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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Help Fight Cancer
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Help Fight Cancer originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Pee-wee Herman was born at L.A.'s Groundlings theater in the late 1970s. The zany alter ego of Paul Reubens started to emerge through small parts on game shows like The Newlywed Game and a late-night stage shows at the Roxy before becoming one of the biggest pop culture icons of the 1980s. The character inspired TV, movies, toys and even a Halloween costume. On June 14, the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his first feature film, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, which was also the feature debut for director Tim Burton, with a screening, reunion and party featuring many members of the original cast and crew. Comedian Dana Gould will interview E.G. Daily, who played Pee-wee's girlfriend Dottie. Mark Holton who played Pee-wee's nemesis Francis will also hit the stage along with Diane Salinger, remembered for her monologue in the mouth of a giant dinosaur, her dream of Paris, France and her 'big but.' The event benefits Stand Up To Cancer, which is fighting the disease that claimed Reubens in 2023, and is produced by Nostalgic Nebula, who have also rounded up original crew members including producer Rich Abramson, co-writer Michael Varhol, production designer David Snyder and the Chiodo Brothers, who created the terrifying stop-motion Large Marge character for the film. The HBO documentary Pee-wee as Himself, premiered last month and has revived interest in Paul Reubens' life and career. The two-part film allowed the comedy icon to tell his own story, clarify misconceptions around him, and come out as gay. 'My whole career,' he says in the film. 'Everything I did and wrote was based on love.' This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Age
3 days ago
- General
- The Age
Pet etiquette? How about fines for parents of badly behaved children?
So, I'm on an off-lead dog beach, a rare haven in Sydney, where man's best friend is allowed a modicum of freedom of movement and my Frenchie Roxy and I couldn't be happier. There are similarly excited pooches and their owners everywhere, running for balls, jumping in waves, just loving life sick. Then, amid the mutt mayhem, a family with kids arrives and sets up a picnic right smack bang in the middle of the action. Suddenly, an unsupervised toddler wanders off towards my Roxy, squeals loudly then proceeds to awkwardly cuddle, poke and test her unwavering patience. The parents see what's happening and call for the toddler to come back, but they are ignored because, well, it's a kid and that's what kids to. Next thing you know, they are in my face screaming at me to get my dog away from their child and threatening to report me for being unable to 'maintain effective control' of my animal. Yep, you heard it, report me for their child approaching my dog on an off-lead beach! Now, I don't think you have to be Nostradamus to predict my reaction. I was incensed. In fact, the only thing that stopped me going completely postal back at them was the sight of a large labrador attacking their picnic while they had a go at me. Loading I ended up leaving the beach that day because I know that as a dog owner, I have little to no rights. The parents who couldn't 'maintain effective control' of their child behaving like, well, a kid, will always win. And I am frankly tiring of it. Surely, we owners should get a break for the temerity of having a dog that acts as, well, a dog in a space allocated for just that. It appears that's not about to happen. In fact, things are likely to get worse with news that some NSW councils are pushing to increase fines and penalties on owners. This isn't trivial, considering the maximum fine an NSW council can issue is $330 for breaking off-leash walking rules, while not picking up after your dog is $275. Waverley Council is even going as far as advocating for dog owners to attend pet ownership training. I wonder how the public would react if the same penalties were placed on parents for unruly children? A misbehaving child in a restaurant, say $250? A child screaming on a plane, well, now that would be a revenue earner … The reality is these councils pushing for extra penalties should do some homework to get an accurate gauge on its constituents' wants, needs and lifestyles. Birth rates in this country are declining and the reality is that, like the UK, more and more Australians are actively making a lifestyle choice to 'parent' a dog rather than a biological child – and I am unashamedly one of them. My life, my choice. I have no complaints; regardless of what others may think. I don't disrespect those who choose to have children and, as such, wouldn't mind a bit of respect and grace coming back my way for my choices.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Pet etiquette? How about fines for parents of badly behaved children?
So, I'm on an off-lead dog beach, a rare haven in Sydney, where man's best friend is allowed a modicum of freedom of movement and my Frenchie Roxy and I couldn't be happier. There are similarly excited pooches and their owners everywhere, running for balls, jumping in waves, just loving life sick. Then, amid the mutt mayhem, a family with kids arrives and sets up a picnic right smack bang in the middle of the action. Suddenly, an unsupervised toddler wanders off towards my Roxy, squeals loudly then proceeds to awkwardly cuddle, poke and test her unwavering patience. The parents see what's happening and call for the toddler to come back, but they are ignored because, well, it's a kid and that's what kids to. Next thing you know, they are in my face screaming at me to get my dog away from their child and threatening to report me for being unable to 'maintain effective control' of my animal. Yep, you heard it, report me for their child approaching my dog on an off-lead beach! Now, I don't think you have to be Nostradamus to predict my reaction. I was incensed. In fact, the only thing that stopped me going completely postal back at them was the sight of a large labrador attacking their picnic while they had a go at me. Loading I ended up leaving the beach that day because I know that as a dog owner, I have little to no rights. The parents who couldn't 'maintain effective control' of their child behaving like, well, a kid, will always win. And I am frankly tiring of it. Surely, we owners should get a break for the temerity of having a dog that acts as, well, a dog in a space allocated for just that. It appears that's not about to happen. In fact, things are likely to get worse with news that some NSW councils are pushing to increase fines and penalties on owners. This isn't trivial, considering the maximum fine an NSW council can issue is $330 for breaking off-leash walking rules, while not picking up after your dog is $275. Waverley Council is even going as far as advocating for dog owners to attend pet ownership training. I wonder how the public would react if the same penalties were placed on parents for unruly children? A misbehaving child in a restaurant, say $250? A child screaming on a plane, well, now that would be a revenue earner … The reality is these councils pushing for extra penalties should do some homework to get an accurate gauge on its constituents' wants, needs and lifestyles. Birth rates in this country are declining and the reality is that, like the UK, more and more Australians are actively making a lifestyle choice to 'parent' a dog rather than a biological child – and I am unashamedly one of them. My life, my choice. I have no complaints; regardless of what others may think. I don't disrespect those who choose to have children and, as such, wouldn't mind a bit of respect and grace coming back my way for my choices.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Richard O'Brien reveals this famous rocker tried to buy ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show' film rights
Owned by Jagger. In the new documentary 'Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror,' creator Richard O'Brien revealed that Mick Jagger and his team tried to buy the film rights to 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' after the stage show made its US debut in 1974. But director Jim Sharman advised that they shouldn't go for Jagger's deal, and with producer Lou Adler's help, they created the film without a big name attached. 8 Richard O'Brien, Tim Curry and Patricia Quinn a lobby card from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' Getty Images 8 Mick Jagger performs with the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in 1975. Getty Images 'One of the great things about this is that we were a fringe theater event, and we were allowed to make a movie,' O'Brien, 83, said in the doc, according to People. 'Not only that, but Jim was allowed to direct it. Not only that, but Brian Thompson was allowed to be the artistic director. Not only that, but Tim [Curry] was allowed to play the lead role,' the famous producer continued. 'That's very rare, especially when it's America and a Hollywood matter.' 8 Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Jonathan Adams and Peter Hinwood on a lobby card from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' Getty Images Patricia Quinn, who played Magenta in the original stage play and the 1975 film adaptation, revealed that Jagger, 81, was also interested in Curry's role in the movie. [There were] three people who wanted to play [Dr. Frank-N-Furter] — Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, and of course, David Bowie,' Quinn, 81, recalled. '[They said] no Mick Jaggers, no Bowies, I'm having the original cast,' she added. 8 Mick Jagger with Sue Mengers at a stage production of 'The Rocky Horror Show' in Los Angeles. Penske Media via Getty Images As revealed in the doc, 'The Rocky Horror Show' made it to the big screen after producers Adler, 91, and Michael White made a $1 million deal with the studio. They agreed to present their own funds if the film didn't make that amount, per People. 'From the beginning, I had the feeling it was an event and something very, very special by the cast and the music, immediately,' Adler recalled of the original stage production, which premiered in London in 1973. 8 Richard O'Brien at the Oxford Union in March 2004. CLA/LFI 'Enough so that I wanted to make a deal that night,' he added. Adler also said that The Roxy in Los Angeles was the 'perfect' location for the show's debut in America. 'Sort of like cabaret, that you could go beyond sitting in a theater but you could enjoy the whole experience of it. And in the back of my mind, I just envisioned it as a film pretty much from the beginning,' Adler shared. 8 Lou Adler at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in 2006. © Mark Savage/Corbis He continued, 'The casting for the Roxy, we had some very, very talented people, most of who were local actors. I thought pretty much I couldn't duplicate Tim Curry. That was somebody we had to bring over, and that went for Richard also. But not only the fact that you're getting the actor that was in it, you're getting the creator.' 8 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' stars Richard O'Brien, Tim Curry and Patricia Quinn. Getty Images 8 Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry, Nell Campbell in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' ©20thCentFox/courtesy Everett Adler recalled that the first 'Rocky Horror Show' show in LA was 'something really special.' 'We had a turn out of the rock and roll celebrities, the John Lennons and everyone wanted to be there for it,' he said.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale's Amy Walsh admits taking mass soap axing ‘personally' & reveals why she found filming final scenes difficult
EMMERDALE star Amy Walsh has admitted she took the soap's recent mass cast cull 'personally'. The actress, who has played Tracy Robinson on and off since 2014, opened up about the emotional toll of filming her co-stars' final scenes after a massive cast cull. 5 The star revealed what it was like to film the explosive stunt back in February, which saw a full limo crash into an icy lake and slowly sink under water. The crash killed three characters in a massive cast cull: Suzy Merton, Amy Wyatt and Leyla Harding - who died from their injuries. Speaking about the filming the heart-breaking scenes, Amy revealed: "It was the best experience I've had on the show. I've never been involved in a big stunt. "We were doing night shoots for weeks. It was with all my closest friends in the show. "I loved all the emotional content. It was heart-breaking, but great to be involved with." Close to tears, she added: "It was hard. It was really emotional. On a personal level, I found it really hard. I'm really really close to Roxy and Natalie Ann. "They were pretending to be dead and I couldn't quite cope. I had to step away at one point. "It was just a sad sad time, but you know, it's the nature of the beast." The 37-year-old recently revealed her exciting new career move alongside her EastEnders star husband, Toby Alexander Smith. Taking to Instagram, the soap power couple announced they will be launching a drama school - in a bid to inspire fresh talent. Horrifying moment Emmerdale legend has nasty fall - leaving him struggling alone at home Toby said: "The Walsh Academy North will open on 2nd June 2025 and provide speech and drama classes for children aged from 7 to 16." Amy chimed in and revealed that herself and Toby will be the acting coaches. She added that their aim is not to make every child a TV star - but to offer a safe space from them to express themselves and meet new friends to have fun with. The Walsh Academy was established in London in 2021 by Amy Walsh's sister, Sally Sheppard Walsh. Most devastating soap deaths SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust. Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years. EASTENDERS Barry Evans - Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying. Her plan to inherit Barry's fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files. Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was 'fake'. Bradley Branning - Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater's rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died. He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape. Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death. CORONATION STREET Tina McIntyre - Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow - despite him being married to Carla Connor. When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla's brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her. Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony - then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her. In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe. Molly Dobbs - Molly was one of the victims in Corrie's 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold). Married to Tyrone (Alan Halsall), Molly had been having an affair with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in the months before her death. This resulted in the birth of their son, Jack (Kyran Bowes), who was named after Jack Duckworth. As fate would have it, Kevin's wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) was by Molly's side in her final moments. Sally was stunned as Molly confessed Kevin was Jack's father, before dying of her injuries. Vera Duckworth - Having appeared regularly in Corrie since the 1970s, there was no denying Vera Duckworth was an iconic character. Alongside her husband Jack, the pair formed one of the soap's most beloved couples. Viewers were heartbroken when Vera was killed off in 2008, being discovered having passed away peacefully in her chair. Liz Dawn, who played Vera, made a brief return two years later for Bill Tarmey's exit as Jack. Paul Foreman - Fans were heartbroken when Paul Foreman succumbed to his illness after battling motor neurone disease. Introduced in 2018 as David Platt's (Jack P. Shepherd) cellmate, he later embarked on a romance - and marriage - with vicar Billy Mayhew. The MND storyline was announced in 2023 - with the expectation it would result in the character's death. EMMERDALE Sarah Sugden - After the family got into financial problems, Sarah's son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn. He didn't realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze. Nine villagers - The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale. Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash. Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died. HOLLYOAKS Carmel McQueen - The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family's car. Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble - but got stuck in it herself. Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel. They wrote: "The academy has flourished and the students are THRIVING! That is why we are a thrilled to be bringing The Walsh Academy… to the NORTH!" The soap stars first met in 2019 while in the audience of Strictly Come Dancing and quickly moved in together ahead of the coronavirus pandemic. Two years after they met, they welcomed their first child Bonnie Mae in December 2021. In August 2023, they got engaged during a romantic holiday in Ibiza. In September 2023, they tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in front of family and friends in Montenegro. She told OK!: 'It was honestly the most perfect day. It surpassed all my expectations and more. I felt so surprisingly present on the day and loved every second. Now I'm just in pure bliss. "Our family and friends are really important to us and we wanted everyone to have the best time. 'They all made such an effort to come out there for us. Friends left their kids for the first time and spent their money getting there. We wanted it to be really special.' 5 5 5
