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Razzies 2025: ‘Joker 2’ taps seven nods, Gaga and Phoenix face the heat

The long-awaited announcement of this year’s Academy Award nominations, postponed due to the devastating Los Angeles fires, is now scheduled for Thursday (January 23). In the meantime, the annual Golden Raspberry Awards, known for spotlighting the “worst” in cinema, unveiled their nominees on Tuesday. Leading the pack is “Joker: Folie à Deux” with seven nominations, followed closely by “Madame Web”, “Megalopolis”, “Borderlands”, and “Reagan”, each securing six nods.

‘Gladiator II’ scores mighty $87m in int’l box office debut

The sequel picks up two decades after the original, centering on Lucius (Paul Mescal), the nephew of Emperor Commodus (played by Joaquin Phoenix in the first film), as he seeks to restore Rome's former glory.

‘Gladiator II’ hits Bangladeshi halls today, days before US release

The highly anticipated “Gladiator II” is ready to hit screens, after a winding 24-year wait. Originally released in 2000, “Gladiator” became a defining film in Hollywood, drawing in crowds worldwide and cementing its place as a cinematic classic.

Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker 2’ delivers disappointing numbers at US Box office

The film, which cost an estimated US $190 million to produce, has been receiving negative feedback online. Fans have expressed their disappointment with the movie's storyline and overall execution, with some blaming its poor performance on bad word-of-mouth.

Joaquin-Lady Gaga starrer 'Joker 2' is among the lowest-rated DC movies

“Joker: Folie à Deux,” directed by Todd Phillips, was released on October 4, 2024.

‘Harlequin’: Lady Gaga announces album for ‘Joker 2’

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix's remarkable on-screen chemistry wowed audiences in the trailer of their upcoming movie “Joker: Folie à Deux”. Now, Lady Gaga has thrilled fans with even more exciting news.

Connection to Harley Quinn is deeply personal: Lady Gaga

Academy Award-winning actress Lady Gaga is set to bring the notorious character Harley Quinn to life in Todd Phillips' upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux”, starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his role as the Joker.

Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix bring Venice to a halt with star power

Following the film’s premiere, the audience erupted into an 11-minute standing ovation. While Phoenix reprises his role as the troubled Arthur Fleck, better known as Joker, Lady Gaga steps into the shoes of Harley Quinn, Fleck's equally complex and chaotic love interest.

81st Venice Film Festival set to kick off today with star-studded lineup

Every film festival boasts its unique character, its distinct standing in the awards circuit, and varying levels of success over the years. However, the Venice International Film Festival, the world’s oldest of its kind, is about to commence its 81st edition this Wednesday (August 28), establishing itself in a category of its own. This festival has become the premier showcase for the most anticipated studio releases and art films that define the autumn movie season.

January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025

Razzies 2025: ‘Joker 2’ taps seven nods, Gaga and Phoenix face the heat

The long-awaited announcement of this year’s Academy Award nominations, postponed due to the devastating Los Angeles fires, is now scheduled for Thursday (January 23). In the meantime, the annual Golden Raspberry Awards, known for spotlighting the “worst” in cinema, unveiled their nominees on Tuesday. Leading the pack is “Joker: Folie à Deux” with seven nominations, followed closely by “Madame Web”, “Megalopolis”, “Borderlands”, and “Reagan”, each securing six nods.

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

‘Gladiator II’ scores mighty $87m in int’l box office debut

The sequel picks up two decades after the original, centering on Lucius (Paul Mescal), the nephew of Emperor Commodus (played by Joaquin Phoenix in the first film), as he seeks to restore Rome's former glory.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

‘Gladiator II’ hits Bangladeshi halls today, days before US release

The highly anticipated “Gladiator II” is ready to hit screens, after a winding 24-year wait. Originally released in 2000, “Gladiator” became a defining film in Hollywood, drawing in crowds worldwide and cementing its place as a cinematic classic.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker 2’ delivers disappointing numbers at US Box office

The film, which cost an estimated US $190 million to produce, has been receiving negative feedback online. Fans have expressed their disappointment with the movie's storyline and overall execution, with some blaming its poor performance on bad word-of-mouth.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

Joaquin-Lady Gaga starrer 'Joker 2' is among the lowest-rated DC movies

“Joker: Folie à Deux,” directed by Todd Phillips, was released on October 4, 2024.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

‘Harlequin’: Lady Gaga announces album for ‘Joker 2’

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix's remarkable on-screen chemistry wowed audiences in the trailer of their upcoming movie “Joker: Folie à Deux”. Now, Lady Gaga has thrilled fans with even more exciting news.

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

Connection to Harley Quinn is deeply personal: Lady Gaga

Academy Award-winning actress Lady Gaga is set to bring the notorious character Harley Quinn to life in Todd Phillips' upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux”, starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his role as the Joker.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix bring Venice to a halt with star power

Following the film’s premiere, the audience erupted into an 11-minute standing ovation. While Phoenix reprises his role as the troubled Arthur Fleck, better known as Joker, Lady Gaga steps into the shoes of Harley Quinn, Fleck's equally complex and chaotic love interest.

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

81st Venice Film Festival set to kick off today with star-studded lineup

Every film festival boasts its unique character, its distinct standing in the awards circuit, and varying levels of success over the years. However, the Venice International Film Festival, the world’s oldest of its kind, is about to commence its 81st edition this Wednesday (August 28), establishing itself in a category of its own. This festival has become the premier showcase for the most anticipated studio releases and art films that define the autumn movie season.

July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

Lady Gaga alters breathing technique to sing in ‘Joker 2’

Lady Gaga is introducing a fresh stage persona, featuring a different vocal style, for her rendition of the DC character Harley "Lee" Quinn in the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux”. The Grammy and Oscar-winning artiste shared with Empire magazine that her portrayal of this iconic character, originally appearing in the "Batman: The Animated Series" show, will reveal a new facet of her artistic expression.