Zoe Saldaña, Jameela Jamil, Brad Garrett, Brendan Hunt, Yonas Kibreab Attend Elio Premiere In The US
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Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
How Elio and Sitaare Zameen Par 'clash' is kickstarting the 2025 blockbuster summer with a rare treat for kids
Many have dubbed this the summer of blockbusters, regardless of the fact that the 'real' summer in India is already departing. But for Indian cinema, summer begins when the Indian Premier League ends, and the big films can finally be released again. In Hollywood, June-August has always been the summer of big releases. And this year, this shared blockbuster summer is getting a kid-friendly beginning in two contrasting yet similar legacy films. Aamir Khan has not been seen on screen in three years. He has not appeared in a movie marketed at kids and families for over a decade. But Sitaare Zameen Par checks both those boxes. It tells the story of a rather annoying basketball coach who comes of age (a little too late, if you believe me) while training a team of special needs kids. It has everything going for it - a heartwarming concept, a big star, and a buzz that is largely positive. Films aimed at the younger audiences with big superstars have been rare in Hindi cinema in the last few years. So, for an Aamir Khan to arrive with such a film is indeed good news. What makes Sitaare Zameen Par an inviting watch is that it seems like something that could be enjoyed by a 7-year-old as easily it may be by a 70-year-old. Those films have become rarer among the large-scale Bollywood outings. Add to it the legacy of Taare Zameen Par, and you have a combination of credibility and promise. The all-important question then remains - will it be made well? In the execution lies the fate of this film. But clearly, the exhibitors and distributors are hoping for an Aamir show on June 20, when Sitaare Zameen Par releases in theatres. That is evident by the fact that no other big release in Hindi is slotted for that day. There is one release, however, in Elio. The Hollywood animated feature is the story of a boy who accidentally becomes Earth's representative in a community of aliens. Coming from the only major Hollywood studio that is not regularly churning out sequels and live-action remakes, Elio brings something that the audiences have been craving - originality. Like Sitaare Zameen Par, Elio is the story of the underdog. This film is geared towards an even younger audience, using Pixar's USP of heartwarming storytelling with spellbinding visuals. Elio could be the next Inside Out, or even the next Wall-E, people say. But maybe it could just try to be Elio - an original story in a time when everything is a reboot, an adaptation, or the 27th remake of a book that was inspired by a medieval folktale. No matter how well you make those films, it still leads to the same dozen stories floating around in our subconscious. Elio has the power to change that. It has been far too long since we have had a weekend dedicated to kids and family audiences at the movies. On June 20, Aamir Khan and Pixar do that. Both films may have their fair share of flaws. Sitaare is a remake, which brings me back to my rant about originality. And Elio looks a little too templated Pixar, almost like it was created on PowerPoint. But in the end, even these shortcomings can be glossed over if the films are good. For now, we will take solace in the efforts alone, and hope that on June 20, the execution matches them. Come July, the adults take over. A spate of releases from Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman and Fantastic Four First Steps to War 2 and Thama back home will bring back the big-scale spectacle of horror, superheroes, slick action, and monsters to the theatres. So let us enjoy this little spark of innocence that precedes the madness.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Time of India
"We have it in my office...," says Zoe Saldaña about her Oscar; reveals the award is trans and goes by they/them pronouns
Zoe Saldaña, the Academy Award-winning actress, dazzled on the red carpet of the film 'Elio.' While having a conversation, the 46-year-old actress introduced her sparkling golden statuette of Oscar as trans with the pronounce they/them. About Zoe Saldaña's Oscar According to People, when asked about where she keeps her precious award, Saldaña disclosed that the Oscar is kept in her office, and it is gender fluid. Additionally, Osacr is identified as trans and goes by the pronouns they/them. Earlier this year, Saldaña won the invaluable award for her supporting role in 'Emilia Pérez,' a Spanish-language musical and crime drama. The actress played the role of Rita, the lawyer who has been asked to help the titular character during the gender transformation surgery to help escape the cartel boss. Zoe's performance has been lauded by the critics, and she ruled the 2025 award season with her portrayal, winning supporting actress prizes from the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice Awards, BAFTAs, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and, of course, the Oscar. Zoe Saldaña's emotional award acceptance speech... 'Thank you to the Academy for recognising the quiet heroism and the power in a woman like Rita, and talking about powerful women,' Zoe said during her award acceptance speech, before adding, 'Jacques, you are a beloved character in my life. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Thank you for taking the interest. Thank you for being so curious about these women to tell this story. To my cast and my crew of 'Emilia Perez,' I'm sharing this award with you,' according to Variety. Saldaña, who was teary-eyed at the moment, honoured her Dominican roots as well and stated that her grandmother would have been proud of her singing in Spanish. Additionally, aside from winning the honorary awards, Zoe is also winning the cool mom points for working in the film 'Elio' with her kids - 8-year-old Zen and twins Bowie and Cy, 10, whom she shares with her husband Marco Perego.
Hans India
21 hours ago
- Hans India
Zoe Saldana declares her Oscar to be gender-fluid with pronouns they/them
Hollywood actress Zoe Saldana is a bleeding-heart liberal, and she is not afraid to show it to the world. The actress has gone a step further, and has introduced her Oscar trophy as 'gender fluid'. Earlier this year, the actress, 46, took home the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in 'Emilia Perez', which marked her first-ever Academy Award, reports 'People' magazine. At the Los Angeles premiere of her latest movie on June 10, Elio, she revealed what the statuette has been up to since. As per 'People', after Saldana was asked where she now keeps the award, the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star said, 'We have it in my office and my Oscar is gender fluid'. She also revealed a bit more about the shiny, gold statuette, adding that it's 'trans' and 'goes by they/them'. In 'Emilia Perez', a Spanish-language musical and crime drama, the actress portrays Rita, a lawyer who is tasked with helping the movie's titular character (Karla Sofía Gascon) obtain a gender-affirming surgery to escape life as a cartel boss. 'Elio', meanwhile, centers around 'Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession', as per Disney. Saldana stars as Olga Solis in the Pixar/Disney film, which helps her get 'cool points' with her sons, she previously revealed. 'Since becoming a parent, incorporating what I do, my art, into a genre that caters to children has always been a great interest to me', Saldana said on Good Morning America earlier this month. 'And I get to relate to them, and I also get some mad cool points as a mom', she added during the appearance, 'my 8-year-old cannot wait for Elio to come out'.
