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Blake Lively in the wake of her misconduct claims against her It Ends with Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni.The complaint, filed late last week with the California Civil Rights Department, accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” Lively’s reputation.In the complaint, Lively accuses Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios of embarking on a “multi-tiered plan” to damage her reputation following a meeting in which she and her husband Ryan Reynolds addressed “repeated sexual harassment and other disturbing behavior” by Baldoni and a producer on the movie.Baldoni enlisted publicists and crisis managers in a “sophisticated, coordinated, and well-financed retaliation plan” meant to “bury” and “destroy” Lively if she went public with her on-set concerns, the complaint alleges.Baldoni’s legal team has said the allegations are “categorically false.”In the wake of the revelations, Lively has received an outpouring of support from Hollywood friends, co-stars and famous faces.Colleen Hoover, the author of the book that inspired and shares a title with the film, shared a post to her Instagram Story this week, calling Lively “nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met.”“Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an animated film based on J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary universe, has faced significant challenges at the box office.

Islamic caliphate in India, besides spreading terror in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states, it said in a statement. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation, the accused were actively involved in recruiting «Daris/students» to «secret classes» of the Hizb ut Tahrir (HuT) terror organisation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Box-office collection for movies released across the four southern languages—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam—in 2024 is likely to be 10-15% higher than last year's ₹5,110 crore, trade experts said. With hits like Manjummel Boys, Aadujeevitham-The Goat Life, Premalu, Aavesham, Vashangalkku Shesham and Brahmyugam, Malayalam cinema witnessed an extraordinary year, with gross collections of ₹743 crore between January and June alone, higher than total collections for calendar years 2022 and 2023.

Rahasyam Idham Jagath explores quantum physics and Indian mythology, while Vere Level Office offers a light-hearted corporate sitcom. Zebra promises a high-stakes thriller for action enthusiasts, and Leela Vinodam delivers a touching tale of unspoken love. Here’s a roundup of the must-watch titles hitting your favourite streaming platforms this month.

Amber Heard has spoken in support of Blake Lively amidst the actress' sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. Amber Heard said she's all too familiar with the conditions surrounding Blake Lively’s sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the absence of a big-name holiday film this year, cinema theatre owners are not too enthusiastic about the Christmas weekend and expect Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule to remain the first choice of moviegoers even in its third week. While Varun Dhawan-starrer Baby John follows the southern action film template — popularised by hits like Jawan — and has been promoted aggressively, trade experts said it has not generated the right buzz, and the lead star does not have enough of a following to carry a mass-market commercial film on his shoulders.

Theenmar Mallanna has filed a police complaint against Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun, alleging that the actor's latest film, 'Pushpa 2: The Rise', disrespects the police force, according to NDTV. The complaint, registered at the Medipalli police station, also implicates the movie's director, Sukumar, and its producers.

Blake Lively has accused her It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” her reputation in a legal complaint.The complaint obtained by The Associated Press, which The New York Times reported was filed Friday with the California Civil Rights Department, precedes a lawsuit. It names Baldoni, the studio behind the romantic drama It Ends With Us and Baldoni’s publicists among the defendants.In the complaint, Lively accuses Baldoni and the studio of embarking on a “multi-tiered plan” to damage her reputation following a meeting in which she and her husband Ryan Reynolds addressed “repeated sexual harassment and other disturbing behavior” by Baldoni and a producer on the movie.The plan, the complaint said, included a proposal to plant theories on online message boards, engineer a social media campaign and place news stories critical of Lively.Baldoni enlisted publicists and crisis managers in a “sophisticated, coordinated, and well-financed retaliation plan” meant to “bury” and “destroy” Lively if she went public with her on-set concerns, the complaint alleges.“To safeguard against the risk of Ms.

It's time to prepare meals, go shopping for presents, and watch some Christmas classics with your loved ones now that the holiday season has returned. In an attempt to start a new yearly tradition, dozens of new Christmas-themed films and TV shows are released each year. While there will always be some dregs, there are also plenty of masterpieces and many that people have declared are necessary to get into the holiday spirit. For some holiday nostalgia, it's time to sip hot chocolate and watch these films.

Justin Baldoni's image has taken a hit after Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against him. Amid this controversy, Justin Baldoni's wedding apology to his wife has resurfaced in which he apologized to his wife in his vows for his “faults, shortcomings, insecurities and [his] ego.”

Virat Kohli has found himself at the center of another controversy. The time the Indian batter was criticised by the Australian media over privacy.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ instead of the widely anticipated platforms like Netflix or Disney+. Fans of the blue blur will be able to enjoy the high-speed action and adventures directly from their Paramount+ subscriptions, as per a report. While an exact release date for «Sonic the Hedgehog 3» has not yet been confirmed, we can make an educated guess based on the release patterns of previous Paramount films. «Sonic the Hedgehog 2» was in theaters for just over six weeks before moving to streaming, and similarly, films like «Smile 2» and «A Quiet Place: Day One» followed a comparable timeline. Given this trend, it’s reasonable to expect that «Sonic the Hedgehog 3» will likely arrive on Paramount+ by mid-February 2025, following a similar theatrical-to-streaming window, IGN reported. Paramount's new action comedy «Sonic the Hedgehog 3» sped to the top of the North American box office this weekend, outdoing predictions with an estimated take of $62 million, one of the best December openings in years, industry watchers said Sunday, as per AFP report.

Justin Baldoni has been dropped by WME following allegations of sexual harassment made by actress Blake Lively, his co-star in It Ends With Us, according to Deadline. WME leadership made the decision on Saturday morning, shortly after Lively filed a formal complaint on Friday evening. Lively, 37, alleged in the complaint that Baldoni engaged in multiple instances of inappropriate behavior during the production of It Ends With Us. According to Deadline, these incidents included comments about her weight, discussions on sexual topics, and references to Baldoni’s “pornography addiction” in front of her and other cast members. The lawsuit also claims that Baldoni displayed explicit images and made inappropriate remarks about the genitalia of cast and crew members.

Justin Baldoni has been dropped by his agency, WME, following sexual harassment accusations from Blake Lively, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lively, who co-stars with Baldoni in the upcoming film "It Ends With Us," filed a complaint on Friday detailing the alleged harassment. Both Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, are also represented by WME. The complaint accuses Baldoni and his company, Wayfarer Studios, not only of harassment but also of attempting to damage Lively's reputation. Lively claims the situation escalated to a meeting involving Sony Pictures, producers, publicists, and others to address the alleged «inappropriate conduct.» She presented a list of 30 demands to resume production after the actors' strike, including stipulations about discussions of pornography and genitalia, displaying explicit videos, and improvising kissing scenes. The complaint also alleges that Baldoni deviated from the agreed-upon marketing plan, which emphasized the character's strength and resilience rather than focusing on domestic violence. Lively contends Baldoni used «survivor content» to protect his image after cast and crew members unfollowed him on social media. The complaint states, “What the public also did not know was that this was the beginning of a multi-tiered plan that Mr. Baldoni and his team described as ‘social manipulation’ designed to ‘destroy’ Ms. Lively’s reputation. That plan was backed by virtually unlimited resources.”

Revanth Reddy slammed ‘Pushpa 2’ star Allu Arjun for being “inhuman” to the family of Revathi, the victim of the stampede at Sandhya Theatre, another politician has chastised the superstar. Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy criticized Allu Arjun, accusing the actor of “forgetting humanity.” Reacting to Allu Arjun’s recent press conference, Reddy claimed the actor appeared to be reading scripted notes, suggesting he was acting off-screen as well.

Stranger Things Season 5, the highly anticipated final chapter of the beloved supernatural drama, has officially concluded. This marks the end of an iconic era for the cast, crew, and fans alike.

However, over the past 50 years, the animated special, directed by Chuck Jones and Ben Washam, has become a holiday classic, spawning movies, musicals, and merchandise. Critics have given the original a 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and the story's popularity persists in reruns, touring shows, and as a merchandising juggernaut. The well-known holiday classic «How the Grinch Stole Christmas!» is based on Dr. Seuss' 1957 book.