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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Weezer's first show was opening for Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar. Now the John Wick star is set to play a villain in the Buddy Holly hitmakers' forthcoming mockumentary
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The lovable alt-rock rogues in Weezer used their recent Coachella show to announce to the world that a Weezer movie was in the works – and now, completing what might be one of rock n' roll's wildest full circle moments, Keanu Reeves has been cast as the film's villain. Details about the feature length film have been few and far between so far, with the band's ever-charming frontman Rivers Cuomo simply stating the band were working on a 'Weezer movie back in L.A.' However, a report from film insider Jeff Sneider has since surfaced with more details. A la This Is Spinal Tap, which is set for a sequel later this year, the film is set to be a mockumentary. It's also been described as a cross between cult classic rock flick Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Weird Al Yankovic biopic, Weird. As for the barmy full-circle moment Reeves' casting creates, it can be traced right back to the beginning of the band's journeyman career. Weezer's first-ever show saw them supporting bassist Reeves' power trio Dogstar way back in 1992. Over 30 years later, the tables turned when the reformed Dogstar opened for Weezer in 2024, when Cuomo and co celebrated the 20th anniversary of their self-titled LP, also known as the Blue Album. Weezer also featured on the soundtrack to the third Bill & Ted film, which stars Reeves and counts Mastodon and Lamb of God among those who contributed to the film's aural drama. Reeves even confessed to having jams on set with his co-star Alex Winter, who plays Bill. The three-decade spanning 'rivalry' between the two bands is believed to form a key part of the plot, with the band set to star on the silver screen alongside Reeves, and other musically inclined actors like Juliette Lewis, and Eric Andre, as well as Jackass star Johnny Knoxville. It will be co-directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, and David Leitch has been tapped up as the film's producer. As per website Vinyl Me Please, band historian and unofficial member Karl Koch is also playing a key role in production. He recently organized a private merch signing event from which genuine fan interactions may be weaved into the film's narrative. After getting his old band back together, Reeves linked up with Fender for a stunning custom Precision bass loaded with a one-of-a-kind wiring feature that Fender chiefs couldn't believe hadn't been thought of before. Discussing his love for the low-end with Guitar World last year, he said, 'Whenever I would listen to music, I was attracted to the bass and lower registers. I loved the physicality of the bass, the weight, the strings. And just trying to sit in with the drums and guitar.' There is no slated release date for the film at the time of writing, but when it's out, you can bet Guitar World will be first in line.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Images show stunt academy plan for Victorian site
Artist's impressions show what a stunt training and film facility proposed for a Victorian foundry could look like. Damien Walters, whose film credits include Captain America: The First Avenger and Kingsman: The Secret Service, is behind a full planning application for a permanent film and stunt academy in Derby. The derelict Aida Bliss factory in City Road would also become a new home for Derby City Gymnastics Club should the scheme be approved by city council planners. In application documents, Sigma Architects, which has drawn up the plans, said: "The large open spaces within the foundry provide the perfect setting for building film sets and testing stunt scenes." Damien Walters Ltd bought the 80,000 sq. ft site from Derby City Council in 2023. The site has previously been used as a location for stunt work. The firm wants to transform the former ironworks, which has stood empty for more than 20 years and suffered from vandalism and fire damage, in three phases. The first phase of work, if given the go-ahead, would see the newer warehouse converted into a gymnasium, including a large gym space, performance studios and a cafe. This would provide a new home for the Derby City Gymnastics Club, whose current base at Lancaster Sports Centre within the Chapel Street multi-storey car park is set to be demolished. The foundry conversion would follow to create set areas for filming, stunt work and acting. Sigma Architects said this will add a "high-profile opportunity" for Derby to become "a hub for film-making and gymnastics". A gym and rehab facility in the foundry buildings for athletes and actors, including a small swimming pool, would follow as phase three. The documents describe the site as "a heritage asset" and state the external appearance of the building would "largely be unaltered" by the conversion. Sigma Architects added in a statement: "The proposals can breathe new life into the building in order to retain the history and heritage of the industrial era of the city." Mr Walters, whose film credits also includes Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, said the aim was to complete phase one of the project in the first half of 2026, and added: "We are thrilled to have reached this milestone and to be moving forward with our full vision for the site." Russell Rigby of Rigby & Co, advisors for Damien Walters Ltd, said: "This project will bring a long-term redundant space back to life, benefitting the local community, and playing a significant role diversifying Derby's economy going forward." Derby City Council will consider the application in due course. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Redundant factory site used for film shoot Filming and stunts set to start at empty factory Derby City Council
BBC News
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Images show stunt academy plan for Derby's Victorian ironworks
Artist's impressions show what a stunt training and film facility proposed for a Victorian foundry could look Walters, whose film credits include Captain America: The First Avenger and Kingsman: The Secret Service, is behind a full planning application for a permanent film and stunt academy in derelict Aida Bliss factory in City Road would also become a new home for Derby City Gymnastics Club should the scheme be approved by city council application documents, Sigma Architects, which has drawn up the plans, said: "The large open spaces within the foundry provide the perfect setting for building film sets and testing stunt scenes." Damien Walters Ltd bought the 80,000 sq. ft site from Derby City Council in site has previously been used as a location for stunt firm wants to transform the former ironworks, which has stood empty for more than 20 years and suffered from vandalism and fire damage, in three phases. The first phase of work, if given the go-ahead, would see the newer warehouse converted into a gymnasium, including a large gym space, performance studios and a would provide a new home for the Derby City Gymnastics Club, whose current base at Lancaster Sports Centre within the Chapel Street multi-storey car park is set to be foundry conversion would follow to create set areas for filming, stunt work and Architects said this will add a "high-profile opportunity" for Derby to become "a hub for film-making and gymnastics".A gym and rehab facility in the foundry buildings for athletes and actors, including a small swimming pool, would follow as phase three. The documents describe the site as "a heritage asset" and state the external appearance of the building would "largely be unaltered" by the Architects added in a statement: "The proposals can breathe new life into the building in order to retain the history and heritage of the industrial era of the city."Mr Walters, whose film credits also includes Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, said the aim was to complete phase one of the project in the first half of 2026, and added: "We are thrilled to have reached this milestone and to be moving forward with our full vision for the site."Russell Rigby of Rigby & Co, advisors for Damien Walters Ltd, said: "This project will bring a long-term redundant space back to life, benefitting the local community, and playing a significant role diversifying Derby's economy going forward."Derby City Council will consider the application in due course.
South China Morning Post
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Michael Cera's rarely glimpsed wife, Nadine? The couple met in Paris while the actor was promoting Arrested Development, and they now have a toddler son, as revealed by Amy Schumer
Michael Cera has made a name for himself playing quirky comedic characters, such as the unlikely romantic male leads in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Juno – and who can forget Allan in Barbie ? Last year, he even starred in an ad campaign for skincare brand CeraVe, playing on the similarity between their names. The notoriously private actor, 36, had his breakout role in television as George Michael Bluth in acclaimed early 2000s comedy series Arrested Development. And it may have been indirectly thanks to the show that he met his wife, Nadine. But what else do we know about her? They kept their relationship secret for years Michael Cera has kept his private life under wraps. Photo: @michaelcerasource/Instagram Advertisement Cera is guarded around matters related to his private life, to the extent of even keeping his relationship – and marriage – to Nadine secret for years. According to a 2018 People article, the couple, adorned with rings, were spotted together in New York, sparking curiosity about the nature of their relationship. When asked whether the star was married, Cera's representatives declined to comment. At the time, Us Weekly reported that his companion's name was Nadine and that she was his long-time girlfriend. The publication also claimed that the This Is the End star had been wearing a ring since at least 2017. The pair met in France Nadine Cera and Michael Cera backstage at a Broadway show in 2018. As reported by Elle, it seems it wasn't until a 2022 interview on the Justin Long podcast Life is Short that the Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist actor discussed and confirmed his relationship in public. While in Paris promoting Arrested Development, probably in 2013, Cera said that he and a friend 'went down the street one night to this little bar in Paris and she was there with all her flatmates, and we were smiling at each other in this very unabashed way'. He added: 'There was no shyness, we just kept seeing each other and smiling. It was so comfortable. It was a really unfamiliar way to experience a stranger, and I felt like I saw the whole thing.' Nadine, from Germany, later met Cera for coffee. After he went to Cannes, he wanted to extend the trip to hang out with her, but discovered she was unofficially dating her roommate. Yet a few months later she contacted Cera and they've been together since. He wrote a song about her
