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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rachel Zegler kicks off the popular musical ‘Evita' and presents a powerful performance of ‘Don't Cry For Me Argentina' – criticised for performing on the outside balcony
Famed actress , who is well known for her roles in the live adaptation of 'Snow White' and her appearance in 'The Hunger Games', just took a new step in the world of theatre. Already well known for her live performances, the actress kicked off her play 'Evita' in the West End revival at the London Palladium. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Zegler returns to the stage with 'Evita' Rachel Zegler recently featured in and kicked off her play 'Evita' with a powerful bang in London last week! Drawing hundreds of spectators and selling out shows, Zegler has taken on the role of the lead in the musical Eva Perón. This is the 23-year-old's second professional production on the theatrical stage and is going to be running live for a limited 12-week run. The musical is set to run until September this year. Rachel was criticised for her performance on the outside balcony while paying attendees watched it on a live stream During the show, Rachel Zegler was heavily criticised for delivering her number 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' from the outside balcony for the crowd gathered around the theatre. Instead, the paying theatre goers had to watch the live stream to catch a glimpse of the actress's powerful performance. As videos from the night went viral online, many sectors of the public shared their mixed reactions on their accounts. Some called the actress out for performing for free, while the ones who paid had to witness the performance through a lousy screen, while others loved the innovative idea and praised the actress for performing for the crowd gathered outside. One person shared a lengthy comment while praising her, saying, 'Absolutely stunning idea and a beautiful symbol – while the rich sit inside the theatre watching from the screen, Evita is outside on the balcony of the theatre addressing all those who can't afford to go to the theatre and/or are living on the streets of London.' Another expressed a bit of disdain over the event, sharing that 'I'm excited to see her, but not sure how I feel about paying that much to watch the most iconic moment on a screen.' Another continued, stating, 'Sorry, are you saying I've paid that much for 2 tickets, and she's singing the biggest number outside at people who haven't paid?'
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Glenn Close and Billy Porter on board The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping
Actors Glenn Close and Billy Porter are the latest additions to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Close will play the cruel escort to the District 12 Tributes, Drusilla Sickle, while Porter plays her estranged husband and the Tributes' uninspired designer. Close and Porter will be starring alongside Kieran Culkin (as Caesar Flickerman), Joseph Zada (as Haymitch Abernathy), Whitney Peak (as Lenore Dove Baird), Ralph Fiennes (as President Snow), Molly McCann (as Louella), Iona Bell (as Lou Lou), Maya Hawke (as Wiress), Lili Taylor (as Mags), Jesse Plemons (as Plutarch Heavensbee) and Elle Fanning (as Effie Trinket). Set 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games during the Second Quarter Quell (50th Hunger Games), it will centre on a 12-year-old Haymitch Abernathy, portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the original Hunger Games movies and how he competes in the games with 48 children as tributes. Francis Lawrence, who has helmed every Hunger Games instalment since 2012's Catching Fire, will direct this film as well. The upcoming film is being bankrolled by Color Force's Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson. Cameron MacConomy is the executive producer.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Sword attacker denies re-enacting rampage in chat about ‘killing films'
Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, has claimed he has no memory of killing Daniel Anjorin, 14, and attacking five other people in Hainault, east London, last April 30 while allegedly under the influence of cannabis. Afterwards, he likened events to Hollywood film The Hunger Games and claimed to have an alternative personality of a 'professional assassin', the court has heard. Teenage victim Daniel Anjorin (Met Police/PA) Under cross-examination on Monday, the defendant denied being a fan of horror films, saying he liked 'Lego' movies and had not even seen all of The Hunger Games franchise. Monzo was asked about a conversation he had with a member of staff at Broadmoor secure psychiatric hospital to where he was transferred after his arrest. Prosecutor Tom Little KC said: 'What about other films about killing? Can you remember shortly after you were transferred to Broadmoor a member of staff indicated that they liked horror films and as a result you became animated and you started undertaking a stabbing motion with your arms?' Monzo replied: 'I don't like horror movies at all. I like action movies with killing in them.' Mr Little continued: 'You asked the member of staff if they liked 'killing movies'. 'Your stabbing motion is exactly what you do to at least one of the individuals on April 30.' Monzo replied: 'I don't know.' Marcus Arduini Monzo during his arrest (Met Police/PA) The prosecutor asked: 'Do you remember attacking anybody on April 30?' Monzo replied: 'I don't remember anything.' Mr Little also quizzed the defendant about a video in which Monzo showed off a sword and described it as 'frigging sexy' before the attacks. The prosecutor said: 'Did you think that the sword that you used on April 30 was 'frigging sexy'?' Monzo told jurors: 'I was trying to be funny. If I had watched it back I would not have liked it and deleted it.' Earlier, the defendant told jurors he believed the earth was flat and the 9/11 terrorist attack in the United States was 'probably' a conspiracy. He told jurors his views were largely formed after he visited India and started consuming hallucinogenic tea ayahuasca and cannabis. Monzo denies Daniel's murder and the attempted murders of Donato Iwule, Sindy Arias, Henry De Los Rios Polania and Pc Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield, as well as wounding Inspector Molloy Campbell with intent. He also denies aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article relating to a kitchen knife. Monzo admits having two swords. The Old Bailey trial continues.
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Sword attacker denies re-enacting rampage in chat about ‘killing films'
Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, has claimed he has no memory of killing Daniel Anjorin, 14, and attacking five other people in Hainault, east London, last April 30 while allegedly under the influence of cannabis. Afterwards, he likened events to Hollywood film The Hunger Games and claimed to have an alternative personality of a 'professional assassin', the court has heard. Under cross-examination on Monday, the defendant denied being a fan of horror films, saying he liked 'Lego' movies and had not even seen all of The Hunger Games franchise. Monzo was asked about a conversation he had with a member of staff at Broadmoor secure psychiatric hospital to where he was transferred after his arrest. Prosecutor Tom Little KC said: 'What about other films about killing? Can you remember shortly after you were transferred to Broadmoor a member of staff indicated that they liked horror films and as a result you became animated and you started undertaking a stabbing motion with your arms?' Monzo replied: 'I don't like horror movies at all. I like action movies with killing in them.' Mr Little continued: 'You asked the member of staff if they liked 'killing movies'. 'Your stabbing motion is exactly what you do to at least one of the individuals on April 30.' Monzo replied: 'I don't know.' The prosecutor asked: 'Do you remember attacking anybody on April 30?' Monzo replied: 'I don't remember anything.' Mr Little also quizzed the defendant about a video in which Monzo showed off a sword and described it as 'frigging sexy' before the attacks. The prosecutor said: 'Did you think that the sword that you used on April 30 was 'frigging sexy'?' Monzo told jurors: 'I was trying to be funny. If I had watched it back I would not have liked it and deleted it.' Earlier, the defendant told jurors he believed the earth was flat and the 9/11 terrorist attack in the United States was 'probably' a conspiracy. He told jurors his views were largely formed after he visited India and started consuming hallucinogenic tea ayahuasca and cannabis. Monzo denies Daniel's murder and the attempted murders of Donato Iwule, Sindy Arias, Henry De Los Rios Polania and Pc Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield, as well as wounding Inspector Molloy Campbell with intent. He also denies aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article relating to a kitchen knife. Monzo admits having two swords. The Old Bailey trial continues.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Glenn Close and Billy Porter to star in The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping
Due for release in November 2026, the sixth film in the fantasy franchise will star Close, 78, as escort Drusilla Sickle, and Porter, 55, as stylist Magno Stift – who is also her onscreen husband. It comes after Conclave star Ralph Fiennes was cast as villain President Coriolanus Snow in the prequel, which will be an adaption of the fifth book in the series written by Suzanne Collins. Drusilla Sickle. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – in theaters November 20, 2026. — The Hunger Games (@TheHungerGames) June 16, 2025 The book was published in March 2025 and is a prequel to the original trilogy, which was adapted into the films starring US actress Jennifer Lawrence. Close is best known for her appearances in Fatal Attraction (1988), Dangerous Liaisons (1989), and 101 Dalmatians (1996), where she played Cruella De Vil, while Porter is best known for his performances on Broadway in shows such as Kinky Boots. The new film follows a young Haymitch Abernathy, one of the few Hunger Games winners from the same district as the original trilogy's protagonist Katniss Everdeen, played by Lawrence. Played by Zombieland actor Woody Harrelson, Haymitch is first introduced to readers in the original trilogy as the alcoholic mentor to tributes Katniss and Peeta Mellark, played by Bridge To Terabithia's Josh Hutcherson, before they are sent off to fight to the death in a televised arena. Magno Stift. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – in theaters November 20, 2026. — The Hunger Games (@TheHungerGames) June 16, 2025 The prequel follows Haymitch as he is drawn to fight in the 50th Hunger Games, a violent entertainment set up to maintain control in the fictional country of Panem, and faces double the amount of tributes, two boys and two girls, who are selected from each district. The movie will be directed by Francis Lawrence, who also directed the Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Mockingjay Part I, and Mockingjay Part II. The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping will be released in cinemas on November 20, 2026.
