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UPI
21 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: 'Bridgerton' stars wrap filming Season 4
1 of 4 | Cast member Jonathan Bailey attends the Netflix premiere of Season 3 in 2024. Season 4 just finished filming. File Photo by Louis Lanzano/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI) -- Season 4 of Bridgerton has finished filming. The upcoming debutante season will focus on Benedict Bridgerton's romance with Sophie Baek, portrayed by Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, respectively. The video clip on the show's official Instagram account shows the various cast members leaving their trailers as they conclude production. "Do join us in bidding our dear Ton a farewell as they conclude production of the forthcoming season," the caption reads. "Indeed, there is much to look forward to..." Simone Ashley, who has portrayed Kate Sharma since Season 2 of the show, previously said returning to the set "was so nostalgic." "We were in the Bridgerton house, and it's wild because life has moved on, but the place stays the same. It's been five, six years since the show started. I've been on it since 2022. So what, three years?" she said in a recent interview. "But stepping back in feels like no time has passed." Season 4 also stars Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Victor Alli, Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Lorraine Ashbourne, Masali Baduza, Nicola Coughlan, Hannah Dodd, Daniel Francis, Ruth Gemmell, Florence Hunt, Martins Imhangbe, Claudia Jessie, Katie Leung, Luke Newton, Michelle Mao, Emma Naomi, Golda Rosheuvel, Hugh Sachs, Will Tilston, Polly Walker and Isabella Wei. Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton attend 'Bridgerton' Season 3 premiere Cast member Nicola Coughlan attends the premiere of Netflix's "Bridgerton" Season 3 at Alice Tully Hall in New York City on May 13, 2024. Photo by Louis Lanzano/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Jurassic World Rebirth' First Reactions Range From a ‘Roaring Triumph' to ‘Blah': Is It a ‘Winner' or a ‘String of Forgettable Scenes'?
'Jurassic World Rebirth' has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, and the first reactions on social media appear to be mixed positive on the return of the 32-year-old dinosaur franchise. From 'Rogue One' and 'Godzilla' director Gareth Edwards, 'Rebirth' is headlined by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali. ''Jurassic Word Rebirth' is a roaring triumph and perfect entry into the franchise,' Variety's Jazz Tangcay wrote on X. 'Loved all the new dinosaurs and boy, are some scary. Get ready to fall in love with Dolores. Loved it and what a beautiful homage to the original.' More from Variety Scarlett Johansson Calls 'Jurassic World Rebirth' a 'Love Letter' to Steven Spielberg: Fans Will 'Feel the DNA of the Original' Scarlett Johansson Asked to Have 'Thunderbolts*' EP Credit Removed, Says Marvel Casts Get 'So Enormous' You Sometimes 'Feel Like a Device' to Move the Plot Along Scarlett Johansson's Directorial Debut 'Eleanor the Great' Lands 5-Minute Cannes Ovation as She Praises Star June Squibb as 'Truly Inspiring' #JurassicWorldRebirth is a roaring triumph and perfect entry into the franchise. Loved all the new dinosaurs and boy, are some scary. Get ready to fall in love with Dolores. Loved it and what a beautiful homage to the original. — Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) June 18, 2025 Perri Nemiroff called 'Rebirth' a 'winner' in her reaction, adding: 'Gareth Edwards knew just how to bring a 'Jurassic' story to screen. I adore the practical movie magic of the original film. Over the years, the franchise has embraced more CGI. Rebirth is indeed loaded with effects-heavy set pieces, but those digital elements work especially well here because Edwards knew exactly how to ensure the film still had that reach-out-and-touch-it texture — particularly by choosing to film in real locations and shoot the movie on film.' #JurassicWorldRebirth is a winner! Gareth Edwards knew just how to bring a Jurassic story to screen. I adore the practical movie magic of the original film. Over the years, the franchise has embraced more CGI. Rebirth is indeed loaded with effects-heavy set pieces, but those… — Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) June 19, 2025 But YouTube's 'The Flick Pick' host John Flickinger was more negative on the film, writing that despite 'a solid concept' the movie 'just feels blah.' He added: 'It's a string of forgettable scenes that go nowhere. The characters are dull, there's zero chemistry, and I found myself rooting for the dinosaurs just to feel something. The story plays out like a studio checklist—nothing gets explored, and there's no heart in it.' #JurassicWorldRebirth had a solid concept—mutated dinosaurs on a new island. I was intrigued. But the movie just feels blah. It's a string of forgettable scenes that go nowhere. One river sequence stood out, but the rest blurs together. The characters are dull, there's zero… — John Flickinger (@theFLICKpick) June 19, 2025 Set five years after the events of 2022's 'Jurassic World Dominion,' 'Rebirth' centers on a group of mercenaries and scientists who venture to a forbidden island on a mission to retrieve dinosaur blood that could lead to the cure for heart disease. The new installment notable features a script from David Koepp, who penned Steven Spielberg's 'Jurassic Park' (1993) and 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' (1997). Johansson said in an interview with Vanity Fair last year that she spent years chasing down a role in the 'Jurassic' franchise, explaining: 'I was really crazy about the [original] film, and I slept in a 'Jurassic Park' pup tent in my bedroom I shared with my sister for a year. Anytime the trades would report a new 'Jurassic' movie, I would forward to my agents like, 'Hey, I'm available.'' 'Jurassic World Rebirth' opens in theaters July 2 from Universal Pictures. Check out more first reactions below. Welp…#JurassicWorldRebirth is a movie. It has that going for it. — Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) June 18, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth hits every note you'd want a Jurassic film to hit, with engaging characters, a great score, great cinematography direction and incredible VFX work by @ILMVFX . Hats off #GarethEdwards @LeDoctor I already want to see it again. — Mark Newbold (@Prefect_Timing) June 20, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth throws so much at you as you enter the Dino-riddled seas & lands that the tension sits with you throughout. Although a few too many moments were predictable, and others either cute or cringe, it's a fun time loaded with nostalgia & jumps #JurassicWorld — Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) June 19, 2025 Hugely impressed by #JurassicWorldRebirth, a film that understands dinosaurs are both incredibly majestic and utterly terrifying. The ensemble is fun, and Dolores is the GOAT (iykyk) — Barry Levitt (@blevitt93) June 17, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth is a fantastic addition to the franchise, delivering everything you want and MORE! From the action to the cinematography, Gareth Edwards knows how to craft a great dinosaur movie. This one captures the spirit of the originals and pulls you right back in. — Draven (@DravenReacts) June 19, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth is everything you want. The plot can be silly but who film is gorgeous, the dinosaurs are AWESOME, and Jonathan Bailey may be one of my new favorite actors. My heart was racing and there was a moment where I was so happy I wanted to cheer. 🥲 — TheConnorWebb (@TheConnorWeb) June 19, 2025 Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
New cast and director of latest Jurassic World sequel excited to be part of the ride
Actors Jonathan Bailey, Scarlett Johansson, Rupert Friend and Mahershala Ali attend the \"Jurassic World Rebirth\" global premiere in London, Britain, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso New cast and director of latest Jurassic World sequel excited to be part of the ride LONDON - Scarlett Johansson's role in Jurassic World Rebirth made her recall her earliest memories of the dinosaur film franchise. The American actress recalled seeing the first Jurassic Park film in 1993 at the movie theatre when she was 10 years old. 'It imprinted on me very deeply,' the 40-year-old star said at the standalone sequel's London premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. The movie opens in Singapore cinemas on July 2. 'For the next three decades, I was like, I would have done anything to be in a Jurassic movie in any capacity,' she added. The franchise, created by American author Michael Crichton, has spawned several films, merchandising deals and video games. Jurassic World Rebirth, directed by British film-maker Gareth Edwards, follows a team of specialists that embarks on an expedition to a forbidden island, home to a research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Scarlett Johansson as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett in Jurassic World Rebirth, directed by Gareth Edwards. PHOTO: UIP Some of the specialists include characters played by Johansson and British actors Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend, who must obtain DNA samples from three dinosaurs to achieve a life-saving medical breakthrough. For Friend, 43, this instalment in the franchise is exhilarating. 'I love adventure. I love being taken on a ride where you don't know what's going to happen. I love the unknown. I love risk,' he said. For well-known science fiction director Edwards (Godzilla, 2014; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 2016), the pressure for Jurassic World Rebirth to succeed did not hit until he arrived at the premiere. 'It's all front and centre here. It feels a bit weird, to be honest. I can't quite get my head around it,' the 49-year-old added. REUTERS Jurassic World Rebirth opens in Singapore cinemas on July 2. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Graziadaily
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Jonathan Bailey And Scarlett Johansson: Unpacking The Politics Of A Platonic Red Carpet Kiss
Something happened at the London premiere of Jurassic World Rebirth that caused ripples online. Scarlett Johansson, the star of the film, walked over to her co-star Jonathan Bailey on the red carpet and planted a smooch on his lips. It's worth disclaiming off the bat that Johansson is married to Saturday Night Live comedian Colin Jost, and that Bailey is openly gay. In theory, those disclaimers, and the fact the kiss looked consensual between two close friends and colleagues, should be enough to put the discourse to bed. But, of course, that's not how the digital world works, is it? Photos, videos and memes of Johansson in her pink Vivienne Westwood dress kissing a blazer and baseball cap-wearing Bailey have gone viral. The story has also been reported by various news outlets around the world. Jonathan Bailey und Scarlett Johansson at the world premiere. (Photo: IMAGO) Page Six, for one, shared the images on X with the caption: 'Colin Jost, you seem to have some competition.' While Vulture covered the story with the title, 'Jonathan Bailey is allowed to kiss your wife.' The Today Show's headline reads, 'Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey kiss on the red carpet and fans approve.' Speaking of fans, one X user wrote: 'Scarlett Johansson just doing what you supposed to do when you have your crush close to you,' and attached a junket video of the actress gushing about her co-star. In the clip, Johansson is speaking to BBC Radio 1 and said, 'I will say my current celebrity crush because I am working with him and he's too cute for words and it's Jonathan Bailey. I absolutely love him. I have such a crush on him.' As such another X user simply posited, 'You know it's #PrideMonth when a hot straight girl kisses a hot gay man.' While a third wrote, 'This new collaboration and friendship warms my heart.' However, the picture was not as positive over on Instagram. Under a clip of the kiss, one person commented: 'So its okay for a married woman to kiss a gay man on the lips? You have some real weird customs in the States not gonna lie.' Another wrote, 'Wait, I'm so confused.' A third comment reads, 'Just because you played in a movie together doesn't give you the right to just kiss each other when you see each other at celebrity events.' If you watch the full clip, which is less than 30 seconds long, Johansson claps excitedly as she spots Bailey on the carpet before walking over and giving him a quick kiss and a longer hug. They both look extremely happy to see each other. The video proves how misleading a still image can be without context. That's not to say public kisses should always be taken at face value or that we should freely give the benefit of the doubt. There have been countless uncomfortable moments over the years where the public and media have been privy to a seemingly non-consensual kiss. Earlier this year, Spain's former football federation boss, Luis Rubiales, was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing the player Jenni Hermoso without consent when Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup. He was ordered to pay a fine of €10,800 (£8,942). Johansson has even been on the receiving end of an awkward red carpet kiss herself. In 2015, John Travolta planted a peck on Johansson's cheek at the Oscars and in the viral picture she looks somewhat disengaged. However, kisses really do come on a case by case basis. She later released a statement to say the viral photo was taken out of context. 'There is nothing strange, creepy or inappropriate about John Travolta,' she told the Associated Press. 'The image that is circulating is an unfortunate still-frame from a live-action encounter that was very sweet and totally welcome.' She continued, 'That still photo does not reflect what preceded and followed if you see the moment live. Yet another way we are misguided, misinformed and sensationalised by the 24-hour news cycle. I haven't seen John in some years, and it is always a pleasure to be greeted by him.' The reality is any time famous co-stars or contemporaries share a kiss in public – especially if they are not dating – it is bound to spark a conversation. In 2021, Jessica Chastain was forced to respond to her viral PDA moment with her Scenes From a Marriage co-star Oscar Isaac at the Venice Film Festival. While posing for photos together on the red carpet, Isaac grabbed Chastain's arm and kissed her inner bicep. It was met with a similar degree of social media chatter as Johansson and Bailey's moment – particularly because Isaac and Chastain are both married. Chastain responded by tweeting a photo of The Addams Family 's Gomez Addams kissing Morticia Addams' arm, captioning it with a devil emoji and 'Sept 12th' which was the release date of their new show. It also transpired that the pair had been friends for more than 20 years, having first met while studying at Juilliard together. In other words, there was nothing untoward about the bicep kiss, even if it isn't most co-stars' go-to pose. At Cannes this year, Pedro Pascal and Alexander Skarsgard shared their own 'viral kiss' (on the cheek) after Skarsgard's film Pillion received a seven-minute standing ovation. This was equally harmless and sweet, not least because Skarsgard recently became a father with his partner Tuva Novotny and the pair are good friends. Nevertheless, their platonic affection became a talking point. Sometimes it doesn't even have to be a kiss, either. Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, who co-starred in the romcom Anyone But You, are constantly bombarded with questions about the state of their relationship. Despite confirming that they are just friends, their tactile friendship and comfortability gushing about each other is always a source of confusion for fans on social media. It's been almost two years since their film came out and they are still 'shipped' on a weekly basis. In the post #MeToo era, our collective up-tightness around platonic PDA makes sense. If we're going to default to any position, questioning kisses between co-stars or friends who aren't romantically involved seems like a sensible one. However, we mustn't let it warp our sense of what healthy, friendly, reciprocated affection looks like in the process. Not every kiss is suspicious. And if those involved don't mind, then we shouldn't either. Nikki Peach is a writer at Grazia UK, working across entertainment, TV and news. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to watch all Jurassic films before Jurassic World Rebirth hits theatres
The Jurassic franchise is roaring back into cinemas this summer with Jurassic World Rebirth, releasing on July 2, 2025. The new film stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, and continues the dinosaur saga five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion. But before jumping into the latest prehistoric adventure, why not revisit the films that built this dino legacy? Here's where you can stream all six Jurassic movies, and more, ahead of Rebirth's big release. Jurassic film franchise timeline and where to stream them You can find the entire Jurassic Park and Jurassic World saga across platforms like Prime Video, Peacock, and Apple TV. In India, most titles are also available on JioCinema. Here's where each film is streaming: Jurassic Park (1993) – Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, JioCinema The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) – Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, JioCinema Jurassic Park III (2001) – Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, JioCinema Jurassic World (2015) – Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, JioCinema Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, JioCinema Jurassic World Dominion (2022) – Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, JioCinema This is the perfect time to binge all the films before the franchise's next big chapter arrives. Don't miss the animated adventures Alongside the live-action films, the franchise has some fun animated content too: Lego Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit (2018) Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar (2019) Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (2020–2022) – A Netflix original that expands the story with new characters and thrilling side plots These animated series add extra layers to the story and are perfect for younger fans or casual viewers looking for more dino fun. Why you should watch in order Watching the Jurassic saga in release order offers the best experience. You follow how science, ethics, and survival themes evolve from Jurassic Park's early chaos to the global consequences in Dominion. It also sets the stage perfectly for the new characters and conflicts in Rebirth. What to expect in upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth Jurassic World Rebirth follows Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson), who leads a team on a dangerous mission to collect DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures. Their goal is to develop a life-saving drug, but a shipwrecked family, an isolated island, and new dinosaur threats shake things up. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, who also co-wrote the original Jurassic Park, this film brings a fresh yet familiar feel to the story. With a huge budget and Spielberg backing it, expect high-stakes action and stunning visuals.
