Devo‘s Mark Mothersbaugh has paid tribute to the late Paul Reubens, saying that creating the music for Pee-wee’s Playhouse and the 2016 movie Pee-wee’s Big Holiday “changed the trajectory of his career”.Reubens died on July 30 at the age of 70 after privately suffering from cancer.“He always had a good personality and a good heart,” Mothersbaugh told Yahoo Music. “It’s just shocking and sad that he’s gone.” He admitted that he had no idea that Reubens had been diagnosed with cancer, adding, “We’d even been talking about working on an animated version of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”Mothersbaugh and Reubens met at the comedy improv theatre the Groundlings when Mothersbaugh was dating founding member Laraine Newman (who was also part of the original Saturday Night Live cast).
‘Dr. Semmelweis’ Review: Mark Rylance’s Compelling Performance Outshines an Overworked Bio-Drama
13.07.2023 - 20:53 / variety.com
David Benedict All the elements are there: a forgotten but fascinatingly tragic, true-life story about a world-changing medical discovery that saved the lives of millions; a large-cast, grand-scale production including dancers and onstage musicians; and Mark Rylance on stage in a no-hold-barred performance. Yet despite remarkably fierce energy from everyone involved, most particularly Rylance, the bio-drama “Dr. Semmelweis” ultimately proves more enervating than exciting. You would be forgiven for thinking that this play about a maverick, misunderstood savior in the middle of a public health crisis was a direct response to recent world events. In fact, workshops that formed the foundation of the play, the brainchild of Rylance and director Tom Morris (co-director of “War Horse”), predated the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the events of very recent history adds considerable perspective to an already important story, dramatized here by Stephen Brown and Rylance and set in the middle of the 19th century.
Arriving at the doctor’s home in Hungary having not seen Semmelweis for eleven years, two former colleagues beg him to return to Vienna to re-present his findings from all those years ago to a medical conference. His flat-out refusal hints at untold secrets, a state of affairs borne out by the puzzlement of his patient wife (Amanda Wilkin, in a largely thankless role devoid of subtext). As Semmelweis’ wife starts to see that her husband has been hiding the truth of his life from her, the play begins uncovering the reasons behind the suppression of his discovery of the vital role of medical hygiene in infection (before Louis Pasteur discovered and named bacteria), and to revealing the events that caused him to leave the
Mark Hamill calls for boycott against Elon Musk’s rebrand of Twitter
Mark Hamill has called for Twitter users to boycott the site in protest against Elon Musk’s rebranding of the platform to X.On Sunday (July 30), the Star Wars actor encouraged users to stop tweeting entirely on Tuesday (August 1). “This will only be effective if EVERYONE refrains from tweeting (X-ing?) on August 1st a/k/a #TweetlessTuesday,” he wrote on the platform.“Let’s show the owner the POWER OF THE PEOPLE.
Emmerdale's Marlon actor Mark Charnock slams scammers for using late friends' pic
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Emmerdale actor Mark Charnock has opened up about falling victim to an online scammer, who is not only stealing his identity, but is using a picture of three friends of his who has passed away, for personal gain. In the weeks following the activation of an Instagram account claiming to be used by the soap star - known for playing Marlon Dingle on the ITV soap - Mark is warning others not to be duped.Taking to his Instagram account, the Yorkshire actor, 53 - who received heaps of praise last year over his devastating stroke attack storyline - slammed the unknown fraudster for using a picture of his late friends to try to mimic his identity.The picture in question shows a trio of late Emmerdale icons - Richard Thorp, Paula Tilbrook and Meg Johnson - on set of the widely-adored drama.
Take That's Mark Owen's wife 'heartbroken' after shock death of pet kitten
Mark Owen - singing star and member of chart-topping boyband Take That - is understood to have been left in grief this week following the loss of one of his beloved family members. His wife of 23 years, energy coach Emma Owen, took to Instagram on Friday to share the news that their much-loved pet kitten has passed away and later revealed that the death has caused her to suffer an "existential crisis".
NBA Announcer Mark Jackson Confirms ESPN Exit: “I Was Told My Services Were No Longer Needed”
“Mama, there goes that man!”
Emmerdale star Mark Charnock supported as he hits out at 'sickening' imposter
Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has been supported by fans after hitting out at an 'imposter' who pulled a sick move to try and prove they were him. The actor is, sadly, no stranger to having fake accounts made in his name due to his fans on the ITV soap.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan update fans on swimming pool at £3.5m mansion
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag After purchasing their £3.5 million Essex mansion back in 2019, Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have taken fans along with them as they turn their sprawling property into their dream home. From adding a “dream spa” to creating a his and hers dressing room, the pair have put their all into the renovation project, with Mark even calling the space his “forever home” during an interview with OK!. “I’m loving it.
‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 Teaser: Apple TV+’s New Drama With Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Billy Crudup Returns In September
Few Apple TV+ original series beyond “Ted Lasso” have fanbases like “The Morning Show.” Well, good news for those who love the ensemble news drama: Season 3 of “The Morning Show” arrives soon. How soon? How does about six weeks sound? And Apple TV+ has a brand new teaser for the upcoming season to drum up more hype for the show.
Kelly Ripa Shares Pool Pic Of Husband Mark Consuelos: ‘It’s That Time Of Year Again’
Kelly Ripa is showing off her hubby.
House Judiciary Committee To Vote On Citing Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg For Contempt Of Congress
The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote for Thursday on whether to cite Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg with contempt of Congress. claiming that he has failed to comply with a subpoena.
Kevin Spacey’s U.K. Sexual Assault Trial Delivered Courtroom Drama — but Will He Convince the Jury?
K.J. Yossman Over the five weeks I’ve spent reporting on Kevin Spacey’s trial for sexual assault, I’ve been struck more than once by how much the experience could be mistaken for an immersive theater show.
Mark Wright 'hasn't changed' as fans say 'don't' over ripped swimming trunks snap with brother
Mark Wright has been told he 'hasn't changed' as he was seen posing for a snap alongside his younger brother, Josh. The pair decided to recreate a photo from their childhood which showed the pair standing on the beach, arms around one another and appearing to do a 'cheers' with their drinks.
Mark Ronson says he’s heard Dua Lipa’s new album and that it’s “incredible”
Mark Ronson has revealed that he has heard some of Dua Lipa‘s new album.Speaking to Vulture on July 19, Ronson spoke of Dua Lipa’s ‘Dance The Night’ for the Barbie soundtrack, explaining that he did not write the song for Lipa. “We didn’t write it for Dua — we wrote the music and then she wrote the song with Caroline Ailin,” Ronson explained.“It’s all mixed up in the soup.
BBC Picks Up Indie Drama ‘Kindling,’ The First British Pic To Play Shanghai Film Fest In Six Years
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has acquired broadcast rights to the British indie drama Kindling from debut feature filmmaker Connor O’Hara, which played in Competition at the 2023 Shanghai International Film Festival.
Reese Witherspoon felt uncomfortable in sex scene with Mark Wahlberg, Hollywood stars react to actor’s union
Reese Witherspoon was uncomfortable with 'Fear' sex scene with Mark Wahlberg. Hollywood’s A-list, including Matt Damon, Margot Robbie, Jeremy Renner, react to actor’s union strike. Dolph Lundgren, 65, seemingly marries 25-year-old fiancée.
Pentatonix Singer Scott Hoying Performs Beautiful Original Song at His Wedding to Mark Manio
Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying dialed up the romance with a once-in-a-lifetime performance on his wedding day. The 31-year-old baritone tied the knot with Mark Manio over the weekend and marked the occasion with an original song. In a video posted to Instagram on Sunday, Hoying grabs the mic for an intimate performance of «Four» — which he wrote for his new husband.
‘The Hypnosis’ Review: Norwegian Satire Skewers Start-Up Culture – Karlovy Vary Int’l Film Festival
Norwegian cinema has been enjoying a moment lately, what with Joachim Trier’s crowdpleasing The Worst Person in the World pulling up to Drive My Car in the Oscar race and Kristoffer Borgli’s Sick of Me carving out a rep on the festival circuit. The Hypnosis, Ernst de Geer’s feature debut, sits somewhere between the two of them, fashioning a fitfully funny relationship drama that tilts at some very modern windmills (coaches, gurus, new-tech start-ups, workshops that involve blue-sky thinking) within a framework similar to Kristian Levring’s 2008 Danish drama Fear Me Not, in which a man’s personality changes after he becomes addicted to an experimental drug. The Hypnosis doesn’t quite follow that film’s melodramatic course, but there are similar thoughts raised about the human mind.
Comcast President Mike Cavanagh Makes His Mark As NBCUniversal Chief With Exec Reorg, Donna Langley’s Dual Film-TV Role
Anyone looking for a sign of Comcast President Mike Cavanagh’s strategy as the recently installed overseer of NBCUniversal got a bright one Thursday.
Prince Harry set to 'turn his back' on Meghan Markle's showbiz lifestyle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plea for privacy raised eyebrows when they continued to publicise their every move.
Euro Studio Vuelta Group Launches With Acquisitions Of France’s Playtime, Germany’s SquareOne & Denmark’s Scanbox; Italy, Spain & Benelux To Come — Read Deadline’s Exclusive Interview With The French Founders
EXCLUSIVE: A significant shakeup in the European indie film space is underway with the formation of new studio Vuelta Group, Deadline can reveal.