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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Father's Day: Celebrate the day with films that cherish the father-son bond
Father's Day is a time to honour the role of fathers and their presence in our lives. Many films capture this special bond, portraying both challenges and moments of connection between fathers and sons. This curated list highlights movies that explore these relationships through various genres and settings. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) shows a man facing poverty while raising his son. Despite setbacks, he works hard to build a better life. His bond with his son drives his actions. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) explores the journey of Indiana as he searches for his father. The movie highlights their emotional reconnection and teamwork. The Lion King (2019) The Lion King presents how a son is shaped after losing his father. Mufasa's death influences Simba's path in life and teaches him responsibility. Hook (1991) Hook follows a father who has forgotten his youth. He reconnects with his son by remembering who he once was. Live Events Beautiful Boy (2018) Beautiful Boy (2018) follows a father and son dealing with addiction. The story shows the emotional weight of trying to help a loved one recover. Also Read: Nintendo Switch 2 Restock: Is new console available at My Nintendo Store, Walmart, Target, GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon, Costco and Staples? Here's how to buy Switch 2 and price Father of the Bride (1991) Father of the Bride (1991) depicts a father who struggles with his daughter's marriage. The film focuses on family changes and acceptance. Fiddler on the Roof (1971) Fiddler on the Roof (1971) shows a father in 1905 Ukraine who deals with changing traditions as his daughters make their own choices. King Richard (2021) King Richard (2021) tells the story of Venus and Serena Williams' father. It shows how he guided their tennis careers while trying to protect them. Big Fish (2003) Big Fish (2003) shares the journey of a son trying to understand his father's life. The film blends memories and imagination. Also Read: Echo Valley: New thriller's release date, where to watch, storyline, creative team and cast Honey Boy (2019) Honey Boy (2019) is based on the writer's real life. It explores a child actor's complicated relationship with his father, focusing on healing and understanding. Road to Perdition (2002) Road to Perdition (2002) features a father who tries to protect his son in a world of crime. Their journey reveals sacrifice and loyalty. The Road (2009) The Road (2009) follows a father and son in a post-apocalyptic world. Despite challenges, the father remains focused on his son's safety and future. FAQs Why are father-son films popular on Father's Day? They reflect real emotions, showing both challenges and love. These stories help people relate to their own family experiences. Are these movies suitable for all age groups? Most films are suitable for teens and adults. Parents should check ratings for younger viewers before watching.
Courier-Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Glen Powell's ‘shattered' ex blasts actor, Sydney Sweeney over romance ‘PR scheme'
Don't miss out on the headlines from Hook Ups & Break Ups. Followed categories will be added to My News. Glen Powell's ex-girlfriend was 'shattered' by manufactured romance rumours that swirled between the actor and his Anyone But You co-star Sydney Sweeney. Gigi Paris reflected on her decision to end things with Powell after he and Sweeney were spotted looking flirty on the set of the 2023 romcom during the latest episode of the Too Much podcast. 'It was just, 'This is what I have to do for my job.' I had two options,' she said. 'I could either pretend like I was going along with everything and have everyone wonder, like, 'Are they hooking up? Are they not hooking up? Is she OK with this? What the f**k?'' The model said her other option was to 'stand up for [herself].' '[I could] say, 'No, I'm actually not OK with this, and I'm walking away,'' she continued. 'So that's what I decided to do.' Glen Powell and Gigi Paris. Picture: glenpowell/Instagram Paris, 32, recalled feeling 'shattered' when whispers of a romance between the Euphoria star, 27, and Powell, 36, hit the rumour mill. 'I just wanted respect, especially if it's gonna be public,' Paris said. 'Like, don't make an ass out of me. Like, just don't make a fool out of someone you've been with for over three years talking about forever with. Just have some decency, you know?' Paris slammed Powell for deciding not to shut down the romance rumours. 'Where are you when you just need to stand up and say, 'No, I would never cheat on my girlfriend. I wouldn't do that.' That's all that needed to be said. And that wasn't said. Never once,' she recalled. Paris claimed that Sweeney and Powell were leaning into the gossip because it was 'serving them for their PR' for their movie. Powell and Sydney Sweeney had great chemistry in their rom com Anyone By You … Picture: Ethan Miller/Getty … many wondered if it spilled over into real life. 'Later on, it turned out that it was all, I don't know if there was a relationship there or not, but then they came out to say it was all a PR scheme at the expense of our relationship. Like, it was just crazy,' she said. While Paris acknowledged that 'work comes first' for Powell, it was too much for her and she felt that she had to 'walk away.' 'What sucked was how it was handled. I felt like I was just fed to the dogs,' she confessed. Paris joked that she 'hoped that they'd end up together,' like the fans wanted. 'Because I was like, at least it would make it worth it for me, you know? I hope they are in love or whatnot,' she said. Paris further claimed that Powell dumped her over the phone while he was on location in Australia for the movie. 'I got a phone call from him right when I was about to go to Australia to work — all this s**t was coming out on the Internet,' she remembered, referring to the rumours between Powell and Sweeney. Paris and Powell at the 2023 Golden Globes. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Powell and Sweeney leaned into the romance rumours while promoting their film. Picture: Dia Dipasupil/Getty 'And he called and said, 'The producers and I have discussed that I think it's best that you don't come to visit.' … And that's when I hung up. And I was like, 'This motherf**ker is done to me,'' she said. Paris fell apart after their call, acknowledging that it was in that moment that she realised their relationship wouldn't make it. 'I thought we had hope, like, maybe when I got there that, like, things would maybe get better,' she said. 'But once I got that phone call, I just knew it was done. I had lost whoever that person was that I loved.' Powell and Sweeney spurred rumours that they were an item after they were seen looking loved-up on set of the comedy in 2023. Paris has revealed the moment when she decided of her then-boyfriend: 'This motherf**ker is done to me.' At the time, Powell was dating Paris and Sweeney was engaged to Jonathan Davino. However, a source confirmed to Page Six in April 2023 that Paris and Powell broke up weeks before rumours surfaced that he and Sweeney were romantically involved. Paris had hinted at their breakup by unfollowing Powell and Sweeney on Instagram and posting a cryptic message in an Instagram caption, writing, 'Know your worth & onto the next.' Sweeney's relationship also crumbled after her sizzling moments with Powell took the internet by storm, with her and Davino breaking up in March after nearly seven years together. This story originally appeared on Page Six and is republished here with permission. Originally published as Glen Powell's 'shattered' ex blasts actor, Sydney Sweeney over romance 'PR scheme'
Wales Online
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Today's rugby news as Welsh players fear for their jobs amid dispute and Wales play England
Today's rugby news as Welsh players fear for their jobs amid dispute and Wales play England The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world Scarlets and Ospreys players face an uncertain time amid the ongoing dispute with the WRU (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd ) Here are your rugby morning headlines for Friday, June 6. Hook: Players are worried amid WRU uncertainty James Hook says Welsh rugby players are fearing for their jobs amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the game in Wales. The Ospreys and Scarlets have refused to sign the new Professional Rugby Agreement, with the WRU activating its two-year notice period on the old PRA. Next season, Cardiff and the Dragons, who have signed the agreement, will receive more funding than the other two sides, while a future that still includes four professional sides in Wales looks bleak. The WRU have confirmed it will not return to the previous model of four equally funded sides, with various independent reports concluding Wales should cut a team. It's understood the Union is now seriously considering reducing to three, or even just two pro teams. And former Wales and Ospreys fly-half Hook, who is part of the coaching set-up at the region, has urged the Union to offer some clarity as soon as possible, not only to the players, but the fans who support both clubs. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. "There needs to be a roadmap and some reassurance," Hook said on Scrum V. Article continues below "People go on about the fans are worried - the players are worried. Especially with the Scarlets and the Ospreys not signing (the PRA), they have got their own reasons, which is fair enough, but the players will rightly be worried for their jobs. "Because no one has come out and given a roadmap about how it's going to look." It's believed the WRU hope to have the future thrashed out within the next few months, but the prospect of legal action from the Scarlets and Ospreys is likely to complicate things. The Union has withdrawn the offer of the new PRA to the the two regions and it is unclear how any decision on the number of sides will play out. Wales play England today Wales Under 20s play England today in a match that will go a long way to deciding who makes the squad for the World Championship later this month. Wales' promising age-grade side will be looking to repeat the shock win over the English that proved to be Welsh rugby's result of the season during the Six Nations. Richard Whiffin's side won 23-13 at the Arms Park in March - a statement victory that destroyed their rivals' Grand Slam hopes. Today's match at Pontypool Park (KO 3pm) is the first of two warm-up matches before the Under-20s World Cup begins in Italy against Argentina on June 29. Number eight Evan Minto captains the side. "We've had guys in camp for three weeks working super hard and they deserve an opportunity," said coach Whiffin. "We said to the group at the start of the campaign we were going to use it as a selection game in terms of whittling the squad down from 45 down to 30 so there will be guys playing on Friday night putting their hands up for the plane ticket to Italy. "So pressure goes onto those guys but ultimately if they can perform on Friday in a big game against England then it sets them up well for the World Cup." Wales U20s: Lewis Edwards (Ospreys); Ioan Duggan (Dragons), Elijah Evans (Cardiff), Elis Price (Scarlets), Aidan Boshoff (Bristol Bears); Harri Ford (Dragons), Sion Davies (Cardiff); Cam Tyler-Grocott (Cardiff), Saul Hurley (Aberavon), Owain James (Dragons), Dan Gemine (Ospreys), Kenzie Jenkins (Bristol Bears), Ryan Jones (Dragons), Caio James (Gloucester), Evan Minto (Captain - Dragons). Replacements: Evan Wood (Pontypool), Louie Trevett (Bristol Bears), Jac Pritchard (Scarlets), Tom Cottle (Cardiff), Luke Evans (Exeter Chiefs), Deian Gwynne (Gloucester), Harry Beddall (Dragons), Logan Franklin (Dragons), Lloyd Lucas (Cardiff), Dylan Scott (Cardiff Met), Steffan Emanuel (Cardiff), Osian Darwin-Lewis (Cardiff), Jack Woods (Bath), Dylan Alford (Scarlets). Halfpenny thanks 'special club' Harlequins Leigh Halfpenny has penned a heartfelt thank-you letter to Harlequins after his season-long stint at The Stoop came to an end. The 36-year-old is still hoping to continue playing, however yesterday he was announced as part of Matt Sherratt's coaching staff for the summer tour of Japan. While the role is only a temporary one, it is likely that his future will travel down that route once he hangs up his boots for good. For now, though, it's on to pastures new, with the full-back linked with a move to French outfit Beziers. But the Wales and Lions legend signed off from his Quins stint in typically classy fashion. "Thank you Harlequins for an unforgettable season," he wrote on Instagram. "Have loved every minute of my time at the club and will treasure the memories and relationships we've made both on and off the field with this special group. "A big thank you to the players, coaches, staff and especially the fans for making me and my family feel so welcome. "I'm grateful to have worn the Quarters and proud to have represented such a special club." Glasgow confident Leinster can be beaten By Anthony Brown, PA Assistant coach Nigel Carolan stressed that defending champions Glasgow are not heading to Dublin as URC semi-final no-hopers this weekend as he pointed out that hosts Leinster are not infallible. Warriors were thrashed 52-0 by the Irish side in the Champions Cup quarter-final in April and then lost 13-5 when they faced them in the last match of the regular league campaign three weeks ago. However, Carolan is taking heart from the fact Leinster lost a semi-final at Aviva Stadium just a month ago when they were eliminated from the Champions Cup by Northampton. "They're not superhuman," said the coach. "They're humans after all. They're only players. They're not a team that are going to get it right all the time. Anything can happen in a knockout game." Asked if Glasgow would have any scar tissue from their heavy defeat against Leinster two months ago, Carolan said: "I think it's in the back of your mind, of course, but you look at Leinster as well, they're probably more scarred from their defeat in the semi-final against Northampton, and that's something that continues to be alluded to. "But as a sportsperson, you can only be next-game focused. You try and right the wrongs, you try and learn from what you can and try and do a better job the next time. I think that's what we've done. I think we're in a good space, definitely travelling over to Leinster this time, even more so than we were three weeks ago. "Maybe it was a dead-rubber game, but I definitely think physically we were in a good position, our mindset was right to play and we certainly asked some good questions of Leinster. There's enough of a template there to know that if that's the way we can travel again, we'll ask good questions this time as well." Leinster have not won a major trophy since their URC triumph in 2021 and Carolan believes there will be pressure on the Irish side. "Albeit we have the champions tag, they're at home, they've got a serious quality team, a world-class team," he said. Article continues below "Obviously their expectations were to be a lot higher in the Champions Cup and they've missed out on that. "There's a lot of pressure on them to get silverware this year and it's up to us to try and get that trophy back to Scotland. "All we can do is focus on ourselves and put as much pressure on Leinster as we can, try and play the best version of our game. If we do that, we know we'll put pressure on them and who knows what will happen?"
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles OTAs: 5 under-the-radar players to watch on defense
Eagles OTAs: 5 under-the-radar players to watch on defense We're focusing on five under-the-radar defensive players to watch during the Philadelphia Eagles' three remaining OTA sessions and the mandatory minicamp. The Eagles went indoors on Wednesday to hold Day 2 of OTAs in the practice bubble with constant rain going on up and down the Metro Atlantic and the East Coast. The second of six workouts saw Dallas Goedert, Saquon Barkley, and plenty of big names in attendance, while DeVonta Smith, Bryce Huff, and others were absent for personal reasons. Philadelphia has four sessions remaining and will return to the field on Friday, and then they'll be off until Monday and Tuesday, before wrapping up OTAs on Thursday. With a June 10 mandatory minicamp looming before the summer break, we're examining five under-the-radar players to watch on defense. LB Lance Dixon – Toledo #41 A former five-star recruit and No. 13 prospect coming out of high school, Dixon had 46 tackles and two forced fumbles in 2024 for Toledo after transferring from West Virginia, where he spent three seasons. The former safety turned linebacker is 6-2, 233 pounds, and is from Oak Park, Michigan. DB Maxen Hook – Toledo #37 A former teammate of star cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, Hook was a first-team All-MAC selection in 2024, his third straight season earning the honor. He was the third Toledo Rocket to make an All-MAC team in four seasons. Hook could be this year's Reed Blankenship after accepting an invitation to the Reese's Senior Bowl and finishing 24th in the nation with 8.92 tackles per game. Hook finished his career with 356 tackles, seven interceptions, and 22 passes defended in 52 games. DB Brandon Johnson – Oregon #35 Named All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2024, Johnson played in 14 games for the Ducks, logging 45 tackles, five pass breakups, and 4.5 tackles for loss. Johnson played three seasons at Duke before transferring to Oregon. DB B.J. Mayes – Texas A&M #49 At 6-1 and 195 pounds, Mayes is a versatile nickel corner with the size and speed to play on the outside. Mayes played one season at Texas A&M and led the team with four interceptions in 2024, which ranked fourth in the SEC. Before his time with the Aggies, he spent two seasons at Incarnate Word and one at UAB. DB Lewis Cine Cine was selected by Minnesota 32nd overall in the 2022 draft and joined the Bills' practice squad after being released by the Vikings last summer. He broke his leg during his rookie season and was limited to playing 10 defensive snaps in 10 games over his two years in Minnesota. The 24-year-old from Haiti is listed at 6-foot-2 and 199 pounds and is a low-risk signing after a decorated college career at Georgia. Cine earned defensive MVP honors in Georgia's 33-18 win over Alabama in the national championship game in the 2021 season. DB Andre Sam Sam spent the season on Philadelphia's practice squad. Sam (5-11, 191 pounds) jumped from FCS after starting his career in 2017 at McNeese State, where he was selected First Team All-Southland Conference twice. Sam transferred to Marshall for the 2022 season before spending last year at LSU. Overall, he played 58 games in college, registering 144 tackles, ten pass defenses, and nine interceptions.
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bungie caught stealing Scottish artist's work in new game Marathon
Bungie have said they are 'committed to do right' by Scottish artist Fern Hook, whose work they used without permission in new game Marathon. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... American game developer Bungie has admitted to using the work of a Scottish artist without permission. Official "Code Fragments" art from Bungie's new game, Marathon. | Bungie Best known for creating games such as Halo and Destiny, Bungie - which was acquired by Sony in 2022 - has been accused by independent artist Fern Hook of using a number of assets from posters she designed in new first-person shooter, Marathon without permission. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Posting as 4nt1r34l on X, Hook said that the closed alpha test of Marathon was 'covered' in her work. She wrote: 'The Marathon alpha released recently and its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs I made in 2017.' She continued: 'Bungie is, of course, not obligated to hire me when making a game that draws overwhelmingly from the same design language I have refined for the last decade, but clearly my work was good enough to pillage for ideas and plaster all over their game without pay or attribution.' After videos of the alpha version of Marathon began appearing online, the Scottish artist took to X to point out the similarities with her work. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A screenshot from the Marathon reveal trailer. | Bungie She added: 'I don't have the resources nor the energy to spare to pursue this legally but I have lost count of the number of times a major company has deemed it easier to pay a designer to imitate or steal my work than to write me an email. 'In 10 years I have never made a consistent income from this work and I am tired of designers from huge companies moodboarding and parasitising my designs while I struggle to make a living.' In response, the Marathon development team confirmed that the issue is now being investigated, adding that they have reached out to Hook and are 'committed to do right by the artist'. On X, they wrote: 'We immediately investigated a concern regarding unauthorized use of artist decals in Marathon and confirmed that a former Bungie artist included these in a texture sheet that was ultimately used in-game. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'This issue was unknown by our existing art team, and we are still reviewing how this oversight occurred.'
