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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
530 km for a teaser? Yash fans from across Karnataka prove their devotion, yet again
Ever since word of Rocky bhai aka Yash being part of the magnum opus Ramayan got out, dabs haven't been able to keep calm. On Thursday, when the title teaser of the film was launched at a mega multiplex in the city, it was nothing short of a carnival for fans, who thronged the venue hours before the show. Bangalore Times gives you a behind-the-scenes lowdown. Cheering with joy upon spotting Yash's autograph Excitement peaked as fans caught sight of a poster signed by Yash himself, adding to the electrifying atmosphere. Disappointed fans had to return without tickets Many fans, unable to get tickets to the teaser screening, returned disappointed after making Thundering applause as Yash made his entry on screen The moment Yash appeared on screen, the theatre erupted with whistles, applause, and a deafening roar from fans. Hollywood touch Academy award winner Hans Zimmer, known for his musical genius including films like Scent of a Woman, Interstellar, F1, Lion King, Dune and Inception is also on board the Ramayan along with AR Rahman.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Al Pacino credits daughter's childhood genius for Oscar-winning ‘Scent of a Woman' role
Al Pacino , the legendary actor celebrated for his intense and transformative performances, has revealed a deeply personal story about how his eldest daughter, Julie, profoundly influenced his iconic portrayal of a blind man in the 1992 film Scent of a Woman . Now 85, Pacino recently shared that, while preparing for the role of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a blind, irritable retired Army officer, he turned to then 3-year-old Julie for inspiration. 'I asked my daughter, 'Hey, Julie, can you act like a blind person for me?' She did it effortlessly, no preparation, nothing. I thought, 'Wow, I can't compete with this—kids are brilliant,'' Pacino recounted in a recent interview. He emphasized that her natural ability and innocence captured the essence of the character, helping him find the authenticity that ultimately led to his Academy Award for Best Actor . Pacino, a father of four—Julie Marie, 35, twins Anton and Olivia, 24, and Roman, 2—has often spoken about how fatherhood has shaped his life and career. 'It changed my life. Focusing on other beings, particularly your children, brings a profound love,' he told People magazine last year. His youngest son, Roman, born when Pacino was 83, continues to inspire him, with Pacino sharing that engaging with his children, even through simple acts like playing the harmonica over video calls, brings him immense joy and keeps his spirit revitalized. Reflecting on his journey, Pacino credits his children not only for their influence on his craft but also for grounding him personally. 'They have that genius,' he said, 'and she [Julie] was blind and she just did it, no preparation, nothing'. As Pacino continues his career with new projects like The Ritual , his story stands as a testament to the unexpected ways family can shape even the most storied careers in Hollywood. Live Events
Perth Now
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Al Pacino reveals how becoming a father had a major impact on his acting career
Al Pacino's daughter showed him how to act when she was just a toddler. The 85-year-old Hollywood star - who is father to Julie, 35, with his former partner Jan Tarran, twins Anton and Olivia , 24, with Beverly D'Angelo as well as two-year-old Roman with Noor Alfallah - eventually won an Oscar for his portrayal of a blind man in the 1992 drama Scent of a Woman. but recalled that it was his eldest who showed him how to act like that without any "preparation" or anything. He told E! News: "I was playing a blind man and I remember my oldest daughter was at the time three [years old]. I visited blind institutions, and they were great to me. "I said to my daughter, 'Hey, Julie, do a blind person. Can you do a blind person for me?. "She did it and I thought, 'Wow, I can't do this because kids are geniuses.' They have that genius and she was blind and she just did it, no preparation, nothing." Al is now starring in The RItual, and also revealed that he still looks forward to going into work every day at this stage in his life. He said: "'I loved it and it was a privilege to have this opportunity. "You never think that until afterward because it's such a struggle doing films—it's not easy work. But at the same time, it's great. "I looked forward to going in. It's difficult when you don't look forward to going to work. I've had those experiences, yes, but I had [fun] on this one." The Godfather recently revealed that - especially when it comes to his youngest child - he hopes to "stay healthy" so he can be around as long as possible for him. He told the BBC: "I want to be around for this child. And I hope I am. "I hope I stay healthy, and he knows who his dad is, of course. "Everything he does is real. Everything he does is interesting to me. So, we talk. I play the harmonica with him on the other video thing, and we have made this kind of contact. So, it's fun."
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump's National Guard Deployment in LA Is Revenge for Never Winning an Emmy, Stephen Colbert Says
Stephen Colbert has a theory about why President Trump sent in the National Guard to deal with ongoing protests against ICE in Los Angeles. 'Well, no surprise there,' Colbert said about Trump's decision to call in the armed forces. 'Trump is just getting revenge on Tinseltown. He never won an Emmy for 'The Apprentice,' and he was snubbed at the 1993 Oscars for his performance in 'Home Alone 2.'' Colbert then launched into his Trump impression, saying, 'They gave it to Pacino for 'Scent of a Woman.' A woman. I've smelled thousands of women, and I'm not even blind, OK?' During Tuesday night's episode of 'The Late Show,' the CBS host broke down what led to the multi-day protests in California. As many outlets have reported, the ongoing event was sparked by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who reportedly told top ICE officials to 'just go out there and arrest illegal aliens' late last month. Miller told agents to raid Home Depot parking lots and 7-Eleven stores, according to the Wall Street Journal. This rise in the deportation of non-violent illegal immigrants led to protests in states that have large immigrant populations such as California. What started as peaceful protests became more intense, though Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass said the initial protests were only comprised of 100 people with 27 arrests. The late night host also called the president's standoff with protestors in L.A. 'Day 4 of Donald Trump's war on anyone who didn't vote for him.' Colbert then mocked a press briefing Trump gave in which he explained his decision to deploy 700 Marines into the city. 'That is low energy fascism,' Colbert said. You can watch the full 'Late Show' clip in the video above. The post Trump's National Guard Deployment in LA Is Revenge for Never Winning an Emmy, Stephen Colbert Says | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hollywood's worst-kept secret?
– the most prolific Hollywood director with over 150 movies listed on IMDB – has been trending on X and online forums such as Reddit in recent weeks. But what's so special about him? Who is Alan Smithee? No one. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now You read that right. Alan Smithee doesn't exist, never did. It's just a pseudonym Hollywood uses when someone isn't happy with how a project turns out and doesn't want a credit. The pseudonym was born in 1968 as a direct result of a Directors Guild of America (DGA) rule: No film can be released without a director credit. And the western, Death of a Gunfighter , posed just that problem. The original director, Robert Totten, had a fall out with lead actor Richard Widmark during the shoot, and was replaced by Don Siegel. But though Siegel finished the film, he refused to take credit as the director, as the film clearly bore Totten's signature. The DGCA recommended a solution – the use of a pseudonym. And the rest is history. Why is Smithee trending? In the age of internet detectives, pseudonyms in Hollywood have turned into Easter eggs. Communities on Reddit analyse end credits and copyright filings to reveal which top directors might be hiding behind unusual names. Current recommendations for such disputed projects include 'Thomas Lee', which was first used for Supernova . A recent article highlighted the extensive use of 'Alan Smithee' credit in various films, including alternate versions of Scent of a Woman and Heat . This has sparked discussions among film enthusiasts and social media users about the pseudonym's legacy and the circumstances under which it was employed. Handles like @AlanSmithee1987 and @Smithee_directs has contributed to the trend, often sharing content related to film culture, satire, and commentary, keeping the conversation about 'Alan Smithee' alive. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What this means in the streaming era In today's content-saturated market, with the changing definitions of a 'big-budget studio', directors are frequently hired, and replaced, as 'service providers' rather than as auteurs. Studios and platforms often exert more editorial control, sidelining directors during post-production. This creates a possibility of directors wanting to distance themselves, especially if a show is recut or reshot by the platform. For fans, it is all about finding that Easter egg of pseudonyms through the deepest online dive possible. The end? The pseudonym was over-publicised, ruining its reputation. Films credited with it were automatically considered bad and that made it difficult for studio bosses to find successful distribution. The DGA drew the line. The union 'retired' its official pseudonym recommendation in 2000. But it seems like Hollywood isn't ready to retire it even now, with Alan getting umpteen credits in between, and has more in the offing. Fun fact: Alan Smithee has 415 credits listed on IMDB, including 149 director credits for past productions and four for upcoming ones, 61 credits as actors, 42 as writer, 36 as producer and 13 as composer. It's all over the place, spread across 24 categories Fun fact: Smithee even fooled well-known film critic Roger Ebert, who wrote a positive review of Death of a Gunfighter , saying, 'Director Allen Smithee, a name I'm not familiar with, allows his story to unfold naturally.' Fun fact: In the 1997 mockumentary An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn , a filmmaker, Alan Smithee (Eric Idle) wants to have his name removed from the credits of the final product. This isn't easy, because his real name is the official pseudonym for such cases. That's the storyline, but then there's the twist. The film's actual director, Arthur Hiller, wasn't satisfied with its final cut, and so…. Fun fact: Among Hollywood A-listers, Steven Soderbergh has used pseudonyms most prolifically, maintaining distinct creative personas for different roles, especially within the same project. He's known to have used 'Peter Andrews' as a pseudonym for his role as a cinematographer and 'Mary Ann Bernard' for his work as an editor. The Coen Brothers have occasionally credited themselves under aliases like 'Roderick Jaynes' for editing work. The G.O.A.T Smithee: The pseudonym has been used since 1968 by several directors, including David Lynch, and has come to signify a bad film. In more recent years, Evil Dead and Spider-Man creator Sam Raimi and his elder brother wrote the screenplay for 1992 film The Nutt House as Alan Smithee Junior and Alan Smithee Senior. For the TV cut of Dune (1984), David Lynch disowned the extended television cut of his sci-fi epic, not the theatrical version. He used the credits 'Directed by Alan Smithee'/ Written by 'Judas Booth' (a jab at betrayal, like Judas and John Wilkes Booth). Famous Hollywood Pseudonyms Stephen Greene – Accidental Love (2015); disowned by David O. Russell Thomas Lee – Supernova (2000); disowned by Walter Hill and completed by other directors, including Francis Ford Coppola Ernie Fusco – Highball (1997); disowned by Noah Baumbach Jan Jensen – Showgirls (1995, TV Edit); disowned by Paul Verhoeven
