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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gal Gadot sports a bloodied face as she runs through central London while filming thriller The Runner after pro-Gaza demonstrations disrupt filming
Gal Gadot sported a bloody face as she filmed tense scenes for the upcoming action thriller The Runner in London on Thursday. The actress, 39, had fake blood on the side of her face as she ran down the street near Temple tube station. The Snow White star cut a casual figure in a blue top along with a pair of black leggings and red trainers. At one point, the actress was seen hunched over near the tube station as her character appeared to catch her breath. She carried a bottle of water and a light jacket with her while chatting with crew members in between takes. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Runner sees Gal play a successful London lawyer who is thrust into a dangerous chase across the city when her son is abducted. She is forced to obey a series of mysterious demands from an unknown caller as she attempts to save her son. The film, which will be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, also stars Damien Lewis. In recent weeks, police say demonstrators have repeatedly targeted filming locations of The Runner across the capital due to Gal's Israeli nationality. Gal, who served in the Israel Defense Forces, has previously voiced strong support for Israel's invasion of Gaza, following the October 7 Hamas attacks - a stance that has sparked outrage among pro-Palestinian campaigners. Officers from the Met were deployed on Wednesday to the central London set, aiming to identify suspects linked to earlier protests and to prevent fresh disruption. They arrested five people for harassment and offences under Section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act, which prohibits obstructing access to a workplace. Of those arrested, two were wanted in connection with previous incidents, while three were detained for offences that occurred on Wednesday. She carried a bottle of water and a light jacket with her while chatting with crew members in between takes Superintendent Neil Holyoak, who led the operation, said: 'While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality. 'We have been in discussions with the production company to understand the impact of the protests on their work and on any individuals involved. 'I hope today's operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London.' All five suspects remain in custody. Despite the unrest, Gadot has been spotted back on set this week, filming scenes for the high-stakes thriller in the heart of London. Meanwhile, in May Gal's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was hit by warring protestors amid ongoing controversy over her 'woke' film Snow White. The actress, who plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Rachel Zegler's Snow White, looked delighted as she arrived to receive the accolade - but outside the barriers, drama was unfolding. In dramatic video captured by, police were seen running after a member of the public amid claims 'a pro-Palestine protestor stole a pro-Israel protester's flag.' Pro-Palestine protestors gathered outside the ceremony carrying signs reading: 'Heroes fight like Palestinians' and 'Viva Viva Palestina.' Israeli actress Gadot who formerly served in the IDF - is staunchly pro-Israel. The unidentified man was seen being grabbed by police and pushed against a wall, as screams rang out from the crowd. Recent claims emerged that a feud was brewing between Gadot and Zegler - who is pro-Palestine - over their opposing stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Zegler was tellingly not in attendance at the ceremony. Gal seemed unaware of the altercation unfolding outside as she posed with her husband Jaron Varsano and their four daughters, as well as Fast & Furious co-star Vin Diesel and Wonder Woman director Patti Jenkins. In an interview published Tuesday with Variety, Gal spoke about how she felt compelled to speak out on politics after the October 7 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel. She said: 'After October 7th [2023], I don't talk politics — because who cares about the celebrity talking about politics? I'm an artist. I want to entertain people. I want to bring hope and be a beacon of light whenever I say anything about the world. 'But on October 7th, when people were abducted from their homes, from their beds, men, women, children, elderly, Holocaust survivors, were going through the horrors of what happened that day, I could not be silent. 'I'm not a hater. I'm a grandchild of a Holocaust survivor who came to Israel and established his family from scratch after his entire family was erased in Auschwitz. And on the other side of my family, I'm eighth generation Israeli. I'm an indigenous person of Israel. 'I am all about humanity and I felt like I had to advocate for the hostages. I am praying for better days for all,' she continues. 'I want everybody to have good life and prosperity, and the ability to raise their children in a safe environment.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I've been waiting 4 years for Netflix's new action-thriller with Tom Hardy — and it's the best original movie of 2025 so far
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 1,475 days. That's how long I've been waiting for 'Havoc' to arrive on Netflix. Or put another way, that's 2,124,000 minutes, which is enough time to watch last year's butt-numbingly long 'The Brutalist' more than 9,879 times. Back in April 2021, I wrote on this very website that 'Havoc' would likely release 'in a year or so.' My movie math was clearly way off because four years later, Netflix finally dropped the Gareth Evans-directed action-thriller movie, and it's now streaming for all. Having watched the Tom Hardy-starring adrenaline-booster, I can confirm it was more than worth the wait. While 'Havoc' may not quite be of the same gold standard of Evans' 'The Raid' franchise (to note, 'The Raid 2' is my favorite action movie ever), this deliriously entertaining, and deliciously pulpy, actioner is Netflix's best original movie in flippin' ages. Its messy narrative holds it back from true greatness, but when the punches start flowing and the bullets rain down from all angles, 'Havoc' offers a level of cinematic excitement that very few action movies can match. It's a new Netflix movie that doesn't just request your immediate attention, it positively demands it with all the force of a high-caliber round. I'll cut straight to the bone here, when it comes to 'Havoc,' it's the jaw-dropping action sequences that make this action-thriller merit a viewing. Remember that epic nightclub scene in the first 'John Wick' movie? 'Havoc's' showdown on a dingy disco dance floor makes Mr. Wick's look like a friendly tussle between old pals. Gareth Evans has always had a masterful talent for crafting blisteringly beautiful on-screen carnage (again, see 'The Raid' movies as evidence), and with 'Havoc,' he conducts a symphony of brutality. Oh, don't get me wrong, this is one brutal movie, but it's also admirable in its commitment to so much chaos. For action movie fans, it's dream stuff. 'Havoc' balances multiple combatants, an entire arsenal of weaponry and even separate locations seamlessly. Its action sequences aren't presented in single-shot format, but they flow so well they almost feel like it. And just when you think 'It'll never top that moment,' another bone-crushing hit comes along and surpasses it. Time after time after time. It's a rare movie where, watching alone in my home office, I actually audibly guffawed at the sheer brilliance of some of the savage kills. Of course, I also winced a whole bunch, but that's all part of the Evans package. I wouldn't say 'Havoc' contains his best fight scenes, but it's perhaps his most consistent movie, with each one of a high baseline quality. From a slick opening car chase (bar some ropey CGI in spots) to the grand finale — a snowy shoot-out that proves there are innumerable angles to shoot from — 'Havoc' doesn't for a second let up across its breezy runtime. It makes 1 hour 50 minutes feel like barely 90. OK, let's backup a moment, because at this point, you might be thinking, what is 'Havoc' actually about? The elevator pitch is pretty snappy: Tom Hardy plays a homicide detective named Walker with a very chequered past, and the scars to show for it. On a mission to locate a corrupt politician's son, he finds himself squaring off against just about everybody as he carves his way through the criminal underworld and unearths various dark conspiracies. While 'Havoc' is never for a moment boring, and wisely never gets too bogged down in the minutiae of its narrative, things do get a little messy. So many competing factions and powerful players are brought to the table that it starts to feel like that spoof scene from 'Anchorman' where groups of news crew combatants keep appearing one after another. The unnamed American city where 'Havoc' is set also has a strange, but appealing, Gotham City-like quality about it. There's even a mayoral candidate promising to 'clean up' the place. In fact, the opening car chase scene has big 'The Batman' energy. The streets of this location don't feel plausible (or even located within North America, most of the movie was shot in Wales), but this setting straight out of a comic book only adds to 'Havoc's' overall heightened tone. I wouldn't ever want to live on the blocks Walker calls home, but I had a wonderfully thrilling time visiting them for an evening. As for Hardy, while Walker isn't a role that exactly challenges the English actor, I'm just thrilled to see him back in a quality movie. Bar a supporting turn in last year's underwatched 'The Bikeriders,' it's been almost a decade since Hardy starred in a movie that I would consider unequivocally good. (I did not like the 'Venom' trilogy. Not at all.) Hardy does channel a little bit of his performance as Eddie Brock in 'Havoc,' but Walker is significantly toned down, and with Brock's alien symbiote pal and exaggerated ticks shaved off, we're left with some great deadpan delivery and a character with some actual appeal. Which isn't to say that Walker is a hero. He's hiding some real skeletons in his closet. The closest thing to a virtuous protagonist we get is Jessie Mei Li's Ellie, a naive beat cop roped into Walker's world, and simply trying to stay afloat. She adds just the right amount of heart. Closing out the core cast are Forest Whitaker as the aforementioned politician, and Timothy Olyphant as a police officer who is (intentionally) detestable from minute one. Olyphant has a few solid moments and gets a starring part in the frenetic nightclub brawl, but I wish Whitaker were given more to work with. He's solid but does feel the most wasted of the cast. 'Havoc' is pretty much everything I wanted it to be. While I would have liked either a more constrained story (a la 'The Raid') or a longer runtime to flesh out the rival forces enough for each to feel distinct (a la 'The Raid 2'), when the flick builds up a head of steam, this minior quibble fades into the background and the cacophony of violence captures your attention. I've no doubt that Netflix subscribers are going to eat up this new original movie with gusto, and its future No. 1 position is already secured. I've already written about this year's crop of streaming originals being more than a little underwhelming, but 'Havoc' is the real deal: a relentlessly energetic, impeccably crafted action-thriller that hums with confidence. Watch "Havoc" on Netflix now "Havoc" has incredible moments, but I was left wanting more 5 Netflix movies and shows you (probably) haven't watched Netflix's new subtitle feature just made streaming easier
Geek Dad
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Win a Digital Copy of ‘Stand Your Ground'
Epic Pictures' action thriller film Stand Your Ground is currently playing in select AMC Theaters, and is coming to Video on Demand on 5/27. Director Fansu Njie brings his love of action and horror films and unique perspective as a celebrated Swedish director to this American story of revenge. The film marks the second time he and star Daniel Stisen ( Those About To Die ) have collaborated, following their global success with the Netflix hit, Last Man Down . Stand Your Ground stars Stisen, the former world-renowned bodybuilder champion turned actor, alongside Fargo 's Peter Stormare. Stisen stars as Jack Johnson, a former Special Forces operative who returns home with his pregnant wife (Roxi Kravitz), only to face a tragic attack, spearheaded by local crime lord Bastion (Peter Stormare), leads to her murder. When Jack kills one of the assailants in rage, just outside their home, he is imprisoned for six years. Upon release, he discovers the culprits were sons of Bastion. Seeking vengeance, Jack targets Bastion's eldest son, Leon (Michael Billington), who masterminded the attack. Using the Stand Your Ground law, Jack lures Leon into a trap, leaving him comatose. Bastion retaliates, sending assassins, but Jack, fortified in his home, fights them off. Molly (Isobel Laidler), Bastion's conflicted daughter, and town Sheriff, Dwayne (Patrick Regis), confront her father, who refuses to stop, leading to an explosive final showdown in which Jack confronts both his enemies and his own humanity. Here's a trailer: In support of the release, Epic Pictures is giving away 3 digital codes for Stand Your Ground. If you'd like to win a copy, simply fill out the form below. Entries close at midnight on May 26th, at which time the winners will be drawn. Codes will be redeemable via Apple TV beginning 5/27. Good luck! Daniel Stisen in Stand Your Ground . Image by Epic Pictures. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'War 2': Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr. face-off in action-packed teaser
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan unveiled the teaser of his highly anticipated film 'War 2' on the occasion of RRR star NT Rama Rao Junior's birthday on May 20. Taking to X, Roshan wrote, "And so it begins, @tarak9999. Be prepared, there is no place for mercy. Welcome to Hell. Love, Kabir. #War2Teaser out NOW. #War2 only in theatres from 14th August. Releasing in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. @advani_kiara#AyanMukerji @yrf #YRFSpyUniverse" And so it begins, @tarak9999. Be prepared, there is no place for mercy. Welcome to Hell. Love, Kabir. #War2Teaser out NOW. #War2 only in theatres from 14th August. Releasing in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. @advani_kiara #AyanMukerji @yrf #YRFSpyUniverse Hindi -â�¦ — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) May 20, 2025 The teaser shows Roshan reprising his character of Kabir, and begins with a voiceover stating he had been keeping tabs on Kabir, "India's best soldier". Kiara Advani makes a stunning appearance, and the teaser shows chemistry between Roshan and her. NTR also posted the teaser on social media. War 2 is a sequel to the 2019 action thriller War, which starred Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vani Kapoor in the lead. Directed by Siddarth Anand, the action drama collected Rs 200 crore (Dh85,899,214.40) within seven days. The YRF Spy Universe is the biggest IP in Indian cinema today, having delivered blockbusters such as Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan and Tiger 3. War 2 is the sixth YRF Spy Universe film to be released. War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji, who will be collaborating with Hrithik Roshan for the first time. The film will release in theatres on August 14.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Luke Evans Joins Noomi Rapace in Thriller ‘Traction'
Luke Evans and Noomi Rapace are reteaming for the action thriller Traction, from writer and director Lorraine Darrow. Evans and Rapace earlier starred in the 2019 film Angel of Mine. Evans has movie credits that include Beauty and the Beast, Nine Perfect Strangers, Criminal and Weekend in Taipei. Rapace is best known for Close, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Left-Handed Girl' Review: Striking, Sean Baker-Penned Drama Sketches Compelling Portrait of Mothers and Daughters in Taiwan Erin Kellyman and June Squibb Formed a Real Friendship While Working on Scarlett Johansson's Cannes Movie Need a Drink? 5 Cannes Watering Holes to Wet Your Whistle The character-driven Traction will see Rapace play Kate, a former U.S. soldier leading a humanitarian mission in war-torn Chechnya. The assignment takes a perilous turn and Kate is forced to take on a cynical American war photographer, played by Evans, and a schoolteacher and her injured student as the group must evade both Russian forces and guerrilla fighters. Production on Traction will start in Spain in August. WestEnd Films is handling worldwide sales and shopping the film in Cannes. Traction is produced by CrossDay Productions' Janette Day, Dennis Davidson via his Elizabeth Bay Production banner and Simon Moseley. In Kim Farrant's psychological thriller Angel of Mine, Rapace played an emotionally troubled woman who becomes convinced that a neighbor's young daughter is actually her own child she thought was dead. She becomes involved in a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband (Luke Evans). The psychological thriller was a remake of the 2008 French film L'empreinte de L'Ange. Evans is represented by Anonymous Content, United Agents and CAA. Rapace is represented by Gersh, Tapestry and Narrative. Her deal was negotiated by Kurt Selling at Behind The Scene. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked
