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Vampire Diaries actor Annie Wersching dies at 45 after battling cancer
Over the course of her two-decade career, she has appeared in shows like The Vampire Diaries, Marvel’s Runaways, The Rookie, and Star Trek: Picard.

American actor Annie Wersching, best known for her roles in The Vampire Diaries and Timeless, passed away at the age of 45 on Monday. Annie had been battling cancer since 2020. She is survived by her husband and three sons, Freddie, 12, Oozie, 9, and Archie, 4.
Her death was announced via a GoFundMe account set up to raise funds for the actor’s family. A GoFundMe page has been created to help her husband, and kids to continue living lives that they know would make Annie proud.
Annie’s husband Stephen Full announced the news of his wife’s demise on social media. He wrote, There is a cavernous hole in the soul of this family today. But she left us the tools to fill it. She found wonder in the simplest moment. She didn’t require music to dance. She taught us not to wait for the adventure to find you. ‘Go find it. It’s everywhere.’ And find it we shall, he said. He further said As he drove their boys, the true loves of her life, down the winding driveway and street, she would yell BYE! until we were out of earshot and into the world. He said he can still hear it ringing. Bye my Buddie. I love you, little family.
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Annie’s co-star from Marvel’s Runaways, Ever Carradine revealed that Annie was diagnosed with cancer Summer of 2020. She’s a private person by nature, and the diagnosis made her even more so. She wanted to protect her boys. She wanted to get better so she could continue working. And honestly, she just didn’t really want to talk about it. She wanted to live her life, on her terms, and be with her family, she added.
Annie continued to shoot even after being diagnosed with cancer. In 2009, she appeared in the seventh season of 24 as FBI special agent Renee Walker. Over the course of her two-decade career, she has appeared in shows like The Vampire Diaries, Marvel’s Runaways, The Rookie, and Star Trek: Picard.
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Sam Bahadur box office collection: Vicky Kaushal film makes Rs 40 crore
On the the 7th day of its release the film earned Rs 3 crore. On the 8th day the film made Rs 3.25 crore. The total box office collection of Sam Bahadur stands at Rs 42.05 crore in domestic market. The film had an overall occupancy of 28.17% on December 8.

Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur seems to be struggling at the box office. The Meghna Gulzar film clashed with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal on December 1. On the eighth day of its release the film remains where it was on Day 7. Vicky Kaushal plays the role of Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw. The film is based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war where Sam Manekshaw led the Indian army.
On the the 7th day of its release the film earned Rs 3 crore. On the 8th day the film made Rs 3.25 crore. The total box office collection of Sam Bahadur stands at Rs 42.05 crore in domestic market. The film had an overall occupancy of 28.17% on December 8. The film’s world wide gross earnings now stand at Rs 53.8 crore. The film’s box office performance has been affected by Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal.
Sam Bahadur is biopic of India’s first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw. His career in the Indian army spanned over 40 years and five wars. He was the first Indian army officer who was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. The film pays tribute to Manekshaw and his contribution to the Indian armed forces and the country at large.
Vicky Kaushal took to social media to share a behind the scenes anecdote. He shared his makeup routine and transformation video. Kaushal thanked the fans for the love he is receiving from the audiences. Sam Bahadur also stars Sanya Malhotra who plays the role of Sam Manekshaw’s wife, while Fatima Sana Shaikh plays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film has been produced by Ronnie screwvala, under the banner of RSVP movies.
Sam Bahadur also stars Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Edward Sonnenblick and Neeraj Kabi. The music of the film has been composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and the lyrics have been written by Gulzar. The background music of the film has been given by Ketan Sodha.
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Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan’s film nominated for best international film at ASTRA Awards 2024
In the category of best international feature, 10 films have received nominations.

The Hollywood Creative Alliance unveiled their 2024 ASTRA Awards (Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards) nominations today. To the pleasure of fans, Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara has received a nomination for Best International Feature.
This year’s list of nominees for Best International Feature includes just one Indian film.
Alongside films like Barbie, Oppenheimer, Killer of the Flower Moon, John Wick, Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse, and a number of other box office successes, Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan has been nominated for multiple ASTRA Awards 2024.
In the category of best international feature, 10 films have received nominations. Atlee’s Jawan will face off against some of the greatest films ever made in a variety of nations, such as The Taste of Things (France), The Teacher’s Lounge (Germany), Fallen Leaves (Finland), Perfect Days (Japan), Radical (Mexico), Society of the Snow (Spain), Anatomy of a Fall (France), Concrete Utopia (South Korea), and The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom).
Here is a look at Jawan and the other films that are up for Best International Film at the 2024 ASTRA Awards.
Under the direction of Atlee, Jawan features a cast that includes Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone (in a special appearance), Priyamani, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover, and Sanya Malhotra. Shah Rukh plays a father and a son in the movie who work together to right social injustices. With box office receipts of over Rs 1,148 crore, the movie became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023.
Sandra Huller plays the lead in this 2023 French courtroom drama thriller, which is directed by Justine Triet. The protagonist is a writer who aims to clear her name following her husband’s passing.
A South Korean catastrophe thriller called Concrete Utopia tells the story of an earthquake and its aftermath. Starring Park Seo-joon, Park Bo-young, and Lee Byung-hun, the film is directed by Um Tae-hwa.
The main actors in this comedy-drama, a joint Finnish-German production, are Jussi Vatanen and Alma Poysti. The protagonist is a lone woman named Anna who encounters a solitary, alcoholic employee. Amidst all the obstacles, they attempt to establish a bond.
Originally established as the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society in 20i6, Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) is a film critics association in Los Angeles. It changed its name to Hollywood Critics Association in 2019. The organisation renamed their honours as The Astra honours and changed its name for the second time, in 2023.
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Fighter teaser out: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone promise action-packed scenes
The film is helmed by Siddharth Anand which Viacom 18 Studios and Marflix Pictures are producing.

The eagerly anticipated Fighter teaser has been dropped today, giving an appealing look at this impending blockbuster movie. With Deepika Padukone captivating audiences with her elegant fighter jet piloting, the teaser takes off, introducing Hrithik Roshan’s character Patty.
With a strong caption that says, to defeat us? You have to be kidding, the teaser begins, setting the tone for an exciting story. Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and the always charming Anil Kapoor come together with the same goal in mind: to set out on a risky expedition to protect the dignity of their native India against powerful adversaries.
Fans filled the comment box with their excitement as soon as the Fighter preview was shown. Deepika back to rule Bollywood, a user wrote. We wish this film success on behalf of all Hirthik Roshan fans worldwide, another user commented. The third user described it as pure goosebumps. Ayushmann Khurrana, Neha Dhupia, Manish Malhotra, and Rakesh Roshan were among the celebrities that enjoyed the sneak peek.
New character-introducing posters featuring Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Hrithik Roshan were released a few days back which was appreciated by the auidance. Hrithik Roshan portrays Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania in the movie.
The makers of the film have earlier revealed Deepika Padukone’s initial appearance as Minal Rathore. Deepika captioned the photo, Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, Call Sign: Minni, Designation: Squadron Pilot, Unit: Air Dragons.
Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, Call Sign: Rocky, Designation: Commanding Officer, Unit: Air Dragons, Fighter Forever, wrote Anil Kapoor in the caption.
Siddharth Anand is the director of the upcoming action movie Fighter, which Viacom 18 Studios and Marflix Pictures are producing. In addition to Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor also feature in the movie. The film is scheduled to open in theatres on January 25, 2024.
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