Chris Evans on critics of same-sex couple in Lightyear: 'The real truth is those people are idiots'

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READ MORE: Chris Evans slams countries which banned animated film Lightyear over same-sex kissAccording to Insider, Disney bosses predicted the film would take around $70 million on its opening weekend although it only took roughly $50.5 million in America.In terms of other Pixar flicks that flopped in its opening weekend, Lightyear is down there with Ratatouille which raked in $47.2 million back in 2007, The Good Dinosaur and Onward.On movie database site IMDb, Lightyear only has a 5.2/10 rating, however, on Rotten Tomatoes, it's got a rating of 75%.The reason behind the film not doing as well as expected could be down to it being released not long after Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World: Dominion.This meant that over Father's Day weekend many audiences could have opted to see the other films instead.According to UNILAD, those films took $44 million and $58 million on the opening weekend of Lightyear, sandwiching the Pixar movie between strongly performing blockbusters. That being said, there's potential for Lightyear to be a success as Disney Pixar fans saw a similar thing happen with the film Coco.The 2017 film opened at $50.8 million in the US and then went on to be a huge success and take $210 million in the states and over $800 million across the globe.Although the film is not being shown in certain countries after it has been banned due to depictions of a same-sex relationship.

CHRIS Evans has revealed legendary TV show TFI Friday is returning — but it will not air on Channel 4. The series was a huge hit in the late Nineties with its mixture of music, stars and entertainment.

Too big of an ask. The most-talked-about scene in Pam & Tommy includes a discussion between Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee and his talking penis, voiced by Jason Mantzoukas — but Chris Evans was briefly considered for the gig.

Chris Hemsworth is portraying Thor again in the upcoming film, Thor: Love and Thunder, also starring Natalie Portman.

He discussed the rock singer’s sporting habits, including that he plays football every weekend. Chris added that he once played football with Rod at Wembley and the rocker was “very, very good”. The presenter said Rod also has a skincare routine which has worked for him into his 70’s. “Rod Stewart really looks after himself," said Chris. “He’s always been a very responsible person when it comes to his own fitness. “He’s 74, and he still plays football! “Back in the day, I played with Rod at Wembley and he was very, very good then.

Chris Evans wants to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But not as Captain America. At least not necessarily.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorFor Pixar’s latest feature, “Light- year,” director of photography Jeremy Lasky worked with production designer Tim Evatt and lighting DP Ian Megibben to establish the look of the CGI film. Together they decided it needed to be not only cohesive and clear but also cinematic.The movie, in theaters now, is a new adventure about one of Andy’s favorite toys, Buzz Lightyear, from the “Toy Story” franchise. This time around, though, Buzz is human — the hero who inspires the toy.

Barbershop 2: Back In Business as a child, the 28-year-old became the youngest-ever talk show host in history, a singer, Emmy award-winning actor and was named on TIME’s list of ‘most influential people in the world’ in 2019. We discovered another notch in her belt too: her incredibly detailed knowledge of her Lightyear co-stars, which she demonstrated during a recent game of 'Knowing Me Knowing You' with ELLE UK.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterIt’s hard to escape the deflating sense that Disney’s “Lightyear” has remained stubbornly Earth-bound in its box office debut. At least, that’s the prevailing sentiment that’s greeted the latest Pixar film’s so-so $51 million opening weekend in North America.For industry analysts, those lackluster ticket sales were confounding because Pixar had been box office royalty and “Lightyear,” a spinoff of the cosmically successful “Toy Story” franchise, landed decent — though not euphoric — reviews.

Universal Pictures' Jurassic World Dominion dominated the box office over Father's Day weekend by earning $58.6M domestically out of 4,697 US theaters.The sixth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise - which brought back OG stars Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill - has earned a total $623.4M at the box office globally.Colin Trevorrow's $185M-budget movie currently has a dismal 30% critic approval rating (out of 343 reviews) and a 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Dino-tastic! Universal Pictures' Jurassic World Dominion dominated the box office over Father's Day weekend by earning $58.6M domestically out of 4,697 US theatersJurassic World Dominion also stars Chris Pratt, BD Wong, Bryce Dallas Howard, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, and Omar Sy.Disney's Toy Story spin-off Lightyear took second place with $55M domestically from 4,255 US theaters for a total of $85.6M global debut.

Chris Evans described rescuing his beloved boxer-mix Dodger as the 'best decision' of his life in a new interview with with BuzzFeed Celeb.While playing with a bunch of puppies as he answeredquestions about his new movie and past work, the Lightyear star, 41, reflected on how much joy adopting his pooch, back in April 2017, has brought him.'I always thought when I adopted a dog, or rescued a dog, it would be a little puppy,' he told the outlet. Furry BFF: Chris Evans described rescuing his boxer-mix Dodger as the 'best decision' of his life in a new interview with with BuzzFeed CelebThe Knives Out actor continued: 'Dodger was a full-grown dog.

It’s hard to argue that Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, hasn’t been one of the MCU’s bright points. The beloved character has been the heart of the massive cinematic universe since the beginning with “Captain America: The First Avenger,” giving us a superhero with a moral compass that matched his brawn.

Chris Evans and a bunch of puppies. It doesn't get any better than that!The  star tried his best (keyword, tried!) to conduct an interview with but the actor couldn't contain his focus and excitement, and rightfully so.

Marvel Cinematic Universe as his Fantastic Four character the Human Torch.Before he became globally recognised for his role as Captain America, the actor played Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch) in the 2005’s Fantastic Four and 2007’s Fantastic 4: Rise Of The Silver Surfer.Although it’s been 15 years since he ‘flamed on’ for Tim Story’s comic book adaptations, some fans have been calling for him to reprise his role as the flaming hot superhero – and he’s not against the idea.In a new interview with MTV News, Evans was asked about returning to the MCU as Johnny Storm. “God, wouldn’t that be great?” he told host Josh Horowitz. “Wouldn’t that be great? No, no one’s ever come to me about that.”He continued: “I mean, I don’t exactly look the same anymore.

Lightyear, in theaters today. The animated project tells the origin story of one of the most popular characters in the Toy Story franchise: Buzz Lightyear, played by Chris Evans.The film introduces new characters into the mix, two of whom are Alisha Hawthorne, Buzz’s best friend and former commanding officer, voiced by Uzo Aduba, and Izzy Hawthorne, Alisha’s granddaughter and companion of Buzz on his new journey, voiced by Keke Palmer.Article continues after video.The presence of Palmer and Aduba’s voices adds welcome diversity to the film’s cannon.

Chris Evans is opening up about the one role he’d gladly return to – and it’s not Captain America.

Chris Evans has the time of life playing with puppies in the cutest interview ever.

Malaysia and other Muslim countries have banned "Lightyear" from playing in theaters after Disney refused to cut a same-sex kissing scene from the animated film. The Disney Pixar film was released in theaters on June 17. Malaysia's Film Censorship Board said it approved the movie with parental guidance for those under 13 on the condition of modifications.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDisney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” blasted off with a respectable $5.2 million in Thursday previews.The film, a spinoff of the “Toy Story” franchise, looks at the fictional astronaut character who was in a movie the inspired the Buzz Lightyear action figure who enchanted Andy and who later became BFFs with Woody (got that?). But this Buzz Lightyear, much to Patricia Heaton’s rather evocative dismay, is voiced not by Tim Allen, whose dulcet pipes graced all four “Toy Story” flicks, but by the Star Command-ing cadences of one Chris Evans.“Lightyear” is expected to launch to between $70 million to $80 million and will screen in 4,200 North American theaters. That should be a big enough number to secure first place at the box office, as well as all the attendant bragging rights that come with that perch.

Patricia Heaton-induced chatter about the latter being “castrated” by the new film.“My younger version would have just been pinching himself,” Evans said of taking over the role during a sit-down with “Good Morning America.”The Boston native stressed that he has been a big fan of Disney and Pixar animations — and the “untouchable” Allen — since he was a kid.Before taking on the role to infinity and beyond, Evans admitted that he “certainly studied” Allen’s voice work on all four of the “Toy Story” films.“Look, Tim Allen is Buzz Lightyear,” Evans went on. “What he did in those movies is so iconic and so loved, and I’d be a fool not to incorporate some of his choices into this role.”The “Home Improvement” star, 69, portrayed the astronaut doll in the Disney flicks from 1995 until 2019.“Knives Out” star Evans continued, “The character in this movie is the human version that the toy is based off of, so it makes sense to have a little bit of overlap, luckily for me.