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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pedro Pascal Is Now Such a Massive Star, He's Narrating Actual Planetarium Films
There are big stars, and then there are big stars. Count Pedro Pascal among both groups. The 'Last of Us,' 'Eddington,' 'Materialists,' and 'Fantastic Four: The First Steps' actor has already enjoyed a very busy 2025 (with, of course, more to come), but even the most devoted of his fans might not realize he's got another new release coming out this month: a planetarium film. Pascal narrates 'Encounters in the Milky Way,' the Hayden Planetarium's seventh Space Show, which will be available for viewing at New York City's American Museum of Natural History starting next week. There's no word yet which other museums might license the film, but the stunning new 25-minute offering will indeed be available to other institutions eager to share the new look inside our own galaxy. More from IndieWire Sean Baker Says His First Movie After 'Anora' Will Be '100 Percent Independent': 'Don't Expect a Marvel Film' Bleecker Street Promotes Kent Sanderson to CEO Following Andrew Karpen's Passing At a press preview event held Tuesday morning in New York City, the actor was sadly not in attendance, but his natural gravitas was on full display during the screening of the film. Billed as a 'time-traveling journey,' the new planetarium feature takes audiences both inside and very far out of our own home galaxy, with a special focus on the various 'encounters' that have shaped the entire universe. Relying on spectacular assortment of data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission, which has been dubbed the 'billion-star survey' for 'mapping the precise positions, distances, and motions of nearly 2 billion stars in the Milky Way since 2013,' the film brings fresh perspective to our galaxy and beyond. And Pascal, whose voiceover narration was actually directed by Shawn Levy, brings his own kind of wonder and joy to the outing, as we zip through the Milky Way, way out, and back again, all in service to learning more about how the various components of the universe interact with each other. It's a total blast, and it seriously flies by fast. (And for those really looking to get granular, the film is packed with compelling little space discoveries; if you've never heard of an 'oort cloud,' you're about to learn so much more about it.) Pascal joins an array of big names who have previously narrated Space Shows, including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Whoopi Goldberg, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Redford, and Tom Hanks. And, even if you are unable to check out the film (which we strongly recommend to any and all audiences), you can get a taste of his narration in the trailer above. Stellar stuff. 'Encounters in the Milky Way' will begin its run at New York City's Natural History Museum on Monday, June 9. You can get tickets here. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Vanessa Kirby debuts baby bump at Fantastic Four premiere in Mexico, expecting first child with partner Paul Rabil
Vanessa Kirby, known for her roles in 'The Crown' and 'Mission: Impossible', surprised fans on Saturday when she revealed she is expecting her first child with partner, Paul Rabil. Reports in December 2024 suggested the Vanessa and Paul were engaged, though they have not confirmed the news publicly. Kirby is expecting the baby with her partner, Paul Rabil, a former professional lacrosse player from Maryland. Rabil's background in sport began early, encouraged by his parents Allan and Jean Anne Rabil. He went on to have a successful career in both the Major League Lacrosse and National Lacrosse League, and played for Johns Hopkins University during college. In 'Fantastic Four: The First Steps', Kirby plays Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman. In a fitting twist, her character is also pregnant in the film. This crossover of reel and real life left fans amazed. The announcement came during a photocall for 'Fantastic Four: The First Steps' in Mexico, where Kirby appeared in a sleeveless, shimmering green gown. The gown featured a mock turtle neckline and geometric patterns that echoed her character's superhero costume in the film. One wrote online, 'Is Vanessa Kirby really pregnant or is this just part of the campaign?' Others were quick to point out the clever coincidence, calling the promotional tour 'insane' in the best way. 'Fantastic Four: The First Steps' also stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. It is scheduled to release on July 25, 2025. In the film, the Fantastic Four must protect their 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world from the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus. Apart from the main cast, the film also features Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, and others.
