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Nicolas Cage, approaching his 60th birthday, recently hinted at an imminent retirement from the big screen. Speaking with Vanity Fair, the esteemed actor mentioned that he might only have «three or four more movies left» before bidding adieu to cinema. Reflecting on his career, Cage expressed a sense of fulfillment, stating, «I do feel I’ve said what I’ve had to say with cinema. I think I took film performance as far as I could.» With a contemplative eye on his future, Cage shared insights into his decision-making process, drawing inspiration from his late father's life span. He emphasized a desire to prioritize family time in the years ahead, aiming to spend quality moments with loved ones. While his focus has predominantly been on movies, Cage revealed a willingness to explore alternative forms of acting, like television series, an avenue he's yet to venture into.

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz might reprise their iconic roles in The Mummy 4, following Fraser's Oscar win. Speculations were fueled by social media posts featuring a supposed poster for the alleged movie titled "The Mummy: Fountain of the Persian Knights," set to release in 2025 from Universal. The accompanying logline hinted at a compelling narrative involving Rick O'Connell's quest to find his missing son, promising a tale of family, danger, and hope.

Alan Ruck over a multi-vehicle crash on Halloween night that left the car driver with severe injuries. As per a complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the attorneys for the victim, identified as Horacio Vela, are seeking unspecified damages against Ruck, alleging negligence by the star.

Primetime Emmys or Daytime Emmys, as confirmed by the leaders of the respective television academies this week, according to reports. The eligibility period for the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards will remain from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) follows a calendar year eligibility structure for most of its awards, including the Daytime Emmys. Submissions for the upcoming ceremonies will be restricted to programs that aired between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023.

At the multiplex, “Barbenheimer” ruled

bedtime story. And you want that someone to be actor Jimmy Stewart. The sleep and meditation app Calm on Tuesday released a new story for premium users told by Stewart, the beloved actor who starred in 'It's a Wonderful Life.' But the voice in their ear lulling them to sleep is not from Stewart, who died in 1997.

Wealthsimple Financial Corp., the online investment platform backed by Canada’s billionaire Desmarais family, has set a target of quadrupling assets to $100 billion in five years, betting that it can capture a significant share of younger investors who don’t want to use traditional money managers.

Members of Hollywood’s actors union have voted to ratify the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, along with their son Dylan, recently had a fun trip to India, exploring cool places like Kabini, Thanjavur, and Goa. In Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, they visited the Brihadisvara Temple, a super old and big Shiva temple with awesome architecture from way back in the Chola period. Michael Douglas, who's 79, shared a photo from inside the temple, where they said their prayers and posed for a pic with pretty flower garlands. Michael and Catherine got married in 2000, and they have two kids, Dylan Michael and Carys Zeta.

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Angelina Jolie has plans to leave the tinsel town for good and retire from lights, camera & action altogether. In an interview with theWall Street Journal, the ‘Lara Croft’ star said that she would have opted for the stage instead of becoming a Hollywood star, had she started her career in 2023. She also revealed that she has plans to eventually shift base from Los Angeles and spend more time in her home in Cambodia.

For a fictional doll, Barbie has a long résumé. Since 1960, Mattel’s iconic doll has enjoyed 250 careers, everything from astronaut to zoologist. Her most recent job: real-life Hollywood star.

British Fashion Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Hosted by Maya Jama and Kojey Radical, the event witnessed a star-studded red carpet with iconic personalities like Kate Moss, Amal Clooney, and Anne Hathaway making striking appearances. Rita Ora, in particular, turned heads with her bold fashion choice.

The nine candidates were named on NBC's «Today Show», highlighting individuals, concepts or groups that «had the most influence on the world throughout the previous 12 months.» Here the top nine nominees for the award: Hollywood strikers As reported by Time, the strike staged by Hollywood actors and writers this year showcased «a rare show of the power of both labor and the entertainment industry.» The 118-day strike concluded in November with the negotiation of a tentative agreement between SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 actors and media professionals, and Hollywood studios and streaming services. Xi Jinping The Chinese President has figured in the Time100 list for over 10 times.

Kate Winslet says she and her 'Titanic' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio «clicked immediately» when they met on the set of the blockbuster movie. The Oscar-winning actors played doomed lovers Jack and Rose in James Cameron's romance drama that went on to become one of the most successful movies in 1997.

Robert Downey Jr has completed his run in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and will not be returning as superhero Iron Man, says Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige. Downey Jr last played the role in 2019's 'The Avengers: Endgame' when the superhero died. Since then, there have been fan speculation about Tony Stark aka Iron Man's return to the MCU.

Variety's report. In 1994, Warner Bros. began work on the project ‘I Am Legend’ but the production got delayed due to budgetary concerns.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, approached their first wedding anniversary in July, the pair spent the initial half of 2023 scouring Los Angeles for their dream home. While the duo eventually settled on a lavish $60 million estate in Beverly Hills, boasting an astounding 12 bedrooms and an eye-popping 24 bathrooms, the Pacific Palisades residence they nearly chose is now available for a fortunate buyer with $30 million to spare.

Crazy Rich Asians 2 initially seemed promising, but the lack of recent updates raises questions about the sequel's destiny.

Israel-Hamas war: Even as the world leaders attempt to bring Israel and Hamas back on the negotiating table, Israel is displaying its resolve to eliminate Hamas from the map of the Earth. As per a recent report by the Wall Street Journal, Israel’s intelligence agencies, which are known for their undercover operations, plans to kill Hamas leader across the globe after the war in Gaza ends The report said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given clear orders to Israel’s top spy agencies that Hamas leaders living in countries like Lebanon, Turkey, Qatar, etc.

Veteran Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon has issued an apology after saying at a pro-Palestine rally that people feeling afraid of being Jewish at this time were «getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence». The Academy Award-winning actor's comments, made in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict at a pro-Palestinian rally last month, drew widespread criticism.