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News18
3 days ago
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- News18
'Democrat-Inspired Scam': Trump Says $100 Million For LA Wildfire Victims ‘Missing'
Last Updated: The FireAid concert that raised $100 million for the devastating January wildfires in California has come under fire after some people complained they had not received benefits. US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on California wildfire relief efforts, calling the star-studded FireAid concert that raised $100 million for the devastating January wildfires in California, Los Angeles, 'another Democrat-inspired scam". This came after FireAid came under fire for how the money was spent after civilians who lost their properties claimed that they did not receive a single penny from the concert, which billed itself as a 'benefit concert for wildfire victims". At least 30-31 people are believed to have been killed, and more than 18,000 houses were destroyed in California after the devastating series of wildfires – fuelled by the powerful Santa Ana winds – spread rapidly through urban and suburban areas. It is estimated to have cost at least $76-130 billion in damages. FireAid Controversy The FireAid event itself, hosted across the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome arenas in Inglewood, was a star-studded event, with performances from the likes of Lady Gaga, No Doubt, John Mayer, Olivia Rodrigo and other A-listers, to raise funds for the victims of the wildfires. Broadcast worldwide across a variety of platforms, from AMC Theatres to YouTube, the concert brought together music lovers from all corners of the globe, joining in solidarity for relief during the devastating LA wildfires. The funds were distributed primarily through grants to nearly 188 non-profit organisations providing emergency relief services such as housing, food, mental health support, and wildfire prevention efforts. However, some people claimed that they received no benefits from the concert. 'I have not seen any benefit from the FireAid money, and I am very involved here and neither have my neighbours," David Howard, who lost two homes in Pacific Palisades, told Fox News. 'The fire aid was for us. So, we figured where is the money? Where is it going?" said another victim, Mark Jones. Last week, the charity said that 'FireAid does not have the capability to make direct payments to individuals and that was never the plan" and that it was partnered with trusted local non-profits, sparking outrage. In response to these claims, Representative Kevin Kiley penned a letter urging the Department of Justice to investigate the matter. However, several recipient organisations said they received funds and publicly defended FireAid. Michael Flood, CEO of the LA Regional Food Bank, told the Los Angeles Times that FireAid was very helpful when demand for food assistance surged by 30% due to the devastation caused by wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. 'It was especially high in January through March as so many people were displaced and lost power and water," he added. Although aid groups have praised the efforts, the accusations have reignited political controversy surrounding the state's management of wildfire relief, emergency response, and the transparency of charitable fund distribution. tags : donald trump los angeles wildfires view comments Location : Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) First Published: July 26, 2025, 16:14 IST News world 'Democrat-Inspired Scam': Trump Says $100 Million For LA Wildfire Victims 'Missing' Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' popcorn bucket is restocking: How to get one
It's huge, it's bright and it'll cost you almost $100. It's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Galactus LED Popcorn Bucket, which will be available to pre-order this weekend. The Galactus popcorn bucket was initially released on Friday, July 25, the same day the film hit theaters, Cassie Nichols, an AMC Theatres spokesperson, told USA TODAY in an email. "It is virtually sold out after one day of sales," she said, adding that another item, the H.E.R.B.I.E. Concession Vessel, is also selling fast. According to AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark, the Galactus buckets are selling for around $80, and the first batch has already sold out online. The next group will be available on Saturday, July 26. The limited edition buckets can only be purchased once per customer, the theater chains said online. Meanwhile, the H.E.R.B.I.E. buckets are being sold in theaters only, as of Friday, July 25, according to Nichols. Here is what to know about the Galactus popcorn bucket, including where to get it and when it'll arrive at your doorstep. When will Galactus buckets be available for pre-order? The buckets will be available for pre-order at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday, July 26, and customers can also get the buckets in person at the theaters. This next round will be fans' last chance to get their hands on the bucket, according to AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark websites. The upcoming preorder will be the "final production run" of the buckets, which are expected to ship in early December, the theaters said. Other items the theaters have listed include the "Fantasticar" Popcorn Bucket ($59.95 at Regal Cinemas), which looks like the superhero group's flying vehicle from the film. At Cinemark, most Fantastic Four-themed buckets are on sale in theaters nationwide while supplies last, Cinemark Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage David Haywood told USA TODAY on Friday, July 25. He added that the Galactus Popcorn Bucket comes with an XL popcorn on the side for $79.99. Cinemark is also selling an exclusive Mr. Fantastic Popcorn Bucket for $39.95, and it comes filled with popcorn, as well as a large drink. The theater chain also has traditional popcorn tins featuring the characters for $13.95 (and yes, those come filled with popcorn too), Haywood said. A full list of 'Fantastic Four' merch for each theater chain can be found at: AMC Theatres – Cinemark – Regal Cinemas – How big is the bucket? The bucket, shaped like the head of Galactus, is 'massive' and features glowing, bright LED eyes, according to the theaters' descriptions. It's made of plastic and has a metallic finish. Calling the bucket the 'largest popcorn container ever,' the theaters said it is 20 inches wide and nearly 10 inches deep. The bucket holds about nine liters of popcorn, Haywood added. Due to its size, the bucket will ship in a pretty large box, increasing the cost, according to the theaters. What is 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' about? 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' made its theatrical release in the U.S. on July 25. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film is set in a 1960s retro-futuristic world; it follows Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they defend Earth from space god Galactus and Shalla-Bal. The movie's budget was around $200,000,000, and it runs for just under two hours, according to IMDb. As of Friday afternoon, the film's Rotten Tomatoes ratings are 88% among critics and 92% among everyday moviegoers. What popcorn buckets are coming in the near future? When asked about other upcoming releases, Nichols said there will be collectible items sold for films such as "The Naked Gun," "The Bad Guys 2" and "Freakier Friday". "Our themed popcorn buckets have become a popular form of movie merchandise, evolving from basic tins to elaborate, collectible vessels," Nichols said. "The collectibles gained significant traction in 2019 with the R2-D2 bucket for 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' and have since grown even more in popularity among moviegoers with releases tied to major films." Cinemark began seeing interest in movie-specific popcorn buckets years ago with the light-up popcorn tub for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" in November 2022, Haywood said. "We ordered a relatively small quantity, which quickly flew off shelves," he added. "This enthusiasm was really cemented – and we knew this trend (had) really taken on a life of its own – with the launch of our extremely popular 'Scream VI' Ghostface popcorn tub in March 2023. The program was so successful that theaters sold out instantly." Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What to know about 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' $80 popcorn bucket
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' popcorn bucket is restocking: How to get one
It's huge, it's bright and it'll cost you almost $100. It's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Galactus LED Popcorn Bucket, which will be available to pre-order this weekend. The Galactus popcorn bucket was initially released on Friday, July 25, the same day the film hit theaters, Cassie Nichols, an AMC Theatres spokesperson, told USA TODAY in an email. "It is virtually sold out after one day of sales," she said, adding that another item, the H.E.R.B.I.E. Concession Vessel, is also selling fast. According to AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark, the Galactus buckets are selling for around $80, and the first batch has already sold out online. The next group will be available on Saturday, July 26. The limited edition buckets can only be purchased once per customer, the theater chains said online. Meanwhile, the H.E.R.B.I.E. buckets are being sold in theaters only, as of Friday, July 25, according to Nichols. Here is what to know about the Galactus popcorn bucket, including where to get it and when it'll arrive at your doorstep. When will Galactus buckets be available for pre-order? The buckets will be available for pre-order at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday, July 26, and customers can also get the buckets in person at the theaters. This next round will be fans' last chance to get their hands on the bucket, according to AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark websites. The upcoming preorder will be the "final production run" of the buckets, which are expected to ship in early December, the theaters said. Other items the theaters have listed include the "Fantasticar" Popcorn Bucket ($59.95 at Regal Cinemas), which looks like the superhero group's flying vehicle from the film. At Cinemark, most Fantastic Four-themed buckets are on sale in theaters nationwide while supplies last, Cinemark Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage David Haywood told USA TODAY on Friday, July 25. He added that the Galactus Popcorn Bucket comes with an XL popcorn on the side for $79.99. Cinemark is also selling an exclusive Mr. Fantastic Popcorn Bucket for $39.95, and it comes filled with popcorn, as well as a large drink. The theater chain also has traditional popcorn tins featuring the characters for $13.95 (and yes, those come filled with popcorn too), Haywood said. A full list of 'Fantastic Four' merch for each theater chain can be found at: How big is the bucket? The bucket, shaped like the head of Galactus, is 'massive' and features glowing, bright LED eyes, according to the theaters' descriptions. It's made of plastic and has a metallic finish. Calling the bucket the 'largest popcorn container ever,' the theaters said it is 20 inches wide and nearly 10 inches deep. The bucket holds about nine liters of popcorn, Haywood added. Due to its size, the bucket will ship in a pretty large box, increasing the cost, according to the theaters. What is 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' about? 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' made its theatrical release in the U.S. on July 25. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film is set in a 1960s retro-futuristic world; it follows Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they defend Earth from space god Galactus and Shalla-Bal. The movie's budget was around $200,000,000, and it runs for just under two hours, according to IMDb. As of Friday afternoon, the film's Rotten Tomatoes ratings are 88% among critics and 92% among everyday moviegoers. What popcorn buckets are coming in the near future? When asked about other upcoming releases, Nichols said there will be collectible items sold for films such as "The Naked Gun," "The Bad Guys 2" and "Freakier Friday". "Our themed popcorn buckets have become a popular form of movie merchandise, evolving from basic tins to elaborate, collectible vessels," Nichols said. "The collectibles gained significant traction in 2019 with the R2-D2 bucket for 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' and have since grown even more in popularity among moviegoers with releases tied to major films." Cinemark began seeing interest in movie-specific popcorn buckets years ago with the light-up popcorn tub for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" in November 2022, Haywood said. "We ordered a relatively small quantity, which quickly flew off shelves," he added. "This enthusiasm was really cemented – and we knew this trend (had) really taken on a life of its own – with the launch of our extremely popular 'Scream VI' Ghostface popcorn tub in March 2023. The program was so successful that theaters sold out instantly." Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New $80 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Popcorn Bucket Breaks Records
A new themed popcorn bucket made by Marvel Studios to celebrate the release of 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' has broken size and price records for the novelty items, which have made millions for theaters and helped pull them from the depths of COVID-era losses. Marvel Studios' Galactus popcorn bucket. Cinemark The newest limited edition popcorn bucket holds a massive 9 liters, or 361 oz., of popcorn and is shaped like the movie's villan—Galactus, Marvel's devourer of worlds. The bucket, with its glowing LED eyes and removable horns, is selling for $80 in select theaters and online stores, making it the most expensive novelty popcorn bucket made since AMC Theatres started the trend in earnest in 2019 by releasing an R2-D2 bucket to coincide with the release of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." The buckets are part of a broader strategy to enhance the moviegoing experience and boost concession sales—Regal and Cinemark jumped on board with 'Barbie' and 'Scream VI' themed vessels in 2023, respectively—and it's worked. The items have ranged from $20 to $65 (until the Galactus bucket, that is) and have gotten more elaborate as time goes on: Regal's bucket for "Inside Out 2" was modeled on the character Anger and lit up red, the "War of the Rohirrim" bucket doubled as a hammer and the "Dune Part 2" bucket from AMC required the user to put their hand into a sandworm's mouth to get their snack. Ben Fritz, who covers the entertainment industry for The Wall Street Journal, told NPR the 'very big profit margins' on the vessels have made a big difference for theaters looking to recover from pandemic-era losses: 'They're essentially well-designed pieces of plastic, and they're selling them for 50 bucks, 80 bucks… It's a good profit for the theaters.' Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We're launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day's headlines. Text 'Alerts' to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here : "Only rich people, obviously,' Galactus actor Ralph Ineson responded when asked in an interview how he felt about knowing movie goers would be "eating popcorn out of your head.' $54 million. That's how much AMC said it made in revenue on collectible concession vessels in 2023, TIME reported, up from $0 in 2018. Surprising Fact Even movie directors are in on it. Tim Burton apparently contributed to the design for the 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' popcorn bucket and James Cameron will have 'final approval' on the 'Avatar 3' popcorn bucket before it comes out in December, according to TIME. Key Background The 'Fantastic Four' bucket is 20 inches wide with the horns of Galactus' helmet attached, 17.5 inches tall and 9.6 inches deep—so big that the theaters are warning online buyers shipping "will cost a bit more than usual." A regular, refillable large popcorn bucket at AMC Theatres is about 150 ounces, making the $80 novelty more than twice as big. The bucket is just one of the custom containers made for 'First Steps' and is available starting Thursday in Cinemark, AMC, and Regal theaters (and on their websites starting July 26, Aug. 1 and Aug. 14, respectively). Other novelty concession items made for "First Steps" include an 85-ounce "Fantasticar" popcorn bucket sold by Regal for $57, a Mr. Fantastic bucket from Cinemark ($58) limited-edition pint glasses from Alamo Drafthouse. Will Novelty Popcorn Buckets Be True Collectables? Hard to say. While some people have certainly gone all-in, there isn't a huge secondary market for most of the buckets, but some do go for above asking price. An eBay seller who got their hands on the new Galactus bucket early has already sold nine for $150 each, and buckets from "Superman," "Barbie" and "Avengers: Endgame" are all listed for $75 or more. "Fantastic Four: First Steps" has an 89% positive score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been praised by critics. The Telegraph called it "Marvel's best film in a decade' and Variety's review was headlined, "Marvel gets its Mojo back with a satisfying retro-styled reboot." The film is set in the 1960s and is a sequel to the 2015 flop featuring the same characters, but new actors. Pedro Pascal stars as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing. The four heroes fight Marvel's classic villains Galactus (Ineson) and the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). What To Watch For How much "Fantastic Four: First Steps" makes at the box office. The film is expected to open anywhere between $100 million to $110 million this weekend, according to industry publications, slightly lower than the $122 million domestic opening of "Superman" two weeks ago. Further Reading Forbes The 'Fantastic Four' Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Genuinely Fantastic By Paul Tassi Forbes Does 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Have Post-Credits Scenes? How Many And What To Expect By Erik Kain Forbes 'Fantastic Four' Review: Iconic Ensemble Deliver Action And Excitement By Simon Thompson Forbes First Reactions Say 'Fantastic Four' Is 'Possibly The Best Marvel Film Ever Released' By Paul Tassi
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eminem Documentary ‘Stans' Books Limited August Run in AMC Theatres
A new documentary about rapper legend Eminem is headed for a limited run on the big screen. AMC Theatres has come aboard to distribute Stans in the U.S., and has committed to playing the doc in more than 135 of its domestic locations beginning Aug. 7 and ending Aug. 10. Overseas, Trafalgar Releasing will release the doc at the same time in more than 1,600 theaters across 50 markets. More from The Hollywood Reporter Box Office: 'Superman' Saves the Day for DC Studios With $125M Domestic Opening, $220M Globally Box Office: James Gunn's 'Superman' Flying to $55M Friday for $115M-$120M U.S. Opening AMC Theatres Gets Stock Upgrade on Outlook of "More Consistent" Blockbuster Releases The pact follows in the wake of AMC directly distributing Taylor Swift's concert pic The Eras Tour and Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé. The Eminem-produced doc (trailer, below) opened the inaugural London edition of the SXSW festival earlier this year, and is inspired by the artist's 2000 iconic song 'Stan,' about an obsessive, unstable fan who takes his admiration for the rapper too far. In London, director Steven Leckart described how he flipped the music documentary format on its head. Stans film follows not just the musician's artistic trajectory but that of his most loyal superfans, with the doc 'offering an entertaining and vibrant look at the modern nature of fandom and how social media has irrevocably changed the relationship between artists and their audience.' (The term 'Stan' was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017). Leckart said after the premiere during a Q&A: 'I was raised on hip-hop in the '80s and '90s, and I grew up on MTV. So I witnessed [Eminem's] rise's first hand and I was a fan, but I think I just kept coming back to the song 'Stan' and really thinking about how unconventional it was and still is.' He continued: 'I just saw an opportunity to make an unconventional doc … We've seen a glut of docs that are just so straightforward and standard. And so this is a beautiful opportunity to do something different.' Other producers include Paul Rosenberg, Stuart Parr, Antoine Fuqua, Tony DiSanto, David Schiff with DIGA Studios in association with Shady Films, Fuqua Films, Interscope Films, and MTV Entertainment Studios. Bruce Gillmer, Amanda Culkowski and Michael Maniaci are Executive Producers for MTV Entertainment Studios. Stans will be available on Paramount+ internationally later this year. Stans: The Official Soundtrack, which will feature previously unreleased tracks, is already available for pre-order. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Solve the daily Crossword
