guardians of the galaxy

Marvel massacre as staggering layoffs hit award-winning team behind blockbuster superhero franchises

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Marvel massacre as staggering layoffs hit award-winning team behind blockbuster superhero franchises

A sweeping round of layoffs has rocked Marvel, gutting teams behind some of Hollywood’s biggest superhero hits as parent company Disney tightens its belt. Roughly 8% of the superhero brand’s workforce has been cut, impacting Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios in Burbank. The layoffs stretch across nearly every division — including film and television production, … Read more

Zoe Saldaña reacts to beating Scarlett Johansson’s major Hollywood record

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Zoe Saldaña reacts to beating Scarlett Johansson’s major Hollywood record

There’s a new queen of Hollywood. Zoe Saldaña had a message for fans after she officially surpassed Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing actor of all time. “I just want to express my sincerest gratitude for the extraordinary journey that has led me to become the highest-grossing film actor of all time today,” Saldaña, 47, said in … Read more

Amanda Seyfried was scared ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ would tank her career — and she’d ‘never work again’

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Amanda Seyfried was scared ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ would tank her career — and she’d ‘never work again’

Amanda Seyfried in the Marvel Universe? Mamma Mia! The actress recently opened up about turning down the part of Gamora in the original “Guardians of the Galaxy,” a role that later went to Oscar winner Zoé Saldaña. Seyfried admitted that she viewed the movie as a risk to her career at the time — but she … Read more

Chris Pratt’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ stunt double Tony McFarr dead at 47

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Chris Pratt’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ stunt double Tony McFarr dead at 47

Tony McFarr, a Hollywood stuntman for Chris Pratt, has died. He was 47. McFarr’s mom, Donna, told TMZ her son died at his home outside Orlando, Fla., on May 13. The family reportedly doesn’t know the cause of death yet. Donna said McFarr was “active” and healthy” and described his passing as “unexpected” and “shocking.” … Read more

Adam Brody still regrets losing this role to Chris Pratt

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Adam Brody still regrets losing this role to Chris Pratt

While on the “Just for Variety” podcast, Adam Brody revealed to host Marc Malkin “there have been many” roles he didn’t land that he really wanted. “The O.C.” star went through a list of his less successful auditions, from Justin Bartha’s role in Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s “Gigli” to a younger version of Lloyd … Read more

‘Fast X’ quickly races to the top of the box office

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‘Fast X’ quickly races to the top of the box office

“Fast X” gunned it to the top of the box office on its opening night Friday. The “Fast and Furious” franchise’s 11th installment raked in $28 million, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The Vin Diesel-led action flick, which The Post called “another idiotic” member of the longstanding movie series, is projected to enjoy a $67.25 … Read more

Vin Diesel’s zodiac sign fueled ‘Fast X’ star’s $205M net worth

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Vin Diesel’s zodiac sign fueled ‘Fast X’ star’s 5M net worth

X marks the spot indeed. Living life a quarter mile at a time with no sleeves in sight, Vin Diesel, the hottest bald man of 2022, wearer of kilts and patron saint of sequels is back at it for his latest lap as Dom Toretto in “Fast X” the tenth installment in the “Fast & … Read more

Gen Z is crazy for cassettes — and there’s a $3,700 wannabe Walkman

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Gen Z is crazy for cassettes — and there’s a ,700 wannabe Walkman

When Charlie Kaplan — founder and owner of Long Island-based online store Tapehead City — noticed that Urban Outfitters had devoted a section to cassettes and their players, he knew that a new generation was getting into the Walkman groove.  “The younger kids are getting into cassettes for sure,” Kaplan, 41, told The Post. “Especially … Read more

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ takes off at the box office

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ takes off at the box office

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is aiming for the stars at the box office. The third installment of the Marvel superhero franchise earned $48.2 million in its debut Friday, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. It is predicted to take home $250 million worldwide on its opening weekend, Forbes reported. The flick, which The Post … Read more

Karen Gillan attended couple’s therapy in full Guardians of the Galaxy makeup

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Karen Gillan attended couple’s therapy in full Guardians of the Galaxy makeup

Marvel star Karen Gillan has marked the release of the franchise’s latest film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, in the most hilarious way. In a self-deprecating Instagram post, the actress recalled a moment during a break in filming when she logged on to a Zoom couple’s therapy session while still in full movie makeup. Given … Read more

Jonathan Majors’ alleged victim granted full restraining order

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Jonathan Majors’ alleged victim granted full restraining order

Jonathan Majors’ alleged domestic violence victim was granted a full temporary order of protection by a Manhattan judge on Thursday. The “Creed III” star was arrested March 25 in Chelsea and charged with strangulation, assault, and harassment after his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, 30, told police he hit and choked her. A limited temporary order of … Read more

Disney facing looming Jonathan Majors crisis with $20M star facing assault allegations

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Disney facing looming Jonathan Majors crisis with M star facing assault allegations

Disney is facing a looming crisis over its multi-million dollar star Jonathan Majors after he was charged with assaulting his girlfriend.  The movie giant has the worldwide premiere of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” on Thursday when stars including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Vin Diesel and Karen Gillan will tread the red carpet … Read more

James Gunn suffers from ‘superhero fatigue’: ‘It gets really boring’

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James Gunn suffers from ‘superhero fatigue’: ‘It gets really boring’

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” director James Gunn admitted that there is “fatigue” surrounding the superhero genre following 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” Gunn, 56, gave his take on how it’s difficult to pen films that go beyond the over-the-top action sequences of Marvel movies. “I think it’s really hard in the wake of the [‘Endgame’] Blip. … Read more

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star reveals how ‘hard’ it was: ‘It wasn’t all pleasant’

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star reveals how ‘hard’ it was: ‘It wasn’t all pleasant’

Drax the Destroyer is no more. “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Dave Bautista is ready to move on from playing the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The former wrestler, 53, recently admitted to GQ how the experience of embodying the musclebound superhero across five full-length movies — plus a recent streaming holiday special — has … Read more

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ trailer: Gamora’s return stuns Marvel fans

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ trailer: Gamora’s return stuns Marvel fans

Zoe Saldaña’s remarkable return to the Marvel universe is leaving some fans perplexed. The trailer for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” dropped Thursday — and Saldana’s Gamora appears alongside franchise alumni Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista and Pom Klementieff. The flick is due out in theaters May 5. Saldana’s presence stunned some in the fandom … Read more

Kevin Bacon: It’s ‘really cool’ to be a hero in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

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Kevin Bacon: It’s ‘really cool’ to be a hero in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

The galaxy has an unexpected new Guardian, just in time for the holiday season. Kevin Bacon, 64, made a surprise cameo last month in the trailer for “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special,” premiering Friday on Disney+. And while Marvel fanboys and fangirls were delighted by his casting, no one was more over the … Read more