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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rarely seen True Blood star Ryan Kwanten emerges in Sydney with his partner after going 'missing' as he confirms huge family news
Ryan Kwanten and wife Ashley Sisino have re-appeared in Sydney after the Australian actor dropped off the map following his rise to fame. The True Blood star, 48, and his partner, who are notoriously private, emerged after going 'missing' and confirmed they have welcomed their first child together. Having kept the birth completely under-wraps, the couple were seen in Northern Beaches as Ashley used a blanket to hide their bub, who appears to be at least six months old. Ashley looked every inch the doting new mother as she stepped out in warm black tights and white sneakers for the beach day. Pulling her brunette tresses back into a bun and hiding her eyes behind a pair of sunglasses, Ashley topped her look with a large cardigan. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Having kept the birth completely under-wraps, the couple were seen in Northern Beaches as Ashley used a blanket to hide their bub, who appears to be at least six months old She carried her tot in a baby carrier against her chest, using a blue shark blanket to cover up her sleeping bundle of joy—perhaps hinting it may be a boy. At one point, she also used part of her cardigan to cover the child as she went for a stroll with Ryan. The Australian actor looked very casual in a basic white T-shirt and grey jeans as he slipped on a pair of bicycle sunglasses and a black cap. Following a walk down to the sand, Ryan then stripped off his clothes to change into a pair of swim trunks, tucking his belongings into a black backpack. As Ashley continued to rock their baby in her arms, Ryan took a brisk swim in the ocean, body surfing waves as they rolled through. It comes as no surprise Ryan and Ashley have welcomed a child together, as the actor confessed in 2019 the couple had family plans. 'I've haven't had a child yet,' Ryan told shortly after welcoming a rescue dog into his small family at the time. 'At some point, I'm sure it's going to happen and I'll become a father, but this is the first addition to the family so far!' She carried her tot in a baby carrier against her chest, using a blue shark blanket to cover up her sleeping bundle of joy—perhaps hinting it may be a boy Ryan gained thousands of devoted fans when he portrayed heartthrob sheriff deputy Jason Stackhouse in True Blood. But after starring in the hugely popular HBO series, the former Home and Away star dropped off the radar and almost entirely wiped his social media presence. He was last spotted in public in 2022, when he enjoyed breakfast in Manly with his family and wife Ashley after jetting in from Los Angeles. The veteran actor had a boom in his career when he moved to LA following his stint on Home and Away, and landed on HBO's hit series True Blood from 2008 to 2014. However, he is rarely seen on the mainstream big screen nowadays, despite working more than ever in the film industry. Ryan has made some very interesting moves in his acting career, choosing to 'stand behind first-time filmmakers and independent filmmakers' as often as possible. In an interview with Cinema Australia in 2022, Ryan said it brings him great joy to help other Australians 'raise their creative baby' and execute their vision. 'There's nothing that appeals to me more than being on set... surrounded by like-minded crazy people,' he said. '[We're] all working towards this one goal of trying to make art in the middle of all this madness. It's amazing. I love it.' Since True Blood, Ryan has worked in a slew of indie movies and television series, with his IMDB showing multiple works being released almost every year. And while he didn't appear to release any movies in 2024, likely due to the birth of his first child, he currently has three movies in post and pre-production. Ryan could be seen body surfing the waves as he went for a swim
Geek Girl Authority
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Underrated Horror Movie of the Month: DEAD SILENCE
Hello, horror fans! It is time for another edition of Underrated Horror Movie of the Month. If you're new here, welcome! Every month, on the second and fourth Fridays, I talk about horror movies I feel are underrated and underloved. No subgenre stone is left unturned. The films mentioned span horror history and around the world. In this edition, I dive into the 2007 creepy doll classic, Dead Silence . About Dead Silence Jamie Ashen (Ryan Kwanten) receives a strange package containing a ventriloquist doll. Soon after receiving the item, someone brutally murders his wife. The police see Jamie as the only suspect. Since the doll is the only clue to what may have happened, Jamie heads back to his hometown, Raven's Fair, to hold his wife's funeral. RELATED: Underrated Horror Movie of the Month: Mischief Night The town, like most small towns, has a local ghost story. Mary Shaw, a skilled ventriloquist, was hunted down by townsfolk after being accused of kidnapping a local boy. When the mob found her, they cut out her tongue and killed her. They buried her with all her dolls, which she called her 'children.' Ever since her death, the town has suffered many strange deaths. Can Jamie and the detective following him discover who or what murdered his wife? Or will he end up another victim? 'Beware the stare of Mary Shaw; she has no children, only dolls. And if you see her in your dreams, be sure you never, ever scream.' Dead Silence also stars Donnie Wahlberg, Laura Regan, Michael Fairman, Bob Gunton, Amber Valletta and Judith Roberts. James Wan directed, and he and Leigh Whannell wrote the story. RELATED: Every Saw Movie, Ranked This only film has a 20 percent Tomatometer rating and a 51 percent Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. Fun Facts: This film is from the creators of Saw , and the doll from that movie makes a brief appearance in one scene of Dead Silence . Additionally, replicas of Edgar Bergen's doll Charlie McCarthy and Jimmy Nelson's doll Danny O'Day made cameos. My Thoughts on Dead Silence I love this movie. The atmosphere is eerie and suspenseful, the twist is intriguing and the dolls are creepy. It is everything I want in a film within this subgenre. I eagerly consume every movie I can find about haunted or possessed dolls. Some examples include Child's Play , Robert the Doll and Annabelle . A few are genuine hits, and others are epic misses. This one is an out-of-the-park homerun. RELATED: Movie Review: Child's Play First, let's get into the story. Mary Shaw is consistently portrayed as an imposing figure. Every scene has her shrouded in darkness and only associating with her dolls. After her death, she wants revenge on those who wrongly accused her and ultimately caused her demise. Then, we segue into Jamie investigating his wife's murder. At first, the two things do not seem connected, but as the story progresses, the connections fall into place. The final twist in the narrative is one of my favorite parts of the movie. I've noticed some critics have said the twist is predictable. Many years have passed since I watched Dead Silence for the first time, but I certainly did not see the twist coming. Now, it seems a bit more obvious. However, I have seen the film countless times and know it inside and out. Therefore, my ability to see the clues should not be compared to someone seeing it for the first time. RELATED: Top 5 Rules for Surviving a Horror Movie I am a fan of Ryan Kwanten, who did a spectacular job in this film. Likewise, all of the other actors did well. My least favorite performance is Laura Regan as Lisa Ashen, Jamie's wife. I can't put my finger on why, but something about her scenes made me cringe. The effects are, in short, incredible. The way Mary Shaw's ghost looks evokes a sense of dread. Another point for the effects team is the dolls. Without saying too much, there is a scene with all the dolls that is freaky. The effects are brilliant. Final Thoughts This is an epic, creepy film that is vastly underrated. I recommend any horror lover watch it at least once. Especially if you are a fan of haunted dolls; also, if you have a fear of ventriloquists, approach with caution. RELATED: Annabelle Comes Home Spoiler Review I can't talk about this film without mentioning one quick point of interest. The doll that Jamie and Lisa receive at the beginning of the film bears a striking resemblance to Slappy from R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books. There you have it, horror fans, another underrated horror in the books. Let me know what you think of Dead Silence in the comments, and don't forget to let me know which movie you think I should feature next. Before you go, take a look at the Dead Silence trailer below. Stay spooky and watch more horror movies!
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ryan Kwanten Battles Dinosaurs in Vietnam in ‘Primitive War' Trailer (Exclusive)
Ryan Kwanten, Jeremy Piven and fellow battle-hardened U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War discover dinosaurs among their deadly jungle enemies in the trailer for Primitive War. Luke Sparke's upcoming sci-fi horror pic is based on Ethan Pettus' book where American soldiers in an elite unit in Vietnam discover their enemies are not all human. 'Three days ago, I lost my Green berets. There was something going on in that battle,' Piven's character says at one point in the trailer. More from The Hollywood Reporter Cannes: Jeremy Piven to Lead Supernatural Gladiator Actioner 'Fight for Your Life' (Exclusive) #MeToo, Five Years Later: No One's Fully Returned From "Cancellation" - No, Not Even Louis C.K. (Analysis) Dolph Lundgren, Scott Adkins and Ryan Kwanten to Face Off in Action Movie 'Section Eight' (Exclusive) A logline from the film's producers adds about the mystery: 'Set in Vietnam in 1968, the Primitive War movie will follow a search and rescue team known as Vulture Squad sent to an isolated jungle valley to reveal the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. As they hunt through the primordial depths of the valley and the casualties mount, the Vulture Squad members must embrace their savage instincts to survive the horrors they face, including the ultimate Apex predators, dinosaurs.' Australian director Sparke helmed, co-wrote the adapted script, produced, edited and production designed Primitive War. The ensemble cast includes Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, Ana Thu Nguyen and Jake Ryan. 'Dinosaurs in the Vietnam war? What's not to love about that concept?! When I first heard about the books, I loved the ideas and concepts Ethan brought into them, and we're shaping our film version into an exciting survival-horror film,' Sparke said in a statement when first taking on the project in 2022. The Primitive War historical sci-fi military novel series includes Primitive War II: Animus Infernal and the upcoming third installment Primitive War III: Aeon Ouroboros. Carly Imrie, Zachary Garred and Alex Becconsall will produce the Primitive War film as they reteam with co-producer Sparke after Occupation: Rainfall, the franchise sequel that follows a group of survivors in Sydney fighting a desperate war two years after an extraterrestrial invasion. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked 20 Times the Oscars Got It Wrong The Best Anti-Fascist Films of All Time
