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Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Max Fashion partners with Disney to launch Lilo & Stitch inspired collection
Max Fashion has launched a new apparel collection inspired by Disney 's Lilo & Stitch, ahead of the film's upcoming theatrical release in India, to engage fans. Designed for children, teenagers, and young adults, the collection blends the animated film's tropical setting with a playful aesthetic and seasonal designs. 'This isn't our first time working together, our relationship with Disney goes way back,' said Sumit Chandna, deputy CEO of Max Fashion, in a press release. 'Taking inspiration from cult classics always helps kids connect with the collection in a big way. And after so many incredible collaborations with Disney, it feels less like a partnership and more like a creative friendship- we just get each other.' This marks the ninth collaboration between Max Fashion and Disney, following previous co-branded collections themed around the Jungle Book, Disney Princesses, Star Wars, and Guardians of the Galaxy. The latest line features vibrant prints, breezy fabrics, and a summer palette of oranges, blues, greens, and pastels. The collection debuted on May 24 with a launch event at Megumi in Mumbai, including a themed runway walk featuring mothers and children. Actor Bipasha Basu appeared as the showstopper at the event. Now available in over 520 Max Fashion stores and online, the line aims to strengthen the brand's positioning in licensed youth fashion. 'It's a win-win for both the brands,' said Priya Nijhara, director of consumer products at the Walt Disney Company.
Tatler Asia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
6 things to know about Pom Klementieff, the silent breakout star of ‘Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning'
After wrapping one of the more demanding shoots in Mission: Impossible history, Tom Cruise gave Klementieff a personalised parachute rig. She had trained in skydiving alongside Cruise and some friends, and received her skydiving license after the required 25 jumps. She recently revealed on Fallon Tonight that she's done 233 jumps to date. 3. Her acting roots are French Born in Quebec but raised in France, Klementieff trained at the prestigious Cours Florent drama school in Paris. Before Hollywood came calling, she appeared in several French films, honing her craft in a range of genres from psychological drama to offbeat comedy. 4. She's no stranger to franchise fame While Mission: Impossible introduced her to a new audience, Klementieff is already familiar to fans of blockbuster cinema. She gained international attention as Mantis in the Guardians of the Galaxy series, where her awkward, empathic alien stood in stark contrast to the ruthless Paris. 5. Silence was a creative choice Although the some critics have raised concerns about Paris's near-wordless presence in Mission: Impossible, claiming it reinforces feminine Asian stereotypes, the choice was an artistic one, and it was deliberate. Klementieff and McQuarrie worked to strip the character's dialogue to the bare minimum, letting her body language and expressions carry the story. The result: a performance that was all tension and unpredictability. 6. Fashion is her personal playground Off-screen, Klementieff has carved a reputation for her bold fashion choices. A fixture on red carpets from Cannes to Seoul, she mixes edgy couture with unexpected accessories. Her style reflects her approach to acting: risk-taking, unorthodox and never dull.
IOL News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Discover the latest must-have toys and books for kids
A favourite star of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and also a star in his own Disney+ series I Am Groot. Image: Loot Description: I Am Groot: Groovin'; Groot Plush A favourite star of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and also a star in his own Disney+series I Am Groovin' Groot Plush figure showcases the lovable alien's love of dancing with movement activated via sounds. The beloved character plush also says the iconic phrase, "I am Groot," while groovin' to the beat and when the button on his chest is pressed. With a stylized, soft plush body and plastic molded head, the 11-inch soft doll is perfect for on-the-go epic adventures and playtime at home. Makes a great gift for Groot fans ages 3 years and older. Price: R465 Visit: This compact is perfect for playing out Shani doll's performances and opens to reveal an exciting performance-themed adventure. Image: Loot Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Description: Polly Pocket Starring Shani: Talent Show Compact Get ready for performing fun with the Polly Pocket Talent Show is one of Polly doll's best pals—she's smart, curious and creative—and her talent always shines whether she's solving a science problem or performing onstage. Go Shani! This compact is perfect for playing out Shani doll's performances and opens to reveal an exciting performance-themed adventure with a balcony and lights that have 5 different settings (press the button to activate). Compact also includes multiple features, micro Shani, Polly and Lila dolls, 20+ play pieces (some have a Pop's Swap feature) and 25 + pop-out pieces kids can use as props to stage different fun performances. Price: R349 Visit: Former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Tebow encourages young readers to find their purpose and help others in need Image: Loot Description: Princess Paris Finds Her Purpose Former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Tebow encourages young readers to find their purpose and help others in need in her first children's book about a princess whol oses her crown, starring Demi's real-life dog Paris the her crown is stolen, Princess Paris fears she'll never get it back. How can she represent her king without her crown? She doesn't feel much like a princess and worries all the animals on the Royal Savanna won't take her seriously without it. But as each animal Paris meets faces a unique problem, she discovers that being a princess requires more than wearing a shiny adventurous story is paw-fect for ages 4 to 8, focuses on finding your purpose and being kind, is a creative conversation starter between parents and children about helping others, and is a perfect choice for a nursery display or a baby shower or birthday gift. Price: R159 Visit: Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen. Image: Loot
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ohio bill would make Superman the state's official superhero, but not until 2033
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! A bipartisan bill has flown into the Statehouse to make the character Ohio's official superhero, after the comic book hero's new movie filmed in the state last year. House Bill 270 calls for Superman to be adopted as the official superhero of Ohio beginning on April 18, 2033, when the character enters the public domain. Rep. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon), one of the bill's sponsors, said Superman is one of Ohio's most notable cultural exports, originating in Cleveland where writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster created the hero while attending Glenville High School in 1933. Ohio bill would cap 'junk fees' on tickets for concerts, sporting events 'Superman has become a cultural phenomenon, a testament to the impact of Ohio's creators and innovators, and the character has served to showcase Ohio's culture, art, and architecture on a global stage,' said Mathews during H.B. 270's first hearing in the House General Government Committee on May 20. Mathews argued now is the time to honor Superman given the DC Studios move titled simply 'Superman' is flying into theaters this July after filming in Cincinnati and Cleveland last summer. Watch a previous NBC4 report on 'Superman' in Ohio in the video player above. The film, which was awarded $11 million in Ohio tax credits and hired several thousand locals, rolled cameras at Cleveland's Public Square, Progressive Field, Headlands Beach State Park and in Sandusky. Actor David Corenswet, cast as Superman, was seen donning the character's iconic costume while walking down the steps of City Hall. Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland), the bill's other sponsor, said he hopes the movie will cause Cleveland to become a hub for talent recruitment throughout the film industry. 'I am extremely proud to be from a city with such rich history and achievement and am honored that the new 'Superman' movie is being filmed in our city, transforming our downtown into Metropolis,' said Upchurch during the May hearing. 'I may be biased, but I believe Cleveland has one of the most beautiful downtowns in the state and this film provides the opportunity to showcase it.' Poisonous plant rapidly spreading across Ohio: what to do if you see it Director James Gunn, who previously helmed Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' trilogy, is relaunching DC's cinematic franchise with Corenswet as Clark Kent, replacing British actor Henry Cavill, who first starred as Superman in 2013's 'Man of Steel.' Gunn took to social media last July to thank Cleveland, writing that when he came to scout the city's filming locations in 2023, Terminal Tower was lit up with Superman's signature colors. 'Cleveland — today we are leaving you after six amazing weeks of shooting,' Gunn's post read. 'I would walk down your streets and someone would stop me and tell me how grateful they were we were shooting in their city — not once, not twice, but dozens of times.' Filming in Ohio kicked off on June 17 last year, with the last possible production date in the state marked for Aug. 23, according to the tax credit application. Broken down, the application said the production in Ohio accounted for 133 days for preparation, 37 for shooting and 31 for wrap. That means 25% of Gunn's movie was filmed in Ohio. Gunn's Ohio-related expenses were projected to exceed $36 million, which makes up about 10% of the movie's total budget of more than $363 million. Gunn also briefly filmed in Cincinnati, where crews were spotted at Union Terminal, known to be the inspiration for the Justice League's headquarters in the 1970s animated 'Super Friends' series. State leaders still think it's too easy to amend the Ohio Constitution Just as people travel to New Zealand to see the rolling hills on the Shire, we want themto travel to Cincinnati to see the Hall of Justice, Mathews said. 'Ohio is the birthplace of flight, both for airplanes and superheroes, and this bill honors one of our key cultural achievements with the recognition it has earned,' said Mathews. 'Highlighting the gift that Superman is, as a force for truth, justice, and the American way, could not be any more Ohio.' H.B. 270 could receive additional hearings in the House General Government Committee hearing. 'Superman' is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
PEACEMAKER Season 2: First Look at Michael Rooker's Wild New Character Revealed — GeekTyrant
Michael Rooker is back in James Gunn's DC playground, but this time, he's taking on an entirely new character in Peacemaker Season 2, and Eagly might want to start watching his back. Rooker, a regular in Gunn's cinematic universe from Guardians of the Galaxy to The Suicide Squad to voicing a role in Creature Commandos , was expected to appear in Peacemaker eventually. What we didn't expect? That he'd be cast as Eagly's nemesis… Red St. Wild, and we have a first look at the character. Gunn shared with Entertainment Weekly: 'His name is Red St. Wild, and he's the world's foremost eagle hunter who is on a mission to kill Eagly. We thought Eagly was probably the most popular character from season 1, and so in season 2, he has his own story with his nemesis, played by none other than the despicable Michael Rooker.' Rooker looks awesome in the role as a rugged, heavily costumed character who definitely gives off 'professional eagle hunter' vibes. Also joining the cast is Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury, a new A.R.G.U.S. agent who's apparently filling the show's 'jerk quota' now that Peacemaker himself has mellowed out a bit. Gunn said of the character: 'In a lot of ways, Peacemaker has changed a lot this season. He's a much softer guy, he's a much nicer guy, he's less in your face and less obnoxious and less aggressive. 'He has changed as a human being, so Langston Fleury actually takes up a lot of being a total asshole in the same way Peacemaker was [last season]. 'He's a very politically incorrect asshole throughout most of the season, and also an incredibly funny guy.' With Eagly getting a full-blown arch-nemesis and Meadows stepping in as a new chaos agent, Peacemaker Season 2 is shaping up to be just as off-the-wall, if not more, than the first. Check out the stills from the new season at the links below, and prepare yourself… the eagle war is coming. Peacemaker Season 2 premieres Thursday, August 21st on Max.
