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Perth Now
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Some of Supanova's best dressed share highlights of event
Pop culture fans descended on the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for the first day of Supanova. The gates flooded with pops of colour as fans rocked up in epic costumes including Xena Warrior Princess, an NCR Ranger from Fallout, and characters from manga series Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch. Jessica Lynne cosplayed as Red Sonja, who is Conan the Barbarian's battle maiden. 'People really love the costumes even if they don't know who exactly I was, they have liked the detail in it,' she said. 'It's taken a few months to put together. It's always about getting the right wig, making sure you've got the right material because she needs to look rough like a barbarian.' More than 135,000 super-fans are expected to pass through the event over the weekend, with an action-packed program including celebrity meet and greets, collectables, artists and more. Celebs who met with fans and did Q&As included Billy Zane (The Phantom, Titanic), Alex Kingston (Doctor Who, ER), Evangeline Lilly (Ant-Man, Lost) and Temuera Morrison (Once Were Warriors, The Book of Boba Fett). Jessica Lynne as Red Sonja. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper / The Sunday Times Meeting Mandalorian stunt double Brendan Wayne was a highlight for Star Wars fans Matthew McCracken , Jordan Davis and Brandon Davis. They were dressed as Kylo Ren, the Mandalorian and Anakin Skywalker, respectively. 'We've been watching Star Wars together since we were two years old,' Brandon said. Matthew McCracken (Kylo Ren), Jordan Davis (Mandolorian) and Brandon Davis (Anakin Skywalker). Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper / The Sunday Times 'One of the first movies I ever watched with my older cousins and then that was probably where the obsession started. 'It's fun getting out of your normal day-to-day job and doing something a bit different.' 'I guess it's just the fan interactions that we really love and seeing the young ones like light up as well that's always been fun,' Matthew added. Supanova will be back on Sunday at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for one more day of everything sci-fi and fantasy.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Pedro Pascal Reacts to Being Called 'Too Old' for Reed Richard's Role in The Fantastic Four First Steps: 'Aware of Disgruntlement...'
Pedro Pascal has finally addressed the backlash surrounding his casting as Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The Mandalorian and The Last of Us actor was announced as the lead in Marvel's upcoming reboot, but some fans criticized the choice, saying he was "too old" and "not right" for the role. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Pascal acknowledged the criticism openly. 'I'm more aware of disgruntlement around my casting than anything I've ever done,' he said. 'He's too old. He's not right. He needs to shave.' Despite the backlash, Pascal expressed excitement about the film. He hasn't seen the final version yet but shared, 'I'm getting an inkling of excitement because it seems to reflect what our common goal was, and what we want to share, which is all of our f**king hearts on a platter within this genre. You just never know if people are going to be disgusted by your heart or not.' Marvel's Reed Richards casting and fan reactions Pedro Pascal's casting as Reed Richards has sparked mixed reactions online. While some fans supported Marvel's choice, others questioned whether the actor fits the image of the iconic character. The criticism focused on his age, appearance, and style, with fans making comments like "he needs to shave." Pascal admitted that joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn't easy. However, he credited his friend Robert Downey Jr. for helping him navigate the transition. 'Robert is just so immediately generous and inviting that you feel like you can be afraid, you can be hungry, you can be ambivalent,' he said. In earlier interviews, Pascal shared his approach to the character, sharing with ComicBook that while Reed's body may stretch, the character is primarily about intellect. He said he thought of the brilliance of an octopus, not in a literal or physical way, but used that idea subconsciously to shape his portrayal. Casting criticism is nothing new for Marvel films Marvel's casting decisions often spark debate, especially when they involve fan-favorite characters like Reed Richards. Previous castings, such as Robert Pattinson as Batman or Ben Affleck in the same role, faced similar backlash before winning over audiences. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the first time the superhero team appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox. The film is directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Kevin Feige. It also stars Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. Ralph Ineson plays the villain Galactus, with Julia Garner appearing as the Silver Surfer. What's next for Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards? The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters on July 25. The film will be followed by Avengers: Doomsday, where Pascal and the rest of the Fantastic Four team will reprise their roles. Despite the initial backlash, Pascal seems committed to giving his best to the role. His thoughtful response shows that he's aware of fan concerns but is focused on staying true to the character. Whether fans warm up to this version of Reed Richards remains to be seen, but Pascal's presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has certainly stirred conversation and curiosity.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pedro Pascal responds to fan backlash over age and look for fantastic four role: ‘He's too old. he needs to shave'
Actor Pedro Pascal has discussed the criticism he received for playing Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, in the Marvel movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The actor recently responded to the criticism by acknowledging that he is aware of the frustration surrounding his casting. Pedro Pascal responds to the criticism Pedro discussed the early criticism of his role as Reed Richards in the Marvel movie in an interview with Vanity Fair. He revealed that he hasn't yet seen the completed film. 'I'm getting an inkling of excitement because it seems to reflect what our common goal was and what we want to share, which is all of our f**king hearts on a platter within this genre. You just never know if people are going to be disgusted by your heart or not,' Pedro remarked. The actor, who has starred in films like The Last of Us and Mandalorian, acknowledged that he has experienced anxiety when stepping into the Marvel universe: 'I'm more aware of the disgruntlement around my casting than anything I've ever done. 'He's too old. He's not right. He needs to shave',' he mentioned, adding that he is taking guidance from his Avenger friend Robert Downey Jr. According to Pedro, Robert is 'just so immediately generous and inviting that you feel like you can be afraid, you can be hungry, you can be ambivalent.' The Fantastic Four: An Overview The first full-length trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps was released by Marvel in April. Fans got their first glimpse of Julia Garner's mysterious Silver Surfer in the nearly three-minute clip. Following Disney's purchase of 20th Century Fox and its properties, including X-Men, the movie, which is scheduled to open in theaters on July 25, officially introduces the four-member superhero team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In addition to Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, the film features Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm. Sarah Niles, Natasha Lyonne, and John Malkovich complete the cast. In the movie, the Fantastic Four will face the antagonist Galactus. Shakman is the director of the Marvel movie, while Tim Lewis, Grant Curtis, and Louis D'Esposito work behind the scenes.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pedro Pascal breaks silence on backlash over The Fantastic Four First Steps casting: ‘He's too old. He needs to shave'
Actor Pedro Pascal has spoken out about the backlash he faced for joining the Marvel film The Fantastic Four: First Steps as Mister Fantastic aka Reed Richards. In a recent interview, the actor acknowledged the criticism, stating that he is indeed aware of the discontent surrounding his casting. Also read: Pedro Pascal to appear as Joel Miller again in The Last of Us season 3? Here's the truth The Fantastic Four: First Steps is slated to release on July 25. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Pedro spoke about the initial backlash over his casting in the Marvel film and taking on the role of Reed Richards. He shared that he hasn't seen the finished movie yet. 'I'm getting an inkling of excitement because it seems to reflect what our common goal was, and what we want to share, which is all of our f**king hearts on a platter within this genre. You just never know if people are going to be disgusted by your heart or not,' Pedro said. The actor, who has featured in projects such as Mandalorian and The Last of Us, admitted that entering the Marvel universe has not been without jitters: 'I'm more aware of disgruntlement around my casting than anything I've ever done. 'He's too old. He's not right. He needs to shave',' he mentioned, adding that he is taking guidance from his Avenger friend Robert Downey Jr. According to Pedro, Robert is 'just so immediately generous and inviting that you feel like you can be afraid, you can be hungry, you can be ambivalent'. About The Fantastic Four: First Steps In April, Marvel released the first full-length trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The nearly three-minute clip gave fans a first look at Julia Garner's mysterious Silver Surfer. Set to hit the theatres on July 25, the film marks the official introduction of the four-member superhero team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) after Disney acquired 20th Century Fox and its assets, including X-Men. Apart from Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, the film also stars Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. Rounding out the cast are John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. The Fantastic Four will be up against the villain Galactus in the film. The Marvel film is produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Shakman, with executive producers Louis D'Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis behind the scenes.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Pedro Pascal says 'bullies make me sick' as he defends JK Rowling criticism
Pedro Pascal has doubled down on his criticism of JK Rowling weeks after he accused her of 'heinous loser behaviour'. The Last Of Us star directly blasted the Harry Potter author, 59, in April after she celebrated the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of women, which could exclude trans women from single-sex spaces. It has been reported that Rowling donated £70k of her own money to the Scottish campaigners behind the Supreme Court appeal, which has faced widespread protest from trans rights activists and anger from high-profile figures such as Nicola Coughlan. Pascal, who has a transgender sister Lux, has long been a vocal trans ally such as wearing t-shirts that say 'protect the dolls' on the red carpet. After sharing a video on Instagram calling Rowling out and encouraging people to boycott future Harry Potter projects, the 50-year-old Hollywood star wrote: 'Awful disgusting S*** is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior.' He appears to have no regrets over the comments, however, as he reflected on the backlash and his decision to publicly slam Rowling in a new interview with Vanity Fair. The Mandalorian actor admitted that at first, after seeing the widespread reaction, he felt like 'that kid that got sent to the principal's office a lot for behavioural issues in public schools in Texas feeling scared and thinking, What'd I do?'. However, he added: 'The one thing that I would say I agonised over a little bit was just, 'Am I helping? Am I f**king helping?'. 'It's a situation that deserves the utmost elegance so that something can actually happen, and people will actually be protected. Listen, I want to protect the people I love. But it goes beyond that. Bullies make me f**king sick.' His older sister, Javiera Balmaceda, also made her support for her brother clear. 'It is heinous loser behaviour. And he said that as the older brother to someone saying that our little sister doesn't exist,' she explained to the publication. There has been mounting criticism of Rowling's attitudes towards the transgender community, the latest of which comes from Sir Stephen Fry who has previously defended the author. In a change of stance, he recently claimed at a live event that she had been 'radicalised' by TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists) and the 'vitriol that has been thrown at her'. 'It is unhelpful and only hardens her and will only continue to harden her, I am afraid.' He added that she is a 'lost cause for us'. 'I am not saying that she should not be called out when she says things that are really cruel, wrong and mocking.' Pascal himself has been lumped in the same category as David Tennant who has also spoken up for trans rights. More Trending During the British LGBT Awards he called out Kemi Badenoch and uplifted the trans community, later calling anti-trans groups 'a tiny bunch of little whinging f****** [that] are on the wrong side of history and they'll all go away soon.' Rowling specifically called the Doctor Who star out on social medai for his comments, later poking fun at him when Badenoch became leader of the Conservative Party. Asked about his thoughts on Rowling's public attack on him during ITV show The Assembly, he said: 'Listen, JK Rowling is a wonderful author who has created brilliant stories and I wish her no ill will but I hope that we can all, as a society, just let people be. Just get out of people's way.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: JK Rowling reveals how involved she is in Harry Potter TV reboot after backlash MORE: JK Rowling has alienated trans people – and now her famous friends MORE: Disappointed fans fume star-studded new rom-com is 'not what was advertised'
