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Perth Now
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Bryce Dallas Howard had a huge crush on Colin Hanks
Bryce Dallas Howard had "a really big crush" on Colin Hanks. The Jurassic World star has revealed she was smitten with Tom Hanks' son after meeting him on the set of her dad Ron Howard's film Apollo 13 when she was 12 years old and Colin, who was 16 at the time, was working behind the scenes as an assistant. During an appearance on the Podcrushed podcast, she explained: "We all [the family] moved out to Los Angeles for that [ Apollo 13]. I was raised mostly in New York, and I got to be on set as an intern, basically ... "Colin Hanks was on set as a PA. He was 16, and he was working his butt off. He was working really, really, really, really hard. "And they sort of assigned me to him, and I had had a crush on Colin for so long. Like my whole life. My whole life ... "Just any time that I encountered him, I was like: 'Oh my God. Now that's a man'." Bryce added she had "no chance, no shot" with Colin and her director dad knew all about her crush. She said: "My dad knew for sure. For sure. I don't think his dad [Tom Hanks] knew, and I don't think he [Colin Hanks] knew. My dad totally knew ... "Colin, he was a really big crush. A really, really, really big crush." Bryce revealed she was also obsessed with actor Joaquin Phoenix when she was a child and later got a shock when she was cast as his love interest in 2004 film The Village. She said: "I had the biggest crush on Joaquin Phoenix when I was seven years old, and he was Leaf Phoenix, and he was in [1989 movie] Parenthood. "And it was insane being like: 'Oh, you want me to play a character who's been in love with this guy, like, her whole life? Sure'." Bryce went on to reveal she had her first kiss at a performing arts summer camp, saying of the experience but didn't start dating properly until she was 18. She said of her first kiss: "That was a lovely scenario. Didn't ultimately work out, not because of anything other than he's gay. So it was lovely. Everything was great, honestly." A year after Bryce started dating, she met Seth Gabel, who she married in 2006.
Business Post
7 days ago
- General
- Business Post
Jonny Cooper: What Andy Farrell must do to get Lions players to trust each other
April 1970. Two hundred thousand miles from Earth, Apollo 13 explodes into crisis. The now-famous 'Houston, we have a problem' was born. Back in Houston, ...
Newsweek
13-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Note From 1971 Hidden in Heating Duct Goes Viral: 'Took You Long Enough'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In 1971, a man hid a note in his home after a major historical event—and it's now been found, more than 50 years later, according to a viral Reddit post. User u/45and47-big_mistake took to the FoundPaper subreddit on June 12, where they shared a photo of a handwritten note, held on to a surface by tape, yellowed, seemingly with age. Revealing that the note was discovered at a friend's house, "taped to the inside of a heating duct grill," they asked: "Is 54 years soon enough?" It appears to be a reference to the decades-old note's first sentence: "Whoever finds this, it sure took you long enough." Along with his message, the writer stated that he had written the hidden message on February 2, 1971. The man who wrote the note, in what appears to be green marker, identified himself as Roy Steven. The Reddit poster had blocked out the last name before sharing it online. Roy added in his long-lost message: "PS Apollo 14 took off and headed for the moon last Sunday, Jan 31." The Apollo 14 mission saw astronauts Alan B/ Shepard Jr, Edgar D. Mitchell, and Stuart A. Roosa head to the moon, a year after the tragedy of Apollo 13. They arrived in lunar orbit on February 4, two days after Ron Steven dated his note. The post received 46,000 votes and almost 400 comments. Reddit users were awed, with one encouraging the poster to "frame it," some asking the poster to track the man down. Another suggested the note could even be of interest to smaller space-themed museums, as one commenter said: "We really need a series of found paper museums." "I was two weeks old when Roy wrote that note," one commented, with another replying: "I'd be waiting exactly 29 years and one day to be born." Stock image of a handwritten note being created with a fountain pen. Stock image of a handwritten note being created with a fountain another wrote: "Such a cool find! You must add an updated note—that's what I did when I cleaned behind my oven and found a similar note written on the wall." "Amazing that the tape still works," one commenter pointed out, as another joked they "don't make it like they used to." "Try track em down—they'd be soooo chuffed it took so long," one said. Another, agreeing, added: "Even if they are no longer alive, I'm sure some loving loved ones would love it." Newsweek has contacted u/45and57-big_mistake via Reddit for comment on this story. We could not verify the details of this case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to life@ with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.
The Citizen
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Friday the 13th: Do you suffer Friggatriskaidekaphobia?
The date has inspired novels and horror films, and is widely regarded as a day associated with bad luck. Is the eerie music from Friday the 13th movie playing on a loop in your head? Perhaps you are quivering in your shoes with fear that Jason Voorhees — the iconic masked killer from Friday the 13th — is waiting around the corner for you. Friggatriskaidekaphobia The date, which has inspired novels and horror movies, is believed to be one filled with bad luck, much like breaking a mirror, opening an umbrella inside, or walking under a ladder. If you fear Friday the 13th, chances are you might have Friggatriskaidekaphobia. The phobia can be broken up as follows. Frigg: Norse goddess for whom Friday is named Triskadekai: Latin for 13 Phobia: Fear ALSO READ: 'The Enfield Poltergeist' reignites conversations of possession, ghosts and ghouls Why the fear? There is no specific reason as to why this day is considered unlucky. In Western culture, the number 13 is often associated with bad luck. On the other hand, the number 12 is historically connected to good omens and completeness. Its successor, 13, has for long been known a sign of bad luck. National Geographic According to National Geographic Kids, the exact origins of when Friday the 13th became thought of as unlucky are unknown; however, it 'likely comes from the Christian religion.' For example, in the Bible, Judas—a person who is said to have betrayed Jesus—was the 13th guest at the Last Supper. Also in the Bible, many unfortunate things happened on Fridays. So it made sense that people who read the Bible got nervous around Friday the 13th. Apollo 13 One of the more factual events, which did not happen on Friday the 13th, was the Apollo 13 spacecraft, but it bore the number 13. Apollo 13 is famously described as a 'successful failure'. It was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (Nasa) third moon-landing mission, but the astronauts never made it to the lunar surface. Blasting off from the Kennedy Space Center (formerly Cape Kennedy) on 11 April 1970, the mission experienced a dramatic series of events, an oxygen tank explosion almost 56 hours into the flight forced the crew to abandon all thoughts of reaching the moon. Failed mission The spacecraft was damaged, but the crew was able to seek cramped shelter in the lunar module for the trip back to Earth, before returning to the command module for an uncomfortable splashdown. The Apollo 13 astronauts were commander James Lovell, lunar module pilot Fred Haise, and command module pilot John 'Jack' Swigert. So, while you fear the day, remember, after every Friday the 13th comes a Saturday the 14th, which can only mean one thing: the weekend is nearly upon us. ALSO READ: WATCH: 'Resident Evil Requiem' release date revealed: A new era of survival horror begins
Boston Globe
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Moonwalkers' cinematic experience from Tom Hanks opens in Boston this summer
Narrated by Hanks, the exhibition takes visitors on a trip through lunar history, using a combination of archival NASA footage and 'cutting-edge spatial audio' to retell tales from the famed Apollo missions to the moon. Hanks, who famously played astronaut Jim Lovell in the 1995 drama 'Apollo 13,' also served as an executive producer and co-wrote the project with BAFTA-nominated writer and director Christopher Riley. Hanks previously narrated a moon-themed project in the 2005 IMAX documentary 'Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'As a kid, I was deeply affected by the Apollo missions and the dedication and commitment of the human beings who made each journey,' Hanks said in a press release statement, adding that 'The Moonwalkers' gives audiences a chance to 'see these incredible moments in a new and enthralling perspective.' Advertisement The immersive film experience features a variety of impressive visuals, including restored NASA footage and images, giving visitors an up-close look at the moon — without the hassle of flying through space. 'The Moonwalkers' will also take a peek at the future, featuring clips of Hanks interviewing astronauts who are part of NASA's current Artemis moon exploration program. Advertisement A look at "The Moonwalkers" exhibit. Justin Sutcliffe According to a press release, the experience, from Lightroom and Paquin Entertainment Group, drew more than 250,000 people during its debut run in London in 2023. Ahead of its trip to Boston, 'The Moonwalkers' made its US premiere at A look at "The Moonwalkers" exhibit. Justin Sutcliffe As Other notable immersive experiences and exhibitions featured at the Saunders Castle at Park Plaza in recent years include 'The Moonwalkers' will be in Boston through September. THE MOONWALKERS: A JOURNEY WITH TOM HANKS The Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, 130 Columbus Ave. Opens June 27. Tickets start at $29.50 for adults. Matt Juul can be reached at
