Squid Game may be the most watched Netflix original series ever, but for the Emmy-nominated stars of the Korean horror thriller, it’s all very personal. “I am extremely grateful and thankful to all of the global audiences who have shown so much love for Squid Game ,” Lee Jung-jae said of the huge and multi-Emmy-nominated dystopian hit created by Hwang Dong-hyuk. “I truly had not expected it to be this big of a success,” added the seasoned actor, who portrayed gambling addict Seong Gi-hun in the quickly renewed series. “I have to say, I still can’t really believe it, and I’m very grateful.” Contenders TV: The Nominees — Deadline’s Complete Coverage One of South Korea’s biggest stars for years and now recognized worldwide because of his character’s ultimate and costly victory in the murderous Squid Game competition, Lee was speaking today via translation at Deadline’s Contenders Television: The Nominees event. He was joined on the panel by co-star and fellow … [Read more...] about ‘Squid Game’ Stars On Making History & Scoring Netflix’s Biggest Audience Ever – Contenders TV: The Nominees
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Neon Exploring Sale As It Taps Merchant Bank Raine
Neon , the independent film distributor founded by Tom Quinn and Tim League and which broke through at the 2020 Oscars with Parasite , the first foreign-language title to win Best Picture, is looking to be sold, Deadline has confirmed from sources. The company is hoping to branch out more into television and streaming, and bulk up its production pipeline. The fact that A24 notched a $225 million equity investment in March provides hope that some or all of Neon’s businesses could be sold. Reports are that A24 at that time was valued at $2.5 billion. It’s unclear at this time what Neon would be worth. The distributor has had a recent streak of distributing those movies winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, starting with 2019’s Parasite from Bong Joon Ho. It continued with Julia Ducournau’s Titane and this year’s comedic crowdpleaser Triangle of Sadness from Ruben Ostlund. Neon turned Parasite into one of the top-grossing foreign films in … [Read more...] about Neon Exploring Sale As It Taps Merchant Bank Raine
In Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance,’ Freedom Is in the Flesh
With her new album Renaissance , Beyoncé flung open the doors to a nightclub of her own making, a place where anyone can be the hottest person in the galaxy. Released last Friday, the album traverses eras of dance music to conjure the superhuman confidence and deeply human connection of a night out. The thematic triumph of the auteur’s seventh album is this union of the extraordinary and the earthly across it, a duality that lives on the dancefloors Renaissance was inspired by—and in all of us. You can hear it in the way God is someone you can meet on “Cuff It” and is someone you are on “Cozy.” It’s in the way Beyoncé simultaneously establishes her dominance and your uniqueness on “Alien Superstar.” Renaissance channels the energy and the conceit of the club into a demonstration of self-love. Beyoncé is at her most braggadocious here; she’s never sounded more like her own stan. “I’m one of one. I’m Number One. I’m the only one,” she quips on “Alien Superstar.” “You know … [Read more...] about In Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance,’ Freedom Is in the Flesh
Kajol Birthday Special: Her Iconic Characters Over The Years Which Are Our Favourite
Kajol was all of 16 when she faced the camera for the first time in Rahul Rawail's Bekhudi opposite Kamal Sadanah. "I remember the mahurat shot we did at Essel Studios. I wanted to kill myself," the actress joked years later in an interview. Most of her family were present for her first shot. Unfortunately, the film tanked at the box office upon its release. Next, she bagged Shah Rukh Khan's romantic thriller, Baazigar and life was never the same for her! For a long period of time, the press labelled her as an unconventional dusky heroine with unplucked eyebrows, but Kajol never gave a damn! She was out there delivering one hits after the other to become one of the most sought after actresses in the tinsel town. In her career spanning over three decades, Kajol has proved her versatility with memorable performances that continues to hold a special place in our hearts. As the Bollywood diva turns a year older tomorrow, we list down some of our favourite characters … [Read more...] about Kajol Birthday Special: Her Iconic Characters Over The Years Which Are Our Favourite
How ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Conked Out With $29M & Why ‘The Irishman’ Is A Strategic Opportunity – Sunday Box Office
4th Update/Writethru, Sunday AM after Saturday AM post : It’s not a good weekend for franchises, specifically old dusty ones like the sixth Terminator movie, Terminator: Dark Fate , which is seeing an apocalyptic future at the weekend domestic box office with $29M, per Paramount (rivals see it lower ,in the high $28M range). That’s a terrible result for a planned Paramount/Skydance Media/Fox tentpole that reportedly cost $185M (some even say it was $196M). Saturday was estimated around $11M, +4% from Friday+previews’ $10.6M, but still nothing to celebrate. More bad news: Dark Fate is the lowest No. 1 opening for the first weekend of November since 2013’s Ender’s Game, which debuted to $27M (final domestic B.O. $61.7M). And sorry, Paramount and Skydance, but this is your second back-to-back bomb, following the $138M Will Smith pic Gemini Man, which is set to lose $80M after a $160M global B.O. All of this Terminator blues has dragged down weekend … [Read more...] about How ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Conked Out With $29M & Why ‘The Irishman’ Is A Strategic Opportunity – Sunday Box Office
WME Promotes Liam Buckley To Agent In Motion Picture Literary Department
EXCLUSIVE: WME has upped Liam Buckley to agent in the motion picture literary department in the agency’s Beverly Hills office. Previously, Buckley supported the department’s clients and covered festivals including the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival. In his new role, Buckley will focus on representing screenwriters, directors and producers, and covering film studios. He interned at WME in 2017 before starting fulltime in the mailroom in 2018. He worked his way to becoming an assistant in the motion picture literary department and was promoted to coordinator in 2021. He is a graduate of Emory University. Led by Roger Green, head of the motion picture literary department, the group’s client roster includes award-winning filmmakers such as best director Oscar winners Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuarón, Damien Chazelle, Guillermo del Toro, and Bong Joon-ho. The agency also reps filmmakers with upcoming and highly anticipated projects, including Black … [Read more...] about WME Promotes Liam Buckley To Agent In Motion Picture Literary Department
Kiccha Sudeep Corrects Journalist Who Pronounced Kannada As ‘Kannad,’ Asks Her: ‘Hum Kabhi Bhi Hind Bole Hai?’
Kiccha Sudeep recently schooled a journalist on how to correctly pronounce the word Kannada and the video has now gone viral on social media. Sudeep, who is currently busy promoting his film Vikrant Rona , corrected the journalist saying that the correct word is Kannada and not 'Kannad’. The actor even asked her if she has ever pronounced Hindi as Hind. When the journalist said that she is still learning, he asked her to first know the right name of the language. Sudeep said, "Aap seekho na, language choro, language ka naam toh sahi rakkho na. Aap Tamil sahi bolte ho, Telugu sahi bolte ho, jab Kannada ki baat aati hai toh Kannad boldete ho aap (Forget the language, at least know the right name of the language. You pronounce the names of Tamil and Telugu correctly but when it comes to Kannada, you say Kannad)." He went on to add, "Kannad nahi hai, Kannada hai. Hum kabhi bhi Hind bole hai? Nahi na? Hindi hi bolte hai na? Shudhh Hindi mein bolte hai … [Read more...] about Kiccha Sudeep Corrects Journalist Who Pronounced Kannada As ‘Kannad,’ Asks Her: ‘Hum Kabhi Bhi Hind Bole Hai?’
Kiku Sharda Recalls The Low Phase Of His Acting Career, Says He Was Replaced Overnight On A Show
The Kapil Sharma Show fame Kiku Sharda recently opened up about a time in his professional life when things weren't going great. In an interview with Pinkvilla, the comedian spoke about the low phase of his acting career. He recalled being replaced overnight in the show Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati which also starred Dilip Joshi and Shruti Ulfat. The actor said the producers wanted to try something new but he confessed to doubting himself. However, it was his co-star Dilip who consoled him by saying, "It is not about the audience. In channels and production houses they have a few calls which tend to go up and down." However, after three months the producers got back to Kiku to come back to the show as their experiment had failed. Sharda said that ecstatic to learn about this and immediately called Dilip to give him the good news. Comedy Nights and TKSS, also recalled how he was rejected for celeb dance shows Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhha Jaa and … [Read more...] about Kiku Sharda Recalls The Low Phase Of His Acting Career, Says He Was Replaced Overnight On A Show
Pushin B: Future Teams Up With Boss for New Collection
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Boss’ latest campaign leads with a question: What does it mean to be a boss? To answer that question, the brand enlisted a proper authority on the matter: Future . The multi-platinum rapper has just been announced as the star of Boss’ Fall/Winter 2022 campaign, which “delves deeper into what it means to be your own Boss” by focusing on “empowerment and determination.” Future stars alongside fellow A-listers including Kendall Jenner, TikTok creator Khaby Lame, supermodel Naomi Campbell, and South Korean singer and actor Lee Min-ho, who all “inspire with their stories of what it takes to be your own Boss” while showing off new pieces from the brand’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection. Boss’ new campaign is part of a drastic, long-term brand refresh — exemplified by their continued work with stars of the younger generations, such as Future. The … [Read more...] about Pushin B: Future Teams Up With Boss for New Collection
TV Actor Rehaan Roy’s Father Passes Away; Pens Emotional Note
TV actor Rehaan Roy is currently going through the toughest phase of his life as he recently lost his father. He is missing his dad a lot as he remembered him by penning an emotional note on his Instagram handle. Before posting a note, he shared a couple of pictures with his father on the same and captioned the post as, "I NEVER FELT SO ALONE, NEVER EVER.. MY FOREVER SUPERHERO, BABA I WILL MISS YOU FOREVER." In the post, Rehaan can be seen smiling with his late father. Well, his post grabbed everyone's attention as many TV celebs mourned his dad's demise. Akash Jagga wrote, "So sorry to hear this bhai. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Take Care, Stay strong." Apart from him, many celebs such as Abhishek Malik, Ribbhu Mehra, Shweta Mahadik and others mourned Rehaan's father's death. Coming back to his emotional note, Rehaan Roy wrote that he is having a sinking feeling post his father's demise. He is feeling alone in the city and thoughts about … [Read more...] about TV Actor Rehaan Roy’s Father Passes Away; Pens Emotional Note