After a two-week hospital stay where she recovered from abdominal surgery, Kate Middleton was released on Jan. 29, 2024. But, the Princess of Wales’ team handled her exit differently from other hospital releases, says a royal commentator. Kate’s hospital farewell significantly differed from her prior “show must go on” exits.
Kate Middleton left The London Clinic shrouded in secrecy
On Jan. 17, Kensington Palace announced that Kate Middleton had undergone “planned” abdominal surgery and was recovering for two weeks at The London Clinic. Details were scarce as to why the Princess of Wales was hospitalized, other than information released by the palace.
Then, just as quietly, Kate exited the hospital, shrouded in secrecy. With the amount of attention focused on the future queen of the United Kingdom, one royal commentator was stumped as to how Kate managed to leave the facility without one photograph snapped.
“This week, the royal show in London...
Kate Middleton left The London Clinic shrouded in secrecy
On Jan. 17, Kensington Palace announced that Kate Middleton had undergone “planned” abdominal surgery and was recovering for two weeks at The London Clinic. Details were scarce as to why the Princess of Wales was hospitalized, other than information released by the palace.
Then, just as quietly, Kate exited the hospital, shrouded in secrecy. With the amount of attention focused on the future queen of the United Kingdom, one royal commentator was stumped as to how Kate managed to leave the facility without one photograph snapped.
“This week, the royal show in London...
- 1/30/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kate Middleton is home from the hospital. After nearly two weeks in a London, England, hospital following a “planned” abdominal surgery, the Princess of Wales is back home, where she’ll continue recovering. According to an update on Kate’s health from Kensington Palace, she’s “making good progress.”
Kate Middleton is home in Windsor after spending 13 days in the hospital
It’s goodbye to The London Clinic and hello to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, England, where Kate lives with Prince William and their three children. The 42-year-old has officially been discharged from the private hospital in London, Kensington Palace announced in a statement on Jan. 29, 2024.
“The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress,” Kensington Palace said in the statement posted to the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Instagram.
“The Prince and Princess wish to say a...
Kate Middleton is home in Windsor after spending 13 days in the hospital
It’s goodbye to The London Clinic and hello to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, England, where Kate lives with Prince William and their three children. The 42-year-old has officially been discharged from the private hospital in London, Kensington Palace announced in a statement on Jan. 29, 2024.
“The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress,” Kensington Palace said in the statement posted to the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Instagram.
“The Prince and Princess wish to say a...
- 1/29/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode!
Match #1: Finn Bálor def. Aj Styles The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Damian Priest and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day got themselves removed from ringside for causing a disruption. As the official was ordering them out, Jimmy Uso suddenly emerged from nowhere and leaped up on the apron. This caused a distraction that paved the way for The Prince to roll up The Phenomenal One for the quick pin.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: The Street Profits def. Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In an impromptu tag team showdown, The Street Profits overcame The Lwo’s Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde with the Revelation. Seconds after the match, Bobby Lashley...
Match #1: Finn Bálor def. Aj Styles The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Damian Priest and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day got themselves removed from ringside for causing a disruption. As the official was ordering them out, Jimmy Uso suddenly emerged from nowhere and leaped up on the apron. This caused a distraction that paved the way for The Prince to roll up The Phenomenal One for the quick pin.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: The Street Profits def. Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In an impromptu tag team showdown, The Street Profits overcame The Lwo’s Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde with the Revelation. Seconds after the match, Bobby Lashley...
- 9/18/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of WWE’s 2023 edition of Summerslam, which comes from Detroit and, going into the show, the only thing I knew about proceedings was that WWE bosses had pulled at least one women’s match from the card, leaving Becky Lynch at home making lemonade with her lemons – as she clearly stated on her social media! Not a good look for the WWE if you ask me! Let’s check out the rest of the card…
Match #1: Logan Paul def. Ricochet The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Looking to provoke and antagonize the WWE Universe, Logan Paul took on Ricochet to settle the dispute that started at Royal Rumble. Samantha Irvin, ring announcer and fiancé of Ricochet, was on the receiving end of some rude remarks from Paul, who had mocked the couple en route to SummerSlam. On the outside, Ricochet hit a superb Spanish fly,...
Match #1: Logan Paul def. Ricochet The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Looking to provoke and antagonize the WWE Universe, Logan Paul took on Ricochet to settle the dispute that started at Royal Rumble. Samantha Irvin, ring announcer and fiancé of Ricochet, was on the receiving end of some rude remarks from Paul, who had mocked the couple en route to SummerSlam. On the outside, Ricochet hit a superb Spanish fly,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Happy Birthday, Prince George! The second in line to the British royal throne is celebrating a milestone birthday on Saturday, July 22. The son of Prince William and Kate Middleton turned 10, ringing in the occasion with a brand-new portrait, which was released on Friday.
The new photo of George was taken in Windsor, England, this month by photographer Millie Pilkington.
The eldest child of the new Prince and Princess of Wales has grown up in the public eye, starting off as a cheeky baby and growing into a passionate little boy.
Just last week, George was spotted attending the men’s finals match at Wimbledon with his parents and his younger sister, Princess Charlotte, cheering and shouting in the stands.
Et’s royal expert Katie Nicholl recently shared details on George’s birthday celebrations.
“I’m told that this birthday party will be family, of course, close friends, friends from his old school,...
The new photo of George was taken in Windsor, England, this month by photographer Millie Pilkington.
The eldest child of the new Prince and Princess of Wales has grown up in the public eye, starting off as a cheeky baby and growing into a passionate little boy.
Just last week, George was spotted attending the men’s finals match at Wimbledon with his parents and his younger sister, Princess Charlotte, cheering and shouting in the stands.
Et’s royal expert Katie Nicholl recently shared details on George’s birthday celebrations.
“I’m told that this birthday party will be family, of course, close friends, friends from his old school,...
- 7/22/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
For years, Kate Middleton has thrilled royal watchers with beautiful photographs of her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. However, her favorite subjects aren’t always fans of her photography skills. Here’s what Kate said about her children’s reactions to her photographs.
holds a camera as she takes part in a a photography workshop with the charity ‘Action for Children’ in Kingston, southwest London on June 25, 2019 | Chris Jackson/Afp via Getty Images Related
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The Princess of Wales’s children say, ‘Stop taking photographs’
For many years, Kate Middleton has featured her three favorite subjects in portraits. These are her children with Prince William: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. She shares these casual photographs on social media to mark a special occasion in their lives,...
holds a camera as she takes part in a a photography workshop with the charity ‘Action for Children’ in Kingston, southwest London on June 25, 2019 | Chris Jackson/Afp via Getty Images Related
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The Princess of Wales’s children say, ‘Stop taking photographs’
For many years, Kate Middleton has featured her three favorite subjects in portraits. These are her children with Prince William: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. She shares these casual photographs on social media to mark a special occasion in their lives,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
King Charles and Queen Camilla shared a special never-before-seen photo to mark Prince William’s 41st birthday on Wednesday.
The image showed a smiling Charles with William at a rehearsal for the Monarch’s May 6 coronation.
The royal family’s social media account posted the sweet image — that was taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson — with the caption: “Wishing The Prince of Wales a very happy birthday today! ”
Read More: King Charles Shares Sweet Photo With Prince William And Prince Harry On Father’s Day
Wishing The Prince of Wales a very happy birthday today!
@ChrisJack_Getty pic.twitter.com/C5aFEPp20O
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 21, 2023
William looked like he was helping to adjust Charles’ ceremonial robe in the snap.
The Prince of Wales donned a suit for the rehearsal, before wearing his Order of the Garter robe for the actual big day.
The photo comes as William...
The image showed a smiling Charles with William at a rehearsal for the Monarch’s May 6 coronation.
The royal family’s social media account posted the sweet image — that was taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson — with the caption: “Wishing The Prince of Wales a very happy birthday today! ”
Read More: King Charles Shares Sweet Photo With Prince William And Prince Harry On Father’s Day
Wishing The Prince of Wales a very happy birthday today!
@ChrisJack_Getty pic.twitter.com/C5aFEPp20O
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 21, 2023
William looked like he was helping to adjust Charles’ ceremonial robe in the snap.
The Prince of Wales donned a suit for the rehearsal, before wearing his Order of the Garter robe for the actual big day.
The photo comes as William...
- 6/21/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Kate Middleton Dazzles Wearing Queen Elizabeth’s Earrings For The First Time At Jordan Royal Wedding
Kate Middleton brought a special piece of Queen Elizabeth with her to Jordan for Crown Prince Hussein’s royal wedding to Rajwa Alseif.
For the evening banquet, the Princess of Wales accessorized her sparkly rose gold-coloured gown by Jenny Packham with Queen Elizabeth’s Greville Chandelier earrings, marking the first time she’s worn them publicly.
The late monarch, who died in September 2022, received the diamond and platinum earrings as a wedding gift from her parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in 1947 when she and Prince Philip tied the knot. The Queen Mother inherited the dazzling royal jewels from her friend, Dame Margaret Greville, in 1942, five years before she passed them on to her daughter.
Read More: Kate Middleton And Prince William Are All Smiles As They Attend Jordan Royal Wedding
#RoyalWeddingJordan Princess Catherine The Princess of Wales looked Stunning at the Royal Banquet and represented...
For the evening banquet, the Princess of Wales accessorized her sparkly rose gold-coloured gown by Jenny Packham with Queen Elizabeth’s Greville Chandelier earrings, marking the first time she’s worn them publicly.
The late monarch, who died in September 2022, received the diamond and platinum earrings as a wedding gift from her parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in 1947 when she and Prince Philip tied the knot. The Queen Mother inherited the dazzling royal jewels from her friend, Dame Margaret Greville, in 1942, five years before she passed them on to her daughter.
Read More: Kate Middleton And Prince William Are All Smiles As They Attend Jordan Royal Wedding
#RoyalWeddingJordan Princess Catherine The Princess of Wales looked Stunning at the Royal Banquet and represented...
- 6/2/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Kate Middleton isn’t one to break the royal rules.
During a surprise appearance at the Rhs Chelsea Flower Show in London, U.K. on Monday — where she joined school kids for a picnic — Kate politely declined to sign autographs.
The children must have asked her to sign something, as Kate was overheard saying: “I can’t write my name… but I can draw,” according to People.
She’d been identifying bugs and beetles with students from St. Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Islington and Glenbrook Primary School in Brixton in the Royal Entomological Society garden at the time.
According to a previous Daily Express article, the reason the royals can’t sign autographs is because they run the risk of the signature being forged.
The Princess of Wales joined 100 kids from 10 different elementary schools for the inaugural Children’s Picnic.
Picnic season is upon us, and so is @The_RHS #ChelseaFlowerShow!
During a surprise appearance at the Rhs Chelsea Flower Show in London, U.K. on Monday — where she joined school kids for a picnic — Kate politely declined to sign autographs.
The children must have asked her to sign something, as Kate was overheard saying: “I can’t write my name… but I can draw,” according to People.
She’d been identifying bugs and beetles with students from St. Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Islington and Glenbrook Primary School in Brixton in the Royal Entomological Society garden at the time.
According to a previous Daily Express article, the reason the royals can’t sign autographs is because they run the risk of the signature being forged.
The Princess of Wales joined 100 kids from 10 different elementary schools for the inaugural Children’s Picnic.
Picnic season is upon us, and so is @The_RHS #ChelseaFlowerShow!
- 5/24/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly… We’ve got the build to Backlash so let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: The Bloodline def. Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Just days away from the WWE Draft and weeks away from WWE Backlash, The Lwo and The Bloodline threw down in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. With new music inspired by WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero, The Lwo confidently strode down to the ring. Their confidence paid off at the start when they stood tall to begin the match. The Lwo continued their dominance with Santos Escobar lighting up The Usos and Sikoa with jumping knee strikes and crossbodys. A superb Phoenix Splash by Del Toro almost gave The Lwo a resounding win, but The Bloodline were able to survive...
Match #1: The Bloodline def. Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Just days away from the WWE Draft and weeks away from WWE Backlash, The Lwo and The Bloodline threw down in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. With new music inspired by WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero, The Lwo confidently strode down to the ring. Their confidence paid off at the start when they stood tall to begin the match. The Lwo continued their dominance with Santos Escobar lighting up The Usos and Sikoa with jumping knee strikes and crossbodys. A superb Phoenix Splash by Del Toro almost gave The Lwo a resounding win, but The Bloodline were able to survive...
- 4/26/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Ryan Reynolds shared a short clip captured by actor Paul Rudd that shows his and Rob McElhenney’s emotional reaction as their soccer team Wrexham Fc pulled off a huge win to secure promotion to League Two.
“Rob and I kinda blacked out during this moment, but somehow we’ll never forget it,” said in a Tweet, which accompanied the vid.
The clip opens as the final whistle is about to blow in Wrexham’s make-or-break game. And when the game finally ends, the crowd rushes on to the pitch to celebrate while Reynolds and McElhenney ball over in disbelief. The pair share an embrace before tearing up.
Rob and I kinda blacked out during this moment, but somehow we’ll never forget it.
“Rob and I kinda blacked out during this moment, but somehow we’ll never forget it,” said in a Tweet, which accompanied the vid.
The clip opens as the final whistle is about to blow in Wrexham’s make-or-break game. And when the game finally ends, the crowd rushes on to the pitch to celebrate while Reynolds and McElhenney ball over in disbelief. The pair share an embrace before tearing up.
Rob and I kinda blacked out during this moment, but somehow we’ll never forget it.
- 4/24/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Prince William is adding food service to his résumé. The Prince and Princess of Wales caught a major case of the giggles on Thursday while visiting an Indian restaurant in Birmingham, UK, after William took to the phones and booked a reservation for one unsuspecting customer.
After confirming the correct location of The Indian Streatery, the next in line to the British royal throne then talked timing with the customer before securing their table. After hanging up, William, wife Kate Middleton, and the restaurant staff exploded into a fit of laughter with William saying he hoped that he sent the patron to the correct location. See the moment in the video below.
“Hope we told this customer the right place to go…” a post on the Wales’ official Instagram story reads.
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A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales)
The Prince and...
After confirming the correct location of The Indian Streatery, the next in line to the British royal throne then talked timing with the customer before securing their table. After hanging up, William, wife Kate Middleton, and the restaurant staff exploded into a fit of laughter with William saying he hoped that he sent the patron to the correct location. See the moment in the video below.
“Hope we told this customer the right place to go…” a post on the Wales’ official Instagram story reads.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales)
The Prince and...
- 4/21/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Diners at a Polish LGBTQ+ restaurant in Warsaw ended up eating alongside royalty on Wednesday night.
Prince William surprised people at the eatery as he ordered a £7.50 (nearly $13 Cad) Kanapka w chałce — a Polish sandwich with pulled pork, the Daily Mail reported.
The Prince of Wales decided to join Kensington Palace staff members at the Butero Bistro, with photos shared online showing him ordering with a very attentive server.
Read More: Prince William And Kate Middleton Thank Volunteers Helping Raise Money Following Devastating Turkey-Syria Earthquakes
Credit: Instagram/ michalzaczynski
A source told the Mail of how the whole thing came about, “The team from Kensington Palace booked a local restaurant near where they were working and the prince decided to join them.
“He asked them what they were doing and then asked to come along. It was a great night by all accounts.
“The team really appreciated him asking to join them,...
Prince William surprised people at the eatery as he ordered a £7.50 (nearly $13 Cad) Kanapka w chałce — a Polish sandwich with pulled pork, the Daily Mail reported.
The Prince of Wales decided to join Kensington Palace staff members at the Butero Bistro, with photos shared online showing him ordering with a very attentive server.
Read More: Prince William And Kate Middleton Thank Volunteers Helping Raise Money Following Devastating Turkey-Syria Earthquakes
Credit: Instagram/ michalzaczynski
A source told the Mail of how the whole thing came about, “The team from Kensington Palace booked a local restaurant near where they were working and the prince decided to join them.
“He asked them what they were doing and then asked to come along. It was a great night by all accounts.
“The team really appreciated him asking to join them,...
- 3/23/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
“South Park” bosses didn’t hold back when it came to mocking Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a recent episode, so it’s no surprise the couple aren’t thrilled.
The entire episode, titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour”, didn’t name the couple, but it’s quite obvious who the “Prince of Canada and his wife” were based on.
In one scene, the couple appeared on the fictional “Good Morning Canada”, arriving carrying placards reading “Stop Looking At Us!” and “We Want Our Privacy!!” while chanting, “We want privacy,” before sitting down for an interview.
South park dropped a Prince Harry and Meghan Markle episode this week, and there's talk of them trying to get it blocked, even legal action.
Good luck with that, South park plays by their own rules pic.twitter.com/iMB28Y4Knn
— I Am (@i_Beth1) February 19, 2023
Read More: ‘South Park’ Roasts Prince Harry...
The entire episode, titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour”, didn’t name the couple, but it’s quite obvious who the “Prince of Canada and his wife” were based on.
In one scene, the couple appeared on the fictional “Good Morning Canada”, arriving carrying placards reading “Stop Looking At Us!” and “We Want Our Privacy!!” while chanting, “We want privacy,” before sitting down for an interview.
South park dropped a Prince Harry and Meghan Markle episode this week, and there's talk of them trying to get it blocked, even legal action.
Good luck with that, South park plays by their own rules pic.twitter.com/iMB28Y4Knn
— I Am (@i_Beth1) February 19, 2023
Read More: ‘South Park’ Roasts Prince Harry...
- 2/21/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Kate Middleton shared a letter to announce a new campaign that shines a light on the importance of early childhood on development. The Princess of Wales noted her hopes about changing attitudes with the initiative.
Kate Middleton | Justin Tallis/Pool/Afp via Getty Images Kate Middleton teased her early childhood campaign on social media
On Jan. 28, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a video on their Instagram account with a caption that teased, “Our early childhood shapes the rest of our lives. #ShapingUs — coming soon with The Centre for Early Childhood.”
In the video, Kate flips open a book and writes “What shapes us?” beside a photo of a man.
Then she turns the pages to reveal photos of parents and children. She removes one young child’s photo and writes, “Our early childhood shapes the adults we become.”
She closes the book and the logo for the Royal...
Kate Middleton | Justin Tallis/Pool/Afp via Getty Images Kate Middleton teased her early childhood campaign on social media
On Jan. 28, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a video on their Instagram account with a caption that teased, “Our early childhood shapes the rest of our lives. #ShapingUs — coming soon with The Centre for Early Childhood.”
In the video, Kate flips open a book and writes “What shapes us?” beside a photo of a man.
Then she turns the pages to reveal photos of parents and children. She removes one young child’s photo and writes, “Our early childhood shapes the adults we become.”
She closes the book and the logo for the Royal...
- 1/29/2023
- by Wendy Michaels
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kate Middleton has some exciting news on the horizon.
On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Princess of Wales took to Instagram to share a brief video teasing a new project, Shaping Us.
“Our early childhood shapes the rest of our lives. #ShapingUs – coming soon with The Centre for Early Childhood,” reads caption accompanying the clip, in which the princess’s hands are seen opening a book, with the opening page featuring a man’s photo.
Read More: Prince William And Kate Middleton Get Stuck In Helping Out At Food Bank, Manager Jokes ‘One Was Better Than The Other’
“What shapes us?” she writes before turning the pages to reveal more photos, of parents with young children.
“Our early childhood shapes the adults we become,” she then writes.
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A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales)
The future queen hinted at her upcoming plans earlier...
On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Princess of Wales took to Instagram to share a brief video teasing a new project, Shaping Us.
“Our early childhood shapes the rest of our lives. #ShapingUs – coming soon with The Centre for Early Childhood,” reads caption accompanying the clip, in which the princess’s hands are seen opening a book, with the opening page featuring a man’s photo.
Read More: Prince William And Kate Middleton Get Stuck In Helping Out At Food Bank, Manager Jokes ‘One Was Better Than The Other’
“What shapes us?” she writes before turning the pages to reveal more photos, of parents with young children.
“Our early childhood shapes the adults we become,” she then writes.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales)
The future queen hinted at her upcoming plans earlier...
- 1/28/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly… Let’s see what went down this week On The Show… because we all can only speculate, given this past week’s news, what bodes for the WWE’s year ahead!
Match #1: Kevin Owens def. Baron Corbin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After a confrontation with Baron Corbin and Jbl, Kevin Owens was ready for a fight. Ko lit up Corbin with his unique offense, hitting a cannonball and a swanton bomb before attempting a Pop-up Powerbomb. Corbin tried to get back into the match, but Owens dropped him with a win-clinching Stunner.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Bayley def. Michin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a message to Becky Lynch, Bayley decided to face Michin without the backup of Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. Michin took it to Bayley,...
Match #1: Kevin Owens def. Baron Corbin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After a confrontation with Baron Corbin and Jbl, Kevin Owens was ready for a fight. Ko lit up Corbin with his unique offense, hitting a cannonball and a swanton bomb before attempting a Pop-up Powerbomb. Corbin tried to get back into the match, but Owens dropped him with a win-clinching Stunner.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Bayley def. Michin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a message to Becky Lynch, Bayley decided to face Michin without the backup of Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. Michin took it to Bayley,...
- 1/11/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Kate Middleton is paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The Princess of Wales held her second royal Christmas Carols service on December 15, with it airing on Christmas Eve.
In a special recording at the start of the televised “Royal Carols: Together At Christmas” broadcast, Kate said: “Her Majesty held Christmas close to her heart, as a time that brought people together and reminded us of the importance of faith, friendship and family, and to show empathy and compassion.”
The royal shared, “Last year’s event reminded me what I love most about Christmas: seeing people coming together, celebrating and experiencing special moments, whilst also thinking about the year that’s passed.”
Kate Middleton. Credit: Kensington Palace
Read More: Prince William And Kate Middleton Step Out For Cute Family Outing At Annual Christmas Concert
In a clip posted on Instagram, the Princess, who looked stunning in a glittering ensemble,...
The Princess of Wales held her second royal Christmas Carols service on December 15, with it airing on Christmas Eve.
In a special recording at the start of the televised “Royal Carols: Together At Christmas” broadcast, Kate said: “Her Majesty held Christmas close to her heart, as a time that brought people together and reminded us of the importance of faith, friendship and family, and to show empathy and compassion.”
The royal shared, “Last year’s event reminded me what I love most about Christmas: seeing people coming together, celebrating and experiencing special moments, whilst also thinking about the year that’s passed.”
Kate Middleton. Credit: Kensington Palace
Read More: Prince William And Kate Middleton Step Out For Cute Family Outing At Annual Christmas Concert
In a clip posted on Instagram, the Princess, who looked stunning in a glittering ensemble,...
- 12/23/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly… Let’s see what went down this week!
Match #1: Bobby Lashley def. Mustafa Ali The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After Bobby Lashley and Mustafa Ali both called their shots on United States Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins, the two would engage in a scuffle that could only lead to one thing: a match inside the squared circle. Ali took it to Lashley early but The All Mighty was in no mood and dispatched the young upstart with multiple Spinebusters, followed by a gargantuan Spear and a Hurt Lock to force the referee to call the match.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Mia Yim def. Tamina The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Mia Yim’s first match back was a tough one as she faced off with Tamina. Tamina was...
Match #1: Bobby Lashley def. Mustafa Ali The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After Bobby Lashley and Mustafa Ali both called their shots on United States Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins, the two would engage in a scuffle that could only lead to one thing: a match inside the squared circle. Ali took it to Lashley early but The All Mighty was in no mood and dispatched the young upstart with multiple Spinebusters, followed by a gargantuan Spear and a Hurt Lock to force the referee to call the match.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Mia Yim def. Tamina The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Mia Yim’s first match back was a tough one as she faced off with Tamina. Tamina was...
- 11/15/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Kate Middleton showed off her maternal side once again on Wednesday morning as she headed out for a visit with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance.
The Princess of Wales is patron of the U.K. charity, with her being pictured meeting new mothers and seeing the affects of the organization at the Colham Manor Children’s Centre in Hillingdon.
The Mmha website confirmed the royal’s “visit highlighted the life-changing impact that the provision of an integrated, multi-disciplinary system of care can have for mothers experiencing perinatal mental health issues.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Colham Manor Children’s Centre in Hillingdon with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance on November 9, 2022 in Uxbridge, England. (Photo by Daniel Leal – Wpa Pool/Getty Images) Kate, Princess of Wales, talks with parents and children during her visit to Colham Manor Children’s Centre in Hillingdon in West London, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. (Daniel Leal/Pool Photo via...
The Princess of Wales is patron of the U.K. charity, with her being pictured meeting new mothers and seeing the affects of the organization at the Colham Manor Children’s Centre in Hillingdon.
The Mmha website confirmed the royal’s “visit highlighted the life-changing impact that the provision of an integrated, multi-disciplinary system of care can have for mothers experiencing perinatal mental health issues.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Colham Manor Children’s Centre in Hillingdon with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance on November 9, 2022 in Uxbridge, England. (Photo by Daniel Leal – Wpa Pool/Getty Images) Kate, Princess of Wales, talks with parents and children during her visit to Colham Manor Children’s Centre in Hillingdon in West London, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. (Daniel Leal/Pool Photo via...
- 11/9/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Blockbuster action comedy movie Bullet Train is not short of memorable characters, and one which stands out for most fans is The Prince: daughter of the White Death, leader of Japan’s largest crime mob. She’s nicknamed The Prince because of her father’s strong desire for a son. She resents him for neglecting her, and, consumed by vengeance, she sets out to kill him. While we’re astounded by the deception and ruthlessness of The Prince, we’re more in tune with who portrays the character — Hollywood sweetheart, Joey King. Joey King has not always played the role of a manipulative villain,
Joey King: Sweet Little Sister to Vengeful Assassin...
Joey King: Sweet Little Sister to Vengeful Assassin...
- 10/21/2022
- by Joseph Jonathan
- TVovermind.com
Prince William has a secret skill.
The Prince of Wales visited the Olympic Park in London, U.K., on Thursday during a royal engagement and donned a pair of boxing gloves.
Apprentice Gabrielle Reid, 18, gave the royal a few tips, but he revealed he actually knew some things and that a knuckle injury had caused him to stop participating in the sport.
Reid shared, according to Hello!: “I taught him some basics – one-two, jab. He wasn’t bad! He picked it up quickly. Some defences as well – some slips, some rolls.”
Read More: Prince William, Kate Middleton Are A ‘Modern Royal Family Doing Normal Things’ As They Settle Into Life At Windsor Home
Clearly knowing what he was talking about, William then told the teen: “I could never get the hang of how to slip.”
Another attendee said: “He told me he had done a bit before. He had...
The Prince of Wales visited the Olympic Park in London, U.K., on Thursday during a royal engagement and donned a pair of boxing gloves.
Apprentice Gabrielle Reid, 18, gave the royal a few tips, but he revealed he actually knew some things and that a knuckle injury had caused him to stop participating in the sport.
Reid shared, according to Hello!: “I taught him some basics – one-two, jab. He wasn’t bad! He picked it up quickly. Some defences as well – some slips, some rolls.”
Read More: Prince William, Kate Middleton Are A ‘Modern Royal Family Doing Normal Things’ As They Settle Into Life At Windsor Home
Clearly knowing what he was talking about, William then told the teen: “I could never get the hang of how to slip.”
Another attendee said: “He told me he had done a bit before. He had...
- 10/14/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Prince William shared an important message after Molly Russell’s cause of death was determined.
On Friday, an inquest revealed that social media played a part in the London teenager’s death after she took her own life in 2017. Russell was only 14-years-old.
“No parent should ever have to endure what Ian Russell [Molly’s father] and his family have been through. They have been so incredibly brave,” the Prince of Wales tweeted. “Online safety for our children and young people needs to be a prerequisite, not an afterthought.”
William, 40, concluded the tweet with the letter “W,” an indicator that the message came directly from the royal.
Read More: Prince William And Kate Middleton Confront Loneliness In Mental-Health Minute Address On U.K. Radio
No parent should ever have to endure what Ian Russell and his family have been through. They have been so incredibly brave. Online safety for our children and young...
On Friday, an inquest revealed that social media played a part in the London teenager’s death after she took her own life in 2017. Russell was only 14-years-old.
“No parent should ever have to endure what Ian Russell [Molly’s father] and his family have been through. They have been so incredibly brave,” the Prince of Wales tweeted. “Online safety for our children and young people needs to be a prerequisite, not an afterthought.”
William, 40, concluded the tweet with the letter “W,” an indicator that the message came directly from the royal.
Read More: Prince William And Kate Middleton Confront Loneliness In Mental-Health Minute Address On U.K. Radio
No parent should ever have to endure what Ian Russell and his family have been through. They have been so incredibly brave. Online safety for our children and young...
- 10/1/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Kate Middleton has been the epitome of grace throughout the mourning period for the Queen. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Alpr/AdMedia
Kate Middleton, the new Princess of Wales, has been the epitome of poise, grace, and dignity since marrying into the royal family, but particularly so since Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8.
While she was once dubbed “Waity Katie” by the British press, much like Queen herself, Kate has shown a quiet dignity in the face of such criticism and especially through tough times.
On Saturday, the Princess of Wales stepped up as she greeted dignitaries during a special Commonwealth lunch at Buckingham Palace. She attended with her husband, Prince William, as well as King Charles III, and his wife, the Queen Consort, Camila, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward.
Kate was seen placing a warm hand on the arm of Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, Governor of St Lucia,...
Kate Middleton, the new Princess of Wales, has been the epitome of poise, grace, and dignity since marrying into the royal family, but particularly so since Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8.
While she was once dubbed “Waity Katie” by the British press, much like Queen herself, Kate has shown a quiet dignity in the face of such criticism and especially through tough times.
On Saturday, the Princess of Wales stepped up as she greeted dignitaries during a special Commonwealth lunch at Buckingham Palace. She attended with her husband, Prince William, as well as King Charles III, and his wife, the Queen Consort, Camila, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward.
Kate was seen placing a warm hand on the arm of Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, Governor of St Lucia,...
- 9/18/2022
- by Sarah Veldman
- Monsters and Critics
Prince William and Prince Harry will be brought back together again for a Saturday night vigil. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Alpr/AdMedia
Prince William and Prince Harry will come together again on Saturday night as they stand at the head and foot of the Queen’s coffin in a special vigil that will also see her other six grandchildren joining them.
Zara Tindall, 41, Peter Phillips, 44, Princesses Beatrice, 34, and Eugenie, 32, with Lady Louise, 18, and James, Viscount Severn, 14, will all be there.
Spouses will not attend, so there will be no appearance by Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, or Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.
The Queen’s grandchildren will stand around her coffin for 15 minutes as a mark of respect inside Westminster Hall, where her body is currently lying in state.
Not only that, but we will see the Duke of Sussex wearing his military uniform after he was initially banned...
Prince William and Prince Harry will come together again on Saturday night as they stand at the head and foot of the Queen’s coffin in a special vigil that will also see her other six grandchildren joining them.
Zara Tindall, 41, Peter Phillips, 44, Princesses Beatrice, 34, and Eugenie, 32, with Lady Louise, 18, and James, Viscount Severn, 14, will all be there.
Spouses will not attend, so there will be no appearance by Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, or Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.
The Queen’s grandchildren will stand around her coffin for 15 minutes as a mark of respect inside Westminster Hall, where her body is currently lying in state.
Not only that, but we will see the Duke of Sussex wearing his military uniform after he was initially banned...
- 9/17/2022
- by Sarah Veldman
- Monsters and Critics
King Charles found out about the Queen around the same time as the world. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/StillsPress
The day Queen Elizabeth II passed away was like a rollercoaster, with doctors making an unprecedented statement about her health just hours before she died.
The royal family made a dramatic dash to be at her side as their fleet of cars, including a Range Rover driven by Prince William with Prince Andrew and the Earl and Countess of Wessex as passengers, were seen quickly driving into Balmoral.
Just over an hour later, Queen Elizabeth II’s death was announced, and Prince Charles became King Charles III.
While that all played out on the news, behind the scenes was even more dramatic, with King Charles finding out about her poor health around the same time as the statement broke to the rest of the world.
Newsweek’s Chief Royal Correspondent Jack Royston...
The day Queen Elizabeth II passed away was like a rollercoaster, with doctors making an unprecedented statement about her health just hours before she died.
The royal family made a dramatic dash to be at her side as their fleet of cars, including a Range Rover driven by Prince William with Prince Andrew and the Earl and Countess of Wessex as passengers, were seen quickly driving into Balmoral.
Just over an hour later, Queen Elizabeth II’s death was announced, and Prince Charles became King Charles III.
While that all played out on the news, behind the scenes was even more dramatic, with King Charles finding out about her poor health around the same time as the statement broke to the rest of the world.
Newsweek’s Chief Royal Correspondent Jack Royston...
- 9/17/2022
- by Sarah Veldman
- Monsters and Critics
Phaedra Parks shines bright in a summery yellow dress on vacation in Miami. Pic credit: @phaedraparks/Instagram
The former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Phaedra Parks, is known for her sharp reads and the heavy shade she threw at her castmates.
But now she is getting out of the shade and staying in the sun in a fun pic she posted to Instagram this week.
Phaedra left Rhoa after Season 9, and fell out of the Bravo spotlight for several years. But now fans have been calling for her return, whether it be to Rhoa or any other show.
She recently starred on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, and viewers realized how much they missed her.
Regardless of whether she returns to our screens, Phaedra stays active on social media, and fans love keeping up with her and her boys, Ayden (Mr. President) and Dylan (The Prince).
Phaedra was...
The former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Phaedra Parks, is known for her sharp reads and the heavy shade she threw at her castmates.
But now she is getting out of the shade and staying in the sun in a fun pic she posted to Instagram this week.
Phaedra left Rhoa after Season 9, and fell out of the Bravo spotlight for several years. But now fans have been calling for her return, whether it be to Rhoa or any other show.
She recently starred on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, and viewers realized how much they missed her.
Regardless of whether she returns to our screens, Phaedra stays active on social media, and fans love keeping up with her and her boys, Ayden (Mr. President) and Dylan (The Prince).
Phaedra was...
- 9/16/2022
- by Jennifer Wang
- Monsters and Critics
Kate Middleton revealed how her children are handling the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Alpr/AdMedia
It’s been over a week now since Queen Elizabeth II passed away, and the world is still reeling from the news that the beloved monarch is gone.
However, while the world mourns the longest reigning monarch in British history, it shouldn’t be forgotten that she was also a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother within the royal family.
Her family has been united in grief this week and has done so in an extremely public way, stepping out for walkabouts to meet mourners, and walking behind her coffin in a procession through London as her body was taken to lie in state at Westminster Hall.
Even Prince William and Prince Harry, whose relationship is the worst it’s ever been, were joined by their wives, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton,...
It’s been over a week now since Queen Elizabeth II passed away, and the world is still reeling from the news that the beloved monarch is gone.
However, while the world mourns the longest reigning monarch in British history, it shouldn’t be forgotten that she was also a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother within the royal family.
Her family has been united in grief this week and has done so in an extremely public way, stepping out for walkabouts to meet mourners, and walking behind her coffin in a procession through London as her body was taken to lie in state at Westminster Hall.
Even Prince William and Prince Harry, whose relationship is the worst it’s ever been, were joined by their wives, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton,...
- 9/16/2022
- by Sarah Veldman
- Monsters and Critics
Prince William told mourners he found it difficult walking behind Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Alpr/AdMedia
Since Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, the United Kingdom, the royal family, and the world have been plunged into a mourning period so deep that it will take weeks to go back to normal.
The scenes of mourners leaving flowers, cards, and stuffed animals at the gates of Buckingham Palace are reminiscent of Princess Diana’s death in August 1997. While Diana’s death obviously came as a bigger shock, it seemed as if nobody was really prepared for the Queen to die.
Despite being 96, and experiencing deteriorating health since the death of her beloved husband Prince Philip in April 2021, it felt like the Queen would live forever.
Unfortunately, that was not to be, and the royal family was united in grief this week as they walked behind the Queen’s coffin,...
Since Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, the United Kingdom, the royal family, and the world have been plunged into a mourning period so deep that it will take weeks to go back to normal.
The scenes of mourners leaving flowers, cards, and stuffed animals at the gates of Buckingham Palace are reminiscent of Princess Diana’s death in August 1997. While Diana’s death obviously came as a bigger shock, it seemed as if nobody was really prepared for the Queen to die.
Despite being 96, and experiencing deteriorating health since the death of her beloved husband Prince Philip in April 2021, it felt like the Queen would live forever.
Unfortunately, that was not to be, and the royal family was united in grief this week as they walked behind the Queen’s coffin,...
- 9/16/2022
- by Sarah Veldman
- Monsters and Critics
“Bullet Train” is hurtling into theaters very soon. The action movie stars an incredible cast of stealthy characters who approach Brad Pitt’s main man inside the speedy train.
The movie adapts Japanese author Kotaro Isaka’s novel “Maria Beetle.” David Leitch directed the fast-paced film. At the beginning of a month with lesser big titles on the horizon than its previous summer counterparts, “Bullet Train” will kick off the August slate of summer action.
Fans of Brad Pitt, Joey King, Bad Bunny or even Sandra Bullock may be wondering how to watch this thrilling story. We have gathered those details.
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Brad Pitt Battles a Cadre of Colorful Assassins in Wild New ‘Bullet Train’ Trailer (Video) When Does “Bullet Train” Come Out?
“Bullet Train” premiered in theaters Friday, Aug. 5.
Is “Bullet Train” Streaming?
“Bullet Train” will travel throughout theaters before landing on streaming, but since it’s a Sony film,...
The movie adapts Japanese author Kotaro Isaka’s novel “Maria Beetle.” David Leitch directed the fast-paced film. At the beginning of a month with lesser big titles on the horizon than its previous summer counterparts, “Bullet Train” will kick off the August slate of summer action.
Fans of Brad Pitt, Joey King, Bad Bunny or even Sandra Bullock may be wondering how to watch this thrilling story. We have gathered those details.
Also Read:
Brad Pitt Battles a Cadre of Colorful Assassins in Wild New ‘Bullet Train’ Trailer (Video) When Does “Bullet Train” Come Out?
“Bullet Train” premiered in theaters Friday, Aug. 5.
Is “Bullet Train” Streaming?
“Bullet Train” will travel throughout theaters before landing on streaming, but since it’s a Sony film,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Image Source: Getty / Matt Winkelmeyer / WireImage
"Bullet Train" is packed with so much fast-paced chaos, you might have missed the sneaky Percy Jackson Easter egg hidden in its script. The action movie features a slew of codenamed assassins, including Ladybug (Brad Pitt), Lemon (Brian Tyree Henry), Tangerine (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), The Prince (Joey King), The Wolf (Bad Bunny), and The Hornet (Zazie Beetz). One of the few non-murderous characters aboard the high-speed train across Japan is The Son, portrayed by a long-haired, tattoo-covered Logan Lerman. Yep, this is where the Percy Jackson reference comes into play.
The son of Russian crime lord White Death, Lerman's character is being escorted to Kyoto by dynamic duo Lemon and Tangerine. The former has a love for the animated series "Thomas & Friends," often comparing its humanoid trains to the personality traits of those he crosses paths with. Upon meeting The Son, Lemon quips that he's similar to Percy,...
"Bullet Train" is packed with so much fast-paced chaos, you might have missed the sneaky Percy Jackson Easter egg hidden in its script. The action movie features a slew of codenamed assassins, including Ladybug (Brad Pitt), Lemon (Brian Tyree Henry), Tangerine (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), The Prince (Joey King), The Wolf (Bad Bunny), and The Hornet (Zazie Beetz). One of the few non-murderous characters aboard the high-speed train across Japan is The Son, portrayed by a long-haired, tattoo-covered Logan Lerman. Yep, this is where the Percy Jackson reference comes into play.
The son of Russian crime lord White Death, Lerman's character is being escorted to Kyoto by dynamic duo Lemon and Tangerine. The former has a love for the animated series "Thomas & Friends," often comparing its humanoid trains to the personality traits of those he crosses paths with. Upon meeting The Son, Lemon quips that he's similar to Percy,...
- 8/9/2022
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
This Bullet Train article contains some spoilers.
Bullet Train comes barreling into theaters loaded with a heaping helping of gratuitous violence. This is no surprise from director David Leitch, who began his career as a stuntman, specifically Brad Pitt’s stuntman. Consequently, Leitch is a master at delivering action and ultra-violence on a grand scale.
The title reflects this and its setting, with the Shinkansen, a 50+ year old network of high-speed railways, colloquially known as the “bullet train” in Japan. Since it began, there has not been a single passenger fatality or injury on board these lines due to either derailments or collisions. That all changes in Leitch’s Bullet Train where a sword through the throat is standard operating procedure.
Bullet Train is based on the 2010 Japanese novel, Maria Bītoru (Maria Beetle), by bestselling author Kōtarō Isaka. This book was translated into English last year and retitled Bullet Train to match the movie,...
Bullet Train comes barreling into theaters loaded with a heaping helping of gratuitous violence. This is no surprise from director David Leitch, who began his career as a stuntman, specifically Brad Pitt’s stuntman. Consequently, Leitch is a master at delivering action and ultra-violence on a grand scale.
The title reflects this and its setting, with the Shinkansen, a 50+ year old network of high-speed railways, colloquially known as the “bullet train” in Japan. Since it began, there has not been a single passenger fatality or injury on board these lines due to either derailments or collisions. That all changes in Leitch’s Bullet Train where a sword through the throat is standard operating procedure.
Bullet Train is based on the 2010 Japanese novel, Maria Bītoru (Maria Beetle), by bestselling author Kōtarō Isaka. This book was translated into English last year and retitled Bullet Train to match the movie,...
- 8/7/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Warning: Spoilers ahead for “Bullet Train,” now in theaters
It sounds like the start of a joke: “A bunch of assassins walk onto a train…” So what exactly is the punchline? In the case of “Bullet Train” it’s pretty predictable — almost everyone dies. And in this case, it’s all at the hands of one mastermind. Of course, one giant plan featuring many different players can get pretty confusing, and that’s probably why you’re here!
Don’t worry, we picked it apart for you. Here’s what you need to know for sure; just about every assassin on that train was put there intentionally by one man. That man is known as the White Death, and he’s played by Michael Shannon. He’s a Russian crime lord, who climbed the ranks by killing everyone in his way. He’s ruthless and terrifying and vengeful.
And that...
It sounds like the start of a joke: “A bunch of assassins walk onto a train…” So what exactly is the punchline? In the case of “Bullet Train” it’s pretty predictable — almost everyone dies. And in this case, it’s all at the hands of one mastermind. Of course, one giant plan featuring many different players can get pretty confusing, and that’s probably why you’re here!
Don’t worry, we picked it apart for you. Here’s what you need to know for sure; just about every assassin on that train was put there intentionally by one man. That man is known as the White Death, and he’s played by Michael Shannon. He’s a Russian crime lord, who climbed the ranks by killing everyone in his way. He’s ruthless and terrifying and vengeful.
And that...
- 8/5/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
“Bullet Train” is weird and wild and undeniably bloody, taking audiences on a 2-hour journey across Japan. But if you’re here, that probably means you’re wondering what happens at the end of the line. In simpler terms: you want to know if “Bullet Train” has a post-credits scene.
With a film as convoluted and tangled — and well, silly — as “Bullet Train,” it’s hard not to expect some kind of post-credits footage. Especially considering that “Deadpool 2” director David Leitch helmed this movie too; he’s obviously no stranger to post-credit scenes. And that’s a good instinct, because “Bullet Train” does indeed have something to stay for.
Well, sort of. “Bullet Train” does have a stinger at the end, which starts just a few seconds into the credits themselves. It’s not so much a post-credits scene, or even a mid-credits scene, given its placement. But, it...
With a film as convoluted and tangled — and well, silly — as “Bullet Train,” it’s hard not to expect some kind of post-credits footage. Especially considering that “Deadpool 2” director David Leitch helmed this movie too; he’s obviously no stranger to post-credit scenes. And that’s a good instinct, because “Bullet Train” does indeed have something to stay for.
Well, sort of. “Bullet Train” does have a stinger at the end, which starts just a few seconds into the credits themselves. It’s not so much a post-credits scene, or even a mid-credits scene, given its placement. But, it...
- 8/4/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
If your summer holiday entertainment menu is in need of a colourful kick up the arse, Bullet Train comes barrelling into cinemas this week. The Japan-based comical caper – weaned on a diet of liquidised Guy Ritchie mockney monologues and lesser Statham Transporter fights – might be as woefully Westernised as its influences sound but there are worse ways to kill two hours.
Returning to his deadly day job after a period of self-reflection, Ladybug (Brad Pitt) is feeling ambivalent about the whole gun-for-hire biz. To the extent that he’s reluctant to pack a piece at all. But his honey-voiced handler Maria (Sandra Bullock) persuades him to step into the shoes of a colleague from the assassin community who is off sick with a dicky tummy. Board an iconic train, grab a case, deliver the case, and pocket the fee. How hard can the assignment be?
Double hard bastard hard, as it transpires.
Returning to his deadly day job after a period of self-reflection, Ladybug (Brad Pitt) is feeling ambivalent about the whole gun-for-hire biz. To the extent that he’s reluctant to pack a piece at all. But his honey-voiced handler Maria (Sandra Bullock) persuades him to step into the shoes of a colleague from the assassin community who is off sick with a dicky tummy. Board an iconic train, grab a case, deliver the case, and pocket the fee. How hard can the assignment be?
Double hard bastard hard, as it transpires.
- 8/3/2022
- by Emily Breen
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
For a film filled with piles of dead bodies, generational family trauma, and a general bad-luck vibe, David Leitch’s Bullet Train lacks any sense of authenticity. Leitch and screenwriter Zak Olkewicz adapt a Japanese novel into a supposed thrill-ride, high-speed chase through train cars brimming with famous actors waiting to make short and ineffectual cameos. Starring Brad Pitt as Ladybug, a too-tired, zen-focused assassin, the action flick beats its audience over the head with constant gags, humor that will likely appeal to those under the age of 18, and slapstick jokes with no meaning behind them.
Pitt revels in his role as a sad sap of a hitman, a character focused on talking rather than fighting, eventually killing all of his adversaries by accident. His pure stardom carries the film during portions of inactivity, and Leitch’s action sequences remain some of the genre’s best, using the confinement of...
Pitt revels in his role as a sad sap of a hitman, a character focused on talking rather than fighting, eventually killing all of his adversaries by accident. His pure stardom carries the film during portions of inactivity, and Leitch’s action sequences remain some of the genre’s best, using the confinement of...
- 8/2/2022
- by Michael Frank
- The Film Stage
The bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto takes about two hours and 15 minutes — just the right amount of time to pull off a cartoonishly over-the-top action movie, in which half a dozen assassins shoot, stab and otherwise perforate each other’s pretty little faces in pursuit of a briefcase stuffed with cash. It’s a high-stakes game of hot potato, choreographed and executed by “Atomic Blonde” director David Leitch, in which a self-deprecating Brat Pitt wears a bucket hat and oversized specs, Brian Tyree Henry and Aaron Taylor-Johnson play bickering “twin” hitmen Lemon and Tangerine, and “The Princess” wedding crasher Joey King (known here as “the Prince”) is a cunning killer who can fake-cry on command.
These quirky characters — and half a dozen other lethal so-and-sos, with names like “the Hornet” (Zazie Beetz) and “the Wolf” — are identified by giant on-screen labels superimposed over their flash-frozen mugs, the way Martin Scorsese...
These quirky characters — and half a dozen other lethal so-and-sos, with names like “the Hornet” (Zazie Beetz) and “the Wolf” — are identified by giant on-screen labels superimposed over their flash-frozen mugs, the way Martin Scorsese...
- 8/2/2022
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
So many things went through my mind while watching “Bullet Train”: Bullet trains seem great; why don’t we have them in the United States? Will I ever get to see Mount Fuji? I wonder what flavors of Kit Kats they sell on that train?
These thoughts occurred because my brain refused to engage with this glib, terminally self-satisfied blood-and-bullets extravaganza, one that feels like it was plucked from what we might call the “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” period of American cinema, when Quentin Tarantino’s first two features emboldened far too many young filmmakers to think that they, too, could make a zippy comedy with excessive gunplay, explicit gore, pop-culture references, needle drops, and a briefcase full of cash.
Having programmed a film festival from 1995 to 1999, I was subjected to more bad “Reservoir Dogs” wannabes than the average filmgoer, which might explain why...
These thoughts occurred because my brain refused to engage with this glib, terminally self-satisfied blood-and-bullets extravaganza, one that feels like it was plucked from what we might call the “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” period of American cinema, when Quentin Tarantino’s first two features emboldened far too many young filmmakers to think that they, too, could make a zippy comedy with excessive gunplay, explicit gore, pop-culture references, needle drops, and a briefcase full of cash.
Having programmed a film festival from 1995 to 1999, I was subjected to more bad “Reservoir Dogs” wannabes than the average filmgoer, which might explain why...
- 8/2/2022
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
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The early work of a string of directors comes to mind while watching Bullet Train, among them Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Guy Ritchie, Joe Carnahan and Timur Bekmambetov. The difference is that those filmmakers have mostly moved on from this kind of assaultive bloodbath, which pummels you into numbness with its onslaught of glib dark comedy, escalating carnage and over-the-top gore. David Leitch’s directing credits — Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Hobbs & Shaw — have remained firmly tethered to his stunt background, occasionally with entertaining results. But his latest is so busy delivering violent action with a self-satisfied wink that its contorted plotting and one-note characters get real tedious real fast.
Leitch has served on multiple occasions as Brad Pitt’s stunt double, so there’s a certain symmetry in him shepherding a movie that relies so extensively on the star’s insouciant charisma. But...
The early work of a string of directors comes to mind while watching Bullet Train, among them Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Guy Ritchie, Joe Carnahan and Timur Bekmambetov. The difference is that those filmmakers have mostly moved on from this kind of assaultive bloodbath, which pummels you into numbness with its onslaught of glib dark comedy, escalating carnage and over-the-top gore. David Leitch’s directing credits — Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Hobbs & Shaw — have remained firmly tethered to his stunt background, occasionally with entertaining results. But his latest is so busy delivering violent action with a self-satisfied wink that its contorted plotting and one-note characters get real tedious real fast.
Leitch has served on multiple occasions as Brad Pitt’s stunt double, so there’s a certain symmetry in him shepherding a movie that relies so extensively on the star’s insouciant charisma. But...
- 8/2/2022
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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