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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Will Cate Blanchett star in American version of Squid Game? Here's what we know (SPOILER ALERT)
NOTE: This article contains spoilers to the third season of Squid Games Cate Blanchette appeared in the final episode of the third season of Squid Game In an unexpected twist, Squid Game wrapped up its explosive finale with a surprise that fans didn't see coming — Cate Blanchett stepping into the franchise as a mysterious new recruiter. In the closing moments of the finale episode titled Humans Are…, the action shifts to Los Angeles, where a mysterious woman in a sleek suit is seen challenging a man to a tense game of ddakji in a shadowy alleyway. That woman? None other than Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett. With her hair pulled back into a tight ponytail and a smirk that could send chills down your spine, Blanchett slaps her opponent hard across the face before he finally gives in. The final moment sees her making eye contact with Front Man In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), who observes the scene from his car and exchanges a loaded glance with her before driving off. The surprise cameo comes after In-ho delivers Gi-hun's (Lee Jung-jae) personal items to his daughter, confirming the protagonist's death after the final game. Among the items: the now-iconic green tracksuit marked 456 and a gold debit card that likely holds the remainder of Gi-hun's winnings. So how did Cate Blanchett end up in this dystopian universe? In an interview with Tudum, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk shared his excitement about casting the acclaimed actress. 'I 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? ' he said. 'So we were very happy to have her appear. We needed someone who could dominate the screen with just one or two words, which is exactly what she did,' he added. As for what comes next, Hwang isn't ruling anything out. In an interview at the premiere of the season 3, earlier this month, he said: 'I cannot just tell right now when and how it's going to happen. But there is a chance.'
NZ Herald
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Ranking the best James Bond actors to hit the big screen
Pulpy, punchy and at times problematic, Ian Fleming's British superspy James Bond has lit up screens for the better part of 60 years, with no signs of slowing down. As a new era of 007 approaches – with Oscar-winner Denis Villeneuve at the directing helm and
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Charlize Theron On Using Raya
If you're single in 2025, you've likely experienced the highs and lows of dating apps. And if it makes you feel better, it sounds like celebs are right there in the trenches with us. Appearing on Watch What Happens Live this week, Charlize Theron was asked by host Andy Cohen if there's 'any truth to the rumors' that she uses Raya. If you don't know, Raya is probably the most 'exclusive' of all the dating platforms, and while plenty of non-famous people use it, the app has become a bit of a hot spot for single celeb sightings. So, if you've been swiping through Raya and think you've spotted Charlize, it turns out it probably was her. Speaking to Andy, the Oscar-winner confirmed that she is a user of the app — although not a very active or enthusiastic one. 'Yes, I don't do anything with it. A friend put me on it, I went on two dates,' Charlize said, giving a relatable sigh of dating app exhaustion. In turn, Andy said that he's on Raya, too, and the pair got into a chat about the kind of guys they've come across. (Content warning for any of my dating app users out there.) 'Every guy has a Burning Man picture, and they're a CEO, like, of nothing,' Charlize said. 'Or like, a creative director of nothing,' Andy agreed. 'And then you meet with them and they're not [a CEO]. They just say it up front — 'Well, why did you put that on your thing?!'' Charlize asked in disbelief. 'No! I don't like it.' I don't like it either, Charlize. Who gave these men the audacity? You can watch the full clip from Watch What Happens Live here. In the meantime, good luck to all my dating app warriors out there.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
What to watch on OTT: The Brutalist, Squid Game Season 3 and more
What to watch on OTT: Oscar-winner The Brutalist, powered by Adrien Brody; and the new season of Squid Game, here's you latest watch list for the weekend. Squid Game S3 Netflix A failed rebellion, the death of a friend, and a secret betrayal — Squid Game Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of Season 2's bloody cliffhanger, reveals Netflix. Although Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) is at his lowest point yet, the Squid Game stops for no one. So Gi-hun will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone's resolve. With each round, their choices lead to increasingly grave consequences. Meanwhile, In-ho resumes his role as Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) to welcome the mysterious VIPs, and his brother Jun-ho continues his search for the elusive island, unaware there's a traitor in their midst. The series will be released on June 27. The Brutalist JioHotstar Directed by Brady Corbet, the film features Adrien Brody, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in it, as a talented architect who flees postwar Europe. The visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, he settles in Pennsylvania, where a wealthy and prominent industrialist recognises his talent. In America, he meets his match in a power-hungry industrialist played by Guy Pearce. Available to stream from June 28. Panchayat S4 Prime Video S4 In this series set in the fictional village of Phulera, the turf war between Manju Devi and Kranti Devi intensifies as the panchayat election draws closer. With rally songs, lofty pledges, and lots of fanfare, the village turns into a buzzing battleground. As both camps race to outshine and out-scheme the other, Phulera transforms into a carnival of chaos. The showdown is marked by humour as the stakes heighten. The series brings back the cast of Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, and Pankaj Jha. Produced by The Viral Fever, Panchayat Season 4 is created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar. Raid 2 Netflix With Raid 2, Ajay Devgn returns as the unflinching IRS officer Amay Patnaik. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 carries forward the story of Patnaik, who is on a fresh mission, in a new fictional city set in Rajasthan, and a powerful face-off that tests the limits of justice. The film's cast features Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla. Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting Zee5 Set in the 1980s, in the remote and fear-stricken village of Viraatapalem, a chilling curse silences celebrations, every bride dies mysteriously on her wedding day. No marriage has taken place for over a decade. The village is frozen in fear; its population reduced to only the very young and the very old. When a bold police constable (Abhignya Vuthaluru) is posted to the town, she refuses to accept the curse as truth. Teaming up with a reformed convict, she begins to pull at the threads of a mystery the village would rather keep buried. The series will be released on June 27. The Monkey Prime Video After discovering their father's old toy Monkey in the attic, twin brothers Hal and Bill are haunted by a series of chilling deaths. Hoping to escape its curse, they discard the Monkey and go their separate ways. But when the deaths begin again; the brothers reunite to confront the sinister toy and end its reign of terror once and for all. Based on Stephen King's 1980 short story, the film directed by Osgood Perkins stars Theo James in a dual role.
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Ariana Grande, Kieran Culkin, Jimmy Kimmel among 534 invited to join Oscars academy
The Oscars' voting body is growing again with a glittering list of new recruits that includes pop superstar Ariana Grande, newly minted Oscar-winner Kieran Culkin and late-night veterans — and past Oscar hosts — Jimmy Kimmel and Conan O'Brien. On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it had invited 534 new members across its 19 branches. This year's class includes Oscar nominees, below-the-line craftspeople and rising international voices — among them 'Wicked' star Grande; 'Succession' actor Culkin, who won the supporting actor Oscar for 'A Real Pain'; and late-night hosts Kimmel, a four-time Oscar emcee, and O'Brien, who hosted the ceremony for the first time this year. In all, the group features 91 Oscar nominees and 26 winners, including Mikey Madison, who took the lead actress Oscar for the best picture winner 'Anora.' Madison's co-stars Yura Borisov and Karren Karagulian were also invited to the actors' branch. The latest invitations reflect the Academy's ongoing push for greater inclusion, even after meeting its post-#OscarsSoWhite diversity benchmarks. Of the 2025 class, 41% identify as women, 45% as members of underrepresented ethnic or racial communities and 55% are from outside the United States. Across the total membership, 35% identify as women, 22% as members of underrepresented groups and 21% are based internationally. After years of rapid expansion — peaking with a record-setting incoming class of 928 in 2018 — the Academy has shifted toward more sustainable growth. Still, this year's tally represents a modest increase over last year's 487 invitees. Other additions to the acting branch — the Academy's largest — include 'The Apprentice' co-stars Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan, who drew nominations for their portrayals of Roy Cohn and Donald Trump, respectively, in the controversial biopic, along with supporting actress nominee Monica Barbaro ('A Complete Unknown'), Aubrey Plaza, Jason Momoa, Jodie Comer, Dave Bautista and 'Emilia Pérez' star Adriana Paz. (Notably, 'Emilia Pérez' lead Karla Sofía Gascón, who made history this year as the first openly transgender performer nominated in the lead acting category, did not receive an invitation — a decision that follows backlash over past controversial remarks.) New recruits to the directors branch include this year's nominees Coralie Fargeat ('The Substance') and Brady Corbet ('The Brutalist'), as well as Gints Zilbalodis, who directed the Oscar-winning animated feature 'Flow.' Invitees in the documentary branch include the team behind this year's Oscar-winning 'No Other Land': Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal and Rachel Szor. 'We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists and professionals to join the Academy,' Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang said in a joint statement. 'Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.' If all invitations are accepted, the Academy's total membership will rise to 11,120, including 10,143 voting members.
