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Rita Ora and Taika Waititi looked more loved up than ever as they shared a sweet kiss on the blue carpet at the premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder.The I Will Never Let You Down singer was among the many celebrities getting a sneaky first look at the new Marvel movie ahead of its release in cinemas on Friday, and put on an affectionate display at the glitzy event in London on Tuesday night.The 31-year-old artist walked hand in hand with her fiancé, who directed the upcoming film, as she showed up in support of him.Rita radiated elegance in a silver Saab Haute Couture dress that was embellished with sparkly jewels.She wore a pair of metallic platform heels and accessorised her look with a pair of diamond chandelier style earrings.Meanwhile, Taika looked dapper in a blue suit with a black lapel and matching black bow tie.In one photo, the couple was pictured posing with one arm wrapped around each other, while another showed Rita planting a kiss on her husband-to-be’s cheek.Taika was also joined by his two daughters Matewa Kiritapu and Te Hinekāhu, who he shares with his ex-wife, film producer Chelsea Winstanle, and proudly wrapped his arms around them.Rita and Taika have mostly kept their romance on the down low since they started dating last year, but it seems they’re becoming more confident with displaying their affection in public.Masked Singer panellist Rita played coy when initially asked about their relationship, and told Australian Vogue last September: ‘I’m in a great place in my life, that’s all I’m going to say about that.’Since then, they’ve enjoyed a series of high-profile events together and haven’t been shy about cosying up on the red carpet.Elsewhere at the Thor: Love and Thunder premiere, Tessa Thompson

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Rege-Jean Page & Serena Williams Rock Pink Shades at 'Thor: Love & Thunder' Premiere in London

Rege-Jean Page shows off his killer smile on the blue carpet at the premiere of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Tuesday (July 5) in London, England.

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‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ Gets Ready To Rumble With $300M WW Opening

In the wake of Universal/Illumination Entertainment’s Minions: The Rise of Gru beating its $80M 4-day projection by 54% at $123M, tentpole fever at the domestic box office isn’t stopping as Disney/Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder is looking at a $140M-$160M start in U.S./Canada and another $150M abroad for a global debut that’s around $300M.

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Rita Ora and Taika Waititi Bring Their Romance to the 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Red Carpet

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi are showing off their love on the red carpet. The couple stepped out on Tuesday to attend the U.K. Gala screening of Waititi's latest directorial venture, .Ora, 31, stunned on the carpet in an embellished gown with a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit and open back.

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Natalie Portman, Taika Waititi. & Tessa Thompson Premiere 'Thor: Love & Thunder' In London!

Natalie Portman, director Taika Waititi, and Tessa Thompson pose together at the UK Gala Screening for their film Thor: Love and Thunder on Tuesday (July 5) in London, England.

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'Thor: Love and Thunder': Chris Hemworth and Taika Waititi Give a Hilarious Tour of New Asgard Set (Exclusive)

, hilariously led by star Chris Hemsworth and director Taika Waititi.In ET's exclusive clips from the set of the upcoming Marvel movie — which was filmed on day 84 of the production, back in 2021 — the pair take fans on a tour of the town of New Asgard, though it looks slightly different than when we last saw it in the MCU. shows that King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) has shaped her people's new home into an idyllic, commercialized paradise, however, it's been partially laid to ruin after a confrontation with the film's villain, Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale).Hemsworth and Waititi gleefully add to the destruction as they show ET around the on-set wreckage, smashing windows and throwing bricks and furniture at the destroyed cars and set pieces.«Just a couple of street thugs, aren't we?» Hemsworth jokes as the pair cause hilarious havoc.

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Stranger Things writers have savage response to Millie Bobby Brown's criticism over deaths

Warning: spoilers ahead for Stranger Things season 4 volume 2. Stranger Things creators hilariously addressed Millie Bobby Brown’s comments over the writers failing to ‘kill off’ more characters. Fans of the hit Netflix show are still reeling from the emotional and devastating season four finale which saw the sinister events come to a head in Hawkins and the Upside Down, with the gang putting a plan in place to take down Vecna.

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‘Thor: Love & Thunder’ Review: Taika Waititi Brings Mild Amusement To An Otherwise Inconsequential Sequel

In our accelerated age of pop culture ADHD, it is remarkable how quickly something that feels fresh, can feel awfully familiar just one solo film later. Director Taika Waititi’s “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) was a crucial step in the evolution of Marvel’s Asgardian god, transforming the character and franchise from stuffy, airless Shakespearean theatre to comical, immature clown who has so much to learn despite the thousands of years he has lived throughout the galaxy.

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Natalie Portman: I felt like a ‘newbie outsider’ while working on ‘Thor 4’

“Thor: Love and Thunder,” out on July 8.However, it wasn’t the easiest task for the “Black Swan” star, who discussed with Vogue Australia how hard it was to come back to set after a decade away.While it was “incredible” and “surreal” to return to the Marvel world, Portman noted that she felt like she had to “figure out how to fit in” again.“It’s so strange when something is very familiar but also, you’re kind of the new kid,” the “Black Swan” star said. Her costars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, as well as director Taika Waititi, had previously worked together on the third film, “Thor: Ragnarok” in 2017.“Because Chris and Tessa and Taika had worked together on ‘Ragnarok,’ and so successfully and so it was like they were all reuniting and I was this newbie in there trying to figure out how to fit in,” she explained.The Israeli-born filmmaker went on, “But also they’re just the nicest people, and also I know Chris and Tessa so well from previous work together, and also I had done ‘Thor’ movies twice before.”Portman appeared in both “Thor” and “Thor: The Dark World.” She also collaborated with Thompson, 38, on the 2018 drama “Annihilation.”“So there was a lot of familiarity and comfort in that world too, but it was this weird mix of being the veteran and the newbie at the same time,” she said.

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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman in a Sequel That Proves the Fluky Fun of Taika Waititi’s ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Was No Fluke

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic“Thor: Love and Thunder” has a pleasing, let’s-try-it-on-and-shoot-the-works effervescence. Like most Marvel movies, the fourth entry in the Thor saga would seem to have weighty matters on its mind, starting with Thor’s hammer, the smashed fragments of which have been reassembled — and, more to the point, claimed — by Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), Thor’s old flame. By possessing the mystique of that hammer, she has become the Mighty Thor.

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‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Debuts Atop U.K. Box Office

Naman Ramachandran Universal’s keenly anticipated animation “Minions: The Rise Of Gru” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £10.4 million ($12.5 million), according to numbers released by Comscore.

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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ review: Christian Bale amazes in MCU film

Thor: Ragnarok.” He has the complex motivations of Erik Killmonger of “Black Panther,” but with the mesmeric physical transformation we’ve come to expect from Bale.The Brit is a glutton for punishment.Running time: 125 minutes. Rated PG-13 (intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, language, some suggestive material and partial nudity.) In theaters July 8.Able to shed and gain weight with the seeming ease of Alexa delivering the weather report, he’s Hollywood’s most addictive freak. In his latest role, the actor is stick-thin (no Batman biceps here) and looks like he might have fleas.

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‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ Review: This Film Belongs To Jane Foster

Director Taika Waititi is back in the Marvel business with Thor: Love and Thunder. There is a mix of horror, romance, and drama, but at its core is pure comedy that doesn’t always work but is good enough to entertain. Thor: Ragnarok saw a 180-degree image and personality change for the character and stands among the best of the franchise so far. The beauty of Ragnarok is its focused storytelling and poignant message, while Thunder is a little all over the place. But Waititi’s comedic timing, and talent for creating dynamic action scenes is too good to ignore, it’s missing crucial elements that would push the superhero movie from being good, to great.

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Rita Ora and fiancé Taika Waititi move back to Britain ahead of glitzy wedding

SINGER Rita Ora has moved back to Britain with her film director fiance. The loved-up star and Taika Waititi were yesterday seen together for the first time since the engagement — as they moved into her London mansion.

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Rylan Clark kisses Ex On The Beach star Declan Doyle after split from husband

Rylan Clark shared a kiss with Ex On The Beach star Declan Doyle during an evening out together, following his split from his husband Dan Neal. The presenter, 33, looked to be having a blast during an outing in London, as he and Declan, 32, flirted outside a restaurant in Marylebone. The pair, who both rocked casual looks for the night in pictures obtained by The Sun, happily chatted away as people sat on picnic benches nearby.

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Rita Ora shows off incredible figure in a dazzling Versace dress as she hosts Pride party

RITA Ora showed off her incredible figure in a dazzling gold Versace dress as she hosted a Pride party in London on Friday. The singer, 31, sported the Italian fashion houses’ piece to The Twenty Two Hotel in Mayfair.

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‘Thor: Love And Thunder’: Christian Bale Says Scenes With Peter Dinklage & Jeff Goldblum Were Cut

Taika Waititi‘s “Thor: Love And Thunder” hits theaters next Friday, the latest Marvel film on the big screen since “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness” a couple of months ago. And both as a sequel to Waititi’s 2017 breakout “Thor: Ragnarok” and the latest Phase 4 saga, it’s the biggest MCU release yet in 2022.

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‘What We Do In The Shadows’: Parisa Fakhri To Recur In Season 4

EXCLUSIVE: Parisa Fakhri (SEAL Team) is the latest recurring cast member announced for What We Do in the Shadows Season 4. The actress will be on the acclaimed comedy series based on Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s 2014 mockumentary feature for a total of seven episodes.

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Chris Hemsworth Shares His Kids' Reaction to Being on 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Set (Exclusive)

Chris Hemsworth's kids aren't impressed by his fame. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the 38-year-old star, and the actor revealed his kids' reaction to being on the set of the upcoming Marvel flick.

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Lena Headey is being sued over her cut ‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ role

Game Of Thrones actor Lena Headey is reportedly being sued over her cut role in Thor: Love And Thunder.Variety reports that the actor is being sued by her former UK agency Troika for $1.5million, related to unpaid commission fees across a number of projects.According to Troika, the actor owes $500,000, roughly 7 per cent of her fee, for the commission fees on the Marvel movie.Headey left Troika in May 2020 after it was acquired by a private equity firm and rebranded as YMU in 2018. However, despite leaving, the agency claims that Headey still owes the agency money under the terms of its agreement.The actor reportedly claims that she didn’t sign any contracts with Troika and that their only agreements were oral, and that Troika was not Headey’s only agent because she is represented by CAA in the US.Troika is suing Headey over the commission fees owed and is also seeking damages for breach of contract, interest and reimbursement of legal fees.Regarding Thor: Love And Thunder specifically, Headey is disputing Troika’s claim as she reportedly said that director Taika Waititi approached her directly, thus not involving any agency negotiations.Representatives for Troika/YMU and Lena Headey have not yet responded for comment.

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Lena Headey sued by former agency over alleged unpaid commission fees

Lena Headey is being sued for $1. 5 million (£1. 2 million) by her former agency for allegedly failing to pay commission fees for projects including Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Lawsuit Against Lena Headey Reveals Alleged Salary She Earned for 'Thor 4' (Her Role Was Later Cut Out)

Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey is facing a $1.5 million lawsuit from her former U.K. agency Troika, who claim that she owes them money for unpaid commission fees on several projects.

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‘What We Do In The Shadows’: Former ‘American Idol’ Finalist Anoop Desai Joins Season 4 As Recurring

EXCLUSIVE: Former American Idol finalist Anoop Desai will play a major recurring role in the fourth season of What We Do in the Shadows, appearing in six of 10 episodes.

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Taika Waititi Has No Idea If His ‘Star Wars’ Movie Will Even Get Made

With “Thor: Love And Thunder” hitting theaters next Friday, Taika Waititi‘s Hollywood star continues to ascend. And with another project in the books, the director looks ahead to his upcoming projects: “Next Goal Wins,” another season of “Our Flag Means Death,” and his “Star Wars” film that was announced back in 2020.

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Lena Headey sued by former reps for $1.5M over unpaid ‘Thor’ fees

Variety confirmed on Thursday. Court documents seen by the outlet indicate that she joined Troika in 2005 with her personal representative, Michael Duff, who left his previous position at Lou Carl Associates to join the organization at the time.

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SXSW To Enter Southern Hemisphere In 2023 With New Annual Confab SXSW Sydney

South by Southwest Conference and Festivals is expanding beyond Austin, Texas to bring its famed celebration of the technology, film and music industries to Sydney, Australia from October 15-22, 2023.

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South by Southwest Conference Expanding to Australia in 2023

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe South by Southwest Conference is expanding beyond its longtime Austin, Texas home to Sydney, Australia.SXSW Sydney will host a seven-day celebration of technology, film and music from Oct. 15 to Oct.

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Russell Crowe to play real-life priest in ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’

The Pope’s Exorcist.Directed by Julius Avery (Overlord), the film will star Crowe as real-life figure Father Gabriele Amorth, a priest who acted as chief exorcist of the Vatican and performed more than 100,000 exorcisms in his lifetime.Amorth, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 91, detailed his experiences of battling demons in two memoirs titled An Exorcist Tells His Story and An Exorcist: More Stories.“It’s been a goal of mine to work with Russell,” Avery said in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter). “To collaborate with him on the amazing Pope’s Exorcist is truly a dream come true.”Production is scheduled to start in Ireland in September.Avery’s next film is Samaritan, a superhero film based on the Mythos Comics graphic novels by Bragi F.

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‘Thor’ Premiere: Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth take their twins to their first red carpet

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth attended the Thor: Love and Thunder premiere in Sydney, Australia, with their 8-year-old twins, Sasha and Tristan —being this the first time they walked a red carpet with their famous parents.Set to hit theaters on July 8, Thor: Love and Thunder follow Marvel Studios’ hero on his mission to stop Gorr the God Butcher from destroying all the gods. The action and adventure film star Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Taika Waititi, Tessa Thompson, and Chris’ brother Luke Hemsworth.The Kate Bush multiverse: ‘Thor 4’ dance scene featuring hit song ‘Running Up That Hill’Elsa Pataky talks about fame and what success means to herElsa Pataky talks about being an ‘action mom’ & inspiring her kidsPataky is also back in the movies! The actress starred in Interceptor as JJ Collins; a tough soldier tasked with saving the world.

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Christian Bale Is Open To Reprising His Role As Batman Only If Director Christopher Nolan Is Involved

Christian Bale wouldn’t mind taking on the role of Batman, again.

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Chris Hemsworth's Twin Sons Make an Adorable Red Carpet Debut at 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Premiere

Chris Hemsworth made his red carpet appearance at the Australian premiere of an adorable one, bringing his wife and two sons with him! The star and his wife, Elsa Pataky, and their 8-year-old twins, Tristan and Sasha, walked the Sydney red carpet and smiled for photos on Monday. The couple also shares a 9-year-old daughter, India, who appeared to be absent from the premiere. The famous family looked fashionable, with Chris wearing a black T-shirt underneath his tuxedo jacket and Elsa wearing a gorgeous black gown, embellished with cut-outs and sequins.

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Chris Hemsworth: Russell Crowe comforted me during ‘Thor’ nude scene

“The Project” with “Thor” director Taika Waititi to discuss the new film. “On set, it’s an agreement we have. I was naked too,” Waititi quipped.

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Russell Crowe To Star In Julius Avery’s Supernatural Thriller ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ For Screen Gems

Russell Crowe (Thor: Love and Thunder) has signed on to star in Julius Avery’s film The Pope’s Exorcist for Screen Gems, Deadline can confirm.

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Christina Bale Still Hasn’t Seen ‘The Batman’, But Says Robert Pattinson Is ‘An Absolutely Wonderful Actor’

Christian Bale plans to see the new Batman movie, but hasn’t gotten around to it yet.

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Chris Hemsworth Says Showing His Naked Butt in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Was a ‘Dream’ Come True

Thor: Love and Thunder,” Chris Hemsworth bares it all to show off another asset: his bare butt.“It was 10 years in the making that scene — kind of a dream of mine,” Hemsworth told Variety during Thursday’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” premiere at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. “The first time I played Thor I took my shirt off and I thought, ‘You know what’s gonna sweeten this … a decade from now it’s all gonna come off.”Although it’s still unclear what can be expected a decade from now, there’s a lot to take in from the fourth “Thor” movie, directed by Taika Waititi.

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Chris Pratt & Taika Waititi Join Chris Hemsworth at 'Thor' World Premiere!

The stars stepped out for the premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder!

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Karen Gillan is fab in florals as she joins red carpet for Thor: Love And Thunder

Karen Gillan joined a cavalcade of celebrities at the glittering Hollywood premiere of Thor: Love And Thunder this Thursday.The 34-year-old Scottish actress, who achieved her international breakthrough with Doctor Who, brought a touch of summery flair to this week's red carpet.She features in the new film as Nebula, an antihero she has played several times in the Marvel Cinematic Universe beginning with Guardians Of The Galaxy. Looking fab:Karen Gillan joined a cavalcade of celebrities at the glittering Hollywood premiere of Thor: Love And Thunder this ThursdayKaren slid into a sleek cocktail dress that emphasized her hourglass figure and was hemmed high enough to flaunt her shapely legs.The outfit was covered in elaborate multicolored floral embroidery, including massive false flowers forming epaulets over her shoulders.

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Christian Bale and wife Sibi Blazic color-coordinate in black for premiere of Thor: Love And Thunder

The new installment in the Thor film series - Thor: Love And Thunder - held its premiere event in Los Angeles on Thursday. Christian Bale makes his debut as the newest Marvel villain asGorr the God Butcher, a scarred galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods and wields a 'strange and terrifying' sword.The star-studded cast who attended the red carpet event also included the likes of Chris Hemsworth (Thor),Natalie Portman (Jane Foster/Mighty Thor),Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie), Taika Waititi (Korg), Russell Crowe (Zeus) and Jaimie Alexander (Sif), among many others.

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‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ Premiere: Chris Hemsworth On Thor’s “Adolescent Quality”; Natalie Portman’s “Wild Ride” & Christian Bale’s Fingernail Challenge

For fans of Taika Waititi’s take on Thor in Thor: Ragnarok, the premiere of the writer-director’s latest MCU go-round, Thor: Love And Thunder, has been a long time coming. But it seems there may be yet more to come. At the Hollywood premiere on Thursday, its star, Chris Hemsworth said he hopes to continue the role for more films, especially if he can carry on working with Waititi.