Prior to his demise, Puneeth had finished most part of the shoot except one song and voice dubbing. The movie team tried its best to retain Puneeth's voice captured during shoot but when it seemed difficult, Shiva Rajkumar, the eldest brother of Puneeth, dubbed for his brother's character in the Kannada version.[26]
The Times of India gave the movie 4 out of 5 rating and praised the movie for its stylish presentation.[64] Deccan Herald praised the movie for its high octane slick action sequences.[65] Firstpost said the movie is "impressively shot and edited" and praised the production values and noted that the sets are "classy and pristine".[66] The News Minute praised the "visual effects and smart camera angles".[67] India Today gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 and praised Puneeth's performance "from enacting emotional sequences to nailing difficult dance steps ".[68] The Hans India noted that gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 "Director Chetan Kumar has done a passable job with the film. Though he chooses a routine story, he packed it with good mass elements and showcased Puneeth Raj Kumar in the best way possible. Music by Charan Raj is very good but his BGM was even more effective. The production values are top-notch and the rich visuals impress. The action part needs a special mention as all the fights are done superbly".[69] The Indian Express noted that "one cannot escape the strong sense of melancholy that comes with the knowledge of the fact that it will be the last time one would see Puneeth on-screen".[70]
Movie James
Cameron was hired as the special effects director for the sequel to Piranha (1978), titled Piranha II: The Spawning in 1982. The original director, Miller Drake, left the project due to creative differences with producer Ovidio Assonitis. Shot in Rome, Italy and on Grand Cayman, the film gave Cameron the opportunity to become director for a major film for the first time. However, Cameron later said that it did not feel like his first film due to power-struggles with Assonitis.[15] Disillusioned from being in Rome and suffering a fever, Cameron had a nightmare about an invincible robot hit-man sent from the future to assassinate him, which later led to the inspiration of The Terminator.[16] Upon release of Piranha II: The Spawning, critics were not impressed; author Tim Healey called it "a marvellously bad movie which splices clichés from every conceivable source".[17]
Inspired by John Carpenter's horror film Halloween (1978),[18] in 1982 Cameron wrote the script for The Terminator (1984), a sci-fi action film about a cyborg sent from the future to carry out a lethal mission. Cameron wanted to sell the script so that he could direct the movie. Whilst some film studios expressed interest in the project, many executives were unwilling to let a new and unfamiliar director make the movie. Gale Anne Hurd, a colleague and founder of Pacific Western Productions, agreed to buy Cameron's script for one dollar, on the condition that Cameron direct the film. He convinced the president of Hemdale Pictures to make the film, with Cameron as director and Hurd as a producer. Lance Henriksen, who starred in Piranha II: The Spawning, was considered for the lead role, but Cameron decided that Arnold Schwarzenegger was more suitable as the cyborg villain due to his bodybuilder appearance.[19] Henriksen was given a smaller role instead. Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton also joined the cast. The Terminator was a box office success, exceeding expectations set by Orion Pictures.[19] The film proved popular with audiences and earned over $78 million worldwide.[20] George Perry of the BBC praised Cameron's direction, writing "Cameron laces the action with ironic jokes, but never lets up on hinting that the terror may strike at any moment".[21] In 2008, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[22]
Cameron's films are often based on themes which explore the conflicts between intelligent machines and humanity or nature,[159][160] dangers of corporate greed,[161] strong female characters, and a romance subplot.[162] Cameron has further stated in an interview with The Talks, "All my movies are love stories."[163] Both Titanic and Avatar are noted for featuring star-crossed lovers.[164] Characters suffering from emotionally intense and dramatic environments in the sea wilderness are explored in The Abyss and Titanic. The Terminator series amplifies technology as an enemy which could lead to devastation of mankind. Similarly, Avatar views tribal people as an honest group, whereas a "technologically advanced imperial culture is fundamentally evil".[165][166]
Despite this reputation, Sigourney Weaver has praised Cameron's perfectionism and attention to detail, saying, "He really does want us to risk our lives and limbs for the shot, but he doesn't mind risking his own".[176] In 2015, Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis both applauded Cameron in an interview. Curtis remarked, "He can do every other job [than acting]. I'm talking about every single department, from art direction to props to wardrobe to cameras, he knows more than everyone doing the job". Curtis also said Cameron "loves actors", while Weaver referred to Cameron as "so generous to actors" and a "genius".[183] Michael Biehn, a frequent collaborator, also praised Cameron, saying he "is a really passionate person. He cares more about his movies than other directors care about their movies", adding, "I've never seen him yell at anybody". Biehn, however, acknowledged that Cameron is "not real sensitive when it comes to actors and their trailers, and waiting for actors to come to the set".[184] Worthington commented, "He demands excellence. If you don't give it to him, you're going to get chewed out. And that's a good thing".[176] When asked in 2012 about his reputation, Cameron dryly responded, "I don't have to shout any more, because the word is out there already".[185] In 2021, while giving a MasterClass during a break from his work on the Avatar sequels, Cameron acknowledged his past demanding behaviour, opining that if he could go back in time, he would improve the working relationship with his cast and crew members by being less autocratic, thinking of himself as a "tinpot dictator"; Cameron stated that when he visited one of Ron Howard's sets, he was "dumbfounded" at how much time Howard took to compliment his crew, aspiring to become "his inner Ron Howard".[186]
James Gunn posted another image of Superman after unveiling the entire DC slate. On Twitter, the DC Studios head teased the cover of Action Comics #1050. Tom Taylor, Joshua Williamson ad Phillip Kennedy Johnson wrote the story. Handling the artwork are Clayton Henry, Mike Perkins, Nick Dragotta. This is a pretty recent story for the brand, so don't look for 1-to-1 inspiration when it comes to the upcoming movie/ But, one element of the storyline does seem rather similar to All-Star Superman. Check out the cover for yourself down below!
James Edmund Caan was an athletic kid from the Bronx, the son of German-Jewish immigrants who grew up to play tough movie guys: sailors, football players, gangsters and was one of the most recognizable screen actors of his era.
Best known for his explosive turn as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and as a dying professional football player in the made-for-TV-movie Brian's Song (which earned him Oscar and Emmy nominations, respectively), Caan lent an eminently watchable machismo to dozens of films and shows. In Misery, he was a famous author held captive by Kathy Bates. In Gardens of Stone, he was a heartsick Vietnam vet reluctantly guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In Elf, he played against type as a failing children's book publisher who is also the main character's dad.
Misery helped turn things around. The former athlete spent much of the 1990 movie tied to a bed. Caan also anchored the movie emotionally. His actorly range was immense; he performed in song-and-dance films such as Funny Lady and For The Boys but also in dark, serious films such as Dogville by Danish auteur Lars von Trier.
Cameron told the "Smartless" podcast during Monday's episode that he's had discussions about another "Terminator" movie, but would want to pivot from the cybernetic killing machines seen throughout the series thus far and focus more on artificial intelligence.
In any case, the pressure is on for comic book movie veteran Gunn and his colleague Safran. Superman is one of the world's most iconic heroes and the upcoming reboot needs to be both a critical and commercial success in order to please Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) executives.
However, unlike the MCU, which utilized five solo films leading up to a culminating Avengers movie, the DCEU jumped straight from Superman's introduction to multiple crossover events in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League.
In a story following the young hero, finding the right actor to replace Cavill will be critical to its success. Marvel actors like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Scarlett Johansson were key factors in the success of their characters and the movies they've been in.
Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder, became the DCEU's first film in 2013. The superhero movie had a mixed reception, many critics weren't thrilled with the darkness of the film, especially following the city-crushing finale between Kal-El and Zod. Plus it never received a proper sequel and likely never will.
Gunn's idea of scrapping an origin story is a good start, Man of Steel is the epitome of an origin movie, following nearly every stage of Clark's life until he finally puts the suit on nearly an hour into the film.
In a world of nonstop Marvel movies and Star Wars spinoffs, Avatar remains the highest-grossing film in history. Clearly, Cameron knows how to put butts in seats without the need for a preexisting franchise. 2ff7e9595c
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