As we anticipate a strong turnout at the cinemas over Thanksgiving weekend, it’s almost surprising that the holiday-season rush in late December isn’t getting more attention. Both family-friendly films, “Mufasa: The Lion King” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3“, are now being monitored for box office performance, and they seem to be closely matched in their projected opening weekends.
The much-anticipated sequel of “Paddington,” featuring Ben Whishaw once again in his leading role, is still making its way to cinemas nationwide in the U.S., but fans will have to be patient and wait a little longer than initially planned. Newcomers joining the cherished film series will bring fresh faces to both new and familiar characters. Initially slated for release in January, “Paddington’s Journey to Peru” has been delayed by an additional month before it hits theaters domestically.
The Weeknd recently revealed a special, limited-edition vinyl, adorned with artwork by the renowned comic book artist, Frank Miller. This unique vinyl is tied to his eagerly awaited album titled “Hurry Up Tomorrow” and will be launched simultaneously with signed CDs and exclusive collector’s items.
From the dazzling period costumes in West Side Story and Harriet to the looks in the magical world of Wicked, Academy Award-nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell has shown that few artists weave as much versatility into their creative DNA. “I love period work and telling stories connected to history. What excited me about Wicked was designing a world rooted in period silhouettes while also creating a fantasy,” he says.
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha have frequently caught fans’ attention with their affectionate actions as a couple, emphasizing ‘equality’ in their partnership. At their wedding, he asked her to apply the sindoor, a customary practice where the groom applies it to the bride’s forehead, but he chose to reverse this tradition. More recently, Rajkummar Rao explained his reason for having Patralekha apply the sindoor at their wedding.