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Economic Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Is Squid Game USA Next? Here's what the season three finale's secret might mean for fans
Agencies Image via Epic Games. Netflix's Squid Game Season 3 landed this week, ending the saga of Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), Player 456, who first captured global attention in Season 1. Viewers watched Gi-hun enter the Games to clear debts but saw him become a rebel inside the blood-soaked time, the final episode sees Gi-hun trapped in a last stand. He faces Myung-gi (Yim Si-wan) and Jun-hee's newborn baby, now Player 222. Both men kill the other contestants too soon. The cruel twist? At least one must die each round. Myung-gi's desperation ends in a fall off the platform, leaving Gi-hun with a choice — kill the baby or face the guards' defies the Games' cruelty. He ends his own life instead, shouting he is 'not a horse to be bet on but a human with a life.' He spares the child but seals his own fate. Player 456 is the final round breaks down, Lee Byung-hun's Front Man — In-ho — blows up the Games' island. Hundreds of bodies remain inside the flaming arena. Yet In-ho takes the baby and the winnings — 45.6 billion won (roughly £26 million) — and disappears before the police South Korean arena is finished. But the system that fed it? That flame flickers still. While Gi-hun's life ends, other faces from the Squid Game Season 2 cast — Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun) and No-eul (Park Gyu-young) — wrestle with their own escapes. Jun-ho, brother to the Front Man, reaches the island at the last moment. No-eul, torn by guilt over abandoning her own child in North Korea, helps another father flee and then tries to torch the Games' the chaos, the wealthy VIPs leave untouched. No punishment. No a year passes. Jun-ho's ally Mr Choi (Jeon Seok-ho) is out of prison. Jun-ho drops his fight. But the Front Man appears again — and hands him Jun-hee's baby and that mountain of won Gi-hun first won. The prize lives on. So does the question: at what cost?And just when the story appears shut — one silent scene swings the door wide open. In the final minutes, In-ho rides through downtown Los Angeles. He spots a figure in a suit. Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett. She's playing Ddakji with a homeless man, echoing Gong Yoo's 'Salesman' from Squid Game Season eyes lock. No words. Just a nod. The Front Man closes the window. The camera fades. Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series creator, told Netflix's Tudum: 'We thought having a woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing. And as for why Cate Blanchett, she's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her? So we were very happy to have her appear.' He added, 'If Gong Yoo is the Korean Recruiter, I thought she would be the perfect fit as the American Recruiter, bringing a short but gripping and impactful ending to the story.' Lee Byung-hun confirmed he never met Blanchett on set: 'We shot our parts separately with just a camera going back and forth.'Blanchett's cameo fuels old rumours. For years, whispers have said Netflix might back a Squid Game USA. Deadline reported David Fincher might develop it. Dennis Kelly, of Utopia, is linked as writer. Sources suggest 'Squid Game: America' could start production in Los Angeles in December 2025. Netflix? Quiet for Dong-hyuk told Entertainment Weekly: 'I'm not trying to say that I'm going to close the door to spinoffs or sequels altogether because they say never say never.'Until then, the Squid Game cast stands frozen between an ending and a question Netflix, Squid Game lives beyond Gi-hun's sacrifice. There's a mobile game. The reality spin-off Squid Game: The Challenge won a BAFTA. Philadelphia and Dallas will soon house permanent Squid Game the slap of Ddakji may ring next in American streets. Squid Game Season 1 shocked the world. Seasons 2 and 3 — messy as they were — kept the fight alive. If there's more, it begins with Blanchett's nod on that Los Angeles last question for fans: ready for the next slap?
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Squid Game USA Next? Here's what the season three finale's secret might mean for fans
Netflix 's Squid Game Season 3 landed this week, ending the saga of Seong Gi-hun ( Lee Jung-jae ), Player 456, who first captured global attention in Season 1. Viewers watched Gi-hun enter the Games to clear debts but saw him become a rebel inside the blood-soaked competition. This time, the final episode sees Gi-hun trapped in a last stand. He faces Myung-gi (Yim Si-wan) and Jun-hee's newborn baby, now Player 222. Both men kill the other contestants too soon. The cruel twist? At least one must die each round. Myung-gi's desperation ends in a fall off the platform, leaving Gi-hun with a choice — kill the baby or face the guards' guns. Gi-hun defies the Games' cruelty. He ends his own life instead, shouting he is 'not a horse to be bet on but a human with a life.' He spares the child but seals his own fate. Player 456 is gone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Baca Undo The Island burns but the Front Man escapes As the final round breaks down, Lee Byung-hun's Front Man — In-ho — blows up the Games' island. Hundreds of bodies remain inside the flaming arena. Yet In-ho takes the baby and the winnings — 45.6 billion won (roughly £26 million) — and disappears before the police arrive. The South Korean arena is finished. But the system that fed it? That flame flickers still. Live Events Jun-ho and No-eul walk away or try to While Gi-hun's life ends, other faces from the Squid Game Season 2 cast — Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun) and No-eul (Park Gyu-young) — wrestle with their own escapes. Jun-ho, brother to the Front Man, reaches the island at the last moment. No-eul, torn by guilt over abandoning her own child in North Korea, helps another father flee and then tries to torch the Games' secrets. In the chaos, the wealthy VIPs leave untouched. No punishment. No change. Six months later: Money moves on Half a year passes. Jun-ho's ally Mr Choi (Jeon Seok-ho) is out of prison. Jun-ho drops his fight. But the Front Man appears again — and hands him Jun-hee's baby and that mountain of won Gi-hun first won. The prize lives on. So does the question: at what cost? Cate Blanchett and 'Squid Game USA' And just when the story appears shut — one silent scene swings the door wide open. In the final minutes, In-ho rides through downtown Los Angeles. He spots a figure in a suit. Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett. She's playing Ddakji with a homeless man, echoing Gong Yoo's 'Salesman' from Squid Game Season 1. Their eyes lock. No words. Just a nod. The Front Man closes the window. The camera fades. Hwang Dong-hyuk , the series creator, told Netflix's Tudum: 'We thought having a woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing. And as for why Cate Blanchett, she's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her? So we were very happy to have her appear.' He added, 'If Gong Yoo is the Korean Recruiter, I thought she would be the perfect fit as the American Recruiter, bringing a short but gripping and impactful ending to the story.' Lee Byung-hun confirmed he never met Blanchett on set: 'We shot our parts separately with just a camera going back and forth.' Is the American Squid Game next? Blanchett's cameo fuels old rumours. For years, whispers have said Netflix might back a Squid Game USA. Deadline reported David Fincher might develop it. Dennis Kelly, of Utopia, is linked as writer. Sources suggest 'Squid Game: America' could start production in Los Angeles in December 2025. Netflix? Quiet for now. Hwang Dong-hyuk told Entertainment Weekly: 'I'm not trying to say that I'm going to close the door to spinoffs or sequels altogether because they say never say never.' Until then, the Squid Game cast stands frozen between an ending and a question mark. For Netflix, Squid Game lives beyond Gi-hun's sacrifice. There's a mobile game. The reality spin-off Squid Game: The Challenge won a BAFTA. Philadelphia and Dallas will soon house permanent Squid Game venues. So the slap of Ddakji may ring next in American streets. Squid Game Season 1 shocked the world. Seasons 2 and 3 — messy as they were — kept the fight alive. If there's more, it begins with Blanchett's nod on that Los Angeles pavement. One last question for fans: ready for the next slap?
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Gujarat to host 2029 World Police & Fire Games
BLURB: This positions India as the first South Asian nation to host the biennial event since the Games' inception in 1985 Gandhinagar: India was awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG), and these games are scheduled to be held across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, the state govt said on Thursday. The biennial event is expected to welcome over 10,000 athletes from more than 70 countries, representing police, fire, customs, and correctional services. This positions India as the first South Asian nation to host the WPFG since the Games' inception in 1985. The announcement followed India's final presentation to the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), the governing body of the games, on June 25 in Birmingham, Alabama. India now joins a prestigious group of past host nations, including Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, China, and the United States, affirming its arrival as a central player in the global multi-sport ecosystem, an official statement said. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The bid underwent a technical and administrative evaluation process over a period of 15 months. The bid team from Gujarat during the final presentation at Birmingham included Ashwini Kumar, principal secretary (sports, youth, and cultural activities) and M Thennarasan, principal secretary (urban development & urban housing), highlighting the state's preparedness and commitment towards delivering the games. "Building on the success of the 36th National Games in 2022, the 2029 WPFG adds credibility to Gujarat's ambitions of becoming the country's leading destination for high-performance, multi-sport events. With over 15 venues already operational, the games will leverage existing infrastructure while introducing global-standard overlays and operational systems," the govt said.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lesmahagow Highland Games crowned Tartan Queen Jade Stewart
The annual event attracted huge crowds at the weekend. The sun shone, for most of the day at least, on Glebe Park for the annual Lesmahagow Highland Games. Chieftain John Goulding, the chairman of Lesmahagow Community Football Club, crowned Tartan Queen Jade Stewart. And the crowds enjoyed some stunning floats, with Scotland the Brave by Clan McAra taking top spot and Wicked Minecraft from Milton Primary School being named runners-up. David Abercrombie, chairman of Lesmahagow Highland Games, said: 'Lesmahagow Highland Games committee would like to say a big thanks to all who attended our 63rd Games on Saturday, and particularly our sponsors, donators and supporters. 'Of course, we had bright sunshine throughout the whole day as usual, but for two short but nonetheless heavy showers – just to cool us down a bit! Thanks also to all our 'Friends of the Games' who help every year with many of the small but vitally important tasks, and to the South Lanarkshire Council staff for help setting up and clearing the park. 'Once again my fellow committee members surpassed themselves with the number, variety and quality of events going on. I can confidently say that there would not have been a better event to attend on Saturday – anywhere in Scotland! 'Our games day is completely free to watch, starts with the morning Chieftain's Procession down the main street, followed by the Crowning event at mid-day. The afternoon line-up this year included five pipe bands, heavyweight contests for both ladies and gents, junior athletics, Highland dancing, back-hold wrestling championships, street dancing, pom, cheer and tap dancing, inflatables fun, market street stalls, crazy golf and even a dog show this year.' And he added: 'Our Chieftain this year was John Goulding, chairman of Lesmahagow Community Football Club. Tartan Queen Jade Stewart's Court consisted of Princesses Ellie McKenzie and Elena Gladstone along with Clansmen Charlie Grieve and Alexander Tulloch. All played their parts marvellously! 'Lesmahagow now has the only remaining Highland games event in the whole of Lanarkshire, with all the others having ceased operations. We have a very small committee of eight dedicated volunteers, but really need more help going forward.' Mark the date in your diary for next year – Saturday, June 20. With thanks to games photographers Johnny Weir and Kenny Gilmour.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Harry Reaches Out? Prince Invites King Charles Amid Hopes Of Reunion
Prince Harry is reportedly extending an olive branch to King Charles and Prince William by planning to invite them to the 2027 Invictus Games. The initial invitation, expected to be emailed later this month, will be followed by a formal one in hopes of easing royal tensions. Insiders claim Harry wants his father to move past old grievances and unite for a greater cause, supporting wounded veterans. The royals have long admired Harry's work with Invictus, and this may serve as neutral ground for reconciliation. Sources tell Page Six this is Harry's clearest attempt yet to reconnect with the family he left behind. The invitation is being sent early, knowing Charles' calendar fills up years in advance. However, Queen Camilla's 80th birthday falls on the Games' closing day, July 17, potentially complicating attendance. The 2027 Invictus Games are scheduled to run from July 10 to July 17. Read More
