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Irish Examiner
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Liam Neeson on Pamela Anderson: 'Beautiful, sexy and funny — she's all that and more'
When you think of Liam Neeson's body of work, notably the Taken action films of the past few years, comedy is not the first thing that comes to mind. The Northern Irish actor, 73, is known for playing a tough protagonist in crime thrillers, including in the three Taken movies as former CIA operative Bryan Mills, as well as Retribution and In The Land of Saints And Sinners, both released in 2023. But for American actor and producer Seth MacFarlane, 51, the creator of adult animated sitcom Family Guy and American Dad!, who also starred in, directed and wrote the Ted films featuring Mark Wahlberg, Neeson was the perfect choice for his latest venture: a fourth film in The Naked Gun comedy franchise. The pair had worked together previously on 2014's western comedy, A Million Ways To Die In the West, which saw Oscar-nominated Neeson playing a gunslinger and Neeson also had a small part in Ted 2. 'He was just so funny. Dead serious, with this ridiculous dialogue. I feel like that was the first time I thought there might be a version of a Leslie Nielsen-type comedy that Liam would be funny in,' recalls MacFarlane. Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. Another feather in Neeson's comedy cap, which MacFarlane references, is a 2011 episode of Ricky Gervais's Life's Too Short which sees Neeson expressing his desire to be a comedy actor with a deadpan delivery. 'There he was, doing improv with Stephen Merchant, Ricky and Warwick Davis. That was an indicator that maybe this was a guy who could be mined for comedy at some point,' MacFarlane explains. Enter The Naked Gun film and Neeson's starring role as Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr, who is proud to follow in the footsteps of his father (the character previously played by Leslie Nielsen) and protect the good people of Los Angeles from the many faces of crime. The comedy, directed by Akiva Schaffer, follows on from the original films which starred Canadian actor Nielsen, who became a comedy giant with performances including his hapless doctor in Airplane! and the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in the Naked Gun comedies. Nielsen died in 2010 at the age of 84, having starred in The Naked Gun alongside George Kennedy, OJ Simpson and Priscilla Presley and which was a huge success and led to sequels The Naked Gun 2 ½ (1991) and The Naked Gun 33⅓ (1994). Leslie Nielsen played the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in the original Naked Gun comedies In the latest film, accompanied by partner Ed Hocken Jr (Paul Walter Hauser), Frank leaves chaos in his wake to the despair of his long-suffering boss, Chief Davis (CCH Pounder). When an employee of the electric car company owned by charismatic magnate Richard Cane (Danny Huston) is found dead inside one of the high-tech vehicles, Frank and Ed investigate. The deceased's sister, mysterious femme fatale Beth Davenport (Pamela Anderson), implores the cops to unearth the truth, and Frank meets bullets with buffoonery and incurs the wrath of Cane's trusted lieutenant, Sig Gustafson (Kevin Durand). 'Seth is an old pal, and he called me up a couple of years ago and dangled the idea of me doing this reboot of this character. I said I was interested. It's as simple as that,' says Neeson, who was nominated for a best actor Oscar for his role in Steven Spielberg's 1993 film, Schindler's List. He says of his Naked Gun character: 'He's a very committed police inspector, but he's bumbling. He's not stupid, but he has a naivete to him. He finds himself in some situations, and does the wrong thing – but with the right attitude. 'It lands him in a lot of precious situations that he has to, in a funny way, find a way out of.' Former Baywatch star Anderson, 58, was a fan of the original films, and explains her rationale for signing on to play Beth. 'I had just kind of restarted my career – I did Broadway, and then I did The Last Showgirl, and I thought it would be a nice juxtaposition to do a high comedy after doing drama. So, that was exciting to play with. 'Plus, I really respond to comedy. The fact that they even thought of me for this was so exciting,' she says. Pamela Anderson as Beth. Canadian-American actress Anderson was propelled to fame in her role as lifeguard CJ Parker in Baywatch in the nineties, and in 2022 made her Broadway debut playing Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago. Last year she starred in the film The Last Showgirl, which led to her being nominated for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award. She and Neeson are equally flattering about working alongside each other. 'Beth is the femme fatale – very beautiful, sexy and funny. And Pamela is all that and more. Any scene I got to do with her was terrific, and I always looked forward to. She was terrific to work with – no big ego, no airs. And she became a new pal,' says Neeson. Anderson dubs her co-star 'acting royalty', adding: 'I was actually afraid to meet him. I was literally shaking, the first day I came to rehearse our first scene. 'But once we got going, he's such a gentleman and such a sweetheart – and so giving and generous, complimentary and supportive, you can't help but fall in love with Liam.' For American writer and director, Schaffer, 47, whose previous films include Hot Rod, The Watch with Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn, and 2022's Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, doing a reboot of The Naked Gun was daunting. He explains: 'I immediately thought, 'No, because the first Naked Gun is a perfect movie'. 'It's kind of like a magic trick. It's miraculous how it all holds together. And the rule of making a new version or a remake of a movie is you want to find something that's kind of broken, that you think you can do better than. And, in this case, that was impossible.' But one thing contributed to changing his mind: finding out that Neeson had signed on. 'That kind of opened my mind to the possibilities of how it could be a new thing, how it could exist alongside the old Naked Gun and honour it – and take the spirit of Naked Gun, but maybe be a new movie,' he says. 'You can never do better than the first movie, you can only hope to do it different. And Leslie Nielsen is so singular and irreplaceable that if you tried to chase what he did specifically, and how he performed, it'll just seem like a pale impersonation.' The Naked Gun is in Irish cinemas from August 1. Read More Cork star Fiona Shaw joins Netflix's Pride and Prejudice remake
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to trigger the Retribution skill in Stellar Blade for maximum damage
Stellar Blade has finally launched on PC, opening up its world of stylish combat and tough enemies to even more players. The game's battle system is built around precise timing and sharp reflexes. One of the most powerful skills in the game is called Retribution. It is a finishing move that becomes available after you perfectly parry enemy attacks in a sequence. Retribution deals massive damage and can turn the tide in a close fight, especially against stronger Naytibas. Whether you play with a gamepad or a keyboard, the steps to trigger Retribution are the same. The only difference is which button or key you press at the end — and for keyboard players, that will depend on your personal keyboard settings. How to use Retribution in battle Stellar Blade slashes its way onto PC today, with new content and updates also dropping on PS5: You need to be patient and time your parries correctly. Here's how you can pull it off: Stop attacking for a while and focus only on parrying enemy strikes. Every successful parry fills up your Guard Meter. This is shown as small yellow dots just below your health bar. Once the enemy takes enough pressure, it enters a Stagger state. You'll see it drop to its knees or freeze in place for a second. At this moment, a prompt will appear at the bottom of the screen asking you to use Retribution. Press the correct button or key and your character will perform a powerful move, often killing or heavily damaging the enemy. If the enemy survives, you'll need to avoid their next combo, land more parries, and trigger Retribution again. Key inputs for Retribution The final step of Retribution is the same across all platforms, but the actual button or key you press depends on your control scheme. Here's how it works: Gamepad/Controller users If you're using a PlayStation controller, press Triangle when the Retribution prompt appears. If you're on an Xbox controller, press Y to perform the attack. The Retribution icon will show up on-screen, so you'll know when to press it. Keyboard users The action to trigger Retribution will depend on how you've mapped your keys. It's usually the key you've assigned to 'Special Attack' or 'Execution Move.' Check your keyboard settings in the control menu if you're not sure. The process is still the same: parry, stagger, and then hit the Retribution key when prompted. No matter what you play on, learning to use Retribution will make your combat much more effective. Keep practicing those perfect parries, and you'll soon master this deadly move in Stellar Blade.
Malaysian Reserve
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
Chambersburg Storyteller Stephen Holoviak Discusses New Book-Retribution-at Franklin County Visitors Bureau's June Lunch & Learn
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Franklin County Visitors Bureau is hosting a WhoDunit Lunch & Learn with local author and storyteller Stephen Holoviak on June 12, 11:30 AM to 1 PM, to celebrate the release of his newest book, Retribution. Set in Chambersburg, Retribution introduces readers to Chambersburg—familiar places like Henninger Field, Veroni Café, Old Franklin County Jail, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Jim's Farmers Market as it brings true-life Franklin County citizens into the story. Brooks Kincade steps from the three previous psychological sagas to discover a serial killer is taking lives in Chambersburg. Local places and local history are key in discovering the killer. Holoviak, a retired professor of management and leadership at Penn State Mont Alto and former dean of the John L. Grove College of Business at Shippensburg University, started penning whodunit fiction after writing hundreds of articles and books related to management, human resources, leadership, and business. On the surface, the fiction genre seems very different from years working in non-fiction. Holoviak will share his perspectives on research and development of plot, creation of characters, importance of setting, and the storytelling process. Plus, Holoviak will have copies of Retribution on hand for purchase and signing. The event is being held in the second floor Great Room of the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center. In keeping with the dining in Retribution, a Veroni Café lunch buffet, featuring foods of the Central and Southern portions of Mexico, is planned. Vegetarian options will be provided. Franklin County Visitors Bureau Lunch & Learns are free events, but registration is required. Reserve tickets here. The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites all to explore history, arts and architecture, recreation, natural beauty, fresh foods, and the warm hospitality of communities like Chambersburg, Greencastle, Mercersburg, Shippensburg, and Waynesboro. Franklin County PA is located just north of the Mason Dixon Line and is an easy drive from Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. For more information, visit or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chambersburg Storyteller Stephen Holoviak Discusses New Book--Retribution--at Franklin County Visitors Bureau's June Lunch & Learn
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau is hosting a WhoDunit Lunch & Learn with local author and storyteller Stephen Holoviak on June 12, 11:30 AM to 1 PM, to celebrate the release of his newest book, Retribution. Set in Chambersburg, Retribution introduces readers to Chambersburg—familiar places like Henninger Field, Veroni Café, Old Franklin County Jail, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Jim's Farmers Market as it brings true-life Franklin County citizens into the story. Brooks Kincade steps from the three previous psychological sagas to discover a serial killer is taking lives in Chambersburg. Local places and local history are key in discovering the killer. Holoviak, a retired professor of management and leadership at Penn State Mont Alto and former dean of the John L. Grove College of Business at Shippensburg University, started penning whodunit fiction after writing hundreds of articles and books related to management, human resources, leadership, and business. On the surface, the fiction genre seems very different from years working in non-fiction. Holoviak will share his perspectives on research and development of plot, creation of characters, importance of setting, and the storytelling process. Plus, Holoviak will have copies of Retribution on hand for purchase and signing. The event is being held in the second floor Great Room of the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center. In keeping with the dining in Retribution, a Veroni Café lunch buffet, featuring foods of the Central and Southern portions of Mexico, is planned. Vegetarian options will be provided. Franklin County Visitors Bureau Lunch & Learns are free events, but registration is required. Reserve tickets here. The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites all to explore history, arts and architecture, recreation, natural beauty, fresh foods, and the warm hospitality of communities like Chambersburg, Greencastle, Mercersburg, Shippensburg, and Waynesboro. Franklin County PA is located just north of the Mason Dixon Line and is an easy drive from Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. For more information, visit or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Franklin County Visitors Bureau Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
NBC Sports
17-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Retribution pulls away to win Chick Lang Stakes
Cherie DeVaux's trainee Retribution rumbles down the final stretch to claim victory in the Chick Lang Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
