Out of all the movies, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire had arguably the most unpredictable and staggering chain of plot twists in its finale, rivaled only by The Half-Blood Prince. Between the Goblet being a portal, Cedric dying in an instant, Voldemort’s resurrection, and Moody having been a Death Eater all along, there’s a lot to unpack in this installment’s finale.
Especially, if you haven’t been too attentive throughout the movie.
Voldemort’s Return Wasn’t GoF’s Biggest Twist
We just mentioned four major plot twists from The Goblet of Fire’s finale, but only one of them was genuinely shocking. We knew that something was seriously off with Harry’s participation in the Triwizard Tournament; we knew that Voldemort would be back at some point, so why not then; and we hadn’t known Cedric for long enough to have any idea of his life expectancy,...
Especially, if you haven’t been too attentive throughout the movie.
Voldemort’s Return Wasn’t GoF’s Biggest Twist
We just mentioned four major plot twists from The Goblet of Fire’s finale, but only one of them was genuinely shocking. We knew that something was seriously off with Harry’s participation in the Triwizard Tournament; we knew that Voldemort would be back at some point, so why not then; and we hadn’t known Cedric for long enough to have any idea of his life expectancy,...
- 5/23/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
The deaths of Dumbledore, Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin were some of the most shocking and heartbreaking moments of the Harry Potter franchise. These deaths were not only some of the saddest moments in the books but also left their impact on Harry’s life, in one way or another.
Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire | Warner Bros.
However, it seems that these deaths were foreshadowed heavily, as revealed when Professor Trelawney enters the great hall during Christmas celebrations. The hall is sparsely populated, with only 12 students and professors there. When asked by Dumbledore to join the host at the Great Hall, Trelawney is quick to point out that her joining them would make the total number of people there 13, and that there is “nothing more unlucky”.
The first person to rise from the host of 13 is the first to die, according to Professor Trelawney Gary Oldman...
Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire | Warner Bros.
However, it seems that these deaths were foreshadowed heavily, as revealed when Professor Trelawney enters the great hall during Christmas celebrations. The hall is sparsely populated, with only 12 students and professors there. When asked by Dumbledore to join the host at the Great Hall, Trelawney is quick to point out that her joining them would make the total number of people there 13, and that there is “nothing more unlucky”.
The first person to rise from the host of 13 is the first to die, according to Professor Trelawney Gary Oldman...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
From a young and tender age, Harry Potter developed a phenomenal ability to cleverly insult or strike back at people he didn’t like. Some of the best one-liners in books and movies came from him, and especially with folks like Snape and Umbridge, Harry never felt the need to hold back, coming up with the most venomous punches and replies.
And yet, one time, the Chosen One chose the wrong comeback for Umbridge.
Umbridge Set the Trap for Herself
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Professor Umbridge’s first Defense Against Dark Arts lesson with Gryffindor didn’t go according to plan whatsoever. The students openly rebelled against her “Ministry-approved plan” of locking them behind textbooks and disabling them from actively practicing the spells they’ll be learning.
Losing more patience by the second, Umbridge engaged in a heated discussion of her methods with the class — and at one point,...
And yet, one time, the Chosen One chose the wrong comeback for Umbridge.
Umbridge Set the Trap for Herself
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Professor Umbridge’s first Defense Against Dark Arts lesson with Gryffindor didn’t go according to plan whatsoever. The students openly rebelled against her “Ministry-approved plan” of locking them behind textbooks and disabling them from actively practicing the spells they’ll be learning.
Losing more patience by the second, Umbridge engaged in a heated discussion of her methods with the class — and at one point,...
- 5/1/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Mike Pinder, the Moody Blues keyboardist and the last surviving founding member of the Rock Hall-inducted band, has died at the age of 82.
Pinder’s family announced his death in a statement shared with Pinder’s former Moody Blues bandmate John Lodge, noting that Pinder “passed peacefully” Wednesday “surrounded by his devoted family” at his Northern California home. No cause of death was provided.
In their tribute to the “musician, father, cosmic philosopher & friend,” Pinder’s family wrote, “His final days were filled with music, encircled by the love of his family.
Pinder’s family announced his death in a statement shared with Pinder’s former Moody Blues bandmate John Lodge, noting that Pinder “passed peacefully” Wednesday “surrounded by his devoted family” at his Northern California home. No cause of death was provided.
In their tribute to the “musician, father, cosmic philosopher & friend,” Pinder’s family wrote, “His final days were filled with music, encircled by the love of his family.
- 4/25/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
What does Kate Middleton carry in her purse? The Princess of Wales reportedly takes a “practical” approach. She opts for a select few items she can reach for while out and about. Ahead, what four items the 42-year-old British royal stows in her handbag. Hint: Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan Markle have been known to carry a few of the same things, too.
What Kate Middleton keeps in her purse: blotting paper and a compact mirror
Kate, per The Mirror, “is well-known for her fashionable looks and enviable handbag collection, but when it comes to what she keeps inside her stylish bags, she opts for the practical.”
Practical, indeed. Let’s just say the mother of three doesn’t need a tote bag to accommodate her necessities. Kate keeps it streamlined. So, probably no loose change or crumpled-up receipts floating around next to her phone and keys.
Royal author Marcia Moody...
What Kate Middleton keeps in her purse: blotting paper and a compact mirror
Kate, per The Mirror, “is well-known for her fashionable looks and enviable handbag collection, but when it comes to what she keeps inside her stylish bags, she opts for the practical.”
Practical, indeed. Let’s just say the mother of three doesn’t need a tote bag to accommodate her necessities. Kate keeps it streamlined. So, probably no loose change or crumpled-up receipts floating around next to her phone and keys.
Royal author Marcia Moody...
- 4/20/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Less than 24 hours after unveiling exclusive Wicked footage in Las Vegas, filmmaker Jon M. Chu found his way into the spotlight of another CinemaCon stage inside Caesars Palace, this time for a special luncheon in his honor at which he revealed secrets about filming the two-part epic musical.
“It was pretty magical last night,” Chu told The Hollywood Reporter’s co-editor-in-chief Nekesa Mumbi Moody, who moderated a fireside chat with the filmmaker after he was presented a trophy for cultural impact in filmmaking (by his In the Heights star Ariana Greenblatt). Chu has been in the editing room while managing a full household of four young children, so he said that being in Las Vegas where he could sleep and hang out with others, “I’m, like, ‘Let’s go.’”
Chu, fresh from the Colosseum stage where he appeared during Universal Pictures’ slate presentation, opened up on the 30-minute Wicked...
“It was pretty magical last night,” Chu told The Hollywood Reporter’s co-editor-in-chief Nekesa Mumbi Moody, who moderated a fireside chat with the filmmaker after he was presented a trophy for cultural impact in filmmaking (by his In the Heights star Ariana Greenblatt). Chu has been in the editing room while managing a full household of four young children, so he said that being in Las Vegas where he could sleep and hang out with others, “I’m, like, ‘Let’s go.’”
Chu, fresh from the Colosseum stage where he appeared during Universal Pictures’ slate presentation, opened up on the 30-minute Wicked...
- 4/11/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There’s a myth in Hollywood that circulates around the start of every year that once all the Oscars have been handed, insiders can collectively catch their breath and resume a normal schedule. But that’s not really ever the case, especially for the fashion crowd that keeps a breakneck pace year-round.
That said, in the wake of the Academy Awards, there’s no better time to extend the congratulations and pats on the back one more round by honoring the linchpins of the red carpet season — celebrity stylists. That’s just what The Hollywood Reporter did on Wednesday with the rollout of the annual list of Hollywood’s Top 25 Stylists, published in print and online and toasted with a starry event at Sunset Tower co-hosted by Instagram.
There was no podium and no trophies were handed out, but dreams were realized and detailed during interviews as the honorees basked...
That said, in the wake of the Academy Awards, there’s no better time to extend the congratulations and pats on the back one more round by honoring the linchpins of the red carpet season — celebrity stylists. That’s just what The Hollywood Reporter did on Wednesday with the rollout of the annual list of Hollywood’s Top 25 Stylists, published in print and online and toasted with a starry event at Sunset Tower co-hosted by Instagram.
There was no podium and no trophies were handed out, but dreams were realized and detailed during interviews as the honorees basked...
- 3/28/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Noora Niasari was editing “Shayda” when the world changed — again — for Iranians.
It was September 2022, and Mahsa Amini had just died in police custody, igniting the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement in Iran. Halfway around the world, Iranian-born filmmaker Niasari struggled to concentrate on completing her film, which she hoped would offer a portrait of female defiance very much in line with the burgeoning movement. She would finish the film that fall and dedicate it to “my mother and the brave women of Iran.”
Since its Sundance 2023 premiere (where it won an audience award and was picked up by Sony Pictures Classics), it has screened at roughly 50 festivals and earned a DGA Award nomination. Last year, Australia picked it as its Best International Feature Film submission.
Set in 1995 during the lead-up to the Persian New Year, “Shayda” marks Niasari’s feature debut. She previously directed a string of shorts films that,...
It was September 2022, and Mahsa Amini had just died in police custody, igniting the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement in Iran. Halfway around the world, Iranian-born filmmaker Niasari struggled to concentrate on completing her film, which she hoped would offer a portrait of female defiance very much in line with the burgeoning movement. She would finish the film that fall and dedicate it to “my mother and the brave women of Iran.”
Since its Sundance 2023 premiere (where it won an audience award and was picked up by Sony Pictures Classics), it has screened at roughly 50 festivals and earned a DGA Award nomination. Last year, Australia picked it as its Best International Feature Film submission.
Set in 1995 during the lead-up to the Persian New Year, “Shayda” marks Niasari’s feature debut. She previously directed a string of shorts films that,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Soheil Rezayazdi
- Indiewire
For the second time in two years, Texas’ controversial Hb 20 law is coming to the Supreme Court. This time, the highest court in the land is expected to deliver a decisive ruling on Hb 20’s legality. In the process, it could establish a new precedent for laws that concern speech on social media.
The current Supreme Case centers on two different state laws, both of which attempt to restrict the moderation practices of platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Texas’ Hb 20, which passed in 2021, looks to stop those platforms from taking any action that would “block, ban, remove, deplatform, demonetize, de-boost, restrict, deny equal access or visibility to, or otherwise discriminate against expression.” The other law comes from Florida and prevents platforms from banning users who are seeking political office in the state.
When Judge Andrew S. Oldham ruled in Hb 20’s favor, he described the difference between the two laws:...
The current Supreme Case centers on two different state laws, both of which attempt to restrict the moderation practices of platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Texas’ Hb 20, which passed in 2021, looks to stop those platforms from taking any action that would “block, ban, remove, deplatform, demonetize, de-boost, restrict, deny equal access or visibility to, or otherwise discriminate against expression.” The other law comes from Florida and prevents platforms from banning users who are seeking political office in the state.
When Judge Andrew S. Oldham ruled in Hb 20’s favor, he described the difference between the two laws:...
- 2/26/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
You can find just about everything online these days — and more than a few things you wish you could un-find — but there hasn’t been a place that offers in one easily accessible spot all the most up-to-date data on entertainment viewership across a multitude of platforms.
That’s why today The Hollywood Reporter is introducing THR Charts, our new hub that collates every bit of viewership information available to mankind — box office returns, linear broadcast ratings and streaming figures, all from trusted sources like Nielsen, Comscore and Parrot Analytics — and puts them at your fingertips.
“We are thrilled to offer our readers access to a comprehensive, data-driven platform they can’t find anywhere else. THR Charts is part of our evolution and editorial expansion, making the art of what to watch simpler and more approachable,” said Nekesa Moody and Maer Roshan, co-editors-in-chief of THR.
This sort of information is gold in Hollywood.
That’s why today The Hollywood Reporter is introducing THR Charts, our new hub that collates every bit of viewership information available to mankind — box office returns, linear broadcast ratings and streaming figures, all from trusted sources like Nielsen, Comscore and Parrot Analytics — and puts them at your fingertips.
“We are thrilled to offer our readers access to a comprehensive, data-driven platform they can’t find anywhere else. THR Charts is part of our evolution and editorial expansion, making the art of what to watch simpler and more approachable,” said Nekesa Moody and Maer Roshan, co-editors-in-chief of THR.
This sort of information is gold in Hollywood.
- 2/1/2024
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Herbert “Cowboy” Coward, who as the sadistic toothless man in John Boorman’s Deliverance terrorized canoeists and audiences alike with the chilling line, “He got a real pretty mouth, ain’t he?,” has been killed in a car accident. He was 85.
Coward died Wednesday when the Nissan he was driving was struck by a pickup truck driven by a 16-year-old in Haywood County, North Carolina, North Carolina State Highway Patrol officials told Wlos-tv.
Coward; his girlfriend, Bertha Brooks; and two pets, a chihuahua and a squirrel, died at the scene, they said. The other driver was taken to a hospital. No charges have been filed.
In the early 1960s, Burt Reynolds was making $100 a week falling off rooftops as a stuntman at the Ghost Town in the Sky amusement park in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, when he first met Coward, who was there playing an outlaw character named Pa Clanton.
Coward died Wednesday when the Nissan he was driving was struck by a pickup truck driven by a 16-year-old in Haywood County, North Carolina, North Carolina State Highway Patrol officials told Wlos-tv.
Coward; his girlfriend, Bertha Brooks; and two pets, a chihuahua and a squirrel, died at the scene, they said. The other driver was taken to a hospital. No charges have been filed.
In the early 1960s, Burt Reynolds was making $100 a week falling off rooftops as a stuntman at the Ghost Town in the Sky amusement park in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, when he first met Coward, who was there playing an outlaw character named Pa Clanton.
- 1/25/2024
- by Rhett Bartlett
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jody Jaress as Mary Parker, Donald Sutherland as Judge Parker, David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves, and Lauren E Banks as Jennie Reeves in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 7 (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith / Paramount+)
Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) is taken into custody and jailed as Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode seven, the season’s penultimate episode, opens. He declined to say goodbye to his family before being led away, and now he sits in jail with visions of Ranger Esau Pierce’s (Barry Pepper) despicable actions flowing through his head.
A crowded courtroom listens as Judge Parker (Donald Sutherland) claims Bass’s case is no different from any others. He was tried for murder, and the verdict is…? The opening credits play before Parker reveals the answer.
After the credits, the first scene is a flashback to the events prior to Bass’s incarceration. Judge Parker and his wife...
Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) is taken into custody and jailed as Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode seven, the season’s penultimate episode, opens. He declined to say goodbye to his family before being led away, and now he sits in jail with visions of Ranger Esau Pierce’s (Barry Pepper) despicable actions flowing through his head.
A crowded courtroom listens as Judge Parker (Donald Sutherland) claims Bass’s case is no different from any others. He was tried for murder, and the verdict is…? The opening credits play before Parker reveals the answer.
After the credits, the first scene is a flashback to the events prior to Bass’s incarceration. Judge Parker and his wife...
- 12/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Inspiration can start at home.
For the panel of executives at this year’s MIPCOM Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch, an annual get-together of the female movers and shakers in the international television industry, their first role models were their own mothers.
“My mother had a master’s degree in physics, to give you an idea of the brilliance of her mind,” noted The Hollywood Reporter‘s co-editor-in-chief Nekesa Mumbi Moody when asked about her first mentor. “She was also one of the first Black engineers in New York. She was brilliant. She really wanted me to got into maths or science, but I was always attracted to words. I always wanted to talk about stories and tell other people’s stories.”
The answer echoed that of the other members on the Power Lunch panel: Ruth Berry, ITV Studios’ managing director of global partnerships, and Universal International Studios and UCP president Beatrice Springborn,...
For the panel of executives at this year’s MIPCOM Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch, an annual get-together of the female movers and shakers in the international television industry, their first role models were their own mothers.
“My mother had a master’s degree in physics, to give you an idea of the brilliance of her mind,” noted The Hollywood Reporter‘s co-editor-in-chief Nekesa Mumbi Moody when asked about her first mentor. “She was also one of the first Black engineers in New York. She was brilliant. She really wanted me to got into maths or science, but I was always attracted to words. I always wanted to talk about stories and tell other people’s stories.”
The answer echoed that of the other members on the Power Lunch panel: Ruth Berry, ITV Studios’ managing director of global partnerships, and Universal International Studios and UCP president Beatrice Springborn,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New Delhi, Aug 26 (Ians) Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody discussed the similarities between two modern-day batting greats in Virat Kohli and Babar Azam in the 50-over format game, saying the Pakistan skipper reminds him a lot about the talismanic Indian batter.
“I think absolutely he is. He does remind me very much of Virat Kohli, the way he goes about his business. He plays authentic cricket shots. He seems to understand, read the game very well, which Kohli has done for over a decade. He is a good chaser as well like Virat Kohli has proven to be over many, many years.”
“So, there’s so much likeness between the two and I wouldn’t go as far as saying that Virat is gonna have a better Asia Cup than Babar Azam, but they both can have equal pressure on them and it’s gonna be a delight to watch...
“I think absolutely he is. He does remind me very much of Virat Kohli, the way he goes about his business. He plays authentic cricket shots. He seems to understand, read the game very well, which Kohli has done for over a decade. He is a good chaser as well like Virat Kohli has proven to be over many, many years.”
“So, there’s so much likeness between the two and I wouldn’t go as far as saying that Virat is gonna have a better Asia Cup than Babar Azam, but they both can have equal pressure on them and it’s gonna be a delight to watch...
- 8/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 23 (Ians) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar spoke about the flexibility of the Indian line-up, saying that the whole debate will be around how India’s No. 4, 5 and 6 in batting lineup would look ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup.
Right-handed middle-order batters K L Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have been selected in India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, happening from August 30 to September 17, after recovering in time from a right thigh and back injury respectively.
The availability of Iyer and Rahul, who also has a niggle to deal with which is unrelated to his original injury, had been India’s huge concerns. With the top six not having a left-handed batter, Tilak Varma, who has impressed in T20Is till now, has got a maiden call-up to the Odi squad via the six-team event, with Suryakumar Yadav retained in the 17-member squad.
“I will make a...
Right-handed middle-order batters K L Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have been selected in India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, happening from August 30 to September 17, after recovering in time from a right thigh and back injury respectively.
The availability of Iyer and Rahul, who also has a niggle to deal with which is unrelated to his original injury, had been India’s huge concerns. With the top six not having a left-handed batter, Tilak Varma, who has impressed in T20Is till now, has got a maiden call-up to the Odi squad via the six-team event, with Suryakumar Yadav retained in the 17-member squad.
“I will make a...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Josh Segarra is an American actor who is best known for his roles as Hector Ruiz in the children’s television show The Electric Company, Billy Cepeda in the comedy series Sirens, and Adrian Chase in the popular CW superhero show Arrow.
Josh Segarra Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Segarra was born on June 3, 1986 (Josh Segarra age: 37) in Longwood, Florida. He is of Puerto Rican origin and is fluent in Spanish.
When he was younger, Segarra found his voice by singing in the Pentecostal church. However, his desire was to train himself to become a professional wrestler.
Segarra attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he graduated in 2008.
Josh Segarra Biography: Career
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, Segarra revealed one of his favorite experiences acting when he was little.
“When I was in the eighth grade,” Segarra recalled. “I did a community theater production of The Wizard of Oz...
Josh Segarra Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Segarra was born on June 3, 1986 (Josh Segarra age: 37) in Longwood, Florida. He is of Puerto Rican origin and is fluent in Spanish.
When he was younger, Segarra found his voice by singing in the Pentecostal church. However, his desire was to train himself to become a professional wrestler.
Segarra attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he graduated in 2008.
Josh Segarra Biography: Career
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, Segarra revealed one of his favorite experiences acting when he was little.
“When I was in the eighth grade,” Segarra recalled. “I did a community theater production of The Wizard of Oz...
- 8/16/2023
- by Trevor Hanuka
- Uinterview
As Hollywood production has been upended by the first double strike in more than 60 years, Moody’s debt analyst Neil Begley is estimating that the studios could end up collectively spending an additional $450 million to $600 million annually on a new three-year contract for SAG-AFTRA, the WGA and the DGA.
“There is great play in these estimates, and some of this increased cost, particularly for television production, is likely to be passed on to buyers,” Begley wrote in a report published Monday.
Begley emphasized that the emergence of multiple streaming platforms and greater percentage of original programming being aired has resulted in an “unprecedented demand” for TV content that has “created scarcity of production facilities, equipment, workers and other critical elements.”
“It has become extraordinarily difficult, if not impossible, to preempt completely the effect of a strike by accelerating production,” he added. “We believe the actors’ strike announcement will make the writers more confident.
“There is great play in these estimates, and some of this increased cost, particularly for television production, is likely to be passed on to buyers,” Begley wrote in a report published Monday.
Begley emphasized that the emergence of multiple streaming platforms and greater percentage of original programming being aired has resulted in an “unprecedented demand” for TV content that has “created scarcity of production facilities, equipment, workers and other critical elements.”
“It has become extraordinarily difficult, if not impossible, to preempt completely the effect of a strike by accelerating production,” he added. “We believe the actors’ strike announcement will make the writers more confident.
- 7/18/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Moody’s previous roles include director of film programming at Sheffield Doc Fest.
Luke W Moody, the former director of film programming at the UK’s Sheffield DocFest, has been named the head of the BFI Doc Society Fund at Doc Society.
In this role, Moody will lead the team in managing all aspects of the UK-wide BFI Doc Society Fund slate and will collaborate with Doc Society directors Shanida Scotland and Sandra Whipham on the strategic direction of Doc Society’s role as the BFI’s UK-wide delegate partner for documentary.
Scotland and Whipham had been managing the fund on an interim basis.
Luke W Moody, the former director of film programming at the UK’s Sheffield DocFest, has been named the head of the BFI Doc Society Fund at Doc Society.
In this role, Moody will lead the team in managing all aspects of the UK-wide BFI Doc Society Fund slate and will collaborate with Doc Society directors Shanida Scotland and Sandra Whipham on the strategic direction of Doc Society’s role as the BFI’s UK-wide delegate partner for documentary.
Scotland and Whipham had been managing the fund on an interim basis.
- 7/4/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
New Delhi, May 26 (Ians) Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody believes that the absence of Rajat Patidar exposed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (Rcb) batting and had put an enormous amount of pressure on their ‘Big Three’ — Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis during the Ipl 2023 season.
Patidar did not feature in Rcb’s first game of the season due to heel injury and later ruled out of the tournament owing to the same.
Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, Moody highlighted how Kohli, Maxwell, and Faf handled the immense pressure caused by Patidar’s absence remarkably well and performed admirably. But the team struggled to identify a suitable player for the vacant batting position throughout the tournament.
“Rcb was challenged right from the beginning of the tournament when Patidar was made unavailable, the key figure at number three. It exposed their batting and put an enormous amount of pressure on their big three.
Patidar did not feature in Rcb’s first game of the season due to heel injury and later ruled out of the tournament owing to the same.
Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, Moody highlighted how Kohli, Maxwell, and Faf handled the immense pressure caused by Patidar’s absence remarkably well and performed admirably. But the team struggled to identify a suitable player for the vacant batting position throughout the tournament.
“Rcb was challenged right from the beginning of the tournament when Patidar was made unavailable, the key figure at number three. It exposed their batting and put an enormous amount of pressure on their big three.
- 5/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the creative force behind the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise, are set to receive The Hollywood Reporter’s Impact Award at the Banff World Media Festival.
To honor the duo’s achievements, THR editorial director Nekesa Mumbi Moody will present the award to Bailey and Barbato, whose reality TV and other content credits over three decades include Party Monster, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Pam: Girl on the Loose, Being Chaz, Tori & Dean: Inn Love, #CandidlyNicole, I Am Britney Jean and Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes.
The World of Wonder creatives will also participate in a keynote conversation in Banff led by Moody that is likely to touch on their long collaboration with RuPaul, the face of the Drag Race franchise, and their subscription-based streaming platform Wow Presents Plus, among other career milestones.
Banff’s Impact Award is given each year...
To honor the duo’s achievements, THR editorial director Nekesa Mumbi Moody will present the award to Bailey and Barbato, whose reality TV and other content credits over three decades include Party Monster, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Pam: Girl on the Loose, Being Chaz, Tori & Dean: Inn Love, #CandidlyNicole, I Am Britney Jean and Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes.
The World of Wonder creatives will also participate in a keynote conversation in Banff led by Moody that is likely to touch on their long collaboration with RuPaul, the face of the Drag Race franchise, and their subscription-based streaming platform Wow Presents Plus, among other career milestones.
Banff’s Impact Award is given each year...
- 5/25/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New Delhi, May 14 (Ians) Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody believes that Virat Kohli’s passion drives every team that he’s part of and it is the same with Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League.
Kohli has scored 420 runs in 11 matches so far in the ongoing Ipl 2023 season and Rcb will be hoping their star batter once again inspires them to win as they face a quality Rajasthan Royals side in Jaipur.
Both teams are heading into the game with contrasting results in their previous outings – Rajasthan Royals thrashed Kkr by 9 wickets courtesy a Yashasvi Jaiswal special, whereas Rcb were handed a thumping by Mumbai Indians, who chased down a 200-run target with 21 balls to spare.
“Virat Kohli is a very emotional and competitive player. It has been the case with several other greats of the game for it is their passion which drives them. Virat is one of those players,...
Kohli has scored 420 runs in 11 matches so far in the ongoing Ipl 2023 season and Rcb will be hoping their star batter once again inspires them to win as they face a quality Rajasthan Royals side in Jaipur.
Both teams are heading into the game with contrasting results in their previous outings – Rajasthan Royals thrashed Kkr by 9 wickets courtesy a Yashasvi Jaiswal special, whereas Rcb were handed a thumping by Mumbai Indians, who chased down a 200-run target with 21 balls to spare.
“Virat Kohli is a very emotional and competitive player. It has been the case with several other greats of the game for it is their passion which drives them. Virat is one of those players,...
- 5/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 30 (Ians) Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody reckoned that Delhi Capitals (DC) made a tactical mistake by sending Axar Patel down at number seven during their run chase against SunRisers Hyderabad (Srh) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
DC failed to chase down the 198-run target as they were restricted to 188/6 in 20 overs. Mayank Markande led from the front with the ball with an excellent spell of 4-0-20-2 as Srh bowlers bounced back hard and survived Phil Salt (59 off 35) and Mitchell Marsh’s blitzes (63 off 39) to break the three-match losing streak on Saturday night.
Axar was sent in to bat after the likes of Priyam Garg and Sarfaraz Khan, both of whom were dismissed cheaply and remained unbeaten on 29 off 14 balls. With 49 needed off 18, Axar smacked a six off Bhuvneshwar and took 14 off the 18th over. With 35 needed off 12, Natarajan bowled another excellent over as he nailed...
DC failed to chase down the 198-run target as they were restricted to 188/6 in 20 overs. Mayank Markande led from the front with the ball with an excellent spell of 4-0-20-2 as Srh bowlers bounced back hard and survived Phil Salt (59 off 35) and Mitchell Marsh’s blitzes (63 off 39) to break the three-match losing streak on Saturday night.
Axar was sent in to bat after the likes of Priyam Garg and Sarfaraz Khan, both of whom were dismissed cheaply and remained unbeaten on 29 off 14 balls. With 49 needed off 18, Axar smacked a six off Bhuvneshwar and took 14 off the 18th over. With 35 needed off 12, Natarajan bowled another excellent over as he nailed...
- 4/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 23 (Ians) Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody has lauded Sam Curran for his outstanding captaincy skills as Punjab Kings’ (Pbks) skipper, saying that the English all-rounder has exhibited excellent leadership skills despite being new to the captaincy role.
The 24-year-old was handed the captain’s responsibility in the absence of their regular skipper Shikar Dhawan in the last three games and has led the Kings to two wins out of the three games he captained.
“Sam Curran is showing some really good leadership skills, particularly for someone who has not experienced leadership before. He’s captaining a team in the Ipl – the biggest T20 tournament on the planet – and is doing it very very well,” Moody told ESPNcricinfo.
Curran was terrific with the bat as he smashed 55 off 29 deliveries and stitched 92 run partnership off 50 balls with Harpreet Singh (41 off 28) to take his side to 214 in 20 overs.
However, the...
The 24-year-old was handed the captain’s responsibility in the absence of their regular skipper Shikar Dhawan in the last three games and has led the Kings to two wins out of the three games he captained.
“Sam Curran is showing some really good leadership skills, particularly for someone who has not experienced leadership before. He’s captaining a team in the Ipl – the biggest T20 tournament on the planet – and is doing it very very well,” Moody told ESPNcricinfo.
Curran was terrific with the bat as he smashed 55 off 29 deliveries and stitched 92 run partnership off 50 balls with Harpreet Singh (41 off 28) to take his side to 214 in 20 overs.
However, the...
- 4/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Hollywood Reporter Roma, the entertainment media brand’s first European edition, was launched in a majestic mansion in Rome on Thursday night.
The starry party at Palazzo Brancaccio attracted 1,000 buzzy Italian well-wishers that included Cinecittà CEO Nicola Maccanico; local Netflix content exec Tinny Andreatta; Piera Detassis, president of the Italian Academy of Cinema; Alessandro Michele, who recently exited his role as creative director of Gucci; and Italian actress Ornella Muti.
The gilded indoor-outdoor setting in Rome had the feel of a scene out of Federico Fellini’s Italian classic La Dolce Vita. Also walking the red carpet were Suburra star Alessandro Borghi, The White Lotus actress Beatrice Grannò and Isabella Ferrari of The Great Beauty.
Inside, Nekesa Mumbi Moody, The Hollywood Reporter’s editorial director, and Elisabeth Rabishaw, co-publisher and executive vice president of THR, congratulated THR Roma on its debut.
“This is only the beginning,” said Moody, who...
The starry party at Palazzo Brancaccio attracted 1,000 buzzy Italian well-wishers that included Cinecittà CEO Nicola Maccanico; local Netflix content exec Tinny Andreatta; Piera Detassis, president of the Italian Academy of Cinema; Alessandro Michele, who recently exited his role as creative director of Gucci; and Italian actress Ornella Muti.
The gilded indoor-outdoor setting in Rome had the feel of a scene out of Federico Fellini’s Italian classic La Dolce Vita. Also walking the red carpet were Suburra star Alessandro Borghi, The White Lotus actress Beatrice Grannò and Isabella Ferrari of The Great Beauty.
Inside, Nekesa Mumbi Moody, The Hollywood Reporter’s editorial director, and Elisabeth Rabishaw, co-publisher and executive vice president of THR, congratulated THR Roma on its debut.
“This is only the beginning,” said Moody, who...
- 4/21/2023
- by Gianmaria Tammaro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Yes, a “Harry Potter” reboot in the form of a TV series is coming to Max over the next decade, setting an entirely new cast for the trio fans have come to know and love. But “The Tonight Show” Jimmy Fallon offered a first-look at that cast on Wednesday — which apparently includes Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Ok, obviously, Fallon didn’t get crazy early access to the actual new cast of “Harry Potter.” In the segment, he simply fan-casted a few of the roles based on lookalike photos. Naturally, the late night host started with the boy at the center of everything — and this time around, the boy who lived will be played by the congressman who lied.
“In the reboot, Harry Potter will be played by George Santos,” Fallon joked. “Next up, Lucius Malfoy will be played by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Here’s another: Voldemort will be played by Jeff Bezos.
Ok, obviously, Fallon didn’t get crazy early access to the actual new cast of “Harry Potter.” In the segment, he simply fan-casted a few of the roles based on lookalike photos. Naturally, the late night host started with the boy at the center of everything — and this time around, the boy who lived will be played by the congressman who lied.
“In the reboot, Harry Potter will be played by George Santos,” Fallon joked. “Next up, Lucius Malfoy will be played by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Here’s another: Voldemort will be played by Jeff Bezos.
- 4/20/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Ahmedabad, April 17 (Ians) Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya’s bowling changes, especially in the death overs in the match against Rajasthan Royals are being questioned with the likes of Virender Sehwag, Amol Muzumdar and Tom Moody feeling the Titans skipper erred by not giving another over to Mohit Sharma.
Mohit Sharma had bowled two overs for just seven runs in the second half of the Rajasthan Royals’ chase of a 178-run target. Skipper Sanju Samson was looking to break the shackles as Rajasthan Royals were recovering from a precarious 66/4 after 12 overs needing 112 runs to win from 48 balls. Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer guided them to victory with some superb batting against Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami in the last couple of overs to guide them to three wickets victory.
Hardik Pandya’s decision not to give a third over to Mohit Sharma and instead press spinner Noor Ahmad into action...
Mohit Sharma had bowled two overs for just seven runs in the second half of the Rajasthan Royals’ chase of a 178-run target. Skipper Sanju Samson was looking to break the shackles as Rajasthan Royals were recovering from a precarious 66/4 after 12 overs needing 112 runs to win from 48 balls. Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer guided them to victory with some superb batting against Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami in the last couple of overs to guide them to three wickets victory.
Hardik Pandya’s decision not to give a third over to Mohit Sharma and instead press spinner Noor Ahmad into action...
- 4/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The music industry is the proverbial “canary in the coal mine” for the rest of entertainment, and issues around monetizing content in the streaming era and the complicated questions posed by the emergence of artificial intelligence are ones Hollywood can benefit from watching, according to veteran music lawyer Don Passman.
The attorney spoke during a keynote conversation as part of The Hollywood Reporter‘s breakfast honoring the industry’s Power Lawyers, an annual event that had gone virtual amid the pandemic and returned to Spago in Beverly Hills this year.
The event on Wednesday morning began with remarks from THR editorial director Nekesa Mumbi Moody, who welcomed the group. “Congratulations to this year’s Power Lawyers for their exceptional achievements,” she said. “We’re so thrilled we’re finally back together celebrating in person for the first time since 2019. … And it my privilege to be congratulate the new inductees of...
The attorney spoke during a keynote conversation as part of The Hollywood Reporter‘s breakfast honoring the industry’s Power Lawyers, an annual event that had gone virtual amid the pandemic and returned to Spago in Beverly Hills this year.
The event on Wednesday morning began with remarks from THR editorial director Nekesa Mumbi Moody, who welcomed the group. “Congratulations to this year’s Power Lawyers for their exceptional achievements,” she said. “We’re so thrilled we’re finally back together celebrating in person for the first time since 2019. … And it my privilege to be congratulate the new inductees of...
- 4/13/2023
- by Ashley Cullins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New Delhi, April 11 (Ians) Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that the lack of crucial batting partnerships is hurting five time champions Mumbai Indians, who are yet to open their account in Ipl 2023.
In a battle of lower-placed teams, Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians in their next match of Ipl 2023 at home on Tuesday evening. Both teams are yet to taste a win in the competition and haven’t justified the quality they possess.
“Mi’s biggest problem since last season till date has been the lack of partnerships. Unless you have big partnerships, it is difficult for you to score big. Mi has been seen struggling continuously in this regard. Mi should have built their innings on a short but useful partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, but they failed,” Gavaskar told Star Sports, the official TV broadcaster of Ipl.
On the other hand, former Australia cricketer...
In a battle of lower-placed teams, Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians in their next match of Ipl 2023 at home on Tuesday evening. Both teams are yet to taste a win in the competition and haven’t justified the quality they possess.
“Mi’s biggest problem since last season till date has been the lack of partnerships. Unless you have big partnerships, it is difficult for you to score big. Mi has been seen struggling continuously in this regard. Mi should have built their innings on a short but useful partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, but they failed,” Gavaskar told Star Sports, the official TV broadcaster of Ipl.
On the other hand, former Australia cricketer...
- 4/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Nov 6 (Ians) Former England allrounder Tom Moody has no doubt South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma’s form is the reason behind the team’s shocking loss to the Netherlands in the Icc T20 World Cup Super-12 match at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, with the coach-cum-commentator saying the Proteas have had to bench several better players in order to keep him in the eleven.
South Africa had to beat the Dutch to secure a semifinal berth from Group 2 but they fumbled big time to lose by 13 runs.
“Without a doubt. That’s (Bavuma’s form) the elephant in the room. There’s better form players for this format sitting on the bench that should be playing on that side,” Moody said on ESPNcricinfo’s T20 Time Out show.
“That will be a discussion; that has to be a discussion in South Africa’s review because you cannot afford to carry key personnel.
South Africa had to beat the Dutch to secure a semifinal berth from Group 2 but they fumbled big time to lose by 13 runs.
“Without a doubt. That’s (Bavuma’s form) the elephant in the room. There’s better form players for this format sitting on the bench that should be playing on that side,” Moody said on ESPNcricinfo’s T20 Time Out show.
“That will be a discussion; that has to be a discussion in South Africa’s review because you cannot afford to carry key personnel.
- 11/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Nov 4 (Ians) Australia’s assistant coach Daniel Vettori on Friday defended the decision to leave out Mitchell Starc for their Super 12 match against Afghanistan at T20 World Cup, saying that ‘it was a tactical decision’ as team management expected Kane Richardson to bowl better at death in comparison to the left-arm pacer.
Starc, who was used as a third or fourth bowling option instead of a new-ball bowler in most of the matches of the men’s T20 World Cup 2022, was replaced by Richardson in the playing XI for their final group game.
“It was a tactical decision to leave out Starc. We brought in Kane to play the role he executed tonight at the back end of the Power-play, looking at the death overs where Kane has been exceptional in the past. We were looking to use Josh Hazlewood at the start and implement a plan around him...
Starc, who was used as a third or fourth bowling option instead of a new-ball bowler in most of the matches of the men’s T20 World Cup 2022, was replaced by Richardson in the playing XI for their final group game.
“It was a tactical decision to leave out Starc. We brought in Kane to play the role he executed tonight at the back end of the Power-play, looking at the death overs where Kane has been exceptional in the past. We were looking to use Josh Hazlewood at the start and implement a plan around him...
- 11/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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Duke Spirits is leaning into its roots in the entertainment world with The Masters Music Series, a live performance video series that unites an accomplished group of musicians and writers. The twice weekly videos began airing on the Duke Spirits YouTube channel in October with a performance from country artist Eric Paslay singing his hit “Friday Night” and former American Idol star Paul McDonald performing his song “New Lovers.
Duke Spirits is leaning into its roots in the entertainment world with The Masters Music Series, a live performance video series that unites an accomplished group of musicians and writers. The twice weekly videos began airing on the Duke Spirits YouTube channel in October with a performance from country artist Eric Paslay singing his hit “Friday Night” and former American Idol star Paul McDonald performing his song “New Lovers.
- 11/2/2022
- by Alison Abbey
- Rollingstone.com
Covid. Monkeypox. The old-fashioned flu. We’re living in a new era of overlapping viral outbreaks. But as frightening as these diseases might be, at least there are safe, effective and readily-available vaccines for each of them—even if the first Covid vaccines did take a year of frantic work.
There’s at least one viral disease we don’t have a broadly effective vaccine for, however. Bird flu. “Highly pathogenic avian influenza,” or Hpai, in scientific parlance.
And that’s got epidemiologists worried. “I would say that the potential...
There’s at least one viral disease we don’t have a broadly effective vaccine for, however. Bird flu. “Highly pathogenic avian influenza,” or Hpai, in scientific parlance.
And that’s got epidemiologists worried. “I would say that the potential...
- 11/2/2022
- by David Axe
- Rollingstone.com
The conference will form the centrepiece of the festival’s industry programme.
The FIlmfest München is traditionally the last opportunity for the German filmmaking community to meet up before the summer break, and this year’s edition has an industry programmed with a pronounced international dimension.
One of this year’s highlights is the two-day Cine CoPro Conference (June 29-30 ), hosted by the Filmfest and the Bavarian regional film fund Fff Bayern, in which around 40 German and UK producers, directors and screenwriters will come together to discuss opportunities for co-production between the two countries.
“he first thing that needs to...
The FIlmfest München is traditionally the last opportunity for the German filmmaking community to meet up before the summer break, and this year’s edition has an industry programmed with a pronounced international dimension.
One of this year’s highlights is the two-day Cine CoPro Conference (June 29-30 ), hosted by the Filmfest and the Bavarian regional film fund Fff Bayern, in which around 40 German and UK producers, directors and screenwriters will come together to discuss opportunities for co-production between the two countries.
“he first thing that needs to...
- 6/23/2022
- by Martin Blaney
- ScreenDaily
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