Elizabeth Olsen won't do films if they don't get theatrical release

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Elizabeth Olsen is putting her foot down. The actress has said that she is no longer signing on to Hollywood studio movies that don’t have a guaranteed theatrical release.

As an indie film darling since the start of her career with 2011’s 'Martha Marcy May Marlene', Olsen is comfortable acting in a movie without distribution that gets sold to a streamer, reports 'Variety'.

The actress has shared that her preference is always a theatrical release.

She told 'InStyle' magazine, “If a movie is made independently and only sells to a streamer, then fine. But I don’t want to make something where (streaming is) the end-all. I think it’s important for people to gather as a community, to see other humans, be together in a space".

"That’s why I like sports. I think it’s really powerful for people to come together for something that they’re excited about. We don’t even audition in person anymore", she added.

As per 'Variety', since her last outing as the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe courtesy of 2022’s 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', Olsen has made only indie movies such as 2023’s 'His Three Daughters', 2024’s 'The Assessment' and the upcoming A24 romantic comedy 'Eternity'. Only 'His Three Daughters' was backed by a streamer (in this case Netflix), although it was given an awards-qualifying theatrical release in select theaters.

Olsen knows a thing or two about bringing millions of people together in movie theaters thanks to the MCU, where she’s played Scarlet Witch since debuting in the post-credits scene of 2014’s 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'.

"Making the films are fun. Goofy. It’s ridiculous. We’re grown people like children on a playground”, Olsen said about the MCU. “We’re flying. We’re shooting things out of our hands. And it’s a character that I’ve gotten to return to so many times after over 10 years. It’s good to put her down and then I miss her and I want her back. I’d jump at the opportunity to be in her shoes again".

Olsen added about the pros of the MCU, “It’s the consistency of a community and a job, which is hard to find. The insane camera movement, stunt work and special effects, visual effects that are happening in real time"."It’s a lot of coordination, it’s hundreds and hundreds of people on set, and it’s a powerful thing to be a part of all those people working towards one goal. The people doing the visual effects are artiste. The soul, the spirit, the heart is fulfilled doing it. It does mean something. I care about the acting being great, everyone does", she added. Elizabeth Olsen won't do films if they don't get theatrical release | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → October 30, 2025

Big B shares festive family photo with Aishwarya, Abhishek and others to wish ‘Happy Diwali’

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Mumbai, (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a beautiful family photograph featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan among others, extending heartfelt Diwali greetings to his fans.

Big B took to Instagram, where he shared the picture which also featured his daughter Shweta Bachchan along with Navya Naveli Nanda, Agastya Nanda and Nikhil Nanda.

For the caption, he wrote: “Happy (happy face emoji) + Diwali (diya emoji) = Happy Diwali.”

This comes when rumours of the actress' reported separation from husband Abhishek Bachchan, which keeps making rounds. However, the couple keep making public appearances together. The speculations of their separation started when the couple arrived separately at an event in the city.

Earlier this month, the cine icon celebrated his 83rd birthday and Aishwarya sent her best wishes to her father-in-law on her daughter Aaradhya’s behalf.

She shared a heartwarming picture of the icon and her daughter.

She wrote in the caption, "Happy Birthday dearest Pa-Dadajiii. Love and God bless always".

On the work front, Amitabh will be narrating the opening scene in Farhan Akhtar-starrer ‘120 Bahadur’, which draws deeply from the true events of the 1962 India-Sino war.

The revelation of Big B lending his voice to the film was made during an episode of the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. The episode features Farhan and his father, the legendary screenwriter, Javed Akhtar. The two also celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday on the sets of the show.

Farhan then spoke about the Battle of Rezang La and the brave soldiers who fought against 3,000 Chinese forces. Later, Farhan requests Amitabh Bachchan for a favour, to narrate the opening sequence of their film.

He said, “Our film begins with a narrator’s voice that explains what exactly happened during Rezang La. If you could please be the narrator for our opening, it would be an honour”.

‘120 Bahadur’ has been shot in the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh, and draws deeply from the true events of the 1962 India-Sino war. Farhan essays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati in the film. The brave Major along with his soldiers of the 13 Kumaon Regiment stood shoulder to shoulder against overwhelming enemy forces.Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment, and Amit Chandrra of Trigger Happy Studios, the film is set to release in cinemas on November 21, 2025. Big B shares festive family photo with Aishwarya, Abhishek and others to wish ‘Happy Diwali’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → October 27, 2025

Kate Winslet reveals reason why she hadn't directed before

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Los Angeles, (IANS): Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet, who is making her debut behind the camera, said she was "scared" to direct before making her debut behind the camera on the upcoming festive film “Goodbye June”.

The “Titanic” star told Empire magazine: "I just decided…. I'm gonna do this.' "I had thought to myself, 'How do I answer that question?' I think I've often said, 'I've been raising a family. I've got other things going on.' But actually, I realised that the reason I hadn't directed before now was because I was probably scared."

The actress, who also features in the cast of Goodbye June, said the additional scrutiny on female stars who make the move behind the camera as another factor behind her reluctance, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"And I'm acutely aware of how much harder it is for actresses to turn into directors than it is for our male counterparts. I do believe there is a good deal more scrutiny placed on: 'Can they or can't they do it? What are they going to come up with?'," said the 50-year-old actress.

Talking about Goodbye June, the film follows a group of siblings who come together to spend time with their terminally ill mother June played by Dame Helen Mirren in her final weeks and Kate explained that she didn't want the titular character to be "cosy".

The actress said: "It was very important not to set her up as the perfect, cosy parent. When you're dealing with loss, sometimes vaguely uncomfortable, humorous things can happen. So it was important to be as real about that side of what's happening to June as possible."

Winslet said directing the film was demanding, particularly as Mirren was available for just 16 days during production.

She said: "I had no option but to just throw myself at it with as much energy as I could muster and just keep going. It was proper, fast-paced British filmmaking in that sense."

Winslet says that the experience on Goodbye June has left her open to the prospect of directing again.She said: "I'm not saying, 'Oh, it all came naturally to me', because I don't want anything to ever come naturally to me. That's not who I am. (But) I'm relishing every single day." Kate Winslet reveals reason why she hadn't directed before | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → October 14, 2025