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Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
28 Years Later director sets the record straight on Cillian Murphy's role
Cillian Murphy will be in the 28 Years Later trilogy, the film's director has confirmed. Danny Boyle, who directed the horror classics 28 Days and Weeks Later, will return later this year to show how far society has fallen 28 years after the Rage virus broke out. And while Cillian, who starred as Jim, will be in the upcoming third film, some were concerned that he would be infected after clips from the trailer showed a Jim-looking infected victim for a split second (which, it turns out, wasn't the character). However, Danny has set the record straight and confirmed that Cillian will be in the 28 Years trilogy… in the second and third films. Cillian Murphy will be in the 28 Years Later trilogy, the film's director has confirmed. Pic: Fox Searchlight. 'Well, it's three films, a trilogy of films which have connecting characters,' Danny told IGN, explaining that 12-year-old Spike will be the main character of the new story. 'He will run right way through the films. We've shot the first two back-to-back, and that was for logistical reasons, actor availability reasons, and for story reasons as well. They're literally continuous.' 28 Years Later will be three films, with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple slated for a release next January, with Danny confirming that Cillian will be in the second film, and will be standing by for the third should they get funding. 'There's a coda… it's not a coda, it's the epilogue or an end theme at the end of the first film [28 Years Later] that gives you a handover to the second film,' Danny explained. 'Although each story completes itself, there's a handover section to the next film as well. So it's very ambitious. People were worried that Cillian's character of Jim was going to be infected in the upcoming trilogy, but director Danny Boyle confirmed that he'll be in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Pic: Sony/ Columbia 'We haven't got the money for the third one yet. It will depend on how the first one does, I guess. But hopefully, if we do ok, they'll give us the go-ahead for the money and for the third one. Everybody's standing by for that, really. Including Cillian. '[Cillian] is in the second one… I shouldn't give away too much, I'll get killed!' Cillian is also serving as executive producer in the upcoming trilogy, with some fans worried that he was going to be infected by the Rage virus in the film's first trailer. However, it was confirmed that Cillian wasn't the infected zombie-like creature (remember, this isn't a zombie movie!) — but rather art dealer Angus Neill. 'Danny told me he'd always had me in mind for the role,' Angus said. 'So we met up, hit it off, and I agreed to take part. On set he has an extraordinary ability to hypnotise you, and working with him on the film was a very, very intense experience.' 28 Years Later will hit Irish cinemas on June 20, while 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is slated for a January 16, 2026 release.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Democratization of Dreams: Reimagining India's Film Industry from the Ground Up
We are the world's most populated country. And we are a nation of film-buffs too. But in the last 90 years we have won Oscars about ten times - best costume design in 1983, lifetime achievement in 1992, original score/song/sound mixing in 2009, best documentary in 2019, best song in 2023, and scientific and technical advancement in 2018. Although we have had several nominations in categories such as Best International Feature Film, we haven't had desired success. The land of rich culture, the land that gave the world the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana, and is so culturally diverse - produces a massive 2,000 films annually in more than 10 different languages. Forget Oscars, many of these filmmakers rarely get to see their stories on screen. Why Now let's break up how Oscar awards the mainstream with the Indie filmmakers. If you analyze since the 1990s, there's been a notable shift: more indie films (or films with indie roots) have started to dominate major Oscar categories. Among Best Picture winners from 1990 to 2023, roughly 70–80% were independent or semi-independent productions, often made by smaller studios like A24, Fox Searchlight, or distributed by Netflix/Amazon in recent years. Nomadland (2021) – Indie Moonlight (2016) – Indie (A24) Everything Everywhere All At Once (2023) – Indie (A24) The Hurt Locker (2009) – Indie (Summit Entertainment) 12 Years a Slave (2013) – Indie (Plan B, New Regency) And if you dig a little deep you can see a Similar trend, independent, auteur-driven films (often dealing with social issues, historical trauma, or deeply personal stories) win more often than commercially successful mainstream films. So, it's not necessary that mainstream heavy budget content have to get the awards, can say recognition for the talent. What matters is the purity through which a story is told to the world, the passion and the commitment of the team working on it, the scope for fresh minds which can bring Novel ideas, the sensibility to tell stories from heart is the key to the recognition. There is a load of young talents out there who have the expertise to tell a story to the world, but many of these aspiring filmmakers rarely get to see their stories on screen and the reason is of access, affordability, and industry gatekeeping when it comes to producing cinematic marvel. In hush-hush tones, industry insiders themselves discuss on how our industry has remained dominated by a few production houses... from opportunities to technology required for production to marketing channels to distribution networks that are opaque; and an aspiring cinema producer faces all these challenges, to navigating through the opaque marketing channels and distribution networks. Digital revolution since 2010 which has enabled several sectors - banking, insurance, and even defined how we work, could flip the entire script for India. The 2000 movies that we produce every year and also the 'n' number of stories which were not getting a chance to be made, could be made and reach the right audience. The producers could find a market. Could be a huge win-win for the entire industry and the economy, remember we are one of the largest industries in the world and as per estimates India's Entertainment and Media (E&M) industry is set to outpace global growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%, projected to reach US$ 43.03 billion (Rs. 3,65,000 crore) by FY28. By finding the missing middle India's film-making ecosystem disproportionately favors two ends of the spectrum: big studio-backed productions, and ultra-low-budget DIY content (often destined for YouTube). What's missing is a viable mid-tier production and distribution system for independent creators—particularly those working outside Mumbai or Delhi or Hyderabad and beyond established networks to boast the content produced and also the economy- both revenue ad employment. In essence, it is not a creative hiccup, rather there are three fundamental aspects surrounding the issue. Infrastructure: To early-stage filmmakers, which includes first-time directors, there is an excessive reliance on informal networks to find crew, equipment, and even post-production help. Deep Pockets: Secondly, big-studios can afford to spend crores on promotions, but to independent film-makers the lack of access to the big studio, the capital and tools to even reach an audience bites very hard. We can always think that promotion can be done via Facebook ads. But who pays for it? Where to advertise it? And what is the right strategy? Should we hire a CMO or a large team? Distribution: And even if one has an affirmative response to all the above questions, how does one tackle the distribution bottlenecks - remember, without access to festivals, very deep connect with the theatrical chains or OTT platforms, a film would never reach beyond a creator's immediate circle. So, it's not just a creative problem, it's an economic bottleneck. A generation of skilled media graduates, regional storytellers, and independent artists remains under-leveraged due to the absence of structured support systems. A PLATFORM FOR FILM-MAKERS India needs a digital solution, perhaps an ecosystem that offers a gamut of services - ranging from production to marketing to post-production. And that as a strategic intervention and not just lip-service or gimmick. Such a platform could serve as a middle-layer infrastructure that democratizes access while preserving creative autonomy. In effect, it mimics the functions of a traditional studio, but without the overheads, gatekeeping, or geographic limitations- A digital or Virtual Studio. Such a platform could be what Shopify did for e-commerce entrepreneurs, or Substack did for independent writers or WordPress did for budding internet brands. At film-festivals, often artists rue on why India can't win so many Oscars. Well, we don't suffer from a shortage of creativity, but from the absence of systems that can scale creativity without sterilizing it. India needs a digital tool that can bridge the gap between production and visibility. If such platforms can be supported and scaled, India could have the next decade or century of storytelling. And we could create more opportunities for emerging creators - from pitch to premiere. (The author is CEO of Cinystore Technologies)
New York Post
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Wolf of Wall Street' star Joanna Lumley, 78, admits her ‘time must be coming quite soon'
Joanna Lumley is reflecting on her life and sharing some sound advice while doing it. The British actress, who turned 79 on Thursday, recently revealed in a bold statement that she expects her 'time must be coming quite soon.' The 'Absolutely Fabulous' star said 'beloved friends are beginning to leave' in an interview with My Weekly. 8 Joanna Lumley in 2025. Getty Images for University of St Andrews 8 Joanna Lumley and Leonardo Dicaprio in 'The Wolf Of Wall Street.' Appian Way/Paramount/Kobal / Shutterstock 'As you near the top of the hill, you suddenly think: 'Gosh, there's not all that amount of time left,'' she continued. 'My time must be coming quite soon and I don't want to have wasted a minute of being on this beautiful planet.' 'The Wolf of Wall Street' actress explained she 'used to panic when I was young, but as I've got older, I've started literally to live day to day.' Getting older has only been a gift for Lumley. 8 Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley in 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.' Fox Searchlight / Everett Collection 8 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.' ©Fox Searchlight/Courtesy Everett Collection 'With age, you work out what matters. I always knew that good stuff would come along when I was older,' she confessed. 'When I was 18, I longed to be 30. When I was 30, longed to be 50. We mustn't be led into thinking getting old is bad. Growing old is good.' Lumley admitted that while she is able to be present and live in the moment, she isn't sure the younger generation is able to do the same with the consumption of social media. 'You need time in your head,' the BAFTA winner shared. 'I'm so afraid we're going to breed a generation who don't know the world and don't know how to talk.' 8 English actress Joanna Lumley, circa 1970. Getty Images And even in Lumley's later years, her career hasn't slowed down one bit. She portrays Felicity Sanderson in the British sitcom 'Amandaland' and starred in Harlen Coben's 'Fool Me Once' on Netflix in 2024. Now, Lumley is set to play Grandmama Hester Frump in Season 2 of 'Wednesday' on the streaming platform. 'It's wonderful. I get to wear many, many huge wigs, one on top of the other – and lots of quite constraining clothes, so I love it,' Lumley gushed over the role on the horror show. 8 Leonardo DiCaprio and Joanna Lumley in the movie 'The Wolf of Wall Street.' Splash News In 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' which starred Leonardo DiCaprio as stockbroker Jordan Belfort, Lumley played Aunt Emma, the aunt to Margot Robbie's Naomi Lapaglia. There was even a scene in the film where Lumley kisses DiCaprio, 50, although it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. 'I did kiss Leonardo DiCaprio, about 15 times in fact,' the actress said in 2023 at a dinner for the Elizabeth's Legacy of Hope charity, per LadBible. 'There are so many takes and you both have to chew so much chewing gum.' Lumley added, 'It's like kissing someone in a dentist's waiting room.' 8 Joanna Lumley in 1965. Getty Images The actress was a model before getting her start in Hollywood as Purdey in the ITV action series 'The New Avengers' at age 30 in 1976. 'It was a proper big part in a series,' Lumley told The Guardian in 2023, 'made over the course of two years, so you have a real chance to get into a character and work all the time.' The star went on to play Patsy Stone in the British sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous' in 1992 opposite creator Jennifer Saunders. Looking back at playing unapologetic women, Lumley told the outlet: 'They are women without brakes.' 8 Joanna Lumley attends The RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Getty Images 'It doesn't matter what they do, they don't care,' she expressed. 'I think people found that refreshing because women were usually anxious about things.' 'It was back to clowning again,' she recalled of the role, 'back to making people laugh.' In 2016, the women reunited for 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.' 'It's fantastic,' she told 'Good Morning America.' 'And to have had a character for 25 years and still be there is brilliant, because I know exactly what she's going to do. So although I am not like her, she is mine!'
Buzz Feed
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Michael B. Jordan Broke His Silence On Jonathan Majors And Said He'd Work With Him Again
This story contains mentions of domestic violence. Jeeeeeeeeeeeee- sus Christ. If you're reading this, you are undoubtedly aware of the fact that actor Jonathan Majors was previously convicted of assault and harassment against ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in 2023. He narrowly escaped a year of prison in sentencing, and was instead given probation and 52 weeks of a domestic abuse intervention program. Unsurprisingly, the conviction basically halted Jonathan's career. His bodybuilding drama Magazine Dreams, which was said to be a real-deal shot at the Best Actor Oscar for the 35-year-old actor, was dropped by Fox Searchlight and will be dumped into select theaters next month after nearly two years on the shelf. Jonathan was also dropped from his role as Kang in the MCU — a character that the entire current phase of the long-running film and TV franchise was essentially anchored around before shifting back to a more familiar face. You are also probably aware that, prior to Jonathan's arrest, he starred in the blockbuster Creed III, which also starred and was directed by Michael B. Jordan. The movie was a considerable hit, grossing more than $275 million off of a $75 million budget. In a new interview with GQ, Michael addressed Jonathan's arrest and conviction publicly for the first time, saying that it was a "tough situation" to witness. 'But he's doing great, just got engaged,' Michael added, before going on to essentially defend Jonathan in his comments. 'I'm proud of his resilience and his strength through it all, and [his] handling [of] it. I'm glad he's good. That's my boy.' The journalist also noted that, when Michael was asked if he'd ever work with Jonathan again, he replied, "Yes. Yes." Well, this is massively disappointing on a number of levels, but what isn't these days. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential help, you can call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat with an advocate via the website.
