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Maggie Gyllenhaal to serve as President of Venice Film Festival 2026 jury

Maggie Gyllenhaal to serve as President of Venice Film Festival 2026 jury

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Actor and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal will preside over the main competition jury for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival later this year. Festival organisers announced the selection on Thursday. Maggie Gyllenhaal on the red carpet of the 80th Venice Film Festival on September 8, 2023 at Venice Lido. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (AFP) Maggie Gyllenhaal is Venice jury chair Gyllenhaal, who most recently directed The Bride!, brought her directorial debut, The Lost Daughter, to the festival in 2021. Her adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novel, starring Jessie Buckley, Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson, won the festival’s screenplay award that year. “Maggie Gyllenhaal embodies an artistic path of uncommon consistency, constructed over time with intelligence and courage,” festival director Alberto Barbera said in a statement. “Having her as the president of our jury means being able to rely on an authoritative and independent voice.” The jury, which will eventually be filled out with others in the international film community, is responsible for watching all the competition titles and assigning prizes, including the Golden Lion. Previous …

Story of Bollywood’s 1st Ramayana: 92 years before Ranbir, Kapoor family’s OG star played Lord Rama, film won at Venice

Story of Bollywood’s 1st Ramayana: 92 years before Ranbir, Kapoor family’s OG star played Lord Rama, film won at Venice

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The promotions for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana are set to begin in full swing with the unveiling of the ‘Rama glimpse’ tomorrow (April 2). The teaser will give the first look at Ranbir Kapoor as he becomes the latest Indian actor to take on the role of Lord Rama. In the hundred years of Indian cinema, dozens of films have been made on the epic with countless actors portraying Lord Rama. And in a curious twist of fate, the first major adaptation of Ramayana as a talkie also starred a Kapoor. The acclaimed film was a box office and critical success, launching several careers. Prithviraj Kapoor in a scene from the 1934 film Seeta. Story of Bollywood’s first Ramayana In 1934, barely three years after talkies (films with sound) began in India, filmmaker Debaki Bose made Seeta, a film on the Uttar Kaand of Ramayana. The film, one of the first talkies in Bengali, saw wide release in Hindi later as well, becoming one of the first major films to cross language barriers. Seeta premiered at …

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry| Entertainment News

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry| Entertainment News

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ROME — The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry, with the European Commission threatening to withhold funding and 22 European countries demanding Moscow stay away again over its war in Ukraine. Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry The scandal at the world’s oldest and most important contemporary art fair has put Italy’s Culture Ministry in the crosshairs. It comes just weeks after the Italian government had to stand by as the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli is trying to manage the diplomatic fallout, voicing clear opposition to the Biennale’s decision but acknowledging that its governing foundation is independent of the government and acted autonomously when it included Russia in the line-up for its 61st arts festival. Russia has a permanent, historic pavilion in the Giardini exhibition area and under the rules governing the arts fair, has a streamlined process …

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding: Everything to Know About the Extravagant Ceremony in Venice

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding: Everything to Know About the Extravagant Ceremony in Venice

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sànchez are getting married in Venice. While previously the reports claimed that the duo might cause havoc in the city with the extravagant ceremony, the mayor has now clarified that the officials are constantly in contact with the billionaire and his team, who have assured them of not causing any kind of disruptions for the localities. Further details about the wedding have also been rolled out, where the duo will recite the vows in front of 200 guests. The celebrities expected to attend the events include Ivanka Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gayle King, and many others.  In the statement released by the mayor of Venice, he went on to mention that the city holds various events every week and yet the beauty remains intact. It further reads, “We are mutually working and supporting the organizers to ensure that the event will be absolutely respectful of the fragility and uniqueness of the city.” The document further stated, “The many speculations and fake news circulating about Jeff Bezos’ wedding are completely unfounded,” …

Nicole Kidman leaves Venice Film Festival midway after learning her mom passed away: ‘I have to go… | Hollywood

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Nicole Kidman’s Venice Film Festival experience was abruptly cut short due to the tragic loss of her mother. After gracing the red carpet in an avant-garde couture by Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli, the Hollywood A-lister missed out on the Best Actress award, which was later accepted by “Babygirl” director Halina Reijn on her behalf. Nicole shared a written statement about landing in Venice but leaving as soon as she heard the devastating news. In the acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to her mother. Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman body-shamed at Venice International Film Festival Nicole Kidman announces the death of her mother “I’m in shock and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her,” Nicole Kidman shared in a written statement, which was read aloud by director Halina Reijn during the award acceptance moment, as seen in a video posted on X. “She shaped me, she guided me, and she made me. I am beyond grateful that I get to say her name to all of you through Halina,” …

Almodovar’s ‘The Room Next Door’ triumphs at Venice Festival | Hollywood

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By Crispian Balmer Almodovar’s ‘The Room Next Door’ triumphs at Venice Festival VENICE -Spanish director Pedro Almodovar’s first English-language movie “The Room Next Door”, which tackles the hefty themes of euthanasia and climate change, won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. Starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, the film received an 18-minute standing ovation when it premiered at Venice earlier in the week – one of the longest in recent memory. Almodovar is a darling of the festival circuit and was awarded a lifetime achievement award at Venice in 2019 for his bold, irreverent and often funny Spanish-language features. He also won an Oscar in the best foreign language category for his 1999 film “All About My Mother”. Now aged 74, he has decided to try his hand at English, focusing his lens on questions of life, death and friendship. Speaking after collecting his prize, he said euthanasia should not be blocked by politics or religion. “I believe that saying goodbye to this world cleanly and with dignity is …

Lady Gaga reveals massive engagement ring from fiance Michael Polansky at Venice Film Festival

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Lady Gaga finally blessed her fans by publicly showing off her engagement ring at the Venice Film Festival. Gaga, adorned with jewels, added a personal touch to her outfit with her sparkling ring given by her fiancé Michael Polansky. Lady Gaga reveals her jaw-dropping engagement ring.(Instagram) Stunning as ever, she paired the ring with a black Christian Dior Haute Couture dress and a massive headpiece by Philip Treacy, as reported by Fox News. She also wore a bling-worthy necklace, earrings, and bracelet by Tiffany&Co. to complete her glamorous look for the day, adding more spark to her gorgeous engagement ring. All about Lady Gaga’s Engagement Ring On Wednesday, Lady Gaga walked the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival at the Lido di Venezia. She was seen with her fiancé Michael Polansky, showing off her engagement ring while attending the premiere of her film ‘Joker: Folie á Deux.’ Even a glimpse of the massive diamond could leave anyone shocked. As reported by Hello Magazine, the ring costs approximately $578,000 and is surely a sight to …

Lady Gaga gets nervous as Joker co-star Joaquin Phoenix tells her to stand up at Venice screening. Watch | Hollywood

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Todd Phillips‘ highly anticipated film, Joker: Folie a Deux, has made a triumphant debut at the Venice Film Festival, receiving a standing ovation from the audience. Now, a video from the screening has surfaced online, showcasing a moment between lead actors Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. And it is getting all the attention on social media. Also read: Joker Folie a Deux first reactions out: Film gets 11-min standing ovation at Venice Film Festival but bad reviews Joker: Folie à Deux will be released on the big screen on October 4, 2024. Please stand up In the clip, the audience at the premiere is seen erupting in applause after watching the film. Then, Joaquin is seen gesturing to Lady Gaga to rise from her seat and accept the applause. This moment has captured the attention of fans and critics alike, with some people wondering if Joaquin was scolding her for not standing to accept the applause. As the applause engulfed the auditorium, Joaquin’s voice was drowned out, prompting Lady Gaga to burst into laughter. Initially, …

Joker Folie a Deux first reactions out: Film gets 11-min standing ovation at Venice Film Festival but bad reviews | Hollywood

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Joker: Folie a Deux, a musical psychological thriller film helmed by Todd Phillips, received a standing ovation of 11 minutes at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. However, the first reviews don’t seem to reflect that. (Also Read | Lady Gaga proudly shows off her diamond engagement ring at Venice Film Festival ahead of Joker: Folie a Deux premiere) Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in a still from Joker Folie a Deux. Joker receives standing ovation Joaquin, Lady Gaga and Todd were congratulated by an ecstatic theatre crowd at the Sala Grande, receiving an incredible 10.5-minute standing ovation, as per news agency ANI. As per the report, throughout the ovation, the audience occasionally erupted in yells of “Ga-ga, Ga-ga, Ga-ga!” During interruptions in the chants, others exclaimed, “Gaga, we love you!”. The actor-singer thanked and blew kisses to fans. No unanimous praise for Joker 2 Even though the film received a long standing ovation, it couldn’t get good reviews. Hollywood Reporter wrote in its review of the …

Venice Film Festival: 007 is breaking the mold by going back to his cinematic roots with Luca Guadagnino’s Queer

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“Youth is not a guarantee of innovation” but Daniel Craig’s early presence in film, television and theatres have consistently displayed a varied portfolio of genres and moods, defying his own iconic 007 statement. Needless to say, Daniel’s surge in popularity and demand saw an astronomical hike when he entered his James Bond era in 2006 with Casino Royale. The first of 5 Bond titles, Daniel as 007 easily cemented himself as a pop culture indelible, between Casino Royale and his last Bond film, No Time To Die (2021). This undoubtedly aided his journey to unbridled Hollywood glory by enabling him to cast his net wider. Not to minimise his legacy, but his studio cred as James Bond remains unbeaten thus far. The Glass Knives franchise though wildly popular for its whodunnit premise and start-spangled ensemble casts, failed to come even metaphorically close to the undying aura of the Bond legacy. Daniel Craig’s filmography receives a major noir update with Luca Guadagnino’s Queer But who was Daniel Craig before he became Bond? His latest passion project, …