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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Prediction markets reveal strong expectations for Happy Gilmore 2 in early reviews
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. You're going to die, clown! Happy Gilmore 2 is set to debut on big — well, multi-sized — screens near you on Netflix, as the movie will feature Adam Sandler returning for the sequel to mid-90s cult classic. Kalshi, a prediction market exchange betting platform that takes bets on real-life events, says the movie is expected to receive modest critical acclaim from Rotten Tomatoes. At the time of writing, Kalshi has an Over/Under score on Rotten Tomatoes of 46.2 percent (Tomatometer score), although this represents a steady decrease from the original, which was released in 1996. The market has received tons of betting action from the public, with $86,231 wagered on the reception of this movie at the time of writing. Happy Gilmore (1996) received a 63 percent on the popular film review site. There's also the option of going higher than those projected numbers, with a bettor potentially being more or less bullish on that rating. Adam Sandler teeing off again as Happy Gilmore. GC Images Kalshi currently projects that this slapstick comedy movie will receive a rating above 90 percent from Rotten Tomatoes, meaning a $10 bet would payout $167 if the movie somehow does eclipse that lofty standard. Sandler will be re-joined by Ben Stiller, Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald in the highly anticipated sequel. A sequel hitting 90 percent would be a surprise, but not unprecedented. Toy Story 2 performed exceptionally well (100 percent rating) back in 1999. Kalshi betting odds posted. Kalshi Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting There have been some major duds at the box office for sequels, with Hangover Part 2 coming in at 34 percent and Sandler-led flick Grown Ups 2 getting a horrific seven percent. It's an honor that few movies have received in 2025, with just one comedy, baseball movie Eephus, achieving this distinction by scoring a 100 percent from the critics. Why Trust New York Post Betting Erich Richter is a brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt but he has a black belt in MMA betting. During the football season he's showcased massive profits at The Post in the player prop market the last two seasons. While constantly betting long shots, his return on investment is 30.15 percent since 2022.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
‘Toy Story' is returning to theaters this year. Here's when and why.
Pixar and Disney are welcoming fans back to Andy's room as "Toy Story" is returning to movie theaters soon. Pixar, an animation studio owned by Disney, announced the film's theatrical return in an X post on Thursday, July 17. "Mark your calendars! Disney & Pixar's Toy Story returns to the BIG SCREEN September 12," the X post reads. Originally released in theaters on Nov. 22, 1995, the first-ever fully computer-animated feature film will return to theaters to celebrate its 30th anniversary, according to Pixar. What is 'Toy Story' about? "Toy Story" follows a group of toys belonging to Andy Davis. When Andy is away from his toys, they come alive, including the film's central characters, Buzz Lightyear( Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks). Woody, who is a cowboy doll, is "profoundly jealous" when Buzz Lightyear, a spaceman action figure, "supplants him as the top toy in (Andy's) bedroom," IMDB's synopsis for the film reads. The two toys have to eventually "put aside their differences" once they are separated from Andy in the movie. Directed by John Lasseter, "Toy Story" became one of the highest-grossing films of 1995. According to a June 2022 newsletter from the Oscars, when the movie was released, "animation was changed forever." "The genre, known for transporting audiences to new worlds, was up until that point mostly hand-drawn, using techniques made popular by Walt Disney Studios and Warner Bros," the newsletter says. "But when Disney joined forces with Pixar — a then-up-and-coming computer animation studio chaired by Steve Jobs — for 'Toy Story,' the first computer-animated feature film was born, and a new world of film was unlocked." More news: Disneyland turns 70: See photos of the magic from then to now 'Toy Story' was just the beginning "Toy Story" was not a one-off, as several sequels came after the film's initial release, including "Toy Story 2," "Toy Story 3," "Toy Story 4," and the upcoming "Toy Story 5," which is expected to hit theaters in 2026. "Buzz, Woody, Jessie are challenged after being introduced to what kids are obsessed with today: electronics," IMDB's synopsis for "Toy Story 5" reads. What inspired 'Toy Story'? According to the Academy Awards' newsletter, Lasseter's Oscar-winning short film "Tin Toy" inspired the then-new Disney-Pixar partnership to "explore a movie from a small toy's perspective." While the script for "Toy Story" underwent rewrites, computer scientists were working on building the software that would eventually make computer animation possible. "We were not filmmakers at the time," she recalled. "We did not understand film language. We were simply doing whatever we were told to get graphic images on the screen by programming as quickly as we could to get the pictures made… and we were learning along the way.' "Toy Story" paved the way for animated films, even leading to the Academy Awards creating an Oscar category for Best Animated Feature. Its success also led to the creation of Toy Story Land, a themed area at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. "It was a movie. It was lit, it was dimensional, we had cameras moving around through things. We had Steadicam kind of shots, all that stuff, and it felt like a movie," Lasseter said of the film, per the newsletter. "Yet, they were cartoony, and they were moving like cartoons, and yet I could touch them. They were plastic. It was all that uniqueness — understanding the limitations of what the medium was at that time, and creating the characters and the storytelling." Watch 'Toy Story' trailer Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Florida State, Alabama War of Words Continues: 'Disrespect Will be Addressed'
The Alabama Crimson Tide travel to Tallahassee to play the Florida State Seminoles on Aug. 30, in one of the headline games in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season — and there has been plenty of chirping from Florida State's starting quarterback. Speaking about Alabama earlier this offseason, Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos said he couldn't see the Crimson Tide "stopping" him and that "they don't have Nick Saban to save them" — not to be mistaken with Prospector telling Woody "that silly Buzz Lightweight can't help you" in "Toy Story 2"; Saban retired following the 2023 season after 17 years at the helm and winning six national titles at Alabama. A video surfaced earlier this week of Castellanos saying that he "just wanted to instill some confidence" in his team. Nevertheless, Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan III had a direct response when asked about Castellanos. "Disrespect will be addressed," Keenan said at SEC Media Days on Wednesday, according to Last season, Keenan, who stands at 6-foot-2 and 335 pounds, totaled 2.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss and 40 combined tackles. Keenan is entering his redshirt senior season at Alabama, with whom he has spent his entire collegiate career (2022-present) and started the past two seasons. As for Castellanos, the senior quarterback transferred to Florida State after two seasons at Boston College (2023-24) and one season at UCF (2022). Last season, Castellanos totaled 1,366 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, five interceptions and a 163.4 passer rating, while completing 61.5% of his passes in eight games. The year prior (2023), he posted a 121.0 passer rating, completed 57.3% of his passes but also rushed for 1,113 yards and 13 touchdowns. Both Alabama and Florida State are coming off underwhelming seasons but in vastly different contexts. Alabama went 9-4 (5-3 in SEC play), the most losses it has recorded in a single season since going 7-6 in 2007 in what was Saban's first season as Alabama's head coach, in what was Kalen DeBoer's first season as head coach. Meanwhile, Florida State, which went 13-1 in 2023 and had many clamoring for its inclusion in the College Football Playoff after going 13-0 before bowl season, finished the 2024 season at 2-10 (ACC-worst 1-7 in conference play). It was the Seminoles' lowest win total since winning just one game in the 1974 season. This will be just the sixth time that the Crimson Tide and Seminoles face off, with Alabama winning the last matchup between the two teams in 2017, 24-7, in what was a neutral site game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Each of their last two matchups came at a neutral site, with the upcoming Week 1 matchup being the first time that they'll play on a college campus since 1974 and the first time Florida State will host Alabama. The Crimson Tide are 3-1-1 in the all-time head-to-head matchup. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football Alabama Crimson Tide Florida State Seminoles recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The 9 ‘legendary' McDonald's Happy Meal toys that everyone had in 80s & 90s which could now make you a small fortune
The Happy Meal has been with us for nearly 50 years TOY JOY The 9 'legendary' McDonald's Happy Meal toys that everyone had in 80s & 90s which could now make you a small fortune Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) There's something about a McDonald's Happy Meal that turns us all into big kids, no matter what age we are. And they have contained some amazing toys over the years including their exciting collabs that keep on launching – like Toy Story and Minecraft. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 There's something about a McDonald's Happy Meal that turns us all into big kids, no matter what age we are Credit: Getty The Happy Meal The McDonald's Happy Meal has been around since 1979 and a small toy or book is included with the food. Both of which are usually contained in a red cardboard box with a yellow smiley face and the McDonald's logo. The first toys included a McDonald's themed stencil, a wallet and a spinning top. However, as the years flew past, the toys got more sought after as they tied in with the latest craze or new film release. Hungry youngsters were likely to find action figures, toy cars and puzzles inside the boxes down the decades. In recent years, McDonald's has started phasing out plastic toys in favour of more sustainable items. But how much are the most legendary toys now worth? TY Teenie Beanie Babies These were mini soft toys that were in meal boxes in 1997, during the Beanie Babies craze. There were huge queues at some McDonald's restaurants for them. There were even reports of fights breaking out, such was the demand reports The News. The popular characters included Patti the Platypus and Pinchers the Lobster. A complete set of 12 Teenie Beanies toys from 1998 is listed for sale on eBay for more than £420, but they are available for less elsewhere. Changeables These were released in the late 80s and early 90s, when Transformers were the new craze. They converted from food items like a burger or fries into dinosaurs or robots. However, the average price for a set of four Changeables on eBay seems to be only £30. Hot Wheels McDonald's teamed up with Hot Wheels to include model cars in Happy Meal boxes in 1983. They have produced quite a few classic vehicles over the years since then. A Cadillac Seville, is listed for sale on eBay for just over £50. Inspector Gadget The Inspector Gadget toy was a tie in with the 1999 movie, starring Matthew Broderick. Children had to collect all eight parts to complete their Inspector Gadget action figure. One set of all the pieces in their original wrappers is listed on eBay for just under £1,100. But another is listed for only a little over £40. Toy Story 2 figures These were released in 2000 to tie in with the huge blockbuster Toy Story 2. They included Woody, Slinky Dog and Buzz Lightyear, which everyone wanted. A set of six toys from that collection is listed on eBay for £25. Sonic games Sonic the Hedgehog handheld games were given in Happy Meals in 2003. They included a racing game and a basic adventure game where you had to collect the rings. A set of four of the original 2003 games in their original packaging is listed on eBay for around £35. Lego Motion Basic Lego toys were given away inside Happy Meals in 1989, with models including a helicopter, a race car and a sea plane. You can pick these models up for around £5 each on eBay. In 1994, similar toys called Lego System were released and a set of four of these toys is listed on eBay for just over £50. Back to the Future Delorean The Back to the Future Happy Meal toys were released to tie in with the cartoon series which came out in 1991. They included Marty McFly on a hoverboard and the DeLorean car with Doc Brown. The Marty McFly and DeLorean toys together on eBay are available for around £25. Batmobile The Batman Returns Happy Meal toys were given away to tie in with the 1992 movie. You can pick up a set of these on eBay for around £35.
The Province
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Sarah McLachlan and The Simpsons deliver a 'parody song you never saw coming'
Vancouver singer gave her Toy Story 2 song a very different version in The Simpsons season finale Grammy & Juno Award winning artist Sarah McLachlan was in Moncton on RON WARD/TIMES & TRANSCRIPT RON WARD/TIMES & TRANSCRIPT Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Vancouver singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan had a surprise for fans during the season finale of The Simpsons on Sunday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Canadian music star turned her touching Toy Story 2 song, When She Loved Me, into something altogether darker for the episode, titled Estranger Things. The original song was written by Randy Newman for the Toy Story 2 soundtrack and was key to a tear-jerking scene where the character Emily takes a trip down memory lane after parting with her Jessie the Cowgirl doll. The composition was nominated for the Best Original Song at the 2000 Academy Awards, where Newman and McLachlan performed it during the awards broadcast. The updated take on the tune for The Simpsons plays out after Marge carries out a box of Bart and Lisa's old toys, including figures of the ultraviolent cat and mouse duo, Itchy & Scratchy. The children feel they have outgrown the blood-soaked cartoon characters since they launched a line of baby merchandise. 'I knew my kids were growing up, but I never thought they'd grow apart,' says Marge. 'And I think I'm the only one who cares.' As she leaves the discard box on the curb, Itchy & Scratchy declare, 'We care, Marge' and the song begins. As a montage of favourite Bart and Lisa enjoying Itchy & Scratchy moments plays, McLachlan chimes in: This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'When B and Lisa love us things were just so beautiful / blood would flow but also so would love,' she sings, noting the children's peals of laughter watching 'violence and horrors quite unsuitable for children / as out guts rain from above.' It puts the weepy ballad into a whole new world. McLachlan teased the parody piece on social media, noting it's 'The parody song you never saw coming … still kinda heartbreaking, no?' The singer included an animated frame of her standing with Itchy and a decapitated Scratchy, as well. It's not the first time McLachlan's been open to reworking one of her greatest hits. The singer-songwriter parodied her 1998 song 'Angel' and its use in an animal-rights fundraising campaign several times, including in a sketch for the Juno Awards and a Super Bowl beer commercial. Read More CFL Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Whitecaps News World
