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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Hiddleston Breaks Down His Dance Moves in ‘The Life of Chuck' and If He'd Ever Do a Musical
After building his career on dramatic roles and as Marvel's Loki, Tim Hiddleston is trying out a new title in his upcoming movie The Life of Chuck: dancer. The film, which won the audience award at TIFF last year, is adapted from a Stephen King novella and follows three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz (played in part by Hiddleston) whose death coincides with the end of the world. Along the way, it also features plenty of dancing from the actor. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Andor' Team Breaks Down Their Favorite Series Moments, Including That Mon Mothma Speech Why FX's 'Adults' Team Has Been Partying at Laundromats Ralph Macchio on Decision to Return to 'Karate Kid' Films and Future of the Franchise 40 Years In 'I've never danced quite like this before and I had some steps to dance, some miles to go before I felt skilled enough and practiced enough to pull off some of the techniques and styles that Chuck pulls off,' Hiddleston told The Hollywood Reporter at the film's Los Angeles premiere on Monday. 'I have a great affection for movie musicals, I really was thinking about them a lot in making this — thinking about Swing Time and Singin' in the Rain and Cover Girl.' Tom Hiddleston reveals he is open to a role in a movie musical and talks about what famous dance movies inspired his performance in #TheLifeofChuck — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 3, 2025 He continued, 'I've always loved dance in movies and it's not actually just those, if you think about Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing or Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz in The Mask or Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer or Little Miss Sunshine, dance is a part of the DNA of movies.' And as for if he'd ever star in a musical himself, Hiddleston joked, 'No one's knocking on the door yet but I'm always open.' Co-star Karen Gillan teased she had seen Hiddleston dance before so she knew he had moves, but seeing him in the movie 'was a whole other level. I was blown away by what he did in this film.' His dancing even played a part in him getting the job, as director Mike Flanagan revealed he saw Hiddleston grooving on a late-night show and 'it wasn't the dancing that made me say, 'That's him,' it was the joy on his face. It's that regardless of if he was nailing the steps, he was feeling and channeling this incredible happiness. I said, 'That is exactly what this movie needs,' and he's perfect in it.' Karen Gillan reveals she was 'blown away' by Tom Hiddleston's dance moves in #TheLifeofChuck — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 3, 2025 The uplifting, emotional film is a stark change from what King is known for, and the same can be said for Flanagan, who has mostly worked in the horror genre. But, the filmmaker said, 'I think Steve, kind of at his heart, he's an optimistic humanist. Even in the darker stories, that's always there for him.' 'This feels more Stephen King to me than a departure, this is who he really is,' Flanagan added. 'This was a really special thing to work on together. I'm so grateful he trusted me with it and if it makes people a fraction as happy as his short story made me when I read it then we're onto something.' Flanagan also commented on releasing this film in this current climate, after initially reading the novella during the pandemic shutdown. 'It really gave me an enormous amount of hope and comfort at that time; I feel like I need that now maybe more than I did then, and I think unfortunately for us we're all going to need it, we're all going to need reminders of that,' he explained. 'So I hope as dark as things may be, people feel some of the love and optimism and the comfort that this story has in it.' Tom Hiddleston takes photos with the young Chuck's at #TheLifeOfChuck premiere in L.A. — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 3, 2025 The Life of Chuck hits theaters on Friday. Tiffany Taylor contributed to this report. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
CTV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Guillermo del Toro curates Canadian horror movie series for TIFF
Director Guillermo del Toro speaks during a press conference for the movie 'The Shape of Water' at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, September 11, 2017. (Chris Donovan / THE CANADIAN PRESS) Director Guillermo del Toro has been tapped to curate a Canadian horror movie series for TIFF this summer. Titled 'From Rabid to Skinamarink: Canadian Movie Madness,' the showcase with TIFF Cinematheque will run from July 9 to 13 at TIFF Lightbox at 350 King St. W. The Toronto International Film Festival says del Toro's picks celebrate 'influential horror films made north of the 49th parallel, featuring iconic and boundary-pushing films by David Cronenberg, Bruce McDonald, and Vincenzo Natali.' They include include Rabid (1977), Cube (1997), Ginger Snaps (2000), Pontypool (2008), and Skinamarink (2022). Del Toro, who was born in Mexico, divides his time between Toronto and Los Angeles, and frequently takes to social media to share his love for the city. His filmography includes a number of movies filmed in the Toronto and Hamilton area – including the Oscar-winning The Shape of Water – and he runs a studio out of three adjacent apartments in the city's east-end. TIFF will also host a free, outdoor screening of The Shape of Water on July 8 at Harbourfront Centre at 235 Queens Quay W., as part of the film festival's 50th anniversary celebrations this summer.
Hamilton Spectator
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Looking for better love: I'm a 71-year-old widower hoping to fall desperately in love one last time
Better Love — part of the Star's Toronto the Better project — is a yearlong personal ad series that connects Torontonians looking for love, and offers an alternative to our swiping habit. Singles pen honest, vulnerable descriptions of what and who they're looking for, in a throwback to (photo-free) personal ads of yore. These essays will appear regularly in the Star, and interested parties can reply to an email address — betterlove@ — to connect. I'm retired after a successful career as a lawyer, corporate executive and educator. I was born and raised in Toronto but have lived and travelled elsewhere, including, when I was younger, Europe for two months on five dollars a day, and a few years later on an around-the-world five-month journey. I have both a pan-Canadian and a global perspective. I also loved playing tennis for 50 years, downhill skiing for 30 years and volleyball for 20 years. Although I was raised Jewish, I do not ascribe to any formal religion; I consider myself a spiritual person with a true moral compass and a strong interest in giving back. I am 71 years young and pursue a variety of interests with energy and enthusiasm, including performing in a rock and pop choir; volunteering as a tutor for new Canadians in English, math, and computer skills; and taking courses on a variety of subjects that pique my interest and fulfil my goal of being a lifelong learner. Joining a rock and pop choir indicates my risk-taking (as the last time I was in a choir was when I was nine), along with a love of music and performing. Film is an abiding passion, and I am a member of both TIFF and Hot Docs, and have volunteered for both over the last three festivals. Being single as well as retired allows me to do all the things I like to do. If necessary, I am prepared to modify at least some of that to be with someone I love. I married later in life, at age 46. We had 20 wonderful years together, travelling the world, writing books together, laughing, and loving each other. Sadly, she was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and passed in 2020. It was a struggle to come to terms with her passing. I began to date again late in 2022 and enjoyed a five-month relationship with a woman in 2023 that came to an amicable conclusion. It has become clear to me that I miss the fun, excitement, warmth, shared experiences, love, and intimacy of a committed relationship, and yearn to find that again. I seek a woman who is intellectually curious. She must also be adventurous: not risk-seeking, but primed to check out what the world has to offer, both at home and abroad. She must have a sense of humour and be able to laugh. Finally, I seek a romantic, someone who wants to hold hands in public and behave lovingly in private. Politically I am a bit left of centre and proudly Canadian, which might be a problem for those right of centre. I do not own or use a smart phone which may seem strange to most. Since I started dating again in 2022, it has only been through friends as I have no interest in using social media for that (or almost anything else). I guess my circle of friends is not wide enough to have met likely candidates. I have been a reader of the Toronto Star for 60 years — I started young — so I feel a commonality with people who read it. I miss the love of intimacy I once had, and I felt this ad was a way to find a wider range of women with whom I could share love and all the other aspects of togetherness. I have only fallen deeply and hopelessly in love a few times in my life and want to have the thrill of that experience once more — and, hopefully, for the rest of our lives. Want to get in touch with Irv? Email betterlove@ to request a connection. (Note: Responses are not guaranteed.)
News18
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Watch: Jackie Chan Can't Control His Joy As Chris Tucker Surprises Him At TIFF ‘12
Last Updated: At TIFF, Chris talked about meeting Jackie for the first time to discuss their film Rush Hour. Martial arts legend and global cinema icon Jackie Chan could not keep calm upon seeing his Rush Hour co-star Chris Tucker. Back in 2012, when the legendary actor-filmmaker was giving an interview at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), discussing his life and career with the CEO Cameron Bailey, Chris made a surprising appearance on stage. This left Jackie with utmost joy. In a throwback video shared by TIFF on their official Instagram page recently, Jackie was mid-interview when he was informed that his Rush Hour co-star Chris would soon join him. Just the announcement left the actor-filmmaker overjoyed. As Chris entered the stage, Jackie jumped out of his seat to embrace the actor in a warm hug. The happiness on his face was evident as he just couldn't stop hugging Chris. Both were thrilled to reunite, and so was the audience as they filled the auditorium with loud cheers. Further in the video, the dynamic duo sat down for a chat. The interviewer introduced Chris to the audience and asked him to tell some stories about Jackie when they worked together. The Money Talks actor said, 'Like Jackie was saying, the first time we met, it was kind of strange. And we used it in the movie because I didn't know if Jackie spoke English or not. Because he didn't say anything to me the whole time." He recalled how Jackie did not utter a word during the whole meeting. Chris added, 'He (Jackie) was just shaking his head. And I was like, yeah, I'm going to do this, and I was talking, and Jackie was like, okay." The actor further mentioned that he asked director Brett Ratner if Jackie knew English. The filmmaker confirmed that the Hong Kong-based actor-director was well-versed in the language. Chris then revealed that they took this part of their meeting and used it in the Rush Hour movie. Then, Jackie added his side of the story, telling the audience that on their first meeting, 'He just kept talking. I don't even know one word from your mouth. He was so quick." He further shared that Chris was so quick that it took him time to translate what he was saying. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TIFF (@tiff_net) This sweet reunion of the Rush Hour stars surely left the people on the internet nostalgic. Taking to the comment section of the post, they praised Jackie and Chris' camaraderie, with one fan saying, 'The childlike happiness of Jackie is so adorable." Another added, 'That reaction to Chris was so freaking sweet, pure friendship right there." A different fan noted, 'Jackie's perspective is so genuinely authentic to his experience— deeply appreciate this." Jackie and Chris starred together in the Rush Hour trilogy, which was released between 1998 to 2007. First Published:
The South African
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker reunite at TIFF
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, the beloved stars of the Rush Hour franchise, have set the internet alight after reuniting at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Their on-stage embrace, laughter and genuine affection have left fans around the world beaming with nostalgia and delight. During a special 'In Conversation With Jackie Chan' event, the martial arts legend was mid-interview when the host announced a surprise guest. Enter Chris Tucker, his long-time friend and partner-in-crime from the Rush Hour films. The moment Jackie spotted Chris, his face broke into a wide grin, according to Live Mint. He leapt up, arms open, and the two shared a heartfelt hug that spoke volumes. The crowd erupted in applause, soaking in the warmth of the reunion. The official TIFF Instagram captured the moment perfectly. They captioned their video: 'The moment Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan reunited.' Fans flooded the comments, with one writing, 'If your long-distance best friend doesn't get this excited when they see you, are they your best friend?' Another summed it up: 'That's pure happiness right there.' Adding to the charm, both stars turned up in crisp white outfits—a coincidence that didn't go unnoticed. 'True besties!' one fan commented. The chemistry between the pair was as strong as ever, with Chris settling in beside Jackie. He shared a hilarious story about their first meeting at the original Rush Hour table read. The Rush Hour films were created by Ross LaManna and directed by Brett Ratner. They have become legendary for their mix of martial arts action, buddy-cop humour, and cross-cultural antics. Jackie Chan plays Hong Kong Chief Inspector Lee, while Chris Tucker is the fast-talking Los Angeles Detective James Carter. Together, they've taken on crime across continents and delivered laughs to millions of fans who grew up quoting their iconic lines. The Rush Hour reunion at TIFF is a reminder of the power of friendship, laughter, and a good old-fashioned hug. In a world that often feels divided, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker's bond is a breath of fresh air—and proof that some partnerships never go out of style. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
