LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) – With a huge star cast and a multi-million dollar budget, ‘Captain America: Civil War’ was launched on an equally large scale with a red carpet stretching along Hollywood Boulevard outside the Dolby Theatre on Tuesday (April 12). When asked about the size of the premiere, leading man Chris Evans who plays Captain America told Reuters “It’s overwhelming, it’s a little terrifying but you know what? For a movie […]
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“The Huntman’s” celebrates girl power
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) – Chris Hemsworth joined leading ladies Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain on the red carpet in Los Angeles Monday night (April 11) for the premiere of fantasy film “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” The prequel to the 2012 “Snow White and the Huntsman”, which was inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairytale, sees Oscar winner Theron and “Thor” actor Chris Hemsworth reprise their roles as evil Queen Ravenna and […]
Kanye West’s ‘Life of Pablo’ scores streaming success on Billboard
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) – Taylor Swift and Adele may have boycotted streaming platforms when releasing their latest albums, but rapper Kanye West proved the power of online consumption as “The Life of Pablo” debuted at the top of the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart through the strength of streaming numbers. “The Life of Pablo,” West’s seventh studio album and his seventh No. 1 record on Billboard 200, sold 28,000 physical albums and […]
Britain’s Royals join Bollywood elite at Mumbai gala
MUMBAI, India (Reuters) – Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge dined with India’s movie elite on Sunday (April 10), capping their first day of a week-long tour of the country. The Bollywood gala winded down a full day of activity for the royal couple, which included a visit to an impoverished neighborhood in Mumbai and a memorial tribute to the 2008 attack at the Taj Mahal hotel. “Catherine and I are full of admiration for […]
‘Star Wars’ wins big at MTV awards
LOS Angeles, United States (AFP) — Space Opera “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was the big winner at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, taking best film and breakthrough performance for its star Daisy Ridley. It also scooped best villain for Adam Driver’s turn as the nefarious Kylo Ren, although Ridley lost out in the best hero category to Jennifer Lawrence, recognized for her role in the final “Hunger Games” movie, “Mockingjay Part Two.” Leonardo […]
Viva Films releases trailer for “Unlucky Plaza”
MANILA, Philippines – Viva Films released the trailer for “Unlucky Plaza”, an independent Singaporean film wherein Filipino actor Epy Quizon was casted in the lead role. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
Trailer for Star Wars spin-off ‘Rogue One’ released
Reuters – Movie fans got a sneak peak at Disney’s first spin-off from the “Star Wars” universe on Thursday, with the release of a trailer introducing new rebel characters in the sci-fi saga. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, set for release in December, follows “resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star”, according to starwars.com. It stars “The Theory of Everything” actress Felicity Jones as lead character Jyn Erso, […]
Britain’s William and Kate meet Bhutanese and Indian UK residents ahead of trip to Asia
LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (Reuters) – Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, opened their home on Wednesday (April 6) to Indian and Bhutanese people who live, work and study in the UK. The royal couple opened up Kensington Palace to the guests, who included members of the academic, business and charity sectors, ahead of their six-day visit to India and Bhutan which begins on Sunday (April 10). Kate wore in a floor length blue […]
Country star Merle Haggard dies at 79
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) – Country musician Merle Haggard, who emerged from prison to become the poetic voice of the working man with hits such as “Okie From Muskogee,” died on Wednesday (April 06), his 79th birthday, said manager Frank Mull. The country legend had canceled all his concerts for the month of April due to illness. Haggard’s repertoire included songs with traditional country music themes such as drinking and heartache but he also […]
Janet Jackson alludes to pregnancy in decision to halt tour
Reuters – Hinting at a possible pregnancy, Janet Jackson announced on Wednesday that she was temporarily halting her world tour because of a “sudden change” that required her and her husband to plan a family. “My husband and I are planning our family, so I’m going to have to delay the tour. Please if you could try and understand that it’s important that I do this now. I have to rest up, doctor’s orders,” the […]
Potter’s “Wizarding World” comes to life
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) – It was a celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood on Tuesday (April 5), where music filled the air and fireworks lit up of the sky for the unveiling of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.” The opening was marked by legendary composer John Williams leading the the L.A. Philharmonic in front of the theme park’s massive Hogwarts castle, which provided the perfect backdrop for the evenings dramatic 3D light […]
Owl post, sweets and spells: Universal’s ‘Harry Potter’ world highlights
LOS ANGELES | BY PIYA SINHA-ROY (Reuters) — Just as author J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” stories unmask hidden magical secrets, Universal Studios’ new “Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” opening Thursday, has also concealed little magical mysteries for fans to uncover. MAIL FROM HOGSMEADE Blurring the lines of reality, The Owl Post is an actual post office where visitors can have their mail branded with the Hogsmeade stamp if they buy Hogwarts stationery. Be like Hermione […]