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Perth Now
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Matt Shakman addresses Star Trek 4: ‘It changed dramatically'
Director Matt Shakman has revealed the fourth Star Trek movie had 'changed dramatically' before he exited the project in August 2022. The 49-year-old filmmaker was due to helm the next instalment in the Star Trek franchise, though had left the movie by the summer of 2022 due to scheduling conflicts with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Now, Shakman has revealed that his Star Trek movie was already in pre-production before he parted ways with the project. He explained to Variety: 'We had stages, we had crew, we were moving ahead.' However, Shakman admitted that plans for the fourth Star Trek movie had shifted significantly: the crew were let go, the stages were removed and the film 'didn't have a start date anymore'. Meanwhile, good progress on The Fantastic Four: First Steps was being made, and so Shakman dropped out of Star Trek to focus on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster. While the director refused to give any details on what his Star Trek movie would have looked like, Shakman teased the main concept of the film hadn't been changed to his knowledge. He said: 'The core idea, I think, remains the same. I really hope they get a chance to make that movie.' Shakman was announced as the director for the fourth Star Trek film back in 2021, and the movie would have seen the return of Chris Pine's Captain Kirk and Zachary Quinto's Spock. While updates on the next Star Trek movie have been slow, Paramount Pictures has confirmed the project is still in development, though has not announced a release date for the film yet. Despite its development difficulties, the cast is still keen to return for another Star Trek movie. Zoe Saldana - who portrayed Nyota Uhura from 2009's Star Trek to 2016's Star Trek Beyond - said she would be 'grateful' if she were given the chance to make another Star Trek film. The 47-year-old actress told 'I just heard they're gearing up to do a new one with a younger, sort of, take on it ... I don't know if it's from the before or the after, but that they really still hope to grab all of us veterans and bring us back for one last round. 'Listen, I know it's a lot to wrangle a whole bunch of people with busy schedules. But working with [director] J.J. Abrams, and for J.J. Abrams at Bad Robot, was always just a wonderful and beautiful experience for me. So, if I get to do that one last time, I would be so grateful.' Meanwhile, Simon Pegg - who played Scotty in the Star Trek trilogy - said he would want to appear in a fourth Star Trek movie, though insisted the film would be 'forever tainted' by the untimely death of Pavel Chekov actor Anton Yelchin, who passed away at the age of 27 in June 2016 following a car accident. Appearing on Katee Sackhoff's podcast The Sackhoff Show, the Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning star said: 'I'd love to do more. Obviously it's been forever tainted because we lost Anton, and that was a really hard thing for everyone involved, and for the real world, let alone anything else. 'If we do come back, if there is another opportunity to come back, then I'd love to. Because as we were saying earlier on, it's a group of guys that I dearly, dearly love and don't get to see very often. It would be good to get back together with them.'
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ‘literally begged' for Star Trek cameo, but with this condition
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once revealed that it took years of asking—and a very specific demand—to land his dream cameo in the Star Trek universe. Speaking during a 2020 fireside chat in Mumbai with bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, Bezos explained how his brief role in the 2016 film Star Trek Beyond came to be. 'I got that role by literally begging,' Bezos then said, describing his persistence in asking Paramount Global for a part in the franchise he has loved since childhood. The billionaire then revealed that he didn't mind wearing heavy alien makeup or being unrecognizable on screen. But insisted on one condition: a speaking line. Jeff further said that the reason behind this was to make sure that his appearance couldn't be edited out. 'The part had to include a speaking line and be part of a pivotal scene so that they couldn't cut me from the final version of the movie,' he explained. Jeff Bezos cameo in Star Trek Beyond At around 13 minutes into the movie, Bezos appears as a Starfleet officer on the Yorktown starbase. Covered in full alien prosthetics by Oscar-winning makeup artist Joel Harlow, Bezos has one line of dialogue: 'Speak normally,' spoken as he places a universal translator on a rescued alien. 'We did the scene 20 times,' Bezos recalled. 'It was terrifying… but it all worked out.' In a recent news, Jeff Bezos offloaded around $737 million worth of Amazon stock in recent days. This is the biggest major divestment made by Jeff Bezos this year. The transactions made by Bezos were executed under the prearranged trading plan known as Rule 10b5-1. For those unaware, Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that lets insiders at public companies set up a plan to sell their shares ahead of time. Under this rule, major shareholders can schedule the sale of a fixed number of shares at a set time, helping them avoid accusations of insider trading. Many company executives use 10b5-1 plans for this reason. The rule was introduced to clarify Rule 10b-5, part of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which is the main law used to investigate securities fraud. Boat Nirvana Ivy Pro Review: Flagship audio on a budget AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Jeff Bezos' kids: All about his four children with Ex-wife MacKenzie Scott
Image: While Jeff Bezos is best known as the founder of Amazon and one of the richest individuals in the world, he also plays another deeply personal role — that of a father. Bezos shares four children with his ex-wife, philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie Scott: three sons and a daughter, one of whom was adopted from China. Despite his global fame, Bezos has worked hard to keep his children's lives private. Only his eldest son, Preston, has been publicly named. Over the years, Bezos has occasionally offered glimpses into his parenting style, highlighting the importance of passion, independence, and hands-on learning. Here's what we know about the billionaire's family life and his approach to fatherhood. Jeff Bezos' private family life with rare public appearances Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott were married for 25 years before their divorce in 2019. During their marriage, the couple raised four children — three biological sons and one adopted daughter — with a strong emphasis on privacy. To this day, Bezos has only publicly shared the name of his eldest son, Preston, who was born in 2000 and named after Bezos' own middle name, which traces back to his great-grandfather. Despite their low public profile, the Bezos family made a rare appearance together in 2016 at the premiere of Star Trek Beyond, where all four children joined their parents on the red carpet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Preston later accompanied his father to the 2019 American Portrait Gala at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., marking another rare public outing. Parenting values, routines, and advice from a billionaire dad Bezos has often credited his own father, Cuban immigrant Miguel "Mike" Bezos, as a major influence on his life and parenting style. He has described his dad as a warm and hardworking role model who inspired his deep appreciation for optimism and resilience. Following this lead, Bezos instilled self-efficacy in his kids by encouraging them to build things on their own. In fact, he once said he let them use knives at age four and power tools by age seven — an approach shared by Scott, who famously said she would "rather have a kid with nine fingers than a resourceless kid. " Raising a family while building Amazon was no easy feat. Scott once told Vogue that after their third child, she stepped away from writing to focus on parenting full-time. "Those years were just too busy," she recalled. Bezos, for his part, made family time a priority. He spoke of enjoying slow mornings with his children, reading the newspaper, having breakfast, and even doing the dishes every night. He also advised his children to follow their passions rather than chase prestige, saying, "Whatever you do, choose something you can bring passion to... That's going to make it easier to work hard." Life after divorce: co-parenting and continued support After announcing their divorce in early 2019, Bezos and Scott emphasized their commitment to co-parenting. In a joint statement, they described themselves as remaining close friends and supportive partners in raising their children. Just months later, both reaffirmed their respect for one another when their divorce was finalized. Scott noted she was "looking forward to the next phase as co-parents and friends," while Bezos echoed her sentiment, saying he was "grateful" for her kindness and looked forward to their new relationship. As Bezos begins a new chapter of his life with his wife Lauren Sánchez, he continues to maintain a protective boundary around his children's privacy while occasionally offering thoughtful insights into the values and lessons he hopes to pass on to them. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Who are Jeff Bezos' four children? All about his kids with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos got married to Lauren Sanchez in Venice on Friday. The couple tied the knot on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore and celebrated their special day by hosting several big names such as Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Orlando Bloom. Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Karlie Kloss, Queen Rania of Jordan, as well as fashion designers Diane von Fürstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, and Domenico Dolce were also present. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has four children with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, whose details remain private. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri(REUTERS) One of the world's richest persons, Bezos, shares three sons and a daughter with his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott. Here's all you need to know about them. Also read: Who is Mark Bezos? Jeff Bezos' rarely seen half-brother shines at Venice wedding as he resembles to This Hollywood star Who are Jeff Bezos' four children? Bezos was previously married to MacKenzie Scott, and the two got divorced in 2019. Over the years, the Amazon founder has given high priority to the privacy of his children. He has shared that their eldest son was born in 2000 and is named Preston. Notably, Jeff Bezos' middle name is Preston. He and Scott gave this name to their eldest child. The moniker got passed on from his great-grandfather, Lloyd Preston Gise, to his grandfather, Lawrence Preston Gise. According to USA Today, the names and birth dates of his two other sons and one daughter have never been made public. Earlier, it was revealed that Bezos was dependent on Scott, a novelist, to raise his children when he was busy working on Amazon. In a 2013 interview with Vogue, she said that kids have an 'urgent need to be taken care of.' She noted that she was unable to continue writing after the third child, as "those years were just too busy." Bezos has often spoken about how his father, Miguel 'Mike', served as a major inspiration for him. At a May 2022 event, he said that people can find "deep optimism and a deep resilience" in every immigrant. To date, there is very little information known about Bezos and Scott's four children as they live out of the spotlight. In July 2016, the former couple had made a rare public appearance with their children as they stepped out to attend the premiere of Star Trek Beyond. Preston even accompanied his father to the American Portrait Gala, which took place at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in 2019. FAQs 1. How many biological children does Jeff Bezos have? Bezos shares four children with his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott. 2. Who is Jeff Bezos' new wife? He is now married to Lauren Sanchez. 3. Who has custody of Lauren Sanchez's kids? She shares joint physical custody of her son Evan and daughter Ella with her former husband, Patrick Whitesell. She also has a son, Nikko, with ex Tony Gonzalez.
Newsweek
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Mass Effect' Series Moving Forward With 'Star Trek' Writer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors All the way back in June 2021, "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" project director Marc Walters told Business Insider that it was "not a matter of if, but when" that "Mass Effect" was adapted to the screen. That "when" just got a lot closer with the hiring of a showrunner. Deadline reports that Amazon MGM Studios, which has been working on developing a "Mass Effect" series since 2021, has hired "Star Trek Beyond" writer Doug Jung as showrunner of the project. Read More: Everything We Know About Netflix's Season 4 of 'Ginny & Georgia' Jung's other credits include "The Cloverfield Paradox" and more recently the Jason Momoa-led Apple TV+ series "Chief of War". He also wrote for "Mindhunter", "Big Love", and extensively for the crime drama "Dark Blue". Key art for Mass Effect shows Commander Shepard and his allies against a space backdrop Key art for Mass Effect shows Commander Shepard and his allies against a space backdrop Electronic Arts Jung will be working alongside Dan Casey, who Deadline reports has already been writing for the project for the past year. Jung and Casey will produce. Also producing are Ari Arad and Emmy Yu of Arad Productions, Michael Gamble of Electronic Arts, and Karim Zreik of Cedar Tree Productions. The first "Mass Effect" game was released in 2007, putting the player in control of Commander Shepard, a human soldier who finds himself on a quest to stop the ancient, malevolent A.I. villains known as the Reapers. Shepard's story was told in a total of three games, and then in 2017 came a story following a brand new group of heroes, "Mass Effect: Andromeda". Along the way were the mobile games "Mass Effect Galaxy" and "Mass Effect Infiltrator". Perhaps one of the biggest and obvious questions fans will want to have answered about the "Mass Effect" adaptation - assuming it adapts the story of the original game trilogy - is what gender Commander Shepard will be. The "Mass Effect" games are known for letting players make big choices that impact the outcome of the games, including the gender of the hero. The games also present the players with choices that can mean the life or death of many of the story's chief characters. Of course, there's no guarantee that the "Mass Effect" TV series will adapt the original trilogy. Like most popular video game franchises, "Mass Effect" is still expanding. "Andromeda" took the story in another direction and there is a fifth installment on the way. More TV: Alien: Earth Trailer Channels the Terror of the Original 1979 Classic Peacock Fumbles 'Love Island USA' Premiere—Here's the Schedule Ahead
