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Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wonder Woman (2017 film): Trailer, certificate and where to watch
Gal Gadot stars the DC superhero first seen in comics way back in 1941 2017
New York Post
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Jaws' turns 50: How other classic movies bit off the shark's signature riff — from ‘Caddyshack' to ‘Clerks'
Like the killer great white shark, the 'Jaws' theme song took a big bite out of movie history. The terrifying two-note theme of the 1975 summer blockbuster — which turns 50 on June 20 — has been riffed on in other classic films for its cultural impact that is still striking fang-crunching fear in the masses five decades later. Composer John Williams' menacing motif has been referenced — and ripped on — in other big films that have taken it from horror to humor. 9 'Jaws' defined the summer blockbuster after its release on June 20, 1975. Courtesy Everett Collection 'I think it's a compliment when anything becomes parodied that much, like, if you work your way into a popular comedy movie or something,' film music historian Tim Greiving — who wrote the upcoming biography 'John Williams: A Composer's Life' — exclusively told The Post. ''It's, like, acknowledging that this is something that is so culturally important, or that everybody recognizes it, that you can kind of play on it. If it was a little more obscure, the reference wouldn't work. I'll take it as a compliment.' But while the theme has been spoofed, Williams — who won his first of four Oscars for Best Original Score for 'Jaws' — took it very seriously. 'I think that serious intention comes through in the music and keeps it from being campy,' said Greiving. 9 Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider co-starred in 1975's 'Jaws.' Courtesy Everett Collection Still, the theme has been played for laughs in classic comedies such as 'Airplane!' and 'Caddyshack.' 'The funny thing is, John Williams has talked about [how] sometimes he plays it in concert, and people start laughing, and it's not supposed to make you laugh, although it made ['Jaws' director] Steven Spielberg laugh when he first heard it,' said Greiving. 'So it has this interesting psychological effect now.' 'But I think at its core, it still does what it was supposed to do — which is freak you out.' Here, we dive into seven films that have sunk their teeth into the 'Jaws' theme. '1941' 9 Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi co-starred in the 1979 war comedy '1941.' Courtesy Everett Collection The opening scene of Spielberg's 1979 war comedy pays homage to the 'Jaws' theme. with Susan Backlinie — who played Chrissie Watkins, the shark's first victim in 'Jaws.' 'Airplane!' 9 Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen and Peter Graves took 1980's 'Airplane!' to comic heights. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Col As what appears to be a fin — but turns out to be a 747 — cuts through the clouds, the sinister riff of 'Jaws' takes this 1980 disaster comedy off in its opening credits. 'Caddyshack' 9 Ted Knight and Chevy Chase were golfing goofballs in 1980's 'Caddyshack.' ©Orion Pictures Corp/Courtesy Everett Collection When a candy bar is mistaken for a turd in a swimming pool, the 'Jaws' theme heightens the horror in the 1980 comedy starring Billy Murray and Chevy Chase. '9 1/2 Weeks' 9 Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger steamed up the screen in 1986's '9 1/2 Weeks.' ©Orion Pictures Corp/Courtesy Everett Collection When a kid claims that his friend can fart the 'Jaws' theme in this 1986 erotic drama, Mickey Rourke mimics it. How sexy. 'Spaceballs' 9 Bill Pullman and John Candy parodied 'Stars Wars' in 1987's 'Spaceballs.' Mel Brooks' 1987 'Star Wars' parody plays off the menacing motif from 'Jaws' while chasing a rebel ship. 'Back to the Future II' 9 Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd reunited for 'Back to the Future II' in 1989. The shark tale's theme plays as Michael J. Fox's Marty McFly encounters an advertisement for 'Jaws 19' — the 18th sequel to the original — when he travels to 2015. 'Clerks' 9 Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson co-starred in Kevin Smith's directorial debut 'Clerks' in 1994. Jeff Anderson's character in Kevin Smith's 1994 cult classic dips into the 'Jaws' theme as his triangular tortilla chip cuts through some 'thick & chunky' salsa.
Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke forget who housemate is just days after he was axed from ITV show
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MICKEY Rourke appeared to forget who a Celebrity Big Brother housemate is - just days after being axed from the ITV show. The Hollywood legend's controversial antics in the house led to an early exit. 4 Axed CBB star Mickey Rourke seemed to forget who a fellow housemate is Credit: Rex 4 The Hollywood legend has returned to the US after his ITV stint Credit: Instagram 4 Controversial behaviour in the house led to an early exit for Mickey Credit: Instagram Having landed back in LA, a content creator queried Mickey, 72, about his time in Celebrity Big Brother. They asked him, among other questions: "What would you say to JoJo Siwa? Do you have any comments for JoJo?" Looking perplexed, Mickey replied by asking: "Who's that?" "She was on the show with you - JoJo Siwa", the content creator reminded him. Viewers previously watched on as now-axed Mickey came under fire when he directed offensive slurs at US singer JoJo Siwa, who is a lesbian. Mickey's bad behaviour continued and he was booted off the ITV show for using threatening language, as well as making an inappropriate sexual remark. JoJo's mum weighed into Mickey's actions which lead to his departure. Taking to social media, Dance Moms star Jessalynn Siwa wrote: "To be honest, this is exactly what I was afraid of, something physical. "I know some people think he was making good TV and will be sad he is gone but it's not worth it for ones in the room with him." The Sun revealed ITV bosses slashed Mickey's £500,000 show fee after he repeatedly caused chaos in the house. Chris Hughes' brother breaks silence on brutal Mickey Rourke clash that saw actor booted out the CBB house He joins stars including Roxanne Pallett and Jeremy Jackson who had their big-money fees slashed after being axed. A source said: 'Mickey won't be receiving all his money from ITV. 'If a celebrity gets removed from the house, they don't get the full fee. Mickey Rourke's Career Timeline 1970s: Early career Mickey Rourke began his acting journey in 1971 after studying at the prestigious Actors Studio in New York, under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg. He appeared in minor roles in television shows and films to gain experience. 1978: Made his film debut with a small role in the Steven Spielberg-directed comedy-drama 1941. 1980s: Breakthrough and stardom 1981: Achieved recognition with his role as the arsonist Teddy Lewis in Body Heat, a neo-noir thriller starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. 1982: Delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Barry Levinson's Diner, showcasing his talent and earning attention as a rising star. 1983: Played a memorable role in Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, alongside Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and Dennis Hopper. 1986: Starred in 9½ Weeks, a provocative romantic drama opposite Kim Basinger. The film became a cult classic, cementing his status as a Hollywood leading man. 1987: Gave a standout performance in Angel Heart, a psychological thriller directed by Alan Parker, co-starring Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet. 1990s: Career decline and transition to boxing 1991: Mickey shifted focus from acting to professional boxing, citing dissatisfaction with Hollywood and the roles he was being offered. He competed in several matches and sustained injuries during his career in the ring leading which led to an addiction to plastic surgery. Throughout the 1990s, Rourke's film appearances were sporadic and mostly in lesser-known or poorly received productions. 2000s: Career comeback 2000: Returned to the screen in supporting roles, including in The Pledge, directed by Sean Penn, and Get Carter alongside Sylvester Stallone. 2005: Achieved a major career revival with his performance as Marv in Sin City, a visually striking neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. 2008: Delivered an award-winning performance in The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rourke played Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a washed-up professional wrestler seeking redemption. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. 2010s: Continued success 2010: Portrayed the villain Ivan Vanko/Whiplash in Iron Man 2, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. 2011: Appeared in Immortals, a fantasy-action film directed by Tarsem Singh. Throughout the decade, Rourke continued acting in smaller films and projects, maintaining a presence in Hollywood while occasionally taking on eccentric or offbeat roles. "It's as simple as that and they will be discussing that with him. 'Mickey was ready to leave the house and it ended up feeling like a mutual decision between him and ITV in the end. "It was getting too much.' Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Watch Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke forget who housemate is just days after he was axed from ITV show
MICKEY Rourke appeared to forget who a Celebrity Big Brother housemate is - just days after being axed from the ITV show. The Hollywood legend's controversial antics in the house led to an early exit. 4 4 4 Having landed back in LA, a content creator queried Mickey, 72, about his time in Celebrity Big Brother. They asked him, among other questions: "What would you say to JoJo Siwa? Do you have any comments for JoJo?" Looking perplexed, Mickey replied by asking: "Who's that?" "She was on the show with you - JoJo Siwa", the content creator reminded him. Viewers previously watched on as now-axed Mickey came under fire when he directed offensive slurs at US singer JoJo Siwa, who is a lesbian. JoJo's mum weighed into Mickey's actions which lead to his departure. Taking to social media, Dance Moms star Jessalynn Siwa wrote: "To be honest, this is exactly what I was afraid of, something physical. "I know some people think he was making good TV and will be sad he is gone but it's not worth it for ones in the room with him." The Sun revealed ITV bosses slashed Mickey's £500,000 show fee after he repeatedly caused chaos in the house. He joins stars including Roxanne Pallett and Jeremy Jackson who had their big-money fees slashed after being axed. A source said: ' Mickey won't be receiving all his money from ITV. 'If a celebrity gets removed from the house, they don't get the full fee. Mickey Rourke's Career Timeline 1970s: Early career Mickey Rourke began his acting journey in 1971 after studying at the prestigious Actors Studio in New York, under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg. He appeared in minor roles in television shows and films to gain experience. 1978: Made his film debut with a small role in the Steven Spielberg-directed comedy-drama 1941. 1980s: Breakthrough and stardom 1981: Achieved recognition with his role as the arsonist Teddy Lewis in Body Heat, a neo-noir thriller starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. 1982: Delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Barry Levinson's Diner, showcasing his talent and earning attention as a rising star. 1983: Played a memorable role in Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, alongside Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and Dennis Hopper. 1986: Starred in 9½ Weeks, a provocative romantic drama opposite Kim Basinger. The film became a cult classic, cementing his status as a Hollywood leading man. 1987: Gave a standout performance in Angel Heart, a psychological thriller directed by Alan Parker, co-starring Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet. 1990s: Career decline and transition to boxing 1991: Mickey shifted focus from acting to professional boxing, citing dissatisfaction with Hollywood and the roles he was being offered. He competed in several matches and sustained injuries during his career in the ring leading which led to an addiction to plastic surgery. Throughout the 1990s, Rourke's film appearances were sporadic and mostly in lesser-known or poorly received productions. 2000s: Career comeback 2000: Returned to the screen in supporting roles, including in The Pledge, directed by Sean Penn, and Get Carter alongside Sylvester Stallone. 2005: Achieved a major career revival with his performance as Marv in Sin City, a visually striking neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. 2008: Delivered an award-winning performance in The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rourke played Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a washed-up professional wrestler seeking redemption. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. 2010s: Continued success 2010: Portrayed the villain Ivan Vanko/Whiplash in Iron Man 2, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. 2011: Appeared in Immortals, a fantasy-action film directed by Tarsem Singh. Throughout the decade, Rourke continued acting in smaller films and projects, maintaining a presence in Hollywood while occasionally taking on eccentric or offbeat roles. "It's as simple as that and they will be discussing that with him. 'Mickey was ready to leave the house and it ended up feeling like a mutual decision between him and ITV in the end. "It was getting too much.' 4
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke forget who housemate is just days after he was axed from ITV show
MICKEY Rourke appeared to forget who a Celebrity Big Brother housemate is - just days after being axed from the ITV show. The Hollywood legend's controversial antics in the house . 4 Axed CBB star Mickey Rourke seemed to forget who a fellow housemate is Credit: Rex 4 The Hollywood legend has returned to the US after his ITV stint Credit: Instagram 4 Controversial behaviour in the house led to an early exit for Mickey Credit: Instagram Having landed back in LA, a content creator queried Mickey, 72, about his time in Celebrity Big Brother. They asked him, among other questions: "What would you say to Looking perplexed, Mickey replied by asking: "Who's that?" "She was on the show with you - JoJo Siwa", the content creator reminded him. Read more on Mickey Rourke Viewers previously watched on as now-axed Mickey came under fire when at US singer , who is a lesbian. Mickey's bad behaviour continued and he was JoJo's mum Taking to social media, Dance Moms star Jessalynn Siwa wrote: "To be honest, this is exactly what I was afraid of, something physical. Most read in Reality "I know some people think he was making good TV and will be sad he is gone but it's not worth it for ones in the room with him." The Sun revealed after he repeatedly caused chaos in the house. Chris Hughes' brother breaks silence on brutal Mickey Rourke clash that saw actor booted out the CBB house He joins stars including Roxanne Pallett and Jeremy Jackson who had their big-money fees slashed after being axed. A source said: 'Mickey won't be receiving all his money from ITV . 'If a celebrity gets removed from the house, they don't get the full fee. Mickey Rourke's Career Timeline 1970s: Early career Mickey Rourke began his acting journey in 1971 after studying at the prestigious Actors Studio in New York, under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg. He appeared in minor roles in television shows and films to gain experience. 1978: Made his film debut with a small role in the Steven Spielberg-directed comedy-drama 1941. 1980s: Breakthrough and stardom 1981: Achieved recognition with his role as the arsonist Teddy Lewis in Body Heat, a neo-noir thriller starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. 1982: Delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Barry Levinson's Diner, showcasing his talent and earning attention as a rising star. 1983: Played a memorable role in Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, alongside Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and Dennis Hopper. 1986: Starred in 9½ Weeks, a provocative romantic drama opposite Kim Basinger. The film became a cult classic, cementing his status as a Hollywood leading man. 1987: Gave a standout performance in Angel Heart, a psychological thriller directed by Alan Parker, co-starring Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet. 1990s: Career decline and transition to boxing 1991: Mickey shifted focus from acting to professional boxing, citing dissatisfaction with Hollywood and the roles he was being offered. He competed in several matches and sustained injuries during his career in the ring leading which led to an addiction to plastic surgery. Throughout the 1990s, Rourke's film appearances were sporadic and mostly in lesser-known or poorly received productions. 2000s: Career comeback 2000: Returned to the screen in supporting roles, including in The Pledge, directed by Sean Penn, and Get Carter alongside Sylvester Stallone. 2005: Achieved a major career revival with his performance as Marv in Sin City, a visually striking neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. 2008: Delivered an award-winning performance in The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rourke played Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a washed-up professional wrestler seeking redemption. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. 2010s: Continued success 2010: Portrayed the villain Ivan Vanko/Whiplash in Iron Man 2, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. 2011: Appeared in Immortals, a fantasy-action film directed by Tarsem Singh. Throughout the decade, Rourke continued acting in smaller films and projects, maintaining a presence in Hollywood while occasionally taking on eccentric or offbeat roles. "It's as simple as that and they will be discussing that with him. 'Mickey was ready to leave the house and it ended up feeling like a mutual decision between him and ITV in the end. "It was getting too much.' Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 The Sun revealed his £500k show fee had been slashed Credit: Rex
