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News24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Freakier Friday's Manny Jacinto and Chad Michael Murray on body swap mischiefs and lessons
We spoke to Manny Jacinto and Chad Michael Murray about their roles in the Freaky Friday sequel. Jacinto and Murray praised their female co-stars, celebrating the film's focus on showcasing strong, talented women. Murray teased the possibility of a third film, hinting at 'something crazy' and an even more adventurous direction for the franchise. Chad Michael Murray described reprising his role in the much-anticipated Freak Friday sequel as 'the cherry on top.' Now showing in cinemas, the film brings magic, humour, and heartfelt connections back to the big screen. During a roundtable interview with co-star Manny Jacinto, the pair shared behind-the-scenes moments and what could be next for the franchise. While Murray returns as high school boyfriend Jake, Jacinto joins the cast as Eric, Anna's (Lindsay Lohan) love The Walt Disney Company Limited About being part of a film that puts women characters at the heart of the story, Jacinto said, 'It is a huge honour to work with such talented, incredible women in the industry and to let them shine.' 'Just getting to witness their come next evolution in their careers with Jamie, Lindsay, and [director] Neisha. It's an honour.' Murray added, 'It's nice to kind of be the cherry on top, that's what we are. But I will ride on those ladies' coattails any day of the week. Their work is phenomenal; they carry this movie in such an incredible way.' 'Understanding' Freakier Friday is set 22 years after the original, Anna (Lohan) is now a music manager and a single mom to 15-year-old Harper (Julia Butters). Her mom, Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis), acts as co-parent to Harper, but she often crosses boundaries. Meanwhile, Eric (Jacinto) is the dad of 15-year-old Lily (Sophia Hammons), a new student at Harper's school. The pair don't get along, but their parents hit it off, and soon there's a wedding and an impending move to London. What makes the film 'freakier' is that there is a double swap: Anna finds herself in Harper's body, while Tess and Lily switch places. Murray said the actors crushed it when asked if it was hard to keep track of who was who during filming. 'It was so evident to me because of the mannerisms. They made the characters so specifically defined, where you could pick up on the ABCs of who everyone was.' While the film is packed with laughs and shenanigans, Murray said that 'understanding is the root base of the film.' Using the analogy of road rage, he highlighted how people often react without knowing the struggles others may be facing, such as family illness, financial troubles, or personal hardships. The film's lesson is about fostering 'understanding and empathy for our brothers and sisters,' said the 43-year-old. Freakiest Friday? Where would you like to see their characters go if there was another film? Jacinto joked about a not-so-PG scenario involving Jake, Anna, and Eric in a throuple. 'The opportunity to swap would be exciting for sure,' added Murray. 'I think taking the movie in an insane direction would be difficult, but achievable. This was achievable; it would just be a lot of work. Everyone sits down, puts their heads together and creates something crazy. I know some ideas are popping around, but I don't want to ruin it. So we'll see what's going to happen. You never know.'
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Nebula's Netflix Licensed Projector Drops to Record Low, It's Never Been This Cheap Since Launch
Bulky projectors with dedicated screens and tangled cables are a thing of the past. If you've been thinking of bringing the big screen experience home without spending big bucks, we have good news. The Nebula Capsule Air Google TV projector is down to $250 on Amazon – that's 38% off its regular price. This soda-can-looking gadget packs a punch and is portable enough to slide into your pocket. Don't miss out on the chance to snag it for less while you can. See at Amazon Starting with what you'd want to know about first, the screen. This mini projector can project a display ranging from 30 inches to 80 inches. That's bigger than most standard home TVs, and also great for tighter spaces. It's a 720p HD projector, so while the image quality won't exactly be as lifelike, it's still going to be decent for a range of movies and shows. If you're tired of your TV screen locking you into one spot, you'll appreciate how flexible the projector is. Adjust it at an angle or mount it on a wall — the image quality stays consistent, thanks to the autofocus and automatic keystone correction features. Project on the wall, the door, or heck, even the ceiling, without compromising on the visual quality. No extra devices are needed to stream content. The projector runs on Google TV, so access Netflix, Hulu, and over 30,000 other apps to catch your favorite shows. Even better, you can control it hands-free with Google Assistant for added convenience. It also won't abandon you mid-movie. The battery lasts up to 2 hours on a full charge, so unless you're watching The Irishman or something equally long, you should be good. If you use a power bank tripod (sold separately), you can extend that up to 4 hours. Dolby Digital takes care of the sound department by offering balanced audio. It, of course, won't get you the soundbar-level immersive experience, but it's decent for casual viewing. Carrying it around is just as easy. Capsule Air slides into any bag without much fuss, so it's great to take with you to a friend's place for sleepovers, where a movie night is a must, but huddling around a small laptop screen isn't ideal. At $250, the Nebula Capsule Air is a fun, affordable way to get that cinema feel at home. The 38% discount makes it a great upgrade for anyone who wants to take their movie nights up a notch. See at Amazon
News.com.au
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Rebel Wilson's an unlikely action hero in Bride Hard as Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore sequel falls flat
Aussies Rebel Wilson and Naomi Watts are front and centre on the big screen, as Adam Sandler revives a cult comedy classic BRIDE HARD (M) Director: Simon West (Con Air) Starring: Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Anna Chlumsky, Stephen Dorff. Let's call the whole thing off No need to be hunting for any subliminal meanings within Bride Hard's title. The only objective here is to mash-up the rom-com raunch of Bridesmaids with the all-stops-out action of Die Hard. While there have been worse reasons for a movie to be wished into existence, there is much to this uneven production that will have you wishing it never existed at all. To get right to the heart of an insurmountable problem, the movie's comedy department is simply never open for business. Inept joke construction and lifeless line delivery tease an eerie emptiness from scene after scene, cold-bloodedly killing each and every chance of a laugh. What about the action stuff in Bride Hard? Surprisingly, it goes down quite well. Partially because the mindless mayhem at hand offers some welcome respite from all those thudding punchlines. And also, because an unusual choice for an action heroine in Rebel Wilson throws herself into the fray with a gameness and gusto that the rest of Bride Hard sorely lacks. At least the plot is easy to follow, which some might consider to be a vague plus. Wilson stars as Sam, a decorated spy whose latest mission is to serve as maid of honour at the coming wedding of her lifelong best friend Betsy (Pitch Perfect regular Anna Camp). After Sam's undercover commitments see her dismissed from Betsy's bridal party on the eve of the big day, a sudden shot at redemption appears out of nowhere. With the wedding ceremony overrun by machinegunning mercenaries taking hostages and wanting a cache of gold, the only resistance mounted comes from Sam in her codenamed guise as Agent Butterfly. Unfortunately, the consistent lack of zing ruining the comedy scenes eventually smothers any lasting interest in Sam's solo quest, or what will become of the unlikeable Betsy and her equally unappealing entourage. Bride Hard is in cinemas now. THE FRIEND (M) **** General release. Be sure to mark down this dog-centric comedy-drama as one of the hidden movie gems of the year. Those who go looking for The Friend will be rewarded with an experience that is both instantly fetching and lastingly absorbing. On paper, the concept does not look promising. Two hours of Naomi Watts emoting at a Great Dane? That can't possibly work. And yet, the movie achieves complete success for one genuinely miraculous reason. The aforementioned Great Dane emotes right back at Watts with the same depth of character and expressive range as his human co-star. Watts plays Iris, a New York-based writer and editor reeling from the sudden death of her beloved creative mentor, Walter (Bill Murray). Turns out Walter's final gesture before his tragic passing was leaving custody of his canine companion Apollo to Iris. Much of the movie is taken up with Iris' ill-equipped efforts to care for a dog the size of a small horse in an apartment the size of a postage stamp. The close proximity of this lonely woman and stoic pooch – both of whom are in differing states of deep mourning – sparks a gradual joining of forces that is a pure delight to witness. Just as impacting is a handful of scenes shared by Watts and Murray where the actual nature and meaning of Walter's inexplicable death is revealed. Highly recommended. HAPPY GILMORE 2 (M) **1/2 Now streaming on Netflix. Back in the mid-1990s, Happy Gilmore was the goofy golfing movie where Adam Sandler forged a screen persona that would later see him become the most successful comedy drawcard in motion-picture history. These days, Sandler is more of a businessman than a funnyman. A nine-figure stay-and-play deal with Netflix means he doesn't have to worry about crafting product that will sell cinema tickets. A second Happy Gilmore was always going to happen, and it was always going to be more of a reunion than a reboot. Therefore Sandler stacks the deck of this second Happy Gilmore with countless callbacks to what longtime fans loved about the first one. As for relative newcomers to Sandler's shouty, louty shredder of the fairways, there is a huge stack of sports celebrity cameos and big names in small roles to be enjoyably sifted through. As for a story, all you need to know is that an older, but no wiser Happy is doing it tough in his late fifties, taking to the booze after he accidentally killed his wife with a stray golf ball. However, with five kids (and John Daly) to feed, clothe and support, Happy must eventually pick up the clubs and make one last attempt to come in under par, or see out the rest of his days stuck in the sandtrap of life. There's arguably too much golf and too few good-to-great gags to land this on the same green as the original. Nevertheless, there is a sweet swagger to all the swinging and missing in play that true Sandler-philes will be unable to resist.
