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British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty', dies at 75

Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in The Full Monty", Michael Clayton and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died, his family said. He was 75. A statement shared by his agent on behalf of the family said Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday. It didn't provide further details. Wilkinson was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for his work in 2001's family drama In The Bedroom in 2001 and in the best supporting actor category for his role in Michael Clayton, a 2007 film that starred George Clooney. He is remembered by many in Britain and beyond for playing former steel mill foreman Gerald Cooper in the 1997 comedy The Full Monty," about a group of unemployed steel workers who formed an unlikely male stripping act. Wilkinson appeared in dozens of other movies, including Batman Begins, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and Valkyrie". The actor was recognized for his services to drama in 2005 when he was appointed a member of the Ord

Jack Welch, retrospective 'villain'

GE's iconic former CEO's revered status has been tarnished in recent years, and David Gelles book is the latest attempt to blame Welch's toxic management style for the ills of today's capitalism

Fifa World Cup: Why are players wearing Batman-style facemasks in Qatar?

Fifa World Cup masked men: Who are these players wearing stylish black masks and why are they wearing the masks? Find out here

"Password" most widely used password in India, "bigbasket" fourth: Report

"Bigbasket" has been used by over 75,000 users in India as their password, and it would take about 5 minutes for hackers to crack it, a report by NordPass showed

Broadway's iconic Phantom of the Opera is bowing out; its magic endures

Hit by Covid slump, Broadway's longest-running play will stage its last show in February 2023

Batman's 1986 Dark Knight cover has a $2 million auction estimate

The four-issue miniseries, written by Frank Miller, is widely credited for pivoting Batman from hokey children's fare to a more sophisticated and sinister form of storytelling

Warner Bros delays 'Dune', 'The Batman' movies amid Covid-19 pandemic

Movie studios have delayed releasing tentpole projects even after restrictions were eased, as people remain wary of stepping into cinema halls and many theaters still remain closed

Robert Pattinson starrer 'The Batman' release pushed to 2022

The much-anticipated superhero film 'The Batman' will no longer hit theatres in 2021

Character of Batman thrives on reinterpretation: Christopher Nolan

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan says reinterpretation is necessary to do justice to the character of Batman on the big screen

Robert Pattinson tests coronavirus positive, 'The Batman' filming halted

Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson is said to have tested positive for COVID-19, causing filming of the much-anticipated movie 'The Batman' to halt

Joel Schumacher, director of Batman films and St Elmo's Fire, dies at 80

The native New Yorker passed away on Monday morning. He was 80, reported Deadline

New report raises fresh concerns over govt's Aarogya Setu application

The Centre has made the downloading of the app mandatory vide an order dated May 1, 2020 in all public and private offices, as well as in containment zones.

The fantastic, multi-layered and sometimes political world of comics

It's an intriguing peek into the fantastic, energy-packed kingdom of comics teeming with finely etched, timeless characters

What can Robert Pattinson do to keep you guessing?

I love the director, Matt Reeves, and it's a dope character: Robert Pattinson

Batman at 80: A look back at the making and remaking of the Dark Knight

Batman's brand of justice, too, is flawed and almost constantly under scrutiny from both his aids and adversaries

From superheroes to fantasy worlds, Appupen has found a distinctive voice

The Batman of his childhood, Appupen says, doesn't have the same baggage and agendas as today's Batman