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A girl’s gotta relax
2023-06-06 22:25

Former ‘GMA’ star Amy Robach gears up for NYC marathon as she shares pics of herself running in rain
Ex-'GMA' star Amy Robach amps up her preparation for the NYC Marathon with a long run in the rain
2023-09-26 14:53

Taylor Odlozil's alleged 'Tinder profile' sparks uproar less than a month after wife Haley's tragic death
Popular TikTok star Haley Odlozil died in July after suffering from ovarian cancer
2023-08-13 17:48

'May his memory be a blessing': Fans offer support as Dana Carvey announces break from acting in the wake of son's death
On November 18, Dana Carvey, 68, posted a message on Instagram and X that began, 'This is just to say thank you'
2023-11-19 20:29

Joe Rogan and Ice Cube discuss government concerns over rap culture back in 1988: 'We were looking for FBI to raid our houses'
Joe Rogan and Ice Cube discussed government fears about rap culture in 1988 during the podcast show
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Tom Cruise, 61, looks sharp in sleek black suit at NYC premiere of 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning'
Tom Cruise arrived at the special screening held at the Lincoln Theater in high spirits
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From BTS to Blackpink, here are top 7 biggest K pop fandoms worldwide
Kpop fandoms are celebrated group of fans who adore and support their artists
2023-05-21 18:51

'He'll never be gone': Lady Gaga pays tribute to Tony Bennett on Las Vegas return
Lady Gaga paid a moving tribute to her late friend and collaborator Tony Bennett in her first Las Vegas residency show since the crooner's death aged 96 in July.
2023-09-02 15:45

After success abroad, Saudi designers hit the runway at home
Couturier Adnan Akbar's past clients included Princess Diana and two French first ladies, but until recently he had never staged a major fashion show...
2023-12-01 10:18

Who is SJ Tuohy Jr? Michael Oher's 'adoptive' brother claims ex-NFL star demanded money from family to keep quiet
Tuohy Jr however asserted, 'I loved Mike at 16, I love him now at 37, and I'll love him at 67'
2023-08-15 15:50

Chuck Todd is leaving 'Meet the Press'
Chuck Todd, longtime host for NBC's "Meet the Press," is to step down from his role, he shared with the audience on Sunday.
2023-06-04 22:45

Superman fans compare Christopher Reeve's contrasting cameos in The Flash and Smallville
Warning: This article does contain spoilers for The Flash (2023). If you are in any way interested in superheroes or movies in general you'll no doubt be aware that a new comic book film is being released this week concentrating on the DC character The Flash. It's the first time the scarlet speedster has ever been given a solo movie and despite the controversy surrounding the film's lead star, Ezra Miller, Warner Bros have invested a lot into making this a thrilling experience for fans. The premise of the film is a loose adaptation of the 2011 comic Flashpoint, where The Flash travels back in time to prevent the untimely death of his mother but inadvertently changes the future, as is often the case with time travel movies. As a result, Michael Keaton will be reprising his iconic performance as Batman, a character he hasn't played since 1992 with the likes of Michael Shannon also returning as General Zod and Sasha Calle also delivering a new take on Supergirl. However, people who have already seen the film have noted that several other iconic iterations of these famous characters also make appearances despite some of the actors having already passed away. Many of these are included in the film's climax and feature CGI incarnations of beloved actors like Christopher Reeve as Superman and Adam West as Batman. Other cameos include George Reeves as the Superman from the 1950s, Helen Slater from the 1984 Supergirl movie, Nicolas Cage playing Superman from the unreleased 1990s film and George Clooney reprising Batman from the much maligned 1997 Batman and Robin movie. While The Flash isn't the first movie to use this type of technology (numerous Star Wars titles have already recreated the likes of Carrie Fisher and a younger Mark Hamill for new stories) the use of Reeve's Superman has struck a particularly sour note due to both the messaging and the apparent ugly aesthetic. While Warner Bros is likey to have gotten permission from Reeve's estate to include his likeliness in the film many fans feel that it sets the wrong precedent given that the actor was left paralysed in 1995 before passing away in 2004. Fans of the Superman TV show Smallville have pointed to Reeve's cameo in the show in a 2003 episode which didn't hide his paralysis but respectfully recognised his contribution to the character's legacy and also allowed him to promote his paralysis charity. George Reeves inclusion has also sparked controversy given that the actor ultimately blamed playing Superman for the downfall of his career. His death in 1959 also remains with debates raging over whether he was murdered or took his own life. Given that Reeves is perhaps the least known of all the cameos, fans who have dug into his backstory were shocked that he was included. Ultimately, Warner Bros' owns the rights to Superman and essentially can do whatever they want to with the character but with the growing popularity of multiverses and an over reliance on nostalgia this type of thing will only become more and more common. One thing that we can hope for is that if the technology continues to be used then the tributes will be more tasteful and considered than this time around. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-17 23:48
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