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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Margot Robbie Opens Up About Returning To Work Post-Barbie After Years Away From A Set, And Her Description Already Has Me Hooked
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After Barbenheimer dominated the box office, Forbes declared Margot Robbie as 2023's world's highest-paid actress. But after Barbie (which is streaming with your Netflix subscription) premiered, we haven't seen the Australian actress on the big screen. With Robbie returning to acting with September's A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, the talented actress opened up about returning to work after years away from a set, and her description has me hooked. While the About Time actress hasn't starred in movies since Barbie, she's been the producer of top movies like Saltburn and My Old Ass. But as A Big Bold Beautiful Journey makes us happy that she hasn't stepped away from acting, she got candid with Vanity Fair about what it was like to step back onto a movie set, and I love her description: I think that's the longest break I've ever had between jobs. I thought it would be more scary to be walking onto the Big Bold set on day one, but it wasn't. Everything about this film was immediately comfortable. Compared to the challenging prep work that Margot Robbie did for Barbie, working with acting, dialect, and movement coaches, I can understand why starring in Kogonada's A Big Bold Beautiful Journey would be 'comfortable.' The light rom-com movie has Robbie starring alongside Colin Farrell as two people directed by a GPS to step into different doors of their past that would pull the duo closer in the present. With such a fun story, it's easy to see how the Birds of Prey actress could feel relaxed filming the 2025 movie release. If walking back onto set was a breeze after a long break, it proves the actress is right where she belongs. To say that Barbie was a big movie in 2023 would be an understatement. Making $1.4 billion at the box office, the comedy broke an insane record for Warner Bros. as their highest-grossing movie and the biggest movie of the year in general. But while sharing an update on the Ocean's Eleven prequel, Margot Robbie's honest reason for taking a break from acting was feeling 'everyone's probably sick of the sight of me for now,' but that 'producing is 24/7.' As the Greta Gerwig movie came with lots of promotions and a big press tour that had the actress in full-on Barbiecore, I can imagine an overwhelming experience like that can make anyone want to take a step back. Other than Barbie, Margot Robbie has starred in plenty of big movies like The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey, and more. But the Academy Award nominee explains why A Big Bold Beautiful Journey will hit close to the hearts of audiences: If audiences feel even a tiny slice of how magical it felt making this movie, then they'll have the most incredible experience in the theater. Making this movie was truly one of the most magical experiences of my life. If a movie like Kogonada's A Big Bold Beautiful Journey can make Margot Robbie feel 'magical,' it's already making me psyched for the effect it'll have on me after I watch it in theaters. With the visuals inspired by phenomenal movies like Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli movies and The Truman Show, it'll be a breath of fresh air to see an original movie that will bring audiences into a dream they won't want to wake up from. Margot Robbie is saying a lot of good things about how returning to set is 'comfortable' and 'magical.' If A Big Bold Beautiful Journey can give the I, Tonya actress some feel-good vibes, this makes me excited for the impact the new movie will have on audiences. We'll all get to feel some magic with Robbie's new flick in theaters on September 19th.
Geek Dad
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Birds of Prey #22: Possessed
Birds of Prey #22 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: This book has taken us around the universe since the start, but I don't know if there's been an arc that was quite as high-octane as this one. So far, we've seen the Birds scattered around the world, only for Barda's mission in the UAE to turn into a deep-space deathtrap that blew her up, sent her rocketing back down to Earth – and then left her vulnerable to being taken over by Inque, who is using her as a puppet and functioning like a symbiote. Barda is now missing in action, and tensions are high. Black Canary and Oracle are fighting, Cass is obsessively single-minded about getting her friend back, and Sin's other half is a little too interested in Barda's weapon when they find it on site. Everything is coming together into a disaster for the Birds at the worst possible time – because the villains are gathering for another big play, and this time Oracle herself may be the target. Recovery. Via DC Comics. Kelly Thompson has done a great job of expanding the Birds through original characters over the course of this run, with Megeara joining the team full-time and sole survivor Cela being an occasional guest-star. That can make the roster a little chaotic at times, but it's great to see all these characters interact. Cela's outsider status actually makes her a very good choice for this issue, as someone for Barbara to bounce off as she's discussing her issues with the rest of the team and her growing rift with Dinah. The two original Birds have always been a bit at odds in this run because of how Dinah had to keep Barbara in the dark in the first arc, but it's never affected the team until now. But as this issue ends, it becomes clear just how close to home these villains can strike – and the stakes are raised yet again as we head into the penultimate issue of this arc. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Pembrokeshire Herald
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Half term adventures: Cadw brings Welsh history to life with family events
Birds of prey and cannon fire at Laugharne Castle headline west Wales programme FAMILIES across Pembrokeshire and beyond are in for a treat this May half term, as heritage body Cadw launches a packed calendar of family-friendly events at historic sites throughout Wales. Running from Saturday, May 25 to Sunday, June 2, the events aim to bring Welsh history vividly to life through immersive workshops, live reenactments, and hands-on activities for all ages. Among the highlights in west Wales is a Naval Living History Weekend at Laugharne Castle on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Visitors can meet the Welsh sailors of Nelson's Navy, with interactive displays and cannon firing at midday each day. Also at Laugharne Castle, Birds of Prey will swoop into action across the bank holiday weekend, with expert falconers offering flying displays and educational talks on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Cadw's Head, Gwilym Hughes, said the events were designed to entertain and educate: 'Our lively schedule of events across May half term will hopefully inspire pride in Welsh heritage, spark curiosity and offer fun for all ages. It's an opportunity for families to get out and learn about the rich history that makes Wales so unique.' More than 20 events are planned across Wales during the school break. Cadw membership provides free entry to all events and unlimited access to 132 historic sites across the country. Children go free with any adult membership. Other Cadw sites, including Valle Crucis Abbey, Castell Cilgerran, and Bryn Celli Ddu burial chamber, will be open for guided tours during the summer. For the full schedule of events, visit:
Geek Dad
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Birds of Prey #21: One Down
Birds of Prey #21 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: Last issue kicked off the most high-octane mission of the Birds yet, as the entire team was deputized to prevent a tech heist. But whatever the technology at play was, it became clear this was about something much bigger. Black Canary and the duo of Cassandra Cain and Sin both came under attack by coordinated supervillain teams, while Big Barda was infiltrating a building in Dubai when she found out that the entire building was a disguised rocket that blasted of, then detonated with her in it. Enough to kill just about anyone – but not Big Barda. It is enough to knock her out cold, though – which means she's in her armor as she rockets down to Earth like a meteor and creates a crater. Which is exactly what the villain was counting on. That's about when Inque steps in, testing the best way to inject Barda with…something and get her nice and docile for the main villain's master plan. Moving fast. Via DC Comics. Of course, the addition of the ruthless Batman Beyond villain is a big fan-favorite development here. More and more elements of that future continuity have been working their way into the DCU in recent years. But she's not the main villain here – that's Daemon Prime, a mysterious techno-villain who has been puppeteering everyone around the world. There's a sense of urgency to this issue that's hard to find in superhero comics, as the heroes realize they haven't just been outfought – they've been outplanned, and the villains are one step ahead of them the whole time. From the tension between Oracle and Black Canary to the uneasy bonding between Cass and sin, this crisis is bringing out both the best and the worst in the team – but nothing prepared me for the reveal of exactly what the villains needed Barda for. The stakes are sky-high in this arc, and that makes it one of the most entertaining arcs yet. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Duke Robotics Provides Update on Progress with Elbit Systems Regarding 'Birds of Prey' Stabilized Weapons Drone System
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duke Robotics Corp. (OTCQB: DUKR) ("Duke Robotics" or the "Company"), a leader in advanced robotics technology and autonomous drone solutions, today provided an update regarding developments in its collaboration with Elbit Systems ("Elbit") relating to its stabilized weapons drone system technology and Duke Robotics' TIKAD. Since the Company's original Collaboration Agreement with Elbit, announced in February 2021 ('Agreement'), Elbit has made significant progress and has been marketing and deploying the system with customers under the brand name 'Birds of Prey'. The stabilized weapons drone system features proprietary technology that enables precise remote operations via an unmanned aerial platform, designed to enhance military operational capabilities while minimizing risk to personnel with no boots on the ground. Building on these positive developments, the companies have agreed to expand their collaboration according to the Agreement to allow Duke Robotics to market this innovative system to military, defense, home-land security and para-military customers, in coordination with Elbit. Duke Robotics will be entitled to a commission fee, in the mid-single figure percentage range, from transactions resulting from its marketing activities, in addition to the royalties it is entitled to as part of the original Duke Robotics Robotics Corp. (formerly known as UAS Drone Corp) is a forward-thinking company focused on bringing advanced stabilization and autonomous solutions to both military and civilian sectors. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Duke Robotics Ltd., the company developed TIKAD, an advanced robotic system that enables remote, real-time, and accurate firing of lightweight firearms and weaponry via an unmanned aerial platform (UAV) designed to meet the growing demand for tech solutions in modern warfare. Duke Robotics Ltd. Also developed the IC Drone, a first-of-its-kind robotic, drone-enabled system for cleaning electric utility insulators. The unique system, based on the Company's advanced intellectual property and know-how, integrates algorithms, autonomous systems, and robotic technologies used in mission-critical applications. For more information about Duke Robotics Corp (Previously UAS Drone Corp) please visit or view documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements. Words such as "future" and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and information currently available to us. For example, we are using forward-looking statements when we discuss the expanded collaboration with Elbit and the benefits we may realize as a result of the expanded Agreement. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to known or unknown risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks related to the successful implementation of our marketing activities, continued development and adoption of our products, our ability to effectively collaborate with Elbit Systems, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, operational challenges associated with marketing activities in new markets, geopolitical factors that could impact defense business operations, regulatory challenges in various regions, and competition from technological advances. For additional information on these and other risks and uncertainties, please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and any subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by Contact:Duke Robotics Corp. Yossef Balucka, CEO invest@ Capital Markets & IR:ARX | Capital Markets Advisors North American Equities Desk DUKE@ in to access your portfolio
