Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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DC's Superman Star Henry Cavill Expressed His Interest To Play This Marvel Character
1718 days ago
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DC's Superman Star Henry Cavill Expressed His Interest To Play This Marvel Character

Los Angeles, November 10 - Actor Henry Cavill, who played the iconic DC Comics character, Superman, has expressed his desire to play Marvel Comics' character "Captain Britain". Of late, many actors have appeared in both DC and Marvel movies. Some recent examples have included, JK Simmons (Commissioner Gordon and J. Jonah Jameson), Michael Keaton (Vulture and Batman), and Idris Elba (Heimdall and Bloodsport). ## During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Henry Cavill was asked which Marvel hero he would be interested in playing if he were to jump ship from the DCEU to the MCU. The British star, who played Superman in three films, said that he won't like to play a character which has already been played and that he would like to play Captain Britain. ## "I'm never going to say a Marvel character that is already being played by someone else because everyone's doing such an amazing job. However, I have the internet and I have seen the various rumors about Captain Britain and that would be loads of fun to do a cool, modernized version of that — like the way they modernized Captain America. There's something fun about that, and I do love being British", he said. ## Meanwhile, In May this year, Warner Bros. announced a new solo first Black Superman film in development. Meanwhile, since the next Superman film, which has been pushed ahead by the studio, will feature a Black actor, it appears Cavill's time in the iconic suit has come to an end. Cavill, however, looks excited for the new Superman film.## "It's exciting — Superman's far more than skin color", Cavill says. "Superman is an ideal. Superman's an extraordinary thing that lives within our hearts. Why not have multiple Supermen going on? Joaquin Phoenix did a wonderful Joker movie, so what if it's not tied to the rest of [the franchise]? They have multiple Superman comic book storylines happening at the same time".## Stay tuned...

Vin Diesel Requests Dwayne Johnson To Return For 'Fast And Furious' Finale
1718 days ago
Hollywood

Vin Diesel Requests Dwayne Johnson To Return For 'Fast And Furious' Finale

Los Angeles, November 10 - With the Fast & Furious film franchise is nearing its end, star and producer Vin Diesel has requested former Fast & Furious co-star Dwayne Johnson to come back for the two-part finale F10 that is in the works. ## In the recent Instagram post, Diesel openly sent a message to Johnson, hoping to put an end to his feud with Johnson, with whom he fell out while collaborating on The Fate of the Furious. In the post, Vin requested him to return to play Luke Hobbs and reunite with Dominic Toretto (played by Diesel in the Fast franchise).## "My little brother Dwayne… the time has come", Diesel wrote in the Instagram caption. "The world awaits the finale of Fast 10. As you know, my children refer to you as Uncle Dwayne in my house. There is not a holiday that goes by that they and you don't send well wishes… but the time has come. Legacy awaits. I told you years ago that I was going to fulfill my promise to Pablo [Paul Walker]".## "I swore that we would reach and manifest the best Fast in the finale that is 10! I say this out of love… but you must show up, do not leave the franchise idle you have a very important role to play. Hobbs can't be played by no other. I hope that you rise to the occasion and fulfill your destiny", he added.## While Johanson is yet to respond to Diesel publicly, director Justin Lin, who will be helming the final two parts of F10, too seemed hopeful of Hobbs and Toretto reuniting for the finale. In a conversation with Deadline in April, Lin had said, "I never really considered them gone, you know? To me, they're still in this universe, they're part of this family. Whatever we do, whenever we're talking about the next chapter, I never feel like I have any restrictions, so I'm excited for what we build, and as we're coming to this kind of final chapter of this saga, I think I'm excited to revisit... Any character, in any situation, is up for discussion". ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) ## Stay tuned...

'Shang-Chi' Star Simu Liu Takes A Hilarious Dig At 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Leaks
1718 days ago
Hollywood

'Shang-Chi' Star Simu Liu Takes A Hilarious Dig At 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Leaks

Los Angeles, November 10 - The Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures' upcoming Spider-Man movie, "No Way Home" is grabbing eyeballs like no one else ever before. The Tom Holland-fronted has confirmed Spiderverse and this has triggered many rumours around its plot and the actors who are going to feature in this most-awaited MCU film. ## There have been rumours that Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire, the first two Spider-Man heroes, will also be making their return in the upcoming film. While Marvel and the actors in question have spoken against their return on many occasions, the recent leaks (unconfirmed) from the sets are hinting that both Garfield and Tobey will appear in the climax of the film. ## Meanwhile, Simu Liu, who led Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings", takes a hilarious dig at the so-called "No Way Home" leaks and teases Andrew Garfield's inclusion in the film. The actor took to Twitter and shared a screenshot from "Shang-Chi" featuring himself alongside Awkwafina, and teased people to look at the picture closely and they will not find Garfield in it. ## "Check out this exclusive screenshot. If you look reaallllly closely you can clearly see that Andrew Garfield is definitely not in it", he wrote and also informed his fans that "Shang-Chi" is coming to Disney+ this Friday after creating the box office records. ## Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Disney+ Friday!Check out this exclusive screenshot. If you look reaallllly closely you can clearly see that Andrew Garfield is definitely not in it. pic.twitter.com/w8OjKGPdgC— Simu Liu (刘思慕) (@SimuLiu) November 10, 2021 ## "Spider-Man: No Way Home", directed by Jon Watts, stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man alongside Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei, J. B. Smoove, Benedict Wong, Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus, Jamie Foxx as Electro, Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin, and Thomas Haden Church's Sandman in key roles. It is scheduled to release on December 17. ## Stay tuned...

Tom Holland Teases 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Be Unlike Previous Spider-Man Movies
1718 days ago
Hollywood

Tom Holland Teases 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Be Unlike Previous Spider-Man Movies

Los Angeles, November 10 - The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Phase 4 films seem to be completely different from what we have seen over the years in the previous Marvel movies. After "Eternals" different take on what the future holds for Marvel, the upcoming Spider-Man movie "No Way Home" also seems unlike from the previous Spidey movies. ## Tom Holland, who plays the WebSlinger in the film, spoke about the differences between the upcoming film and the other two entries in the Homecoming trilogy, in an interview with Total Film and said that the film is going to be dark and sad this time around. ## "What people will be really surprised about is that it's not fun, this film", Holland said. "It's dark and it's sad, and it's going to be really affecting. You're going to see characters that you love go through things that you would never wish for them to go through. And I was just really excited to kind of lean into that side of Peter Parker".## "I haven't seen the film yet but I've seen pieces of the film, and it's the best work we've ever done. It's the best Spider-Man film that we've ever made. I really don't think fans are at all ready for what they've put together. I know that I'm not ready, and I know that it's going to be brutal", he added. ## "No Way Home", which is due to release on December 17, is setting itself up to be a huge Marvel event, after going through all the reports, leaks, and the recently released official poster. The 3rd MCU Spider-Man flick will mark the return of classic Spidey villains such as Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus, Jamie Foxx as Electro, Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin, and Thomas Haden Church's Sandman. ## Directed by Jon Watts, the movie also stars Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei, J. B. Smoove, and Benedict Wong in prominent roles. Meanwhile, the previous Spider-Man heroes, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire will also be rumored to be appearing in the film. ## Stay tuned...

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Be The First MCU Phase 4 Film To Release In China
1719 days ago
Hollywood

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Be The First MCU Phase 4 Film To Release In China

Los Angeles, November 9 - Tom Holland's third Spider-Man flick, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is set to be the first Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Four film to get a release in the world's biggest movie market, China. While the official release date in China is yet to be set, a new Chinese poster of "No Way Home" indicated that it could soon hit Chinese screens. ## "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is looked at as the highest worldwide grosser film of the pandemic era. And with the news of China's release, it has consolidated its position to be a top-grossing film during the entire pandemic. The previous Spider-Man film, "Far From Home" grossed $199 million in China, by far its strongest overseas market.## Also Read: The Official 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Poster Teases 4 Major Super-Villains## Marvel Studios' Phase 4 films are finding it difficult to get a release date in China due to various reasons. The latest Marvel picture, "Eternals" from China-born director Chloe Zhao, has offered no indication that it will ever release in China. "Black Widow" and "Shang-Chi" also failed to make the cut for China's release. Sony's "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", however, indicates China release, but there are still no signs when it will be released there. ## Starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker and directed by Jon Watts, "No Way Home" tells the story of what happens when the superhero is unmasked and can no longer keep his normal life separate from his masked one. It also features Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei, Benedict Wong, Alfred Molina, and Jamie Foxx in prominent roles. ## The superhero film is slated to release on December 17 in North America and in India among other markets. ## Stay tuned...

The Official 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Poster Teases 4 Major Villains; Movie Releases On December 17
1720 days ago
Hollywood

The Official 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Poster Teases 4 Major Villains; Movie Releases On December 17

Mumbai, November 8 - The release of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is getting nearer day by day and the fans are getting excited about this as they know the world of Spider-Man but still aren't sure exactly what the upcoming film is going to be about. ## Meanwhile, Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios dropped the first official poster of the third MCU Spider-Man flick, weeks after the first teaser trailer was released on August 24. The poster, similar to an ad released in Australia last week, teased 4 major supervillains in the background, namely Green Goblin hovering on his glider. ## While the poster has given a hint about what Tom Holland's Peter Parker/Spider-Man is going to face in the film, it still remains the biggest mystery how many bad guys are Peter Parker going to have to deal with in No Way Home? The poster, however, features Peter Parker in his Iron Spider armor, and he's surrounded by Doc Ock's metal tentacles.## The poster also features Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin for the first time, lurking in the background of the poster. The poster also hints at Jaime Foxx's Electro and Thomas Haden Church's Sandman, though they haven't been revealed officially yet and this left everyone guessing whether they really play their parts in the film. ## Going by the poster, we can assume that at least 4 villains will be against Spidey in the film. However, the rumoured talks aren't stopping here as several plot leaks have suggested that another antagonist from past Spider-Man films will appear in No Way Home, along with previous Spider-Man heroes, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire. ## Directed by Jon Watts, the superhero film also stars Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei, Benedict Wong, among others. It will be released on December 17 in the USA and day-and-day in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages by Sony Pictures. ## go ahead, zoom in on those details 👀— Spider-Man: No Way Home (@SpiderManMovie) November 8, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Eternals Nabs $71 Million In Domestic Debut; Scores Big At The International BO
1720 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Eternals Nabs $71 Million In Domestic Debut; Scores Big At The International BO

Los Angeles, November 8 - Marvel is once again winning the battle at the box office despite the negative critics' reviews. The latest superhero offering, "Eternals", debuted with $71 million in the 3-day weekend at the domestic box office, though it fell short of fellow Marvel pics, "Black Widow" ($80.4M), and "Shang-Chi" ($75.4M). ## "Eternals" scored the 4th biggest opening weekend debut during the covid-19 pandemic era, edging "Fast & Furious 9" ($70M), and James Bond "No Time To Die" ($55.2M). "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", which was made by Sony Pictures but based on a Marvel comic creation, remains on the top spot with $90.1 million at the domestic opening weekend. ## Internationally, "Eternals" took the big opening of $90.7 million, bringing its global haul to an impressive $161.7 million. The superhero film is playing in several major markets including South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, India, and Australia. ## Among the top overseas contributors, South Korea is leading with $14.4 million, followed by the United Kingdom ($7.1M), France ($6.7M), Mexico ($5.7M), and Australia ($5M). In India, the Marvel movie performed very well in the opening weekend, despite the two-way clash with Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe, and nabs estimated a gross total of ₹ 22.2 crores ($2.99M). ## Directed by Oscar winner, Chloe Zhao, "Eternals" is the lowest-rated Marvel film on Rotten Tomatoes with only 48% of reviews marked as positive. Audiences were also lukewarm on what Zhao cooked up, giving the film a so-so "B" CinemaScore, which is also a low point for the MCU. ## "Eternals" could see a steep drop in the box office in its second or third weekend and will heavily depend upon the word of mouth. It boasts an ensemble cast that includes Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek, Richard Madden, and Kit Harrington in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood Star Will Smith Distributed His Own Money To 'King Richard' Co-Stars
1721 days ago
Hollywood

Hollywood Star Will Smith Distributed His Own Money To 'King Richard' Co-Stars

Los Angeles, November 7 - Hollywood star Will Smith, who stars in and produced the upcoming biographical drama film "King Richard" as the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, took a step towards helping his co-stars in film financially after WarnerMedia opted to launch the studio's 2021 theatrical slate day-and-date in theaters and on streaming service HBO Max. ## Warner Bros., however, compensated its top-tier talent for lost theatrical returns from the 2021 slate. Taking a step further, Will Smith, who reportedly received a hefty paycheck of $40 million for "King Richard", distributed his own money to the film's co-stars, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ## The THR report suggests that Will Smith personally wrote checks to the cast which includes Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton, who play Tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, Tony Goldwyn, Jon Bernthal, and Aunjanue Ellis, among others.## It further states that bonus, given by Smith to his co-stars on top of what they already received from the studio as compensation for the pivot to simultaneous HBO Max release strategy by Warner Studios. The decision, however, got sharp criticism from the top Hollywood filmmakers, including Christopher Nolan. ## Meanwhile, "King Richard", which is scheduled to release on November 19, 2021, is based on a true story that will inspire the world. King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons.## Stay tuned...

Wonder Woman 3: Gal Gadot Provides Positive Update On The DC Film
1722 days ago
Hollywood

Wonder Woman 3: Gal Gadot Provides Positive Update On The DC Film

Los Angeles, November 6 - Hollywood actress Gal Gadot rose to new heights after playing the role of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman in DCEU's "Wonder Woman" franchise. Having already played the title role in the first two WW films, the in-demand actress will be returning in the third installment after Warner Bros. greenlit the production of the film. ## Despite being asked to get a go, there hasn't been much development on the film since then. However, during the premiere of "Red Notice" recently, Gadot was asked about the third Wonder Woman and when it will come on the big screen. To which, Gadot answered positively, though she did prevent herself to provide much details. ## "I can't tell you yet (on when the film will release), but we're working on the script", Gadot told Variety and how 'people on the roof' would come down and whisk her away if she shared any specifics.## While the fans of Wonder Woman are excited after knowing that Wonder Woman 3 is in the works, they will have to wait a little longer to watch Gadot in the role of the super-powered Amazonian warrior. Meanwhile, before starting the much-awaited DC film, Gal Gadot and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins will reunite for Cleopatra. ## Gadot, on the other hand, will next be seen in the Netflix film "Red Notice", in which she features alongside Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds in the lead roles. She will also star in 20th Century Studios' mystery thriller "Death on the Nile", slated to release theatrically on February 11, 2022. ## Stay tuned...

RT70 - Ravi Teja's Film With Director Sudheer Varma Is Titled 'Ravanasura'
1722 days ago
Hollywood

RT70 - Ravi Teja's Film With Director Sudheer Varma Is Titled 'Ravanasura'

Hyderabad, November 6 - Popular Tollywood actor among the masses, Ravi Teja will be showing his different shades in his next film with director Sudheer Varma. The first look of the film, titled "Ravanasura" was released on the occasion of Diwali on November 5. ## Going by the poster, which reads the popular quote - "Heroes don't exist", Ravi Teja will be playing the role of a lawyer. The first-look poster also shows Dashavatara (ten heads) of Ravi Teja, which indicates the different shades of Ravi Teja's character in the film, which surely has made the audiences throw their guesses at the backdrop of the movie. ## "Ravanasura" will be Teja's 70th film of his career and is likely to feature some prominent actors and technicians. He will be seen in the never-seen-before avatar in the film that will be produced by Abhishek Nama under Abhishek Pictures in association with RT Teamworks. ## Excited about this one 😊 #Ravanasura pic.twitter.com/TmMfqgzrJ7— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) November 5, 2021 ## Meanwhile, Ravi Teja has some interesting films in the pipeline. He has a crime action thriller "Khiladi", which is expected to release in December this year. He also has "Ramarao on Duty", in which he plays a cop, along with "Dhamaka" and recently announced "Tiger Nageswara Rao" in the different stages of production. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Marvel's Eternals Packs A Solid Punch Amid Sooryavanshi & Annaatthe Mehum At The Indian Box Office
1722 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Marvel's Eternals Packs A Solid Punch Amid Sooryavanshi & Annaatthe Mehum At The Indian Box Office

Mumbai, November 6 - Marvel has once again been proved why it is one of the most trustable international brands in India. The latest superhero offering from the studio in its Phase four, "Eternals", which was released on November 5 on the occasion of Diwali, packs a solid punch at the Indian box office with Rs. 8.75 crores gross on the first day, despite the two-way clash with Bollywood's "Sooryavanshi" and Tamil biggie "Annaatthe". ## "Eternals", which is directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, had a promising advance booking with Rs. 2.48 crores for day 1. The superhero film, however, exceeded the expectations and scored huge at the box office. As compared to the recent Hollywood pic, Sony's "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", "Eternals" witnessed an astonishing growth of 150%. "Venom 2" had earned Rs. 2.95 crore net on day 1. ## Moreover, "Eternals" along with domestic blockbusters - Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe - gave a much-needed boost to the Indian exhibition sector, especially in the Hindi market. Rohit Shetty's "Sooryavanshi", which was held back for more than 18 months, was the top performer on the first day of its release as it created havoc at the box office. With an estimated total of Rs. 30 crores, it proved to be the biggest opening for Bollywood since the beginning of the pandemic. ## Rajinikanth's "Annaatthe", on the other hand, was released a day earlier and grossed Rs. 34.70 crores on its first day. On its second day, the action entertainer grossed approx. Rs. 22 crores, this takes it total sum close to Rs. 57 crores in the first two days. ## The first two days of Diwali (Nov. 4-5), brought over Rs. 100 crores at the Indian box office, with Annaatthe and Sooryavanshi being the top performers. Vishal and Arya's Tamil film "Enemy", which released day and date with Annaatthe, fairly did well on the first two days and grossed approx Rs. 9 crores. Telugu film, "Manchi Rojulochaie" grossed Rs. 1.50 crore on the first day. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Marvel Studios' 'Eternals' Poised To Go Big At The Domestic Opening Weekend After Strong Thursday Previews
1722 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Marvel Studios' 'Eternals' Poised To Go Big At The Domestic Opening Weekend After Strong Thursday Previews

Los Angeles, November 6 - Marvel Studios' next chapter in the MCU - "Eternals" has been poised nicely to go big at the domestic box office. The Chloe Zhao-directed opened to the third-best Thursday previews of $9.5 million since the beginning of the pandemic.## "Eternals" fell short of "Black Widow" ($13.2 million) and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" ($11.6 million) but it topped "Shang-Chi's" $8.8 million Thursday previews haul. Despite being rated the lowest Marvel film on Rotten Tomatoes, "Eternals" is projected gross $75 million in the 3-day opening weekend. ## Internationally, "Eternals" earned an estimated $19.8 million in its first two days from 39 markets. In India, the Marvel pic opened with domestic blockbuster "Sooryavanshi" and still managed to grab the audiences' attention. Despite the tough competition, the superhero film is estimated to gross over $1 million on Friday (Nov. 5). ## Among the top international markets, "Eternals" grossed $4.1 million in South Korea, followed by France ($2.6), Mexico ($1.3M), Italy ($1.2M), Australia, and Germany ($1.1M each), while Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Brazil also produced $1 million each. On November 5, Eternals opened to a few other markets, for which, the box office data will be out on Saturday. ## "Eternals" represents an important step forward in Marvel's big-screen efforts. The studio is looking to introduce a new lineup of heroes after saying goodbye to fan favorites such as Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and Chris Evans' Captain America in "Avengers: Endgame", along with Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow. ## The film, which centers on a powerful extraterrestrial race of humanoids, is being hailed as a major milestone for inclusion — its legion of costumed heroes includes Marvel's first openly gay character and its first deaf protagonist. It boasts an ensemble cast that includes Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Richard Madden, and Kit Harington. ## Stay tuned...

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