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Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Italian hidden gem that's 'as beautiful as Rome' but much less crowded
The Little Rome in the Alps, Aosta is a small city in the Aosta Valley, the northwesternmost corner of Italy. The city is guarded by three of the tallest massifs in the Pennine Alps At the end of Via Sant'Anselmo, you'll find the remnants of Porta Pretoria, once the main entrance to the Roman city. Just a stone's throw away is the Roman theatre, boasting a 22-metre-high façade that showcases the brilliance of Roman architecture. From Porta Pretoria, visitors can explore the Medieval section of Aosta, leading to the central Emile Chanoux Square, home to the city hall and delightful patisseries offering local treats like Tegole and French-style pastries. The Italian city of Aosta boasts a compact city centre that's perfect for exploring on foot. The local council has also recently unveiled an extensive cycle lane. From Aosta, holidaymakers can venture into the mountains for breathtaking views and walks in Gran Paradiso National Park, reports the Express. History enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with hundreds of castles and forts scattered across the region, built over centuries. Among the most notable are Forte di Bard, which made an appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron; Savoy Castle in Gressoney and Issogne Castle. At the end of Via Sant'Anselmo, you'll find the remnants of Porta Pretoria, once the main gateway into the Roman city. Just a stone's throw away is the Roman theatre, boasting a 22-metre-high façade that showcases the brilliance of Roman architecture. From Porta Pretoria, visitors can wander through Aosta's medieval quarter, leading to the central Emile Chanoux Square, home to the town hall and delightful patisseries offering local treats like Tegole and French-style pastries. Aosta boasts a compact city centre that's perfect for exploring on foot. The local council has also recently unveiled an extensive cycle path. From Aosta, holidaymakers can venture into the mountains for breathtaking views and walks in Gran Paradiso National Park. History enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with hundreds of castles and forts scattered across the region, built over centuries. Among the most notable are Forte di Bard, which made an appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron; Savoy Castle in Gressoney and Issogne Castle.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Scarlett Johansson says she felt cagey working with enormous Marvel cast: ‘Your identity is wrapped up in this job'
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson opened up about challenges while working with a massive ensemble cast on the sets of Marvel films. Scarlett played Natasha Romanoff in films including The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, and her solo spin-off, Black Widow. The actor said that working with an enormous cast made her feel that she wasn't doing any engaging work as an actor. (Also read: 95-year-old June Squibb gets 5-minute standing ovation at Cannes for Scarlett Johansson's Eleanor the Great) The 40-year-old actor in a conversation with Interview magazine said, "Some of the films that I did for Marvel engaged my character more than others. Like in Captain America: The Winter Soldier with Chris (Evans), we were really dynamic," she said. "In some of the other films, the cast was so enormous and there was so much plot to serve that you start to feel like you're a device to move it along. And if you're committed to five and a half months of that, it's like, 'Okay. I can't paint my nails, I can't get a haircut.' These sound like silly problems, but your identity is wrapped up in this job for a long time, and if you're not doing engaging work as an actor, you feel a little cagey sometimes," she added. Scarlett was recently lauded for her directorial debut film Eleanor The Great, which made its world premiere at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard category. The film stars 94-year-old June Squibb in the lead role. Scarlett's other film, The Phoenician Scheme, premiered in the Main Competition. The actor's next film, Jurassic World Rebirth, is scheduled to hit the theatres on 2 July.
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Scarlett Johansson felt 'a little cagey' working on Marvel films
Scarlett Johansson felt "a little cagey" while working on Marvel blockbusters with large star-studded casts. The Hollywood actress played Black Widow Natasha Romanoff in films including The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War and her own solo spin-off Black Widow - and she's now admitted she often felt like she wasn't doing "engaging work" when she was part of an ensemble cast plus she couldn't get a hair cut or have her nails done during the filming period. She told Interview magazine: "Some of the films that I did for Marvel engaged my character more than others. "Like in Captain America: The Winter Soldier with Chris [Evans], we were really dynamic. In some of the other films, the cast was so enormous and there was so much plot to serve that you start to feel like you're a device to move it along. "And if you're committed to five and a half months of that, it's like: 'Okay. I can't paint my nails, I can't get a haircut.' "These sound like silly problems, but your identity is wrapped up in this job for a long time, and if you're not doing engaging work as an actor, you feel a little cagey sometimes." Scarlett was interviewing fellow actor David Harbour for the publication and he admitted he understood how she felt after spending almost a decade working on Netflix series 'Stranger Things'. He explained: "It's the same thing with this show. There'd be certain seasons where you feel like: 'I'm going to go in this different direction'. "But as you say, a piece of your psyche is occupied with this group of people and this storyline. I don't paint my nails, but I get that idea of: 'I can't get a hair cut' or 'I can't shave this freaking mustache'." He added of bringing the show to a close: after five seasons: 'When I started, I loved it so much. "Buddies of mine who'd done TV shows for many years said: 'By season three or four you'll be running.' "And I was like: 'Never! I love all these guys so much.' And then you get to a certain point where you're like: 'How much more story is there?' "You're having to play a lot of the same beat, and there's a feeling where you're like: 'I want to take a risk. I want to do something that people haven't seen me do before.' So yeah, after 10 years, it's like, 'Okay'."
BusinessToday
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BusinessToday
Star Power Meets Swiss Craft: OMEGA's Latest Leading Man
(L to R) OMEGA President and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann and OMEGA President and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann From the red carpet to the watchmaker's bench, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is embracing his latest role as a global ambassador for OMEGA. The announcement was made during his visit to the brand's headquarters in Biel, Switzerland, where he toured OMEGA's renowned watchmaking facilities and heritage museum. Reflecting on the experience, he said: 'I have always had an appreciation for timepieces, but especially for OMEGA. Now, after visiting the factory, I am in awe of the skill required to manufacture such a luxurious product.' On the day, he wore the Speedmaster First OMEGA in Space on a brown leather strap. Taylor-Johnson's connection to the brand is personal and rooted in family history. He revealed that his interest in watches began with his father, a working-class man who saved to buy an OMEGA—an act that sparked a lifelong admiration for the brand. OMEGA President and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann praised Taylor-Johnson's versatility and pioneering spirit, noting his diverse roles across action, thriller, and romance genres. He also highlighted the actor's genuine enthusiasm for horology, saying: 'Aaron represents the very best of contemporary talent—authenticity, ambition and timeless style.' Taylor-Johnson began his career on the West End stage at the age of ten before taking on prominent film roles, including his breakout portrayal of John Lennon in Nowhere Boy, and appearances in Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Nocturnal Animals, Kraven, and Nosferatu. His performance in Nocturnal Animals earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Upcoming projects include 28 Years Later, Fuze, and Blood on Snow. His partnership with OMEGA comes amid mounting speculation around the next James Bond. Taylor-Johnson is widely tipped as a frontrunner to succeed Daniel Craig, whose final appearance as 007 was in No Time to Die (2021). Given OMEGA's role as the official watch partner of the Bond franchise since GoldenEye in 1996, the timing of this ambassadorship has fuelled fan and industry speculation. While no official casting has been announced, the alignment between the brand and potential Bond has not gone unnoticed. Interestingly, Taylor-Johnson's debut with the brand features him wearing the Speedmaster First OMEGA in Space rather than the classic Bond-associated Seamaster. Yet the timepiece's spacefaring legacy offers its playful nod to Bond's more fantastical adventures. Whether a happy coincidence or a carefully timed signal, the symbolism has sparked interest among fans. Related
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge Brit star emerges as James Bond frontrunner as race to crown new 007 heats up
A HUGE British star has emerged as a James Bond frontrunner as the race to crown the new 007 heats up. Bond has seen off Russian terror organisations, survived dastardly villains, and narrowly escaped a host of assassins. Advertisement 7 A huge British star has emerged as a James Bond frontrunner as the race to crown the new 007 heats up Credit: Alamy 7 Theo James' name was thrown into the hat after he wowed fans in Netflix's The Gentlemen last year Credit: Getty 7 Theo James has overtaken Henry Cavill in the betting to land the 007 crown Credit: Getty And ever since , 007 fans have been keen to know who will step into his tux . His performance in the Advertisement James Bond And - after Superman actor next 007 after the bookies slashed his odds from 3/1 to just 6/4. Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'Henry Cavill's return to the head of the Bond betting didn't last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world's most famous licence to kill.' Other names still in the running include Famed for the Kick-Ass movie series and the Marvel movie Avengers: Age of Ultron, Advertisement Most read in Celebrity The Sun previously exclusively revealed how Hollywood superstar set to star in first James Bond spin-off after Amazon's shock 007 takeover However there are still another two British actors left in the running. With his quintessential Englishman good looks, James Norton has been a hot contender for the next Bond for many years. The chiselled star is known for playing the lead role of Sidney Chambers in Advertisement But, after swapping Blighty for Hollywood, fans were left feeling convinced that Timeline of James Bond actors Over the years there have been seven actors who have played 007. The George Lazenby - The star only played Bond once, but was the youngest actor to ever play the spy. Timothy Dalton - The smooth actor took over from Roger Moore and appeared in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill. However, Overtaking James in the running is Jack Lowden , who starred in BBC gangster drama The and alongside in Apple TV hit Slow Horses. His odds of taking the 007 crown are now 8/1 against race to the Bond finish - as nothing is certain yet. Advertisement 7 James Norton's odds have fallen but he is still a contender 7 Superman actor, Henry Cavill stormed to the top of the betting last week 7 Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been strongly connected with the role of the new 007 7 Jack Lowden has overtaken James Norton in the odds to play Bond Credit: Getty Advertisement
