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| | Jim Carrey on doing Sonic 3: I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly | | Added 2 days ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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In 2022, Jim Carrey announced that he was retiring from acting, effective after Sonic the Hedgehog 2?s release. His last role was that of villain Dr. Robotnik in that film series. At the time, Jim told Access Hollywood that he would only come out of retirement for a script ?in gold ink? that was hand-delivered by angels. (Which, IMO, would be the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind script, which is one of my all-time favorite movies.) Well, two years later, Jim is back for more Hedgehog action and sadly, it?s not because angels showed up with tidings of a great script. Rather, his accountant showed up with a reality check. At the London premiere of Sonic 3, Jim ?fessed up that he?s making movies again because he needs the money.
Jim Carrey said he came back from retirement because he needed the money.
Carrey announced in 2022 that hed retire after the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, in which he played the villain Dr. Robotnik.
In an interview with Access Hollywood in April 2022, Carey said, If the angels bring some sort of script thats written in gold ink that says to me that its going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road, but Im taking a break.
That break was short-lived. Less than two years later, Variety confirmed in February that Carrey was coming out of retirement to star in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
In the film, premiering on December 20, Carrey plays Dr. Robotnik and his grandfather, Gerald Robotnik.
Speaking to the Associated Press at the London premiere of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Tuesday, Carrey said, I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch. And I just, I bought a lot of stuff, and I need the money, frankly.
Carreys salary for the previous two films isnt public knowledge, but Sonic the Hedgehog and its sequel were surprise box-office hits ? a rare occurrence for video-game adaptations. The first film grossed $319 million, and the sequel made $405 million in ticket sales.
In February 2023, Carrey also put a Los Angeles home hes owned for 30 years up for sale. The mansion was originally listed at $29 million, but after nearly two years on the market, the price has now been cut to $19.75 million.
[From Yahoo Entertainment]
Welcome back, Jim. I saw the first two Sonic movies with my kids. I liked the first one and thought the second one was?well, it was a thing that happened with some fun moments but an otherwise messy plot. I never got around to taking my older son to see Red One (oops, not sorry!), but both of my kids want to see Sonic 3, so there?s probably no getting out of that one.
As far as Jim?s confession that he needed the money, I respect the honestly here. Hopefully, hes working with a financial advisor or someone who can help him get back on track and learn to curtail his spending. Other actors, most famously Nicolas Cage and Al Pacino, have also had to take roles simply because they were broke or in heavy debt. Movie stars, they?re just like us! Only, they can turn around and get paid millions of dollars to film a family-friendly movie sequel which is guaranteed to make them even more money on the backend. We have to sell sh-t on Facebook Marketplace and donate plasma. Potato, pot-ah-to.
Jim Carrey explains his return to playing Dr. Robotnik in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3": "I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly." pic.twitter.com/pIFJPuAyRM
AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) December 10, 2024
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| | Angelina Jolie & Cynthia Erivo's 'Actors on Actors' conversation was so soft & sweet | | Added 2 days ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Variety has been releasing their ?Actors on Actors? series all week. People rolled their eyes at Ryan Reynolds & Andrew Garfield?s AoA, and no one knew what to make of Paul Mescal and Ariana Grande?s talk. Selena Gomez and Saoirse Ronan seemed charmed with each other, and that was a surprisingly good one. But nothing prepared me for the vibe between Angelina Jolie and Cynthia Erivo. At first I was like ?why did they get put together?? But once they start talking, it all makes sense. If anything, they?re bringing out a really sweet softness in one another. Both women are speaking in their softest voices as they finish each other?s sentences and agree with each other on everything. Angelina was really gassing up Cynthia, but it came across like Angelina was genuinely in awe of Cynthia?s talent. The connection with this year?s Tony Awards was special too Cynthia and Idina Menzel presented the Best Musical Tony Award to? The Outsiders, produced by Angelina. Here?s the
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| | ?Hot Ones' studio 'First We Feast' sold by Buzzfeed for $82.5 million | | Added 2 days ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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In an era in which society has moved away from legacy broadcast media and onto streaming platforms, there have been some great, independent, interview-style shows popping up via YouTube. One of the absolute best shows to come from YouTube is Hot Ones, which is produced by the studio First We Feast and now has more than 14 million subscribers and many more million views per episode. I?m sure you?ve all watched at least one episode. It?s a fantastic show with well-researched questions. Sean Evans is an amazing host.
Buzzfeed bought First We Feast back in 2021 as a part of a larger media acquisition of a company called Complex Networks. In February 2024, the company sold Complex Networks off but kept First We Feast. Well, Buzzfeed needed to reduce more of its debt, so it just sold First We Feast to a group of investors, including Evans, Chris Schonberger (FWF?s founder), Crooked Media (Pod Save America), Rhett & Link?s Mythical Entertainment (Good Mythical Morning), and George Soros? Soros Fund Management. The deal was for $82.5 million. Schonberger will serve as CEO while Evans will become the company?s first chief creative officer.
BuzzFeed announced a deal to sell First We Feast, the studio behind the popular YouTube chicken-wing-eating celebrity talk show ?Hot Ones,? for $82.5 million in cash to a group of investors. The consortium of buyers includes First We Feast founder Chris Schonberger and ?Hot Ones? host Sean Evans, alongside podcast media company Crooked Media, Rhett & Link?s Mythical Entertainment and Soros Fund Management, the investment firm founded by billionaire financier George Soros. First We Feast said additional investors will be announced at a later date.
?Hot Ones,? first launched in 2015, now has more than 14 million subscribers on YouTube and 4 billion views to date on the platforms. Hosted by Evans and ?known for its deeply researched questions,? the show has featured dozens of high-profile guests including Gordon Ramsay, Jennifer Lawrence, Shaquille O?Neal, Tom Holland, Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart, Post Malone, Millie Bobby Brown, Paul Rudd, Margot Robbie, David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Earlier this year, First We Feast was engaged in talks with Netflix to produce live ?Hot Ones? shows for the streamer.
With BuzzFeed?s sale, First We Feast will become an independent company led by Schonberger, who will assume the role of CEO, and Evans, who is taking on the newly created position of chief creative officer in addition to his ongoing tenure as host of ?Hot Ones.? Sarah Honda, SVP of operations and brand strategy, will continue to oversee operations and serve as a co-executive producer of ?Hot Ones? and SVP of client partnerships Brendan Kelly will continue to head up brand partnerships and ads sales for the business.
Today?s announcement marks an exciting new chapter in First We Feast?s history,? Schonberger said in a statement. ?Being part of this incredible journey has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Our proven expertise in developing compelling formats, iconic IP, and best-in-class interviews makes us uniquely positioned to build on the brand?s momentum and supercharge our growth.?
The new investment in First We Feast will let it expand into new areas, Schonberger said, including new platforms, live events and talent acquisitions.
Evans, who noted that he hosted the very first episode of ?Hot Ones? in March 2015, said, ?As we approach the 10th anniversary of ?Hot Ones? next season, I?m constantly amazed by the passion and loyalty of our fans, who have made this journey so special. Not only is ?Hot Ones? a hit show, but it?s an experience ? a cultural touchpoint that audiences want to be a part of, whether they?re watching, tasting the sauces, or sharing in the challenge with friends.?
He added: ?The future is spicy, and I can?t wait to see what?s next.?
[From Variety]
That group of investors is interesting. Soros and Rhett & Link?s financial involvement didn?t surprise me at all. Crooked Media did a little bit, though, because Pod Save America?s interview with VP Kamala Harris? campaign team a few weeks ago broke the ?news? about why we never got that Harris/Walz Hot Ones appearance, which is that the show didn?t want to get political. I?d love to know what went on behind-the-scenes there because this deal had to have been in the works when it was recorded. (FWIW, I don?t think their involvement is anything other than another financial investment, so I don?t think we?re going to be seeing any sudden hard political turn from FWF.)
Anyway, good for Evans and Schonberger! They?re living the dream right now. The first content that will be produced post-sale is the Hot Ones annual holiday special on December 19. I hope First We Feast is super successful as its own independent entity. And while I don?t think they?re going to suddenly get political, I do wonder what new and creative shows they?ll produce now and whether or not any of the current shows will change now that they don?t answer to a parent company. It sounds like they?ve got some big plans to expand the brand and I?m looking forward to seeing what comes next.
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