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Daniel Craig and Cillian Murphy are in talks to star in Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle’s next film, an untitled project for Paramount Pictures. Chazelle, known for “La La Land,” will write and direct the film, while also producing it with Olivia Hamilton through their company, Wild Chickens Productions. While plot details remain under wraps, the film is reportedly a prison-set drama and could begin production later this year if Craig and Murphy finalize their deals, according to Variety. This marks another collaboration between Chazelle and Paramount, which backed his previous film, “Babylon.” That star-studded, showbiz-themed drama featuring Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie struggled at the box office, earning $63 million globally against $80 million budget. Chazelle’s past works include the critically acclaimed “Whiplash” and “First Man.” Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself In 2022, he signed a first-look deal with Paramount. The studio had announced in last year that Chazelle was developing a biopic on stunt performer Evel Knievel, with Leonardo DiCaprio attached. However, the director pivoted after DiCaprio exited the project. Craig, who stepped down from the James Bond franchise, will soon appear in Rian Johnson’s third “Knives Out” film and Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia.” Murphy recently won an Oscar for his role in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”

Days after “Wicked” went home from the Golden Globes with a single award for box office achievement, the National Board of Review Awards held space for the smash hit musical, celebrating its cast and director in the New York group's annual gala Tuesday. The untelevised but starry NBR Awards were a chance for many of the nominees who didn’t win Sunday to trot out their would-be acceptance speeches, including Daniel Craig, Kieran Culkin and Nicole Kidman. Accepting the award for best actress for her performance in the erotic thriller “Babygirl,” Kidman celebrated by chugging a glass of milk, a nod to some of the film's kinky sex games. After finishing, Kidman triumphantly announced “Good girl!" and left the stage. It also was an opportunity for some jabs at the Globes. “Isn’t this room just a little bit classier than the Beverly Hilton?“ quipped presenter Christine Baranski, looking around the elegant marble-columned midtown venue, Cipriani’s. Others were less impressed by the old-school New York vibe. “The bathroom attendant, that shouldn’t exist anymore,” Culkin said during a typically free-form acceptance speech for best supporting actor for his role in “A Real Pain.” The night belonged to Jon M. Chu's “Wicked.” The musical was the board's pick for best film, best director for Chu and a special award for the creative collaboration of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The two, in back-and-forth remarks, continued their mutual praise of each other. “Also you’re welcome,” added Grande. “I truly think you would have murdered anyone else.” “Probably true,” responded Erivo. Chu, who was introduced by Lin Manuel-Miranda, used the moment to reflect on his yearslong journey with “Wicked,” which will be followed by an already-shot part two due out this November. So lengthy has his time in Oz been that the director noted he had three children during its making, including one born the day of the movie's premiere. Read: Zendaya sparks engagement speculation at Golden Globes with a sparkling ring “No twins, same mom,” assured Chu. “I know what you guys are whispering.” Ryan Reynolds, an avowed fan of the film, took up the topic in his introduction to the film's final award. “The man missed the premiere of his own film so he could attend the birth of his fifth child,” Reynolds said. “I barely made it to the inception of my own children.” The common theme of the night was community and togetherness. Coming a day after the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and less than two weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, many alluded to Hollywood's role in the coming years.   Marc Platt, producer of “Wicked,” spoke about the deeper meanings of the film and having “the courage to speak truth to power especially when that power is manifested by those who come to it by blame or divisiveness.” Craig, the best actor winner for his performance in Luca Guadagnino’s William S. Burroughs’ adaptation, “Queer,” declared: “We are in good shape.” “If we continue to make and produce movies like this, our industry is going to continue to thrive,” said Craig, who dedicated his award “to the dreamers in the room.” “We need you now more than ever.” A key feature of the NBR Awards, which were founded in 1909 by film enthusiasts, is its style of award presentation. Each winner is introduced by a close friend, collaborator or admirer. Last year’s surprise guest was Daniel Day-Lewis, who presented for Martin Scorsese and the best-film winner “Killers of the Flower Moon." This year, Robert Pattinson dropped in to introduce India Donaldson, winner of the breakthrough director award for her acclaimed debut “Good One.” Pattinson called Donaldson “one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.” Sofia Coppola presented best supporting actress to Elle Fanning, who starred as a 12-year-old in 2010's “Somewhere,” for her performance in “A Complete Unknown.” “She’s really the same person that I met when she was 11,” Coppola said. Read more: Golden Globes Fashion: Ariana Grande eschews Glinda pink for pale yellow  silk Other introductions were more surprising. John Lithgow, there as part of the “Conclave” group that won best ensemble, introduced breakthrough performance winner and “Anora” star Mikey Madison. Lithgow had only just met her but profusely praised her performance, listing a wide array of its traits, one of which drew giggles from the crowd, and the 25-year-old Madison. “I never thought John Lithgow would call me ‘sexually athletic,’” said Madison, who plays a Brooklyn sex worker in the film. Carol Kane presented best animated film to the wondrous Latvian film “Flow,” about a cat and other animals in a flooded world. She didn’t, at first, seem well-suited to the job. “I don’t get animation. I like to watch people, you know,” Kane said. Then she relented, calling “Flow” a revelation. “Animals, for a long time now, have been some of my favorite people.”

After many ups and downs, the legendary spy James Bond appeared in front of the audience with his latest film 'No Time to Die'. The film was supposed to be released on November 8, 2019. But it was delayed three times in a row due to the epidemic coronavirus. Finally, almost two years later, on September 30, 2021, the 25th James Bond movie premiered in London. And the movie is going to hit the big screen in Bangladesh on October 8, 202. Let's get some information about the movie. James Bond, Agent-007, the Formidable Spy James Bond, the fictional character by the British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953 is one of the most prominent role models to the secret agent and spy characters played in novels and films. Not to mention, James Bond’s thrilling life has been the dream of many adventure-loving youths for several decades. Read Munshigiri: Another Epic Creation of Amitabh Reza Featuring Chanchal Chowdhury Among the previous James Bond movies, Goldfinger, Coolball, Skyfall, and Specter have made it to the Oscars. Roger Moore has made the most movies out of a total of seven so far in the role of James Bond. The total number of films starring him as James Bond is 7. In recent years, Daniel Craig stars as James Bond. This veteran actor has done a total of 5 movies starring James Bond, including 'No Time to Die'. And this is going to be his last Bond movie. Read Raihan Rafi’s Poran: An exciting love triangle film based on a real-Life story ‘No time to die’ at a glance Cary Joji Fukunaga is the director of the 25th edition of James Bond. The film is scripted by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, along with director Cary. Universal Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer, and Eon Productions worked in the joint production of this film.  Craig's co-stars include Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ralph Fiennes, Christoph Waltz, Ben Whistle, Naomi Harris, and Joffrey Wright. Read Tomorrow: Bangladeshi Animation Film on Climate Change at Cannes World Film Festival Like the previous films, the latest one is full of thrills. Here Bond is seen pursuing a mysterious man with the favor of an old CIA friend. The audience will enjoy the awesome combinations of nonpareil action, brilliant skill, and superb intelligence of the hero Bond while bringing down the villain who was surrounded by sophisticated technology. What is more? The story has many exciting incidents like a car full of great gadgets, car chases, breathtaking stunts, and a fistfight of 007 in the traditional formal suit. The movie has a rating of 7.6/10 on IMDB and 83% on Rotten Tomato. Read Thoughts of Shams: Solo Content Creator Playing Multiple Characters