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'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Enters The List Of Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films Of All Time

Mumbai, January 10 - Marvel and Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is now on the elite list of the highest-grossing films worldwide of all time. With a $1.53 billion global cume, "No Way Home" is now the 8th highest-grossing film of all time. It surpassed "The Avengers" ($1.518B), and "Furious 7" ($1.516B) to break into the list of top 10 worldwide grosser. ## The Tom Holland-fronted superhero film is the biggest grossing title worldwide since "The Lion King" ($1.662 billion) in summer 2019. If "No Way Home" grosses a little over $100 million more worldwide, then it will cross "The Lion King" and "Jurassic World" ($1.67 billion) to become the 6th highest-grossing film of all time, and most likely to finish with that rank. ## The film's $1.53 billion come through $668.8 million domestically (North America), and $867.5 million overseas. Currently, it is the 6th biggest-grossing title in North America. It is likely to finish domestic box office run with number 4, ahead of "Black Panther" ($700M).## "Spider-Man: No Way Home's" grosses are phenomenal considering many factors. Unlike the other top grossers, this Jon Watts-directed was released amid the covid-19 pandemic and still going strong when the cases are on the rise again due to the highly infectious Omicron variant. Plus, most of the countries have announced fresh restrictions on theaters. Despite all the hurdles, "No Way Home" continues to attract moviegoers worldwide. ## Biggest All-Time Global Box Office Hits -## 1. $2.84B - Avatar## 2. $2.80B - Avengers: Endgame## 3. $2.19B - Titanic## 4. $2.07B - Star Wars - Force Awakens## 5. $2.05B - Avengers: Infinity War## 6. $1.67B - Jurassic World## 7. $1.64B - The Lion King (2019)## 8. $1.53B - Spider-Man: No Way Home## 9. $1.518B - The Avengers## 10. $1.516B - Furious 7## Stay tuned...

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Peter Dinklage: Don't Try To Recreate 'Game of Thrones'

Los Angeles, Jan 10 (IANS) Actor Peter Dinklage, who played the part of Tyrion Lannister in the hit TV series "Game of Thrones", has warned HBO about the potential pitfalls facing the makers of 'House of the Dragon', the upcoming prequel show.## The 52-year-old actor explained: "I think the trick is not to try to recreate 'Thrones'. If you try to recreate it, that feels like a money grab. With a lot of sequels, the reason for them is that the first one made a lot of money, which is why they aren't as strong.## He added: "But I am excited to watch the 'House of the Dragon', purely as a viewer, not knowing what will happen next".## 'Game of Thrones' came to an end in 2019 and although some viewers were disappointed by the finale, the actor suggested that their frustration was over the top, reports femalefirst.co.uk.## He told The Independent: "People were just mad because nobody wanted it to be over. I know a lot of people were supposedly surprised by the ending, but if you paid attention, the clues were there".## In December, Dinklage called on 'Game of Throne' fans to "move on" from the show's finale. The actor urged viewers to rethink their criticisms of the much-maligned final season.## He said: "They wanted the pretty white people to ride off into the sunset together. By the way, it's fiction. There are dragons in it. Move on".## He also likened the show's conclusion to a break-up.## He explained: "I think the reason there was some backlash about the ending is because they were angry at us for breaking up with them.## "We were going off the air and they didn't know what to do with their Sunday nights anymore. They wanted more, so they backlashed about that. We had to end when we did because what the show was really good at was breaking preconceived notions: Villains became heroes, and heroes became villains.## "It was the right time. No less, no more. You don't want to wear out your welcome, although I'm not sure that show could have".## Stay tuned...

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Golden Globe Awards 2022: Full List Of Winners

Mumbai, January 10 - The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is announcing winners of its 79th annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday in a private ceremony at the Beverly Hilton. The 2022 Golden Globe Awards has been in controversy throughout the last year for the alleged institutional change, resulting in, the award ceremony hasn't been televised or even live-streamed for the first time in 15 years. ## Moving to the winners, actor Andrew Garfield, who has had a steller 2021 with multiple films, wins his first Golden Globes for his portrayal of Jonathan Larson in Lin-Manuel Miranda's film adaptation of 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'. He beats the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Peter Dinklage to grab the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.## Here is the full list of award winners (Film) -## Best Motion Picture (Drama) - The Power of the Dog## Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) - West Side Story## Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) - Will Smith (King Richard)## Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama) - Nicole Kidman (Being the Ricardos)## Best Director - Motion Picture - Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog)## Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) - Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick… BOOM!)## Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) - Rachel Zegler (West Side Story)## Best Screenplay - Motion Picture - Kenneth Branagh (Belfast)## Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture - Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog)## Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture - Ariana DeBose (West Side Story)## Best Original Song – Motion Picture - "No Time to Die" from No Time to Die – Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell## Best Motion Picture (Foreign Language) - Drive My Car## Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Hans Zimmer (Dune)## Best Motion Picture (Animated) - Encanto## Stay tuned...

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'Sing 2' Becomes First $100M Grosser Animation Movie In North America During Covid-Era

Los Angeles, January 9 - Yet another box office milestone is breached during the covid-19 pandemic era. Universal/Illumination's computer-animated musical comedy film, "Sing 2" has become the first animated movie to reach $100 million at the domestic box office (North America) since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic. ## Directed by Garth Jennings, the sequel to the 2016 film "Sing" breached the $100 million mark on Saturday in just 17 days of its release. This also becomes the first animated film to pass $100 million domestic since Frozen II ($477 million from a $130 million debut) in November 2019. By the end of its 3rd weekend, "Sing 2" will likely stand at $107 million domestically.## Overseas, the Matthew McConaughey/Reese Witherspoon/Scarlett Johansson-led film has earned approx $68 million, pushing its worldwide box office total to $175 million. The 85M budgeted film was theatrically released in the United States on December 22, 2021. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and moviegoers alike. ## Like the previous film, Sing 2 features songs from many artists, most of which are performed diegetically. The story is set after the events of the previous film, where Buster Moon and his group put on a show in Redshore City while working to impress an entertainment mogul and enlist a reclusive rock star to perform.## Dinsey's musical fantasy comedy is the second-highest-grossing animated film in North America during the health crisis. It grossed $91.9 million domestically and $115.7 million overseas for worldwide box office total to $207.6 million. It is currently playing on Disney+ for its subscribers. ## Stay tuned...

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Kevin Smith Recalls Writing Failed 'Superman' Movie For Ben Affleck

os Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Kevin Smith spoke in detail about an unsuccessful attempt to get a 'Superman' movie off the ground with Hollywood star Ben Affleck in the title role.## Smith was the inaugural guest on Yahoo Entertainment's 'The Never-Weres' series, reports variety.com. Both men were coming off the success of 'Mallrats' at the time.## Warner Bros. was in development on a new 'Superman' movie titled 'Superman Reborn', but Smith thought the screenplay was "terrible". That's when Smith pitched his own 'Superman' movie based on 'The Death of Superman' comic series. Smith's script went into development with producer Jon Peters, but the two clashed overcasting.## "I was writing it for Affleck," Smith said.## "Ben was heating up. Like he was there. I think he'd been hired for 'Armageddon'. Affleck, he's a f***ing giant, like he's built like a superhero, built like a giant action figure, particularly with the height. And then he puts on the muscles there too. So in my head and heart, it was always Ben and Michael Rooker".## Smith wanted Affleck for Superman and Rooker for the villainous role of Lex Luther, but Peters had a different idea. The Hollywood producer wanted to cast Sean Penn as Superman, as the actor was hot off an Oscar nomination for Best Actor thanks to his role in the 1995 drama 'Dead Man Walking'.## "(Jon Peters) goes, 'Look in (Penn's) eyes in that movie, he's (got) haunted eyes, the eyes of a killer'", Smith said.## "And I was like, 'Dude, it's Superman. You know, that's not how most people think of Superman. But he wanted to reinvent it. He wanted something gritty, graphic, and grown-up. He essentially wanted like what Zack Snyder eventually did (in 'Man of Steel' 'Batman v Superman' and 'Justice League,' which coincidentally featured Affleck as Batman opposite Henry Cavill's Superman)'".## Tim Burton eventually took over the reins of 'Superman Lives' and set Nicolas Cage to star. Affleck would get his superhero shot years later by being cast as Batman/Bruce Wayne in 'Batman v Superman'.## Affleck is reprising the character in Warner Bros' upcoming comic book tentpole 'The Flash', due in theatres on November 4.## Stay tuned...

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Oprah Winfrey Producing Apple Documentary On Sidney Poitier

Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) A documentary about the career and life of the late Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win an Oscar, the Bahamanian thespian and diplomat, is in production at Apple.## A source close to the project has confirmed to variety.com. Oprah Winfrey is attached as executive producer for the Apple Original Films release.## Apple and Winfrey have been in production on the documentary for more than a year. Poitier's family is participating in the project.## The documentary comes from Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment. Reggie Hudlin will serve as a director. Hudlin's previous directorial credits include 90's films like 'House Party' and 'Boomerang', as well as episodes of TV series like 'The Last O.G.' and 'Black Monday'.## He is also a prolific producer across film and television, serving as a regular executive producer for the NAACP Image Awards since 2013. Hudlin directed the 2019 documentary 'The Black Godfather', which examines the life of music producer Clarence Avant.## Hudlin is also already executive producing two other projects for Apple TV Plus.## He will direct 'Number One on the Call Sheet', a documentary that examines the history of Black leading men in Hollywood. He is attached to a sister documentary about Black leading women, which Shola Lynch is set to direct.## Poitier, an accomplished performer, producer, and director and the first Black winner of the Academy Award for best actor died on Friday at the age of 94.## "To us, Sidney Poitier was not only a brilliant actor, activist, and a man of incredible grace and moral fortitude, he was also a devoted and loving husband, a supportive and adoring father and a man who always put family first," Poitier's family said in a statement.## "Although he is no longer here with us in this realm, his beautiful soul will continue to guide and inspire us. He will live on in us, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in every belly laugh, every curious inquiry, every act of compassion and kindness".## "His legacy will live on in the world, continuing to inspire not only with his incredible body of work but even more so with his humanity".## Stay tuned...

1668 days ago

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From Trailer To Pandemic Box Office - 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Tops Everything

Mumbai, January 9 - "Spider-Man: No Way Home" continuous to merry records at the global box office. The superhero flick, headed by 25-year old Tom Holland, has been a massive turnaround as far as box office is concerned. When the global box office needed someone to bell it out from the covid-19 pandemic, "No Way Home" shouldered that responsibility and became the global box office king during the health crisis. ## The Marvel/Sony film has so far earned over $1.40 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming the 11th highest-grossing film of all time. At the domestic box office, it has so far grossed $644 million over 22 days. By the end of the 4th weekend, it will become the 6th highest-grossing film of all time at the domestic box office (North America), leapfrogging "Jurassic World" ($652M), and "Titanic" ($659M).## The overseas box office total of "No Way Home" are even stronger than its domestic total. With $759 million in international markets, it is currently the highest-grossing Hollywood film overseas during the entire covid-19 pandemic. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is already the highest-grossing film at the domestic as well as the worldwide box office for Sony Pictures and also the first $1 billion grosser since December 2019 and the 3rd fastest ever to reach $1B global mark. ## The box office records aren't the only achievement "No Way Home" has gained. This record-breaking juggernaut had begun in August 2021 with the first trailer of the film. The trailer had received an unprecedented response all across the globe which helped it to break the 24-hours all-time viewership record. ## The trailer racked up 355.5 million views worldwide, far outpacing previous record-holder Avengers: Endgame, which boasted 289 million views for its inaugural trailer over its first 24 hours. Worldwide views for the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" trailer are more than double those of the second trailer for "Spider-Man: Far From Home", which boasted 135 million views worldwide in its first 24 hours.## Directed by Jon Watts, the movie stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man alongside Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire in prominent roles. ## In the film, Parker asks Dr. Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) to use magic to make his Spider-Man identity a secret again following its public revelation at the end of Far From Home. When the spell goes wrong, the multiverse is broken open which allows visitors from alternate realities to enter Parker's universe.## Stay tuned...

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Sony Extends Theatrical Window For 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' For Two More Months

Mumbai, January 8 - "Spider-Man" fans in India will have to wait for a longer period to watch "Spider-Man: No Way Home" on the digital platform after the theatrical window of this global blockbuster has been extended in the country. The Tom Holland-fronted, which has grossed over Rs. 260 crores in India so far, will continue to play exclusively in theaters for at least two more months. ## Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Films India says, "The fact that this is the biggest post-pandemic global hit indicates that the audiences are ready to return to theatres if the film in question offers them everything they are looking for. 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' did exactly that".## He adds, "Even though the franchise already had an enviable fan base, the film exceeded everybody's expectations with a staggering star cast, scaled up, breathtaking action, and multiple twists that took the fans by complete surprise and took their breath away. The film will hence continue to stay in theatres because it is still attracting diehard fans for repeated viewings".## The Marvel/Sony superhero film, which was released on December 16 in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, has played a massive role in bringing people back to theaters. It had the widest release ever for a Hollywood movie in India, which helped it to take a thundering opening at the box office. Multiplex chains too have gone all out to ensure the safety of all the movie-goers and are continuing to adhere to the highest standards of cleaning and sanitization.## Kamal Gianchandani, President, Multiplex Association of India and CEO, PVR Pictures Ltd, says, "The winter 2021 season kickstarted with 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in India with phenomenal advance bookings, a day before the worldwide release. Shows were programmed as early as 4.15 a.m. even on Thursday and were sold out in minutes, which showed the huge craze among Spider-Man fans wanting to watch their favorite superhero on the big screen".## Directed by Jon Watts, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" at becomes the highest-grossing solo superhero movie of all time at the worldwide box office. It surpassed Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" to claim the number 1 spot. ## Stay tuned...

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Cate Blanchett To Star In Pedro Almodovar's Maiden English Feature

Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett will be starring in Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar's maiden English-language feature film, 'A Manual for Cleaning Women'.## The film is an adaptation of Lucia Berlin's short story collection of the same name, which includes 43 stories about women in multiple types of demanding jobs, reports variety.com.## It was confirmed to Variety exclusively that the project is in the early stages of development, with Blanchett's production company Dirty Films producing the feature for New Republic Pictures, in association with El Deseo.## Andrew Upton and Coco Francini are producing alongside Blanchett for Dirty Films. Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer are producing for New Republic Pictures alongside Almodovar.## Blanchett is a revered actress who has won two Academy Awards, for 'The Aviator' in supporting actress and 'Blue Jasmine' in lead actress.## She's in the awards conversation again this year for delivering two powerhouse performances in Guillermo del Toro's 'Nightmare Alley' from Searchlight Pictures and Adam McKay's 'Don't Look Up' from Netflix, with other projects on the horizon.## In addition to 'Manual', she currently has three additional films that are expected to be released in 2022 -- Todd Field's 'TAR', Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson's 'Pinocchio' and Eli Roth's 'Borderland'.## Almodovar spoke with Variety for our 'Up Next' series in December about the project, saying he was writing the script in Spanish before translating it to English. An original screenplay Oscar winner for 'Talk to Her', he's dipped his toes into English-language filmmaking with his 2020 short film 'The Human Voice' starring Tilda Swinton.## It was one of the 15 films shortlisted for live-action short by the Oscars, but ultimately missed out on a nomination. This past year, he wrote and directed 'Parallel Mothers' for Sony Pictures Classics with Oscar-winner Penelope Cruz, who won the Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival.## Stay tuned...

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Chloe Zhao Blends Sci-Fi And Human Emotions, Says 'Eternals' Producer

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Nate Moore, the co-producer of the Marvel film 'Eternals' has stated that the film's director Chole Zhao has an equal finesse in portraying human emotions and heady science fiction.## He also shared that her craft rendered a distinctive voice to each character in the film.## Commenting on the same, Moore said: "Chloe is a rare filmmaker who is as adroit with finding real human moments as she is crafting and delivering heady science fiction. We were so excited to see her work with the 'Eternals' cast".## Lauding her craft, the producer said: "She captured those special moments that give the MCU films heart and believability, and allowed each of the ten 'Eternals' to have a distinct voice and presence.## "And she's not afraid to embrace offbeat humor at unexpected times, which informed the tone of the film. Her vision and passion for the project are unmatched".## Adding further he said: "The scope of the film would be daunting for most filmmakers, but Chloe's eye for detail combined with her enthusiasm for pushing the envelope visually has given 'Eternals' a palette all its own, both from a practical locations perspective and how the visual effects in the film are expressed".## 'Eternals' produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, features an ensemble of talents including Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Kit Harington, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, and Kumail Nanjiani.## The superhero film is set to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from January 12A in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.## Stay tuned...

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Gal Gadot Gives Major Updates On 'Wonder Woman 3' And Controversial 'Cleopatra' Biopic

Los Angeles, January 7 - While Gal Gadot is gearing up for the big-screen release of the mystery thriller "Death on the Nile", due on 11 Feb. 2022, the actress has her eyes already set on her next biographical drama, "Cleopatra". The movie has been in controversy ever since Gadot was cast as an Israeli actor playing the Ancient Egyptian queen. ## Gal Gadot, however, kept herself focused on the film on the historic icon she "admire so much". In a recent interview with InStyle magazine, Gal Gadot opened up about what people can expect from the film. While she didn't reveal much details but called it the "story the world needs to hear now".## "We're going to show not just how sexy and appealing she (Cleopatra) was, but how strategic and smart, and how much impact she had and still has on the world we're living in today. I've watched all the Cleopatra movies throughout history, but I feel like we're telling the story the world needs to hear now", Gadot said. ## "Cleopatra" biopic was supposed to be directed by Patty Jenkins, however, she back out from the project to focus on the 3rd installment of "Wonder Woman" film with Gal. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier helmer Kari Skogland will now direct the biopic. The shoot of the film is expected to begin sometime this year. ## Meanwhile, Gal Gadot will be returning as Prince Diana/Wonder Woman in the 3rd installment of the franchise. It is easily the most-awaited film of Gadot at the global level. During the interview, Gadot was asked about the film and she revealed that the script of the WW3 is currently in development and the production will commence "in a year and a half or so". ## Stay tuned...

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Rooney Mara To Play Audrey Hepburn In Biopic

Los Angeles, Jan 7 (IANS) Actress Rooney Mara will be seen playing the iconic star Audrey Hephburn in an upcoming biopic, which is in the works at Apple.## Oscar-nominated "Call Me by Your Name" director Luca Guadagnino will be helming the project, with Mara producing and 'The Giver' co-writer Michael Mitnick penning the script, reports variety.com.## Though plot details are being kept under wraps, Hepburn is an acting legend celebrated for her performances in classics like 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', 'My Fair Lady', 'Wait Until Dark', 'Charade' and 'Sabrina'.## During her four-decade career, Hepburn achieved EGOT status, winning Emmy, Oscar, Tony, and Grammy awards, the last of which she received posthumously.## Mara has won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.## She is known for her works in films such as 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo', 'Lion', 'A Ghost Story' and 'Nightmare Alley' among many others.## Stay tuned...

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2022 Sundance Film Festival Will Be A Virtual Event Because Of Omicron

Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) The Sundance Film Festival, scheduled to take place at Park City, Utah, from January 20 to 30, has scrapped its plans for an in-person gathering for 2022. It will now be presented as an exclusively virtual event because of the Omicron surge.## "Despite the most ambitious protocols, the Omicron variant with its unexpectedly high transmissibility rates is pushing the limits of health safety, travel and other infrastructures across the country," 'Variety' quoted from a statement issued by the organizers.## The statement noted: "The festival's in-person Utah elements will be moving online this year. While we're disappointed to not provide the full hybrid experience and gather in-person as intended, audiences this year will still experience the magic and energy of our festival".## Sundance had held a virtual edition in 2021 and offered select physical screenings in markets across the US.## This year, according to 'Variety', Sundance organizers were hopeful that the festival could proceed in person, given that movie theatres across the United States have not yet closed because of the Omicron variant -- and 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' continues to drive the public to the cineplex in record pandemic numbers.## Stay tuned...

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Omicron Shadow Over Grammys: Show Postponed

Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) The Grammy Awards have been postponed due to coronavirus-related concerns, an Academy spokesperson has confirmed to 'Variety'. No new date has been confirmed as of yet.## The 2022 show, scheduled for January 31, had been moving full speed ahead before a full audience at its traditional venue, the Crypto.com Arena (formerly known as the Staples Center) in downtown Los Angeles, but the recent Covid-19 surge has caused the postponement or cancellation of multiple events across the country.## Sources have told 'Variety' that even though the Crypto.com Arena has a basketball or hockey game or a concert booked nearly every night until mid-April, a number of artistes and executives are said to have reservations about appearing in person. This is what has led to the postponement of the music world's most important show.## The Recording Academy and its television partner, CBS, said in a joint statement: "Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant, holding the show on January 31 simply contains too many risks. We look forward to celebrating Music's Biggest Night on a future date, which will be announced soon".## The Grammys generate millions of dollars in revenue, but they drew only a fraction of a normal year's earnings in 2021 when the event was first postponed and then pared down considerably.## The 2022 Grammy nominees list is led by Jon Batiste with 11 nods, followed by Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and H.E.R. with eight each. Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo follow with seven nominations apiece. The show will be hosted for a second consecutive year by 'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah.## Incidentally, Indian-origin entertainment executive Raj Kapoor is the showrunner for this year's Grammys.## Stay tuned...

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Himesh Patel on working with Adam McKay, Nolan, Danny Boyle: 'It's been a wonderful few years'

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Cambridgeshire-born Indian-origin actor Himesh Patel has worked with top filmmakers such as Danny Boyle, Christopher Nolan, Tom Harper and the most recent with Adam McKay in Netflix's 'Don't Look Up'. ## The 31-year-old actor feels proud of the work he has done with these names and his journey in the world of acting. He first starred in the Boyle's 'Yesterday'. He was later seen in 'The Astronaut', 'Tenet' and his most recent release is 'Don't Look Up'. ## Talking to IANS in a chat, Patel spoke about collaborating with names such extraordinary filmmakers. He said: "I am very proud of the fact that I have managed to work with several sorts of filmmakers that I admire and liked to work with. It's been a wonderful few years." ## "Hopefully I continue working with great filmmakers and I would love to work with these filmmakers again," he added. ## Netflix's satirical science fiction black comedy 'Don't Look Up' tells the story of two low-level astronomers, who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy earth. ## Patel revealed the reason why the element of comedy was so important for the film. ## "I think when it comes to a message for a movie like this, a comedy is the most powerful way to really put the case across because it can really it wrong foots people. People think they are watching a comedy specially with a name like Adam'sa." ## He added: "But there are moments of really powerful and dramatic sequences and I think they are all the more powerfulaSo, I think it relaxes the audiences and then can really make an impact. No pun intended. ## The film also features a stellar cast of Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill and Timothee Chalamet. ## It is streaming on Netflix. ## Stay tuned.

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Michael Keaton Says Clashes Over 'Batman' Tone Made Him Exit The Role

Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor Michael Keaton returns to his famous Batman/Bruce Wayne role in the upcoming Warner Bros. tentpole 'The Flash', it will mark 29 years since he last played the Caped Crusader on the big screen.## Keaton walked away during the development of 'Batman Forever', which saw Joel Schumacher taking over directing duties from the actor's 'Batman' and 'Batman Returns' director Tim Burton, reports variety.com.## Schumacher and Keaton clashed over the lighter, more campy tone of 'Batman Forever'. Keaton did not want to give up the darker feel of Burton's films, as the actor recently discussed at length on the aIn the Envelope" podcast'.## "It was always Bruce Wayne. It was never Batman," Keaton said of what drew him to the comic book role.## "To me, I know the name of the movie is a Batman, and it's hugely iconic and very cool and (culturally) iconic and because of Tim Burton, artistically iconic. I knew from the get-go it was Bruce Wayne. That was the secret".## He added: "I never talked about it. Batman, Batman, Batman does this, and I kept thinking to myself, 'Y'all are thinking wrong here.' Bruce Wayne. What kind of person does that?' Who becomes that?"## "When the director who directed the third one, I said, 'I just can't do it'," Keaton continued.## "And one of the reasons I couldn't do it was -- and you know, he's a nice enough man, he's passed away, so I wouldn't speak ill of him even if he were alive a" he, at one point, after more than a couple of meetings where I kept trying to rationalize doing it and hopefully talking him into saying, aI think we don't want to go in this direction, I think we should go in this direction.' And he wasn't going to budge".## According to Keaton, he told Schumacher that he could no longer play Batman if the tone was moving away from the dark nature of Burton's movies.## Schumacher allegedly told Keaton: "I don't understand why everything has to be so dark and everything so sad," to which the actor responded, ace Wait a minute, do you know how this guy got to be Batman? Have you read I mean, it's pretty simple".## Keaton's performance in 'The Flash' will hit theaters on November 4.## The actor will continue to reprise the character in 'Batgirl', the HBO Max original movie that's also set to debut in 2022.## Stay tuned...

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Chris Evans in talks to play Gene Kelly in film

Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Hollywood star Chris Evans is in talks to step into the shoes of legendary actor Gene Kelly in a developing film project. The upcoming movie is produced by John Logan, variety.com has confirmed. According to a source close to the project, the untitled film is based on Evans' original idea in which a 12-year-old boy who works on the MGM Lot in the 1950s finds an imaginary friend in Kelly while working on his newest film. Kelly is best known today for his performances in films such as 'Cover Girl', 'Anchors Aweigh', for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor; 'On the Town', 'An American in Paris', 'Singin' in the Rain', 'Brigadoon' and 'It's Always Fair Weather'. Though a studio is not yet attached to the project, Evans is set to produce the film alongside Logan, who is also writing the script. Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman will produce through their company T-Street Productions, as will Mark Kassen. Evans, who is best known for playing Steve Rogers/Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has a stacked 2022 ahead of him. His current projects include the animated film 'Lightyear', in which he voices iconic 'Toy Story' character Buzz Lightyear. He is also starring in 'The Gray Man', the Russo Brothers' latest directorial effort about a former CIA agent-turned-fugitive (Ryan Gosling) who is hunted down by his former colleague (Evans). Ana de Armas, Dhanush, Michael Gandolfini, Rege-Jean Page and Billy Bob Thornton round out the film's cast. Stay tuned.

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HFPA fails to secure celebrity presenters for Golden Globes 2022

Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) The Golden Globes 2022 will have no celebrity presenters when the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announces this year's winners on January 9. Variety.com has obtained a copy of an email from the Globes talent booker that was sent to several publicity agencies inquiring about their clients participating in the show, reports the publication. However, sources say, no celebrities have agreed to take part. The Golden Globes will move forward with a small event on January 9 that will not only award the best performances in television and film for 2021, but also on recognising the importance of supporting diverse creatives across the industry," the letter said. "The event this year will celebrate and honour a variety of diverse, community-based programs that empower inclusive filmmakers and journalists to pursue their storytelling passions." The HFPA has financially supported important underserved organisations for decades and will continue to invest in the future leaders of our industry." No details were provided about how the winners will be revealed or where the Globes will take place. "The event will have limited guests and with strict Covid-19 protocols that include not only proof of full vaccination, but also a booster shot and a negative PCR test," the email said. The organisation's President, Helen Hoehne and surprise presenter Snoop Dogg announced the nominees for this year's awards during a livestream on the Globes' YouTube page on December 13. The HFPA has yet to announce its official plans for the January 9 ceremony. The network NBC canceled the annual telecast this year after the HFPA came under fire for lack of diversity among its membership and unethical business practices. Since then, 21 new members have been added to help diversify the organisation and new bylaws have been passed. Stay tuned

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Black Widow's Date-And-Date Release Cost Disney A Whopping Sum Of $600M!

Los Angeles, January 5 - Hollywood film studios experimented with day-and-date releases in theaters and on streamers in 2021, mainly because of the covid-19 pandemic. Warner Bros. sent its entire slate of 2021 in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously, a decision that was heavily criticized by some of the top Hollywood filmmakers. ## Walt Disney Co. too did the same with Marvel Studios. tentpole movie, "Black Widow" starring Scarlett Johansson. Upon its release in July 2021, the superhero movie made $80 million domestically in the opening weekend + $20 million via Disney+ as announced by the streamer. However, after the opening weekend, the movie fell flat at the box office, and Disney also stopped giving its streaming numbers. ## After the low box office performance of the film, exhibitors blamed Disney Co. for its decision of making the film available in theaters and on a streamer simultaneously. They were right as "Black Widow" was one of the most pirated Hollywood titles of 2021, as revealed earlier. This caused heavy damage for the exhibitors who had high hopes for this Marvel movie. ## However, what was earlier revealed wasn't the full picture. According to the latest report by Deadline, "Black Widow" was the most pirated film of 2021. The report suggests that the day-and-date release of the film invited over 20 million pirated downloads, causing Disney to lose an estimated $600 million in streaming revenue. ## While the loss caused by piracy was massive, Scarlett Johansson too had sued Walt Disney Company over a breach in the contract that originally guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release. At the time, it was estimated that the decision to release via streaming cost Johnasson $50 million. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office 2021: Hollywood Dominated The Worldwide Box Office During The Second Pandemic Year

Mumbai, January 4 - The Hollywood film industry once again came to the rescue as far as the worldwide box office is concerned. The industry of superheroes shouldered the responsibility to keep the show running during the entire covid-19 pandemic, along with China.## After no so the great year of 2020, Hollywood released tentpole titles in the following year and had success with most of them. Quite fittingly, the year 2021 ended with the biggest grosser of the pandemic era, "Spider-Man: No Way Home", which was also the first and only film of 2020 and 2021 to cross $1 billion at the worldwide box office. ## Tom Holland's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" wasn't the only Hollywood title that ruled the worldwide box office. Among the top 5 biggest grosser of 2021 globally, 3 Hollywood films found themselves on the list. Apart from "No Way Home", the other two titles were "James Bond - No Time To Die", and "Fast & Furious 9". ## "No Way Home", which was released on December 15 in some of the overseas markets, has so far grossed $1.37 billion, including $613M domestically (North America), and $759M overseas. James Bond "No Time To Die", which was the 4th biggest film of 2021, had grossed $774 million worldwide. More than domestic, where it grossed $160.7M, "No Time To Die", performed strongly outside North America with $613.2 million.## "Fast & Furious 9" was the fifth biggest global grosser of 2021. It was the first Hollywood film to break $500 million worldwide in 2021. Released in the month of June, "F9" earned $173 million domestically while overseas, it grossed $553.2 million, for a total worldwide gross of $726.2 million. ## Meanwhile, the number 2 and 3 spots of the biggest box office grosser were taken by China's films. The war epic film "The Battle at Lake Changjin" grossed $904 million and was the biggest film until "Spider-Man: No Way Home" overtook it. Chinese comedy film "Hi, Mom" was the 3rd biggest with $822 million at the global box office. ## Stay tuned...

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Sony Pictures Pushed Jared Leto's 'Morbius' Release Date For 7th Time

Mumbai, January 4 - Jared Leto's vampire film "Morbius" is on the movie again after being delayed by 3 months by Sony Pictures. Previously slated for January 28, the Marvel movie will now debut in theaters on April 1st, 2022, in IMAX and premium large formats. ## This is 7th time Sony has pushed the "Morbius" release date since July 2020. The movie was originally slated for 10 July 2020, before being pushed back to 31st July over covid-19 fear. It was later announced for March 19, 2021, however, with covid cases on the rise again, it was decided for October 8, 2021, release.## While October 2021 was finally looking good for "Morbius", it had to make way for Sony's "Venom 2", which grabbed the October slot, and "Morbius" was pushed back to January 21 and then January 28, 2022. This time, things were looking all set for the superhero film, but dynamics have changed due to the Omicron variant of covid, which is said to be more infectious than the Delta. ## However, according to Deadline, the one factor motivating the push of "Morbius" was Sony's huge (continuing) success with Spider-Man: No Way Home, which established itself as the highest-grossing film of 2021 upon its December 17 debut. The Tom Holland-fronted is currently going strong at the box office and grossed $1.37 billion so far. It is said that Sony wants to give "No Way Home" a long run at the box office at the cost of postponement of "Morbius". ## In Morbius, Leto portrays the enigmatic antihero Michael Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. While at first, it seems to be a radical success, the darkness inside him is unleashed. Will good override evil—or will Morbius succumb to his mysterious new urges?## Directed by Daniel Espinosa, the movie also stars Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson. ## Stay tuned...

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Omarion: I'm An Artiste, Not A Covid Variant

Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) R&B singer Omarion has responded to the Covid jokes that have been circulating online, the B2K member playfully reminded his fans that he's "an artiste, not a variant".## Making use of TikTok, he shared a video of him wishing his followers a Happy New Year, reports aceshowbiz.com. "Hi everybody, this is Omarion. I am an artiste, not a variant," he first quipped, referring to the new Covid variant Omicron.## "So please be aware that if you just so happen to run into me on the street, you don't have to isolate for five days, nor do you have to have a negative test result in order to dance to my music," the 37-year-old continued. "So please, be safe, be healthy, Happy New Year".## Many have since reacted to the comical video. "He is sick and tired of being sick and tired of us," one person wrote alongside a series of crying laughing emojis.## Another individual then suggested: "He better use this pandemic to his advantage all 2022." Someone else, on the other hand, chimed in, "Somebody said the virus has spoken".## Omarion's post came a few days after LaKeith Stanfield (Keith Stanfield) poked fun at him in an Instagram DM. "You ruining Christmas for everybody smh," the 'Get Out' actor told the 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood' alum.## 'The Harder They Fall' star then shared a screenshot of the DM on his Instagram feed. In the accompaniment of the post, he wrote, "I'm weak I wonder if he's gunna respond." In addition to LaKeith, Lil Nas X previously name-dropped the 'Ice Box' hitmaker to lighten up the mood as he opened up about his health scare.## Assuring fans he was doing fine, he quipped: "I'm not sure whether I've had the Omarion or Alicia Keys variant of Covid but this hasn't been a fun journey".## Stay tuned...

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Becomes 3rd Hollywood Film To Cross Rs. 200 Crores Net In India

Mumbai, January 3 - Tom Holland's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" becomes only the 3rd Hollywood film to reach Rs. 200 crores (Rs. 202.34 cr) net in India, after "Avengers: Endgame" (Rs.373.05 cr), and "Avengers: Infinity War" (Rs. 228.50 cr). Interestingly, all three films belong to Marvel, which is the most loved movie brand in India. ## The finale of Holland's Home Coming trilogy, "No Way Home" has given a new lease of life to India's exhibition sector. It is only the second title of 2021 to reach Rs. 200 crores net mark, after Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa - The Rise", which was released a day after "No Way Home" on December 17, and currently stands at Rs. 207 crores India net. ## "No Way Home", meanwhile, opened to the third biggest box office numbers in India for a 2021's title. It netted Rs. 32.67 crores on the first day, and went on to register Rs. 108.27 crores (Rs. 138.63 cr. gross) over the extended 4-day opening weekend, followed by Rs. 148.07 crores net (Rs. 188.04 crores gross) for a full first week. ## From the second weekend onwards, "No Way Home" faced stiff competition from sports biopic, "83", especially in the multiplexes. However, despite the competition, the superhero movie did very well to stay afloat and generate Rs. 41.60 crores net in the second week. It continued to invite footfalls over the new year's weekend and score Rs. 12.67 crores in the 3rd weekend, for a total India net to Rs. 202.34 crores, and Rs. 256.97 crores gross for all languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu). ## "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is likely to extend its strong run at the Indian box office since there is no big release until Ajith Kumar's blockbuster "Valimai" on Jan. 13. It will, however, be interesting to see whether it could reach Rs. 300 crores gross at the Indian box office, knowing the fact that many Indian states, especially in the North, are imposing new restrictions on theaters due to the rising covid-19 cases in the country. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Becomes The Highest-Grossing Solo Superhero Movie Of All Time

Mumbai, January 2 - Marvel/Sony's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" becomes the highest-grossing solo superhero film at the worldwide box office of all time, crossing Marvel Studios' "Black Panther". With a global cume of $1.37 billion, "No Way Home" also becomes the 12th biggest-grosser of all time worldwide.## The Tom Holland-fronted finale of the Home Coming trilogy grossed $78.3 million from 61 international markets in the 3rd weekend, lifting its overseas box office to $759 million. The United Kingdom is leading the overseas chart for "No Way Home" with a total cume so far $92.4 million, followed by Mexico at $64.9M. ## The Top 10 international markets for "No Way Home" through 3rd Sunday are - the UK $92.4M, Mexico $64.9M, Korea $51.4M, France $50.2M, Australia $42M, Brazil $40.2M, India $34.2M, Russia $34M, Germany $29.5M, and Indonesia $22.9M. India is particularly has been the biggest plus for "No Way Home", which becomes only the second title of 2021 to cross Rs. 200 crores net in India. ## At the domestic box office (North America), "No Way Home" minted $56 million over the New Year's holiday weekend, boosting its domestic tally to $613 million. It is now the 10th-highest-grossing domestic release in history, beating Disney's "Incredibles 2" ($608 million). In 2021, "No Way Home" is the biggest domestic grosser, followed by Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" with $224 million. ## Directed by Jon Watts, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is eyeing its total global run of around $1.7 billion, which means it could finish at number 6, ahead of "Jurassic World", "The Lion King", and "The Avengers". If "No Way Home" gets released in China, the final worldwide cume could finish higher, however, it is unlikely to beat "Avengers: Infinity War", which is currently at number 5 with $2.04B. ## Stay tuned...

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