English filmmaker Guy Ritchie is once again joining forces with actor Jake Gyllenhaal as he is set to direct the sequel to Road House. Gyllenhaal will reprise his lead role as ex-UFC fighter Dalton in the film. Road House 2 marks the third collaboration between Ritchie and Gyllenhaal, and their second for Amazon MGM Studios following Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (2023). The filmmaker and the Oscar- and Tony-nominated actor also collaborated on the forthcoming action thriller, In The Grey. Will Beall of Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) fame is writing the script for the sequel, plot details of which are being kept under wraps. As per reports, producers include Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven and Alex Gartner, as well as Gyllenhaal for his Nine Stories Productions with Josh McLaughlin. Ivan Atkinson will executive produce. Road House (2024) is a reboot of the 1989 classic starring Patrick Swayze, and followed Gyllenhaal as a former UFC fighter struggling to make ends meet. The movie was viewed as a success for Amazon MGM and the studio announced a sequel was in development last summer during its inaugural Upfronts presentation. The film launched on Prime Video last March and broke records for the streamer — attracting nearly 80 million worldwide viewers in its first eight weeks to become the studio’s “most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis,” per then-studio chief Jennifer Salke. 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
02 May,2025 12:08 PM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesHollywood star Robert De Niro said that he loved and supported Aaron as his son, and now he “loves and supports” daughter Airyn, who has come out as transgender. “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is,” De Niro said in a statement. He added, “I love all my children.” Airyn discussed “stepping into this new identity,” during a conversation with a publication. She also talked about growing up as one of seven children in the De Niro household. “There’s a difference between being visible and being seen. I’ve been visible. I don’t think I’ve been seen yet,”” Airyn. She went on to say that “no parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight. They have told me they wanted me to have as much of a normal childhood as possible.” In the same interview, Airyn discussed her inspirations for going public with her transition. Among them was actor Laverne Cox. De Niro has been feted with various accolades, including two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for eight BAFTA Awards and four Emmy Awards. He was honoured with the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2003, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, the Cecil B DeMille Award in 2011, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2019, and will recieve the Honorary Palme d’Or in 2025. 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
02 May,2025 12:04 PM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesHollywood legend Tom Hanks, who was last seen in ‘Here’, is celebrating 37 years of his marriage with Rita Wilson. On Thursday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of himself with his wife. In the picture, the couple can be seen near a water body presumably after their swimming or diving session. The actor wrote in the caption, “37 years married. Today! Love you, Mrs. Mr.THanks”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) Earlier in February, the couple contributed to the relief efforts towards Los Angeles wildfires that ravaged through southern California. The Hollywood couple donated $1 million to the Los Angeles wildfires relief efforts, reports ‘Female First UK’. The couple’s $26 million Pacific Palisades home was reported to have survived the devastating blazes, which started in the upmarket area on January 7, however they were forced to evacuate. As per ‘Female First UK’, Los Angeles wildfires was a series of 14 destructive wildfires affected the Los Angeles metropolitan area and San Diego County in California, United States. The fires were exacerbated by drought conditions, low humidity, and a buildup of vegetation from the previous winter. The pair splitted the donation between several organisations, including the Motion Picture and Television Fund, the Los Angeles Fire Foundation, SAG-AFTRA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, the American Red Cross and MusiCares. In a joint statement, they said, “Like so many of us, we see the loss and devastation wrought by the Altadena and Palisades fires. The challenge of the future of these communities is immense. "We are so very grateful for the first responders and firefighters, from all over, who fought with all they had in order to save homes and people”. They added, "Now we must all move forward to what is next for our city, communities, and neighbours. "We are donating $1 million between the following organisations to help support those in need and those who aided”. They signed off the letter posted to Instagram, “If you can, please join us in donating. Everything helps, right?”. Other stars to have donated include Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyonce, Paris Hilton and The Weeknd. 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
02 May,2025 09:45 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSBritish rock band Coldplay's concerts in Ahmedabad generated an estimated overall economic impact of Rs 641 crore including a direct boost of Rs 392 crore to the city's economy, with significant spending on accommodation, transport, dining and retail, said a report released on Wednesday. With 86 per cent fans travelling to the host city, Coldplay's 'Music Of The Spheres' concerts in Ahmedabad trigger a new paradigm for cultural tourism, city branding and mega-event infrastructure, the EY-Parthenon (EY-P), the leading strategy consulting firm and BookMyShow Live revealed. Dubbed India's largest-ever live entertainment spectacle, Coldplay delivered the two-night 'Music Of The Spheres' concerts in Ahmedabad. In a significant endorsement of India's growing concert economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address at the Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 said, "In a country with such a rich heritage in music, dance and storytelling, with such a large pool of youth and a massive consumer base for concerts, there are vast opportunities for the concert economy. In the past decade, both the trend and demand for live events have grown. You must have seen the incredible images from the Coldplay concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad in recent days. This is proof of how much scope live concerts have in India." Speaking on the report, Raghav Anand, Partner and Leader Digital, Media and Convergence, EY-Parthenon, said, "As we witness the dynamic growth of India's live entertainment sector, which has surpassed the Rs 12,000 crore-mark in 2024 and is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of around 19 per cent over the next three years, the increasing consumer spends are fuelling this transformative journey. This surge in consumer enthusiasm for world-class events reflects not just a rising disposable income but an evolving cultural fabric that craves immersive experiences". According to the report, Ahmedabad concerts delivered significant economic windfall, generating an estimated economic impact of Rs 641 crore in total, including a direct boost of Rs 392 crore to Ahmedabad's economy, with significant spending on accommodation, transport, dining and retail. It also contributed Rs 72 crore in GST revenue to the Government of India, underlining its powerful fiscal impact. 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
01 May,2025 01:05 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIDwayne Johnson aka The Rock is back in the ring but this time not as the WWE player that he is well known as. The trailer of the upcoming film 'The Smashing Machine' based on the life of UFC legend Mark Kerr has been unveiled. Dwayne, aka The Rock, looked completely unrecognisable in the trailer of biopic about the two-time UFC heavyweight champ. The Smashing Machine trailer Benny Safdie, one of the two Safdie brothers who co-directed and wrote "Uncut Gems" and "Good Time," makes his solo directorial feature debut on the film, as per Variety. The film's cast also includes Emily Blunt as Kerr's wife Dawn Staples, Bas Rutten, Lyndsey Gavin and Oleksandr Usyk. The trailer of the film which is made in a documentary style opens with Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr sitting in a clinic, his face visibly battered, while an elderly woman stares at him. He asks if she’s wondering why he looks that way and whether she’s heard of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She replies, “That’s the bloody thing they’re trying to ban.” The trailer then takes us through glimpses of Mark Kerr's professional and unknown side of his personal life. Emotions are running high in this action-packed sports biopic. Mark Kerr is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers and mixed martial artists of all time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A24 (@a24) Netizens react to The Smashing Machine trailer Dwayne Johnson's look has taken people by surprise with its precision. Netizens are all praise for the actor's portrayal of Mark Kerr and also praised the make-up department for making Johnson look like Mark Kerr convincingly. A user took to the comment section of the trailer and wrote, "Absolutely amazing… except now I got 2 Mark Kerr’s I gotta deal with in life hahahahaha. Let’s gooooooo". "The Rock Oscar incoming," wrote another. "The Rock’s best movie yet. He’ll get nominated for this one," mentioned another netizen. "Whoever did the prosthetics and make up for this movie is getting an Oscar. I hear the Rock kind of but I don’t see him at all," wrote a fan. Another person wrote, "Taking this so serious because you can tell that the Rock made a huge effort to go beyond his usual persona." About The Smashing Machine 'The Smashing Machine' is Johnson and Blunt's second collaboration since Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' in 2021, and they're set to next team with Leonardo DiCaprio on a Hawaiian crime thriller from Martin Scorsese. Kerr was a mixed martial artist who fought from 1997 to 2009, winning four ADCC World Championships in his career. In 2002, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary also entitled "The Smashing Machine," which centered around his substance abuse issues and tumultuous relationships with his girlfriend and trainers. The film will be released on October 3.
30 April,2025 02:59 PM IST | Los Angeles | mid-day online correspondentHollywood star and filmmaker Ben Affleck has shared memories about his father Timothy as he talked about the first and the only time he saw his dad cry. In his visit to the Criterion Closet, Affleck selected some of the company’s cinematic offerings he considers favourites. David Lynch’s 1980 movie The Elephant Man, he recalled, “is the first and only time I ever saw my father cry.” Lynch’s hit film, which stars John Hurt as a deformed man and Anthony Hopkins as a doctor treating him, is a “movie about what it means to be a human being. And it’s heartbreaking and beautiful and it’s tied to a very personal memory for me,” said Affleck. Appearing to get emotional, the Oscar winner concluded, “That’s probably a good note to end on.” 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
30 April,2025 08:10 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesHollywood actress Blake Lively had a minor makeup mishap at her latest film premiere but she handled it like a boss. Eagle-eyed fans noted the actress, 37, had some makeup, possibly self-tanner, transfer onto her gown at the premiere of 'Another Simple Favor' in New York City. Netizens notice Blake Lively's style malfunction A light brown stain was visible below her right armpit on the bodice of her pale, mint-colored, draped Tamara Ralph gown, which featured intricate geometric cutouts, reports 'People' magazine. The smudge was visible because Lively wore her hair down and parted it to one side. She accessorised her red carpet look with jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz. As per 'People', on Instagram, fans commented on the visible style malfunction, writing, "She got body makeup on the dress around her armpit area," and "Spray tan failure people!! Don't wear a light dress". However, plenty of fans found the moment relatable and shared their love for Lively's look. "She literally looks perfect!" one person wrote, while another chimed in, "She’s beautiful and I love the dress". About Another Simple Favor premiere Lively attended the premiere of the film with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, who sported a gray plaid suit with a baby blue pocket square as they posed for photos together. On the carpet, Lively also posed with director Paul Feig and her costars: Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Elizabeth Perkins, Bashir Salahuddin, Michele Morrone and Alex Newell. Some of Lively's friends also showed up on the red carpet to show their support, including Emily Blunt, Blunt's brother-in-law Stanley Tucci, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy. Blake and Anna Kendrick play frenemies in this black comedy. The two travel to a wedding in Capri, Italy, where they get sucked into another mysterious web of murder and betrayal. The official synopsis of the project read, "Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square." Directed by Paul Feig, the film premiered at the South by Southwest Festival on March 7, 2025, and is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on May 1. (with inputs from IANS)
30 April,2025 08:09 AM IST | Los Angeles | mid-day online correspondentActor Florence Pugh said that she “missed” Scarlett Johansson on the set of Thunderbolts and “hopes” that she has done her former co-star proud with her performance. The actor, 29, plays the lead character Yelena Belova in the new Marvel film. Yelena’s association with Marvel began with the film, Black Widow (2021). She told reporters, “My whole journey with Marvel was because Scarlett trusted me. She wanted me to join her movie [Black Widow], six years ago. So, I always miss her presence, and feel like it was such a mean thing to begin the journey with someone and then you never get to work with them again on it. It was kind of wild that [the film] was the first and the last time I would get to experience this world with her. I am genuinely always just hoping that she is proud.” Florence Pugh Pugh talked about her record-breaking stunt for the film, which saw her perform a 2,000 ft drop from Malaysia’s Merdeka 118 tower. She said that it wasn’t her own idea to execute it. “Anything that Tom Cruise does, stunt-wise and acting-wise, is totally impressive. I’d be mad if I didn’t want to pretend that I was him for two seconds,” she laughed. 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
30 April,2025 07:13 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesActress Salma Hayek says she and Penelope Cruz both offered huge support to one another as they tried to make it in Hollywood as actresses from Mexico and Spain, respectively. She said that female solidarity has been her strength, inspiration and her safe space. The 58-year-old actress first found major success in her native Mexico, starring in the telenovela Teresa, which aired for two years across 125 episodes, before stepping into Los Angeles in 1991. Hayek remembers how difficult it was to land roles as a Latino actress during the decade but she was lucky to have Cruz, who moved from Spain to America to make it in Hollywood, to lean on, and vice versa. In an interview with Italian publication IO Donna, Salma said: "In the 1990s, there were no roles for Latinos, I had to fight for every opportunity. It's true, luckily I was able to count on a community of extraordinary women at my side. Penélope Cruz ... We were a refuge and strength for each other. "Female solidarity has been my strength, my inspiration, my safe space. Without this network, I don't know if I would have had the same resilience. I think that friends are food for the soul, you learn from each other's courage." Hayek's first big screen roles were opposite Antonio Banderas in Robert Rodriguez's 1995 action film 'Desperado' and playing a vampire in Rodriguez's cult horror film 'From Dusk till Dawn' , which also starred George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Juliette Lewis and Harvey Keitel. It was the role of surrealist painter Frida Kahlo in Julie Taymor's biographical film 'Frida', released in 2002, that earned her critical acclaim and recognition and her performance made her the first Mexican actress to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination. Hayek creates her own stories for Latin audiences via her own independent production company Ventanarosa, which provided viewers with hit series 'Ugly Betty'. The Hollywood Walk of Fame honouree says she created Ventanarosa in 1999 so she could create roles for other actresses like her. Discussing opportunities for Latino performers, she said: "There has been progress, but there is still a lot to do. This is why I continue to produce stories for Latin audiences, Argentina, Mexico. In 26 years of production, I have never thought only of myself. I wanted to create spaces for other artists, to bring work to Latin American countries. "Our latest project is a television adaptation of the popular 1989 novel 'Like Water for Chocolate' by Laura Esquivel: it took us six years to complete and when we consider that there are 600 million Spanish speakers in the world, it is easy to see the potential." 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
28 April,2025 10:21 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSAhead of Thunderbolts’ India release, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted it a ‘UA 13+’ certificate. But the certificate hasn’t come without its share of deletions. We’ve learnt that the CBFC has instructed that the terms ‘ass’, ‘prick’, ‘d**k’ and ‘b**ch’ be removed or muted from the Marvel superhero film.An insider reveals that Star Studios, which is distributing the Florence Pugh-starrer in India, had conversations with the makers about whether they should push back on the changes. “If the terms were to be retained, the film would be handed out an ‘A’ certificate. For a Marvel property, that would narrow down the audience base significantly. Teenagers form a big part of the fan base. It would also affect satellite and digital licensing value down the line. So, the team complied with the changes,” shares a source. Interestingly, the film has reportedly secured the same certification in the US and UK, without any cuts or changes.
28 April,2025 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuEnglish actor Rupert Grint has embraced fatherhood for the second time. The 'Harry Potter' actor and his partner Georgia Groome, who already have four-year-old Wednesday together, have been spotted out and about in Hampstead, north London, with their newborn bundled in a blanket. In photos, the 36-year-old star smiled broadly as he held the baby during a family walk, for which he dressed all in black, reports ‘Female First UK’. Georgia, wearing sunglasses, smiled at the tot and planted a kiss on her forehead. The baby appeared to have inherited their dad's distinctive red hair. A spokesperson for the couple has yet to comment, so no further details about the new arrival are available. The pictures were obtained by The Sun online. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rupert Grint (@rupertgrint) The 'Servant' actor previously admitted he never stops worrying about his daughter and parenting has made him a "bit of a hypochondriac". He told ‘People’ magazine, "I think becoming a dad forces you to discover things, and now I'm a bit of a hypochondriac. Having a baby, you're worried about her at all times. Everything seems dangerous. I bought a full-size ostrich skeleton. It's 8 feet tall and came fully assembled, but it's so delicate. It's really stressful to have in your living room, especially when we've got a cat and Wednesday running around”. And Rupert told how he found the first night he and Georgia brought their daughter home was "terrifying". He told ‘Esquire’ magazine, "I don't want to go too into detail, but the first night was just terrifying. You can't sleep at all, just constantly checking that she's breathing. Sleeping, in general, for me, is something I've really struggled with. I think as a kid, people always said, 'They died in their sleep’, so I always thought sleep was a really dangerous, dangerous thing”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the 'Snatch' actor also joked he had an “identity crisis” when his daughter arrived, as he thought he had to change his wardrobe so he’d look like a dad. He said: "I struggle with that, being a dad. Had a bit of an identity crisis. I don't know, do I change the way I dress now?". 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
28 April,2025 11:35 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSADVERTISEMENT
