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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Was ‘The Rehearsal' Allowed to Fly That Plane?
'The Rehearsal' has maybe never been truer to its name than in its Season 2 finale, 'My Controls,' which not only wraps up creator Nathan Fielder's impassioned thesis on the need for better communication in airplane cockpits, but casually charts his (intentional or not) two-year rehearsal process to fly a real passenger jet full of real people, where the stakes of airplane safety are real, too. Fielder tends to prefer not to discuss the process behind his projects outside of what he and his team choose to include as part of 'The Rehearsal' itself. HBO respects that wish and also keeps fairly mum about how 'The Rehearsal' was made. But the flight that Fielder captained from San Bernardino and back again got the IndieWire team thinking about how aerial sequences in film and television get approved at all. Did Fielder need to lock the network lawyers assigned to Season 2 inside of Nate's Lizard Lounge for the duration of the two-hour and 10-minute flight? How was 'The Rehearsal' cleared for takeoff? More from IndieWire Aronofsky and Soderbergh Collaborator Eddie Alcazar Debuts Surreal Animated Pilot Inspired by '90s Golden Age of Cartoons - Watch the Trailer Jenna Ortega Says Her 'Wednesday' Character Would 'Hate' the Commercialization of the Series The name of the game for any kind of stunt is risk management, something that becomes infinitely more complex the more specialized the action is. Few would know that better than Wade Eastwood, the stunt coordinator for the last four 'Mission: Impossible' films — including the recently released 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning,' which, among other things, features Tom Cruise flying and fighting on top of a vintage biplane. IndieWire reached out to Eastwood to ask about how a film team goes about preparing to actually shoot a sequence in the sky. 'There is no form for how you put someone on the wing where they can move around freely and do the crazy stunts that Tom's going to do,' Eastwood told IndieWire. 'If you get into a forklift truck and you're going to drive it [on camera], then you have to have this certification and you wear steel-toed shoes and all that. That's normal. But this, people don't do.' The first step in proving you can do something people don't normally do would, actually, fit into an episode of 'The Rehearsal.' Once an aerial stunt's been conceived of, in addition to planning how to execute it successfully, the team also needs to generate a worst-case scenario outcome. One of the concerns is one that Episode 3, 'Pilot's Code,' deals with directly: bird strikes. ' There's obviously always an element of danger. Something could happen. An engine could fail. A bird strike. You know, there's all sorts of things that we try and eliminate as much as possible,' Eastwood said. If you're Tom Cruise and you're strapped into the wing of a biplane just enough that you can still be scrambling around the fuselage, then air particles and prop blasts are a concern, too. But even with Fielder safely inside the cockpit of a 737, partnered with a co-pilot with over 5,000 flight hours, the goal is the same: ' We do as much as we can to make the red box turn green, if you like, on the safety,' Eastwood said. It is a back and forth between the safety team doing that risk assessment and the decision makers who insure the production and its assets, including talent, that determines the color of the proverbial box. For the 'M:I' films, this involves a fair amount of testing and both video and written documentation to prove a stunt is doable to the satisfaction of the production team before Cruise even starts rehearsing it on the ground. But even 'The Rehearsal,' which aspired to run a commercial airline flight under as ordinary and unremarkable a set of conditions as possible, has to answer a similar set of questions: Do they have the right equipment, and are there enough redundancies and trained personnel to narrow the risk down to an acceptable, insurable level? For 'The Rehearsal,' we see some of that prep work in the show's most stunning flashback to date — the two years that Fielder spent training to become a licensed commercial pilot type-rated to fly a 737, and the show's search for a rentable 737 safe enough to fly. Fielder was still probably well short of the flight hours needed to achieve his airline transport pilot's license at the time of shooting 'The Rehearsal' finale, which is the certification that the vast majority of pilots flying passenger planes have. But even so, Fielder dedicated himself to learning enough material to fill a college degree in a condensed amount of time, in addition to his work as a comedian. Although it comes out a little bit heartbreaking as the final voiceover of the series, from an insurance perspective if Fielder's allowed to be in the cockpit, then he must be fine. The main answer, therefore, in how 'The Rehearsal' got away with packing a real airplane full of real people (even if they are actors) and flying it in the actual sky is that Fielder did the work to be qualified to fly it, that the production found a plane airworthy enough (thankfully, without bird nests), and that the team around Fielder, from his co-pilot to the show's aviation consultants (two are credited in the episode, Steve Giordano and Robert Allen) to the crew in the chase plane, were experienced enough for HBO's army of lawyers to agree they had indeed mitigated as much risk as possible. ' I just have to make sure that the team around [Cruise] is as strong and as safe and as together as possible so that he can create and do what he wants to do,' Eastwood said. Only time and a potential Season 3 of 'The Rehearsal' will tell what other stunts, aerial or otherwise, Fielder will create next. 'The Rehearsal' is streaming on HBO Max. Best of IndieWire Nightmare Film Shoots: The 38 Most Grueling Films Ever Made, from 'Deliverance' to 'The Wages of Fear' Quentin Tarantino's Favorite Movies: 65 Films the Director Wants You to See The 19 Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in May, from 'Fair Play' to 'Emily the Criminal'
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marvel Rivals Season 2.5: Will Ultron join the roster? Here's release date and new map
Marvel Rivals continues its seasonal updates with Season 2.5 set to release soon. Based on previous schedules, this mid-season update is likely to go live on May 30, 2025. Season 2.5 Release Date Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals is expected to start on Friday, May 30, 2025. This estimate is based on the regular three-month season cycle. Season 2 began on April 11, so the update lands at the midway point. A leak from a known source, Miller Ross, also supports this date. However, delays are still possible, and official confirmation is awaited. Ultron to Join Roster? Ultron is expected to be the main addition in Season 2.5. He was teased in the Season 2 trailer, but Emma Frost was introduced first. Now, Ultron is set to debut mid-season. His abilities are not confirmed, but leaks provide some insight. Ultron's Possible Kit Weapon: Encephalo-Ray – fires an energy beam Passive Ability: Algorithm Correction – slows falling when holding a button Live Events Abilities: Dynamic Flight – quick movement and full flight mode Imperative: Patch – a drone follows and heals nearby allies Imperative: Firewall – summons drones that give extra health Ultimate: Ultron Drones – attack enemies or heal allies with Encephalo-Rays New Map Season 2.5 will also include a new map. It is set on the island of Arakko. This map was briefly shown in the Season 2 trailer. Leaks confirm it will be part of the Convoy map pool. In Marvel stories, Arakko is the sister island of Krakoa. The two islands were once one but were separated. Arakko was sealed away and became more hostile over time. The map design may reflect this part of the lore. Additional Features Players can look forward to more changes in this update. These include hero balance updates, tweaks to team-up abilities, special events, new character skins and fresh in-game challenges. FAQs When will Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 begin? Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 is expected to start on May 30, 2025, based on the typical season timeline and recent leaks. Who is the new character in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5? Ultron is the new character expected to join in Season 2.5. His abilities include flying, healing allies, and attacking with energy beams. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
I've Been Killing Slimes Season 2 Episode 9: Asuza Meets The Evil Spirit Queen—Recap, Release Date And More
In We Went Sea Bathing on the Beach, Azusa's family visits a beach to escape the cold but finds jellyfish crowding the sea. They meet Curalina, a jellyfish spirit and artist, who clears the water with help from a wave spirit. In return, Azusa's group models for her eerie art. Later, joined by friends, they visit Curalina's home and view unsettling portraits. One painting reveals a ghost kingdom, prompting Azusa, Rosalie, Beelzebub, Fightie, and Pecora to investigate and assist its secluded ruler, Muum Muum. Expected plot in I've Been Killing Slimes Season 2 Episode 9 After discovering the ghost kingdom through Curalina's painting, I've Been Killing Slimes Season 2 Episode 9 will continue as Azusa, Beelzebub and the rest of the group make their way towards the Evil Spirit Queen's grave. Making use of Rosalie's spiritual nature, they will continue into the massive pyramid housing the elusive queen. Azusa plans to reach the monarch directly to resolve the kingdom's situation, and fans can look forward to the queen becoming another one of the witch's staunch allies. Release date and where to stream As per the official website, I've Been Killing Slimes Season 2 Episode 9 will either be titled I Met Her Majesty The Evil Spirit or I Met the Evil Spirit Queen, depending on the translation. It is scheduled to air on May 31 at 9:30 pm JST via AT-X, TOKYO MX, and BS11 in Japan. It will also be available on Japanese platforms like ABEMA, Netflix, Hulu, and d Anime Store. International viewers can stream I've Been Killing Slimes Season 2 Episode 9 on Crunchyroll with English subtitles about an hour after its Japanese broadcast. Additionally, fans in Southeast Asia will have access to the episode via Muse Asia's official YouTube channel. For more updates from the second season of the I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level anime, keep up with Pinkvilla.
The Review Geek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where to Watch
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Nine Perfect Strangers is back and Nicole Kidman returns as healing guru Masha. A new group of wellness seekers arrive at an Alpine resort seeking transformation, all whilst Masha faces past demons that threaten both her own and her guests' well-being. If you've been keeping up with this enticing drama, you'll likely want to know the release date for the next episode. Here is everything you need to know about Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 episode 4, including its release date, time and where you can watch it. Where Can I Watch Nine Perfect Strangers? New episodes of Nine Perfect Strangers will be released exclusively on Hulu for viewers in the U.S. All episodes of season 1 are already available on the streaming service. In the UK and internationally, this series is available to watch on Amazon Prime, where the entirety of season 1 is included with a Prime subscription. Episodes will drop slightly later than in the US though, with a slight delay between chapters, which we'll detail below! Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 Release Date Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 will release on Hulu on Wednesday 4th June at approximately 12am (ET). For those then watching internationally, it'll drop on Amazon at 11am (GMT) a day later, on Thursday 5th June. Episode 4 is also scheduled to clock in at around 45 minutes long, and you can expect subtitles to release with the chapter dropping on streaming platforms. How Many Episodes Will Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Have? Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 will have 8 episodes in total. With us now reverting back to a familiar 1 episode a week structure after the initial double-drop. With that in mind, we'll now have 5 more episodes to go for this one! Is There a Trailer for Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2? Yes, there is! You can find a trailer for Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 below: What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favorite moment of Nine Perfect Strangers so far? Let us know in the comments below!
Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Bad Monkey Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 28, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated May 28, 2025, 14:27 IST Apple TV+'s Bad Monkey took viewers by storm in 2024 with its quirky blend of crime, comedy, and South Florida charm. Starring Vince Vaughn as the sharp-witted ex-detective Andrew Yancy, the show, based on Carl Hiaasen's bestselling novel, has been renewed for a second season, leaving fans eager for more sun-soaked mysteries. If you're wondering about Bad Monkey Season 2's release date, cast, plot, and more, here's everything we know so far. Bad Monkey Season 2 Release Date Speculation While Apple TV+ confirmed the renewal of Bad Monkey for Season 2 in December 2024, an official release date has yet to be announced. Based on industry patterns and production timelines, speculation points to a potential premiere in late 2025 or early 2026. Bad Monkey Season 2 Expected Cast Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy (Confirmed) Todd Allen Clendenin as Claspers (Likely, based on showrunner comments) L. Scott Caldwell as Dr. Rosa Campesino (Unconfirmed, possible cameo) Natalie Martinez as Rosa (Unconfirmed, potential return as love interest) New Characters (TBD, expected for fresh storyline) Bad Monkey Season 2 Potential Plot The first season of Bad Monkey adapted Carl Hiaasen's 2013 novel, following Andrew Yancy as he investigated a severed arm and uncovered a web of greed, corruption, and environmental destruction in Florida and the Bahamas. With the novel's story concluded, Season 2 was initially expected to adapt Hiaasen's 2016 sequel, Razor Girl , which sees Yancy tackling a new mystery involving a con artist named Merry Mansfield and a kidnapped talent agent. However, showrunner Bill Lawrence recently revealed a shift in plans: Season 2 will feature an original storyline inspired by Hiaasen's style rather than a direct adaptation of Razor Girl . Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
