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| | Amazon removed the guns from the James Bond movie thumbnails | | Added 38 hours ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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I was today years old when I learned that October 5 is James Bond Day. The ritual started in 2012 to mark the 50th anniversary of the London premiere of Dr. No, the first celluloid outing of the infamous spy. As we?ve been covering all year, Jeff Bezos flexed his full Bond Villain energy by shelling out $1 billion for Amazon Prime to have total creative control of the franchise. How?s that deal working out so far? Well, we have a confirmed director, a rumored Bond Girl, and a lot of opinions on who should next fill the agent?s tux; Daniel Craig looming like a spectre over casting. But while the next film is still in development, Amazon found another way to put their stamp on their new property. Just in time for James Bond Day 2025, Amazon unveiled new thumbnail artwork for all iterations of the titular hero? with the secret agent?s gun removed in each image. How do you think a fanbase that was scandalized over the first blonde Bond reacted to Amazon disarming him? They were shaken AND stirred.
Amazon Prime Video has quietly removed artwork of James Bond after fans of the franchise noticed that 007 had been stripped of his firearm in all of the images.
Deadline has confirmed that the original artwork was replaced by still from the Ian Fleming spy movies over the weekend, following a social media backlash that coincided with James Bond Day on October 5. Prime Video declined to comment on the matter.
On Friday, a number of Bond fans in the UK noticed that special Prime Video artwork had airbrushed out his gun. This included posters of Sean Connery?s Dr. No and Pierce Brosnan?s Goldeneye, in which the firearm was literally removed from the original image.
Other posters in the series were more subtle. Artwork of Roger Moore?s A View To A Kill appeared to have elongated the actor?s arms so his gun was out of shot. In a Spectre poster, Daniel Craig?s weapon was cropped out of the image.
Writer Scott McCrea said it was ?nothing less than cultural vandalism.? Others argued that it was not a good sign for where the Bond franchise could be headed under Amazon MGM Studios, which recently installed Denis Villeneuve as the next 007 director.
Of course, where there is an internet oddity, a meme usually follows ? and gunless Bond was no exception. Brosnan?s weapon was replaced with a variety of different objects (some more printable than others).
Rufus Jones, the British actor known for roles in Rivals and W1A, said the posters looked as if Bond was making an offensive gesture.
At the time of writing, the Bond thumbnails on Prime Video UK now contain action shots from the movies themselves, though they still do not picture the super spy brandishing a firearm. In one particular still from Skyfall, Craig?s gun was again cropped out of view.
[From Deadline]
The best memes are the ones that put hilariously out of place objects in place of the gun, like an excellent Goldeneye poster that shows a smoldering Pierce Brosnan grasping a sub sandwich. Dumb, silly humor goes a long way these days. While I wouldn?t call the removal of Bond?s weapons ?cultural vandalism,? (settle down, lads), I can?t for the life of me figure out what Amazon was thinking. Was it supposed to be a quiet statement against gun violence? I?m assuming they used AI to alter the images, but was there really no human on payroll whose job it was to prognosticate responses from the fans? If not, then it seems Amazon bought a license to kill? the franchise!
Incidentally, we lost the superlative graphic artist Joe Caroff just this past August, at 103 years young. Caroff designed many of the greatest film posters of the 20th century. I bring him up because he was the artist who created Bond?s iconic 007 film logo, with the end of a gun cleverly attached to the edge of the ?7.? If you get the chance, I highly recommend watching TCM?s documentary about him, By Design: The Joe Caroff Story. It?s a lovely case of a unique spirit landing into a uniquely suited life?s calling. May we all be so lucky.
Missed opportunity to showcase some Q gadgets tbh https://t.co/w4kVXy9mqN pic.twitter.com/57LjIwWi1I
Sean Longmore (@ThatTallGinger) October 3, 2025
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| | Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson in the 'Die, My Love' trailer: Oscar-bait' | | Added 38 hours ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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In Cannes this year, Lynne Ramsay?s Die, My Love came out of the festival with a huge amount of buzz. Buzz specifically for the film?s two stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. It feels like J-Law has done it again, and she?s going to be in contention for another Oscar for this. Pattinson might get his first Oscar nomination, which would really be something. Die, My Love is adapted from the novel of the same name, and it?s about a couple who move from NYC to Montana in search of a quieter life. They have a baby, and Jennifer?s character has postpartum depression and then postpartum psychosis. Well, the first trailer is out and my god.
Yeah? the Academy loves Jennifer Lawrence, so I imagine we?re in for another big Oscar campaign for this. In Cannes, critics were raving about Pattinson too, so maybe they?ll put some money into his campaign as well. And Sissy Spacek! It?s always nice to see her in a film, and it looks like she?s playing Jennifer?s mom?
Here are some photos of J-Law at the San Sebastian Film Festival a few weeks back. There?s a lot of buzz on social media that she?s gotten some cosmetic work. While she definitely looks different, she?s also had two babies it?s possible her face has just changed because of her pregnancies, and it?s also possible that she?s had some post-pregnancy cosmetic updates.
Photos courtesy of Cover Images.
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| | Channing Tatum: actors are 'incentivized to make bad things to get paid' | | Added 38 hours ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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This upcoming Friday, October 10, is a big opening day for potential blockbuster movies. We?ve got Tron: Ares, After the Hunt, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. One of the lesser known films that?s also opening on the same day is Roofman, a crime comedy film starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, Uzo Aduba, Peter Dinklage, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and more. Its based on a true story about an escaped convict who hid out in a Toys R Us for months.
To promote the film, Channing appeared on one of my favorite shows, Hot Ones. He talked about a lot of things but something that stood out to me, a fan of bad movies, was Channing?s claim that actors are ?incentivized? to make bad movies over the chance to make something really good. Why? It?s all about those Benjamins, baby.
During a recent appearance on ?Hot Ones,? the ?Roofman? star said that in the current state of the industry, it feels like actors are ?incentivized? to appear in subpar productions for money rather than take a big swing on something ?really, really good.?
?I think, now, when you get asked to do a movie, or you?re trying to get a movie made, it?s a very confused pipeline of possibilities,? Tatum said. ?It really feels like, at times, that you?re incentivized to make bad things to get paid, rather than make something really, really good, for the f-cking people that actually get to see these things and [for the type of] people that I want to see these movies, the person that I was when I was a kid. And I want good movies.?
He added, ?I?m like, ?Man, I want to give my money to the good movies.? It?s such an upside-down moment, but I do believe that the disruption is going to lead to something good. I do believe that. I do believe the streamers came in for a reason, and it had to change. It had to morph.?
Later in the episode, Tatum took a few jabs at his past work. When asked about his 2010 romance ?Dear John,? he called it ?such a generic? movie. When speaking about his role in 2024?s ?Deadpool & Wolverine,? he said he doesn?t feel like ?part of? the film since he was only ?in it for two seconds.?
This is not the first time Tatum spoke up about Hollywood?s troubles. In his Variety cover story, the ?Magic Mike? star said that streamers have caused serious confusion in the entertainment industry, both ?for good and bad.?
?The streamers came in and effed up the industry a bit ? for good and for bad. The studios are confused; the streamers are confused,? he said. ?You?re incentivizing me to go make a subpar movie ? a B script, a programmer that isn?t special.?
[From Variety]
?It really feels like, at times, that you?re incentivized to make bad things to get paid, rather than make something really, really good?? I?m going to say this in all caps because I truly mean it with all of my mind, body, and soul, but he better not be referring to White House Down. Is that movie basically a poor man?s version of Die Hard? Sure! Does it make me love it any less? Nope!
This is an interesting perspective because we generally hear from actors about how they?re looking for that one juicy award-bait project. It reminds me of a quote that I literally just spent almost a half hour Googling to try to cite exactly, but with no luck. I thought it was from Tropic Thunder, but it goes something like, ?You make the commercial movie to make the award-winning movie.? (Does anyone know what I?m talking about?) Its not a bad observation, though, because we see a lot of bad movies and Im sure some of the ones with the bigger names are because they were contractually obligated or owed someone higher up a favor in hopes of getting a juicier role in exchange. Also, I am shocked that he would dismiss his role as Gambit like that. Last I heard, he was still hoping to finally make that standalone Gambit movie happen. I wonder what?s going on behind the MCU scenes.
Heres Channings full Hot Wings interview:
Photos credit: imago stock&people/Avalon, Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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| | Did Duchess Meghan collect a seven-figure appearance fee from Balenciaga? | | Added 38 hours ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Celebrities? appearance fees are discussed enough. Celebrities and athletes get paid for showing up to a lot of stuff these days in tennis and most sports, athletes can get a seven-figure appearance fee for just showing up to a smaller event or exhibition. For models and celebrities, they can often make more money from appearance fees than they make from their day jobs. This happens at fashion shows all the time while there will always be B-listers and C-listers who show up for free (or free clothes), many major fashion houses will absolutely pay top-tier A-listers to show up for their runway shows. This is part of celebrities? brand ambassadorships as well like, maybe Jennifer Lawrence isn?t being paid specifically to go to Dior shows, but I guarantee that those appearances are built into her Dior ambassadorship contract. Well, now Rob Shuter claims that the Duchess of Sussex got a seven-figure check to appear at the Balenciaga show.
Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at Balenciaga?s Paris Fashion Week show. The Duke of Sussex attended the high-profile event to support her fashion designer friend, Pierpaolo Piccioli. She donned a white outfit with matching pants and a long cape covering her shoulders. As per a latest source, Markle was the highest-paid guest at the show.
Meghan Markle was paid a million for Balenciaga appearance, says source
As per Rob Shuter?s #ShuterScoop, Meghan Markle charged a seven-figure price tag for attending Balenciaga?s Paris Fashion Week show. One fashion insider told the outlet, ?It wasn?t an invite ? it was a transaction.? The individual further added, ?Balenciaga wanted global attention, and Meghan delivered. A source shared that the 44-year-old?s team treated it like a movie premiere.?
The source also mentioned, ?Private jet, five-star suite, glam squad ? all part of the agreement.? Moreover, Piccioli is reportedly building a polished brand image, and Markle became the ideal muse. A stylist explained that the former actor is ?modern royalty, and brands will pay for that aura.? Markle?s representatives had stated that she attended the fashion show ?to support a friend.?
However, according to industry whispers, she ended up becoming ?one of fashion?s highest-paid guests.? A source hilariously said the royal member is ?not walking the runway, but she?s still the most expensive ticket in Paris.?
[From Yahoo]
I think Shuter?s exclusives are mostly BS, but this one just sounds more like educated guesswork. I?ll admit that I wondered about it too, and I think it?s not a question of ?if? but ?how much.? My guess is the same as Shuter?s that Balenciaga paid for all of it, the flights to and from Paris, the hotel rooms for Meghan and her team, the glam squad and they paid for Meghan?s presence at the show and the party. Will this turn into a brand ambassadorship with Balenciaga? I wonder.
Photos courtesy of Backgrid.
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| | Nicole Kidman debuted her divorce bangs at the PFW Chanel show | | Added 38 hours ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Nicole Kidman was actually out in public over the weekend. She flew to Dallas for the amfAR gala, and she was on stage to present an award to Taylor Sheridan. She then flew back to Nashville (I guess?) and picked up her teenage daughters Sunday Rose and Faith and they flew to Paris for the Chanel show. Note: it?s more than possible that Sunday was already in Paris for the shows. Sunday is a (nepo baby) model and she already walked the Dior runway last week. So maybe mama Nicole and little sister Faith came to Paris to support her. Nicoles sister Antonia was also in Paris.
Still, what a moment. And what a message too. Granted, I already believed that Faith and Sunday were on their mom?s side in the divorce, but seeing Nicole with her girls at Chanel really sends a message to Keith Urban. Nicole also debuted some divorce hair: some new bangs. I would hate these bangs on most women, but they sort of work on Nicole? They make her look a bit edgy. I?m also open to the possibility that the bangs are clip-ins or the whole hairstyle is a wig. You never know with Nicole.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail has had a lot of exclusive coverage about what?s happening behind-the-scenes between Nicole and Keith. One source told the Mail that ?Keith looks as if hes out to try to publicly embarrass and hurt Nic. Hes always been the quieter one but now that seems to have changed.? The source cites how Keith seems to be openly carrying on with 25-year-old Maggie Baugh and claims it ?says so much about how hes dealing with their separation and how he feels about Nic. This is a total 180 from the Keith I know. It seems like a switch has gone off in his head to awaken this vitriol he appears to have for her.? That sounded so ?Virgo? to me, I had to check everyone?s astrological signs. Keith is a Scorpio, btw. Nicole is a Gemini. Good lord, how did they even last 19 years?? Oh, and the Mail has another piece about how Urban was tired of Nicole?s ?bottomless need for sexual attention.? Dear Abby: Help, my hot wife wants to have sex constantly, what do I do???
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| | Will Smith Could?ve Had RuPaul on 'Fresh Prince?, But Turned Him Down Because?You Know | | Added 42 hours ago | Source: The Blemish |
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Lets dive into the world of 90s sitcoms, drag queens, and missed opportunities. In an alternate universe, we could have seen RuPaul sashaying down the halls of the Banks mansion in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But alas, Will Smith, the Fresh Prince himself, said no maam to that idea. According to Fresh Princes executive []
The post Will Smith Couldve Had RuPaul on Fresh Prince, But Turned Him Down BecauseYou Know appeared first on The Blemish.
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| | Kevin Costner Trying To Make Ex-Wife Christine Baumgartner Homeless Real Quick | | Added 42 hours ago | Source: The Blemish |
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Kevin Costner is apparently on a heartless revenge mission against soon-to-be ex-wife Christine Baumgartner. Sources spill Costner aims to make the 49-year-old handbag designers life a living hell after she filed to end their 18-year marriage in May 2022. Insiders say the Yellowstone star, 68, is out for humiliation and forcing Baumgartner to vacate their []
The post Kevin Costner Trying To Make Ex-Wife Christine Baumgartner Homeless Real Quick appeared first on The Blemish.
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| | What was Kim Kardashian's worst look during the 2025 Paris Fashion Week' | | Added 2 days ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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One of the funny things about the Duchess of Sussex?s weekend appearance at Paris Fashion Week is that she really blew away all of the other celebrities who were in town for the shows. Kim Kardashian really thought she was going to be the talk of PFW! Oh well. Kim has gone back to being a PFW regular after skipping Paris for many years following her 2016 robbery. While it used to be big news whenever Kim went back to Paris, it?s really not anymore. That being said, I doubt Kim minded that much about being overshadowed by Meghan. The Sussexes seem somewhat friendly with the Kardashian-Jenner clan, for what it?s worth.
So, here are some photos of Kim in Paris. She attended multiple shows and posed for the paparazzi on the street. She wore Gucci (the fur coat), she rocked a pixie-cut wig for the Alaa show and she also wore a midriff-baring Maison Margiela ensemble. As the NYT noted, ?It takes a lot for the jaded fashion crowd to get excited about a celebrity. Even Kim Kardashian?s appearance at Maison Margiela with cropped hair that made her look like she was cosplaying her mother merely elicited amused grins.?
While Kim does look so much like Kris with that pixie wig, I don?t think it?s flattering whatsoever, and I?m someone who really liked Kris?s old hairstyle. It looked cute and appropriate on Kris it just looks terrible on Kim. Nothing is worse than that Gucci coat though. My god.
Meanwhile, did you know that Kim is producing an Elizabeth Taylor documentary? Fox Nation has picked it up. So there you go.
Photos courtesy of Backgrid.
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