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Miami Herald
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
A really creepy thing happened to Kevin Bacon on ‘Wild Things' set in Florida, he says
Kevin Bacon had a very Florida thing happen to him while filming 'Wild Things,' in — naturally — Florida. In a recent Variety interview to promote his Prime Video series 'The Bondsman,' the Hollywood vet was quizzed about some of his most iconic lines over a 40-year plus career. At about the nine minute mark, Bacon is seen as Ray Duquette, a crooked cop in the 1998 R-rated dark thriller. Shooting for the flick about two high school girls who cook up a twisted money-making scheme with their guidance counselor began in the summer before it opened. Portions of it took place in the fictional upscale Miami suburb of 'Blue Bay.' The school where much of the drama unfolded was actually Ransom Everglades in Coconut Grove. Other spots locals will recognize: Jimbo's in Virginia Key, Star Island in Miami Beach and Coral Gables City Hall. Bacon, 66, recalled that during one night out in the Everglades, the crew stumbled upon something amiss in the murky swamp water. 'All of a sudden, I hear across the walkie-talkie: 'Hey, I think I just saw a floater.' And it was a body that was floating by,' he said, adding, 'It was kind of indicative of the vibe of the movie.' The circumstances surrounding the corpse and how he or she got into the water are unclear. Though shocking, this is not a new story. Director John McNaughton also regaled Entertainment Weekly with this macabre gem while on a press tour for 'Wild Things' more than two decades ago. He said that after the grisly discovery, production had to be halted while law enforcement arrived and combed the scene. 'We called the police,' McNaughton told the outlet. 'They actually grabbed the body and kept it from getting into our shot.'
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Conservation experts gather for Wild Things Conference
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The leading experts on conservation converged for the Wild Things Conference in Rosemont on Saturday. The biennial convention is one of the largest conservation gatherings in the Midwest. 'It's like our Christmas,' said Amy Doll of Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves. 'It's an energetic and inspired group of nature nerds.' The topics might not seem attractive for some, but the questions of conservation and climate are king and queen-bee here. 'Our public lands really belong to all of us, and it's up to all of us to protect them and steward them,' volunteer coordinator Jessie Crow-Mermel said. Crowds gather in Channahon to watch bald eagles The very first 'Wild Things' was 20 years ago and has become the largest conservation conference in the Midwest, bringing together experts on ecosystems from bats, birds and bees to bioswales. 'Clean water and clean air and also how to advocate and talk and share about those things with our community, and also the tools and resources they need to care for nature where they live,' Doll said. 'I'm just here to learn and glean from so many great people who put in time and effort and energy into keeping our ecosystem vibrant and restoring our prairies,' Beersheba Abernathy of Need An Angel Sons & Daughters Association added. WGN's Sean Lewis got a front row seat at the conference Saturday morning. To see the full story, watch the video in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Meghan Markle faces brand scrutiny, Nicolas Cage sued by ex
Welcome to the Fox News Entertainment Newsletter. TOP 3: -Meghan Markle accused of copying Spanish coat of arms in 'comedy of errors' rebrand -Nicolas Cage's ex sues him over their son Weston's alleged assault, accuses star of enabling his behavior -'Wild Things' star Denise Richards' children aren't bothered by her OnlyFans account WALK THE PLANK - Sharon Osbourne admits the 'biggest mistake' she made with husband Ozzy. FAMILY TIES - 'Andy Griffith Show' actor shares surprising connection to famous co-star. 'UPPER HAND' - New accusers in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni legal drama can 'make or break' the case, expert says. BRAVE NEW WORLD - Harrison Ford dismisses AI's power to 'steal my soul.' PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - Dolly Parton urges the Indiana governor not to axe funding for a children's initiative. IT'S 'NORMAL' - Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria slams 'fake' Spanish accent accusations. SIGNED, SEALED, ARRESTED - Hallmark star arrested for battery over bar incident. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
