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MTV Lebanon
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- MTV Lebanon
Jeffrey Katzenberg: The rise of the man who changed the animation game
Disney is the home of dreams and fairytales, it was built by the sheer determination and self-belief of one man who dared to pursue his dream, Walt Disney. It came as a shock that another magnificent man, just as talented, a man with a vision, was handed the short end of the stick at Disney. Jeffrey Katzenberg was given the boot at Disney despite having helped revive the animation empire. The man deserved a promotion and a raise, but they rewarded him with a pink slip. This goes to show that life isn't fair. However, his story doesn't end here. In fact, let's go back to the beginning. Jeffrey got his start as an assistant in Paramount. Only a year later, he got promoted to working directly under Michael Eisner who valued him for his many skills including but not limited to his instincts, speed and work ethic. Katzenberg took off like a rocket and produced hits like Grease, Beverly Hills Cop, and Saturday Night Fever. The man was on fire. As 1984 rolled around, Michael embarked on Disney as CEO and boarded Jeffrey with him just as Disney animation was sinking. Stalled projects, low profits, the timing was perfect to make some serious waves. Katzenberg to the rescue! He restructured the animation division and created a phenomenal hit: The Little Mermaid, a personal favorite of mine. And the hits just kept on coming! Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King. Katzenberg didn't just salvage Disney animation, he flipped its script on its head changing the animation game. Naturally, Katzenberg requested a share of the profits. Lo and behold, Eisner refused. The nerve on that guy. Instead of giving credit where credit is due, Disney fired Katzenberg, the home of dreams crushed Jeffrey's. The animation phenom didn't stay out of the game for long. He soon teamed up with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen and co-founded Dreamworks SKG in 1994. Disney's new worthy opponent was created and went on to release Shrek in 2001, an open satire of Disney. We can all agree that it was a smash hit, the Academy agreed as well. It gave the movie the first Oscar for Best Animated Feature, marking the industry officially shifting. Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, and How to Train Your Dragon are some of the fun movies Dreamworks gave life to. In 2016, Jeffrey made some serious bank. He sold Dreamworks Animation for 3.8 billion with his cut being 500 million dollars. The Good Guy always wins, even if he was fired by the organization that sold us on fairytales. He rewrote the playbook that Once Upon a Time belonged to Disney. Dreams really do come true!
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
80s movie star unrecognizable as he's spotted on rare day out in LA – can you work out who he is?
THIS 80s movie star looks unrecognisable as he's spotted on a rare day out in Los Angeles. The 66-year-old actor appeared alongside Eddie Murphy in one of the best action comedy films of that decade. 6 This 80s star looks unrecognizable while being spotted in Los Angeles Credit: 6 The 66-year-old actor went for a casual look in a grey t-shirt and black shorts Credit: 6 The film star showed off his silver hair and moustache Credit: His appearance in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise created some of the most memorable and hilarious scenes The star was seen strolling around Los Angeles in grey t-shirt, black shorts and a pair of sliders. He looked very different to his appearance on the hit movies - but have you worked out who he is yet? Well it's none other than Bronson Pinchot, who played art dealer Serge in Beverly Hills Cop, Beverly Hills Cop III, and the latest instalment Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. READ MORE ON 80s STARS 6 It's none other than US star Bronson Pinchot Credit: Alamy 6 He appeared alongside Eddie Murphy in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise Credit: Alamy 6 Bronson played art dealer Serge on in the action comedy films Credit: Alamy Bronson went for a casual look as he stepped out in a earlier this week. He showed off his silver tresses and dark moustache - looking miles away from his role in the cop movies. The actor starred alongside Hollywood legend Eddie Murphy, as he helps Detroit cop Axel investigate the murder of his best friend. Bronson reprised his role for the third instalment, where Axel returns to Beverly Hills after his boss is murdered and discovers evidence linking the killer to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Most read in Celebrity The Serge star then returned for one more appearance in the 2024 reboot, where Axel takes on another investigation after his daughter's life is threatened. Bronson is also known for his role as Balki Bartokomous, on the 1980s sitcom Perfect Strangers and 1997 series Step By Step. Beverly Hills Cop star, 76, dies of cancer after 50-year career in movies He also starred as Principal Hawthorne on Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and most recently a recurring role in Neflix series The Residence. In 2021, Bronson showcased his new slimmed-down figure after losing 60 pounds during the pandemic. He shared that it took him just six months to lose the weight. Bronson told He stumbled upon a picture of himself from his time competing on Battle of the Network Stars in 2017, which saw actors going up against each other in various athletic games. 'There was an old fat guy,' he recalled of what he thought upond seeing the photo. This turning point came just a couple of months into lockdown, and he decided in May 2020 to make a change and work on his health and fitness. In just six months, he dropped 60 pounds. He credited a lot of healthy eating for helping him shed teh weight. After getting rid of all the junk food at his home, he explained: 'Then I just put healthy food in the house and I said, 'OK, puppy, you can have whatever's there.'' He then shared before-and-after photos of himself, featuring a photo of him in a cobalt blue long-sleeve and shorts combo on Battle of the Network Sttars and present-day one of him in a T-shirt and shorts. He captioned the update post: 'Me. Before self-designed healthy plant-based eating program & 20 seconds ago.' The actor added to fans on Instagram of what led him to get healthier: 'I looked at myself shortly after my 61st birthday in May and was truly appalled at where I had let my bad habits & pandemic stress lead me.' He said he now feels 'light, flexible, healthy, hydrated & confident.'
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
80s movie star unrecognizable as he's spotted on rare day out in LA – can you work out who he is?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS 80s movie star looks unrecognisable as he's spotted on a rare day out in Los Angeles. The 66-year-old actor appeared alongside Eddie Murphy in one of the best action comedy films of that decade. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 This 80s star looks unrecognizable while being spotted in Los Angeles Credit: 6 The 66-year-old actor went for a casual look in a grey t-shirt and black shorts Credit: 6 The film star showed off his silver hair and moustache Credit: His appearance in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise created some of the most memorable and hilarious scenes The star was seen strolling around Los Angeles in grey t-shirt, black shorts and a pair of sliders. He looked very different to his appearance on the hit movies - but have you worked out who he is yet? Well it's none other than Bronson Pinchot, who played art dealer Serge in Beverly Hills Cop, Beverly Hills Cop III, and the latest instalment Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. READ MORE ON 80s STARS beach babe Daughter of HUGE 80s star looks stunning in swimsuit… but who's her famous dad? 6 It's none other than US star Bronson Pinchot Credit: Alamy 6 He appeared alongside Eddie Murphy in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise Credit: Alamy 6 Bronson played art dealer Serge on in the action comedy films Credit: Alamy Bronson went for a casual look as he stepped out in a earlier this week. He showed off his silver tresses and dark moustache - looking miles away from his role in the cop movies. The actor starred alongside Hollywood legend Eddie Murphy, as he helps Detroit cop Axel investigate the murder of his best friend. Bronson reprised his role for the third instalment, where Axel returns to Beverly Hills after his boss is murdered and discovers evidence linking the killer to a California amusement park called Wonder World. The Serge star then returned for one more appearance in the 2024 reboot, where Axel takes on another investigation after his daughter's life is threatened. Bronson is also known for his role as Balki Bartokomous, on the 1980s sitcom Perfect Strangers and 1997 series Step By Step. Beverly Hills Cop star, 76, dies of cancer after 50-year career in movies He also starred as Principal Hawthorne on Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and most recently a recurring role in Neflix series The Residence. In 2021, Bronson showcased his new slimmed-down figure after losing 60 pounds during the pandemic. He shared that it took him just six months to lose the weight. Bronson told Page Six the desire to embark on a health journey came after seeing a photo of himself he didn't like. He stumbled upon a picture of himself from his time competing on Battle of the Network Stars in 2017, which saw actors going up against each other in various athletic games. 'There was an old fat guy,' he recalled of what he thought upond seeing the photo. This turning point came just a couple of months into lockdown, and he decided in May 2020 to make a change and work on his health and fitness. In just six months, he dropped 60 pounds. He credited a lot of healthy eating for helping him shed teh weight. After getting rid of all the junk food at his home, he explained: 'Then I just put healthy food in the house and I said, 'OK, puppy, you can have whatever's there.'' He then shared before-and-after photos of himself, featuring a photo of him in a cobalt blue long-sleeve and shorts combo on Battle of the Network Sttars and present-day one of him in a T-shirt and shorts. He captioned the update post: 'Me. Before self-designed healthy plant-based eating program & 20 seconds ago.' The actor added to fans on Instagram of what led him to get healthier: 'I looked at myself shortly after my 61st birthday in May and was truly appalled at where I had let my bad habits & pandemic stress lead me.' He said he now feels 'light, flexible, healthy, hydrated & confident.'
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
80s movie star unrecognizable as he's spotted on rare day out in LA – can you work out who he is?
THIS 80s movie star looks unrecognisable as he's spotted on a rare day out in Los Angeles. The 66-year-old actor appeared alongside Eddie Murphy in one of the best action comedy films of that decade. 6 6 6 His appearance in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise created some of the most memorable and hilarious scenes The star was seen strolling around Los Angeles in grey t-shirt, black shorts and a pair of sliders. He looked very different to his appearance on the hit movies - but have you worked out who he is yet? Well it's none other than Bronson Pinchot, who played art dealer Serge in Beverly Hills Cop, Beverly Hills Cop III, and the latest instalment Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. 6 6 6 Bronson went for a casual look as he stepped out in a earlier this week. He showed off his silver tresses and dark moustache - looking miles away from his role in the cop movies. The actor starred alongside Hollywood legend Eddie Murphy, as he helps Detroit cop Axel investigate the murder of his best friend. Bronson reprised his role for the third instalment, where Axel returns to Beverly Hills after his boss is murdered and discovers evidence linking the killer to a California amusement park called Wonder World. The Serge star then returned for one more appearance in the 2024 reboot, where Axel takes on another investigation after his daughter's life is threatened. Bronson is also known for his role as Balki Bartokomous, on the 1980s sitcom Perfect Strangers and 1997 series Step By Step. Beverly Hills Cop star, 76, dies of cancer after 50-year career in movies He also starred as Principal Hawthorne on Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and most recently a recurring role in Neflix series The Residence. In 2021, Bronson showcased his new slimmed-down figure after losing 60 pounds during the pandemic. He shared that it took him just six months to lose the weight. Bronson told Page Six the desire to embark on a health journey came after seeing a photo of himself he didn't like. He stumbled upon a picture of himself from his time competing on Battle of the Network Stars in 2017, which saw actors going up against each other in various athletic games. 'There was an old fat guy,' he recalled of what he thought upond seeing the photo. This turning point came just a couple of months into lockdown, and he decided in May 2020 to make a change and work on his health and fitness. In just six months, he dropped 60 pounds. He credited a lot of healthy eating for helping him shed teh weight. After getting rid of all the junk food at his home, he explained: 'Then I just put healthy food in the house and I said, 'OK, puppy, you can have whatever's there.'' He then shared before-and-after photos of himself, featuring a photo of him in a cobalt blue long-sleeve and shorts combo on Battle of the Network Sttars and present-day one of him in a T-shirt and shorts. He captioned the update post: 'Me. Before self-designed healthy plant-based eating program & 20 seconds ago.' The actor added to fans on Instagram of what led him to get healthier: 'I looked at myself shortly after my 61st birthday in May and was truly appalled at where I had let my bad habits & pandemic stress lead me.' He said he now feels 'light, flexible, healthy, hydrated & confident.'
Belfast Telegraph
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
‘Everything about her was over the top': NI graphic designer creates pop-up book homage to composer who wrote Friends theme
Described as as the 'most famous person you've never heard of', Allee Willis wrote hits such as September and Boogie Wonderland. Now her legendary LA home is being captured in paper. The name Allee Willis is probably not known to many people on this side of the Atlantic, but for movie fans, she composed some of cinema's most iconic soundtracks — including Beverly Hills Cop and The Color Purple. The late songwriter is also known for transforming a Los Angeles Art Deco residence into a 1950s kitsch paradise which is honoured in a new pop-up book illustrated by a Co Down graphic designer. Neal McCullough, from Bangor, who established his graphic design business Hand Drawn Creative in 2009, was approached by one of Allee's friends, Hillary Carlip to illustrate the book, Willis Wonderland — The Legendary Home of Atomic Kitsch, after Allee passed away in 2019 at the age of 72.
