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Daily Record
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Aberdeen star's Bond link as he dates Sean Connery's granddaughter
Dante Polvara has been spotted on social media spending time with Sean Connery's granddaughter, Natasha. Aberdeen star Dante Polvara celebrated Scottish cup glory, with a bond girl on his arm. The midfielder was a hero at Hampden as the Dons pulled off a shock Scottish cup victory over Scotland, and by his side was none other than Natasha Connery, granddaughter of Sir Sean Connery- the original James Bond. Polvara came off the bech during the match and calmly scored a penalty in the shootout as Aberdeen won 4-3. The 25-year-old American signed for Pittodrie straight from New York City FC's youth sides. After a loan spell in the US with Charleston Battery, he enjoyed a breakthrough 2023/24 season, making 40 appearances and scoring five goals. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Sir Sean was the first actor to bring 007 to life on the big screen, starring in classics like Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever. He also bagged an Oscar for The Untouchables and was knighted in 2000 for his contribution to film. Adding another twist, former Rangers chairman Sir David Murray revealed that Connery secretly invested £1million into the club. Murray wrote in his book Mettle: "For years, Sean and I would share a catch-up call every weekend to chat through the football and we would inevitably kick off with Rangers. "After all, he had put £1million into the club which no one knew about at the time or even since. "I was raising £50million in 2004 and Sean asked if he could invest. "I told him that it was football, that there were no guarantees and he should get professional advice but he was adamant - he wanted in."
Daily Record
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Controversial Daniel Craig Bond film ranked higher than Sean Connery favourite on TV tonight
The James Bond film, which sees Daniel Craig reprise his role as the fictional MI6 agent, will air on STV in Scotland and ITV in England this weekend - and it's ranked higher than a Sean Connery classic on Rotten Tomatoes This weekend, catch Daniel Craig 's second performance as the iconic MI6 agent, James Bond, in Quantum of Solace on television. Tune into STV 3 (ITV 1 in England) at 8pm on Saturday, June 21, to witness the thrilling follow-up to Casino Royale (2006), which is also the 22nd instalment in the esteemed James Bond series, originally released in 2008. Helmed by Marc Forster and penned by Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis, and Robert Wade, the film features an impressive cast including Dame Judi Dench, Mathieu Amalric, Giancarlo Giannini, Olga Kurylenko, and Jeffrey Wright taking on pivotal roles. The globe-trotting production of Quantum of Solace took place across six countries: the UK, Italy, Austria, Chile, Panama, and Mexico. David Arnold makes his fifth consecutive return as the composer, enhancing the film's espionage vibe. Making its grand debut at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on October 29, 2008, the premiere was graced by Royalty—with Princes William and Harry among the distinguished attendees—and ticket sales contributed to the noble causes of the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes, reports the Express. With a whopping $589.6 million amassed globally, Quantum of Solace stood tall against its hefty $230 million production budget. Even though it surpassed Sean Connery's Diamonds Are Forever and Roger Moore's Moonraker on Rotten Tomatoes' ranking of Bond films, it holds a middling 63 per cent critics' approval rating on the site. A critic described it as "one of the most listless Bond films" they had ever watched. A reviewer sarcastically remarked: "I'm so turned off by this, I don't even have the energy to trash it. Why should I think of something clever to write? The authors clearly didn't see that as a mandate." In a similar vein, another critic added: "Let's hope this is a one-off aberration, because though it's all very efficient it lacks heart and soul and substance." In an episode of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast in November 2024, Daniel Craig shared that his experience working on the film, which was his second appearance as Bond, was a "f-ng nightmare". This was largely due to the disruption caused by the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which halted production mid-way. Craig explained: "Paul Haggis did a pass on the script. Then, he went off and joined the picket line and we didn't have writers. So, we didn't have a script. We should never probably have started production, but we did. I ended up writing a lot of that film, which I probably shouldn't say. I do not want the credit. It's fine." Reflecting on how the film was received, Craig observed: "There are some amazing stunt sequences in it. I'm still wearing the pins to prove it. In that sense, there's a lot of great stuff in it, but it just didn't quite work. The storytelling wasn't there. That's the abject lesson. Going to start a movie without a script is not a good idea." His second Bond outing fared terribly with viewers, scoring a paltry 58 per cent audience approval rating from over 250,000 ratings. Furthermore, this Bond film's reception with viewers was even more unfavourable as it recorded a meagre audience approval score of just 58 per cent with more than 250,000 ratings. One viewer expressed disappointment, commenting: "This film just feels like an extended post credit scene for Casino Royale. It is fun to watch but not enough story to make it interesting." Another viewer was less than impressed, labelling it as "Craig's worst movie as agent 007". Dissatisfaction with the film's direction by Marc Forster was evident when a viewer remarked: "This Bond film is truly groundbreaking for multiple reasons: the most poorly edited action sequences ever, the worst opening title song ever, and the absence of the James Bond action music until, get this, the credits roll at the end of the film! Beyond shocking after the brilliance of Casino Royale. Don't ever let this director anywhere near another Bond film." STV is set to air Quantum of Solace on Saturday, June 21, at 8pm.
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eighties movie star unrecognizable 40 years after hit movie – can you guess who he is?
AN EIGHTIES movie star left film-fans doing a double take after stepping out with his bike in Los Angeles. The 61-year-old screen star, born in New York, followed in the acting footsteps of his father Bruce - who 6 A Hollywood screen star looked almost unrecognisable as he stepped out in Los Angeles Credit: 6 He dressed in all-black as he wheeled his bike to a garden center Credit: 6 Crispin Glover found movie fame in Back To The Future Credit: Alamy 6 Crispin, 61, dressed in all black for his outing Credit: While Bruce portrayed the assassin Mr Wint in James Bond flick Diamonds Are Forever and featured in the Hollywood classic Chinatown , his son Crispin Glover is famed for his role in the hit franchise Back to the Future. Crispin, who played George McFly, was seen attempting to go incognito in a black bucket hat. He paired the headgear with a jean jacket, trousers and sneakers in the same color. He kept his head down as he headed out of a tree-covered alleyway. The screen star then carried his bike as he made his way to his start point. ON SCREEN Back To The Future followed teenager Marty Mcfly, played by Michael J Fox, as he is sent back in time to 1955 by his scientist friend Doc Brown, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd. Marty must ensure that his teenage parents fall in love and return to his own time to save Doc Brown's life. It was an instant box-office hit and the movie became the highest grossing film of 1985. Most read in Entertainment Despite the film's massive success, Crispin's career took an unexpected turn when he did not return for the sequels due to a dispute with the producers over salary and creative differences. Since then, he has carved out a name for himself in Hollywood featuring in indie films such as Rivers Edge and Willard. Emotional moment Michael J. Fox receives standing ovation at Baftas as Parkinson's sufferer star presents Best Film gong In 2022 the movie star bagged a role on Netflix's hit series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. SAD LOSS Crispin announced his father's passing in a post on Instagram on May 30. The distraught son simply said: "Bruce Herbert Glover. May 2, 1932 - March 12, 2025." He also shared a touching photo of himself as a child, his father, and his mother. Crispin Glover Career CRISPIN Glover is known for his Back To The Future role - yet has he starred in anything else? Crispin Glover is famed for his role in the hit franchise Back to the Future, where he played George McFly. Despite the film's massive success, Crispin's career took an unexpected turn when he did not return for the sequels due to a dispute with the producers over salary and creative differences. Since then, he has carved out a name for himself in Hollywood featuring in indie films such as Rivers Edge and Willard. He starred in celeb-packed movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape in 1994 In 2022 the movie star bagged a role on Netflix's hit series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. It is not yet clear why the 92-year-old died. The hard-man character actor also starred in other well-known flicks in the 1960s and 1970s like Hard Times and Bless the Beasts and Children. He was married twice and had two other children beyond Crispin. 6 Crispin played George McFly in the iconic Back To The Future flick Credit: Alamy 6 Crispin's actor father Bruce Glover sadly passed last month Credit: Getty
UPI
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Heritage sets James Bond memorabilia auction for June 13
1 of 4 | Heritage Auctions announced a collection of James Bond items will go under the hammer June 13, including memorabilia from the eras of every Bond actor, including Daniel Craig. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- Heritage Auctions announced an upcoming auction of James Bond memorabilia spanning the character's entire history, both literary and cinematic. The Dallas-based auction house said the June 13 auction will feature items related to both Bond author Ian Fleming and the film franchise that his novels spawned. The items, billed as "one of the most impressive collections of Bond memorabilia ever assembled," includes signed merchandise, posters and rare props from every Bond era and featuring every actor to play the character -- Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. Fleming-related items in the auction include the author's PAN Award, a 1958 copy of Diamonds Are Forever and a signed first edition of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Other items include an Aston Martin promotional British Double Crown from 1965's Thunderball, a rocket prop from 1987's The Living Daylights, a cast-signed international one-sheet from 1979's Moonraker and a clapperboard used in the production of 2002's Die Another Day. "With the franchise entering a new era, there's never been a more exciting time to revisit Bond's legacy," said Alastair McCrea, Heritage's London-based director of entertainment. "These items aren't just memorabilia -- they're milestones in one of cinema's most enduring sagas."
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Russell Wilson gushes over Ciara's dazzling see-through AMAs dress that stole the spotlight on the red carpet
Ciara rocks sheer crystal AMAs gown as Russell Wilson shares heart-melting admiration for his queen (Getty Images) Ciara has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, but her recent appearance at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas proved once again that she knows how to own a red carpet moment—with or without her husband, Russell Wilson, by her side. The 39-year-old singer stunned in a glittering, crystal-embellished dress that had fans and followers buzzing on social media. And while she may have walked the red carpet solo, her NFL star husband didn't hesitate to let the world know how he felt. Russell Wilson's reaction to Ciara's bold AMAs dress proves he's her biggest fan Taking to Instagram, Ciara shared a video of her jaw-dropping entrance, captioning it, 'Every time I come around ya city… bling bling :) 💎.' The clip, set to Shirley Bassey's timeless 'Diamonds Are Forever,' featured her strutting confidently in a figure-hugging, partially see-through gown adorned with dangling crystals and metallic accents. Completing the look with platform heels, stacks of chain necklaces, and flawless blonde waves, Ciara radiated star power from every angle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Russell Wilson, clearly captivated, responded with a heartfelt comment: 'No one better. Love you Mrs. Wilson. 👑 @ciara ❤️.' His admiration for his wife's bold fashion choices isn't new—it's part of the couple's ongoing love story that fans adore. From joking about baby number five when Ciara wore a fierce 'lioness' look to Carnival, to his playful complaints about her spicy dance moves, Wilson's affection has become a beloved fixture in their public appearances. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 나이 들수록 안 빠지는 복부 내장지방 뱃살 쫙 빠지는 "이것" 신현재 중년 복부비만 개선 더 알아보기 Undo Their bond has always been celebrated, and even when they appear together—like at the recent Knicks vs. Pacers game where they matched in denim—it's Ciara who often steals the show. Her fashion sense consistently balances edgy with elegance, and her AMAs look was no exception. While Ciara didn't perform during the awards show, she took the stage to present, later changing into a bold, furry blue ensemble that further highlighted her playful approach to style. As one fan wrote online, 'She is everything Russ thinks and says she is!!!' Another added, 'This is how you show skin and look classy!' Beyond just looking good, Ciara continues to embody the spirit of a confident, stylish woman unafraid to take risks. Whether she's in Cannes turning heads or commanding attention in Las Vegas, her fashion choices are as iconic as her music. And with Wilson cheering her on—sometimes a little too enthusiastically—Ciara's spotlight doesn't seem to be dimming anytime soon. Also Read: 'WHERE TF IS TAYLOR SWIFT?': Taylor Swift accused of misleading fans after skipping AMAs and staying silent on 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
