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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Look inside Movie Shack's new Bexleyheath home after big reopening
Here's a look inside the new home of a much-loved independent board game café and collectibles store - which has become a thriving hub for games, creativity and community connection. Movie Shack officially reopened at its new home on 2 Mayplace Road West on May 17 and the first few days have been full of life. Run by husband and wife team Danny and Lorraine, the shop is back with a bigger layout, expanded gaming space and the same warm, welcoming spirit that made it a local favourite. Husband and wife team Danny and Lorraine, (Image: Movie Shack) The store had previously been based inside the Broadway Shopping Centre, but had to close its doors when its lease ended unexpectedly on April 27. Now, with a fresh start and a wave of community support behind them, Movie Shack is already proving its value to Bexleyheath once again. PREVIOUSLY: Danny told the News Shopper: 'It's a whole new beginning. It's brilliant. It's scary, but it's really, really cool.' Movie Shack officially reopened at its new home on 2 Mayplace Road West (Image: Movie Shack) Since opening, the new venue has hosted a Pokémon prerelease event packed with regulars and newcomers alike, and Magic: The Gathering draft nights have filled the larger gaming tables in the new layout. The shop's fresh design includes a foyer entrance, front rooms for local creatives, and an expanded retail and play area. Danny explained: 'We've got a sewing lady, Christina, and Michelle who does tarot. They'll be in two front rooms. 'Then you walk straight into the shop and we've been able to extend our gaming area so more people can come in and play games and board games. 'It's just more of a community feel now.' Movie Shack officially reopened at its new home on 2 Mayplace Road West (Image: Movie Shack) Alongside the store's usual line-up of Loungefly bags, Funko Pops and trading card games like Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon, there are new plans in the works—including more food, drinks and American snacks. Danny added: "We're hoping to do more and food and drinks soon including American treats. There's a lot of positive things happening going forward.' The couple, supported by their 'absolutely brilliant' wider team, worked tirelessly to get the new location ready in time. Danny said : 'We didn't realise how many people we'd helped in the three years we were in there. It was really overwhelming. 'I didn't even read the comments myself, it was too much but I know there were so many. 'That's what kept us going. It wasn't just because of us, it was because of everyone else who needed us." Movie Shack continues to be more than just a shop. It's a safe, inclusive space where people come to relax, socialise and support one another. Movie Shack officially reopened at its new home on 2 Mayplace Road West (Image: Movie Shack) Danny said: 'We just want people to come in and relax and socialise. That's what we've been aiming to do from the beginning. 'Even if they're not buying anything, it might help their mental health or their gaming needs. You just never know.' For anyone still yet to visit the new location, the message is clear. He added: 'If you've got the interest, there's no harm in giving it a go. 'We're inclusive. We just want people to come in, have a look around and see what we're about. 'Even if you're just waiting for the bus, pop in. You never know.'
Buzz Feed
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
People Share Best And Worst Celebrity Experiences
There's often a huge gap between who celebrities appear to be onscreen and who they really are in person, and unfortunately, that reality can sometimes be more disappointing than we'd like to admit. Over the years, the internet has been flooded with firsthand accounts from people who've crossed paths with stars, revealing just how different those encounters can be. Some celebrities sound incredibly kind, humble, and down-to-earth. Others? Not so much. Recently, I asked the BuzzFeed Community to share their best and worst experiences working with celebrities. Here's what they had to say: "I was working a flight from LA, and on walked William Shatner." I've been a Star Trek fan from the beginning, in part because my dad was an airline pilot with the last name Kirk, therefore Captain Kirk. I'd hoped to have William on a flight someday so I could relay this story to him. Unfortunately, when I asked him if I could get him anything prior to takeoff, all I got was, in a very angry voice, 'Don't want anything to eat or drink, just leave me alone.'" —goldenjaguar92 "I just recently worked with Joan Jett! She was AMAZING! I've been a fan of hers for as long as I've been alive, and I collect Funko Pops. I happened to have one of her, so I asked if she could sign it because we worked together!" "'Worked with' is pushing it, but Keanu Reeves practiced his horse stunts for a movie at my barn." "I'm not a huge fan, but every time he came, he was genuinely nice to the fans and said hi to me every time we crossed paths and even laughed when my coworker fan girled haaaard and signed stuff for her. This was at the end of what he said was a long and hard day, so kudos to him."—progiant876 "I worked with Keith from the Try Guys last summer and his band, Lewberger. Of course, the same day that they were performing and we were working with them was the one day Houston decided to have a derecho, and a literal tornado took the roof off of the venue he was performing at." "The first movie I ever worked on starred Patrick Swayze, amongst others. One day on set, they realized they didn't have legal approval to reference an actual place in LA, so the producers were trying to think of a made-up alternative." "I was standing nearby and heard them and blurted out a fictional name. It was so good, they asked Patrick if he wanted to use that line. He loved it so much he asked me to come help him come up with more ideas to improv his dialogue. We became good friends after that. It broke my heart when he lost his battle with cancer. He was truly one of the kindest, talented, and funniest people I've ever met."—Anonymous, 46, Los Angeles I was an extra in the show Portlandia. Fred Armisen was the sweetest! They were filming a skit as their book owner characters that I wasn't in, so I was waiting around the set and there was a couch, so I sat there with a couple of other extras." "Once Fred was done with his part, he came and sat with us. He was asking everyone their names, and he remembered me! He asked how I was liking being an extra. He was still dressed as his character, which made him feel like a loving auntie. Carrie Brownstein was aloof; she didn't talk to the extras, and she didn't hang out on set. In one of the skits, I had a part as 'Carrie's Annoying Friend', and she was either acting or I truly annoyed her because she would glare at me and not talk to me in between takes. At one point, she kept saying 'go away' as we were filming, and she looked and sounded so angry, I wasn't sure if she was even acting anymore. I looked at the crew, and they just stared back, so I walked off the set and no one said anything."—Anonymous, 31, Oregon "I volunteered to work at the National Civil Rights Museum for the Freedom Awards. Usher was one of the celebrities invited. I opened the door to let him in. He didn't have an entourage, which was very surprising. He shook hands and was very friendly." "Our job was to shield him from excessive contact with those who might want to get too close. We told him we would follow him around to kind of shield him from the crowd. He politely asked us if we would stand back so that he could walk around and be a part of the crowd. We gave him the space he asked for, and it worked perfectly for him and his young admirers. They didn't overwhelm him, and he was friendly and personable with everyone. I was truly impressed with his friendliness and humility."—Anonymous, Memphis, Tennessee "Worked for Jerry Bruckheimer as a receptionist in the 2010s. There was a huge fountain in the middle of the office that was always off since we were in the midst of one of California's many droughts." "But whenever we heard Jerry was coming, we had to run to turn it on to make sure the fountain was going when he entered the lobby, even if he was only there for a few minutes. As soon as he left the building, back off it went."—Anonymous, 32, Los Angeles "A few years ago, I was working on a production team of more than 30 people shooting a big-budget ad campaign for a prominent eyewear brand that was collaborating with Zayn Malik." "This was around the time he was dating Gigi Hadid, and shortly after they had their child. It was a three-day shoot, and Zayn, the 'talent,' was arriving to shoot his scenes at the end of the last day for four hours. Day one was set up and preparation, day two was shooting ancillary content needed for the campaign, and day three was dedicated to setting up for the 'talent' to arrive and shoot his scenes. On day three, buzz around the set was that Zayn is extremely difficult to work with, and only essential production was to be on set when he was on set. Well, when Zayn arrived, it became apparent very quickly that he was living up to his reputation. Zayn was unhappy with the number of wardrobe changes he was asked to do between scenes, had a temper tantrum, and stormed off set like a child. We all sat there astonished at the actions of a grown adult professional until the director called it a wrap early, with barely any of the 'talent's' content shot. An entire production team worked for 2.5 days in preparation for Zayn's four hours on set, and after less than two hours, he stormed off like a child because he was asked to do wardrobe changes between scenes. The post-production team cobbled together what they could and was able to deliver an abridged campaign to the kicker is that the campaign was scheduled to launch shortly after the shoot. The launch was delayed because a week after he stormed off set, Zayn received a slew of bad press for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's mother, Yolanda Hadid. This all tracks with what I witnessed on set the week prior. The campaign eventually launched almost a year later, after things had cooled down. "—Anonymous, 43, New York City "Years ago, I was working at a very exclusive salon in Beverly Hills. We had a great client named 'Bob' who was funny and totally cool. After a haircut and blow dry, he invited my boss and me to a preview of his friend 'Rob's' new movie." "My boss took a pass, but I said sure, thinking, 'Yeah, everyone has a movie in Hollywood.' I went with my roommate, not expecting much. To my surprise, everybody who was anybody in comedy was there! It turns out his friend 'Rob' was Rob Steiner, and the movie was When Harry Met Sally! I was floored! Turns out 'Bob' was Bob Zmuda, who created Comic Relief! He was the coolest guy! I never forgot it!"—Anonymous, 60, Novato, CA "I once worked with James Earl Jones. I hired him to do the audio for a small multimedia show I was directing and producing." "He was in a studio in New York City, and I was in a studio in my hometown. I had sent his agent the script, which he passed along to Mr. Jones, and he would read it into the telephone, and I would critique his performance.I answered the initial phone call, 'Hello, Mr Jones!' He immediately said, 'Call me Jim.' He must have detected some nervousness in my voice and said, 'Relax, Jeri, let's just have some fun here. I like doing small, innovative projects like this, and you just tell me how you want it and if I'm doing it right.' After several readings, I got EXACTLY what I wanted, and we spent the next 20 minutes talking small talk about his life in Michigan and answering many of his questions about my life. What a fantastic time we had just 'chewin' the fat.' A SELFLESS AND WONDERFUL GENTLEMAN!!"—Anonymous, 81, Grand Rapids Michigan "Christina Aguilera screamed for her assistant to come running (from across the room) because, 'My coffee is hot. Take the lid off!'" "Mind you, I was a) doing her makeup and could have done it for her, and b) SHE COULD HAVE USED HER OWN LEFT HAND. Needless to say, I never took a job with her again. We do not reward bad behavior."—Anonymous, 45, Los Angeles "G-Eazy. He's rude to minimum-wage staff. Gets real nasty when he doesn't get his way. Will utilize his fan base to inflict hate on someone he doesn't like. Dude is WAY too old to be acting the way he does." "On the opposite end, Dylan Minnette (13 Reasons Why) is an absolute sweetheart who allows the venue to buy extra water bottles for his fans at shows when he's on tour with his band Wallows. He talks with the staff and thanks them for their contributions, everyone from janitorial to security. "—Anonymous, 30, CA "Worked at a theatre with Piper Laurie many years ago. She was the nicest person, just a sweetheart. Near the end of the run, she took everyone involved with her show, all of us backstage people, to one of the most expensive restaurants in town and bought all of us a fabulous dinner. Great memory. Wonderful, talented lady." —Anonymous "I worked as a tour guide and would take celebrities out to see the animals at a famous zoo. I did tours for A-list actors, athletes, and musicians. My favorite was a private tour for Mariah Carey, who insisted on bringing her hair and makeup team on the tour. They touched her up mid-tour. She was nice enough, but was very late for her scheduled tour, I'm talking two hours late for a one-hour tour." —Anonymous, 42 California "Worked with and for Paul Simon, nothing like his and rude individual." —Anonymous, 67, New Canaan, Conn. "My sister was a designer for one of Timothée Chalamet's minor movies. She told me they had one interaction in which she dropped a pile of papers. Timothée helped her pick them all up, even though he was in a rush, and thought it was his fault! It wasn't though, my sister has always been really clumsy, lol." —Anonymous "Used to work for the band Foster the People. They were nice to me and always had a big party after their concerts. Sometimes, Jacob Fink and I would hang out at the party and get a drink." —Anonymous, 24, Fredrick Maryland "I was working security for Guns N' Roses when they were just starting out in the late '80s. Tommy Lee and Heather Locklear came to a concert in Pasadena, and I was assigned to escort them." "I approached and introduced myself. Heather Locklear immediately puts out her hand and says, 'Hello, I'm Heather, nice to meet you.' So genuine, especially since I knew exactly who she was, and she was even more attractive in person."—Anonymous, 60, Los Angeles "Worst celebrity: Mario Andretti. He flew into where I worked and demanded instant service, got pissed and started poking me in the chest with his finger." "The boss came out and told him if he poked me again that I had his (my boss') permission to break his arm and shove it up his ass. Then the boss told Mario to get the f*ck out of his usiness. The best celebrity was Keanu Reeves, saw his band live, and when they took a break, he sat on the edge of the stage BS'ing with us like he knew us."—Anonymous, 62, Portland, OR "Back in the late '90s, I worked on Dharma and Greg starring Jenna Elfman. The set was filled with wonderful actors, but none shone as bright as Jenna." "She was the consummate professional, always on time and brought the magic every time. It was a pleasure dealing with her, no matter the situation. Jenna was very kind to everyone on the set and knew all of our names and engaged with us when she had the time. I'm sure there are plenty of negative interactions people are submitting, take the worst of them, and that is the opposite of Jenna Elfman."—Anonymous, 61, Los Angeles Do you have a story about a celebrity you'd like to share? Drop it in the comments.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PSA to open first retail location inside new Burbank Sportscards store
PSA will open its first retail location inside the new Burbank Sportscards store. (Credit: PSA) Two of the biggest names in the trading card hobby are collaborating for a first-of-its-kind retail location later this month. On Friday, grading giant PSA announced it will open its first retail location on May 30 alongside the grand opening of the new Burbank Sportscards location. Advertisement The PSA storefront will be located inside Burbank Sportscards and be staffed by PSA employees. 'We're excited to partner with Rob [Veres] and team on the first-of-a-kind experience,' PSA president Ryan Hoge told cllct. 'We know customers value being able to interact with PSA employees at our popular local events. This gives us an always-on location now.' Burbank Sportscards owner Rob Veres told cllct on Friday that the new location will feel more like a sports card show than a shop. Already known as one of the largest and most popular card stores in the world, Burbank's new 14,000-square-foot location will feature an inventory of more than 40 million cards, as well as kiosks with access to cards that can be retrieved by store employees on-demand. Advertisement The store also plans to have more than 1 million cards available on the floor for just 25 cents, sorted by year and sport. According to Veres, the goal is to offer as many types of cards as possible to collectors in a more organized way than what they may find at other stores and card shows. When a customer arrives with a checklist, Veres wants Burbank to check off as many cards as possible. 'I want [customers] to feel like they have just entered the pulse of the hobby … we're melding the virtual experience with the physical experience,' Veres said. 'The best shops are the ones that can say 'yes' to more queries than anybody else, including card shows,' Veres added, 'and I think that's the experience people are going to get.' Advertisement PSA's retail location will accept grading submissions for trading cards, autographs, tickets, packs, Funko Pops and memorabilia. Items can also be submitted for storage in the PSA Vault or for consignment on eBay. The Burbank retail location appears to be the latest attempt by PSA to simplify the submission process for customers. PSA has greatly increased the number of pop-up events hosted at shows and card shops in recent months, which allow collectors to submit cards in person or have questions answered by PSA employees. It's currently unclear if PSA has plans to open other physical locations at other stores. A new location, including a PSA storefront, is the latest in a number of key moves for the Burbank brand in recent years. Veres stunned collectors during the 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland when he announced that Burbank was moving its full inventory of cards from eBay to the new Fanatics Collect marketplace in an exclusive deal. Ben Burrows is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture. He was previously the Collectibles Editor at Sports Illustrated. You can follow him on X and Instagram @benmburrows.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Caitlin Clark Announcement Made on Wednesday
Caitlin Clark is entering her second season in the WNBA, looking to lead the Indiana Fever to a league title. Last season, Clark established herself as one of the biggest stars in the league, winning Rookie of the Year and being named a WNBA All-Star starter. Advertisement Now, she's headed into a new year with a revamped coaching staff and roster. Clark will be playing under new head coach Stephanie White and several new stars on the roster, such as DeWanna Bonner, Sophie Cunningham and Natasha Howard. As Clark prepares for the season opener on Saturday, an exciting update was made in her name. According to "Claire: Caitlin Clark Style" on social media, Clark's recent deal with Funko Pop will feature 1,000 Iowa jersey edition characters. They will be available exclusively at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Along with other WNBA stars, Clark is getting her own WNBA Funko Pop as well. The social media account link revealed the following: pre-order sales were set to go live on Wednesday; they are set to be available in major retailers, such as Target, GameStop and Amazon; any order would be to reserve a Funko Pop, not an immediate shipment. Advertisement Will Stern at Yahoo Sports recently shared the news on the release of the WNBA Funko Pops, mentioning that A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart will also have their own characters. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Caitlin Clark's popularity has been highlighted through various causes on and off the court. She's been a sensation since her college days at Iowa and has since emerged as a superstar in the WNBA. Last season with the Indiana Fever, Clark posted 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game. Clark led all rookies in scoring and led the WNBA in average assists. Related: Caitlin Clark Had Strong Response for Former Iowa Teammate Kate Martin Related: Paige Bueckers Announces Major Career Move Before WNBA Debut
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic pop culture business loved by collectors will shut forever in just DAYS as it launches huge closing down sale
Get in quick to snap up some great items LOST MEMORIES Iconic pop culture business loved by collectors will shut forever in just DAYS as it launches huge closing down sale A BELOVED business has launched a huge closing down sales as it is set to shut up shop for good in just days. Residents and have been devastated by the news of the closure, as it has been a shopping hotspot in the city for almost a decade. Advertisement 3 The Collectors Cave has been a family business for seven years Credit: Google maps 3 It retails a wide range of pop culture items from all your movie and TV shows Credit: Google maps 3 It includes framed prints, badge, keyrings, jewellery, face masks, retro metal signs and number plates Credit: Google maps The Collectors Cave in Colchester is set to close at the end of the month, with a number of collectibles up for grabs at a cheap price until then. Store owner, Jim Carman, made the difficult decision not to renew the shop's release and close it down after seven years. He has instead decided to retire, the Colchester Gazette reports. Local reporter and previous customer of the store, Grace Capel, said: "I remember buying my first Spawn comics here and Jim told me all about more horror comics to get into. Advertisement "I also purchased a rare mini Simpsons Funko Pop for my brother along with Star Wars stickers and pins for my friends. "Many of my friends have fond memories of finding items they can't find anywhere else in this little corner of Colchester." The Collectors Cave has been a unique store for finding a wide range of pop culture items and memorabilia. It is a place where things like Funko Pops, signed pictures, posters, figurines, pinks, keyrings, comics and mystery boxes can be found. Advertisement Capel recalled the store stocking at one point also stocking an impressive collective of vintage band patches. She added: "The city is sad to see another unique, independent and family-owned store leave its streets." I bought a pricey-looking necklace in the charity shop for £1.50 - I was floored when I discovered its actual value In an announcement made to social media regarding the closure, the Collectors Cave wrote: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of our beloved collectors shop. "We want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support throughout the years. Advertisement "Your passion for collecting has made our shop a truly special place." They added: "To show our appreciation, we are holding a closing down sale! "This is a great opportunity to find that special item you've been eyeing or to add to your cherished collection." The Collectors Cave has also been a foundational site for the annual charity event Invasion of Colchester. Advertisement Celebrities like Shane Rimmer, the voice of Scott Tracy in Thunderbirds, and Madeleine Smith, an actress known for her parts in classic Hammer horror films, are reported to attended the shop during the popular event.
