Author: Ali Qasim

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

No Time To Die, the latest film in the James Bond franchise, held its world premiere in London on Tuesday, a glamorous affair attended by the movie’s cast, high profile British socialites and members of the royal family. The film will release in cinema across United Kingdom today on 30^th September.

No Time To Die, the 25th Bond film, has been delayed three times since its original April 2020 slot as movie theatres around the world were forced to shut their doors as well as impose audience number restrictions due to the pandemic.

The Universal Pictures and MGM film, part of one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, marks Craig’s fifth and final outing as the suave British secret agent, wrapping up a 15-year tenure that began with 2006’s Casino Royale.

“It’s such a great relief. It was so important to me to come and celebrate with all the other cast and crew and to get it into the cinemas and we’re here,” Craig told Reuters. “A year ago I didn’t think that was going to happen.”

Asked what he was going to miss the most from playing 007, he said: “The people.” Costing an estimated $200 million to produce, No Time To Die sees Bond come out of retirement in Jamaica to help track down a new villain, described by Oscar winner Malek as “mischievous (and) devious”, and armed with lethal technology.

The film introduces 00 agent Nomi, played by Lynch, who said: “I’m just happy it’s here and we get to celebrate it in the way that it deserves.” Also at the premiere were Britain’s Prince Charles and his son Prince William and their wives. To appreciate their frontline work during the pandemic, health workers and members of the armed forces were also invited.

Former Bond actress Judi Dench and Grammy Award winner Billie Eilish, who sings the film’s theme tune, also attended. Beginning its cinema rollout this week, No Time To Die is among the most anticipated movies this autumn.

“I know the world is expecting this film,” said Seydoux, who reprises her Spectre role as Madeleine Swann. “We gave everything to this film … and I hope people will love it.” Expectations are high after the last two Bond films, 2015’s Spectre and 2012’s Skyfall, grossed $880 million and more than $1 billion globally.

“Now that the cinemas are open we’re really happy to be supporting the industry,” producer Barbara Broccoli said. “We made this film for the cinema and we want people to enjoy it.”

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Drama Queen and star Meera has claimed that the showbiz industry suffered a massive financial loss worth billions due to the fake nikah case against her.  Actress Meera who is known for heaps of scandals than performances delivered the statement during the hearing of the dual nikah case at a local court in Lahore.

A local court conducted the hearing of the dual nikah case against the Lollywood actress Meera today. Meera appeared along with her counsel in the hearing. During the hearing, Meera broke into tears before the judge after approaching the rostrum.

The actress told the judge that she was seeking justice for 10 years. She said that she was properly heard at the US court but justice was not delivered in the country’s court. After the actress started shouting in the courtroom, the judge Rai Ahmed Khan asked Meera to lower her voice otherwise get back to her seat.

Later, the sessions court adjourned the hearing till October 5 and ordered the lawyers for arguments on the amended evidence in the case.

While talking to the media, Meera said that she has performed nikah and the film shooting was being termed as her nikah. She claimed that the showbiz industry suffered a massive financial loss worth billion due to the case against her.

It is important to mention here that her alleged husband Atiq-ur-Rehman had accused Meera of entering into a Nikah with another person named Naveed when she was already married to him.

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