Hollywood

1267 days ago

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'Batgirl' Star Leslie Grace And Directors Speak On The Film Being Canceled By Warner Bros.

Los Angeles, August 4 - Actress Leslie Grace has opened up on the news that Warner Bros. is shelving DC Superhero movie Batgirl, in which Grace plays Barbara Gordon, aka the titular hero.## The actress took to Instagram and shared her thoughts on the latest development that shocked the Hollywood industry. The actress, who appeared in Warner Bros.' 2021 film "In the Heights", also shared BTS pics and videos from the sets of "Batgirl", which was supposed to release on HBO Max later this year. ## "On the heels of the recent news about our movie "Batgirl", I am proud of the love, hard work, and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland", wrote Grace. "I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process! To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, "my own damn hero!" #Batgirl for life!"## Meanwhile, the directors of the film Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah also reacted on the same and said that they are shocked and saddened by the news. "We still can't believe it. As directors, it is critical that our work be shown to audiences, and while the film was far from finished, we wish that fans all over the world would have had the opportunity to see and embrace the final film themselves. Maybe one day they will insha'Allah", they said in a statement posted to Instagram.## Yesterday (August 3), Warner Bros. said in a statement that they are canceling the release of "Batgirl" and "Scoob!: Holiday Haunt". "Batgirl", which cost an estimated $90 million, has already completed filming and was in post-production. It is believed that Warner Bros.' new leadership has understood the importance of theatrical over streaming titles and is looking to boost its big event DC Superhero theatrical titles. ## Adil and Bilall, however, applauded the cast and crew of the film for doing a tremendous job and working hard to bring the film to life, "especially the great Leslie Grace, who portrayed Batgirl with so much passion, dedication, and humanity".## "In any case, as huge fans of Batman since we were little kids, it was a privilege and an honor to have been a part of the DCEU, even if it was for a brief moment. Batgirl For Life", they added.## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adil El Arbi (@adilelarbi) ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1268 days ago

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Warner Bros. Will Not Release DC Superhero Movie 'Batgirl'

Los Angeles, August 3 - In a major development, Warner Bros. Studio has decided to scrap the release of its upcoming film Batgirl, budgeted $80 million -$90 million. The DC superhero film, which has already completed filming, was supposed to arrive on the studio's streaming platform HBO Max later this year. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is looking to boost its big event theatrical titles and "Batgirl" doesn't fall in that category. The studio has also canceled the release of the animated feature Scoob!: Holiday Haunt, which had a budget in the $40 million range.## The decision of scrapping the release of the two aforementioned films comes after a change in leadership at Warners, with newly appointed Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav prioritizing cost-cutting measures and refocusing Warners on creating theatrical films rather than projects for streaming, as had been a priority for former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar, per THR.## Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, "Batgirl" stars Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl — the first Latina to play the role, along with Michael Keaton, back as Batman, J.K. Simmons as Barbara's father, Commissioner James Gordon, and Brendan Fraser as the villain Firefly.## During the covid-19 pandemic, Warner Bros. was the first to send its movies day-and-date on HBO Max and in theaters in a one-year experiment, a decision, which was largely criticized by some of the biggest Hollywood filmmakers. Under the new leadership at the company, will be looking to emphasize the importance of theatrical over streaming in terms of original movies. ## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

1314 days ago

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Ms. Marvel Is Lowest Watched MCU Disney Plus Series Ever

Los Angeles, June 18 - Marvel Studios' latest Disney+ series, "Ms. Marvel" has had a below-par response in the domestic (North America) market. The superhero series got flying reviews from critics but it didn't turn into blockbuster viewership. ## According to Samba TV, a television technology company that offers real-time insights and audience analytics, "Ms. Marvel" was watched by 775K US households in the first five days of the first episode premiere. In comparison, the viewership of the show is almost half that of "Hawkeye", which was watched by 1.5 million in the first 5 days. ## Tom Hiddleston's "Loki", which is the most MCU Disney Plus series ever, is also the most-watched in the first five days with 2.5 million views. "Ms. Marvel", however, was a hit with Gen Z as viewers aged 20-24 watched at the highest rate of any MCU show, and it drew a more diverse audience with Black, Hispanic, and Asian households watching at a higher rate, per Samba TV. ## Created by Bisha K. Ali, the series stars Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel, with Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Laurel Marsden, Azhar Usman, Rish Shah, Arian Moayed, Alysia Reiner, Laith Nakli, Nimra Bucha, and Travina Springer. ## It is the seventh series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and it follows Kamala Khan, a 16-year-old fangirl of the Avengers, who struggles to fit in until she gains her own powers. Ali serves as head writer with Adil & Bilall (Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah) leading the directing team. ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1328 days ago

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'Ready To Re-shoot If Shah Rukh Khan Wants To Be In Ms. Marvel', Say Writer, Directors of Series

Mumbai, June 4 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has millions of fans, not just in India but also in the international arena. In the field of entertainment, SRK's popularity is no hidden secret and it continues to grow. His ever-growing fan-following also includes those who don super-power on screen. ## Marvel Studios' upcoming series on Disney Plus, "Ms. Marvel's" producer and writer Sana Amanat and directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi (who helmed episodes 1 and 2) are huge Shah Rukh Khan fans. Even the series, which has Iman Vellani playing the title role of Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel has a Bollywood reference and Kamala's heart is set on Bollywood, especially, on the King, Shah Rukh Khan.## During a recent interview with ETimes, Sana Amanat with Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi spoke about SRK. It was recently revealed that Shah Rukh's name and his popular films like "Baazigar" and "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" get a special mention in the Marvel show. When asked if there is SRK's cameo in the series, Sana answered excitedly. ## "If Shah Rukh Khan wants to be in this show, we will go film again! We'll go back to production, we're (definitely) going back to production! Call somebody!". Adil added, "We would want to make a Bad Boys 3 remake with Shah Rukh Khan", to which Sana suggested, "This will be the perfect pitch". ## "He is one of the biggest stars in the world, a legend", Billal added.## Despite coming from different origins, the three (Sana, Bilall, and Adil) were united by their love for SRK. When asked what the actor meant to them, Sana said, "As a Pakistani kid in Jersey, I loved Bollywood actors growing up. So having that integrated into Kamala's world makes it more global and real. It's really awesome and we are very excited about it".## "Shah Rukh, if you want to work with us, we are down for it," Sana added. In the event that this piece could manage to catch Shah Rukh's attention, Bilall and Adil made sure to leave behind their fan mail saying, "Yeah! We're here man... We're big fans!".## "Ms. Marvel" is slated to premiere on June 8 on Disney+Hotstar. Apart from Imam, the series also stars Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, Travina Springer, Nimra Bucha, and will also feature Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar in an important role.## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

1337 days ago

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Marvel's Disney Plus Series 'Ms. Marvel' First Reactions Are Out

Mumbai, May 26 - Marvel Studios getting ready for its next Disney+ series, "Ms. Marvel". The superhero series, starring Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, will debut online on June 8 and will have six episodes. It is created by Bisha K. Ali with Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah leading the directing team. ## Ms. Marvel has a new synopsis ahead of the Disney+ premiere, "An avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe, Kamala is a Super Hero mega-fan with an oversized imagination-particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel. Yet Kamala feels like she doesn't fit in at school and sometimes even at home-that is, until she gets superpowers like the heroes she's always looked up to. Life gets better with superpowers, right?". ## Meanwhile, the first reactions to the first two episodes of the series are out online as reviewers praised Imam Vellani's performance to bring Kamala Khan's character to life on-screen. Have a look at some of the reviews on the first two episodes of the series. ## I want to say very briefly the way the culture is integrated is one of my favorite things -- it's not there to be discussed or liked or disliked, it's a fact. Just a part of her life. And that's how it's treated. I loved seeing it. #MsMarvel— Preeti Chhibber🕸️Preorder Spidey's Social Dilemma (@runwithskizzers) May 25, 2022 ## #MsMarvel is so much fun! A lot of it is slice-of-life based (nice to get the perspective of how regular people in the MCU view the superheroics going on around them). The question of how so many people know what happened in the Endgame final battle is also answered. 😆— Julia Delbel (@juliadelbel) May 25, 2022 ## #MsMarvel most definitely feels the most like Homecoming. Kamala is a straight up nerd who is in love with the Avengers. What makes her journey more interesting is her struggle with identity, being a Pakistani and a Muslim America. Her awkwardness is soo relatable and charming. pic.twitter.com/nfIlMsYMq2— Rayyan - #Kenobi | #MsMarvel Era 🇵🇰 (@RayyanTCG) May 25, 2022 ## - The supporting cast is killer. Every member of Kamala's family is great, their dynamic makes the show. I think Kamala's friend Nakia will be a fan favorite.- For people uncertain about her power change: Kamala's insecurities are still represented through her powers.— Jack McBryan (@McBDirect) May 25, 2022 ## The animated stylings and doodles throughout are a really fun touch. Also, the opening minutes somehow gets you to buy her obsession with Captain Marvel despite the character’s limited time in the public.— Russ Milheim (@RussMilheim) May 25, 2022 ## The show is rich w/ Muslim culture, but also VERY Jersey City, which I love. There’s a very fun vibe here, and while it’s light on action, the writing is so good that you aren’t missing it. Next to #Loki, these may be my favorite first two episodes of an MCU show yet#MsMarvel pic.twitter.com/4eyxPis833— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) May 26, 2022 ## @msmarvel will air weekly on @disneyplus beginning June 8, 2022. pic.twitter.com/2RrPTBoiwk— Comic Book Saga 🎙 (@ComicBookSaga) May 25, 2022 ## @msmarvel will air weekly on @disneyplus beginning June 8, 2022. pic.twitter.com/IUR8i0AUgT— Elijah Boxhill (@OpticalCinema) May 25, 2022 ## You’ll know exactly why Vellani’s casting was a unanimous decision. Always amazed by how well these young actors “get” the MCU. You can tell Kamala is just an extension of the super fan Iman is in real life, and that authenticity goes a long way. pic.twitter.com/yrUJqvcJFo— Liam Crowley (@LiamTCrowley) May 25, 2022 ## I saw the first two episodes of #MsMarvel and found most of it to be really heartwarming and charming. It’s a sweet coming-of-age story packed with very relatable family drama, it’s funny, and moments between Kamala and her family were some of the highlight for me. pic.twitter.com/agupqQD6HA— Adam Hlaváč 🔜 #SWCA (@adamhlavac) May 25, 2022 ## #MsMarvel is so much fun. It’s exciting to get a concentrated look at civilian life in a world full of heroes & the consequent stan culture. The Muslim representation is brilliant, adding depth to the story & Khan family for those who will embrace this glimpse into our culture. pic.twitter.com/j84eu6rwrm— yasmine!! (@byebyebucky) May 25, 2022 ## I got to see the first 2 episodes of #MsMarvel and the show is SO FUN!! Imani Vellani’s Kamala Khan is an instantly relatable Marvel fan girl. People are going to love her and her family! Most surprising was the tone it’s VERY stylized, upbeat, and a little dark. I’m hooked! pic.twitter.com/OtBCDpK0c0— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) May 25, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

1356 days ago

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Farhan Akhtar To Appear In The Marvel Studios' Disney Plus Series 'Ms. Marvel'

Mumbai, May 7 - Versatile Bollywood actor, Farhan Akhtar is all set to appear in the upcoming Marvel Studios series, "Ms. Marvel", which is slated to premiere on June 8 on Disney Plus. ## According to Deadline, Farhan Akhtar will be making a guest appearance in the series. The details about his guest role have been kept under wraps for now. ## Directed by Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah, Meera Menon, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, "Ms. Marvel" introduces Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, aka the titular character, who is a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. ## Kamala is a superhero mega-fan with an oversized imagination, particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel. Yet, Kamala feels like she doesn't fit in at school and sometimes even at home, that is until she gets superpowers like the heroes she's always looked up to. ## "Ms. Marvel" will stream on Disney Plus Hotstar in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages from June 8. ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1458 days ago

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HBO Max's 'Batgirl' Cast Ivory Aquino As First Trans Character In DC Comics' Film

Los Angeles, January 25 - The upcoming HBO Max feature film "Batgirl", based on DC Comics has officially cast Ivory Aquino as Alysia Yeoh. Both Aquino and Yeoh are transgender, marking the first time a live-action DC Comics feature film will feature an openly trans character.## Ivory Aquino as Alysia Yeoh will play the best friend of the titular superhero, a.k.a. Barbara Gordon played by Leslie Grace in this original HBO Max film. Yeoh first appeared in a 2011 issue of "Batgirl" written by Gail Simone and penciled by Ardian Syaf.## According to Variety, news of Aquino's casting first leaked online in mid-January after Grace posted a photo seemingly from the set of the film to her Instagram story, tagging Aquino and captioning the shot (of two women crossing the street) with "Barbara and Alysia".## There have been several strides in broadening LGBTQ+ representation in superhero adaptations over the past few years. The latest such example was seen in Marvel Studios' feature film "Eternals", which included the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first same-sex couple, played by Brian Tyree Henry and Haaz Sleiman.## Meanwhile, the "Batgirl" is being directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. It also stars J.K. Simmons, Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton (reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman, which he will first do in "The Flash" in late 2022), and Jacob Scipio. "Batgirl" is currently slated for a late 2022 release on HBO Max.## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1491 days ago

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Michael Keaton To Return As Batman HBO Max Series 'Batgirl' Starring Leslie Grace

Los Angeles, December 23 - Michael Keaton was recently confirmed to return as Bruce Wayne a.k.a. Batman in the upcoming "The Flash" movie starring Ezra Miller in the title role. Now, according to Variety, the actor will also be reprising his iconic role in "Batgirl", the upcoming HBO Max superhero film. ## Keaten will be making his return as Caped Crusader alongside Leslie Grace, who's playing the title role in the first "Batgirl" film. Though the plot details about "Batgirl" have been kept under wraps for now, the film centers on the heroine whose real identity is Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham police commissioner Jim Gordon.## J.K. Simmons is returning to portray Jim Gordon after first playing the character in Zack Snyder's "Justice League". Brendan Fraser is playing the villainous Firefly, a sociopath with a passion for pyrotechnics. "Batgirl" is currently in production in London under the direction of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah ("Bad Boys for Life"). It will be debuting on HBO Max in 2022. ## Meanwhile, Keaton first played Caped Crusader in Tim Burton's "Batman" (1989). He then reprised his role in Burton's "Batman Returns" (1992). And now, after nearly 30 years, he is making his comeback as Batman in two films, both due on the 2022 release. Interestingly, "The Flash" will also feature Ben Affleck, who played Batman in four DC films from 2016 to 2021.## Over the years, Keaton has been expressing his wish to revisit his iconic role. During Variety's Award Circuit podcast, Keaton said that he wouldn't necessarily do it just because he was curious. The script has to be good and there has to be a reason for him to do that. And it seems, he finally found that reason. ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1531 days ago

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Disney Releases The First Looks At Marvel Studios' 'She-Hulk', 'Moon Knight', And 'Ms. Marvel' On Disney Plus Day

Los Angeles, November 13 - Disney announced a number of new animated and live-action shows, which will be released in the next year on Disney+. Among the highly-anticipated shows, the studio released the first looks at three of Marvel Studios' upcoming shows that include "Moon Knight", "She-Hulk", and "Ms. Marvel". ## Apart from giving the first looks at the aforementioned shows, Disney/Marvel also released an extended action sequence from its next Disney Plus series, "Hawkeye", which is set to debut on the streamer on Nov. 24. The first looks at the Disney+ show released as part of the company's Disney Plus Day celebrations meant to commemorate the second anniversary of the streamer’s launch in 2019.## Here's what Marvel/Disney presented - ## Moon Knight - ## In "Moon Knight" Oscar Isaac plays Marc Spector, who in the comics has dissociative identity disorder and believes himself to be the human avatar of the Egyptian god Khonshu. In the first look teaser, Isaac dons a white, caped costume, ripped from the pages of Moon Knight comics, as he brutally punches a victim on the ground in a dark hallway, illuminated by flickering lights. In a very Batman-esque shot, he jumps across buildings, silhouetted by the glowing crescent moon.## Apart from Oscar Isaac, "Moon Knight" also features Hawke, who is playing a character inspired by cult leader David Koresh, and May Calamawy. Mohamed Diab, Justin Benson, and Aaron Moorhead are directing the series, and Jeremy Slater is the head writer.## First teaser for #MoonKnight 🌙 pic.twitter.com/OerklqkbYv— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) November 12, 2021 ## Ms. Marvel - ## In "Ms. Marvel", Iman Vellani plays Kamala Khan, a Muslim, Pakistani-American who idolizes Captain Marvel. The first look teaser of this much-awaited series shows how Kamala Khan gets superpower to save the world. It also underscores that Kamala is the first Muslim superhero by cutting from a shot of people in a mosque in prayer to a shot of Kamala standing in a mirror wearing her Captain Marvel cosplay.## Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the series also stars Zenobia Shroff and Mohan Kapur as Kamala's parents Muneeba and Yusuf, as well as Aramis Knight, Rish Shah, Saagar Shaikh, and Matt Lintz. The show is created by Bisha K. Ali and it will debut on Disney+ in Q4 in 2022. ## First teaser for #MsMarvel pic.twitter.com/2wwdniAr7K— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) November 12, 2021 ## She-Hulk - ## In "She-Hulk", Tatiana Maslany plays Jennifer Walters, a lawyer who (at least in the comics) inherits similar Hulk powers after she receives a blood transfusion from her green-skinned cousin Bruce Banner. In the first look teaser, Marvel fans can see a glimpse of She-Hulk's green skin and white-and-purple costume, accurate to the comic-book look. Ruffalo too looks super-smart in his "Professor Hulk" persona from "Avengers: Endgame" to teach his cousin how to control her transformations. ## Apart from Maslany and Ruffalo, "She-Hulk" also stars Jameela Jamil, who reportedly plays the super-strong villain Titania along with Renee Elise Goldsberry, Ginger Gonzaga, Josh Segarra, and Tim Roth, who will reprise his role as the Abomination. Executive producer Kat Coiro and Anu Valia direct the series, and Jessica Gao is the head writer.## First teaser for #SheHulk 🟢 pic.twitter.com/fPbspe53P4— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) November 12, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

Box Office

2173 days ago

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Bad Boys for Life Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the English movie Bad Boys for Life box office collection which is an action crime thriller film. This film is directed by Bilall Fallah and produced by Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment, 2.0 Entertainment. ## Bad Boys for Life stars Will Smith in key roles. ## Bad Boys for Life Review ## Coming Soon ## Bad Boys for Life Box Office Collection Day Wise DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Bad Boys for Life Budget: ₹ Cr * Approx ## Bad Boys for Life Verdict: Coming Soon ## Bad Boys for Life Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 31st January 2020 ## For more and the latest news about Hollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.