Mumbai,  (IANS) As the World Cup fever rages, Hollywood star Tom Holland joined forces with the football legend Lionel Messi ahead of the release of his upcoming film ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’.

A special video released by the makers of the film shows Messi in search of Spider-Man. His search leads him to a quaint coffee shop in New York, where he bumps into Peter Parker. Tom then changes into his Spider-Man, and shows up leaving the football legend mesmerised as the former takes him for a joy ride slinging webs across the city.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ marks the 4th MCU Spider-Man film, and follows the emotional fallout of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’. After Doctor Strange’s spell erases the world’s memory of Peter Parker, he begins a new chapter as a lonely, full-time Spider-Man protecting New York City. The film explores Peter living without the support system of MJ and Ned while facing new threats and changes to his own abilities.

With Marvel leaning into a more grounded, street-level Spider-Man story, the film aims to show Peter finally becoming the independent hero fans have wanted to see. It is scheduled for release in 2026.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film is written by Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers, and Justin Kuritzkes. Based on the MARVEL Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Rachel O'Connor have produced the film. Executive Producers are Louis D'Esposito and David Cain. The film also stars Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo.

The film is set to release in India on July 30 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada by Sony Pictures Entertainment India.

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Ameesha shared a glimpse into her holiday with a video montage featuring the actress looking gorgeous in blue denim shorts, a white T-shirt, a baseball cap and a jacket. The clip featured the actress catching up with friends and exploring some of the city's picturesque locations.

For the caption, Ameesha wrote: “NEW YORK — soaking in the New York sun n vibes !!! Summer summer summer time!”

The 51-year-old actress made her acting debut in 2000 with the romantic thriller film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. This success continued with the Telugu action film Badri and the top-grossing period film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.

She was then seen starring in Humraaz and Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai. Ameesha was then seen in films such as Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Race 2.

Her latest success includes Gadar 2. The sequel to Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, it stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma, all reprising their lead roles from the original, with Simrat Kaur, Manisha Wadhwa, and Gaurav Chopra.

The film follows Tara Singh’s return to d Pakistan in order to rescue his imprisoned son Jeete during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

She was last seen in Tauba Tera Jalwa, a romantic comedy directed by Akashaditya Lama. It stars Jatin Khurana, Ameesha and Angela Krislinzki. The film released in 2024 and was a dud at the box-office.

On June 26, Ameesha remembered her late grandmother on her birth anniversary and said that she misses her every day. She added that she 'envies heaven because it has her “angel grandma”'.

Taking to her social media account, Ameesha reshared a fan-made reel dedicated to her grandmother and penned a heartfelt message remembering her.

Ameesha who clearly seemed to be missing her ‘NAANPHIE’ wrote, “Happpppppppiest bday to my angel grandma - my NAANPHIE!!! Miss u every second of everyday !! I envy heaven because they have u !! But I know ur with me forever !! My heart n soul forever!! Thank u @adorableameesha for making this fabulous reel ! My grandma was truly the embodiment of all things graceful n royal.”

--IANS