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Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Were These Movies Originally In Black-And-White?
Singin' in the Rain is one of my favorite movies, and I watch it a lot. For some reason, though, I'm always caught off guard when the movie starts and it's in color. I could tell you the colors of each costume, but my brain refuses to remember the film isn't black-and-white when I cue it up, and I'm always, for some inexplicable reason, pleasantly surprised. So I want to see if your brain tricks you in the same way. Here are 15 movies, and I want to know if you remember they're in black-and-white or full color. Ready?
Buzz Feed
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Hollywood's Most Stunning Actors According To Fans
Recently, we shared a list of 51 actors who looked the most jaw-droppingly beautiful they've ever looked in a particular movie or TV show. Of course that list wasn't long enough, and we got TONS of comments suggesting more actors who belong on the list. So, without further ado, here are 54 more actors who looked absolutely gorgeous in a specific role: Leonardo DiCaprio in Romeo + Juliet "I could watch that fish tank scene forever!"—Anonymous Pedro Pascal in Narcos —Anonymous Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde —Anonymous Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain —Anonymous Harry Belafonte in Island in the Sun —Anonymous Alexandra Shipp in Tick, Tick... Boom! —Anonymous Jamie Chung in The Man with the Iron Fists —Anonymous Robert Redford in The Sting —Anonymous[Note: This commenter also included Paul Newman, but he was featured on the previous list already!] Thandiwe Newton in Mission: Impossible II —Anonymous Oscar Isaac in Sucker Punch —Anonymous Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina "She was at her absolute most bewitching."—Anonymous Christian Bale in American Psycho —Anonymous Jane Seymour in Somewhere in Time —Anonymous Russell Crowe in Gladiator —Anonymous Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor in Bridgerton —Anonymous Adam Driver in the Star Wars sequel trilogy —Anonymous Lucy Liu in Charlie's Angels —Anonymous Linda Hamilton in Terminator 2: Judgment Day —Anonymous Orlando Bloom in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest —Anonymous Connie Britton in Friday Night Lights —Anonymous Henry Cavill in The Witcher —Anonymous Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing —Anonymous Liv Tyler in Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "I thought she was absolutely the most beautiful woman in the world."—Anonymous Omar Sharif in Funny Girl —Anonymous Theo James in Divergent —Anonymous Cary Elwes in The Princess Bride —Anonymous Diane Kruger in National Treasure —Anonymous Phoebe Cates in Fast Times at Ridgemont High —Anonymous Sebastian Stan in Political Animals "That hair with the slight curl, the lean baby."—Anonymous Jennifer Connelly in Blood Diamond —Anonymous The entire cast of Ocean's Eight —Anonymous Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok —Anonymous Taylor Zakhar Perez in Red, White & Royal Blue —Anonymous Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises —Anonymous Val Kilmer in Tombstone —Anonymous Kate Bosworth in Blue Crush —Anonymous Michelle Yeoh in Memoirs of a Geisha —Anonymous Natalie Portman in Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones —Anonymous Sidney Poitier in The Slender Thread —Anonymous Antonio Banderas in Desperado —Anonymous Idris Elba in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw —Anonymous Jason Momoa in Aquaman —Anonymous Taika Waititi in Our Flag Means Death "(Especially post-beard.)"—Anonymous Henry Golding in Crazy Rich Asians —Anonymous Raquel Welch in Bedazzled —Anonymous Jonathan Bailey in Bridgerton "Jonathan Bailey — IN EVERYTHING AHAHAAHAHAAA."—Anonymous Naveen Andrews in Lost —Anonymous Heath Ledger in A Knight's Tale —Anonymous Gabrielle Union in Deliver Us from Eva —Anonymous Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show —babycapricorn129 Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner —SmartTortoise Gene Tierney in Laura —Redcherokee Cillian Murphy in 28 Days Later "After he shaves and I'm thinking sure, I'll repopulate this island with you. 🥵"—In Black Ink And finally, people couldn't agree on a single Brad Pitt role, so here are all the ones that were nominated: TroyMeet Joe BlackA River Runs Through ItLegends of the Fall—Anonymous
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
SRK, Kajol's DDLJ Statue Unveiling In London POSTPONED As India-Pak Tensions Rise
Last Updated: The unveiling of SRK and Kajol's bronze statue at London's Leicester Square, commemorating 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, has been postponed due to India-Pak tensions. To commemorate 30 years of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the makers planned to unveil a bronze statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol at Leicester Square in London. The pre-anniversary celebrations were scheduled for sometime later this week. However, News18 Showsha has learnt that the event has been postponed in the wake of the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan after the horrifying terror attack in Pahalgam in April. We have learnt that the statue unveiling event has been postponed to a later date, after the country's tense situation eases. An industry source quoted us saying, 'In keeping with the current situation and to express solidarity with the nation and its brave army, DDLJ statue launch has been postponed to a later time and date." The DDLJ statue will join the iconic Scenes in the Square movie trail, according to a statement by the Heart of London Business Alliance. The statue will be installed on the eastern terrace outside the Odeon cinema, capturing the film's iconic pose. The statue will stand tall alongside beloved cinematic figures such as Harry Potter, Laurel & Hardy, Bugs Bunny, Gene Kelly from Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, Mr Bean, Paddington, and DC superheroes Batman and Wonder Woman. It was scheduled for spring this year, ahead of the film's 30th anniversary on October 20, 2025. 'The statue is a fitting tribute to the global popularity of Bollywood and a celebration of London's rich diversity. We're in no doubt it will attract fans from all around the world to Leicester Square, the home of film and entertainment," Mark Williams, deputy chief executive at the Heart of London Business Alliance had shared in a statement. Backed by Yash Raj Films and directed by Aditya Chopra, 1995 film DDLJ also stars Anupam Kher, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Pooja Ruparel and Mandira Bedi. First Published: May 09, 2025, 15:42 IST
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I stayed at the UK's quirkiest castle theme park and left delighted for one key reason'
Watermouth Castle in north Devon is a pixie and fairy-lover's dream destination - and there's a hidden gem around the back that would leave all families ecstatic Nestled in the heart of Devon's northern coastline lies Watermouth Castle - a renovated Victorian country house that was believed to be home to dozens of faries and pixies... according to one of its earliest inhabitants. The Ilfracombe castle sits at the top of a hill, overlooking a picturesque harbour full of colourful fishing and sailing boats. Although it might look like any other landmark from the outside, it holds a big secret tourist hotspot in its gardens - an incredibly retro family theme park. It features vintage arcade and pier machines, water gardens overflowing with hand-crafted toadstools, and even a metal makeshift water clock that decapitates a tin man at 1pm every day. Despite its obscure-sounding attractions, I - along with most other families, according to TripAdvisor - left the castle delighted, simply because my own little one had the best time. The story behind Watermouth Castle's quirky attraction comes from the only child of its Victorian inhabitants' - a young girl called Edith Penderford. The Penderford family lived in the newly-built castle in the mid to late 1800s, and most of the modern day castle's collections were retrieved by "kooky" Profession P Penderford, the castle's own literature revealed. Edith claimed to see fairies and pixies living around the castle, and even became friends with them. She wrote in her diary, at the time: "I saw my first fairy when I was seven years old. "The kids in the village didn't believe me. Horace Whittingsby said I'm full of tall tales, just like my father. Mildred Jones said that things like fairies and pixies existed, scientists would've found them by now. But I think the scientists just haven't been looking hard enough. Magic things like to stay secret. Only a few poeple are meant to see them. That's what makes them magic." Fast-forward 110 years or so, and the castle is transformed into an incredible family theme park, centred around Edith's magical beliefs in pixies and fairies. To even make it into the theme park grounds, you take a wild trip through time inside the main castle function rooms. Relics from the past greet you in every room, featuring funky metallic ornaments, a giant train set, and even a mechanical brass orchestra blaring out some iconic modern-day songs we've all come to know and love. The final stop before heading out to the theme park is a cute 'Water Show Extravaganza', where 1,000 jets of water dance to synchornised lights and music. My little one tried her best to clap along as the 1920s organ blared out 'Singin' in the Rain' - before obviously doing her best to jump into the water (she thankfully didn't). After a short trek around the castle grounds, you'll end up at the main attraction - a toddlers' version of Thorpe Park. There's a big river ride - which is kind of like a river rapids-type ride, except without the rapids - classic spinning cooking pots. We particularly enjoyed the 'Sea Lion Water-Go-Round' ride, which is similar to the iconic Disneyland Dumbo ride. My 18-month-old daughter was remarkably mesmorised by the very blue water while she was going around and around. We also spent about 20 minutes sat watching her run around the topsy-turvy Rolling Bridge again and again... and again. It's basically a small corridor with one door in and one door out, complete with a little bridge connecting each side of the room. But, the entire room spins around with funky strobe lights, which is supposed to leave you feeling all wobbly. All of the attractions are built on the side of a big hill, with two giant, interconnecting playgrounds at the very top. Multiple huge wooden structures spread out over a 60-70m stretch, with numerous tube slides to keep littles ones entertaining for hours. If being dragged up and down ladders/slides (...and then up and down, up and down etc.) isn't enough, you can find a bizarre - yet weirdly fascinating - teddy bear collection tucked away in the corner. Hundreds of bears are chilling out in their own little cavern - some playing on see-saws, while others hang from the ceiling. Seen-to-be-believed. Once you've finished exploring the theme park, you might choose to stay inside Watermouth Castle to avoid those pesky rush hour queues to get home. If you do decide to stay at the castle, you're in for a treat. There are seven self-catered apartments available, with the largest holding up to six people - the Rhododendron suite. This apartment has three huge bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a separate upstairs annexe. Its communal living room features a massive smart TV, so we could log into Netflix and let the little one watch Shaun The Sheep while she had her breakfast. It's also got a perfectly-sized kitchen with all the amenities you'd need, as well as some essential foods and drinks to see you through. Castle guests will also have access to the on-site swimming pool, which is contained in its own little poolhouse. Toddling outside across the pavement to the pool was strangely one of my daughter's highlights - the novelty of something new. Four of Watermouth Castle's seven apartments have recently been renovated, including the Rhododendron. It's now got a plush corner sofa that fits six people, as well as a very large wooden dining table. The maroon-coloured rug in the middle of the floor is particularly soft for your feet - especially after a long day of walking. You'll also find several cartoon pictures of animals dotted around the apartment too, including two very large rabbits kissing above the dining table. The little one also enjoyed reading the story of a pelican munching on a fish, which is embedded in stained glass on one of the windows. She didn't really understand it, but she liked the colours. Book it Watermouth Castle is open this year until Sunday November 2 - get in while you still can. Day tickets cost £19 for adults, £5 for children.
The Guardian
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘It feels empty': is Hollywood film and TV production in a death spiral?
When screenwriter David Scarpa visits the great Hollywood studios these days, he is struck by what is missing. 'It used to be you'd walk around those back lots and you'd see many people and they were very busy,' Scarpa muses. 'They were like small cities. Now often you'll walk around and have nobody else there. It feels empty. You definitely feel the absence of life on those lots.' Like the once proud industrial factories of the midwest, the dream factories of southern California are in decline. Last year was the worst for on-location filming in Los Angeles since tracking began 30 years ago apart from pandemic-hit 2020. Of all the TV shows and feature films that North American audiences watch, only one-fifth are now made in California. This is because Hollywood is facing intense competition for film production from domestic rivals such as Atlanta and New York, and international challengers such as Australia, Britain and Canada, all offering more aggressive financial incentives. California's politicians stand accused of resting on their laurels too long. Donald Trump has a plan but, critics say, it will be no more effective for Hollywood than his notorious tariffs for the rust belt. The US president's appointment of the actors Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight (combined age 233) as 'special ambassadors' to rescue the local industry met with widespread scepticism. Instead campaigners are focused on the hard graft of legislating new tax incentives in California's state government. Scarpa, whose recent credits include Gladiator II and Napoleon, adds: 'The state and the city are both struggling with big fiscal issues and in a way it becomes an arms race: is LA going to be able to compete with eastern Europe? We have the best people in the world here but often producers find themselves shopping for the best price. If LA wants to remain a hub of production, they're going to have to have some form of tax incentives to compete with them.' Hollywood has been synonymous with film for more than a century. Southern California's sunny weather allowed year-round outdoor filming while land and labour were cheaper than in eastern cities. Film-makers such as Cecil B DeMille and companies such as Paramount and Universal set up studios that ensured a creative ecosystem of actors, directors, musicians, writers and technicians. Hollywood burnished its self-mythology through films such as Sunset Boulevard, Singin' in the Rain, The Player, Mulholland Drive and La La Land. California continues to boom. According to IMF data released this week, the state's nominal GDP reached $4.1tn, surpassing Japan's $4.02tn and placing California behind only the US, China and Germany as the fourth biggest economy in the world. Yet while the tech giants of Silicon Valley continue to thrive, Hollywood is facing an existential crisis. The first quarter of the year saw downturns in every category of production compared with the same period in 2024, according to FilmLA, a non-profit that handles film permits for the city and county. Shoot days declined 22% over that period and just 13 TV pilots were made, the lowest tally ever observed by FilmLA. Meanwhile average occupancy rates for the majority of stages were 63% last year, down from 69% in 2023. And according to the Hollywood Reporter, the number of recording days booked for music scoring stages dropped from 127 in 2022 to just 11 so far this year. The malaise threatens 'below-the-line' crew members such as grips, electricians, carpenters, set decorators, sound engineers, costume designers and makeup artists who came to Hollywood because that was where the work was. If that allure fades they could take their talents elsewhere, sending the ecosystem into a death spiral. The warning signs are everywhere. Los Angeles is now merely one of 120 jurisdictions around the world that offer some form of incentive for film-making. In February, the streaming giant Netflix announced a $1bn investment to produce 20 films and TV series in Mexico annually over the next four years. Last week Texas passed a bill that would more than double the money spent to lure film and TV production to the Lone Star state. The flight from Hollywood has even prompted comparisons with Detroit, the 'motor city' that, with the struggles of the car manufacturing industry, went from one of America's most prosperous cities to one of its most troubled. Factories shut down, thousands of jobs were lost, the population collapsed and the city ultimately declared bankruptcy. Philip Sokoloski, vice-president of integrated communications for Film LA, says: 'I don't think we're past the point of rescue, but Detroit offers an example of what happens when everything is in your hands and you fail to work to keep it. For California, for greater Los Angeles, we've maintained leadership in this industry for a century. 'Generations of people have invested their time, their sweat and their dreams into building this business and it's been ours to lose. California has underestimated the staying power of its competitors when it comes to their desire to have a slice of Hollywood for themselves.' California remains the production leader, Sokoloski notes, but its share of the cake is down to an all-time low of just 20%. 'That's not what most people would think of when they think of Hollywood as a dominant presence in the industry. It's very small, the smallest we've ever seen it, and as a result what happens to a region when the thing you're best known for four out of five times is done somewhere else?' Last October, Film LA made the case that California needs a vast expansion of its film and TV tax credit to maintain its competitiveness. Stay in LA, a grassroots campaign, is pushing for action. The state governor, Gavin Newsom, has proposed more than doubling the money allocated annually to California's film and TV tax credit programme from $330m to $750m. Two bills are now working their way through committee in the state legislature. Some politicians warn that the tax incentives will represent a corporate giveaway to wealthy studio bosses; others argue that more importantly they are about keeping jobs in California and offering workers a wage to match the high cost of living. Mary Flynn, an actor who has noticed a drop in her auditions and work opportunities, reflects: 'This is how bleak it is: we're at a point where poor and working-class people are advocating to our government to provide tax incentives for big film studios to keep the work in California so that we can keep working because we can't compete with Atlanta, where the minimum wage and things like that are lower. They're taking advantage of tax opportunities but also how much they have to pay into labour.' The drive comes after a punishing few years that have included the end of the streaming boom, pandemic, strikes and wildfires. Flynn adds: 'We have exhausted so many resources and even in the midst of all this at Sag-Aftra [Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists] we have video game actors still on strike. 'We are very much still hurting so it's now up to the leadership at large to do what they ran on, which is to protect work and advocate for working-class people. Every single politician that sits at the state level in California advocated on that promise so now they've just got to deliver.' Soon before his return to the White House, Trump described Hollywood as 'a great but very troubled place' and declared that Gibson, Stallone and Voight would be his 'eyes and ears', helping to bring it back 'bigger, better, and stronger than ever before!' But Flynn for one is not pinning her hopes on the trio, noting that Voight has adopted 'financial core' status with the Sag-Aftra, making him a fee-paying non-member who is allowed to work on both union and non-union projects. She adds: 'He's not only abandoned his fellow union brethren but any work in this town that is worth a cent is union-made; George Clooney and Tom Cruise are in Sag-Aftra, they are not fi-core. 'I don't know what someone like Jon Voight is going to do to save all of our industry when he hasn't really been in it seriously in a minute. I highly doubt that they would be able to be our knights in shining armour. It's not a basket I'm putting my eggs in.' Indeed, there is little sign of the promised rescue mission, with industry insiders reportedly saying it has been mostly 'crickets'. The ghost of past failing metropolises persists. Last year Scott Galloway, a business school professor and podcaster, told Matthew Belloni of Puck that 'LA is a much-better-weather version of Detroit right now.' Belloni comments: 'There are certainly differences from what happened in Detroit where the entire manufacturing industry left, and with it, the entire business is now a shell of itself. The entertainment industry will always have some root and connection to Los Angeles because of the infrastructure that is here and by that I mean the studios and the talent agencies are not talking about upping their headquarters and moving to Nashville or London. 'But he's not wrong in the sense that the core rank-and-file middle class of the entertainment industry is being hollowed out, much like it was in Michigan. It's never been more expensive to live here and, for many of these artists, it's never been more difficult to find a job.'
