; as well as French's parents Thomas and Evelyn; and his brothers Andy and Danny. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 May,2025 01:43 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor-filmmaker Justin Baldoni, who is currently dealing with a legal battle with his 'It Ends With Us' co-star Blake Lively, didn't miss a chance to celebrate Mother's Day. The actor shared a beautiful message for the two most important women in his life--his wife, Emily, and his mother, Sharon. On Sunday, Baldoni took to his Instagram account and shared a picture in which he can be seen smiling with his wife, kids, and mother. Along with the picture, the actor added a caption that read, "My mom gave us faith. My wife is the definition of it. Our children are growing up in the fortress of that love. Happy Mother's Day to all." Baldoni and Emily, who is also an actress, have been married since 2013 and are parents to two children--Maiya and Maxwell. Earlier this year, Emily shared a birthday message for Baldoni on Instagram: "Happy birthday, my love. Celebrating the man, husband, and father that you are. I'd choose you again and again." https://www.instagram.com/p/DFO_WvNxT4f/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Baldoni's mother, Sharon, also expressed her support through a touching post amid his ongoing battle with Lively. "Life has its moments and also its surprises-- as you keep your integrity through it all, justice and truth will shine today and into eternity. I love you more than you will ever know!" the post read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharon Baldoni (@sharonsbaldoni) According to People, Lively, in December, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and others, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni denied the claims and countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others, accusing them of extortion and defamation. The trial is currently set for March 2026. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
13 May,2025 10:23 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIOscar winner Kevin Spacey has joined the cast of the upcoming conspiracy action-thriller 'The Awakening,' reported Variety. The movie is directed by Matt Routledge. Announced last year, the film stars Peter Stormare, Alice Eve, Steve Berkoff, Julian Glover, Matt Hookings and former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall. The movie will be launched by Pia Patatian's Cloud9 worldwide at Cannes 2025. According to Variety, the film follows Jason (Tinto) and Rebecca (Eve) as they uncover a conspiracy to control the world. Their investigation leads them into a maze of secrets, making their quest to expose the truth a thrilling race against time. The film is being produced by Camelot Films, which also financed the movie alongside Tinto. The movie is currently in the post-production stage. The screenplay of the film is co-written by Tinto, Routledge and Matt Hookings, reported Variety. This upcoming movie appears to be another rebound for the actor after he was acquitted of sexual charges in 2023, reported Variety. Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has been found not guilty of all charges following a four-week trial in London on allegations of sexual assault, as per CNN. The jury at Southwark Crown Court found the 64-year-old Hollywood star not guilty of two counts of other serious sexual offences and seven counts of sexual assault. He was in tears when the verdict was announced. The allegations concerned Spacey's tenure as artistic director of the Old Vic theatre in the British capital from 2004 to 2013. He pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. After deliberation over three days, Spacey was found not guilty. Since he was acquitted of all nine sexual offence charges in a U.K. criminal trial in 2023, Spacey has added a few -- mostly European -- credits to his name, including 'Control' and 'Peter Five Eight', reported Variety. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
13 May,2025 10:22 PM IST | Washington | ANIHollywood actress Scarlett Johansson had certain plans for her character in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'. The actress wanted it to be "a little bit sparkly". The 40-year-old star leads the cast of the new movie in the dinosaur franchise and was keen for her covert operations expert Zora Bennett to possess the sense of "warmth" that she has seen in others in similar fields, reports ‘Female First UK’. Scarlett told ‘Empire’ magazine "I've met with many members of the armed forces and worked with the USO (United Services Organizations), and the people I've met who are at the highest level of security clearance all really share a certain kind of sense of humour, a warmth. So I wanted Zora to have that”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the 'Black Widow' star explained that her alter ego is world-weary before the events of 'Jurassic World Rebirth', which is released in cinemas in July and centres on a crack team's attempts to create a life-saving drug. Scarlett said, "I like to think of her as an operator. She's ex-military, who works for independent contractors. She's hired to do extractions. She's kind of burnt out when we find her. So when this opportunity comes along, it's very hard to pass up, because it means a chance for her to have a shot at another kind of life”. Theactress has long been a fan of the sci-fi action series and explained that a meeting with original 'Jurassic Park' director Steven Spielberg convinced her that she was the right person to take centre stage in a new era for the franchise. She recalled, "It was a very long, wonderful meeting that we had to begrudgingly leave because we both have families. He really confirmed my huge fandom for the franchise and the opportunity (this film provided) for newness”. Scarlett enjoyed collaborating with screenwriter David Koepp and filmmaker Gareth Edwards as she sought to make her character "complex" in the flick – which also features Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
13 May,2025 10:21 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSThe 'Twilight' actress Nikki Reed was recently spotted wearing the Indira Rose Cape Poncho from the Zazi Vintage x Kullvi Whims collection for the cover of Cowgirl Magazine. The actress took to her Instagram handle to share her look for the Cowgirl Magazine to pay tribute to women artisans of Kullvi Whims, the shepherds' community, and the rich textile traditions of the Kullu Valley. Reed looks stunning in a hand-knit piece, reflecting the Himalayas' indigenous wool and craft traditions. While sharing the look, the actress wrote, View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nikki Reed (@nikkireed) "A little bit about this look from the cover of Cowgirl Magazine which I put together from my own closet, because as you know, amplifying the talents of other female artists and makers is so deeply important to me. I wore @theworldofzazi's knitwear collection--crafted in collaboration with incredible women in the Himalayas, Kullvi Whims. Every stitch carries a story of connection, heritage, and love, using traditional techniques to create garments that reflect the rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and stories from the hands that created them." In one of the photos, the actress is seen posing for the camera while highlighting the beautiful Indira Rose Cape Poncho. In another snap, Reed flexed her accessories on her hands and neck. Actress Nikki Reed has long been inactive in Hollywood. Many of her fans speculate that she will not return to Hollywood, but recently, the actress clarified her point of view, reported People. Reed is married to 'Vampire Diaries' actor Ian Somerhalder. "He talks about walking away a lot. I don't view it like a walk away. I sort of view a nice transitional moment right now of figuring out how to really marry business with passion, with, you know, truly walking the walk," Reed said, as quoted by People. "I think you can talk about this stuff all you want, but if you don't have your feet on the ground and you aren't doing it in practice, then it's hard to really be an expert in something you don't know, and so that's a real priority for me," added Reed as quoted by People. Nikki Reed is popularly known for her role in the movie 'Twilight'. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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