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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hopeful Fans Are Theorizing Angelina Jolie's New Hair Color May Have to Do With Returning to This Role
Angelina Jolie is no stranger to experimenting with her hair, from long, luscious brunette waves to a pixie cut that people still recreate decades later. In the past year, she's gone blonde, and in the past few weeks, has gone even blonder into almost white, platinum hair. Despite being born a dark blonde, she's fully embracing the lighter side of hair colors, and it has fans in a frenzy. Now, before we get into it, this is just what fans are hoping for, not what's happening. But who knew that the internet had so many theories about Jolie's new hair?! More from SheKnows Boy Mom Zoe Saldana's Sons Are Total Thalassophiles in These Rare & Scenic Photos It all started when, earlier this week, an X account reposted a photo of Jolie's light blonde hair while attending the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. They posted it with the caption reading, 'and when she's blonde because she's secretly filming scenes for avengers doomsday as thena, then what???' For context: Jolie played Thena in the 2021 Marvel movie called The Eternals, where her character was an elite warrior Eternal. The film received mixed reviews from critics and viewers alike, but did gain a cult following in recent years. Marvel Boss Kevin Feige did say in the summer of 2024 that a sequel for Eternals wasn't on the horizon. According to IMDb, Jolie has three projects on the horizon: Maleficent 3, Maude v Maude, and Couture, as well as a movie alongside Aimee Lou Wood called Anxious People, per Deadline. So it's unclear if the blonde was for an upcoming role. Now, back to Marvel: when this X account posted that theory, it gained traction so quickly, with many other hopeful fans chiming in. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2026, as part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And as many Marvel fans know, the Avengers movies bring a lot of characters together. And let's face it, Marvel always finds a way to bring back characters we thought were dead or unable to come back. So, while this is just a fun fan theory, it has people thinking! Before you go, click to see the best photos of Angelina Jolie & her six kids. Best of SheKnows 20 Of Jackie Kennedy's Most Iconic Summer Outfits All the Best Photos of Jackie Kennedy With Her Young Kids JFK Jr. & Caroline Kennedy Kristen Stewart, Keke Palmer, & More Stars Who Had Dramatic Hair Changes
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Heard Captain America: Brave New World Was Bad. I Finally Watched It, And It Became One Of My Favorite Recent MCU Movies
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. For a variety of different reasons, I was not able to catch Captain America: Brave New World in theaters, which is rare for me with Marvel movies. Though I didn't skip out on the 2025 movie because of the unfavorable critical response (CinemaBlend gave it two out of five stars in our official review), I admit there weren't a lot of people singing the film's praises. I was led to believe that this wasn't one of the best Marvel movies, but instead something bad, messy, and unfortunate. While one of those things may be true, I have to say that this wasn't a bad or unfortunate movie. Quite the contrary… I finally got around to watching Captain America: Brave New World, and it quickly became one of my favorite recent MCU movies. Sure, it didn't have a top-tier Marvel story, it was messy at times, and it felt like a continuation of Falcon and the Winter Soldier, but it was a whole lot of fun and was much better than I expected. Let me explain… I will admit that Brave New World is messy at times – one of my colleagues previously pointed out issues with the Serpent Society, but unlike a lot of other Marvel movies from the past five or so years, the movie never dragged or wore out its welcome. One of the shorter MCU titles (two minutes shy of two hours, including the post-credits stuff), I was along with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and President Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross (Harrison Ford) from start to finish, and the story never lost my attention. Whether it was digging deep into conspiracies involving unsuspecting people (like Carl Lumbly's super soldier Isaiah Bradley) being controlled like winter soldiers to pull of some crazy stuff, or focusing on Cap kicking all kinds of butt, I was vibing with the movie the whole way through. I came into this film expecting some great action set pieces, and the movie more than delivered in this category. With multiple scenes where the new Cap takes on small groups of armed henchmen or soldiers, an explosive run-in between the United States and Japan over the celestial remains from The Eternals that sees Sam Wilson save the day just before a World War III destroys the planet, or the assassination attempt at the White House, there was so much to love here. But, the sequence that I dug the most, one that was featured heavily in all the trailers, was the fight between Captain America and Red Hulk in Washington, D.C. Without giving anything away to those who are even later than me getting to this movie, this massive and highly destructive battle is one of the coolest one-on-one fights I've seen in the MCU since Iron Man and Hulk in Avengers: Age of Ultron. We've got Cap flying, Red Hulk destroying everything in his path, and cherry blossoms all over the nation's capital. I'm here for all of it… Again, I'm not going to give anything away, but I have to point out that things aren't as they seem in Brave New World. As teased shortly before the film's February 2025 release, there's more to the villain side of things than was let on, resulting in a vast conspiracy that entangles pretty much everyone introduced. This aspect of the movie makes it feel right at home with the previous Captain America titles, as each of those featured some kind of conspiracy in one form or another. I'm not saying this gets on the level of Captain America: The Winter Soldier (a top-tier MCU movie), but the balance between superhero movie and gritty conspiracy/revenge thriller makes for a fun and engaging experience. Add in all the tensions between world leaders, and I was a happy camper with this one. I have come to terms with the fact that we'll probably never get a proper sequel to 2008's The Incredible Hulk for a variety of reasons, but Brave New World pretty much scratched that itch. I would even go so far as to say that this is essentially the sequel we never got. With pretty much every character not named Bruce Banner showing up, the movie picked up a lot of the themes of the MCU's second feature film and expanded upon them, especially when it came to the strained relationship between President Ross and his daughter, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler). Hell, even the villain's motivation stems from stuff that happened way back on the MCU timeline. Truth be told, I would love to get a proper movie with Bruce Banner one of these days, but I'm not mad in the slightest that the latest Cap movie is also a Hulk movie (just without Mark Ruffalo's character). Considering the late William Hurt, who played Thunderbolt Ross in every MCU movie up to this point, died in March 2022, the character had to be recast here. Although Harrison Ford is one of my favorite actors and someone I never get tired of watching, I was initially worried about him stepping in a decade and a half after Ross was first introduced. While it did take me a few scenes to adjust to Ford's take on the character, not to mention a lack of signature mustache, I eventually came around and thoroughly enjoyed watching the Star Wars and Indiana Jones lead cause all kinds of mayhem. I have to admit that seeing Ford play a president again and be on Air Force One (albeit briefly) after all these years was also quite amusing. So, do I think Captain America: Brave New World is the best MCU movie of the past five years? No, not really. Is it the worst? Absolutely not. The moral of the story should be: don't always write off a movie because the critics hate it, because you might be pleasantly surprised.
Techday NZ
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Techday NZ
Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York
Kumail Nanjiani will serve as the featured speaker at Datadog's DASH conference in New York. Datadog has announced that Nanjiani, known for his roles in The Big Sick, Silicon Valley and The Eternals, will address attendees at the technology conference scheduled to take place at the North Javits Center on 10-11 June 2025. The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor, writer and comedian is set to participate in a fireside chat during which he will share his insights on maintaining creativity under pressure. Nanjiani will also discuss his journey from stand-up comedy to mainstream cinema, offering his views on collaboration and the evolving culture within the technology sector. Alongside the announcement of Nanjiani as the event's featured speaker, Datadog has confirmed the participation of representatives from several major organisations. Speakers from JPMorgan Chase, Thomson Reuters, Rivian, Expedia and Coinbase have been named, with previously confirmed participation from companies including Redfin, Thales IFE and Toyota. Jeremy Garcia, Vice President of Technical Community at Datadog, commented on the programme: "DASH is about bringing practitioners and teams together to discuss the future of applications, infrastructure, security and GenAI. We have over fifty sessions planned and are thrilled to welcome Kumail Nanjiani and customers from all over the world to our roster of speakers." The conference will feature more than fifty sessions and intends to facilitate discussions on the trajectory of applications, infrastructure, security, and generative artificial intelligence within the technology landscape. Participants will include both practitioners and business executives, reflecting a broad cross-section of the industry. Nanjiani's participation aims to add a new perspective to the conference, particularly regarding the intersection of creative industries and technology. His session will focus on how professionals adapt under pressure, collaborative workflows in different sectors, and personal experiences related to the cultural shifts within technology environments. The inclusion of customer speakers from a variety of sectors, including finance, automotive, legal information, travel, and digital assets, provides a platform for sharing experiences regarding cloud applications, digital transformation, and associated security challenges. The listed organisations are expected to contribute to technical discussions and share practical approaches to emerging industry issues. The DASH conference has been organised as a forum centred on current and future issues in application development, infrastructure management, digital security and the emerging role of artificial intelligence. This year's event brings together delegates and experts from companies of varying capacities and specialisations. Datadog is presenting the conference as an opportunity to promote dialogue among different stakeholders in technology, from developers and security specialists to business leaders and creative professionals. The event's agenda is designed to provide insights across a range of topics pertinent to digital business operations. The full programme of speakers and detailed session information is being finalised. Additional details regarding session times and topics are expected to be made available to participants ahead of the event.
News18
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Marvel's Thunderbolts Mints $162 Million At Box Office Over The Weekend
Thunderbolts' post-credit scenes tease the anti-heroes in the future. Marvel's latest cinematic offering—Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan starrer Thunderbolts—has finally opened in theatres, making clean moves at the box office. With a strong start, the film ignited to collect $76 million in the US, going a little slower than usual Marvel releases, which generate at least $100 million to start. All eyes were set on Thunderbolts, which brings to the fore a team of antiheroes like Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, Wyatt Russell's John Walker, and David Harbour's Red Guardian, among others. With similar results as the debuts of The Eternals ($71 million) and Ant-Man and the Wasp ($75 million), it is yet to be seen if Thunderbolts will make a large stride at the box office. As per Entertainment Weekly, the film has brought in $162 million globally. Despite being far from becoming the strongest opener in MCU history, it has made a solid lead on other Marvel films like The Eternals ($71 million) and Ant-Man and the Wasp ($75 million). On the other hand, Thunderbolts' domination at the weekend box office has surpassed Ryan Coogler's Sinners, bringing an end to its undefeated run over two weeks. As of now, Thunderbolts has finished the weekend with $162 million, amassing $86 million from international markets, according to a Variety report. Made on a budget of $180 million and another $100 million to market, it is yet to be seen if Thunderbolts will make a large stride at the box office. About Thunderbolts The Marvel film centres around a group of anti-heroes forced together by Valentina Allegra for a dangerous mission. While struggling with their past traumas and inner struggles, the group manages to pacify Bob and deal with The Void, only to find themselves being introduced as the New Avengers in the post-credit scenes. With that said, while the main Thunderbolts cast is set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, it is still unclear what roles they will have in the sequel. Location : Mumbai, India, India First Published:
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Thunderbolts' tops global box office with $162 million haul; 'Hit 3' makes it into Top 10 list with $800K collection
Marvel Studios ' "Thunderbolts" opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut that fell shy of Marvel's more spectacular launches. All eyes had been on whether "Thunderbolts" - a team-up of antihero rejects similar to "Avengers" - could restore the Walt Disney Co. superhero factory to the kind of box office performance the studio once enjoyed so regularly. The results - similar to the debuts of "The Eternals" ($71 million) and "Ant-Man and the Wasp" ($75 million) - suggested Marvel's malaise won't be so easy to snap out of. The film also scored a global opening of $162.1 million, including $86.1 million from international markets. This worldwide launch falls within the projected range set before the weekend. Internationally, the Florence Pugh-led release premiered at No. 1 in nearly all major and most smaller territories. Its overseas debut is estimated to be 45% ahead of Shang-Chi, 13% above Ant-Man, and 7% over Guardians of the Galaxy in comparable markets at current exchange rates (excluding China). Some had expected a bigger opening for "Thunderbolts" because of the film's good word-of-mouth. Unlike most recent MCU entries, reviews (88% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) have been excellent for "Thunderbolts," directed by Jake Schreier and starring Florence Pugh , David Harbour and Sebastian Stan. Audiences gave it an "A-" CinemaScore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo That kind of response should power the movie to strong business in the coming weeks. Though bigger MCU films - including 2024's "Deadpool vs. Wolverine" (with a $211 million opening on the way to $1.34 billion worldwide) - have monopolized movie screens immediately, "Thunderbolts" could gather steam more steadily. Or, it could go down as another example of Marvel struggling to rekindle its golden touch. Marvel spent about $180 million to produced the movie, which also teases the next MCU chapter, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," due out July 25. "Marvel set the bar so high for so many years that a $76 million opening may seem to some like it should have done $100 million or something like that," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Comscore. "This is a great reset. They're hitting the reset with 'Thunderbolts." The great reviews and the word-of-mouth should hold it (in) good stead." The Walt Disney Co. also might not have expected such stout competition from Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." The Warner Bros. release, which had led the box office the last two weeks, continued to hold remarkably well. In its third week, it grossed $33 million, a dip of only 28%. "Sinners," a 1932-set vampire movie about bootlegging brothers (both played by Michael B. Jordan ) who open a juke joint in their Mississippi hometown, has proven a spring sensation in theaters. It has collected $179.7 million domestically and $236.7 million globally thus far. Warner Bros. also nabbed third place with "A Minecraft Movie," the smash-hit video game adaptation. In its fifth weekend, it rung up another $13.7 million to bring its North American gross to nearly $400 million. Worldwide, it has totaled $873.4 million. Warner Bros. added "Block Party Edition" screenings over the weekend for a sing-along and "meme-along" experience. The film has seen some rowdy screenings from TikTok-inspired moviegoers. More than three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set, the Alec Baldwin western "Rust" arrived in theaters. Its release brought some closure to one of Hollywood's greatest tragedies. Distributor Falling Forward Films didn't report box office, but estimates suggested "Rust" grossed approximately $25,000 in 115 theaters. Following Hutchins' death, the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to prison for involuntary manslaughter. First assistant director David Halls was sentenced to probation after pleading no contest to negligent use of a deadly weapon. Involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin, a co-producer on the film, were twice dismissed, in 2023 and again in 2024. As part of a wrongful death settlement, Matt Hutchins, Hutchins' husband, was made an executive producer on the film. Also opening over the weekend was "The Surfer," starring Nicolas Cage as a man trying to surf a "locals-only" Australian beach. The Madman Films release collected a modest $674,560 from 884 theaters. Top 10 movies by domestic box office With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore: 1. "Thunderbolts," $76 million. 2. "Sinners," $33 million. 3. "A Minecraft Movie," $13.7 million. 4. "The Accountant 2," $9.5 million. 5. "Until Dawn," $3.8 million. 6. "The Amateur," $1.8 million. 7. "The King of Kings," $1.7 million. 8. "Warfare," $1.3 million. 9. "Hit: The Third Case," $869,667. 10. "The Surfer," $674,560.
