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India Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
IT Welocome to Derry trailer: Fear of Pennywise strikes back
The prequel to Andy Muschietti's supernatural horror franchise, It, is all set to recreate the conjuring saga of Pennywise, the Dancing Clown. The trailer of IT: Welcome to Derry was released, which is based on Stephen King's classic novel It (1986). The trailer once again brings back the terrifying mysteries in the backdrop of 1962 as it navigates the story of missing trailer opens with a kid stranded amid snowfall in the night. A car approaches them to offer a ride home. The child responds by saying, "Anywhere but Derry." The video then shows a series of shocking events in 1962 where children from the town go missing. The story then hints at connecting the past with the present as Pennywise emerges 27 years younger and hungrier while the kids run to save their lives. Ignorant adults, a gang of kids on bikes to strange faces creepily staring from windows to the disappearance of children, the events remind of the terror of Pennywise. At the end of the trailer, a caped, scary character in a dark tunnel is revealed as everyone screams for show has a '60s vibe to it as it introduces many unnamed new characters, featuring Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe and Rudy Mancuso. The miniseries about child disappearances is developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs. It is co-produced by New Line Cinema, Warner Bros Television and Double It (2017), directed by Muschietti had screenplay by Chase Palmer, Cary Fukunaga and Gary Dauberman. The film was jointly produced by New Line Cinema, Lin Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment and KatzSmith Productions. The sequel It Chapter Two (2019) was also directed by Muschietti with screenplay by Gary Welcome To Derry debuts on the newly renamed/reverted HBO Max — and presumably Sky in the UK, later in 2025.
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Iconic actor seen on rare outing with carer 13 years after suffering a stroke
Iconic actor Tim Curry was helped on a rare outing in Los Angeles 13 years on from the Hollywood actor's stroke that left him partially paralysed down one side Iconic actor Tim Curry has been spotted on a rare outing in Los Angeles. It comes 13 years after the 79-year-old star suffered a major stroke. Tim was seen wearing a red sweater and black trousers with a bright pair of red trainers. He also wore a pair of black sunglasses. The actor was being pushed in his wheelchair by a helper on the outing. In 2012, the Hollywood star was left partially paralysed down one side after suffering a stroke at his Los Angeles home. The medical incident also affected his speech. Since the devastating scare, Tim has stepped away from his acting career and remained largely out of the public eye. Prior to his stroke, Tim had enjoyed a successful acting career. His fame grew tremendously when he took on the role of Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also played the part of Wadsworth the butler in the cult classic Clue before playing Pennywise the Dancing Clown in adaptation of Stephen King's It in 1990. His last role came last year, which marked his first feature film role in 14 yeas. He played a part in the horror movie called Stream. He has also had a number of voice acting roles as he kept involved in the industry. Despite not being in the public eye much recently, the actor has engaged in some interviews and virtual events. Speaking in 2015 as he was honoured with The Actors Fund Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tony Awards, he joked about the fund assisting funeral cost. He said: 'I've done a few benefits for the Actors Fund and I think it's a marvellous organisation. I hope not to have to use it.' Speaking prior to the event at the time about receiving the award for his stage work, he said: 'It means that it just sort of solidifies the kind of work the American acting community has given me for years now. 'It's very gracious of them, I think. I was thrilled when they told me and I am thrilled now.' Tim has an autobiography set to hit the shelves later this year. Advertising the book, which is titled Vagabond, on Instagram, has fans couldn't contain their excitement over the project. One user gushed: "So looking forward to reading this," while another said: "Can't wait to purchase it. Last time I got to see you and say hi was many years ago in the late 90's at the Hollywood farmers market when I gifted you a few jewelry pieces. "You always came by to say hi. Thank you for always being so kind wishing you the best and congratulations. Can't wait to read it. Best wishes." A third wrote: "So exciting," alongside a number of emojis include a flame image and a red love heart.
