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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fantastic Four: A Rock Named Jennifer Replaced The Thing on First Steps' Set
had a rock named Jennifer used as a stand-in for The Thing. The upcoming Marvel Studios production is one of the most anticipated movies of 2025. Directed by Matt Shakman, the movie features Bachrach alongside Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and many more. Matt Shakman recently sat down for a conversation and revealed that they used a rock they named Jennifer as a stand-in for The Thing on The Fantastic Four: First Steps' set. The makers used CGI and performance capture on Ebon Moss-Bachrach to bring the Thing to life on-screen. However, the rock named Jennifer also aided them in the process. Recounting the process, the director told Empire, 'We went out to the desert and found a rock that looked exactly how we thought The Thing should look, and we filmed it in every single shot that The Thing appears in in the movie, under every lighting environment.' Moreover, Ebon Moss-Bachrach chimed in to express his thoughts on his character, the Thing, AKA Ben Grimm's presentation on screen. He conveyed, 'It's a little bit heady to think about all the hundreds of people that are helping animate this character. I just had faith that they would make my performance so much cooler. I'm very, very happy with the way Ben looks.' Additionally, The Punisher star asserted that he felt connected to the Thing, as he hails from New York as well. He further spoke of The Fantastic Four character's association with creator Jack Kirby. Moss-Bachrach said, 'He's a Lower East Side guy. A lot of this character was a homage to his father, and that, to me, is very meaningful.' Meanwhile, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is all set to come to theaters next month on July 25. Originally reported by Ishita Verma on SuperHeroHype. The post Fantastic Four: A Rock Named Jennifer Replaced The Thing on First Steps' Set appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Jessica Alba's Full Dating History Is Full of Celebs
Jessica Alba is living her best life following her split from Cash Warren, by which I mean she's "channeling chill, breathwork, friendship and selfcare" as a summer 2025 vibe. But there's also evidence that Jessica is dating again thanks to the fact that she was spotted kissing an International Man of Mystery in London—so now seems like a good time for a deep dive into her relationship history. Starting with some rumors. Jessica and Mark were rumored to have had a fling in 2003, at least according to websites like Whos Dated Who. But for what it's worth, there's no hard evidence that they were actually an item (I mean, they were photographed together ^^^, but), so moving on to another rumored man in her dating history... According to E! News, Jessica and Derek briefly dated in 2004. However, this was an extremely "early internet" era when things like DeuxMoi didn't exist and pap pics hadn't quite yet reached fever pitch. Meaning Jessica and Derek weren't photographed together, so if they did date, it was entirely under the radar. Jessica and Cash were together for a full 17 years before splitting up this past January. The exes (who remain on good terms) met on set of The Fantastic Four, where Jess was playing Sue Storm and Cash was working as a director's assistant. They married in 2008 and went on to have three kids—who are pretty much all grown up now! Jessica filed for divorce this past February and announced the news on Instagram, writing, "I've been on a journey of self realization and transformation for years - both as an individual and in partnership with Cash. I'm proud of how we've grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years, and it's now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals. We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time." A source recently told Us Weekly that "Jessica and Cash are still intertwined with their business ventures and the kids," "talk often," and remain "good friends." In fact, they celebrated Easter as a family back in April. Jessica and Alex Edelman were speculated to be dating when they were photographed leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars Party together, but a source told E! News that they barely know each other. Ahem: "They are not dating. They met walking to their cars at the end of the night and he offered her his jacket because she was freezing before they went their separate ways." Jessica was spotted kissing a "mystery man" during a walk through Regents Park in London in mid-May, and a source told The Sun that "They looked very intimate. They were hugging and holding hands as they walked through the park together. They rented out some deck chairs and they were sitting on them kissing. It looked very much like a new relationship." That said, an insider then told Us Weekly that "[Jessica has] gone on dates, but she isn't seeing anyone specific right now. She's having a lot of fun going out with her girlfriends and being more spontaneous. She's embracing all the attention she's getting." All done! You are now an expert in Jessica Alba's relationship history, as you were.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Team ‘Fantastic Four' and ‘New Avengers': Here are the future faces of Marvel Films
Marvel is all set and ready to keep the upcoming films of the franchise packed with entertainment. New teams and faces are all set to become movie regulars in the upcoming films from the studio. 'New Avengers' and 'Fantastic Four': Marvel's Future Marvel has been meticulously planning for the new teams. ' New Avengers ' and 'The Fantastic Four' have been creating massive buzz over the past few months. With ' Thunderbolts ' doing astonishingly well in cinema ever since its release, the anticipation around the new ' Fantastic Four ' movie seems to be growing. Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan tensions: What's closed, emergency protocols & more Fully intact, undetonated Chinese PL-15 missile found in Hoshiarpur PIB trolls Pak with 'Golmaal' jibe as Islamabad seeks 'loans', then retracts According to Pinkvilla, the two teams are not going anywhere anytime soon and will indefinitely be a part of the future Marvel films that are yet to grace the screens. More about 'New Avengers', 'Thunderbolts' and 'The Fantastic Four' 'Thunderbolts' who have been rebranded as the 'New Avengers' ever since Val took credit for working behind the scenes to create the new team in front of live TV; the team has since then embraced the new name quite well. The studios, on their official social media pages, have been continuously sharing videos and photos of the cast where they rip off the old name to reveal the 'New Avengers' tag underneath it. One such video also went viral online where Sebastian Stan , better known in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as 'Bucky', was seen walking on the street with posters in hand. He is seen stopping in front of his character poster with the old name 'Thunderbolts' on it. The actor then proceeds to tape the new poster on it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn How Smart Traders Use Data to Navigate Volatile Markets News Portal Try Now Undo On the other hand, fans will soon get a taste of the new Marvel family, 'The Fantastic Four'. Featuring the likes of Pedro Pascal , Vanessa Kirby , Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. While Pascal will be the main lead as Reed Richards , Sue Storm will be played by Kirby. Alongside them, Quinn will play Sue's brother, Johnny Storm, while Ebon will take on the role of 'The Thing'. The film is set to hit theatres on July 25, 2025. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Streaming and Experiences Help Disney Beat Wall Street Expectations in Latest Quarter
The Walt Disney Co. blew past Wall Street earnings expectations in its latest quarter, the company's fiscal Q2. The company delivered revenue of $23.6 billion, up 7 percent from a year prior, and operating income of $4.4 billion, an improvement of 15 percent from a year earlier. More from The Hollywood Reporter The company also announced a major new project: Its seventh theme park and resort, to be located in Abu Dhabi. Every division — Entertainment, sports and experiences — beat expectations, with streaming driving particular growth in the entertainment division. Disney's entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 9 percent vs the prior year, with operating income of $1.3 billion, up 61 percent from last year. Direct-to-consumer operating revenue soared to $336 million, compared to $47 million in the same quarter a year ago. In fact, after losing 700,000 Disney+ subscribers in the prior quarter, the company added 1.4 million subscribers in its latest quarter, bringing its Disney+ subscriber total to 126 million. ARPU also improved to $7.77. Hulu's SVOD offering added 1.3 million subscribers, likely helped by the integration into Disney+. In the experiences division, revenues rose by 6 percent to $8.9 billion, while operating income rose by 9 percent to $2.5 billion. The growth was attributable to the U.S. parks, as well as Disney Vacation Club and Disney Cruise Line, with the international parks down slightly year over year. At sports, revenue rose by 5 percent to $4.5 billion, with operating income falling 12 percent to $687 million. The decrease was due to the presence of three extra college football playoff games and one extra NFL game in the quarter, which increased costs, offset by a boost in advertising. And while some other companies are pulling guidance, Disney continues to give investors a window into its expectations, forecasting modest growth in Disney+ subscribers in Q3, and double digit growth in entertainment and sports this year, though it acknowledged the macroeconomy and uncertainty of the current moment. Disney's most ambitious and important theatrical films are also set to release in the second half of the year, including Marvel's The Fantastic Four, and the next Avatar film. 'Our outstanding performance this quarter — with adjusted EPS up 20% from the prior year driven by our Entertainment and Experiences businesses — underscores our continued success building for growth and executing across our strategic priorities,' said Disney CEO Bob Iger in a statement. 'Following an excellent first half of the fiscal year, we have a lot more to look forward to, including our upcoming theatrical slate, the launch of ESPN's new DTC offering, and an unprecedented number of expansion projects underway in our Experiences segment. Overall, we remain optimistic about the direction of the company and our outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.'
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Streaming and Experiences Help Disney Beat Wall Street Expectations in Latest Quarter
The Walt Disney Co. blew past Wall Street earnings expectations in its latest quarter, the company's fiscal Q2. The company delivered revenue of $23.6 billion, up 7 percent from a year prior, and operating income of $4.4 billion, an improvement of 15 percent from a year earlier. More from The Hollywood Reporter The company also announced a major new project: Its seventh theme park and resort, to be located in Abu Dhabi. Every division — Entertainment, sports and experiences — beat expectations, with streaming driving particular growth in the entertainment division. Disney's entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 9 percent vs the prior year, with operating income of $1.3 billion, up 61 percent from last year. Direct-to-consumer operating revenue soared to $336 million, compared to $47 million in the same quarter a year ago. In fact, after losing 700,000 Disney+ subscribers in the prior quarter, the company added 1.4 million subscribers in its latest quarter, bringing its Disney+ subscriber total to 126 million. ARPU also improved to $7.77. Hulu's SVOD offering added 1.3 million subscribers, likely helped by the integration into Disney+ In the experiences division, revenues rose by 6 percent to $8.9 billion, while operating income rose by 9 percent to $2.5 billion. The growth was attributable to the U.S. parks, as well as Disney Vacation Club and Disney Cruise Line, with the international parks down slightly year over year. At sports, revenue rose by 5 percent to $4.5 billion, with operating income falling 12 percent to $687 million. The decrease was due to the presence of three extra college football playoff games and one extra NFL game in the quarter, which increased costs, offset by a boost in advertising. And while some other companies are pulling guidance, Disney continues to give investors a window into its expectations, forecasting modest growth in Disney+ subscribers in Q3, and double digit growth in entertainment and sports this year, though it acknowledged the macroeconomy and uncertainty of the current moment. Disney's most ambitious and important theatrical films are also set to release in the second half of the year, including Marvel's The Fantastic Four, and the next Avatar film. 'Our outstanding performance this quarter — with adjusted EPS up 20% from the prior year driven by our Entertainment and Experiences businesses — underscores our continued success building for growth and executing across our strategic priorities,' said Disney CEO Bob Iger in a statement. 'Following an excellent first half of the fiscal year, we have a lot more to look forward to, including our upcoming theatrical slate, the launch of ESPN's new DTC offering, and an unprecedented number of expansion projects underway in our Experiences segment. Overall, we remain optimistic about the direction of the company and our outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.'
