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Denzel Washington gets baptised at New York Church, received minister licence

Denzel Washington, the legendary two-time Oscar-winning actor, has taken a significant step in his spiritual journey. Denzel Washington poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Gladiator II' on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in London. Denzel gets baptised The ceremony was held at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ, located in Harlem, New York City. …

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5 days, 15 hours ago

Christopher Nolan names ‘masterful’ epic as his favourite film of 2024

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Oscar winner Christopher Nolan has named Gladiator 2 as his favourite …

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6 days, 16 hours ago

Oscar shortlist for 10 categories unveiled with strong showings for Emilia Perez and Wicked

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the shortlists in 10 categories on …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Irish Actors are having a moment in Hollywood — and they’re doing it differently

ABC

It's been a big year for A-list Irish actors: Cillian Murphy cleaned out the best actor categories at the Golden Globes, SAG awards, BAFTAs and Oscars for Oppenheimer. Or Murphy, whose acceptance speech for his Oppenheimer Best Actor award cut to the point: "I'm a very proud Irishman standing here tonight … We made a film about the man who …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Opinion: Airbnb will recreate gladiator drama in the Colosseum

NPR

Opinion: Airbnb will recreate gladiator drama in the Colosseum toggle caption Gregorio Borgia/AP You might not think anyone would want a "gladiator experience." But the authorities that oversee Rome's Colosseum have signed an agreement with Airbnb, the short-term rental platform, to offer 16 people a "gladiatorial experience" next year inside the 2,000-year-old UNESCO heritage site. "We cannot turn one of …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Critics Choice Awards 2024: Ariana Grande's Wicked leads the race with 11 nods

India Today

Conclave and Wicked lead the nominations for this year's Critics Choice Awards, each earning 11 nods. Celebrating its 30th year, the CCA revealed three of the major categories live on NBC's Today show, including the 10 films vying for Best Picture: A Complete Unknown, Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing, The Substance, and …

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2 weeks ago

Can Ridley Scott top himself with ‘Gladiator II’?

LA Times

Ridley Scott is back with a sequel to his best picture-winning “Gladiator,” and if it wins the top prize come Oscar night, he will have finally won a statuette of his own as a producer of the film, something he wasn’t on the original 2000 release starring Russell Crowe. Oscar fortunes aside, the sequel is off to a strong start …

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2 weeks ago

The Best Films Of 2024: 'Gladiator II,' 'Challengers' And More

Huff Post

Left to right: "Anora," "Exhibiting Forgiveness," "Gladiator II" and "Dìdi" movie posters. — Candice Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon and Natasha Lyonne in "His Three Daughters" Sam Levy/Netflix “His Three Daughters” Director Azazel Jacobs’ contained family drama will likely be drowned out by the bigger, buzzier and, ahem, more musical offerings this year. Anna Kooris “Love Lies Bleeding” It’s the way …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Did your favorite film win a prize this week?

LA Times

There’s going to be another Last Bookstore? It’s easy to see the season setting up as a battle between “Wicked,” which will steamroll through the Golden Globes nominations when they’re announced Monday, and whatever indie movie resonates the most with voters. The dream team — minus the bird — from the animated movie “Flow.” Will you be voting for ‘Gladiator …

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3 weeks ago

Will you be voting for ‘Gladiator II’ for best picture?

LA Times

Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” won the best picture Oscar nearly 24 years ago, taking five awards from 12 nominations, including a lead actor trophy for star Russell Crowe. Last best picture winner you loved: “Parasite” “Moonlight” “Gladiator” First question you had when the movie ended: Did the Romans really use rhinos in gladiator fights? Love.” “This kitchen is seasoned with love.” …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Black Friday US Box Office sees massive surge with $109 Million gross—Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II lead the charge

Live Mint

Black Friday, November 29, 2024, became the highest-grossing day after Thanksgiving in history, raking in an estimated $109 million at the domestic box office. The massive success of Black Friday can largely be attributed to the strong performances of major releases, including Moana 2, Wicked, and Gladiator II. Key Performances on November 29, 2024 Moana 2 "Moana 2", the sequel …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk ridiculed after branding Gladiator 2 ‘woke’

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk is facing backlash after he slammed Ridley Scott’s new …

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4 weeks ago

Tamil film Maharaja to be release in China on Friday; first Indian film to be screened after normalisation of ties

Hindustan Times

Beijing, Tamil suspense film Maharaja will be released in China on Friday becoming the first Indian cinema to be screened for Chinese audiences after the normalisation of ties between the two countries following last month’s agreement to resolve the standoff in Eastern Ladakh. Tamil film Maharaja to be release in China on Friday; first Indian film to be screened after …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Wicked and Gladiator II make jaw-dropping $270 million box office debut, but can Glicked beat Barbenheimer?

Hindustan Times

The signs were there, and the films have delivered. Glicked, the word used to describe the joint global release of musical adaptation Wicked and action epic Gladiator II, has opened to a gravity-defying performance at the box office. The two films have collected over $270 million worldwide in the opening weekend, reminding many of Barbie and Oppenheimer's joint run last …

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‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Open to $170 Million in Cinemas

Live Mint

-- Wicked and Gladiator II, two of the year’s most anticipated films, brought in a combined $170 million in US and Canadian theaters this weekend, kicking off what’s likely to be a strong holiday season for cinemas. The simultaneous release of two big-budget Hollywood films is reminiscent of last year’s “Barbenheimer” weekend, when Barbie and Oppenheimer drove scores of moviegoers …

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1 month ago

Gladiator 2: Is this movie accurate history? No. But it’s good history.

Slate

Let’s get this out of the way immediately: No, the Romans never introduced sharks to the Colosseum. Without giving away too much of the plot of Ridley Scott’s new epic Gladiator II, the sequel to the beloved first installment that made Russell Crowe an icon back in the year 2000, one long action sequence does indeed revolve around flooding the …

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'Gladiator II' Review: The Sequel Is Actually Good

Huff Post

Paul Mescal portrays Lucius in "Gladiator II." “Gladiator II” continues years after Maximus’ death with his son, Lucius, now attempting to uphold the dream of a corrupt-free Rome first introduced by former emperor Marcus Aurelius. Cuba Scott/Paramount Pictures As I mentioned before, “Gladiator II” does make a lot of references to the original film, specifically to Maximus and his legacy …

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1 month ago

'Gladiator II' Cast Talk About Their Characters In The Film

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Gladiator,” the 2000 epic drama directed by Ridley Scott and starring Oscar winner Russell Crowe, has stood the test of time, captivating audiences for over two decades with its visceral storytelling and sweeping visual grandeur. Fans of the original will recognize the same high-stakes drama and gritty authenticity, but this time with a mostly new cast: Paul …

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Pushpa 2 US distributor placates fans' concerns about few shows: ‘Wicked, Gladiator 2, Moana 2 also releasing’

Hindustan Times

Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, sold over 40k tickets in the US days before its release on December 4. ‘We know where to fit in’ A fan made a flow chart comparing the number of shows allotted to Pushpa 2 in Cinemark screens versus Kalki 2898 AD and Devara: Part 1, claiming …

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1 month ago

‘Gladiator II’ exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild

LA Times

Like its predecessor, “Gladiator II” is inspired by history. Much like its predecessor, “Gladiator II” centers on spectacular gladiatorial games held at the Colosseum, which pits captive warriors like Lucius against other men as well as animals in combat. According to the book “The Colosseum,” by Keith Hopkins and Mary Beard, historian Cassius Dio wrote that “horses and bulls and …

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1 month ago

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

Associated Press

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. “‘Glicked’ rolls off the tongue a little bit more,” actor Fred Hechinger said at the New York screening of “Gladiator II” this week. Both films topped Fandango’s most anticipated holiday movie survey, where 65% of respondents said that they were interested in the “Glicked” double feature. Alamo Drafthouse is leaning into the singalong …

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Review: ‘Gladiator II,’ though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington

LA Times

Ridley Scott’s 2000 sword-and-sandal epic “Gladiator” closed on a memorable shot that became an indelible image associated with the film: Russell Crowe’s hand, callused and battle-worn, softly caressing strands of wheat, as his character Maximus makes his way home to some place in the afterlife. Therein lies the Achilles’ heel of “Gladiator II” — there is simply too much plot …

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People are begging fans to stop trying to make 'Glicked' happen days before Gladiator II and Wicked releases

Daily Mail

Movie fanatics have slammed those who are pushing for Glicked Movie fanatics are begging fans to stop pushing the term 'Glicked', which sees people seeing the films Wicked and Gladiator II on the same day. After it was revealed that both Wicked and Gladiator II would hit movie theaters on November 22, fans took to social media to suggest a …

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Paul Mescal throws shade at King Charles, says meeting him at Gladiator 2 premiere 'was not on the list of priorities'

Hindustan Times

Gladiator II star Paul Mescal does feel like a king, given the box office and critical success of the film. Paul Mescal attending the Royal Film Performance and world premiere of Gladiator II Paul Mescal on meeting King Charles The 28-year-old actor, who portrays a grown-up Lucius in Sir Ridley Scott’s new historical epic, was introduced to Charles at the …

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Denzel Washington gets baptised at New York Church, received minister licence

Christopher Nolan names ‘masterful’ epic as his favourite film of 2024

Oscar shortlist for 10 categories unveiled with strong showings for Emilia Perez and Wicked

Irish Actors are having a moment in Hollywood — and they’re doing it differently

Opinion: Airbnb will recreate gladiator drama in the Colosseum

Critics Choice Awards 2024: Ariana Grande's Wicked leads the race with 11 nods

Can Ridley Scott top himself with ‘Gladiator II’?

The Best Films Of 2024: 'Gladiator II,' 'Challengers' And More

Did your favorite film win a prize this week?

Will you be voting for ‘Gladiator II’ for best picture?

Black Friday US Box Office sees massive surge with $109 Million gross—Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II lead the charge

Elon Musk ridiculed after branding Gladiator 2 ‘woke’

Tamil film Maharaja to be release in China on Friday; first Indian film to be screened after normalisation of ties

Wicked and Gladiator II make jaw-dropping $270 million box office debut, but can Glicked beat Barbenheimer?

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Open to $170 Million in Cinemas

Gladiator 2: Is this movie accurate history? No. But it’s good history.

'Gladiator II' Review: The Sequel Is Actually Good

'Gladiator II' Cast Talk About Their Characters In The Film

Pushpa 2 US distributor placates fans' concerns about few shows: ‘Wicked, Gladiator 2, Moana 2 also releasing’

‘Gladiator II’ exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

Review: ‘Gladiator II,’ though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington

People are begging fans to stop trying to make 'Glicked' happen days before Gladiator II and Wicked releases

Paul Mescal throws shade at King Charles, says meeting him at Gladiator 2 premiere 'was not on the list of priorities'