Dick Van Dyke is recovering after his recent car crash. The 97-year-old performer gave an update on his condition over the weekend.«I’m fine, just sore all over,» he told photographers.
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Naman Ramachandran Asian content heavyweights revealed their thoughts on several subjects at a panel called “The Asian Wave in 2023 and Beyond” on March 13, the opening day of FilMart in Hong Kong. The lively session, moderated by Variety‘s Asia editor Patrick Frater, featured Sebastian Kim, director of international content sales and acquisition at Korea’s CJ ENM, Sanmesh Thakur, executive VP and territory head, Asia Pacific, at India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Ziraviss Vindhanapisuth, VP, international business at Thailand’s BEC World Public Company. The evergreen topic of co-production was discussed in some depth. Kim said: “We’ve been looking for this formula for decades and for now, we find that the best formula of co-production is more like an adaptation of the original — A place to B place production — that’s how we’ve been doing it.”
Kim, noted, however, that mixed casting from different countries don’t work because of a lack of market focus. “Thai actors are for the Thai market and Korean actors are for the Korean market, when you mix it together, then it becomes like a nowhere target market,” Kim said. “I have not seen a great success of mixed casting working within Asia.” Vindhanapisuth said that the key to solving the mixed casting conundrum is to develop language and chemistry between casts and that producers have to be clear in which language the program should be made. Thakur added that Zee is already active in the co-production space with projects in the Middle East and Africa. “Produce locally for the local people in their local language,” Thakur said. “But in doing so, you need to be very attuned to the cultural nuances of a particular region. “India as a country has the historical and
Dick Van Dyke is recovering after his recent car crash. The 97-year-old performer gave an update on his condition over the weekend.«I’m fine, just sore all over,» he told photographers.
his car accident last week.“I’m fine — just sore all over,” he announced in a video captured on Friday, assuring people he was doing “pretty good.”“The airbags did not deploy, so I just had a face plant right in the steering wheel and it just made me a little dumber,” he quipped, with his infamous grin.He brushed off the concerns about his well-being, saying he’s “doing OK.”“I’m 97 — all my friends are dead,” he stated, adding that he’s still “having fun.” Van Dyke previously expressed that he’s “just glad to still be here.”On March 15, the famed actor crashed his silver Lexus into a gate in Malibu while driving in wet conditions, apparently losing control of the wheel. Photos from the accident show Van Dyke with blood on his mouth and nose, and paramedics treated him at the scene for his injuries and a possible concussion.During his public outing Friday, he seemed in good spirits despite the collision.Officers don’t believe alcohol or drugs were involved in the slippery crash, but they reportedly requested that the actor retake his driving exam with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.Just a few months prior, the “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” star was seen lamenting the Golden State’s drought, wishing for a wet spell, while visiting one of his favorite nonprofit organizations in October 2022.“Is it ever going to rain?” he asked at the time when he was spotted driving the same vehicle involved in this month’s unfortunate crash.A decade ago, Van Dyke was involved in another car debacle — that time, his vehicle burst into flames.In 2013, the celebrity was driving on a California highway when he noticed smoke coming from the hood of his Jaguar.
he skidded on a wet road and crashed his car into a gate in Malibu.Paramedics treated the veteran actor, who sustained a potential concussion and a bloody mouth and nose, at the scene. While drugs and alcohol are not believed to be involved, the officers reportedly requested that Van Dyke retake his driving test with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.When he was spotted paying a visit to his favorite nonprofit organization and giving out money to the homeless in October, he was pictured in the very same car that was involved in this month’s accident.The Post has reached out to Van Dyke’s representatives for comment.His latest bump in the road, however, seems minor compared to a large car fire Van Dyke was involved in a decade ago.
Back In Action, which is currently filming, but it seems issues on set and time spent away from her family has Cameron Diaz ready to step away from Hollywood once again. Watch Below: Cameron Diaz tears up talking about her family and hubby BenjiThe 50-year-old officially retired from her acting career back in 2018 to focus on starting a family with husband Benji Madden, 44, with the couple welcoming daughter Raddix, now 3, the following year.However, she was lured back to film this year by Foxx, 55, unaware of the drama that lay ahead.Diaz racked up over 40 massively successful films during her career and, at one time, was the highest- paid actress in Hollywood.She hates drama and confrontation,” a source told Daily Mail of Foxx’s recent on-set “meltdown”, which saw three people fired from the project.“This is why she retired from the business in the first place.”Cameron and Benji.With filming based in the UK, the project has also seen Diaz spend considerable time away from her family.“These back-to-back 10-hour workdays have been a lot on her and she hates being away from Raddix,” continues the insider. “Cameron loves being a mum more than anything in the world.” Earlier this month, Foxx reportedly “had an absolute meltdown” on the UK set of the film.The film has also taken its toll on Madden.
Sophia Scorziello editor Actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke sustained minor injuries after a single-vehicle car accident in Malibu, Calif., last week. Shortly after 11 a.m. on March 15, responding officers found the 97-year-old had driven his silver Lexus into a gate amidst heavy rain, CNN reported. The Malibu Sheriff Department confirmed that Van Dyke appeared to be the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. Standard traffic collision reports and evaluations took place following officers’ response.
TMZ first reported news of Van Dyke’s crash.The crash comes nine years after another more serious vehicular incident for Van Dyke that happened on the nearby 101 interstate. In August 2013, Van Dyke sports car caught on fire on the side of the road and caused two lanes of the busy highway to be closed.
Cameron Diaz is reportedly throwing in the towel on her acting career again.The actress is set to make her film return opposite Jamie Foxx in Netflix's "Back in Action," but her acting comeback will be one and done. The "Charlie's Angels" star is finding it difficult to be away from her 3-year-old daughter, Raddix."These back-to-back 10-hour workdays have been a lot on her and she hates being away from Raddix," a source close to Cameron told DailyMail.com on Monday, March 21.
Dick Van Dyke was involved in a car accident. According to multiple reports, the 97-year-old star suffered «mild injuries» after crashing his car into a gate on Wednesday in Malibu, California.According to, the Hollywood icon was driving a silver 2018 Lexus LS 500 when it slid into a structure. The area where Van Dyke was reportedly involved in the accident has been experiencing a lot of rain.According to, who was first to report the news, Van Dyke was bleeding from his mouth and nose, and may have suffered a concussion.
After he had an alleged meltdown on the set of their upcoming movie Back in Action which dragged her out of retirement, many people are wondering what all this Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx drama is about.
Cameron Diaz is reportedly throwing in the towel on her acting career again.The actress is set to make her film return opposite Jamie Foxx in Netflix's "Back in Action," but her acting comeback will be one and done. The "Charlie's Angels" star is finding it difficult to be away from her 3-year-old daughter, Raddix."These back-to-back 10-hour workdays have been a lot on her and she hates being away from Raddix," a source close to Cam told the Daily Mail on Monday, March 21.
DEALSSony Music Publishing and Chosen Music have partnered to sign singer-songwriter Caity Baser. “I am so delighted to be a part of the Sony family”, she says. “Also a huge thanks to Chosen who have worked with me since the very start of my songwriting journey.
Fred Again.., Skrillex and Four Tet have teamed up once again for a new song, ‘Baby Again..’‘Baby Again..’ samples Lil Baby and DaBaby‘s 2019 track ‘Baby’, but fans familiar with the three producers’ output may well have heard it before.The track debuted during Fred Again..’s viral Boiler Room set last summer but it was also played at the trio’s recent show at New York’s Madison Square Garden during a climactic moment midway through the set where the house lights went off.The trio previously worked together alongside Flowdan on the single ‘Rumble’, which was released in January as one of the first songs to be heard from Skrillex’s album ‘Quest For Fire’. The album arrived the following month before it was quickly followed up with another one, ‘Don’t Get Too Close’.Check out ‘Baby Again..’ below:The trio’s Madison Square Garden show took place in February.
Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Nearly a week after the Oscars, the hurt and disappointment of a missed opportunity still weighs heavily on the minds of some South Asian American dancers, who are setting out to ensure it never happens again. Many in the South Asian dance community were dismayed by the astonishing dearth of South Asian representation in the “Naatu Naatu” performance at Sunday’s Academy Awards. While singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava were on hand to perform their hit tune from Tollywood smash “RRR” — which made history for India that night by winning best original song — they were joined on stage by not a single dancer of South Asian heritage.
It seems like Skrillex, Four Tet, and Fred Again.. run as a trio these days and yet, despite performing at Madison Square Garden in New York last month, the three producers have never officially released a song under all three of their names.
Lucy Liu isn't totally ruling out a return to .ET's Ash Crossan spoke to Liu at the premiere in Los Angeles Tuesday, where Liu said that while she doesn't know «what lies ahead,» she would love to work with her fellow angels, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz again.«I don't know. I mean, of course, we love each other. So, any opportunity to work together would be fun, but I don't know what lies ahead.
told IndieWire it would be “incorrect” to say that there were few, if any, without clarifying further.)The Academy did not comment further on the backlash. In an interview with AMPAS’ magazine A.frame, producer Raj Kapoor said he worked with the film’s creative team – including producers, public relations representatives, and composer M.M.
Top executives from Asian media companies including CJ ENM, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, BEC World and Bona Film Group discussed Asia’s changing media landscape on the first day of Hong Kong’s Filmart.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Singapore’s Mocha Chai Laboratories and Emissary Pictures, a company that straddles New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia, have announced a strategic partnership for the development and production of cross-cultural films, series and content in Asia. The venture will have offices in all four countries and will identify, develop and produce content across genres and formats, including films, television series, documentaries and digital content. The agreement was announced in Hong Kong on the first day of the FilMart rights market. The pair say that they have scripted and unscripted projects in development and production. Slate details, however, remain under wraps as do distribution plans.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Michelle Yeoh cemented Oscars history on Sunday night as she became the first Asian person to win for lead actress. Yeoh took home the first Academy Award of her celebrated career, for best actress in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The honor came after a long career in martial arts and action movies like “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” and “Yes, Madam.” Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the zany sci-fi adventure centers on Yeoh’s Evelyn Wang, a middle-aged laundromat owner who, while being audited by the IRS, discovers she has to connect with versions of herself from parallel universes to prevent cataclysmic destruction.
To delight to her millions of fans around the globe, Michelle Yeoh is now an Oscar winner. The legendary star of Hong Kong action films was honored with the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in The Daniels’ “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Yeoh also made history as the first Southeast Asian woman to win the Best Actress Oscar.