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Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
I'm interested in writing about power: 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong on new film 'Mountainhead'
New Delhi, "Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong says his film "Mountainhead", much like his critically-acclaimed HBO show about media mogul Logan Roy, is an exploration of power and how a group of people control the quality and quantity of information that goes out in the world. In his directorial debut, currently streaming on JioHotstar, the multiple Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Armstrong once again trains his lens on the ultra rich. In the movie, four tech billionaires come together for a weekend retreat as a global crisis unfolds thanks to the deep-fake videos of a social media app owned by one of them. The real world filters through videos and images on their screens, but they are more concerned about their net worth and how the crisis can help multiply it. Asked why he is so focused on exploring the lives of the rich in his stories, Armstrong said it may be because he thinks a lot about "income distribution and how very unbalanced it is". "A writer doesn't always know why they choose the subjects they do or why they're drawn to certain areas. Maybe I'm more angry than I know , but I think I'm writing about power," Armstrong responded to a question posed by PTI during an international media roundtable. "In 'Succession', he said, it was the power of Logan Roy's family and their control over the media. "In this story , it's not that they're rich guys although it's important that they are rich guys and are constantly ranking themselves and thinking about their wealth but it's their power that's the centre of the story. It's their ability to change how most of the people in the world receive information and the quality and quantity of information that they're receiving." In "Mountainhead", the eldest of the group is Randall , he is also the group's leader. Jeff is the founder of an AI tech company that's on the upswing thanks to crisis created by Venis' social media app and Hugo is the owner of the mountain top villa whose name is a play on Ayn Rand's novel "Fountainhead". For much of the movie's duration, they remain in the mansion. And when they go out, they write their net worths on their chests during a hike in what seems to be among the many absurd rituals the four have for their poker weekend. Armstrong, 54, said he did not want his first movie to be "too expensive", which is why he thought of the story "much like a chamber piece" where everyone is locked in a house. "I like that feeling of pressure cooker... But I also knew that we are on TV and most TV now is big screens in people's homes. So, I needed some sense of scope and to let some air in. I normally don't do this, but it was kind of back engineered like why do these guys go out? Maybe they have a ritual during their poker weekends where they do this ranking." Armstrong, also known for "Downhill", "Peep Show", and "In the Loop", said he did not have any particular actors in mind while writing the movie, but he knew that "Office" star Carell would be brilliant as Randall. On a question about what went through his mind when he saw tech CEOs at president Donald Trump's inauguration and Elon Musk's involvement with DOGE, Armstrong said "it didn't feel good as a human being watching that stuff". "...but it did feel like, 'Yeah, this was the bubble of time that I was trying to write about and how I thought it feels in the world'... You get these weird coincidences of real stuff in the real world. And it feels spooky when it's very close. "...The tech billionaires in my film are actually outside government, so it wasn't like DOGE was part of the film, but certainly that interconnectedness between political power and tech power at the moment did feel like 'Okay, the film is still writing about this world, which is happening in front of our face'." Armstrong said during his research, he started listening to podcasts of "some of these tech world figures talking to each other" and was struck by their tone. "Sometimes you could feel the level of confidence tipping into a certain haughty arrogance. And that is a very rich vein for a comedy writer to hit. So I think it was that tone of voice, which I was attracted to."
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Snow White on OTT : When and where to watch Rachel Zegler's fairy-tale on streaming and digital
Walt Disney Studios' much-anticipated live-action adaptation of Snow White is officially arriving on premium video-on-demand platforms starting Tuesday, May 13. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare Directed by Marc Webb and featuring Golden Globe-winner Rachel Zegler in the titular role, the 2025 Snow White film reimagines the 1937 animated classic with new musical numbers and a modern sensibility. While eager audiences can now purchase or rent the film online, speculation continues over when the movie will begin streaming Snow White on Disney+, the company's in-house platform. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 9 years ago - Most beautiful twins. Their appearance today will shock you Novelodge Undo As of now, no official release date for Disney+ has been announced, as mentioned in a report by Decider. Available digitally from May 13 Viewers in India and worldwide will be able to digitally purchase Snow White on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home. Live Events On Amazon, the digital copy is priced at $29.99 to buy and $24.99 to rent. A broader home release, including 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats, will follow on June 24. The home entertainment package is expected to include an array of special features, including a sing-along version, bloopers, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Disney will also release a 2-Movie Collection combining the 2025 film with the original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , available in multiple resolutions and formats. Star-studded cast and musical revamp Rachel Zegler leads the film alongside Gal Gadot, who portrays the Evil Queen in a darker, more complex characterization. The seven dwarves are voiced by a diverse ensemble including Andrew Barth Feldman, Tituss Burgess, Martin Klebba, and Jeremy Swift. The film retains key musical elements from the original animated classic while introducing new compositions tailored to its updated narrative. The screenplay, penned by Erin Cressida Wilson, draws from both the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and Disney's legacy, blending fantasy and emotional realism. When will Snow White stream on Disney+? Although Snow White 2025 is not yet part of the Disney+ catalogue, industry watchers expect the film to arrive on the platform by late June or early July, as mentioned in a report by Decider. Historically, Disney films transition to Disney+ within four to six months of their theatrical debut. A recent precedent includes Mufasa: The Lion King , which appeared on Disney+ approximately three months after its video-on-demand release. If Snow White follows this model, subscribers could see the film added to the platform around the end of June 2025. However, Disney has not yet confirmed any such date. For now, fans wishing to experience the new adaptation must either buy the film digitally or revisit the original animated classic, which remains available for streaming on Disney+. A new chapter in a classic tale The 2025 Snow White film marks another entry in Disney's ongoing slate of live-action reinterpretations. With high production value, a globally recognized cast, and a strong digital rollout, the film is poised to engage both longtime fans and new audiences alike. Until the Disney+ streaming timeline is clarified, the digital release provides a timely opportunity for home audiences to experience the film's magic firsthand. FAQs Who is the villain in the Snow White story? The Evil Queen, also known as the Wicked Queen or simply the Queen, is a fictional villain and the central antagonist in the German fairy tale "Snow White," as documented by the Brothers Grimm. Did Snow White get married? However, when the prince kissed Snow White and brought her back to life, the animals celebrated joyfully, bidding farewell to the couple as they departed for his castle to be married.
West Australian
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Screen Queen reviews: Careme, The Bondsman, Poker Face, Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night Of Your Life
Spare a thought for Antonin Careme: born to make elaborate pastries and sport artfully tousled hair, made to participate in French revolution-era political skullduggery. This French-language drama tells the thrilling story of the world's first celebrity chef, Marie-Antoine Careme, who worked his way from poverty to the upper echelons of society after capturing the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte, including with an extravagant pyramid dessert. In this version, Careme, played by the magnetic Benjamin Voisin, is offered a post in Bonaparte's kitchen but demurs — until his beloved adoptive father, who taught him to cook, is arrested. From there, in an attempt to free him, the ambitious young chef is pulled into the orbit of the country's most powerful politicians, who use his extraordinary talents to their advantage, and turn him into a spy. Careme comes across as a bit of a rascal early on; he looks like an indie rock star (in an interview with Variety, Voisin says he spent hours looking at photos of Lenny Kravitz and Mick Jagger with the show's costume designer) and in the opening scenes, he and his mademoiselle are up to something in the larder that would surely violate modern health codes. But he is decidedly uncompromising about his food, and you sense that despite his reluctance to be drawn into the political fray, the acclaim and adulation for his culinary creations thrills him. What's a bit of light espionage, after all, if you can bask in rapturous applause for your petit fours? If you're a Francophile, this eight-part series oozes that certain French je ne sais quoi. The architecture! The lush interiors! The romance! The history! The food! Sometimes it borders on overdone, but I guess if ever there was a time to lean in, the story of a sexy haute cuisine chef in Paris in the early 19th century is probably it. Before viewing, I'd recommend going down an internet rabbit hole to read up about the real Careme, considered the father of French gastronomy — it's a wild ride, to the point where I can't quite believe I'd never heard of him. Episode one was a promising start to what promises to be a twisty thriller. Just how did Golden Globe-winner Kevin Bacon find himself in a series that is described thus: 'murdered bounty hunter Hub Halloran is resurrected by the Devil to trap and send back demons that have escaped the prison of Hell'? Did he make his own deal with Old Scratch to get his break on Footloose back in the day, and the debt has come due? But truth be told this series, in which hardened bondsman Bacon gets bumped off in the first five minutes, comes back to life and proceeds to blow cigarette smoke from his severed windpipe, is . . . well, quite fun, actually. The first episode has its tongue firmly in cheek, driven by dark humour and Bacon's always formidable charisma. The series summary promises that as Hub chases down those demons with the help (and hindrance) of his family, he learns how his soul ended up in hell in the first place, and seeks redemption. If you're up for a trashy, supernatural good time, with country music and southern American accents — and who isn't? — it's worth a look. I love Natasha Lyonne. I love her hair, her accent, her deeply sarcastic humour. I love everything I have ever watched her in. This mystery-of-the-week series follows her as Charlie Cale, a crime-solving human lie detector. None other than Cynthia Erivo joins the second season. If you tune in to this expecting a testy Roy Kent vibe, you'll be surprised. Goldstein's debut comedy special sees the actor and producer (he co-created Ted Lasso and the hit series Shrinking) share insights on love, sex, masculinity, Sesame Street, and everything in between. You read that right: season 28. I haven't watched this reality show, which apparently follows the 'lives and loves of the socially elite 20-somethings who live in some of London's most exclusive postcodes' but maybe I need to tune in. If it lasts 28 seasons, there's got to be something in it, surely?
Perth Now
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Series on first celebrity chef oozes French je ne sais quoi
Spare a thought for Antonin Careme: born to make elaborate pastries and sport artfully tousled hair, made to participate in French revolution-era political skullduggery. This French-language drama tells the thrilling story of the world's first celebrity chef, Marie-Antoine Careme, who worked his way from poverty to the upper echelons of society after capturing the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte, including with an extravagant pyramid dessert. In this version, Careme, played by the magnetic Benjamin Voisin, is offered a post in Bonaparte's kitchen but demurs — until his beloved adoptive father, who taught him to cook, is arrested. From there, in an attempt to free him, the ambitious young chef is pulled into the orbit of the country's most powerful politicians, who use his extraordinary talents to their advantage, and turn him into a spy. Careme comes across as a bit of a rascal early on; he looks like an indie rock star (in an interview with Variety, Voisin says he spent hours looking at photos of Lenny Kravitz and Mick Jagger with the show's costume designer) and in the opening scenes, he and his mademoiselle are up to something in the larder that would surely violate modern health codes. But he is decidedly uncompromising about his food, and you sense that despite his reluctance to be drawn into the political fray, the acclaim and adulation for his culinary creations thrills him. What's a bit of light espionage, after all, if you can bask in rapturous applause for your petit fours? If you're a Francophile, this eight-part series oozes that certain French je ne sais quoi. The architecture! The lush interiors! The romance! The history! The food! Sometimes it borders on overdone, but I guess if ever there was a time to lean in, the story of a sexy haute cuisine chef in Paris in the early 19th century is probably it. Before viewing, I'd recommend going down an internet rabbit hole to read up about the real Careme, considered the father of French gastronomy — it's a wild ride, to the point where I can't quite believe I'd never heard of him. Episode one was a promising start to what promises to be a twisty thriller. Kevin Bacon stars in The Bondsman. Credit: Tina Rowden / Tina Rowden/Prime Just how did Golden Globe-winner Kevin Bacon find himself in a series that is described thus: 'murdered bounty hunter Hub Halloran is resurrected by the Devil to trap and send back demons that have escaped the prison of Hell'? Did he make his own deal with Old Scratch to get his break on Footloose back in the day, and the debt has come due? But truth be told this series, in which hardened bondsman Bacon gets bumped off in the first five minutes, comes back to life and proceeds to blow cigarette smoke from his severed windpipe, is . . . well, quite fun, actually. The first episode has its tongue firmly in cheek, driven by dark humour and Bacon's always formidable charisma. The series summary promises that as Hub chases down those demons with the help (and hindrance) of his family, he learns how his soul ended up in hell in the first place, and seeks redemption. If you're up for a trashy, supernatural good time, with country music and southern American accents — and who isn't? — it's worth a look. Natasha Lyonne in season two of Poker Face. Credit: PEACOCK / PEACOCK I love Natasha Lyonne. I love her hair, her accent, her deeply sarcastic humour. I love everything I have ever watched her in. This mystery-of-the-week series follows her as Charlie Cale, a crime-solving human lie detector. None other than Cynthia Erivo joins the second season. Brett Goldstein's debut comedy special, The Second Best Night Of Your Life, is coming to Max. Credit: Supplied If you tune in to this expecting a testy Roy Kent vibe, you'll be surprised. Goldstein's debut comedy special sees the actor and producer (he co-created Ted Lasso and the hit series Shrinking) share insights on love, sex, masculinity, Sesame Street, and everything in between. Made In Chelsea is about to air its 28th season on 7Bravo. Credit: Supplied You read that right: season 28. I haven't watched this reality show, which apparently follows the 'lives and loves of the socially elite 20-somethings who live in some of London's most exclusive postcodes' but maybe I need to tune in. If it lasts 28 seasons, there's got to be something in it, surely?
