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Actor Matt Damon had refused James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ and turned down a huge amount of money that any actor can ever imagine. In a recent interview with CNN, the actor revealed why he made this decision. “I did. I had, I had. I had a contract… I was in the middle of shooting the Bourne movie, and I knew that we were going to need work at the end, and I had to get it all the way to the finish line, and I would have to leave the movie kind of early and leave them in the lurch a little bit, and I didn’t want to do that. I…

Matt Damon has revealed that he “turned down the most money an actor has ever been offered” when he said no to Sam Worthington's role in James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster fantasy epic Avatar. While he didn't confirm the amount, the reported remuneration as per the CNN report is around $250 million. (Also Read: Oppenheimer actor Matt Damon promised wife he'd go on a break, unless Christopher Nolan called him and offered a film) Matt Damon reveals he turned down Avatar Matt Damon on turning down AvatarIn the…

New Flying Ranee Train (Photo: Darshana Jardosh/Twitter) The decision has been taken to remove the double-decker coaches to make the train more comfortable for passengers. After giving incredible travel expirence to millions of passengers for over 43 years, the famed Flying Ranee Train, best known for the double-decker coaches, has undergone a complete transformation. Now, the updated version of the train does not feature the double-decker coaches anymore. The decision has been taken to remove the coaches to make the…

For the first time in 63 years, Hollywood will be reeling with the after effects of double strike. With SAG-AFTRA and actors deciding to join the ongoing writers strike in the West, the protest could bring the industry to a screeching halt. Several series, TV shows as well as Emmy Awards ceremony face delays and postponements. We take a look at how it is set to create ripples in showbiz. The filming of Deadpool 3 will get affected by the strike Halt on starry premieres The strike has put a hold on the…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain At ABBA Voyage, a 90-minute long digital concert event, ABBA's Benny Andersson looks over the crowd and addresses them reassuringly: "This is really me, I just look very good for my age." Andersson, of course, is not physically present in the arena, but rather is a digitally animated avatar. ABBA…

Meta-owned WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms used by billions of users worldwide. The company keeps updating new features to the app, enhancing the overall experience for its users. One such feature coming to WhatsApp is the…

Last updated: July 12th, 2023 at 14:28 UTC+02:00 Meta (Facebook) has announced that people can now present themselves as their Meta Avatar in video calls on Instagram and Messenger. According to the company, this feature will come in handy when you are “not quite camera-ready”, giving you a “third option between camera-off and camera-on to let you feel a little more present on the call”. The new feature is available with the latest version of Messenger and Instagram on Android (and iOS). Meta Avatars in video calls on…

Meta The pandemic was supposed to have made us all comfortable with video calls, but many folks still don’t particularly enjoy the process. Having to think about what to wear, or how our hair looks, or even fretting about puffy eyes following another bout of hay fever can sometimes be a bit much, even more so if it’s an early-morning call and your brain is still in bed. Meta has thankfully taken such drawbacks into consideration and launched cartoon avatars for video calls on Instagram and Messenger. “Wouldn’t it be…

It’s an open secret that not many people actually like video calling, unless you’re meeting a baby for the first time or something. Who wants to comb their hair just to answer the phone? Meta has answered our prayers and that brings cartoon avatars to the world of video conferencing. The company frames this as a “third option” that rests between an audio-only call and a full video call. You can participate in video conversations, but it’ll be your avatar that the other participants see, leaving you free to wear a…

Image: 20th Century StudiosGather around, friends and Avatar culture enthusiasts, for a lesson in the language of Na’vi. Courtesy of Avatar’s social media pages, we’re getting deep into more words to learn from James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise.Spoilers of the Week: July 8thToday’s word was “titstew,” meaning courage, as shared by Avatar’s Twitter before being deleted (we reached out to Disney for comment; you can see a screenshot below). Fans and trolls alike had a lot to say about the now blipped “titstew” post.…