Tom Hardy took to Instagram to compliment Tony Todd’s performance as Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, describing him as a “legend”.Todd is most famous for playing Candyman, the titular ghost of a series of horror films in the ’90s, as well as characters in the Star Trek universe in the shows The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager.He has also appeared in a number of video games including Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Dota 2, Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2, Half-Life: Alyx, and Back 4 Blood.The actor returned to the film role of Candyman in 2021. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 director Bryan Intihar happened to hear Todd’s voice in the trailer for the film at the same time that Todd had sent in his audition for Venom.According to the director, the timing couldn’t have been more ideal.
Tom Hardy launches his own sci-fi comic book series ‘Arcbound’
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Tom Hardy has teamed up with writer Scott Snyder to create a brand-new comic book series — Arcbound.The Venom actor has taken on the title of creative collaborator and will focus on character development for the broader Arcbound universe.As part of the comic’s release, Hardy and the creative team will appear for a signing on Saturday (October 14) at New York Comic Con from 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Members of the team, not including Hardy, will also host a panel on Saturday from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.The 12-issue sci-fi series takes place in the future where Earth is a barren wasteland.
The official description reads: “The formidable corporatocracy, Zynitec, harnesses the unmatched energy of Kronium to assert its dominion across the stars. The Arcbound series chronicles the journey of Kai, a resolute Mediator Captain, tasked with maintaining Zynitec’s lifeline to Kronium.
However, as he grapples with the morality of his role, revelations about Zynitec’s dubious past thrust him into a poignant quandary: to remain loyal to the empire or to confront the forces that molded him into a tool of oppression.”A post shared by Scott Snyder (@ssnyder1835)The first issue arrives in March, but an ashcan edition has already been made available at Comic Con. Alongside Hardy and Snyder, who is known for his work on Batman and Justice League comics, the Arcbound team also includes veteran writer Frank Tieri, known for Wolverine and Deadpool, and artist Ryan Smallman, who has worked on Fortnite and Marvel titles.
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“screwed” him over. “I’ve always thought Tom was a great host,” Spicer, 52, told The Post Tuesday adding that he “loved being a part of Season 28” and is “thoroughly enjoying the current season.” Spicer, who served under President Donald Trump, made the exclusive statement following Bergeron’s, 68, declaration on Cheryl Burke’s “Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans” podcast on Monday.
'When you look at the number of lives he took, why shouldn't he lose his own?'
It's one of the most disturbing crime sprees in British judicial history. And it escalated here, in Greater Manchester, with the shooting of a sub-postmaster, before the culprit went on to commit a string of murders - including that of a teenage girl. The killer's name was Donald Neilson - and he stalked the North in the 1960s and seventies. Here, Lee Grimsditch looks back at the life and crimes of the serial killer dubbed 'The Black Panther'.
Jeff Nichols Brings ‘The Bikeriders’ to Arkansas’ Filmland, Where He Talks Casting Austin Butler and Tom Hardy’s Accent
Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic One fan drove all the way from Louisiana to Little Rock to see the new Austin Butler movie, “The Bikeriders,” hoping the “Elvis” star might show up. Unfortunately, the ongoing actors strike prevented Butler from attending Filmland, a local industry fundraiser that hosted the Arkansas premiere of the film earlier this week — a rowdy portrait of a 1960s motorcycle gang freely inspired by a book of photos New Journalism pioneer Danny Lyon took while embedded with the Outlaws.
Watch Tom Brady make his own ‘coffee shoes’
Tom Brady is entering his influencer era. In a new Instagram video, Brady was joined by Nick DiGiovanni, a popular chef and social media presence who helped him make some stunning custom-made Nike sneakers.Tom Brady took a break to relax in the calm waters of Miami BeachTom Brady shows off his toned dad body and jet boards in Miami on his $6M yachtA post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady)The video features Brady and DiGiovanni watching an Instagram video of some influencers dying their white Nike sneakers with coffee. “Wow.
Matthew Vaughn On Quitting ‘X-Men 3’: Was Called An “Arrogant Idiot” & Told He “Would Never Work In This Town Again”
Matthew Vaughn returns to theaters next February with “Argylle,” his latest loony spy feature. But in the build-up to his new film, the director has been candid about his career’s earlier work, particularly a film he walked away from: “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Vaughn was initially scheduled to direct the film, but he bailed on it after concerns about the budget and how fast producers wanted it (ironically, he did the same thing on Marvel’s “Thor” before Kenneth Branagh took over).
Austin Butler says Tom Hardy is “the most intense guy” he’s “ever seen” when filming
Tom Hardy as “the most intense guy” he’s ever seen when performing on camera.The two actors star together in director Jeff Nichols’ upcoming drama The Bikeriders, which follows the rise and fall of a fictional 1960s Midwestern motorcycle club.Speaking to actor Josh Brolin for Interview magazine, Butler explained how Hardy had “surprised” him by managing to switch off his intensity between takes.“There’s an intimate sensitivity to The Bikeriders,” Butler said in comparison to the “spectacle” of Elvis and Dune: Part Two. “It’s the roaring engines and the smell of grease that we got to be around.
Austin Butler Explains Why 'Elvis' Was 'Terrifying' In a Good Way, How Tom Hardy 'Surprised' Him & More
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Tom Hardy Makes Jokes ‘Until Action Is Called’ and Then Becomes the ‘Most Intense Guy I’d Ever Seen,’ Says Austin Butler: ‘I Pictured Him Always Serious’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Austin Butler assumed Tom Hardy was always going to be serious while making their upcoming drama “The Bikeriders,” but it turns out Hardy has the impressive ability to turn on and off his intense persona. The two actors lead Jeff Nichols’ gang drama alongside Jodie Comer. The film, inspired by Danny Lyon’s book, follows the rise and fall of a fictional 1960s motorcycle club in the Midwest.
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Jeymes Samuel Talks ‘The Book Of Clarence,’ Casting Omar Sy & And Crafting His Own “Era” Of Subversive Filmmaking — London Contenders
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'My son wrapped our Christmas presents before he died... he even wrote a speech for his own funeral'
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Ed Sheeran confirms he has his own grave in his back garden: “People think it’s really weird”
Ed Sheeran has revealed that he has his own grave in his back garden.In a new interview with GQ, Sheeran was asked about rumours that a crypt had been built on his £4million estate.The 16-acre estate, which has been dubbed ‘Sheeranville’, is located near Framlingham, Suffolk. Over the years, the singer-songwriter has renovated the estate to include its own pub conversion, a luxury treehouse, and a heart-shaped pond.In response, Sheeran clarified: “I wouldn’t say it’s a crypt.” The interview revealed that a chapel had been built, which Sheeran uses to host friends’ weddings and mourn the loss of people in his life.
Ed Sheeran dug his own grave in his backyard: ‘I get to go in there’
Ed Sheeran likes to be prepared. The musician revealed that he dug his own grave in his backyard and its all ready to go.“I wouldn’t say it’s a crypt,” Sheeran, 32, told GQ Hype in an interview published on Thursday.