Frankenstein is close to Guillermo del Toro’s heart, it appears, as the director reveals the length he went to make the movie. As the movie has wrapped up filming and is set to be released on Netflix, the filmmaker, in a light-hearted manner, joked, “I’m in postpartum depression.” It’s worth pointing out that there had been […]
Harry Potter’ director makes ‘impossible’ comment
Chris Columbus, best known for directing the first two Harry Potter films while producing the third, has said in clear terms: It’s “impossible.” His comment is in response to a question which was about whether he has any intention to attach to the forthcoming reboot series as a director, which is in the making at Warner Bros. […]
‘Ice Age’ finally gets big update after much wait
ce Age is set to chart its new journey in its prehistoric setting as Boiling Point — the franchise’s upcoming instalment has officially got a release date. Though it already had one, which was in December 2026. But in that year Disney will be releasing its other tentpole, Avengers: Doomsday. Now, the studio, which had got the franchise its […]
Pakistan win toss, elect to bat first against UAE
Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha (right) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) captain Muhammad Waseem during the toss for the second T20I of tri-series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, August 30, 2025. — X/@TheRealPCB Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the second match of the T20I tri-series […]
Dominant bowling display gives Pakistan win against Afghanistan in tri-series opener
Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf celebrates after taking a wicket against Afghanistan during their UAE Tri-Series match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on August 29, 2025. — AFP Salman Agha top-scores for Pakistan with unbeaten 53. Middle-order collapse derails Afghanistan run chase. Afridi, Muqeem and Nawaz chip in with two wickets each. SHARJAH: Pakistan began […]
Naomi Osaka condemns Ostapenko’s words ‘terrible’ after US Open row
Japan’s Naomi Osaka reacts after her victory over USA’s Hailey Baptiste at the conclusion of their women’s singles second round tennis match on day five of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 28, 2025. — AFP NEW YORK: Naomi Osaka said […]
Manchester United knocked out of English League Cup
The Grimsby fans are seen celebrating on the ground after their team knocked out Manchester United out of the English League Cup on August 28, 2025. — X@PolymarketFC GRIMSBY: Manchester United plumbed new depths as fourth-tier Grimsby Town knocked them out of the League Cup 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on a tumultuous night […]
India faces world football ban for second time in three years
President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Kalyan Chaubey, speaks during a press conference in New Delhi on August 7, 2025. — AFP India could be banned from world football for the second time in three years after FIFA and the Asian governing body demanded it implement a new constitution by October 30 or […]
Thomas Muller changes stance in Ronaldo–Messi ‘GOAT’ debate
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo (left), Germany striker Thomas Muller (centre) and Argentinian star Lionel Messi. — Instagram/Reuters/@Cristiano Former Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller has confirmed changing his opinion on the greatest of all time (GOAT) debate involving Argentinian star Lionel Messi and Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi and Ronaldo, with 13 Ballon d’Ors between them, […]
PCB refutes reports on Shan, Rizwan’s captaincy future
Pakistan ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan (left) and Test captain Shan Masood. — AFP/ YouTube/Pakistan Cricket/screengrab LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday firmly dismissed reports suggesting the removal of Shan Masood as Test captain and the revocation of Mohammad Rizwan’s ODI captaincy. In a post on X, a PCB spokesperson said that there is […]