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Helena Bonham Carter is coming to the protection of two fellow members of the “Harry Potter” universe.

The actress, who performed Bellatrix Lestrange in 4 of the “Harry Potter” movies, spoke up in help of each creator J.Ok. Rowling and “Unbelievable Beasts and The place to Discover Them” star Johnny Depp in a brand new interview printed within the Occasions of London.

Addressing the controversy round views Rowling has expressed which have been criticized by some as transphobic, Bonham Carter referred to as the backlash “horrendous.”

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“I believe she has been hounded,” she stated. “It’s been taken to the acute, the judgmentalism of individuals.”

Bonham Carter went on to say that the creator of “Harry Potter” is “allowed her opinion, significantly if she’s suffered abuse.”

In a 2020 essay printed on her web site, Rowling disclosed she is a home abuse and sexual assault survivor.

“All people carries their very own historical past of trauma and types their opinions from that trauma, and it’s a must to respect the place individuals come from and their ache,” Bonham Carter stated. “You don’t all need to agree on all the things – that may be insane and boring. She’s not which means it aggressively, she’s simply saying one thing out of her personal expertise.”

The “Struggle Membership” actress additionally addressed points surrounding actor Johnny Depp, who performed Grindelwald in two “Harry Potter” spinoff movies, together with 2018’s “Unbelievable Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.”

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Bonham Carter, who has labored with Depp in a number of initiatives over time, stated she considers Depp “fully vindicated” after his defamation trial towards ex-wife Amber Heard earlier this yr, during which each Depp and Heard had been discovered responsible of defamation of each other.

The jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million {dollars} in punitive damages, whereas they awarded Heard $2 million in compensatory damages and no cash for punitive damages.

Depp sued Heard for defamation over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Submit during which she described herself as a “public determine representing home abuse.” Although Depp was not named within the article, he claims it value him profitable appearing roles. Heard countersued her ex-husband for defamation over statements Depp’s legal professional made about her abuse claims.

“Individuals will soar on the bandwagon as a result of it’s the development and to be the poster woman for it,” Bonham Carter instructed the Occasions of Heard and the #MeToo motion.

She additionally addressed cancel tradition, saying, “You possibly can’t ban individuals. I hate cancel tradition. It has change into fairly hysterical and there’s a form of witch hunt and a lack of knowledge.”

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‘Hebbuli Cut’ movie review: A sharp narrative on caste bias with an engaging screenplay

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Mounesh Nataranga in ‘Hebbuli Cut’
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Director Bheemrao’s Hebbuli Cut begins with the shot of a flower floating on water. The calming scene gets cut short when a bike runs over it. If you want to know what to expect at the end of the movie, the scene is a warning.

Hebbuli Cut tells the tale of Vinay (Mounesh Nataranga), who wishes to lead a life like the floating flower, unruffled by the harsh realities of the world. Like all school-going children, especially in small towns, he has simple desires, such as getting a hairstyle like superstar Sudeep in the 2017 action thriller Hebbuli.

The actor’s hairstyle was a craze among students in 2017. So much so that an upset headmaster from a Bagalkot-based school wrote a letter to a salon owner requesting him to avoid shaping students’ hair in that fashion. Perhaps, back then, nobody imagined a scenario where a boy would be denied the trendy hairstyle because of the family he belonged to. Bheemrao’s film is inspired by true events.

Written by Ananth Shandreya and Bheemrao, Hebbuli Cut is told from the point of view of Vinay, son of a cobbler (Mahadev Hadapad). The film, set in Chandrabanda village, in the North Karnataka-Telangana border, isn’t as gritty as you would expect in a movie based on caste disparity, because the director consciously tracks the innocent journey of Vinay, marked by unfiltered emotions and yearning for social acceptance.

Hebbuli Cut (Kannada)

Director: Bheemrao

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Cast: Mounesh Nataranga, Mahadev Hadapad, Uma YG, Mahantesh Hiremath

Runtime: 110 minutes

Storyline: A school-going boy’s simple desire of getting a trendy hairstyle is undone by caste disparity

Several scenes subtly portray the divide between the haves and the have-nots. For instance, Vinay’s privileged friends plan to go to Bengaluru to enjoy their summer holidays, even as Vinay remains quiet, as he doesn’t have such options to choose from.

ALSO READ:School headmaster in Karnataka requests salon owner to refuse Hebbuli hairstyle to students

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In pursuit of cracking a heavy subject, Bheemrao and team ensure the making isn’t compromised. The short yet stylised fight sequence between Vinay and his classmates inside the classroom is harmless fun. Navneeth Sham’s vibrant music is one of the biggest strengths of Hebbuli Cut—a dream-like song sequence, where Vinay imagines living happily with his crush, is a soothing number that’s beautifully shot as well (Deepak Yaragera is the cinematographer).

A still from ‘Hebbuli Cut’

A still from ‘Hebbuli Cut’
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Vinay struggles to arrange the hefty amount needed for the hairstyle and convince the barber (Mahantesh) to take him inside his salon as a customer, as he does for so many others in the village. The cruel end to the story is inevitable, but Bheemrao doesn’t pin-point his statement, as the climax is hard-hitting enough to convey the film’s message. The performance from the lead cast, including Uma YG who plays Vinay’s mother, is one of the pillar’s of Hebbuli Cut.

Hebbuli Cut touches upon a topic that’s considered risky in Sandalwood. The Kannada film industry has shied away from the subject of caste, citing lack of audience support. Producers rarely come forward to invest on such themes. Bheemrao’s film takes the road less travelled and the authentic world-building of his socially relevant story makes his film special.

Hebbuli Cut is currently running in theatres

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Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025: ‘Ketch-up’ on what you need to know

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We’ve all eaten an extra hot dog at a Fourth of July barbecue — but only the greats can stomach 50 dogs in rapid fire.

Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest brings the world’s top competitive eaters to Coney Island, N.Y., to see how many hot dogs they can eat in 10 minutes. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s competition.

Is Joey Chestnut competing?

Joey Chestnut, the competition’s most decorated eater, is returning to the Coney Island stage this year after a sponsorship conflict barred him from competing in 2024. Banned after signing a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods, Chestnut got his fill competing at a different contest in El Paso, Texas. Major League Eating eventually ceded the sponsorship issue with Chestnut, who posted on X in June that he is “grateful we’ve been able to find common ground.”

Who are the eaters?

Chestnut — ranked No. 1 in the country — is the favorite to win again, boasting a Major League Eating record of 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Other eaters to watch are the 2024 winner and No. 2-ranked Patrick Bertoletti, No.-3 ranked eater Geoffrey Esper, No.-4 ranked eater James Webb and No.-6 ranked eater Nick Wehry.

Miki Sudo is the front-runner in the women’s competition. The reigning champ with a 10-year winning streak, Sudo will be aiming to top her personal record set in 2024 of 51 hot dogs.

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When is the contest?

The 2025 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place July 4 outside the original Nathan’s Famous on the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island in Brooklyn, N.Y. ESPN will continue its annual broadcast of the Fourth of July contest this year, with coverage beginning at 7:45 a.m. PT/10:45 a.m. ET. The main hot dog eating contest is expected to begin at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.

How can I watch?

The contest will be broadcast live on ESPN2 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. It will air again on ESPN at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET, and at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET on ESPN2. This will give fans some timing options as they iron out their Fourth of July plans.

The women’s competition will air on ESPN3 at 7:45 a.m. PT/10:45 a.m. ET and will be recapped around 12 p.m. ET.

How did the contest come to be?

In 1916, Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker used a $300 loan and his wife’s secret recipe to open a nickel hot dog stand — it wasn’t until 1972 that the first hot dog eating contest began.

What was initially a lighthearted challenge has become a physically taxing sport, formalized by Major League Eating and extensive media attention. Many see the contest as emblematic of America’s obsession with spectacle and excess. Nathan’s is also not shy about its original goal of self-promotion. Every Independence Day, tens of thousands of fans flock to Coney Island with millions more watching on ESPN.

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So, what’s on the table?

The winner receives the highly coveted and bejeweled Mustard Belt, a $10,000 grand prize and the esteemed champion title.

Happy Fourth of July — it’s time to dig in!

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Superman: The Movie

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Superman: The Movie is not completely free of content concerns—there are some surprisingly suggestive moments for a PG-rated movie, as well as some language and peril. But this film adaptation also delivers the Man of Steel’s trademark brand of clean-cut heroism and moral integrity.

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