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Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dave Bautista wants to be more than 'just a movie star'
Dave Bautista "never wanted to be just a movie star". The former WWE legend has swapped wrestling for Hollywood with roles in the likes of 'Guardians of the Galaxy', 'Knock at the Cabin' and 'The Killing Game', and he insisted his movie choices are inspired more by challenging himself as an actor than earning the most money. He told Sports Illustrated: "I never wanted to be just a movie star or chase a paycheque. 'I wanted to prove I could stand on stage with the best actors in the world and hold my own. That's what drives me.' He didn't want to follow in the footsteps of fellow WWE alumni John Cena and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson by simply embracing the "action movie star" tropes. He explained: "I didn't want to just step away from wrestling and become another action movie star. "I wanted to prove I could be an actor. I wanted to be respected by my peers, just like I was in wrestling. "Respect has always meant more to me than accolades... In wrestling, the respect I earned from people like The Undertaker, Triple H, and Eddie Guerrero meant everything to me. "It's the same in Hollywood. I want to feel like I deserve to be here, that I've earned my place among the best.' And now, the former 'James Bond' star is keen to take his love for storytelling behind the camera with producting, while directing is a long term goal. He said: "As an actor, I love telling stories. That passion has transitioned into producing. I want to be involved in creating stories, not just performing them. "I want to make meaningful films, ones that connect with people... Being a producer means I can shape the stories I want to tell. "It's about more than being in front of the camera; it's about contributing to the art as a whole.' The 'Dune' actor previously opened up on how he hopes his star keeps ascending in order for him to "make smaller films". Bautista told The Hollywood Reporter: "It's funny, I want to be a bigger star so I can make smaller films, that's my goal. "Those are the films I love. But the fastest route to that is being a commodity; if you're a big star, you're a commodity. "So that's the thing – people are willing to listen to you, they're willing to hear you out if you can bring something to the table, and you bring something to the table when you're a big star. "So I'm hoping to grow my name and become enough of a star where I can make smaller independent films."
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular Whiskey Brand Hit With Troubling News
Popular whiskey brand Devils River Whiskey has been around since 2017, expanding from its roots in San Antonio, TX to 36 states and five different countries. Back in 2023, the company announced a new brand deal with Dune and Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista to join the growing business. "We are thrilled to have someone of Dave's caliber as an investor and partner," Co-Founder and CEO of Devils River Whiskey Mike Cameron said in a statement at the time. "Dave's involvement in our brand is a major step toward Devils River Whiskey leading the diversification of bourbon culture and elevating Texas whiskey." Bautista emerged as a household name thanks to his impressive stint in Marvel, standout performance in Knock at the Cabin and his work on Denis Villeneuve's Dune series. "I'm extremely honored to join the Devils River family. I was blown away by their products and the love and pride that goes into making them. I couldn't be more excited to contribute to the growth of the company," he said about the brand deal in 2023. Just two years later, the company was hit with some difficult news. According to a report from The Street, Devils River Distillery LLC and an affiliate filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to reorganize their business and continue operating. From The Street: The debtor listed $1 million to $10 million in assets and liabilities in its Subchapter V petition filed on May 1 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas. Its largest unsecured creditors include McDermott, Will & Emory, owed over $317,000; Sazerac, owed over $258,000; AREA Real Estate, owed over $132,000 and Romph & Pou Agency, owed over $83,000. The company touts "more than sixty-three national and international awards" for its products including bourbon whiskey, agave whiskey, coffee whiskey and more. "Devils River Whiskey is recognized nationally as an award-winning brand, including multiple SIP Awards, The Fifty Best accolades, and International Spirits Competition gold medals," the company in to access your portfolio
Metro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Inside Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome's relationship as they welcome new baby
Rupert Grint and his long-time girlfriend, Georgia Groome, are now a joyous family of four after welcoming their second child together. Harry Potter and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging were not two worlds we ever envisioned colliding. However, child actor Rupert, now 36, and fellow film star Georgia, 33, have been going strong since 2011 and are proud parents to two adorable babies. Over the weekend, Rupert confirmed the arrival of their daughter, revealing her very precious name and giving fans a glimpse of the newborn via social media. Let's take a trip down nostalgia lane and revisit everything we know about the couple's relationship… The two have been notoriously private about their relationship. In fact, fans didn't even know that they were an item at all until a while after Rupert and Georgia got together. In December 2018, the world went into a frenzy upon discovering Rupert and Georgia had started dating seven years earlier. Seeing a photo of them on Twitter at the time started up the rumour mill, and, before we knew it, they were the latest hot Hollywood couple on the block. The photo circulated the internet with the caption: 'I was today years old when I found out Georgia from Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging has been going out with Ron Weasley since 2011?' Alongside the tweet was a snap of them together, with Georgia's arm around Rupert. It's still unknown just exactly how long the lovebirds have been together, but it's safe to say they're in this for the long haul now. In 2019, the pair sparked marriage rumours after being photographed wearing matching gold rings. However, Rupert's seemingly complimentary band was worn on his right hand. A spokesperson for the Knock at the Cabin star also shut down the speculation in a comment to The Sun. Nothing is thought to have changed since—well, apart from the addition of a baby or two—but after well over a decade together, it seems neither is in a rush to say 'I do.' The Ron Weasley actor and rom-com star announced in 2020 that they were expecting their first baby together. In a statement shared with Metro at the time, they said: 'Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are excited to announce they are expecting a baby and would please ask for privacy at this time.' Georgia was later seen out and about, her blossoming bump on show. Then, in May 2022, they welcomed their first daughter, named Wednesday. He wrote at the time for his first online post: 'Hey Instagram….only 10 years late, but here I am. Grint on the Gram! Here to introduce you all to Wednesday G. Grint. Stay safe, Rupert.' This made Rupert the first of the Harry Potter trio to become a parent, before leading man Daniel Radcliffe welcomed a child in 2023. Taking a different approach the second time around, neither Rupert nor Georgia confirmed that she was pregnant with baby number two, making it a real surprise for fans when news broke that she had given birth. Pictures initially captured the doting parents on a stroll in London with the newborn, who already sports Rupert's famous ginger locks. Later breaking his own silence and poking fun at the reports of him welcoming a child in 'secret,' he took to Instagram, offering a glimpse of their latest arrival in all her glory. The sweet snap showed the baby lying in a leopard-print fleece and wearing a grey cardigan. Across her white one-piece was her name, Goldie, embroidered in, yes, golden letters. Rupert's caption read: ''Secret Child Slightly Revealed' Introducing Goldie G. Grint. ⭐️ A 10/10 baby (so far) 'Shout out to @ for always delivering 🫡' He was quickly inundated with congratulatory messages from fans, who were overjoyed to have 'another Weasley'. Neither star has commented much publicly on their relationship in interviews, having chosen to keep their love life away from the spotlight. However, Rupert sat down with The Guardian shortly after turning 30, opening up about the next chapter of his life. 'Turning 30 felt strange. It just doesn't feel like I'm there yet, and I don't know what the future holds,' he said. 'I'm just going to go with the flow, keep playing interesting characters, and see what happens. 'I'd like to settle down and have kids soon.' Since becoming a father, he's had nothing but good things to say, telling Glamour in 2022 that he was 'absolutely loving' his latest off-screen role while 'still kind of coming to terms with what being a dad is.' 'It's so much fun. I feel like I've changed as a person for sure,' he reflected. 'It kind of happened overnight, lifestyle-wise. I stopped smoking straight away. I've started sleeping so much better—I used to be a horrific insomniac, now I'm sleeping.' Rupert, who has shared photos with his firstborn with his 5.3million followers, also spoke about his daughter's obsessions while on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The Driving Lessons star explained he was living in the UK after a stint in the US, saying his child was 'struggling' to adjust to the change. More Trending Rupert shared that she had 'spent most of her time' in America, so she was missing home comforts, among them Hoagies and, er, Target. Asked about Wednesday's favourite things, he told the 48-year-old host: 'So, so many things. I mean, she's kind of princess crazy as well, but she's struggling a little bit with kind of adjusting to UK life. 'She spent most of her time in America, so she's missing some kind of cultural things,' he continued, adding: 'She does love Philly. She loves Hoagies. She loves water rides.' 'The big one is Target,' Rupert confessed, much to the laughter and applause of the studio audience. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: John Lithgow 'received message from friend with trans child' after Harry Potter announcement MORE: All the celebrities who 'refuse to touch' blockbuster Harry Potter TV reboot MORE: Harry Potter's Timothy Spall 'thought he wouldn't make it' after devastating leukaemia diagnosis
