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3 days ago
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Rob Lowe Shares Update on the Long-Awaited 'St. Elmo's Fire' Sequel — and Why It's 'Super Valid' to Do Now (Exclusive)
Rob Lowe teases St. Elmo's Fire 2 in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE "We're working on the script, and it's really getting good," says the actor of the sequel to the 1985 "Brat Pack" film, which is currently in development Lowe starred as William "Billy" Hicks, a saxophone-playing frat boy, in St. Elmo's FireRob Lowe says St. Elmo's Fire 2 is well worth the wait. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the actor, 61, teases the long-awaited sequel to the 1985 film, which follows a group of recent graduates and their adjustment to post-college life. "We're working on the script, and it's really getting good," teases Lowe, who starred as William "Billy" Hicks, a saxophone-playing frat boy, in the movie. "I think it's super valid to revisit those characters that continue to mean a lot to people and watch them navigate this chapter of life, because arguably this chapter of life is every bit as interesting and fraught as — 'What do I do when I get out of college?' " continues the star. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Directed by Joel Schumacher, St. Elmo's Fire is an essential movie of the "Brat Pack" genre — a nickname given to a group of young actors and actresses who appeared in popular coming-of-age films during the 1980s. Alongside Lowe, who continues his ongoing partnership with Atkins, Emilio Estevez, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Andie MacDowell and Mare Winningham also star. Deadline reported that a sequel was in the works in June 2024. The outlet said the project is in early development at Sony Pictures. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Last year, McCarthy released the documentary Brats, which explores the "Brat Pack" and '80s-era films such as The Breakfast Club and 16 Candles. (The Deadline report about the St. Elmo's Fire sequel was released a week later.) Speaking with PEOPLE at the time. McCarthy said that the idea of putting together a follow-up to St. Elmo's Fire gets brought up "all the time." "I think 30, 20, even 10 years ago, people would probably [have] said no. But now I think, again, as you get older, you kind of look back on these things with a certain affection and there's nothing to prove to anyone," he said. Read the original article on People
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4 days ago
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Joshua Jackson Has ‘Mighty Ducks' Reunion With Marguerite Moreau To Announce Anaheim NHL Draft Pick
Ducks of a feather, Joshua Jackson and Marguerite Moreau are sticking together more than 30 years later to show their Mighty Ducks pride. The pair, who starred together in the 1992 Disney movie, repped the Anaheim Ducks on Friday as they suited up in the team's jerseys (with their to announce their first-round picks of the 2025 NHL Draft at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. More from Deadline Emilio Estevez Says He Wrote 'Mighty Ducks 4' To Make Up For 'Disasters' From Disney+ Series & Recalls 'St. Elmo's Fire' Director Was A 'Nightmare On Set' 'The Mighty Ducks's Emilio Estevez Talks Using Gordon Bombay Role As 'Re-Entry Vehicle' To Acting Joshua Jackson Had Awkward Run-In With Eric Mabius "Years" After 'Cruel Intentions' Sex Scene 'It's been a while since I wore 96, so it's nice to have back on,' said Jackson on NHL Tonight as he and Moreau sported jerseys with their characters' names and team numbers. While appearing onstage, Jackson and Moreau announced Roger McQueen as the Anaheim Ducks' first draft pick, making him the 10th player selected overall. Jackson played Charlie Conway, alongside Moreau's Connie Moreau, in The Mighty Ducks, which followed reckless lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) as he's arrested for drunk driving and ordered to coach the titular kids hockey team as community service. Conway and Connie hit the red carpet!#NHLDraft | @Honda — Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) June 27, 2025 In addition to launching the sequels D2 (1994) and D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996), as well as a 1996-'97 ABC animated series and the Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (2021-'22), the financial success of the original 1992 film inspired The Walt Disney Company to form the NHL team in '93, originally called the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim until Disney sold the franchise in 2005. 'I don't think really any of us knew what we were doing and couldn't possibly have even dreamed that this would be a possibility all these years later,' said Jackson. The Doctor Odyssey alum noted that none of the draft picks had been born yet when the first movie came out. 'Literally every single one of them. Some of their parents weren't even born by the time we made the Mighty Ducks movies,' he joked on NHL Tonight. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
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4 days ago
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My favourite 80s coming-of-age classic hits 4K Blu-ray for the first time ever – and with all the Dolby Atmos and Vision bells and whistles
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We all know the No.1 hit theme song by John Parr, we all know Emilio Estevez and his fellow Brat Pack gang… and hopefully we all know the movie that followed hot on the heels of fellow Brat Pack coming-of-age classics Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club. 40 years to this very month after hitting theaters, St. Elmo's Fire has today been released on 4K Blu-ray for the first time, and has been given the Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound treatment. Directed by Joe Schumacher, who went on to direct The Lost Boys and Batman Forever, and starring many of that gang – Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Andie MacDowell – the teen flick follows a clique of recent college graduates as they adjust to the growing pains and responsibilities of adulthood, trying desperately to keep their friendship and youth intact by hanging out at their favourite watering hole, St. Elmo's Bar, while trying to launch their careers and establish themselves and their relationships. It's a quintessential, all-in coming-of-age drama of its era and a very 'real' movie about self-absorbed college kids grappling with the post-university transition. Critics panned St Elmo's Fire for its unlikeable characters and petty melodrama – but that's bratty college kids for you, right? What Schumacher did was play out a friends drama that, in my opinion, managed to incorporate all the new and relatable emotions of that uncertain and place-finding time in your life – the innocence, the love and the jealousy, the simultaneous feelings of freedom and restraint – through interesting (but sure, not largely likeable) characters, via the most magnetic and compatible bunch of young actors and actresses of that moment. The cold-stone classic of the Brat Pack genre was well made and produced back then, shooting for mainstream appeal, but it was high time for it to get the 4K treatment. The 4K Blu-ray, which has been released today in special 40th-anniversary format, features a 4K scan of the original 35mm film negative, and is bolstered with Dolby Vision (and HDR10) HDR, while the stereo audio has been Dolby Atmos-fied for those with Atmos soundbars or compatible speaker packages – because who wouldn't want to hear Rob Lowe's iconic saxophone scene in surround sound? The disc also features commentary with Schumacher and a separate special featurette with him, the original 'making of', the theme song (Man in Motion) music video, and 12 deleted scenes. Consider me sold.
The Independent
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
'Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive' to film in New Mexico
It's been almost 40 years since Emilio Estevez first drew his revolver as Billy the Kid in the iconic Western 'Young Guns.' The actor visited the New Mexico State Capitol on Thursday during Film and Media Day to announce that he'll be coming back to where it all started to film the next installment in the franchise. He will direct 'Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive' and will star again as the famous outlaw. The cast also includes original members Lou Diamond Phillips and Christian Slater. Estevez said during a news conference that he's heard jokes about whether the title should be 'Old Guns.' The first 'Young Guns' premiered in 1988. Its success resulted in a sequel that followed two years later. Both were filmed in New Mexico. The state has a long history in the movie making business. Its stunning and rugged landscapes were a popular backdrop for Westerns starring John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Spencer Tracy and Kirk Douglas. It's now home to production hubs for Netflix and NBCUniversal. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday highlighted 'Young Guns' as one of the films that helped to establish the state as a premier filming destination, saying the next one will add to the legacy. 'This production represents exactly what our film incentives are designed to attract — high-quality projects that create jobs for New Mexicans while showcasing our state's extraordinary beauty,' she said. Estevez, 62, said some work already is happening on the film, but officials didn't provide any details on when the cameras could start rolling. The plot also is under wraps, although Estevez and Phillips had hinted in interviews in recent years that it was very possible that the franchise would return to the big screen. Written by Estevez and John Fusco, 'Young Guns 3' will be produced by Morgan Creek.
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13-03-2025
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'Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive' to film in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — It's been almost 40 years since Emilio Estevez first drew his revolver as Billy the Kid in the iconic Western 'Young Guns.' The actor visited the New Mexico State Capitol on Thursday during Film and Media Day to announce that he'll be coming back to where it all started to film the next installment in the franchise. He will direct 'Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive' and will star again as the famous outlaw. The cast also includes original members Lou Diamond Phillips and Christian Slater. Estevez said during a news conference that he's heard jokes about whether the title should be 'Old Guns.' See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The first 'Young Guns' premiered in 1988. Its success resulted in a sequel that followed two years later. Both were filmed in New Mexico. The state has a long history in the movie making business. Its stunning and rugged landscapes were a popular backdrop for Westerns starring John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Spencer Tracy and Kirk Douglas. It's now home to production hubs for Netflix and NBCUniversal. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday highlighted 'Young Guns' as one of the films that helped to establish the state as a premier filming destination, saying the next one will add to the legacy. 'This production represents exactly what our film incentives are designed to attract — high-quality projects that create jobs for New Mexicans while showcasing our state's extraordinary beauty,' she said. Estevez, 62, said some work already is happening on the film, but officials didn't provide any details on when the cameras could start rolling. The plot also is under wraps, although Estevez and Phillips had hinted in interviews in recent years that it was very possible that the franchise would return to the big screen. Written by Estevez and John Fusco, 'Young Guns 3' will be produced by Morgan Creek.
