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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
F1 OTT release: When and where to expect Brad Pitt's sports drama
F1 OTT release: F1, starring Brad Pitt, hit the screens on June 27 much to the delight of fans. It received positive reviews and also made a good impact at the box office. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, the sports drama earned nearly Rs 5.25 crore in India on the first day. The film will premiere on an OTT platform after its theatrical run. F1 may premiere on OTT in September F1 has started its box office journey on a good note and has impressed critics with its execution and technical aspects. It will eventually be available on OTT. According to a report by OTT Play, a website, F1 is expected to land on Apple TV+ after its run in theaters ends. Moreover, it is available on the platform three months after its theatrical debut. As such, it may be available on AppleTV+ by September end. This, however, is speculative as no announcement has been made. Moreover, fans might have to wait a bit longer to watch it on OTT if it performs well at the box office. About F1 F1 is a high-octane sports drama directed by Joseph Kosinski. It stars Brad Pitt as a veteran Formula 1 driver who returns to the track to guide a talented rookie. The film features thrilling race sequences and enthralling twists and delves into the competitive world of motorsports.
News18
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
From Track to Screen: Multiple Mercedes-AMG Models Roar In Brad Pitt's F1 Blockbuster
In this article, we have listed some of the cool models that collected more eyeballs than some of the major scenes in the movie. The Formula 1 has always been a thrilling motorsport globally, filled with speed, adrenaline rush, excitement and god level of engineering. Now, the pure excitement of the paddock, the feel, has been turned into a movie and brought to the big screen as F1: The Movie. The film has already been released in India on July 17 2025. It is directed by Joseph Kosinski in collaboration with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, starring Brad Pitt in the lead role as a seasoned racer. Amid all the twists, turns, and crashes on track, the Mercedes-Benz was somehow able to gain more attention, a big thanks to tech-loaded AMGs that were seen in many scenes. In this article, we have listed some of the cool models that collected more eyeballs than some of the major scenes in the movie. advetisement Mercedes AMG GT 63 Of course, the list has been topped by none other than the AMG GT 63. The German car maker has developed a special edition of the model for the movie. It was featured in a special matte paint finish, featuring gold accents on the borders, which makes it look like not less than a road-legal spacecraft. The company has already launched the street-legal version of the model in the Indian market at the starting price of Rs 3 cr, while the two-seater top model goes up to Rs 3.65 crore (ex-showroom). The latest offering under the GT nameplate has been brought after a break of three-year break. The decision to bring the model is part of the brand's ambitious strategy to roll out eight new models this year. AMG SL Roadster Adding to the dose of modern cutting-edge technology and hybrid muscle, AMG SL Roadster also registered its name in the film. Frankly speaking, there are only a few cars that do not need a price tag as they are pure art. However, in order to make the target audience feel it has to be priced, and starts at Rs 2.47 cr (ex-showroom). The Big-G In some scenes, the movie showcased its iconic G63. The SUV was used multiple behind-the-scenes and pit-lane sequences, transporting characters and equipment with style and authority. In India, the bold SUV comes at the starting price of Rs 2.45 cr, while the top model goes up to Rs 3.30 cr (all ex-showroom) About the Author Shahrukh Shah First Published: June 28, 2025, 14:15 IST
The Guardian
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Less death, more social media: Formula One films decades apart reveal a changed world
'Let's try to get the season off to a good start, shall we? Drive the car. Don't try to stand it on its bloody ear.' Have you watched the movie? It's about a rule-breaking American Formula One driver, the kind who blows past blue flags and crashes into his own teammate. You must have heard of it. They shot it in real race cars, across some of the most prestigious circuits in the world. It even had contemporary world championship drivers making notable cameos on the track. If you've never watched 1966's Grand Prix, now is the time to do it. This summer's blockbuster slot may belong to F1; and its director, Joseph Kosinski, may have gone to extraordinary lengths to capture the visceral speed of the fastest class in motor sport. But John Frankenheimer got there first. The close parallels between the two films have gone largely unremarked in the reviews. Six decades ago, when the glamour of the sport was peaking, Frankenheimer set out to capture its thrill, daring and inescapable danger. He fixed cameras to the chassis of Formula Two cars – the same substitute Kosinski has used – that hared round Brands Hatch, Spa, Monaco. Like Kosinski, he spliced real race footage into his own. His American lead, James Garner, did his own driving, just like Brad Pitt. There are even occasional shots in Kosinski's film that seem to pay tribute, intentional or not, to its predecessor – the moment that recalls Frankenheimer's stylistic use of split-screen, or when Pitt jogs around the old Monza banking. F1 the Movie, to be clear, is a billion-dollar industry giving itself a full valet – shampooed squeaky clean and buffed to an impossible sheen. But it's also the kind of sports-washing I'm prepared to indulge for the sake of the pure adrenaline thrill. After watching Top Gun: Maverick at the cinema, I walked straight back in for the next screening and sat in the front row so I could pretend to be in the cockpit. At the Imax this week I was practically climbing into the screen. I was definitely the only woman my age leaning into the turns, and wishing they would stop cutting back to Pitt's face so that I got more track time. For a bit of perspective, I had gone with my father, a man with a decades-long following of motor sport and a habit of nitpicking at movie details. Ten minutes into F1's opening track sequence he leaned over, and I braced for a critique of the pit crew's refuelling technique. 'We can go home now,' he whispered. 'It's good enough already.' A movie that can impress my father with its motor racing action deserves all the hype it gets. But neither he nor I had anticipated just how much it would remind us of Grand Prix – or how well that 59-year-old work would stand up in comparison. The Silverstone marching band, paraded past the clubhouse by a moustachioed sergeant-major, has given way to night-race fireworks in Las Vegas, and the ruinous cost of running an F1 team has jumped from a few hundred thousand to £100m. The stomach-buzz as the asphalt whizzes beneath you remains the same. Putting the two stories side by side does, however, show you interesting ways the sport has changed. Grand Prix's opening lingers, fetishistically, over images of working pistons and twisting wrenches. Such lowly mechanical details are almost entirely absent in F1, where the team headquarters looks like a space station and every element of the engineering process is rendered in gleaming sci-fi. There's also a lot less death. Frankenheimer's crashes are genuinely shocking – not because the stunts are realistic (and they are) but because of the bluntness of their outcome. Drivers are catapulted from their seats to fall on whatever part of the landscape they meet first. Spectators aren't safe either. The fact that horrifying incidents are a part of the public's fascination with Formula One is a recurring theme. F1 still plays on the life-or-death stakes, but does it in a very different way, as you'd expect from a film licensed by the governing body as a big-screen advert for the sport. It's also pretty keen that everyone you meet on screen shows motor racing in a good light. Team principals are loving family men! Drivers' managers are cuddly BFFs! People cycle eco-consciously to work! Everyone is so empathic and good at giving advice! It was the latter that had me balking at the chutzpah. There's a point where our hero tells the rookie to stop thinking about his social media. The hype, the fan engagement – 'it's all just noise,' he says. This in a movie that was produced, at phenomenal cost, as a method of growing hype and fan engagement. The film's only baddy, meanwhile, is a corporate investor, who we know must be a bad 'un because he spends his time schmoozing The Money in hospitality. Here's a game for you when you're watching F1: try to go two minutes without seeing or hearing the name of a brand that's paid to be there. I left the auditorium still blinking the name of accountancy software. By contrast, Frankenheimer's film seems bracingly honest. In Grand Prix, the drivers may have moments of self-reflection but they're also uncompromisingly selfish in their pursuit. The philosophical Frenchman Jean-Pierre Sarti suggests they live in denial: 'To do something very dangerous requires a certain absence of imagination.' 'Why do we do it? Why not tennis, or golf?' It's the question at the centre of every motor-racing film. In Le Mans, Steve McQueen answered by stripping out everything but the sound and feel of the track. F1's hero describes the feeling when he's 'flying' (not for nothing does he arrive walking down the tarmac, carrying a duffel like a certain fighter pilot). Perhaps that's what makes motor racing ripe for big-screen treatment – it's the most literally escapist form of sport there is. If F1 gives it the glossy treatment, Grand Prix sees beneath the sheen.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Simone Ashley Is Being Praised For Showing Up To The 'F1' Movie Premiere Despite Being Drastically Cut From The Film
Earlier this month, the director of F1: The Movie, Joseph Kosinski, sparked backlash after confirming that Simone Ashley's role had been drastically cut from the final edit. For context, news broke last July that Simone had been cast in the Formula 1 movie, which stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Brad plays veteran driver Sonny Hayes, who comes out of retirement to race rookie Joshua Pearce, played by Damson. The film will be released in theaters this week. Not only was Simone spotted filming scenes with Damson multiple times, but she also made an appearance at the Miami Grand Prix in May, sparking a heap of buzz around her upcoming role. And so, as you can imagine, fans were extremely disappointed when director Joseph revealed that Simone's storyline 'ultimately didn't make it into the final cut.' Related: Keke Palmer's "Sickening" Dress Has The Internet In Shambles 'It happens on every film, where you have to shoot more than you can use. There were two or three storylines that ultimately didn't make it into the final cut,' he told People. 'But Simone, she's an incredible talent, incredible actress, incredible singer, and I would love to work with her again.' After Joseph's comments went viral, several internet users wound up discussing other times that actors of color have been sidelined in the industry. One popular tweet read, 'There's a pattern in Hollywood of casting actors of color, only to minimize, sideline or exclude their presence.' Twitter: @chrkrose Related: 31 Celebrity Slip-Ups On Social Media That Revealed Wayyyy More Than They Ever Intended However, in spite of everything, Simone recently showed her support for the film as she stepped out at the European premiere in London this week. The Bridgerton star wore a metallic-looking gold outfit at the Monday night event, and it's safe to say that she looked absolutely stunning. And while it's likely that Simone was contractually obligated to attend the premiere, numerous fans couldn't help but marvel over her professionalism and grace as they heaped praise onto the actor. 'She's a professional! I won't be watching the movie… but I hope she gets more opportunities she deserves it,' one user wrote. 'even after that disrespect… Simone is just superior,' someone tweeted. 'She better than me. You cut my scenes from a movie and I am not showing up to the premier,' another user wrote. 'She's so graceful. I would not have given them a single ounce of publicity after the stunt they pulled,' one more post read. Simone later shared a bunch of photos from the premiere to her Instagram page, writing: "Last night at the F1 premiere in my hometown ✨ It was a joy to reunite with the cast and crew, and to celebrate - I couldn't have been prouder watching everyone shine on screen and on the carpet, all while wearing my couture @balmain gown that made me feel just as radiant. I've come away with friendships and memories I'll treasure forever. 💛 Go see this movie! — it's a must see ride and speed like you've never seen before!" More on this After Simone Ashley's Erasure From The 'F1' Movie Sparked A Conversation About Hollywood's Treatment Of Actors Of Color, The Director Has Spoken OutEllen Durney · June 17, 2025 Damson Idris Sheds Light On Simone Ashley's Role Being Cut From "F1"Benjamin Dzialdowski · June 23, 2025 After Years Of Shooting At Actual Formula 1 Races, The Full 'F1' Movie Trailer Just Dropped — And The Behind-The-Scenes Details Will Blow Your MindEllen Durney · March 13, 2025 Also in Celebrity: You Have Excellent Facial Recognition If You Can Recognize These 12 Celebrities As Kids Also in Celebrity: Courtney Stodden Did A Face Reveal After Dissolving Her Fillers And She Looks Really Different Now Also in Celebrity: 26 Pairs Of Celebrities Who Look Sooo Much Alike, It's A Little Uncanny
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
F1 full movie leaked online, Brad Pitt's sports drama hit by piracy after successful box office debut
F1 full movie leaked online: F1, one of the biggest Hollywood films of the year, hit the screens on June 27 and opened to a good response at the Indian box office. It earned Rs 5.25 crore (nett) on the first day. The sports drama has now fallen prey to piracy. F1 leaked online Brad Pitt is in the limelight because of his latest film F1, which premiered in theatres on Friday. The sports drama has now been leaked online. According to reports, F1 has been leaked online on various illegal torrent sites. Pirated copies of the film are being widely circulated. Moreover, keywords such as 'watch F1 online' and 'F1 free download' are among the trending searches. Piracy is one of the major issues facing the entertainment fraternity. It dilutes the efforts of those behind the title in question and also impacts the box office performance. Moreover, it can also leave viewers vulnerable to legal issues and malware. One should therefore watch F1 only in theatres. Alternatively, they can wait for it to legally premiere on OTT. What's F1 about? F1 is a high-octane sports drama directed by Joseph Kosinski. It is headlined by Brad Pitt as a veteran Formula 1 driver who returns to the track to mentor a promising rookie Set in the fast-paced world of motorsports, the film features thrilling race sequences and enthralling twists.
