Terry Gilliam

Nike has launched Rip the Script, its most ambitious World Cup campaign yet, bringing together football superstars, celebrities and references to three decades of iconic advertising. The six-minute film celebrates creativity, unpredictability and football's enduring appeal while drawing inspiration from classics such as Airport, Joga Bonito and Write the Future. Packed with Easter eggs, nostalgia and star power, Rip the Script reinforces Nike's status as football's most influential storyteller.

Heath Ledger's USD 16.3 million estate, initially willed to his parents and sisters, ultimately went to his daughter Matilda. Despite his 2003 will predating her birth, his family ensured Matilda and her mother, Michelle Williams, were fully provided for. Co-stars also donated salaries from his final film, ensuring a secure future for the young girl.

Lisa Kudrow steps into the fantastical realm of time-travel heists as she leads a merry band of thieves in the official trailer for 'Time Bandits,' the eagerly awaited Apple TV+ fantasy comedy series adapted from Terry Gilliam's 1981 film. Best known for her iconic role in 'Friends,' Kudrow portrays Penelope, the spirited and cunning leader of a group of misfits who embark on daring adventures across time and space. The trailer introduces the series' adventurous spirit, showcasing Penelope and young protagonist Kevin (played by Kal-El Tuck) navigating through historical epochs, encountering dinosaurs and the Harlem Renaissance alike. "Nothing is too big for us to steal," Kudrow's character quips to Kevin in a humorous exchange, highlighting the series' blend of absurd comedy and fantastical elements.

Heath Ledger’s last film is set to premier at the forthcoming Cannes film festival in France.

Johnny Depp would love to be a part of 'Monty Python', the hit British TV comedy sketch show, according to director Terry Gilliam.

Actor Lisa Kudrow has been roped in to play the lead role in the series "Time Bandits". The show, co-written, directed and executive produced by Taika Waititi, is based on 1981's Terry Gilliam-directed movie of the same name.

Terry Gilliam said he's eyeing the actor for a devilish role in his new movie, 'Carnival at the End of Days'.

Abhay Deol on Bollywood's affinity for slapstick, the supernatural love story he has signed on, and why the term 'smaller films' is offensive.

Monty Python star Michael Palin has said dying while working as part of the iconic comedy troupe ''would be a great way to go'', and also admitted he was the reason they didn't reform sooner.

Heath Ledger will appear in the film he was shooting before his death, director Terry Gilliam has revealed.

Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp felt "privileged" to filling in for Heath Ledger in new movie 'The Imaginarium of Dr Paranassus', describing the late star as a "thundering and ungovernable talent".

Lars von Trier, who was declared a 'persona non grata' seven years ago at the Cannes Film Festival, is making a comeback to cinema extravaganza with his film 'The House That Jack Built'.

"Back To The Future" star Christopher Lloyd is set to guest star in "The Big Bang Theory" this December.

Here’s a list of eminent actors who passed away during the shooting of a film, and how various filmmakers dealt with the loss when an actor critical to the movie gets unexpectedly and permanently unavailable

The actress is thrilled to turn comic-strip heroine.

Acclaimed filmmaker Alexander Payne, known for movies like "The Descendants" and "The Holdovers," will receive the Honorary Leopard Award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The festival recognizes Payne as a defining figure in 21st-century American cinema. Artistic Director Giona A Nazzaro praised Payne's ability to blend classical and modern sensibilities, highlighting his work with renowned actors.

After the heartbreaking loss of Heath Ledger, his fellow actors Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell made headlines with their remarkable decision to donate their entire earnings from 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' to Ledger's little girl, Matilda Rose. This selfless contribution ensured her future stability, given that she was overlooked in Ledger's will.

Whether a work of fiction, fantasy or science-fiction, here's a list of films that brought to the big screen, a dystopian future where a virus sends the human race to the brink of extinction.

"Charming yet chaotic" as one of the veteran critics said, the Venice film festival showcased some beautiful work that took the audience's breath away. To top it the paparazzi glittered!

Heath Ledger's final performance before he died of an accidental overdose in January 2008 nearly never made it to the big screen, said U.S.-born director Terry Gilliam.

British stars Jason Isaacs and Celia Imrie will be presented with this year's Raindance Icon Award, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Filmmaker Tim Burton has expressed his certainty about working with actor Johnny Depp again, despite his reservations about sequels to some of his iconic films.

The death of Paul Walker has got fans of the Fast & Furious franchise wondering about the fate of the next film. We take a look at how other filmmakers have dealt with the unexpected death of a star in the middle of a movie shoot

Amidst the coronavirus outbreak worldwide, one cannot help but spot eerie similarities between movies on pandemics and recent events

Bandit Queen created such an uproar when it was first released that it was impossible to separate the film from the noise - the censor board, women's organisations, Arundhati Roy and eventually even Phoolan Devi herself jumped into the fray, first denouncing and then supporting the film.

Tom Stoppard, the iconic British playwright celebrated for his sharp intellect and masterpieces like 'Shakespeare in Love,' has sadly passed away at 88. Over a remarkable 60-year career, he received five Tony Awards, with hits such as 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' and 'Leopoldstadt' marking his legacy.

Shekhar Kapur criticized an OTT platform for streaming an edited version of his film 'Bandit Queen' without his consent, raising concerns about creative control. Filmmakers like Hansal Mehta and Tigmanshu Dhulia supported Kapur, emphasizing the ethical issues of post-release edits. The debate highlights the need for clearer guidelines and protections for directors in the digital streaming era.