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First Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Cannes 2025: How Australian finance and production entity Southern Sitara is abridging the cinematic gap between India and Australia, to present Anupam Kher's new film 'The Return'
This is to aim at a co-production treaty and co-raised investment. One of the projects includes a film called The Return, starring Anupam Kher read more Over the last few years, Cannes has become a festival more about fashion than films. This year, we had the likes of Aishwarya Rai and Aditi Rao Hydari flaunting their gorgeous dresses and making style statements. But it was as much about cinema. The one film that has made the maximum noise is Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa. It received a nine-minute standing ovation. And there's another attempt that has happened at Cannes this year, and it's to abridge the cinematic gap between India and Australia. It has been done by the Australian financial entity Southern Sitara. This was unveiled at the ongoing festival. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This is to aim at a co-production treaty and co-raised investment. One of the projects includes a film called The Return, starring Anupam Kher. It is founded by Roshni Pandey and Jagdish Sidhu who manage a portfolio across Southeast Asia, London, and Australia—Southern Sitara will also co-produce with award-winning production company TEMPLE, based at Disney Studios Australia in Sydney. The initiative is conceived by filmmaker Anupam Sharma and he was quoted saying, 'Australia provides unprecedented support to screen professionals. Southern Sitara builds on this to enable authentic cultural storytelling.' Pandey added, 'We've been piloting business models to de-risk film investment, and Australia's treaties and incentives have helped us transform the narrative.'
USA Today
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Ralph Fiennes to play next President Snow in 'Hunger Games' prequel: See full cast
Ralph Fiennes to play next President Snow in 'Hunger Games' prequel: See full cast Show Caption Hide Caption 'The Return': Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche star in 'Odyssey' tale Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) returns home to reunite with wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) in "The Return," based on Homer's "The Odyssey." Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes is joining the next "Hunger Games" movie as the dystopian franchise's most infamous dictator. The "Conclave" star has been cast as President Coriolanus Snow in the upcoming prequel, "Sunrise on the Reaping," the official "Hunger Games" X account revealed Friday, May 16. Set to premiere next year, the film adapts Suzanne Collins' prequel book that published in March. Both the novel and movie chronicle the infamous 50th Hunger Games tournament that took place decades before the events of the original trilogy that starred Jennifer Lawrence as victor turned revolutionist Katniss Everdeen. Fiennes joins a line of talented actors to play the villainous authoritarian ruler of Panem, including the late Donald Sutherland from the first four films and Tom Blyth in 2023's "Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes." Sutherland died last June at the age of 88. The new addition follows a slate of casting announcements including "The Haunting" star Lili Taylor, "Stranger Things" actor Maya Hawke and "Waves" actor Kelvin Harrison, who are all playing tributes from various districts. Last month, the "Hunger Games" social media pages confirmed that young Australian actor Joseph Zada will play protagonist Haymitch Abernathy, whom fans have long associated with Woody Harrelson. The 'Sunrise on the Reaping' cast, so far The cast of "Sunrise on the Reaping," so far, according to the official "Hunger Games" social media pages, includes the following: Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy Ralph Fiennes as President Coriolanus Snow Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner Maya Hawke as Wiress Lili Taylor as Mags Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee Latier Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow What is the new 'Hunger Games' movie about? The incoming prequel film titled "Sunrise on the Reaping" will depict the 50th Hunger Games, known as the second quarter Quell, in the dystopian nation of Panem. Based on the book released in March, the film will follow a 16-year-old Haymitch's journey to winning the battle to the death, showing exactly how he won. When will 'Sunrise on the Reaping' film come out? The new "Hunger Games" prequel film titled "Sunrise on the Reaping" will hit theaters nationwide on Nov. 20, 2026. Francis Lawrence is returning to direct the movie after helming all of the prior ones in the series, except the 2012 original, which Gary Ross directed. Contributing: Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The Rookie star confirms exit after Season 7
Patrick Keleher, who portrays the embattled LAPD trainee, confirmed he is exiting the hit ABC series ahead of the Season 7 finale, telling ScreenRant, 'Yeah. I am done in season 7.' His confirmation follows a dramatic turn of events in episode 16, 'The Return,' that left fans reeling. After a surprise return to the LAPD training program — following a controversial lawsuit over medical discrimination — Ridley appeared poised for a long-term redemption arc. His re-entry sparked tension across the department, especially with Officer John Nolan, who was reluctantly assigned as Ridley's training officer. However, things took a drastic turn when Ridley saved Nolan's life during a high-risk operation, only to be shot in the leg in the process. The injury proved too severe, and surgeons were forced to amputate his leg. Though Nolan encouraged Ridley not to give up — saying, 'Your career is only over if you want it to be' — Keleher's departure suggests the character's journey is being paused, if not concluded entirely. While ABC has already greenlit The Rookie Season 8, there's no word yet on whether Keleher will return. Given the open-ended nature of his final scene, a guest appearance or recovery update isn't out of the question. Ridley's storyline — from faking illness to becoming a hero and losing a limb — sparked conversation about inclusion in law enforcement. 'The path to becoming a police officer with a prosthetic leg is challenging but achievable,' noted prosthetist Eddie Zepeda in a 2024 editorial. It's a sentiment the show echoed through Nolan's closing words, pointing to a possible future for Ridley beyond the badge. For now, though, fans will have to wait and see whether Ridley's next chapter is told on screen — or left to the imagination.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
I'm a property expert: Investment advisor Anna Clare Harper says Labour won't build 1.5million homes
Property is a favorite British conversation topic. It feels as if everyone has an opinion on where house prices are heading, the next property hotspot or where homes should - and shouldn't - be built. But to get a true sense of what's driving the market, it is worth listening to the people who live and breathe property day in, day out. In this new series, we will be putting an expert through their paces each month. We want to know their view on all of the hot-button topics mentioned above as well as mortgage rates, buy-to-let and housebuilding. We will even question them about their very own mortgage, and their best and worst investments to date. This month we spoke to Anna Clare Harper, chief executive of sustainable investment adviser GreenResi. Anna hosts The Return property and investment podcast, which has 350,000 downloads, and has published three books on property investing. She started investing in property on the side of her first office job, and now has her own buy-to-let portfolio. At GreenResi, she has advised property investors who own or manage a combined 70,000 homes on sustainability. 1) What will house prices do over the next 12 months? Anna Clare Harper replies: House prices will likely rise by an average of 2.5 per cent over the next year, though this will vary by area and in real terms (after inflation), they will be broadly stable. Demand is growing due to shrinking household sizes and population growth, while supply remains constrained. Unless there's a surge in forced sales [when people default on their mortgages] most owners will hold out for strong prices, which will keep average house prices high. 2) What will happen to prices over the next decade? Over the next decade, house prices will probably rise by around 2.5 per cent per year in nominal terms, driven by population growth and shrinking household sizes. The Office for National Statistics projects that there will be 1.6 million more households in England in the next 10 years. Add to this high net migration, which was 728,000 in the year to June 2024, and the pressure on housing supply will only intensify. We're simply not building fast enough to keep up. 3) What is the biggest threat to house prices? Policy and tax. I don't think we are likely to see taxes and regulations that deliberately negatively impact house prices, because this would be politically unpopular - but policy and taxes do influence prices indirectly. For example, the abolition of non-dom status will influence foreign investor demand. 4) Where will mortgage rates be in 12 months? Mortgage rates are forecast to fall slightly as inflation cools and base rate expectations edge down. I expect the most competitive five-year fixed rates to be around 3.5 per cent this time next year. Rates should fall, but they won't return to ultra-low levels. 5) What mortgage do you have on your home? I have a five-year fixed-rate mortgage, which I took out in December 2024. I chose five years for peace of mind, especially as the price difference versus shorter-term products was marginal. It is a repayment mortgage, partly because that was the only option available from my lender. 6) What is the most urgent property crisis? Over-regulation. In trying to improve the quality and safety of homes to protect vulnerable people, which is an admirable goal, we've put in place rules and regulations which have made it much harder and more expensive for investors and developers to build new, or upgrade existing, homes. Being a landlord is no longer the easy, passive income generator it once was We need to simplify and align regulation to meet a broader set of needs – including the need to build new and to upgrade existing homes quickly, so that we end up with more affordable, good quality, energy-efficient homes, not fewer. 7) Will Labour hit its 1.5 million home target? No, I don't think they'll hit the target. It's politically savvy to aim high and blame an outdated planning system for underperformance. Even with reforms, building 1.5 million homes requires much greater investment and capacity - for example, enough skilled tradespeople. Having a bold target is useful, as it sets the direction, but I don't know anybody in the property industry who believes the goal itself is realistic. 8) Is buy-to-let a good or bad investment today? It depends on your goals. It's no longer the easy, passive income generator it once was. Finance is more expensive and compliance is tougher, with around 170 laws and regulations affecting residential property and its management. However, for long-term stability, income and capital growth, I still can't think of a better investment than residential property. Ultimately, it depends if you want to be hands-on or passive. Direct property investment can offer an attractive 'risk/reward', as it gives a solid return, but unlike tech stocks, for example, it is stable. However, property takes time and effort. If you're looking for passive income, you might be better off investing in diversified funds or Real Estate Income Trusts [companies that own and rent out property] because buy-to-let is no longer as easy as it was before. 9) Are landlords being unfairly targeted? Landlords are often seen as villains, but then, so are property developers and estate agents. The language doesn't help - 'landlord' and 'tenant' imply hierarchy that feels outdated and inappropriate. The property investors I know want to do a good job, and see their portfolio as a business. There's been lots of new regulations over the past ten years designed to discourage individual armchair investors, in favour of professional property investors who are easier to regulate and control, and encourage to improve standards. That's why many older landlords are re-considering whether they want to continue. 10) If you could pick one area to invest in property for the next decade, where would it be? It depends what your goal is; growth or yield. For growth, I like areas with strong inward investment like Cambridge and its outskirts which offer world-class research, global employers and inward investment in a compact city with major infrastructure improvements on the way. Demand is high, and supply is constrained. That's a strong setup for long-term capital growth. Surrounding areas such as Ely, Waterbeach, and Cambourne offer lower entry prices, with strong commuter appeal, especially with transport upgrades on the horizon. Hotspot: Anna Clare Harper likes Cambridge and its outskirts due to it having global employers and major infrastructure improvements on the way 11) What one location would you be avoiding? Personally I'm cautious about prime London locations which don't offer a strong yield, and where growth prospects are influenced more by taxes and regulations affecting international investors, rather than long-term demand from people who want and need to live in the property. 12) Prime central London prices are below their 2014 peak: Will they boom again? It won't return to its previous growth rates quickly, but the ongoing attraction of Prime Central London is its stability, so I wouldn't write it off. London is still a global city, with strong demand and limited supply, though the frothy, speculative era fuelled by low interest rates is behind us. Prime London: High-end postcodes won't return to their peak any time soon, says Harper 13) If you were Chancellor of the Exchequer, how would you help first-time buyers? I'd focus on supply, rather than demand. Unlocking more land, reforming planning and investing in skills and training for trades - for example, funding apprenticeships - would make building easier, and the results would last longer than stamp duty tweaks. More building would also boost local economies. 14) Do you have any negotiation tips for buyers making offers to estate agents? Keep emotion out of it. There are over 500,000 homes for sale in the UK at any one time, so don't fixate on just one. Keep viewing other properties and be ready to walk away. That gives you real negotiating power and 'with or without you' energy. 15) What's the best piece of advice you can give to someone looking to get on the ladder? Don't scrimp on professional fees. For example, hiring the cheapest conveyancing solicitor can be a false economy, and may cost you far more than the 'on paper' savings. Don't be forced into choosing the solicitor an agent recommends. Read the reviews and do your own research, as an average house sale takes more than five months. If you have concerns today, take the time to find another solicitor you can trust, or you'll be tearing your hair out in five months. 16) What's your best ever property investment? One of my favourites was 21 flats in Warrington, which the company I was working for bought for a private investor. It had a solid 9 per cent yield from day one, and we improved the flats and their rents over time, as and when tenants vacated. The location had great fundamentals – it's equidistant between Manchester and Liverpool, with strong infrastructure, jobs growth - for example, from warehouses from the likes of Amazon along the M62 corridor - and relatively low entry prices. It had many of the fundamentals investors were looking for, yet many London-based or foreign investors didn't know about it. Good call: Harper says that an investment in flats in Warrington is the best investment she has been a part of. She says the location has strong fundamentals for property investors 17) What's the worst one? An early project involved barn conversions, new builds and an extension all on one site. Managing three teams was too complex, and I learned that conversions can be harder than building from the ground up, because there are often unexpected issues. The deal broke even, and it taught me a valuable lesson: to minimise complexity unless the returns are exceptional. 18) What would you do if you inherited £100,000 tomorrow? Today, I'd avoid putting it all into a single property as £100,000 doesn't stretch far after all the costs, including higher stamp duty. It's not enough to comfortably diversify across a portfolio to de-risk the investment. So I'd go for a mix. For example, I would include low fee, diversified ETFs via a stocks and shares Isa, and invest in my business for 'high risk, high return'. Best mortgage rates and how to find them Mortgage rates have risen substantially over recent years, meaning that those remortgaging or buying a home face higher costs. That makes it even more important to search out the best possible rate for you and get good mortgage advice. Quick mortgage finder links with This is Money's partner L&C > Mortgage rates calculator > Find the right mortgage for you To help our readers find the best mortgage, This is Money has partnered with the UK's leading fee-free broker L&C. This is Money and L&C's mortgage calculator can let you compare deals to see which ones suit your home's value and level of deposit. You can compare fixed rate lengths, from two-year fixes, to five-year fixes and ten-year fixes. If you're ready to find your next mortgage, why not use This is Money and L&C's online Mortgage Finder. It will search 1,000's of deals from more than 90 different lenders to discover the best deal for you.
Perth Now
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Juliette Binoche's confidence has grown with age
Juliette Binoche has become more confident with age. The 61-year-old actress explained that she is more accomplished in her profession as she now feels comfortable enough asking directors to give her more time to perfect a scene. Juliette told HELLO! magazine: "When I started as an actress, sometimes I couldn't do the takes that I wanted to do. "At the end of the day, I was replaying scenes over and over, because I felt that I hadn't gone where I wanted to go. I felt guilty and I felt: 'This is horrible.' So critical. "Now, it has come to a time in my life where directors don't dare say: 'No, this is over,' if I want to do another take. Usually, they say yes, probably because of time and because they allow me to go where I want to go." Juliette reunites with Ralph Fiennes in her latest film 'The Return' – almost 30 years after they starred in the Oscar-winning picture 'The English Patient' together – and admits that the experience made her contemplate the process of growing older. The French star said: "The fact Ralph was there, I think it brought depth and emotions, because time goes by." Binoche continued: "When you're coming towards the end – we're not yet at the end, but we're coming towards it – there's a sense of strength and fragility at the same time. "That's the beauty of life. Life is a movement, so it feels as though it's going through us. This fine line of fragility of life... it's a strong feeling." The Oscar-winning actress has urged others to "live truthfully" if they are to get the most out of their lives. She said: "Live truthfully. What you want, what you feel – don't do the thing you don't want to do. Don't say yes to something you don't want. I think that's the first step. And trust; trust what you have in your heart." Juliette says it was "joyful" having the chance to work with Fiennes once more. The 'Chocolat' actress said: "Being on a set, with the camera, is something very specific, very special. "It's different from being in a restaurant and sharing some time together. He's really involved, and I think in that way, we're very much the same."
