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Edinburgh Live
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Cast of popular animation Finding Nemo now from tragic death to ditching acting
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Disney's Pixar studios hit a milestone with the multi-award-winning Finding Nemo, which became a cherished part of many childhoods thanks to its groundbreaking animation. The film follows Marlin's quest to find his missing son, taking him on an adventure through and beyond the ocean, meeting a host of characters voiced by a star-studded cast. But what has happened to the cast of Finding Nemo more than 20 years after its 2003 release? Albert Brooks - Marlin Taking the role as the lead character, Marlin, Brooks voices the clownfish in his desperate search for his son. Outside of Finding Nemo, Brooks is no stranger to voice acting, he's picked up credits on The Secret Life of Pets and various roles on The Simpsons over the years. He came back in 2016 to reprise his role in Finding Dory, but outside animation, he appeared in some big-budget films. He's picked up credits in Taxi Driver, Drive and Concussion, but now, aged 77, has dialled his appearances back slightly. (Image: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) A huge name in the industry for his work as a comedian and a filmmaker, in 2023, a documentary, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, was released with interviews with Larry David, Ben Stiller and Conan O'Brien all sharing stories about working with Brooks. Ellen DeGeneres - Dory (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Bringing her a memorable performance to the forgetful Dory, DeGeneres picked up a few other acting credits during her career but became much more famous from her wildly popular talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which aired across 19 seasons with 3294 episodes. The show wrapped up in 2022, but after being "cancelled" for allegations that she created a toxic workplace on her show and the star moved to the Cotswolds for a quieter life alongside her wife, Portia De Rossi. The pair are thought to live in the same village as Jeremy Clarkson and are known to drop into his pub in the quiet Oxfordshire village. Alexander Gould - Nemo (Image: Sipa/REX/Shutterstock) Just nine when he voiced the film's title character Nemo, but now, more than 20 years later, he has taken a step back from acting. After the Pixar classic, the former child star picked up a role in the comedy TV series Weeds, but when that came off the air in 2012, Gould was now 18 when he chose to attend college over continuing to pursue acting. In Finding Dory, he picked up a cameo as delivery truck driver, Carl, but was recast as the lead role. Speaking on Good Morning America, Gould said: "People ask me to do the voice and then I have to explain that I was, you know, 9 years old and my voice has changed a little bit since then." Willem Dafoe - Gill (Image: Getty Images for BAFTA) Dafoe played the wise, old and crafty fish Gill, stuck in a dentist's fish tank, and Nemo finds himself stranded in it. Since his smaller role in the film, Dafoe has gone on to become one of the most recognisable actors of the past few decades. He has earned four Oscar nominations for his roles in Platoon, Shadow of the Vampire, The Florida Project and At Eternity's Gate, but also gained fame for his parts as the Green Goblin in the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man films. Geoffrey Rush - Nigel Playing the lovable and extremely Australian pelican, Nigel, the Oscar-winner went under the radar and marked a much more casual role for the award-winning actor. He may be best known for his roles as Shakespeare in Love, Quills, The King's Speech and the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Joe Ranft - Jacques The writer and voice actors played the lovable and eccentric French shrimp who is obsessed with the fish tank's hygiene. Known more for his writing talents, Ranft played a big part in the creation of Toy Story, for which he also earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. He also helped write the story for A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2 and Cars. The writer was killed in a car accident in 2005, with the Pixar film he was working on becoming dedicated to his memory. Andrew Stanton - Crush Stanton was the director and co-writer of the original film, but also picked up a voice-acting role as the surfer-dude sea turtle crush. In his 20 years since the film he directed, Wall-E, Finding Dory, as well as a host of TV episodes. He remains at the studio where he is now the Creative Vice President.
Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Cast of Finding Nemo now from tragic death and ditching fame to huge stardom
The hit Pixar film played a key role in many of our childhood's but since its release in 2003 many of the A-list cast have had a change in career The multi-award-winning Finding Nemo was a landmark film for Disney's Pixar studios, becoming a much-loved part of many people's childhood with it's animation way ahead of its time. Marlin's mission to search the sea for his lost son finds him trekking through the ocean and, at times beyond, meeting a wide array of characters that created a huge cast full of big names. But more than 20 years since its release in 2003, the cast's careers have gone-off in several different directions - so what happened to the cast of Finding Nemo: Albert Brooks - Marlin Taking the role as the lead character, Marlin, Brooks voices the clownfish in his desperate search for his son. Outside of Finding Nemo, Brooks is no stranger to voice acting, he's picked up credits on The Secret Life of Pets and various roles on The Simpsons over the years. He came back in 2016 to reprise his role in Finding Dory, but outside animation, he appeared in some big-budget films. He's picked up credits in Taxi Driver, Drive and Concussion, but now, aged 77, has dialled his appearances back slightly. A huge name in the industry for his work as a comedian and a filmmaker, in 2023, a documentary, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, was released with interviews with Larry David, Ben Stiller and Conan O'Brien all sharing stories about working with Brooks. Ellen DeGeneres - Dory Bringing her a memorable performance to the forgetful Dory, DeGeneres picked up a few other acting credits during her career but became much more famous from her wildly popular talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which aired across 19 seasons with 3294 episodes. The show wrapped up in 2022, but after being "cancelled" for allegations that she created a toxic workplace on her show and the star moved to the Cotswolds for a quieter life alongside her wife, Portia De Rossi. The pair are thought to live in the same village as Jeremy Clarkson and are known to drop into his pub in the quiet Oxfordshire village. Alexander Gould - Nemo Just nine when he voiced the film's title character Nemo, but now, more than 20 years later, he has taken a step back from acting. After the Pixar classic, the former child star picked up a role in the comedy TV series Weeds, but when that came off the air in 2012, Gould was now 18 when he chose to attend college over continuing to pursue acting. In Finding Dory, he picked up a cameo as delivery truck driver, Carl, but was recast as the lead role. Speaking on Good Morning America, Gould said: "People ask me to do the voice and then I have to explain that I was, you know, 9 years old and my voice has changed a little bit since then." Willem Dafoe - Gill Dafoe played the wise, old and crafty fish Gill, stuck in a dentist's fish tank, and Nemo finds himself stranded in it. Since his smaller role in the film, Dafoe has gone on to become one of the most recognisable actors of the past few decades. He has earned four Oscar nominations for his roles in Platoon, Shadow of the Vampire, The Florida Project and At Eternity's Gate, but also gained fame for his parts as the Green Goblin in the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man films. Geoffrey Rush - Nigel Playing the lovable and extremely Australian pelican, Nigel, the Oscar-winner went under the radar and marked a much more casual role for the award-winning actor. He may be best known for his roles as Shakespeare in Love, Quills, The King's Speech and the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Joe Ranft - Jacques The writer and voice actors played the lovable and eccentric French shrimp who is obsessed with the fish tank's hygiene. Known more for his writing talents, Ranft played a big part in the creation of Toy Story, for which he also earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. He also helped write the story for A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2 and Cars. The writer was killed in a car accident in 2005, with the Pixar film he was working on becoming dedicated to his memory. Andrew Stanton - Crush Stanton was the director and co-writer of the original film, but also picked up a voice-acting role as the surfer-dude sea turtle crush. In his 20 years since the film he directed, Wall-E, Finding Dory, as well as a host of TV episodes. He remains at the studio where he is now the Creative Vice President.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
How Cat Spends Time on Bed Rest After Surgery Melts Hearts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Have you ever wondered what a cat might do while recovering from surgery? Well, it turns out they spend their time doing something very similar to what humans would do—binge-watch TV. The clip, shared by his doting owner Marquita from Cincinnati, Ohio, has racked up over half a million views on TikTok (@marquitalarissa). It shows an orange cat wearing a post-surgery suit covering his torso after his second hernia surgery. While resting, he has found a new love for the animated movie The Secret Life of Pets. Hernias in cats are rare but can occur, typically due to trauma or congenital defects (present from birth), according to pet food company Purina. They result from muscle damage or abnormalities that allow internal organs or tissue to protrude. In the comments, Marquita told one user that she thinks his hernia returned because he was "too active during recovery when he should have been resting!" Newsweek reached out to @marquitalarissa for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case. This time, it looks like he has understood the assignment, as the caption states he's probably watched the movie 10 times. It seems he isn't bored of it as he lies on his bed wrapped up in a blanket, earning 126,100 likes. But life hasn't always been comfortable for Jack, who was found with his brother—now named X—in a parking lot. Another video shared by Marquita states they were "dumped, starved and freezing." A stock image of orange cat in post-operative bandage lying on sofa with its belly up. A stock image of orange cat in post-operative bandage lying on sofa with its belly up. Tat'yana Andreyeva/iStock / Getty Images Plus Today, they lead a different life with their loving owner at their beck and call. So much so, their owner, who is a single mom, has moved to a larger apartment to cater to their needs. She notes in another video tour of the property that it will cost an extra $400. But judging by the countless videos about the duo, who appear to be inseparable, they're worth every cent. Not only have they stolen Marquita's heart, but the internet's too. "Aww sick day in his jammies on the couch with a movie," resonated one commenter, with over 20,000 likes. "I wish my cat did this. he doesnt even understand the concept of a screen," said another user, and Marquita replied, "Jack's an iPad kid." Other users have commented to share what their feline's favorite animation is too—but can cats see TV? Hill's Pet Food Company states they "sort of" can. Vision is a primary source of television engagement, so when you wonder if cats can see television, it's helpful to think about how their eyes work. The way in which cats see the world begins when light hits the retina. The two main photoreceptor cells in the retina, cones and rods, transfer the light into electric signals. These electric signals are sent to the brain, allowing cats to "see" the images in front of them. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
What's On
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
8 great things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: May 2 to 4
You May want to check this list out… Month number cinco is here, as is a brand new weekend. On that note, here are 8 things to do in Abu Dhabi. Friday, May 2 Laugh it up with Kevin Hart Former Chief Island Officer, Kevin Hart makes his return to Yas Island this Friday, bringing his comedic genius and unique style of stand-up to the Etihad Arena once again. The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian is also a very successful actor, and is one of the biggest names in Hollywood thanks to his starring roles in films including Central Intelligence, Jumanji and The Secret Life of Pets . He's just as famous for his equation with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on social media. Tickets start from Dhs295 and are available via Talk business at La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi's business lunch menu is one to watch out for, with seasonal ingredients and fresh products from Europe that land on your plate right here in the capital. Choose from the Le Petit Menu at Dhs135, a quick two-course option with one starter and a main course, or the more indulgent Le Grand Menu, which features two starters, a main, and a delicious dessert. Each table is also served a mixed-leaf salad with an iconic tomato set, allowing guests to customise their tomato salad to complement their meal. La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Mon to Fri noon to 3.30pm, Dhs135 Le Petit Menu, Dhs180 Le Grand Menu. Tel: (0)2 692 9600, @lpmabudhabi Grab dinner at the all-new Mezzaluna Bringing its 40-year legacy of signature Italian dishes to Abu Dhabi is New York-born Mezzaluna, whose delicious flavours and warm ambiance arrived at Yas Mall only months ago. Ingredients such as San Marzano tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella with milk sourced from southern Italy ensure this is a menu you must check out at the first opportunity. Take in the stunning interiors while you're at it. Mezzaluna, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 10am to 11pm. @ Saturday, May 3 Treat your senses at an all-new evening brunch Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar's grand new sensory brunch is a reimagined Saturday evening experience, where classy dining meets immersive entertainment. With iconic views of Yas Bay, enjoy a curated menu with signature cocktails and lively performances. Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Saturdays 7pm to 11pm, Dhs259 soft, Dhs359 house, Dhs459 sparkling. @siddhartalounge_abudhabi It's time to SAMBA Abu Dhabi diners can now enjoy the signature SUSHISAMBA experience during the day, with lunch served from 12.30pm to 3.30pm every Saturday. Located at Podium 1 of Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, the restaurant offers an escape into flavour, culture, and creativity. You can expect a menu that includes crowd-favourites such as the Wagyu Dhabi Roll, Black Cod, and the SAMBA ceviche platter, alongside crispy yellowtail taquitos and a striking array of sushi rolls and sashimi. That's only the beginning, head down to find out more. SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, Saturdays 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: (0)2 811 5882. @sushisambaabudhabi And for those Italian flavours, it's Paradiso We're taking you on a flavour-packed trip around the globe today, aren't we? Mediterranean vibes with Italian flair await at trendy Paradiso, with dishes such as buttery grilled king prawns, truffle pizza or agnolotti bursting with a creamy mix of ricotta and pumpkins. Save room for the grand finale – a scrumptious pannacotta adorned with Madagascar vanilla, apricots and caramelised almonds. Yas Bay Waterfront, Sat and Sun, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs250 soft, Dhs350 house, Dhs450 sparkling. Tel: (0)50 437 2869. @paradisoabudhabi Sunday, May 4 Check out an exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi If you haven't caught Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power at Louvre Abu Dhabi yet, there's good news, folks: the exhibition is now available to visit until June 8. Experience this groundbreaking exploration of African artistic heritage in a first of its kind exhibition that presents over 350 exceptional artworks from the 11th to the 21st centuries. Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, until June 8, Dhs65. There's an Eclipse this weekend… …I'm talking about the lovely rooftop poolside bar of the Four Seasons Abu Dhabi. Enjoy the sunset while you sip on beverages and tuck into creative bar bites with gorgeous views of Al Maryah Island and Abu Dhabi, as you celebrate the weekend in style. Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, noon to 11.30pm. @fsabudhabi
