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16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Tanvi The Great: Anupam Kher shares a warm hug with Robert De Niro at Cannes 2025; calls him 'the greatest actor of all times' WATCH
Legendary Hollywood actor Robert De Niro is currently in Cannes where he received the honorary Palme d'Or award for Lifetime Achievement. Meanwhile, acclaimed Indian actor Anupam Kher is also in attendance for the world premiere of Tanvi the Great. The two long-time friends took the opportunity to catch up during the festival where Anupam Kher spoke about the film to him. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He also introduced debutante Shubhangi to Robert De Niro, who graciously offered her his best wishes. Their warm interaction highlighted the spirit of mutual admiration and cross-cultural support that festivals like Cannes continue to inspire. Sharing the beautiful video of him meeting De Niro and their conversation, Kher wrote, 'IN CANNES: BEST HUG FROM THE GREATEST ACTOR OF ALL TIMES! ❤️ It was the most amazing feeling to meet my friend #RobertDeNiro, his graceful wife #Tiffany and their beautiful daughter #Jia in #Cannes! Their love and affection touched me deeply. Congratulated him for getting the most prestigious award Palme d'Or award at the opening of #CannesFilmFestival. Told him about the #WorldPremiere of #TanviTheGreat in Cannes! He met #Shubhangi (Tavi) and our other crew members very warmly! Showed him the first poster (to be released tomorrow) of our film! He LOVED it. Thank you dearest Mr. De Niro for your love, warmth, that wonderful hug, the delicious lunch and your infectious BRILLIANCE over the years! Having you as a friend is the biggest blessing I could have ever asked for! 🕉🙏 Also a big THANK YOU to dearest #Tiffany for your hospitality and generosity! And for shooting this video! Jai Ho!' HARD WORK…. BEING HONEST…. and OPTIMISM are a LETHAL combination for sure shot SUCCESS!😎 Walked the #RedCarpet for the film #TwoProsecutors! Watched it at the #MajesticTheatre! Thank you @ @ for your generosity! हालांकि #TanviTheGreat का… — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 15, 2025 Congratulations to dear #RobertDeNiro for Palme d'Or Award at the #CannesFilmFestival2025. You are literally the #Godfather of Acting. It is my honour and privilege to share screen with you. And to call you my friend. Thank you for the INSPIRATION and the BRILLIANCE over the… — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 14, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Tanvi The Great is directed by Anupam Kher and is set to release soon.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Robert De Niro gives Anupam Kher a kiss at Cannes Film Festival, Indian star is overwhelmed
Legendary Hollywood star Robert De Niro, who is at Cannes Film Festival where he received the honorary Palme d'Or award for Lifetime Achievement, reunited with Bollywood's acclaimed actor Anupam Kher in the French city. The two actors worked together in 2012 Oscar-nominated film Silver Lining Playbook. (Also read: Anupam Kher gets teary-eyed as he leaves country for work amid India-Pak conflict: 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai is cathartic') Anupam is attending the world premier of his second directorial film Tanvi The Great and the two long-time friends took the opportunity to catch up during the festival. Anupam took to Instagram and shared a cute video of meeting with Robert where they hugged and Robert even kissed him. Anupam also posted a long note and titled it 'In Cannes: Best hug from the greatest actor of all times'. Anupam wrote, "It was the most amazing feeling to meet my friend #RobertDeNiro, his graceful wife #Tiffany and their beautiful daughter #Jia in #Cannes! Their love and affection touched me deeply. Congratulated him for getting the most prestigious award Palme d'Or award at the opening of #CannesFilmFestival." A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Anupam also mentioned that he introduced his film Tanvi The Great's star performer Shubhangi and other crew members to the Hollywood legend. "Told him about the #WorldPremiere of #TanviTheGreat in Cannes! He met #Shubhangi (Tanvi) and our other crew members very warmly! Showed him the first poster (to be released tomorrow) of our film! He LOVED it. Thank you dearest Mr. De Niro for your love, warmth, that wonderful hug, the delicious lunch and your infectious BRILLIANCE over the years!," Anupam added. "Having you as a friend is the biggest blessing I could have ever asked for! 🕉🙏 Also a big THANK YOU to dearest #Tiffany for your hospitality and generosity! And for shooting this video! Jai Ho! ❤️😎😍 #RobertDeNiro #GodOfActing #Cinema #Friends," Anupam concluded. Tanvi The Great is all set to make its world premier at Cannes on May 17. It stars Karan Tacker, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, and Arvind Swami in crucial roles. Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen is also in the film.
RTÉ News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Robert De Niro warns on threats to democracy at Cannes
Robert De Niro used his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival to voice concerns about political and cultural developments in the United States, as he accepted an honorary Palme d'Or for Lifetime Achievement. The 81-year-old actor, a long-time critic of Donald Trump, described the former president as a "philistine" and said democracy in the US was under threat. "In my country, we are fighting like hell for the democracy we once took for granted," he said, criticising what he claimed were deliberate cuts to arts and education funding. "Art embraces diversity. That's why we are a threat to autocrats and fascists." Watch: Robert De Niro warns on threats to democracy at Cannes De Niro also raised concerns about proposed US tariffs on foreign-made films, stating: "You can't put a price on creativity. But apparently, you can put a tariff on it." The Taxi Driver and Goodfellas star said the issue was not confined to the US. "This is not just an American problem, it is a global one… We have to act now." The veteran actor grew emotional as Leonardo DiCaprio presented the award, thanking him for introducing him to director Martin Scorsese, with whom DiCaprio has made six films.
The Review Geek
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Midnight Walk Guide: ‘Chapter 2' Walkthrough & All Collectibles
The Midnight Walk Guide: Chapter 2 Home Sweet Housey Back to top ↑ Proceed down the main path until you find Housey — your go-to spot for checking collectibles and a hub between chapters. The projector by the fire lets you view Story Pages collected throughout the game, split across the six chapters. Inside Housey, you'll also find dolls representing main characters from each chapter and unique records that can change the background music. There's an Achievement tied to spending 10 continuous minutes inside Housey, so it's a good idea to do this at the end of the six chapters. (Access Housey from the main menu and select 'Visit Housey.') This way you can view all the Story pages and also unlock this Achievement at the same time. Once you're ready, exit Housey and continue down the main road. Close your eyes by pressing L1 (LT) and clear a path through for Housey when you arrive at the wall with a blue eye. Just to the left of this, you'll also find a hatch holding Story Page #2 (Who Took The Sun Away?) Continue on the path and turn left when you reach the drawbridge. You'll find Shellphone #4 just to the right here, next to the main path, so grab it. Hide and Seek With Crawlers Back to top ↑ In the next section, evade the Crawler by hiding in the wardrobe, then bolt past and head for the next area. When you reach the bright corals, crouch through the gap and you'll be given a tutorial about hiding from Crawlers. In this same section, near where the Crawler's starting position is, you'll come to a wardrobe. Hide inside to evade the Crawler and wait for it to move to your right before exiting. On the way, look to your left to find a hole you can crawl through to a hidden area. If you are spotted, head for the end of this section and hide in the alcove until the Crawler leaves. Then, turn back and exit back the way you came to find this hidden area (pictured below). Crawl through the gap and grab Shellphone #5. Continue on the main path and you'll find a Crawler prowling a garden area with a couple of switches. Instead of heading into the garden, continue on the path forward and to the left, you'll find a candle. Light the candle, wait for the Crawler to leave then activate the switches to open the door with Potboy. On the other side, run past all the Crawlers after dropping down the gap. After making it through the alcove, head back on the main path with the drawbridge. Use Potboy to enter the tubes to drop the bridge down and allow Housey to pass. To the right of the drawbridge, you'll find a hatch holding Gramophone Disc #4 (Grans). Continue up the road with Housey and after the cutscene, keep moving along the linear path until you reach the NPC at a bonfire. Light a match from the box, and use it to bring the fire to life. Just to the left of the dark path Potboy can destroy, you'll find a hatch with Story Page #3 (Who Took The Sun Away?) inside. After being reunited with Housey, wait for the strange white eyes to disappear from the end of the path and look to the left of the main road. You'll find Shellphone #6 inside a little hut. Opposite this, off the main path, you'll find a little optional puzzle where you need to stand on the red platform and use Potboy to burn the furnace to send the platform up You'll find a clue on how to progress here but we don't really need that, especially if you're following this guide! So instead, head to the matchbox next to the earlier Shellphone collectible, burn a match then hold down R2 (RT) and throw it into the darkness where those white eyes showed up. A key will be spat out from the dark, which you can use against the spiralled door (pictured above) to unlock. Just past the title credits, you'll find a bunch of heads calling you names. Just to the left of where these heads are, look for a hatch holding Clay Figurine #5 (The Headmaster) inside. Before progressing on the main path, progress to the right, behind the heads and between the two fallen logs. At the end of this path you'll find a Paper Stick. Pick it up and then continue back on the main path. Wait for the giant head to finish talking then place the Paper Stick in the middle of the levers. The idea here is to raise every single candle so then Potboy can work his magic and burn all candles at once. In order to do that, you have three switches, and after the initial dialogue with the big head, you'll notice two rings that can move between the six containers. The left and right levers on this console move the rings around, while the middle sees the candles raised or lowered. Move the rings around and raise all six candles, then send Potboy onto the bridge and press Square (X) to light the candles. Nobodyville Back to top ↑ On the other side of the gate, follow the neon wisp up the main path. On the way, open the hatch just to the right (pictured below) to find Gramophone Disc #5 (Nobodyville). At the big circular arena with the heads, take the path on the left to enter a little house. Inside the house, directly to your left, you'll find Shellphone #7. Before you leave, head up the stairs to the back of the guillotine. Potboy will mischievously cut his own head off, which will also net you the Achievement: Mind Over Body. Now you can return to the Headmaster and light the fire in the middle. After the cutscene you'll be given the Matchlock, which you can now use to light candles that are too far away to light manually. Use the Matchboxes to refill the gun and then aim at the two candles to unlock the door. Head through the doors and then use the flying contraption. Activate it by pressing Square (X). When it lifts in the air, hold on with X (A). The Swamp Back to top ↑ When you arrive in the swamp, just after you land, Shellphone #8 can be found on the right just beyond your starting location. Continue on until you reach the Molgrim's Lair door to the right. Use the Matchlock to burn all three candles in this area. There are two just on the right hand side of the door – be sure to look up to find the third! Keep moving forward after unlocking the door and use Potboy to light the furnace by the door on the left side of the main path. When the door opens, you'll find the Molgrim and it'll take Potboy away. Finding the Lair Back to top ↑ Follow the neon wisp across the swamp (there is a wardrobe that holds a Map of Molgrim Swamps pick-up but it's not essential to grab). At the end of the wisp's path, close your eyes to clear the frog and find a way into the lair (pictured below). The Molgrim's Lair Back to top ↑ Inside the lair, stock up your Matchlock using the matchbox on the left path, then move all the way to the far right path. Light the candle to move the Crawler, then proceed down the middle path. Follow the path here and you'll eventually drop down into the Molgrim's Lair. Use your crouch to work your way around the arena and light all the candles with Potboy. The idea is to use the cover and move strategically when the Molgrim is looking the other way. Stay crouched and you can look through the gaps in the fences to figure out where it's moving to (pictured below). As you work your way around the arena, you'll eventually need use the pipes to send Potboy up to light the final candle. After lighting all four candles, leave the lair with Potboy and keep moving with the neon wisp. Following the cutscene, wait in the burrows and evade the Molgrim. Any time it comes near on this next section, be sure to hide in these to avoid being captured! The Three Candles/Cauldron Shards Back to top ↑ You'll now have three candles to follow, which will send you off to grab Shards to remake the Molgrim's cauldron. Left Path On the left path, you'll find a hatch en-route to your destination holding Clay Figurine #6 (The Old Man). To the right of this Figurine, at the end of this pathway, you'll find a crawlspace that holds a container with a head inside. After the dialogue, press X (A) to interact and pick up Headvig into your inventory. We'll circle back to this one shortly! For now, head through the hole just to the right of where you grabbed the Clay Figurine #6 collectible. On the other side, you'll find a bunch of heads bouncing around before disappearing. You now need to use your skills to close your eyes and find 3 masks. You'll also find Shellphone #9 inside here on the perimeter of the room, on the left next to the frogs. The aim is to find three masks to place back on the motionless figures in the middle of the room. To do that, we need to destroy the frogs. These are the frogs you need to destroy: 1. By the entrance on the far left: 2. Just to the right of one of the figures at the back: 3. Destroy this Frog at the back of the arena to uncover an alcove. Inside, you'll find the third mask. Add all three masks to the figures outside and after the cutscene, grab the Shard of Trinity. Return to the candles in the swamp and this time, head all the way back to the entrance. You may have seen a strange circular container beforehand. Well, place the Headvig collectible we picked up earlier on the pedestal. After the cutscene, you'll gain the Shard of the Heart. Right Path Return to the candles and on the right path, head over the wooden bridge and immediately turn left to head down the pathway (pictured below) to grab Gramophone Disc #6 (The Spark). This is just next to the giant guitar in the background (pictured below). Continue along the main path here until you reach a wardrobe. In the bottom drawers you'll find a clue called Reading the Stones. We'll need this for the next section! When you reach a pipe and cauldron at the end of this pathway, be sure to grab Shellphone #10 just to the left of this (pictured above). Use Potboy to burn the furnace, lift the platform and then head over. Just before reaching the flying machine, open the hatch to the left and grab Story Page #4 (Who Took The Sun Away?). Use the machine to head up to the higher level. When you reach the circular area, at the end of this cliffside section, a cutscene will pop up. After, you'll now need to light the candles in the order of the historical story. You do have the correct order via the Hint you grabbed from the wardrobe (which we've pictured below), and this can be used to determine how to light the candles: The Order is as follows: The second picture with the Molgrims at the campfire The fourth picture with the Molgrim attacked by three soldiers with torches. The fifth picture just to the right of this with the six torches and soldiers fighting eachother The third picture with the Headmaster and headless bodies The first picture on the far left with the scared Heads and the Molgrim. After the story is played out again, you'll gain the Shard of the Moon. Fixing The Cauldron Back to top ↑ Return all three shards to the Molgrim Cauldron and use Potboy to light it by pressing Square (X) underneath three times. After the cutscene with the Molgrim, approach the wardrobe and destroy the blue eye to create a fast travel point back to the Headmaster. With the key she gives you, return to the entrance of Nobodyville and now you'll be able to progress through the door on the left. Follow the neon wisp with the key if you get stuck! On the other side of the locked door, be sure to pick up Shellphone #11 on the right when you drop down to the section between the two large, skeletal remains. When you reach the main road, you'll find a hatch directly opposite, to the right of the bonfire NPC. Open it up to grab Clay Figurine #7 (The Mogrim). Light the bonfire, listen to the NPC and then use the Matchlock and Potboy to light all three candles to the left of him. Once that's done, close your eyes to remove the yellow eye that pops up just to the left of this. You'll now be reunited with Housey once again. Keep moving down the main path and when you find NPCs walking toward you you'll find Shellphone #12 and a hatch holding Story Page #5 (Who Took The Sun Away?) by the side of the road. It's very hard to miss (pictured below). As you continue on, you'll eventually reach another bridge. Head underneath to activate Achievement: The Tale of the Loathsome Molgrim, and bring this big chapter to an end!
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bemidji fire chief receives Northwest Technical College's inaugural IMPACT Award
May 2—BEMIDJI — When Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood started his career more than 20 years ago, he considered himself "just a guy who loved the fire service." Since then, his role has blossomed into much more. On Thursday, he returned to the institution that helped kickstart his career to receive Northwest Technical College's inaugural Innovation, Mastery, Progress, Achievement, Community and Technology (IMPACT) Award. "(This award) is presented to a truly remarkable leader in both industries and public service," NTC Executive Vice President Ketmani Kouanchao noted during the program. "(Sherwood) has dedicated his career to advancing fire service technology, transforming challenges into opportunities and inspiring the next generation of first responders and innovators ... His dedication to excellence, leadership and service embodies the very spirit of this award." Sherwood was named fire chief in 2021; at the time, he had 18 years of fire service under his belt. He holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bemidji State, a fire service technology certificate from NTC, an associate of applied science degree in fire service technology from the College of Western Idaho and is pursuing a master's degree in public safety leadership and administration at Arizona State. He also earned a chief fire officer certification from the Center for Public Safety Excellence, is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's Managing Officer Program, and serves as the Region 2 northern representative for the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association. In addition to his accolades, Sherwood is a writer with work published in the Minnesota Fire Chief and Firehouse magazines. Much of his writing focuses on the importance of mental health practices and work-life balance, values that play a huge factor in Sherwood's role as a leader and mentor. "I love the way that Justin's story ties to what we try to do here at NTC of career expertise, the technical, the work that (he has) done and learned in those spaces," BSU and NTC President John Hoffman said, "but also the commitments to mental health and holistic health and life beyond the workplace." During his acceptance speech, Sherwood took a moment to note the stigma surrounding mental health in the fire service. "This job is incredibly hard and I guess I get emotional because we put a lot of time into it," he said. "...Here I am being vulnerable because fire chiefs aren't supposed to be criers, but I'm probably the most emotional fire chief in the country. But I own it." Sherwood recalled the day he was notified that he would receive the award, expressing feelings of gratitude and relief. Looking out into the audience filled with his family, friends and colleagues, he credited his support system for getting him where he is today. "Regardless of the impostor syndrome, it isn't about my individual accomplishments or ... the types of awards I'm getting, but it is truly about those who support me," he said. "So I want to say thanks to my mentors and supporters in this room, my colleagues from the city ... but most importantly, my family. "You guys have really supported me even in those seasons that were really hard. So your love, and, I have to note, extreme patience, is what got me here." In closing, Sherwood thanked NTC for choosing him as the first-ever recipient of the IMPACT award and noted the symbolism of the item, which he plans to display at his office in the fire hall. "(This award) will always serve as a strong reminder for me and a powerful motivation to continue leading with purpose, integrity, motivation and dedication, because all we can do is give our best effort," he said. "When I started this path, (I) wanted to help people, but ultimately be a dreamer and do my best and try to always use my position to advocate for those who couldn't."
