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Patricia Heaton-induced chatter about the latter being “castrated” by the new film.“My younger version would have just been pinching himself,” Evans said of taking over the role during a sit-down with “Good Morning America.”The Boston native stressed that he has been a big fan of Disney and Pixar animations — and the “untouchable” Allen — since he was a kid.Before taking on the role to infinity and beyond, Evans admitted that he “certainly studied” Allen’s voice work on all four of the “Toy Story” films.“Look, Tim Allen is Buzz Lightyear,” Evans went on. “What he did in those movies is so iconic and so loved, and I’d be a fool not to incorporate some of his choices into this role.”The “Home Improvement” star, 69, portrayed the astronaut doll in the Disney flicks from 1995 until 2019.“Knives Out” star Evans continued, “The character in this movie is the human version that the toy is based off of, so it makes sense to have a little bit of overlap, luckily for me.

Chris Evans was "very" humbled when he played Buzz Lightyear in the Disney film "Lightyear," which hits theaters on Friday. The "Captain America" star was a guest on "Good Morning America" on Thursday and discussed voicing the character from the "Toy Story" franchise, which originally was voiced by Tim Allen.  "My younger version would have just been pinching himself," he said. Evans shared that he has been a huge fan of Disney and Pixar animations since he was a child.

Yahoo, McLane discussed the decision to cast Evans in the role, explaining that the upcoming film’s premise — which isn’t about the Buzz Lightyear toy from the “Toy Story” films, but the movie that toy is based on — has begun to confuse audiences, and that the inclusion of Tim Allen as the “original” Buzz Lightyear would just “add to the confusion.”“Toy Story’s” beloved space ranger action figure was voiced by Tim Allen in the first four installments, but Allen was not approached for this “sidequel.” MacLane explains that Buzz the action figure, voiced by Allen, “is a little goofier and is a little dumber, and so he is the comic relief. In this film, Buzz is the action hero.

conservative political beliefs. Allen, 69, famously voiced the Buzz Lightyear action figurine in all four “Toy Story” movies, so fans are surprised the actor isn’t involved in the new spin-off-movie, set for release on Friday.

Patricia Heaton spoke out against Disney and stood up for her longtime friend Tim Allen after seeing the new trailer for the upcoming "Toy Story" spinoff based on the Buzz Lightyear character, aptly titled "Lightyear."  The "Everybody Loves Raymond" star took to Twitter to decry the new movie: "Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my pal @ofctimallen." She added: "Tim Allen in the role that he originated, the role that he owns.Tim IS Buzz! Why would they completely castrate this iconic, beloved character?" Allen, 69, has voiced the astronaut doll character since 1995, and reprised the role for "Toy Story 2," "Toy Story 3," and "Toy Story 4" in addition to a host of other projects. Chris Evans stars as the new Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming film.

Patricia Heaton is voicing her concerns about Disney and Pixar’s starring Chris Evans. On Monday, actress took to Twitter to share her thoughts on Evans playing Buzz Lightyear and not her friend, Tim Allen -- who did the voice of the space ranger toy in the franchise. “Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my pal @ofctimallen,” the 64-year-old actress wrote.

Speaking her mind! Patricia Heaton didn’t hold back when it came to the decision to make Lightyear without Tim Allen.

Chris Evans in "Lightyear," not Tim Allen, who voiced the Buzz Lightyear character in four "Toy Story" films. "Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my pal Tim Allen in the role that he originated, the role that he owns," she wrote. "Tim IS Buzz! Why would they completely castrate this iconic, beloved character?"Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my pal @ofctimallen Tim Allen in the role that he originated, the role that he owns.

Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle actress Patricia Heaton is not happy with Disney/Pixar for casting Chris Evans and not Tim Allen in Lightyear.

Disney on blast for replacing Allen with “Captain America” star Chris Evans in the new “Toy Story” spin-off, “Lightyear.”“Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my pal Tim Allen in the role that he originated, the role that he owns,” the 64-year-old sitcom star fumed on Tuesday in a viral Twitter thread with thousands of shares. “Tim IS Buzz! Why would they completely castrate this iconic, beloved character?”Allen, 69, had memorably voiced the irrepressible wannabe astronaut 1995’s original “Toy Story,” along with its sequels “Toy Story 2” and “Toy Story 3,” as well as countless other projects.

Katie McGlynn was a green goddess as she headed out on the town with her best friend. The former Coronation Street star cut a zesty figure in her lime-coloured shorts and blazer coords as she enjoyed night out at Albert Schloss for Lee Bennett's 29th birthday celebrations.

Gallery: Ezra Miller is not alone, here are 20 celebs who dated teenagers (Espresso)Iranian-born Asghari, 28, is a personal trainer and actor who has appeared on the Showtime series "Black Monday. " Spears, 40, has been married twice before.

Katie McGlynn has been inundated with support from fans as she recalled the death of her grandad for an important campaign. The former Coronation Street star appeared spoke to Lorraine Kelly on her ITV show on Thursday (June 9) as she shares her support for charity, Prostate Cancer UK.

Kyra Sedgwick has been quite the busy bee, rarely appearing on social media unless it's with her husband Kevin Bacon.MORE: Kevin Bacon urges everyone to 'check in on one another' in the aftermath of Texas shootingThe actress and director resurfaced on Instagram to share that she had an exciting project in the works that was set to make its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.VIDEO: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick perform adorable duet for wedding anniversaryHer feature, Space Oddity, will star her husband alongside Kyle Allen, Alexandra Shipp, Carrie Preston, and Simon Helberg, and will make its world premiere at the festival."Come see what I've been up to @tribeca!" she wrote alongside her photograph showcasing the movie's two leads, and fans couldn't be more hyped.MORE: Sosie Bacon narrowly escapes travel disaster with brother's girlfriend"I am so excited!! Congratulations!!!" one wrote, with another saying: "Always love your work," and a third enthusiastically adding: "Can't wait!!!!" Many others simply shared applause and heart emojis.Kyra excitedly counted down to the debut of her film at TribecaAccording to Deadline: "Space Oddity tells the story of Alex (Allen) who, after giving up on Earth and deciding to leave it all behind for a one-way mission to Mars, develops an unexpected romance with Daisy (Shipp), the enigmatic town newcomer, which forces him to choose between an uncertain journey to the stars and an even more uncertain journey of the heart."Kyra also spoke of the film's message, concerning climate change and environmental protection, saying: "One of the things we want to do with this movie is generate hope. MORE: Kevin Bacon's son Travis celebrates being a goth in rare personal postMORE: Kevin

Bake Off: The Professionals returned to screens on Tuesday night and there was quite a big change. While Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden were back as judges and Liam Charles returned as host, his usual presenting partner Tom Allen was nowhere to be seen.

Jimmie Allen and Jennifer Lopez are the duo that we never knew we needed! The country music star took to Instagram to share that he's teaming up with J.Lo for a remix of her single, «On My Way,» dropping Friday."@jlo X Jimmie Allen ♠️5-27-2022♠️ #tulipdrive," Allen captioned the post which featured what appears to be the cover of the upcoming single.The artwork sees Allen in black leather jacket with leopard print trim and his signature cowboy hat, while Lopez stands behind him in a head-to-toe leopard look. Underneath is the song's title, «On My Way,» while the artist's names are featured above them.A post shared by J I M M I E A L L E N (@jimmieallen)The collab serves as a full circle moment for Allen, who came to fame after competing on , where Lopez was a judge.ET recently spoke to Allen, who returned the show as a mentor, about his time on the long-running singing competition series and advice he had for the then season 20 contestants.«It's a learning experience, you know what I mean.

Netflix has released the first eight minutes of the first episode of the upcoming fourth season of Stranger Things. You can watch it above.

 reunites the beloved sprawling ensemble cast that make up the extended Crawley family and their many household staff members, there is one performer notably absent from the new film. Matthew Goode, who joined the franchise as Henry Talbot in season 5 and later wed Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery), sadly is nowhere to be seen onscreen despite previously returning for the franchise’s first film.Goode's absence, however, doesn’t come as a total surprise given that he has not appeared in any of the trailers or images leading up to ’s theatrical debut.

A Texas man who was hiking in Canada with his son suffered a horrific “freak accident” after falling down and landing on a stick that went all the way through his eye and punctured his brain.

Sun Ra’s evolving Arkestra collective since the 1960s, has been listed as a historic Philadelphia landmark.Recognised by the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, the building at 5626 Morton Street – also known as the Arkestral Institute of Sun Ra – still houses a number of Arkestra members, including current bandleader Marshall Allen.Allen, who first moved into the Sun Ra House in 1968 and took over the legendary jazz collective following Sun Ra’s death in 1993, revealed last year in an interview with Music Mxdwn that the building had partially collapsed.“Water had dripped on [the floor], and probably termites had eaten the sub-basement,” Allen stated. “One day it just – schlkup – fell in.”On Friday (May 13), the Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously voted to grant protected status for the building, a representative for the register told Pitchfork.Moving forward, the Historical Commission will overlook any adjustments to the building and make sure they meet historic preservation standards, as well as advising on its restoration and maintenance.The designation came about with help from the Robert Bielecki Foundation, a philanthropist organisation that provides grants, awards and donations to emerging, under-recognised artists, musicians, writers and organisations.You can check out the Historical Commission’s proposal for the nomination.The home of Dr.

is back with an anticipated sequel. not only reunites the beloved ensemble cast, but introduces new characters and new locations that helps expand the world of the franchise as it enters into the modern era. Picking up nine months after the first film in 1928, kicks things off with Tom Branson (Allen Leech) getting married to Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton), helping to secure the Crawleys’ fortune and fate at Downton.

Justin Bieber could follow Jake Paul in trying his hand at boxing. The American YouTuber turned boxer and now promoter has taken the sport by storm since making his pro debut in January 2020 against fellow social media star AnEsonGib. Paul, 25, recently announced he will return to the ring on August 13 for his sixth professional bout.

Adam Sandler brings his love of basketball to the screen in the new Netflix original film “Hustle,” a trailer for which was released by Netflix on Tuesday morning.In the film, Sandler plays Stanley Sugarman, a travel weary scout for the Philadelphia 76ers who dreams of being a coach himself one day but is stuck on the road searching for unknown talent. His search takes him to Spain where he discovers Bo Cruz (NBA player Juancho Hernangómez), an incredible streetball player with a troubled past.

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Courtney Howard In the frequently picked-over corpse of author Charles Perrault’s classic story “Cinderella,” centered on a servant girl who rises from obscurity after falling in love with a prince, lie such themes as perseverance, hope and the value of being a dreamer. These are the cornerstone principles of the Disney corporation, founded by a fellow dreamer who, similar to the plucky protagonist in the fairy tale, made a wish and saw it come true.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the last time before Monday’s nomination announcements, making some final eligibility determinations for shows including the stars of American Buffalo, Hangmen and How I Learned To Drive, among others.

Sweet Magnolias is officially coming back for more margarita nights, drama, and romance, Netflix announced on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. —based on the popular novels by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods–first premiered in May 2020 and quickly became .

“We have our own superheroes here at Focus Feature and they are going to bring older filmgoers back to your movie theaters,” Lisa Bunnell, Focus Features distribution chief, promised thousands of cinema execs at the Universal presentation today.

“Don’t get excited,” said Despicable Me franchise star Steve Carell to the filled Colosseum at Caesars Palace before his presentation of Minions: The Rise of Gru.

There is a change in the Season 2 cast Freeform’s Cruel Summer unveiled last week. Lexi Underwood has been tapped for a role in the second installment of the anthology series, which features a new cast, a new mystery and a new showrunner.

“Hollywood is the ultimate dream factory … and I need dreams as much as the next man,” says Mr Molesley (Kevin Doyle) in Downton Abbey: A New Era. It’s a line that sums up the mission of the TV series’ second cinematic outing: to continue the “dream factory” tradition. And so the wishes of many a familiar character are granted over the course of two hours — along with plenty of drama.

Bryan Cranston had a busy week on Broadway!

EXCLUSIVE: Disney+’s The Santa Clause series has added Matilda Lawler (Station Eleven) to the cast. She is the latest actor who will appear opposite stars Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell and Kal Penn.

The latest edition of Turner Sports’ ever-evolving yearly golf event, The Match, will feature a battle for the ages.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThey don’t need pro golfers to keep the celebrity “Match” going over at Turner Sports.In the first edition of the golf event to take place under the corporate aegis of the newly-merged Warner Bros. Discovery, four legendary NFL quarterbacks will take to the links on June 1 in a two-on-two competition that is, once again, sponsored by Capital One and broadcast on the cable network TNT.