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South China Morning Post
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Netflix trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein with Oscar Isaac wows fans
Even as Netflix teased the long-awaited final seasons of Stranger Things and Squid Game, fans appeared to be also transfixed by the trailer of the streaming platform's upcoming Guillermo del Toro film Frankenstein. Advertisement Watched some 3 million times on YouTube within hours of its release at the weekend, the trailer prompted much excitement among fans, but also some fears that the adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel might not get a cinematic release. 'My jaw was on the floor the entire time. It's chillingly gorgeous, can't wait for this one,' one person commented. ' Guillermo Del Toro is too good for Netflix. This needs a theatre release asap,' another wrote. The scientist Dr Frankenstein is played by Oscar Isaac, while his creature made up of corpse parts is embodied by Saltburn star Jacob Elordi. The trailer suggests that the Mexican director is interested in both powerful imagery and telling an emotional, intimate story. 'Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation,' Netflix writes.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This is the first ever picture clicked on a cell-phone!
Taking a photo today is second nature—you pull out your phone, tap the screen, and capture the moment in an instant. It's casual, seamless, and deeply woven into the fabric of everyday life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We don't think twice before sending a selfie, sharing a sunset, or preserving memories with a single click. But what we now take for granted is the result of years of innovation, experimentation, and a dash of tech magic. B efore smartphones and cloud storage, before Instagram and camera rolls, there was one moment—one photograph—that started it all. And it happened on June 11, 1997, in a hospital room in California. How did the first ever picture come to be? On June 11, 1997, engineer and tech entrepreneur Philippe Kahn sat in the maternity ward of Sutter Maternity Center in Santa Cruz, California. His wife was in labor, and as he waited for their daughter to arrive, Kahn decided he didn't just want to take a photo—he wanted to share it instantly. But there were no smartphones then. No Instagram. No instant sharing. So Kahn improvised. Using a Motorola StarTAC flip phone, a Casio QV digital camera that shot low-res 320x240 pixel images, and a Toshiba 430CDT laptop, he built a system from scratch right there in the hospital. The setup was wired so that when he took a photo, it would automatically upload the image to his web server, then send out email alerts to friends and family with a link to view it online. This wasn't just a photo—it was the first time an image was captured and sent directly from a mobile phone. Kahn had already been working on a concept called 'Picture Mail', a vision for sending photos instantly via a server-based system. As he told IEEE Spectrum, he wanted to be the 'Polaroid of the 21st century,' bringing to life a digital version of the instant camera. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Still, he hadn't developed consumer-ready hardware to make the system easy to use. But time—and necessity—sparked invention. 'I had always wanted to have this all working in time to share my daughter's birth photo,' Kahn said. 'But I wasn't sure I was going to make it.' Luckily for Kahn (and not so luckily for his wife), she was in labor for 18 hours—long enough for him to put his Frankenstein rig together. He had most of the tech on hand, and what he didn't have, an assistant quickly grabbed from a local Radio Shack. As Kahn put it, 'It's always the case that if it weren't for the last minute, nothing would ever get done.' A single photo that sparked a revolution That day, the first photo ever sent from a mobile phone was shared with the world—and though it was a humble 320x240-pixel image of a newborn, it marked the beginning of a technological revolution. We've come a long way since then. Today, more than 1.8 trillion photos are taken each year, mostly from phones that are thinner than a paperback but smarter than computers from the '90s. And it all began with a father, a hospital room, and a dream to share a moment instantly. We've never looked back since.
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollywood hunk Jacob Elordi transforms into Frankenstein's Monster for horror revival by Guillermo Del Toro
Hollywood heartthrob Jacob Elordi transformed into the Monster in the first trailer for Guillermo del Toro 's Frankenstein remake, which dropped Saturday. There's a glimpse of the Australian 27-year-old masked while standing, crucifix-like, during Dr. Victor Frankenstein's (Oscar Isaac) reviving, electrical experiment. There's action shots of Jacob, hulking at 6ft5in within a cloak, fighting several men aboard a clipper ship. And there's a menacing shot of Elordi's Monster - believed to have died in a fire 40 years before - on a snowy landscape in the distance of the film set in Eastern Europe in the 19th Century. Alchemy Studios CEO Glenn Hetrick was in charge of the prosthetic make-up after working on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities in 2022. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop Hollywood heartthrob Jacob Elordi transformed into the Monster in the first trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein remake, which dropped Saturday 'I had determined that the memory of my evils should die with me,' Frankenstein said in voiceover. 'Some of what I will tell you is fact. Some is not. But it is all true.' An unseen man asked: 'What manner of creature is that? What manner of devil made him?' 'I did,' Frankenstein replied. 'I had a vision. An idea took shape in my mind. Inevitable. Unavoidable. Until it became truth. In seeking life… I created death.' The Monster is heard growling before screaming his creator's name: 'Victor!' The On Swift Horses producer-star scored the plum part of the Monster after Andrew Garfield, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Doug Jones were attached to previous renditions. 'I'm very, very glad that it was [Jacob] doing it and I am of course disappointed that I didn't get to do it because I love Guillermo, I love Oscar, and everyone that he assembled so I was disappointed,' Garfield told Deadline last December. 'But meeting Jacob felt really serendipitous so that I could really see and hear that maybe he needed that experience more than me.' The 60-year-old Mexican filmmaker's big-screen adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel also features Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz. And there's a menacing shot of Elordi's Monster - believed to have died in a fire 40 years before - on a snowy landscape in the distance of the film set in Eastern Europe in the 19th Century 'Somebody asked me the other day, does it have really scary scenes?' Guillermo recalled during a Cannes Q&A last month. 'For the first time, I considered that. It's an emotional story for me. It's as personal as anything. I'm asking a question about being a father, being a son… I'm not doing a horror movie — ever. I'm not trying to do that.' Frankenstein will premiere this November on Netflix. There's been well over 14 Frankenstein films brought to the silver screen including James Whale's 1931 classic starring Boris Karloff and Kenneth Branagh's 1994 version starring Robert De Niro. It's not to be mistaken with Maggie Gyllenhaal's 1930s-set remake of The Bride - hitting US/UK theaters March 6 - starring her brother Jake Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, Penelope Cruz, Annette Bening, and Jessie Buckley.
USA Today
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Netflix Tudum: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' trailer teases Jacob Elordi's monster
Netflix Tudum: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' trailer teases Jacob Elordi's monster Show Caption Hide Caption See Universal's Dark Universe 'creepy' sneak peek at Epic Universe The Dark Universe at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe brings classic horror staples to life, such as the Bride of Frankenstein and the Invisible Man. It's alive! Netflix debuted a spooky first trailer for Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" during the streamer's Tudum event on Saturday, May 31. The latest adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, while Jacob Elordi will transform into Frankenstein's monster. Isaac's Victor Frankenstein begins the trailer by saying, over a shot of a ship in the Arctic, that he has become determined that "the memory of my evils should die with me." Later, when asked who created the creature, a tortured Victor replies, "I did." From there, the footage teases scenes of Victor Frankenstein tinkering in his lab, building up to a shot of lightning striking and bringing life to the monster. "In seeking life, I created death," Dr. Frankenstein says, and the movie's tagline declares that "only monsters play God." The trailer concludes with Frankenstein's monster, whose face is obscured, attacking a group of men on a ship before calling out for his maker, growling, "Victor!" Mia Goth also stars as Victor Frankenstein's fiancée Elizabeth Lavenza, who is briefly seen in the footage. Netflix Tudum 2025: Lady Gaga emerges from coffin, reveals guest role in 'Wednesday' Season 2 "Frankenstein" is a passion project for del Toro, the Oscar-winning director of "The Shape of Water" and "Pan's Labyrinth." During an event in January previewing Netflix's 2025 slate, the filmmaker said the movie "has been on my mind since I was a child, for 50 years," and that he has been trying to make it for about 25 years. "In fact, some people may even think I am a little bit obsessed with 'Frankenstein,'" he quipped. "And they probably would be right. You see, over the decade, the character has fused with my soul in a way that it has become an autobiography. It doesn't get more personal than this." Jacob Elordi calls 'The Kissing Booth' movies 'ridiculous' "Frankenstein" will be the latest high-profile revitalization of a classic monster story after Robert Eggers' 2024 film "Nosferatu," a remake of the silent movie that was itself an unauthorized adaptation of "Dracula." "Frankenstein" is set to debut in November.
Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Netflix Tudum: Catch the first look of Happy Gilmore 2, Frankenstein, Wake Up Dead Man and more
Netflix just dropped a stack of updates on the highly anticipated titles fans have been waiting for. From the first six minutes of Jenna Ortega's gothic charm in Wednesday Season 2, to the much-awaited trailer of Happy Gilmore Season 2, and a first look at Guillermo del Toro's live-action take on Frankenstein—there were no dull moments at Tudum 2025. But, that's not all, the OTT giant has more up its sleeve: the next Knives Out murder-mystery, Wake Up Dead Man, plus announcements like One Piece Season 2, Squid Game season 3 trailer, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's The Rip, and a surprise shoutout from wrestling legends as Netflix doubles down on its partnership with WWE Raw. Catch all the big reveals here. Also Read: Stranger Things Season 5 release date, synopsis, teaser released: Why is Netflix splitting it into 3 parts? 'It's been an eventful summer. I'm tied up in a serial killer's basement,' Wednesday says as the clip kicks off, Ortega's bloodied eyes staring dead ahead, wondering who said nightmares don't come true. The upcoming season is split into two parts, with Wednesday Season 2 dropping Part 1 on August 6, followed by Part 2 on September 3. This time, the story revolves around Wednesday's new obsession, to catch Kansas City Scalper, something she's been dreaming about since childhood. Now, after mastering her psychic powers, she's closing in on the mission. Lady Gaga joins the madness as the newest Nevermore teacher, whose path is about to collide with Wednesday's. Check out the teaser here. Also read: Netflix Tudum 2025: Watch Hanumankind Run It Up for Squid Game 3; Lady Gaga turns Zombieboy for Wednesday 2 The wait to see Adam Sandler back on the green is over as Netflix has unveiled a full-length trailer for Happy Gilmore Season 2. Joined by Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen, Sandler appeared on the Tudum stage to introduce the show alongside sports commentator Rich Eisen. The Kyle Newacheck directorial will see new cast members including Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Benny Safdie, and Travis Kelce. The show is premiering on July 25. The clip opens with Sandler introducing himself as someone who picked up the golf club thirty years ago, and goes on to say that even when you're at the top of your game, you can always shank one. 'I haven't swung a club in years,' Sandler's character says in the trailer. 'I'm a little intimidated. All these guys hit it big now.' Watch the trailer here. Benoit Blanc is set for the most dangerous case yet. The third installment in Rian Johnson's murder mystery series featuring Daniel Craig as the Southern-fried detective is set to hit Netflix on Dec. 12. The release date was announced with a teaser showing Craig surrounded by a new set of suspects, only this time, the show will venture into slightly darker territory. In 2019, Blanc was hired to investigate the murder of bestselling author Harlan, and then in Glass Onion, he headed to Greece to uncover the circumstances surrounding tech billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton). This time, he's set to solve a new mystery in an undisclosed setting. 'I love everything about whodunnits, but one of the things I love most is how malleable the genre is,' Johnson earlier wrote on his X account. 'There's a whole tonal spectrum from Carr to Christie, and getting to explore that range is one of the most exciting things about making Benoit Blanc movies.' Watch | Squid Game season 3 trailer: Fans say, 'our mental health isn't ready' as Netflix teases twisted games, traitors, and a tortured Gi Hun After fans of the popular anime series nearly lost hope, Tudum announced the show's renewal on Saturday. Though the show isn't landing in 2025, it has locked in the 2026 window. Mikaela Hoover is joining the cast to voice fan-favourite Tony Tony Chopper. Adapted from Eiichiro Oda's manga, Season 1 of One Piece became one of Netflix's biggest hits when it was released in 2023. After a two-year wait, the OTT platform is ready to bring the adventure of Luffy and his crew to find the fabled treasure and once again conquer the King of the Pirates. Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) graced the Tudum stage to unveil the first look. Netflix has officially revealed the first look of Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited Frankenstein adaptation. Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein, while Jacob Elordi of Euphoria takes on the misbegotten creature. del Toro, who's been obsessed with Mary Shelley's monster since childhood, bringing this novel to life after a decade is a sight to behold. This gothic, ultra-dark take arrives in November, reportedly hitting theatres briefly before landing back on Netflix. The cast also includes Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Charles Dance, Christian Convery, and Ralph Ineson. Other major announcements of the day include the Stranger Things Season 5 release date, the Squid Game Season 3 trailer, and an exclusive look at Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's The Rip. The Rip revolves around a group of police officers who get their hands on millions in cash from a stash house, and suddenly, the circumstances surrounding them change as they try to uncover the mystery.
