Sunday, March 17, 2024

More than 3,000 people evacuated in central China after a forest fire breaks out

 China activated an emergency response to control a forest fire that began to spread this Saturday in the province of Sichuan, in the center of the country, and left 3,396 evacuees.

As reported this Sunday by the provincial emergency management department, the fire began on Saturday afternoon in Baizi village, Yajiang county, Garze Tibetan prefecture.

At this time no casualties have been reported as firefighters continue working to extinguish the fire.

Former Baywatch Nicole Eggert shaved her hair in front of cameras, in the midst of her fight against breast cancer


Two months after revealing to the world that she has breast cancer , Nicole Eggert continues to document her fight against the disease through her social networks . In recent days, the actress showed how she had to cut her hair due to chemotherapy and she proudly showed off her new look.

The star, 52, shared a video of herself shaving her head. At the beginning of the clip, posted to her Instagram account and set to the Beastie Boys song “Fight Your Right,” Eggert smiles at the camera before grabbing a hair clipper. She then begins shaving her head and automatically shows a fast-time clip of the entire process.

The actress's daughter, Keegan, 12, appears in the video to help her mother with the process, especially on the back of her head. Still smiling, Eggert ends the video by stroking her head and sharing photos of her and her little girl hugging and smiling for the camera.

Livia Brito opens up about her fight against weight loss: "I'm very skinny"

 


Livia Brito has opened her heart to her fans about her battle with the scale. In a recent video published on her social networks, the protagonist of soap operas such as La desalmada and Minas de passion opened up about how a recent illness led her to lose two kilos in a week.

"I lost two kilos due to my belly disease. Today I just had tests, two kilos in a week; I am very skinny," Brito shared. The Cuban actress mentioned that she can't believe how quickly she loses muscle mass when she is forced to interrupt her exercise and healthy eating routine.

"I'm super skinny, I mean, how can it be possible that I stop eating well for a week and get sick to my stomach? I didn't exercise either, but exercise isn't really fair and dieting isn't easy for me, nothing fair," he lamented without specifying what was in his stomach.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Madame Web: Dakota Johnson says the released movie is not the one she agreed to film

 


Sony's recent film production, Madame Web (18%) , has been in the eye of the storm following its release, and the film's star, Dakota Johnson , has made surprising revelations about the significant changes the script has undergone since she joined the project, which makes us think that disaster was inevitable.

The film, directed by SJ Clarkson and starring Johnson as a New York paramedic with psychic powers, has been the target of harsh criticism since its release, being classified as one of the worst superhero films of the modern era. Despite Johnson's praised performance, the film has been criticized for its inconsistent script, questionable special effects, and confusing direction.

Madame Web poster (Image: IMDb)
Madame Web poster (Image: IMDb)

What did Dakota Johnson say about the Madame Web script?

Speaking exclusively to The Wrap , Johnson confessed that the script he initially read when accepting the role in Madame Web was radically different from what ultimately made it to the big screen. "There were drastic changes to the script," Johnson said with a nervous laugh. "And I can't even tell you what they were."

This statement sheds light on the tumultuous production of Madame Web and raises questions about the quality of the original script compared to the final product that has been the subject of relentless criticism.

Johnson's revelation raises two possible scenarios: either the original Madame Web script , written by a team consisting of Matt Sazama , Burk Sharpless , Claire Parker and director SJ Clarkson herself , was drastically modified during production, thus weakening the story. originally conceived, or, worse yet, the film was approved by the studio with a poor script that did not meet the expectations of those involved.

The uncertainty over changes to the Madame Web script casts new doubts on project management within the film industry and raises questions about the responsibility of film studios in producing high-quality films that respect the original vision of the film. filmmakers and satisfy public expectations.

Previous Venomverse films, including Venom (35%) (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (45%) (2021), and Morbius (21%) (2022), have generated mixed reviews from critics and viewers. Venom received mostly negative reviews but was a commercial success, while its sequel also divided opinions but was well received by audiences and performed well at the box office.

Bruce Willis' wife shared an unpublished image of the actor to celebrate their love


 For a year now, Bruce Willis' health has been a concern for both his loved ones and his fans. In February 2023, the renowned actor's family reported that he was diagnosed  with frontotemporal dementia , the reason for his withdrawal from the public image and film sets.

Since then, the movie star has remained sheltered and it is her daughters who, sporadically, share news about it on social networks. Now, on the occasion of Valentine's Day, his wife, Emma Heming , celebrated love with an unpublished photo with him .

With more than four decades of experience, Bruce Willis is one of the actors who knew how to conquer the public, positioned as one of the most beloved in the industry. That is why every news surrounding his figure is of general interest, especially at this time, when he is going through a difficult time due to the neurological disease he has . Away from the screens, it is on social networks where more is known about him.

Generally, the reunions with his blended family, made up of his ex-partner, Demi Moore , the three daughters they had together -Rumer, Scout and Tallulah-, his current wife, Emma Heming, and his two minor heirs, Mabel and Evelyn , are the portrayed on social networks and those that make known the current situation of their complex state.

But now, a new publication about the actor filled everyone with tenderness. On the occasion of Valentine's Day, February 14, Emma Heming dedicated tender words to her husband: “Love is a beautiful thing. I wish you all a happy Valentine's Day . " She accompanied this dedication with an unpublished postcard, in which Bruce can be seen giving his beloved a kiss.

The Most Liked 50 TikTok Videos of All Time!

 TikTok, the hub of spontaneous creativity and amusing content, has birthed numerous viral videos over the years. Let's delve into the top 10 most-liked TikTok videos that have captured the hearts of millions worldwide:

10. Cat pawing at a camera by British Promise Cats (37.4 million likes)

https://www.tiktok.com/@britishpromise.cats/video/6839416095586159878

Watch as a playful ginger cat attempts to explore a cylindrical cardboard tube in this candid moment by British Promise Cats. Despite its failed attempts, the cat's antics are undeniably adorable.

9. Banana peeling by Khabane Lame (37.9 million likes)

Senegalese-born Khabane Lame showcases his wit and humor by demonstrating the simplest way to peel a banana. In a world of life hacks, Lame's approach to everyday tasks is refreshingly straightforward.

8. Adrian Chateau Wiles’s dog barking video (40.7 million likes)

Adrian Chateau Wiles engages in a hilarious exchange with her dog, attempting to communicate through barks. The bewildered expression on the dog's face turns this ordinary moment into pure entertainment.

Meryl Streep revealed which character she hated playing the most in her 53-year career: “I felt miserable”

 


There is no doubt that Mary Louise Streep, better known as Meryl Streep , is one of the most important actresses in Hollywood, especially because of the versatility she has to adapt to any character that comes her way. Because of this, she won the Oscar Award three times , for her work in the films Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady , in addition to having a total of 21 nominations. Although there seemed to be no obstacle for her, the actress revealed which was the character she hated playing the most in her 53-year career and left more than one speechless.

To the surprise of many, what she hated doing most in her extensive career was playing the implacable Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, as she explained in an interview in 2021. “ I'm Meryl and I'm very happy to work with you. And that's the only nice thing you're going to hear from my mouth in this movie ,” she commented to her colleagues at the time, to try to get under the skin of the villain, something that at first was presented to her as a big obstacle.

In that sense, Streep decided to apply the 'ice law' to Anne Hathaway , Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Adrian Grenier , among others, in order to maintain the distance that existed in fiction. "It was horrible! I was miserable when I got to my trailer. I could hear them all laughing. I was so depressed! I said to myself, 'Well, that's the price you pay for being a boss!' That’s the last time I tried anything with that ‘method’!,” she explained.

For her part, Anne Hathaway once recalled what were the first words her colleague said to her on the set: “He gave me a big hug and said, ' By the way, honey, this is also the last time I'll be nice to you.' ”.

“I practically didn't see Meryl again during the months of filming until we started promoting the film. And she, of course, is the most tender and charming person in the world ”, She completed.

The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 film, directed by David Frankel , in which the fashion world is ruled by the despotic and sophisticated Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), editor-in-chief of a prestigious fashion magazine, where the innocent and misaligned Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) decides to work as an assistant, but to do so she will have to fit in among the journalists at Runway magazine .

What Anne Hathaway said about the possibility of making The Devil Wears Prada 2

The actress, who played Andy Sachs, spoke about a sequel and was enthusiastic, saying that it is something “tempting . ” However, she made it clear that this project may be more of an expression of wish than a concrete reality: “I think that film took place in a different time . Nowadays everything is very digital, and that is why a story centered around the concept of producing a physical element is very different.”

Robert Downey Jr. thanks Christopher Nolan for saving his career

 The renowned actor Robert Downey Jr. has moved the film industry by expressing his deep gratitude to director Christopher Nolan for having offered him a role in Oppenheimer (95%) , thanks to which he is now nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actor category. of Distribution. In his emotional statement, Downey revealed that the opportunity to work with Nolan came at a crucial time in his career, when he needed someone to glimpse a future for him that he couldn't see himself.

Downey, who has been nominated for an Oscar three times and is an undisputed box office star, shared how it felt to receive the offer to play Lewis Strauss, J. Robert Oppenheimer's main antagonist in the film. According to the actor, Nolan's invitation meant much more than just a role in a movie; He represented a new direction and renewed hope in his career (via Yahoo! News ):

Robert Downey Jr. en Oppenheimer (Imagen: Universal Pictures)
Robert Downey Jr. en Oppenheimer (Imagen: Universal Pictures)

I was at a point in my life and career where I needed someone to have a vision of what was possible for me that I couldn't see for myself.

The actor shared details about the moment he received the call to meet Nolan at his home, describing it as an exciting moment in his career. Jokes aside, Downey admitted that he felt nervous while he read the script at the director's house, humorously speculating that Nolan might be looking at him through the paintings with eyes on them.

For his part, Nolan revealed that he prefers not to be present when people read his scripts, as he had a stressful experience watching his wife, Emma Thomas , read the Memento script (92%) with confusion. Instead, Nolan often goes for walks or visits places like the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin while he waits for feedback on the script.

Downey's statement demonstrates the deep connection between director and actor, as well as the significant impact that a film role can have on the career of an established actor like Downey. With Oppenheimer on track to become one of the most awarded films of the year, Downey's gratitude to Nolan only increases the anticipation for the upcoming Oscars.