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Newsweek
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- Newsweek
New 'Predator' First Look Shows Bloody Battle Between Vikings vs Predators
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. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The animated anthology film "Predator: Killer of Killers" releases Friday, June 6, and Hulu has just released the first full clip from the feature. The clip takes place in the middle of a battle between one of the titular hunters and a number of Viking warriors. You can watch the clip below. Read More: 'A Minecraft Movie' Hits HBO Max for Free Streaming in June: What to Know For fans of the "Predator" franchise, one of the first major noteworthy differences is that this Yautja seems to be quite a bit larger than most of the creatures we've seen on screen. Fans will also no doubt notice that he seems to have a cybernetic appendage where his right hand should be. "Predator: Killer of Killers" "Predator: Killer of Killers" 20th Century Studios This is only one of at least three Predators viewers will encounter in "Predator: Killer of Killers". Along with the Yautja hunter in this clip, at least one will be battling samurai and ninja in Japan, while a third will be taking on combat pilots in World War II. "Predator: Killers of Killers" is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and Micho Robert Rutare, and written by Rutare. Trachtenberg previously directed the 2022 "Predator" prequel film, "Prey". Trachtenberg has made sure this year would be a busy one for the "Predator" franchise. Along with "Killer of Killers", Trachtenberg directed the live-action film "Predator: Badlands," which releases in theaters in November. Trachtenberg talked to ComicBook back in April about exactly how "Killer of Killers" came to be. "I had three very cool ideas," Trachtenberg said. "One of them, the first one, the one I was the most excited about at the time, was 'Badlands.' But then there was this other thing, that was 'Prey,' [that] was really cool." "We got to put the Predator in these different time periods and tell that story. I think the thing that made 'Prey' special, though, wasn't just Predator in a different time period, it was that the story we were telling was made better by the story of the Predator, and I didn't want to just throw them into a different time period." "I really wanted to figure out, if we were to do that kind of thing again, how could it be special? And what's the kind of story we could tell that could be equally badass and awesome, but also emotional and thematic and character-oriented?" "In thinking about the different time periods, I honed in on the idea of, what if we made an animated movie where we could express ourselves in a way that we don't get to see?" "We've now had all these Predator movies and we're doing this one that's crazy different, but still with all the stuff..." "The other side of the coin that I love in Predator movies is that hard-R, crazy carnage. Wouldn't it be cool to see that in a different medium? So we made this movie, 'Killer of Killers,' at the exact same time, stupidly, but awesomely." "Predator: Killer of Killers" streams on Hulu on Friday, June 6. More Movies: Tom Cruise Wants to Bring Back His Most Beloved Character Netflix Gives a Deeper Look Into Titan Sub Tragedy in New Documentary
Otago Daily Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Obituary: Michelle Trachtenberg, actress
Michelle Trachtenberg poses before the 2007 Filmmakers' Tribute Dinner on Saturday evening at the Longboat Key Club in Longboat Key, Florida on April 21, 2007. Former child star Michelle Trachtenberg graduated from child roles to star in several well-regarded TV shows. The New Yorker grew up on screen, she appeared in her first TV commercials aged 3 and by 10 had appeared not only in a Nickelodeon TV series but starred in hit movie Harriet the Spy. She mixed screen roles and education before landing the role of Dawn Summers, the younger sister of the title character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. More film and TV roles followed before Trachtenberg landed possibly her best-known role, of Georgina Sparks in hit show Gossip Girls — a role she reprised in 2021. In the mid 2010s Trachtenberg mostly retreated from screen roles saying she planned to work on her own projects. Trachtenberg was battling health issues and had a liver transplant in 2024. She was found dead on February 25, aged 39: her death was attributed to complications from diabetes. — APL/agencies
Metro
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Leighton Meester opens up about Michelle Trachtenberg's death for first time
Leighton Meester has spoken out over Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg's death for the first time. The 39-year-old died at the end of February, after being found 'unconscious and unresponsive' by police in New York. Her official cause of death was revealed last month as complications from diabetes mellitus. Following the tragic news, many of the late actress' colleagues and close friends shared tributes on social media, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Sarah Michelle Gellar and Gossip Girl's Blake Lively and Ed Westwick. In a new interview, Meester – who played Blair Waldorf opposite Trachtenberg's Georgia Sparks – described the loss as 'devastating'. 'It's devastating,' she told Flaunt Magazine. 'She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It's very, very sad for everyone who knew her. 'Now, I can see that [the show's legacy] continues – in some ways, even more so than back then – to live on, which is incredible.' Gossip Girl originally ran for six seasons between 2007 and 2012, with Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Taylor Momsen, Kelly Rutherford, Matthew Settle and Jessica Szohr also in the cast. Trachtenberg became a firm fan favorite thanks to her role of a young socialite, who would regularly stir up trouble for her pals. Unpacking the role in a 2009 interview, the late star revealed how much fun she had stepping into Georgina's villainous heels. 'It's kind of easy to be evil when you're saying evil things,' she told Seventeen Magazine. 'It's definitely a lot more fun than playing the good girl. I love the reaction you get. 'I never understood why some actors don't want to play villains or evil characters.' Trachtenberg's Gossip Girl colleagues were among the first to publicly pay tribute after her death earlier this year. 'Everything she did, she did 200%,' Lively posted on Instagram. 'She laughed the fullest at someone's joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself. 'Time passes. You take for granted that you get the chance to see an old friend. To paraphrase, the real tragedies in life are the ones that blindside you on an idle Tuesday. Hold those you love and have loved dear. More Trending 'The world lost a deeply sensitive and good person in Michelle. May her work and her huge heart be remembered by those who were lucky enough to experience her fire.' 'So sad to hear of the passing of @MichelleTrachtenberg. Sending prayers,' Westwick said on his own page. Crawford added: 'Michelle was one of a kind. I remember her coming on set for the first time and just absolutely owning it. 'She was a force of nature and just so so unapologetically funny and magnetic… remembering those years with a big smile. Just a terrible loss. Love you.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Bebe Rexha reveals pregnancy loss after Met Gala body shaming MORE: Boardwalk Empire actor arrested for 'attack with a cement block and sexual assault' MORE: Smokey Robinson, 85, accused of assault and sexual battery in bombshell £40,000,000 lawsuit
New York Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Leighton Meester breaks her silence on ‘Gossip Girl' costar Michelle Trachtenberg's death
Leighton Meester is opening up about her former 'Gossip Girl' costar's shocking death. The actress, 39, shared that the news of Michelle Trachtenberg's death hit her particularly hard because they were the same age. 'It's devastating,' Meester revealed to Flaunt Magazine. 'She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It's very, very sad for everyone who knew her.' 6 Michelle Trachtenberg and Leighton Meester attend the grand opening celebration at American Eagle Outfitters, Times Square on November 17, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images The 'Good Cop/Bad Cop' star also reflected on the hit CW drama airing for six seasons from 2007 to 2012. 'Now, I can see that [the show's legacy] continues — in some ways, even more so than back then — to live on, which is incredible,' Meester told the outlet. On the series, the 'That's My Boy' actress played Blair Waldorf while the 'Harriet the Spy' alum starred as Georgina Sparks. 6 Leighton Meester (L) and Michelle Trachtenberg attend the 'You Know You Want It' publication celebration. Getty Images Penn Badgley, who portrayed Dan Humphrey, broke his silence on Trachtenberg's death, telling E! News in April that her passing was 'really surreal, really saddening.' 'What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,' the actor, 38, added. 'She was really joyous.' Although they hadn't crossed paths in over 10 years, Badgley said Trachtenberg had a 'really pure heart.' 6 Michelle Trachtenberg, Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly attend the dinner for the NYLON celebration. Dimitrios Kambouris Blake Lively (Serena van der Woodsen), meanwhile, reminisced on Trachtenberg's 'electricity' on social media. 'You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed,' the 'A Simple Favor' star wrote on her Instagram Stories in February. 'She laughed the fullest at someone's joked, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.' Lively, 37, noted she'll remember how the late star 'always had yummy caramel smelling lipgloss on.' 6 Blake Lively, and Michelle Trachtenberg on 'Gossip Girl.' ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Col 'Because she didn't just want to sparkle on camera,' she continued, 'she liked creating a nice experience for anyone who was in her orbit, even down to the subtle smell of her lipgloss because she cared about the sweet details.' Trachtenberg died due to complications from diabetes at age 39. She was found by her mother on Feb. 26 in her Central Park South apartment and had previously undergone a liver transplant in the last year. 'It is with great sadness [we] confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,' Trachtenberg's rep Gary Mantoosh confirmed in a statement to The Post. 'The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.' 6 Leighton Meester and Michelle Trachtenberg on 'Gossip Girl.' ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection Sources initially speculated that the transplant might have played a part in her passing. The NYPD confirmed Trachtenberg was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' by police and pronounced dead by EMS workers. They responded to the building after a 911 call reporting a woman in cardiac arrest. In the months before her death, fans were concerned that Trachtenberg appeared gaunt in her social media pictures. But, last January, she responded to fan concerns, sharing she was 'happy and healthy' and had never had plastic surgery. 6 Michelle Trachtenberg. Instagram/michelletrachtenberg Many other fans and former co-stars took to social media to share their condolences over the heartbreaking death, including another 'Gossip Girl' vet, Ed Westwick. 'So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg,' the 37-year-old wrote on his Instagram Story alongside a snap of the late actress on the series.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Gossip Girl' star Leighton Meester reflects on Michelle Trachtenberg's 'devastating' death
'Gossip Girl' star Leighton Meester reflects on Michelle Trachtenberg's 'devastating' death Show Caption Hide Caption 'Gossip Girl' actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39 Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her role in "Gossip Girl," was found dead in a New York City luxury apartment building by the NYPD. She was 39. Leighton Meester is opening up about the death of her former costar Michelle Trachtenberg. The "Gossip Girl" alum said in an interview with Flaunt she was hit hard by news that Trachtenberg, with whom she worked on the CW series, had died in February at age 39. "It's devastating," Meester told the outlet. "She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It's very, very sad for everyone who knew her." Meester, 39, starred as Blair Waldorf on "Gossip Girl," while Trachtenberg had a recurring role on the show as fan favorite Georgina Sparks. Trachtenberg, who began her career as a child actor and was also known for her roles in films like "Harriet the Spy" and shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died from complications of diabetes mellitus, according to the New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner. She was found unconscious and unresponsive in a New York apartment building on Feb. 26, the New York Police Department previously confirmed to USA TODAY. 'Gossip Girl' star Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively paid tribute to Trachtenberg in February, recalling in an emotional Instagram post that "you knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed." "She laughed the fullest at someone's joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes," Lively wrote. "She was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself." Blake Lively mourns 'Gossip Girl' co-star Michelle Trachtenberg: 'She was electricity' Speaking with USA TODAY, "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley similarly remembered Trachtenberg's laugh, reflecting, "She had, in the best way, a childlike joy and spirit to her. She clearly loved to laugh, and she was so quick to laughter." In one on her final credits, Trachtenberg reprised Georgina Sparks on the reboot of "Gossip Girl" that debuted on Max in 2021 and ran for two seasons. Meester did not return for the reboot but is set to reunite with Kristen Bell, who served as narrator of "Gossip Girl," in the second season of "Nobody Wants This," which is expected to air on Netflix in 2025. The pair reunited at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February for a comedy bit where Meester provided Bell "gossip" to read, which was just about the kind of food the nominees like to eat. Bell quipped that the "popes in 'Conclave' were better at gossiping than us" before introducing the film about selecting a pope as "Gossip Girl 2.0." Contributing: KiMi Robinson
