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BusinessToday
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BusinessToday
Star Power Meets Swiss Craft: OMEGA's Latest Leading Man
(L to R) OMEGA President and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann and OMEGA President and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann From the red carpet to the watchmaker's bench, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is embracing his latest role as a global ambassador for OMEGA. The announcement was made during his visit to the brand's headquarters in Biel, Switzerland, where he toured OMEGA's renowned watchmaking facilities and heritage museum. Reflecting on the experience, he said: 'I have always had an appreciation for timepieces, but especially for OMEGA. Now, after visiting the factory, I am in awe of the skill required to manufacture such a luxurious product.' On the day, he wore the Speedmaster First OMEGA in Space on a brown leather strap. Taylor-Johnson's connection to the brand is personal and rooted in family history. He revealed that his interest in watches began with his father, a working-class man who saved to buy an OMEGA—an act that sparked a lifelong admiration for the brand. OMEGA President and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann praised Taylor-Johnson's versatility and pioneering spirit, noting his diverse roles across action, thriller, and romance genres. He also highlighted the actor's genuine enthusiasm for horology, saying: 'Aaron represents the very best of contemporary talent—authenticity, ambition and timeless style.' Taylor-Johnson began his career on the West End stage at the age of ten before taking on prominent film roles, including his breakout portrayal of John Lennon in Nowhere Boy, and appearances in Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Nocturnal Animals, Kraven, and Nosferatu. His performance in Nocturnal Animals earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Upcoming projects include 28 Years Later, Fuze, and Blood on Snow. His partnership with OMEGA comes amid mounting speculation around the next James Bond. Taylor-Johnson is widely tipped as a frontrunner to succeed Daniel Craig, whose final appearance as 007 was in No Time to Die (2021). Given OMEGA's role as the official watch partner of the Bond franchise since GoldenEye in 1996, the timing of this ambassadorship has fuelled fan and industry speculation. While no official casting has been announced, the alignment between the brand and potential Bond has not gone unnoticed. Interestingly, Taylor-Johnson's debut with the brand features him wearing the Speedmaster First OMEGA in Space rather than the classic Bond-associated Seamaster. Yet the timepiece's spacefaring legacy offers its playful nod to Bond's more fantastical adventures. Whether a happy coincidence or a carefully timed signal, the symbolism has sparked interest among fans. Related
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge Brit star emerges as James Bond frontrunner as race to crown new 007 heats up
A HUGE British star has emerged as a James Bond frontrunner as the race to crown the new 007 heats up. Bond has seen off Russian terror organisations, survived dastardly villains, and narrowly escaped a host of assassins. Advertisement 7 A huge British star has emerged as a James Bond frontrunner as the race to crown the new 007 heats up Credit: Alamy 7 Theo James' name was thrown into the hat after he wowed fans in Netflix's The Gentlemen last year Credit: Getty 7 Theo James has overtaken Henry Cavill in the betting to land the 007 crown Credit: Getty And ever since , 007 fans have been keen to know who will step into his tux . His performance in the Advertisement James Bond And - after Superman actor next 007 after the bookies slashed his odds from 3/1 to just 6/4. Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'Henry Cavill's return to the head of the Bond betting didn't last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world's most famous licence to kill.' Other names still in the running include Famed for the Kick-Ass movie series and the Marvel movie Avengers: Age of Ultron, Advertisement Most read in Celebrity The Sun previously exclusively revealed how Hollywood superstar set to star in first James Bond spin-off after Amazon's shock 007 takeover However there are still another two British actors left in the running. With his quintessential Englishman good looks, James Norton has been a hot contender for the next Bond for many years. The chiselled star is known for playing the lead role of Sidney Chambers in Advertisement But, after swapping Blighty for Hollywood, fans were left feeling convinced that Timeline of James Bond actors Over the years there have been seven actors who have played 007. The George Lazenby - The star only played Bond once, but was the youngest actor to ever play the spy. Timothy Dalton - The smooth actor took over from Roger Moore and appeared in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill. However, Overtaking James in the running is Jack Lowden , who starred in BBC gangster drama The and alongside in Apple TV hit Slow Horses. His odds of taking the 007 crown are now 8/1 against race to the Bond finish - as nothing is certain yet. Advertisement 7 James Norton's odds have fallen but he is still a contender 7 Superman actor, Henry Cavill stormed to the top of the betting last week 7 Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been strongly connected with the role of the new 007 7 Jack Lowden has overtaken James Norton in the odds to play Bond Credit: Getty Advertisement
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Opinion - David Hogg's Democratic Party shake-up should model Ocasio-Cortez, not Trump
In 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' Quicksilver, who moves at the speed of light, protects the powerless Hawkeye from a spray of bullets, quipping, 'You didn't see that coming,' before collapsing onto the floor. 'Democrats, you didn't see that coming,' was my initial response when I read that newly elected Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg would raise the dough to support progressives challenging failing Democrats in the primaries. Hogg, 26, was selected by members of the Democratic Party to represent young people's voices. Those who elected Hogg believe the only way out of Donald Trump's reign, currently wreaking havoc on our democracy and government systems to benefit the few, is to fill the room with young people. They are not wrong. But… While Hogg viewed his rise in the DNC ranks as an opportunity to challenge those in power, remember that he also bore witness to a school shooting that left friends murdered, his community scared and lasting trauma that I'm certain he relives daily. It's not shocking then that he may view his role as the person to sacrifice himself for a larger calling — to ensure that young people who are losing faith regain it. Hogg argues through his actions that the party needs someone to bring those young people back, someone from within to course-correct, and history supports him. Former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton furiously wrote our founding documents in his late 20s. In that regard, Hogg's boldness is right on time, yet old guard strategists recoil at his youthful exuberance for change. James Carville, the architect of former President Clinton's campaign and someone who is handed a microphone every time a producer can't find Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) or Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), called Hogg a 'twerp' and then said, 'His strategy is the most insane thing I've heard.' Honestly, Carville, you're proving Hogg's point. What he chose to ignore when going public with his media-catching dismay at Hogg's decision to influence Democratic primaries is that Hogg is rejecting the Carvilles of the world, who remain steadfast in being gatekeepers, deciding who gets in and who stays out of the Democratic Party. Bottom line: You don't elect fresh faces to sideline their youthful energy and ideas. Even someone like me, who has been involved in politics for 20 years and now possesses relationships across all sectors of government, sees Hogg's abandonment of DNC norms to remain neutral in primary elections for what it is: action. Hogg isn't wrong in his assertion that young people are being ignored. Footage from the Association of State Democratic Chairs 2024 winter meeting — one month after Trump was reelected — captured a conversation between the organization's leaders, who asserted that understanding the chartered and unspoken rules of party politics takes time. We latch onto this belief in systems, processes and experience, relegating fresh ideas to the wings instead of center stage because, you know, dues have to be paid. I'm 43, and it's comforting to go into a DNC meeting and see the same people, who elicit my favorite political memories, but that doesn't mean I'm growing. Growth is critical, but it's about more than young people maturing into political systems. It's about the old guard being willing to let go of what they know and inviting new ideas into the mix. Real leaders embrace a young person's growth because then everyone else will thrive. Stunt it, and you get the same. Hogg also has something to learn from this. He orchestrated a media rollout in The New York Times for his big reveal that he would challenge the DNC practice to stay out of congressional primaries. He ran it by a few Democrats, for sure, who probably warned him against it. Instead of seeing their advice as counsel, he probably viewed the moment as something he had to do. But the DNC members who elected Hogg weren't asking him to blow up the institution: They were asking him to fix it. His move feels Trumpian to me: promising one thing, but going in another direction. It shows a lack of strategic acumen and paints him as someone more eager to grab a mic than to develop the meaningful relationships needed to convince party chairs, elected officials, party leaders and local organizers that his ideas are worth investing in and advocating for. You know how I would know? I've had my moments where I put myself first, especially when a reporter called me, looking for an idea to 'shake things up.' Been there, bruh. My self-absorption taught me, though, that it's a lot harder to organize 57 states and territories. It takes patience to believe your work will translate into systemic changes. Hogg is showing publicly that he is more willing to spend his time with the press, creators and donors than on the ground with those worried about paying their bills, staying in their homes or caring for their families. Hogg experienced great tragedy, but if that moment is fueling his strategic decision-making, if he believes a national splash is better than working with others, then he needs to take a look around. Unlike Carville, who cares only about the media attention he receives, Hogg has a community of people who believe in his move to challenge primary Democrats. But from the outside, it looks like a media move to bolster his profile. It would behoove Hogg to look at someone like Ocasio-Cortez, a willing student who is turning her progressivism into bridge-building and working with others instead of going solo, all while landing right hooks in Republican arguments. And she's organizing. Ocasio-Cortez is learning and leading, not blowing things up in the name of shock and awe. She's not behaving like Trump, and neither should Hogg. Michael Ceraso is a Democratic strategist who served on four presidential campaigns, including those of President Barack Obama, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Pete Buttigieg. He is the founder of the communications firm Winning Margins, as well as Community Groundwork, a nonprofit supporting two-year students interested in civic careers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Hogg's Democratic Party shakeup should model Ocasio-Cortez, not Trump
In ' Avengers: Age of Ultron,' Quicksilver, who moves at the speed of light, protects the powerless Hawkeye from a spray of bullets, quipping, 'You didn't see that coming,' before collapsing onto the floor. 'Democrats, you didn't see that coming,' was my initial response when I read that newly elected Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg would raise the dough to support progressives challenging failing Democrats in the primaries. Hogg, 26, was selected by members of the Democratic Party to represent young people's voices. Those who elected Hogg believe the only way out of Donald Trump's reign, currently wreaking havoc on our democracy and government systems to benefit the few, is to fill the room with young people. They are not wrong. But… While Hogg viewed his rise in the DNC ranks as an opportunity to challenge those in power, remember that he also bore witness to a school shooting that left friends murdered, his community scared and lasting trauma that I'm certain he relives daily. It's not shocking then that he may view his role as the person to sacrifice himself for a larger calling — to ensure that young people who are losing faith regain it. Hogg argues through his actions that the party needs someone to bring those young people back, someone from within to course-correct, and history supports him. Former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton furiously wrote our founding documents in his late 20s. In that regard, Hogg's boldness is right on time, yet old guard strategists recoil at his youthful exuberance for change. James Carville, the architect of former President Bill Clinton's campaign and someone who is handed a microphone every time a producer can't find Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) or Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), called Hogg a ' twerp ' and then said, 'His strategy is the most insane thing I've heard.' Honestly, Carville, you're proving Hogg's point. What he chose to ignore when going public with his media-catching dismay at Hogg's decision to influence Democratic primaries is that Hogg is rejecting the Carvilles of the world, who remain steadfast in being gatekeepers, deciding who gets in and who stays out of the Democratic Party. Bottom line: You don't elect fresh faces to sideline their youthful energy and ideas. Even someone like me, who has been involved in politics for 20 years and now possesses relationships across all sectors of government, sees Hogg's abandonment of DNC norms to remain neutral in primary elections for what it is: action. Hogg isn't wrong in his assertion that young people are being ignored. Footage from the Association of State Democratic Chairs 2024 winter meeting — one month after Trump was reelected — captured a conversation between the organization's leaders, who asserted that understanding the chartered and unspoken rules of party politics takes time. We latch onto this belief in systems, processes and experience, relegating fresh ideas to the wings instead of center stage because, you know, dues have to be paid. I'm 43, and it's comforting to go into a DNC meeting and see the same people, who elicit my favorite political memories, but that doesn't mean I'm growing. Growth is critical, but it's about more than young people maturing into political systems. It's about the old guard being willing to let go of what they know and inviting new ideas into the mix. Real leaders embrace a young person's growth because then everyone else will thrive. Stunt it, and you get the same. Hogg also has something to learn from this. He orchestrated a media rollout in The New York Times for his big reveal that he would challenge the DNC practice to stay out of congressional primaries. He ran it by a few Democrats, for sure, who probably warned him against it. Instead of seeing their advice as counsel, he probably viewed the moment as something he had to do. But the DNC members who elected Hogg weren't asking him to blow up the institution: They were asking him to fix it. His move feels Trumpian to me: promising one thing, but going in another direction. It shows a lack of strategic acumen and paints him as someone more eager to grab a mic than to develop the meaningful relationships needed to convince party chairs, elected officials, party leaders and local organizers that his ideas are worth investing in and advocating for. You know how I would know? I've had my moments where I put myself first, especially when a reporter called me, looking for an idea to 'shake things up.' Been there, bruh. My self-absorption taught me, though, that it's a lot harder to organize 57 states and territories. It takes patience to believe your work will translate into systemic changes. Hogg is showing publicly that he is more willing to spend his time with the press, creators and donors than on the ground with those worried about paying their bills, staying in their homes or caring for their families. Hogg experienced great tragedy, but if that moment is fueling his strategic decision-making, if he believes a national splash is better than working with others, then he needs to take a look around. Unlike Carville, who cares only about the media attention he receives, Hogg has a community of people who believe in his move to challenge primary Democrats. But from the outside, it looks like a media move to bolster his profile. It would behoove Hogg to look at someone like Ocasio-Cortez, a willing student who is turning her progressivism into bridge-building and working with others instead of going solo, all while landing right hooks in Republican arguments. And she's organizing. Ocasio-Cortez is learning and leading, not blowing things up in the name of shock and awe. She's not behaving like Trump, and neither should Hogg. Michael Ceraso is a Democratic strategist who served on four presidential campaigns, including those of President Barack Obama, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Pete Buttigieg. He is the founder of the communications firm Winning Margins, as well as Community Groundwork, a nonprofit supporting two-year students interested in civic careers.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elizabeth Olsen Feels Pressure to ‘Prove' She Has Good Taste After So Many Marvel Movies
Elizabeth Olsen admitted to being insecure about her taste following over a decade of appearing in Marvel movies. While on the NPR podcast 'Wild Card with Rachel Martin,' Olsen – who has played the Scarlet Witch in a number of Marvel films and shows – revealed she does not think her biggest roles adequately represent the type of movies and shows that she likes personally. 'I think I haven't always successfully made choices in my work that are aligned with my personal taste and that is something I feel like I'm still trying to prove when I meet people,' she said on Wednesday's episode of the podcast. 'Especially if it's a work type meeting and be able to express my personal taste in, films, literature and so I still think I have that to prove.' Olsen continued: 'Because I have spent so many years doing Marvel that I feel like all the other jobs I have to do have to really reflect my personal taste because as much as I love being a part of this world — and I'm proud of what I've been able to do with the character — it's not really the art that I consume. Which I have been very honest about.' The actress first entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe back in 2015's 'Avengers: Age of Ultron.' Since then, she has appeared in 'Avengers: Infinity War,' 'Avengers: Endgame,' the Disney+ series 'WandaVision' – which netted her an Emmy nomination – and 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.' Despite wondering if all the Marvel work has warped what people think she's interested in, Olsen was quick to add that she was excited to join the franchise and remains proud of her work within. 'I thought they were such great Greek type scale stories that reflected politics, culture in a really lovely way,' she said. 'And so I felt really proud to jump into it. And then, within the last 10 years, it's taken on this narrative of like, it's like a hot take, whether an actor says they want to, they would never do a Marvel movie or not.' You can listen to the full 'Wild Card with Rachel Martin' episode here. The post Elizabeth Olsen Feels Pressure to 'Prove' She Has Good Taste After So Many Marvel Movies appeared first on TheWrap.
