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The terrorists were ‘on a mission’ to carry out sexual attacks on October 7. Campaigners have asked why the UN stayed silent. Israeli soldiers pay their respects at memorials to those killed in the Hamas terrorist raid on the Supernova music festival ABIR SULTAN/EPA) Christina Lamb, Chief Foreign Correspondent, Sitria Saturday December 02 2023, 6.00pm, The Sunday Times She had, he says, the face of an angel. Night after night Yoni Saadon, 39, wakes in anguish to the faces of women. First, that of the young woman hiding next to him under the stage of the Supernova festival where he...

Disney-Marvels’ The Avengers star Mark Ruffalo is threatening City National Bank with a Hollywood boycott if its parent company doesn’t cave to pressure from environmental activists over the Coastal GasLink pipeline in Canada. In an op-ed for Rolling Stone magazine, Mark Ruffalo demanded that the bank’s parent company, the Royal Bank of Canada, immediately divest from the Coastal GasLink “or Hollywood and many others will just divest from them.” Los Angeles-based City National Bank is known as the “Bank to the Stars” for its celebrity clientele and deep financial ties to the entertainment industry.

EARTH—As the villain Thanos continues his campaign of genocide across the galaxy, Earth's mightiest heroes, the Avengers, have decided to retaliate with one of their most feared weapons: a diplomatic boycott. "This time, we have to hit Thanos right where it hurts, by launching a mild attack on his political reputation," said Captain America as he put the finishing touches on a strongly worded letter to Thanos. "If he continues to murder and enslave people by the trillions, we may decide to escalate to a full boycott." "We applaud the Avengers for taking this brave stand," said an op-ed in...

Here, whatever the actor’s politics, Cap as a character is wholly Conservative, with Libertarian leanings. And it isn’t just what’s on the surface. .... He’s against bullies. There’s no attempt at moral equivalency, here—as far as he’s concerned, America is not the bully, nor has it ever been. Nor will it ever be, if the later movies in the MCU are any indication. Rather, as far as Steve’s concerned, America fights bullies. And that’s why he wants to serve. But of course, this is WWII—the “good war” that even the Left (for the most part) approves of. And yet…there is...

When Disney announced 52 upcoming films and series, Hollywood press, movie fans, and even Wall Street ate up the hype. Here’s an overview of the big takeaways. In recent days, trading on Disney’s stock hit record highs, a short-term indicator the company succeeded with their much-hyped presentation of upcoming films and shows. But the long-term outcome is a more complex story. After all, over the past year, Disney laid off more than 30,000 employees (mostly related to still-closed theme parks) and streaming video platforms have not yet proven the profit potential of theatrical releases. Over a four-hour unveiling that resembled...

Dame Diana Rigg, of James Bond and “The Avengers” fame, has died “peacefully” at 82. The acclaimed actress known for her role as Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo, the only Bond girl to ever marry 007, Rigg was bestowed her “Dame” title in 1994 for her contributions to all things drama. The iconic Brit suffered from cancer and died surrounded by her family Thursday morning.

English actress Diana Rigg has died at the age of 82, her representatives have confirmed to the BBC. A celebrated and award-winning performer on stage and screen, Rigg was known for her TV roles in The Avengers and Games Of Thrones, and in film as Tracy Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Her theater work included a 1992 production of Greek tragedy Medea, for which she won a Tony in the title role, and a 1987 staging of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Follies.

James Bond actress and Game of Thrones star Dame Diana Rigg has died today at the age of 82 following a short battle with cancer. The British actress made her name in the cult 1961 TV series The Avengers, before going on to star as the cutthroat matriarch Lady Olenna Tyrell in HBO's Game of Thrones. More recently, Rigg appeared as the eccentric Mrs Pumphrey in the 2020 adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small - which aired last night on Channel 5.

After “Avatar’s” impressive 10-year reign as box office champion, “Avengers: Endgame” has officially dethroned James Cameron’s sci-fi epic to become the biggest movie of all time. On Saturday, Disney and Marvel’s blockbuster crossed $2.7892 billion at the global box office. Once weekend ticket sales are tallied, the tentpole will exceed the $500,000 needed to surpass “Avatar’s” $2.7897 billion benchmark. “Avengers: Endgame” has amassed $853 million at the domestic box office, making it the second-highest grossing movie in North America behind “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ($936 million). Internationally, it collected a mighty $1.9 billion, boasting especially strong performances in China...

Jessica Rabe, actress Lexi Rabe’s mother, reports her daughter is being bullied. Lexi Rabe played the daughter of Tony Stark and Pepper Potts, Morgan Stark, in Avengers: Endgame. She gave us the iconic phrase, “I love you 3000!” Jessica Rabe posted to Lexi’s Instagram account and wrote, “Yet again Lexi’s getting bullied.” Rabe goes on to state, “Please keep your opinions to yourself so Lexi can grow up in the free world. She’s a normal human being and she’s a child.”

I haven’t been paying much attention to this lately but today I saw something that made me wonder if Avengers: Endgame had finally dethroned Avatar as the top-grossing film of all time. The answer is no. Endgame is very close to catching up with Avatar but it looks like that won’t happen now that theaters are dropping the film in favor of newer releases. There’s just not quite enough gas left in the tank. From CNBC: As “Endgame” exits its sixth week at the box office, its sales momentum has slowed so much that now analysts are questioning if...

Bernie Sanders suggests Disney should use 'Avengers: Endgame' profits to pay workers 'middle class wage' Bernie Sanders has an idea on how Disney could ensure all its employees earn a "middle class wage" with the snap of its fingers. Sen. Sanders, I-Vt., suggested Monday it would be “truly heroic” if Disney used the profits made from the blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame” to pay its workers more, in response to a report the Marvel hit set multiple records at the box office a day after it opened Friday. "Endgame" shattered the record for biggest opening weekend with an estimated $350 million in...

"Avengers: Endgame" star Don Cheadle almost wishes Thanos was real for one reason: He wouldn't mind Donald Trump disappearing in the famous snap. When asked who he'd like to see turn into ash — like half of the heroes and the rest of the life in the universe in "Avengers: Infinity War" — the Oscar winner quipped to Variety, “I think we all know. I’m on Twitter pretty heavily. Yeah. I’ve snapped that dude out a couple times.” Cheadle, 54, stars as Lieutenant Colonel James Rupert "Rhodey" Rhodes (War Machine) in the Marvel franchise. The actor has long been openly...

“Avengers: Endgame” has done the impossible. In just five days, the Marvel film hauled in more than $1.2 billion at the global box office. This shatters the previous record for the highest weekend total of $641 million set by “Avengers: Infinity War” last year. This has never happened before and marks the fastest a film has ever reached the billion dollar mark. “Infinity War” was the previous record holder with 11 days. In the U.S., the Marvel superhero flick took in a record-breaking estimated $350 million during its opening weekend, shattering expectations. The previous domestic record was held by “Avengers:...

To say Disney and Marvel's Avengers: Endgame is making history in its box office debut is an understatement. The superhero tentpole grossed $156.7 million on Friday in North America, putting it on course for a stunning domestic debut of $340 million-plus and a global launch of $1 billion. All are records, despite Endgame's lengthy running time of three hours. Furthermore, overall weekend revenue in the U.S. will clock in at $380 million or more, an unprecedented stat. Until now, the most ever collected in one weekend was $314 million.

Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame has a stranglehold on China as it continues to surge in early rollout there. After heating up a new midnight milestone worth RMB 189M ($28.1M) on Tuesday, today’s tallies just keep climbing. As of this evening locally, early estimates were coming in at RMB 719M ($107M), including midnights, for the first day. The opening on the Anthony Russo- and Joe Russo-helmed Endgame sets a new all-time record in the market, eclipsing previous champ Monster Hunt 2, which bowed during Chinese New Year 2018. Projections in the Middle Kingdom are running equally wild with many watchers upping their...

Absolutely a masterpiece. Non-stop roller coaster. If you have ever been a Marvel fan then this is the movie you’ve always dreamed of. I can no longer look forward to Far from Home or Dark Phoenix asthey can only palein comparison. Willing to answer any questions you have about the movie, but not interested in giving spoilers except by Freepmail.

"Avengers: Endgame" is finally here. The epic grand finale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe chapter was officially unveiled at the world premiere Monday night at the Los Angeles Coliseum. As the lights went up, the thundering ovation started and the entire cast gathered under the screen to take a bow in front of an audience of fans including Matt Damon and Kevin Hart. "I cried like six times," Chris Evans (Captain America) told the audience. “I cried, I think more than 6 times,” added Chris Hemsworth (Thor). While the full movie reviews will come in Tuesday, the first social media...

Do you want to see Avengers: Endgame on opening night? Do you really, really want to see Avengers: Endgame on opening night? Like, enough to give up the same amount of money you might spend on Super Bowl tickets, or a glorious international vacation, or several months rent, or a used car, or a kid's college fund, or your own damn retirement? If so, then make your way to eBay and throw your money at someone who lucked out and got their tickets right away on Tuesday. Who needs to retire anyway? As you likely heard, Avengers: Endgame tickets went...

Avengers: Endgame tickets went on sale today with Atom Tickets reporting that in the first hour, the Marvel movie has set a record for the mobile ticket retailer. To date, Avengers: Endgame has sold three times more tickets on Atom in the first hour of pre-sales than Avengers: Infinity War did last year. The first hour of Avengers: Endgame presales also outstrips Atom’s first hour sales for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Fandango is also reporting strong sales for the Russo Brothers-directed sequel. In addition, the frenzy for Avengers: Endgame tickets is so huge, it’s crashing sites. Ticket buyers are...