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Daily Telegraph
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Sarah Michelle Gellar gives huge update on Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot
Don't miss out on the headlines from Movies. Followed categories will be added to My News. Sarah Michelle Gellar is single-handedly keeping the memory of the 90s alive for millennials this year. Earlier in 2025, she announced that she'll be stepping back into Buffy Summers' stylish boots, and now she's once again seemingly risen from the dead with a surprise cameo in Sony's reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer. Gellar became a horror icon when she starred alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Phillippe and future husband Freddie Prinze Jr in the original 90s horror flick as enigmatic beauty queen, Helen Shivers. The Hollywood star has partnered with Uber One in celebration of Sony's I Know What You Did Last Summer . Picture: Supplied Despite being perhaps the biggest star in the movie, Gellar's character is killed off in a heartbreaking moment that's considered among horror fans be to be one of the best chase scenes ever put on film. While Gellar previously rubbished demands to return to the reboot, reminding fans that 'she's dead', it turns out the screen icon was keeping her cards very close to her chest. Speaking with about her new partnership with Uber One on their new advert that sees Gellar once again come face-to-face with the film's eerie fisherman himself, she revealed that she does indeed make a surprise return in the new movie that's out now in cinemas. 'So the first thing I can clarify is that I never said I wasn't going to be in it!' she laughed. 'I actually didn't intend to do it.' She explained that the movie's writer and director, Jennifer Robinson, who just so happens to be one of her closest friends – they talk twice a day, every day – insisted that she would find a way to bring back the fan favourite character. But Gellar wasn't convinced at first. 'She told me about three years ago that she wanted to do this and I was like, that's great. I'll help you with Freddy and I'll anything you need with the movie. I just can't be in it. She's like, 'I'm gonna figure out a way.' And I was like, 'There's no way. I'm dead. I'm not going to be a weird twin!'' Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr at the premiere of the new horror flick. Picture: Getty. Gellar as Helen Shivers in the original movie. Picture: Sony Despite her initial refusal to make a cameo, Robinson eventually found a way to bring back Shivers that Gellar felt honoured the character well enough to walk back onto set in the cover of darkness. 'I was getting up at five in the morning, sneaking into this set. I was not allowed to go outside the entire day that I was filming. because I was in the costume. So I literally was inside for an entire day.' The horror flick was shot entirely here in Australia, and Gellar's collaboration with Uber One came about while she and husband Prinze Jr were living in a home in Rose Bay. 'I usually do all the Uber ordering at home. And before we left, I said to him 'You have to get Uber for Australia because you're going to need it to get around and to order food,' so he finally let me put it onto his phone,' she shared. 'Our first favourite [order] was this great coffee shop in Rose Bay. I wish I could remember the name but they had the most wonderful Turkish coffee and little desserts that we ordered at least every other day while we were in Australia.' The 90s icon went on to share how much she 'loves' spending time Down Under, admitting that it's 'the one place' where she could see herself moving with her family at some point in the future. Gellar's role as Buffy is considered one of the most memorable TV performances of the last three decades. Picture: Supplied. Gellar went on to reveal that the hugely anticipated reboot of the show is set to get into production sooner than fans may have first realised. 'We're getting really close. We have to make sure everything is done right. But I will say we are filming very soon,' she teased. Ever since the reboot was first announced fans have been eager to know which of Buffy's pals might be seen returning to the show alongside her. In the original show, fan favourite character Anya, who was originally supposed to be in a handful of episodes only to become one of the most beloved characters, dies in the show's finale. It's a brutal second-long scene and for years fans have felt she was owed more. When I quizzed Gellar on whether the vengeance demon, played by Emma Caulfield, could return, she confessed that she's very much 'on the list' to come back. Emma Caulfield [right] could be making a comeback to the Buffy reboot, as long as Disney gives Gellar the budget. Picture: Warner. 'I will do my best to honour the original show while also giving a chance to the new characters. I tell everyone to be patient because if we bring back all of the new characters right away, then the audience doesn't have time to like and get to the know the new characters. They won't give them the time of day. So I want to make sure I do spend the right amount of time establishing the new characters.' 'But anyone that follows me knows that Emma and I are very close and obviously, you know, they're all on my list. 'We have to get Hulu and Disney to give us enough episodes, over the course of a couple of years, so we can bring everybody back. All the budget as well!' she said. I asked Gellar how she feels about the legacy of acclaimed Buffy episode The Body, in which she gives an incredible performance as Buffy deals with the shocking sudden death of her mother. Despite being heaped with praise at the time, because Buffy was still seen as a teen-leaning show on a lesser network, Gellar mostly missed out during awards season, only scoring one Golden Globe nomination in the end. Discussing whether she felt respected within the industry at the time, Gellar replied: 'That's an interesting question. I know a lot of people behind the scenes and on the set did feel that they [awards and critics] weren't for me. But I make the show for the fans, not for awards and critics.' 'And so I really felt the love,' insisted the star. 'If there was a nomination for an award from fans, we always won and people loved it and and so for me, that was the joy that I got. 'And I do have a Daytime Emmy,' she chuckled. 'It's very nice!' Gellar's new I Know What You Did Last Summer campaign ties in with Uber One's partnership with HOYTS, offering perks for members including discounted tickets ($12.50 for general admission, $27.50 for HOYTS LUX) and unlimited free popcorn refills. Join Uber One online and for the HOYTS offer terms, visit the official website. Originally published as Sarah Michelle Gellar teases huge Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot update and breaks silence over I Know What You Did Last Summer cameo
Courier-Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Sarah Michelle Gellar gives huge update on Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot
Don't miss out on the headlines from Movies. Followed categories will be added to My News. Sarah Michelle Gellar is single-handedly keeping the memory of the 90s alive for millennials this year. Earlier in 2025, she announced that she'll be stepping back into Buffy Summers' stylish boots, and now she's once again seemingly risen from the dead with a surprise cameo in Sony's reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer. Gellar became a horror icon when she starred alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Phillippe and future husband Freddie Prinze Jr in the original 90s horror flick as enigmatic beauty queen, Helen Shivers. The Hollywood star has partnered with Uber One in celebration of Sony's I Know What You Did Last Summer . Picture: Supplied Despite being perhaps the biggest star in the movie, Gellar's character is killed off in a heartbreaking moment that's considered among horror fans be to be one of the best chase scenes ever put on film. While Gellar previously rubbished demands to return to the reboot, reminding fans that 'she's dead', it turns out the screen icon was keeping her cards very close to her chest. Speaking with about her new partnership with Uber One on their new advert that sees Gellar once again come face-to-face with the film's eerie fisherman himself, she revealed that she does indeed make a surprise return in the new movie that's out now in cinemas. 'So the first thing I can clarify is that I never said I wasn't going to be in it!' she laughed. 'I actually didn't intend to do it.' She explained that the movie's writer and director, Jennifer Robinson, who just so happens to be one of her closest friends – they talk twice a day, every day – insisted that she would find a way to bring back the fan favourite character. But Gellar wasn't convinced at first. 'She told me about three years ago that she wanted to do this and I was like, that's great. I'll help you with Freddy and I'll anything you need with the movie. I just can't be in it. She's like, 'I'm gonna figure out a way.' And I was like, 'There's no way. I'm dead. I'm not going to be a weird twin!'' Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr at the premiere of the new horror flick. Picture: Getty. Gellar as Helen Shivers in the original movie. Picture: Sony Despite her initial refusal to make a cameo, Robinson eventually found a way to bring back Shivers that Gellar felt honoured the character well enough to walk back onto set in the cover of darkness. 'I was getting up at five in the morning, sneaking into this set. I was not allowed to go outside the entire day that I was filming. because I was in the costume. So I literally was inside for an entire day.' The horror flick was shot entirely here in Australia, and Gellar's collaboration with Uber One came about while she and husband Prinze Jr were living in a home in Rose Bay. 'I usually do all the Uber ordering at home. And before we left, I said to him 'You have to get Uber for Australia because you're going to need it to get around and to order food,' so he finally let me put it onto his phone,' she shared. 'Our first favourite [order] was this great coffee shop in Rose Bay. I wish I could remember the name but they had the most wonderful Turkish coffee and little desserts that we ordered at least every other day while we were in Australia.' The 90s icon went on to share how much she 'loves' spending time Down Under, admitting that it's 'the one place' where she could see herself moving with her family at some point in the future. Gellar's role as Buffy is considered one of the most memorable TV performances of the last three decades. Picture: Supplied. Gellar went on to reveal that the hugely anticipated reboot of the show is set to get into production sooner than fans may have first realised. 'We're getting really close. We have to make sure everything is done right. But I will say we are filming very soon,' she teased. Ever since the reboot was first announced fans have been eager to know which of Buffy's pals might be seen returning to the show alongside her. In the original show, fan favourite character Anya, who was originally supposed to be in a handful of episodes only to become one of the most beloved characters, dies in the show's finale. It's a brutal second-long scene and for years fans have felt she was owed more. When I quizzed Gellar on whether the vengeance demon, played by Emma Caulfield, could return, she confessed that she's very much 'on the list' to come back. Emma Caulfield [right] could be making a comeback to the Buffy reboot, as long as Disney gives Gellar the budget. Picture: Warner. 'I will do my best to honour the original show while also giving a chance to the new characters. I tell everyone to be patient because if we bring back all of the new characters right away, then the audience doesn't have time to like and get to the know the new characters. They won't give them the time of day. So I want to make sure I do spend the right amount of time establishing the new characters.' 'But anyone that follows me knows that Emma and I are very close and obviously, you know, they're all on my list. 'We have to get Hulu and Disney to give us enough episodes, over the course of a couple of years, so we can bring everybody back. All the budget as well!' she said. I asked Gellar how she feels about the legacy of acclaimed Buffy episode The Body, in which she gives an incredible performance as Buffy deals with the shocking sudden death of her mother. Despite being heaped with praise at the time, because Buffy was still seen as a teen-leaning show on a lesser network, Gellar mostly missed out during awards season, only scoring one Golden Globe nomination in the end. Discussing whether she felt respected within the industry at the time, Gellar replied: 'That's an interesting question. I know a lot of people behind the scenes and on the set did feel that they [awards and critics] weren't for me. But I make the show for the fans, not for awards and critics.' 'And so I really felt the love,' insisted the star. 'If there was a nomination for an award from fans, we always won and people loved it and and so for me, that was the joy that I got. 'And I do have a Daytime Emmy,' she chuckled. 'It's very nice!' Gellar's new I Know What You Did Last Summer campaign ties in with Uber One's partnership with HOYTS, offering perks for members including discounted tickets ($12.50 for general admission, $27.50 for HOYTS LUX) and unlimited free popcorn refills. Join Uber One online and for the HOYTS offer terms, visit the official website. Originally published as Sarah Michelle Gellar teases huge Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot update and breaks silence over I Know What You Did Last Summer cameo
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Strategic Growth Levers Powering Uber's Next Chapter
Key Points Uber's core markets are still underpenetrated. New revenue streams like Uber Ads and Uber One are scaling fast. Uber's making a long-term bet on its autonomous strategy. 10 stocks we like better than Uber Technologies › Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) has come a long way from its cash-burning days. In 2023, the company reached a long-awaited milestone: profitability according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Better still, it sustained its profitability into 2024, further cementing its position as an emerging technology giant. But it's not stopping there. Under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, the company aims to leverage its strengths to deliver sustainable growth in the coming years. Here are three strategic growth levers that could define Uber's next chapter. 1. Deepening penetration in existing services Uber's core businesses -- mobility and delivery -- are both profitable and still underpenetrated in many markets. As these businesses scale further, Uber's ability to grow within its existing footprint could be a powerful profit driver. For example, in mobility, Uber can increase trips per active user, especially in suburban and international markets. In delivery, it can grow order frequencies and basket sizes and expand into higher-value verticals like grocery and retail. To this end, Uber One -- Uber's Amazon Prime-like membership program -- plays an important role in improving customer retention and wallet share. By offering a variety of perks across multiple services, Uber One gives customers strong incentives to increase usage -- whether it's rides, food, groceries, or parcels. What makes this strategy compelling is the role of operating leverage. With Uber's fixed cost largely unchanged as the platform scales (or grows slower than revenue), the bulk of its incremental revenue tends to flow through to profit. In fact, in the most recent quarter, revenue rose 14% year over year, while adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew 35% and free cash flow surged 66% -- a clear sign that profitability is scaling faster than top-line growth. In short, Uber doesn't need new markets to grow, it just needs existing users to do a little more. 2. Further monetization of its platform With more than 150 million monthly active users across its apps, Uber has something few companies in local commerce have: recurring daily demand and distribution at scale. And it's beginning to monetize that in new ways. For merchants, Uber Ads is becoming an important way to advertise their products and attract new potential customers. Merchants can pay for visibility across various services within the Uber app, be it in Uber Ride or Uber Eats. To put the opportunity into perspective, Uber announced that its advertising revenue had surpassed the $1.5 billion annual run rate in the first quarter of 2025. On the consumer side, Uber One is another key monetization lever. With 19 million members, there's still significant headroom for growth. In addition to recurring subscription revenue, these members tend to spend more frequently across multiple services -- a win for both user engagement and unit economics. More importantly, these monetization layers likely carry much higher margins than core transactions and could meaningfully expand Uber's blended profitability over time. 3. Betting on autonomous -- ride-hailing and delivery Uber has long envisioned a world where autonomous vehicles power its platform. Although it sold off its internal self-driving unit early on, the company has shifted toward a partnership-first strategy. Today, Uber is partnering with 18 autonomous vehicle (AV) companies, including Waymo and WeRide. Autonomous rides on Uber's platform are now pacing toward an annualized run rate of 1.5 million trips -- still small but growing steadily. Plus, outside of mobility, Uber is expanding autonomous deliveries to more U.S. cities with its partners, such as Coco in Chicago and Miami, Serve in Miami and Dallas, and Avride in Jersey City. While full-scale AV adoption may be years away, Uber is positioning itself as a distribution layer for autonomy. If robotaxis and autonomous delivery scale in the future, Uber could benefit without bearing the capital burden. What it means for investors Uber has already proven it can scale. Now, it's focused on monetizing that scale more efficiently. As the company deepens penetration in its core businesses, unlocks new monetization opportunities, and positions itself for a long-term autonomous future, Uber has multiple levers to sustain and grow its profits. With a maturing business model, rising free cash flow, and optionality in next-gen mobility, Uber is quietly transitioning from a growth story into a profitable compounder. Do the experts think Uber Technologies is a buy right now? The Motley Fool's expert analyst team, drawing on years of investing experience and deep analysis of thousands of stocks, leverages our proprietary Moneyball AI investing database to uncover top opportunities. They've just revealed their to buy now — did Uber Technologies make the list? When our Stock Advisor analyst team has a stock recommendation, it can pay to listen. 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Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
3 Strategic Growth Levers Powering Uber's Next Chapter
Key Points Uber's core markets are still underpenetrated. New revenue streams like Uber Ads and Uber One are scaling fast. Uber's making a long-term bet on its autonomous strategy. 10 stocks we like better than Uber Technologies › Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) has come a long way from its cash-burning days. In 2023, the company reached a long-awaited milestone: profitability according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Better still, it sustained its profitability into 2024, further cementing its position as an emerging technology giant. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » But it's not stopping there. Under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, the company aims to leverage its strengths to deliver sustainable growth in the coming years. Here are three strategic growth levers that could define Uber's next chapter. 1. Deepening penetration in existing services Uber's core businesses -- mobility and delivery -- are both profitable and still underpenetrated in many markets. As these businesses scale further, Uber's ability to grow within its existing footprint could be a powerful profit driver. For example, in mobility, Uber can increase trips per active user, especially in suburban and international markets. In delivery, it can grow order frequencies and basket sizes and expand into higher-value verticals like grocery and retail. To this end, Uber One -- Uber's Amazon Prime-like membership program -- plays an important role in improving customer retention and wallet share. By offering a variety of perks across multiple services, Uber One gives customers strong incentives to increase usage -- whether it's rides, food, groceries, or parcels. What makes this strategy compelling is the role of operating leverage. With Uber's fixed cost largely unchanged as the platform scales (or grows slower than revenue), the bulk of its incremental revenue tends to flow through to profit. In fact, in the most recent quarter, revenue rose 14% year over year, while adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew 35% and free cash flow surged 66% -- a clear sign that profitability is scaling faster than top-line growth. In short, Uber doesn't need new markets to grow, it just needs existing users to do a little more. 2. Further monetization of its platform With more than 150 million monthly active users across its apps, Uber has something few companies in local commerce have: recurring daily demand and distribution at scale. And it's beginning to monetize that in new ways. For merchants, Uber Ads is becoming an important way to advertise their products and attract new potential customers. Merchants can pay for visibility across various services within the Uber app, be it in Uber Ride or Uber Eats. To put the opportunity into perspective, Uber announced that its advertising revenue had surpassed the $1.5 billion annual run rate in the first quarter of 2025. On the consumer side, Uber One is another key monetization lever. With 19 million members, there's still significant headroom for growth. In addition to recurring subscription revenue, these members tend to spend more frequently across multiple services -- a win for both user engagement and unit economics. More importantly, these monetization layers likely carry much higher margins than core transactions and could meaningfully expand Uber's blended profitability over time. 3. Betting on autonomous -- ride-hailing and delivery Uber has long envisioned a world where autonomous vehicles power its platform. Although it sold off its internal self-driving unit early on, the company has shifted toward a partnership-first strategy. Today, Uber is partnering with 18 autonomous vehicle (AV) companies, including Waymo and WeRide. Autonomous rides on Uber's platform are now pacing toward an annualized run rate of 1.5 million trips -- still small but growing steadily. Plus, outside of mobility, Uber is expanding autonomous deliveries to more U.S. cities with its partners, such as Coco in Chicago and Miami, Serve in Miami and Dallas, and Avride in Jersey City. While full-scale AV adoption may be years away, Uber is positioning itself as a distribution layer for autonomy. If robotaxis and autonomous delivery scale in the future, Uber could benefit without bearing the capital burden. What it means for investors Uber has already proven it can scale. Now, it's focused on monetizing that scale more efficiently. As the company deepens penetration in its core businesses, unlocks new monetization opportunities, and positions itself for a long-term autonomous future, Uber has multiple levers to sustain and grow its profits. With a maturing business model, rising free cash flow, and optionality in next-gen mobility, Uber is quietly transitioning from a growth story into a profitable compounder. Should you invest $1,000 in Uber Technologies right now? Before you buy stock in Uber Technologies, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Uber Technologies wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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Glasgow Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Fancy a Michelin Meal Deal? Top chefs reinvent £3 lunches
Two of London's top chefs have reinvented the traditional supermarket sandwich meal deal to make it fit for foodies. Will Murray and Jack Croft, the duo behind Michelin Guide hotspots Fallow, FOWL and Roe, stepped up to the plate as new research revealed 65% of Brits eat lunch at their desks - and just 13% take a proper hour off. The pair have teamed up with Uber Eats to produce a mouthwatering selection of midday treats including Coronation lobster roll, rotisserie chicken & ssamjang bun, cheese & honion focaccia plus a VLT sarnie. Each sandwich is priced at £3 and comes with a complimentary serving of luxury crisps and a soft drink. Jack Croft (L) and Will Murray (R), the duo behind Michelin Guide hotspots Fallow, FOWL and Roe, have teamed up with Uber Eats to produce a mouthwatering selection of midday treats including the Coronation lobster roll (Image: Cover Images) Will said: 'This isn't about reclaiming the meal deal - we think it's already a brilliant British staple. We wanted to honour it, put our own spin on it, and celebrate the art of lunch. 'We had a lot of fun creating these recipes, and we hope they bring a bit of joy to people who've powered through a long morning.' Jack added: 'We've always believed that flavour shouldn't be confined to fine dining. Collaborating with Uber Eats to elevate the everyday lunch has been an exciting challenge and one that reflects how we like to eat, too.' Uber Eats launches the new menu at an Uber Eats Sandwich Studio in Potters Field, London, on Tuesday, July 15. It will be open between 12.30 - 3pm, with Uber One customers benefitting from a further price drop at just £2. The meal deals will also be available via the Uber Eats app in Manchester and Liverpool on Thursday, 17th July and Friday, 18th July, respectively. Proceeds from every purchase will be donated to Uber Eats partner City Harvest, a food redistribution charity which rescues nutritious surplus food from farms, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, and delivers it for free to those facing food poverty. On the menu Coronation lobster Coronation lobster, sambal jam, curry leaf mayo and crispy samphire and curry leaves with tomato crisps and sparkling lemonade. Recommended reading: Rotisserie chicken and ssamjang Grilled rotisserie chicken and cheese ciabatta, with pickled carrot slaw, ssamjang, dijon mayo and green hot sauce. Comes with chicken crisps and pineapple soda. Cheese and honion Marinated feta, hot honey peppers, onion mayo and crispy shallots plus sour cream crisps and lemon and mint sparkling soda. The VLT Oyster mushroom 'bacon', pickled green tomato, pickled shallots, bloody mary ketchup, black garlic mayo and crispy cauliflower mushrooms with tomato crisps and lemon iced tea.
