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2 days ago
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Christian Bale Transforms Into Unrecognizable Look to Play Al Davis in John Madden Biopic
Christian Bale looks totally unrecognizable on the set of upcoming John Madden biopic Bale plays the late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis The biopic will chronicle the life and career of former Raiders head coach turned NFL commentator John Madden, who died in 2021 at 85Christian Bale looks unrecognizable on the Atlanta set of Madden. Bale, 51, was seen in a receding hairline wig with bleached eyebrows. He wore a white v-neck shirt paired with a leather jacket, black slacks, and dress shoes. The look was completed with a series of championship rings. The actor plays late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis in the upcoming Madden biopic, which will chronicle the life of John Madden. Nicholas Cage stars as the legendary NFL coach, who won Super Bowl XI in 1977 for the Raiders and later became a broadcaster. Earlier this week, Cage was similarly seen in an unrecognizable ensemble, complete with a wavy blonde wig and aqua blue tracksuit. "The film follows Madden's remarkable journey—from his Super Bowl-winning partnership with Al Davis and the Raiders, to creating Madden NFL, and becoming one of the most iconic voices in football history," Amazon MGM Studios said of the film when it was announced on May 13. Also joining the cast are John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden, and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. David O. Russell, who previously directed Bale in The Fighter and American Hustle, is directing the film. Madden served as head coach of the Raiders from 1969 to 1978. He was one of the youngest head coaches in history when the Raiders hired him at 32. His biggest victory came in January 1977, when he led the Raiders to a 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. 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. He went on to work as an expert commentator on NFL telecasts for CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC from 1979 to 2009, and won 16 Sports Emmy Awards. The long-running football video game franchise Madden carries his name. Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Madden died in 2021 in his home in Pleasanton, Calif., at 85. Davis was the principal owner of the Raiders from 1972 until his death in 2011 at 82. His widow, Carol Davis, and their son Mark Davis now own the team. Amazon MGM Studios has not announced a release date for Madden yet. Read the original article on People
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2 days ago
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Christian Bale Transforms Into Unrecognizable Look to Play Al Davis in John Madden Biopic
Christian Bale looks totally unrecognizable on the set of upcoming John Madden biopic Bale plays the late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis The biopic will chronicle the life and career of former Raiders head coach turned NFL commentator John Madden, who died in 2021 at 85Christian Bale looks unrecognizable on the Atlanta set of Madden. Bale, 51, was seen in a receding hairline wig with bleached eyebrows. He wore a white v-neck shirt paired with a leather jacket, black slacks, and dress shoes. The look was completed with a series of championship rings. The actor plays late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis in the upcoming Madden biopic, which will chronicle the life of John Madden. Nicholas Cage stars as the legendary NFL coach, who won Super Bowl XI in 1977 for the Raiders and later became a broadcaster. Earlier this week, Cage was similarly seen in an unrecognizable ensemble, complete with a wavy blonde wig and aqua blue tracksuit. "The film follows Madden's remarkable journey—from his Super Bowl-winning partnership with Al Davis and the Raiders, to creating Madden NFL, and becoming one of the most iconic voices in football history," Amazon MGM Studios said of the film when it was announced on May 13. Also joining the cast are John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden, and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. David O. Russell, who previously directed Bale in The Fighter and American Hustle, is directing the film. Madden served as head coach of the Raiders from 1969 to 1978. He was one of the youngest head coaches in history when the Raiders hired him at 32. His biggest victory came in January 1977, when he led the Raiders to a 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. 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. He went on to work as an expert commentator on NFL telecasts for CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC from 1979 to 2009, and won 16 Sports Emmy Awards. The long-running football video game franchise Madden carries his name. Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Madden died in 2021 in his home in Pleasanton, Calif., at 85. Davis was the principal owner of the Raiders from 1972 until his death in 2011 at 82. His widow, Carol Davis, and their son Mark Davis now own the team. Amazon MGM Studios has not announced a release date for Madden yet. Read the original article on People
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3 days ago
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Christian Bale Looks Almost Unrecognisable As Al Davis In John Madden Biopic
Last Updated: The 51-year-old star was spotted on the sets of Madden in North Carolina, earlier this week. Christian Bale is stepping into the ring, in a way you've never seen him before. The talented actor looks completely unrecognisable with a receding hairline wig and bleached eyebrows, taking on the role of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis in the upcoming John Madden biopic. The 51-year-old star was spotted on the sets of Madden in North Carolina, earlier this week. He wore a black leather jacket paired with a white V-neck, black pants and dress shoes. A set of championship rings completed the look. Can't get enough of these Christian Bale photos as Al Davis for the John Madden movie. — The Autumn Windbags (@TheWindbags) June 5, 2025 Apart from Bale, Madden features Nicolas Cage as the titular legendary NFL coach, who won Super Bowl XI in 1977 for the Raiders and later became a broadcaster. Last month, the makers revealed the first look of Bale and Cage from the film. The image featured the duo standing in a football stadium, flaunting their Super Bowl rings. While Bale wore a white shirt underneath a grey jacket, Cage sported a beige sweater and a black jacket. 'The film follows Madden's remarkable journey — from his Super Bowl-winning partnership with Al Davis and the Raiders, to creating Madden NFL, and becoming one of the most iconic voices in football history," the studio said in a release. For those who don't know, John Madden was the Raiders' head coach from 1969 until 1978. He was one of the youngest head coaches in history when the Raiders hired him at the age of 32. His most notable triumph came in January 1977, when he guided the Raiders to a 32-14 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. From 1979 until 2009, he served as an expert analyst on NFL telecasts for CBS, Fox, ABC, and NBC, earning 16 Sports Emmy Awards. Madden's supporting cast includes John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. The film is directed by David O. Russell, who previously worked with Bale in The Fighter and American Hustle. Co-written by David O. Russell and Cambron Clark, the upcoming film is being produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Escape Artists and SMAC Entertainment, while Amazon MGM Studios serves as the distributor. First Published: June 05, 2025, 18:13 IST
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3 days ago
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Christian Bale Transforms Into Unrecognizable Look for John Madden Biopic
Christian Bale looks totally unrecognizable on the set of upcoming John Madden biopic Bale plays the late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis The biopic will chronicle the life and career of former Raiders head coach turned NFL commentator John Madden, who died in 2021 at 85Christian Bale looks unrecognizable on the Atlanta set of Madden. Bale, 51, was seen in a receding hairline wig with bleached eyebrows. He wore a white v-neck shirt paired with a leather jacket, black slacks, and dress shoes. The look was completed with a series of championship rings. The actor plays late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis in the upcoming Madden biopic, which will chronicle the life of John Madden. Nicholas Cage stars as the legendary NFL coach, who won Super Bowl XI in 1977 for the Raiders and later became a broadcaster. Earlier this week, Cage was similarly seen in an unrecognizable ensemble, complete with a wavy blonde wig and aqua blue tracksuit. "The film follows Madden's remarkable journey—from his Super Bowl-winning partnership with Al Davis and the Raiders, to creating Madden NFL, and becoming one of the most iconic voices in football history," Amazon MGM Studios said of the film when it was announced on May 13. Also joining the cast are John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden, and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. David O. Russell, who previously directed Bale in The Fighter and American Hustle, is directing the film. Madden served as head coach of the Raiders from 1969 to 1978. He was one of the youngest head coaches in history when the Raiders hired him at 32. His biggest victory came in January 1977, when he led the Raiders to a 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. 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. He went on to work as an expert commentator on NFL telecasts for CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC from 1979 to 2009, and won 16 Sports Emmy Awards. The long-running football video game franchise Madden carries his name. Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Madden died in 2021 in his home in Pleasanton, Calif., at 85. Davis was the principal owner of the Raiders from 1972 until his death in 2011 at 82. His widow, Carol Davis, and their son Mark Davis now own the team. Amazon MGM Studios has not announced a release date for Madden yet. Read the original article on People
Los Angeles Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
In the overstuffed ‘Karate Kid: Legends,' too many storylines compete for dominance
The problem with 'Karate Kid: Legends' is right there in the title: 'legends,' as in multiple. Many beloved 'Karate Kid' characters and icons of millennial sports movies enter the ring, but in the ensuing melee, no one emerges victorious. Written by Rob Lieber and directed by Jonathan Entwistle, 'Karate Kid: Legends' is another revamp of the franchise, which now boasts four movies from the 1980s and '90s, an animated series, a 2010 remake starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan and a long-running Netflix spinoff series, 'Cobra Kai,' following the original characters, now as adults. This new film is a 'lega-sequel,' if you will, combining characters from both the original film and the recent remake with a new setting: the Big Apple. The saying 'two branches, one tree' is oft-repeated throughout the film to explain the two different kinds of martial-arts training (karate and kung fu) that come together to shape our new young fighter, Li Fong (Ben Wang). But 'Karate Kid: Legends' doesn't have a strong, steady trunk to support these separate offshoots. Instead, it's two movies at war with each other, fists and feet flying in a whirlwind. In one corner and comprising the first half of the film, you have a surprisingly fun and refreshing twist on 'Karate Kid,' in which the martial-arts student becomes the teacher. Young Li, grieving the death of his kung fu champ older brother, is yanked out of kung fu school in Beijing (where he's being trained by Chan's Shifu) by his mother (Ming-Na Wen) and uprooted to New York City. There, Li befriends Mia (Sadie Stanley) and her father, Victor (Joshua Jackson), who run a pizza joint and have run afoul of a loan shark, O'Shea (Tim Rozon), who also happens to run a mixed martial-arts gym. Victor, a former boxer, has entered into a prize fight hoping to win the purse, and enlists Li as his new trainer, who agrees because he believes training Victor won't break his 'no fighting' promise to his mother. Now, a 'The Fighter'-style comeback movie starring '90s kids sports movie icon Jackson ('The Mighty Ducks') would be a great film on its own. Alas, this is a 'Karate Kid' movie that promises 'legends,' so the pizza shop boxing-training movie is quickly dispatched in favor of Shifu and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) descending on New York from Beijing and Los Angeles, respectively, to train Li to fight in the 5 Boroughs tournament against sadistic MMA fighter Connor (Aramis Knight). The movie is so divided in its storytelling aims that there's a sequence where Li's tournament rounds and training are spliced in with moments of character and story development, connected by frantically fast drone shots that zip over the city. The pacing of this film is breakneck on speed; it feels like watching a movie on fast-forward at times. Much of the story work is executed during rapid-fire montages, using familiar archetypes and stereotypes to sketch out the basic narrative. The frenetic fight sequences are so fast and fluid, ramping between slow-motion and fast-motion, that your eye can hardly land anywhere or even appreciate the choreography. Despite being two movies smashed together, torturously twisted in order to get all these legends at one tournament, 'Karate Kid: Legends' isn't a wholly unpleasant experience, largely due to the charms of star Wang, who has a bashfully appealing presence that belies his seriously lethal skills. He has a sparkling chemistry with Stanley and Jackson, further emphasizing that the filmmakers should have stuck with that one story, rather than falling back on the old karate kid tropes we know so well. Alas, it seems originality was not the goal with 'Karate Kids: Legends,' even if those hints of newness are the most interesting part of the movie. Legends never die, as they say, for better or worse, and in the case of this film, it's for worse. Katie Walsh is a Tribune News Service film critic.
