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Screen Geek
02-06-2025
- Business
- Screen Geek
Netflix Now Streaming One Of The Best Movies Of 2024
Many subscribers wait until a major movie hits Netflix so they can see it after its theatrical run. Whether watching a movie for the first time or revisiting a title, it offers a new life and that happens to be the case with one of the best movies of 2024 which was recently added to Netflix. This is actually the second streaming service to carry the title, which had its initial release on Peacock, but licenses tend to move from one streaming platform to another. Now, at the time of this writing, the critically-acclaimed movie has made its way to Netflix where it's taken the number one spot on the United States. This places the film above the likes of new releases like Fear Street: Prom Queen and other recent fan-favorites like Despicable Me 4 . Interestingly, this title happens to be an animated movie similar to the latter, but one that's received very high reviews from critics and audiences alike. This animated film from DreamWorks Animation was distributed by Universal Pictures and it's none other than The Wild Robot . The animated sci-fi feature adapts the 2016 novel of the same name by Peter Brown, and it revolves around a robot named Roz that finds a new life on an uninhabited island after being shipwrecked. It's a beautiful title written and directed by Chris Sanders that revolves around the existence of technology combined with nature. Its voice cast includes the likes of Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, and Catherine O'Hara, all of whom have received praise from viewers. It's an incredible example of an original animated film connecting with viewers in new and impressive ways, having earned several awards in addition to grossing $334.1 million worldwide on a $78 million budget. In fact, a sequel to The Wild Robot is also in the works, which gives another reason for Netflix subscribers to check out this 2024 hit. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for more news regarding the latest trending titles on streaming and any other news regarding The Wild Robot as we have it. For now, it looks like Netflix is the place to go if you'd like to stream the film.
Vogue Singapore
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
The best celebrity beauty from this month
We've seen the beauty realm evolve in a multitude of ways over the past decade. Long gone are the days when celebrity beauty ops would be dedicated solely to the red carpet with techniques used often obscured from the public eye. We've fast moved on to an aspirational age of social media: how-to tutorials by the professional artists themselves, established content creators sharing their own cosmetic hacks and even full-face routines by some of the biggest A-listers. And we've all emerged the better for it. It's undeniable—the likes of Instagram and TikTok have given us all a space for unabashed self-expression. And for some, an artfully made-up mien or a customised change of talons are the perfect canvases to do so. Pop culture has had significant influence in the sphere. Experimentation is abound, with novice creators and popular personalities alike attempting to ace a make-up look that is all the rage or share a thematic one-off look for others to recreate. Then begs the question: how do we sieve out the best of all? Make-up trends surely begin somewhere, and learning from our seasoned celebrities is never a bad place to start if you're feeling overwhelmed. Vogue Singapore might be of help to you on that front—with our monthly curation of captivating beauty moments, courtesy of our favourite faces from Hollywood, the K-pop scene and more, just for that fresh jazz of inspiration. May presented no shortage of beauty moments to marvel at. Celebrity glamour was dialled up to full volume, courtesy of the Met Gala and Cannes Film Festival both taking place this month. At the Met, glossy lips and intricate hair details reigned supreme, as seen on the likes of Doechii, Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya. Following that, it was all about fresh radiance as celebrities decamped to Europe for spring, from Bella Hadid's newly debuted blonde locks at Cannes, to the polished updos seen on Lupita Nyong'o and Margaret Qualley at Chanel's Cruise 2025/26 show on Lake Como. Inspiration awaits—scroll down to take in the best celebrity beauty looks from May 2025. @bellahadid 1 / 14 Bella Hadid Did we expect anything less than a complete bombshell turnout at Cannes from Bella Hadid? No—but the model still managed to surprise by stepping out with freshly dyed blonde locks. A bronzed base complements her new honey tones. Getty 2 / 14 Lupita Nyong'o Newly minted Chanel ambassador Lupita is the picture of vibrancy at the brand's cruise show on Lake Como, Italy. The effect comes courtesy of her berry-pink eyelids and pout, not to mention her delicately embellished updo. @saythename_17 3 / 14 Hoshi of Seventeen They're officially back—ahead of their new album Happy Burstday 's release, Seventeen dropped a series of arresting teaser photos featuring their members. Here, Hoshi stands out with ice-hued hair and matching inner eye corners, finished off with a dusting of blush across the nose bridge. Getty 4 / 14 Alex Consani Coordinating with the crystals encrusting her Swarovski gown—18,400 of them, no less—was Alex Consani's embellished peepers at the Met Gala. Below her signature bleached brows, a string of crystals neatly frames her kohl-lined cat eye. @imaanhammam 5 / 14 Imaan Hammam There's nothing like a blowout to channel vintage glamour—and model Imaan Hammam got the brief. Replete with a chocolate brown shade by her hair stylist Hos Hounkpatin, it was a look completed by deep bronzer and glossy, lined lips. @sydney_sweeney 6 / 14 Sydney Sweeney The Met Gala was a showcase for intricate hair details, and Sydney Sweeney nailed the trend with her artfully plastered curls. Hyper-long lashes and a jet black smokey eye add instant drama. @makeupbychelseax 7 / 14 Doechii Blink and you'll miss it. It was all about subtle touches for Doechi's Met Gala glam, from a subtly embossed Louis Vuitton logo atop her cheek to her boldly lined pout. @zoeydeutch 8 / 14 Zoey Deutch Zoey Deutch offers up a masterclass in Old Hollywood elegance at Cannes. Cropped curls, parted and secured in place, alongside her stunning red lip do the trick. Reach for her lip pencil, Chanel's Le Crayon Lèvres In 184 Rouge Intense, to emulate its va-va-voom effect. @ninapark 9 / 14 Hoyeon Jung It's not hard to cast a radiant impression when you're Hoyeon Jung. For Louis Vuitton's recent Cruise show, make-up artist Nina Park took to the actress and model's mien with a warm palette, while hair stylist Hyungsun Ju tended to her casually chic mane. @ninapark 10 / 14 Laufey In a look that's as delicately sublime as any of her songs, Laufey sports subtle pearl-like accoutrements atop face-framing tendrils while attending the Gold Gala. @ 11 / 14 Seulgi of Red Velvet Matchy-matchy. Pair wine-coloured talons with a vivid crimson lip, a la Red Velvet's Seulgi, seen here in a teaser photo ahead of her newly released comeback with bandmate Irene. @ariana_greenblatt 12 / 14 Ariana Greenblatt Bobs have been all the rage as of late, and actress Ariana Greenblatt is yet another celebrity making the case for the chic cut. On the red carpet at Cannes, it's all about insouciant texture for her cropped locks, while sporting dusty rose shades across her lips and cheeks. @simoneashley 13 / 14 Simone Ashley Springtime in the South of France gives Simone Ashley the perfect excuse to channel her 'inner Swiss mountain girl dreams', with a classic beauty base and scarf-wrapped 'do. @tyronmachhausen 14 / 14 Margaret Qualley A charming updo never disappoints. While attending Chanel's Cruise show in Italy, Margaret Qualley's was marked out with thick tendrils falling to one side of her face. Bonus points for a glowing complexion, accentuated by Chanel's Les Beiges Healthy Golden Glow Powder in Éclat Du Soir.
Tom's Guide
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix just added 'The Wild Robot' — stream one of the best movies of 2024 now
When looking at what to watch on Netflix this week, "The Wild Robot" is the clear top choice. Sure, "Sirens" seems worthy of a binge-watch by all accounts, but it can't compare to this Oscar-nominated masterpiece. And it is a masterpiece, at least in terms of its visuals. The animation is gorgeous and at times breathtaking. The remote island setting is picturesque. Thankfully, the other aspects of the movie are equally impressive. "The Wild Robot" is an impressive balance of heartwarming and heartbreaking, of comedy and tragedy. For the first half of the movie, I couldn't stop laughing, and despite its more serious, emotional turn in the latter half, it's still one of the funniest movies I've seen in years. So here's what you need to know about "The Wild Robot," and why it's what you need to be watching next, now that it's on Netflix. "The Wild Robot" is based on the 2016 novel of the same name. It stars Lupita Nyong'o as the voice of Roz, a service robot who finds herself marooned on an uninhabited island. She's immediately thrust into some dangerous situations, with seemingly everything on the island trying to kill her, or thinking she wants to kill them. While struggling to get her bearings, she accidentally orphans a gosling egg, and when it hatches, she's tasked with preparing it for migration. As her surrogate mother, she must teach the gosling, whom she names Brightbill (Kit Conner), to eat, swim and fly, or it won't be ready to flee the island for the winter with the other geese. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. This movie is almost a tale of two halves. The first half is hilarious. I found myself laughing almost every minute at one point, especially when a family of opossums led by Catherine O'Hara all pretend to be dead — to play possum, if you will — and the baby possums are all choosing a mode of death. Multiple babies pick sepsis as their cause of death, which sparks an argument in the family. But the second half of the movie is more tragic and dramatic, though it doesn't fully ditch the comedic elements. Occasionally, the movie devolves into cliche in this half, though I think most parents will find some of the plot points deeply relatable. One final note, despite this being a "family-friendly" animated movie, it's surprisingly violent. This is done both for comedic and dramatic effect, but there's a fair amount of animated animal death and violence. So maybe keep this from the youngest in your family for now. Still, if you need something for the family to watch or are just looking for a great movie this weekend, "The Wild Robot" is a must-watch. Go stream it now on Netflix. Stream "The Wild Robot" now on Netflix
Time Out
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Twelfth Night
Photograph: Courtesy of the artist | Lupita Nyong'o After taking last summer off for renovations to the open-air Delacorte Theater in Central Park, the Public Theater 's cherished annual series Shakespeare in the Park returns with one of the Bard's most popular plays: an ever-popular comedy of cross-purposes, cross-dressing and cross-gartered socks. R esident director Saheem Ali ( Buena Vista Social Club ) directs a starry cast: Lupita Nyong'o and her brother Junior Nyong'o as Viola and Sebastian, nearly-identical siblings separated by a shipwreck; Sandra Oh as the mourning noblewoman who takes a shine to Viola when she is dressed as a boy; and Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Khris Davis, Bill Camp, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Moses Sumney as various figures in the lovely Olivia's orbit. Tickets are, as always, free; see our complete guide to Shakespeare in the Park tickets for details. Thu, Aug 7, 2025 Fri, Aug 8, 2025 Sat, Aug 9, 2025 Sun, Aug 10, 2025 Tue, Aug 12, 2025 Wed, Aug 13, 2025 Thu, Aug 14, 2025 Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Sat, Aug 16, 2025 Sun, Aug 17, 2025 Show more By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Discover Time Out original video
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
At the Cannes Film Festival, Chanel Seeks More Than Red Carpet Credits
PARIS — Chanel's relationship with cinema runs way deeper than the red carpet. After dressing the likes of Penélope Cruz, Lupita Nyong'o and Lily-Rose Depp for the Oscars, the French fashion house hopes to snag the spotlight again at the Cannes Film Festival — but this time, for films as much as fashion. More from WWD How Persol Made Its Red Carpet Play in Cannes Chanel to Reprise Cruise 2026 Show in Singapore A View to a Thrill: Duran Duran and Bond Girl Fashions Headline AmfAR Gala Cannes In recent years, Chanel has expanded its support for cinema, which now encompasses everything from costume design to film restoration, in addition to initiatives geared at fostering the next generation of movie directors. 'Cannes has magnified the red carpet with the climbing of the steps. It's quite unique, but it's not the most important thing. What's most important for us is really the content,' Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and president of Chanel SAS, told WWD. 'The red carpet is a current moment, but a fleeting one, whereas a film is something lasting that demonstrates the house's commitment to this art form. That's why it's important not to focus just on the red carpet,' he added. In Cannes this year, Chanel is involved in four projects. The brand created a key look and accessories for Zoey Deutch, who plays actress Jean Seberg in Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague.' The French-language feature chronicles the making of Jean-Luc Godard's classic film 'Breathless' and the birth of French New Wave cinema. Underscoring its lengthy relationships with its brand ambassadors, the house will also support Kristen Stewart's feature directorial debut 'The Chronology of Water,' which will have its world premiere as part of the festival's Un Certain Regard section. The actress has been a face of Chanel since 2013. In addition, it worked with costume designer Virginie Montel on main competition entry 'Eagles of the Republic,' featuring another brand ambassador, Lyna Khoudri. Lastly, Chanel is backing 'Arco,' French director Ugo Bienvenu's debut animation feature, set to bow in a special screening. His animation and production agency Remembers has worked on short films for Chanel shows, as well as a campaign for its Coco Neige line. Pavlovsky noted that while Chanel has partnerships with nearly a dozen film showcases worldwide, including the Deauville American Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival, its presence in Cannes is more low-key. The event's official sponsors include luxury group Kering, jeweler Chopard and beauty brand L'Oréal Paris. 'When Chanel is present at the festival, it's always in the background. It's either to support a film premiere, or to celebrate an ambassador,' the executive said of Cannes. As independent films compete for financing in a rapidly evolving landscape, fashion brands have stepped into the breach by becoming producers, cementing their cultural aura and solidifying their relationships with key talents, from actors to directors. Saint Laurent scored a notable win last year with three films in competition in Cannes. Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez' scooped the Jury Prize and the joint Best Actress Prize. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton last year formed a new division named 22 Montaigne Entertainment in partnership with Superconnector Studios to explore possibilities for its 75 brands, which include Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co. and Moët & Chandon. Meanwhile, French billionaire François-Henri Pinault's family investment company Artémis in 2023 acquired a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency, or CAA, the powerhouse talent firm whose clients include Zendaya, Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks. With film ties dating back to the '30s, when founder Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel headed to Hollywood at the invitation of Samuel Goldwyn, Chanel had a headstart on the competition, though it doesn't fancy itself as a mini-studio — for the time being. 'I can't say what the future holds, but right now, our approach is a little different. We're not trying to replace anyone. Our aim is to support talents and filmmakers in their art,' Pavlovsky said. 'That's perhaps the difference between us and other brands' initiatives. There's room for everyone. What's important is to have a strong individual vision that's consistent with our brand values,' he added. Chanel's first foray into production came in 2014 when it helped to finance 'Clouds of Sils Maria,' a vehicle for Stewart that also starred Juliette Binoche and Chloë Grace Moretz. The house not only supplied the actresses with clothes, jewelry, accessories and makeup, but also provided a portion of the budget to allow director Olivier Assayas to fulfill his dream of shooting the movie on 35-mm film instead of digitally. Since then Chanel has collaborated with leading filmmakers including Sofia Coppola, Pablo Larraín and Leos Carax, part of a deep bench of talent cultivated by Elsa Heizmann, its global head of fashion's relationship with cinema. Formerly global head of VIP relations for 16 years, she was named head of a new dedicated film division at Chanel in 2022. While the house has professionalized its approach to the sector, the process remains organic, with projects funneled through a network of producers, costume designers and PRs, she said. 'Already through VIP relations, we had initiated a lot of relationship development, film support and patronage,' Heizmann told WWD, citing Chanel's support of the Cinémathèque Française. 'By creating this department, the idea was to deepen those relationships and even develop links with people in the film industry that are not necessarily in the spotlight, such as costume designers,' she explained. 'The idea is to respect them, support them and connect them to the brand so that they nourish us. There's a kind of exchange of creativity,' she added. 'Projects come to us very naturally. We turn down very few, because we've spent years developing this ecosystem, this network of people.' Often the films it backs feature its brand ambassadors, like Larraín's 'Spencer,' starring Stewart as Princess Diana, or Joshua Oppenheimer's musical 'The End' with Tilda Swinton. Typically, Chanel will also provide items for the stars' wardrobes. Other times the brand's support is invisible, as was the case for Mona Achache's 2023 Cannes entry 'Little Girl Blue,' a passion project for star Marion Cotillard. The brand produces promotional content, like a short video of film legend Catherine Deneuve in conversation with director Christophe Honoré marking the premiere of their film 'Marcello Mio' at the film fest last year. The following month, Honoré devised the scenography for Chanel's fall 2024 haute couture show at the Paris Opera. 'Each time we work with a director or an actor, it's an exceptional experience that fuels the evolution of the brand,' Pavlovsky said. 'It's always a great shot of adrenaline.' These free-flowing relationships are inspired by the house's founder, whose welcoming party at the Los Angeles train station in 1931 included Greta Garbo. Chanel would create looks for Hollywood stars like Gloria Swanson, but her impact was most keenly felt in European cinema. She memorably costumed actresses ranging from Jeanne Moreau in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' to Delphine Seyrig in 'Last Year at Marienbad.' Romy Schneider credited the designer for helping her to shed the starlet image she forged by playing Empress Elisabeth 'Sissi' of Austria in a hugely popular trilogy of films in the 1950s. Chanel met the Austrian-born actress through Italian director Luchino Visconti, who asked the couturier to create the wardrobe for his segment of the comedy anthology movie 'Boccaccio '70,' released in 1962. From then on the house dressed Schneider on- and off-screen. 'Chanel was friends with many talented actresses and directors. She supported Visconti and helped launch the film career of Robert Bresson. He was a young photographer who shot press kits for her, and she later encouraged his ambitions to become a director,' Heizmann recalled. Likewise, under subsequent creative directors Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, Chanel has fostered a talent pool that feeds into its image department — something that Matthieu Blazy, who took over as artistic director of fashion activities on April 1, is expected to continue. 'We like to develop these relationships because we love artists and film talents, but we also love to connect them through our events and to generate new projects,' Heizmann said. For example, after Chanel supported the restoration of 'Paris, Texas' to mark the 40th anniversary of its Palme d'Or prize win at Cannes, Wim Wenders expressed an interest in working with Swinton. The brand gave him carte blanche to direct her in a teaser for its Métiers d'Art show in Hangzhou, China, last December. A regular presence at Chanel fashion shows, Coppola has also directed several campaigns for the brand, most recently for its cruise show on Lake Como. In turn, the brand worked with the director on 'Priscilla,' creating the wedding dress worn by Cailee Spaeny in the title role of Priscilla Presley. Rather than faithfully reproduce the dress, Heizmann asked Coppola what she wanted the look to convey. The end result incorporates elements of Chanel's spring 2020 couture collection. 'It was a collaboration with Sofia and her costume designer, and that's what made it interesting,' Heizmann said. Similarly, it made sense to team with Linklater on 'Nouvelle Vague,' since Seberg wore Chanel in real life. The house worked with costume designer Pascaline Chavanne on looks for the character, as well as singer Juliette Gréco, played by Alix Bénézech. Deutch, sporting a peroxide pixie cut, appears in a reproduction of an archival bustier dress made of striped taffeta and dotted organza, drawn from the spring 1956 haute couture collection. She's expected to wear Chanel on the red carpet too. 'She's wonderful in the film,' Heizmann enthused. 'The movie doesn't feature any of our brand ambassadors, but [we liked] the theme and the way it was approached. Richard Linklater is a major movie buff.' Chanel's film activities are part of its overall communications budget, alongside its partnerships with the Paris Opera and the Palais Galliera, the French capital's fashion museum, Pavlovsky said. 'We create more impact today with film, dance and other cultural activities than in the cluttered media and advertising space,' he noted. 'We're not looking for a return on investment. We've been working with directors and actresses for years. They've had huge successes and lesser ones. It depends on the nature of the film: some are more niche, others more mainstream. For us, what matters is the general image they convey,' he added. Chanel's ties with film have become both a brand trademark and a marketing tool, as with last year's short film in which Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz reenacted scenes from Claude Lelouch's 1966 movie 'Un homme et une femme' ('A Man and a Woman'). Screened at the fall 2024 runway show, it was the springboard for a handbag campaign. Pavlovsky happily noted that a still from the cult movie was used for the poster of this year's edition of the Cannes Film Festival. But rather than a vehicle for product placement, he sees Chanel's relationship with cinema as a long-term commitment. 'What I hope is that people who know the sector understand that it's a deep relationship over time, one of support and not appropriation of what cinema represents,' he said. The efforts are not limited to any particular territory. Chanel supports initiatives worldwide, such as the Tokyo Lights education and mentorship program launched last year in collaboration with Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda. It also backs the Atlas Workshops, an industry and talent-development program initiated in 2018 by the Marrakech International Film Festival, and recently inked a new partnership with the Venice Film Festival's Biennale College, a project dedicated to emerging filmmakers. 'It's important for us to be present in each of the major 'Chanel' countries to show that our interest is truly global, but cinema in China is very different from cinema in Japan, South Korea or the U.S.,' he said. 'It's always important to reflect the local culture and vision of film.' With its current initiatives, Pavlovsky hopes to burnish the brand's myth for decades to come. 'People approach us all the time because of Chanel's association with iconic films of the past, but also of the present. That's the reason we have to continue investing today to create the icons of tomorrow,' he said. 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