New Delhi: Heath Ledger's performance as Joker did wonders for 'The Dark Knight' but it did no good to Christain Bale as the film became Joker's story forever. Hollywood saw such a nuanced and fantastic villain after a long time and this charismatic baddie started a trend of profoundly written roles for antagonists.
Hollywood has always given interesting dimensions to a bad guy's character despite being very predictable about the final outcome of the film. The Hindi film industry mostly looks out for a menacingly terrifying villain than a motivated one unlike Hollywood where the writers constantly try to focus on the surprisingly human side of the rogues. Heath Ledger's characterisation inspired filmmakers to realise that the hero is not the only person in a battle and a well crafted villain can make a hero look more effective even if the final result is obvious.
The year 2012 alone gave the audience a chance to witness at least five awesome baddies who were no lesser than a hero, in fact, they soon emerged as the chief attraction of the film.
Loki (The Avengers): Tom Hiddleston might not look like an overpowering villain to some but his mannerism was just perfect to suit a character who was there to fight an army of superheroes. Joss Whedon didn't have the luxury of spending much time on the evolution of a character but he took his chances and Hiddlestone supported him with an open heart. Did you find Loki anything
11:59 AM, Apr 28, 2013
Daniel Craig has already signed on for two more films in the lead role as the suave 007 agent. ...
10:50 AM, Mar 20, 2013
Barbara Broccoli said that she is determined to keep Craig, 45, in his tuxedo for the next few years. ...
04:37 PM, Mar 17, 2013
The 'Skyfall' star was shopping for groceries with Weisz near their home when a fan tried to photograph them. ...
11:23 AM, Mar 16, 2013
'Django Unchained' and raunchy comedy 'Ted' landed seven MTV Movie Awards nominations on Tuesday. ...
01:01 PM, Mar 06, 2013
Producers of James Bond franchise reportedly want Adele to repeat her 'Skyfall' success with a new smash-hit tune. ...
05:50 PM, Mar 03, 2013
The singer also performed 'Skyfall' for the first time at the Sunday night ceremony. ...
11:51 AM, Feb 25, 2013
Iran-hostage drama 'Argo' continued its journey from awards-season outsider to favorite Sunday, winning three prizes, including best-picture, at the British Academy Film Awards. ...
08:57 AM, Feb 11, 2013
Adele was in Hollywood last month to pick up the Golden Globe for the best original song prize for 'Skyfall'. ...
11:16 AM, Jan 24, 2013
Singer Adele does not wish to disclose her baby's name because it is very personal. The 24-year-old welcomed a son in October last year with boyfriend Simon Konecki and kept the details under wraps. "I am not sharing his name at the moment. It is very personal to me. I am enjoying him on my own," People magazine quoted Adele as saying. ...
06:47 PM, Jan 15, 2013
The ninth time Grammy award winner British singer Adele made a few public appearance after giving birth to a baby. She also picked up the Golden Globes trophy for her single 'Skyfall' for 'Skyfall'. ...
05:27 PM, Jan 15, 2013
Veteran actress Judi Dench is saddened that the new James Bond blockbuster 'Skyfall' missed out on major nominations for the 2013 Academy Awards. The 78-year-old British actress, who plays spy chief M in the film, was surprised to learn that Sam Mendes was not recognised in the Best Director category and that her co-stars 007 Daniel Craig and movie villain Javier Bardem had been overlooked in the top acting nods,...
12:10 PM, Jan 11, 2013
This year will see a tough fight among films such as 'Argo', 'Skyfall', 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'The Avengers'. ...
06:29 PM, Jan 10, 2013
Daniel Craig starrer 'Skyfall' has become the most successful James Bond film in the 007 spy series by crossing the USD 1 billion mark worldwide. Directed by Sam Mendes and marking Craig's third turn as the iconic spy, the movie reached the milestone yesterday when its worldwide tally hit USD 1 billion, by far the best showing of any Bond picture, not accounting for inflation, the Hollywood Reporter said. ...
04:46 PM, Dec 31, 2012
A trademark would mean Adele could take legal action against anyone who misuses her name to market a product. ...
03:40 PM, Dec 23, 2012
Los Angeles: Spanish actor Javier Bardem was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the villain in the latest James Bond film, 'Skyfall'. Also nominated in the category are Alan Arkin ('Argo'), Robert De Niro ('Silver Linings Playbook'), Philip Seymour Hoffman ('The Master') and Tommy Lee Jones ('Lincoln'). Bardem won both the SAG Award and the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his...
04:58 PM, Dec 13, 2012
London: Singer Adele's 2012 Bond movie theme and songs by the Black Keys, Fiona Apple, Mumford & Sons and Norah Jones have been shortlisted for a Best Song Oscar nomination. The top acts join the likes of Arcade Fire, Liz Phair, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O, Rick Ross and John Legend among 75 artists still in consideration for the Academy Award, reported Daily Star online. Adele's 'Skyfall' makes the...
12:50 PM, Dec 13, 2012
London: James Bond movie 'Skyfall' has broken records at the UK box office by becoming the highest grossing movie in British cinema history. The 23rd installment of the 007 franchise, starring Daniel Craig as the suave superspy and directed by Sam Mendes, was an instant hit with audiences and critics alike upon its release in October, landing the biggest seven-day gross takings of all time in the UK, reported Daily...
02:44 PM, Dec 06, 2012
Los Angeles: James Bond, Snow White and a whole lot of hobbits and superheroes are in the running for the visual-effects prize at the Academy Awards. The superhero blockbusters 'The Avengers', 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man' are among 10 films that made the cut for visual-effects nominations for the Oscars on February 24. The other seven contenders announced Thursday include the Bond adventure 'Skyfall,' 'Snow White and...
12:54 PM, Nov 30, 2012
