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Rakyat Post
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Wednesday Season 2 Cast Gushes About Ireland, Costumes, & Bringing Beloved Characters To Life
Subscribe to our FREE Netflix's gothic fantasy Wednesday is returning with Season 2 which will be split into two parts: Part 1 on 6 August 2025 and Part 2 on 3 September 2025. In this second season, Jenna Ortega reprises her role as Wednesday Addams, an antisocial teenager, who returns to Nevermore Academy with her younger brother, Pugsley Addams, in tow. However, this new schooling year brings a new set of challenges for her and her family. Fred Armisen, Jenna Ortega, Joanna Lumley, and Tim Burton. Image: Netflix The new season also introduces new characters such as Fred Armisen as the lovable Uncle Fester, Joanna Lumley as the formidable Grandmama Hester Frump, and Steve Buscemi as Principal Dort. TRP sat down with the cast during the global press conference to find out more about what the new season brings (and for some behind-the-scene stories!). Showrunners and creators Al Gough and Miles Millar, Luis Guzman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and director Tim Burton. Image: Netflix Location, location, location Unlike Season 1, Season 2 of Wednesday was shot in Ireland instead of Romania. While it's always a risk to change filming locations as it might alter the look of the set, they managed to keep everything consistent. Creator/showrunner Al Gough shared that the good thing about the move was it helped expand the fictional world of Wednesday. Lumley, who had filmed different projects in Ireland several times, loved filming there because ''there's something in Ireland which is slightly otherworldly.'' As a newcomer to the show, she said the setting, including the wardrobe, helped her embrace the whole feeling of Wednesday and getting into character as Wednesday's maternal grandma. Funnily, for Buscemi, he discovered how much Guinness he could drink in Ireland and quickly added he didn't drink while shooting. While filming in Ireland was a lovely experience, there were challenges as well. Ortega humorously shared how Ireland was so green until the Addams family looked alive. Burton admitted they had to take down the ''green'' a notch to stay true to the story. Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in episode 203 of Wednesday. Image: Netflix The magic behind makeup and wardrobe The cast also praised the makeup and costuming department led by Colleen Atwood for the wonderful and detailed work that helped them assume their characters seamlessly. This is largely because Atwood is very familiar with Tim's world. Catherine Zeta-Jones who reprises her role as Morticia said working wih Atwood was a joy. She explained how Atwood knows how to incorporate fantastic and iconic elements in her costuming work which does wonders for characterization. She worked with Atwood to carefully maintain Morticia's iconic look that fans knew by heart. The collaboration paid off when Morticia's lipstick shade in Season 1 unexpectedly went viral and she got so excited about it. L to R: Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams, Joonas Suotamo as Lurch, Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams in episode 201 of Wednesday. Image: Netflix Luis Guzman, who plays Gomez, agreed they were in really good hands and pointed out how Atwood and her crew of costumers and tailors were geniuses. It's just really beautiful. It's creative, it's how everything just drapes on us and how good we look. Luis Guzman aka Gomez Addams in Netflix's Wednesday. Lumley shared her character Hester has the most extraordinary hairstyle and she adored the svelte clothing paired with Doc Martens boots. She loved how the costumes and makeup helped bring a sense of faithfulness to these beloved characters. Hearing the cast share about making the show and poke fun at each other truly showed it was passion project for them. Burton loved working the cast, saying they know their characters and yet they surprise him daily. He also loved seeing everyone, including the crew, getting excited to be on set. Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay in episode 202 of Wednesday. Image: Netflix All about weaponry In Season 2 of Wednesday, it's hinted that the audience will learn more secrets related to the Addams Family at Nevermore Academy. This likely means there'll be more blood to spill. The new season sees Wednesday and Morticia work with various weapons. Ortega said she had to learn how to use different weapons like a Swiss Army knife, swords, daggers, and axe, including her biggest weapon the cello. Meanwhile, Zeta-Jones is a trained dancer and singer with a background in musical theater so sword fighting with Ortega was a breeze. An interesting tidbit I unearthed online: She learned to sword fight in the film The Mask of Zorro (1998)! Getting to know more about Hester Frump Hester Frump is the mother of Morticia Addams and Ophelia Frump. She's Gomez's mother-in-law and the grandmother to Wednesday and Pugsley. In the original run, Hester is described as a witch and is known as a great beauty among the Addams clan. However, her beauty is said to be only on the inside in her later years. When it was announced that the iconic Joanna Lumley will play Hester Frump, fans could not contain their excitement! Based on the trailer, Lumley's Hester seems formidable and no-nonsense. It's also clear that Wednesday is her favourite of all in the family. Lumley described Hester as ghastly, vain, greedy, and grand. She explained that Hester loves Wednesday because she sees in her the kind of spirit and streak of bad and daringness that she doesn't see in her daughter, Morticia. Wednesday Part 1 will be streaming on Netflix on 6 August 2025. Ahead of Season 2, Netflix confirms that Wednesday Season 3 is a go! The Addams Family. 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Rakyat Post
a day ago
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
The 14th Annual Art Of Speed Was A Blast! Thousands Of Motorheads Flocked To MAEPS Serdang
Subscribe to our FREE The ultimate annual custom motor show in Malaysia continues to be a success as throngs of fans and auto enthusiasts converged at MAEPS Serdang last weekend. It was two days of beautiful cars and motorcycles, music, food, thrifting, Hot Wheels, and more at the 14th edition of Art Of Speed (AOS). Staying true to its roots, AOS featured not only auto masterpieces by Malaysian builders but also custom works by talented individuals from all over the world. Hall A: The main event where all custom cars and bikes are displayed As regular attendees of AOS, we at TRP were most excited to check out Hall A first where all the wild customised vehicles were displayed. Almost every category of cars, vans, trucks, and motorcycles both classic and modern were placed all around the hall for visitors to ogle over. From K-Cars to 4×4 pickup trucks to choppers and café racers, there was something for every automotive fan and enthusiast to see here. The custom machines in this hall are not just for display. They're all also part of the Best of Show contest where the winner gets to fly to Japan to attend the 33rd Annual MOONEYES Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2025 as guests of honour. The hall was also packed with both local and international artisans who brought their goods and services to AOS. Visitors could bring home special and rare souvenirs such as keychains, stickers, leather goods, t-shirts and helmets. Those who rode to AOS with their buddies (like we did) could get their helmets painted on the spot by talented free-hand artists. Music fans were also treated to some of the best local acts like Noh Salleh & Restore Iboe, Ruffedge, Luqman Podolski, Romantic Echoes, and many more, turning Hall A into a sonic playground. Hall C: A haven for Hot Wheels fans and collectors In Malaysia, Hot Wheels has fans of all ages, from children to adults — and AOS has never sidelined this community, proudly hosting the Hot Wheels Collectors Convention Malaysia (HWCCM), now in its third edition. This year, HWCCM took placed in Hall C in MAEPS, featuring a wide range of exciting activities for die-cast enthusiasts and collectors alike. The atmosphere is lively with events like the Hot Wheels Activity Zone, Rare & Collectible Hot Wheels Exhibition, and the ever-popular Swap, Buy & Sell area. If you're not careful, your wallet might take a hit — it's that tempting! AOS 2025 also made history by launching Southeast Asia's first-ever 'Left & Right' convention edition car, made even more special with the presence of Hot Wheels product designer, Brendon Vetuskey! Hall D: The ultimate streetwear and vintage clothes hunting grounds Any streetwear or vintage lovers here? If you are, then you seriously missed out if you weren't at AOS 2025 — because Hall D was dedicated just for you. We were inside Hall D and couldn't help but be tempted by all the streetwear pieces from well-known and hard-to-find brands like High Cultured, Midnight Monkey, Yi Fuku, Crack The Box, and many more. For those who love thrifted fashion, you're in for a treat too — there's a huge variety of shirts, pants, and shoes to dig through to your heart's content. Although AOS is all wrapped up for 2025, we're hopeful that they'll be back in 2026 to bring even more electrifying custom machines next year. There will be more than enough time to get ready for the next one, motorheads. So until then, follow AOS on Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Anupamaa's Rupali Ganguly video calls Smriti Irani as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returns to TV, welcomes Tulsi
Smriti Irani is all set to make her comeback to the small screen, as she reprises her iconic role of Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. In a new promo released by the channel Star Plus ahead of tonight's premiere, it was Anupamaa's main lead, Rupali Ganguly, who video-called Tulsi to welcome her back. A new promo featuring Anupamaa's Rupali Ganguly and Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Smriti Irani has been released. Anupamaa video-calls Tulsi Social media was ripe with speculations that the makers of Anupamaa were not pleased with the return of Ektaa Kapoor's show, as that would threaten their top position on the TRP charts. This new promo put all those speculations to rest. In the promo, Anupamaa video calls Tulsi and says, "Jai shri krishna, Tulsi ben. 3-4 dino se soch rahi thi ki aapko phone karu, woh kya hai na sabhi log andaaze pe andaaza laga rahe hai ki aap wapas aaengi ya wapas nahi aaengi, par aap toh aa gayi (I have been meaning to call you for the last 3-4 days because people have only been guessing if you will return or not, but you are back)!' Smriti responds, 'Wapas kaise naa aati… apno ke beech, apne parivaar ke beech (How could I not return? To my own family)?' Anupamaa then welcomes Tulsi to the family. Smriti says that now they will be meeting everyday to which Anupamaa agrees and says that she will come on TV at 10 pm and Tulsi will be there at 10:30. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was a landmark Indian soap opera that aired on Star Plus from 2000 to 2008. Produced by Ektaa Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, the show focused on the Virani family and their virtuous daughter-in-law Tulsi, played by Smriti Irani. Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will air from July 29 at 10.30 pm on Star Plus and JioHotstar.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Will Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's new season impact Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai? Samridhii Shukla responds
Samridhii Shukla has been impressing audiences with her portrayal of Abhira in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Recently, Pinkvilla exclusively spoke to her to hear her thoughts on various topics. Samridhii Shukla discussed the speculation surrounding the new season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and its impact on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's ratings, her views on reality shows, how she was almost rejected for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and more. Excerpts from the interview: Will Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's release impact Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai? Not at all. I don't think so at all. The show that has been running for almost 16 years has its own cult audience that has been watching diligently. There are so many people that I meet every now and then, who say that 'We have been watching Yeh Rishta since the time Hina was there.' They have grown up. Their kids have grown up watching the serial. I think this show has a cult audience that remains loyal to it, no matter what. Of course, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, I am sure, is going to get its own viewership, probably from the previous ones or the new ones. That we will find out. The time at which both of our shows will come has a lot of gap. We come at 9:30 and they are coming at 10:30. We are not even like consecutively coming after each other. So, I think that's not a botheration. Samridhii was almost rejected for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai I was almost not selected for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The call on getting me on board was very last-minute. Because another girl was almost final. I think they were about to do the contract, but she was almost finalised. Instinctively, they thought that they wanted to go for a second round with me. I came in and I did the second round and that's it. They found what they were looking for. Luckily, I got the chance. Samridhii on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ranking 1st on TRP chart One aspect of it is when we get TRP numbers, of course, it makes us happy. That's a security, that's validation. We know the show will go on if the TRP is good. Another aspect of it is - We don't work for TRPs as such. I don't work so that my show will come number 1 on TRP. I work so that I do a good scene, we have a good story, we have a nice chemistry or camaraderie with the other people, and the overall product is good. I do it for that. This is something which is not in our hands. Of course, when it comes, it makes us happy. I focus more on my performance." Samridhii on challenges of playing lead role It's safe to say that I work without any breaks. With that, I mean I don't get any offs, script-wise. I shoot 30 days a month, and if I am lucky, then 12 hours a day; otherwise, we extend shifts also. It is definitely taxing because, as a human, as a performer, you need time to recharge. I used to feel I needed time to recharge, and I needed more time to relax, and I would love that. The medium is such that it doesn't allow that much time. Since the story revolves around and from the perspective of the main lead, specifically the heroine so it's difficult for them to give me a leave. I understand where they are coming from. So it gets taxing in that way since it revolves around the heroine. I usually don't get off. The hero (Rohit Purohit) also works a lot, but he does get off sometimes. Was Garvita Sadhwani's exit pre-decided? I honestly wouldn't know if it was predecided or not. That is something that I know would have kept confidential from us, even if it was pre-decided. Only Garvita (Garvita Sadhwani) can tell. But many people are a part of our show, but they are nowhere to be seen currently. I am still hoping that they will be back somehow. Apart from Charu (Saloni Sandhu's character), it's shown that she has passed away. Apart from that, I think the writers would keep it open for all the characters to re-enter, like they did for Mohit. So I think there is a great possibility of everyone returning. If Garvita is confirming that she is exiting, then probably it must have been intimated to her, which I don't have no idea about. Will Samridhii Shukla do Bigg Boss or Khatron Ke Khiladi? Honestly, right now, I don't think so. I would be up for doing Khatron Ke Khiladi, but I really think that I am scared of too many things, and I will probably chicken out. I don't know, we will see about that. But for Bigg Boss, I am somebody, I don't want to be somebody who people know everything about. I don't know if that is going to change in the coming time. Right now, this is what I feel. Maybe 5-10 years down the line, I do feel that I want to be a part of it. This is what I feel currently. Did Samridhii Shukla experience casting couch? First of all, I never wanted to become an actor because of all the stories that you hear. So, I was very apprehensive. I think my father saw how talented I am because I used to voicing, and I think he thought that I could prove my mettle here also. I think that's the reason he pushed me and said, 'I'm there. If there's anything like that, I'm there.' So that kind of gave me an assurance that, okay, I have somebody to rely on. Honestly, I have never faced anything like that. But I remember a meeting with a coordinator of a South movie. I had gone there with my mom because I was very young. I must have just turned an adult or something, quite a few years back. And he referred to something as 'This is how it works in the South industry. Comprises and all, you have to do it.' I was like that's not going to work, that's not what I am here for. It was for a Telugu movie. Of course, I was not up for it, so I dropped that. I think most of these things we hear are from the Telugu industry because that's the most commercial part of the South industry. I don't know if it happens to everybody, but I know they hinted that like that. It's a thing that happens to people, depends on their choice if they want to or not. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla!
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Anupamaa' Rupali Ganguly video-calls Smriti Irani, welcomes back Tulsi Virani on TV: ‘Log andaaze pe andaaza laga rahe hai'
Ever since the first look of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 was released, many on social media have been pitting the show against Anupamaa. A popular opinion on the internet suggested that Anupamaa, aka Rupali Ganguly, and the show's team must be feeling insecure now that there is someone to challenge them for their top spot on the TRP charts. What further added fuel to the idea that 'Anupamaa ki kursi khatre main hai' was when Rupali Ganguly didn't promote the show in any way. However, laying all these speculations to rest, Anupamaa has finally interacted with Tulsi Virani over a video call. A post shared by StarPlus (@starplus) Also Read: Kyunki, saas bahu and suffering never go out of style In the latest promo, Rupali video calls Tusli and says, '3-4 dino se soch rahi thi ki aapko phone karu, woh kya hai na sabhi log andaaze pe andaaza laga rahe hai ki aap wapas aaengi ya nahi, par aap toh aa gayi. (I have been meaning to call you for 3 to 4 days because people have only been guessing if you will return or not, but you are back.)' Smriti Irani responds, 'Wapas kaise naa aati apno ke beech, apne parivaar ke beech (Why wouldn't I return to my family?)' Later, Anupamaa welcomes Tulsi to the family. Smriti says, 'We shall keep meeting now,' to which Anupamaa responds, 'Yes, I will come on TV at 10 pm and you will be there at 10:30, then we shall meet every day, my entire Anupamaa family is eagerly waiting to meet the Kyunki family.' Anupamaa and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi have been pitted against each other for some time now. Recently, in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Amar Upadhyay also commented on these comparisons and said, 'It's the same channel; had it been on another channel at the same time slot competing with one another, then it would have made sense. Anupamaa is on the same channel, so Star Plus is more than happy to have two good shows. We in Kyunki never see at competition on the same channel. How can we compete for the top slot? Both the characters are very different; they are poles apart, and people don't understand that. TV is a woman's medium, and they are the main protagonists; you can't compare them.' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is set to premiere tonight on Star Plus at 10:30 pm. The show is returning to the small screens after 25 years. Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
