Latest news with #TheRock
The Guardian
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
A real wag: Superman gets the bleak realities of dog ownership spot on
Superman might be one of the most confusing blockbuster films to hit the big screen this year. The tone, as you might expect from a goofball superhero movie that isplainly about the invasion of Gaza, is all over the shop. Too many characters contribute too little to the plot. There are moments when it feels like it was written specifically to provide work for the silly-glasses and ironic-haircut industries. It is a bit of a mess. But that said, one thing is demonstrably true: the dog is cool. As shown in the trailer, Krypto the superdog is Superman's secret weapon. A mile away from his last screen outing, where he was muscular and proud and voiced by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Superman's Krypto is scrappy and wild. He doesn't obey commands. He destroys whatever equipment is put in front of him. Whenever he may or may not save the day, it seems like he does it out of accident rather than design. And now everybody wants one. Research by the dog training app Woofz has shown that Google searches for 'adopt a dog near me' jumped 513% during Superman's opening weekend. What's more, searches for 'rescue dog adoption near me' rose by 163%, while 'adopt a puppy' rose by 31%. And these searches are specific, too. Krypto is apparently a schnauzer-terrier mix, and 'adopt a schnauzer' searches have risen by almost 300% since Superman's release. There are many potential reasons for this. Perhaps viewers who found themselves confused by Superman's swampy storytelling latched on to Krypto as a guidepoint. Perhaps they have short attention spans and fail to think things through, as with the boom of dalmatian sales (and subsequent boom in dalmatian abandonments) after 101 Dalmations was released in 1996. Or perhaps it's because Superman is one of the rare films to get dog ownership exactly right. So often in Hollywood, dogs are either loyal companions or would-be therapists who teach their owners about the meaning of love. Think of Marley and Me, in which a dog helps Owen Wilson to love and then dies. Or Turner and Hooch, in which a dog helps Tom Hanks to love and then gets murdered. Or Old Yeller, in which a dog helps a boy to love and then the boy shoots it with a shotgun. Some mix the formula up a little – in The Call of the Wild a dog teaches Harrison Ford to love, and then Harrison Ford dies – but you get the gist. Meanwhile, Krypto is a bit of a dick. The first time we meet him, Superman has been beaten for the very first time. Bleeding and broken, as a last resort he calls on his faithful pup to help him to safety. In any other film, this is exactly what Krypto would have done. But here he leaps all over Superman instead, doing little but compounding his injuries. He's excited. He wants to help. But he's also a dog, so he's sort of useless. Winningly, there's no sentimental ending to his story, either. He doesn't ever really bond with Superman, and he definitely doesn't die. In the end (and this probably counts as a spoiler), Supergirl comes and picks him up, and Superman barely even notices. There's no growth. Nobody learns anything. It's sort of great. It's telling that Krypto was only written into the script after James Gunn adopted a dog of his own, named Ozu. Last year on Twitter, Gunn wrote that 'Ozu, who came from a hoarding situation in a backyard with 60 other dogs and never knew human beings, was problematic to say the least. He immediately came in and destroyed our home, our shoes, our furniture – he even ate my laptop. It took a long time before he would even let us touch him. I remember thinking, 'Gosh, how difficult would life be if Ozu had superpowers?' – and thus Krypto came into the script.' And maybe that's the key here. There were no misty-eyed Marley and Me-style reminiscences about Ozu. Gunn was living through the incredibly annoying part of dog ownership where neither party fully trusts the other, and just lifted it wholesale into the script. And this realistic depiction has apparently translated to the hearts of Superman's audience, as we will soon see when thousands of schnauzers are definitely not abandoned at shelters four months from now.
NDTV
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
John Cena's 'Last Ever Opponent' Revealed? WWE Star Says 'Last Chance...'
John Cena started his WWE retirement tour back in January and the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion is rumoured to have his final fight against Gunther. In the past few months, Cena won the Elimination Chamber and defeated Cody Rhodes to win his record-breaking 17th World Championship at WrestlaMania. With his retirement date set for December this year, reports claimed that Gunther will have the privilege to fight him in his last ever match. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion has never faced Cena in his career but he has already made his feelings clear about the possible match. 'It's the last chance to get in the ring with him, so if that ever becomes a possibility, I would definitely take that," Gunther told the Daily Mail. "John Cena is obviously one of the wrestlers, you can put him onto Mount Rushmore." 'If I get the chance I would definitely like to do that. Let's see how it plays out. Maybe I can end up as his last chance to win a championship at some point in that year, and I can be the one that crushes all those dreams. That would be very enjoyable." Recently, former WWE champion JBL tried to predict John Cena's final opponent in WWE. On the latest episode of the 'Something to Wrestle' podcast, JBL took the names of Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns before suggesting that a match between John Cena and The Rock will be the ideal way to end the story as it was the WWE legend who helped John Cena turn heel towards the end of his illustrious career. "I think Brock would be awesome. I also think Roman would be awesome. I think both those would be incredible matches, but I think The Rock. That's kinda it because The Rock kinda helped him turn heel. The Rock had done so much."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Roman Reigns Tribal Chief Championship Revealed
Roman Reigns never held a custom championship during his last title run. However, there were plans for the OTC to get a custom-made 'Tribal Chief Championship.' Reigns solidified his run as the Tribal Chief by beating Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules match on WWE RAW's Netflix premiere back in January. After the match, Roman got The Rock's endorsement as the face of the Anoa'i family. Advertisement WrestleVotes had reported back in December that WWE had discussed introducing a physical championship into the storyline between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa. However, the pitch got scrapped. Despite those plans being cancelled, WWE debuted the Tribal Chief Championship as a commemorative item that fans could buy. WWEShop is now selling a new 'OTC1 Collection' of merchandise, which includes two shirts, gloves, and a Tribal Chief Championship. The OTC1 name is now Reigns' new nickname that will be used on WWE programming. WrestleVotes noted that Reigns would've received this custom title 'had that decision gone through back in December.' As for the price, fans can get the replica Tribal Chief Championship for a whopping $600. Roman Reigns made his WWE return last night on RAW Roman Reigns made his televised comeback on this week's episode of WWE RAW. The OTC made quick work of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed before having a staredown with CM Punk inside the ring. Advertisement For those unaware, Punk won the RAW gauntlet main event to earn a World Heavyweight Championship match against Gunther at WWE SummerSlam 2025. As for Reigns, it seems Triple H has plans for the 'OTC1' to team with Jey Uso against Breakker and Reed. However, WWE has not confirmed those plans as of yet. Reigns hasn't competed since WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 when he collided with CM Punk and Seth Rollins in a triple threat match. Check out everything that went down on WWE RAW here. RELATED: Roman Reigns Speaks Out Following His WWE RAW Return The post Roman Reigns Tribal Chief Championship Revealed appeared first on Wrestlezone.
FACT
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- FACT
Mo Amer returns to Dubai for a double dose of comedy
The Netflix sensation headlines Dubai Opera for two exclusive shows during Dubai Comedy Festival 2025. We have some news that is going to put a smile on your face. Palestinian-American comedian and Netflix favourite Mo Amer will return to the Dubai Comedy Festival for a one-night-only doubleheader at Dubai Opera on Thursday, 9 October 2025. It's a homecoming of sorts for the sharp-tongued stand-up, who made his Dubai debut at the very same festival in 2020. This time, he's bringing fresh material, deeper stories, and that signature swagger to two back-to-back shows in one of the city's most intimate venues. Mo Amer is no stranger to the spotlight. Since his last Dubai appearance, he's racked up starring credits in Black Adam alongside The Rock, Ramy on Hulu, and most notably, his semi-autobiographical Netflix series MO, a breakout hit that earned him a Gotham Award, a Peabody, and a place on The New York Times' Best Shows of 2022 list. The show's final season landed earlier this year to even more critical acclaim, offering fans a timely reminder of Amer's fusion of biting social commentary with razor-sharp humour. His latest stand-up material digs deep into themes of fatherhood, fame, and identity, with the same candid, culturally charged storytelling that has made him a household name. Expect brutally honest observations, unexpected tenderness, and explosive punchlines delivered with charisma and bite. Presented by Live Nation Middle East, Mo Amer joins a stellar lineup of international talent that includes Tom Segura, Zakir Khan, Joanne McNally, Omid Djalili, Morgan Jay, Akaash Singh, and John Achkar. Now in its fifth edition, the Dubai Comedy Festival has firmly established itself as a global stage for laughs, with performances across English, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, and French, making it one of the most inclusive comedy festivals in the region. Tickets to see Mo Amer live in Dubai are priced between AED 295 and AED 595. GO: Visit for tickets and more information.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
The Rock vs Undertaker: Who is richer? Their net worth will leave you shocked
WWE has helped many stars earn a significant amount of money with their hefty salaries. The stars got a lot of popularity from this platform. It landed him businesses, deals, acting and brand endorsements. These all contribute to his annual earnings. The list of the richest WWE legends in 2025 includes several wrestlers. These stars have achieved this on the strength of their talent, screen presence, personality and business. Today we will tell you who is richer between The Rock and Undertaker. One of these two wrestlers also makes big money outside of WWE. Many WWE stars have made good money over the years. They've got fat salaries. This platform made him very famous. People are curious to know who are the richest stars in WWE in 2025. Let us tell you that the first place on this list is The Rock. According to Celebrity Net Worth , The Rock's net worth in 2025 is approximately $841 million. Last year in 2024 it was $800 million. The Rock has purchased 96,557 shares of TKO stock, according to a report by PWInsider. He also owns several businesses, such as Teremana Tequila, Seven Bucks Productions and UFL. According to Celebrity Net Worth , the Undertaker's net worth is around $17 million. He is now a brand ambassador for WWE and also makes occasional appearances on TV.
