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Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rarely seen 80s Hollywood star is unrecognizable from legendary comedy movies as he's spotted in LA – can you guess who?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HE was the fresh faced star who shared the screen with Bill Murray in one of the biggest comedy hits of the '80s - but you'd barely recognise him now. A rarely-seen film star shocked onlookers this week after being spotted out and about in Los Angeles looking worlds away from his Hollywood heyday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 The former teen star was seen running errands and catching up with friends in Los Angeles. Credit: BackGrid 7 He was a fresh faced star of the 80s Credit: BackGrid 7 Scott Colomby with Michael O'Keefe and Hamilton Mitchell in Caddyshack Credit: Alamy 7 Scott in Porky's with Mark Herrier and Wyatt Knight Credit: Alamy He was once romantically linked to actress Valerie Bertinelli, and he's worked with some of Hollywood's biggest names from Michael Keaton to Farrah Fawcett and of course Bill Murray. The actor, 62, is best known for his role in the cult golf comedy Caddyshack alongside Murray. He played the cocky teen caddie Tony D'Annunzio in the 1980 film. Despite his success, Scott Colomby has kept a low profile over the years with fans rarely catching a glimpse of the former screen star. READ MORE ON HOLLYWOOD LUNCH WITH AN ICON Hollywood legend, 90, unrecognizable on boozy lunch with Stephen Dorff And gone was the mop of dark hair and tight vests showing off his ripped physique. Instead, he kept it casual in a dark T-Shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and sneakers. He also sported a pair of glasses hooked onto his shirt. Fans of the era might remember him not just from Caddyshack - which also starred Chevvy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight, but from the raunchy teen hit Porky's where he played smooth talking Brian Schwartz. The Brooklyn born star began his career in the early 70s and appeared in all three Porky films, which were major box office hits. The original flick in 1982, directed by Bob Clark, raked in a staggering $160 million off a modest $4-5 million budget. Shelley Hack: From Charlie's Angels Star to Hollywood Producer Porky's also featured a young Kim Cattral and followed a gang of high school boys in the 1950s Florida on a chaotic, coming-of-age quest involving strip clubs and revenge. Meanwhile, his former flame Valerie was seen out with her new man Mike Goodnough last year, but fans thought it was her body guard. The One Day at a Time star walked with him after she left the set of The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City. Another man stood, now known to be Mike, walked beside her on the sidewalk. A fan spotted them and uploaded the photo via Instagram Threads and captioned it "Hiding in plain sight." 7 Scott was romantically linked to Valerie Bertinelli Credit: Alamy 7 Valerie Bertinelli pictured last year with her boyfriend, writer Mike Goodnough Credit: Instagram / wolfiesmom
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rarely seen 80s Hollywood star is unrecognizable from legendary comedy movies as he's spotted in LA – can you guess who?
HE was the fresh faced star who shared the screen with Bill Murray in one of the biggest comedy hits of the '80s - but you'd barely recognise him now. A rarely-seen film star shocked onlookers this week after being spotted out and about in Los Angeles looking worlds away from his Hollywood heyday. 7 7 7 7 He was once romantically linked to actress Valerie Bertinelli, and he's worked with some of Hollywood's biggest names from Michael Keaton to Farrah Fawcett and of course Bill Murray. The actor, 62, is best known for his role in the cult golf comedy Caddyshack alongside Murray. He played the cocky teen caddie Tony D'Annunzio in the 1980 film. Despite his success, Scott Colomby has kept a low profile over the years with fans rarely catching a glimpse of the former screen star. And gone was the mop of dark hair and tight vests showing off his ripped physique. Instead, he kept it casual in a dark T-Shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and sneakers. He also sported a pair of glasses hooked onto his shirt. Fans of the era might remember him not just from Caddyshack - which also starred Chevvy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight, but from the raunchy teen hit Porky's where he played smooth talking Brian Schwartz. The Brooklyn born star began his career in the early 70s and appeared in all three Porky films, which were major box office hits. The original flick in 1982, directed by Bob Clark, raked in a staggering $160 million off a modest $4-5 million budget. Shelley Hack: From Charlie's Angels Star to Hollywood Producer Porky's also featured a young Kim Cattral and followed a gang of high school boys in the 1950s Florida on a chaotic, coming-of-age quest involving strip clubs and revenge. Meanwhile, his former flame Valerie was seen out with her new man Mike Goodnough last year, but fans thought it was her body guard. The One Day at a Time star walked with him after she left the set of The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City. Another man stood, now known to be Mike, walked beside her on the sidewalk. A fan spotted them and uploaded the photo via Instagram Threads and captioned it "Hiding in plain sight." 7 7 7
The Herald Scotland
22-04-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Feds offer up to $5M for MS-13 leader's arrest, conviction
Federal prosecutors said that Archaga Carias, also known as Alexander Mendoza and "Porky," was charged in 2021 for killing competitors in Honduras, money laundering and coordinating multi-ton shipments of cocaine into the United States, among other crimes. He's considered the highest-ranking member of the violent street gang, federal prosecutors said. If convicted, Archaga Carias could face a mandatory minimum of 40 years in prison. He could also be sentence to life. There is no parole in the federal system. "This terrorist leader can no longer be allowed to live free as MS-13's evil devastates communities in America and throughout the western hemisphere," Attorney General Pam Bondi said. "If you can contribute information leading to his arrest - come forward now." The Justice Department said only tips sent to the U.S. government would qualify for the reward. People can contact their local FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations offices with information about Archaga Carias. Those outside of the nation can contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The arrests and convictions can be in any country, the department said. The Department of State is offering the reward under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program. "President (Donald) Trump has been very clear -- we will not allow criminal groups and their members like Porky to threaten Americans," said F. Cartwright Weiland, a senior bureau official of the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Terrorism designation changes mission on MS-13 The Department of State designated the gang as a foreign terrorist organization on Feb. 20. It originated in Los Angeles and rapidly grew in Central America following several members' deportations. MS-13 is short for Mara Salvatrucha. The origins of the name are unclear, but the gang was founded in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants to protect themselves from other gangs in LA, including the rival 18th Street gang. MS-13 gang members have been accused and convicted of high-profile killings, kidnappings and drug trafficking in the U.S. In March, a leader of the gang was arrested in Virginia. Related: Trump administration captured 'very violent' top street gang leader. What is MS-13? Acting Administrator of the DEA Derek Maltz said MS-13's designation changes the rules and the mission on the gang. "Archaga Carias isn't just a fugitive -- he's a foreign terrorist waging war on innocent Americans through murder, trafficking, and terror," he said. "Let me be clear: under this Administration, we will dismantle MS-13 piece by piece-- and anyone protecting him will fall with him. A $5 million reward is on the table. Turn him in. End this threat." Dismantling, eliminating a high priority for FBI, director says FBI Director Kash Patel said in the April 21 announcement that one of the bureau's top priorities would be to topple MS-13 and the agency isn't "stopping until that mission is complete." Charges stemmed from the 2021 indictment out of New York State, charging Archaga Carias, David Campbell, Juan Carlos Portullo, Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya and Jorge Alberto Velasquez Paz with several crimes relating to supplying illicit drugs and firearms to protect multi-ton shipments of cocaine from Honduras to the United States, according to the Justice Department. "Archaga Carias contracted out members of MS-13 as 'Sicarios,' or hit men, to DTOs for payment," federal prosecutors said. "Members of MS-13 committed numerous murders for hire for DTOs trafficking cocaine through Honduras to the United States." They added that Archaga Carias and other MS-13 members supplied organizations with machineguns and other firearms from El Salvador, Nicaragua and elsewhere. The MS-13 leader has ordered the murders of rival gang members and drug competitors in Honduras, including fellow gang members he felt were disloyal. Campbell, a Honduran man who is also known as Viejo Dan and Don David, is in custody. The Justice Department said he was well-involved in the scheme as the main supplier of drugs and firearms and coordinating violent retaliation hits with Archaga Carias. The department added Campbell and MS-13 used businesses they owned or controlled to launder drug proceeds. Morales Zelaya, known as Cuervo, and Velasquez Paz, known as Chacarro, are Honduran and at large, prosecutors said. They said Morales Zelaya was a national leader who also coordinated the gang's drug trafficking business, murders and other violent acts against rivals. No further information was provided on Velasquez Paz's involvement in the case. Portillo Santos, known as Juancy, is in custody in Honduras and serving a "lengthy prison sentence," according to federal prosecutors. He reported to Morales Zelaya and led MS-13 in one of Honduras' largest sectors. "This office, working closely with our law enforcement partners, will continue to investigate, prosecute and track down MS-13's leadership, no matter where in the world they may be hiding," said Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew Podolsky. Feds nab MS-13 members across the nation Trump's aggressive stance on wiping out MS-13 has resulted in Mexico extraditing Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales to the U.S. to face charges relating to his activity as a gang leader in the U.S. But the president's approach was met with controversy after Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador. Abrego Garcia, who is originally from El Salvador, lived in Maryland with his wife and family and works as a sheet metal worker. The Trump Administration deported him in March for his supposed membership with MS-13 based on a confidential informant and the clothes the Maryland man wore in a 2019 encounter with police. Abrego Garcia maintains his innocence and says he's not part of the gang. His family sued, saying he was denied due process. A U.S. District Court judge ordered his return to the U.S. A unanimous Supreme Court also ordered his return. U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and others traveled to the Central American country for Abrego Garcia's release. Neither has swayed the Trump Administration, or Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, from coordinating Abrego Garcia's removal from El Salvador's notorious Center for the Confinement of Terrorism prison. Bukele said during an April 14 meeting with Trump that he would not free Abrego Garcia. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in an April 16 briefing that Abrego Garcia isn't a "Maryland father." "Let me reiterate, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is an illegal alien, MS-13 gang member and foreign terrorist who was deported back to his home country," she said. Contact reporter Krystal Nurse at knurse@ Follow her on X @KrystalRNurse, and on BlueSky @
Washington Post
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
What to watch with your kids: ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up' and more
Porky and Daffy's alien adventure mixes scares and silliness. Tied to the 2020 'Looney Tunes Cartoons' series, this animated sci-fi horror spoof follows Porky Pig and Daffy Duck (both voiced by Eric Bauza) as they team up to save Earth from an alien scheme that turns humans into zombies when they chew gum. The tainted gum takes over people's tongues, then grows an eyeball and morphs into a living gum monster. It's all quite silly but could still give younger kids a real scare. The over-the-top, consequence-free cartoon action and slapstick violence are typical for Looney Tunes: Expect to see characters catapult through a wall, explode or suffer electrocution, then be fine a moment later. Daffy and Porky's father figure, Farmer Jim, passes away by disappearing into the sunset, though it's presented so subtly that small children may not perceive that he has died. There's some rude humor and a bit of innuendo ('you can tickle my taste buds anytime!') that might raise adults' eyebrows but will probably sail over kids' heads. A negative character is drawn with breasts so large that she can barely fit into her car. Insults include 'losers,' 'nerd' and 'stupid.' Porky and his love interest, Petunia, bond over their mutual stutter, which isn't portrayed negatively, and the film has clear messages about the importance of teamwork. (91 minutes) Available in theaters. Streaming Violence, peril and language in book-based sci-fi tale. This sci-fi western comedy, based on Simon Stalenhag's graphic novel, is set in a dystopian version of the 1990s. Millie Bobby Brown stars as a teenager who lives with a callous foster father (Jason Alexander) after losing her family in a car accident. Expect violence and peril: A young boy is kept in a comatose state for nefarious purposes, and there are scenes from a deadly war between humans and robots. Expect battles among humans, human-driven drones and robots. These conflicts involve a multitude of deaths, including those of main characters. Weapons range from guns to Tasers. There is one penis joke and a mention of a mother with an alcohol problem. Characters connected to virtual-reality-style helmets look like they're strung out on drugs, and there are timely messages about ditching screens and interacting with others instead. Swearing includes variations of 's---,' 'damn,' 'hell,' 'b----,' 'a--,' 'frickin',' 'moron' and 'b-----d.' Chris Pratt co-stars. (128 minutes) Available on Netflix. Streaming Forgettable horror comedy has scares, language and slurs. This horror comedy has a star-studded cast (including Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Edie Falco and Lisa Kudrow) and some scares. A demon possesses humans — entering them through their nostrils — and the ghosts of people from decades ago haunt a home. A possessed man threatens loved ones, projectile vomits, yells slurs and stabs people (they're sewn up with floss). His head also spins, and he levitates while begging to be killed. Dogs are killed or injured. Adults drink alcohol and get high on marijuana gummies. Two characters kiss and plan a marriage proposal. A man's naked butt is seen. There's discussion of being 'horny,' 'pants-petting' and penis size, and there's a joke about a dog being a lesbian. Sounds in one scene are assumed to be lovemaking. Language includes 'f---,' 's---,' 'goddamn,' 'dammit,' 'hell,' 'b----,' 'a--' and 'whore.' (100 minutes) Available on Max. Streaming Kids jump into a video game world to practice life skills. 'Skillsville' is an educational show about a diverse group of friends who practice life skills within a virtual reality video game. Young viewers will learn about executive function skills like cognitive flexibility, focus, organization and memory, as well as different jobs. The show promotes teamwork, helping others and problem-solving when you make a mistake. There are no iffy or scary moments, but the content will be most relevant for older preschoolers or younger grade-school kids. (40 episodes) Available on PBS Kids. Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. Go to for age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites and books.
New York Times
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘The Day the Earth Blew Up' Review: Daffy, Porky, Petunia and Alien Goo
Porky Pig just turned 90. His first cartoon was released on March 2, 1935; his tormentor and eventual foil Daffy Duck came along a couple of years later. These Warner Bros. comedic chaos agents were wild ripostes to Disney's arguably saccharine Mickey Mouse. And after years of entertaining adults in the movie theaters of the early- and mid-20th century, television exposure turned Porky and Daffy, along with Bugs Bunny and others, into inspirations for generations of young wiseacres. 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie,' directed by Peter Browngardt from a script by almost a dozen writers, races out of the gate with old-school moxie. Browngardt is a 'Futurama' and Cartoon Network veteran. He's also been honing his approach to Daffy and Porky with television's 'Looney Tunes Cartoons,' which has run six seasons on Max. Browngardt's gnarly approach to the Looney Tunes characters seems more influenced by the gross-out antics of Nickelodeon's 'Ren & Stimpy,' than by, say, Warner's own much-missed 'Animaniacs.' The 20th- and now 21st-century pictures featuring these toons are a mixed bag. The least-inspired iterations of the characters, in the 'Space Jam' movies, have been the most popular. Joe Dante's wonderful 'Looney Tunes: Back in Action,' from 2003, had the spirit of the older cartoons — it appreciated the value of dropping anvils on coyotes' heads, and more — but failed to find box office favor. But in Browngardt's installment, citing pop-culture references and breaking out into song have little to no place. Instead, the movie subjects Daffy Duck to a butt-crack joke, and compels him to twerk. Which feels especially weird because the style in which our heroes are depicted comes directly from the Looney Tunes of old. The movie's technical aspects are largely admirable, and it pays homage to the greats of the animation department once known as Termite Terrace by naming the movie's restaurants after the past masters Robert Clampett and Tex Avery. Early on, the young BFFs Daffy and Porky are instructed by a creepy character that if they 'stick together,' all will turn out right for them. Sticking is a major motif here, as an alien goo renders a new brand of chewing gum irresistible. It also makes its consumers mindless zombies. With the help of a 'flavor expert,' Petunia Pig, Daffy and Porky scurry to save the world from, yes, blowing up like a gum bubble. The action is frenetic and gleefully vulgar; at one point a dome of bubble gum emerges from a dog's rear end. There's also some old-school slapstick; chattering fake teeth turn out to be practically world-saving. But the movie's energy doesn't pay off in dividends of real pleasure. Anarchy has never been so mere as it is ultimately rendered here. The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes MovieRated PG. Running time: 1 hour 31 minutes. In theaters.
