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Michelle Yeoh avoids commenting on US politics during Berlin Film Festival: ‘I don’t know about…’

Michelle Yeoh avoids commenting on US politics during Berlin Film Festival: ‘I don’t know about…’

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh steered clear of commenting on US politics during a press interaction at the Berlin International Film Festival. When asked about the subject, she said it was best not to talk about something she doesn’t know about. Michelle Yeoh photographed while attending a screening of Everything Everywhere All At Once at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin. REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben (REUTERS) Michelle Yeoh refuses to talk about US politics The Academy Award-winning actor was questioned about politics in the United States during a press conference at the Berlin International Film Festival. Yeoh is this year’s honorary Golden Bear recipient at the Berlin International Film Festival. The same was reported by many international publications from Variety to Hollywood Reporter. The press conference was held on Friday after she accepted the prestigious prize. When the actor was asked about what she thinks of the US’s political landscape, she said, “I don’t think I am in the position to really talk about the political situation in the US, and also I cannot…say I understand …

Oscars 2025: Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Emma Stone Lead The Best Dressed Brigade; N18G

Oscars 2025: Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Emma Stone Lead The Best Dressed Brigade; N18G

The 97th Academy Awards saw stars like Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, and Zoe Saldaña stunning on the red carpet. This year’s fashion embraced classic Hollywood glamour with understated elegance. From Schiaparelli’s couture to custom Saint Laurent and Dior, celebrities wowed in bold designs. Watch the video to know more. lifestyle news | health updates | travel stories | lifestyle | news18 | n18oc_lifestyleLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/c/SHOWSHAIndiaFollow Showsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showsha_/Follow Showsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/showshaFollow Showsha on X: https://x.com/news18showshaFollow Showsha on Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/6YeotZeyMore entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/ Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Star Trek: Section 31 Now Streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video

Star Trek: Section 31 Now Streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video

Star Trek: Section 31 will now be available to watch on OTT for Indian viewers. The film features Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou. Expanding on the Star Trek: Discovery narrative, the movie explores Georgiou’s journey within a covert Starfleet division. As she takes on high-risk missions, she faces challenges that test her abilities and force her to confront her past. With a focus on secrecy and interstellar conflicts, the film brings a thrilling dimension to the Star Trek universe while maintaining its signature themes of duty and exploration. When and Where to Watch Star Trek: Section 31 The film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. It was declared on the platform’s official handle. Indian viewers can now watch this movie from the comfort of their homes. Official Trailer and Plot of Star Trek: Section 31 The first trailer for Star Trek: Section 31 was unveiled during a presentation at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil. The footage showcases Emperor Philippa Georgiou at a space station, where she receives …

Michelle Yeoh Credits THIS Famous Director for Reviving Her Action Film Career After Stunt Accident

Michelle Yeoh Credits THIS Famous Director for Reviving Her Action Film Career After Stunt Accident

Michelle Yeoh is opening up about how a pivotal moment with filmmaker Quentin Tarantino revitalized her career in action films after she had decided to quit. Yeoh who is famed for starring in several action movies, recently appeared on The Graham Norton Show. She explained how she once considered not acting in any more action movies again because she suffered a major stunt accident in Hong Kong. During the time she was seriously contemplating the future, Yeoh met Tarantino, who was very enthusiastic and advised her to reevaluate her decision. He told her that there were other ways to continue doing what she wanted in action cinema. The Wicked star said, “I was in Hong Kong and depressed as I had had a bad accident while filming a stunt. I felt hopeless and was rethinking the whole action thing and thought maybe I should take a step back.” “When I met [Tarantino], he was so enthusiastic and said that if you love something you have to find a better way to do it,” recounted Yeoh …

Kareena Kapoor Khan Steals The Spotlight In A Purple Oscar De La Renta Gown At Red Sea Film Festival

Kareena Kapoor Khan Steals The Spotlight In A Purple Oscar De La Renta Gown At Red Sea Film Festival

The Red Sea International Film Festival kicked off on December 5 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a star-studded red carpet with Aamir Khan, Will Smith, Michelle Yeoh, and more. However, it was Kareena Kapoor Khan who truly stole the show! She dazzled in a stunning Oscar de la Renta strapless gown that left everyone in awe. Watch this video as we decode her look! news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/c/SHOWSHAIndiaFollow Showsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showsha_/Follow Showsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/showshaFollow Showsha on X: https://x.com/news18showshaFollow Showsha on Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/6YeotZeyMore entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:https://www.news18.com/entertainment Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Does Dorothy Appear in Wicked? What It Could Mean for Part 2

Does Dorothy Appear in Wicked? What It Could Mean for Part 2

Fans of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz are buzzing after spotting a glimpse of Dorothy in the recently released Wicked: Part One. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, offers a brief but intriguing moment featuring Dorothy, her loyal companions—the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion—on the iconic Yellow Brick Road. However, Dorothy’s appearance is fleeting and raises more questions than it answers. Interestingly, no actress is credited for Dorothy in the film, suggesting her presence may have been created using CGI or an uncredited extra. This approach aligns with the Wicked Broadway show, where Dorothy is only referenced indirectly. Director Jon M. Chu explained this decision, stating, “It was important to let Dorothy be how you imagine her to be.” By keeping her role ambiguous, Chu sets the stage for a more significant inclusion in the sequel, due out in November 2025. In the first film, Dorothy’s role is limited to the background. However, Chu hinted that her presence holds deeper importance, especially as the story nears the events of The Wizard of …

Lady Gaga, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Jennifer Lopez and All Actors Who Lost Major Wicked Roles

Lady Gaga, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Jennifer Lopez and All Actors Who Lost Major Wicked Roles

The legacy of Wicked Broadway has finally come to the screens this week. And as fans visit the big screens to catch a glimpse of Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Eviro as Elphaba, the story behind them getting these roles is quite an intriguing one. A number of actors revealed that they auditioned for the lead roles, including A-listers like the Jonas brothers and Jennifer Lopez. After extensive auditions, the roles were ultimately secured by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Here are all the actors who lost the character roles of Wicked. Lady Gaga as Elphaba An earlier version of the movie, under director Stephen Daldry, had Lady Gaga in talks to play Elphaba. According to sources, the pop icon was essentially cast before creative changes shifted the production’s direction. Lea Michele and Jessie J While it’s unclear if Lea Michele formally auditioned, she expressed her desire to play Elphaba in interviews. Jessie J was also rumored to be in contention and even shared a clip of herself singing “Defying …

I grew up watching a lot of Indian movies: ‘Wicked’ star Michelle Yeoh | Bollywood

I grew up watching a lot of Indian movies: ‘Wicked’ star Michelle Yeoh | Bollywood

New Delhi, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh says she watched many Indian movies while growing up in a multiracial society in Malaysia and hopes her new film “Wicked” clicks well with the audiences here as it is a musical. I grew up watching a lot of Indian movies: ‘Wicked’ star Michelle Yeoh Yeoh, who won the best actress Oscar for her role “Everything Everywhere All At Once” in 2023, reunites with her “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M Chu for the big screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked”. She stars as Madame Morrible in the movie, which is her first musical. “I grew up in Malaysia and we’re a very multi-racial society and I have many Indian friends. In fact, I grew up watching a lot of Indian movies even when as a young child, I used to know how to sing Indian . I’m very familiar with Indian culture and cinema. “I have many idols in the cinema as well. I think ‘Wicked’ will go down really well with our Indian friends,” Yeoh told …

Michelle Yeoh opens up on infertility struggles, says she felt like ‘a failure’: You just have to let go and move on | Hollywood

Michelle Yeoh opens up on infertility struggles, says she felt like ‘a failure’: You just have to let go and move on | Hollywood

Nov 20, 2024 04:38 PM IST Michelle Yeoh shared how her inability to have children impacted her personal life, and was the ‘main factor’ that broke her first marriage. Michelle Yeoh is sharing her perspective on how infertility has impacted her personal life. The actor, who is gearing up for the release of her latest release, Wicked, told during an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour that she felt like ‘a failure’ for not being able to have children. (Also read: Michelle Yeoh clarifies she became a grandmother after picture with newborn causes confusion) Michelle Yeoh attends a premiere for the film “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni(REUTERS) What Michelle said During the chat, Michelle said, “I think the worst moment to go through is every month you feel like such a failure. And then you go, why? And I think at some point you stop blaming yourself. I go, there are certain things in your body that doesn’t function in a certain way. That’s how it is. You just …

Exclusive: ‘I Had Not Seen The Musical’: Michelle Yeoh Opens Up About Her Understanding of Wicked’s Legacy

Exclusive: ‘I Had Not Seen The Musical’: Michelle Yeoh Opens Up About Her Understanding of Wicked’s Legacy

In an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, Wicked star Michelle Yeoh opened up about playing Madame Morrible and becoming part of the beloved musical’s legacy. The Oscar-winning actress revealed she only learned about the musical after watching it live and reflected on her journey into the world of musicals for the first time. “It’s like a dream come true in more ways than one,” Yeoh said. “I know The Wizard of Oz very, very well, but I’ll admit that before joining the Wicked family, I hadn’t seen the musical on Broadway or West End. After being cast in the film, Yeoh felt it was important to understand the legacy of Wicked, which has captivated audiences worldwide for over two decades. She took the opportunity to visit New York and London to experience the musical firsthand. “I had to go to New York and London to understand the legacy that’s been around for 20 years, you know, why it’s lasted so long and is still ongoing.” Yeoh spoke passionately about the timeless themes of Wicked, calling it …