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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Back to the Future star, 61, looks unrecognizable on rare public outing... can you guess who he is?
This reclusive actor who starred in a legendary 80s movie was spotted on a rare public outing in Los Angeles recently. The 61-year-old was dressed in all-black attire for his outing, concealing his identity beneath dark sunglasses and a bucket hat - 40 years after his starring role in Back To The Future. The character actor was worlds away from Hollywood as he was snapped visiting a local garden center on his low-key bike ride. His film roles also include turns in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, Hot Tub Time Machine and Wild At Heart So can you guess who he is? From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop It's Crispin Glover! The 6ft1 star's breakout role was as Michael J. Fox's onscreen awkward father George McFly in Robert Zemeckis' 1985 cinematic classic Back to the Future, which amassed $388.8M at the box office. Crispin hated the ending when the McFlys became rich and after he turned down writer-producer Bob Gale's $125K offer to reprise his role in Part II, he was replaced with stand-in Jeffrey Weissman wearing a prosthetic mask of his face. Glover sued over the use of his likeness without permission and reportedly scored a $760K settlement, which inspired the Screen Actors Guild to put rules in place preventing the use of AI and prosthetics to recreate an absent actor. Younger generations might better remember the Big Slide Show star's silent role as henchman The Thin Man in McG's 2000 big-screen remake of the TV show Charlie's Angels and its 2003 sequel Full Throttle. Crispin memorably appeared in Tim Hunter's 1987 crime drama River's Edge, David Lynch's surrealist 1990 drama Wild at Heart, Miloš Forman's 1996 patriot comedy The People vs. Larry Flynt, and Oliver Stone's 1991 drama The Doors. Glover appeared in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Alice in Wonderland, Hot Tub Time Machine, Willard, and he took on his first small-screen role in Starz fantasy American Gods from 2017-2021. In 2005, the 15-time published author stepped behind the camera to direct What Is It? and the 2007 sequel It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine, two surreal films populated entirely by actors with Down's Syndrome. Audiences can next catch Crispin as the disturbing Tommy Taffy in David Michaels' sci-fi horror thriller The Third Parent - hitting US theaters October 31 - alongside Rob Lowe and Roselyn Sanchez. Glover was dressed in all-black attire for his outing, concealing his identity beneath dark sunglasses and a bucket hat Crispin was seen visiting a garden center on his bike ride The Beverly Hills High School grad rarely goes on talk shows following his erratic 1987 appearance on Late Night with David Letterman where he donned a wig and nearly kicked the host in the face with his platform boots The 6ft1in star hated the ending when the McFlys became rich and after he turned down writer-producer Bob Gale's $125K offer to reprise his role in Part II, he was replaced with stand-in Jeffrey Weissman (R) wearing a prosthetic mask of his face The Bleecker Street flick is based on the popular viral 'creepypasta' series from writer Elias Witherow. Glover will also play the titular traveling magician in Tallulah H. Schwab's surrealist mystery drama Mr. K, which Doppelgänger Releasing will screen in US theaters later this year. His other upcoming projects include Adam Sigal's softcore porn industry comedy Skinemax, Paul Bunnell's reimagining of 1922 Lon Chaney film A Blind Bargain, and Albert Sandoval's thriller By the Rivers of Babylon. The Beverly Hills High School grad rarely goes on talk shows following his erratic 1987 appearance on Late Night with David Letterman where he donned a wig and nearly kicked the host in the face with his platform boots. Crispin proved it was all for performance art when he reprised the same erratic 'character' called Rubin Farr in Trent Harris' 1991 buddy comedy Rubin & Ed. Glover is a life-long bachelor who's never had children, and he only ever publicly dated Penthouse model Alexa Lauren from 2001-2003. Bruce was best known for playing Bond villain Mr. Wint in Guy Hamilton's 1971 spy flick Diamonds Are Forever (pictured) as well as Duffy in Roman Polanski's 1974 ne-noir mystery Chinatown On March 12, Crispin suffered the loss of his father Bruce Glover who passed away, at age 92, from natural causes. Bruce was best known for playing Bond villain Mr. Wint in Guy Hamilton's 1971 spy flick Diamonds Are Forever as well as Duffy in Roman Polanski's 1974 ne-noir mystery Chinatown. Glover - who rarely posts on social media - shared seven Instagram snaps as a tribute to his late father.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michael J. Fox heaped with praise by Shrinking costar following shock career update
Michael J Fox has been applauded by Shrinking costar Jason Segel ahead of his hotly-anticipated appearance in the Apple TV+ show. In a new interview, How I Met Your Mother star Jason, 45, revealed just how much of an inspiration the Back to the Future actor was for him during the earlier days of his television and film career. The sweet moment comes weeks after it was announced that Michael, 63, is coming out of retirement amid his Parkinson's battle and returning to the small screen, delighting fans across the globe. Speaking at the Shrinking FYC Event at Apple TV+ Emmy House at The Hollywood Athletic Club on Sunday, Jason swooned of Michael: 'I didn't get so specific as much as telling him that he was an idol of mine. 'I got the chance to tell him that he was a huge inspiration to me while I was in a weirdly similar situation doing How I Met Your Mother and movies at the same time and being tired.' He continued to People: 'We always would talk about Michael J. Fox and what he was doing with Back to the Future and Family Ties at the same time. 'He's an idol for sure.' It was revealed earlier this month that Michael would be coming out of retirement to appear in the upcoming third season of Shrinking. The Hollywood star initially went into retirement in 2020 due to his struggles from Parkinson's. Emotional fans took to social media to share their delight over the news amid the star's health woes. 'My admiration for this man has no limits! I'm happy to see him acting again,' one fan gushed in a Reddit post announcing the news. They continued: 'Having Parkinson's disease in my immediate family, I appreciate how much he has done for raising awareness of the disease, and I have enjoyed how he has incorporated the disease into his acting. Looking forward to seeing what he will be doing in Shrinking.' 'Good for him! Excited to see him,' wrote another. 'With how well Shrinking balances its humor with gut-punch moments, I wouldn't be surprised if Fox really puts his soul into his character and makes it feel cathartic,' chimed in someone else. 'Oooh! Love the show and this is really cool news. I can see him fitting into the cast very well,' another enthused fan wrote. Shrinking follows widowed and grieving therapist Jimmy (Jason Segel) who begins to break the rules and tells his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people's lives, including his own. Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991 at age 29 while filming Doc Hollywood, after experiencing a sore shoulder. The actor went public with his diagnosis in 1998. Michael previously worked with Shrinking's co-creator Bill Lawrence on ABC's Spin City. However, he left after season four in 2000 after his Parkinson's symptoms worsened. The dad-of-four also featured in a two-episode arc Scrubs, another Lawrence-led series, where he played a genius doctor with severe OCD. Michael has said the disease prompted him to largely retire from acting, devoting more time to spending time with his family and working for his foundation, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which funds research and the search for a Parkinson's disease cure Most famously, Michael starred as teenager Marty McFly in the science fiction movie Back to the Future in 1985, as well as in the sequels Back to the Future Part II (in 1989) and Back to the Future III (in 1990). Harrison Ford also spoke highly of Michael and his enthusiasm to join Shrinking. 'His willingness to be part of our show is a great source of inspiration and gives us a real purpose,' he told People. The octogenarian actor plays therapist Dr. Paul Rhodes in the TV show, who faces his own Parkinson's diagnosis. He explained: 'It's not just us coming together, two actors. There's a story to tell, and our commitment to the story is what joins us together. I appreciate his willingness to be a part of the show.' When asked if working with Michael aided his depiction of the disease, Harrison said: I'm sure that there are subtle things that will show up later. 'When we were together, it was an accomplishment of all of us trying to meet all the ambitions, both obvious and attendant, to the ideas we're trying to deal with.' He noted: 'I've done what I could to acquaint myself with the aspects of the disease that I'm portraying. 'My character's in a much different stage of the disease than Michael's. But Michael is totally there on the intellectual level. And emotionally, his humor and his courage are evident.'
Crypto Insight
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Crypto Insight
Carmaker DeLorean tokenizes EV reservations on Sui
DeLorean launched an onchain reservation system and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace for its upcoming electric vehicle launch, introducing a new blockchain-based approach for reserving and reselling cars. According to DeLorean, its Build Slot NFT collection grants holders priority access to purchase DeLorean's upcoming electric car, Alpha 5 EV. The model is the carmaker's first vehicle in over 40 years, inspired by the iconic flux capacitor from the movie Back to the Future. The company created an exclusive marketplace for its NFT holders, in which users can buy or trade the NFTs using the USDC stablecoin on the Sui network and will be able to earn rewards. DeLorean says that each vehicle's history and performance data will be recorded onchain through the FLUX protocol, including key data such as battery health, maintenance records, accident history, and verified odometer readings. This detailed data makes it easier for auto enthusiasts to bid on or resell vehicles in the secondary market, the company said. 'Since DeLorean's emergence in the 1980s, the brand has stood as a symbol of vision, rebellion, and futuristic innovation,' according to Cameron Wynne, the chief brand officer at DeLorean. 'By using blockchain technology, we're setting a new standard for the automotive industry,' Wynne said. The NFT-based reservation system and the tokenization of an electric vehicle signal DeLorean's interest in digital assets. The company is also the first carmaker to introduce a utility token, the DeLorean ($DMC) token. Luxury brands exploring blockchain, NFTs NFTs are becoming digital passports for luxury goods, linking to full lifecycle benefits such as reservation, maintenance, resale, and membership services. By tokenizing luxury products using NFTs, brands can enhance their technological appeal while reinforcing a sense of scarcity and community value. Global fashion brand Louis Vuitton ventured into NFTs in 2023, offering NFT holders exclusive access to certain products like a $6,400 digital mini trunk, a $9,000 bag and a varsity jacket worth around $8,400. LVMH Group launched the blockchain-based AURA platform, where luxury items are represented as unique NFTs containing information such as the origin of raw materials, production date and maintenance history. Source:
Geek Feed
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Michael J. Fox Joins Season 3 of Shrinking
Michael J. Fox was once a big star, but struggles with Parkinson's disease had forced him to retire from acting. Fox does have small appearances here and there, but now he's ready to come back to the screen thanks to Apple TV+'s new series, Shrinking . As Apple TV has officially announced, Fox is going to be joining the third season of Shrinking as a guest star. Here's the official post: Big feelings incoming. Michael J. Fox joins the Shrinking cast as a guest star in season 3.#Shrinking Season 2 — New Streaming — Apple TV (@AppleTV) May 15, 2025 It's not clear what kind of role Fox would be playing in the series, but seeing as the show does deal with mental health, it's possible that Fox could be playing a character with Parkinson's, seeing as he wouldn't have to hide any of his tics. For context, here's a look at Fox last year during an appearance at the BAFTAs: It's possible that Fox's interactions could be with the character of Paul (Harrison Ford) who also has Parkinson's, and his symptoms just seem to be getting worse with each season. Whether he's going to be someone Paul would regularly interact with or someone the other characters meet, I'm just excited to see Fox on the screen again—especially since he was such an icon of the 80s… but you didn't even have to be born in the 80s to enjoy the timelessness of Back to the Future today. The third season of Shrinking still has no release date, but you can check out the first two seasons now streaming on Apple TV+.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Luton Carnival organisers hope to inspire youth to carry it on
As Luton Carnival celebrates its 49th year, organisers say its future can be secured by inspiring the next generation. With a theme of 'Back to the Future', this year's event has an eye on guaranteeing the celebration for years to come. From truck-free floats to children designing costumes, keeping the carnival alive is a focus for the generations of Lutonians behind the scenes. Confidence boost Janet Skepple has been attending Luton Carnival for 19 years and admits it is smaller than it used to be. "It doesn't seem like it's a carnival, it's more like a festival... Hopefully, we can get back to that," she says. She is now the learning, participation and admin assistant at Carnival Arts, which organises the 61-year-old explains it is important to inspire future generations to secure the event's future and adds: "The plan is for me to take my skills and pass them on."We have three children who have designed their own costumes, literally from beginning to end. They've done the drawings, they've been here building it, and now they're decorating it."By the time they're teenager, they're not going to think 'this is not cool'... It's part of their history and they'll keep it going." The grandmother got into carnival because of her mother, who took her to Notting Hill then, every generation of her family has attended the event in Luton"My son, who is now 40, was six weeks old when he did his first carnival," she adds."Now his children are now doing carnival with us."It's a confident boost for the children who don't have confidence to go out there and do something that is not seen to be the thing to be doing." 'I made 25 costumes' Ruth Reid is a co-owner of Mas Incorporated, a group dedicated to passing on the passion for carnival costume first got involved with Luton Carnival through her daughter, who was involved with the event's band in year, the 38-year-old made her first carnival costume as part of a development course; this year, she has created 25 outfits for the says: "We started in January making the costumes, even that was a short space of time between January and carnival in May."Like many in the town, she has fond memories of the event over the years and is optimistic it can be a defining part of the calendar. She recalls: "I remember coming down with my kids and really enjoying the day, it was a fantastic day."It's not the same as how it used to be, I understand why, with the budget cuts and everything - hopefully we can get to the point we're back to how it used to be and maybe better as well. Sustainable future Chanice Thomas says this year's theme will see traditional costumes "a little bit more futurised".She adds there is also a conscious effort to consider the festival's environmental impact, and only one petrol vehicle was used in 2024."This year there will be no trucks on the road, to reduce emissions, and body speakers will be used instead of sound systems to cut down on noise pollution," Ms Thomas tells the BBC. "For the large floats we're building, we're now using trolleys as well, you won't see them, but there will be trolleys going down the parade with beautiful floats built up on top of them."She explains that e-bikes will also be used to carry smaller speakers around the have also been recycling materials from previous years to make all the says: "What we're doing is teaching [children] how to reuse materials that would be thrown away."We live in a generation where everything is disposable very quickly. We're now teaching the younger generations not to waste their time buying these things when we can use what we already got." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
