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Actor, 37, received sacrament on New Year’s Eve and Capuchin friar Alexander Rodriguez says he wishes to be a deacon ‘in the future’ The Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf is seeking to becoming a Catholic deacon after receiving the sacrament of confirmation on New Year’s Eve. A California-based chapter of the Capuchin Franciscans, a Catholic religious order, shared the news in a Facebook post on Tuesday alongside photos of the 37-year-old actor smiling next to several of the organization’s members. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/OwlcfP5 via IFTTT

German-born US actor and daughters Annik and Madita Klepser killed with pilot off island in St Vincent and the Grenadines The German-born US actor Christian Oliver, who performed in films alongside Tom Cruise and George Clooney during a 30-year career, died alongside his two daughters on Thursday in a plane crash off the coast of a Caribbean island. Oliver, who was born Christian Klepser, and his daughters were passengers aboard a single-engine airplane that took off at approximately 12.10pm local time from an airport in Bequia, a small island belonging to the nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines, according to authorities . Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/YP0iTSU via IFTTT

Briths actor and star of 1964 film died at an assisted living home in Los Angeles of natural causes on Thursday Glynis Johns, the Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins, has died aged 100. She died Thursday at an assisted living home in Los Angeles of natural causes, according to her mananger. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/Y7upZRw via IFTTT

Vili Fualaau, ex-husband of Mary Kay Letourneau in statutory rape case, says he is disappointed film-makers did not approach him Vili Fualaau, the ex-husband of Mary Kay Letourneau in a tabloid-famous statutory rape case, has spoken out against a critically acclaimed film inspired by the scandal. May December, an awards season contender released by Netflix, tells the story of an actor, Elizabeth Berry (Natalie Portman), who observes the relationship between Gracie (Julianne Moore) and her husband, Joe Yoo (Charles Melton), whom she seduced when she was 36 and he was 13. The film is loosely based on the real-life events of Mary Kay Letourneau, a 34-year-old teacher who victimized her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau, in 1996, becoming a tabloid fixture. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/g5jq0Cn via IFTTT

In the latest episode of Koffee With Karan 8, sisters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor made their appearance together. While this was Janhvi's third time on the show, The Archies debutante made her first appearance. As they spoke about their lives and careers, they also recalled the time when they heard about their mother Sridevi's death. Recalling the moment when she learnt about her mother's death, Janhvi said, “When I got the call, I was in my room and I could hear wailing from Khushi's room. I think I barged into her room, howling and crying but what I do remember is she looked at me and the minute she looked at me, she just stopped crying. She just sat next to me and started comforting me and I've never seen her cry about it since.” Khushi Kapoor shared, “I felt like I had to hold it together for everyone because I feel like I've always been the strong one.” In the same episode, Janhvi also spoke about how Khushi is more similar to Sridevi, “She is a very

Kicking off the New Year on a big note, designer Manish Malhotra has announced his third production Ul Jalool Ishq under his banner Stage5 Productions. The announcement was made on January 2, 2024. Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sharib Hashmi, the film will be directed by Vibhu Puri with Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar’s involvement in the project. The shooting for the film commences on January 9. Manish took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to share a few photos of the cast and wrote, “Bewakoofiyan, Nadan galtiyan, badi bhool hai ishq; Sach Poochiye toh mere huzoor ul jalool hai ishq! I am so happy to announce Stage5 Production's third film production. A beautiful film, Ul Jalool Ishq, written and directed by Vibhu Puri, starts shooting on January 9 with this supremely talented cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sharib Hashmi. It is an honour to work with Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj, produced by Dinesh Malhotra.”   View thi

Actor speaks out on recovery from 1 January 2023 accident during New Year’s Eve event with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Jeremy Renner, known for his role in the Avengers franchise, opened up about his recovery from a severe snowplough accident last year during an appearance on the New Year’s Eve Live broadcast hosted by Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen. The 52-year-old Marvel actor who portrays Hawkeye broke more than 30 bones and faced severe injuries in the 1 January 2023 accident. He expressed to Cooper and Cohen the gratitude he felt during his recovery, specifically thanking his 10-year-old daughter and family and recognizing the potential impact the event had on their lives had he not survived. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/V1XsWZG via IFTTT

From Wish You Were Here to Mona Lisa and The Big Man, he was determined to shine a light on those marginalised in society albeit using his quirky sense of humour David Leland was a master of understatement with a social conscience and wildly wicked sense of humour, arising like his friends the Pythons from our everyday humdrum British universe in the 60s and 70s. More than 40 years ago I saw the astonishing Made in Britain. The film that made Tim Roth – who played a violent skinhead – a star, was written by Leland for the producer and director Alan Clarke. It was a a biting attack on rightwing Thatcherite policies and it is just as relevant to today’s brutal system. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/bGWMyP3 via IFTTT

Actor speaks out on recovery from 1 January 2023 accident during New Year’s Eve event with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Jeremy Renner, known for his role in the Avengers franchise, opened up about his recovery from a severe snowplough accident last year during an appearance on the New Year’s Eve Live broadcast hosted by Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen. The 52-year-old Marvel actor who portrays Hawkeye broke more than 30 bones and faced severe injuries in the 1 January 2023 accident. He expressed to Cooper and Cohen the gratitude he felt during his recovery, specifically thanking his 10-year-old daughter and family and recognizing the potential impact the event had on their lives had he not survived. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/ZFhnQ17 via IFTTT

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is one of the most keenly awaited films of 2024, more so for its fresh casting of Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. To kick off the year on a lively note, both the actors and the film's makers turned to social media, offering a celebratory toast to the upcoming film. Akshay and Tiger, in a joint post, shared their first look from the film where the two actors are seen enjoying a ride on the beach. The post is captioned, “Aapka naya saal Bada bane, chhoti chhoti khushiyon se. Happy New Year, from #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan. Don’t forget to block #Eid2024 to meet us in theatres. Let’s rock 2024!” The title song of the film is played in the background.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) Sharing a glimpse from the film, they set the stage for a year that promises not just festivities but also an adrenaline-packed cinematic experience. The synergy between these two actors has undoubtedly become the