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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
James Brolin reveals how he nearly played James Bond in ‘Octopussy'
Brolin, James Brolin. The 84-year-old Hollywood legend revealed in a new interview with People that he nearly played James Bond in his 40s, after Roger Moore 'said he would never do another' film in the franchise before 1983's 'Octopussy.' 'He was out, so I flew over and I met all the people,' Brolin recalled. 'And I got my apartment and I started working with the stuntmen and Cubby Broccoli hired me.' 9 James Brolin attends the 1984 Golden Globe Awards. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 9 Roger Moore as James Bond in 'Octopussy.' 'We hadn't signed any papers yet,' Brolin continued. 'I got back to L.A. to get my stuff because I was going to be gone for a year. And I got a call saying Roger decided to do one more, and I was out.' Moore, who died in 2017 at age 89, was the third actor to play James Bond on the big screen, after Sean Connery and George Lazneby. 9 Roger Moore, Kristina Wayborn in 'Octopussy.' He made his 007 debut in 1973's 'Live and Let Die' and went on to star in 'The Man with the Golden Gun' (1974), 'The Spy Who Loved Me' (1977), 'Moonraker' (1979), 'For Your Eyes Only' (1981), 'Octopussy' and 'A View to a Kill' (1985). He was replaced by Timothy Dalton. 9 The poster for the 1983 James Bond movie 'Octopussy.' 9 Roger Moore in 'Octopussy.' Brolin would've been the first American James Bond had he been cast in 'Octopussy.' But when Moore changed his mind about leaving the role, Brolin instead landed the leading part of Peter McDermott in the ABC soap opera series 'Hotel,' which ran from 1983 to 1988. 9 James Brolin at the Filmex Tribute To Elizabeth Taylor in Los Angeles in 1981. MediaPunch / Shutterstock 9 James Brolin and his wife Barbara Streisand attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. WireImage The James Bond franchise is currently without a leading man after Daniel Craig shot his final 007 movie, 'No Time To Die,' which came out in 2021 and grossed $774 million at the worldwide box office In February, the original Bond producers, Barbara Broccoli and her brother Michael G. Wilson, relinquished creative control of the films to Amazon MGM Studios for a reported $1 billion. 9 Daniel Craig as James Bond. Nicola Dove The news was met with a flurry of criticism. The Post's entertainment critic Johnny Oleksinski even called the deal 'the death of an iconic brand.' Dalton, who starred in two James Bond movies, said he was 'very surprised and shocked' by the sale. 9 Timothy Dalton as James Bond in 1987. Getty Images In June, it was announced that 'Dune' director Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie. The actors who have been rumored to be in contention to play the new 007 include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, Regé-Jean Page and more.
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film
Denis Villeneuve is going from 'Dune' to Bond. Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday that Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie. The untitled film will be the first since the studio took creative reins of the storied film franchise after decades of control by the Broccoli family. 4 Denis Villeneuve was selected to direct the next James Bond movie. Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman had maintained that before the next Bond is cast, they would develop a screenplay and find a director first. Now, they have one of the most respected blockbuster makers in Hollywood, who's coming off a pair of widely acclaimed 'Dune' films. In a statement, the 57-year-old French Canadian filmmaker said he grew up watching Bond movies. 'I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory,' said Villeneuve. 'I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.' Since taking creative control of Bond in February, Amazon MGM has worked quickly to get the next movie going. The studio is also trying to win over fans skeptical of the new corporate leadership and the fearful of future spinoffs. 4 Roger Moore played James Bond in the 1974 film 'The Man with the Golden Gun.' AP 4 Pierce Brosnan stared as James Bond in the 1995 film 'GoldenEye.' Getty Images 'James Bond is in the hands of one of today's greatest filmmakers,' said Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. With Pascal and Heyman lodged as producers and Villeneuve behind the camera, the next Bond movie will have an enviable brain trust. Villeneuve beat out a field of directors floated for the movie including Edward Berger ('Conclave'), Paul King ('Paddington 2″), Edgar Wright ('Baby Driver') and Jonathan Nolan, co-creator of 'Westworld' and brother to Christopher Nolan. 'Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond movies since he was a little boy,' said Pascal and Heyman. 'It was always his dream to make this movie, and now it's ours, too.' 4 Daniel Craig was the most recent actor to play James Bond. AP No release date has been announced for the next Bond movie. Villeneuve will shoot the third 'Dune' film this summer. If production on Bond began next year, a release sometime in 2027 would be likely. Villenevue's first two 'Dune' films have together surpassed $1 billion in box office worldwide and been nominated for a combined 15 Academy Awards, winning seven. His other films include 'Blade Runner 2049,' 'Arrival,' 'Sicario,' 'Prisoners,' 'Enemy' and 'Incendies.' Amazon bought MGM Studios in 2022 for $8.5 billion, but didn't gain creative control of the studio's most prized asset until this year. Until this film, every Bond director has been handpicked by the Broccolis.
Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rod Stewart's wild love life - teen sweetheart, supermodel and Loose Women star
From teen heartbreaks, whirlwind proposals to cheating scandals and three weddings - Rod Stewart's love life is true rockstar chaos He's rocked stadiums, scored platinum records and racked up just as many romances. With his trademark spiky hair and raspy voice, Sir Rod Stewart has been an icon in music for more than six decades. But beyond the hits and headlines, the 79-year-old rocker has lived a wild love life that could rival any storyline. From teenage sweethearts to supermodels, secret affairs to three high-profile marriages - Rod's dating history is far from regular. Now settled with his third wife Penny Lancaster and their two sons, the rocker might be living a quieter life these days but getting there was anything but smooth. Let's take a look back at the women who stole his heart and sometimes broke it too. Susannah Boffey Rod's first serious romance was with Susannah Boffey, who he met as a teen in a London nightclub. It didn't last long - but it left a permanent mark. Susannah fell pregnant and gave birth to their daughter, Sarah Streeter, who was placed for adoption. Rod later claimed it was her father who insisted on it but Susannah saw things differently. 'I don't blame him for how he acted in the Sixties we were all young and foolish,' she said. 'But I blame him for what's happened since, for what has happened to both me and Sarah.' Jennie Rylance Next came model Jennie Rylance and just as quickly, she was gone. The romance fizzled out after two years. Dee Harrington Rod then fell for model Dee Harrington after meeting her on a cruise ship. 'He was shy about asking me to dance,' she recalled but once they got talking, they were inseparable for four years. Rod even popped the question mid-canoodle. 'We were in our hotel bedroom when he just blurted out, 'Will you marry me?'' she said. But the rockstar's trust issues got in the way. Rod suspected Dee was cheating, and soon enough, he was cosying up to someone else. READ MORE: Rod Stewart's wild life - £300m fortune, footballer fame and secret cancer battle Britt Ekland Swedish stunner Britt Ekland, aka Mary Goodnight in The Man with the Golden Gun. She and Rod dated for two explosive years. But the romance went out with a bang when Britt accused Rod of cheating. 'He never said sorry,' she later revealed. 'Never. I wish he had.' Alana Stewart Rod's first trip down the aisle came in 1979 when he married model Alana Stewart who famously left actor George Hamilton for him. They welcomed two kids, Kimberly and Sean. Looking back, Rod admits he wasn't ready. 'When I told my dad I was getting married, he said, 'You're far too young,'' Rod said. 'He was right - I still had a lot of living, partying, drinking and shagging to do.' Kelly Emberg Rod's seven-year relationship with model Kelly Emberg began while he was still married to Alana. Together, they had daughter Ruby but his wandering ways did them in too. Kelly said: 'It's hard being in love with someone and knowing they're wrong for you… I realised Rod didn't want to marry me.' Rachel Hunter Rod met 21-year-old model Rachel Hunter in a nightclub in 1990 and proposed just three weeks later. Despite their 24-year age gap, they married and had two kids - Renee and Liam. The marriage lasted until 1999. Rachel eventually walked away, saying she'd 'lost her identity.' 'I'll take to the grave the pain I caused Rod,' she admitted. 'I hurt the one person I loved and cared about.' Rod didn't cope well: 'I took to lying on the sofa in the day, with a blanket over me and a hot water bottle against my chest. I knew then why they call it heartbroken. You can feel it in your heart.' Penny Lancaster Rod met Penny in 1999 and the rest is history. She joined him on tour, won his heart, and they've been together ever since. The pair tied the knot in 2007 and have two sons, Alastair and Aiden. They even renewed their vows in 2023, proving that even rockstars can settle down - eventually. Over his love life Rod's had eight kids with five women: Sarah (with Susannah), Kimberly and Sean (with Alana), Ruby (with Kelly), Renee and Liam (with Rachel), and Alastair and Aiden (with Penny). He's now a grandad too with four grandkids and one more on the way, after daughter Kimberly revealed she's expecting her second child.
Time Out
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
10 movies to watch if you miss traveling in Thailand
1. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) James Bond's showdown with Scaramanga did more than spark bullets. It shot Phang Nga Bay's limestone towers onto the world's radar. Officially Koh Khao Phing Kan, but the world knows it as James Bond Island. The film also captured Bangkok's rough-edged canal life in the '70s, throwing a high-speed chase into the middle of the city's humid, chaotic sprawl. 2. The Beach (2000) Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this adaptation of Alex Garland's cult novel, following backpackers hunting for the ultimate paradise on a secret Thai island. Maya Bay on Ko Phi Phi Le is the film's main backdrop, while Phuket brings the drama. Krabi also gets some screen time when DiCaprio takes the ferry from Bangkok to the island. His adventure continues in Khao Yai National Park, where we see the Haew Suwat Falls on the big Hollywood screen. 3. In the Mood for Love (2000) While set in 1960s Hong Kong, much of the film was actually shot in Bangkok. Where Surawong meets Charoen Krung, Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung's characters navigated this Bangkok intersection, mirroring their frustrating romance and impossible attraction under the city's moody glow. Two souls, caught in longing's grip, walked back to separate lives while something electric sparked between them. Against Charoen Krung's dim lights, the setting became visual poetry, amplifying the bittersweet ache of finding love at precisely the wrong moment. This slice of Bangkok transformed into the emotional canvas for one of cinema's most achingly beautiful tales of mistimed love. 4. Butterfly Man (2002) That moment when paradise becomes personal is what this film is about. As the film begins, we're dropped onto the sun-drenched shores of Koh Samui alongside a British backpacker who finds more than he can bargain for on a Thai island. Beyond the tourist brochure, this indie heartbreaker nails the traveller's sweet spot where holiday romance collides with cultural reality and messy human connections. Equal parts love story and cultural deep-dive, it's Thailand through eyes both fresh and flawed. Worth watching for the scenery alone but you might want to stay for what lies beneath. 5. Bangkok Dangerous (2008) Nicolas Cage, portraying a jaded hitman, prowls the streets of Bangkok, chasing a storyline where the city's frenetic pulse, with its steamy alleyways, chaotic markets and glittering skyscrapers, forms the backdrop to his brooding assassin. While the plot treads familiar hitman territory (the last job, moral awakening, unexpected romance), it's Bangkok itself that emerges as the true co-star. The camera hungrily captures the city's urban contrasts, from serene temples to feverish nightlife. 6. Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010) Death comes knocking, but so do ghosts. Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Palme d'Or triumph is a hypnotic plunge into Thai mysticism that feels both ancient and fresh. In rural Thailand, kidney-failing Boonmee spends his final days with unexpected visitors: his deceased wife materialises at dinner while his long-lost son returns as a red-eyed monkey spirit. And yet, it feels almost casual. What unfolds isn't some horror show, but a meditation where the veil between worlds thins to transparency. The film stays with you like a half-remembered dream. 7. The Hangover Part II (2011) Two years after tearing up Vegas, the Wolfpack is back letting loose in Bangkok. Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug land in Thailand for Stu's wedding, but one wild night later, the groom is missing and their memories are fried. With a handful of absurd clues, they run through the city's temples, tattoo shops and Bangkok's maze-like backstreets, racing to fix the mess before the big day. Bangkok's wild energy feeds the Wolfpack's chaos, turning this trip into an even bigger wreck than the last. 8. Only God Forgives (2013) Ryan Gosling stalks Bangkok's neon-soaked concrete jungle as a boxing gym boss tangled up in criminal connections. When his mum rolls into town demanding payback for his brother's death, he dives headfirst into the city's back alleys and brutal underworld. This gritty neo-noir drags you through sweaty fight rings, sword swinging, seedy bars and blood-slick streets, where family ties snap under the weight of betrayal and Bangkok's chaos chews you up whole. 9. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) After facing off in Koh Tapu back in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Bond is back on Thai soil but instead of postcard-perfect beaches, this time we're in Charoen Krung, Bang Rak. High-speed chases tear through Charoen Krung 37 while boats rip down the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem and Khlong Maha Nak canals. It all comes to a head in Din Daeng where Michelle Yeoh's scene-stealing heroine links up with Britain's most famous spy. 10. Mechanic: Resurrection (2016) Three supposed accidents. One kidnapped girlfriend. A ticking clock on Laem Had beach, Koh Yao Yai. This paradise-turned-prison sees Jason Statham walking the knife-edge of island duality, where sun-drenched beaches conceal deadly intentions. As he hunts down three marked men, his arch-rival tightens the grip on the woman he loves. What unfolds is a lethal charade of calculated mishaps and vanishing time. The island's raw beauty collides with a brutal truth: only flawless execution will save her life. A Thai paradise island has never felt this perilous.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Forget Sean Bean and Pedro Pascal, THIS Hollywood star has died 70 times on screen
Pedro Pascal 's shocking death in The Last of Us instantly reminded fans of his brutal end in Game of Thrones, with many dubbing him the 'new Sean Bean' for his on-screen fatalities. But there's one Hollywood legend who outshines them both—having met his end a staggering 70 times on screen throughout his illustrious career. The Legendary Career of Christopher Lee The legendary Christopher Lee had a career that spanned more than six decades, featuring over 200 films. Remarkably, his characters met their end in more than a third of them, with IMDb noting that he "died" on screen 70 times. His iconic roles include Dracula, which he portrayed in numerous films, as well as memorable villains in The Curse of Frankenstein, The Man with the Golden Gun, The Lord of the Rings : The Return of the King, and Star Wars: Episode III. A Master of Villains and Death Scenes by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2024, Enhance Your Brand With Latest Insights (Check Now) Packaging Machines | Search Ads Undo Christopher Lee brought to life iconic villains in Bond films, the Star Wars universe, and numerous horror classics. His real-life experience as a World War II special forces soldier gave him unique insight into portraying these deaths realistically. Director Peter Jackson of The Lord of the Rings once highlighted Lee's valuable advice on creating authentic on-screen fatalities. Sean Bean and Other On-Screen Death Aficionados Sean Bean, famed for his on-screen deaths , has met his demise in 25 films—far fewer than some of his peers. His notable roles in Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Patriot Games have contributed to his infamous reputation. British actor John Hurt follows closely with 43 deaths, while Vincent Price and Dennis Hopper top the list with 48 each. Horror legends Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi also make the cut, with 42 and 36 on-screen deaths, respectively. Modern-Day Death Masters In the realm of modern actors, Danny Trejo holds the top spot with 41 on-screen deaths. Other notable names follow, including Mark Hamill with 30, Mickey Rourke with 28, and Gary Oldman with 24. Willem Dafoe has 23, Bruce Willis 22, while Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson , Robert De Niro, and Liam Neeson each have 19. Best Hindi Movies | Best Tamil Movies | Best Telugu Movies | Best english Movies | Best Malayalam Movies |
