Category: MOVIES

“Inside Out 2” explores teenage Riley’s emotional journey as she moves to a new city. The film introduces new emotions like Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui, alongside familiar characters. It accurately depicts experiences like panic attacks and anxiety, while showcasing the clash between different emotions. The movie has earned praise for its relatable storytelling and nuanced representation of complex feelings, becoming a major animated hit this year. Daily Star

Kate Winslet received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Munich International Film Festival. Her former co-star David Kross presented the award, reminiscing about their work on “The Reader.” Winslet expressed excitement about her latest film “Lee,” in which she plays war photographer Lee Miller. The biographical drama, directed by Ellen Kuras, is set for UK release on September 13, 2024. Winslet, who has won numerous accolades throughout her career, was honored for her life’s work in cinema. ANI

Actor Austin Butler revealed he auditioned for the role of Peeta in ‘The Hunger Games’ but didn’t get a callback. Josh Hutcherson ultimately played the part. Despite this, the franchise continues to expand with a recent prequel film and an upcoming movie, ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’, set 24 years before the original series. Directed by Francis Lawrence, it’s slated for release on November 20, 2026, exploring the Second Quarter Quell in Panem’s history. ANI

Ian McKellen, the 85-year-old veteran British actor known for playing Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” films, was hospitalized after falling from the stage during a performance of “Player Kings” in London’s West End on Monday. Though he underwent scans, the theater confirmed McKellen is in good spirits and expected to make a full recovery. The production canceled Tuesday’s show to allow him to rest but plans for him to return to the stage on Wednesday.

The animated sequel ‘Inside Out 2’ had a smashing debut at the North American box office, earning a whopping $155 million and dethroning ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ from the top spot. Will Smith’s action comedy slipped to second place with $33 million. The sci-fi flick ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ came in third with $5.2 million.