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Epoch Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Actress-Singer Tia Carrere Embraces Life's Changes
Versatile actress and two-time Grammy Award winner Tia Carrere has spent the past four decades embracing new roles and reinventing herself across film, television, and music. That's what it took to build up a notable stack of acting credits—'Wayne's World,' 'True Lies,' 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Relic Hunter.' In a recent interview with The Epoch Times, the Hawaiian-born actress shared that at 58, she's ready and eager to appreciate the rewards of her hard work. 'I have to pinch myself because as you're running through all these things that you want to do in your life, it comes to that time, you have to relax into enjoying the fruits of your labor,' Carrere said. One of those fruits is her new membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which she was invited to join in 2024. An Academy membership most significantly allows Carrere, who credits her acting career to a producer spotting her in a grocery store in Waikiki, Hawaii, to vote on Oscar nominations and winners, contributing to the selection of the best films and filmmakers in various categories. Aside from her professional career success—her latest movie, the live-action remake of Disney's 2002 animated film 'Lilo & Stitch,' premieres on May 23—Carrere also feels personally accomplished. 'I've definitely hit my stride in the past couple of years,' she said. 'In the last couple [of] years, the things that weren't working for me anymore, I left behind. And the things that I used to let scare me, I saw as challenges to overcome.' The Great Outdoors On a recent trip to Belize, she conquered one of those fears—swimming in the open ocean. Related Stories 2/13/2025 2/5/2025 'I know, being from Hawaii, it seems insane, but I've always been terrified of sharks,' Carrere said. 'I was swimming surrounded [by] three sharks just moving around. It was so beautiful and so calming. I got certified for diving to 100 feet. I always thought it was going to be claustrophobic, and come to find out, not so much. 'I find it expansive and like a meditation to go scuba diving under the ocean. It really makes you calm your breathing and calm your nervous system, and just relax into the experience of commuting with nature.' In addition to her newfound appreciation for diving and swimming, Carrere has discovered the joys of traversing 'up hills and mountains' while mountain biking. 'I thought I physically was incapable of doing that,' she said. 'But I do that now and it's [about] enjoying the journey of learning something, of building up a skill, of challenging myself.' This is powerful stuff, acknowledged Carrere, especially when working in an industry that values youth. 'You know, that old adage of, Who's Tia Carrere? Get me Tia Carrere. Get me a younger Tia Carrere. And who's Tia Carrere?' she said. 'It's a cruel truth. But it really is what it is. It's only painful if you fight it.' The Power of Family It was her grandmother's fortitude that motivated Carrere during the more difficult times of her journey. 'She caught the bus to work. She worked at Pearl Harbor for 50 years, and she always taught me her work ethic and being humble,' Carrere said. 'I'm grateful—every wonderful thing that comes my way—it's beyond anything I ever imagined was a possibility for me.' At this moment, Carrere is taking the reins of her career. Besides recently pitching a television show she's working on with a few girlfriends that she hopes to film in Hawaii, she's busy working on her one-woman show. ''Songs of Love and Heartache' ... It's basically from Honolulu to Hollywood and back again,' she said. 'I'm using show tunes, original songs, as well as standards to tell the story of what it was like moving out here at 17 and how confusing and terrifying it was sometimes and coming out the other end.' Then there are the life lessons she's eager to share with others coming up behind her in Hollywood—or any industry. 'I wish I had known earlier my own worth because I feel like I put up with a lot of nonsense and let people take more from me than they gave in many different instances,' she said. 'I wish I had known that you don't have to be so afraid. 'Work will come, you will find love, you will figure out how to be happy, but you can't hold on to something that's not making you happy. 'And it's a constant recalibration all along the length and breadth of our lives. I'm still figuring it out. I'm seeking out the truth.'
Business Insider
16-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I have 5 clear takeaways about the state of the TV business after a week of ad sales parties and presentations
This week, I attended events by Amazon, Disney, NBCUniversal, and other streaming and network giants in New York, where they made their biggest pitches of the year to ad buyers. The TV upfronts are an annual series of presentations and parties during which TV ad sellers do their best to sell the bulk of their inventory. Given the jittery macro environment and the decline of linear TV viewing, this year's incarnation was expected to be a buyer's market. A recent EMARKETER forecast estimated that tariffs could drag down this year's haul by as much as $4.1 billion, a 23.5% decline from last year. Still, the show must go on. And as far as I could see, the cloud of uncertainty didn't keep people from coming out. They packed ballrooms and concert halls to get exclusive peeks at the fourth season of "The Bear" on Hulu and the sequel to "Wicked," sip free booze, and catch Lady Gaga. But the most entertaining moment of the week had to be Arnold Schwarzenegger, who came to Amazon's upfront to plug his Christmas movie, "The Man With The Bag." He had the crowd both groaning and laughing as he rambled on — until his "True Lies" costar Jamie Lee Curtis eased him off the stage. Behind the parties and celeb antics, however, I could get a sense of the changing ad business — and five clear takeaways emerged. 1. The world has changed Amid what's usually a celebratory atmosphere, media companies couldn't entirely avoid acknowledging that the world has changed. Sellers had to say enough to show they were sympathetic to the times, but not kill the vibe. This was a party, after all. NBCUniversal's sales chief, Mark Marshall, kicked off the week with a nod at the economic headwinds (and why they shouldn't keep brands from staying on the air). Disney's Rita Ferro also flicked at the uncertain climate and how Disney was all about flexibility, a play to fickle advertisers. On the whole, though, execs tried to keep the mood light. So it was notable when ABC's Jimmy Kimmel made an earnest plea for advertisers to support rival CBS's "60 Minutes," which is in President Donald Trump's crosshairs. YouTube's rising TV viewership — and the creator economy it's built on — has been one of the biggest media stories of the past year. Studios have taken note. This year's upfronts offered more signs of the shift, with Amazon renewing top YouTuber MrBeast's "Beast Games" for two more seasons, and Fox's free streamer Tubi bringing out social media stars like Noah Beck, who's starring in "Sidelined 2: Intercepted." And of course, YouTube reliably paraded out its biggest creators, including MrBeast and "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans, at Brandcast, its take on the upfront presentation. Some legacy media giants like Disney went in the other direction by packing their presentations with famous franchises and Hollywood celebrities. Disney wanted you to know it had more than 100 talent on hand. The Mouse House seemed to be saying, hey, we have Hollywood-quality entertainment — and the stars most ad execs have actually heard of. 3. The upfronts aren't just about TV anymore Upfronts used to be about showing off your fall TV programming, but this week showed how media companies are trying to sell everything they have. Everyone was promoting movies in addition to shows, for advertisers who like to be part of big marketing partnerships. Amazon trotted out the Kelce brothers of its Wondery podcast arm and Lizzo and DJ Steve Aoki to promote its Twitch streamer. Whole Foods appeared on the screen at one moment. "Now it's, let's showcase everything that we have. It's, 'Here's what we have, pick what appeals to your client,'" Alicia Weaver-McKinney, VP of media activation at ad agency Mediassociates, said of the broad menu on offer. 4. Sports are the new savior Nearly every presentation was front-loaded with live sports as media companies leaned on the programming in their arsenal that's most valuable to advertisers as they looked to drive deals in a shaky ad market. "If you heard anything other than sports, it was item number two, three, four on the list," longtime advertising advisor Michael Kassan said. NBCU bragged that Peacock had more sports than any other streamer, and Jimmy Fallon didn't miss a beat, quipping, "It's great to be at the NBA upfront." NBA-less WBD was forced to talk up its tennis, the NHL, and women's sports. Some buyers privately wondered how sustainable the high prices media companies want for sports will be, though, given the glut of sports inventory out there and hesitance caused by economic uncertainty. 5. Big Tech is trying to change the language of TV For the past few years, the tech companies have been crashing upfronts week, with Netflix and Amazon having their second in-person events this year. Now, they want to change the way we talk about and value "TV." Netflix's content head, Bela Bajaria, talked about slate, not slots, to differentiate streamers like Netflix from the old guard of linear TV, and pointed to its big engagement numbers to say Peak TV wasn't over. YouTube's Neal Mohan emphasized how much people are watching podcasts on TV, the value of its creator-funded model of entertainment, and how it's giving creators tools to spiff up their shows with TV viewers in mind. And Amazon touted new interactive ads, data about how much its viewers shop on the platform, and the ability to get them to buy with the click of a remote, something no linear TV company can offer. Every Amazon presenter seemed to be required to utter the phrase, "Full funnel advertising at scale."
Business Upturn
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
FUBAR Season 2: Release date, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 16, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated May 16, 2025, 11:18 IST Netflix's action-comedy series FUBAR , starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has fans eagerly awaiting its second season. After a thrilling debut in 2023, the show was quickly renewed, and now we have concrete details about its return. Here's everything we know about FUBAR Season 2, including the confirmed release date, cast updates, plot hints, and more. FUBAR Season 2 Release Date The wait is almost over! Netflix has confirmed that FUBAR Season 2 will premiere on June 12, 2025, with all eight episodes dropping at once, perfect for a summer binge. Filming for the season wrapped in August 2024, and the announcement came on April 2, 2025, building anticipation for the return of this high-octane series. Fans on X have been buzzing, with some speculating about a trailer drop as early as May 12 or at Netflix's Tudum event on May 31. FUBAR Season 2 Cast: Who's Returning? The core cast of FUBAR is back, led by Arnold Schwarzenegger as CIA operative Luke Brunner and Monica Barbaro as his daughter Emma, the father-daughter spy duo at the heart of the series. Their chemistry was a highlight of Season 1, and fans can expect more of their dynamic in Season 2. Returning alongside them are Milan Carter, Fortune Feimster, and other key players from the first season, ensuring continuity in the team's chaotic charm. FUBAR Season 2 Plot: What to Expect? While specific plot details are under wraps, Netflix has shared a synopsis that hints at the direction of Season 2: Luke and Emma Brunner face new challenges as they dive back into high-stakes missions. The season will double down on 'chaos, charm, and covert ops,' with the father-daughter duo tackling fresh problems in their spy world. The addition of Carrie-Anne Moss's character suggests a complex dynamic, possibly involving past alliances or rivalries with Luke, which could shake up the team's operations. Expect more action, humor, and family drama, as the series continues to blend True Lies -style espionage with heartfelt moments. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jamie Lee Curtis reveals plastic surgery she got at 25 that she regrets
revealed that a remark led to a plastic surgery she got at 25-years-old which she now regrets. The 66-year-old Oscar winning actress - who reunited with True Lies costar Arnold Schwarzenegger this week - talked about feeling pressure to get plastic surgery earlier in her career and the mental toll it look later. She revealed that she went under the knife after hearing some critical comments over her looks from a cinematographer on set of her 1985 film Perfect as she starred alongside John Travolta. Jamie told 60 Minutes in an interview which aired on Sunday: 'He was like, "Yeah, I'm not shooting her today. Her eyes are baggy." 'And I was 25, so for him to say that, it was very embarrassing. So as soon as the movie finished, I ended up having some plastic surgery.' Jamie proceeded to get a plastic surgery to remove the puffiness from her eyes but ultimately felt that the surgery didn't go well and that she still regrets it to this day. The star explained: 'That's just not what you want to do when you're 25 or 26. And I regretted it immediately and have kind of sort of regretted it since.' The Freaky Friday actress went on to say that she regrets the decision now more than ever as she has become an advocate for natural beauty. She said: 'I've become a really public advocate to say to women you're gorgeous and you're perfect the way you are. So yeah, it was not a good thing for me to do.' Another tough thing which came as a result of the plastic surgery was that she became dependent on painkillers following the plastic surgery. Jamie explained: 'I became very enamored with the warm bath of an opiate. 'You know, drank a little bit … never to access, never any big public demonstrations. I was very quiet, very private about it, but it became a dependency for sure.' This year the star celebrated 26 years of sobriety. Days ago Jamie planted a kiss on her True Lies costar Arnold Schwarzenegger 30 years after stripping for him in the blockbuster action romance film. The 66-year-old star revealed that she went under the knife after hearing some critical comments over her looks from a cinematographer on set of her 1985 film Perfect as she starred alongside John Travolta She revealed that she went under the knife after hearing some critical comments over her looks from a cinematographer on set of her 1985 film Perfect as she starred alongside John Travolta as Jamie told 60 Minutes in an interview which aired on Sunday: 'He was like, "Yeah, I'm not shooting her today. Her eyes are baggy." And I was 25, so for him to say that, it was very embarrassing. So as soon as the movie finished, I ended up having some plastic surgery' The star - who recently made an emotional plea to Mark Zuckerberg over AI - was joined by the 77-year-old action man at Amazon's Upfront 2025 presentation in New York City on Monday night. The two definitely seemed happy to have a reunion as Jamie planted a kiss on Arnold backstage at the event held at the iconic at Beacon Theatre in the Big Apple. The two chatted it up backstage and posed for a few snaps together before hitting the stage together. On stage the two couldn't keep their hands off one another as the Everything Everywhere All At Once actress even grabbed the Predator star by the face like she was going to smooch him on the lips. Jamie was later joined by Elizabeth Banks and Octavia Spencer on stage. A few years ago Jamie Lee said her iconic striptease in the 1994 action-comedy flick True Lies was completely improvised. During a June 2021 episode of the People In The 90's podcast, the actress opened up about the famous scene. 'The thing that nobody knows: There was no rehearsal, there is no choreographer. Jim [ James Cameron ] said to me, "What do you want to dance to?"' The actress said she asked for the John Hiatt song Alone in the Dark and she spent the next three days on set dancing like 'nobody [is] around'. 'We were doing it over and over and over, and it got quieter and quieter,' Curtis said of filming the scene. The Knives Out actress also pointed out that the fall in the middle of the performance was also unscripted and was the result of a suggestion by Cameron. She recalled: 'We were doing it over and over and over, and it got quieter and quieter, and at one point, Jim walked up and whispered in my ear: "If I get a pad, will you let go of the pole?" And I said, "sure."' Curtis added that the scene was a major hit with audiences upon the feature's release and expressed that it 'will be forever the single biggest laugh I will ever get in my life.' The actress noted that Cameron, 70, made the last-minute suggestion as a way of making the scene less serious and more accessible to a wider audience. 'It's because Jim knew that the dance was too sexy, it was too knew he needed to break the spell of what the husband had put his wife through. I think we did two takes where I let go of the pole,' she said. The Halloween star revealed that Cameron had written the script with her in mind, which she particularly appreciated. The two definitely seemed happy to have a reunion as Jamie planted a kiss on Arnold backstage at the event held at the iconic at Beacon Theatre in the Big Apple 'The reason why that was spectacular for me was because Jim wrote it for that happens, there's a reason somebody writes it for you. They hear you in their head,' she said. Curtis went on to note that, as she was the project's intended leading actress, she was given the impression that Cameron was willing to let her experiment with the role and truly make it her own. Specifically, she expressed that, while working on both True Lies and A Fish Called Wanda, she was grateful for 'the most freedom that I've ever felt as a performer.' The Freaky Friday star also revealed that she was informed about the role months prior to being officially cast which 'meant by the end of August, I was going to be dancing around in my nether beings, in my little undies. True Lies was originally released in July of 1994 and was a remake of the 1991 French film La Totale! True Lies was met with a generally positive critical reception upon its initial release and grossed nearly $380 million at the box office on a budget of over $100 million The feature was centered around a government agent, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is conflicted about balancing his professional career with his personal life. The film also starred Bill Paxton, Eliza Dushku and Charlton Heston, among other performers, in various supporting roles. True Lies was met with a generally positive critical reception upon its initial release and grossed nearly $380 million at the box office on a budget of over $100 million. Development on a sequel began shortly after the film's debut, and a script was written for the project, although it was eventually canceled following the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. A television series based on the original flick is currently being planned, and a pilot is expected to be filmed later this year, with Cameron remaining involved as an executive producer.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jamie Lee Curtis kisses True Lies costar Arnold Schwarzenegger 30 years after she stripped for him
Jamie Lee Curtis planted a kiss on her True Lies costar Arnold Schwarzenegger 30 years after stripping for him in the blockbuster action romance film. The 66-year-old Oscar winning actress - who recently made an emotional plea to Mark Zuckerberg over AI - was joined by the 77-year-old action man at Amazon's Upfront 2025 presentation in New York City on Monday night. The two definitely seemed happy to have a reunion as Jamie planted a kiss on Arnold backstage at the event held at the iconic at Beacon Theatre in the Big Apple. The two chatted it up backstage and posed for a few snaps together before hitting the stage together. On stage the two couldn't keep their hands off one another as the Everything Everywhere All At Once actress even grabbed the Predator star by the face like she was going to smooch him on the lips. Jamie was later joined by Elizabeth Banks and Octavia Spencer on stage. A few years ago Jamie Lee said her iconic striptease in the 1994 action-comedy flick True Lies was completely improvised. During a June 2021 episode of the People In The 90's podcast, the actress opened up about the famous scene. 'The thing that nobody knows: There was no rehearsal, there is no choreographer. Jim [ James Cameron ] said to me, "What do you want to dance to?"' The actress said she asked for the John Hiatt song Alone in the Dark and she spent the next three days on set dancing like 'nobody [is] around'. 'We were doing it over and over and over, and it got quieter and quieter,' Curtis said of filming the scene. The Knives Out actress also pointed out that the fall in the middle of the performance was also unscripted and was the result of a suggestion by Cameron. She recalled: 'We were doing it over and over and over, and it got quieter and quieter, and at one point, Jim walked up and whispered in my ear: "If I get a pad, will you let go of the pole?" And I said, "sure."' Curtis added that the scene was a major hit with audiences upon the feature's release and expressed that it 'will be forever the single biggest laugh I will ever get in my life.' The two definitely seemed happy to have a reunion as Jamie planted a kiss on Arnold backstage at the event held at the iconic at Beacon Theatre in the Big Apple The actress noted that Cameron, 70, made the last-minute suggestion as a way of making the scene less serious and more accessible to a wider audience. 'It's because Jim knew that the dance was too sexy, it was too knew he needed to break the spell of what the husband had put his wife through. I think we did two takes where I let go of the pole,' she said. The Halloween star revealed that Cameron had written the script with her in mind, which she particularly appreciated. 'The reason why that was spectacular for me was because Jim wrote it for that happens, there's a reason somebody writes it for you. They hear you in their head,' she said. Curtis went on to note that, as she was the project's intended leading actress, she was given the impression that Cameron was willing to let her experiment with the role and truly make it her own. Specifically, she expressed that, while working on both True Lies and A Fish Called Wanda, she was grateful for 'the most freedom that I've ever felt as a performer.' The Freaky Friday star also revealed that she was informed about the role months prior to being officially cast which 'meant by the end of August, I was going to be dancing around in my nether beings, in my little undies. True Lies was originally released in July of 1994 and was a remake of the 1991 French film La Totale! True Lies was met with a generally positive critical reception upon its initial release and grossed nearly $380 million at the box office on a budget of over $100 million The feature was centered around a government agent, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is conflicted about balancing his professional career with his personal life. The film also starred Bill Paxton, Eliza Dushku and Charlton Heston, among other performers, in various supporting roles. True Lies was met with a generally positive critical reception upon its initial release and grossed nearly $380 million at the box office on a budget of over $100 million. Development on a sequel began shortly after the film's debut, and a script was written for the project, although it was eventually canceled following the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. A television series based on the original flick is currently being planned, and a pilot is expected to be filmed later this year, with Cameron remaining involved as an executive producer.
