Dubai’s Untold Festival Set to Ignite Music Scene This November – International Edition

Dubai’s Untold Festival Set to Ignite Music Scene This November – International Edition

The internationally renowned festival Untold, which originated in Romania, is scheduled to make its comeback in Dubai with its second edition from November 6-9. This time, the event will take place at a more expansive location: Dubai Parks and Resorts. Attendees can anticipate an enhanced and superior experience featuring a wide array of music styles and spectacular visual presentations.

“Driven by the enthusiasm and exhilaration that Untold Dubai brought to both performers and spectators, we have been encouraged to broaden the scope of the festival for its second installment in an even bigger and more enthralling venue,” stated Edy Chereji, co-founder of Untold Universe.

The new location boasts more than 25 million square meters of exciting attractions, featuring five distinct theme parks, thus offering “an ideal blend of entertainment and premier amenities,” according to the organizers.

Early bird tickets for the 2025 event will go on sale from March 28th.

The first edition of Untold Dubai surpassed expectations, drawing more than 185,000 enthusiasts globally.

In Romania,
Untold 2025 is set to occur from August 7-10.
.


irina.marica@romania-insider.com


(Photo source: the organizers)

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Unveils Epic Five-Hour Casting List: Fans Rejoice and React!

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Unveils Epic Five-Hour Casting List: Fans Rejoice and React!

It’s the 5 hours and 30 minutes casting announcement that left fans equally puzzled and thrilled.

Rather than introducing the stars of the upcoming Avengers movie on stage individually, Marvel chose to do a live social media event where they unveiled the cast through their on-set chairs. Each time, after every 15 minutes, the camera would move to another chair, exposing yet another actor’s identity.

Among those confirmed for
Avengers: Doomsday
– out on 1 May 2026, the first part of a diptych with
Avengers: Secret Wars
– Franchise stalwarts such as Chris Hemsworth playing Thor, Anthony Mackie portraying Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Simu Liu taking on the role of Shang-Chi, and Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova were part of the cast. The lineup goes on—scroll down for the complete roster.

The most significant announcement was that actors from the 20th Century Fox/Marvel X-Men series are returning. Patrick Stewart (who played Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), James Marsden (Cyclops), and Kelsey Grammer (Beast) have all agreed to join this new grand adventure. Adding even more excitement to the mix of mutants, Channing Tatum, known previously for his role as Gambit, will also be part of this project.

Deadpool & Wolverine

– was also there. Well, his chair was.

Stewart, who is 84 years old, portrayed Professor X in the early 2000s X-Men movies produced by Fox and made a brief appearance in last year’s film.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
, with the 85-year-old Ian McKellen portraying his iconic rival Magneto. In the 2010s reboot of the X-Men film series, both these performers were replaced by younger counterparts, sparking significant fan theories regarding the franchise’s future trajectory.
Avengers: Doomsday
The primary idea revolves around setting up a clash between the Avengers and X-Men within the multiverse, where different groups of heroes will battle each other with the aim to protect their individual worlds.

The entire tiring chair-watch event—which brought back memories of HBO’s ill-conceived promotion where they asked viewers to sit through a live broadcast of an iceberg thawing just to announce the premiere date for Season Seven—concluded with Robert Downey Jr. perched on his seat, the ex-Iron Man star completing the scene.

revealed as portraying Doctor Doom in the previous year

He will pose the primary danger in both scenarios.
Doomsday
and
Secret Wars
, two of the pillars for Marvel’s forthcoming Phase 6 of its Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The unexpected casting announcements left fans surprised, evoking reactions of excitement, boredom, and confusion in equal measure. Many pointed out that the reveals were spoiling parts of the upcoming show.
Thunderbolts*
prior to its launch, considering that we currently know which characters will make it through.

One fan tweeted on X, ‘Is there truly still a justification for watching Thunderbolts at this stage?!?!” Another commented, ‘It’s thrilling but you’re ruining Thunderbolts!!’

Some devoted followers expressed dissatisfaction upon noticing that several of the top and highly expected acts were missing from the list revealed.

The names of Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), and even Tom Holland (Spider-Man) were not mentioned.

Nevertheless, Marvel and Disney might currently be holding onto these reveals, possibly scheduling another casting announcement nearer to the release date, or perhaps reserving them for Secret Wars.

Avengers: Doomsday
is scheduled for release in May 2026 and will mark the first ensemble film since the one released in 2019.
Avengers: Endgame
, which went on to become one of the top-grossing movies ever.

There’s a lot at stake because Marvel has been facing challenges in regaining its cultural prominence and box office success for some time now.
Endgame
There has been an ongoing sequence showcasing a focus on quantity rather than quality, characterized by a string of failures including
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
,
The Marvels
and the latest adventure,
Captain America: A Bold New Era
, as well as

The Kang fiasco that forced Marvel to revisit their plans.

.

The comeback of the Russo Brothers to helm both
Doomsday
and
Secret Wars
having previously directed highly acclaimed MCU projects like
Captain America: Winter Soldier
,
Captain America: Civil War
and both
Infinity War
and
Endgame
), along with Robert Downey Jr.’s mask change, has been viewed as

Signs indicating a studio is lacking creativity

And eager to return to their peak.

Only time will reveal if they succeed.


The complete cast was announced as follows:

  • Chris Hemsworth (Thor)
  • Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman)
  • Anthony Mackie (Captain America)
  • Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes)
  • Letitia Wright (Black Panther)
  • Paul Rudd (Ant-Man)
  • Wyatt Russell (John Walker)
  • Tenoch Huerta Mejía (Namor)
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing)
  • Simu Liu (Shang-Chi)
  • Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova)
  • Kelsey Grammer (Beast)
  • Lewis Pullman (Sentry)
  • Danny Ramirez (Falcon)
  • Joseph Quinn (Human Torch)
  • David Harbour (Red Guardian)
  • Winston Duke (M’Baku)
  • Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost)
  • Tom Hiddleston (Loki)
  • Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier)
  • Ian McKellen (Magneto)
  • Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler)
  • Rebecca Romijn (Mystique)
  • James Marsden (Cyclops)
  • Channing Tatum (Gambit)
  • Pedro Pascal (Mister Fantastic)
  • Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom


Marvel’s
Thunderbolts*
opens in theaters on May 2nd; Phase 6 begins this year with
The Fantastic Four: Initial Moves
on 25 July.
Doomsday
is due out on 1 May 2026 and
Secret Wars
on 7 May 2027.

NMIXX Set to Make a Splash in Manila This May

NMIXX Set to Make a Splash in Manila This May

K-pop girl group
NMIXX
is scheduled to return to the Philippines for their eagerly awaited “NMIXX Change Up: Mixx Lab” concert in Manila!

The entertainment firm Lunari Global disclosed via X (previously known as Twitter) that the performance is scheduled for May 2 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Those eager not to miss out on the MIXXTOPIA event can buy their tickets solely via Lunari Global’s website beginning March 31. The ticket costs will vary from ₱3,500 for Silver up to ₱13,000 for VVIP Soundcheck & Hi Bye packages.

Below are all the ticket details:

Silver – PhP 3,500

Gold – PhP 6,000

Platinum – PhP 8,000

VIP Soundcheck – Php 11,500

VIP Soundcheck and Hi Bye – Php 13,000

ANSWER members can also enjoy perks as fans according to their bought tickets.

In addition to getting soundcheck access, VVIP and VIP ticket holders will get special lanyards, photocard sets, and they’ll also have a shot at winning an autographed poster through the raffle draw.

In the meantime, those with Platinum and Gold tickets will be given photocards, and some fortunate winners will have the chance to obtain signed posters from NMIXX.

Holders of silver tickets will not miss out either since they too will get special photocards during the event.

NMIXX is a six-member girl band signed with JYP Entertainment, featuring talented members such as Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Jiwoo, Kyujin, and Bae. Renowned for their impressive vocals and energetic shows, they have gained popularity through hits including “KNOW ABOUT ME” and “Love Me Like This.”
DASH
,” “DICE,” and “O.O.”

The ensemble had earlier dropped by Manila in June 2023 as part of their “Nice to Mixx You” concert series and likewise went to attend an event.
Asia Artist Awards
in December 2023 at the Philippine Arena.

Check out the major winners from the Asia Artist Awards 2023 in this gallery:

This article
NMIXX plans to make a comeback in Manila this May.
was originally published in
GMA Entertainment
.

Johnny Mathis Announces Retirement from Live Performances: Citing Age and Memory Challenges

Johnny Mathis Announces Retirement from Live Performances: Citing Age and Memory Challenges

Johnny Mathis has announced he’s retiring from live stage performances due to “age and memory issues which have accelerated.”

The announcement was made in a statement regarding the 89-year-old individual.
Facebook page
Wednesday: “Although several thrilling concerts remain on the schedule, unfortunately, all Johnny Mathis performances scheduled for June 2025 and beyond have been canceled.”

“Many of you might know that Johnny Mathis will soon turn 90 years old this year,” the announcement went on. “Unfortunately, because of his advanced age and worsening memory problems, we must express our deep sorrow as we share news about his retirement from touring and performing at live events.”

According to Mathis’
website
, the singer-songwriter has four concerts remaining on his 2025 Voice of Romance tour before he officially retires, including in Pennsylvania, Indiana, California and New Jersey, with his final show scheduled for May 18. As for the four canceled shows, “refunds will be made through the original point of purchase,” according to the post.

Johnny Mathis and his whole team extend their deepest appreciation to all the fans around the globe who have consistently shown love and support for his music! They conclude with ‘It’s genuinely been “Wonderful, Wonderful,”’

Mathis, the voice behind the hits “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late,” “Gina,” “What Will My Mary Say” and “Misty,” has been touring across the world for seven decades, since releasing his self-titled debut album in 1956.

Aside from receiving five Grammy nominations during his career, he was honored with The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. Additionally, Mathis boasts three recordings – “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me To Say,” and “Misty” – which have been enshrined in the Grammy Hall of Fame.


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Full Cast Revealed for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Meet the New and Returning Stars!

Full Cast Revealed for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Meet the New and Returning Stars!

Doomsday
is arriving – fortunately, Marvel has put together an impressive roster of stars.
Avengers 5
, which is currently being produced.


Robert Downey Jr

.
His comeback was announced last year, however, rather than portraying Iron Man/Tony Stark, he will be playing as
evil Doctor Doom
.
Avengers: Doomsday
will bring together the actor with both recognizable figures and newcomers, along with multiple celebrities from the forthcoming production.
Fantastic 4
film (scheduled to premiere at cinemas in July).

Marvel revealed several major
Doomsday
Stars appeared on Wednesday, March 26, during an extended livestream session lasting more than four hours, with the actors’ names displayed on the backs of the director’s chairs.

Check out the complete list of verified entries
Avengers: Doomsday
cast members below:


  • Chris Hemsworth

    as Thor

  • Sebastian Stan

    as Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes

  • Anthony Mackie

    as Captain America/Sam Wilson

  • Vanessa Kirby

    as Invisible Woman/Sue Storm

  • Paul Rudd

    as Ant-Man/Scott Lang

  • Letitia Wright

    as Black Panther/Shuri

  • Robert Downey Jr.

    As Doctor Doom/Victor Von Doom

  • Wyatt Russell

    as John Walker/U.S. Agent

  • Tenoch Huerta Mejía

    as Namor/The Submariner

  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach

    as The Thing/Ben Grimm

  • Florence Pugh

    as Yelena Belova/Black Widow

  • Kelsey Grammer

    as Beast/Dr. Hank McCoy

  • Lewis Pullman

    as Bob

  • Danny Ramirez

    as Falcon/Joaquin Torres

  • Joseph Quinn

    as Human Torch/Johnny Storm

  • David Harbour

    as Red Guardian/Alexei Shostakov

  • Winston Duke

    as M’Baku

  • Hannah John-Kamen

    as Ghost/Ava Starr

  • Tom Hiddleston

    as Loki

  • Patrick Stewart

    as Professor X/Charles Xavier

  • Ian McKellen

    as Magneto/Erik Lehnsherr

  • Alan Cumming

    as Nightcrawler/Kurt Wagner

  • Rebecca Romijn

    as Mystique

  • James Marsden

    as Cyclops

  • Channing Tatum

    as Gambit/Remy LeBeau

  • Pedro Pascal

    as Mr. Fantastic/Reed Richards

The largest surprises amongst the
Avengers 5
The cast appears to feature Huerta Mejía as Namor, who was introduced as a villain.
Black Panther 2,
as well as original
X-Men
actors who haven’t graced our screens in years. Although McKellen and Stewart have appeared frequently as Magneto and Professor X, respectively, Cumming’s character Nightcrawler has not been spotted since his last appearance in 2003’s
X2
.

Alan Cumming Discusses Why His 2003 X-Men Movie Is Considered His Most “Gay” Film Ever

Avengers: Doomsday
Is anticipated to involve characters from multiple dimensions, which allows actors to portray different parts. Though

Chris Evans

left the franchise portraying Steve Rogers, the first Captain America, in
Avengers: Endgame,
Reports suggest he will come back as a different character in the 2026 film.

“That isn’t correct, however,” said Evans, who is 43 years old.
told
Esquire
From the speculations during an interview in January. “This always occurs. You know, it happens every few years – ever since
Endgame
I simply ceased reacting to it.

In the meantime, several recognizable figures are busy working behind the scenes.

Joe Russo

and

Anthony Russo

will come back to directly handle
Avengers: Doomsday
and
Avengers: Secret Wars
The siblings formerly directed
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
(2012),
Captain America: Civil War
(2016),
Avengers: Infinity War
(2018) and
Avengers: Endgame
(2019).

Marvel Celebrities Respond to Robert Downey Jr.’s Comeback to the MCU

The massive
Endgame
, grossing more than $3 billion, ran for an impressive 3 hours – and the Russos anticipate that at least one of their future movies will be just as lengthy.

“If I were a gambling person, I’d put my money on the first one being two and a half hours, and the second one at around three hours,” said Joe.
Collider
earlier this month, during an interview.

Avengers: Doomsday
is set to premiere in cinemas on May 1, 2026, while
Avengers: Secret Wars
Scheduled for May 7, 2027.

Top 3 Must-Watch Amazon Prime Films Coming in March 2025

Top 3 Must-Watch Amazon Prime Films Coming in March 2025

Amazon Prime provides more than swift shipping services since Prime Video boasts one of the biggest collections of films available.

Nevertheless, Prime Video occasionally diminishes its movie selection by highlighting its Amazon Originals more than the catalog of older movies.

Although specific names, such as those recently included,
Smile 2
, has the potential to stand out from the crowd, many movies do not receive the attention they deserve on Prime Video.

That’s why What to Watch has compiled this selection of three Amazon Prime movies that you should check out in March. Since these might not be available come April, you’d best begin watching them right away.

Spotlight (2015)

Spotlight
While it may not have garnered numerous Academy Awards, this movie secured the top honor by being crowned Best Picture for 2015. Based on actual events, the film received acclaim for its precise historical depiction and stellar ensemble cast featuring

Mark Ruffalo

,

Michael Keaton

,

Rachel McAdams

,

Liev Schreiber

,

Stanley Tucci

, and

John Slattery

.

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Over multiple years, The Boston Globe’s Spotlight investigative unit uncovers the fact that the Catholic Church’s Boston Archdiocese had concealed allegations of sexual misconduct involving clergy for many years. Yet, amassing proof to substantiate this claim proves to be an arduous task that could also reveal divisions within the Spotlight squad. While some team members advocate for publishing their discoveries prematurely to halt ongoing abuses, the newspaper’s editorial leadership insists on prioritizing the thorough conclusion of the report regardless of the time required.

Spotlight
is streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
.

The Mule (2018)

As things currently stand,
The Mule
It is the second-to-last film in

Clint Eastwood

Eastwood’s illustrious acting career includes directing this film where he portrays Earl Stone, a grandfather whose professional ambitions led him away from his family. Now, in the current scenario, Earl confronts the potential loss of all he holds dear as he strives to reconcile with his distant daughter, Iris.

Alison Eastwood

), and her daughter, Ginny (

Taissa Farmiga

).

Earl’s survival depends on a drug syndicate that hires him to move their merchandise discreetly, avoiding detection by police. This arrangement provides Earl with the means to escape financial troubles and care for his loved ones. However, soon enough, Earl becomes deeply entangled with the criminal organization, and leaving is not an option—the syndicate has no intention of letting him walk away, particularly since DEA agent Colin Bates is hot on their trail.

Bradley Cooper

) begins closing in on them.

The Mule
is streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
.

Starship Troopers (1997)

Starship Troopers
is not a comedy or a farce, yet this science fiction action movie delivers quite a dark humor through satirical elements owing to
RoboCop
and
Showgirls
director

Paul Verhoeven

.

Neill Blomkamp

Recently, they inked an agreement to helm a fresh adaptation of this film absent Verhoeven’s signature satire, yet it seems challenging to envision that rendition making quite the same impact as the original.

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In two hundred years from now, classmates Johnny Rico

Casper Van Dien

), Dizzy Flores (

Dina Meyer

), Carmen Ibanez (

Denise Richards

), and Carl Jenkins (

Neil Patrick Harris

Head directly from commencement to service in Earth’s extraterrestrial army. People believe they rule the galactic roost until an insectoid species of colossal aliens triggers a huge war with Earth. Regardless of the movie’s promotional message, human prospects for enduring this confrontation are swiftly fading away. Will the human race discover a method to triumph over these lethal cosmic beings?

Starship Troopers
is streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
.

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