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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Jason Statham Hit ‘A Working Man' Gets Streaming Premiere Date On MGM+
Jason Statham in "A Working Man." Amazon/MGM Studios A Working Man — Jason Statham's hit crime thriller from his Beekeeper director David Ayer — is coming soon to streaming on MGM+. Rated R, A Working Man opened in theaters on March 28 before arriving on digital streaming via premium video on demand on April 15. The official summary of A Working Man reads, 'Levon Cade (Statham) left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life working construction. But when his boss' daughter (Arianna Rivas), who is like family to him, is taken by human traffickers, his search to bring her home uncovers a world of corruption far greater than he ever could have imagined.' A Working Man also stars David Harbour, Michael Peña, Ilsa Gie and Jason Flemying. An Amazon/MGM Studios production, A Working Man will arrive on streaming on MGM+ on Thursday, June 26, according to When to Stream. MGM+ offers a single, ad-free package for $6.99 per month or $58.99 per year. Sylvester Stallone and director David Ayer co-wrote the screenplay for A Working Man, which is an adaptation of author Chuck Dixon's 2014 novel Levon's Trade. In an interview with Moviefone following the release of A Working Man in theaters, Ayer explained how influential Stallone was in his life and career and as such, how the script completed a full-circle moment. 'It is funny how life has these circles. As a kid I saw 'Rocky' and it made me want to work out and learn to box,' Ayer told Moviefone. 'But as a young writer, once I heard the story of how he had written the script and been so protective of it and ultimately got the film made the way he wanted on his terms, that inspired me to do the same thing with Training Day, which came together like a dream for me.' Ayer added that when he had the chance to work with Stallone on what became the final script for A Working Man, 'it just made a lot of sense.' 'I mean, here's this '80s action icon, this legend who really understands action. So, the script had a great starting point for me,' Ayer told Moviefone. 'Then to bring Jason Statham into that, who is really the inheritor of that action tradition from the '80s and '90s. I mean, you just don't have icons like that in the action space like Jason. So, it just felt like a great team-up.' A Working Man made $37 million in North American theaters and $61.6 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $98.6 million against a $40 million production budget before prints and advertising, per The Numbers. A Working Man debuts on streaming video on demand on MGM+ on June 26.
CNBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
This law enforcement stock is forming a 'bull flag' pattern that signals more gains ahead, charts show
When looking at the future of law enforcement envisioned by Axon Enterprise CEO Rick Smith, I can't help but think of the 1993 Sylvester Stallone movie "Demolition Man." In that movie, they portray a more civilized society where police utilize non-lethal AI-like systems and surveillance-driven technologies to maintain order. The movie portrays violent, lethal manners of containment as a crude relic of the past. Granted ,many personal freedoms are encroached in that movie and that's where the comparison ends. But AXON is designing a more balanced, ethical and technology-driven approach to law enforcement. We own AXON in our Tactical Alpha Growth and Active Opps portfolio at Inside Edge Capital and will be looking to increase our size in AXON. The company, formerly Taser International, has offerings in non-lethal weaponry, vehicle surveillance, systems to improve police force productivity, decision support and real-time operations utilizing artificial intelligence — as well as drone technology that act as first responders. To make one more fundamental case of how AXON can improve productivity, the company claims police officers spend 40% of their time on paperwork. Axon has solutions to utilize AI so officers can spend more time in the field and less time behind a desk. AXON recently broke out on the weekly chart from the $700-$720 resistance zone that should now be considered support. Provided the stock does not break back below $690, I see a potential move towards the upper end of the dashed parallel channel into the $900's. Looking at the annual revenue and EPS figures below the chart, revenues have been growing steadily, but you'll see a "shocking" (bad joke, I know) 2025 EPS drop of 75.21%. Those 2025 projected EPS numbers of $1.19 are GAAP earnings. The expected non-GAAP earnings for all of 2025 are $6.11 compared to $5.94 for 2024. Looking ahead to 2026, expected non-GAAP earnings are 7.50 for a 22.7% growth rate. As shown on the chart, 2026 GAAP earnings are expected to grow by 116.39% to $2.58 in EPS. The discrepancy between GAAP and non-GAAP comes from the company CEO Smith's policy of aggressive long-term compensation plan tied to performance goals. The company issues aggressive equity-based incentives to employees to attempt to hit those goals. Another reason for the discrepancy, according to company reports, is — when Axon acquires another company, intangible assets like software or patents are amortized in GAAP but are excluded from non-GAAP. Moving down to the daily chart we see AXON has carved out a "bull flag" consolidation pattern above the newly formed support zone and today we are extending higher. The 50-day average volume for AXON is 609,000 shares, so to help confirm the breakout I would like to see a few days on which volume exceeds 700,000 shares. In our Active Opps portfolio we hold a 4.02% allocation. After publishing this article I'm looking to increase the holding to approximately 5%-6% of the portfolio. In our slightly less aggressive but still growth-oriented model Tactical Alpha Growth, we hold a 1% allocation established on Aug. 28 that we're also looking to increase. If you look back to that time frame, you'll see a similar bull flag technical pattern (red arrow) that set up the breakout into the $400's. AXON is not trying to create a utopian overreach society like Demolition Man, but I think it is trying to take the best parts of non-lethal policing, officer accountability and efficiency, deterrent systems, all utilizing AI technologies. This name likely remains in our portfolios for the foreseeable future. -Todd Gordon, Founder of Inside Edge Capital, LLC We offer active portfolio management and regular subscriber updates like the idea presented above. DISCLOSURES: Gordon owns AXON personally and in his wealth management company Inside Edge Capital. All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium. THE ABOVE CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY . THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ABOVE CONTENT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR. Click here for the full disclaimer.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
OnlyFans has a shot at ditching its not-safe-for-finance image
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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This multitalented South superstar once worked as a makeup artist in Sylvester Stallone's 'Rambo 3'
Kamal Haasan is widely celebrated as one of Indian cinema's most versatile actors. Known for pushing boundaries, his journey through the world of entertainment includes far more than just acting. One little-known chapter of his early career took him behind the scenes of a major Hollywood production—Rambo III, starring Sylvester Stallone . At a time when he was already a well-known name in Indian cinema, Kamal made the unconventional choice to explore the world of prosthetic makeup. His curiosity and commitment to mastering the art took him to Hollywood, where he worked on Rambo III as a makeup artist. Learning from the Best Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Kamal Haasan's stint in Hollywood was not a mere celebrity guest appearance on set. He underwent rigorous training under Academy Award-winning makeup artist Michael Westmore. During this time, he gained practical experience by contributing directly to the film's makeup department. Speaking about his time on Rambo III in The Kapil Sharma Show, Haasan recalled, 'I was working in the backlot. I made all the bumps on Mr Stallone's face. I was learning makeup then and I was there for a month-and-a-half, learning prosthetic makeup. I wanted to learn the art because nobody wanted to learn that. It was such a pleasure because nobody knew me. I stopped at shops, drank cold drinks and I was walking in the street.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Celebrity Doctor: Do This Every Night and Lose Weight Like Never Before Blog - Natural Health Learn More Undo Haasan wasn't seeking the limelight—he was there to learn. This experience would prove to be foundational for his later work in Indian cinema, where he would go on to use advanced prosthetics in several of his films, including Indian, Avvai Shanmugi, and Dasavathaaram. Kamal Haasan Credits and Recognition His contribution to Rambo III is officially listed in the IMDb credits under the makeup department. Kamal also continued his collaboration with Michael Westmore in Star Trek: First Contact, which went on to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup. Despite opportunities in Hollywood, Haasan chose to return to India and apply what he had learned to elevate the Indian film industry 's technical standards. Kamal Haasan's work as a makeup artist had a lasting impact. He became known for transforming his appearance in films, often using prosthetics and heavy makeup to portray multiple characters. His groundbreaking use of special effects makeup in Indian cinema was largely inspired by what he learned during his time in Hollywood. His role in the recent sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD is another testament to his range. He played Supreme Yaskin, the central antagonist, showcasing his ongoing commitment to choosing diverse and complex roles. This latest appearance followed his acclaimed performances in Vikram and his return to the Indian franchise with the upcoming Indian 2. Kamal Haasan's Legacy Kamal Haasan's decision to step behind the scenes at the peak of his stardom reveals his dedication to learning and innovation. From making prosthetic bumps on Sylvester Stallone's face to revolutionizing special effects in Indian films, his contributions extend well beyond what fans see on screen. Even Michael Westmore's daughter, McKenzie Westmore, acknowledged their close family connection to Haasan, tweeting about her memories of him visiting their home and the gifts he brought from India.
France 24
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Cannes maitre d'hotel retires with memories of stars
"It was at table 24, I still remember," said the 61-year-old who oversees the dining room at the Carlton hotel in the French Riviera city. At the time, "nobody knew her, but then she came back two or three years later. By then, she was a superstar... and she recognised me." Since he started work at the age of 15, Pomares has seen them all during the festival at the start of each Cannes summer: from Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Michael Jackson and, more recently, Robert De Niro. Pomares, who will retire this year, said he usually finishes work at around three or four o'clock in the morning. It was a good time to bump into film stars. One winter, French screen legend Alain Delon, who died aged 88 last year, asked him to open the hotel's dining room where the festival's official dinners had been held in previous years. "I think that night he needed to remember his past," Pomares said. "For 15 minutes, he started telling me that at this table, so-and-so was sitting, and so on." 'Gives me a rush' The smiling maitre d' said his job was all about "preparing for the unpredictable" and never saying "no". "I love it, the adrenaline gives me a rush," Pomares said. He once had to help organise a last-minute marriage proposal, dashing to find a bunch of flowers and decorate the right spot before night fell. He was invited to the wedding. "We also get a lot of eccentrics who come because it's the festival, hoping to be spotted," Pomares said. But he says the essence of his job is adapting to people. Pomares once hosted a couple in their seventies who he said looked "outside their comfort zone". The wife told him they used to work at a hospital in the southern city of Marseille -- he as a cleaner and her in the canteen -- and that the dinner was a present from their children. "I did my upmost to make sure they left with the best memory" of the evening, he said. "A week later, their daughter rang up to say thank you."
