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Epoch Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Denzel Washington Receives Surprise Honorary Palme D'Or Award at Cannes
CANNES, France—Actor Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday evening in recognition of his outstanding career, according to organizers. Washington, 70, was in southern France for the premiere of director Spike Lee's latest film 'Highest 2 Lowest,' an adaptation of legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low,' which also celebrated its premiere on Monday.
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
President Trump reveals whether he'd pardon Diddy if mogul is convicted in sex trafficking trial
Mia says Diddy sexually assaulted her at his star-studded 40th birthday party Mia told the court that she was first sexually assaulted by Diddy during his 40th birthday party in 2009 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, which was attended by many celebrities like Bono, Denzel Washington, Kim Kardashian, Gayle King and Al Sharpton. She said the mogul approached her in the kitchen and complimented her on her work before pouring shots for her. 'I felt like they hit me kind of hard,' she said of the drinks. 'I was in my 20s in New York. Two shots would not have made me feel that way.' Mia told the jury what happened next: 'He was talking and all of a sudden his face [was] far closer, my eyes couldn't focus on his face because it was so close. 'I didn't really know what was happening... he put his am next to my head against the wall and leaned in to kiss me and put his other hand up the side of my dress.' Mia said she did not want to kiss Diddy or have his hand up her dress. 'I was shocked and I froze. I didn't even process what was happening,' she added. The next morning, she woke up clothed on a chair in the mainroom of the penthouse Diddy had rented. Martha Stewart takes a picture of Diddy at the party below. Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner.
Geek Vibes Nation
a day ago
- Business
- Geek Vibes Nation
Imprint Films Announces 4K UHD Titles Out This July Including Works From Dustin Hoffman, Sidney Poitier & More
Imprint Films has announced three new titles to join the collection on 4K UHD Blu-Ray in July: Malcolm X (1992), In the Heat of the Night (1967), and Midnight Cowboy (1969). These represent a selection of cinematic favorites not to be missed. Imprint Films is a specialty label based out of Australia whose releases can be played in Blu-Ray players worldwide, including U.S. players. All first pressings of each release will have strictly limited-edition deluxe packaging along with new transfers, audio commentaries, exclusive bonus features & more. Details on these films can be found below: Street Date: July 30, 2025 Synopsis: Denzel Washington stars in Spike Lee's visionary biopic of civil rights activist Malcolm X, joining the Imprint collection in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision. Praised by endless key filmmakers and critics, including Martin Scorsese and Roger Ebert, this masterpiece of cinema is a unique, essential, confronting vision of history, identity, and revolution. Follow the life and work of controversial leader Malcolm X, from his early life and incarceration to his eventual role as Nation of Islam minister and Black nationalist. Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox. 1500 copies only Special Features & Technical Specs: Disc One: 4K UHD 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10) NEW Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson Audio Commentary by director Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander and costume designer Ruth Carter Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Two: Blu-ray 1080p High-definition transfer on Blu-ray of the 4K Restoration NEW Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson Audio Commentary by director Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander and costume designer Ruth Carter Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Three: Blu-ray Special Features By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X' – documentary (2005) – documentary (2005) NEW 150 Locations and 1 Hidden Train – interview with production designer Wynn Thomas – interview with production designer Wynn Thomas NEW White Devils: The Cameos in 'Malcolm X' – featurette including interviews with Karen Allen and David Patrick Kelly – featurette including interviews with Karen Allen and David Patrick Kelly Deleted Scenes (with an introduction by director Spike Lee) Archival interviews with director Spike Lee, actors Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Al Freeman Jr, Malcolm X's daughter Attallah Shabazz & Malcolm X's widow, Dr. Betty Shabazz Street Date: July 30, 2025 Synopsis: Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger star in the mystery crime thriller In The Heat of The Night, joining the Imprint collection in 4K UHD, in HDR and Dolby Vision for the first time worldwide. When a wealthy industrialist is found murdered in a small Mississippi town, Detective Virgil Tibbs, an experienced police officer from Philadelphia and local Police Chief Bill Gillespie are forced to work together to unravel the mystery, leading them on a line of enquiry that will challenge both of their preconceptions. The winner of Best Picture at the Academy Awards, In The Heat Of The Night is a powerful examination of dignity and prejudice, spawning two sequels and a television series, and becoming a staple of Hollywood that retains its longevity to this day. Limited Edition 2-Disc Hardbox with Hardback Booklet. 1500 copies only. Special Features and Technical Specs: Disc One: 4K UHD 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD ( NEW Dolby Vision / NEW HDR10) Dolby Vision / HDR10) Audio Commentary by director Norman Jewison, cinematographer Haskell Wexler, and actors Rod Steiger and Lee Grant Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Two: Blu-ray 1080p High-definition transfer on Blu-ray of the 4K Restoration Audio Commentary by director Norman Jewison, cinematographer Haskell Wexler, and actors Rod Steiger and Lee Grant Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60s – featurette – featurette The Slap Heard Around the World – featurette – featurette Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound – featurette – featurette Trailers from Hell: Michael Schlesinger on In the Heat of the Night More Special Features TBC Original Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Booklet An exclusive booklet featuring a brand NEW essay by film historian Travis Woods, as well as full-colour photographs and production information. Street Date: July 30, 2025 Synopsis: 'I'm walkin' here!' Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight star in the undisputed classic drama Midnight Cowboy, making its worldwide debut on 4K UHD with Dolby Vision. The winner of Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Midnight Cowboy has achieved a legacy like few other films. A dissection of the nostalgia of the New York nightmare, this raw, uncompromising picture takes you inside the minds of two desperate men chasing dreams in a city that offers none. When Joe Buck, a good-looking, naïvely charming Texas 'cowboy' makes his way to the Big Apple to seek his fortune, the only wealth he finds is in the friendship of Ratso Rizzo, a sleazy, small-time con man with big dreams. Living on the tattered fringe of society, these two outcasts develop an unlikely bond, one that transcends their broken dreams. Based on the book by James Leo Herlihy, and directed by John Schlesinger (who won the Oscar for Best Director for his work on this film), Midnight Cowboy continues to stand the test of time almost sixty years since its release, now fully restored and ripe for rediscovery in 4K. This Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox also includes the 2022 feature documentary Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy. 1500 copies only. Special Features and Technical Specs: Disc One: 4K UHD 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10) NEW Audio Commentary by cinema author and critic Matthew Asprey Gear Audio Commentary by cinema author and critic Matthew Asprey Gear Audio Commentary by producer Jerome Hellman Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Two: Blu-ray 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K Restoration NEW Audio Commentary by cinema author and critic Matthew Asprey Gear Audio Commentary by cinema author and critic Matthew Asprey Gear Audio Commentary by producer Jerome Hellman After Midnight: Reflections on the Classic – featurette – featurette Controversy and Acclaim – featurette – featurette Celebrating Schlesinger – featurette – featurette Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Three: Blu-ray – Feature Documentary: Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy (2022) 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the feature documentary Extended interview with Midnight Cowboy cinematographer Adam Holender Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.75:1 Audio: DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies. 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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'As an outsider, you can't compete with actors from film family': Karan Tacker on challenges faced by newcomers
From making his mark on TV to walking the red carpet at Cannes, Karan Tacker's journey is a testament to his remarkable talent and ability to connect with the audience as an actor. He considers himself lucky to be blessed with so much love and never "gotten any hate"; however, he asserts that it is challenging for newcomers to establish themselves in the industry. (Also read: Seeing my idols Denzel Washington, Spike Lee at Cannes a dream come true: Karan Tacker) Karan candidly discussed how challenging it is for newcomers to establish themselves in the entertainment industry, his experience at the film festival and how he carved a niche for himself as an actor without any Godfather. In a conversation with ANI, he shared how challenging it is for newcomers to establish themselves in the entertainment industry as an outsider. "You don't really get people to meet you very easily. And it's a lot of knocking on doors constantly again and again, maybe casting directors, producers, or perhaps the directors you want to work with," he said. The actor, who played the lead role in the TV show Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, added, "For me, it was sort of challenging because at the time that I took a break from television, there was only films and to crack on was very difficult because nobody at that time was launching any new faces. There was a certain perception about actors who came from television. And that was a bit of a barrier to jump." He continued, "As an outsider, you can't compete with actors from the film family because they have a lot going for them, while they might have their own challenges, which I wouldn't really know of. But they get a lot of padding. They can pick up the phone on a whole lot of people if they want, and get an advice on whether they should attempt a script or they shouldn't, somewhere as an outsider, you have to go out there and build those relations maybe with seniors from the industry or people you have faith in and ask advice." "So somewhere I feel, as outsiders, the first chunk of your entire career, you are only trying to find your bearings within the industry. And it's post after that, you know what's happening, and you know enough people who can be there and guide you through it," said the Special OPS actor. Recalling his journey as an actor, he shared that it never happened in a planned way and destiny played a role in shaping his career, "I feel like it was magical, because I didn't really set myself out to be an actor. I did study business, and my father had a business of his own. So the natural understanding was that when I grew up, I would join his company, which is exactly what happened. And, we were in business for quite some time until this part of the world's recession hit. And, you know, we were a small business and got quite hit with that." "I feel somewhere. I mean, I say magical because this may have been destined to happen in this fashion. And it was a really tough time in our lives as a family, especially financially, when I just started off as an actor. So it was, I remember, for the first four, five, and six years, you know, whatever money I was making, I was just paying off all the debts of the business my father and I owned," he added. He went on to share, "It's after that that I, somewhere, started saving money, and we accumulated money as a family. And I took a little bit of a gap from television because I was adamant that if I acted again, it had to be with something that I'm really passionate about and that really kind of drives me and gives me purpose. So I pretty much refused everything that came my way during my break from television." However, his career took a turn as he got an opportunity to star in Special OPS, an action espionage thriller series created and directed by Neeraj Pandey. "I remember I was in Mussoorie on a holiday with somebody, and I got a call from this casting director saying that, you know, there's an audition for such and such show. He never told me who the maker is; he just said that this is the audition, that's the scene, if you can send it. And I was on a holiday, let me come back to Bombay and then do it. But he was adamant. 'No, no, like something about maybe your look or something that works, and can you just send it?' So I was sitting in a hotel room trying to fix my phone, find a stand, and put a light on. I tried to record an audition, and the best light ironically was in the bathroom. So that's where I recorded my test." "I think it's been about five years if I'm not mistaken. There's been no looking back, because 'Special OPS' happened, that got a lot of love and I somewhere got a lot of acclaim, especially sharing screen space with giants like Kay Kay Menon and, being directed by Neeraj Pandey just to kind of get a little bit of recognition in a setup like that means a lot for someone like me," he added. The actor who recently made his Cannes debut with Tanvi the Great, said that he is happy that he got an opportunity to see his idols, Hollywood star Denzel Washington and filmmaker Spike Lee. "This is my first time at the Cannes Film Festival. It was a very good experience. There were so many people, and everyone had come for the same purpose: to talk about films, creativity, the craft and business of moviemaking. It's always nice to be under one roof with like-minded people. Moreover, being at a one-arm distance from my idols Denzel Washington and Spike Lee was a surreal experience." He walked the red carpet in a Manish Malhotra outfit. "Manish is a dear friend, and I just have to pick up the phone for him, and he's always there. I loved the white suit I wore on the red carpet. That big bow(tie), I borrowed from Anupam (Kher) sir, that's his bow because, I accidentally, I think while packing my suit, I dropped mine at home and only there I realised that I'm not carrying a bow so, Anupam sir was nice enough to give me one of his." Tacker shared his working experience in Tanvi the Great, saying, "I remember when Anupam sir narrated the one-liner to me and told me that the film deals with autism. He gave me my character brief, which was that 'you play a captain, but you play an army officer with a rose and a smile on his face'. That's all he had to say. And I was like, sir, really happy to be a part of the project, especially because of the work that Anupam Kher has done over the years." "I was really happy to be a part of it. And as far as the preparation is concerned, I'll tell you, sometimes some roles require a very different prep for this one. Literally, it is the happy quotient that my character, Samar Raina, brings to the entire film. So, the best way to describe him would be as an army officer with a smile on his face and a rose in his hand," he shared. On collaborating with Anupam Kher, he said, "He is passionate about what he does because, of course, he's from the industry. He loves the craft. But at the same time, because he's been an actor, he understands what exactly you would require on a set as an actor. So in that aspect, he's very, very soft with his actors.. he'll push you, even if it's the smallest thing. Whenever I shot with him, there used to be a certain script, but he always wanted to keep adding things. He wanted to keep improvising. So he would keep throwing suddenly. You had to be so prepped because you never knew what he would ask you. So that was a very fun workshop for me because it was a lot of learning, given his experience." While speaking about his upcoming project, Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari, he said, "Bhay will be written down in my book. I mean, not my book, like my book to be published, but just my mental life journey and my career journey because, it is a genre that I'm so afraid of in general, you know, I'm very scared of the paranormal and, and, and the world of all of that. That said, this has been the most joyful, immersive, engaged experience I've had as an actor." (ANI)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Broadway Box Office Has Finally Recovered, Overtaking Pre-Pandemic Returns for First Time
Last week, Broadway grosses for the season-to-date surpassed 2018-2019's record season-to-date box office for the first time. Total industry box office hit $1.8 billion for the season, propelled by hits such as Good Night, and Good Luck, starring George Clooney, which was last week's highest earner, with $3.8 million, followed by Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, with $3.2 million and Glengarry Glen Ross, starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr, with $2.4 million. More from The Hollywood Reporter Cynthia Erivo to Star in One-Woman Version of 'Dracula' in London Tom Francis Is Ready to Flex His Muscles for Hollywood Nicole Scherzinger on How Her "Pop Star Mentality" Prepared Her for 'Sunset Blvd.,' "Manifesting" a Film Adaptation and First Tony Nom Good Night, and Good Luck and Glengarry Glen Ross both announced that they had recouped their capitalizations, with Glengarry Glen Ross breaking the Palace Theatre box office record with a gross of $2.4 million. Some shows also appeared to get a boost from the Tony nominations, including Death Becomes Her, which saw its grosses shoot up close to $270,000 from the prior week to $1.3 million, Buena Vista Social Club, which saw a close to $90,000 gain to $1.2 million, Maybe Happy Ending, which shot up close to $100,000 to $1 million. All three tied for having the most Tony nominations. Among the plays, Purpose, which is Tony nominated and was also awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Drama, saw its grosses increase by about $100,000 to $522,691 last week, and the Tony-nominated play John Proctor is The Villain, starring Sadie Sink, also increased close to $100,000 to $596,511. The milestone of surpassing the 2018-2019 season is significant as that season is the highest on record for Broadway grosses and attendance and has been viewed as a benchmark to measure post-pandemic recovery. At this point in the 2018-2019 season, Broadway had brought in $1.79 million. However, Jason Laks, president of the Broadway League noted that the numbers are driven by a few productions – namely the recent celebrity-driven titles, with high ticket prices – and that otherwise the economics of Broadway are making it harder for productions to survive. Othello commanded the highest average ticket price on Broadway last week at $387. 'Broadway audiences are responding to the remarkable and diverse slate of productions this season. These grosses and attendance numbers are a testament to, and a reflection of, the efforts of every person working both on stage and off to turn the dream of each show into a reality,' Laks said in a statement. 'While we celebrate this milestone, we also need to be clear-eyed about where this industry stands today. Among other factors, these record grosses have been buoyed by the tremendous success of a few specific productions this season, without which we would still trail our pre-pandemic numbers. While we are, of course, thrilled by their successes, we also have to look at our industry as a whole,' the statement reads. 'Every show, no matter how acclaimed, is grappling with rising costs across every facet of production. Shows have an ever-shorter window to get on their feet, find an audience, and determine their future. This is a major challenge shows face as they seek out investors, without which a production will never make it to the stage,' Laks said. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
