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3 days ago
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The Cast of 'The Goonies' Celebrates the Movie's 40th Anniversary: 'Never Say Die'
The cast of The Goonies marked the movie's 40th anniversary on June 7 on social media Corey Feldman, Sean Astin and Ke Huy Quan were among the stars who took a moment to reflect on the major milestone Feldman documented his nostalgic visit to Astoria, Oregon, where the 1985 movie was filmedThe Goonies turns 40! To mark the 1985 movie's 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 7, several actors from the cast shared social media tributes. Ke Huy Quan, who played Data, shared a clip on his Instagram Stories in which Sean Astin's character Mikey gives his inspiring "Goonies never say die" speech to the group of friends. He wrote over it, "Happy 40th my fellow Goonies! Thinking of you today." Astin, meanwhile, posted a collage of photos from the movie's set on his Instagram Stories with the message, "NEVER SAY DIE." He also shared the same movie clip as Quan, 53, and wrote over it: "40 Years Ago. Love You Goonies." Corey Feldman celebrated the milestone by making a nostalgic visit to Astoria, Oregon — where the movie was filmed — with his girlfriend, Adrien Skye. He shared photos and videos from his trip down memory lane on Instagram, along with a lengthy message for fans. "HEY U GUYS..... ITS THE GOONIES 40TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND HERE IN ASTORIA OREGON, HERES PT 1 OF MY ADVENTURES. ITS A COLLECTION OF VIDS & PICS OF ME TOURING AROUND ASTORIA THE PAST FEW DAYS. SHOWING THE OLD LOCATIONS 2 MY GF @adrienskye_," he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Corey Feldman (@cdogg22) Feldman, 53, went on to share that he found "an actual DVD" of the movie in a local rental store and also toured the "famous & possibly haunted" Flavel House Museum, where Mikey's dad worked as a curator. Addressing the 40th anniversary specifically, he wrote: "I WOULDN'T MISS THE CHANCE 2 CONGRATULATE ALL MY FELLOW CAST & CREW MEMBERS ON BUILDING A 40 YR LEGACY, BUT I ALSO WANTED 2 THANK ALL OF U 4 ALL THE #LOVE! [HONESTLY] WALKING AROUND THIS TOWN IS BLOWING MY MIND, I'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS 4 ANY FILM, EVER!" The Goonies stars Astin, Feldman, Martha Plimpton, Kerri Green, Robert Davi and Joe Pantoliano last reunited at Awesome Con in April for a panel moderated by PEOPLE's Breanne L. Heldman. There, the cast confirmed that they'd love to be a part of the Goonies sequel, which is currently in development with director Steven Spielberg; original screenwriter Chris Columbus is also attached to the project. The late Richard Donner directed and co-wrote the original film. "We love that Steven Spielberg is engaged and back in the Goonies mindset, so that's exciting for all of us, and whatever happens, we hope that it's worth it," Feldman, 53, said at Awesome Con. "We hope that everybody has a great adventure. Keep the adventure alive." Plimpton, 54, added, "I think [fans are] going to see The Goonies 2, whether we're in it or not. I think that's pretty obvious. At least, I hope [they] will." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The cast also reunited in February to celebrate Ke Huy Quan's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Feldman, Greene, Jeff Cohen and Josh Brolin gathered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles to honor Quan's inspiring film career. Brolin, 57, gave a heartfelt speech in Quan's honor at the ceremony. "I could not be happier for you. I know we all are, all us Goonies here for an honor that is not only totally deserved but celebrates all that is right in this industry," he said. Later that day, there was another Goonies reunion at the premiere of action flick Love Hurts, which Quan, 53, starred in alongside Astin, 54. Quan shared that he would love to revisit his iconic role as Data. 'It's one of the most asked questions in my life. I would love for it to happen," Quan said at the premiere. Before this year's stream of Goonies reunions, the last time the cast got together was for a virtual fundraiser in 2020. Read the original article on People
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘We were like brothers, but we scrapped': the chaos and pranks that shaped The Goonies – by its cast and crew
When The Goonies was first released in 1985, the swashbuckling kids' adventure became a resounding box office hit. Audiences were charmed by Mikey (Sean Astin), Data (Ke Huy Quan), Chunk (Jeff Cohen) and Mouth's (Corey Feldman) rambunctious personalities as the self-styled Goonies, who were desperately trying to save their homes in Astoria, Oregon, from being sold off by a property development company. Steven Spielberg is rumoured to have come up with the idea for The Goonies when he wondered what kids got up to on rainy days. Apparently the answer was daring exploits worthy of Indiana Jones involving a dastardly family of ex-cons and a hidden shipwreck heaving with jewels. It all combined to make a touching film about the power of friendship that was also rip-roaring good fun. Forty years later, the franchise lives on with the announcement by Warner Bros earlier this year that a sequel is finally in the works. We look back with the cast and crew to find out how the film has endured as a cult classic. Spielberg decided to hand directing duties over to Richard Donner, with Chris Columbus writing the script. Auditions were held in 1984 with some actors paired together in 'chemistry reads'. Sean Astin, Mikey (The Goonies' 13-year-old leader): We started doing the scene. At some point, I messed up the line and went: 'Shit.' They didn't seem bothered by it. I might have messed up a second time. Steven walked out. Afterwards, he said he walked out because I was nervous, and he didn't want me to be nervous any more. He said: 'You had the job before you opened your mouth.' Kerri Green, Andy (a sweet high-school cheerleader who joins the Goonies' treasure hunt): It was an improvisation with an actor who was trying out for Stef [Andy's quick-witted friend, who would be played by Martha Plimpton]. They said talk about boys. So I kicked off my shoes and put my feet up on the couch. When the audition was over, my shoes were gone. I cracked up because Dick [Donner] was playing a joke. Joe Pantoliano, Francis Fratelli (one of the main baddies and a member of the Fratelli crime family): I had worked with Robert Davi [who was cast as Francis's opera-singing brother Jake] on two occasions. We had a combative relationship. We're sitting next to each other in the audition and Davi says: 'Joey wears a hairpiece.' I thought that was rather mean and insensitive, but I went with it. So I lowered it [on my head] and said: 'Yeah, if you want me to look younger, I can.' They liked that we were always trying to one-up each other. Filming started in October 1984, mainly on location in Astoria. Spielberg took an uncredited role as second unit director. Green: The actual shoot was extremely high energy. Donner had this big, booming voice. He would be yelling: 'Hip hop, hip hop, find your mark, you goddamn kids.' He believed in a lot of improv. There was a lot of allowing us to just be ourselves. A lot of times it got a little chaotic – he'd have to rein it back. It was supposed to be a three-month shoot and it turned into five months because of that. Pantoliano: Donner was very open, so anybody could come to dailies [to watch the unedited footage]. The kids would come and there would be pizza and soda, a lot of laughing and roughhousing. Astin: We'd all hug Dick and climb all over him like he was Santa Claus. Steven came in to direct things like the kiss and the scene in the wishing well. He was really quiet. He'd flick a finger and people would set stuff up. They were a perfect combo. Nick McLean, cinematographer: Some of the best stuff in the movie is the second unit stuff that Spielberg did. The big slide [that the Goonies ride to get to the cave with the ship], that was Spielberg's idea. Michael O'Shea, camera operator: When we started to fall behind, we'd have to work on weekends, too. They would invite you to bring your kids. My daughter was the same age as Josh [Brolin, who played Mikey's older brother Brand]. When she came, Josh went: 'Oh my God, she's beautiful.' So what happened is my daughter went to her high-school prom with Josh. There was a fun atmosphere on set … Green: It really was like a family. Josh, me and Martha, the three of us were like the older siblings, and the boys were like the younger siblings. We loved one another. We also fought, bickered and drove each other crazy. Then we were all best friends. For kids to be together for five months, that's a lifetime at that stage of life. Pantoliano: Ke's mum, his brothers and sisters would come every day. She would make this great Vietnamese food on a wok and a Bunsen burner. Astin: The guys would all wrestle. Josh was charmed by us. It had to be annoying for him. I mean, literally, just the decibels. He was the natural leader of the group. Corey and I got on each other's nerves. He was Mouth on screen and off. He's got a big heart, so we were brothers, but we definitely scrapped a little bit together. O'Shea: Joe, Robert and Anne [Ramsey, who played Mama Fratelli] were great. You believed that they were family. The friction between Robert and Joe would play off screen, too. Davi would pull Joey's toupee back. Anne was funny. Some of the crew ended up playing minor roles, including Donner as a police officer and Jennie Lew Tugend, the director's executive assistant, as Data's mother, Mrs Wang. McLean: We couldn't get actors in one day because there was a big storm. Spielberg came to me and said: 'You have to play this part [Mouth's dad, Mr Devereaux]. You're the right height, the right weight, right age.' It wasn't much of a performance. The Inferno, a full-scale pirate ship measuring 32 metres (105ft), was created for the film. It took two and a half months to build and was modelled on the ship from Errol Flynn's 1940 film The Sea Hawk. O'Shea: Donner didn't show that to the kids until the day we shot it. Green: They had us come in backwards and said: 'When I say action, I want you to dip under the water, count to three and then come up.' Of course, it was all: 'Oh, my f-ing God and holy s-h-i-t.' They turned the entire soundstage into a pool. That was enormous. Astin: It was only the water-facing half. You could go into it, but if you went to the other side, it was sheared off, and you'd walk down steps and out of stage 16. It was genuinely spectacular. Donner and Spielberg were fond of playing pranks and a pranking epidemic spread through the cast and crew. Pantoliano: Davi was very proud that his parking spot was next to Spielberg's so I stole his parking nameplate. Then he got even with me. I was lying down and I heard this banging. He'd nailed my dressing room door shut. They had to come and pry my door open. McLean: There's a scene that was never seen. There was an octopus [an attack that Data mentions at the end of the film], and we'd spent a week trying to photograph it. We had wetsuits on but Donner would take scissors and cut our suits so they'd fill up with water. Astin: They were very scared of the water and electricity, because the wishing well set was connected to the water slide set and you were all standing in water. So we did a bit where they rigged up some sparks and one of these little junction boxes. Somebody went: 'Dick, look out!' and the thing went in the water and started exploding. I think for a second it freaked him out, and then he was laughing really hard. Green turned 18 during the shoot. Green: We were on the ship filming and Dick said: 'Come here. We need to get this shot.' He guided me to where there was a big cake, and everyone started singing. I thought I did something wrong. But no, he was always joking around like that. It was very sweet. People would ask me [later on]: 'Oh, were there are lots of drugs?' No! Like what are you talking about? We were kids. Many celebrities visited the set including Cyndi Lauper (who was musical director for the soundtrack), Pee-wee Herman, Dan Aykroyd and Harrison Ford. Pantoliano: When Harrison came to visit, he was on the cover of a magazine. Steven ordered 300 copies, so when Harrison came over to see the ship, everybody had the magazine like they were reading it. Harrison was going: 'What the hell's going on here?' McLean: One time, Cyndi, myself and Donner got a flat tyre. When Cyndi got out, with her red hair, it stopped traffic. When filming came to an end Spielberg organised the ultimate prank – for the cast to fly out to Hawaii to surprise Donner at his home in Maui. Green: Jeff would come to set in a big Hawaiian shirt, a camera around his neck and a big hat. Dick was like: 'Oh, you goddamn kids. I'm exhausted. You're killing me. I can't wait to go to Maui.' So Jeff was like: 'We're coming with you.' And Dick would just howl with laughter. O'Shea: The kids were kind of standoffish to Richard and he wondered what was going on: are they sad because we're finishing? That was Steven. He said to the kids: 'Don't pay attention to him.' Then they all showed up in Maui. Pantoliano: They arranged for Donner to go shopping, to get him out of the house. We opened up the suitcases and threw clothes all over the living room. Donner showed up and all he kept saying was, 'What the fuck?' Then we had a barbecue. Steven had the foresight to stick us on an airplane afterwards and get us off the island so the kids wouldn't bother Donner. So we went over to O'ahu for a five-day vacation. It was great. Astin: This experience for us kids was transformative. How do you complete that without causing major depression? For Steven to play that practical joke was really, to me, an instinctive way for him to honour us. The film was released to largely positive reviews and went on to gross $64m at the worldwide box office. Green: There was a premiere, and my family and I went to LA for it. I saw myself on those enormous billboards, hanging off of Josh's leg. None of it felt real. Astin: Even when the film came out, I still wasn't that popular in school. I don't think it really changed my life. Recognisability, that's what changed. Pantoliano: The fact that it was successful led to opportunities. I went on to work for Spielberg. He hired me to be in Empire of the Sun. The cast still keep in touch. Pantoliano: I see Sean a lot and Martha. I reacquainted myself with Kerri. When we were doing The Goonies, I was a jogger then, and Kerri was too, so we would jog all around Astoria. But now, in our old age, we walk. We all have an email chain. We talk to everyone at the same time. Astin: Ke's such a dignified, strong person, now with a Hollywood story for the ages [he won the best supporting actor award at the 2023 Oscars for Everything Everywhere All at Once]. Jeff is a successful entertainment lawyer, so his vibe is different. Green: It might be a year or two between seeing each other – it doesn't matter. We just know one another, and we kind of pick up exactly were we left off. It's pretty special. The Goonies sequel was officially announced in February, with Spielberg and Columbus reuniting for the project. McLean: Donner has died [in 2021], so who would direct it? Pantoliano: They've been talking about sequels to this movie for years. Spielberg would say: 'They probably spent millions of dollars just in developing ideas for this thing.' As far as I know, nobody's called me. Astin: I would expect that it would not include us. Maybe it's just my desire not to raise my expectations. I root for it on behalf of the fans who love it. Green: I had a nice conversation with Chris Columbus at Ke's hand and footprint ceremony [at LA's TCL Chinese theatre] recently. It sounds like we all might have cameos in it, which would be so much fun. Over the years, the film has become a cult classic and was selected in 2017 to be preserved in the US's National Registry by the Library of Congress. McLean: Everyone loves The Goonies. It's just a fun movie. Pantoliano: It was like Raiders of the Lost Ark for kids. Astin: It's camp and goofy and stupid in parts. Then it's got the childhood wonder and heart. I've met so many people who have tattooed their bodies with the Inferno, Sloth, One-Eyed Willy, our faces. They have carved into their skin what this movie means to them. Green: It's about friendship. It's an underdog story; that idea that if you do this together, you're going to succeed. It was such a magical thing. I have learned to just look back and appreciate how lucky I was to have been part of that.
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amazon Prime adds seasons of 'cult classic' sci-fi series ideal for The Last of Us fans
Fans say it was a crime that it ended so soon Amazon Prime has just dropped several episodes of a lesser-known sci-fi series that could be the perfect binge-watch for The Last of Us fans. The first two seasons of Jeremiah have now been added to the retail behemoth's streaming service, making the entire series readily accessible for sci-fi buffs to delve into. The brainchild of filmmaker and comic book writer Joseph Michael Straczynski, who also brought us Babylon 5, Netflix's Sense8, and penned the screen stories for Marvel's Thor and World War Z. The series stars Riverdale's Luke Perry in the lead role, alongside Malcolm-Jamal Warner, with Lord of the Rings and Stranger Things' Sean Astin joining the cast in the second season. Set in an alternate 2021, Jeremiah is a lone wolf navigating a world populated by survivors of The Big Death, a plague that wiped out nearly everyone over the age of 13. Now, the children who were young enough to survive are grown up and must decide whether to scavenge from the remnants or build a new world. Jeremiah, meanwhile, has spent over a decade searching for a place known as Valhalla Sector, a potential sanctuary according to his late father. A third season was contemplated by the studio, but Straczynski made it clear he would not participate due to creative differences, reports Surrey Live. Ultimately, Showtime axed the series, shifting away from sci-fi programming. Despite its relative obscurity, the series has managed to maintain a dedicated fanbase who frequently express their affection for it online. This is despite the fact that only a small number of people seem to recall its original broadcast. On the Subreddit titled Forgotten Shows, one enthusiast shared: "Been lurking for a little while, but haven't seen anyone talk about this absolutely AMAZING show (Jeremiah). Luke Perry, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and Sean Astin (in Season 2). Amazing performances, great writing by J. Michael Straczynski. An absolute CRIME we didn't get more of this show." Another Redditor concurred with the initial post, responding: "So many posts on here aren't really forgotten. This one is a bullseye. If I had ever known there was a show with this cast, I'd never have missed an episode. Wonder if I can dig it up somewhere." A third chimed in: "This show is amazing. The second season is even better than the first. Just talking about it makes me want to watch it all over again for like the 12th time." Concerns have been raised that some elements of the show, now over 20 years old, haven't aged well. However, one fan who discovered it years after its initial release raved: "I just saw the first season of Jeremiah and I was completely blown away. What an awesome series!" They continued: "This is another Firefly cult-like classic. Because it was poorly marketed it didn't get the attention it deserved. I would love to see this series take off again! This would be very well received on the sci-fi channel or any other channel for that matter." Another viewer noted that the opening two-part episode may be a hurdle for some, but advised persistence: "The first two episodes, which set up the premise of the series, were the worst. Seemed very derivative and pretty cheesy. But once they got past the series intro it really started to hit its stride. I consider this one of the great under-the-radar sci fi shows out there."
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Superstar Comic Con brings fan favorites to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Get ready to get geek out May 3rd and 4th at the Superstar Comic Con at the Savannah Convention Center. This year's special guest is actor Sean Astin, best known as Samwise Gamgee in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. He's also starred in 'The Goonies,' 'Encino Man,' 'Stranger Things,' 'Rudy' and most recently the final season of 'The Conners.' Other guests scheduled to appear are Johnny Yong Bosch (Power Rangers), Ray Park ('Darth Maul' 'Star Wars: Episode I — the Phantom Menace'), Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano, 'Star Wars' franchise), Cat Taber ('Star Wars: The Clone Wars'), James Arnold Taylor (Final Fantasy X'), Matt Lanter ('Star Wars: The Clone Wars'), Danhausen (professional wrestler), Lenore Zann ('X-Men' series), Alyson Court ('Beetlejuice,' 'X-Men: The Animated Series'), Adrian Hough ('X-Men'), Matthew Waterson ('X-Men'), Ray Chase ('Final Fantasy XV'), Edwin Galmon (SCAD, sequential/comic artist) and Jacob Edgar (comic book artist and writer). In addition to a cosplay contest and an extensive list of exhibitors, there will be workshops led by SCAD Sequential Art professors. You can also attend panel discussions with many of the special guests, including a special Star Wars panel on Sunday, May 4th ('May The 4th Be With You' Day). Get your tickets to Superstar Comic Con here. (Kids under 10 get in free.) **Enter code 'WSAV' at checkout and save $5. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean Astin announces launch of new Lord of the Rings Lego set
Iconic Lord of the Rings actor Sean Astin has announced the launch of LEGO® Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire™ set, a 2,017-piece diorama straight from Middle-earth. Known for playing the role of Samwise Gamgee, Astin revived his love for the well-known fantasy series in a commercial for the Lego set. The commercial, released on 25 March 2025, features the actor taking viewers through a tour of the miniature set. "It's no bad thing to celebrate a simple life of wholesome comfort," says the nostalgic actor as he reminisces on the original trilogy. The full mini-film is available to view at
