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"Practical Magic 2" Begins Production
Yara Sameh Production has begun on "Practical Magic 2", Warner Bros. Pictures' sequel to the 1998 romantic fantasy starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. Kidman posted a video on her Instagram Friday of herself and Bullock filming on their first day on the set of the follow-up. In the video, Kidman is seen embracing Bullock as they stand in front of a headstone at a cemetery. "The witches are back ✨ Owens sisters' first day on set!" she captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicole Kidman (@nicolekidman) Bullock and Kidman are reprising their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a long line of witches. In the 1998 original, based on the novel by Alice Hoffman, the two witches find themselves fighting off a curse that kills the men they fall in love with. While the plot details for the second film have not been disclosed, the story is reportedly based on a later installment in Hoffman's 'Practical Magic' book series. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing will reprise their roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Frances 'Fran' Owens, respectively. Additional cast members include Lee Pace ('Bodies Bodies Bodies'), Joey King ('The Act'), Maisie Williams ('Game of Thrones'), Xolo Maridueña ('Blue Beetle'), and Solly McLeod ('The Dead Don't Hurt'). Susanne Bier ('Bird Box') is directing from a screenplay co-written by Akiva Goldsman, who also co-wrote the original, and Georgia Pritchett ('Succession'). Earlier this year, Kidman told Variety that she and Bullock were already thinking about a follow-up when they shot the first film. 'When we were making it, we definitely did,' Kidman said. 'We're so excited. Yes, yes, beyond excited. You heard our spell. We put out our spell already.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
India.com
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
10 Famous Celebs And Their Jaw-Dropping Body Transformations For Film Roles: Hrithik Roshan, Vijay Deverakonda To Chris Hemsworth
photoDetails english 2927242 Updated:Jul 07, 2025, 07:00 AM IST Jaw-dropping transformations of actors 1 / 11 Jaw-dropping transformations of actors: Making a character come alive on the big screens is not that easy. Many of these celebs have taken extra efforts to nail the characters they portray on-screen. Whether it's mentally, emotionally, or physically, actors constantly challenge themselves to transform for their roles. From losing or gaining weight to getting a new haircut, some actor transformations are truly shocking. So, let's take a look at some actors who have undergone extreme transformations for their films. Randeep Hooda 2 / 11 Randeep Hooda shaped his physic to match the role which required a sudden weight loss as he shot down his body fat ratio to nothing more than 10% for 2016 film Sarbjit. From a low calorie diet to a muscle and fat loss routine Randeep took it all up to him. He again shocked fans with he underwent a drastic transformation for his latest release 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,' where he lost over 18 kilos. Vijay Deverakonda 3 / 11 The heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda is known for his on-screen charm. But for his upcoming film Kingdom, the actor adopted a buzz cut and has maintained it consistently. While he's brought the buzz cut trend back in style, it's impressive how long he has retained the look just to stay immersed in the character for months. Tom Hiddleston 4 / 11 Tom Hiddleston personally transformed himself to embody Loki's signature look in both seasons of the Loki series. Naturally a lighter, curly blonde, he dyed his hair a darker shade and grew it out, using gel to create the iconic, layered, and slightly spiky 'Christmas tree' style. This look not only defined Loki visually but also mirrored the character's evolution and maturity. Shahid Kapoor 5 / 11 For Kaminey, Shahid Kapoor achieved a ripped, lean body with six-pack abs. Later, for Kabir Singh, he had to portray a journey from a college boy to an alcohol addict, which required him to gain 8 kg and then lose 14 kg, all within a few months. It's a testament to his discipline and dedication. Joey King 6 / 11 Joey King shaved her head for her role in the Hulu series 'The Act', where she portrayed Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Known for her long hair, she went completely bald not just once but multiple times for different projects. Her fearless transformation speaks volumes about her dedication to her craft. Hrithik Roshan 7 / 11 Hrithik Roshan has always been a fitness icon, and he's continuing that legacy with WAR 2. Known for his stunning physicality in WAR, Hrithik has once again amazed fans by undergoing a major weight loss for the sequel, proving his commitment to every role. Daniel Radcliffe 8 / 11 For his role as Igor in Victor Frankenstein, Daniel Radcliffe went through a notable hair transformation. He wore hair extensions to match the character's distinctive look — a process he found stressful and time-consuming, but crucial for authenticity. Chris Hemsworth 9 / 11 Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth took on a diet program called "Lost At Sea" for his film In the Heart of the Sea. He lost a shocking amount of weight, transforming from his usual muscular build to a much leaner frame. The transformation was extreme and showed a different side of his commitment to acting. Anne Hathaway 10 / 11 The incredible Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway had to drop 25 pounds for Les Miserables and she nailed it. The actress even won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar award for her part. She tole People in an interview, "I'd lost an unhealthy amount of weight in two weeks. ... I didn't know anything about nutrition. I taxed my body, and my brain bore the brunt of it for a while. I just felt very anxious and very lost at that time." Aamir Khan 11 / 11 Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Khan underwent a remarkable transformation for Dangal. He not only lost weight and achieved a well-chiseled physique but also gained weight drastically to portray the older version of his character. It's truly commendable how he went through two completely different physical transformations for a single role, pushing his body to its limits.
Time Magazine
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Time Magazine
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Pornography Age-Verification Law
The Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that requires users of pornographic websites to verify their age in order to access content. The Texas law, enacted in 2023, aims to limit minors' exposure to pornography but drew criticism from the adult entertainment industry and other critics who believe the requirement is a violation of freedom of speech. More than 20 other states have implemented similar laws in recent years. The Supreme Court ruling will allow the controversial law to stay in place. Writing for the majority in a 6-3 opinion that broke down along ideological lines, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said: 'The statute advances the state's important interest in shielding children from sexually explicit content. 'It is appropriately tailored because it permits users to verify their ages through the established methods of providing government-issued identification and sharing transactional data,' he continued. A federal judge previously blocked the law a day before it was set to take effect, saying it 'deters adults' access to legal sexually explicit material, far beyond the interest of protecting minors.' An appeals court froze that decision in a divided ruling, however. The law 'rationally related to the government's legitimate interest in preventing minors' access to pornography,' the majority opinion read. In April 2024, representatives of the adult entertainment industry asked the court to temporarily block the Texas law. In the appeal, put forward by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), they argued that 'The Act requires adults to comply with intrusive age verification measures that mandate the submission of personally identifying information over the Internet.' This 'imposed substantial burdens' on adult access to free speech, the ACLU argued. The Supreme Court declined at the time to block the law while the appeal moved forward. The organization filed another brief to the Supreme Court in September 2024 after it agreed to take up the case. he ACLU again argued that Americans had a First Amendment right to access explicit and pornographic content online, and that they 'should be allowed to exercise that right as they see fit, without having to worry about exposing their personal identifying information in the process,' in the words of ACLU Staff Attorney Vera Eidelman. But the Supreme Court ruled that states hold the power to prevent minors from seeing speech or content that is deemed obscene. 'That power includes the power to require proof of age before an individual can access such speech. It follows that no person—adult or child—has a First Amendment right to access such speech without first submitting proof of age,' the decision said. In line with multiple other significant rulings issued by the court on Friday, the six conservative judges Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Samuel Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts comprised the majority. The three liberal justices, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson, all dissented. Other major court rulings issued on Friday, the last opinion day of the Supreme Court term, included a decision limiting lower courts' ability to block President Donald Trump's executive order curbing birthright citizenship. Another ruling backed the right of parents to opt their elementary-school children out of lessons that engage with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters or topics. In both cases, the justices were split along ideological lines. Several conservative justices joined the court's liberals in another anticipated ruling related to a key provision of the Affordable Care Act, however. The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a taskforce that recommends preventive health care that insurers are required to cover at no extra cost for users under the sweeping health care law. Had the court found the task force unconstitutional, millions of Americans would have been at risk of having to pay out of pocket for services recommended by the task force to prevent a wide range of conditions, including HIV, cancer, and diabetes.
See - Sada Elbalad
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Joey King in Talks to Star in "Practical Magic 2"
Yara Sameh Joey King is in negotiations to star in 'Practical Magic 2' alongside Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. If the deal closes, King will play the daughter of Bullock's character. Bullock and Kidman are reprising their roles as Sally and Gillian Owens, two sisters who descend from a long line of witches. In the original 1998 movie, the duo finds themselves fighting off a curse that kills the men they fall in love with. While plot details for the second film haven't been revealed, sources say the story is based on a later installment in Alice Hoffman's 'Practical Magic' book series. Susanne Bier is directing 'Practical Magic 2' from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the first film. It's aiming to start production in London later this summer. Warner Bros. will release the witchy sequel in theaters on September 18, 2026. In a recent conversation with Variety , Kidman said that she's seen the script but doesn't expect to begin filming 'for a while.' But what's a few more weeks or months, at this point? The Oscar-winning actress revealed she's been waiting nearly 30 years for the follow-up to 'Practical Magic.' 'When we were making it, we definitely [thought about a sequel],' she said. 'We're so excited. We put out our spell already.' Kidman's referring to the teaser that Warner Bros. released earlier in May. The clip featured a voiceover from Bullock and Kidman, who chant the following incantation: 'Tooth of wolf and morning dew. Something old and something new. Let the spell begin to mix. Sept. 18, 2026.' King is best known for Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth' franchise, as well as Hulu's true-crime series 'The Act,' which earned her an Emmy nomination. The 25-year-old actress' other major credits include 'Despicable Me 4,' David Leitch's action-comedy 'Bullet Train,' Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight Rises,' and 'Crazy Stupid Love.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Has A Message For Donald Trump Regarding Prison Reform
33-year-old has expressed an openness to meeting with to discuss potential reforms to the U.S. prison system, citing her own experiences and the need for better mental health advocacy for inmates. Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was convicted in the 2015 killing of her mother, , spoke candidly to a photographer at LAX on Monday night. When asked if she would consider sitting down with Trump at the White House for a conversation on prison reform, Gypsy responded enthusiastically, saying she would "absolutely welcome such an opportunity." "I would have a lot to talk to him about," Gypsy said, per TMZ. "There needs to be better advocacy for mental health problems while in prison. I feel like too often the state just chucks them in prison." Blanchard, whose harrowing story of abuse and eventual crime was chronicled in the Hulu series "The Act," underscored the importance of addressing mental health issues within the prison system. She recounted how, during her own incarceration, she had limited access to mental health resources, despite the severe trauma she endured at the hands of her mother. This latest conversation comes after Gypsy sat down with to discuss prison reform. In a candid conversation on an episode of "The Kardashians," the two discussed prison reform and reflected on Blanchard's complicated feelings surrounding her mother's death. Kardashian, who has been a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform and is currently studying to become a lawyer, expressed her desire to help guide Blanchard in her potential journey into prison reform advocacy. "I want to see what she wants to do in prison reform. I heard she wants to get in it, and I can guide her of exactly where to go and how she can help," Kardashian said. Blanchard, who served seven years in prison, shared her regrets and reflections with Kardashian. "Now looking back on it, I'm like, I could have done things a lot differently, and it would have ended with my mother being in prison. Did she deserve prison? Yes," Blanchard admitted. The 33-year-old opened up about her "complicated" emotions regarding her mother's death, describing how she often found solace in music while behind bars. She revealed that she would listen to Dee Dee's favorite song, "My My My" by Rob Thomas, on her tablet in prison. "I would cry," Blanchard recalled. "My mom was a huge Matchbox Twenty fan. I would play some of their songs, and I would just allow myself that time to cry and grieve." Blanchard explained how difficult it was to express her emotions openly in prison. "Sometimes I'd have to do it in the shower too because crying in prison, you're so vulnerable, especially women, they can be so catty," she said. "Their first go-to is, 'Well, you killed her, so why are you crying about it?'" A lack of access to therapy while incarcerated added to the challenges Blanchard faced. She described how difficult it was to process the years of abuse she endured under her mother's care, which included Dee Dee's well-documented Munchausen by proxy, leading to years of unnecessary medical treatments and false claims about Blanchard's health. Last year, Gypsy Rose Blanchard offered some words of wisdom to the Menendez brothers as they await a potential release from prison nearly 30 years after their conviction for killing their parents. Blanchard spoke to TMZ, sharing her insights on life after prison and offering advice to Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were sentenced to life without parole in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. 'It's very difficult to come out to a world that has changed so much even in the time that I spent,' Blanchard said. 'Reacclimating is a difficult thing. I would say take your time, you know, adjust properly and get therapy because you need it in this kind of world [and] day and age.' Since her release, Blanchard has stayed in the public eye. Two documentaries, "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" and "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up," aired on Lifetime, delving into her life behind bars and her journey post-incarceration. Blanchard, who also recently gave birth to her first child with boyfriend , announced her split from husband just three months after getting out of prison.
