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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Lionsgate Shows Off Movie Magic With First ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don't' Footage; Paul Feig Promises Pearl-Clutching Moments In ‘The Housemaid'
In a welcome return to CineEurope after sitting out 2024, Lionsgate confirmed during its presentation for exhibitors news that Glenn Close and Billy Porter have joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the latest in its $3.3B franchise. The studio's President of International, Helen Lee-Kim, also welcomed to the Barcelona stage director Ruben Fleischer and producer Bobby Cohen who showed off first-look footage of heist thriller Now You See Me: Now You Don't. The latest in the franchise that stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Morgan Freeman and Dave Franco with Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt and Rosamund Pike joining this time around, releases domestically on November 14. More from Deadline Lionsgate & DirecTV Launch Lionsgate Collection Premium Channel Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Action Channel Launches In UK: "This Is Big - I've Got A Huge Audience Out Here" Glenn Close & Billy Porter Join Cast Of Lionsgate's 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' - CineEurope Fleischer highlighted shooting practically, to 'make everything in-camera as much as possible.' Paul Feig was also here to unveil a pair of first-look clips from his adaptation of the Freida McFadden bestseller The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. Feig said he felt like he 'hit the jackpot' with the cast, and encouraged folks to 'bring your pearls, because you will clutch them!' Other films getting mentions were Day Drinker which Marc Webb recently wrapped. Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz star alongside Madelyn Cline, Manu Ríos and Arón Piper in the story of a private yacht bartender (Cline) who encounters a mysterious guest, (Depp), as they soon find themselves entangled with a criminal figure played by Cruz. A 2026 release is eyed. Also on deck for Lionsgate are Good Fortune starring Keanu Reeves as a meddlesome angel along with Seth Rogen and Aziz Ansar and Hunger Games helmer Francis Lawrence's Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk. Mel Gibson, meanwhile is in pre-production for the studio on The Resurrection of the Christ, his follow-up to The Passion of the Christ. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'Bachelor in Paradise' Cast Announcement: See Who Is Headed To The Beach For Season 10
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
The big list of the most anticipated films for the rest of 2025
(Clockwise from top left) Superman, Fantastic Four, Avatar and Wicked. PHOTOS: 2025 WBEI, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, UIP 2025 movie guide: The best of the rest of the year SINGAPORE – Ne Zha 2, A Minecraft Movie and Lilo & Stitch are the top three highest-grossing movies of 2025 so far, but there is still plenty of time for a fresh slate of titles to catch up at the box office. From June to December, expect plenty of strong contenders that have something for everyone, from tentpole blockbusters and franchise sequels to noteworthy indie and Asian offerings. Adapted from the globally popular webtoon of the same title, South Korean action-fantasy Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy (July 31) deals with Kim Dokja (Ahn Hyo-seop), an ordinary office worker who enters a world in which the events of his favourite web novel, set in an apocalypse, have come to pass. It also stars Jisoo from K-pop girl group Blackpink as Jihye, a member of Kim's group of survivors. Jisoo as Lee Jihye in the action-fantasy Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy. PHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE Another Asian title with star appeal is the action-crime thriller The Shadow's Edge (Aug 8), featuring two greats of Chinese cinema, Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai. Fans are cheering the action-filled, darker tone of the trailer, signalling Chan's return to the hardcore police drama genre. He plays a retired surveillance expert called back to service to hunt an old nemesis, Leung's master criminal. Jackie Chan in the crime drama The Shadow's Edge. PHOTO: SHAW ORGANISATION Third time could be the charm for the Downton Abbey (2019 to 2025) and Now You See Me (2013 to present) film series. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (Sept 11) marks the final chapter of the historical drama based on characters created by English screenwriter Julian Fellowes for the TV series of the same name (2010 to 2015). The sequel to Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) finds returning characters Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville), Lady Mary Talbot (Michelle Dockery) and others from the aristocratic family dealing with the challenges of a turbulent new decade: the 1930s. (From third left) Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith, Harry Hadden-Paton as Bertie Hexham, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Grantham, Hugh Bonneville as Robert Grantham and Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. PHOTO: UIP The latest instalment of the popular heist franchise, Now You See Me: Now You Don't (Nov 13), sees the return of the Four Horsemen group of illusionist-thieves (played by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher). This time, the team risks it all to steal a diamond owned by a crime syndicate run by the ruthless matriarch Veronika (Rosamund Pike). (From left) Justice Smith as Charlie, Ariana Greenblatt as June, Dominic Sessa as Bosco, Jesse Eisenberg as Daniel Atlas, Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves and Dave Franco as Jack Wilder in Now You See Me: Now You Don't. PHOTO: ENCORE FILMS When it comes to streaming services, Netflix's line-up leads the pack. Frankenstein, Oscar-winning Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro's take on Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel of the same name, premieres in November. Oscar Isaac will take the title role of the scientist hoping to resurrect the dead while Jacob Elordi will play the monster in a movie that del Toro has been shaping for close to 30 years. Oscar Isaac in Gothic science-fiction horror Frankenstein. PHOTO: NETFLIX Also on Netflix at year's end will be Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Dec 12), the third instalment of the Agatha Christie-inspired whodunnit franchise, after Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022). English actor Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc, the urbane private detective with the mellifluous Southern accent. This time, he is called upon to investigate a murder set among members of the Catholic Church, if the number of characters who are members of the clergy is anything to go by. Josh O'Connor and Josh Brolin play priests . (From left) Josh O'Connor and Daniel Craig in the mystery film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. PHOTO: NETFLIX If you are buzzing only about the biggies, here is what you need to know about the 10 most anticipated major releases in the second half of the year. 28 Years Later (June 19) Aaron Taylor-Johnson (left) and Alfie Williams in 28 Years Later. PHOTO: SONY PICTURES This horror franchise sets itself apart from others through its chilling realism. Getting hit by a droplet of contaminated blood means infection; no bite necessary. Safe zones are breached not by zombie armies, but by careless residents. The shocks are grounded in scarily plausible events, borne out by the global pandemic events of 2020 to 2023. Director Danny Boyle has argued that the original movie, 2002's 28 Days Later, and its 2007 sequel 28 Weeks Later were never zombie movies, despite the films sparking a revival of movies in that genre. Rather, they are horror films about sickness and infection. Whatever he believes, the third movie, 28 Years Later, is eagerly awaited, especially as it marks the return of the original creators, Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland. Set in a post-apocalyptic landscape dotted by highly protected islands of the uninfected, it stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes as survivors. The film is the first of a new series set in the same virus-ridden world. The second entry, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, is due on Jan 15. A third film by Boyle is in the works. F1 The Movie (June 26) Brad Pitt is race driver Sonny Hayes in the sports drama F1 The Movie. PHOTO: 2025 WBEI This movie takes the honour of being the lone original property on this list, more proof that Hollywood has retreated to franchises and sequels in 2025. Director Joseph Kosinski has argued that his naval aviator drama Top Gun: Maverick (2022) was never about fast planes but about the pilots. In the sports drama F1 The Movie, set in the world of competitive racing, he has said the same. Kosinski appears to be re-applying the Top Gun story template: In an arena in which the best of the best compete, an older man is called into action and becomes a mentor to a younger one. Brad Pitt is Sonny Hayes, a veteran who comes out of retirement to mentor the up-and-coming Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). For extra realism, Pitt and Idris trained to hit top speeds of over 280kmh in a camera-studded car, placing viewers in the heart of the action, with scenes filmed at real F1 racing circuits such as Japan's Suzuka International Racing Course and Italy's Monza Circuit. As it is an original movie, it is low on the anticipation list. But Kosinski's ability to meld character-driven emotion with action could give F1 The Movie good word of mouth after its release. Jurassic World Rebirth (July 2) (From left) Luna Blaise and the T-Rex in Jurassic World Rebirth. PHOTO: UIP We know. The previous film in the franchise, Jurassic World Dominion (2022), was a mess, earning the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score of the series (26 per cent), with waning box-office figures greeting each release. Its maker, Universal Pictures, hopes to claw back the audience goodwill lost over the years. Director Gareth Edwards is new to the franchise and helmed the well-received prequel Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), as well as another film about scaly monsters, Godzilla (2014), which was a hit. Also, it is goodbye to Chris Pratt's Owen Grady, a figure whose bro energy not everyone liked. An all-new cast headed by Scarlett Johansson, backed by Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey, is in charge. The story marks a return to the franchise's roots: surviving an island of horrors. Humans live in a dinosaur-free world, with the reptiles' territory reduced to small tropical sites. Special operative Zora Bennett (Johansson), led by team leader Duncan Kincaid (Ali) and aided by palaeontologist Henry Loomis (Bailey), is to sneak onto a dinosaur island to retrieve biological samples that hold the key to a revolutionary new drug. The big bad here is the Distortus rex, a mutated Tyrannosaurus rex with six limbs. Superman (July 10) (From left) Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman in the superhero reboot Superman. PHOTO: 2025 WBEI Based on trailer views and other metrics, this could be the most anticipated flick of them all. As with Jurassic World Rebirth, 2025's Superman hopes to fight franchise fatigue with an overhaul. This rebooted superhero origin story comes loaded with a new actor as the hero (David Corenswet), new director (James Gunn) and a brighter tone that contrasts with previous helmer Zack Snyder's grimmer, greyer take. Clark Kent (Corenswet) is a naive young man from rural America, new to the intensity of both Metropolis city and his employer, the newspaper The Daily Planet, where he meets hotshot reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan). Despite being labelled naive and unrealistic, Kent/Superman stays true to the values he picked up at home in Smallville, Kansas. His belief that kindness must prevail over shades of grey is what drives the story, says Gunn (Guardians Of The Galaxy, 2014 to 2023; The Suicide Squad, 2021), writer-director and chief executive of DC Studios. The movie introduces characters who will loom large in future chapters of the rebooted franchise, including villainous mastermind Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), and the superheroes Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion) and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced). The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 24) (From left) Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. PHOTO: THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY The third Marvel movie releasing in 2025, after Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*, could be the one Marvel fans are looking forward to most. This fresh do-over comes after three previous attempts (Fantastic Four, 2005; Rise Of The Silver Surfer, 2007; and the reboot that tanked at the box office, 2015's Fantastic Four). What is new here is that the beloved characters, known as Marvel's First Family, will exist alongside other superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), opening the door to collaborations. The 1960s setting – on a version of Earth with advanced technology – is interesting too. The new cast is also stacked with talent: Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch. As the superhero team, they must prevent Earth from being consumed by the cosmic being Galactus, whose arrival is announced by his herald, the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). Director Matt Shakman won praise from critics for directing all nine episodes of the WandaVision (2021) Marvel miniseries for Disney+, after having worked on episodes of shows like the fantasy hit Game Of Thrones (2011 to 2019). Tron: Ares (Oct 9) A scene from Tron: Ares. PHOTO: THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY Tron: Ares comes 15 years after the previous film, Tron: Legacy (2010), which itself came 28 years after the original film Tron (1982). Will anyone care or even remember? This standalone sequel's release being scheduled for the latter part of the year, after the crowded summer blockbuster season, indicates that Walt Disney Pictures does not hold high hopes for it. However, trailer views and other online trends indicate that Tron: Ares has a fan base willing to turn out in numbers strong enough to give it a good chance of success at the box office. Predator: Badlands (Nov 6) Thia (Elle Fanning) in Predator: Badlands. PHOTO: THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY Director Dan Trachtenberg revived the Predator franchise with Prey (2022), the story of an 18th-century Comanche woman's fight for survival against a technologically advanced alien foe. This time, the action will move from Earth to the future, on a planet far away. Also, this is the first film with a Predator as its primary focus, rather than a human. Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) is a young Yautja – the race of hunters known on Earth as Predators – who has been cast out because he lacks the aggression and strength his race admires. He and the android Thia (Elle Fanning) must beat the odds on a dangerous planet to not just survive, but also reclaim his honour. Wicked: For Good (Nov 20) (From left) Ariana Grande is Glinda and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in Wicked: For Good. PHOTO: UIP The second part of the film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical will conclude the story of the misunderstood Elphaba and the popular Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande respectively. While Wicked: For Good lacks the broad appeal of superhero and action films like Superman, Fantastic Four: First Steps or Avatar: Fire And Ash, its healthy trailer views still point to strong interest among those waiting to see the outcomes for both characters, now labelled the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good following the events of Wicked (2024). Fans of the musical have responded well to director Jon M. Chu's lavish sets, costumes and fidelity to the music, and are likely to shower as much love on the next chapter as they did the first. Zootopia 2 (Nov 27) Zootopia 2 marks the return of rookie cops Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) and Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin). PHOTO: THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY The return of the brave, cheerful rabbit detective Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and her cop colleague, the sly fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), is a long time coming, making it the only animated movie to crack The Straits Times' top 10 list. In this sequel to Zootopia (2016), winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2017, a new villain appears. Gary De'Snake (voiced by Ke Huy Quan) is causing chaos in the mammal republic of Zootopia and the two officers are assigned to the case. The first movie won critical acclaim for addressing issues of racial and cultural bias and stereotyping while keeping the tone light and family-friendly, at the same time making over US$1 billion (S$1.28 billion) at the global box office. Avatar: Fire And Ash (Dec 18) Zoe Saldana as Neytiri in Avatar: Fire And Ash. PHOTO: THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY The Avatar movies (Avatar, 2009; Avatar: The Way Of Water, 2022) continue to be outliers, releasing at the end of the year even though blockbusters traditionally head to cinemas from June to September. Director James Cameron has said he likes the December dates because of reduced competition from other films, but it should be said that his Avatar movies will be box-office smashes no matter when they come out. The science-fiction saga of soldier-turned-rebel Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his partner and fellow warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) has been hugely successful , putting this film in the top three alongside Superman and Fantastic Four . In Fire And Ash, the couple and their children explore the planet of Pandora, discovering the Ash People, a civilisation that lives near volcanoes. This film will be followed by the fourth and fifth chapters, to be released in 2029 and 2031. 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Economic Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Appetite for global cinema growing in India, want to bring every genre: PVR Inox's Aamer Bijli
From horror lovers to rom-com and anime enthusiasts, India's filmgoers have diverse tastes and PVR Inox Ltd wants to be the go-to destination for global cinema across formats and genres, says Aamer Bijli, the company's lead strategist for marketing and innovation. The company is making a major strategic push in bringing international cinema to Indian audiences, starting with the premiere of the upcoming action thriller "Ballerina", headlined by Hollywood star Ana de Armas. In the next one year, PVR Inox will be distributing some of the major Hollywood titles, both big-budget and indie, from top studios like Lionsgate, A24, Neon, Black Bear and FilmNation."What we see as the future is to ensure that the growing appetite in India is quenched. Essentially every appetite has a particular genre, and we want to be at the forefront of bringing that genre to the Indian market. And this is a combination of international films as well as local films. "Our business fires on three engines, which are Hollywood films, the Hindi local segment and live events. So we want to really become a prolific player in all three categories," Aamer, son of PVR Inox managing director Ajay Bijli, told PTI in an interview. At a premiere event for "Ballerina", held at PVR Juhu in Mumbai, the company gave a glimpse into the next four titles that it will be distributing in India -- "Smashing Machine", starring Dwayne Johnson; "Now You See Me: Now You Don't", the third part in Lionsgate heist franchise; Aziz Ansari-directed comedy "Good Fortune", featuring Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen; and anime film "Shinchan: Kasukabe Dancers".Besides, PVR Inox has a robust slate for the year 2025-26, spanning genres like horror, musicals, drama, romance, and action. It includes five films from critically-acclaimed studio A24. The movies are -- "The Riders" with Brad Pitt; "The Drama" with Robert Pattinson and Zendaya; "Marty Supreme" with Timothee Chalamet; "Onslaught" with Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens; and "Sorry Baby" from actor-director Eva Lionsgate, it will be bringing out "The Strangers: Chapter 2" and "SAW 11". It will also distribute Neon's "The Housewife", starring Naomi Watts, in the Black Bear Pictures, PVR Inox will distribute filmmaker Guy Ritchie's "The Wife & Dog", featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Anthony Hopkins and Rosamund Pike, as well as six other titles -- Gerard Butler's "Greenland: Migration", "Relay" with Lily James, Riz Ahmed and Sam Worthington; "Afterburn", starring Samuel L Jackson; "Fred & Ginger" with Margaret Qualley; Zac Efron's "Famous"; and "I Want Your Sex", starring Olivia Wilde."We've always tried to maintain a very fruitful and amicable relationship with these studios. It's always been a to-and-fro to understand what films they're producing, what films the international audience is liking, and what films resonate with India."We have exponentially grown in terms of size because now independent cinema is also really demanding big budgets. A lot of big actors are being associated with independent films and it's really going to grow," Aamer about the content acquisition strategy of PVR Inox, he said genre plays a pivotal role."There are certain genres that cut across the language barrier more than others. And the major genre that does this is action films. Some films that even we don't dub tend to see its day in the sun."But action firms are notorious for their dubbable ability. You can dub it into all the languages and that's something we specialise, in regional and Hindi language to dub these films in. So that's a big part of the strategy." Another aspect of the strategy is to identify studios as well as independent banners that are credible to partner, Aamer added."We have a very long standing relationship with Lionsgate. We have an output deal with them, and we represent the India office. They have very big budget films such as the 'John Wick' universe, which they want to bring and which suits India," he final piece in the puzzle is the star cast attached to a project, Aamer stressed."There are certain actors and actresses that people resonate with more than others. Sometimes the story, the prowess, the writing, is enough to carry a film forward, but sometimes it needs the extra power, which is the star cast. And it makes these potential content acquisitions possible and gives relevance for the Indian market," he forward, Aamer is optimistic about India's rising stature as a key market for international films, especially when it comes to hosting premieres and other promotional events of major Hollywood titles."It would really boost the momentum for the film. Films like 'Avatar: The Way of Water', which released two years ago, and 'Oppenheimer', they all did so well that they were comparable with global box office numbers as well."Even in the independent film space. Like 'John Wick' for example. 'John Wick 4' did exceedingly well for us. I think it clocked about USD 4.5 million, which is a very respectable number compared to the grand scheme." India can truly emerge as a global cinema destination if more international films receive commercial success in the country, he added. "I don't see why studios won't start looking at India as a destination to host premiers, festivals, and all these marque events. I think it is just a matter of time," Aamer said.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Appetite for global cinema growing in India, want to bring every genre: PVR Inox's Aamer Bijli
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads From horror lovers to rom-com and anime enthusiasts, India's filmgoers have diverse tastes and PVR Inox Ltd wants to be the go-to destination for global cinema across formats and genres, says Aamer Bijli , the company's lead strategist for marketing and company is making a major strategic push in bringing international cinema to Indian audiences, starting with the premiere of the upcoming action thriller "Ballerina", headlined by Hollywood star Ana de the next one year, PVR Inox will be distributing some of the major Hollywood titles, both big-budget and indie, from top studios like Lionsgate, A24, Neon, Black Bear and FilmNation."What we see as the future is to ensure that the growing appetite in India is quenched. Essentially every appetite has a particular genre, and we want to be at the forefront of bringing that genre to the Indian market. And this is a combination of international films as well as local films."Our business fires on three engines, which are Hollywood films , the Hindi local segment and live events. So we want to really become a prolific player in all three categories," Aamer, son of PVR Inox managing director Ajay Bijli, told PTI in an a premiere event for "Ballerina", held at PVR Juhu in Mumbai, the company gave a glimpse into the next four titles that it will be distributing in India -- "Smashing Machine", starring Dwayne Johnson; "Now You See Me: Now You Don't", the third part in Lionsgate heist franchise; Aziz Ansari-directed comedy "Good Fortune", featuring Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen; and anime film "Shinchan: Kasukabe Dancers".Besides, PVR Inox has a robust slate for the year 2025-26, spanning genres like horror, musicals, drama, romance, and includes five films from critically-acclaimed studio A24. The movies are -- "The Riders" with Brad Pitt; "The Drama" with Robert Pattinson and Zendaya; "Marty Supreme" with Timothee Chalamet; "Onslaught" with Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens; and "Sorry Baby" from actor-director Eva Lionsgate, it will be bringing out "The Strangers: Chapter 2" and "SAW 11". It will also distribute Neon's "The Housewife", starring Naomi Watts, in the Black Bear Pictures, PVR Inox will distribute filmmaker Guy Ritchie's "The Wife undefined "Afterburn", starring Samuel L Jackson; "Fred undefined Zac Efron's "Famous"; and "I Want Your Sex", starring Olivia Wilde."We've always tried to maintain a very fruitful and amicable relationship with these studios. It's always been a to-and-fro to understand what films they're producing, what films the international audience is liking, and what films resonate with India."We have exponentially grown in terms of size because now independent cinema is also really demanding big budgets. A lot of big actors are being associated with independent films and it's really going to grow," Aamer about the content acquisition strategy of PVR Inox, he said genre plays a pivotal role."There are certain genres that cut across the language barrier more than others. And the major genre that does this is action films. Some films that even we don't dub tend to see its day in the sun."But action firms are notorious for their dubbable ability. You can dub it into all the languages and that's something we specialise, in regional and Hindi language to dub these films in. So that's a big part of the strategy."Another aspect of the strategy is to identify studios as well as independent banners that are credible to partner, Aamer added."We have a very long standing relationship with Lionsgate. We have an output deal with them, and we represent the India office. They have very big budget films such as the 'John Wick' universe, which they want to bring and which suits India," he final piece in the puzzle is the star cast attached to a project, Aamer stressed."There are certain actors and actresses that people resonate with more than others. Sometimes the story, the prowess, the writing, is enough to carry a film forward, but sometimes it needs the extra power, which is the star cast. And it makes these potential content acquisitions possible and gives relevance for the Indian market," he forward, Aamer is optimistic about India's rising stature as a key market for international films, especially when it comes to hosting premieres and other promotional events of major Hollywood titles."It would really boost the momentum for the film. Films like 'Avatar: The Way of Water', which released two years ago, and 'Oppenheimer', they all did so well that they were comparable with global box office numbers as well."Even in the independent film space. Like 'John Wick' for example. 'John Wick 4' did exceedingly well for us. I think it clocked about USD 4.5 million, which is a very respectable number compared to the grand scheme."India can truly emerge as a global cinema destination if more international films receive commercial success in the country, he added."I don't see why studios won't start looking at India as a destination to host premiers, festivals, and all these marque events. I think it is just a matter of time," Aamer said.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' Cast (and Find Out Where You've Seen Them Before!)
Now You See Me: Now You Don't will feature both new and old magicians. The third installment of the beloved Now You See Me franchise stars original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco as the witty group of magicians called the Four Horsemen. Meanwhile, three younger magicians — played by Ariana Greenblatt, Justice Smith and Dominic Sessa — will join in on the fun, as well. In the teaser, released April 29, Eisenberg reprises his role as J. Daniel Atlas but needs to enlist the help of the three new magicians because his fellow Four Horsemen are "dead" to him. The younger and resident magicians will join forces and work alongside Morgan Freeman's character, Thaddeus Bradley, as they try to take down a group of criminals run by Rosamund Pike's character. Here's everything to know about the new and returning actors starring in Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Jesse Eisenberg will reprise his role as J. Daniel Atlas, an illusionist and street magician. In the first film, Atlas helped create the Four Horsemen and remained their leader for the second film. However, the group had a falling out, so in Now You See Me: Now You Don't, Atlas decides to forge ahead with three new magicians. Luckily for the new crew, the rest of the three Horsemen end up saving Atlas and his new magicians after they find themselves in trouble while trying to steal the "most valuable jewel in history." Related: Who Is Jesse Eisenberg's Wife? All About Anna Strout Eisenberg hasn't spoken too much about the third film, but he told GamesRader+ in October 2024, "Every day we walk onto set and pinch ourselves because the set pieces, the magic, the ensemble, it's really, truly miraculous." Off-screen, Eisenberg has been with his wife, Anna Strout, since 2001 and the couple share one child. Dave Franco returns to the franchise, once again, as Jack Wilder. He is the youngest member of the Four Horsemen and was a simple street magician and pickpocket before joining the group. Despite having a falling out with Atlas, Wilder surprises him when he suddenly appears in the midst of a theft gone wrong and candidly tells Atlas in the trailer, "[I'm] saving your a--." Related: Dave Franco and Alison Brie's Relationship Timeline When he's not on set, Franco spends time with his wife, actress Alison Brie, whom he married in 2017. Isla Fisher returns to the cast as Henley Reeves, the only female in the Four Horsemen. Reeves, who was once Atlas' assistant and ex, is a clever escape artist and stage magician. Related: Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher's Relationship Timeline Now You See Me: Now You Don't marks Fisher's return to the franchise as she was unable to star in the second film, Now You See Me 2, because she was pregnant at the time. Lizzy Caplan, who played Lula May, was added to the cast as a fill-in for the Four Horsemen. Off-screen, Fisher was married to Sacha Baron Cohen from 2010 to 2024. The former couple share three children. Woody Harrelson reprises his role as Merritt McKinney, a mentalist and hypnotist. Despite being the oldest member of the Four Horsemen, McKinney often enjoys being unhelpful and playing with people's minds any chance he can get. Related: Who Is Woody Harrelson's Wife? All About Laura Louie When he isn't acting, Harrelson spends time with his wife of over 15 years, Laura Louie, and their three children. Mark Ruffalo, who starred as Dylan Rhodes in the first two films, was not shown in the trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't, but he has been confirmed as a part of the cast. In April 2025, Variety noted that Ruffalo would be returning to the film in some capacity. His character, Rhodes, is an FBI agent who was trying to capture the Four Horsemen, but changed his motive after his history with magicians was revealed in the second film. Related: Who Is Mark Ruffalo's Wife? All About Sunrise Coigney Off-screen, Ruffalo is married to Sunrise Coigney. The pair married in 2000 and have since welcomed three children. Morgan Freeman is the last returning cast member who is confirmed to appear in Now You See Me: Now You Don't and was shown in the April 2025 trailer. Freeman plays Thaddeus Bradley, a former magician who worked behind-the-scenes to expose magicians' secrets and profit from solving their mysteries. Bradley is often one step ahead of both the Four Horsemen and the authorities. Related: All About Morgan Freeman's Children and Grandchildren "My Horsemen, you were brought together for a reason — to bring down two generations of criminals with a single sleight of hand," he tells the group in the Now You See Me 3 trailer. While he acts as a father figure in a lot of his roles, Freeman also has four children of his own off-screen. Rosamund Pike is in her villain era. Pike will make her Now You See Me debut as the wealthy leader of the Vanderberg crime family. "For decades, the Vanderbergs have been selling diamonds to warlords, arms dealers, traffickers to help launder their money," Atlas tells his fellow magicians in the Now You See Me: Now You Don't trailer. Vanderberg immediately goes to war with the Four Horsemen after they try and steal her beloved "heart jewel" in the upcoming film. She's seen meeting with fellow criminals and loading a gun in the teaser. Related: Who Is Rosamund Pike's Boyfriend? All About Robie Uniacke Off-screen, Pike has been dating Robie Uniacke since around 2009 and the pair share two children. Dominic Sessa stars in the Now You See Me franchise for the first time as Bosco, the leader of the new group of magicians. In the trailer, he pretends to be Atlas in front of an audience and even tells his fellow magicians, "My Atlas was spot on." Sessa became a breakout star when he made his acting debut in the 2023 film The Holdovers. He won a Critics' Choice Movie Award for the role and was nominated for a BAFTA Award. Sessa's acting career seems to just be getting started, as he was also cast as the late chef Anthony Bourdain in the biopic Tony. Ariana Greenblatt will make her Now You See Me debut as June, the only woman in the new group of three magicians. Greenblatt took the new role seriously and told Nylon prior to filming in August 2024 that she had enrolled at the Magic Castle — an academy for magic enthusiasts. 'I've been at the Magic Castle every other day, learning magic,' she told the outlet. 'My magic teacher is so awesome; he is one of the best ones. So I get to know all the magician tea.' Greenblatt got her acting start in the Disney Channel TV show Stuck in the Middle in 2016, but she rose to fame in 2023 when she played America Ferrera's daughter in the blockbuster film Barbie. Greenblatt has also had prominent roles in 65, In The Heights and Ahsoka. Justice Smith rounds out the new group of magicians and plays Charlie. Smith landed his first acting gig in 2014 when he appeared on the Nickelodeon comedy series, The Thundermans. He went on to act in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), Detective Pikachu (2019) and All The Bright Places (2020) alongside Elle Fanning. Read the original article on People
