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Time of India
32 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sara Ali Khan shares BTS pics With Aditya Roy Kapur from 'Metro… In Dino', Thanks fans for loving ‘Chumki'
Sara Ali Khan , who is being praised for her performance as Chumki in Anurag Basu 's latest release 'Metro… In Dino', took to social media to share a heartwarming throwback of behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos from the film. Among the highlights was a candid and rare photo with her co-star Aditya Roy Kapur . Stirring excitement among fans, she wrote a heartfelt caption that read, 'Grateful, blessed and so so so happy. Thank you for all the love you've given our film and for accepting and loving Chumki too. P.S. clearly there was no middle ground with our moods.' BTS Highlights Sara's post featured a series of fun and intimate moments from the sets. The first picture had her beaming while getting into character, followed by a playful image of director Anurag Basu sporting a wig. Another snapshot showed a cozy dinner scene with Aditya Roy Kapur, while the final two were glimpses from the film's memorable toy train climax sequence. 'Metro… In Dino': A Return to Form 'Metro… In Dino', which hit theatres on July 4, explores the complexities of modern relationships. Also featuring Anupam Kher , Neena Gupta , Pankaj Tripathi , Konkona Sensharma, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, the film is getting good reviews from the audiences and critics. The film has so far, earned an estimated Rs 39.65 crore net at the box office. The film has managed to maintain its grip over the ticket windows, despite facing stiff competition from new Hollywood releases like Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth. Metro In Dino Opens Decently | Sara Ali Khan Wins Praise | Aunt's Emotional Post Goes Viral
The Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dinosaurs make serviceable return
THERE is a comforting familiarity to Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh instalment in the long-running Jurassic franchise and a standalone sequel to Dominion. It is big, it is loud and yes, it has dinosaurs. Not too many, mind, but enough to keep the scales of nostalgia tipping just slightly in the film's favour. Directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) and written by original Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp, Rebirth brings back the dino-mayhem blueprint that has delighted fans since 1993 – send a group of highly trained (or hilariously underprepared) humans into a remote island full of prehistoric predators, stir in a corporate agenda and let the chaos unfold. It is nothing groundbreaking, but as far as cinematic comfort food goes, this one is served reasonably warm. The humans are... there Headlining this summer's prehistoric parade is Scarlett Johansson as covert ops specialist Zora Bennett, a character that, despite Johansson's undeniable screen presence, often feels written by committee. Her team includes Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid and Jonathan Bailey as Dr Henry Loomis, the film's designated brain with a heart. The dynamic trio is joined by a rotating cast of civilians and crew members whose screen time hovers somewhere between 'mildly essential' and 'why are you here again?' Truthfully, the human characters in Rebirth are a bit of a mixed bag. Some scenes deliver genuine chemistry, while others veer into full-on awkward territory, particularly when characters engage in clunky exposition or try too hard to be witty. Still, the cast gives it a decent go and while some moments border on cringe, there is a strange charm to how earnestly everyone throws themselves into the chaos. Over time, the awkwardness begins to feel almost endearing like watching a school play where half the cast are Oscar nominees and the other half wandered in from a sunscreen commercial. Bailey deserves an upgrade If there is one standout in the ensemble, it is Bailey. As the team's resident palaeontologist, he strikes the right balance between wide-eyed dino awe and quiet intellect. He brings a grounded energy to the film that keeps it from tipping too far into self-parody. Bailey plays Loomis like someone who walked in from a more serious movie and it works. His performance is perhaps the film's most consistent, even when the script occasionally lets the character drift. It is easy to imagine him fronting future entries in the franchise, should Universal decide to keep the bones of Rebirth alive. And if so, here is hoping they write more for him to do. Dino-light, franchise-heavy Here is the twist: for a film that bears the name Jurassic, Rebirth feels slightly underpopulated in the dinosaur department. Yes, the creatures show up and when they do, it is thrilling, the usual mix of stomping, snapping and strategic slow reveals. But in between those moments are long stretches focused on human tension, moral dilemmas and... dialogue. A lot of dialogue. There is an expectation, especially among franchise loyalists, for dinosaurs to dominate the screen. Instead, Rebirth sometimes sidelines its scaly stars in favour of plot-heavy missions and side character interactions that may or may not lead anywhere. It is not a deal-breaker, but it does leave one wondering if the film could have used at least five more minutes of uninterrupted dino panic. Maybe ten. Good enough and then some In truth, Jurassic World Rebirth is one of those rare sequels that knows exactly what it is: a mid-tier, high-budget romp that will absolutely land with the franchise's faithful and potentially win over curious newcomers with its slick visuals and high-stakes jungle shenanigans. For returning fans, the allure is simple: dinosaurs are back, the score swells nostalgically and there is enough connective tissue to earlier films to feel like a worthy entry. For casual viewers, the appeal lies in its self-contained storyline and spectacle, a blockbuster with just enough meat on the bone to make the ticket worthwhile. Some characters feel unnecessary, others grow on the audience over time. Bring the popcorn, lower the expectations Rebirth does not reinvent the fossil, but it does not have to. It delivers serviceable thrills, a decent dose of dino drama and one or two standout performances, all wrapped in the comforting cocoon of franchise familiarity. Some characters feel unnecessary, others grow on the audience over time and while the story never breaks new ground, it never completely loses its footing either. If anything, the biggest gripe is not about pacing or plot, it is that the dinosaurs deserved more screen time. In a movie titled Jurassic World Rebirth, there should be more... Jurassic. Still, for a summer blockbuster, it is good enough. Just do not expect it to be Jurassic Park all over again. Instead, accept it for what it is: a surprisingly watchable sequel with the occasional cringe, the occasional cheer and most importantly, dinosaurs. Because at the end of the day, no matter the plot holes, awkward character beats or missing T. rex minutes, one simple truth remains: People will always come back for the dinosaurs. CAST: Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise E-VALUE: 6/10 PLOT: 5/10 ACTING: 6/10
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya spotted filming for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in Scotland
The work on Christopher Nolan 's 'The Odyssey' is in full-swing. Recently, Matt Damon , Tom Holland and Zendaya returned to filming for the movie. Matt Damon, 54, Holland, 29, and Zendaya, 28, were each seen spending time on set of 'The Odyssey' in Scotland, reports 'People' magazine. While engaged couple Holland and Zendaya arrived separately off a small boat not in costume, Matt Damon, who is playing the movie's lead character Odysseus, waved to photographers as he arrived wearing his full costume, which included dark boots, an ancient Greece-style tunic and cattle armor, as well as a long dark green cape that billowed out behind him. As per reports, Matt Damon, Holland and Zendaya's arrival in Scotland marks the first time the group of actors have been photographed filming the movie on location in recent months. The group were seen in Favignana, Italy, back in March, where Damon was first seen showing off his impressive physique to portray the ancient Greek hero. An initial teaser for the movie released exclusively in theatres ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth. It featured Holland's character Telemachus, Odysseus' son, speaking with a character portrayed by Jon Bernthal , as well as the voice of John Leguizamo, who holds an as-of-yet undisclosed role in 'The Odyssey'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Leguizamo, 64, recently told 'People' that working with filmmaker Nolan on the project "was like being with a visionary, like what I imagine it must have been like to work with Stanley Kubrick ". "We were in amazing locations. It's seven countries", Leguizamo said, while otherwise discussing season 2 of his MSNBC travel documentary series Leguizamo Does America. "They're in Morocco, Greece, Sicily, back to L.A., and (Nolan is) bringing work back to L.A. and to America, which is incredible". 'The Odyssey' is set to release in theatres on July 17, 2026.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jurassic World Rebirth box office collection Day 11: Scarlett Johansson starrer inches closer to Rs 80 crore mark in India
Jurassic World Rebirth continues its golden run at the Indian box office. The Scarlett Johansson-led dino film earned an estimated Rs 1.75 crore on Day 11, pushing its total India net collection to Rs 76.25 crore, according to data from Sacnilk. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film enjoyed a stellar first week with Rs 56.25 crore, followed by a strong second weekend haul of Rs 18.25 crore, despite increasing competition from 's Superman and local releases. At this pace, Rebirth is expected to cross the Rs 80 crore milestone by the end of its second week, marking it as one of the highest-grossing Hollywood films of 2025 in India. The film has now outperformed its Jurassic World: Dominion, which grossed Rs 83 crore during its entire run in 2022. If Rebirth maintains its momentum, it may soon overtake the Rs 100 crore gross mark in India — a significant feat amid stiff box office competition. Global Box Office Internationally, Jurassic World Rebirth has roared past the $500 million mark after its second weekend. The film's worldwide total stands at approximately $529 million, with $232 million coming from North America and $297 million from overseas markets. Despite mixed reviews and lukewarm word of mouth, the film grossed $108 million globally in its second weekend alone, including $40 million from the U.S. box office. China remains the film's biggest international market, contributing $62.7 million. The global tally positions Rebirth to potentially end its run at around $800 million, which would make it the lowest-grossing entry in the Jurassic World trilogy, but still a strong performer. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now About the Film Directed by , Jurassic World Rebirth marks the fourth instalment in the Jurassic World franchise. Despite the presence of fierce competition from new releases, Rebirth is proving to be a box office juggernaut, both in India and around the globe.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Jurassic World Rebirth' Leads China Box Office Again as ‘Superman' Debuts at No. 4
Universal's 'Jurassic World Rebirth' retained its lead at the China box office for a second weekend, earning RMB80.2 million ($11.1 million) from July 11–13, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The dinosaur tentpole has now amassed $62.8 million after 12 days on release. More from Variety James Gunn Got Bradley Cooper for 'Superman' Cameo Because He Needed 'Somebody That Could Walk In the Footsteps of Marlon Brando' James Gunn Says He's 'Incredibly Grateful' For Successful Opening of 'Superman': 'A Hopeful Testament to the Kindness and Quality of Human Beings' David Zaslav Champions New DC Universe and 'Bold 10-Year Plan' After 'Superman' Box Office Victory: 'The Vision Is Clear. The Momentum Is Real' In a rare tie, local thriller 'Malice' and racing drama 'F1: The Movie' shared second place with $8.2 million each. 'Malice,' produced by As One Production, has reached a cumulative total of $25.6 million. Directed by Lai Mukuan and Yao Wenyi, the film follows journalist Ye Pan (Zhang Xiaofei), who becomes the centre of controversy when she accuses nurse Li Yue and mother You Qian of involvement in a mysterious double fall. Her reporting ignites a public uproar as layers of truth and public opinion collide. 'F1,' from Apple Original and Warner Bros., stands at $35.6 million after three weekends in the Middle Kingdom. Warner's DC Studios launched 'Superman' in fourth place with $6.2 million, marking a soft debut for the superhero reboot. Rounding out the top five was Chinese animated fantasy 'Curious Tales of a Temple,' which opened with $5.7 million. Produced by Light Chaser Animation, the anthology is based on Pu Songling's classic 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio.' The film features six interlinked ghost stories all tied to the mysterious Lanruo Temple, and is co-directed by Cui Yuemei, Liu Yuan, Xie Junwei, Zou Jing, Huang Heyu, and Liu Yilin. The voice cast includes Lu Lifeng, Lin Qiang, Zhang He, and Chen Ziping. The weekend's overall box office reached $51.3 million, bringing China's 2025 year-to-date gross to $4.24 billion, a 20.2% increase over the same period last year. Best of Variety Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
