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Express Tribune
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Glen Powell lands lead in Running Man reboot with Arnold's blessing
Hollywood's favorite heartthrob Glen Powell is officially stepping into dystopian territory with The Running Man reboot — and he has Arnold Schwarzenegger's blessing to do it. The 1987 sci-fi classic, originally led by Schwarzenegger, is being reimagined by director Edgar Wright, with Powell in the lead role of Ben Richards. Powell got the green light directly from the original star, thanks to a little help from The White Lotus Season 3 actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. As Powell revealed in a recent interview with People, Patrick — Arnold's son and Powell's close friend — connected them for a FaceTime chat. 'Arnold gave us his blessing,' said Powell, noting the special moment during his conversation with Wright and the legendary action star. The reboot aims to stick more closely to Stephen King's original novel (written under the Richard Bachman pseudonym), promising a grittier tone than the original film's over-the-top 80s action. With a cast that includes Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo, the movie is already generating buzz following its CinemaCon preview. Powell is also planning to send Arnold a special gift from the film, highlighting the camaraderie behind the scenes. With Patrick acting as the bridge between Hollywood generations, The Running Man reboot doesn't just carry nostalgia — it's charged with real-life connections and legacy. The film is set to hit theaters on November 7, 2025, bringing a fresh take on a cult classic to a new generation.
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Filming of major Hollywood movie starring Glen Powell & Jenna Ortega to shut down Glasgow streets
Rumours are swirling as to what the new production could be LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Filming of major Hollywood movie starring Glen Powell & Jenna Ortega to shut down Glasgow streets FILM crews are to descend on Glasgow again for a major Hollywood movie starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega. The unknown flick, directed by JJ Abrams, will see the closure of several roads throughout the city. Advertisement 3 Wednesday star Jenna Ortega is starring in the new film Credit: Getty 3 Star Wars director JJ Abrams is at the helm of the production Credit: PA 3 Top Gun actor Glen Powell was spotted filming in the city in November Credit: Getty It's understood acting legend Samuel L. Jackson is tipped for a key part in the movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The motion picture will also star Wednesday lead Jenna Ortega, Sex Education's Emma Mackey and Top Gun: Maverick actor Glen Powell. Back in November, Glasgow was transformed into a dystopian New York as filming got underway for The Running Man, a reboot of the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Glen Powell was spotted filming in and around the city, and he even popped into The Locale in Charing Cross for a wrap party. Advertisement Rumours are swirling that director Abrams' new film is an 80s throwback loosely inspired by The Last Starfighter, but the title remains unknown. There will be a string of road closures next month and pedestrians will be banned from moving through the streets during "action", the council says. The closures, taking place from June 15 to June 23, are as follows: From 8am June 15 to 11.59am June 16 Advertisement Cadogan Street between West Campbell Street and Douglas Street Blythswood Street between Waterloo Street and Holm Street Douglas Street between Cadogan Street and Waterloo Street From 9am June 16 to 8am June 19 Glasgow transformed for filming of The Running Man remake as Hollywood star spotted Blythswood Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Bothwell Street between Pitt Street and Hope Street Douglas Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street St Vincent Lane between Pitt Street and Hope Street Wellington Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street West Campbell Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street From 3am June 17 to 11.59pm June 17 Newton Street between Argyle Street and Broomielaw North Street between Anderston Quay and Argyle Street From 1pm June 17 to 11.59pm June 17 Blythswood Street between St Vincent Street and Argyle Street Bothwell Lane for its full length Bothwell Street between Pitt Street and Wellington Street Cadogan Street between Douglas Street and Wellington Street Douglas Street between St Vincent Street and Cadogan Street Holm Street between Blythswood Street and Wellington Street Pitt Street between Waterloo Street and Bothwell Street St Peters Lane for its full length St Vincent Lane between Pitt Street and Wellington Street Washington Lane for its full length Washington Street between Broomielaw and Balaclava Street Waterloo Street between Douglas Street and Wellington Street West Campbell Street between St Vincent Street and Argyle Street From 8am June 18 to 11.59pm June 23 Advertisement Cadogan Street between West Campbell Street and Douglas Street Blythswood Street between Waterloo Street and Holm Street Douglas Street between Cadogan Street and Waterloo Street (access to car park only) From 8am June 18 to 6pm June 21 Pitt Street between St Vincent Street and Bothwell Street St Vincent Lane between Pitt Street and Douglas Street From 8am June 20 to 8am June 21 Dunblane Street between Milton Street and McPhater Street Maitland Street between Stewart Street and McPhater Street Milton Street between Port Dundas Road and Maitland Street Stewart Street between Maitland Street and Dunblane Street Larbert Street between Milton Street and McPhater Street From 8am June 19 to 11.59pm June 20 Blythswood Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Bothwell Lane between Blythswood Street and West Campbell Street Bothwell Street between Douglas Street and West Campbell Street St Peters Lane between Douglas Street and Blythswood Street St Vincent Street between Douglas Street and West Campbell Street From 3am June 20 to 8am June 21 Advertisement Blythswood between St Vincent street and Bothwell Street Bothwell Street between Pitt Street and West Campbell Street Douglas Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street St Vincent Lane between Pitt Street and Hope Street West Campbell Street between St Vincent Street and Bothwell Street From 3pm June 20 to 8am June 21 Cadogan Street between West Campbell Street and Douglas Street Blythswood Street between Bothwell Street and Holm Street Douglas Street between Cadogan Street and St Vincent Street Bothwell Street between Pitt Street and Blythswood Street From 12.01am June 21 to 7am June 23 Blythswood Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Bothwell Lane between Blythswood Street and Wellington Street Bothwell Street between Pitt Street and Hope Street Cadogan Street between Douglas Street and Wellington Street Douglas Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Holm Street for its full length St Peters Lane for its full length St Vincent Lane between Pitt Street and Hope Street St Vincent Street between West Campbell Street and Pitt Street Waterloo Street between Douglas Street and Wellington Street Wellington Lane between for its full length Wellington Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street West Campbell Street between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Glasgow is no stranger to welcoming film production crews. In the last few years, multi-million dollar movies including The Batman and Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny have made its streets double for Gotham City and New York. Advertisement Thanks to film studios, including FirstStage in Leith and Wardpark in Cumbernauld, streaming services have also been able to make dramas including The Rig and Outlander. Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd was recently spotted shooting his hotly-anticipated new series in Glasgow.
Perth Now
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tom Cruise was ‘so stoked' watching The Running Man trailer, Glen Powell says
Glen Powell has said Tom Cruise was "so stoked" after watching 'The Running Man' trailer. The 36-year-old actor will lead the upcoming thriller as protagonist Ben Richards, and has now teased that his 'Top Gun: Maverick' co-star couldn't "hide his excitement" after he saw the first teaser for 'The Running Man'. Speaking with SFX magazine, Powell said: "Watching that teaser with Tom Cruise is a memory I will never forget. "He was so stoked after watching it. What's been amazing about my relationship with Tom is the fact he's a guy that doesn't hide his excitement. "He loves the theatrical experience and working hard and putting your body on the line to entertain audiences." 'The Running Man' - which will also star Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Michael Cera and Katy O'Brian - is an adaptation of author Stephen King's 1982 novel of the same name, and follows the desperate Ben Richards (Powell) who signs up to participate in the TV game show 'The Running Man', where enemies of the state have to evade death at the hands of the game's stalkers to try and win their freedom. The movie, which is slated for release in November, will be the second interpretation of King's work on the silver screen, with the first 'Running Man' film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ben Richards in 1987. Powell previously revealed that 'The Terminator' icon had given him his blessing for the new 'Running Man'. The 'Twisters' star explained to People: "Arnold gave us his blessing. Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn't seen Arnold since we shot 'Expendables' in Bulgaria. "Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from the movie in a couple of weeks here. So I'm very excited to see him." Meanwhile, 'The Running Man' director Edgar Wright revealed he cast Powell in the leading role as he wanted to use an actor "who hadn't really done something like this before". The filmmaker told Empire magazine: "I felt it was important to see somebody who hadn't really done something like this before. "It's similar to Bruce Willis, when he was still the guy from 'Moonlighting', before he did 'Die Hard', where that adds to the suspense. Can they make it?' While Wright is a fan of the original 'Running Man' movie, the 'Baby Driver' director promised his version would be a more faithful adaptation of King's novel. He said: "One of the things about the book that I loved was the fact that Ben Richards is out in the world on his own, so it's like the deadliest game of hide and seek. "It does feel like making a road movie in a lot of ways: a very intense, dangerous road movie. Ben is moving through different environments and meeting different people as he tries to survive 30 days out in the wild."
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
School abuse victim wins six figure payout in a legal first for Scotland
He branded his time at Loretto School as 'eight years in hell' 'MONUMENTAL VICTORY' School abuse victim wins six figure payout in a legal first for Scotland Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE first victim to sue a top boarding school over his abuse hell has secured a six-figure payout. Angus Bell, 44, today called the out-of-court deal a 'monumental victory'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Private Loretto School in Musselburgh, East Lothian Credit: Andrew Barr - The Sun Glasgow He'd claimed teachers turned a blind eye as kids were battered and sexually assaulted by other children at private Loretto School in Musselburgh, East Lothian. A civil trial, believed to be the first in Scotland involving pupil-on-pupil abuse, was set for next month with 12 former Loretto schoolkids and four ex-teachers lined up to provide testimonies. But last week, Mr Bell agreed to the six-figure out-of-court settlement with chiefs from the prestigious private school. He hailed the outcome as a 'monumental victory for children's welfare' after a 34-year fight for justice. Mr Bell said: 'What happened at Loretto was a disgrace. It was a madhouse of violence and psychological abuse, rampant with sexualised acts of depravity. 'Children were locked in trunks and launched down stairs, set on fire, beaten with cricket bats and hockey sticks, dragged from their beds at night and thrown into cold baths on their birthdays, stripped naked and strapped to trees, strangled, crushed under furniture, and subjected to hourly emotional abuse. 'The school knew abuse was happening and all too often chose to look the other way. And at no point has Loretto contacted me to apologise - not even after I gave evidence at the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. 'But finally, outsiders know what happened within those walls. Finally, the school has been held to account. 'The daily abuse I suffered at Loretto, from eight years of unchecked, harrowing peer-on-peer assaults, has been life-changing.' The landmark legal action against Loretto first emerged in November 2023. Epstein's ex-lawyer Dershowitz blames QUEEN for Andrew's sex abuse payout Mr Bell, who now lives in Canada, claimed that he was abused by older pupils while attending the independent school in the 1990s. He compared every day he was at Loretto to being 'a cross between The Purge and The Running Man – it was eight years in hell.' Mr Bell added: 'I want to give special thanks to those who had the courage to support me. Particular praise must go to English teacher David Stock, whose career was terminated for confronting the Loretto authorities about the widespread culture of physical, sexual and psychological abuse in 1991. 'There is still much work to be done and I will continue to support fellow survivors as it is vital the truth continues to be heard so current and future generations of children are protected.' Partner at law firm Digby Brown, Richard Pitts, who led the legal action against Loretto School, said: 'The treatment depicted at Loretto was horrific – in my years as an abuse solicitor it's among some of the worst accounts of violence and depravity I've ever heard of. 'Angus has been strong, calm and resilient throughout his entire journey and I commend him for what he has been able to do because he has not just secured justice for himself - in all likelihood he has opened the doors to help others get the outcome they deserve too.' Loretto, established in 1827, offers boarding and day schooling for boys and girls aged three to 18 years old, with annual fees costing up to nearly £50,000. The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry found ex-pupils experienced emotional, physical and sexual harm at the school. Pete Richardson, head of Loretto School, said: 'We can confirm that the matter has been resolved in terms agreed with Mr Bell. Whilst we do not intend to comment on the detail of matters raised by Mr Bell, what has been averred in the Court action is not congruent with our understanding of the experience of others at Loretto at that time. 'The whole question of behaviours in Loretto over the years has been considered in detail by SCAI. We continue to support the work of SCAI and, where wrongdoing has been recognised in the past, we have made an unreserved apology – we would encourage anyone with an interest in this matter to look at the excellent work done by SCAI. 'In the Loretto of today, child protection, wellbeing and the happiness of all pupils is our top priority.'
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Scotsman
Six-figure damages agreed over boarding school abuse claims
Former pupil claims he suffered in 'madhouse of violence and psychological abuse' during the 1990s Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A man who claims he was abused at a private boarding school has reached an out-of-court settlement for a six-figure sum in damages. Angus Bell claimed he suffered in a 'madhouse of violence and psychological abuse' at Loretto School in Musselburgh, East Lothian in the 1990s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A civil trial, thought to be the first in Scotland involving pupil-on-pupil abuse, had been due to take place at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in early June. Loretto School in Musselburgh, East Lothian | TSPL However, Digby Brown Solicitors, representing Mr Bell, said an out of court settlement for a six-figure sum has now been reached. Loretto School said that, in the school now, child protection, wellbeing and the happiness of all pupils is its 'top priority'. Mr Bell, who is in his 40s and lives in Canada, said the abuse he suffered was 'life-changing' and previously described it as 'a cross between The Purge and The Running Man'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Speaking after the settlement was reached, Mr Bell, who has waived his right to anonymity, said: 'I entered Loretto as a tiny, defenceless, 10-year-old boy. 'I endured eight years of abuse, 34 years of post traumatic stress disorder, four and a half years of legal battle and, in the end, that little boy beat the system.' Loretto was one of a number of boarding schools investigated by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), which found that some children suffered abuse there. Angus Bell has reached an out-of-court settlement for a six-figure sum in damages | Angus Bell/PA Wire Pete Richardson, Head of Loretto School, said: 'We can confirm that the matter has been resolved in terms agreed with Mr Bell. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Whilst we do not intend to comment on the detail of matters raised by Mr Bell, what has been averred in the court action is not congruent with our understanding of the experience of others at Loretto at that time. 'The whole question of behaviours in Loretto over the years has been considered in detail by SCAI. 'We continue to support the work of SCAI and, where wrongdoing has been recognised in the past, we have made an unreserved apology – we would encourage anyone with an interest in this matter to look at the excellent work done by SCAI. 'In the Loretto of today, child protection, wellbeing and the happiness of all pupils is our top priority.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The SCAI, which aims to raise public awareness of the abuse of children in care, is considering evidence up to December 17 2014, and which is within the living memory of any person who suffered abuse.
