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The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Magical UK park next to 4-mile long beach gets a '10/10′ from visitors and stars in new How To Train Your Dragon film
THE magical world of How to Train Your Dragon has once again hit our screens, but now as a live action film - meaning actual places that you can visit are used in the film. One of those places is Tollymore Forest Park in Northern Ireland. 8 8 Around an hour from Belfast Airport, the park is home to an amazing landscape that viewers get glimpses of in scenes of the film. In fact, Tollymore was used as the setting for the first meeting of Hiccup and Toothless. As Hiccup lifts his dagger into the air to supposedly kill Toothless, the viewer can see extensive greenery behind with tall towering trees. The park features a combination of impressive trees that tower just like those in the scene - particularly the giant redwoods and Monterey pines. In fact, Tollymore arboretum is the one of the oldest known arboreta in Ireland and planting originally began back in 1752, as a Georgian landscape feature. Also filmed in the park is a scene on a bridge, featuring the main characters. This is actually Foley's Bridge, which is one of 16 bridges in the park. The bridge looks mythical and straight out of a fantasy movie - particularly in the autumn when the colours turn to more earthy tones. The bridge has also even been used in Game of Thrones. The forest park also boasts a nature-inspired wooden play area called the 'Big Deer' play area. Top 10 Enchanted Forests & Nature Reserves in the UK The area is designed specifically for children aged four to 11-years-old and even includes a giant timber Fallow Deer structure, a castle turret, a folly tower and a hollow tree. The park also has its own grassy campsite, with 71 pitches from £27 a night. The park has an impressive 4.8 stars on google reviews, with almost 5,000 people leaving remarks on its 'magical', 'stunning' and 'grand' feel. One person said: "10/10 would highly recommend, perfect scenery, perfect coffee hut, amazing walks and amazing for camping with great facilities, also very dog friendly." Another said: "Such a beautiful place. A lovely walk along a river with enough history to make it interesting, and a hermitage I wanted to live in." Eight minutes from the park is Murlough Beach that features 6,000-year-old sand dunes and a number of paths that navigate through the dunes, woodland and heath. The beach stretches four-miles in total, and features both golden sand and pebbles. Above the beach, the mystical-looking Mourne Mountains tower. For those who fancy a longer walk, there is a the Dundrum Coastal Path which boasts views across Dundrum Bay and to watch the coastal wildlife. 8 8 8 In Newcastle - the town that sits between Tollymore Forest Park and Murlough Beach - there are also more things to explore if you want to extend your stay. The town is home to Coco's Children's Adventure Playground and Pleasurelands - a small theme park - ideal for kids. There are also a wide variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. The town also offers a great place to stay with many different options including Enniskeen Estate - a boutique natural retreat that even Hugh Jackman has stayed at. If you don't mind a short drive, Castlewellan Park is also nearby with a dramatic lake. 8 8 The forest surrounding the lake has a number of bike trails and hiking trails too. The new How to Train Your Dragon film features other parts of Northern Ireland including Dunseverick Castle and Giant's Causeway. In the film, Duneseverick Castle is used to represent the Isle of Berk - which is the fictional home of the characters. The castle's ruins provide a dramatic backdrop, along with the cliffs sloping into the sea. Other notable filming locations include the Faroe Islands and studios in Ireland. You can also visit the top UK filming locations from Harry Potter to James Bond for 25p next month. Plus, five filming locations in the UK you can visit with movie tours, quaint villages and £49 stays.
CNA
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Masters Of The Universe star Nicholas Galitzine is 'so proud' of live-action film reboot
Nicholas Galitzine has loved playing He-Man in Masters Of The Universe. The 30-year-old actor took to Instagram on Monday (Jun 16) to share that he has relished the experience of playing the iconic superhero in the live-action film reboot of Masters Of The Universe. Galitzine also admitted that he feels very proud to be so heavily involved with the project, which is based on the Mattel toy line. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicholas Galitzine (@nicholasgalitzine) The London-born star wrote on Instagram: "Well, that's a wrap on Masters of the Universe. It has been an honour shouldering the responsibility of playing Adam and He Man. "It's been the role of a lifetime and I put everything into it. There's not much I can show you, but I am so proud of the movie we've made. Thanks to our amazing cast and crew for all your hard work." Galitzine previously confirmed via a post on TikTok that filming had wrapped on the movie. He wrote on the video-sharing app: "No ships left to fly that's a wrap on masters of the universe!! (sic)" Set to release in 2026, the Travis Knight-directed movie is based on a script written by Chris Butler. The film boasts a star-studded cast that includes the likes of Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Idris Elba, Morena Baccarin, Alison Brie and Charlotte Riley. Galitzine previously revealed that he had overhauled his lifestyle in preparation for playing He-Man. The actor admitted that he was consuming around "4,000 calories a day" as part of his preparations for the role. He told W Magazine: "There's been a lot of eating and weightlifting, a lot of stunts." "I'm eating about 4,000 calories a day, but the amount of physical work I'm doing, you end up hungry at the end of the day, which is quite surprising. This is the fun part." Galitzine ultimately intended to cut down on his eating, explaining that it would likely cause his mood to change.
Geek Culture
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Nicholas Galitzine Unveils He-Man First Looks As ‘Masters of the Universe' Wraps Filming
It's a wrap for Amazon MGM's live-action He-Man film, Masters of the Universe, as leading man Nicholas Galitzine has announced the end of production, alongside a teaser image of the star decked out in his He-Man costume. Taking to Instagram, Galitzine shared his excitement for the upcoming project, and reflected on his journey portraying the iconic character based on the classic Mattel toy line. 'Well, that's a wrap on Masters of the Universe,' he wrote, 'It has been an honour shouldering the responsibility of playing Adam and He-Man. It's been the role of a lifetime and I put everything into it. There's not much I can show you, but I am so proud of the movie we've made. Thanks to our amazing cast and crew for all your hard work.' This statement accompanied an image of the star in his full He-Man costume from behind, but shrouded in darkness. Despite this, the actor's silhouette not only offers a glimpse at his Power Sword, but also teases an armour design that seems very accurate to the original toy, signalling a respect for its source material that points towards a faithful live-action adaptation of the classic television series. While plot details for Masters of the Universe remain under wraps, the film will centre around Galitzine's Prince Adam of Eternia, who turns into He-Man thanks to his Power Sword, gaining superhuman abilities which he uses to defend Eternia and Castle Grayskull. The film is directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee), with its script written by Chris Butler (ParaNorman). Alongside Galitzine, the film also stars Camila Mendes (Riverdale) as Teela, Jared Leto (Morbius) as Skeletor, Idris Elba (Luther) as Man-at-Arms, Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) as The Sorceress, Alison Brie (Community) as Evil-lyn, James Purefoy (The Following) as King Randor and Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders) as Queen Marlena. Masters of the Universe is set to hit theatres on 5 June 2026.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lilo & Stitch Producer Explained To Me Why One Specific Character Was Added, And I Need To Talk About How Much I Love It
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Live-action Disney movie remakes allow filmmakers to reintroduce beloved aspects of the film they're reimagining. However, they're also presented with an opportunity to perhaps improve on the source material. That's no different when it comes to the new Lilo & Stitch movie. When CinemaBlend spoke to the filmmakers, not only did they discuss the major character that was taken out, they also shed light on a new face that I absolutely love. The character I really need to discuss is Tutu, who's played by Amy Hill. In the film, Tutu is a neighbor of Nani and Lilo's, who's around throughout the story and ultimately offers to take in Lilo while Nani goes off to college in San Diego to study marine biology. In regard to the decision to add the character, producer Jonathan Eirich told CinemaBlend the following: Most of it honestly came from our Hawaiian screenwriter, Chris Bright, and just trying to bring authenticity to the story in every way we could. And something he said early on, he was like, 'I don't think in Hawai'i, if these two sisters had just lost their parents, I don't think they would be as isolated.' [Knowing] the community of Hawaii there would be support for them.' So, we sort of had this notion of this neighbor character, Tutu, that is actually there for them earlier in the story. I'm so happy to hear Hawaiian writer Chris Kekaniokalani Bright had the chance to help craft this iteration of Lilo & Stitch, because small details like this are so important for representation. The original movie had a lot of support from Hawaiian people, including Nani voice actor Tia Carerre, who suggested the hammock scene in the animated movie. However, having someone with writing credits is such a step up. And, as Eirich shared, Bright thought it was important to have Tutu added in order to better depict how Ohana means a lot more than those you share blood with in Hawaii. As Eirich continued: And the character issue for Nani really becomes, is she too stubborn? Does she wanna prove she can do everything on her own? She can replace their mother, she can take on this responsibility. And, she has to learn to just accept help and sort of accept this wider Ohana. And so, it is a little bit of a character change for Nani, but it actually came out of our screenwriter just saying, 'I think this is a little bit more true to what Hawaii and the sense of community is really like.' It's such a beautiful change to Lilo & Stitch's story. Of course, Tutu is not the only new character in the film, either. Tia Carrere was also given a new character, a social worker named Mrs. Kekoa. She helps ground the storyline involving Nani trying to remain a guardian to Lilo. With that, Courtney B. Vance's Cobra Bubbles attends to the alien matters. As someone who shares the opinion that Disney remakes are getting kind of old, I really appreciate Lilo & Stitch. It's the inclusion of Amy Hill's Tutu that really makes me smile, though. On the one hand, it's fitting that Hill has a role in the live-action remake, because she voiced Mrs. Hasagawa in the animated film. On top of that, though, Tutu's inclusion deepens the Hawaiian representation of the whole story. Disney+: from $9.99 a month w/ ad-supported planStream the original Lilo & Stitch film and other entries in the franchise now using a Disney+ subscription. Grab the ad-supported plan, which starts at $9.99 a month, or go ad-free for a monthly $15.99 charge. Or save 16% by pre-paying $159.99 for a Deal Tutu's existence also has a positive impact on Nani's arc. During my viewing, I liked seeing Nani accept help and follow her dreams of continuing her education, as a girl her age should be able to do. Simultaneously, this conveys the notion that Ohana can extend beyond bloodlines. On top of everything else, Hill is absolutely hilarious in every scene she's in. Creating a new character can be tricky, and it's been hit or miss as far as the live-action Disney remakes are concerned. It definitely works here, though, and I'm hopeful that this won't be the last time fans see Tutu in some form. You can check out more of CinemaBlend's Lilo & Stitch review to get a better sense of my thoughts, and be on the lookout for more exclusive content. And, of course, be sure to check out the film in theaters now!
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Elden Ring: Fans give cautious welcome to plan for live-action film of video game
Fans have reacted with a mixture of excitement and caution to the news that hit game Elden Ring is to be made into a live-action epic dark fantasy game will be adapted by Alex Garland, who is known for movies like Ex Machina and Warfare, along with US entertainment company A24."I am very excited," said TikToker Blue Thunder, adding that he hopes it will stay faithful to the game. Grant Greenly added on TikTok: "All the lore, all the action, all the Elden lords, all the fights... it's more than we could ask for. This is going to be awesome."However, gaming journalist Christopher Dring, host of the Games Business Show podcast, told the BBC that "translating something like Elden Ring is no small feat". "Video games have become the new comic books for Hollywood right now," he said."After the huge success of Minecraft, Mario and Sonic at the box office, plus Fallout and The Last of Us on the smaller screen, movie producers have been scrambling to sign all sorts of games, from the biggest proven brands to entirely unproven properties that haven't even come out yet."Elden Ring is "one of the most critically acclaimed fantasy games out there", he said, with more than 30 million players and the involvement of Game of Thrones author George RR Martin, who helped create its original story. "So it has a lot going for it."But he added: "We have seen plenty of game adaptations fail to succeed on the big screen, including last year's Borderlands movie, which had a strong cast and was directed by Eli Roth. But it's very much the trend, and it's only growing." 'I'm scared' Elden Ring is a role-playing adventure game set in the war-torn, devastated Lands Between, where players must collect runes which represent that world's order and laws, in order to restore it and become the Elden Everythingethan added a note of caution, saying: "I want to know what part of the timeline we're adapting... I don't know if I want to see this live action. I think it would be kind of cursed at times. I think animation is the best way to adapt video games nine times out of 10."Other fans speculated about which elements of the game's story would become the focus of the film, while another simply said: "This will be very bad, or meh."Some suggested it would work better as a TV series, while others said they felt "conflicted", with one saying: "You can't really justify a gaming experience that takes your average player anywhere from 20-40 hours to beat and cram it all into a 2 hour movie."Some gamers also welcomed the involvement of A24, which has previously worked with Garland on films including Annihilation, Men and Civil War."I'm scared. I love this game too much to watch it be 'tarnished'," said another. In a statement, the game's publisher Bandai Namco said: "We're truly excited to bring the world of Elden Ring to fans in a new form, outside the game."Stay tuned. The path ahead is only beginning." Mixed results of past adaptations Gaming is a booming market that comes with a young, built-in plan to bring Elden Ring to the big screen comes after recent successes for adaptations, following years of mixed latest wave began in earnest with the blockbuster triumph of 2023's The Super Mario Bros Movie, which has now raked in a staggering $1.4bn (£1.1bn) at the global box BBC News at the time: "We will be seeing more storytelling from the gaming universe."He's been proved right - and was also on board for this year's A Minecraft Movie, a global hit that has grossed more than $900m (£666m).Beyond financials, it's also seen unprecedented audience participation from younger fans at screenings - many of whom are more accustomed to streaming and gaming than the traditional cinema no surprise that a spate of other game franchise adaptations are already in the Kombat and Five Nights at Freddy's film sequels are due later this year, with Super Mario Bros 2 and a new Resident Evil film hitting cinemas in 2026. A Legend of Zelda movie is also slated for release in while cinema has banked on gaming's mass appeal, it is on the small screen where the depth of modern-day gaming storylines has really shone. The critically-acclaimed The Last of Us, a post-apocalyptic survival drama centred around the heartfelt relationship between Joel and Ellie - played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in HBO's Emmy Award-winning live-action version - has proven that affecting, mature storylines can come from games just as readily as child-friendly popular adaptation of politically-tinged nuclear wasteland thriller Fallout is another Ring may look to transfer this grit to the big screen, produced by A24 - a studio known for thought-provoking titles like the Oscar-nominated Aftersun and horror all, the franchise is notoriously tough to play and complete, so is definitely not one for younger Ring might just be the adult gaming crossover Hollywood is looking reporting by Annabel Rackham and Adam Phillips.
