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Gizmodo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Nintendo Has Found Its Live-Action Link and Zelda
In a suprise announcement this morning, Nintendo has confirmed the stars of its live-action Legend of Zelda movie. In a statement first revealed through its Nintendo Today app (which previously gave us the film's original release date), the publisher confirmed that newcomers Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link, respectively. This story is updating… Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pedro Pascal looks dapper in sheer shirt as he joins co-stars at premiere of The Fantastic Four
Pedro Pascal looked dapper in a sheer shirt as he arrived for the premiere of his new movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps, in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday night. The actor, 50, posed with co-stars Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, while promoting the new Marvel movie. He added to the white, tailored dress shirt in semi-sheer fabric with black flared pants, matching leather dress shoes, and a pair of spectacles. Vanessa, 37, was showing off her baby bump in a sheer black dress that had exaggerated, textured bell sleeves, and completed the look with black heels. Joseph, 31, wore a royal blue satin shirt underneath his well-fitted suit, to which he added patent dress shoes. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, 48, who plays The Thing in the movie added a dark shirt under a fashionable blazer, and was seen giggling with his co-stars as they posed at the event. The four stars of the hotly-anticipated comic book adaptation were seen arriving in Australia this weekend ahead of the premiere. The film marks the latest reboot of Marvel's iconic superhero team and is one of the studio's most anticipated releases in years. Details: Vanessa chose a clean and peachy make-up look with a pale coral lipstick and slicked her blonde hair off her face into a low ponytail Sharp: The British actor wore a royal blue satin shirt underneath his well-fitted suit, to which he added patent dress shoes Meanwhile, Pedro recently responded to critics who say he was 'too old' to have been cast in the newest Fantastic Four film. The actor discussed the subject with AP News, revealing that the online comments have taken a toll on him. Pascal explained that while he typically ignores negative comments relating to his work, being hurt by backlash sometimes 'comes with the territory.' 'I think that sometimes the outside will find you, no matter how much you try to protect yourself from it, and it just comes with the territory,' the A-lister reasoned. 'I think maybe my nerves were bigger than they usually are, and so I think I just was a little bit more sensitive to the love that people have for stories like this, because I know that they wouldn't exist if it weren't for the love that people have for these characters,' he explained on the red carpet of a Fantastic Four fan event in London. He added that he felt pressure to 'fulfill expectations' as he Reed Richards, AKA Mr Fantastic.
New Paper
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Paper
S'pore teen may have world's largest collection of Galactus comics
As the second reboot of the Marvel superhero film franchise that kicked off in 2005, The Fantastic Four: First Steps will no doubt serve up something familiar for fans. But director Matt Shakman's new version marks the first time supervillain Galactus is fully depicted on the big screen since his creation in 1966 by renowned American comic creators Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. Portrayed by British actor Ralph Ineson, the cosmic being who feeds on entire worlds to stay vital is arguably one of the top comic-book "big bads" of all time. When First Steps opens in Singapore cinemas on July 24, local teenager Lael Lee will be going to watch it not for Marvel Comics' "First Family", but for his favourite character Galactus. Says the 14-year-old: "From what I've seen in the trailers, there's a lot going on in the film. I don't think Galactus will play a significant part. But the actor they've cast seems cool, so hopefully they do Galactus justice." Just as many classic superheroes have secret identities, so too does Lael. By day, he is a soft-spoken Secondary 3 student at Assumption English School. By evening - or whenever he is done with his schoolwork - he is a mega fan of Galactus, and might have amassed the world's largest collection of comics which include the character. Lael has already accumulated 854 of these, and says the second-biggest collection he is aware of numbers around 200. He has his eyes set on another 20 or so Galactus-covered comics to make for a richer and more complete set. Galactus superfan Lael Lee pictured with part of his collection of comics and paraphernalia at his home on June 23, 2025. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG Lael's father Ernest Lee - a human resources (HR) professional and erstwhile comics fan in his 40s - is the boy's partner and sidekick in this quest. "My dad is very supportive of the hobby, mainly because he was a comics collector too. So he funds a portion of the comics I buy," says Lael, who has inherited Mr Lee's collection of around 150 comics from the 1990s and shares his finds on his Galactus-centric Instagram account @galactus_hunter96. It comprises mainly X-Men and Image Comics, an independent American comics publisher founded in the early 1990s by a group of prominent Marvel artists. Lael's interest in Galactus actually predates his interest in comics, via the Marvel Snap digital collectible card game that he first discovered via Instagram. "Galactus' card is very powerful and fun to use, and that took me down the rabbit hole. I just wanted to find out more about him," he says. Since only two or so of Mr Lee's comics included Galactus, Lael turned to the Marvel Unlimited digital app to read up. The app is essentially a digital library of most Marvel Comics published, available for a monthly subscription fee. Galactus superfan Lael Lee pictured with some of this collection of comics and paraphernalia at his home on 23 June, 2025. The Straits Times As many young people do when they develop a new fixation, Lael began to rack up merchandise related to his burgeoning interest: figurines, statues and signed artwork. He says: "Seeing my Galactus comics collection grow gives me a lot of energy. I don't read the paper comics though. I treat them like art, like they are an investment. I don't want the monetary value to be affected." He purchased each comic for anywhere between $5 and $150, with the exception of a limited-edition cover that cost about $200, and estimates he has spent more than $16,000 in total. But Lael and his father suspect that some individual comics might be worth more than the price they paid, especially those that are rare, signed or in mint condition. All of Lael's 854 Galactus comics are stored in plastic sleeves with acid-free backing boards in his condominium bedroom, which is kept cool and as free of humidity as possible via the air-conditioning system and a dehumidifier. No one else in his family of four is allowed to touch the books, except maybe Mr Lee. "Just like many teens, Lael is at an age where he is finding himself and his interests. As parents, it is important that we encourage and support them in doing so," Mr Lee says. He adds: "Lael always saves up his weekly allowance (of $50 a week) to pay for his comics. But as a one-time enthusiast myself, I can't help but co-fund covers that are just spectacular, masterful works of human art untouched by artificial intelligence." It is a family affair, as Lael's mother Adeline Lee, also an HR professional in her 40s, organises the logistics of importing any comics ordered online. On the family's Europe vacation in June, Lael's nine-year-old sister helped him dig through back-issue collections at the various comic shops they stopped at. During the June school holiday, Lael spent a few days as an intern at Comic Grail Vault shop in Sim Lim Square. In addition to giving him a small internship allowance that he uses to fund more comics purchases, the store has also been an invaluable source - it was where he got his first Galactus comic. Mrs Lee says: "I don't know much about comics, but this 'mission' has given Lael and his father something to do together and bond over." She adds: "We do still have some ground rules - the most important of which is that he keeps up with his schoolwork." Lael and Mr Lee have begun the paperwork with Guinness World Records to certify the teen's Galactus collection as being the biggest in the world. So what comes next after he receives confirmation of his record-breaking target? "To get those comics signed by the artists and writers who created them," Lael says without hesitation.
The Star
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Singapore teen amasses what might be the world's biggest collection of Galactus comics
SINGAPORE: As the second reboot of the Marvel superhero film franchise that kicked off in 2005, The Fantastic Four: First Steps will no doubt serve up something familiar for fans. But director Matt Shakman's new version marks the first time supervillain Galactus is fully depicted on the big screen since his creation in 1966 by renowned American comic creators Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. Portrayed by British actor Ralph Ineson, the cosmic being who feeds on entire worlds to stay vital is arguably one of the top comic-book 'big bads' of all time. When First Steps opens in Singapore cinemas on July 24, local teenager Lael Lee will be going to watch it not for Marvel Comics' 'First Family', but for his favourite character Galactus. Says the 14-year-old: 'From what I've seen in the trailers, there's a lot going on in the film. I don't think Galactus will play a significant part. But the actor they've cast seems cool, so hopefully they do Galactus justice.' Just as many classic superheroes have secret identities, so too does Lael. By day, he is a soft-spoken Secondary 3 student at Assumption English School. By evening – or whenever he is done with his schoolwork – he is a mega fan of Galactus, and might have amassed the world's largest collection of comics which include the character. Lael has already accumulated 854 of these, and says the second-biggest collection he is aware of numbers around 200. He has his eyes set on another 20 or so Galactus-covered comics to make for a richer and more complete set. Lael's father Ernest Lee – a human resources (HR) professional and erstwhile comics fan in his 40s – is the boy's partner and sidekick in this quest. 'My dad is very supportive of the hobby, mainly because he was a comics collector too. So he funds a portion of the comics I buy,' says Lael, who has inherited Ernest's collection of around 150 comics from the 1990s and shares his finds on his Galactus-centric Instagram account @galactus_hunter96. It comprises mainly X-Men and Image Comics, an independent American comics publisher founded in the early 1990s by a group of prominent Marvel artists. Lael's interest in Galactus actually predates his interest in comics, via the Marvel Snap digital collectible card game that he first discovered via Instagram. 'Galactus' card is very powerful and fun to use, and that took me down the rabbit hole. I just wanted to find out more about him,' he says. Since only two or so of Ernest's comics included Galactus, Lael turned to the Marvel Unlimited digital app to read up. The app is essentially a digital library of most Marvel Comics published, available for a monthly subscription fee. As many young people do when they develop a new fixation, Lael began to rack up merchandise related to his burgeoning interest: figurines, statues and signed artwork. He says: 'Seeing my Galactus comics collection grow gives me a lot of energy. I don't read the paper comics though. I treat them like art, like they are an investment. I don't want the monetary value to be affected.' He purchased each comic for anywhere between S$5 and $150, with the exception of a limited-edition cover that cost about $200, and estimates he has spent more than $16,000 in total. But Lael and his father suspect that some individual comics might be worth more than the price they paid, especially those that are rare, signed or in mint condition. All of Lael's 854 Galactus comics are stored in plastic sleeves with acid-free backing boards in his condominium bedroom, which is kept cool and as free of humidity as possible via the air-conditioning system and a dehumidifier. No one else in his family of four is allowed to touch the books, except maybe Ernest. 'Just like many teens, Lael is at an age where he is finding himself and his interests. As parents, it is important that we encourage and support them in doing so,' Ernest says. He adds: 'Lael always saves up his weekly allowance (of $50 a week) to pay for his comics. But as a one-time enthusiast myself, I can't help but co-fund covers that are just spectacular, masterful works of human art untouched by artificial intelligence.' It is a family affair, as Lael's mother Adeline Lee, also an HR professional in her 40s, organises the logistics of importing any comics ordered online. On the family's Europe vacation in June, Lael's nine-year-old sister helped him dig through back-issue collections at the various comic shops they stopped at. During the June school holiday, Lael spent a few days as an intern at Comic Grail Vault shop in Sim Lim Square. In addition to giving him a small internship allowance that he uses to fund more comics purchases, the store has also been an invaluable source – it was where he got his first Galactus comic. Adeline says: 'I don't know much about comics, but this 'mission' has given Lael and his father something to do together and bond over.' She adds: 'We do still have some ground rules – the most important of which is that he keeps up with his schoolwork.' Lael and Ernest have begun the paperwork with Guinness World Records to certify the teen's Galactus collection as being the biggest in the world. So what comes next after he receives confirmation of his record-breaking target? 'To get those comics signed by the artists and writers who created them,' Lael says without hesitation. - The Straits Times/ANN
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollywood A-lister revealed as fans' most popular choice for Bond role – but odds are against him
A HOLLYWOOD A-lister has been revealed as the fan favourite for the James Bond job - yet the odds are against him. Speculation is now rife that the 42-year-old Jersey-born star is "so suited to playing James Bond that he couldn't possibly get the role." Advertisement 6 A Hollywood A-lister has been revealed as the fan favourite for the James Bond role Credit: Alamy 6 It comes after Daniel Craig left his role as the iconic secret service agent Credit: Rex 6 While Henry Cavill has the backing of loyal fans, he is not the bookies favourite Credit: Getty Even though Superman actor Henry Cavill has scooped the most public support to replace Daniel Craig as the Secret Service agent, based on the number of bets placed, he is only ranked with odds of 10/1 with the bookies. Instead, is a firm favourite to be stepping into Bond 's shoes , with market favourite odds of 11/8. Cal Gildart of "But punters aren't letting that stop them from backing the former Man of Steel to become the man with a licence to kill." Advertisement read more james bond Earlier this year, He is one of a host of Brit actors who are tipped to . Other stars in the frame include and Tom Hardy. HUGE HINT Recently, Aaron dropped a huge hint Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive The Marvel movie star, 34, has signed 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, Henry Cavill's James Bond audition tape leaks online as it's revealed how close he was to getting legendary 007 part The Sun exclusively told how Advertisement This came after we first reported the Marvel movie star had emerged as a surprise frontrunner three years ago. In 2022, The Sun revealed that Aaron was in the running for the job after secretly screen testing for Bond movie supremo James Bond - actors in the frame for 007 role A HOST of famous faces are in the frame to play the next James Bond - but who are they? Henry Cavill Tom Hardy Idris Elba Rege-Jean Page James Norton Aaron Taylor-Johnson Richard Madden Theo James Cillian Murphy Callum Turner A source previously told us: 'Bond is Aaron's job, should he wish to accept it." Recently, we reported how Advertisement 6 The Superman actor has odds of 10/1 for the role Credit: Alamy 6 Yet Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the favourite with bookmakers Credit: Getty 6 Theo James is also a name in the frame Credit: Getty
