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Perth Now
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ocean's prequel to be helmed by Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung
Lee Isaac Chung is to direct an Ocean's prequel. The 46-year-old filmmaker - who recently helmed Twisters - is attached to direct a prequel to the 2001 crime flick Ocean's Eleven for Warner Bros., Deadline has said. While the project is said to be in early development and plot details are being kept under wraps, the screenplay is being written by A Family Affair scribe Carrie Solomon. The Ocean's prequel - which will be based on characters created by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell - will be produced by Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie under her LuckyChap Entertainment banner. The actress was previously said to have been also attached to star in the Ocean's prequel alongside her Barbie castmate Ryan Gosling, though current reports indicate no one has officially been cast in the movie yet. While story details are unknown, it was reported the Ocean's prequel would be set in 1960's Europe and would feature Robbie and Gosling as the parents of Danny (George Clooney) and Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock). Austin Powers filmmaker Jay Roach had initially been attached to direct the movie, but Chung's involvement in the project indicates that is no longer the case. The first Ocean's 11 released in 1960, and starred five members of the Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop - as they tried to pull off the ultimate heist in Las Vegas. In 2001, the franchise was rebooted by director Steven Soderbergh, and starred George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt. Ocean's Eleven follows the charismatic thief Danny Ocean (Clooney) as he assembles a team of specialists to pull off an audacious heist: robbing three of Las Vegas's biggest casinos in a single night. As the elaborate plan unfolds, slick deception and personal stakes collide in a stylish game of risk and reward. The film was followed by the sequels Ocean's Twelve in 2004 and Ocean's Thirteen in 2007. Then in 2018, the series was continued with the all-female Ocean's 8, which starred Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. In Ocean's 8, Danny Ocean's sister Debbie (Bullock) recruits a team of skilled women to execute a daring heist at New York's Met Gala. Their target: a $150 million Cartier necklace, and the perfect plan to walk away with it undetected. As well as the Ocean's Eleven prequel, another sequel is potentially also in the works, which would reportedly bring back Clooney's Danny Ocean, Pitt's Rusty Ryan and several other stars from the original team. In 2023, Clooney teased the project and told Uproxx: 'We have a really good script for another Ocean's now, so we may end up doing another one. It's actually a great script.' When asked whether the possible project was intended to become Ocean's Fourteen, the Wolfs star said: 'Well, I don't want to call it that … I mean, the idea is kind of like Going in Style.'
Telegraph
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Forget Smurfs, take your children to see Bad Guys 2 this summer
The perfect heist shouldn't be limited by pesky logistics. In theory, then, it's something animated characters can pull off better than anyone. Your Clooneys, Cruises, Pitts or Bullocks may have a bunch of swanky capers studding their résumés, but the opening sequence of The Bad Guys 2 out-dazzles them all. Out in time for the summer holidays, this sequel to DreamWorks' 2022 hit about a quintet of animal outlaws will make kids feel cool and parents cool for taking them. It starts with a flashback to the good old days – by which it means, the bad old days, when this now-reformed gang of five (a wolf, a tarantula, a shark, a piranha and a snake) were unrepentant criminals. A head-spinning car chase through Cairo – after the heroes have glitter-bombed the palace of a rich sultan – is a spiffing showcase for the visual style, which uses computer animation (fusing 2D and 3D) to look as hand-drawn as the filmmakers can pretend. As a yahooing Mr Wolf (voiced by Sam Rockwell to sound eerily like Clooney) makes his getaway with the crew, we really kick into gear. The animation style is a Hanna-Barbera/Looney Tunes throwback, a comic book being sped up and slowed down. It's frisky and inspired. There's a plot, too, which is a good deal less sluggish than Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, while also being almost needlessly intricate if you decide to bother following it. (Basic version: a gold-lusting trio called The Bad Girls lure our heroes into one last job, and they fall for the ruse.) There's really no need to over-concentrate, though. We're in this for the set pieces, the razzle-dazzle, and anarchic comeback vibes, backed up with muscle by Daniel Pemberton's music (of Ocean's 8 fame). We accept the esprit de corps between these creatures, all much-maligned figures in the animal kingdom, and the gambit that they're good guys deep down. We still want to watch them do bad things. Craig Robinson's Mr Shark is nominally a master of disguise – somehow no one sees through it, even when he's donning a moustache and wig to pose as an Italian florist, say. The script defaults to easy running gags of this ilk (Mr Piranha emits toxic green gas when he's nervous). This is the weak spot: coarse material it knows kids will lap up. It isn't wrong. It just misses the verbal wit of, say, a Brad Bird (who wrote and directed The Incredibles and Ratatouille) to seduce the rest of us with devil-may-care suavity. Even so, anyone interested in animation needs to pay attention to what these films are doing. The writing formula may be crude, but the whiz-bang aesthetic is sensational.
Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Isha Ambani in unique pink Bandhani gown by Roberto Cavalli is a stunning blend of Indian and Italian fashion. See pics
Isha Ambani, daughter of businessman Mukesh Ambani and wife Nita Ambani, often makes headlines for her fashion choices and involvement in cultural events. Now, Isha Ambani has collaborated with Roberto Cavalli for a couture gown, which was handmade over months. The bright pink sleeveless gown beautifully fuses Indian craftsmanship with Italian couture using the classic bandhani technique from Kutch, crafted by local artisans. Also read | Isha Ambani rocks massive 'Ocean's 8' Cartier necklace worth an 'unreal' $150 million at Met Gala Collaborations like this Isha Ambani and Roberto Cavalli gown showcase the beauty of blending different cultural traditions in fashion. (Instagram/ Anaita Shroff Adajania) 'Handmade over months using classic bandhani' Bandhani, a traditional tie-dye technique, added a unique texture and cultural richness to the gown, while the Italian couturier's expertise elevated it with his signature elegance and sophistication. The blend of Indian craftsmanship and Italian couture created a one-of-a-kind, elegant piece. Sharing Isha's photos on Instagram on July 21, stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania wrote in her caption, 'A really special collaboration with Roberto Cavalli creating a couture gown for Isha that elegantly fused Indian craftsmanship with Italian couture. Handmade over months using classic bandhani traditionally from Kutch crafted by local artisans. The look designed by @faustopuglisi took inspiration from Cavalli's 2012 collaboration with @vogueindia for Project Renaissance – which for me was very special.' 'A spectacular fusion of heritage and haute couture' Excited fans took to the comments section to react to Isha's pink look, with one writing, 'Love the fabric but this could have been such a stunning piece of collab if the bandhani was merged with the Cavalli iconic animal print!!!!' Another said, 'What a spectacular fusion of heritage and haute couture. The bandhani detailing adds such soul to the silhouette, a true celebration of Indian artistry meeting Italian drama. Loved seeing Cavalli's legacy reimagined with such depth and meaning. Bravo.' Someone else also commented, 'Thanks for showing the power of our Indian textile to the world . Kudos to the team for executing this so well.'
Gulf Today
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Rihanna on donning multiple hats in Smurfs: 'It was invigorating and exciting'
Singer and actress Rihanna has donned multiple hats in the upcoming movie "The Smurfs". Along with lending her voice to Smurfette, she is also the producer and musical head of the project. Shedding light on playing multiple roles in the drama, Rihanna called it equally thrilling and challenging. Speaking during the global promotions, the 'Battleship' actress talked about her experience of being a part of the movie. "It was invigorating and exciting for me to not only embody a character but also bring my musical life into the mix. We worked with music producers and choreographers whose work I admire. To put those two worlds together was a win-win for everyone. It pushed us all to challenge our artistry", Rihanna added. Rihanna (left) and A$AP Rocky pose for photographers. AP She further revealed that during her childhood in Barbados, "Smurfs" was a part of her routine. The 'Ocean's 8' actress went on to share, "So many mornings, I woke up long before I was supposed to get ready for school just to get that dose of Smurfs." Rihanna added that she has related a lot to the character of Smurfette and what she stands for. "First of all, I have always loved makeup and hair. We all know that. And she's an esthetician. She's also a powerful leader, independent, strong, beautiful, sassy, witty, and very empathetic. I was super-inspired by all of that. I think she loves music too and her favorite genres are hip-hop, reggae, Afrobeats, ballads, and house. That's Smurfette. She needs options," she said. From left: Producer Ryan Harris, Ramsey Naito, Rihanna, Hugo Miller, Laura Miller and director Chris Miller pose for photographers upon arrival at the world premiere of the film "Smurfs" in Brussels on Saturday. AP Rihanna took inspiration for her character from some real-life women, plucking little things from each of them. "They are all so different in personality, tone, and attitude, but I feel like these are the women who are with me daily. Smurfette needed to come from all of us," she concluded. "The Smurfs" will be reaching India on July 18th. The movie will be available in both English and Hindi. Indo-Asian News Service
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First Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Met Gala 2025: Isha Ambani flaunts 'Ocean's 8' Cartier necklace at the event once commissioned by Maharaja Ranjitsinh- Deets inside
This stunning piece of jewellery was inspired by a necklace of Raja Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja of Nawanagar, the first-class cricket's Ranji Trophy in India is named after him. read more Isha Ambani also graced the Met Gala 2025 and shared multiple pictures on Instagram. She flaunted 'Ocean's 8' Cartier necklace that people are now talking about. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And here's her video walking on the red carpet: This year's theme was 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' which highlights black fashion, innovation and tailoring in fashion. Isha Ambani effortlessly carried an overcoat with a heavy train featured intricate embroidery with gold, ruby and emerald detailing. Details about her necklace This stunning piece of jewellery was inspired by a necklace of Raja Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja of Nawanagar, the first-class cricket's Ranji Trophy in India is named after him. The internet says- 'The 'Ocean's 8' cast is star-studded but it's a $150 million Cartier necklace that steals the show. The necklace known as Cartier's 1931 Toussaint, was recreated for Anne Hathaway's character, the easily bemused, yet manipulative starlet Daphne Kluger.' 'The Jeanne Toussaint necklace at the centre of this movie season's most talked about heist – the Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett led Ocean's 8 – is worth a staggering US $150 million dollars (AUD $196 million). And while the characters and the heist might be fictional, the necklace is not,' adds the internet. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
