Hugh Keays-Byrne, who played two iconic villains in the “Mad Max” franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to Variety on Wednesday. He was 73.
Keays-Byrne played the antagonist Toecutter in the 1979 original “Mad Max” film by director George Miller, and he was brought back for the 2015 movie “Mad Max: Fury Road” to play the evil villain Immortan Joe.
Brian Trenchard-Smith, who directed Keays-Byrne in the 1975 film “The Man From Hong Kong,” shared on Facebook that he had died in a hospital on Tuesday.
“Hugh had a generous heart, offering a helping hand to people in need, or a place to stay to a homeless teenager. He cared about social justice and preserving the environment long before these issues became fashionable. His life was governed by his sense of the oneness of humanity. We will miss his example and his friendship,” Trenchard-Smith wrote.
As Toecutter, the leader of a biker gang, Keays-Byrne...
Keays-Byrne played the antagonist Toecutter in the 1979 original “Mad Max” film by director George Miller, and he was brought back for the 2015 movie “Mad Max: Fury Road” to play the evil villain Immortan Joe.
Brian Trenchard-Smith, who directed Keays-Byrne in the 1975 film “The Man From Hong Kong,” shared on Facebook that he had died in a hospital on Tuesday.
“Hugh had a generous heart, offering a helping hand to people in need, or a place to stay to a homeless teenager. He cared about social justice and preserving the environment long before these issues became fashionable. His life was governed by his sense of the oneness of humanity. We will miss his example and his friendship,” Trenchard-Smith wrote.
As Toecutter, the leader of a biker gang, Keays-Byrne...
- 12/2/2020
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Written by Mark Russell | Art by Ramon Perez | Published by Marvel Comics
As these Snapshot books are supposed to be walks down Marvel’s memory lane, with a side helping of modern relevance, it was inevitable that some form of homage to Jack Kirby would take place. In terms of which character to use, there was a wide field, but in terms of the right one to use, there was only one choice. Captain America. Jack not only co-created him, he kept an eye on him in one way or another for several decades. Cap is also a unique character in that, like Kirby himself, his Marvel connection stretches from the 1940’s through to the modern era. For me, Marvel tapped the perfect writer for this book in Mark Russell, a writer who loves to inject a little social relevance into his books, to formulate plots a little deeper than your average comic book.
As these Snapshot books are supposed to be walks down Marvel’s memory lane, with a side helping of modern relevance, it was inevitable that some form of homage to Jack Kirby would take place. In terms of which character to use, there was a wide field, but in terms of the right one to use, there was only one choice. Captain America. Jack not only co-created him, he kept an eye on him in one way or another for several decades. Cap is also a unique character in that, like Kirby himself, his Marvel connection stretches from the 1940’s through to the modern era. For me, Marvel tapped the perfect writer for this book in Mark Russell, a writer who loves to inject a little social relevance into his books, to formulate plots a little deeper than your average comic book.
- 7/6/2020
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
With Run The Series, The A.V. Club examines film franchises, studying how they change and evolve with each new installment.
Compared to some of their more crass kids’ movie counterparts, the Air Bud movies are relatively digestible. They’re not trying to sell anything—save for their own interminable sequels and spin-offs, which have now grown to include the Air Buddies series, the Santa Paws series, the Pup Star series, the Mvp: Most Valuable Primate series, and a smattering of ape- and/or dog-related movies unrelated to the rest of the Air Bud franchise. (We’re sticking with the original five for our purposes.) They encourage kids to go outside and play sports, which is nice, if shame-inducing if one happens to be a full-grown adult sitting inside and watching these movies in air-conditioned comfort all day. And animals doing people things, as five minutes on YouTube will prove...
Compared to some of their more crass kids’ movie counterparts, the Air Bud movies are relatively digestible. They’re not trying to sell anything—save for their own interminable sequels and spin-offs, which have now grown to include the Air Buddies series, the Santa Paws series, the Pup Star series, the Mvp: Most Valuable Primate series, and a smattering of ape- and/or dog-related movies unrelated to the rest of the Air Bud franchise. (We’re sticking with the original five for our purposes.) They encourage kids to go outside and play sports, which is nice, if shame-inducing if one happens to be a full-grown adult sitting inside and watching these movies in air-conditioned comfort all day. And animals doing people things, as five minutes on YouTube will prove...
- 8/3/2017
- by Katie Rife
- avclub.com
Stand By Me, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more in February’s Family FavouritesStand By Me, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more in February’s Family FavouritesJenny Bullough2/1/2017 10:00:00 Am Ugh, February. The holidays are over and winter’s charm is fading like dirty snow. Even though it’s the shortest month, it often feels like the longest, and we kind of just want to avoid the great outdoors until spring. Which makes it the perfect month to relax with the family in the coziness of a Cineplex theatre, at a Family Favourites presentation! There are family-friendly features playing at Cineplex theatres every Saturday morning at 11am as part of our Family Favourites program. Admission is only $2.99 and a portion of the proceeds goes towards We.org. Revisit an old favourite, or discover a new family favourite together on the big screen! Feb 4: Stand By Me
A classic returns to the big screen!
A classic returns to the big screen!
- 2/1/2017
- by Jenny Bullough
- Cineplex
Like its predecessor Rise of the Planet of the Apes and unlike such classic works of American cinema as Every Which Way But Loose, Dunston Checks In, and Mvp: Most Valuable Primate, Matt Reeves’ upcoming Dawn of the Planet of the Apes features no actual apes whatsoever. Rather than going for flesh-and-blood primates, the filmmakers once again opted for zeroes and ones. The digital makeup is being sculpted in three-dimensions by the wizards of Weta Digital and overlaid onto performances by Velcro/spandex-suited actors like Andy Serkis and Toby Kebbell. “I’ve seen an entire cut of the movie without any special effects whatsoever,...
- 5/20/2014
- by Keith Staskiewicz
- EW - Inside Movies
Movie cliches are unavoidable; the director only has two-odd hours to take you from start to finish, so whether a high school's social structure is built on a thin foundation of classic nerd and jock stereotypes or a wedding is abruptly interrupted by the aw-shucks nice guy who's finally ready to spill his guts, there's bound to be some shortcuts along the way.
But sometimes Hollywood takes it a bit further, hitting us with cliches that are so oddly specific (and frequently divorced from reality) that they make you wonder if they've been written by a random plot-generating robot with limited resources and a tenuous grasp on the human experience. So sit back, relax, and set your deja vu detectors to "on" as we break down ten insanely specific things that are commonplace in the movieverse.
1. Character Dislikes Past/Future Version of Themselves
As seen in: "Looper," "Men in Black 3,...
But sometimes Hollywood takes it a bit further, hitting us with cliches that are so oddly specific (and frequently divorced from reality) that they make you wonder if they've been written by a random plot-generating robot with limited resources and a tenuous grasp on the human experience. So sit back, relax, and set your deja vu detectors to "on" as we break down ten insanely specific things that are commonplace in the movieverse.
1. Character Dislikes Past/Future Version of Themselves
As seen in: "Looper," "Men in Black 3,...
- 6/6/2013
- by Adam D'Arpino
- NextMovie
Bless you, direct-to-dvd industry, for churning out endlessly amusing extensions of movies that never should have been franchises in the first place. An EW staffer casually mentioned the third Ace Ventura movie earlier today, inspiring a group of us to reminisce about the most random sequels we could think of — sequels many of us were hearing about for the first time.
And so, in honor of both these little-discussed gems and the gift that is Friday afternoon, here’s a list of the genre’s most unassuming entries. Caution: It’s about to get all nostalgic up in here. (Like that’s a surprise.
And so, in honor of both these little-discussed gems and the gift that is Friday afternoon, here’s a list of the genre’s most unassuming entries. Caution: It’s about to get all nostalgic up in here. (Like that’s a surprise.
- 4/27/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
According to Just Jared (which just makes me think of jewelry and sandwiches), Kevin Zegers, the star of Air Bud (!!!!) and Mvp: Most Valuable Primate, as well as some less critically acclaimed work in Dawn Of The Dead and Gossip Girl, has joined the cast of The Mortal Instruments, a film targeting the young adult demographic that has made many in Hollywood millions.
Zegers will play Alec Lightwood, the gay brother of Isabelle (Jemima West). He joins a cast that already includes Jamie Campbell Bower as Jace Wayland, Lily Collins as Clary Fray, Lena Headey as Jocelyn Fray, Jared Harris as Hodge Starkweather, Godfrey Gao as Magnus Bane, Robert Sheehan as Simon Lewis, Kevin Durand as Emil Pangborn and Robert Maillet as Samuel Blackwell.
The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones is set to come out August 23, 2013.
Zegers will play Alec Lightwood, the gay brother of Isabelle (Jemima West). He joins a cast that already includes Jamie Campbell Bower as Jace Wayland, Lily Collins as Clary Fray, Lena Headey as Jocelyn Fray, Jared Harris as Hodge Starkweather, Godfrey Gao as Magnus Bane, Robert Sheehan as Simon Lewis, Kevin Durand as Emil Pangborn and Robert Maillet as Samuel Blackwell.
The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones is set to come out August 23, 2013.
- 7/29/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Animals: They're a good source of protein. The cowboy's slaves. Furry, stupid people. By whatever name you choose to call them, there's no doubting that animals are both funny and delicious.
But what have they ever accomplished on their own? Nothing! If it weren't for us humans dressing them up in funny hats and putting them on greeting cards, there wouldn't be a single gainfully employed animal.
Fortunately, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" might be the wake-up call our cuddly companions need to start cleaning their own litter boxes, if not take over the world. But if ape-ageddon isn't the right route for your pet, here are some other examples of impressive animals that might light a fire under their furry butts.
9. Scooby-Doo in 'Scooby-Doo' (2002)
Accomplishment: Sort of talking and sort of standing
What's most impressive about this canine sleuth aren't his questionable powers of deduction, so much...
But what have they ever accomplished on their own? Nothing! If it weren't for us humans dressing them up in funny hats and putting them on greeting cards, there wouldn't be a single gainfully employed animal.
Fortunately, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" might be the wake-up call our cuddly companions need to start cleaning their own litter boxes, if not take over the world. But if ape-ageddon isn't the right route for your pet, here are some other examples of impressive animals that might light a fire under their furry butts.
9. Scooby-Doo in 'Scooby-Doo' (2002)
Accomplishment: Sort of talking and sort of standing
What's most impressive about this canine sleuth aren't his questionable powers of deduction, so much...
- 8/4/2011
- by Ben Freiburger
- NextMovie
Monkeys are awesome. This is one of those theories of life that are never debated, up there with the Theory of Evolution and the Origin of George Lucas’ Beard and Flannel Shirt Combo (if anything, the man has style). So by including a monkey in The Hangover: Part II, the film is already the greatest movie of all time (only equal to 12 Monkeys and Mvp: Most Valuable Primate). The Hangover II made the right decision by including one of our primate brethren in the confines of its film, but other movie sequels were less thoughtful. Thus, here are the six films that would have benefited most from including everyone’s favorite simians.
6. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
We’ll start off this list with arguably one of the most disappointing movie sequels ever made; The Phantom Menace. There’s a lot wrong with The Phantom Menace, but one...
6. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
We’ll start off this list with arguably one of the most disappointing movie sequels ever made; The Phantom Menace. There’s a lot wrong with The Phantom Menace, but one...
- 6/2/2011
- Cinelinx
Monkeys are awesome. This is one of those theories of life that are never debated, up there with the Theory of Evolution and the Origin of George Lucas’ Beard and Flannel Shirt Combo (if anything, the man has style). So by including a monkey in The Hangover: Part II, the film is already the greatest movie of all time (only equal to 12 Monkeys and Mvp: Most Valuable Primate). The Hangover II made the right decision by including one of our primate brethren in the confines of its film, but other movie sequels were less thoughtful. Thus, here are the six films that would have benefited most from including everyone’s favorite simians.
6. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
We’ll start off this list with arguably one of the most disappointing movie sequels ever made; The Phantom Menace. There’s a lot wrong with The Phantom Menace, but one...
6. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
We’ll start off this list with arguably one of the most disappointing movie sequels ever made; The Phantom Menace. There’s a lot wrong with The Phantom Menace, but one...
- 6/2/2011
- Cinelinx
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