“Lightyear.”The 69-year-old portrayed the animated toy astronaut Buzz Lightyear in the Disney franchise from 1995 until 2019. But Chris Evans is voicing the character in 2022’s “Lightyear” — and Allen recently discussed why he was not involved in the new project.“This is a whole new team that really had nothing to do with the first movies,” Allen told “Extra” on Wednesday.“The short answer is I’ve stayed out of this ’cause it has nothing to do [with his character],” the “Home Improvement” alum added.Allen recalled thinking that the flick would be “live action” with “real humans” and “not an animated thing.”However, Allen noted: “There’s really no ‘Toy Story’ Buzz without Woody.” Woody is Buzz’s best pal and was played by Tom Hanks in the “Toy Story” films.Allen stated that even though the new movie has “a wonderful story, it just doesn’t seem to have any connection to the toy.”“I wish there was a better connection,” the “Santa Clause” star declared.“Lightyear” is posed as a spinoff-prequel to “Toy Story,” showing Buzz in his early days when he put on the iconic purple and green spacesuit.Buzz about the lack of Allen’s participation in the movie has caused a stir, with his friend Patricia Heaton recently calling out Disney for replacing Allen with Evans, 41.The “Everybody Loves Raymond” star wrote on Twitter earlier this month: “Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my pal Tim Allen in the role that he originated, the role that he owns.
Creem Rises Again: 10 Classic Pieces Written by Cameron Crowe, Patti Smith, Lester Bangs and Others for the Irreverent Rock Mag
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Roy Trakin Creem magazine started publishing as a regional monthly in Detroit in 1969, but didn’t go national until 1971, with a firmly anti-establishment bias that took aim at the likes of Jann Wenner’s Rolling Stone and Paul Williams’ Crawdaddy for eminence in the heady early days of rock criticism. Among its earliest writers were certified pioneers like Dave Marsh, the dark rumblings of the late Lester Bangs and Nick Tosches, and rock-crit icons Greil Marcus, Robert Christgau, Cameron Crowe, John Mendelsohn, Lisa Robinson, Lenny Kaye, Wayne Robins, Ben Edmonds and Sylvie Simmons.
They all mingled with the likes of Patti Smith, who memorably reviewed Todd Rundgren’s “A Wizard, A True Star” (one of those listed below) years before inviting him to become her producer. And now, reincarnation becomes it, as a rich online archive of the past and, against all odds, a print magazine heading into the future.
One of Creem’s original writer-editors, Jaan Uhelszki — a producer, writer and talking head in the 2019 documentary, “Creem: America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine” — is a consultant for a reinvention being spearheaded by J.J. Kramer, son of original maverick publisher Barry Kramer, who died from a drug overdose in 1981.Creem’s newly online archives include 224 digitized issues and more than 69,000 articles from 1969-89 as a reminder of its cheeky stature as the Mad magazine of rock zines.
All these pieces are now online for free but will eventually cost users $5 monthly for unlimited access. A $79 payment unlocks the digital archives plus new quarterly print editions with a discount on merchandising with the famed Boy Howdy logo.
Scott Caan-Led Crime Drama ‘One Day As A Lion’ Lands At Grindstone; J.K. Simmons, Frank Grillo, Michael Carmen Pitt, Virginia Madsen, Others Co-Star
EXCLUSIVE: Grindstone Entertainment Group has acquired North American rights to the crime drama One Day as a Lion, written by and starring Scott Caan (Hawaii Five-0), from Roxwell Films. The film currently in production in Oklahoma boasts a starry ensemble that also includes Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Frank Grillo (Captain America and Purge franchises), Michael Carmen Pitt (Boardwalk Empire), Marianne Rendón (Charlie Says), Taryn Manning (Orange Is the New Black) and Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen (Sideways).
Brian Laundrie's Written Confession to Gabby Petito Killing Released: 'I Ended Her Life'
Brian Laundrie's Remains Showed Animal Gnaw Marks, Autopsy Reveals Brian Laundrie Confessed to Killing Gabby Petito, FBI Reveals Brian Laundrie Died by Suicide, Lawyer Says Brian Laundrie's Family Attorney Says Family Is Opting for Cremation
Inflation rises again to new 40-year high of 9.1 per cent
The cost of living crisis worsened today with news the rate of inflation rose again in May, remaining at 40-year highs, the Office for National Statistics revealed.
‘Dear Santa’ Holiday Letters Miniseries Set For Hulu, ABC Stations
Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorA documentary about kids’ holiday letters to Santa that was originally created as a promotional effort for the United States Post Office is set to become a new miniseries aimed at inspiring consumers around holiday time.“Dear Santa” was released in 2020 and put a spotlight on “Operation Santa,” a USPS initiative that has people “adopt” letters sent by kids to Santa Claus and help to fulfill their wishes. The film, directed by Dana Nachman, examined various “Operation Santa” centers around the U.S.
Post Malone announces 2022 North American tour
Post Malone has announced a slew of North American tour dates in support of his new album, ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’.Post’s tour will kick off in Omaha in September and run through to mid-October, with stops in Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, Texas, Seattle, Vancouver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and more.On many of the dates, Post will be joined by Roddy Ricch, who features on ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ single ‘Cooped Up’ and performed the track alongside Malone during a Saturday Night Live performance in May. See dates and venues below.
HBO Documentary Films Launches Feature Project On Iconic Black Supermodel Donyale Luna, Who Broke Barriers In Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar
EXCLUSIVE: HBO Documentary Films is embarking on a documentary about pioneering supermodel Donyale Luna, one of the first Black models to be featured on the covers of major European fashion magazines.
Immersive Version Of Classic Broadway Musical ‘Guys & Dolls’ To Open At London’s Bridge Theatre Next Year: Let’s Party
EXCLUSIVE: The rollicking Broadway musical Guys & Dolls is to be revived at London’s The Bridge Theatre next year with 420 members of the audience able to “party” with the cast, as the show’s director Nicholas Hytner (The History Boys) told Deadline, in an immersive production that’s set to begin preview performances from February 27.
Cameron Diaz Uses THIS Dieting Secret To Maintain Her Ageless Hollywood Figure!
Cameron Diaz has been a Hollywood bombshell ever since she first appeared alongside Jim Carrey in 1994’s The Mask and has managed to maintain her iconic look in all the years since! But how exactly has she done it, especially now given that she is retired from acting and approaching 50 years old this summer?
Jaden Smith gives intimate performance in New York ahead of opening night for Justin Bieber
Jaden Smith joined his fans Friday night at Somewhere Nowhere nightclub in Chelsea, giving an exclusive and intimate performance, in preparation for his opening night for Justin Bieber at Madison Square Garden next week.His special performance also coincided with the 30th birthday of his DJ Daniel D’Artiste, with the crowd going crazy with the show, as they celebrated with Veuve Rosé and sparklers on their perch in the DJ boot.Jaden has been on the road joining Justin on his Justice World Tour during all 52 dates.
Dave Smith Dies: Synthesizer Pioneer Whose Instruments Backed Michael Jackson, Kraftwerk, And More Was 72
Dave Smith, an electronics pioneer whose creations of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and the Prophet 5 synthesizer revolutionized popular music, died in Detroit. He was 72 and experienced a heart attack while attending the Movement electronic music festival, which ran May 28-30.
TOWIE's Pete Wicks 'broken' as he announces his beloved grandmother Doreen has died
TOWIE star Pete Wicks has revealed his devastation after his beloved grandmother and "best friend" Doreen has passed away. The 33 year old Essex lad showed off an uncharacteristically soft side as he paid tribute to his nan. He shared a number of photos with her: One of the two of them smiling together in happier times, and another of Pete holding her hand as she was in a hospital bed.The second image showed off heavily-inked Pete’s tattoo of his beloved nan’s name on his hand.
CREEM, America’s legendary rock magazine, relaunches after 33 years
“America’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll Magazine” is back with a fresh print edition, as well as a newly available digital archive — and a bigger plan to become its own entertainment company.The revival is the passion product of JJ Kramer, the son of the magazine’s founder, the late Barry Kramer. “When CREEM ceased publication in 1989, it left a massive void that has never been filled, though many have tried,” JJ told The Post. “That’s why CREEM’s return is so significant; its unapologetic and wickedly funny sensibilities have been sorely missed by fans and bands alike.