Chris Pratt's Mario Casting Defended By Studio CEO

Megan McCubbin, 27, has spoken out in defence of her stepdad Chris Packham, 61, who is often very vocal about his opinions on climate change and the treatment of animals.The fellow Springwatch presenter insisted it was important for people like herself and Chris with high profiles to fight for their planet in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.Megan, who has recently teamed up with Lovat Parks, spoke about the wondrous benefits of “connecting to our wild side” during the lockdown, as she explained how important it was to speak out about the issues affecting our planet.Chris has been outspoken in his views about climate activism and animal welfare, which has earned him some enemies who do not agree with his strong stances.Megan seems to be following in her stepdad’s footsteps, as she is also vocal about these issues.Asked if she felt it was important for people with a public profile like herself to speak about the issues facing our planet and its wildlife, she responded: “Somebody's got to talk about them.“It's really important that we communicate honestly about the issues going on in the world. “And not only the issues, but the solutions, whether those solutions are driving an electric car or you know, watching what you eat, eating more environmentally friendly foods…“And it's really important that - not only do we talk about it - but we do it ourselves, as well. “So yes, I think it's important to stand up for what we believe in,” she continued. “And for myself, I'll do anything to protect the natural world, because sometimes you see it and you hear about the decline and it can be really challenging. “And so if I can do anything and use my voice to communicate for those species that are in decline.“And if I can

The Minions were honored in a very special ceremony in Hollywood!

“Mayans MC” star JD Pardo, who plays outlaw biker EZ Reyes in the “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff, tackles a completely different role in “The Terminal List,” a new Prime Video thriller starring Chris Pratt. “I didn’t do it on purpose, but it is interesting, playing that other side of the law,” Pardo, 41, told The Post. “It’s like on ‘Mayans’ [EZ is] in this criminal world, and here is the law and he’s trying to enforce it,.“It’s always refreshing and exciting to do something different so that you’re constantly growing.” Premiering July 1, “The Terminal List” is based on a novel by Jack Carr and follows James Reece (Pratt), a man whose entire platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed during a covert mission. When he returns home, he has conflicting memories of what happened, and his culpability is called into question.

The return of the king. Elvis Presley is back in the spotlight thanks to the new movie starring Austin Butler, and many of the actors underwent serious transformations for their roles.

Chris Pratt is sharing some details about the highly anticipated film adaptation of the Super Mario Bros. video game, with fans having some mixed feelings about the actor voicing the iconic Italian character.The Hollywood star who recently detailed his experience on the set of ‘Jurassic World’ after achieving a domestic gross of $259 million, has revealed that his Mario voice will be “unlike anything you’ve heard.”“I worked really closely with the directors and trying out a few things and landed on something that I’m really proud of and can’t wait for people to see and hear,” the actor shared, explaining that there is a difference between being in a live-action movie and voicing a character.“It’s an animated voiceover narrative. It’s not a live-action movie.

Chris Pratt showed his appreciation for military veterans while on the red carpet at the premiere of his new action thriller series The Terminal List on Wednesday night.Per The Daily Wire, the 43-year-old actor shook hands with WWII veterans who attended the premiere and expressed his gratitude for their service to the country.'This is a wonderful group of extraordinary men of the greatest generation,' Chris told the Associated Press. Grateful:Chris Pratt showed his appreciation for military veterans while on the red carpet at the premiere of his new action thriller series The Terminal List on Wednesday nightThe Jurassic Park: Dominion star continued,'These are WWII veterans and every year they take a pilgrimage back to Normandy.' 'Thrilled to see them here.

overturned its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade that established the right to an abortion. The ruling marks a seismic shift in abortion law and will usher in new rules limiting or banning access to the procedure in half of the states, in some places immediately.The ruling came in a case involving a Mississippi law that banned abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, and the court reversed the decision of the 5th U.S.

Jenny Slate is opening up about her decade-long journey after her 2009 stint on  and sharing some adorable stories about her 1-year-old daughter. Slate's newest project,, hits theaters on Friday. The movie features Slate's longtime animated character, Marcel, who is a talking shell that she created over a decade ago with her now ex-husband, Dean Fleischer-Camp.

Naman Ramachandran International collaborations, new voices and renewal were the overarching themes of the 33rd edition of documentary market Sunny Side of the Doc, which concluded on Thursday.Industry professionals heard from major international players including PBS, NHK, France Televisions, Docu Box Nairobi, Sodec, Arte, RTBF, RAI, Telefilm Canada and Canal+ Group, among many others, who provided an insight into the current state of the industry, on-going projects and potential growth strategies for the future.“There is a very strong willingness to co-produce internationally. There are more and more projects that couldn’t happen because of COVID and now that they are ready, it’s really promising in terms of editorial offer,” Caroline Behar, director of international co-productions and acquisitions at France Televisions, told Variety.

The stars stepped out for the premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder!

Chris Pratt opened up on the discussion of his landing the role of Mario in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. film, as he's not of Italian heritage.The Minnesota native, 43, spoke with Variety Wednesday about the notion some people could be put off by the accent he uses to play the famed video game plumber, as a number of people took to social media last fall skeptical of the casting decision.'I worked really closely with the directors and trying out a few things and landed on something that I’m really proud of,' Pratt said, 'and can’t wait for people to see and hear.' The latest:Chris Pratt, 43, opened up on the discussion of his landing the role of Mario in the upcoming Super Mario Bros.

Chris Pratt hit the red carpet with a stylish look while celebrating the premiere of his new film Thor: Love & Thunder.The 43-year-old red carpet hit the red carpet at the highly-anticipated Marvel Studios sequel, held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday evening.The actor, who reprises his Marvel Cinematic Universe role as Star-Lord in Thor: Love and Thunder, did not hit the red carpet with his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger. Red carpet ready:Chris Pratt hit the red carpet with a stylish look while celebrating the premiere of his new film Thor: Love & ThunderPratt stepped out with a black and grey plaid dress shirt under a stylish black suit coat and a black tie.The actor sported a scruffy beard as he hit the red carpet, with a charcoal pocket square and a black watch.

Chris Pratt is defending his upcoming movie role.

Constance Wu and Chis Pratt may be A-list actors, but they're parents first! ET's Will Marfuggi spoke to the pair at  premiere in Los Angeles Wednesday night, where they talked about their newborns, stepping out of their comfort zone for their Amazon Prime series and more.«He's lovely,» Wu said about working with Pratt on the series. «Very passionate about the project, and just a great person. He and I had babies around the same time so, it was also fun to just trade parenting stories and tips.»Wu not only traded stories and tips with Pratt — who acted in and executive produced the project -- she applauded him and the show's cast and crew for being so supportive of her needs as a mother in her first role since giving birth to her daughter in Aug.

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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAccording to Chris Pratt, his voice performance as Mario in the upcoming feature adaptation of the Super Mario Bros. video game will be “unlike anything you’ve heard.”Variety got the chance to catch up with Pratt at the Wednesday night premiere of his new Amazon Prime Video series “The Terminal List” (more on that later!) to talk about finding his voice for the film, which co-stars Charlie Day as Luigi.There’s been much internet discussion over Pratt’s casting in the animated film as the Italian plumber despite his non-Italian background, with critics expressing concern that his accent could potentially be offensive.

Chris Pratt‘s Italian accent for the upcoming Super Mario film will not be offensive, producer Chris Meledandri has claimed.The casting of Pratt as Mario and Charlie Day as Luigi was instantly met by criticism from fans, given that neither actor is Italian. But Meledandri has since attempted to quell those concerns.“We are collaborating with Chris and his experienced team to not just create a character-licensed film, but a new piece of entertainment which brings Super Mario Bros.

Selome Hailu HBO Max and A24 are developing “Church Girls,” a comedy pilot from Megan Stalter.“Church Girls” is a half-hour comedy follows Beth Parker (Stalter), a 20-year-old Christian closeted lesbian as she wrestles with her sexuality and faith in God, while entering adulthood in suburban Ohio. The series is inspired by Stalter’s own experiences.Stalter is best known for playing Kayla, Jimmy’s (Paul W.

Anna Marie de la Fuente The upcoming ViX Plus romantic drama series “Travesuras de la Niña Mala” (“Bad Girl”), an adaptation of the 2006 novel by Nobel Prize laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, has found its heroine.Macarena Achaga, who most recently starred in HBO Max’s “Father of the Bride,” will play Arlette, a non-conformist who urges her lover to break away from his routine and be more adventurous. Their lives will intersect over forty years across Lima, Paris, Madrid, Tokyo, London and other cities.“‘The ‘Bad Girl’ invites us to challenge our life in auto pilot, transform ourselves and take charge of who we want to be, and seek happiness while feeling immortal because what is life without those moments when we forget that everything has an end?” the synopsis goes.

The Terminal List marks Chris Pratt's return to the small screen for the first time since his breakthrough role on TV's Parks And Recreation (2009-2015, 2020).And on Wednesday the cast and crew were on hand for the premiere event for the thriller-drama series at DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles.Pratt's brother-in-law Patrick Schwarzenegger was there in support as he hit the red carpet with his longtime girlfriend, model Abby Champion, by his side. Premiere event: Patrick Schwarzenegger brought longtime girlfriend Abby Champion to the premiere of the new Amazon Prime Video series The Terminal List in Los Angeles Bond: Patrick was on-hand to support his brother-in-law Chris Pratt who is the lead actor in the seriesSchwarzenegger, 28, stepped out in front of photographers decked out in a gray pinstripe suit that included a double-breasted blazer and pleated slacks.The son of former California governor and Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger also donned a pink shirt and pair of black dress shoes.

Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, and Riley Keough all looked great on Wednesday night as they attended the Terminal List premiere in Los Angeles.The three actors, 43, 40, and 33, each wore distinctive looks showing off their individual style at the high-profile event.Pratt wowed in a grey suit, Wu rocked a dazzling dress, and Keough went for shimmer with a keyhole cutout.The Terminal List - which is based on the book series written by former Navy SEAL Jack Carr - is centered around former Navy SEAL officer investigates why his entire platoon was ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission. Stunners: Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, and Riley Keough all looked great on Wednesday night as they attended the Terminal List premiere in Los AngelesChris was handsome in a subtly striped two-piece look, fastening one button of his suit jacket and adding black dress shoes The longtime entertainer wore a light blue shirt underneath, which he took up a notch with a diagonally striped brown tie.His demeanor was cool, calm, collected as he walked the event's step-and-repeat with his hands in his pockets.