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Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Olivia Munn reveals her mother has breast cancer, a year after her own cancer diagnosis: ‘Even more heartbreaking'
Actor Olivia Munn has revealed that her mother, Kim Munn, is fighting breast cancer a year after she announced her own diagnosis. The actor had been open about her journey with breast cancer and how she beat her own battle with the deadly disease. Olivia Munn with her mother Kim Munn, who is fighting breast cancer. Olivia's post In a new post on Instagram on Thursday, Olivia shared a picture with her mom and wrote in the caption, 'My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. You may know that when I talk about my own battle with cancer I bring up the Lifetime Risk Assessment test that saved my life. I never would've predicted it would save my mom's life as well. ❤️' In the post, she shared a long note to share the details. It began, 'After my own breast cancer diagnosis in 2023, I urged my mother and sister to take the Breast Cancer Lifetime Risk Assessment test. My mother scored 26.2%. Her yearly mammogram had just come out clear but because of that high score I insisted she get an MRI. Shortly after that MRI, my mother was diagnosed with Stage 1 Her 2 breast cancer. From my mom being there after my double mastectomy to me being there after hers. From me having to find an oncologist, to my mom and I sharing one. I can tell you this: going through cancer is really hard. But there's something about watching a loved one go through it that is even more heartbreaking.' 'She's handled all of this with bravery and humor' She went on to add, "I want to say how proud I am of my mom. She's handled all of this with bravery and humor while still driving us crazy (just days after her double mastectomy she tried to do laundry and make dinner- she's insane.)' Last year, Olivia had revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. Olivia was a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and her movie credits include Magic Mike, The Predator, Office Christmas Party and X-Men: Apocalypse.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Olivia Munn claims 'Newsroom' director tried to ruin her career
Los Angeles, Actor Olivia Munn revealed that a male director who worked with her on the critically-acclaimed series "Newsroom" tried to "ruin" her chances of getting acting jobs due to disagreements about her role in the series. Olivia Munn claims 'Newsroom' director tried to ruin her career Munn had played the role of popular TV anchor Sloan Sabbith in the Aaron Sorkin-created series, which ran on American network HBO for three seasons from 2012 to 2014. During her appearance on actor Dax Shepard's podcast Armchair Expert, Munn said the director, whose identity she didn't reveal, told the studio that she was 'really combative' on set. It was after they disagreed over the portrayal of her character's relationship with Don Keefer, who was played by actor Thomas Sadoski. ' kept trying to force me to carry that storyline only on my side. He's like, 'Can you look out at him and smile?' And I'm like, 'Why she's busy doing this?' Or, 'Can you stop and snuggle up to him or flirt with him?' Or, 'Can you give him a kiss?' And I'm like, 'This is in the middle of working'," Munn said. In the aftermath of their disagreements, the director discouraged others from casting her, the 44-year-old actor claimed. 'I was on the one-yard line for the movie and my manager calls me and says, 'Hey, you're gonna get the role. But first, I guess there's another director who they know and he says that on 'The Newsroom' you were late all the time and really combative'," Munn said. "I lived seven minutes from there. I was never late. I was like, 'I know who this is.' He just was trying to bash me. And I told my reps, 'Please tell the directors this.' And then I still got the role. But I will always remember that just because of our conflicts of how we approached a role, he wanted to ruin my chances of getting anything else," she added. After "The Newsroom" concluded, Munn featured in movies such as "The Predator", "Mortdecai", "Office Christmas Party", "Ride Along 2" and "X-Men: Apocalypse". She currently stars in Apple TV 's dark comedy series "Your Friends & Neighbours" with Jon Hamm. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Calgary Herald
26-06-2025
- Calgary Herald
The best golf resorts in Canada for your next club-swinging vacation
A great golf resort requires a sense of place. A sublime setting. Terrific topography. Natural attributes that 'wow.' And throughout Canada — from rocky coastlines to our rolling plains — you'll find wonderful courses that showcase the grandeur of our geography. Seaside links golf. Majestic mountain golf. Pretty parkland golf. It's all there. Article content The question then? Where do you play? Where do you stay? After all, club-swinging vacation time is precious. Obviously, we want to choose wisely. If you ask the game's most knowledgeable connoisseurs (and we did), they'd point you in certain directions. They'd point you towards the best golf resorts in Canada. So, let's follow them, from west to east: Article content Article content Article content Thanks to its chill West Coast vibe and wild beauty — and, of course, its stunning set of courses! — Vancouver Island is one of Canada's best golf destinations. And Bear Mountain, situated on a rocky and rugged mountainside site 15 minutes from downtown Victoria, is the poster child for golf on the island. The luxurious Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa is perfectly situated right along the 18th hole of the original Mountain Course, which has hosted the PGA Tour Champions many times. But the newer Valley Course, which plays a couple of shots easier, is typically the favourite. This is the only 36-hole facility in the country that boasts two courses by Nicklaus Design. Article content The Thompson Okanagan is a golfer's dream. An amazing climate, stunning lakes and beaches, wonderful wine, dozens of dynamite courses. What's not to love about that? Leading the pack is the Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Vernon, B.C. Both courses at Predator Ridge (The Ridge and The Predator) are routed through dramatic terrain that showcases the beauty of the region. However, the Doug Carrick-designed Ridge course, which incorporates cool rock outcroppings, cliffs and eye-popping elevation changes, is the showstopper. A variety of luxurious lodging options, including cottages, executive homes, and lodge rooms, are available. Article content Article content Article content True, 288-kilometres separate Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta. However, the drive along the famous Icefields Parkway is arguably the most scenic spin in Canada. The legendary courses in Banff and Jasper, both designed by Stanley Thompson, have stood the test of time. The ultimate Canadian Rockies road trip (for a golfer, of course) would include a couple of rounds at both, the spectacular drive between (with plenty of scenic stops along the way), and memorable stays at Fairmont resorts that anchor the two properties. Article content Article content Located just south of Saskatoon on historical Whitecap Dakota National lands in Saskatchewan, the Dakota Dunes Golf Resort is a posh prairie outpost that features a daring and difficult Graham Cooke-designed course. The layout, which swerves through grass-capped dunes and wildly undulating terrain, is an 'inland links' of the finest order. Indeed, you don't need a sea to play Scottish-like golf! The 155-room lodge features beautifully-appointed contemporary rooms and suites, excellent dining, corporate meeting spaces, and grand prairie views in every direction.
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jon Jones: Dana White gets things done, Francis Ngannou 'could very easily be back in UFC'
Jon Jones: Dana White gets things done, Francis Ngannou 'could very easily be back in UFC' Jon Jones isn't ruling out the possibility of a Francis Ngannou return to the UFC. Ngannou's departure from the UFC was far from amicable. He signed with PFL after failing to come to terms on a new deal with the UFC, departing as the reigning heavyweight champion. UFC CEO Dana White was recently asked about the possibility of Ngannou coming back, where he simply responded, "Probably not." With current UFC heavyweight champion Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) continuously stating a title-unification bout with interim champ Tom Aspinall doesn't interest him, a potential fight with Ngannou, however, does. But is there a world where White re-signs "The Predator?" "I think Dana gets things done," Jones said on the "Full Send Podcast." "I think business speaks before emotions. If Francis presents himself in a humble way, I think that he could very easily be back in the UFC." Despite White and Ngannou's public rift in the past, Jones insists White wouldn't pass up on the opportunity if it was presented correctly. "Absolutely," Jones said on the possibility of Ngannou returning to the UFC. "Dana White is one of the best sports minds in recent history for a reason, and money talks. Francis brings eyes, and I'm sure Dana will be interested. He can be stubborn. I think I'm an example. People, they grow and mature, and time changes things, and time heals all. There was moments in my career where I felt like Dana absolutely hated me. Now I feel he's a big advocator for me."
Tom's Guide
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
All ‘Predator' movies ranked from best to worst
For almost 40 years, the 'Predator' franchise has explored the galaxy's ultimate hunter. The alien race was first introduced in 1987's 'Predator,' becoming instantly iconic. Over the subsequent decades, various Predators have been featured across five mainline movies and a couple of 'vs. Alien' spin-offs. Here's the truth about the 'Predator' series: It's wildly inconsistent. The highs are pretty darn high, but some of the lows are pitiful. While I'm significantly more partial to its (friendly) rival, the 'Alien' franchise, I still have a soft spot for all things 'Predator.' So, after watching the franchise in its entirety several times over the years, I'm here to rank every single movie from best to worst. With the latest installment in the franchise, 'Predator: Killer of Killers,' landing on Hulu this week (Friday, June 6), now is the perfect time to return to the series and make a definitive call on where each one falls in the ranking. Here are all the 'Predator' movies ranked from the highs of 2022's phenomenal 'Prey' to the crushing lows of 2018's painfully poor 'The Predator.' I don't say this lightly, but 'The Predator' is offensively bad. That's not a hyperbolic statement; I was actually offended by this movie. I can't get into its biggest sin without spoilers, but beyond its jaw-droppingly insulting climax, 'The Predator' is just wretched in almost every way. The biggest disappointment is that, on paper, there were promising signs. Shane Black returns to the franchise in the director's chair this time, after a supporting role in the original, and it was touted pre-release as the start of a new era for the 'Predator' franchise. The 2018 flop has all the signs of intense studio meddling with a chopped-up narrative, erratic pacing and a bizarre ending (the final scene was reportedly altered last minute to remove an 'Alien' reference). The especially poor CGI and the highly unlikely cast of characters are just the rotten cherry on top of this hugely underbaked cake. It's a straight-up disaster. Watch "The Predator" on Hulu now (if you must!) I've never been wholly sold on 'Alien vs. Predator' as a concept. Granted, I'm pretty biased as 'Alien' is my favorite film franchise of all time, but the former has genuine sci-fi prestige, and while I have a fondness for 'Predator,' I'm well aware it's a little more shlocky in tone. In my opinion, the two series are better separated. Still, at least the first 'Alien vs. Predator' has its moments (but we'll get to that), whereas the truly terrible 'Requiem' very much doesn't. It plays out with all the grace of a young child smashing two action figures together, and don't get me started on the abomination that is the 'Predalien,' a Predator/Xenomorph hybrid that proves to be as dumb in practice as it sounds on paper. The lighting is also so dark that figuring out what is happening half the time is a real struggle, but considering 'Requiem' is a front-to-back mess, perhaps that's a saving grace. Watch "Alien vs. Predator: Requiem" on Hulu now 'Predator 2' was met with unfavorable reviews upon release in 1990, but over time, its reputation has improved, and it now stands as something of a cult favorite. Still, I rank it pretty low overall, with its central setting being one of my biggest points of criticism. Switching from the jungles of Central America to sunny, urban Los Angeles, 'Predator 2' is a bit of a mismatch. It almost feels like two different movies stitched together as the eponymous hunter finds himself in the middle of a turf war between two rival drug cartels. Danny Glover's leading performance as an LAPD officer has been much praised over the years, and his compelling character is the standout reason to give 'Predator 2' a chance. Still, this first sequel is one for franchise completionists rather than essential viewing. Watch "Predator 2" on Hulu now 'Alien vs. Predator' was a long-requested flick following the two titans of the sci-fi landscape first facing off in comic book form in the '90s. The big-screen result was less impressive than the concept sounds in theory, but it's still got a few memorable scenes. Perhaps, I'm overly kind to this movie. It served as my introduction to both 'Alien' and 'Predator' in my youth, so I guess you could say I have a liking for the first 'AVP.' I can acknowledge that the characters are thinly-sketched and the decision to turn the 'Predator' into ostensibly the hero of the piece feels ill-judged. But putting all its many flaws aside, when the Predators start squaring off against a pack of ferocious Xenomorphs, it's undeniably novel. That is when you can actually make out what is happening on screen; several action scenes are poorly constructed and hard to decipher. Watch "Alien vs. Predator" on Hulu now 2010's 'Predators' is the point where I can start recommending movies in the franchise without a lengthy string of caveats. This attempted reboot of the franchise is pretty underrated in my eyes. It kicks off with a bang as Adrien Brody's Royce literally falls into unfamiliar territory, and from there, it's a cat-and-mouse game against the universe's most lethal hunter. The cast list is also pleasantly stacked with Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne and Danny Trejo in supporting roles (and Topher Grace ...), and I like the way it takes a group of harder mercs and throws them into a situation where their bravado falls away to real fear. The action is also some of the franchise's best to date, and things build to a suitably bombastic finale. It does have some of the less savory hallmarks of 2010s action sci-fi, but 'Predators' is a franchise reboot that manages to both honor the original and stay relatively fresh. Watch "Predators" on Hulu now It's hard to argue against the original 'Predator.' Obviously, as the franchise starter, it has the benefit of setting the standard and introducing us to a sci-fi creation that has become hugely iconic, but it's also a beefed-up '80s action movie with enough brains to supplement its hefty brawl. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dutch is one of the genre's great action heroes, and there are plenty of iconic moments and lines ('If it bleeds, we can kill it' remains just as badass as ever). Its sweltering setting of a Central American jungle adds a great deal to the sense of unease, and the characters, while not super memorable beyond Dutch, at least fit the tone. 'Predator' is also smartly restrained, giving us enough of the creature to be intrigued but not so much that it loses its fear-factor (later sequels would go overboard in this regard). It's a sci-fi classic for good reason, and for a long time, I thought it would never be topped. Watch "Predator" on Hulu now 'Prey' absolutely blew me away. I didn't have the highest of expectations when it was announced due to the low quality of most 'Predator' movies after the original, but director Dan Trachtenberg delivered an action-horror that truly unlocks the hunter's potential. The period setting proves to be a stroke of genius, and the showdown between a young Comanche warrior (Amber Midthunder) and the single Predator is spine-tinglingly awesome. The setup is simple: An aspiring Native American hunter gets more than she bargained for when she becomes the prey for the universe's most deadly killer. But it's this simplicity that makes the movie so engaging. Its singular focus is sharp and intense. The movie is also available in a full Comanche language dub, which adds extra authenticity and is the best way to experience this showdown between two highly-skilled forces of nature. While 'Prey' is more restrained than other 'Predator' movies, that works in its favor, and the build-up to the finale only makes the end results all the more impactful. Watch "Prey" on Hulu now
