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The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
New Brit star takes the lead in race to be James Bond as flurry of bets are placed on him after 007 ‘clue'
A NEW Brit star has taken the lead in the race to become the next James Bond after a huge 007 'clue'. Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig in the iconic role has been heating up, and bookies have slashed odds on one actor following a flurry of bets. 3 Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the latest favourite to bag the 007 role Credit: Getty 3 Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig is heating up Credit: Universal Pictures 3 Theo James is another favourite for the gig Credit: FilmMagic 'The British actor has been linked to the role in the past, but this is the biggest wave of interest we have seen behind him since we opened betting on Daniel Craig's replacement.' Last week Aaron, 34, fuelled rumours he's bagged the role after signing a deal with Omega - the brand of watch the 007 spy wears. More on James Bond Omega has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, The Sun told last year how A source said: 'Bond is Aaron's job, should he wish to accept it. 'The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back. Most read in Celebrity 'As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.' But James Bond expert drops huge hint about new 007 actor after he starred in movie with huge A-list actress Speaking last week, Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'Henry Cavill's return to the head of the betting didn't last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world's most famous licence to kill.'
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New Brit star takes the lead in race to be James Bond as flurry of bets are placed on him after 007 ‘clue'
There's another Brit hunk hot on his heels race is on New Brit star takes the lead in race to be James Bond as flurry of bets are placed on him after 007 'clue' A NEW Brit star has taken the lead in the race to become the next James Bond after a huge 007 'clue'. Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig in the iconic role has been heating up, and bookies have slashed odds on one actor following a flurry of bets. 3 Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the latest favourite to bag the 007 role Credit: Getty 3 Speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig is heating up Credit: Universal Pictures 3 Theo James is another favourite for the gig Credit: FilmMagic Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been backed to step into 007's shoes by a surge of bets this week. Coral's John Hill said: 'Aaron Taylor-Johnson has jumped to the top of our next James Bond betting following a surge of bets behind him in the last 24 hours. 'The British actor has been linked to the role in the past, but this is the biggest wave of interest we have seen behind him since we opened betting on Daniel Craig's replacement.' Last week Aaron, 34, fuelled rumours he's bagged the role after signing a deal with Omega - the brand of watch the 007 spy wears. Omega has been supplying timepieces to the iconic literary and movie character since the release of 1995 flick, Golden Eye. The Sun told last year how Aaron had been offered the job - with insiders saying at the time Eon Productions were keen to snap him up. A source said: 'Bond is Aaron's job, should he wish to accept it. 'The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back. 'As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.' But hot on Aaron's heels is fellow Brit hunk Theo James who - before Aaron's surge of bets - overtook former favourite Henry Cavill earlier this month. James Bond expert drops huge hint about new 007 actor after he starred in movie with huge A-list actress Speaking last week, Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'Henry Cavill's return to the head of the Bond betting didn't last long, with Theo James as short as anyone has been to pick up the world's most famous licence to kill.'
Forbes
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Scarlett Johansson Spills Her Skincare Secrets For Filming ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth'
Scarlett Johansson with The Outset Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm Filming Jurassic World: Rebirth brought Scarlett Johansson around the world. Anyone who has ever globetrotted knows the havoc it can wreak on your complexion. But the secret to keeping Johansson's skin healthy, happy and beautiful was an obvious one: Her skincare line The Outset. 'We filmed in some pretty intense environments—hot, humid jungles one week, and dry, dusty landscapes the next,' Johansson says. 'My skincare routine had to stay consistent, but I leaned heavily on hydration and barrier protection. The Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser was my go-to every night to remove all the grime without stripping my skin, I can't live without our Prep Serum, and the Nourishing Daily Moisturizer kept me feeling balanced and calm no matter where we were. And I never travel without our Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm—it's my little skin security blanket.' To celebrate the flick, which hits theaters July 2, The Outset partnered with Universal Pictures to launch two limited-edition Jurassic World: Rebirth Skin Survival Kits. 'It's really, truthfully, what she was using while she out there,' says Joanne Sulit, Chief Marketing & Operations Officer of The Outset. 'Her mainstay all year long, no matter what she's doing, is the three step, and that's why it was developed, because this is Scarlett's key to being able to do a good skincare routine and get out the door in under three minutes. It's our cleanser, the prep serum and the moisturizer, and then our Rescue Balm, which is a multi-purpose balm. She's used it for everything from taming flyaways to cuticles. But when she was out in the elements, she was actually using it on cuts that she was getting from scraping against trees and things like that. That is the one product that she always, always, always has on her. We couldn't have imagined it any better.' The Set 1: Skin Survival Kit includes the Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser, Firming Vegan Collagen Prep Serum, Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer, Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm, an exclusive Zora Bennett Collectible Card featuring Johansson's character and The Field Bag. Set 2: Skin Survival Kit: Escape Minis include the same products, but in travel sizes, also tucked into The Field Bag along with the Zora Bennett Collectible Card. The Outset Jurassic World Skin Survival Kit The partnership was a natural fit. 'First off, Universal are huge collaborators,' Sulit says. 'This is a massive summer blockbuster for them. When we were talking to Scarlett while she was away filming, she kept coming back to this idea that she's in all these different temperatures and climates, and The Outset is the only skincare that she's using. She would be in the jungle for two months, and she's using the products, then she would be in London shooting in a studio. It's a lot of makeup, it's a lot of her being out in the elements. The skincare followed her no matter where she was. We had been in touch with Universal about any opportunities for us to do things together, and this kit was a clear connection between the two. This is our skin survival kit. It's everything that Scarlett used while she was filming this movie, no matter what elements she was in. And Jurassic obviously being such a notable franchise, it made sense for us that we positioned this as hydration for all elements.' Johansson echoes the sentiment, sharing the partnership was an organic one. 'I've never done anything quite like Jurassic World: Rebirth—it's bold, adventurous and totally immersive,' she says. 'It felt like the perfect moment to partner with The Outset because the theme of survival—whether it's facing extreme elements or just everyday life—is so relevant to skincare. Plus, it was a fun way to show how our gentle, barrier-supporting formulas really do stand up to anything…even dinosaurs.' Exclusive to the sets, the Field Bag was inspired by the movie's wardrobe. 'When she's in the jungle, you'll see everything is very khaki utilitarian,' Sulit says. 'It was the intersection between what's trending now and utilitarian chic. We make it feel like it belongs in the film. The bag is really cool; it's like a one of those classic AV jackets with the green nylon on the outside and the orange on the inside, which are two colors that appear in all of the Jurassic promo materials as well. Especially with the outside pocket, it's a very functional bag.' The Outset had fun with the marketing campaign, particularly with The Skin Survival Hotline, which will be available starting today through July 31. The hotline will be advertised via street-style flyers in key neighborhoods across major cities, with pull tabs with the phone number. 'It's capitalizing on her iconic voice,' Sulit says. Anyone can call the hotline at 917-444-5564. 'I love that the signs aren't branded—they just pop up, mysterious and a little cryptic,' Johansson says. 'When people call the number, they're expecting something dramatic... and instead, they get me, with a skincare tip. It's unexpected and fun—a surprise-and-delight moment for both moviegoers and beauty fans. And I loved filming our 'infomercial.' It's a throwback!' The video has a grainy texture to it, reminiscent of what you'd see on an old school tube TV. 'I'm obsessed with it,' Sulit says. 'It's totally Miss Cleo vibes. There are some things that we're doing that are a little bit more traditional, like the social collaborations and an early screening for our VIPs. We've also added a couple of other layers that make it feel a little bit more intimate because it's not just a The Outset and Jurassic World collaboration, because Scarlett is our founder, and she's the star of their movie, so we wanted to bring in elements that felt more authentic and personal to her.' Scarlett Johansson presents the film "Jurassic World Rebirth" onstage during the CinemaCon 2025 Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) It's these unique touches that Sulit loves most about the campaign, along with the fact that the films resonate across generations. 'I'm more of an OG Jurassic Park fan,' Sulit says. 'We have some people here that are more Jurassic World. Personally, we're all really invested in this because it's a franchise that we all watch and love, but seeing Scarlett's engagement has been the best part. This has been a personal project for her on all fronts. For us to be able to bring something as special as the skincare brand together with a project that she's so passionate about has been the most exciting thing. Universal is as excited because we're not trying to fit something in backwards—it just totally makes sense.' You don't have to be outrunning dinosaurs to appreciate skincare products that stand up to the challenge. 'Our formulas are clean, minimal and made to support your skin barrier—which is really your first line of defense, whether you're on a film set, on a plane or literally running from a CGI raptor,' Johansson says. 'They're super gentle but hardworking, and they help your skin adapt to whatever's going on around you without irritation or overwhelm.' For Johansson, uniting all of the elements was her favorite part of working on the collaboration. 'Honestly, blending two very different worlds—beauty and dinosaurs—was such a creative challenge, and I loved every minute of it,' she says. 'It let us show the versatility and strength of The Outset in a totally unexpected way. Plus, the limited-edition dopp kit looks amazing. Utilitarian-chic is on trend and the bag is so roomy and useful! I hope people have as much fun with this collection as we did creating it. At the end of the day, The Outset is about being gentle on yourself—no matter what life throws at you. Even if it's a T. rex.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christmas rom-com with live orchestra to open in Poole
A CHRISTMAS rom-com with a live orchestra will open at Poole Lighthouse. The Holiday will be presented in a unique concert format, with the musical score performed by a full orchestra. This show will accompany the film on a high-definition cinema screen. The tour will begin in Poole on Thursday, December 4 and will visit a number of locations including Glasgow, Manchester and Sheffield. The film features a score by Hans Zimmer, an Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning composer. READ MORE: Miriam Margolyes says she 'doesn't have long to live' Christmas rom-com comes to life with full orchestra and HD screening (Image: Deacon Communications) It will be brought to life by a live orchestra in perfect harmony with every scene of the film. The concert experience has been described as an "incredibly unique and immersive way to experience The Holiday". The event follows a sell-out run of dates last December and has become a firm favourite for families, music, and movie lovers. The Holiday, a Universal Pictures production, stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black. The plot follows two women who meet online and impulsively switch homes for the holiday, leading to unexpected romances. Tickets for the UK tour, which runs until Sunday, December 21, will go on sale on Friday, May 30. The tour will also feature matinee and evening performances at Birmingham Symphony Hall and the London Eventim Apollo.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Britney Spears blames vodka after lighting cigarette on flight
Britney Spears has apologized after reports that she lit a cigarette on a recent flight from from Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles. Multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE and TMZ that authorities were called after the 43-year-old pop star started smoking mid-flight last week. According to TMZ, Spears complied when flight attendants ordered her to put out her smoke, but the outlet reported that she was 'difficult.' When the plane landed, sources told TMZ the mother-of-two was met by authorities and warned about her behaviour, which is a violation of federal aviation regulations. 'This is not her first warning,' a source told PEOPLE exclusively. 'She doesn't exactly follow the rules.' Spears has since addressed the incident in a recent Instagram post calling the ordeal 'incredibly funny.' The Toxic singer blamed her puffs on the fact that she was drinking vodka. 'Confession it was my first time drinking VODKA!!! I swear I felt so SMART,' she told her more than 41.8 million followers. 'I was like wow what the heck is in there !!! I felt so clear and smart !!!' 'My friend put (a cigarette) in my mouth and lit it up for me so I was like OH SO THIS IS A PLANE WHERE YOU CAN SMOKE !!!' the Hold It Against Me hitmaker continued. Spears offered her apologies 'to anyone I offended,' but tried to downplay her actions by saying that 'the flight attendants always make sure I'm way at the back of the plane anyways.' She continued to write that when she met with authorities after the plane touched down, she thought they were there to greet her 'as support.' ' I was like WOW I feel special !!! I've never been to an international airport,' she wrote, adding a string of laugh-cry emojis. 'Am I famous or something???' Spears acknowledged that the flight attendant called officials because she smoked a cigarette, but said that the employee 'didn't like me the moment I got on the plane!!!' 'The flight attendant called officials because I smoked a cigarette !!! And embarrass me which jeez I thought was kinda much,' she wrote. 'Nobody was on the plane for first 20 minutes and she wouldn't let me get out of my seat I wanted to stand up !!! She acted so weird about making sure I sat down and it was weird !!! I didn't like the way she put the seatbelt on me and invaded my space!!!' Spears lived under a conservatorship overseen by her father for 13 years, which a judge ended in 2021. Since then, she has returned to the public eye, but her erratic behaviour has alarmed some of her closest friends. 'The judge went so Hollywood, ignoring all of the medical reports in front of her and just bent to the Free Britney people outside the courthouse,' one source told TMZ. After releasing her bestselling memoir The Woman in Me, Universal Pictures and producer Marc Platt announced they plan to turn Spears' life story into a musical biopic with Wicked director Jon M. Chu set to helm the project. Spears shared the news on X, where she tweeted that she was 'excited to share with my fans that I've been working on a secret project with #MarcPlatt. He's always made my favorite movies … stay tuned.' mdaniell@ Britney Spears shocks fans with revealing lingerie post on IG Britney Spears blasts trainer over 'younger body' jab Britney Spears tells fans to 'lighten up about the knives'
