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Wales Online
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
You can still get tickets to see a Hollywood superstar in Cardiff this month
You can still get tickets to see a Hollywood superstar in Cardiff this month The summer isn't over yet, which means we have a few outdoor gigs lined up in the weeks ahead, with one show by Hollywood star, Will Smith The stage and the crowd at a Cardiff castle gig (Image: 2024 Mike Lewis Photography - Getty) This summer, we've seen our fair share of big names performing on the music stage. From Oasis and Catfish and the Bottlemen at the Principality Stadium,to Fontaines DC, Pet Shop Boys and Faithless performing at Cardiff Castle and acts like Noah Kahan and Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Fields, there's been something for everybody whatever your music taste might be. But the summer isn't over yet, which means we have a few outdoor gigs lined up in the weeks ahead, with one show by a Hollywood superstar. In August, fans can go and watch Tom Jones bring his Defy Explanation tour to Cardiff Castle on Wednesday evening, August 20, and Thursday evening, August 21. He will be joined by Stone Foundation, an R&B and soul band, for both evenings. You can read more on what to expect with these shows here. READ MORE: Cheapest Tom Jones tickets you can still buy for his sold-out Cardiff gig LATEST: Cardiff Castle's first massive gig announced for 2026 Then, after 10 years away from the main stages of the world, Basement Jaxx will be bringing back their euphoric energy-filled live experience to Cardiff Castle over the August Bank Holiday weekend on Sunday, August 24. hey will be joined by Ezra Collective, Eats Everything and Alex Mills. You can find out more about available tickets for this show here. And what promises to be one of the biggest events of the summer, Will Smith will be bringing his Based on a True Story tour to Cardiff Castle on Monday, August 25. Cinephiles may know the Hollywood actor from the huge blockbusters I, Robot, The Pursuit of Happyness, Men in Black and I Am Legend. But the actor has many talents and has cultivated a career in rapping too. His hit songs include Miami and Gettin' Jiggy Wit It. He will be joined by none other than Nile Rodgers + Chic on the stage, known for their smash hits such as Le Freak and Good Times. Will Smith will perform at Cardiff Castle on Monday, August 25 (Image: Getty Images for AFI) But if you haven't had your ticket for Will Smith's show yet, then rest assured, as there are still tickets available. Fans can get either through the Depot Live website - or at Article continues below The General Admission Standing Ticket - Wave 2 -type is still available for £72.80 each, with the General Admission Standing Ticket - Wave 1 available for £61.60 each and the Premium Viewing Platform VIP Standing Ticket (18+)' available for £214.50. Click here for more.
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Alan Tudyk says he was cut from 'I, Robot' publicity after outshining Will Smith: 'I was so shocked'
Actor Alan Tudyk has revealed he was removed from the publicity campaign for the 2004 sci-fi film 'I, Robot' after test screening audiences responded more strongly to his character than to star Will Smith. Speaking on the Toon'd In with Jim Cummings podcast, Tudyk shared that early audience feedback showed his character, Sonny the robot, scored higher in popularity than Smith's lead role. Tudyk, who gave a full performance using motion capture and voice acting for the robot, said he was 'very upset' when he learned he would not be included in the film's marketing. 'A lot of people did not know I did Sonny the Robot in 'I, Robot', and there is a reason,' Tudyk explained. 'I got word back: 'Alan, you are testing higher than Will Smith.' And then I was gone. I was done. There was no publicity, and my name was not mentioned.' Tudyk added, 'I put a lot into that performance. I had to move like a robot. At the time, I was very upset.' Directed by Alex Proyas, I, Robot is set in 2035 and stars Will Smith as a detective investigating the suspicious death of a robotics company founder. The story centres around Sonny, a highly advanced robot voiced and performed by Tudyk, who becomes a key figure in the mystery. The film also features Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, James Cromwell, and Chi McBride. While I, Robot was a commercial success, Tudyk's role remained largely unrecognised by the wider public.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Smith Name-Dropped In 'iRobot' Co-Star's Film Publicity Drama Recollection
Will Smith continues to get dragged for having a problematic relationship with his former co-stars. The Hollywood veteran's once-beloved reputation has experienced a significant decline following his heated encounter with comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. The viral Oscars slap sparked a wave of consequences for Will Smith, drawing attention to his past, especially his differences with other entertainers. Now, one of his former co-stars has seemingly accused the actor of restricting his publicity for a movie. Alan Tudyk Implies Will Smith Did Not Like Sharing The Spotlight Actor Alan Tudyk opened up about working with Smith during a June 15 appearance on "Toon'd In with Jimmy Cummings" that recently went viral. He recalled starring alongside the older entertainer on the 2004 hit movie "I, Robot." Tudyk played the character Sonny, a robot accused of murder, while Smith played Del Spooner, a detective prejudiced against robots. To bring Sonny to life, Tudyk's performance revolved around CGI, motion capture, and his incredible voice acting skills. Tudyk stressed that he "put a lot into" playing the robot, including extra work hours during the production process. His efforts bore fruit during the movie's testing with trial audiences, with many loving his character more than Smith's. However, he implied the latter didn't enjoy sharing the spotlight, leading to shocking consequences. Alan Tudyk's Publicity Allegedly Ended "They were doing test audiences with the movie. They score the characters, and I got word back, 'Alan, you're testing higher than Will Smith,'" Tudyk recalled. He soon realised that the news wasn't a cause for celebration as his presence in the promotional materials immediately disappeared. Although Tudyk did not name Smith as responsible for his lack of publicity, he hinted that the actor's fame might have played a role in it. He claimed he was "so shocked" that his name was no longer mentioned during the movie's promotions while Smith was everywhere. The alleged publicity incident isn't the first time that Smith has made waves for diminishing a co-star's presence with his. In 1993, his differences with his "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" co-star Janet Hubert ultimately led to the actress's dismissal from the hit sitcom. Janet Hubert Reflects On Her Infamous Beef With The 'King Richard' Star Smith and Hubert patched things up in 2020 during the reunion special of their show. The pair addressed their contentious relationship, with the actor admitting he felt "threatened" by his former co-star and the world as a rising star in his 20s. Hubert suffered the consequences of his insecurity as he painted her as problematic to work with, leading to her departure after the sitcom's third season. Naturally, the backlash affected her career, but she noted in a 2021 interview that she was finally at peace after the reconciliation. "We text each other back and forth all the time. As a matter of fact, we have a very good relationship," Hubert said about her reunion with Smith, per PEOPLE. She added that she held no negative feelings towards Smith, believing they could have resolved their years-long differences sooner if they had been willing to talk. The Oscar Winner Claims A Co-star Didn't Speak To Him For Months Following the Oscars drama between Smith and Rock, the actor returned to the spotlight with the movie "Emancipation." He got candid about the challenges he faced portraying Peter Smith, a runaway slave from a Louisiana plantation in the 1860s. Smith opened up about the movie on a 2022 episode of the "Red Table Talk," which he hosted in his wife's and mother-in-law's absence. FOX News reported that he recalled his co-star Ben Foster gave him the cold shoulder during their first meeting. "And I was like, 'Oh, he must not have seen me.' And then for six months, he didn't speak to me. He didn't make eye contact with me," Smith claimed. He added that the silent treatment ended on Foster's last day on set, noting the entertainer came over to introduce himself. Will Smith Allegedly In Financial Crisis Smith made headlines last month after sources claimed he was offloading his real estate to ease his financial burdens. The Blast covered the story, reporting that he sold a five-bedroom Maryland mansion for $795,000. The Hollywood veteran also listed a Woodland Hills Home for $2 million earlier this year. An insider alleged Smitth was selling his properties because he could no longer afford their costly maintenance fees. Another source claimed Smith's finances suffered from the aftermath of the Oscars slap, noting his income was doing little to sustain the luxuries he and his wife were used to. Smith sparked backlash after slapping Rock for making an unscripted joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alan Tudyk was removed from I, Robot promotional materials after testing higher than Will Smith
I, Robot star Alan Tudyk admits he was "so shocked" after being pulled from materials related to the 2004 film.
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Alan Tudyk reveals reason he was dropped from ‘I, Robot' press — and it involves Will Smith
Yes, Alan Tudyk was in 'I, Robot.' The actor appeared in the 2004 sci-fil thriller as the robot Sonny via motion capture and voice acting, but he was totally absent from 20th Century Fox film's marketing and press tour. 'A lot of people didn't know I did Sonny the robot in 'I, Robot,' and there's a reason for that, actually,' Tudyk, 54, recently stated on Jim Cummings' 'Toon'd In!' podcast. 8 Alan Tudyk attends the 'I, Robot' premiere in Los Angeles in July 2004. Getty Images 'They were doing test audiences with the movie, and they score the characters in this kind of test audience, and I got word back, 'Alan, you're testing higher than Will Smith,'' he revealed. 8 Will Smith in 'I, Robot.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection 'Then I was gone. I was done,' Tudyk added. 'There was no publicity, and my name was not mentioned.' Tudyk admitted that he was 'so shocked' by the studio's decision. 8 Alan Tudyk, Will Smith at the 'I, Robot' world premiere. WireImage 8 Alan Tudyk promoting 'Resident Alien' at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP 'I was like, 'Wait, what? How do they — nobody's going to know that I —' and [Fox] was like, 'Mhm,'' he recalled. 'It was sad,' Tudyk shared. 'I put a lot into it, because he had to move like a robot, so I had to move [like a robot]. At the time, I was very upset.' 8 Bridget Moynahan, Sonny the Robot (Alan Tudyk) and Will Smith in 'I, Robot.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection The Post has reached out to Smith's reps and Disney, who owns 20th Century Studios, for comment. Directed by Alex Proyas, 'I, Robot' is about a Chicago police detective (Smith) who investigates the alleged suicide of a robotics company founder and becomes convinced that one of the robots, Sonny (Tudyk), murdered him. 8 Bridget Moynahan, Will Smith in 'I, Robot.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection The film, which also stars James Cromwell, Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood and Chi McBride, grossed over $346 million worldwide and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. 8 Will Smith and Alan Tudyk pose at the afterparty for the 'I, Robot' premiere on July 7, 2004. Getty Images After 'I, Robot,' Tudyk did motion capture again for his role as droid K-2SO in the 2016 'Star Wars' film 'Rogue One' and its Disney+ prequel series 'Andor.' Smith, for his part, talked about taking a 'gamble' with 'I, Robot' in a July 2004 interview with Black Film. 8 Will Smith in 'I, Robot.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection 'I just loved the idea, the gamble of making this kind of movie, because it's actually a small art film that is masquerading as a big summer blockbuster,' the Oscar winner said. 'You know like the interrogation scene of Sonny, I was looking at that scene last night like, you can't compare that to anything,' Smith continued. 'There's no other movie where you have that level of emotion and connection with somebody interrogating, a detective interrogating a robot, without it being silly. I love the film and hope that people can connect to it.'
