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Robert De Niro will be honoured with Palme d'Or at 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Actor and film producer Robert De Niro will be honoured with an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes, the festival announced, according to The Hollywood Reporter. De Niro will be honoured on May 13, marking 14 years after the two-time Oscar winner served as President of the Cannes jury in 2011. De Niro has a long history at Cannes. In 1976, he participated in two films in the festival's official selection: Bernardo Bertolucci's 1900 and Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, which won the Palme d'Or. In 1983, he began the festival with Scorsese's The King of Comedy, followed a year later by Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America. He returned in 1986 with Roland Joffe's The Mission, which became De Niro's second Palme d'Or winner. More recently, in 2023, he returned to the Croisette for Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. "I have such close feelings for Festival de Cannes," De Niro said in a statement, "especially now when there's so much in the world pulling us apart, Cannes brings us together -- storytellers, filmmakers, fans, and friends. It's like coming home," as per the outlet. In addition to receiving the Honorary Palme d'Or during the opening ceremony, De Niro will participate in a masterclass for festival attendees on Wednesday, May 14, at the Debussy Theatre, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 78th Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 13 to May 24, 2025. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 11:05 AM IST | Washington | ANI
'It was not love at first sight' : Kevin Bacon on wife Kyra Sedgwick
Actor Kevin Bacon and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick have been happily married for more than 35 years. Kevin and Kyra formally met on the set of their 1988 movie, Lemon Sky. Recently, on The Drew Barrymore Show, Bacon recalled the initial days of their relationship. "I will tell you that I was doing a lot of Off-Broadway, many years before that. I was 19 so she was 12, I think. Her mom had seen me in some plays Off-Broadway, and she knew that little 12-year-old Kyra wanted to be an actor," Bacon recalled, reported People. "I was buying a sandwich in the deli around the corner. This 12-year-old girl came up and said, 'Hi, I liked you in the play.' And, according to her, I said, 'Thanks, sweetie.' You know, kind of misogynistic," Bacon added. He continued, "She tells this story that when we first met doing Lemon Sky, she said, 'You know we met in the village after that play that time. Do you remember that?' And I went, 'Yeah I do remember that.' And she went, 'Really?' And I went, 'No,'" as per the outlet. "So she did not like me. It was not love at first sight," he concluded, as per the outlet. Bacon and Sedgwick tied the knot in 1988 and are now parents to son Travis, 35, and daughter Sosie, 33, reported People. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 10:52 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Olivia Wilde and ex-husband Jason Sudeikis hug it out following a messy spilt
Hollywood actress-director Olivia Wilde had a reunion with her former partner Jason Sudeikis in Los Angeles. The two seemed to be on good terms nearly two years after settling their child custody case, reports ‘People’ magazine. The ‘Ted Lasso’ star, 49, and the ‘Don't Worry Darling’ director, 41, were recently spotted hugging as they took their kids to a playground. As per ‘People’, the former couple were seen chatting and smiling as their son Otis, 10, and daughter Daisy, 8, played nearby, before they went their separate ways. Sudeikis and Wilde first began dating in 2011 after meeting at a Saturday Night Live finale party and got engaged the following year. They welcomed Otis in April 2014 and Daisy in October 2016, before calling it quits in 2020 after a seven-year engagement. After news of their split broke in November 2020 and Wilde was thrust into the spotlight when she began dating Harry Styles, a source told ‘People’ that the pair's children were their main concern. "It's been amicable, and they've transitioned into a great co-parenting routine. The children are the priority and the heart of the family's relationship", the insider said. While things appeared amicable between the pair for some time after their split, the co-parents made headlines in April 2022 when Sudeikis served Wilde with legal documents regarding their children while she was speaking onstage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Olivia then reportedly said in a court filing, obtained by the ‘Daily Mail’, that Sudeikis "chose to serve me in the most aggressive manner possible", which was "intended to threaten me and catch me off guard”. Later that year, a source said that despite their contentious custody battle, Wilde wanted "to focus on what's best for the kids”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 10:49 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Denise Richards revisits some of her dark memories with ex-husband Charlie Sheen
Hollywood actress Denise Richards is revisiting some dark memories as she looked back on her complicated past with her ex-husband Charlie Sheen. The actress recalled one Christmas when the actor, 59, ended up in jail, reports ‘People’ magazine. Speaking on the latest episode of ‘Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson’ podcast, the 54-year-old actress, who shares daughters Sami Sheen, 21, and Lola Sheen, 19, with the actor, said, “He was arrested on Christmas, and he called me from jail to say ‘Merry Christmas’ to the girls. And they were busy playing with their toys. They're like, ‘We'll talk to Dad later’. I go, ‘I think Dad's gonna be a little busy later’”. As per ‘People’, she added that she didn’t clue her kids in to the truth of the situation. “I didn't say, your dad just got f****** arrested and he's in jail so come say ‘Merry Christmas’ right now”, the ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ alum noted. Charlie Sheen was arrested in 2009 on Christmas Day after his then-wife Brooke Mueller accused him of assault. He later pleaded guilty to the charges and spent 30 days in jail. The actress revealed that throughout her daughters’ adolescence, she attempted to keep Sheen’s struggles private. “If I was at a school performance and he was supposed to show up and I get a call, ‘Something happened sideways, hospital, whatever’. I'm not going to tell the kids the truth”, she said. “I told them I lied and I said, ‘Dad had to work’. Some of the things were so outrageously bad where I'm like, ‘I can't say that’”. The impact of that decision is still affecting the mother of three today. “I actually sheltered the kids almost to a point of where now as they're getting older, they're discovering things and they were at first getting upset with me, like, 'Why didn't you tell me this?'", she said. The actress shared that her main goal was to “protect their relationship” with Sheen. “There was a time I didn't know if he was gonna live, and I didn't want the girls to ever get to know their dad, [from] what they would read”, she said. “I wanted it to be their experience and their relationship. And I also didn't want to put my feelings on them because that's not fair to them and their relationship with him”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 10:36 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Jenna Ortega clears the air on what led to her exit from 'Scream 7'
Hollywood actress Jenna Ortega has revealed that her exit from the 'Scream' franchise was over her shooting schedule. This is contrary to the reports that cited scheduling conflicts and pay discrepancy as the reason behind her exit. Ortega, who played Tara Carpenter in 2022’s 'Scream' and 2023’s 'Scream VI', exited the seventh movie in November 2023 reports 'Variety'. She told 'The Cut', “It had nothing to do with pay or scheduling. The Melissa stuff was happening, and it was all kind of falling apart". "If ‘Scream VII’ wasn’t going to be with that team of directors and those people I fell in love with, then it didn’t seem like the right move for me in my career at the time", she added. As per 'Variety', the “Melissa stuff” refers to Ortega’s 'Scream' co-star Melissa Barrera, who was fired from 'Scream 7' due to social media posts she put up about Israel and Palestine. News of Ortega’s exit followed one day after Barrera’s firing, which naturally led to speculation that Ortega was leaving the franchise out of support for Barrera. Barrera was fired from 'Scream 7' due to her social media posts supporting Palestine and criticizing Israel for “genocide and ethnic cleansing”. Franchise producer Spyglass Media Group said in a statement to 'Variety' at the time, “Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech". After Barrera’s firing, 'Scream 7' director Christopher Landon posted and deleted a statement on X that read, “Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make”. About a month later, Landon exited the film and wrote on social media: “It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on.” 'Scream' moved on with Kevin Williamson, the franchise’s original screenwriter, stepping in to direct the seventh installment, which will feature the return of franchise icon Neve Campbell. Ortega moved on with both the second season of her Netflix smash hit 'Wednesday' and the box office success of last year’s 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'. “I’ve happened to join a lot of franchises, which is so great to be a part of legacy”, Ortega told The Cut. “But for me, I’m really trying to prioritize new directors and original stories. I know on the outside, maybe people are looking at my choices like, ‘Man, what the hell is this girl doing?’ I never thought I would do a movie (like A24’s ‘Death of Unicorn’). But an original script is exciting. If I can help get it made, I would love to do that". This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 10:32 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Mission Impossible 8 trailer: Tom Cruise goes all out 'one last time'
It's finally here. As we inch closer to the release of the final installment of the famed spy series 'Mission Impossible', the makers have dropped the trailer of 'The Final Reckoning'. The film has been directed by Christopher McQuarrie from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen. The Final Reckoning trailer Tom Cruise is back with more death-defying stunts in the new trailer for 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.' It hits theatres on May 23, reported Variety. This time the stakes are high as Hunt goes on his most audacious mission to date as more betrayals and more secrets are exposed before him. From the looks of it, it seems that he is getting ready again to fight a powerful rogue AI. As the AI’s influence spreads across the globe putting his allies Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), Luther Strickell (Ving Rhames), and Grace (Hayley Atwell) in danger, Hunt decides to put his life on the line yet again. Towards the end of the clip, we move towards an emotional note as we see Hunt bidding goodbye with the words, “I need you to trust me; one last time." Check out the trailer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Cruise (@tomcruise) More about The Final Reckoning In addition to Cruise, the cast includes Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, Ving Rhames as Luther Strickell, Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsopolis, Hayley Atwell as Grace, Esai Morales as the antagonist Gabriel, Shea Wigham as Jasper Briggs, Greg Tarzan Davis as Degas, and Pom Klementieff as the assassin Paris, as per the outlet. Newcomers to the "Mission: Impossible" franchise include "Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham, Nick Offerman, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Katy O'Brian, Tramell Tillman and Stephen Oyoung, reported Variety. Cruise has previously hinted at the thrilling action fans may expect in "The Final Reckoning," which features an underwater submarine sequence and a scene where he dangles from a plane. "When you stick your face out [of an airplane], going over 120 to 130 miles an hour, you're not getting oxygen," Cruise said in an interview with Empire. "So I had to train myself how to breathe. There were times I would pass out physically; I was unable to get back into the cockpit," reported Variety. (with inputs from agencies)
08 April,2025 07:36 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
Kevin Bacon reveals his kissing scene with Matt Dillon from ‘Wild Things’
Actor Kevin Bacon has revealed that there was a kissing scene between him and actor Matt Dillon in ‘Wild Things’. Kevin shared that he and Matt Dillon were supposed to start making out during their shower scene in the film, reports ‘People’ magazine. While discussing career highlights on Esquire’s ‘For the Record’ video series, the 66-year-old actor said a “great twist” between his character, police detective Ray Duquette, and Dillon’s, guidance counselor Sam Lombardo, was cut from the erotic thriller’s script. As per ‘People’, in their already steamy shower scene, in which Sam walks into the bathroom to shower, only to discover a fully nude Ray is already in there, the scrapped twist was an intimate kiss between the two men. “In the original script, we start making out”, Bacon recalled. “Part of what was crazy about the movie was that there were all these twists, you know, that was like the hook of the movie, so to me, (the kiss) was a great twist. That’s all. I was like, ‘That’d be an awesome twist’”. “But I don't know. For some reason, it got cut. We didn’t shoot it. I don't think we shot it. I think it just got cut”, the ‘Footloose’ star said about making ‘Wild Things’, which also starred Neve Campbell and Denise Richards. An off-screen producer then asked Bacon to confirm that he was "attached to" the kiss scene, a statement they previously made before the actor looked back at the cut moment, he said in response, "Yeah, I definitely was. Look at him, he's gorgeous”. Bacon previously discussed the axed scene 20 years ago in a 2005 interview with ‘Total Film magazine’. He revealed that “another surprise” was supposed to be Matt climbing into the shower with him for the kiss. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 01:22 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Bill Murray clears the air on 'Being Mortal' set misconduct allegations
Bill Murray opened up about what happened on the set of Being Mortal, which was shut down over complaints of the prolific comedian's on-set misconduct, reported Variety. While speaking with The New York Times, as quoted by Variety, regarding his new movie, 'The Friend,' Murray disclosed a surprising fact that he and his character in the film Being Mortal was accused of "inappropriate misconduct." The 'Being Mortal' actor disclosed the details of the incident which led to allegations of misconduct against him. He said, "It was Covid, we were all wearing masks and we were all stranded in this one room listening to this crazy scene. I dunno what prompted me to do it. It's something that I had done to someone else before, and I thought it was funny, and every time it happened, it was funny. I was wearing a mask, and I gave her a kiss, and she was wearing a mask. It wasn't like I touched her, but it was just, I gave her a kiss through a mask. And she wasn't a stranger," said Murray, as quoted by Variety. Murray admitted the incident still bothers him since shortly after, the movie was shut down by "human rights or 'H & R' of the Disney corporation," which he described as "more strident than some other countries." "It turned out there were pre-existing conditions and all this kind of stuff. I'm like, what? How was anyone supposed to know anything like that? There was no conversation; there was nothing. There was no peacemaking, nothing. It went to this lunatic arbitration, which, if anyone ever suggests you go to arbitration: Don't do it. Never ever do it. Because you think it's justice, and it isn't," said Bill Murray, as quoted by Varity. However, after the whole incident, the actor still believes that it was a funny incident which was taken out of context. "But it was a great disappointment because I thought I knew someone, and I did not. I certainly thought it was light. I thought it was funny. To me, it's still funny, the idea that you could give someone a kiss with a mask on. It's still stupid. It's all it was," said Bill Murray as quoted by Variety. The upcoming film of Bill Murray, 'The Friend,' is directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel. As per Variety, the movie follows New York City writer Iris (Naomi Watts), whose life of quiet and solitude is upended by Apollo, a great dane inherited from her late mentor. According to Variety, back in April of 2022, production on Being Mortal was indefinitely suspended after a complaint was issued about Murray's on-set incident. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 01:19 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Halle Berry reveals why she'll always be a fan of Chris Hemsworth
Actress Halle Berry, while promoting her crime thriller 'Crime 101' at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, opened up about working with her co-star Chris Hemsworth, saying she'll be "a fan for the rest of her life" after the Australian actor stood up for her on set. Speaking to E! News on the red carpet, Berry praised Hemsworth for a kind gesture during filming that left a lasting impression on her. "[He's] a stand-up guy. I won't go into it now, but he stood up for me in a moment in our movie, and instantly I knew right then I'm gonna follow this guy, be a fan of this guy for the rest of his life because he stood up for a woman. He didn't have to do it, and he did," said Berry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry) As per Deadline, Hemsworth, who has long admired Berry's work, had earlier admitted he was nervous to act alongside her. "I've admired Halle's work for many, many years. I was obviously very intimidated to sit opposite her in a scene and try and, you know, not just be in awe of what she was doing," said Chris, as per Deadline. In Crime 101, Hemsworth plays a skilled jewel thief while Berry plays an insurance broker. The movie, directed by Bart Layton, also stars Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, and Monica Barbaro. It is based on the novella by Don Winslow and follows a set of "Crime 101" rules for the perfect heist. Hemsworth took the role after Pedro Pascal dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 01:07 PM IST | Washington DC | ANI
Justin Bieber and Hailey put divorce rumours to rest by showing up together
Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey were seen putting on a united front after weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship. The couple chose casual outfits, as they opted for baggy trousers and puffer coats. They stepped out for a sweet treat with their friend Lori Harvey, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’. Justin and Hailey appeared to be in good spirits, both smiling, following the public backlash they'd both received. Last month, Hailey received a wave of criticism after a TikTok video, depicting how Hailey and Justin met, went viral on the social media app. The video accused Hailey of 'stalking' Justin for several years before they started dating in 2016. As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, the video includes numerous clips and screen grabs alleging that Hailey strategically inserted herself into Justin's life whilst he was, at the time, dating Selena Gomez. As a result, the model was brutally scrutinised by fans. This comes after Justin was met with growing concern among his fans after paparazzi snaps showed him looking downcast and 'hollow-eyed.' Justin further fuelled speculation when he posted a video on Instagram showing himself smoking while listening to music. In the video, Justin frequently smiled at the camera, showing off his teeth and playfully blowing smoke as he made eye contact with the lens. He even leant in close to the camera, giving a cheeky smile, and then blew a puff of smoke towards it after taking a drag from a roll up cigarette. Some fans feared that the star’s actions may reflect deeper personal struggles, especially considering his past challenges with mental health. As the video was posted as an Instagram Story, where fans couldn’t comment, they took to his most recent post to share their opinions instead. One user commented: "Why is nobody talking about what he posted in his story?". Whilst another added: "Yh, that was cringe." A third penned: "No frr I’m not like shocked he’s smoking but why did he post it? (sic)". More recently, it was revealed that Justin's alarming behaviour had been causing Hailey considerable distress, and she has allegedly reached out to loved ones to ask for prayers for Justin. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 01:00 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Glen Powell gets Arnold Schwarzenegger’s blessing for The Running Man remake
Actor Glen Powell is happy to recieve words of apprecaition from the Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger for his acting talent in the remake of 1987 film 'The Running Man'. "Arnold gave us his blessing," said Powell, adding, "(His son) Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn't seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria," reported People. Based on Stephen King's 1982 book of the same name, Powell's 'Running Man' remake will be the second screen adaptation after Schwarzenegger starred in the '80s version. The movie focuses on a game show where convicted criminal "runners" must escape death from professional killers, as per the outlet. "Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from the movie in a couple of weeks here. So I'm very excited to see him," he said, reported People. Meanwhile, Arnold Schwarzenegger's next project is 'Fubar 2'. The second season of the popular action-comedy series will be released on Netflix on June 12. Powell along with Wright, and costars Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo, was prresent to debut first footage from the new 'Running Man' at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Lee Pace, Katy O'Brian, William H. Macy, Emilia Jones and Michael Cera will also star in the remake, as per the outlet. The original film, 'The Running Man', which was released in 1987 was an American dystopian action film directed by Paul Michael Glaser and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Richard Dawson, Yaphet Kotto, and Jesse Ventura. The new film directed by Edgar Wright from a screenplay he co-wrote with Michael Bacall, based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman), reported People. 'The Running Man' arrives in theaters November 7, 2025. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
06 April,2025 01:33 PM IST | Washington | ANI