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Daily Express
a day ago
- General
- Daily Express
Gagasan Rakyat Tanjung Aru mobilises Sembulan emergency bridge repairs
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 Text Size: A Kampung Sembulan Lama resident gives the thumbs up on a newly restored walkway. KOTA KINABALU: A community-driven 'gotong-royong' programme to repair key wooden bridges in Kampung Sembulan Tengah and Kampung Sembulan Lama was carried out this week by Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah Tanjung Aru, led by committee member Dr. Ritchie Jay Cheng. The repair works, treated as emergency interventions, aimed to restore safety and access for villagers following recent heavy rain which had damaged the bridge structures. Advertisement The team replaced broken wooden floorboards and reinforced the base structures using materials donated by Dr. Ritchie and his team. 'These efforts aren't about the upcoming 17th State Election (PRN17). 'Volunteering and community solidarity are values we've upheld for decades. This is not about praise, but about sincerity in serving where help is needed," he said. He emphasised that the interconnected wooden bridges serve as vital walkways linking many homes in the area, underscoring the urgency of the initiative. 'This gotong-royong shows that Gagasan Rakyat Tanjung Aru remains close to the people. "We are committed to continuing these efforts consistently for the well-being of our community," he added. He said the division pledges to carry on similar community initiatives as part of its long-term commitment to grassroots support. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guy Ritchie Exits Amazon MGM Studios ‘Road House 2'
We're hearing that Guy Ritchie is no longer directing Amazon MGM Studios' Road House 2, the sequel to the Jake Gyllenhaal 2024 movie that pulled in over 50M viewers on Prime Video and was one of the most-watched pics on the OTT service. That number eventually rose to 80M in the pic's first eight weeks. No reason was given as to why Ritchie un-attached himself. More from Deadline Charles Roven Reflects On Career & Collaborations, Says 'Road House 2' Likely Starting In September – Taormina Hailee Steinfeld To Star Opposite Miles Teller In Olympics Pic 'Winter Games' From Paramount & Star Thrower Cooper Koch Joins Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' At Amazon MGM Studios Road House 2 remains an important priority for Amazon MGM Studios, and the plan is to keep this production on track to shoot in the fall. A search for a new director is underway, and sources say casting continues. In Part 2, Gyllenhaal reprises his role as ex-UFC fighter Dalton from a script by Will Beall (Bad Boys: Ride or Die). Road House 2 is produced by Atlas Entertainment's Charles Roven and Alex Gartner, Gyllenhaal's Nine Stories Productions with Josh McLaughlin executive producing. The Doug Liman-directed 2024 movie, which made its world premiere at SXSW, was a reboot of the cult 1989 film starring Patrick Swayze. In that pic, Gyllenhaal's Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. Ben Gazzara, Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliott also starred. Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune franchise actor Dave Bautista is circling a role in Road House 2. Sherlock Homes and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels filmmaker Ritchie hit a high point at the global box office in 2019 with his live-action take on Disney animated classic Aladdin, starring Will Smith, which minted $1.05 billion. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More
Daily Express
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Express
Gagasan Rakyat Tanjung Aru brings relief to flat residents in weekly food aid
Published on: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 Text Size: Dr. Ritchie (center) hands over a food basket to a resident KOTA KINABALU: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Tanjung Aru has continued its weekly food basket distribution, focusing this week on families living in the low-cost flats of Tanjung Aru. Gagasan Rakyat Tanjung Aru Committee Member Dr Ritchie Jay Cheng said the initiative aims to ease the burden of residents struggling with daily necessities. 'This programme is not only about basic needs, but also a show of care for the residents. We understand the challenges of urban life, especially for families with young children and the elderly,' he said. He added that the aid will continue with the help of local volunteers. 'We hope this support helps lessen their burden and strengthens the bond between PGRS and the community,' Dr Ritchie said. He also thanked all volunteers, especially youth members, for their role in distributing the aid in an orderly manner. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Guy Ritchie Exits 'Road House 2' as Director Ahead of Production
Summary Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming sequel to the hit action remake,Road House 2, has hit a speed bump. Acclaimed filmmakerGuy Ritchiehasreportedlyexited the director's chair, justmonths after coming on boardand shortly ahead of the planned September production start. While no official reason has been given for his departure, the news has stirred significant conversation in Hollywood. Ritchie, known for his distinctive stylish action in films likeSnatchandThe Gentlemen, had been attached to directRoad House 2since April, taking over from Doug Liman, who famously vocalized his frustrations with Amazon over the original film's straight-to-streaming release. This would have marked a reunion for Ritchie and starJake Gyllenhaal, who previously collaborated onThe Covenant. Despite Ritchie's unexpected exit, Amazon MGM Studios remains committed to the project. Jake Gyllenhaal is still slated to reprise his role as Dalton, the ex-UFC fighter turned bouncer. Production is still planned to kick off this fall, indicating an urgent search is underway for a new director to take the helm. Will Beall is penning the script for the sequel, with plot details currently being kept under wraps. The 2024Road Houseremake proved to be a massive streaming success for Prime Video, attracting over 80 million global viewers in its first two months. This commercial triumph made a sequel an immediate priority for the studio, even amidst the behind-the-scenes directorial changes.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Road House 2' Loses Fan-Favorite Director
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors While Jake Gyllenhaal and English director Guy Ritchie are fast becoming frequent collaborators, it looks like "Road House 2" won't be one of the projects they work on together. Back in April it was revealed that Ritchie was directing the sequel to Amazon MGM's remake, but now Deadline is reporting that the "Fountain of Youth" director has left the project. Read More: 'Night at the Museum' Reboot On The Way As of yet, no reason has been given for Ritchie exiting "Road House 2." Jake Gyllenhaal in promotional material for "Road House". Jake Gyllenhaal in promotional material for "Road House". Amazon MGM Deadline further reports that the plan is to move forward in a search for a new director, with shooting of "Road House 2" still scheduled for the fall. Doug Liman directed the 2024 remake though it seems doubtful he would be a candidate for the sequel. "Road House" was reportedly originally meant for a theatrical release and Liman's compensation shrank when the film instead went straight to streaming. The director was vocal about his unhappiness in interviews about the movie. While "Road House" may not have had a chance at the box office, the film proved to be a streaming hit. Releasing on Amazon Prime Video last March, the film had close to 80 million viewers in its first eight weeks. According to then-Amazon MGM Studios head Jennifer Salke, that made the film Amazon's "most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis." Will Beall is writing the script for "Road House 2". Gyllenhaal is producing along with Josh McLaughlin, and Atlas Entertainment's Charles Roven and Alex Gartner. Ivan Atkinson is executive producing. "Road House" is a reboot of the 1989 action classic starring Patrick Swayze. Gyllenhaal steps into Swayze's role, playing Elwood Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter. Dalton has it rough when the movie opens, living in his car and contemplating suicide. He's offered a job as a bouncer, and when he takes the job Dalton finds himself in the middle of a conflict involving outlaws, bikers, and a ruthless land developer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Last month reports emerged that "Guardians of the Galaxy" alum Dave Bautista is circling a role in "Road House 2." There's no word yet on whether or not Bautista has signed on to the sequel or who he might be playing. More Movies: Chris Pratt Returns to Fan-Favorite Animated Role 'Hot Wheels' Movie On the Way from 'Wicked' Director
