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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ralph Fiennes shares hilarious fashion advice for whoever plays Voldemort in Harry Potter TV series
Actor and film producer Ralph Fiennes shared fashion advice for whoever plays Voldemort in the Harry Potter TV series Actor and film producer Ralph Fiennes shared fashion advice for whoever plays Voldemort in the Harry Potter TV series, reported People. "Make sure you can handle the long, flowing robes, and don't trip over them," Fiennes advised during an interview, adding, "Practice your long, flowing robe walk." Fiennes also shared a fun fact about a part of his Voldemort garb he had changed throughout the film series. The actor, fresh off an Academy Awards campaign for Conclave and next starring in '28 Years Later', said he had some notes for the wardrobe department regarding his tights, as per the outlet. Fiennes played Voldemort for five Harry Potter films, making his debut in 2005's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The actor went on to play the villain for the remainder of the film series, which ended in 2011 with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2. He also returned alongside many of his fellow cast members, including Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), for a TV special in 2002 marking the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter movies, reported People. Fiennes has said he would "of course" reprise his role as Voldemort if asked, but more recently gave his approval for Cillian Murphy taking over the part, calling him a "wonderful suggestion," as per the outlet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pedí hoy tu kit de alarmas Verisure con 30% OFF, ¡solo por esta semana! Alarmas Verisure Ver oferta Undo Though who will play Voldemort in HBO's upcoming TV adaptation of JK Rowling's book series has yet to be announced, the actors starring as the main trio have already been confirmed. Harry, Ron and Hermione will be played by Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, respectively, reported People.
Buzz Feed
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
'I Was Broke': Gary Oldman Gets Honest About Starring In 1 Of The Most Hated Films Ever
Sir Gary Oldman has opened up about how he came to star in a film that's widely considered one of the worst in history. Back in 2003, the newly-knighted British actor starred alongside Matthew McConaughey, Patricia Arquette and Kate Beckinsale in Tiptoes (two of whom have gone on to win Academy Awards, as has Sir Gary). The film centred around a young man, played by Matthew, who gets his girlfriend pregnant, having concealed from her that every member of his family, including his twin brother, has a form of dwarfism. Sir Gary played Matthew's brother in the movie, for which he donned prosthetics and spent much of the shoot on his knees. During a new interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Sir Gary admitted that he's never actually seen Tiptoes, and revealed that it came along at a difficult time in both his personal and professional life. 'I'll be very honest with you,' Sir Gary began. 'I had gone through a divorce and a nasty thing with a contractor.' He continued 'I ended up in California, in LA, at 42 years old, a single dad, and I was broke. And, ironically, I was living under the Hollywood sign, living in this rental. We had no furniture – thank God for Ikea.' Sir Gary said that when the offer for Tiptoes came along, he'd not worked for just shy of two years, and had been affected by an actors' strike. 'It was a bit of a rough time, and I needed to pay some bills, and I needed some money, and it was an actors' strike ontop of it all, which was a double whammy,' he admitted, noting the situation was a 'terrible time' for everyone in Hollywood. 'And then this film came along, this crazy idea, from this director, that I would play a little person. And I would play Matthew McConaughey's brother. 'There were several [issues]. First of all, I got locked in to doing a voice like that, because I had to sound like Matthew. We were brothers, so somehow, I had to sound like Matthew. So that was that. And then, I'm on my knees… desperate measures, desperate times.' 'I needed to work,' he insisted. 'And it was a crazy idea. But, would I do it now? No.' He said that if one good thing came out of the film, it's that several actors with dwarfism – including a pre- Game Of Thrones Peter Dinklage – were able to get work at a time when many performers were struggling. 'It was a good thing in that regard, because they were all going through the same thing I was going through, with no work,' Sir Gary said, insisting: 'But it's a misfire, to be sure. Not one I talk about, I'm so glad you brought it up.' Elsewhere in the interview, Sir Gary was also asked about another of the films he hasn't held in an especially high regard, The Fifth Element. He explained that his wife of eight years, Gisele Schmidt, has helped to 'convince me that it's a better film than I think it is'. Sir Gary explained: 'I'm contaminated, because I was the one who had that haircut. And I was the one who was wearing rubber. So, others can experience it in a different way. I get a little triggered when I see it, and I go back to that place of Jean-Paul Gaultier and rubber.' He added: 'Bruce [Willis] didn't like [that] either – you know that orange vest that he wears? He hated it.' A year after Tiptoes hit cinemas, Sir Gary made his debut as Sirius Black in the third Harry Potter film – a role with which he's still synonymous to many today. Since then, he also won an Oscar for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. Over the weekend, it was announced that Sir Gary had been bestowed with a knighthood by King Charles for his services to drama.
Daily Mirror
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince William teams up with Hollywood royalty for unexpected outing
Prince William joined forces with Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett to visit one of his Earthshot Prize finalists in Norwich that are making clothing more sustainable Prince William joked he should have paid more attention in chemistry as he toured laboratories making sustainable clothing dye with Cate Blanchett. The Oscar-winning actress joined Prince William in Norwich on Thursday for a visit to UK-based company Colorifix, an Earthshot Prize finalist in 2023. Ms Blanchett, who sits on the Earthshot Prize Council and previously joined the heir to the throne for the prize awards in Singapore two years ago, said the tour will change the way she looks at what colours to wear. The pair visited four different laboratories that each illustrated a step in Colorifix's process of making environmentally friendly fabric dye. After learning about the technical DNA sequencing of natural colours, William quipped: "Today has just made me realise I should have listened in all of my chemistry lessons. Going back over all those old notes like 'Damn, why didn't I pay more attention'." Speaking afterwards, Ms Blanchett, who has won two Academy Awards for her performances in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine, said: "The DNA sequencing is incredible. And I think what happens in any scientific process - though I'm far from an expert - is that you get these incredible happy accidents. Like the discovery of a metallic sheen to one of the pigments." Some colours are more difficult to make sustainably rather than using petrochemicals - which pollute the planet and are harmful to wildlife - including black, green, white and blue. Ms Blanchett said the visit had 'certainly been an education in colour and what is possible,' and added that in the future, she will 'certainly look at the amount of white and black and blue in my wardrobe and maybe try and gravitate towards pinks and peaches'. Colorifix uses DNA sequencing and natural colours to create sustainable dyes with an aim to replace the fashion industry's use of chemically synthesised dyes. The industry of fabric dying currently consumes five trillion litres of water globally each year and harms wildlife by dangerous chemicals seeping into water sources. Colorifix aims to reduce this impact by identifying a colour created naturally, either by an animal, plant or microbe and then using the DNA to pinpoint where that colour is coded in the genetics of that organism. The DNA code is then translated into a safe microbe that is transported to a dye house, which supports the growth of the colour through fermentation. The result is a dye that can be transferred to fabrics using no added petrochemicals. Through the visit, Ms Blanchett and Prince William were able to learn how Colorifix identifies the code that produces the pigment and then how the resulting dye liquid they make is attached to fabric. Wearing long lab coats, the pair were invited to look at the DNA under a microscope as well as view the fermentation process firsthand. In an impromptu speech to Colorifix's staff at the end, William praised their work and the ability of the start-up to scale since being named as an Earthshot finalist in 2023. 'I know it's taken us a bit of time to get here, but you're doing really well,' he said, adding: 'Best of luck, it's going really well and it's really exciting. I know you're going to be pushing the industry very quickly so well done.' The heir to the throne also hailed the 'magicians' at the end of the process, when the dye gets transferred onto nine available different types of fabric. Colorifix, which already works with high street giant H&M on some of its clothing, also takes steps to reduce its carbon footprint at every step of the process. Ms Blanchett, who keenly asked questions throughout the tour of the various labs, said afterwards: 'Even within six to 12 months, and in the time that I've become aware of [Colorifix's] activities, and where it is now 12 months down the track is so exciting, just how quickly these things can be scaled up and evolve.' Orr Yarkoni, the co-founder and chief executive of the company, said that a 'big difficulty' they have faced in scaling up is that brands have already cemented their logistics. He said: 'The big difficulty here in scaling isn't just getting to scale, it's getting to scale at the place because the brands have already set up their logistics - we make over here, we dye over here and then we cut trim over here and then it goes to warehousing. 'So if you're not applying the technology where they're already dying…we can't be everywhere at the same time. So that's the big challenge.' Mr Yarkoni added: 'We need to implement where the supply chain is. Rather than trying to get the industry to adapt to us, we need to do everything to adapt to the industry and make it easy for them to change.' Ms Blanchett said that brands doing small-scale collaborations 'is an exciting model' because 'people can really engage in those cross-fertilisations. They have short burn but introduce people to a different way of doing things,' she explained. The visit marked Ms Blanchett's ongoing support for William's Earthshot Prize, established in 2020, which awards £1 million annually to five inventors who have come up with new solutions to help save the planet. The actress has previously praised the Prince's initiative for recognising 'innovations that are not only game-changing but rapidly scalable'. William said last year that with Earthshot, he wants to 'celebrate talent and solutions, rather than telling people 'don't do this or don't do that'.' 'You've got to be so careful because there's been a lot of that,' he said. 'I don't want to preach, I want to find solutions.' The next Earthshot Prize Awards will be held in Brazil in November, with a host of celebrities including Sir David Beckham, Heidi Klum, Billy Porter, Hannah Waddingham and Robert Irwin. The event is being held ahead of COP30, the UN environmental summit, which the Prince also hopes to attend. Announcing this year's location, William, the founder and president of the Earthshot Prize, said: 'We need urgent optimism now more than ever, and I think Brazil epitomises that.' He added: 'We are seeing fresh momentum for new ideas to create healthier and safer ways to live our lives. It is an honour to profile the people making our world a better place for us and for our children.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Golden Globes unveils nominations, voting deadlines for 2026 ceremony
The Golden Globe Awards, one of the most anticipated events in the entertainment industry, has officially unveiled its timeline, eligibility rules, and award guidelines for the 83rd annual ceremony, slated to take place on January 11, 2026. The official social media handle of the Golden Globes has confirmed that the event, hosted by comedian and television personality Nikki Glaser , will be broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. As the Golden Globes retains its traditional role as the curtain raiser for the major awards season leading up to the Academy Awards, the 2026 Golden Globes will mark the start of an exciting awards season with the Oscars to follow on March 15, 2026. In a bid to reflect the changing landscape of entertainment, the Golden Globes has added a Best Podcast Award to its growing list of categories for the 2026 ceremony. According to the updated eligibility rules, the top 25 podcasts will be considered for nominations, and the final selection will consist of six final nominees for the category, as per Deadline. The data and insights company Luminate will play a pivotal role in determining which podcasts will qualify for consideration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo In the past, the Golden Globes have mainly focused on motion picture and television awards, but with the rapidly expanding popularity of podcasts, this new category marks a significant step toward recognising new media in the realm of entertainment. The eligibility guidelines for this category can be found on the official Golden Globes submission platform. The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony will follow a detailed and tightly scheduled timeline leading up to the big night. Below is a breakdown of the key dates for submissions, nominations, and voting: August 1, 2025: Submission website opens for Motion Picture and Television entries for the 2026 Golden Globes. October 1, 2025: Submission website opens for Podcast entries. October 31, 2025: Deadline for Motion Picture, Television, and Podcast submissions. All entries must be completed online at the official Golden Globes submission platform. November 17, 2025: Deadline for Television and Podcast nomination ballots to be sent to all voters. November 23, 2025: Final date for Television and Podcast press conferences, and final date for programs to be uploaded to the official Golden Globes screening platform. November 24, 2025, by 5 pm PST: Deadline for the receipt of Television and Podcast nomination ballots. November 25, 2025: Deadline for Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots to be sent to voters. December 3, 2025: Final date for Motion Picture and Box Office Achievement press conferences, and final date for films to be uploaded to the screening platform. December 4, 2025, by 5 pm PST: Deadline for the receipt of Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots. December 8, 2025, at 5 am PST: Announcement of nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes. December 19, 2025: Final ballots sent to all voters. January 3, 2026, by 5 pm PST: Deadline for the receipt of final ballots. January 11, 2026, at 5 pm PST: 83rd Annual Golden Globes ceremony. The Golden Globe Awards are jointly owned by Penske Media Corporation's Dick Clark Productions and Todd Boehly's Eldridge, two major entities in the entertainment industry.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Smith says Oscars slap fallout was brutal
Three years after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, Will Smith says making a mistake so publicly was "brutal". "The last few years for me have been really deep reflection," the actor tells 1Xtra's Remi Burgz. "After the Oscars I shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work and just taking a big, strong, honest look at myself." Will was banned from the awards ceremony for 10 years after he hit the comedian for joking about his wife's shaved head - a result of alopecia, a hair loss condition. "For the first time in my career, [I was] having to deal with a level of disapproval that I never had to experience," Will says. "The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, it was brutal." At the 2022 ceremony in Los Angeles, Chris Rock mocked Will's wife Jada's appearance. Clips showing Will immediately marching on stage and slapping him across the face and telling him to keep his wife's name out his mouth have been viewed millions of times online. Will resigned from the Oscars Academy shortly after, saying his actions were "shocking, painful, and inexcusable". The 56-year-old tells 1Xtra the fallout has also given him to time to reflect. "It was just like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas and the manhole cover came off," he says. "It was scary for a minute what was in there. "But then all of a sudden, all these new thoughts, new energies, new creativity came through like a geyser and it started showing up as music." Earlier this year Will released his first album in 20 years, Based On A True Story, and tells 1Xtra he asked for advice before heading back to the studio. "When I started writing, I called Jay Z and I called Kendrick," he says. "Kendrick said you have to say those things you've always been scared to say and Jay Z said don't even go near it if you're not trying to tell the truth." The new music hasn't been a hit with critics. Pitchfork said it was "excruciatingly corny" while Rolling Stone described it as "cringey... clunky and dated" in a two-and-a-half star review. But Will says it was a "fun way to express the madness of what goes on in my head". "It is the exploration of what I call the 'despicable prisoners'. "It's the parts of myself that have been banished, the parts of myself I'm not allowed to talk about on the radio, the part of myself I'm not even allowed to acknowledge is real. "Working in that space of authenticity, honesty and imperfection, allowing that to grow into a higher perfection than the imagery of Will Smith is where I am as an artist and as a human right now." Remi's full interview with Will Smith is available to stream on BBC Sounds. Why did Will Smith hit Chris Rock? Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
