opened up to People about why he decided to return to acting so much later in the new, hit indie flick “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”The Vietnam native achieved fame as a child actor with pivotal roles in projects such as the 1984 Harrison Ford adventure film and 1985’s “The Goonies.”“Never in my wildest imagination did I think I would end up being an actor,” he said. “But I fell in love with it,” adding that “Indiana Jones,” in particular, “changed my life and my entire family’s life.”Quan first thought he would have a flourishing and “amazing” career after he filmed “The Goonies.” However, he found himself landing small roles on TV and film, especially ones that seemed stereotypical of the Asian-American community.“It was tough,” he noted.
Richard Osman quits Pointless after 13 years as he focuses on new career
08.04.2022 - 15:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Richard Osman is stepping down from Pointless after 13 years.
The star has been part of the hit BBC quiz show since it launched in 2009 and even created its format.
He's seen huge success over the years as a TV personality in his own right and has even become a best-selling author with his series The Thursday Murder Club, which was picked up for an adaption by Steven Spielberg.
The Mirror reports he is quitting to focus on his writing.
Richard, 51, works on Pointless alongside frontman and pal Alexander Armstrong.
The Sun claims he will be replaced by rotating co-hosts.
In the meantime, it is believed that he will continue to host Pointless Celebrities, though it is likely he will also step away from that too.
A BBC source told the publication: "Richard has become a staple of the daytime schedule but sadly all good things must come to an end.
“Richard has loved every second of doing the show alongside Xander but he really wants to give his all to his writing career which has been an enormous success."
They said that his departure was "completely amicable" but he doesn't have enough hours in the day to keep presenting the show.
The insider added: "His literary career is going from strength to strength so he’s having to be slightly more choosy with what he does TV-wise.
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child star in the 1980s and his work with the Oscar-winning director.Thomas told Yahoo! Entertainment that he met the “West Side Story” filmmaker, 75, after starring in the 1980 film, “Raggedy Man.”“‘E.T.’ was a Universal [Studios] film, and ‘Raggedy Man’ was a Universal film,” Thomas — who played a kid named Eliot who befriends an alien — said. “So by getting the part for ‘Raggedy Man,’ I was on the radar for people who were working at Universal.
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Ariana DeBose has landed a very exciting new role!
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Will Smith Banned From Oscars For 10 Years; “Accept & Respect …Decision,” Actor Says – Update
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Will Smith banned from Oscars ceremony for 10 years, Academy announces
“possible sanctions” against the actor — who will, as it turns out, be allowed to keep his trophy.In a subsequent statement released Friday afternoon, the Board stated it has “decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards.”The virtual meeting was “contentious,” sources told Deadline.In the official statement, Board President David Rubin described Smith’s behavior as “unacceptable and harmful.” He also admitted that the Academy did not “adequately address the situation” during the live telecast.Rubin continued: “We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr.
The Girl In The Red Coat From ‘Schindler’s List’ Is Now Helping Ukrainian Refugees
Anyone who has seen Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List” remembers the little girl in the red coat.
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‘Squid Game’ director Hwang Dong-hyuk is working on a “much more violent” new project
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Jane Campion Lands Directing Oscar For ‘Power of The Dog’ Marking the First Time In Oscar History Where A Woman Took Home Award In Back-To-Back Years
The Best Director category made history again at Sunday nights Academy Awards with Power of the Dog helmer Jane Campion taking home the prize, marking the first time in Oscar history that a woman has won the award in back-to-back years. Chloe Zhao took home the prize last year for Nomadland, a film that would go on to sweep the Oscars including wins for Best Picture. Kathryn Bigelow was the first female director to land the coveted award for her 2010 war thriller The Hurt Locker.
Ariana DeBose Declares ‘There Is Indeed a Place for Us’ After History-Making Oscar Win
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Where to Watch the New ‘Halo’ TV Series
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.After years of constant production delays, the intergalactic Spartans of the “Halo” universe are finally hitting the small screen. The new science-fiction series based on the first-person shooter video game premieres today on Paramount Plus, after an initial debut at SXSW on March 14.Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the highly anticipated sci-fi show revisits the 26th-century intergalactic war on which the Microsoft franchise is centered, following the indestructible Spartans (led by Pablo Schrieber’s Master Chief) as they battle their mysterious alien foes.
CAS Board Member Brian Kurland Quits AMPAS Over Pre-Taped Oscar Categories Flap
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