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Glasgow Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow cinema welcomes Top Gun star Glen Powell for visit
The 36-year-old, who is known for such films as Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters and Hit Man paid a visit to the Grosvenor on Ashton Lane on Thursday. The Hollywood actor is filming Ghostwriter, the latest feature film from director JJ Abrams in the city. READ NEXT: Glen Powell and stunt double snapped shooting futuristic scene in Glasgow READ NEXT: Glen Powell pictured in Glasgow as filming takes place for Hollywood blockbuster He was previously on location in Glasgow to film his starring role in The Running Man, a new adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. The picture house posted on social media: "We were delighted to welcome a special guest to the Grosvenor Picture Theatre last night - Actor Glen Powell. "Glen is currently in town shooting JJ Abrams' Ghostwriter and couldn't resist a visit to the iconic Grosvenor Picture Theatre it seems! Thanks for joining us."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollywood hunk spotted on Glasgow street as filming for major blockbuster gets underway
STAR SPOTTED Hollywood hunk spotted on Glasgow street as filming for major blockbuster gets underway Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HOLLYWOOD hunk Glen Powell has been spotted on a Glasgow street as filming for a major blockbuster gets underway. The Twisters and Top Gun star is in the city to shoot scenes for upcoming Sci-Fi hit Ghostwriter. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 5 5 5 5 Bothwell Street in the city centre has been transformed into a set for the blockbuster. Filming is set to start later today as crews get the street ready. Powell was spotted chatting with director JJ Abrams as they discussed the scene. He was later scene donning his costume, a tan and green trench coat, and walking through the streets. Scores of movie fans gathered at nearby barriers on Bothwell Street hoping to see the cinema star. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
Axios
2 days ago
- Climate
- Axios
CU's storm chasers are studying hailstorms
University of Colorado Boulder's Eric Frew is eager to get a drone in the air. It's June in the Plains, and that means hailstorm season. Why it matters: Hail causes billions of dollars in damage every year and leads to higher insurance rates nationwide. Yet, we know little about how it forms, says Frew. What he's saying: "We need better scientific understanding to make better forecast models, to build better homes, and all the things that you can do with a better understanding of this," he tells us hours before he leaves for western Nebraska. State of play: Frew and his small team of students are part of the largest hail study in decades, dubbed ICECHIP. It involves roughly 70 private and public researchers, and includes scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. Zoom in: The CU team is spending six weeks through the end of June looking for storm clouds on the Front Range and across the Great Plains. Frew — the director of the Center for Autonomous Air Mobility and Sensing — is tasked with using a drone to map the hailstorm damage from above. "Our team is actually going right behind the storm to try to image … the full extent of where it fell. And you need all of that information together to really understand what's going on with this hail," he says. The intrigue: The drone they are using is the inspiration for the one featured in the blockbuster movie "Twisters." "I want to stress they got the design from us, not the other way around," Frew says with a laugh. Yes, but: No tornado chasing for this team. Frew says hail can cause more damage and is often hard to detect. "It's not quite as crazy as what the movies look like," he allows. "Although … I worry more about the damage hail can do than a tornado, because you can see the tornado a little bit more easily."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Glen Powell to star in Ron Howard's new firefighter movie
Glen Powell, Maverick, is all set to lead an upcoming firefighter drama directed by Ron Howard. Glen Powell , the star of Twisters and Top Gun: Maverick, is all set to lead an upcoming firefighter drama directed by Ron Howard . According to Deadline, the news was confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios. As per the publication, the untitled film will be based on a story written by Christina Hodson. It will follow two childhood friends who have grown apart but are forced to come together again when deadly fires break out across Texas. Both are now elite firefighters, and the crisis pushes them to face their past and reconnect. Ron Howard, known for the hit 1991 firefighter film Backdraft, returns to the genre with this project. The film is being produced by Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer , Ron Howard, and Jeb Brody, along with Powell's production company Barnstorm. Powell himself is also on board as a producer. Christina Hodson, who wrote Bumblebee and Birds of Prey, will serve as executive producer. She has also worked on several major Hollywood films and franchises. Powell recently received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Netflix's Hit Man. He is also involved in several upcoming projects, including the series Chad Powers, which he co-created and stars in, and The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright . He has also wrapped filming on Huntington and is currently working on a new film with JJ Abrams. More details, including the full cast and title, are expected to be announced soon.
STV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Glen Powell films stunt in Glasgow as shooting for Hollywood blockbuster continues
Hollywood star Glen Powell has been spotted filming a bus stunt scene in Glasgow as shooting for JJ Abrams' latest blockbuster continues across the city. The Twisters star was seen jumping and landing on the ground as he chased a girl in orange while filming for the epic American fantasy titled Ghostwriter. James Chapelard Glen Powell and JJ Abrams filming in Glasgow. Filming started in Glasgow on Saturday after principal photography began in London on April 26. The crew previously filmed scenes in Edinburgh. Glasgow is said to be doubling as a futuristic New York for the movie, which also stars Samuel L Jackson, Emma Mackey, and Jenna Ortega. James Chapelard The release date for the feature film has not been revealed. Produced by Warner Bros, the film marks Abrams' first project since Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker in 2019. The release date for the feature film has not been revealed. Filming is taking place throughout the city in June with a number of roads closed between June 8 and 23. James Chapelard Filming started in Glasgow on Saturday, June 14. Glasgow City Council says the project will bring millions to the local economy. The following roads will be impacted by various productions, including the JJ Abrams project: From 3pm on June 8, to 6pm on June 18 George Street – between North Hanover Street and Montrose Street From 3pm on June 15, to 8am on June 23 Blythswood Street – between St Vincent Street and Argyle Street Bothwell Lane – for its full length Bothwell Street – between Pitt Street and Wellington Street Cadogan Street – between Douglas Street and Wellington Street Douglas Street – between St Vincent Street and Cadogan Street Holm Street – between Blythswood Street and Wellington Street Pitt Street – between Waterloo Street and Bothwell Street St Peter's Lane – for its full length St Vincent Lane – between Pitt Street and Wellington Street Washington Lane – for its full length Washington Street – between Broomielaw and Balaclava Street Waterloo Street – between Douglas Street and Wellington Street West Campbell Street – between St Vincent Street and Argyle Street From 3pm on June 18, to 6pm on June 21 Milton Street – between Port Dundas Road and Maitland Street From 3pm on June 19, to 8am on June 21 Dunblane Street – between Milton Street and McPhater Street Maitland Street – between Stewart Street and McPhater Street Stewart Street – between Maitland Street and Dunblane Street McPhater Street – between Port Dundas Road and Dunblane Road From 3am to 11.59pm on June 17 Newton Street – between Argyle Street and Broomielaw North Street – between Anderston Quay and Argyle Street From 1pm to 11.59pm on June 17 Blythswood Street – between St Vincent Street and Argyle Street Bothwell Lane – for its full length Bothwell Street – between Pitt Street and Wellington Street Cadogan Street – between Douglas Street and Wellington Street Douglas Street – between St Vincent Street and Cadogan Street Holm Street – between Blythswood Street and Wellington Street Pitt Street – between Waterloo Street and Bothwell Street St Peter's Lane – for its full length St Vincent Lane – between Pitt Street and Wellington Street Washington Lane – for its full length Washington Street – between Broomielaw and Balaclava Street Waterloo Street – between Douglas Street and Wellington Street West Campbell Street – between St Vincent Street and Argyle Street From 8am June 18, until 11.59pm on June 23 Cadogan Street – between West Campbell Street and Douglas Street Blythswood Street – between Waterloo Street and Holm Street Douglas Street – between Cadogan Street and Waterloo Street (access to car park only) From 9am June 16, to 8am June 19 Blythswood Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Bothwell Street – between Pitt Street and Hope Street Douglas Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street St Vincent Lane – between Pitt Street and Hope Street Wellington Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street West Campbell Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street From 8am June 18, to 6pm June 21 Pitt Street – between St Vincent Street and Bothwell Street St Vincent Lane – between Pitt Street and Douglas Street From 8am on June 20, to 8am on June 21 Dunblane Street – between Milton Street and McPhater Street Maitland Street – between Stewart Street and McPhater Street Milton Street – between Port Dundas Road and Maitland Street Stewart Street – between Maitland Street and Dunblane Street Larbert Street – between Milton Street and McPhater Street From 8am on June 19, until 11.59pm on June 20 Blythswood Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Bothwell Lane – between Blythswood Street and West Campbell Street Bothwell Street – between Douglas Street and West Campbell Street St Peters Lane – between Douglas Street and Blythswood Street St Vincent Street – between Douglas Street and West Campbell Street From 3am on June 20, to 8am on June 21 Blythswood – between St Vincent street and Bothwell Street Bothwell Street – between Pitt Street and West Campbell Street Douglas Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street St Vincent Lane – between Pitt Street and Hope Street West Campbell Street – between St Vincent Street and Bothwell Street From 3pm on June 20, to 8am on June 21 Cadogan Street – between West Campbell Street and Douglas Street Blythswood Street – between Bothwell Street and Holm Street Douglas Street – between Cadogan Street and St Vincent Street Bothwell Street – between Pitt Street and Blythswood Street From 12.01am on June 21, to 7am on June 23 Blythswood Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Bothwell Lane – between Blythswood Street and Wellington Street Bothwell Street – between Pitt Street and Hope Street Cadogan Street – between Douglas Street and Wellington Street Douglas Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Holm Street – for its full length St Peters Lane – for its full length St Vincent Lane – between Pitt Street and Hope Street St Vincent Street – between West Campbell Street and Pitt Street Waterloo Street – between Douglas Street and Wellington Street Wellington Lane – for its full length Wellington Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street West Campbell Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street From 8am to 11.59pm on June 22 Blythswood Street – between St Vincent Street and Waterloo Street Bothwell Lane – between Blythswood Street and West Campbell Street Bothwell Street – between Douglas Street and West Campbell Street St Peter's Lane – between Douglas Street and Blythswood Street St Vincent Street – between Douglas Street and West Campbell Street Bus lanes will also be impacted with a suspension in place on several routes. These include: From 1pm on June 17, to 8am on June 19 Hope Street at Waterloo Street From 12.01am on June 21, to 7am on June 23 Hope Street at Waterloo Street Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
