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Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The Batman Part II gets release date from Matt Reeves: Here's when to expect it in theaters
Matt Reeves has finally shared a big update on The Batman Part II. After months of silence, the sequel is officially moving forward. The wait has been long after the film was first announced in April 2022. Since then, delays and rumors have kept fans in the dark. Now, the release is locked for October 1, 2027. That's more than five years after the original film. Matt Reeves confirms The Batman Part II is progressing, sharing a photo of the script on Instagram.( mattreevesla/Instagram) Also Read: Bezos-Sanchez wedding: Newlyweds break cover as they leave Venice hotel, head for breakfast in Harry's Bar On Friday, Reeves posted a photo of the finished script on Instagram. The caption read: 'Partners in Crime (Fighters),' with co-writer Mattson Tomlin tagged. The page was blurred, but a Batman logo was clearly visible. Reeves did not dive into the details, but for now, the post would suffice. The photo gave no plot hints. Still, fans welcomed even a blurry glimpse of progress. For fans, this was confirmation that things are moving again. It also marks Tomlin's return to the writing team. He helped shape the story of the first film. Together, they are back to building the next chapter. Also Read: Taylor Swift's epic 'Love Story' performance with Travis Kelce and George Kittle goes viral: Watch James Gunn responds to frustrated fans Many fans have been frustrated by the delay. James Gunn finally addressed those concerns. In an Entertainment Weekly interview, he asked fans to be patient. 'Let the guy write the screenplay in the amount of time he needs,' he said. He also made it clear: Reeves doesn't owe fans anything. 'You like his movie because of Matt,' Gunn added. 'So let Matt do things the way he does.' Gunn's message was simple: creativity takes time. Trust the process. Will Robert Pattinson return as Batman? The first Batman movie was released in March 2022. Robert Pattinson brought a darker, more grounded version of Bruce Wayne. The film was praised for its style and tone. So far, there's no word on casting. Still, Pattinson is widely expected to return. Fans hope the core team stays together. The sequel won't connect to Gunn's new DC Universe. Instead, it will stay under DC's Elseworlds banner. That means it's separate from Superman and other new films. Reeves can continue to tell his story without any crossover pressure. It has been quiet for a long time. But now there's movement. The story is written. The vision is back on track. The road to 2027 is still long. But at least fans now know: Gotham will return. Reeves is behind the wheel again. FAQs 1. When is The Batman Part II releasing? The sequel is currently scheduled to hit theatres on October 1, 2027, five and a half years after the first film's release. 2. Is Robert Pattinson returning as Batman? While Robert Pattinson is expected to reprise his role, official casting details have not been confirmed yet. 3. Why was The Batman sequel delayed? Director Matt Reeves took time to finish the script. James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, also urged fans to be patient, saying Reeves should be allowed to work at his own pace.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inside Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish Italian wedding menu: Bellinis, bougie pastries and more on a €500M yacht
The Bezos-Sanchez wedding is not just about vows and diamonds—it is about vibes and very expensive carbs. Scheduled for June 24 in the heart of Venice, this mega-affair is already being dubbed the "wedding of the century." But let us be real, we are all here for the menu. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding venue The venue? Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a grand slice of Venetian history. The yacht? Koru, a casual $500 million floating mansion. The guest list? A wild mix of Hollywood royalty and global power players, think Leonardo DiCaprio, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Oprah, and Kim Kardashian. But while the world gawks at the glitz, the real magic is happening on the plated masterpieces being served. Food menu of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding At the centre of it all is the iconic Rosa Salva pastry shop, Venice's oldest and most beloved dessert destination. Since 1870, Rosa Salva has been THE blueprint for elegance and indulgence. For this wedding, they are whipping up 200 bespoke goodie bags, probably filled with sugar-laced dreams and artisanal pastries so good they could cause international diplomacy. Expect Italy's finest to hit the plates. Think rich risottos, handmade pastas, and truffle-kissed appetisers served in candlelit corners of the centuries-old venue. Guests will sip on Bellinis from the legendary Harry's Bar—because it is not a Venetian affair unless peach nectar meets prosecco with billionaire flair. The traditional flavours for the wedding Local vendors are said to be pulling out all the stops to showcase traditional flavours and keep the authenticity as chef's kiss as possible. And yes, every bite is infused with amore and Jeff's space-level budget. While the couple floats into matrimony aboard Koru, locals are less enchanted. With security swarming Venice like it is the G7 summit (because, plot twist, that has been hosted here), some residents are reportedly frustrated by the city's shutdown. But Bezos and Sanchez are too busy sipping Bellinis and living their best Dolce Vita to notice. This wedding is not just a union, it is a caviar-dusted, croissant-filled fever dream, where tradition meets titan-tier spending. And in true Gen Z fashion: if your wedding does not shut down a city and serve hand-delivered pastries older than your marriage, is it even love?
Mint
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Inside Jeff Bezos - Lauren Sánchez's secretive Venice wedding: Guests to sign NDAs as speculation swirls over details
Venice, one of the world's most romantic cities, is currently playing host to what is arguably its most closely guarded event in recent memory — the wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and media personality Lauren Sánchez. While official spokespeople remain tight-lipped, and guests are bound by strict NDAs, a constellation of details has emerged about the ultra-exclusive ceremony set to take place this week. The couple's guest list reportedly features a blend of global elites — from Hollywood stars and political dignitaries to titans of industry. Among those believed to be invited are Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Katy Perry, Eva Longoria, and Ivanka Trump. Sánchez's bachelorette party in Paris last month gave a public glimpse of her inner circle, though the actual wedding guest list remains officially under wraps. With some 200 invitees expected, including yet-unnamed groomsmen, local hotspots such as Harry's Bar — famously patronised by Ernest Hemingway — are on alert. 'We can't divulge anyone who has made a reservation. We protect the privacy of all our guests, not just the billionaires,' a waiter at the venue told CNN. The ceremony is being orchestrated by Italian boutique planners Lanza and Baucina, known for staging George and Amal Clooney's 2014 nuptials. In response to protests against the event, the planners have assured Venetians that the celebration will be respectful of the city's cultural and logistical sensitivities. 'Rumours of 'taking over' the city are entirely false and diametrically opposed to our goals and to reality,' they said in a statement. The event will reportedly rely on Venetian talent and suppliers. Around 80% of goods — from food to gifts — are being sourced locally. Rosa Salva, the city's oldest pastry shop, is preparing about 200 goodie bags, while renowned Murano glassmakers Laguna B are creating bespoke party favours. About 30 of Venice's elite water taxis have been reserved, and the city's gondola association has confirmed it is on standby. 'A big wedding' has been cited by local drivers, though none will name names. Meanwhile, all nine of the city's yacht ports have been booked, with Bezos's $500 million sailing yacht Koru and its support vessel L'Abeona currently docked in the Adriatic. The ceremony venue is being kept under tight wraps, with multiple sites secured to allow last-minute changes based on weather or protester activity. Likely options include the grand Cini Foundation on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore and the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a 16th-century building previously used for art shows and high-profile events. Sánchez's wedding gown remains a mystery, but fashion insiders speculate it could be by Dolce & Gabbana, a label with which she has a longstanding relationship, or Oscar de la Renta, who designed her 2024 debut gown. The final reveal is expected to make headlines of its own. Despite efforts to shield the celebration from public view, the union of one of the world's richest men with a global media personality has already become one of the most talked-about weddings of the decade — a meticulously planned affair as dazzling as the couple at its centre.
CNN
23-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
Venice is wild with rumors over the secretive Bezos-Sanchez wedding
Plagued by the looming threat of disruptive protests, the upcoming Venetian wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former news anchor and licensed pilot Lauren Sanchez — which is expected to be a lavish, multimillion-dollar affair — may be one of the most anticipated and closely guarded events to be held in the floating city of love. Spokespeople for the couple remain tight-lipped and invited guests have been required to sign NDAs, but a lid cannot be kept on widespread speculation about every detail of the event that is expected to take place this week. At Harry's Bar, a fabled institution that once counted Ernest Hemingway among its customers, the waiters are hoping some of the 200 guests — a mix of A-list celebrities, political dignitaries and powerful business executives — might stop in for one of their famous Bellini cocktails. Whether or not Bezos will bring his yet-unnamed groomsmen there, as George Clooney did when he married Amal Alamuddin in 2014, is anyone's guess. 'We hope so,' one of the waiters told CNN. 'We can't divulge anyone who has made a reservation. We protect the privacy of all of our guests, not just the billionaires.' From the date to the guest list, possible venues and the bridal gown, the rumor mill is spinning at a rapid pace. Proceedings are being overseen by boutique event planners Lanza and Baucina, the Italian duo who transformed Venice's Grand Canal into a red carpet for the Clooneys' glitzy wedding. Protesters believe there's no space for a Bezos wedding in Venice, but the company has insisted that its plans are respectful of the city and the unique set of challenges it faces as one of the most overpopulated tourist sites in Europe. 'Rumors of 'taking over' the city are entirely false and diametrically opposed to our goals and to reality,' they said in a statement shared with CNN. 'From the outset, instructions from our client and our own guiding principles were abundantly clear: the minimizing of any disruption to the city.' The couple is sourcing some 80% of wedding provisions from local vendors, including pastries from the Rosa Salva pastry shop, the oldest in Venice, whose owners told CNN they have been commissioned to create 'about 200 goodie bags.' Murano glassware designer Laguna B also confirmed to CNN that it is creating special party favors. The company declined to share any further details. Veneto regional president Luca Zaia is not concerned about the city's plans to manage the wedding, telling one local paper, 'I repeat, this is a city that handles 150,000 people a day. George Clooney, François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek, Alexandre Arnault, Elton John and many others got married here.' He also surmised that the President of the United States, who is scheduled to be in Europe this week for the NATO summit, could conceivably be on the guest list, telling Corriere della Sera, 'Of course, Donald Trump could also come to this wedding.' One imagines that Trump's priorities may have shifted considerably over the weekend. With guests sworn to secrecy about their attendance, Sanchez's very public bachelorette party in Paris last month may offer clues as to who will watch on as she and Bezos say 'I do.' Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Katy Perry, and Eva Longoria all took part in celebrations that included a boat trip along the Seine. Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Ivanka Trump have also been invited, according to the Associated Press. As is tradition, Sanchez will be keeping details of her wedding gown, and its designer, under wraps until the big day, but close followers of her fashion will know she is a regular wearer of Dolce & Gabbana. Sanchez sat front and center at the Italian house's Alta Moda show in Sardinia last summer as her son Nikko Gonzalez walked the runway, signaling a close relationship with the brand. Others in the running to dress the bride could be the storied house of Oscar de la Renta. Sanchez did not attend this year's Met Gala, but she did notably wear a custom-made gown by the label for her 2024 debut. Around 30 of the city's elite water taxis, out of 280 total, are also thought to be reserved. One taxi driver told CNN he has been booked from June 25th through the 30th for 'a big wedding,' but declined to say more on the subject. Gondolas have also been put on hold, with the city's gondola association confirming they are ready for the event. The city's nine yacht ports have also been booked for the week leading up to the main event. Bezos' $500 million Koru, which is always tailed by the smaller L'Abeona, are both in the Adriatic Sea already, according to the Marine Traffic website. Venice's airspace is closed to drones and non-authorized traffic, but one source told CNN that permission has been granted for private helicopters, particularly for anyone needing special security, such as heads of state. The Marco Polo airport, no stranger to private jet traffic, already has a secluded area with direct access to private water taxis, making it easy for stars to slip into the city unseen. The wedding date itself, by far the most protected detail, still remains unconfirmed and the couple seem hellbent on keeping everyone guessing up until the last minute. A person close to Venice City Hall told CNN that the wedding planners secured a variety of venues over a period of days and will decide what happens where and when based on the most uncontrollable factors — weather and protesters. The wedding is expected to use a small handful of hotels in the city to accommodate guests or host events. One of the most talked-about possible venues is the Cini Foundation on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, which has hosted everything from G7 events to private concerts. The sculpted gardens and monastery, where monks still pray, sit across the lagoon from the famous Piazza San Marco and would provide an intimate setting ideal for a dinner. Building work being carried out in mid-June looked suspiciously like a set being built — perhaps for a wedding concert? The Aman hotel on the Grand Canal, where the Clooneys chose to wed, has also been mentioned as a potential location. Another top contender is the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a 16th-century armory that would be perfect for the ceremony itself — although it is more vulnerable to protesters, who have already threatened to block the canals if the wedding party tries to reach the venue. Interestingly, a rather wedding-esque gazebo has been erected next to the Excelsior Hotel on the Venice Lido, a stone's throw from where the Venice Film Festival is held each year. But, as with the rest of the venues, nothing is confirmed.
The Age
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Luxury Italian hotel where George Clooney got married enters a new era
A pantheon of names is associated with the famed glamour of Venice, Italy, from writers such as Ernest Hemingway, who haunted her alleyways searching for inspiration, to the modern celebrities photographed riding sleek water taxis on her canals. But few are as synonymous with La Serenissima's allure as hospitality legend Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of the famed Harry's Bar, creator of the Bellini cocktail and the man behind a legendary hotel bearing his name. On the island of Giudecca, just across the way from San Marco, is the Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond hotel that has been loved since the mid-20th century for its privacy, unwavering dedication to impeccable style and service, and of course, the biggest saltwater swimming pool in Venice. It's also been a haven for the truly famous, including George and Amal Clooney, who held their star-studded wedding at the hotel. Now it enters a new era. Under the auspices of Belmond and American starchitect Peter Marino, the hotel is undergoing a renovation, with the first phase unveiled in May. Marino's assignment was to preserve what made the hotel such an attractive sophisticate, while meeting the needs of modern luxury travellers. As chairman of the Venetian Heritage Foundation, Marino used his understanding of Venice to create a new arrival experience with a light-filled double-height lobby while maintaining Cipriani's original and beloved reception area. Loading This arrival is coupled with 13 redesigned rooms including two master suites, Serenissima and Laguna, designed as Venetian apartments featuring a dining room, library and salon apiece. He's also created a new look for 11 suites and junior suites with private balconies overlooking the Casanova Gardens. The renovation marks a significant milestone for the Venetian icon, Hotel Cipriani's general manager Thomas Schwall says: 'We look forward to this exciting new chapter that will set the tone for decades to come.'
