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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Kol, Bidhannagar cops crack down on bikes without silencers
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kolkata: Police in Kolkata and Bidhannagar have launched a special crackdown on motorcycles fitted with illegally modified silencers that generate excessive noise, following a surge in complaints from residents over sound pollution. The joint drive, underway since early June, has seen multiple seizures and fines being imposed across the city, with Kolkata Police alone registering 48 cases and carrying out around a dozen seizures in the past week. Officials said the majority of complaints came from residents in south and east Kolkata, particularly during nighttime hours. "All 26 traffic guards in Kolkata are acting against modified silencers, but most seizures have come from South, Park Circus, Sealdah, East, Garia, and Tiljala guards," said a senior officer at Lalbazar. "The Park Circus guard alone seized 15 modified bikes this week, including five on Friday. South guard continues to report the highest volume of cases." Hotspots such as Tiljala Road, Suhrawardy Avenue, and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road have emerged as prime locations for such offences. In Bidhannagar, the drive is focused on New Town, VIP Road, and surrounding areas. A senior Bidhannagar police officer said, "These bikers often slow down at traffic signals to avoid detection, but speed up with loud revs once they cross the signal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo We've instructed officers to coordinate between signals to stop and prosecute such offenders. " According to traffic police officials, the modified silencers are often installed without any legal approval and solely for attracting attention, which is a punishable offence. "Violators face vehicle seizure under Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act and a fine of Rs 5,000. The vehicle can be released only with permission from the DC (Traffic), and in some cases, the owner may be prosecuted in court," said a deputy commissioner of traffic. Lalbazar has also issued instructions for additional enforcement, including summoning the parents of minor offenders and the registered owners of seized vehicles. Police have been asked to record number plates or video evidence when intercepting the bikers is not possible in real-time. "The collected data will be passed to the control room for follow-up and legal action," the officer added.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
James Gunn's Superman set to soar at US box office with $135 million opening: Early tracking
James Gunn's Superman is projected to rake in $135 million at the U.S. box office, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. With three weeks remaining until its July 11 release, early tracking numbers place the highly anticipated DC film firmly among the studio's top openers. If the current projection holds, Superman would secure a strong debut—though still short of 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which opened at $166 million. It would, however, outpace 2013's Man of Steel, which launched with $116 million. According to data from National Research Group (NRG) accessed by The Hollywood Reporter, the tracking range lies between $125 million and $145 million. DC Studios and Warner Bros. insiders are reportedly setting expectations slightly lower, estimating between $90 million and $125 million. Social media momentum has led some box office analysts to forecast an even higher opening—up to $175 million. If that materializes, Gunn's reboot would become the biggest DC debut to date, surpassing Batman v Superman and edging out Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy. The film marks the first original release under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership of DC Studios. With the franchise undergoing a complete reset, the success of Superman will likely set the tone for its future. David Corenswet leads the cast as Clark Kent, opposite Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Also starring are Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Edi Gathegi, and Isabela Merced. The storyline reintroduces Superman's origin with modern updates—including the fan-favourite Krypto the Superdog. What is the release date for James Gunn's Superman?It is scheduled to release in North America on July 11, 2025. How much is Superman projected to earn at the U.S. box office?Early tracking places the film's domestic debut at $135 million. Who stars in the new Superman movie?David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult headline the cast. Who plays Superman in the film?David Corenswet takes on the role of Clark Kent/Superman.
Perth Now
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
My role at DC Studios is all creative, says James Gunn
James Gunn's job at DC Studios is "all creative". The 58-year-old filmmaker and his long-time producer Peter Safran became co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios in 2022, and James has now explained how he's balanced his role at DC with the demands of writing and directing the new Superman movie. He told Entertainment Weekly: "The balance isn't between creative and business. The balance is between specific creative and macro creative. "Peter Safran, he does all our meetings, he does all the business stuff. "For me, it's about writing and directing, but it's also about shepherding other writers and directors. It's about trying to come up with other ideas for other shows, other movies that I give to other writers to take care of. So my job is all creative. "Occasionally, there are other things that you need to do, of course, as any writer/director does, but mostly it's taking care of the creative storytelling across all platforms." James acknowledges that he "can't do everything" at DC Studios. The filmmaker - whose previous directing credits include Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad - said: "It's a little bit too much at times. I can't do everything. "I've had to try to focus on what I can focus on, which has been part of my learning process over the past couple years of having this job. If I try to do everything, it's too little of any one thing, so I need to really focus on certain pieces of what's happening." Superman is the first movie that James has written and directed in DC's new era. And the director admits that Superman is crucial to the success or failure of the DC brand. He explained: "He's one of the three biggest characters at DC, one of the most important characters in all of Warner Bros.' catalogue, but was also really the figurehead of DC in a lot of ways because he's the first ever superhero. So it seemed like the right movie to do first." James previously claimed that "people are looking for heroes right now". The director also revealed that he was feeling optimistic about the David Corenswet-led Superman film. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at a DC press event, he explained: "I think he's the right Superman because he is a character that stands for something that is solid, stands for basic human morals, basic human integrity, basic belief in protecting others and protecting the weak being good to people and being honest. "People are looking for heroes right now. They are looking for values of goodness, looking for people who are good and decent human beings. And Superman is that."
Metro
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
James Gunn confirms controversial Superman trailer scene isn't in the final cut
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video James Gunn has revealed that the highly-criticized shot of David Corenswet flying in the Superman trailer will not be making it into the final cut. The upcoming DC flick will be released in cinemas on July 8 in the US, and premiering in the UK on July 11 – with Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as villain Lex Luthor. Fans were left devastated after the first teaser dropped in January, and flocked to social media to voice their fears that the latest star to wear the coveted costume looking 'a little off'. In a new interview, the director and DC CEO had his say over the reaction, and how he is 'learning a lot' about how to 'shoot stuff' on set. When asked how much he sees the flick as a 'proof of concept' for what other films in the DCU could look like, the filmmaker insisted: 'I don't think of it like that at all. I just think of it as I'm making another movie. I'm trying to make the best movie I possibly can. And I'm learning a lot. 'This process has been more similar to the first Guardians for me than anything else because I'm learning so much about how to shoot stuff with Superman, which is very different. 'The flying and figuring all that out and figuring out the simplicity and elegance of this character, which is so different from anyone I've ever written a movie for before. I'm learning a lot along the way.' Discussing the backlash to the moments in the trailer showing a bulked-up David flying as Superman, James lifted the lid on how it was filmed, and shared that he didn't 'love' that the footage made it into the teaser. 'It was a TV commercial and it wasn't a finished visual effects shot,' he continued to Entertainment Weekly. 'So the part of him flying, it was a photograph of his face and him flying. It was a photograph of a drone flying in front of an actual background. 'All the pieces were real, but it was incorporated in kind of a funky way. I didn't love the shot, so it's not even the shot that's in the movie. 'Sometimes I'm pretty strict about when I'm going through a trailer and looking at each of the shots, but sometimes the commercials, I forget to look at this closely. So that one kind of got by me.' Moments after the 30-second teaser was released, film lovers were up in arms over the brief shot, questioning why it was filmed that way. Many made their feelings known on social media, branding the footage 'too fake'. 'This shot looks so bad every time. why do filmmakers insist on it?' Reddit user ProtectMeAtAllCosts complained. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'There are so many cooler ways to visualize flying; just look at anything in Man of Steel. These just look goofy,' ColtonC_20 agreed. James was forced to wade into the furor himself when there was speculation that they used CGI to complete the shoot. Replying to a post on Threads, he vowed: 'There is absolutely zero CG in his face. People's faces can look different when you put a wide angle lens up close. 'The background plate in Svalbard [a filming location in the Norwegian archipelago] is 100% real as is David.' David was unveiled as the new Superman in 2023, taking over from Henry Cavill. More Trending The new blockbuster will follow a young Clark Kent as he rises to become Earth's protector against a powerful alien threat, while grappling with his dual identity As humanity questions its need for a saviour, Superman must prove that hope is his greatest power. Superman is released in the US on July 8, and in the UK on July 11. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Veteran rocker, 90, shockingly turns down Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction MORE: Fans are all saying the same thing after Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar MORE: Steven Spielberg 'disappointed' after being snubbed for his legendary 70s blockbuster
Geek Tyrant
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
David Corenswet Is the 'Sexy New Superman' on PEOPLE Cover and the Actor Talks Christopher Reeve Similarities — GeekTyrant
Just weeks ahead of the release of Superman , David Corenswet appears on the cover of People Magazine, crowned as the 'Sexy New Superman.' As the marketing campaign for the film ramps up, this high-profile spotlight is helping to introduce Corenswet to the masses, not just as Clark Kent, but as the new face of the DC Cinematic Universe. Director James Gunn, who's spearheading the DCU reboot, couldn't be more confident in the casting. Gunn told People: 'He's got all the charm and muscles a Superman needs. He has, as one friend said, 'such Superman face.' But he's also an incredibly talented actor that could balance the dramatic chops and humor and naturalism and physicality the role calls for.' Corenswet's journey to Superman was much like Christopher Reeve before him as the actor trained at Juilliard and was heavily involved in theater. Reeve's legacy clearly looms large. Corenswet said: 'He was somebody who we talked about quite a lot as an alumni who was to be sort of admired and looked up to. People tell me I look like Superman, but don't realize that I'm playing Superman.' Corenswet has been steadily building his reputation with roles in Pearl and Twisters . Superman , however, is clearly his breakout moment. Gunn's reboot deliberately steers clear of the previous DCEU baggage, choosing to recast the Man of Steel rather than bringing Henry Cavill back. The goal was to give us a younger, more grounded Superman, someone already three years into protecting Metropolis, but still growing into the legend. Superman is 'set in a world very different from ours and far removed from the DCEU. Heroes have been around for ages, and we'll see how it affected this world's history and has shaped the DCU." The cast of Superman also includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois, Skyler Gisondo as Clark's best pal, Jimmy Olsen; Wendell Pierce as The Daily Planet's Perry White; Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl; Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders, aka Hawkgirl; and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. It also stars Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord; Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt, aka Mister Terrific; Maria Gabriela de Faria as Angela Spica, aka The Engineer; Sara Sampan as Eve Teschmacher; Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason, aka Metamorphosis; Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.; Neva Howell as Martha Kent; and Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 11, 2025.
