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The Advertiser
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Blanchett 'wildly' interested in English Squid Game
Cate Blanchett is "wildly open" to leading an English-language take on Squid Game. The 56-year-old actor made a surprise appearance in the third series of the South Korean series as an unnamed American recruiter and she admitted she would love to take the role further. Asked if she is interested in an English-language Squid Game sequel or spin-off, she told Variety: "I am wildly open to anything. "And in a world that is so beautifully, magically created like that, for sure. They're amazing world-builders, and that series has been eaten alive. I don't think there's a corner of the globe that it hasn't touched in some way." Despite rumours that Blanchett's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button director David Fincher has pitched an English-language take on the series, the Oscar-winning star insisted she doesn't know anything. "I mean, I'd love to work with David again. It's been ages. But no, I don't know anything more than you do. I'm not being coy. I really don't," she said. The Australian star's offer to appear on Squid Game came "out of the blue" and was shrouded in so much secrecy, she didn't even have a costume fitting and was instead asked to bring a suit of her own. She recalled: "Because it's such a cult series and they were shooting in LA of all places, everyone was on a need-to-know basis. "I got a couple of storyboards. I had to (learn to) play the game very quickly. I had to practise and practise. "I knew there were four or five set-ups that they were going to do, and I knew what they needed from every shot, and then I was given the sides. But it was one of the more mysterious jobs." The Disclaimer actor is "absolutely" looking forward to doing more TV and is "particularly keen" to join a series that is "fully formed" already. Cate Blanchett is "wildly open" to leading an English-language take on Squid Game. The 56-year-old actor made a surprise appearance in the third series of the South Korean series as an unnamed American recruiter and she admitted she would love to take the role further. Asked if she is interested in an English-language Squid Game sequel or spin-off, she told Variety: "I am wildly open to anything. "And in a world that is so beautifully, magically created like that, for sure. They're amazing world-builders, and that series has been eaten alive. I don't think there's a corner of the globe that it hasn't touched in some way." Despite rumours that Blanchett's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button director David Fincher has pitched an English-language take on the series, the Oscar-winning star insisted she doesn't know anything. "I mean, I'd love to work with David again. It's been ages. But no, I don't know anything more than you do. I'm not being coy. I really don't," she said. The Australian star's offer to appear on Squid Game came "out of the blue" and was shrouded in so much secrecy, she didn't even have a costume fitting and was instead asked to bring a suit of her own. She recalled: "Because it's such a cult series and they were shooting in LA of all places, everyone was on a need-to-know basis. "I got a couple of storyboards. I had to (learn to) play the game very quickly. I had to practise and practise. "I knew there were four or five set-ups that they were going to do, and I knew what they needed from every shot, and then I was given the sides. But it was one of the more mysterious jobs." The Disclaimer actor is "absolutely" looking forward to doing more TV and is "particularly keen" to join a series that is "fully formed" already. Cate Blanchett is "wildly open" to leading an English-language take on Squid Game. The 56-year-old actor made a surprise appearance in the third series of the South Korean series as an unnamed American recruiter and she admitted she would love to take the role further. Asked if she is interested in an English-language Squid Game sequel or spin-off, she told Variety: "I am wildly open to anything. "And in a world that is so beautifully, magically created like that, for sure. They're amazing world-builders, and that series has been eaten alive. I don't think there's a corner of the globe that it hasn't touched in some way." Despite rumours that Blanchett's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button director David Fincher has pitched an English-language take on the series, the Oscar-winning star insisted she doesn't know anything. "I mean, I'd love to work with David again. It's been ages. But no, I don't know anything more than you do. I'm not being coy. I really don't," she said. The Australian star's offer to appear on Squid Game came "out of the blue" and was shrouded in so much secrecy, she didn't even have a costume fitting and was instead asked to bring a suit of her own. She recalled: "Because it's such a cult series and they were shooting in LA of all places, everyone was on a need-to-know basis. "I got a couple of storyboards. I had to (learn to) play the game very quickly. I had to practise and practise. "I knew there were four or five set-ups that they were going to do, and I knew what they needed from every shot, and then I was given the sides. But it was one of the more mysterious jobs." The Disclaimer actor is "absolutely" looking forward to doing more TV and is "particularly keen" to join a series that is "fully formed" already.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Cate Blanchett 'wildly interested' in English-language Squid Game
Cate Blanchett is "wildly open" to leading an English-language take on Squid Game. The 56-year-old actress made a surprise appearance in the third series of the South Korean series as an unnamed American recruiter and she aditted she would love to take the role further. Asked if she is interested in an English-language Squid Game sequel or spin-off, she told Variety: 'I am wildly open to anything. "And in a world that is so beautifully, magically created like that, for sure. They're amazing world-builders, and that series has been eaten alive. I don't think there's a corner of the globe that it hasn't touched in some way.' Despite rumours Cate's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button director David Fincher has pitched an English-language take on the series, the Oscar-winning star insisted she doesn't know anything. She said: 'I mean, I'd love to work with David again. It's been ages. But no, I don't know anything more than you do. I'm not being coy. I really don't.' The Australian star's offer to appear on Squid Game came "out of the blue" and was shrouded in so much secrecy, she didn't even have a costume fitting and was instead asked to bring a suit of her own. She recalled: 'Because it's such a cult series and they were shooting in LA of all places, everyone was on a need-to-know basis. 'I got a couple of storyboards. I had to [learn to] play the game very quickly. I had to practice and practice. "I knew there were four or five setups that they were going to do, and I knew what they needed from every shot, and then I was given the sides. But it was one of the more mysterious jobs.' The Disclaimer actress - who won her first two Emmy nominations as an actress and producer for Mrs. America in 2020 - is "absolutely" looking forward to doing more TV and is "particularly keen" to join a series that is "fully formed" already.
Irish Independent
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Luke O'Neill: ‘World's oldest baby' arrives 30 years after he was conceived and gives new hope for IVF donations
The world's 'oldest baby' was born last week. Not like in the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, where Benjamin is born an old man and gets progressively younger.
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Feels like driving in reverse: Charles Assisi on going from child to person in charge
I am currently in Fort Kochi, a place by the sea that is so quiet, it's almost unsettling. A still from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008). The truth is, we're all aging backwards and forwards, at the same time, aren't we? At first, the silence was a welcome relief from the chaos of Mumbai. But in a matter of days I began to notice something else was that was tangibly missing: young people. Most have left for places where the jobs are plentiful and the streets are bustling. Most of those that remain in Fort Kochi are older. Among them is my mother. Occasionally, as with my mother, children return to visit; they may stay for a while, sort of orbiting, but they are not here for good. My mother is now in her mid-70s. She is still sharp, still precise, and still believes I don't eat as well as I ought to. There is still a quiet efficiency to her. She won't say the same thing twice. She still isn't one for overt displays of affection, but she will leave a bottle of water where I can reach it. Breakfast is always all the things I love. And the towels in the bathroom are the ones I once said were perfect. Since I got here, we've been doing the usual rounds, of doctors, lawyers, grocers and other assorted errands and chores. I have noticed something odd at these encounters. Whether it's a grocer, a legal aid or relatives we meet for lunch, everyone assumes I am in charge now. They wait for me to issue instructions, make decisions, order the food, read the forms. It feels particularly strange when I am among uncles and aunts. One of these uncles, for instance taught me to ride a superbike back in the '80s, when few people knew what one was. He bailed me out of trouble more than once, and would quietly slip me 'pocket money' when my parents weren't looking. That he prefers to step back so I can handle what needs to be done, feels almost cruel. The irony is, they also still treat me like a child. If I speak too hurriedly, someone is sure to slow me down. If I leave food on my plate, I get a look. If I check my phone, someone will mutter, 'Always glued to that thing'. It can be trying to dwell on both sides of this adult-child line. One afternoon, recently, I snapped. We were on our fourth trip to the store because mum kept remembering more things that had to be bought. It was raining. I was drenched. Then my UPI app failed to work, and she turned to me and testily asked why I hadn't brought more cash. I responded with a few terse lines and she went quiet. I regretted it instantly. But I didn't apologise. This sat between us like a weight, for the rest of the day. It reminded me of arguments I had seen her have with my father. And that was when it hit me. Nobody tells you when the baton has been passed. You just inherit a pile of responsibilities and, over time, realise that the new person everyone turns to… is you. It may be in the natural order of things, but isn't easy for anyone, this transition. The elders still see the boy you used to be: the kid who cried on the giant wheel, faked a signature on a report card, and once ate so many sweets, he made himself sick at Christmas. Amid this role-reversal, I am realising I'm not always gracious, or methodical, in my care. I feel guilty, but there seems to be no time for a moment of catharsis. Just the next day's list. The next drive. The next reminder, called out as you leave, to pick up turmeric. As soon I step away, I regret my impatience. The second we're in the same room again, we're back to quibbling about the turmeric or something else that pushes our buttons. Perhaps this is in the natural order of things too. But as we age, we must learn to carry the burdens our elders no longer can. I am finding that there is no hack here. Just presence. Patience. The humility to admit when I have messed up. The strength to acknowledge to myself that there is no one to turn to for answers; that person is me. One thing that can help, I find, in a day-to-day sense, is to use the love language she uses. Spend time together. Listen. Accept her acts of care. Eat the dinner she's cooked for you, even if you're not hungry. Because if you don't, she'll ask what's wrong. And no answer will make sense to either of you. (Charles Assisi is co-founder of Founding Fuel. He can be reached on assisi@
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Moonvalley raises $84 million to bolster AI video tools
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Artificial intelligence research company Moonvalley has raised $84 million more in a funding round led by existing investor General Catalyst, it said on Monday, a week after releasing its first video AI heavyweights including OpenAI and Alphabet are looking to get a leg-up in the lucrative entertainment industry, as film studios seek to use generative AI to speed up content creation and cut video and image generation tools have also led to lawsuits by major film studios against AI companies, accusing them of copyright infringement and said the investment will help it meet enterprise demand, expand content library and build features that partners have requested. CoreWeave , Khosla Ventures and YCombinator also invested in the last week released its first licensed AI video model for professional month, visual effects veteran Ed Ulbrich, who worked on films such as "Titanic" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," joined Moonvalley as head of strategic growth and company had raised $70 million in November last year, bringing the total funding to $154 million."Our relationship provides Moonvalley with access to advanced compute resources - including the latest GPU systems," Brannin McBee, cofounder and chief development officer for CoreWeave, said.
