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Economic Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Al Pacino recalls turning down ‘Star Wars' role, reveals why he said no
Al Pacino revealed he turned down a role in 'Star Wars' due to his inability to understand the script, humorously stating he might make Harrison Ford's career. He was offered a fortune but couldn't commit without grasping the material. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pacino to Star in Hostage Thriller 'Dead Man's Wire' Academy Award winner Al Pacino recently opened up about turning down a role in Star Wars and explained why he was hesitant to join the now-iconic franchise.'I said, 'I think I'm in the mood to make Harrison Ford a career,'' Pacino joked, recalling a visit to the San Francisco headquarters of American Zoetrope—the production company founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas—according to Deadline.'They were making this in the late '60s. They were real idealists coming into the '70s, with great films being made all over the world,' Pacino said. 'It was a wonderful place—I actually visited the building before I did The Godfather with them.'As for why he passed on Star Wars, Pacino admitted the script didn't click with him.'I loved their work, but I was doing a Broadway show at the time, and they handed me this script. I didn't understand it. I thought I must be out of space myself,' he said. 'So I sent it to my friend and mentor, Charlie Loughton. I asked, 'What do you make of this?' He was pretty wise and said, 'I don't get it, Al. I don't know.' And I said, 'Well, I don't either—what are we going to do?' They offered me a fortune, but I just couldn't do it. I can't play something if I don't speak the language.'Meanwhile, Pacino is set to headline the upcoming hostage thriller Dead Man's Wire, directed by Academy Award nominee Gus Van to Deadline, the film is based on the true story of a harrowing 1977 hostage situation that gripped the world. The screenplay, written by Austin Kolodney, features a star-studded cast including Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Myha'la, Cary Elwes, and Colman plot centers on events from February 8, 1977, when Anthony G. 'Tony' Kiritsis, a 44-year-old man, stormed into the office of Richard O. Hall, president of Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him a sawed-off shotgun rigged to his own neck with a 'dead man's wire,' Tony demanded $5 million, immunity from prosecution, and a personal apology from the Hall family, whom he accused of cheating him out of Sant—best known for Good Will Hunting and Milk—will bring the tense standoff to the screen in what will be his first collaboration with who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Scent of a Woman, was last seen in Knox Goes Away.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thunderous standing ovation at Cannes
Cannes Film Festival Wes Anderson's latest film, 'The Phoenician Scheme', premiered at the, earning a thunderous standing per Deadline, the audience gave a 7.5-minute standing ovation to the film after the screening. The film stars Benicio Del Toro as European industrialist Anatole 'Zsa-zsa' Korda and Mia Threapleton as his estranged daughter Liesl, a nun in training. Mia Threapleton was visibly moved by the audience's applause, tearing up as the crowd continued to expressed his gratitude to the cast, name-checking them in his post-screening comments. 'The only thing really I can think to say -- I think of 12 words to say that would stand for everything in this movie,' Anderson said, before pointing out his castmates, including Del Toro, Michael Cera, and Roman Coppola, as per Deadline.'The Phoenician Scheme' marks a return to form for Anderson's offbeat dysfunctional family comedies, similar to 'Rushmore' and 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. The film follows Korda, who has survived six plane crashes and is now appointing Liesl as his successor. Together, they embark on a mission to close a expanding financial per Deadline, critics have praised Del Toro's performance, saying the film 'belongs lock, stock and barrel to Benicio Del Toro, playing this Onassis-style billionaire who proves to be so adept to the rhythms of Anderson's dialogue.'
New York Post
22-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Bet365 bonus code NYPBET: Panthers vs. Lightning NHL playoffs Game 1 odds, prediction
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Battle of Florida gets underway Tuesday night at Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay. The defending champion Florida Panthers are a slight -115 favorite to win the best-of-seven series, but the Bolts are currently sitting at -115 to win Game 1. It seems like the hockey world is split down the middle on which team they think will win this series, but there are two prevailing narratives: It will be close, and whoever emerges will be hard to beat in the subsequent rounds. Bet365 bonus code NYPBET for the Stanley Cup playoffs Looking to bet on the Stanley Cup playoffs? Take advantage of this Bet365 bonus code NYPBET and get a $150 bonus for placing a $5 bet, win or lose. Brad Marchand was acquired by the Florida Panthers at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Panthers vs. Lightning Game 1 betting preview These are two battle-tested, playoff-proven rosters, so don't expect a feeling-out process in this game. The Bolts and Cats will know how important it is to draw first blood in a 50-50 series, so a snappy start should be expected from these two juggernauts. The most important note ahead of Game 1 will be on the status of Matthew Tkachuk, who has been out since the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. Tkachuk may be ready for Tuesday night, but it's clear he's going to feature at some point in this series. With Tkachuk in the lineup, the Panthers can match the Lightning man for man up front, and the depth of these two teams is a wash after they both made big acquisitions at the deadline. The edge on the blueline goes to Tampa Bay, especially with Aaron Ekblad out for Games 1 and 2, and the goaltending needle points to the Bolts too. Panthers vs. Lightning Game 1 pick You could make an argument that these are the two best teams in the Eastern Conference meeting in Round 1, so finding an edge is like splitting hairs. That said, the Bolts come into the playoffs after a terrific stretch of hockey after the break for the 4 Nations. Betting on the NHL? Tampa's power play is elite, Andrei Vasilevskiy is back to being one of the best netminders in the world and the Bolts are one of a select few teams that can match the star power of the Cats. Tampa's defensive prowess and goaltending should be the difference, and I like them at better than -125 odds Tuesday night. The Play: Lightning -125 or better (-115, Bet365) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. New customers only, 21+ (18+ in KY). Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, CO, NJ, IA, KY, IN, LA, NC, VA, OH only. Bet $5 and Get $150 in Bonus Bets at bet365. Registration required. A deposit (minimum $10) is required to participate in this offer. You must claim the offer via the bet365 app, within 30 days of registering your account. Once released, your Bonus Bets will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable.T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply.
