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Iconic Characters Who Never Met On Screen
Whether it is movies or TV, we can all agree that great characters make a story great. When a cast is so stacked, it can sometimes be easy to forget that certain characters from the same story never share screentime or interact. Here are 21 examples of famous characters from the same movies and TV shows who somehow never actually met on screen: Doc Brown & Biff in Back to the Future In Back to the Future, the main character Marty McFly shares several scenes with Doc Brown and Biff. Yet, those two characters never interact in the entire first movie. Since Doc was away from the school for all but one scene, it makes sense that he never encounters the high school bully. A back-and-forth with them, past or present, would have been interesting. Jesse Pinkman and Walt Jr. in Breaking Bad The fact that Walter White's "business" partner and his son never shared a scene shouldn't be too shocking, but Pinkman did have other interactions with the family. For full perspective, both characters appeared in ALL 62 Breaking Bad episodes. They never shared a single interaction. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope That's right. The main hero and villain of the original trilogy never meet on screen. Luke isn't even presented as the hero for the film's first act, and Vader has less than twenty minutes of screentime. Luke witnesses Obi-Wan's demise at Vader's hand, but other than that, these two never share a moment until the third act of Episode V. Ned Stark and Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones They stayed loyal to the book. Game of Thrones almost has too many characters to keep count of, but it's hard to believe two of the most prominent actors never interacted. The two favorites out of the gate, but only one made it past Season 1. Location is no excuse, because these two characters never seem to cross paths. Ned's dislike for the Lannisters could have something to do with it, and it seems, in the end, his head was in the right place to think that. Steve Rogers & Pepper Potts in any of the MCU movies The Marvel Cinematic Universe is so enormous that many characters never share screen time. Still, since Pepper Potts is part of the O.G. Iron Man and plays a pretty large role in Tony Stark's story, it's shocking she never interacted with "The First Avenger." It would have been interesting to see emotionally for Stark's also, there was that whole "Civil War" between the two heroes, so maybe it was for the best. Frank Costanza & Newman in Seinfeld Seinfeld is known for their hilarious one-off characters, but there are some recurring characters that gave memorable moments in the series. There is George Costanza's dad, Frank, who has no "serenity now." And then there's Newman, Jerry Seinfeld's rival and Kramer's friend. Newman and Frank are arguably the two funniest (and unhinged) side characters in the series, but they never share an iconic moment. Arwen, Eowyn and Galadriel inThe Lord of the Rings trilogy Yup. All three prominent women in the LOTR trilogy never interact. Shocking to think about, but since all three are seen along the journey and rarely leave their setting, it's not hard to understand how they never met. The closest we got was the final ceremony for Aragorn, and Eowyn and Arwen are a few yards apart. Perhaps they gave each other a "knowing nod" to say "sup." Michael Scott & Robert California in The Office Fans of The Office were hot (that's what she said) following the departure of Steve Carell's character Michael Scott. James Spader's Robert California still left his mark on the show. While it was not surprising that Michael and his replacement never interacted, a brief encounter was still possible. Michael Corleone and Vito Corleone in The Godfather: Part II This one feels like a cheat, but Al Pacino and Robert De Niro were two of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time. Sure, their characters are in two separate periods, and a time travel moment would have made zero sense, but it's amazing we didn't even get an interaction in that final flashback scene at the end (obviously with Marlon Brando as older Vito). Again, big asterisk with this one, but it still qualifies. Korben Dallas and Zorg in The Fifth Element The Fifth Element isn't the only film in which the hero and villain don't share screen time, but it stands out more than others. And by stand out, their lack of confrontation proves the film carries itself through story and action well enough to go unnoticed. Vegeta and Chi-Chi in Dragon Ball Z Dragon Ball Z fans know just about every fight like the back of their hand, but it often goes unnoticed that two major players never meet. Vegeta appears in 129 episodes while Chi-Chi appears in 109, yet they never have a meaningful interaction in the original series. Other series don't allow that to happen again. The two share a few moments in shows like Dragon Ball Super. Steve Murphy and Pablo Escobar in Narcos Another one with decent logic behind it. Detective X looks for Suspect Y. With the plot of the show in mind, it makes total sense that we never see a scene with Steve Murphy and Pablo Ecscobar. Draco Malfoy & Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise You can put Harry Potter character names outside of the core three on a dart board, and there is a good chance they never interacted. So, in my very Jeremy way of deciding things, I picked the adult and student who had a lot of importance to the plot, but never shared a scene. That's right, Malfoy's father will be hearing about how he never came face-to-face with Harry's (almost wrote uncle, lol) godfather, Sirius Black. Stringer Bell & Bubbles in The Wire The Wire is another show where you could pick several characters, but for this list, I picked Stringer and Bubbles. Stringer appeared in 37 episodes, while Bubble appeared in 52. Through all the episodes their appearances crossed over, they never once had a scene where they interacted. Frozone and Syndrome in The Incredibles So much for top-shelf monologuing. The interaction between Frozone and Syndrome would have been hilariously legendary. Obviously, Syndrome is aware of Frozone and even targets him in the final fight, but they never share a meaningful scene. It's a shame; they are both big personalities. (Still waiting on that Frozone spinoff) The Wizard and the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz "Her sister was a witch!"In the Wizard of Oz, we get one scene with Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West, but we never see the green nightmare meet the green fraud. We never even see their "real world" selves cross paths. Both are HUGE to the plot, but the Wizard's true form is hidden throughout the film until she melts, so it makes sense. Hannibal Lector and Detective Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs Of everything on this list, this entry makes the most sense. Crawford almost immediately eludes to Clarice that he wouldn't get the information needed from Hannibal since he knew him and hated him. Hannibal had little screen time generally, but a run-in between these two would have been interesting. Barbosa and Davey Jones in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise The two main non-ETC villains in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy are Captain Barbosa and Davy Jones. Both have a large presence in the third installment, yet we never get to see them go toe-to-toe. They stand across from each other in At World's End, but these two juggernauts never interact. All three leads in No Country for Old Men This example isn't by accident, and it's what makes the story of No Country for Old Men so special. Other than the motel shootout scene, Anton Chigurh and Llewyn Moss never share a scene together, despite them being the main protagonist and antagonist. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, on the other hand, can't seem to catch up. Max and Will in Stranger Things Stranger Things features many young characters from "The Party" members to other students, whom we all watched grow up over the seasons. With all the turmoil Will went through in the first season and Max in the second, it feels like there is a story somewhere there, but neither has shared a meaningful interaction leading into the final season. Who knows, maybe Stranger Things 5 will see them off on a quest where they can bond over their struggles. I haven't seen every TV show or movie, so can you think of two characters you love who never interacted despite being in the same story? Comment below!
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'I started crying': A robotic Walt Disney has been denounced by his granddaughter
The urban legend goes that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen to one day be brought back to life. While there's never been any truth to that, the pioneering American animator has, in-sort, been revived - as a robot. To celebrate Disneyland California's 70th anniversary in July, the theme park recently unveiled an animatronic replica of their founder. Disney's granddaughter, Joanna Miller, has denounced the creation - calling it "dehumanizing". In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Miller expressed her hurt upon seeing the mechanical figure: 'I think I started crying,' she said. 'It didn't look like him to me.' When the project was first announced last year, Miller voiced her concerns in a letter to Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, later meeting with him and some of the members involved in the attraction's creation. Miller told Iger she strongly felt that, for visitors, 'the last two minutes with the robot will do much more harm than good to Grampa's legacy,' adding that people would 'remember the robot - and not the man.' While Iger was reportedly 'very kind', her pleas for the robot to be scrapped were ultimately ignored. Miller also spoke out in a Facebook post last November, calling the idea of a 'Robotic Grampa' a disservice to the real Disney, who once loved to greet the park's visitors in person. 'You could never get the casualness of his talking, interacting with the camera, [or] his excitement to show and tell people about what is new at the park,' Miller wrote. 'You cannot add life to one empty of a soul or essence of the man.' Miller made it clear to The LA Times that she was speaking on behalf of her mother and grandfather, noting that it 'pains' her to be speaking out against his company. 'When you get older, you just start to get pissed off. And you get tired of being quiet. So I spoke up on Facebook,' she said. 'The fact that it got back to the company is pretty funny.' The Audio-Animatronics figure is due to debut in a new show titled 'Walt Disney – A Magical Life', which will open on 17 July 2025. 'Creating our first Walt figure is an idea that's been whispered in the hallowed halls of Imagineering for years – decades, even,' Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro said during a company showcase. 'We just had to wait for innovation to catch up with our dreams. And we're finally ready,' he added. A Disney press release explains how Disney's Imagineers - the creative minds behind Disney park attractions - had 'worked closely with the Walt Disney Archives to ensure we had the details as accurate as possible.' As technology and, in particular, artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced, companies are increasingly experimenting with ways to bring back the dead. Last year, a film producer sued Disney for digitally recreating the late actor Peter Cushing's appearance in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope for 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Previously, Disney used CGI and unused footage to resurrect actress Carrie Fisher for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, while the voice of James Earl Jones, who played iconic baddie Darth Vader and died last year, was artificially repurposed for the Disney+ miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi. While sometimes agreed upon by the actors themselves or their estates, any artificial recreations remain highly controversial as people become increasingly wary of technology trying to imitate and dehumanise art. Meanwhile, despite the company riding a box office high with Lilo & Stitch - currently the second-highest grossing movie of the year - Disney announced on Tuesday that it is cutting hundreds of jobs worldwide to reduce costs and adapt to evolving industry conditions. 'As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage our businesses while fuelling the state-of-the-art creativity and innovation that consumers value and expect from Disney,' a spokesperson said. 'As part of this ongoing work, we have identified opportunities to operate more efficiently and are eliminating a limited number of positions.'
Euronews
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Why a robotic imitation of Walt Disney is causing controversy
The urban legend goes that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen to one day be brought back to life. While there's never been any truth to that, the pioneering American animator has, in-sort, been revived - as a robot. To celebrate Disneyland California's 70th anniversary in July, the theme park recently unveiled an animatronic replica of their founder. Disney's granddaughter, Joanna Miller, has denounced the creation - calling it "dehumanizing". In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Miller expressed her hurt upon seeing the mechanical figure: 'I think I started crying,' she said. 'It didn't look like him to me.' When the project was first announced last year, Miller voiced her concerns in a letter to Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, later meeting with him and some of the members involved in the attraction's creation. Miller told Iger she strongly felt that, for visitors, 'the last two minutes with the robot will do much more harm than good to Grampa's legacy,' adding that people would 'remember the robot - and not the man.' While Iger was reportedly 'very kind', her pleas for the robot to be scrapped were ultimately ignored. Miller also spoke out in a Facebook post last November, calling the idea of a 'Robotic Grampa' a disservice to the real Disney, who once loved to greet the park's visitors in person. 'You could never get the casualness of his talking, interacting with the camera, [or] his excitement to show and tell people about what is new at the park,' Miller wrote. 'You cannot add life to one empty of a soul or essence of the man.' Miller made it clear to The LA Times that she was speaking on behalf of her mother and grandfather, noting that it 'pains' her to be speaking out against his company. 'When you get older, you just start to get pissed off. And you get tired of being quiet. So I spoke up on Facebook,' she said. 'The fact that it got back to the company is pretty funny.' The Audio-Animatronics figure is due to debut in a new show titled 'Walt Disney – A Magical Life', which will open on 17 July 2025. 'Creating our first Walt figure is an idea that's been whispered in the hallowed halls of Imagineering for years – decades, even,' Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro said during a company showcase. 'We just had to wait for innovation to catch up with our dreams. And we're finally ready,' he added. A Disney press release explains how Disney's Imagineers - the creative minds behind Disney park attractions - had 'worked closely with the Walt Disney Archives to ensure we had the details as accurate as possible.' As technology and, in particular, artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced, companies are increasingly experimenting with ways to bring back the dead. Last year, a film producer sued Disney for digitally recreating the late actor Peter Cushing's appearance in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope for 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Previously, Disney used CGI and unused footage to resurrect actress Carrie Fisher for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, while the voice of James Earl Jones, who played iconic baddie Darth Vader and died last year, was artificially repurposed for the Disney+ miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi. While sometimes agreed upon by the actors themselves or their estates, any artificial recreations remain highly controversial as people become increasingly wary of technology trying to imitate and dehumanise art. Meanwhile, despite the company riding a box office high with Lilo & Stitch - currently the second-highest grossing movie of the year - Disney announced on Tuesday that it is cutting hundreds of jobs worldwide to reduce costs and adapt to evolving industry conditions. 'As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage our businesses while fuelling the state-of-the-art creativity and innovation that consumers value and expect from Disney,' a spokesperson said. 'As part of this ongoing work, we have identified opportunities to operate more efficiently and are eliminating a limited number of positions.' While film fans continue to wait for an official announcement regarding the identity of the new James Bond and when the secret agent will be back on the big screen, gamers will be thrilled by the announcement of a new video game which hits consoles next year. Developed and published by IO Interactive, the folks behind Hitman, 007 First Light just got its first trailer, which was released during PlayStation's State of Play. 'This is Bond as you've never seen him before - the youngest Bond fans have ever met,' reads the description. 'In 007 First Light, at only 26 years old, he isn't the fully fledged 007 you know from the tux-and-martini days but a man with sharp instincts, sometimes reckless, who is still learning when to fight, when to bluff, and when to disappear into the shadows." The 'completely original standalone story', developed in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios, will see a young Bond earn his designation as 007 – much like he did at the start of Casino Royale, Daniel Craig's first outing as Bond. The trailer sees M describe the young spy as 'a bullet without a target' and assigns him a mission in hopes of giving Bond a sense of focus. Check it out below: The game was first announced in 2020 and a deeper look at 007 First Light's gameplay is set to be revealed this summer. In 2021, IO CEO Hakan Abrak said: 'It was very important for us that it wasn't a movie adaptation. It's not a game about a specific movie, where the story has already been told. Every Bond defines a generation and it's amazing how they kept reinventing themselves over so many years.' 007 First Light will be the first James Bond game to release in 14 years. The last Bond title to launch was 2012's poorly received 007 Legends, released to celebrate the iconic film series' 50th anniversary. Bond fans have already expressed their excitement for the new video game. 'I'm excited for this. I've got no doubt IOI can nail the infiltration gameplay and level design, hopefully they get the action elements right too,' wrote one fan, while another said: 'James Bond has been so under-utilised for the last few generations. I'm so stoked to see 007 make a return.' Others have been wondering whether the game reveal is a sign that things are speeding up for a cinematic announcement. The next James Bond film – now under the creative control of Amazon - is apparently being fast-tracked, with rumours suggesting that the 26th adventure will hit cinemas by the end of 2027. That means that when the next Bond film arrives, it will match the record for the longest wait for a new 007 since Sean Connery first played the British spy in 1962's Dr No. The previous record was GoldenEye, which was released in 1995 - six years after Timothy Dalton appeared in Licence to Kill. The 2015-2021 pause between SPECTRE and No Time To Die already gave that record a run for its money, primarily due to the Covid pandemic which delayed the release of the film. We already know that the 26th Bond film will be produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman, and last month, we asked: Could Aaron Taylor-Johnson becoming Omega brand ambassador be the James Bond confirmation we've all been waiting for? The wait continues...
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Postapocalypse now: Leave the world - and the galaxy - behind at sci-fi-inspired outpost in Utah
LAS VEGAS - "We're all 'Star Wars' nuts," Barry Ray says as his wife, Melissa, and daughter Evie play nearby. Evie knows all the "Star Wars" characters from multiple readings of the Little Golden Books series. She's wearing a Princess Leia costume so, in keeping with the canon, her parents are dressed as Darth Vader and Padmé Amidala. They've traveled from Granbury, Texas, to celebrate Evie's 6th birthday in the middle of a 100-acre dry lake bed that's the next best thing to Tatooine. The previous night, they'd watched the 1977 original, "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," inside a two-bedroom cave. "We've had a great time," Barry says, "and it's an experience she won't ever forget." "It" is OutpostX, a swath of raw desert flush with science-fiction iconography that founder Travis Chambers refers to as "a film-set hotel with a story." The whole thing feels like it's part of a different galaxy, even though it's not all that far, far away. A 'postapocalyptic sanctuary' During a 2013 visit to a pirate-themed Airbnb in Southern California, something clicked inside Chambers. He started traveling the world, racking up 30-something countries in short order. "I got to the point where I'd rather stay in a shack in the jungle in Belize than go to a Four Seasons," Chambers says. "Luxury just does not do it for me." That same year, he founded the digital ad agency Chamber Media, which would land him on a Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Ultimately, he says, the company was a means to an end. In 2021, Chambers cashed out with a reported $17 million to fund his real dream. OutpostX is a whole lot of nothing, and that's by design. Imagined as a "postapocalyptic sanctuary," the retreat covers 240 acres yet feels significantly larger given the lack of visible borders. You can see for miles there without recognizing anything other than mountains and scrub. Chambers identifies luxury, service and location as the three elements on which most hotels compete. "We didn't follow any of those," he boasts. There's no gift shop, no restaurant, not even a vending machine. You could complete your stay at OutpostX without interacting with another soul. The accommodations consist of three cave dwellings, four Zen Domes and a handful of tents. Whether you purchase the ingredients from OutpostX or bring your own food, you'll be cooking for yourself - either in your kitchenette or the fire pit in the common area. Instead of a staff to pamper guests, there are hot tubs, a cold plunge and a sauna with a wood-burning stove. A solitary hammock offers its occupant a silence most will never know. In keeping with Chambers' tastes, OutpostX is aggressively anti-luxury, and guests are more than happy to pay for that vibe. Zen Domes start at $320 a night, the one-bedroom caves at $390 and the two-bedroom cave at $475. Ahead of its opening in 2023, the retreat was sold out for its first year. "We've gotten comments on the internet, 'You want us to pay to stay in a Third World country?' " Chambers says. "And we're like, 'Yep. Exactly. A Third World country 2,000 years from now.' " A mythology of its own Not only is OutpostX reminiscent of the Skywalkers' home planet, guests can explore its outer reaches from inside sand cruisers, custom-built vehicles that greatly resemble Luke's banged-up landspeeder - minus the hovering. Just don't expect anyone involved in the enterprise to mention the words "Star Wars." (It's a bit like the episode of "The Simpsons" in which the family hires a singing British nanny named Shary Bobbins who insists she's "an original creation, like Ricky Rouse and Monald Muck.") Instead, the retreat comes with its own backstory involving brothers Maa and Naa Hyer, who were separated at birth to avoid being recruited into the galactic military. What you experience at OutpostX is the settlement as it's being rebuilt after The Empire destroyed it with a solar flare. That story plays out in the multi-episode podcast that's sent to guests so they'll have something to listen to during the 180-mile drive from Las Vegas or the 100-mile trip from Zion National Park. Signs around OutpostX tell more of the tale, the way a state park might showcase its flora and fauna. The caves, they inform the guests who notice them, were built with materials hauled out of far-off granite quarries by giant Armaados, while the Zen Domes were constructed from the blast glass salvaged from a crashed ship. Guests typically break down into thirds, Chambers says. There's the "sci-fi geeks and nerds" who'll take to the origin tale and rent the corresponding costumes; those looking for seclusion; and the Burning Man/hippie crowd. The communal Kaan Lounge offers Frank Herbert's "Dune" books for the former. For the latter, it also houses a guitar, drums, a sonic energy handpan and a "Sound Bowl Experience." More is on the way "Every very smart person told us that it was a horrible idea," Chambers says. They've started coming around, though. OutpostX is 90% booked six months in advance. Similar locations are planned to open in Moab and Puerto Rico this year. By then, potential guests may have figured out whether the minimalist concept is right for them. "I've seen people show up in a Maybach or a Bentley and get out," Chambers says, "then get in their car and leave." The OutpostX clientele, he adds, isn't so much a demographic as it is a personality: someone who's creative and imaginative - and willing to pay a premium to exercise those attributes. "I think when everyone is at OutpostX," Chambers says, "they're experiencing what you would build with your friends if you were 14 years old." __________ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. 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Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Original Star Wars poster from 1977 to fetch a whopping £5,000 at auction – do you have one in your attic?
Another poster features one of the most iconic pictures of all time EMPIRE CASH BACK Original Star Wars poster from 1977 to fetch a whopping £5,000 at auction – do you have one in your attic? AN ORIGINAL Star Wars poster from 1977 is set to fetch a whopping £5,000 at auction. Sc-fi nuts have the chance to own a piece of movie history with a poster depicting the first ever Jedi film. Advertisement 5 A poster showing Uma Thurman's iconic character Mia Wallace is on sale at the auction Credit: Jam Press/Ewbanks 5 A legendary Star Wars poster is expected to sell for up to £5,000 Credit: Jam Press/Ewbanks 5 The image on the Jaws poster is one of the most famous pictures of all time Credit: Jam Press/Ewbanks Originally titled 'Star Wars', the film was renamed in 1981 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' when more films were made. The poster features iconic characters including Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker and Harrison Ford's maverick hero Han Solo. Princess Leia, portrayed by the late actress Carrie Fisher, is also featured on the poster with her iconic sci-fi hairdo. The 30 by 40 inch poster was designed by Tom Chantrell for George Lucas' iconic film franchise and is now being sold at the Ewbank's vintage poster auction. Advertisement The sale ends on 19 May and is taking place in Woking, Surrey. Movie fans can also get their hands on a poster for the 1967 horror classic 'Frankenstein Created Woman'. Star Wars icon Peter Cushing - who played the villain in a New Hope - can be seen on the poster starring as Victor Frankenstein. The piece of movie history has an estimated value of £4,000. Advertisement Quentin Tarantino's cult classic 'Pulp Fiction' is next on the sales list with a lucky strike style poster. The poster, featuring the Uma Thurman's iconic character Mia Wallace on the cover, is expected to go for £2,500. A poster of Steven Spielberg's shark thriller Jaws poster is also heading under the hammer with the poster being one of the most iconic film pictures of all time. The poster from the 1975 film, which is widely considered the first ever summer blockbuster movie, has an estimated value of £1,500. Advertisement A £1,200 priced 'Dial M for Murder' poster from the 1954 mystery thriller, is also featuring in the auction. The whodunit featured Grace Kelly - better known as Grace of Monaco - and Welsh-American actor Ray Milland. Finally, a poster for Kurt Russel's 1986 action comedy 'Big Trouble in Little China' is set to fetch £800. Big Trouble in Little China was released in 1986 and was directed by John Carpenter - the man behind Halloween and Escape from New York. Advertisement It also featured Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall and has become a cult classic. Rare posters regularly sell for up to £5000 as fans race to take home a piece of music or cinema history. Posters for events such as the Isle of Wight festival in 1970 and The Bath Festivals of 1960 and 1970 are especially popular, thanks to performances from bands including Fleetwood Mac. One James Bond fan announced his plan to sell his huge collection of 007 memorabilia, which experts valued at £1 million. Advertisement Steve Oxenrider owned over 32,000 items related to the British secret agent, including a Dr No poster which was valued at £15,000. 5 Dial M for Murder starred the Hollywood legend Grace Kelly Credit: Jam Press/Ewbanks
