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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Odyssey 70MM IMAX tickets now on sale: Here's how to book Christopher Nolan's epic exactly a year in advance
Christopher Nolan's next big movie, The Odyssey, is still a year away, but that hasn't stopped fans from booking their tickets already. IMAX 70mm screenings for the epic drama went on sale this week, exactly a year before its official release on July 17, 2026. This is the first time in movie history that tickets for any film are available this early. Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Robert Pattinson, The Odyssey is one of the most anticipated films of 2026, as this film is the first rodeo for Christopher Nolan since the huge success of Oppenheimer. Cillian Murphy's film made nearly $1 billion worldwide and brought over $190 million from IMAX screenings alone. Nolan is now pushing the experience even further. He's shooting The Odyssey entirely with upgraded IMAX 70mm film cameras, which wasn't possible before. The Odyssey tickets go on sale, Christopher Nolan pushing IMAX to go bigger Tickets for the epic film The Odyssey are now on sale in select IMAX 70mm theatres, more than a year before its release. IMAX confirmed the sale of tickets on their official X handle on July 17, 'Tickets now live for IMAX 70mm showings of The Odyssey. A year ahead.' HOLY SHIT 😭😭😭😭 IMAX opened up the ticket sales at midnight on July 17, with a few 70mm theatres accidentally leaking the news a few days back, creating a major buzz among cinephiles in the US. The fans had been waiting in queue to get the tickets as only a few theatres in the US can provide the optimal experience of the film. Christopher Nolan has asked viewers to watch films like Oppenheimer and The Odyssey in 70mm theatres to experience the complete package of his production. After Oppenheimer, the Oscar-winning director asked IMAX to improve their film cameras to handle a full movie shot in 70mm. IMAX accepted the challenge and upgraded their equipment just for him. IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond said Christopher Nolan promised to shoot The Odyssey fully on IMAX if they fixed the problems, and they did. The movie is expected to be a visual masterpiece, given the 54-year-old auteur's love for large-format filmmaking, seen before in Dunkirk, Interstellar, Tenet, and The Dark Knight series. Get tickets now to experience the first IMAX 70mm screenings of #TheOdysseyMovie - A film by Christopher Nolan. In theaters 7 17 26. How to book The Odyssey 70mm tickets? Follow the given steps below to book your tickets now: Open the IMAX website and search for The Odyssey. After that, scroll down to find your preferred location and press on it. For example, if you are from Arizona, select 'Phoenix, AZ - Harkins Arizona Mills'. A new window will open. Select your preferred date and time from the categories given on the window. The 'Adult' tickets are for $17.75, 'Senior' tickets for $15.25, and 'Child' category tickets are selling for $13.50. After that, confirm your payment and book your slot to watch the 70mm experience of The Odyssey. The Odyssey: A star-studded cast brings the Greek classic to life Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is a fresh take on the legendary Greek story of Odysseus (written by Greek poet Homer, published in English in 1614) and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. Matt Damon leads the cast, alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and Mia Goth. The cast of Christopher Nolan's 'THE ODYSSEY'• Tom Holland• Matt Damon• Anne Hathaway• Zendaya • Lupita Nyong'o• Robert Pattinson• Charlize Theron• Jon Bernthal• Elliot Page• Himesh Patel• John Leguizamo• Benny Safdie The film has a massive $250 million budget, the largest of Christopher Nolan's career. A short teaser was shown in cinemas before Jurassic World Rebirth, and though it leaked online, excitement is only growing.
Edinburgh Live
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Tom Hardy's 'best on screen performance in years' compared to Martin Scorsese classic
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A 'riveting' crime drama is being hailed as featuring 'Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years.' It is also being compared to a beloved Martin Scorsese classic. This is a bold statement for an actor who has consistently wowed audiences with his roles in both film and television over the past decade. His notable performances include playing the Kray twins in Legend, roles in The Revenant, Dunkirk and more recently, a leading role in the series Mob Land. However, some might argue that his part in the less critically acclaimed Venom trilogy may have led audiences to overlook his true acting prowess. A recent reminder of his capabilities was seen in 2024's The Bikeriders. Hardy joined a star-studded cast for the film, sharing the screen with Elvis star Austin Butler and Killing Eve's Jodie Comer, along with The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus and Man of Steel's Michael Shannon. (Image: YouTube / 20th Century Studios) Set in the 1960s, the narrative unfolds over a decade, tracing the transformation of a Midwestern motorcycle club from a local outsider hangout to a menacing gang, jeopardising the original group's way of life. Hardy portrays the gang leader, with Butler as his young protégé and Comer as his wife. While the plot is fictional, writer and director Jeff Nichols drew inspiration from the eponymous book by photographer Danny Lyon, which documented images of a real-life bike gang, reports the Mirror. A Collider critic has hailed the film as "Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years." They elaborated: "Not only was it a blessing to see Hardy work with such a rich cast and visionary director again, but he also gave perhaps his most revelatory performance since breaking out with American audiences in Inception. On the surface, Hardy could play the leader of a bike gang in his sleep, as the actor is known for his brutish tough guys." The movie earned an impressive 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many reviewers giving kudos to the standout performances by Hardy, Butler, and Comer. UK cinephiles who haven't had the chance to watch it yet can stream the film on Sky Cinema or NOW with a movies pass. Echoing the critic's sentiments, a fan expressed online: "Tom Hardy shines and gives a Marlon Brando-esque performance that made me enjoy every scene he was in." Another enthusiast shared their praise: "The Bikeriders is an electrifying journey into the heart of 1960s biker culture! Jeff Nichols masterfully captures the gritty essence of an outlaw motorcycle club's evolution from a band of misfits to a formidable crime syndicate. Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy deliver powerhouse performances, breathing life into complex characters that stay with you long after the credits roll." (Image: Focus Features) Meanwhile, another viewer enthused: "Gripping, gritty and raw with stellar performances in a film that only Jeff Nichols could bring to vivid cinematic life." One individual drew comparisons to the work of a renowned filmmaker. They made a clear reference to Goodfellas, stating: "I checked to see if Martin Scorsese directed it; he didn't. Jeff Nichols is certainly a Scorsese admirer. Great Film!" The Bikeriders is streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Crime thriller has 'Tom Hardy's best performance in years'
The film was also compared to a Scorsese classic A 'gripping' crime thriller is said to have 'Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years.' That seems to be a significant claim for an actor who has impressed audiences with roles in film and television. Over the last decade, he has appeared the Kray twins in Legend, along with roles in The Revenant, Dunkirk and more recently with a main role in the series Mob Land. However, perhaps some believe his part in the lesser well received Venom trilogy may have caused audiences to forget what he is capable of. A title that may have served as a recent reminder was 2024's The Bikeriders. Hardy was part of an all-star cast for the film. He appeared opposite the likes of Elvis star Austin Butler and Killing Eve's Jodie Comer. Also featuring were The Walking Dead star's Norman Reedus and Man of Steel's Michael Shannon. Set in the 1960s, the film's story is told over the course of a decade. It follows a Midwestern motorcycle club which evolves from a gathering place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group's way of life. Hardy plays the leader of this gang, Butler his young protégé and Comer his wife. While the film is a fictional story, writer and director Jeff Nichols was inspired by the book of the same name by photographer Danny Lyon, which chronicled pictures of an actual bike gang. A critic writing for Collider, looking back on the film, claims that it is "Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years." They go on to say: "Not only was it a blessing to see Hardy work with such a rich cast and visionary director again, but he also gave perhaps his most revelatory performance since breaking out with American audiences in Inception. On the surface, Hardy could play the leader of a bike gang in his sleep, as the actor is known for his brutish tough guys." They weren't the only ones as the film managed a rating of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes with most reviewers praising the central performances of Hardy, Butler and Comer in particular. Thankfully for film lovers in the UK who have yet to see for themselves, they can catch up by streaming the film on Sky Cinema or NOW with a movies pass. Many fans were in agreement on Hardy's role in the film with one posting online: "Tom Hardy shines and gives a Marlon Brando-esque performance that made me enjoy every scene he was in." Sharing a similar view, another added: "The Bikeriders is an electrifying journey into the heart of 1960s biker culture! Jeff Nichols masterfully captures the gritty essence of an outlaw motorcycle club's evolution from a band of misfits to a formidable crime syndicate. Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy deliver powerhouse performances, breathing life into complex characters that stay with you long after the credits roll." Meanwhile someone else said: "Gripping, gritty and raw with stellar performances in a film that only Jeff Nichols could bring to vivid cinematic life." One person, compared it to one of the classic films by an acclaimed director. Clearly putting it against Goodfellas, they said: "I checked to see if Martin Scorsese directed it; he didn't. Jeff Nichols is certainly a Scorsese admirer. Great Film!" The Bikeriders is streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
'We know of the Channel deal, it won't stop us': Migrants in Calais say they're not worried about Keir Starmer's new swap scheme with France
Migrants waiting to cross the Channel yesterday laughed at the notion the Government's new deal with France would stop the boats. Occupants of the main migrant camp had quickly heard word of the agreement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron that some dinghy arrivals in England would be sent back to France, and swapped for official asylum applicants. But it did not seem like anyone was giving up on their dream yesterday. In fact, the only people in northern France worried about the new migrants arrangement seem to be a growing band of mayors and local government leaders fearing that the Labour Government's plan 'will make the situation even worse'. At the sprawling migrant camp amid bushes and waste ground near Grande-Synthe, close to Dunkirk, preparations for departures from the nearby beaches continued apace. Many were buying supplies at the Auchan supermarket in the out-of-town shopping centre here. As two Middle Eastern migrants walked past with a shopping trolley stuffed with new life-jackets, Somali men Abdi, 22, and Mohammed, 19, were smiling and full of confidence about starting new lives in England. They had no fear about being sent straight back after making the illicit dinghy crossing they are expecting to pay £1,300 for. Abdi said: 'We have heard that yesterday France and England make a deal that says if you are a migrant who goes by boat, and you have family in England, you don't come back to France. And I have a cousin and brother in London. 'Also, if you come from a problem country, where it's dangerous, like Somalia – because of [the terror group] Al Shabaab, and rival clans that will kill you if you want to marry the wrong woman – I think you aren't sent back. So I don't worry.' Asked if he was nervous about his imminent dinghy trip – 'maybe tomorrow' – Abdi laughed, saying: 'I'm not scared. We were in a boat from Libya to Italy for four days. We'll be in England in five hours, and there they will help us.' A similarly carefree Mohammed – who said he had a sister in Britain – added: 'In Italy we didn't have work or anything. In France we have to live outside and don't have anything. 'I think when we go to England, England will say, 'Welcome'. We will be able to learn, and study. See you in London!' The Mail had been on Gravelines beach from first light yesterday, and saw a dinghy on the horizon heading across the Channel from Dunkirk, further to the east, straight to Dover. A French patrol ship in the Channel disgorged a motor launch – but only, as usual, to shadow the migrant boat in case of danger, until a British Border Force ship could pick it up. Another dinghy yesterday was reportedly launched from far south of Boulogne, on a beach close to Mr Macron's home in the smart holiday resort of Le Touquet. It was a stark demonstration of the length of coastline used by people smugglers – which has extended over 100 miles. And local authority leaders in the Calais area, whose taxpayers are unhappy about the migrants camping beside roads, and hiding in dunes, yesterday disputed claims that Sir Keir's new scheme would help. Unlike the migrants, they do fear significant numbers of small-boat passengers will be sent back to France – and they will have to deal with them. The mayor of Calais, Natacha Bouchart, led the chorus of disapproval, saying: 'I'm very angry, stunned, to see there was no consultation with those of us along the coast. 'We are going to find ourselves in a vice, because we are already struggling to manage the problem of crossings and arrivals. Now we will have to manage the migrants that the British Government chooses to return to France. 'And when we say 'to France', we don't mean 'to Paris, Marseille, or Le Touquet', we mean 'to Calais'.' Hauts-de-Seine regional council covers Calais and most of the beaches from where the small boats head off to England – and its president Xavier Bertrand said the new deal 'will make the situation even worse'. Referring to some 17 deaths in the Channel among small-boat passengers this year alone, he said the Channel would continue 'to become a maritime graveyard.' And he called for a 'proper showdown' with the British over the ongoing crisis, adding: 'This one-for-one principle is a way for the British to choose their migrants. 'They will have the immigration they choose, and we will have immigration they impose.' In Gravelines – where the Mail has witnessed multiple 'taxi boats', which pick up migrants already in the water, while police stand by barred from acting through fear of causing drownings – deputy mayor Alain Boonefaes said the scheme was unfeasible. Referring to increasing disputes between people-smuggling gangs and penniless migrants, Mr Boonefaes went on: 'The residents are starting to get angry – some see campfires at the bottom of their gardens. Others have heard gunshots.' Strikingly, however, he added that he had opposed a British proposal to put a barrier across Gravelines' broad canal to the sea, where many of the taxi dinghies are launched – because it could make a sea rescue missions difficult, and interfere with the activities of a sailing school. With such disagreement over tactics, it is perhaps no wonder the migrants are laughing.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
I saw French cops turn up an HOUR after migrant ‘hop-on service' set sail – deal with Macron is too little too late
HOPELESS French cops arrived an hour after a group of migrants waved au revoir from a packed dinghy and headed to Britain yesterday. Around 50 young East African men wearing life jackets were crammed into the inflatable which set sail near Dunkirk around 5.30am yesterday. 6 6 6 One put two fingers up in a Churchill-esque V for victory as the black vessel returned to shore a few miles down the coast at Gravelines. The migrant 'taxi boat' bobbed along in near-perfect sea conditions while waiting to pick up any stragglers who had spent the night sleeping in the sand dunes. But it powered off into the sunrise over the Channel without any new passengers before French search and rescue vessel Ridens escorted them to Border Force. An hour later, police arrived in a 4x4, with four hapless cops seen with their hands on their heads looking out to sea from the dunes. One joked around with his baton as colleagues laughed shortly after missing the crossing which made a mockery of the Government's immigration deal with France to crack down on illegals reaching the UK. The Sun found abandoned life jackets, discarded coats and shoes, punctured PVC dinghies and fuel cans left on the beach where the boat is believed to have left from. A second group of around 20 migrants simultaneously grounded their vessel in the canal, running inland through Gravelines before they could reach the Channel. They abandoned ship around 5.30am to evade the authorities but many got stuck in the estuary as they waded through thick waist-high mud. 'Children can get stepped on or squashed' One was heard yelling 'I'm dying, I'm dying' as cops and firefighters came to their rescue by pulling them to safety with ladders and ropes. Shocked locals watched as machinery was used to winch the inflatable out of the foul-smelling waters around 1pm. Starmer & Macron unveil 'aggressive' one in, one out deal to RETURN small boat migrants to France At least 200 migrants were believed to have arrived in the UK yesterday. Border Force vessels Hurricane, Ranger and Typhoon were all involved in rescuing people, including women and children. It came on the final day of President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the UK to thrash out details of a new policy aimed at stopping the boats. Just 50 migrants a week are expected to be returned during a trial period — with PM Sir Keir Starmer admitting a deterrent is needed after axing the Tories' scheme to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda. At least 250 migrants were believed to have arrived in Dover on three boats before Macron and Starmer announced their 'aggressive' policy It was initially hoped the new agreement would be a 'one in, one out deal' — but 17 migrants will enter Britain illegally for every one returned to France, amounting to just 2,600 booted out each year. At least 250 migrants were believed to have arrived in Dove r on three boats before Macron and Starmer announced their 'aggressive' policy. Crossings continue to soar despite Britain giving £771million of taxpayer funding to the French since 2018 and £ 480million in the past three years. Smugglers have adapted to avoid law enforcement by learning local canal systems and loading boats with people inland instead of on beaches. They now operate a hop-on service by picking up passengers who lift sluice gates along the winding route before zooming into the Channel. Boats are almost full by the time they reach open water — leaving powerless cops unable to slash them with knives like they can when on shore. They are also launching from more secluded and wider beaches which are not used as regularly. On Wednesday evening, migrants cleared out of their camp in Loon-Plage and caught buses to hotspots ahead of their early hours crossings. Dozens were prepared to risk their lives in budget orange life jackets bought from superstore Decathlon. The French sports shop near Dunkirk sells a variety of buoyancy aids for as little as £14. Migrants were observed queuing among locals to pay for them in full knowledge of why they were being purchased. Osman, a migrant from Turkey, said: 'The smugglers don't care about our protection so it's on us to try to make sure we don't die. 'Sometimes the smugglers will give us cheap life jackets which are so bad. They act like sponges and soak up water which will only help you sink and drown.' Sales of kayaks and dinghies which may be used to cross the Channel were previously banned but locals are now allowed to buy them by showing ID cards. Other small boat passengers desperate for safety have even carried blow-up rubber rings designed for kids playing in the waves. Armed police are fighting a rise in IRA-style kneecap shootings carried out there by criminal people smugglers using scare tactics to spread fear and threaten rivals The Sun can reveal greedy people smugglers are dangerously cramming more Channel migrants into small boats than ever before. An average of 64 people made the journey in each unsuitable dinghy in June — the first time the monthly number has surpassed 60 per boat. So far this year, each vessel has averaged around 58 people — up 41 per cent from when the figure stood at 41 in 2022. 6 6 Experts fear it will lead to more mass tragedies as evil human traffickers only focus on lining their pockets with bumper profits. Increasing overcrowding also causes huge problems for Border Force, who can only carry a total of 95 people on board their rescue vessels. Lucy Moreton, ISU trade union officer representing Border Force staff, warned they may need to ask for help on busy days. She said: 'We can take maybe one or two loads of people before we need to offload — whereas before it was three or four. 'On busy days this could mean relying on other agencies such as the coastguard or the RNLI. 'Saving lives at sea is what they do, so they would come and assist us — but it causes big problems for them. 'The other thing overcrowding does is put the vulnerable at risk — children can get squashed or stepped on. 'Unstable boats make getting people off them more difficult, and overcrowded boats are more unstable. 'There is always a risk of death, but we do what we can to prevent it. 'I think the smugglers do it because they can get away with it and profit from it.' 'Gun violence is getting worse every day' Hundreds of migrants live in the Loon-Plage tents which have been gripped by warfare this week as Kurdish, Somalian and Afghan gangs battle for control. Armed police are fighting a rise in IRA-style kneecap shootings carried out there by criminal people smugglers using scare tactics to spread fear and threaten rivals. The punishment, involving firing bullets into the middle of the leg to cause extreme pain and even disability, is used to settle scores and territorial gangland feuds. Some also punish migrants who try to organise their own voyages or board boats without paying — but victims are almost always too scared to ID the gunmen. Migrants had claimed any return deal between France and the UK would only drive them to make the dangerous 21-mile journey sooner before it is implemented A senior French cop said: 'The gun violence is getting worse every day. 'We're used to gang fights with knives, but now guns are becoming more and more common. 'We're dealing with extremely dangerous people – ones who think nothing of wounding through the worst non-lethal attacks.' An Iraqi-Kurdish migrant was rushed to hospital after being shot four times in one leg and once in the other shortly after 3pm on Tuesday. The 44-year-old was rushed to hospital in Dunkirk where he remained last night in a condition described as 'serious by not life-threatening'. Another man required a tourniquet after being shot in the knee on Wednesday at the camp used as a 'feeding station' by aid charities handing out food and water. Dunkirk's judicial police are investigating both incidents, according to the local prosecutor's office. Gabriel, 17, from war-torn South Sudan, said: 'It's not safe for us here. The people-smuggling Mafia are shooting innocent people in the forest. I will do anything to get out.' Last month, two Iranians died after being shot while a Sudanese baby was also injured. Anthony Quenson, a 38-year-old public service worker, hears gunshots reverberate around his house on the doorstep of the Loon-Plage camp. The Frenchman said: 'Macron is doing nothing about the migrants and it is getting out of control. It feels very dangerous to live here now. 'The authorities here don't do anything to sort this problem out.' Migrants had claimed any return deal between France and the UK would only drive them to make the dangerous 21-mile journey sooner before it is implemented. Khalif, a 19-year-old Somalian who had been unsuccessful in crossing five times due to onboard motor issues, paid £1,200 euros to try again yesterday. He said: 'I'm not worried about Macron trying to make a deal and will keep trying. In France they don't help us but in England they look after us. All I want is a better life than here.' Somalian refugee Ibrahim, 32, added: 'Politicians may try to stop us but we will go anyway for our safety. 'Macron is the problem. He makes us feel unwelcome as we have nothing here, unlike in England.' Yesterday's small boats were the first successful crossings since 517 migrants arrived in eight dinghies on Friday. Another window of opportunity this morning could see hundreds more capitalise on 5mph wind gusts to make the treacherous trip across the Dover Strait. More than 21,000 migrants have arrived in over 350 boats so far in 2025 which is a record for this point of the year, according to official Government stats. 6
