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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Chris Hemsworth talks about legacy of Thor and his return in Marvel's Avengers Doomsday. Watch
Marvel's Thor is one of the most important characters of the main MCU timeline and the central comic-book timeline as well. Often referred to as the 'strongest Avenger', the character made its MCU debut in Thor (2011), with Chris Hemsworth deciding to don the red cape and the mighty hammer. On Wednesday, Chris Hemsworth shared an emotional video on his YouTube channel, revisiting some of Thor's most memorable moments across the Marvel films. He also delivered a message that's sure to leave fans feeling both nostalgic and excited. The video starts with one of Odin's (played by Anthony Hopkins) iconic dialogues, where he recites the oath which is supposed to be taken by his son Thor, as a protector of the nine realms. Just as we see Thor rise up to the occasion, filmmaker Kevin Feige describes how they found Hemsworth and how he blew everyone away with his portrayal. 'One of the early decisions we made at Marvel Studios was to bring on Thor, and we looked the world over and we found Chris Hemsworth.' An old screen test of Hemsworth as Thor starts playing as Natalie Portman (Jane Foster) compliments Hemsworth on his attitude and the amount of work he puts in. ALSO READ | Hugh Jackman answers if Wolverine features in Robert Downey Jr's Avengers Doomsday, addresses fan theories: 'I will find a cool way to…' Other collaborators, such as actor Tessa Thompson (King Valkyrie) and director Taika Waititi, showered more praise on Chris Hemsworth, with Thompson calling him brave and Waititi recalling working with him in Thor: Ragnarok and how he just wanted the actor to be himself to make the character more relatable. A series of scenes from several movies follow featuring stars like Jaimie Alexander (Sif), Russell Crowe (Zeus), and Christian Bale (Gorr), while Hemsworth recalls the journey he has had while playing this character. The actor captioned the video, 'Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honours of my life. For the last 15 years I've held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of you. Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me. Thank you for making my journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe unforgettable. Next up, Doomsday!' The fans will be eager to see Thor return to previous form after his last outing in Love and Thunder wasn't very well received, just like most MCU films after Endgame.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zachary Levi describes facing wrath of Hollywood for supporting Trump
Zachary Levi, who once said he lost out on acting gigs because he was 'too Jewish,' is now opening up on navigating the backlash he's faced due to his support of Donald Trump and espousing controversial views on COVID-19 vaccines. The 'Shazam!' star endorsed Trump in the 2024 presidential election after his preferred candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out and joined forces with the MAGA leader. Already courting 'cancellation' because of his vaccine skepticism, he called the move 'career suicide' at the time because 'Hollywood is a very, very liberal town.' In a wide-ranging interview published Thursday, Levi revealed that he's since experienced the wrath of Hollywood. 'I know that there are people that would prefer not to work with me now because of my opinions. My team has let me know,' he told Variety executive editor Tatiana Siegel. 'They haven't given me any specific names, but there are people who prefer not to work with me at this time. And it's unfortunate.' The self-described Hollywood pariah — whose credits include 'Chuck,' 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' — also revealed that while he may be one of few people in the industry who publicly came forward with their support of Trump, he's not the only one. 'I know it to be true because I've gotten messages from lots of people who I won't name but who were very grateful to me for taking the stand that I took,' Levi said. 'They would tell me, 'I want to do that, but I'm so afraid.' And I would tell them, 'Listen, you're on your journey. I'm on my journey. You've got to keep trusting God. And if you feel compelled to step out in that way, then do it boldly and know that you're going to be OK. And if you don't feel that conviction yet, then don't. It's all good.'' The 44-year-old Louisiana native, who welcomed his first child with photographer Maggie Keating in April, also shared his true thoughts on Trump himself, saying he's not blind to certain issues. 'I was not a fan of Trump's Trumpiness. I didn't like a lot of these personal things, the ways that he carries himself a lot of the time,' Levi confessed. 'I understand people's aversion. Do I think the whole package is somehow perfect? No. In fact, most people who voted for Donald Trump recognize a lot of the imperfections in all of it. Nobody was saying, 'This is the Orange Messiah.''
See - Sada Elbalad
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Tessa Thompson to Present First-Ever Cannes Golden Globe Prize for Documentary
Yara Sameh Actress and musician Tessa Thompson, known for 'Creed,' 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Men in Black: International,' will present the first-ever Golden Globe prize for documentary during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. This inaugural award, presented by Artemis Rising Foundation, honors a documentary film director for 'their contribution in shaping the documentary genre and challenging the way audiences see the world.' Regina K. Scully, founder and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation, said: 'The Artemis Rising Foundation is proud to shine a light on outstanding documentaries in the Cannes Film Festival. We believe socially impactful storytelling is more important than ever in our ever-changing world. We are excited to collaborate with the Golden Globes to present this essential inaugural award to a documentary filmmaker and elevate the genre.' The jury for the award includes president of Golden Globes, Helen Hoehne; Scully; co-founder of Impact Partners, Geralyn White Dreyfous; and Thompson. The jury will select a winning filmmaker from among finalists Raoul Peck, Eugene Jarecki, Alex Gibney, Mariska Hargitay, and Andrew Dominik, all of whom have a documentary premiere in this year's Cannes selection. The prize winner will be announced by Thompson at a Cannes Film Market event on May 19 at the Plages des Palmes venue, which includes a panel discussion, award ceremony and celebration reception. Hoehne said: 'This prize is a hugely significant step forward for the Golden Globes in honoring documentary filmmaking. It reflects the Golden Globes' approach to innovating new frontiers at a time when highlighting and supporting factual storytelling has never been more critical.' White Dreyfous said: 'At this volatile time in the business of documentary storytelling, this prize is a true beacon of hope for creatives, especially those who risk their lives to bring us truth and challenge our perspectives every day.' Thompson said: 'I'm honored to support this important prize and hope it leads to even greater recognition of the value that documentaries have for bringing truth to society.' The award launch and May 19 event is supported by Think-Film Impact Production. Founder and CEO Danielle Turkov Wilson will moderate the panel discussion around the prize presentation, which will also feature Rémi Lainé, president of La Scam, the documentary program at Cannes Film Festival, and White Dreyfous. The prize also launches at the 30-year anniversary of the Cannes L'Œil d'or documentary award presented by La Scam. The winner will receive Euros 10,000 cash award in recognition of their contribution in the documentary field. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Tessa Thompson to present maiden Cannes Golden Globe honour for documentary
Los Angeles: Hollywood actress Tessa Thompson, who has showcased her acting prowess in films such as 'Creed,' 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Men in Black: International,' will present the first ever Golden Globe prize for documentary during the Cannes Film Festival. The inaugural award, presented by Artemis Rising Foundation, honors a documentary film director for 'their contribution in shaping the documentary genre and challenging the way audiences see the world,' reports Thompson said: 'I'm honored to support this important prize and hope it leads to even greater recognition of the value that documentaries have for bringing truth to society.' Regina K. Scully, founder and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation, said: 'The Artemis Rising Foundation is proud to shine a light on outstanding documentaries in the Cannes Film Festival.' 'We believe socially impactful storytelling is more important than ever in our ever-changing world. We are excited to collaborate with the Golden Globes to present this essential inaugural award to a documentary filmmaker and elevate the genre.' The jury for the award includes president of Golden Globes, Helen Hoehne; Scully; co-founder of Impact Partners, Geralyn White Dreyfous; and Thompson. The jury will select a winning filmmaker from among finalists Raoul Peck, Eugene Jarecki, Alex Gibney, Mariska Hargitay, and Andrew Dominik, all of whom have a documentary premiere in Cannes selection this year. The prize winner will be announced by Thompson at a Cannes Film Market event on May 19 at the Plages des Palmes venue, which includes a panel discussion, award ceremony and celebration reception, reports Hoehne said: 'This prize is a hugely significant step forward for the Golden Globes in honoring documentary filmmaking. It reflects the Golden Globes' approach to innovating new frontiers at a time when highlighting and supporting factual storytelling has never been more critical.' White Dreyfous said: 'At this volatile time in the business of documentary storytelling, this prize is a true beacon of hope for creatives, especially those who risk their lives to bring us truth and challenge our perspectives every day.' The award launch and May 19 event is supported by Think-Film Impact Production. Founder and CEO Danielle Turkov Wilson will moderate the panel discussion around the prize presentation, which will also feature Rémi Lainé, president of La Scam, the documentary program at Cannes Film Festival, and White Dreyfous. The prize also launches at the 30-year anniversary of the Cannes L'Œil d'or documentary award presented by La Scam. The winner will receive Euros 10,000 (approx Rs. 9,58,930) cash award in recognition of their contribution in the documentary field.
7NEWS
06-05-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Trump's blockbuster tariffs threaten Queensland's booming film industry
US President Donald Trump's move to slap a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made films has sent shockwaves through Queensland's booming screen sector — putting hundreds of millions in investment, thousands of local jobs, and Australia's 'Hollywood 2.0' reputation at risk. In a move aimed at 'saving Hollywood,' Trump announced he would target films produced overseas, claiming foreign governments were luring productions away with lucrative incentives. 'Hollywood, and many other areas within the USA, are being devastated,' Trump posted on social media. 'The industry is dying a very fast death.' Trump has taken aim at the government-backed incentives used to lure major productions Down Under — calling them a national security threat. 'They're given a lot of things, and the industry was decimated. If you look at how little is done in this country now, you think we were the ones – we used to do 100 – not long ago – 100 percent. 'Now we do almost, like, very little. It's shocking.' Gold Coast in the firing line For the Gold Coast — home to some of the world's biggest blockbusters like The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Thor: Ragnarok — the announcement has triggered real concern. 'It really is a kick in the guts for our film industry,' said Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. 'We've spent millions building world-class facilities, and now we're being punished for doing it well.' Queensland's screen sector has exploded in the past decade — with over $600 million pouring into the state economy each year, and more than 6000 people employed across production, post-production, and support services, Tate said. New studios have sprung up across the state, helping cement 'Goldywood' as a go-to destination for international shoots. Just this week, Hollywood star Owen Wilson was spotted filming Rush, a major new thriller, on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. But as uncertainty over Trump's tariffs grows, local leaders fear the momentum could stall. Government and industry vow to fight back Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the government would raise concerns directly with Washington. 'We obviously will be pressing our view about this to the US administration,' Wong said on Sunrise. 'It would be great if the United States and Australia could find a way to work together, because ultimately both countries do benefit from these huge blockbuster films.' Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek has called on the federal government to step in. 'We've built this industry from the ground up,' Langbroek said. 'We need to defend it.' Advocates have pushed back, too, arguing that strong collaboration between US studios and local crews has helped both countries thrive. Screen Producers Australia CEO Matthew Deaner said the news 'will send shockwaves worldwide,' while the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) stressed the importance of protecting both foreign investment and homegrown storytelling. 'What is clear,' MEAA stated, 'is that we need strong local content quotas on streaming platforms to strengthen our own industry, stories, and jobs.' Tate said it was unclear how exactly the tariffs would be applied — whether based on filming location, post-production, or budget thresholds — but warned the messaging alone was damaging. 'It says 'Don't film outside the USA', despite Australia being one of their closest allies,' he said. 'We're not competitors, we're partners.' He added the impact would be hardest felt by the next generation. 'The big-name stars will be fine. 'It's the up-and-coming talent — our local crews, designers, technicians — they're the ones most vulnerable if work dries up.' He warned that private investment could be at risk. 'We won't pause our long-term vision, but if the private sector pulls back, we won't throw more money in just to keep up appearances.' For now, productions on the Gold Coast appear to be continuing as planned — although some may be fast-tracking completion before the tariffs take effect. Looking beyond Hollywood With the future of US-Australia film deals in question, some industry figures are already exploring new markets. Tate confirmed early talks with Bollywood producers are underway. 'Their industry is growing fast,' he said. He's committed to putting Australia — and especially Queensland — on their radar as the next global production hotspot. 'Maybe it's time we tailored scripts for South-East Asian markets or set more stories in places like Bali — broaden our storytelling, tweak our humour for different audiences.' With world-class studios, diverse locations, and incentives already in place, from India, South Korea and China. Industry leaders say diversifying partners will not just soften the blow — it could future-proof Australia's screen industry for the years ahead.
