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A chance to set a precedent: Mercedes Kilmer on father Val Kilmer’s AI-powered final role

A chance to set a precedent: Mercedes Kilmer on father Val Kilmer’s AI-powered final role

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Los Angeles, Val Kilmer’s daughter Mercedes has come out in defence of the late Hollywood star’s AI-generated appearance in the upcoming indie film “As Deep as the Grave”, saying the technology offered her father a chance to set a precedent on actors owning their digital likeness. A chance to set a precedent: Mercedes Kilmer on father Val Kilmer’s AI-powered final role Kilmer, who died last year after battling throat cancer, was cast as Father Finton, a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in the historical drama, but was too ill to shoot his role. With the cooperation of his estate and Mercedes, the filmmakers used generative AI to include him in the film, in which his character appears for over an hour, according to director Coerte Voorhees. Speaking on the “Today Show”, Mercedes said the project had evolved well beyond a workaround for her father’s illness. “It started off as a way to overcome the limitations of his illness, but then it evolved into something that he really was like, ‘Oh, wait. I have a …

‘Eccentric’ Feroz Khan ‘banged up’ his brand-new Mercedes for his entry scene in Qurbani, reveals Zayed Khan | Bollywood News

‘Eccentric’ Feroz Khan ‘banged up’ his brand-new Mercedes for his entry scene in Qurbani, reveals Zayed Khan | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 8, 2026 08:21 PM IST It was 1980 when Feroz Khan’s Qurbani hit the screens, and it changed the game forever. The film is still remembered for its iconic songs, the cultural imprint it left, and the directorial voice of Feroz Khan himself. Recently, Zayed Khan opened up about one of the anecdotes from the film and shared how his uncle could be rather “eccentric” when it came to making a film exactly the way he envisioned it. ‘Feroz Khan was eccentric’ In a conversation with Zoom, he said, “Feroz chacha… Fardeen (Feroz’s son) told me this story, he had bought a brand new Mercedes for himself, and, you know, Vinod Khanna had such a great opening entry sequence, Amrish Puri had and this and that. He was wondering, what do I give myself as an entry sequence? It’s my movie. So that scene of him banging the car up was a decision that he just made, and it was not like budgeted in the movie. It was just like, get that …

‘Scooter se seedha Mercedes mil gayi’: Delhi picked Pradeep Sangwan over Virat Kohli. Then he had to bowl to Hayden and Gilchrist | Cricket News

‘Scooter se seedha Mercedes mil gayi’: Delhi picked Pradeep Sangwan over Virat Kohli. Then he had to bowl to Hayden and Gilchrist | Cricket News

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Every April, young cricketers from small towns across India enter the world of IPL — five-star hotels, foreign coaches, franchise millions, parties they would have never imagined. This series tells their stories, in their words, of what that crossing feels like. Pradeep Sangwan remembers the first time he saw his idol Adam Gilchrist in the flesh. It was 2008. He was eighteen. “Everything was a big surprise for us. We were just looking here and there. All were our idols. Jahan dekho sab bade players. It was a dream. It was a big surprise for that generation.” The Delhi left-arm pacer had been picked by Delhi Daredevils — chosen ahead of Virat Kohli. The two had come up together. At the Vikaspuri Coaching Centre in West Delhi — the same corner of the capital that produced Kohli — Sangwan had been working on his bowling, knowing Sehwag’s weakness for the cut shot and bowling at the crease accordingly. Sehwag noticed, had a word with the state selectors, and Sangwan was in the Ranji side. Seven …

Antonelli leads Russell as Mercedes tops the week’s final day of F1 testing in Bahrain

Antonelli leads Russell as Mercedes tops the week’s final day of F1 testing in Bahrain

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2 min readFeb 14, 2026 12:24 AM IST Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell were the fastest at the end of three days of Formula 1 preseason testing in Bahrain on Friday. Antonelli topped the afternoon session, replacing Russell behind the wheel. Russell led the way in the morning as the teams can run only one car on track in the test. Three more days of testing are scheduled next week in Bahrain, after a secretive “shakedown” test in Spain last month. Russell said Mercedes still has work to do before the first race of the season, the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. “Barcelona was very smooth, and probably smoother than we actually anticipated, in terms of reliability, in terms of performance,” he said. “We’ve got to Bahrain and in both regards we’ve taken a step back. “We’ve got another test, a month until Melbourne. We’re obviously very focused on the performance but you’ve also got to finish the race if you want to fight for the result. Being a driver, you’re always …

BMWs, Mercedes, Land Rovers Seized In SBI Car Loan Scam In Pune: ED | Pune News

BMWs, Mercedes, Land Rovers Seized In SBI Car Loan Scam In Pune: ED | Pune News

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Last Updated:November 29, 2025, 20:10 IST ED seized BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover cars in Pune after raids linked to a major State Bank of India car loan fraud. Investigators believe the use of a third-party account may have been an attempt to hide the real source of the money Multiple high-end luxury vehicles, including BMWs, Mercedes-Benz cars and Land Rovers, were seized during coordinated raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a major State Bank of India (SBI) car loan fraud case, officials said on Saturday. The investigation agency searched 12 residential and office premises of loan borrowers and car dealers in Pune and seized incriminating documents. The ED probe found that the accused procured high-value car loans by using forged documents, thereby defrauding the bank. The Enforcement Directorate’s Mumbai Zonal Office carried out search operations on November 25 and 26 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The searches were also directed at the then-branch manager of SBI, Amar Kulkarni. The searches resulted in the identification of …

George Russell Concerned About ‘Fundamental’ Issue In Mercedes’ 2025 Car

George Russell Concerned About ‘Fundamental’ Issue In Mercedes’ 2025 Car

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George Russell has sounded the alarm on Mercedes’ 2025 Formula 1 campaign, admitting that underlying issues in the car’s performance could derail the team’s hopes of competing at the front as the season enters its warmer phase. The British driver endured his most underwhelming Grand Prix of the season at Imola, finishing seventh after starting third on the grid — a result that left him visibly frustrated and searching for answers. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 after the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Russell didn’t hide his concern about the direction of Mercedes’ development. “The trends are pretty clear. When it’s hot, we’re slow. When it’s cold, we’re quick. That was the same last year,” he said, referencing the recurring struggle Mercedes has faced across two consecutive campaigns. Despite Mercedes introducing upgraded front suspension and a new front wing at Imola — parts that had raised hopes within the garage — the car once again faltered when track temperatures rose. While Russell’s disappointing result was partially shaped by an unfortunate Virtual Safety Car timing and …

Oscar Piastri Pips Max Verstappen For Pole In Drama-Filled Emilia-Romagna GP Qualifying

Oscar Piastri Pips Max Verstappen For Pole In Drama-Filled Emilia-Romagna GP Qualifying

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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a stunning lap in the dying moments of Qualifying.© AFP McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a stunning lap in the dying moments of Qualifying to clinch pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 2025 on Saturday. The Australian upstaged Red Bull’s reigning World Champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell in a chaotic and incident-packed session. Verstappen looked set to continue his dominant run after leading the initial Q3 laps, but Piastri produced a blistering 1m 14.670s on his final run, edging out the Dutchman by just three hundredths of a second. George Russell impressed by taking third, despite opting for medium tyres rather than the grippier softs for his final attempt. Lando Norris could only manage fourth in the other McLaren, while Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso rounded out the top five. There were surprises deeper in the field, with Williams’ Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon shining in sixth and seventh. Lance Stroll, Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar, and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly completed the top 10. It was a qualifying …

Shruti Haasan says she went from traveling in Mercedes to taking a Mumbai local after parents Kamal Haasan-Sarika’s divorce | Tamil News

Shruti Haasan says she went from traveling in Mercedes to taking a Mumbai local after parents Kamal Haasan-Sarika’s divorce | Tamil News

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Shruti Haasan, the elder daughter of Kamal Haasan and Sarika, has starred in some popular films across various industries and has a compelling music career. Shruti, in the past, has acknowledged her privileges and in a recent interview, she shared how her parents’ separation “humbled” as she saw a life that was devoid of any luxury. “I was very humbled by my parents’ separation. When we moved from Chennai to Mumbai, it wasn’t like we moved from a mansion to another mansion. It wasn’t really comfortable in Mumbai. But I am glad these lessons happened. From travelling everywhere in a Mercedes to taking the local train was an abrupt changeover, and I realised how we can learn from both these journeys,” she shared in a chat with Filmfare. ALSO READ: Shruti Haasan was tagged ‘unlucky’ after two Telugu flops but no one called out Siddharth: ‘Both films starred the same hero’ Story continues below this ad ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Shruti revealed that after spending a few years away from Chennai, she found it in …

Shruti Haasan says she was ‘humbled by life’ after her parents separated: ‘You can go from Mercedes to local train’ | Bollywood

Shruti Haasan says she was ‘humbled by life’ after her parents separated: ‘You can go from Mercedes to local train’ | Bollywood

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Apr 26, 2025 06:13 AM IST Shruti Hasan shared that she never felt entitled because she was coming from a family which had connections to films.  Actor Shruti Haasan opened up about the years when she had to witness the separation of her parents, Kamal Haasan and Sarika. In an interview with Filmfare, Shruti shared that she never felt ‘entitled’ as someone coming from a family of actors, because she was ‘humbled’ at a young age herself. Her parents separated and divorced in 2004. (Also read: Shruti Haasan would pretend to be someone else so she wouldn’t be asked about Kamal Haasan: ‘I wanted my own identity’) Shruti Haasan talked about the time her parents separated. (Instagram/ Shruti Haasan) What Shruti said During the interview, when Shruti was asked whether she ever felt ‘privileged and entitled’ as someone growing up, she said, “No, because a lot of people don’t know what happened to me prior to me joining the film industry. I was humbled by life with my parents’ separation. We were not living in …

Saudi Arabia GP: Lando Norris on why it’s tough to win in Jeddah for McLaren | Motor-sport News

Saudi Arabia GP: Lando Norris on why it’s tough to win in Jeddah for McLaren | Motor-sport News

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McLaren driver Lando Norris’ tough start to the season was compounded after he shunted his car into the wall on Saturday in the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. After the session, the British driver said that overtaking at the circuit would be tough and that his error may ultimately cost the team valuable points in Jeddah. “I don’t think it’s going to be an easy one because I don’t think it’s very easy to overtake around here,” said Norris in the post-qualification press conference. At the start of the season, many believed that the McLaren would be the strongest car in the circuit. But the past few weeks have pointed to the gap between McLaren, Red Bull and Mercedes to be miniscule – a situation in which individual driver ability, car settings and track layouts have dictated race results. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took pole position for Jeddah with the Mercedes’ behind him completing the top three in qualification. Story continues below this ad “We have a strong car but clearly not …