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News18
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
ICYMI: Sonam Kapoor's Birthday Wish For Twin Souls Arjun Kapoor, Samyukta Nair
The carousel opens to a group photo featuring Sonam Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Samyukta Nair, taken during a family function. As Arjun Kapoor celebrated his 40th birthday on Friday, Bollywood stars poured in their wishes for the actor. Among them, a standout tribute came from his cousin Sonam Kapoor, who shared a heartfelt post dedicated to both Arjun and her childhood best friend, Samyukta Nair. Her post featured a series of unseen pictures, offering a nostalgic glimpse into cherished moments with her cousin and close friend. The gallery opens to a group photo featuring Sonam, Arjun and Samyukta, taken during a family function. Dressed up in traditional outfits, the trio exuded ethnic charm in the snap. For the next photo, Sonam picked a gem from her wedding diaries. It shows the besties lovingly hugging each other, with Sonam dressed in bridal red lehenga. Moving on, there is a sweet photo of Arjun and Sonam, again from Sonam's wedding festivities. The final frame is an enchanting one as it showcases Sonam and her husband Anand Ahuja, posing with Arjun, who is standing between them, smiling brightly. Along with the carousel, Sonam wrote, 'Happy birthday to my twin souls, Arjun Kapoor, Samyukta Nair. Love you both." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) Arjun Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor share a close bond, often cheering each other on, whether it's a family gathering, professional endeavours or even public appearances. Their camaraderie is proof of a strong familial connection. Earlier this month, when Sonam Kapoor celebrated her 40th birthday, Arjun Kapoor made sure to mark the occasion via a playful and heartfelt message for his cousin. Celebrating the actress' iconic style, Arjun opined that Sonam would be the 'glam goddess with sass powers" in the Kapoors' clan version of the Avengers. Along with a rare childhood photo featuring himself and Sonam as little kids, Arjun wrote, 'If there was a Kapoor clan 'Avengers' she would be the glam goddess with sass powers Happy Birthday @Sonamkapoor! Stay fabulous and I will try keeping up with your fashion game." When Sonam and Arjun had appeared together in an old season of Koffee With Karan, the actress spoke at length on their relationship and the kind of bond they share with each other. She said, 'Arjun and I are 15 days apart. I have pictures of us always together. We were in the same class. We have literally always been together. So, there is a point where it is love which is unconditional." On the work front, Arjun Kapoor was last seen in Mere Husband Ki Biwi. On the other hand, Sonam's last screen appearance was in Blind.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Ironheart Lays Groundwork for Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday
Despite centering around the MCU's latest tech genius, Riri Williams, 's executive producer Ryan Coogler has said that he believes that the series will go a long way in setting up Doctor Doom's introduction in the much-awaited Avengers: Doomsday. In a recent interview, the Black Panther director opened up about how the content of the upcoming Disney+ show will help in laying the groundwork for Avengers 5. During his red carpet appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Ironheart, Coogler noted that the combination of technology and magic in the series will serve as a 'sample' for what fans can expect to see in Avengers: Doomsday. (via Deadline) 'It's so crazy to be putting this movie out now, at the time where AI is on the front of everybody's mind, technological ethics are on the front of everybody's mind,' the acclaimed filmmaker said, before adding, 'we didn't know it was going to be Dr. Doom and the Avengers when we first started, but he's a guy in publishing who's most famous for fusing technology and magic, so it's a great sample of things that are to come in probably what's going to be the biggest movie in Marvel history.' Aside from building upon the story of Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams, Ironheart will also introduce MCU fans to Anthony Ramos' The Hood, a low-level vigilante who somehow gets his hands on a mystical cloak that draws power from the same magic wielded by Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange. At the same event, Thorne also teased how her character will attempt to balance her technological skills with spectral magic in the Ironheart show, which will serve as a precursor to things to come in Avengers: Doomsday. 'I think it's a hilarious journey and also a really tempting journey that we see her go on once she realizes the full extent and capability of the magic side of the world,' the actress said. The Ironheart series is on track to come out on Disney+ today. Meanwhile, Avengers: Doomsday will hit theaters on a delayed release date of December 18, 2026.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fantastic Four's Director Confirms That Reed Richards' Lab Has Three Distinct Sections, And Tells Us What They're For (Plus Shoots Down One Rumor From The Comics)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Part of the fun of visiting a movie set is stepping into actual locations that have been constructed to bring a fictional environment to life. When you attend a set visit for a blockbuster superhero film, however, you get a mix of two different experiences. I was lucky enough to visit the set of Avengers: Infinity War in Atlanta, where a group of journalists watched T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) welcome Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) and a refugee band of Avengers to Wakanda. Outside of a constructed platform, however, we only saw green screens instead of Wakanda. But other times, I've been lucky enough to see a replica of Kamar-Tak on the Doctor Strange set, the exterior of The Daily Planet on the Superman set, and plenty of exciting builds while visiting the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps outside of London in 2024. One of the main messages professed by director Matt Shakman and the producers of The Fantastic Four is that this movie is aiming to be massive in scope, and practical in scale. Now, that's not possible for a villain like Galactus, who literally is the size of several skyscrapers. But on our visit to The Fantastic Four set, we were able to step into physically constructed sets for The Baxter Building, Yancy Street, a 1960s replica of Times Square, and Reed Richards' laboratory, which was an exquisite and sprawling set that stretched on, providing exciting new details in each reveal. Standing on the outside of Richards' lab, which we were told will be located on a separate floor of The Baxter Building, Matt Shakman explained to CinemaBlend: If you guys have a chance to peek your head in there and take a look, it's a sort of a 2001-inspired laboratory. It's got three circles. (The team is) in the blue circle, which is the Mission Control area where Reed does his searches for extraterrestrial life. He does space experiments, monitors his telescope, things like that. The middle circle is his Thinking Zone, which has the world's largest chalkboards, which go up and down in a really quite extraordinary way. And that's where he thinks about the big problems of the universe. And then the red circle at the far end, which you can't see, is his Engineering Circle, where he actually builds things by hand, and makes inventions. So, the greatest lab for the greatest mind. There was some discussion following the release of the trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps that we didn't see Pedro Pascal stretching, showing off the elasticity that comes with playing Reed Richards. And that's true. But I'd argue Reed's real superpower is his intellect. It's what allows him to go toe-to-toe with his legendary adversary Victor Von Doom, who we know will be played by Robert Downey Jr. in the MCU… perhaps in scenes for The Fantastic Four, released this year? That's a rumor. And speaking of rumors, I wanted to ask Matt Shakman about one we'd heard regarding The Negative Zone, a dimension frequently showcased in the Fantastic Four comics that some believe might be used to transport the FF from their world to Earth-616, where the rest of the MCU awaits. But when I asked Shakman this point blank, he candidly told CinemaBlend: The Negative Zone is not a part of our film. That doesn't mean it won't appear later. Later, like, in an upcoming Avengers movie? Anything is possible. Based on what we learned on the set of The Fantastic Four, this movie is going to open up the MCU to all new corners of the universe, and expand Marvel's playing field to include exciting new dimensions and galaxies. Marvel's first family arrives in theaters on July 25. Keep it here for the latest coverage regarding all things comic book in Hollywood.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet the richest superhero with $500 billion net worth; not Iron Man, Batman or Thor, even richer than Elon Musk
Have you ever found yourself arguing with friends about who the strongest superhero is? But here's a different twist—have you ever wondered who the richest superhero might be? While Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates are among the richest people in the world, the superhero universe has its own ultra-wealthy contenders. And no, it's not Iron Man, Batman, Thor, or even Aquaman. Richest superhero in MCU, DCU The title of the richest superhero belongs to T'Challa — the Black Panther and ruler of Wakanda. T'Challa, Black Panther While a superhero's wealth often depends on the writer of the story, Hindustan Times reported that T'Challa is the richest among DCU and MCU. Reportedly, Bruce Wayne (aka Batman) comes with a net worth ranging somewhere from $1 million to a staggering $80 billion. But if we look at the most recent and widely accepted Batman films, it's T'Challa who beats him to be the wealthiest among all. T'Challa's wealth In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Wakanda is the only nation with access to vibranium, the rarest and most powerful metal on Earth. It is said to make T'Challa's personal wealth to be around at $500 billion, making him richer than real-life billionaire Elon Musk ($397 billion), Mark Zuckerberg ($235 billion) and Jeff Bezos ($227 billion). Going by the storylines, T'Challa's fortune is exaggerated even further. It reaches up to $90 trillion, as mentioned in the report. The sum is even more than the entire world's wealth combined. Although fictional, it speaks volumes about how powerful the Black Panther is as a character. Clearly, Black Panther emerges as the richest superhero in the Marvel universe, surpassing Avengers, Iron Man, Thor and others. T'Challa richer than Iron Man, Batman According to a 2024 estimate by MSN, Tony Stark's net worth is about $12.4 billion. On the other hand, Professor X, of X-Men, is estimated to be worth around $3.5 billion. If reports are true, Batman—aka Bruce Wayne's net worth is somewhere in the middle, $9.2 billion to be exact. Even villains in the superhero universe stand no chance. The likes of Victor von Doom ($100 billion) and Lex Luthor ($75 billion) are no match for T'Challa and his whopping, fictional net worth. The iconic character of T'Challa rose to popularity, thanks to the late actor Chadwick Boseman. After his sudden death, T'Challa's sister in the universe, Shuri (aka Letitia Wright) took over the Black Panther mantle in the film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Downey praises Pedro Pascal's Hollywood journey
In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Robert Downey Jr. lauded co-star Pedro Pascal for his 'slow trajectory to becoming a household name,' calling it a reaffirmation of his faith in Hollywood. Downey reflected on Pascal's journey, emphasizing its authenticity in an industry increasingly driven by instant virality. Pascal, who gained global prominence with lead roles in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, is currently cast as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) in the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps. He is set to join Downey in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for a December 18, 2026 release. Pascal admitted during an interview that he'd faced backlash over his age, appearance, and casting—but said Downey's support helped him feel 'seen and safe' amid industry skepticism. Downey specifically called Pascal's success 'a wildly hot streak' that reinforced his confidence in how the entertainment business continues to reward dedication. Pascal himself expressed gratitude for Downey's mentorship. In Vanity Fair, he credited Downey with making him feel welcomed and steady in high-pressure environments, saying the veteran actor's warmth allowed him 'to be afraid, hungry, or ambivalent' without pressure. Avengers: Doomsday will merge the Avengers, Wakandans, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and New Avengers to confront Doctor Doom, portrayed by Downey. The interconnected MCU project follows Fantastic Four: First Steps, which debuts July 25, 2025. Downey's praise of Pascal comes at a moment when many actors are spotlighted for rapid success, making Pascal's story of perseverance stand out.
