‘Don’t Look Up’ director claims a mistake in the movie was intentional

Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up has proven to be a huge hit for Netflix after comfortably topping both the most-watched list and the weekly viewership charts, but it would be an understatement to say the general consensus has been fairly divisive.

Some people are going wild for the star-studded, razor sharp and often absurd disaster comedy, while just as many folks decry the filmmaker’s cloying smugness, heavy-handedness and holier-than-thou approach to the material. With a $75 million budget and some impressive effects, Don’t Look Up is immaculately assembled from a technical perspective, but some fans still think they spotted a noticeable mistake.

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India vs South Africa 2021-22: Head Coach Rahul Dravid Rings Bell At Start of Play

Ringing the bell is an old tradition in England which was the birthplace of the game.

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Woodlands Hospital Provides Latest Update: Sourav Ganguly 'Haemodynamically Stable' on 2nd Day of Admission

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is stable and the team of doctors are keeping a close tab on his wellbeing.

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Pay More Attention to Red-Ball Cricket: Moeen Ali After England's Ashes Debacle

On Tuesday, England lost the third Ashes Test and also the series after their innings and 14-run demolition by Australia at the MCG.

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‘The Matrix Resurrections’ always featured a new Morpheus

Hugo Weaving revealed a while back that he was approached about reprising the role of Smith in The Matrix Resurrections, and with the movie now out there for all the world to see, anyone that’s plugged themselves back in will know that would’ve created an entirely new and even more self-aware dynamic to drive the first act.

Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts wound up getting the way to pour cold water on that particular notion, but it wouldn’t be unreasonable to think that perhaps Laurence Fishburne found himself in the same boat. Then again, the O.G. Morpheus admitted the reason he wasn’t part of Resurrections was because nobody asked him, and it turns out that a new bearer of tiny sunglasses was always on the cards.

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Wasim Jaffer welcomes KL Rahul to an exclusive club with meme

Jaffer, who is renowned for his amusing social media postings, took to Twitter to congratulate Rahul for joining the "limited club of Indian openers who have scored a Test century in South Africa."

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‘The Lord of the Rings’ star reveals bizarre encounter with plot hole obsessed fan

Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Phillipa Boyens did an incredible job with The Lord of the Rings, bringing Tolkien’s world to life in a trilogy that’s stood the test of time. But with such long and detailed movies, there are naturally a few goofs that slip through the cracks, like the very brief glimpse of what appears to be a car driving past the shire or hardcore fans quibbling that tomatoes shouldn’t be present in Middle-earth.

Some people care very deeply about this sort of thing, occasionally to a scary degree. Now Sean Astin – who played the loveable Samwise Gamgee – has recalled one bizarre encounter in an interview with ScreenRant. The anecdote came as he discussed the instant stardom the cast experience in the wake of the films’ release:

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MCU theory says the Captain America name is now tainted

One of Hawkeye‘s big highlights was Rogers: The Musical. It makes a ridiculous amount of sense that Broadway would attempt a toe-tappin’ adaptation of Steve Rogers’ life and the show brought Captain America to the stage in style – so much so that the full unedited clip was eventually presented to viewers as a ‘Christmas Present’ mid-credits scene after the finale.

But MCU fans have been wondering why it’s titled ‘Rogers: The Musical’ and not ‘Captain America: The Musical’ – as well as why the shield-wielding Statue of Liberty makes no reference to “Captain America”.

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ICC Announces Nominees For Men's Test Player of the Year, Ravichandran Ashwin Finds Place

Ace spinner R Ashwin enjoyed great success in 2021 with both bat and ball.

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IND vs SA: 'Being Relieved of Vice-Captaincy Would've Sent a Particular Signal to Ajinkya Rahane' - Sanjay Bangar

Ahead of the ongoing Test series, Rahane was sacked as India's Test vice-captain and Bangar feels it has relieved the Test specialist and he came out all guns blazing on day 1.

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Ashes 2021-22: Wild Scenes as 100 Fans Ejected From Melbourne Cricket Ground

Excited fans could be seen drinking beers from shoes, pouring them on their heads as police got involved to reportedly remove exactly 100 of them from the venue.

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‘Doctor Strange 2’ fans are hoping for some major cameos

Now that Spider-Man: No Way Home has set the bar for surprise cameos, Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are fully expecting Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to sail over it with the greatest of ease.

Ever since Benedict Cumberbatch’s solo sequel was given an official title, the rumor mill has remained in a perpetual state of overdrive, with virtually every star to have played a decent-sized role in any Marvel Comics adaptation dating back 20 years finding themselves linked with a return.

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IND vs SA: 'I Have Surprised Myself' - KL Rahul After Century in Boxing Day Test

Rahul achieved some massive feat as he registered his seventh Test century in Centurion.

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Kevin Feige explains why the MCU didn’t reboot Green Goblin or Doc Ock

The first two installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man franchise made a conscious decision to use villains that had never been seen in live-action before, a wise move to differentiate itself from the Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield eras.

It was a decision that paid huge dividends after Michael Keaton’s Adrian Toomes and Jake Gyllenhaal’s Quentin Beck turned out to be inspired pieces of casting, providing formidable foes for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker to contend with, while bringing some fresh antagonism to the table.

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Ashes Series in the Balance After Virus Scare in Melbourne

Before play even began on Monday, Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a 30-minute delay to the start of play.

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An undisputed festive favorite charts on multiple streaming platforms

The annual debate over whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie has become a rather moot point, because the vast majority of people are fully aware that the action classic qualifies as a festive favorite, even though some folks still love to try and stir up a social media debate by acting like they’re the first person to come up with the wild and crazy theory.

Director John McTiernan even went to great lengths explaining why John McClane’s adventure in, on and around the Nakatomi Plaza is a Christmastime romp, which kind of draws a line under the whole thing. It also helps that Die Hard is arguably the single greatest action extravaganza to come out of Hollywood, so it’s re-watchable at any time of year.

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Sneaky ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Easter Egg drops ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ hint

Even though we’re only a few months away from the release of Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder, and we’ve got a pretty good idea of how all the major players are going to fit into the story, plot details remain virtually non-existent.

Chris Hemsworth’s Odinson was partnered up with the Guardians of the Galaxy the last time we saw him, while Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie is dealing with the pressures of ruling New Asgard. Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster makes her Marvel Cinematic Universe return after almost a decade, and she’s getting superpowers for good measure, without even mentioning Christian Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher looking to live up to his name by slaying some deities.

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Gal Gadot marks ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ anniversary with BTS images

As the sequel to both the best-reviewed installment in DCEU history and a box office behemoth that earned $822 million in the summer of 2017, Wonder Woman 1984 came burdened with huge pressure.

From both a critical and commercial perspective, though, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Patty Jenkins’ second installment failed to deliver. While the pandemic can be blamed for the dismal $166 million theatrical haul, and the HBO Max viewership numbers were admittedly strong, fans were left divided by the movie’s narrative merits.

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‘No Time to Die’ star wants to return for the next iteration of James Bond

Based on the ending of No Time to Die, it seems highly unlikely that any of the current supporting players will be invited to return for the next iteration of cinema’s most famous secret agent.

After all, the Daniel Craig era ended by doing the unthinkable and sending 007 out on his sword, or more accurately a fiery blaze of glory. James Bond had never been killed onscreen before, and when you remember that the actor’s tenure boasted the deepest sense of continuity we’d ever seen from the franchise before, it looks to be game over for the rest of the ensemble, too.

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ passes major box office milestone

Most of the plaudits have been following Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s box office performance, which is fair when the web-slinging epic has soared past a billion dollars at the box office faster than any movie ever not named Avengers: Endgame, but let’s not forget about Sony’s other Marvel Comics adaptation in all of this.

Given the circumstances created by the pandemic, there was absolutely no chance that Venom: Let There Be Carnage would come close to matching the $856 million haul of its predecessor. That’s especially true when you consider the symbiotic sequel hasn’t yet been approved for release of China, where the opening chapter hauled in a massive $269 million.

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Guillermo del Toro’s stop-motion ‘Pinocchio’ is set in fascist Italy

The concept of ‘twin films’ is hardly a new phenomenon, and while the two projects in question can often be largely indecipherable from each other in the broadest strokes, nobody’s going to get next year’s competing Pinocchio movies mixed up.

On one hand, we have Disney’s big budget hybrid of live-action and CGI, which has Robert Zemeckis directing and reuniting with his Forrest Gump and Cast Away star Tom Hanks, who plays Gepetto in the streaming exclusive. On the other, Netflix have a dark, stop-motion musical fantasy on the way, with Guillermo del Toro behind the camera.

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IND vs SA: Virat Kohli Sets Another Captaincy Record, Surpasses Mohammad Azharuddin

Virat Kohli surpassed former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin's tally to become the Indian skipper with the most toss wins in Test cricket.

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Matthew Vaughn teases potential sequel for ‘The King’s Man’

The holiday box office is always one of the busiest and most competitive frames of the year, and while there are a handful of titles all jockeying for position, The King’s Man isn’t one of them.

Spider-Man: No Way Home could be on course for a second weekend in the $100 million range, while animated sequel Sing 2 and blockbuster sci-fi actioner The Matrix Resurrections are locked in a back-and-forth battle for second place that either one could realistically end up winning.

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IND vs SA, 1st Test Day 1 Lunch Report: Openers Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul Put India on Top

At lunch, India were 83/0 with Mayank (46) and Rahul (29) in the middle.

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‘No Time to Die’ star says the pandemic didn’t change the plot

Even though No Time to Die had long since finished shooting by the time the pandemic came along and ground the planet to a standstill, the added post-production time could have conceivably given the creative team the impetus to make some changes to the narrative.

One of the driving forces behind the plot is the looming threat of a bioweapon, and it would be fair to suggest that many audiences had grown weary of dealing with a real-life biological threat, never mind a fictional one. Of course, that didn’t stop the 25th installment in the James Bond franchise from earning close to $775 million at the box office, because at the end of the day it’s still escapism on a massive scale.

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Cricket Australia Chief Hockley Keeps Justin Langer Guessing on Contract Extension

Cricket Australia had called a crisis meeting, with senior players and the management defusing the crisis.

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Guillermo del Toro names which of his movies you should watch first

Guillermo del Toro has directed eleven movies since making his feature-length debut on 1993’s Cronos, and he’s got a twelfth coming to Netflix next year when his dark, fantastical stop-motion spin on Pinocchio arrives, but you can generally take an educated guess as to what his output will entail.

There’s going to be sumptuous production design, detailed world-building, plenty of Gothic trappings, accomplished performances, and more than likely a role for either Ron Perlman or Doug Jones. With two Academy Awards under his belt for writing and directing The Shape of Water, del Toro may be a prestige filmmaker these days, but he’s also the guy that helmed Blade II and pitted giant robots against giant monsters in Pacific Rim.

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'That is All I am Expecting': Rahul Dravid Reveals His Expectations From Indian Team on South Africa Tour

South Africa is one country where India are yet to win a Test series.

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‘Argylle’ director says Apple’s star-studded blockbuster could play in theaters

Having paid upwards of $150 million to secure the distribution rights to the first installment in what’s being planned as a trilogy, Apple clearly have huge faith in Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle.

Which is fair, when the filmmaker’s stints at the helm of X-Men: First Class and the Kingsman franchise have proven that he’s no slouch when it comes to helming efficient big budget blockbusters, wrangling a star-studded cast and delivering a winning blend of heart, humor and spectacle.

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India Have The Best Pace Attack, They Start Favourites at Centurion And Wanderers: Ali Bacher

The South African pacemen have taken 664 wickets at the Centurion at 28.10; the visiting fast bowlers have taken 245 wickets at 37.88. India’s fast bowlers have been at the receiving end taking 15 wickets at 50.40.

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Zack Snyder celebrates Christmas with unseen Batmobile image

Believe it or not, Zack Snyder has been trending pretty much all week, which has been the story of 2021 in microcosm.

Ever since it was first announced that his four-hour cut of Justice League was finally happening and on its way to HBO Max, the filmmaker has never been too far away from the pop culture headlines.

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'I Don’t See India Winning This Right Now, I Mean It is Difficult'

Who will win the three-match series? It is not India, said this gentleman.

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Marvel Studios reveals official holiday poster

Even though Disney Plus evidently doesn’t agree based on the movie’s omission from the various holiday-themed collections available on the platform, Iron Man 3 was trending all day yesterday as fans revisited the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s premiere festive favorite.

For a long time, Shane Black’s threequel was the closest we’d come to a full-blown Yuletide installment in the world’s biggest and most popular film and television franchise, but Hawkeye has changed all of that. There was holiday cheer dripping out of the screen throughout Clint Barton and Kate Bishop’s New York City adventure, so it’s no surprise that the series serves as the basis for the official Marvel Studios holiday card.

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‘The Amazing Spider-Man 3’ may have been certifiably insane

As you may have noticed, there’s been a groundswell of support surrounding The Amazing Spider-Man 3, which would have been unthinkable this time last year, never mind back in 2014 when Andrew Garfield’s sequel turned out to be the worst-reviewed and lowest-grossing outing the web-slinger has ever endured in live-action.

Third and fourth installments already had release dates locked in, before Sony scrapped its second Spidey franchise in favor of getting in bed with Kevin Feige’s Marvel Studios, which has definitely worked out very well for all parties so far. Based on what we know about The Amazing Spider-Man 3, though, it would have been bonkers, and not in a good way.

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India vs South Africa: Focus on Virat Kohli the Batter, Captain as India Aim to Conquer the 'Final Frontier'

Virat Kohli will be hoping that his campaign will be memorable for a positive outcome.

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Oscar-winning ‘Spider-Man’ composer directing an MCU project?

It goes without saying that Michael Giacchino is as talented as he is popular, with an Academy Award, Emmy, Golden Globe and three Grammys under his belt, not to mention his status as a regular collaborator of Matt Reeves, J.J. Abrams, Brad Bird, Pixar, Disney, Marvel Studios and many more.

Giacchino has scored the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man trilogy and both of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange movies, while he’s reuniting with Jojo Rabbit‘s Taika Waititi to provide the music for Thor: Love and Thunder. He’s clearly a favorite among the top brass, and a new rumor opines that he might end up taking on an altogether different role.

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AF-U19 vs UAE-U19 Dream11 Team Prediction: Check Captain, Vice-Captain, and Probable Playing XIs for ACC U19 Asia Cup 2021/22 match, December 25, 11:00 AM IST

Check here AF-U19 vs UAE-U19 Dream11 Team Predictions and hints for today’s ACC U19 Asia Cup 2021/22 match between Afghanistan U19 and the United Arab Emirates U19. Also, check the schedule of Afghanistan U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19, AF-U19 vs UAE-U19 live streaming details, Afghanistan U19 probable XI, United Arab Emirates U19 probable XI.

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‘Shang-Chi’ star addresses a potential romance in the future

One recurring flaw of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been the franchise’s habit of shoehorning in a love interest, which in the grand scheme of things brings absolutely nothing of note to the table.

There are exceptions to the rule, including Tony Stark and Pepper Potts, Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter, Peter Parker and MJ, and Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, but the misses are close in number to the hits. Thor and Jane Foster have zero romantic chemistry, fans rebelled against Steve kissing Sharon Carter, Christine Palmer wouldn’t have been missed were she not in Doctor Strange at all, and the list goes on.

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'I Feel Confident I Can': Joe Root Backs Himself to Get his Maiden Century in Australia

England captain Joe Root is backing himself to contribute in turning things around for England in the Boxing Day Test.

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India vs South Africa 2021-22: Ex-Protea Pacer Backs Team Due to Home Advantage

The 44-year-old former pacer, who played 101 Tests and claimed 390 wickets, thinks the batters, led by captain Dean Elgar, have to get the big runs against India.

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‘The Matrix Resurrections’ features a ‘Fortnite’ nod that only true fans will spot

The Matrix Resurrections is now out, and it’s safe to say the trailers didn’t prepare us for the insane levels of meta-commentary. The film is as much about the problems of making a fourth Matrix movie as it is about Neo’s post-Revolutions story, and is already dividing critics and fans.

But one particularly cool aspect will only be appreciated by hardcore Fortnite fans. In the movie, Keanu Reeves’ Neo is now an acclaimed game developer who created a hugely popular trilogy of Matrix games. He’s developing a new game as we meet him – and one member of staff is played by Donald Mustard, the real-life chief creative officer of Fortnite developer Epic Games.

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Tom Holland and Zendaya on new and returning surprise ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ characters

Warning: the following article contains spoilers regarding characters appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

When Spider-Man: No Way Home was announced, fans began to search for information regarding the plot, characters, and villains involved in the telling of Tom Holland’s latest experience as Peter Parker. Holland’s Parker is a hit with Marvel fans, specifically within the MCU, and fans love the relationships he shares with MJ, Ned, Happy, and his Aunt May.

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India vs South Africa 2021-22: Allan Donald Cites Virat Kohli's 2018 Remark, Praises 'Quality Indian Side'

The first of the three-match Test series between India and South Africa will start from December 26 at Super Sport Park in Centurion.

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This Adam Sandler classic is making a comeback on Amazon Prime

The ’90s was arguably the most successful decade of Adam Sandler‘s career with the release of iconic comedies such as Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and The Waterboy. The latter of which has enjoyed renewed success after it hit Amazon Prime, making its way onto the streaming giant’s Top 10 movies list per FlixPatrol.

The Waterboy was loved by audiences and raked in a hefty $185 million at the box office despite lacking the quality to impress critics who hit it with a measly 34% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was such a fan favorite that Sandler is rumored to be developing a sequel to that and potentially other classics.

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William Shatner escapes unhurt from serious car accident in LA

Beloved actor William Shatner once had to sleep in a car, and now the Star Trek lead has been in an accident with two.

As reported by TMZ earlier today, the 90-year-old got into an accident Tuesday in Studio City. He was driving an SUV which collided with a sedan and though no one was hurt, one of the sedan’s tires was nearly removed from the vehicle.

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Trent Boult Smashes Last Ball Six To Take His Team Over The Line in Super Smash | VIDEO

Thursday’s win has taken the Knights to the top of the points table in the ongoing Super Smash. They currently have 14 points from five matches with a net run rate of 0.577.

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