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Deccan Herald
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Happy Birthday Pierce Brosnan: 5 Movies you need to see beyond 007
Mamma Mia! (2008) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).Black Adam (2022).The Thomas Crown Affair (1999).The Matador (2005).The November Man (2014)
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Superman' Trailer: The Fan Reaction, Explained
The Superman costume, although not the one worn in the trailer. (Photo by) Wednesday was a big moment for superhero fans: the first trailer for James Gunn's Superman dropped. While this genre of movie has become a topic for heated online discussion in recent years, the Superman trailer suffered a different fate: genuine enthusiasm. In a perplexing twist of fate, there was a huge swell of online support for the movie. Considering the negative view many current films of this genre are held in, this reaction is particularly intriguing to dive into, saying something important about hope and art. Before we get there, let's dive into the details. Arriving in cinemas on July 11 in the U.S., Superman is a reboot of one of the most famous franchises in existence. Historically, DC—the owner of the Superman brand—has played second fiddle to Marvel in the film industry. While some metrics (like cultural impact) are hard to judge precisely, one clear way to show this is box office success. And, in the top 10 highest grossing superhero movies of all time, only one of them is a DC film. There are eight Marvel movies on the list. This points to the secondary position DC holds in superhero movies—but the fascinating thing about the Superman trailer is this implies a world where this is no longer the case. Let's explain. It's been widely covered that superhero movies are on the wane. Movies such as Shazam 2, Ant-Man: Quantumania, and Black Adam have been box office disappointments. And when Marvel tried to reboot enthusiasm for its cinematic universe (the MCU), many of these attempts have fallen flat both commercially and critically. This has led to a number of fans and cultural figures calling the superhero genre dead. One would expect, then, that the reactions to Superman to be predominately people saying it's a rehash of old films, or just a cheap cash-grab—but that hasn't been solely the case. Of course, there are plenty of people who are negative about the Superman trailer, but that's besides the point. It's the online world and social media, there are opinions about everything. There was been a huge swell of people being optimistic and hopeful about the upcoming film. The deeper question is why are people reacting positively to the teaser? Firstly, and let's not forget this when talking about the reaction to any art, is that the Superman trailer looks intriguing. There are an array of both fan favorite and niche characters, solid-looking action, and enough emotive force to drive an interesting story. Secondly, the director, James Gunn, is responsible for the widely beloved Guardians of the Galaxy series, so fans have a lot of trust in his work. These, though, are surface level concerns—and there's a potential deeper explanation lurking beneath. We discussed above the changing nature of superhero movies and DC's role as secondary in this industry, and one can view Superman as a conduit for the hope of the fans. Despite being one of the most famous superheroes of all time, the Superman character hasn't adapted to the silver screen as well as, say, Batman. There are a variety of reasons for this, but they aren't overly important. The key idea is there's still potential for a movie based on this character to truly succeed and become a touchstone on the same level as the Dark Knight trilogy. This, combined with the struggles of Marvel and a director the quality of James Gunn coming onboard, can give fans a sense of optimism that a new superhero era will start, that this film will kickstart a new wave of the genre they love. Ultimately, much like the superhero genre itself, part of the positive reaction to the Superman trailer is one of faith and optimism. Many people are huge fans of the genre and the success of the MCU, and this latest movie from DC has all the ingredients to inspire a new wave of films that could capture this success. The positive swelling online around the movie is a direct response to the positivity and expectation they have for a different studio to take and hold the superhero crown. Whether or not this will happen with Superman is broadly unimportant, the main thing is that people hope it can.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dwayne Johnson turns 52: a look back
Former wrestler-turned-Hollywood-star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, best known for his roles in "Fast and Furious," "Jumanji," "Black Adam," "Moana," "Central Intelligence" and "San Andreas," turns 53 on Friday. Here's a look back at his career through the years.
News.com.au
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Wild behind-the-scene's detail from Dwayne Johnson's Saturday Night Live appearance
Where Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson goes, the 'chicken guy' follows. Saturday Night Live star Mikey Day exclusively told The Post that the wrestler-turned-movie-star, 52, had plenty of protein on hand when he hosted the sketch comedy series. 'This is more amusing than surprising. I figured Dwayne Johnson would have an intense diet and stuff to maintain his ridiculously shredded physique,' Day, 45, said while promoting his new campaign with Dollar Car Rental. 'But when he hosted, I saw Dwayne's 'chicken guy,'' the comedian recalled. 'Which, distilled down to a basic description, is a dude who follows Dwayne around with this industrial case of chicken and occasionally approaches Dwayne and says. 'Hey Dwayne, sorry to interrupt but it's time to eat chicken.'' Johnson, a member of the show's Five-Timers Club, hosted the show in 2000, 2002, 2009, 2015 and 2017. The Black Adam star has spoken before about his high-protein diet. He told Men's Health in 2022 that he eats the same six meals a day, starting with his breakfast, which includes 'eggs, a meat like bison, a complex carb like oatmeal, and fruit, usually either papaya or blueberries.' At 10am, he has his second meal, which consists of complex carbs like rice, chicken breasts and greens. For dinner, Johnson indulges on proteins such as chicken, fish, chicken or steak, with a complex carbs dish like sweet potatoes and greens. In total, his diet is mostly 40% to 45% protein — and that includes daily protein shakes. Day joined the SNL as a writer in 2013 and transitioned to a cast member in 2016, meaning he crossed paths with Johnson the last two times he hosted the show. Day told The Post that of all his cast members, he'd most like to do a Dollar Car Rental commercial with Kenan Thompson. 'I know the shoot would be fun as he just makes me laugh,' Day said of Thompson, 46. 'Even if he's just standing there saying nothing, I'm laughing.' The car rental agency accepted one of his pitches when they shot the commercial at TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport. 'In the spot where I play the intense dog dad talking to my dog, I pitched the line, 'I tell everyone at work you're my human son.' Which is pretty weird for a rental car commercial. But they were into it which made me happy,' he shared. 'They weren't scared of getting weird, so they're my kind of people.' Following the news that the UK is launching its own SNL series, Day told The Post he expects great things from the all-British cast. 'British comedy/comedians have been so influential to comedy as a whole, so I think it's great. I'm curious what the show will be like,' he said. 'Sometimes, British humor's a little more subtle, so maybe it will be a little less loud than its American counterpart?' Day also said that one of the wildest, unscripted moments he's witnessed on the show was 'Heidi [Gardner] breaking character when she turned around and saw me as Butt-Head,' referring to the 2024 'Beavis and Butt-Head' sketch starring Ryan Gosling. Some of Day's other most memorable sketches include 'Spelling Bee' with Will Forte, 'Haunted Elevator' with Tom Hanks, 'Washington's Dream' with Nate Bargatze and 'Lord Gaga' with Colin Jost on 'Weekend Update.' After more than 10 years of working on the show, Day told The Post he's more focused on the present rather than the future of his career. 'The show has trained me to not think beyond the week in front of me,' he said. 'So, right now all I'm thinking about are ideas for [next episode's guest] Quinta Brunson.'
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dwayne Johnson had chicken guy follow him on 'SNL': Mikey Day
Where Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson goes, the 'chicken guy' follows. 'Saturday Night Live' star Mikey Day exclusively told The Post that the wrestler-turned-movie star, 52, had plenty of protein on hand when he hosted the sketch comedy series. 'This is more amusing than surprising. I figured Dwayne Johnson would have an intense diet and stuff to maintain his ridiculously shredded physique,' Day, 45, said while promoting his new campaign with Dollar Car Rental. Advertisement 11 Dwayne Johnson hosting 'SNL' on May 20, 2017. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images 11 Mikey Day, Colin Jost on 'SNL' on March 8, 2025. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images 'But when he hosted, I saw Dwayne's 'Chicken Guy,'' the comedian recalled. 'Which, distilled down to a basic description, is a dude who follows Dwayne around with this industrial case of chicken and occasionally approaches Dwayne and says. 'Hey Dwayne, sorry to interrupt but it's time to eat chicken.'' Advertisement Johnson, a member of the Five-Timers Club on 'SNL,' hosted the show in 2000, 2002, 2009, 2015 and 2017. The 'Black Adam' star has spoken before about his high-protein diet. He told Men's Health in 2022 that he eats the same six meals a day, starting with his breakfast that includes 'eggs, a meat like bison, a complex carb like oatmeal, and fruit, usually either papaya or blueberries.' 11 Dwayne Johnson with Beck Bennett on the set of 'SNL' in May 2017. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images 11 Dwayne Johnson during his opening monologue on 'SNL' on May 20, 2017. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement At 10 a.m., he has his second meal that consists of complex carbs like rice, chicken breast, and greens. For dinner, Johnson indulges on protein such as chicken, fish, chicken or steak with a complex carbs dish like sweet potatoes and greens. In total, his diet is mostly 40 to 45 percent protein — and that includes daily protein shakes. 11 Dwayne Johnson at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2025. Getty Images Day joined the 'SNL' as a writer in 2013 and transitioned to a cast member in 2016, meaning he crossed paths with Johnson the last two times he hosted the show. Advertisement In the 30-second 'The Dollar Common Sensei' ad, Day plays the 'Common Sensei' whose mission it is to defeat travel nonsense and encourage renters to get the best deals by booking at 11 Mikey Day in the Dollar Car Rental commercial. 11 Mikey Day in an ad for Dollar Car Rental. Day told The Post that of all his cast members, he'd most like to do a Dollar Car Rental commercial with Kenan Thompson. 'I know the shoot would be fun as he just makes me laugh,' Day said of Thompson, 45. 'Even if he's just standing there saying nothing, I'm laughing.' The car rental agency accepted one of his pitches when they shot the commercial at TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York. 11 Mikey Day starring in a Dollar Car Rental commercial. Charles Roussel for Dollar Car Rental 'In the spot where I play the intense dog dad talking to my dog, I pitched the line, 'I tell everyone at work you're my human son. Which is pretty weird for a rental car commercial. But they were into it which made me happy,' he shared. 'They weren't scared of getting weird so they're my kind of people.' Advertisement 11 Mikey Day in the Dollar Car Rental ad. Charles Roussel for Dollar Car Rental Following the news that the UK is launching its own 'SNL' series, Day told The Post he expects great things from the all-British cast. 'British comedy/comedians have been so influential to comedy as a whole, so I think it's great. I'm curious what the show will be like,' he said. 'Sometimes British humor's a little more subtle so maybe it will be a little less loud than its American counterpart?' 11 Mikey Day attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special in February. WireImage Advertisement Day also said that one of the wildest, unscripted moments he's witnessed on the show was 'Heidi [Gardner] breaking character when she turned around and saw me as Butt-Head,' referring to the 2024 'Beavis and Butt-Head' sketch starring Ryan Gosling. 11 Mikey Day, Michael Longfellow, Jon Hamm on 'SNL' on April 12, 2025. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images Some of Day's other most memorable sketches include 'Spelling Bee' with Will Forte, 'Haunted Elevator' with Tom Hanks, 'Washington's Dream' with Nate Bargatze, and 'Lord Gaga' with Colin Jost on 'Weekend Update.' After over 10 years of working on the show, Day told The Post he's more focused on the present rather than the future of his career. Advertisement 'The show has trained me to not think beyond the week in front of me,' he said. 'So right now all I'm thinking about are ideas for [next episode's guest] Quinta Brunson.'
