Dev Patel Gets Political at Rowdy ‘Monkey Man’ SXSW Premiere: ‘The Action Genre Has Been Abused by the System’

Monkey Man.The British actor’s new film premiered to a strong reaction at SXSW last month, but he has since spoken about how difficult it was to get the film made.During a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) ahead of the film’s cinema release this week (April 5), the actor said that directing, producing and acting in the film was “the most demanding thing I’ve ever done in my life”, per Variety.He added that “everyday we faced absolute catastrophe” throughout the process.“I begged our financier not to shut us down a few weeks before principal photography,” he said. “We were meant to shoot in India then COVID hit.

Dev Patel is sharing details about an injury he sustained while shooting his new movie Monkey Man!

Reality TV star Charlotte Dawson has found herself the victim of online trolls for the past two years after they maliciously reported her and fiancé Matt Sarsfield to social services and the NSPCC.The pair were accused of mistreating and abusing their sons and the ordeal is something they are still trying to recover from. Charlotte and Jordan - who got engaged in 2020 - are working with the police and social services to investigate. Charlotte - who is best known for her stints on Ex on the Beach and Celebs Go Dating - is mum to two adorable boys, seven month of Jude and three year old Noah, and has now opened up to OK! about what they went through.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Dev Patel makes his feature directorial debut with the upcoming action movie “Monkey Man,” which blew the roof off SXSW earlier this month and earned strong reviews, but getting the film made was no walk in the park. During a Reddit AMA ahead of the film’s April theatrical release, Patel told fans that directing, acting in and producing “Monkey Man” was “the most demanding thing I’ve ever done in my life” because “everyday we faced absolute catastrophe.” “I begged our financier not to shut us down a few weeks before principal photography,” Patel wrote.

Simon Jordan has encouraged Marcus Rashford to leave the 'goldfish bowl of Manchester United' ahead of the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from Old Trafford for a while now as he continues to disappoint for the Red Devils.

Over the years, it's become a custom among Muslims to break their fast at their favourite restaurants. And in turn, those eateries have risen the occasion, with scores of venues offering iftar deals and buffets.

Kobbie Mainoo, the rising Manchester United star, has a very famous brother who made his name on Love Island. Kobbie's own quick rise to fame continued this week when he got his first call-up to play for England.

Dev Patel is stepping out to promote his directorial debut!

In case you missed the buzz out of SXSW, director/star Devl Patel (“The Green Knight”) and producer Jordan Peele (“Nope”) have joined forces for an original Mumbai-set action film, “Monkey Man” that will be released by Universal Pictures early next month. Following excellent reviews out of Austin (read ours here), Universal has unleashed a new trailer.

Scripted formats were placed front and center of BBC Studios’ panel at Series Mania, as the Doctor Who seller confirmed it is making up to three more versions of Ghosts and has bought Spain’s Brutal Media.

SXSW organizers on Monday announced the Audience Award winners for the festival’s recently wrapped 31st edition.

Diana Legacy Awards Thursday night, but his appearance will only take place after his brother, the Prince of Wales, has left the premises.William, 41, will attend Thursday’s awards solo, as his wife Kate Middleton recovers from surgery and the recent photo scandal that rocked the palace.There, he will deliver a speech and present awards to 20 recipients at the ceremony, which takes place at London’s Science Museum.After the ceremony, Harry, who lives in Montecito, Calif., with his wife Meghan Markle, will take a call with the winners of the night.Harry’s refusal to attend the awards in person comes just weeks after he lost his bid for taxpayer-funded UK security protection for his family.The Diana Award charity, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, was set up in memory of William and Harry’s beloved late mother.The awards are handed out to young people between the ages of 9 and 25 who have contributed to their communities through humanitarian work.“The Prince [of Wales] will meet key staff and supporters of the Diana Award, before joining the ceremony where he will hear about the recipients’ work, make a short speech, and present Legacy Awards to this year’s winners,” Kensington Palace told The Post in a statement.“After the ceremony, the Prince will meet all the award winners who have traveled from around the world, representing countries including Australia, Bangladesh, the Cayman Islands, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Romania, the UAE, the UK, and the USA.”The estranged brothers have appeared alongside one another at previous award ceremonies in the past.However, since the Sussexes stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in 2020 and subsequently moved to the US, his

Newcastle United have been handed an apparent injury boost ahead of their weekend FA Cup clash with Manchester City.

Hidden in the basement of Bolton Museum is an attraction you won’t find anywhere else in Greater Manchester - and it’s completely free to visit. Beneath the museum is the region’s only public aquarium.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic “Enter the Dragon,” starring Bruce Lee, is one of the four or five greatest action films ever made. Yet it has a thin, awkward, lurching story.

Dev Patel’s Monkey Man draws from the ancient lore surrounding Hanuman, a revered figure in Hindu tradition symbolizing intellect, might, valor, fidelity and discipline — much like his character in this film who is the underdog savior of the broken and the displaced. Having written, directed and starred in the film, Patel derives a lot of inspiration from familiar action films to create something refreshing and new, while also educating the audience on some of the ongoing disparities taking place in India, particularly between the haves and the have-nots. His kinetic direction and tense fight sequences, mixed with a deep reverence of Indian folklore, helps stake his claim as a future of action cinema. 

Dev Patel just debuted his new movie Monkey Man at the SXSW Festival!

Universal‘s bender of a weekend continued past Oscars into Monday night with the enthusiastic SXSW premiere of Monkeypaw’s Dev Patel feature directorial debut, Monkey Man, which blew the roof off Austin’s Paramount Theatre.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Thailand is poised to get serious about its commitment to the film industry, and plans to launch a major new body, the Thailand Creative Culture Agency, with a budget of THB7 billion ($200 million). Long a destination for Hollywood, China and India productions, and currently playing host to the lensing of Season 3 of “The White Lotus,” Thailand has many of the elements that could contribute to building a major film industry. These include diverse locations, skilled crews, studio facilities and a location production, or incentive, scheme.

Renowned for his passion for food and appetite for outrageous eating feats, Man v Food star Adam Richman has embarked on a culinary journey across the British Isles "as a love letter" to British cuisine. Armed with a map of the UK, the Brooklyn-based food expert and chef is attempting to shed light on the "globally misunderstood" and "unfairly maligned" realm of British cuisine for a new Food Network UK show, Adam Richman Eats Britain.