Sri Lanka Thrash Netherlands by 128 Runs in ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final to Sign Off on Winning Note

Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by 128 runs to beat the Dutch in the ICC World Cup qualifiers final after both teams booked their berths in the ODI World Cup in India

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England Stay Alive in Ashes 2023 Win Headingley Test by 3 Wickets to Roar Back to 2-1 in Series

England (237 & 254/7), defeated Australia (263 & 224) by 3 wickets in the third Test to stay alive in Ashes 2023, Ben Stokes' side trail series 2-1

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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Second Edition in August 2023 All Games to be Played in Bengaluru

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament's second edition to be played from 14th August to 30th August 2023, with 5 franchises vying for the trophy

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'Pakistan Were Too Good India Always Used to Lose..': PAK Legend's Astonishing Remark

Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq feels that given the dominance of the Men in Green back in the late 90s, the Indian team stopped playing Pakistan because they 'always lost'

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'English Batsmen Found They Couldnt Quite Cope With it': Sunil Gavaskar Lashes Out at England's Bazball Approach

Sunil Gavaskar also hailed the Australian bowlers for getting their plans right against England's ultra-attacking batting approach.

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'Case of Mistaken Identity': Alastair Cook Apologises for Alex Carry Unpaid Haircut Comment

Former England captain Cook issues an apology over mistaken identity after having stated on-air that Australian keeper Carey had not paid for a haircut.

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'He Invites the Team Home to Chill Out': Virat Kohli Opens Up on Chris Gayle's Humility and Hospitality

Kohli mentioned that he will visit the big-hitting West Indies batsman in the Caribbean and that the self-proclaimed 'Universe Boss' invites the team to hang out when in his hometown of Jamaica.

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'Can't See Why Kohli or Rohit Can't Play...': Sourav Ganguly Slams BCCI on Duo's T20I Exile

Sourav Ganguly feels Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should be playing T20I cricket for India after they were rested for the West Indies tour

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MS Dhoni Celebrates 42nd Birthday With His Pet Dogs Feeds Them Cake | WATCH VIDEO

MS Dhoni thanked his fans and fellow cricketers for their wishes on his 42nd birthday as he was seen cutting a cake at his house in Ranchi

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Jay Shah Shares Snaps as ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Reaches Picturesque Pangong Lake in Leh

Jay Shah shared stunning images of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 soaking in the sun in front of the Pangong Tso lake in Leh as part of the trophy tour

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'A True Legend Backed Cricketers From Interior India': Sachin Tendulkar Yuvraj Singh Suresh Raina Lead Birthday Wishes for Sourav Ganguly

Wishes have been pouring in on social media as the legendary former India captain Sourav Ganguly turns 51

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Ashes 2023 Live Score 3rd Test Day 3: Start of Play Delayed Due to Rain Pitch Under Covers

Ashes 2023. ENG vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score: Check out the latest updates, live commentary and full scorecard from England vs Australia clash at Headingley

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Review: Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One offers further proof it might just be the greatest action franchise of all-time

Thanks to a string of ongoing box office disappointments that have hinted not even the biggest and brightest brands in the industry are safe from disaster, Tom Cruise has been forced to head once more into the breach and save cinema for the second consecutive year with Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

Having grabbed a flagging industry by the scruff of the neck 12 months ago when Top Gun: Maverick exploded out of the blocks and soared to critical, commercial, and awards season glory, the diminutive megastar has only gone and done it again with a jaw-dropping opener that will leave you wondering how on earth he and director Christopher McQuarrie are going to top it when Part Two lands next year.

In fact, with Dead Reckoning comfortably capable of being mentioned in the same breath as immediate predecessors Ghost Protocol, Rogue Nation, and Fallout, four consecutive instant classics of action cinema have reinforced the long-running spy saga’s credentials as perhaps the genre’s single greatest franchise of all-time, and it only took the leading man and producer risking his life countless times over to do it.

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It’s far from perfect, though, and it shouldn’t be a shock to discover that the narrative is the weakest link in Dead Reckoning‘s armor. Of course, all seven installments to date have boasted plots that range from the convoluted to the confusing via the nonsensical, but that’s obviously not the number one driving force behind the enduring popularity of a brand that’s closing in on its 30th anniversary.

This time around, the nefarious force needing to be stopped by IMF agent Ethan Hunt and his close-knit band of agents is a sentient AI called The Entity, an erstwhile MacGuffin that would give its overlord the power to basically control the world. Naturally, there’s also returning deep cuts from Mission: Impossibles past, a villain with a shared history to our intrepid protagonist, double and triple-crosses, and the globetrotting hunt for two sub-MacGuffins that have the potential to alter the course of humanity forever.

As always, Ethan is assisted by fellow stalwart Ving Rhames’ Luther and Simon Pegg’s Benji, with Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa also getting drawn back into his irresistible orbit. In addition, Hayley Atwell’s grace gets caught up in the maelstrom when she inadvertently gets in the hero’s way, while Shea Whigham’s Jasper and Greg Tarzan Davies’ Degas are tracking Ethan for entirely different reasons, without mentioning Pom Klementieff’s ass-kicking Paris, Vanessa Kirby’s Alanna, Cary Elwes’ Denlinger, Esai Morales’ principal big bad Gabriel, and even Henry Czerny making his first Mission: Impossible appearance since 1995.

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Suffice to say, there’s an awful lot going on at any given time, and the only moments where Dead Reckoning feels like a 163-minute film is during the frequent (albeit entirely necessary) scenes of exposition where the broad strokes of the story are laid out and spoon-fed to the audience to ensure we’re keeping track of who’s who, why they’re doing what they’re doing, and who they’re doing it for… at least, until the next rug-pull comes along.

Thankfully, Mission: Impossible can always be relied on to pull out all of the stops and deliver on the set pieces, and it’s a joy to report that things haven’t changed. Each one has a distinct flavor and variety; from the borderline slapstick shenanigans of a chase through Venice that stuffs Cruise and Atwell into a ridiculously undersized car, to the train sequence that’s expertly shot but still a lot heavier on the CGI than you might be expecting given the IP’s illustrious history. And of course, the marquee bout of insanity that sees Cruise drive a motorcycle straight off the edge of a cliff before engaging in some jaw-dropping speed-flying that offers the latest reminder that there’s never going to be another star quite like him.

Dead Reckoning even sings in the smaller moments, too, with a tension-fueled scene set in an airport relying on nothing more than the characters, the performers, the framing, and editing to generate genuine anxiety and sweaty palms, with layers being piled on top of layers that underlines the expertise of McQuarrie in making the micro just as exciting and innovate as the macro, even if the screenplay he co-wrote alongside Erik Jendresen occasionally veers into the overwrought and self-indulgent.

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There’s also plenty of organic comedy that never feels forced, with Whigham deserving of being singled out for his exasperated approach to one of Mission: Impossible‘s signature gimmicks, while Klementieff and Atwell both prove themselves worthy additions by virtue of two completely different performances and contributions to the movie that make equally powerful impressions.

Sure, there’s the requisite undercooked villain that’s become a regular part of the furniture ever since we first met Ethan back in the mid-90s, and you’re always fully aware that Part Two is coming, which can sometimes make Part One come across as though it might be deliberately dragging its heels a little. On the other hand, the positives innumerably outweigh the negatives, with Dead Reckoning laying it all on the table to raise the bar for the eighth chapter through a slick, stylish, and spectacular summer blockbuster that only serves to reinforce the franchise’s impeccable credentials.

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As Sourav Ganguly Teases Birthday Suspense Sources Close to 'Dada' Bet on Biopic Over Politics

Sources close to Sourav Ganguly claim politics is not on the former cricketer’s mind right now. They think the announcement on July 8, Ganguly’s 51st birthday, could be around a biopic and the launch of an app

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Secret Invasion insight suggests sorcerers have the key to stopping the Skrull infiltration

When Secret Invasion began, we knew we’d discover that the shapeshifting alien Skrulls had infiltrated the corridors of power. Even so, it was something of a surprise to learn that long before the first episode the aliens had already replaced most major world leaders and that there were secretly millions of them on Earth.

So far Gravik and his rebel Skrulls have been carefully manipulating events from behind the scenes, but this cover will inevitably get blown sooner or later. So, when the world realizes that their neighbor, co-worker, or even romantic partner might be a nefarious Skrull, what could they do?

One fan believes the smartest route would be to turn to magic, as this would reveal the Skrulls’ true forms rather than what they’re physically masquerading as:

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This is… actually a pretty good idea. Skrulls don’t appear to have much knowledge of the mystic arts and it’d bypass most of their defenses. The only real downside, as pointed out in the comments, is that there’s only a handful of people on Earth with the skill to do this. Doctor Strange’s status is unknown (he’s presumably dealing with the whole third eye thing), Kamar-Taj is in ruins, and Mordo isn’t exactly inclined to play nice.

That leaves Wong, though a reply points out that the last time Wong delved into this kind of magic monsters poured through an interdimensional portal.

We suspect Secret Invasion won’t end with the Skrulls being defeated outright, especially as they’re not all out to destroy the human race. That said, Gravik’s rebels trying to harness Extremis doesn’t sound like it’ll end well. Here’s hoping they skipped Iron Man 3 in the MCU marathon watchthrough.

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As a Telugu Boy He Has Made Our Community Proud: N Chandrababu Naidu Lauds Tilak Verma on Maiden India T20I Call-up

Tilak Varma from Hyderabad had a stellar outing with the bat for Mumbai Indians in the 2023 Indian Premier League

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Star Wars gatekeeper left incredulous that people are entitled to their own opinions

Star Wars fans will be debating the prequel trilogy until the heat death of the universe. Hell, even if there are two surviving humans eking out a lonely existence on some isolated frozen moon, one of them will probably pipe up with “okay sure, the lightsaber battles are well-choreographed, but you can’t seriously enjoy George Lucas’ dialogue!”

Since the mid-2010s, there’s been a schism growing between the fans who enjoyed the prequels as children and… well, everyone else. Those who were 9-12 in the early 2000s are now looking back to the past with nostalgia and wondering if maybe we were too quick to judge.

As such, Revenge of the Sith is now often commonly named the “best” Star Wars movie, causing one fan to assume everyone has lost their minds:

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The movie’s defenders point out that Revenge of the Sith is easily the best of the prequel trilogy, though others quickly point out that isn’t a high bar to clear. Sequel trilogy defenders then pop up to argue that the more recent movies are more competently made (well, maybe not The Rise of Skywalker) and just easier to watch.

This debate is going to rumble on forever. It’s probably worth remembering that Star Wars is coming up to its 50th anniversary in a few years, inevitably meaning it has an enormous range of fans of wildly different ages and perspectives. Conflict is inevitable, though we’ve got to admit the Star Wars fan community would be a lot more boring without the arguments.

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'Not Thinking Only About Playing And Winning Against India in World Cup': Pakistan Captain Babar Azam

Pakistan will face India on October 15th at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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WATCH: Virat Kohli Once Again Gets Dismissed After Poking Outside-off Delivery in Practice Match

Jaydev Unadkat bowled one outside the off-stump, and Virat Kohli, without any distinct footwork, fished at it to be caught by a local fielder stationed at first slip.

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'Got MS Dhoni's Number 7..': Netherlands' Vikramjit Singh Reveals Special Connection Behind His Iconic Jersey

Vikramjit Singh revealed the story how he decided to pick up the number 7 jersey paying an ode to former Indian captain MS Dhoni

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Insidious veteran praises the franchise for not overstaying its welcome

Tomorrow is the day fans of the unlucky Lambert family finally get to see two of their members go through hell and back again, as Insidious: The Red Door opens in theaters across the States. Although there is a new spin-off film planned (Thread: An Insidious Tale, starring Mandy Moore and Kumail Nanjiani), it’s widely believed that this could be the last we see of the Lamberts and other characters we’ve come to know, love, and fear for in the Insidious universe.

#InsidiousTheRedDoor The 5th & final installment of the famous horror franchise is back with a bang that would rock & shock the audience drawing them to the edge of their seats! Beware, the Red Door is open now! @sonypictures @rs_prakash3 pic.twitter.com/qvZmbtER83

— A. JOHN- PRO (@johnmediamanagr) July 6, 2023

One such character is Elise, played by the legendary veteran scream queen Lin Shaye (Nightmare on Elm Street, among countless other iconic appearances). She is set to reprise her role as the medium-turned-ghost in the fifth installment of the horror franchise, which follows Josh Lambert (Patrick Wilson) and his son Dalton (Ty Simpkins), joining them ten years after Inisidious: Chapter 2.

Shaye is set to return as a spirit in the eagerly anticipated movie and has been doing plenty of press recently to help promote it. While she has previously stated she thinks Elise has a lot more to give as a character and would be happy to reprise the role, in a recent interview with Screen Rant, the veteran actress admitted that perhaps it was time for the door to shut on certain elements of the franchise.

Lin Shaye is really a goddamn superhero in these INSIDIOUS movies. I forgot just how wonderful she is, particularly in CHAPTER 3. Some really great stuff where just get to watch her quietly grieve and then viciously kick ass. I hope that INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR keeps this going.

— Daniel Kurland (@DanielKurlansky) June 30, 2023

Speaking to the website, Shaye said:

“I think everything has a beginning, middle and end, ultimately. I think sometimes, especially in storytelling, it’s enough already, as they say, because I know we’ve all seen shows that we went, ‘Oh my god, they’re still [going]?’ There’s especially series that get like that, ‘Isn’t that over already? Is this done already?'”

This is a familiar feeling for movie-goers, who have been bombarded with sequels and follow-ups and spin-offs from all angles for years now, most of which are kind of awful. Insidious, however, still has plenty of dedicated fans, so ending on a high would be a nice way to sign off the franchise, something Shaye said she’d love to see happen:

“I think it’s very savvy to be a creator and know when it’s good to have an ending, and I think this was a really wonderful — it doesn’t mean the world of Insidious is necessarily over, but it does mean that particular story has a beginning, middle and end now, and I applaud it. I think it’s a wonderful script, and a wonderful story.”

While it’s easy enough to say this, producers and film company executives might have another opinion, especially if Red Door does as well at the box office as it seems like it will. Given there’s been half a decade between this installment and the previous one, hype has been very real for the newest addition to the series. The fact that it’s also Patrick Wilson’s directorial debut and contains a number of the original cast is also a huge draw to fans.

All in all, it seems the Lamberts might finally be getting some peace after years of torment, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the (red) door is shut on new projects. And, hopefully, we’ll see Shaye in them too.

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Anthony Mackie has the worst excuse ever for that Captain America 4 set photo of Harrison Ford

We’re less than a year out from Captain America: Brave New World, and the Anthony Mackie-led blockbuster is shaping up to be one of Phase Five’s nostalgia juggernauts; with Tim Blake Nelson and Liv Tyler set to make their return to the MCU after having last appeared in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, Brave New World looks to be a treat for the more ancient side of the MCU fandom.

Of course, there are more than a few new pieces to look forward to as well; Mackie will be flexing his leading man chops in a feature film this time around, while the illustrious Harrison Ford, perhaps the highest-profile casting in Marvel history, is set to portray Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, taking over from the late William Hurt.

Now, anyone familiar with the comics knows that Thaddeus’ presence could mean the long-awaited debut of Red Hulk, and while there’s no official confirmation of such a thing at present, a recent Instagram post from Mackie may have given the game away.

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If one looks closely at the post above, it’s apparent that Ford is sporting a pair of ripped pants not dissimilar from those that the various Hulks of the Marvel mythos wear, leading more than a few folks to believe that Thaddeus will finally be unleashing Red Hulk upon the MCU.

But Mackie was quick to go into damage control mode; in a recent interview with ComicBook.com, the Falcon and the Winter Soldier star assured us all that Ford’s get-up is simply a pair of old pants that Mackie loaned him after the Indiana Jones star lost his luggage.

See, Harrison [Ford] and I go way back. A lot of people don’t know this. This is our second time working together. He came down to Atlanta, they lost his luggage, so I gave him a pair of pants, but those are my work pants from working in the yard. Harrison, he’s a curmudgeon, so he goes, ‘Anthony, just give me the damned pants.’ And I was like, ‘Alright.’ So that’s all that was. He just needed some pants.

We’re not buying it for a second, of course, but props to Mackie for trying to extinguish this particular theory. At the end of the day, we’ll just have to see when and if Ford hulks out when Captain America: Brave New World releases to theaters on July 26, 2024.

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Metas Twitter-killer app Threads has just launched and British users cant stop thinking about nuclear annihilation

Twitter is dying. The social media giant has been suffering a death by a thousand cuts ever since Elon Musk took over, with the catastrophic decision to “rate limit” the number of tweets users can see in a single day having roughly the same impact on Twitter as the iceberg did on the Titanic.

Users are now fleeing to the lifeboats as the bow tips up. Fortunately, Meta is ready and waiting to scoop all these orphaned users with Threads, which is being positioned as a Twitter-killer and with a pointed promise that it will be “sanely run”.

But, British users are currently losing their minds over the new app’s innocuous-sounding name. So, why does Threads equal nightmares of flesh-blistering, retina-burning, building-vaporizing nuclear annihilation?

What’s in a name?

In 1984 the Cold War was still very much happening, with the United States and Russia seen as a few wrong moves away from a thermonuclear exchange. This resulted in widespread nuclear paranoia, particularly in the United Kingdom as it was projected to be nuked into oblivion. The BBC decided to address this in a TV movie billed as “the most realistic depiction of nuclear war possible”.

Let’s just say director Mick Jackson nailed the brief. Threads is set in Sheffield, in the north of England and follows young couple Ruth and Jimmy as they plan to marry. Bubbling away in the background are geopolitical shifts. There’s been a US-backed coup in Iran, the Soviet Union isn’t happy, and NATO is building up its forces in Europe.

Over the space of a few hours, the world ends. First comes a nuclear detonation over the North Sea, a second impact hits RAF military bases and, finally, the bomb falls on Sheffield. Threads didn’t have a huge budget, though every penny was squeezed to make this as harrowing as humanly possible. But don’t take my word for it! See for yourself:

The story then goes on show in unflinching detail what life would be like for the survivors. Nikita Kruschev once commented that in the aftermath of nuclear war “the living would envy the dead” and… well, let’s just say Threads makes a very convincing case as to why that’s true.

Threads was screened on BBC2 in September 1984, but its impact didn’t stop there, as it went on to be routinely screened by teachers to children as a lesson of the reality of nuclear war. I had this shown to me at far too young an age, resulting in (like many, many other children) absolute terror, existential dread, and recurring nightmares. As such, Threads has burrowed into the British public subconscious and is now once again surfacing thanks to Meta’s new app.

The nightmares return

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So, as you can imagine, many users are taking his opportunity to look back on the movie that terrified them (and yes, I get the irony of posting tweets to talk about Threads):

Also #Threads just makes me think of a melting milk bottle, a woman pissing herself and a nuclear wilderness followed by three days of nightmares after watching the nuclear drama at school in the 80s. pic.twitter.com/8EGBFpHjc0

— ᴄʜʀɪs ᴠ2.0.23 (@drofidnas) July 6, 2023

It really is incredibly bleak:

I see Threads has launched, in my mind 'Threads' is a 1984 nuclear apocalyptic war drama based in Sheffield. One of the bleakest films I've ever seen is being mirrored by one of the bleakest choices of privacy infringing Meta or badly managed Twitter.

— Adam Bateman (@AdamBat92308251) July 6, 2023

Major slam on Sheffield:

I know it's been said before, but yes: When someone mentions Threads, I also think of the movie about nuclear war doing extensive improvements to Sheffield city Centre.

— Penguins Forever! @Lottie_of_doom@mstdn.social (@Lottie_of_doom) July 6, 2023

It is something of a hurdle to get over:

I'd be more inclined towards Threads if it wasn't inextricably linked with nuclear destruction. I'm funny like that. pic.twitter.com/lPCFsqrwpk

— Dig Those Old Records (@dig_old) July 6, 2023

Those memories are burnt deep:

Ugh. . . So Threads is app only. Don't like apps. I would prefer web based.

Also, for those of a certain age, Threads was a film about nuclear war we had to watch in school.
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— Karl Fillingham (@FillinghamKarl) July 6, 2023

Maybe we’ll get used to it…:

I mean, couldn’t they have thought up a better name? One that doesn’t instantly conjure images of nuclear holocaust and desperation? #threads pic.twitter.com/TOccHn3Mk8

— Charlene Cole (@charlMidwife) July 6, 2023

Welp, another morning spent cowering under your bed waiting for the nuclear flash:

As someone who had to watch the nuclear apocalypse film Threads at school, this is a triggering morning

— Sarah Fortune (@sarah_fortune) July 6, 2023

Here’s hoping that this burst of notoriety encourages more people to check out Threads. The entire thing is available to watch for free on the Internet Archive, so buckle yourself in for a movie you won’t forget.

We’ll probably stop associating Threads with Threads if the platform takes off, but at this rate we’re fully expecting Meta to unveil its new weather forecast app: When the Wind Blows.

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England Announce Playing XI for Third Ashes Test: Anderson Benched Pope Ruled Out Moeen Ali Returns

Under pressure the English side will look to capitalise on the Aussie's loss of their star spinner Nathan Lyon.

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Former India Cricketer Reminds Stuart Broad of Yuvraj Singh After His Harsh Words For Alex Carey

Sivaramakrishnan was not impressed by Broad comment to Carey as he took a dig at the veteran pacer.

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Secret Invasion confirms Marvel remains the undisputed king of a troubling Hollywood trend

With the rise of deepfakes, Hollywood has not shied away from using technology to de-age its actors, with varying degrees of success. But where other media companies seem to fail, Marvel thrives, consistently bringing to our screens de-aged characters that don’t look like trash.

The latest evidence of such a feat is Secret Invasion, which showcased much younger versions of Nick Fury in episodes two and three. Instead of getting another actor to play the role, the Disney Plus show followed in Captain Marvel‘s footsteps, by digitally de-aging Samuel L. Jackson once again. What makes matters even more impressive is the fact that Fury is only one example in Marvel’s list of successfully de-aged characters, and fans are taking notice.

weird how Marvel seems to be doing consistently a much better job at this than everyone else https://t.co/lyItW5a0jb pic.twitter.com/hWsdJw4OPE

— John Stewart Green Lantern (@LanternJS) July 4, 2023

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With everyone in agreement, Marvel enthusiasts then took to figuring out why exactly Fury’s de-aging is one of the best out there. Besides the obvious reasons — like giving VFX artists a proper amount of time to work their magic, and avoiding the use of deepfake for complex action scenes — there’s also the important detail of there being plenty of existing footage of Jackson in various stages of life. All that paired with the likelihood of makeup being used in combination with VFX allow Marvel to stand out from the competition when it comes to this particular subject.

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Secret Invasion may be under a lot of fire for its confirmed use of A.I., but this is proof that not all of the show’s use of technology is a bad thing. When used by humans, digital advancements can lead to wonderful results.

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india t20 squad vs west indies announcement live ind vs wi 2023 team list player news injury replacement

IND VS WI T20 Squad Live Updates: The BCCI is likely to announce the Indian men's squad for the 5-match T20I series against West Indies. Stay tuned for all the live updates regarding the squd announcement

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Misplaced optimism crosses fingers for The Marvels to derail the Brie Larson hate train

Captain Marvel might have made over a billion dollars at the box office when it came out in 2019, but the title character, even if for reasons that haven’t always been the most rational, has been famously unpopular among her Marvel Cinematic Universe peers. With her second proper outing coming later this year with The Marvels, fans are hoping for a change of sentiment.

Carol Danvers wasn’t really herself throughout most of Captain Marvel, one fan argues. Now free of the Kree’s mind control and with 30 years of hindsight behind her, Marvel has the perfect opportunity to reintroduce the character. Critics should at least have that in mind before they dismiss The Marvels altogether.

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The type of hate Larson received, however, had less to do with her performance and more to do with her daring to speak out on the lack of diversity in the film review community. This was then projected onto the film by way of review bombing and general negativity. Captain Marvel wasn’t perfect, but it also wasn’t as bad as those few hurt egos made it out to be. And those won’t be motivated to keep an open mind going into The Marvels if you paid them to.

Most of the comments under this Reddit post present a sample of that exact scenario. It turns out a lot of people don’t actually have a problem with Carol Danvers at all, even if they admit the film wasn’t as good as it could have been.

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As some also point out, the request to give Carol a second chance stems from the contained space of online fandom, where issues and debates tend to be blown out of proportion. The outside world, as proven by Captain Marvel‘s billion-dollar box office, never really cared.

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The Marvels will see Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel and Teyonah Parris’s Monica Rambeau join Laron’s Captain Marvel in her intergalactic adventures. The film hits theaters Nov. 10.

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'Meeting Sir Gary at His Own Back Yard: Ravichandran Ashwin Poses With Legendary Sobers

R Ashwin was in his training kit and was all smiles as he stood beside the cricketing icon

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Ajit Agarkar to Earn Rs 3 Crore Annually as Chief Selector After BCCI Hikes Salary: Report

Chetan Sharma, who stepped down earlier this year in February, was reportedly being paid Rs 1 crore

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The reason The Batman and Superman: Legacy arent doing origin stories is Zack Snyder obviously

Neutron stars are the densest objects in the known universe, second only to the most neurotically dedicated fans of Zack Snyder and their unprecedented collective illusion.

I’ll be the first to say that Snyder’s work can be a lot of fun; when it comes to ideas, ambition, and direction, the Justice League helmsman is top-notch in every sense of the word, even if his writing and overall execution undermine his work irreparably.

But, I’ll also be the first to say that DC’s cinematic endeavors are in fantastic hands right now; between James Gunn spearheading the new DC Universe and Matt Reeves steering a prominent Elseworlds ship with his Batman franchise, this legendary superhero mythos looks all but ready to fly higher than ever. Still, all the present quality in the world couldn’t birth a rational thought from the depths of the Snyder cult.

Zack did such a phenomenal job with both origins that both Matt Reeves and James Gunn decided not to even try lmaoooo pic.twitter.com/IfWd4iqyIR

— 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖Ʊ𝗥𝗬 (@theeSNYDERVERSE) July 4, 2023

Indeed, instead of considering the fact that the origin stories of Batman and Superman have been beaten within millimeters of their lives, one Snyder devotee jumped straight to the conclusion that Gunn and Reeves were too intimidated by their overlord’s time in the DC chair to attempt origin stories of their own.

Twitter’s response, futile as it was, boasted a bit of a straighter head on its shoulders, so to speak.

You know DAMN well that’s not why

— sabrina (@nightwaynes) July 4, 2023

Man of Steel has the worst version of Superman's origin story what are you talking about
Pa Kent's death is one of the best moments in the comics and its literally laughable in the movie

— Thorne (@ThorneChan) July 4, 2023

The characters are heading towards a century old, we don’t really need origins for them any more, we’ve seen it a dozen times already. Marvel didn’t do an origin for Spider Man either, for similar reasons.

— Len McCain (@TelepresenceLen) July 4, 2023

I’m convinced at this point that the Snyder cult is an intentionally provocative practical joke that the rest of us simply aren’t in on; I enjoyed the Army films to an extent, and I’m looking forward to Rebel Moon.

However, there’s a substantially fine line between liking someone’s work, and putting someone on so high a pedestal that you not only develop a seething hatred for their competitors, but start to speak in a way that’s so clearly detached from reality that you harm the public image of your messiah much more than you help it.

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BAN vs AFG 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Coverage on TV and Online

Check out the live streaming details for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh 2023 match to be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

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Batfleck believers holding onto any shred of hope that The Flash isnt the end for Ben Affleck

We’ll go to our graves arguing that Ben Affleck never got a fair shake as the DCEU Batman. His Bruce Wayne squeezed a lot of character development over Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, going from a paranoid recluse to having faith in there being good in the world and relying on others for assistance.

So it’s tragic that we never got a solo Batfleck movie. The Batman was once intended to be just that, though was substantially retooled into the Robert Pattinson version of the character during pre-production. With an appearance in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom apparently nixed, it seems that The Flash is Batfleck’s swansong. And what a sad and underwhelming way to bow out…

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James Wan felt like a proud dad watching Patrick Wilson direct a horror movie

Whether it’s Insidious or The Conjuring, Patrick Wilson is usually in front of the cameras whenever he’s working with James Wan, but Insidious: The Red Door finally sees Wilson take the helm as director and Wan couldn’t be prouder.

In an interview with ComicBook, the acclaimed horror director talked about what it felt like watching one of his actors take the reins for the franchise he started.

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Ratings board hands Barbie a surprisingly adult-orientated classification

Hype levels are at maximum for Barbie. Greta Gerwig’s hugely anticipated toy adaptation boasts Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, has had a perfectly pitched (and very pink-hued) marketing campaign and seems to have threaded the needle of making a Barbie movie that appeals to a much wider audience than young girls.

But, at least in the United Kingdom, the British Board of Film Classification (aka the BBFC) may have tossed a spanner in the works. They’ve rated Barbie as a 12A, which is defined as movies “suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult.”

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Barbie suffers early box office blow after being banned in Vietnam over territorial dispute

Vietnam has blocked the release of Barbie, the incoming Greta Gerwig-helmed fantasy comedy film, from being released in its cinemas.

Per Variety, the decision came after officials noticed that a scene in the film contained a map of the world with the “nine-dash line,” a map segment that indicates certain territorial claims by China in the South China Sea. Claims that have frequently been disputed by Vietnam, as well as other Asian states such as Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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A universal ambivalence for The Marvels threatens to break Brie Larsons $4 billion dominance of the MCU

After Disney has suffered an embarrassing run of box office disappointments in recent times, from Pixar’s Elemental to Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, it’s looking more and more likely that Marvel Studios’ final movie of 2023 is likewise set to underperform in theaters. On paper, The Marvels has the opportunity to pull the Mouse House out of the doldrums single-handed, what with its predecessor Captain Marvel earning over $1 billion back in 2019.

And yet a seemingly universal ambivalence about the film from within the MCU fandom is not exactly inspiring huge confidence that the sequel will manage to match what Carol Danvers’ origins story made. In a Reddit thread which asked the all-important question of whether The Marvels will be a hit or a miss, most fans appeared to agree that, actually, it’ll be neither.

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A wild trip down memory lane uncovers DCs most insane tie-in merchandise

DC and Warner Bros’ marketing teams are nothing if not imaginative. It’s natural to expect fast food tie-ins, action figures, and t-shirts whenever a superhero movie hits theaters, though with DC it feels like they always want to add something a little extra. But perhaps their imaginations might go a little bit too far on occasion.

Now we have a lengthy and full compendium of these bizarre tie-ins, courtesy of @NebsGoodTakes over on Twitter. Here are our highlights:

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IND vs WI 2023: Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Join Indian Team in West Indies Men in Blue Enjoy Volleyball Session | WATCH

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli have joined the rest of the Indian players in the West Indies and they engaged in a fun volleyball session before beginning practice for the Two-match Test series

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A couple of box office bombs creates reactionary panic for James Gunns DCU reboot

The current incarnation of the DCU looks set to go out with a whimper, rather than a bang. Black Adam, Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Flash have all been box office catastrophes for Warner Bros. That’s especially true for the latter, which was hyped to high heaven as “one of the greatest superhero movies of all-time,” but may lose the studio an incredible $200 million.

The immediate future isn’t looking so hot, either. The Blue Beetle trailers are actually pretty fun, though nobody is expecting this small-scale movie that was intended for HBO Max to do big business. And then there’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which test audiences have apparently hated.

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Disney isnt the only struggling animation studio after DreamWorks sets an all-time record low

Moviegoing is currently a puzzle that big studios can’t seem to solve. While some films have produced surprising results, others with every reason to inspire success have disappointed. Following the popularity and acclaim of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – one of 2022’s biggest animated hits – DreamWorks is now experiencing the other end of the spectrum with Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.

The sub-aquatic action-comedy debuted to a meek $5.2 million at the box office, marking the worst three-day opening weekend numbers, domestically, in DreamWorks’ history. Internationally, the film made $12.8 million, resulting in a total of 18 percent of its $70 million budget.

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Kevin Smith celebrates the other half of Jay and Silent Bob marking 13 years of sobriety

Filmmaker Kevin Smith honored Jason Mewes‘s most recent achievement: the Jay and Silent Bob star is proudly marking 13 years of sobriety.

Smith took to Twitter to uplift his friend and collaborator by retweeting his celebratory post, and heaping praise on the resilient father of two.

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'Same Old Aussies Always Cheating': Lord's Crowd Boos Australia for Jonny Bairstow's Run-out -WATCH

Bairstow was jolted and so was the English dressing room and the crowd at Lord’s who booed Alex Carey for his act

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers: Pathum Nissanka Century Books Sri Lanka's World Cup Spot

Sri Lanka had bowled out Zimbabwe for a modest 165 inside 33 overs and Nissanka never gave the hosts a hope of victory with his superb innings lifting Sri Lanka to 169 for one in their Super Six stage match

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'Out or Not Out?': Jonny Bairstow Stunned Over Controversial Run Out on 5th Day of Lord's Test - WATCH

Bairstow was absolutely confused over the incident whereas the third umpire ruled him out straightaway after going through the TV replay

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'No Way for Any of us Saying It'd be Good to See Lyon get hit in the head': Ponting Defends Pietersen

On the final day of the Lord’s Test, Ricky Ponting took a moment while commentating and gave a clarification over the entire episode

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'Haven't Played Consistently Good Against Top Nations for a Decade': Ian Bishop Says West Indies' Decline Has Been Gradual

Ian Bishop played 43 Tests and 84 ODIs between 1989 and 1997 also thinks that though the motivation to play for West Indies is there, the calibre of players isn't the same

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Watch: Emotional Nathan Lyon 'Shattered' and 'Heartbroken' After Calf Injury Threatens Ashes Dream

Nathan Lyon injured his calf while fielding on the second day of the Lord's Test

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'Main Bada Hun Tu Chhota Hai He isn't Like That. He's a Great Man': IND All-rounder in Awe of Dhoni

All rounder Venkatesh Iyer described how the crowd at stadiums go crazy and starts shouting for Dhoni when he walks out of the dugout

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'Worst Waste of Time is Arguing with Fool': Naveen's Cryptic Post Exactly 2 Months After Spat with Kohli

On Saturday, exactly a couple of months after the infamous incident, Naveen posted an enigmatic video on Instagram that showcased a tale including a tiger, a donkey and a lion

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Ashes 2023: Geoffrey Boycott's Reaction During England Batting Collapse Goes Viral

From 278/4, England collapsed to be bowled out for 325 as Australia ended up with a decent first innings lead

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Ashes 2023: England 'Frustrated' And 'Bewildered' After Umpire Asks Injured Ollie Pope to Field

Ollie Pope ended up worsening his shoulder injury after being told he will have to field during Australia's second innings failing which he won't be permitted to bat at his No. 3 spot

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Over 1500 theaters abandoning The Flash this weekend to add insult to already-fatal box office injury

With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny now playing in theaters – not to mention the likes of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Oppenheimer, and Barbie looming just over the horizon – The Flash getting pushed further and further down the box office pecking order was always going to happen.

Of course, nobody would have guessed that the DCU blockbuster touted as one of the greatest comic book adaptations of all-time would have bombed long before then, with the most recent ominous undertones hinting that Warner Bros. would have actually saved itself a great deal of money had the film been pulled from theaters and sent straight to streaming.

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