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Keanu Reeves joins ‘Sonic 3’ as Shadow

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August 27, 2024

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Paramount has released the first trailer for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which introduces one of the blue speedster’s most iconic foes, the evil Shadow the Hedgehog — who’s voiced by Keanu Reeves. The “Sonic” threequel will premiere in theaters on Dec. 20.
The third film — which was greenlit prior to the release of 2022’s second installment — will explore new areas of the video game universe created by Sega. Though plot details have been kept under wraps, the post-credits scene of “Sonic 2” teased the inclusion of Shadow.

Alongside Ben Schwartz as Sonic, the live-action cast from the previous two movies — comprised of Jim Carrey as the villianous Dr. Robotnik, James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski and Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone — will reprise their roles. Additionally, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, who voices Miles “Tails” Prower, and Idris Elba, who voices Knuckles the Echidna, are also back.

Elba recently starred in Paramount+’s live-action spinoff series “Knuckles,” which followed the titular character as he adjusts to life on Earth after being introduced in “Sonic 2.” The show also starred Adam Pally as sheriff Wade Whipple from the first two “Sonic” movies and featured cameos from Schwartz and O’Shaughnessey as Sonic and Tails. In the miniseries, Knuckles “agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.” The events of the series took place between “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3.”

“Sonic the Hedgehog” premiered in theaters in February 2020, and its sequel was released in April 2022. Both films earned over $724 million combined at the global box office. Jeff Fowler, who directed the first two films, returns for the third.

Watch the full trailer below.

(variety.com)

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Jackson 5 singer Tito Jackson dead at 70

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3 days ago

September 16, 2024

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Tito Jackson, an original member of the Jackson 5 pop group and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died aged 70, US media report.

An official cause of death is yet to be determined.

Tito performed in the famous ensemble with brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael, who died in 2009.

He was recently in Munich ahead of a performance that the group were due to give.

Steve Manning, a long-time Jackson family friend and former Jackson family manager, told Entertainment Tonight that Jackson died on Monday.

The news was confirmed in an Instagram post by Jackson’s three sons, Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson, who were themselves an R’n’B/pop trio, 3T, in the 1990s.

“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” they wrote. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”

They continued: “He will be missed tremendously. It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us.

“Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another’. We love you Pops.”

The Jackson 5’s hits included ABC, The Love You Save and I Want You Back.

The group was formed in 1964. Tito played the guitar and provided backing vocals.

Jackson 5 has sold more than 150 million records worldwide.

In 1980, the siblings were presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Days before his death, Tito posted a message on social media from Munich, Germany, where he visited a memorial to Michael with his brothers.

He wrote: “Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson.

“We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honours not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.”

The Jacksons performed in Germany on 10 September, days after their performance at Boogietown, a UK music festival celebrating funk, soul and disco in Surrey.

The siblings also performed at the Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds in Los Angeles on 31 August.

(BBC News)

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Aunt Lucy mystery to be solved in new Paddington film

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September 16, 2024

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Fans will find out what happened to Aunt Lucy in the next Paddington film, according to Ben Whishaw, who stars as the voice of the marmalade-loving bear.

The third film in the franchise, Paddington in Peru, will be out later this year.

It follows Paddington’s return to the South American country to find his beloved Aunt Lucy, voiced by Imelda Staunton.

Asked whether he could promise viewers would find out what really happened to Lucy, Whishaw said: “Yes.”

“You will find out,” he told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.

(BBC News)