‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Filmmakers on Box Office Glory, Oscar Ambitions and Sequel Speculation

Naman Ramachandran Ayan Mukerji’s Bollywood action fantasy “Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva” was one of the leading films at the global box office over the weekend, grossing $28.2 million, according to its producers, Disney’s Star Studios India and Dharma Productions. The film released in India across 5,019 screens and debuted at No. 1 with a three-day weekend of $18.9 million. The film’s overseas screen count was 3,894. In the U.S., where the film is distributed by Disney, it released in 810 theaters and debuted at No. 2 with $4.4 million. However, the film needs to sustain its momentum to break even, with its budget approximately $51 million.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Director Edward Berger and producer Malte Grunert are set to follow up their new adaption of Erich Maria Remarque’s harrowing war novel “All Quiet on the Western Front” with a much more upbeat work, a remake of the rollicking 1967 French-Italian pic “The Last Adventure,” which starred Alain Delon, Lino Ventura and Joanna Shimkus. Grunert and Berger had been working on the remake and were already in development when “All Quiet on the Western Front,” which makes its world premiere at the Toronto fest Sept. 12, came along. They are now planning to return to the project after Berger finishes his next pic, the Vatican-set thriller “Conclave,” based on the Robert Harris novel and set to star Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini. Berger goes into prep on “Conclave” in October in Rome, with production scheduled to start in January.

Addie Morfoot Contributor The day before the pandemic shut down Los Angeles in March 2020, veteran documentary filmmaker Ryan White (“Assassins,” “Ask Dr. Ruth”) signed on to make “Good Night Oppy.” With the support of NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the documentary recounts the true story of Mars exploration rovers Spirit and Opportunity and the bond forged between the robots and the humans who created them.

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon and German production and distribution force Constantin Film are teaming up on YA fantasy feature Silver (working title), based on the popular novel series of the same name by Kerstin Gier.

EXCLUSIVE: Richard Flood (Grey’s Anatomy) and Acushla-Tara Kupe (Mr Corman) have been cast as leads in The Gone, a mystery drama series for RTÉ and New Zealand’s TVNZ that brings together Irish and Māori culture. The pair will front the series, which goes into principal photography on location in Auckland and Te Aroha, New Zealand this week, with further shooting taking place in Ireland’s capital Dublin late this year.

John Cleese, 82, regularly slams cancel culture and "woke" attitudes for being the death of comedy and the Monty Python star always adds further debate to the matter on Twitter. In his latest jibe, directed at the "woke community", the comic reacted to a piece that addressed noise sensitivity - a condition called misophonia, where the British funnyman appeared to suggest people were attempting to ban breathing.According to the NHS misophonia, also known as hyperacusis, is a condition where everyday noises are louder than usual, and can sometimes result in severe pain.John took to Twitter to respond to an article headline: "Misophonia, a little-known syndrome, is characterized by strong negative emotional reactions to certain sounds or visual cues, like chewing or sniffling.

When first imaging what life must be like as the ruling monarch of the United Kingdom, many of us could be forgiven for thinking that it’s a life of leisure. Yet in actuality, there is nothing short of a ‘relentless schedule’, with King Charles III himself regularly pulling late nights and skipping meals as he crams as much work as possible into a very finite number of hours.

Holly Willoughbyand Phillip Schofield have presented a special tribute edition of This Morning today (September) to honour the Queen who died last week aged 96. During the heartfelt episode, Holly, 41, revealed the cards her three children left outside the palace gates this weekend in a "beautiful" tribute, and read some of their words out in an emotional segment which echoed the mood of the nation.

Stacey Dooley has given fans a glimpse of her growing baby bump in her latest upload on Instagram.The documentary maker revealed last month that she is expecting her first baby with boyfriend and former Strictly Come Dancing partner Kevin Clifton.The pair started dating shortly after meeting on BBC's hit celebrity dancing show in 2018. Yesterday, September 11, the star posted a photo on Instagram thanking the sender of some flowers.The 35 year old uploaded a photo, bump on show, next to the bouquet and wrote: "You sweetheart! @myladygarden "Thank you! So kind. "(Also, coincidentally matchin the bouquet to the outfit.....

Journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan has praised Princess Anne for her selflessness following the death of her mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. The former Britain’s Got Talent judge, 57, shared a tribute to the late monarch’s only daughter on Twitter, posting a photo of the Princess Royal in a car behind the hearse carrying her mother's coffin on Sunday afternoon. Praising her grace and decorum, the former Good Morning Britain presenter wrote: “Princess Anne is being driven in a car behind her mother’s hearse for six hours from Balmoral to Edinburgh, grief etched on her face.

Britain is to hold a one-minute silence in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday night at 8pm. People will be invited to come together to “mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II” during a minute’s silence on Sunday, No 10 has confirmed.

THIS Morning's presenters fought back tears as Holly Willoughby read out her children's emotional letters to the Queen. The 41-year-old took Harry, Belle and Chester - who she prefers to keep out of the public eye - to Buckingham Palace to lay flowers for Her Majesty.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield was reduced to tears during a segment about the Queen as the ITV show gave their coverage of her death.In a special memorial programme, shown without adverts as a mark of respect, Phillip and Holly hosted a number of guests who discussed her passing.The presenters then cut to a clip of King Charles III as he addressed his mother in a short speech.READ MORE:Harry and Meghan 'could fly Archie and Lilibet over for Queen's funeral'He thanked his "mama" and hoped that she would be joining his "papa," Prince Phillip who died in 2021, before noting that she will be guided while she makes her final journey.Her body is travelling up to Scotland before she reaches her final resting place.The clip then cut back to the studio and showed Schofield with tears in his eyes as he tried to compose himself and continue the show.The ITV star admitted he had tried to give himself a pep talk over the weekend and wanted to remain "stoic" for the sake of the show but couldn't help his watery eyes.As he tried to hold back the tears, Phillip explained himself to the audience.He said: "I've spent the entire weekend thinking: 'Right, you're on on Monday. You don't cry, you pull yourself together.

motoring rules which Brits must abide by in order to avoid fines and penalty points. The Highway Code is always changing its regulations but drivers should always be kept up to date.Now motorists might not know that stopping on a hard shoulder on the motorway could get them into trouble. READ MORE: Four new motoring laws to hit next month – from phone usage to driving abroad Be wary of "smart motorways" where the hard shoulder could be used as a lane, or even emergency refuge areas.Improper use of the hard shoulder or refuge area could result in a £100 fine and three points on someone's driving licence.As a result of the rules, many experts are questioning whether fining drivers for stopping is suitable.

Jeremy Clarkson has paid an emotional tribute to the Queen in his latest column - but it wasn't without a savage swipe aimed at Meghan Markle. The Grand Tour star, 62, decided to honour the late monarch with his latest column and a poignant message on social media.He dubbed the Queen "our unchanging rock" in the lengthy column, where he admitted he'd struggled to sleep on the day the sad news broke that she'd passed.READ MORE:The Crown's Princess Diana star Emma Corrin dons daring high-cut bodysuit at premiereYou can leave your tributes to Queen Elizabeth II here.It comes after Queen Elizabeth II passed away "peacefully" aged 96 at her Balmoral estate on Thursday (September 8).

King's guards falling flat on his back, sending his 'Bearskin' hate flying.TikTok user Vanessa, who posts on the app under the name @qhtva, gained more than 7.7million views on a clip from their visit to the Palace three days ago, following the Queen's death.In the video, a guard was seen walking down the side of the Palace when he suddenly raises one of his legs in the air and slips over, landing on his back.READ MORE: Emotional King Charles fights back tears listening to Queen tributes in WestminsterThe crowd were heard gasping as his iconic 'bearskin' hat was sent flying behind him.Hundreds of people have since flocked to the comments to poke fun at the video as one user claimed: "Everything is falling apart since the Queen died."Another quipped: "Someone threw a banana peel."A third wrote: "I would run away and never come back."A fourth said: "He fell like they do in cartoons."However, some users commented that they hoped he was okay and didn't hurt himself too badly - but he seemed to be getting up by the end so he seems okay.The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for a comment regarding the guard.The news comes after a town crier left passersby in hysterics after he accidentally proclaimed the new monarch as King George instead of King Charles III.In a TikTok video, which has gained more than 166,000 likes, a town crier was seen in traditional dress as he yelled the proclamation of the new King on the high street in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.With all confidence, he yelled: "Shall be the formal proclamation of the declaration of the ascension of King George..."He then realises his mistake and hilariously

Britney Spears has made a heartbreaking confession about her state of mind after being frozen out by her children.The Toxic singer, 40, is no longer in regular contact with her teenage sons Jayden 16, and Preston, also 16.Speaking earlier this month, the boys' father Kevin Federline, 44, revealed they had chosen to cut Britney out of their life after becoming uncomfortable in her presence.READ MORE: Britney Spears slams son Jayden and says her dad needs to be 'jailed for life'Jayden also cited the Crossroads star's "attention-seeking" nude social media posts as a factor in his desire to not see her.Having previously slammed Jayden for speaking out, Britney cut a more remorseful figure in a new Instagram clip.In a series of posts, the Crazy hitmaker said a "huge part of me has died" and her "heart stopped beating" after communication with her offspring broke down.Britney said: "I used to have my kids at one point, way more than Kevin, but people don't remember that part because they always focus on the negative."From when they were six to nine years old I had them 70 per cent of the time and of course since they've been gone, I've felt like a huge part of me has died."Like literally, I have no purpose any more - they were my joy, they were my everything.

iPhone 14 is launching later on this month, but regardless of whether you get your hands on the brand new model or you're still using an older version, your device is capable of so much more than you're aware of.Packed full of technology that deliver fun features and handy shortcuts, there's a reason iPhones are so popular among people.While many of the features are well-known or much loved, there are sure to be at least a few hidden iPhone tips and tools that slip under your radar.READ MORE :Every iPhone has a 'secret' button on the back that you can use for almost anything Whether you're a new iPhone user or a seasoned, mobile phone retailer Fonehouse have shared six iPhone features that you might not know about. iPhones have a handy feature that lets you set up your music in a way that it automatically stops playing after a specified amount of time.This hack, which doesn't need you to manually tap any buttons, is particularly useful for those who like to put music on to go to sleep.Here are the steps to set it up:Open the Clock app > Tap the Timer icon > Tap the “When Timer Ends” field > Scroll right to the bottom and tap the “Stop Playing” option > Tap “Set” > Scroll on the timer to select the amount of time you want the music to play for > Press “Start”.When the timer you set runs out, your music stops playing automatically.

Disney fans have grown confused over the studio’s new lead actress after The Little Mermaid’s trailer was recently released.Fans mistakenly thought that actress Halle Berry was starring in Disney’s new adaptation of The Little Mermaid.The live-action Hollywood film features Grammy award-winner Halle Bailey – who performs alongside her sister Chloe as a duo – not actress Halle Berry, known for her roles in Catwoman and X-Men.READ MORE: Disney's The Little Mermaid trailer sees Halle Bailey take on iconic songDisney has just released the teaser for the live-action remake of their classic film, which was released in 1989, and is set to star Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina and Simone Ashley, known for her roles in Bridgerton and Sex Education.It seems excited Disney fans have made a critical error and one fan began to critique the casting choice without double checking who was on the line-up.One fan tweeted out: “Halle Berry is nearly 60 playing the role of a 16-year-old girl.”Berry replied with a meme of comedian Monique sitting down and looking unimpressed.The tweet has since been deleted but more mistaken fans have sent out similar messages about the casting.Another wrote in all-caps: “Halle Berry is Ariel, suck on that.”A fellow confused follower tweeted that they “hope the live-action remake is good” because “Halle Berry as Ariel is gorgeous”, while another simply added that the thought of Berry playing Ariel gave them “chills”.This isn’t the first time that Berry has been mistaken for the film’s lead actress as back in December a confused fan tweeted to her and said they “can’t wait to see her ‘under the sea’”.She responded with: “...wrong Halle, lol.

EXCLUSIVE: The long-awaited sequel to the classic comedy franchise is a go as sources tell Deadline that Taylour Paige and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have joined series star Eddie Murphy in Netflix’s newly titled Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. Production on the sequel is under way with Mark Molloy directing. Murphy is back as Axel Foley and will produce along with Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer films. Will Beall penned the script.

Continuing its hypersonic run, Paramount/Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick has, in its 13th weekend of release, crossed the $1.4B mark worldwide, lifting the cume to a touch over $1.403B through today.