Emilio Estevez Reveals Past Coronavirus Battle After Exiting ‘Mighty Ducks’ Series: ‘I Am Not Anti-Vax’

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSony’s long-in-the-works video game adaptation “Uncharted” collected $44.1 million between Friday and Sunday, enough to lead domestic box office charts and solidify Tom Holland’s star power.The big-budget action adventure has been positioned as a key test of Holland’s bankability outside of his blockbuster success as Spider-Man. “Uncharted” has received mixed reviews, at best, so it’s safe to assume the 25-year-old British actor had a healthy hand in selling tickets. It also helps that “Uncharted” is rated PG-13 and based on one of the most popular video games.Directed by “Ruben Fleischer, who previously led Tom Hardy’s comic book tentpole “Venom” to box office glory, “Uncharted” is expected to earn $52 million from 4,275 North American theaters through the President’s Day holiday on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19 and she's experiencing «mild cold like symptoms.»The Palace confirmed the news Sunday in a statement and added that, despite the diagnosis, she «expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.» The Palace also said the queen will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson released a statement following the announcement wishing Elizabeth a speedy recovery.«I’m sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery from Covid and a rapid return to vibrant good health,» Johnson said.Elizabeth, whom the U.K.

Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline are always on the go, but love nothing more than spending time at home in Nashville.MORE: Luke Bryan's home in Nashville has an emotional backstory - detailsAnd it's not just the couple who love being there, but their beloved pet dogs enjoy their company too.In fact, their adorable pet dog Choc had quite the reaction when they got back over the weekend, as Caroline shared on social media.VIDEO: Luke Bryan surprised on stage by wife Caroline Alongside a picture of her with her beloved animals while sitting outside the front door with a glass of wine in her hand, she wrote: "I wasn't even home for 5 mins and Choc puked everywhere. Oh well… at least I had Chardonnay in the fridge."MORE: Luke Bryan leaves fans thrilled with exciting career newsMORE: Luke Bryan receives outpour of love as he shares bittersweet messageMany fans were quick to comment on the post to express their concern for Choc, and to wish him well, while other dog owners could relate only too well.A post shared by Caroline Bryan (@linabryan3)Luke Bryan's wife Caroline made a relatable revelation about her dog's reaction to her returning home"He's been holding onto the anxiety of missing you.

Cindy Crawford is feeling the love! The supermodel took to Instagram on the eve of her 56th birthday to share a heartfelt tribute to her younger self.MORE: Cindy Crawford is dazzling in latest candid bathrobe pictureThe star posted an adorable black and white picture of herself as a kid, with braids on each side of her head and sitting next to a birthday cake.Cindy posted the throwback image along with a lengthy caption detailing what she would like to tell a younger version of herself. She started it with: "On the eve of another birthday, looking back at little Cindy and thinking about what I would tell her."WATCH: Cindy reveals secret behind her incredible hairMORE: Nineties supermodels and their lookalike model kids: Cindy Crawford, Elizabeth Hurley and moreShe continued the meaningful message by writing: "I would tell her everyone feels nervous in new situations and sometimes you just have to fake it 'til you make it.

Robin Roberts often shares glimpses of her personal life away from Good Morning America on social media, and most recently posted a look at her snow-covered garden in Connecticut, where she lives during the weekends with her long-term partner Amber Laign. MORE: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe as she shares update following returning homeHowever, while fans know a lot about the star, she prefers to keep her relationship out of the spotlight, and only rarely posts pictures of them together online.Much to the delight of her followers back in the summer though, Robin shared a lovely picture of the pair soaking up the sun while posing by the pool during their vacation in Florida - which also happened to be Amber's birthday.  VIDEO: Robin Roberts celebrates partner Amber with show-stopping birthday cakeIn the caption, the 61-year-old revealed just how special Amber was to her, and how her partner had been "overwhelmed" by the vast amount of birthday messages she had received.MORE: Robin Roberts marks end of an era with partner Amber as she returns to GMA studioMORE: Robin Roberts announces courageous career move in emotional postShe wrote: "Wishing my sweet Amber a very Happy Birthday! She keeps saying how overwhelmed she is by all the love she’s receiving from family and friends."I told her all the love & goodness she gives out every day to so many is being returned to her tenfold.

Hoda Kotb took the opportunity to spread some happiness to her immense fanbase over the weekend with her latest social media post.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet family throwback to celebrate milestone momentThe Today host took to Instagram to share a video of a 99-year-old woman dancing in her seat to Mary J. Blige's performance of Family Affair at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime show.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialThe caption with the clip read: "Got sent this video of my 99-year-old granny dancing to the Superbowl halftime show, and it was a reminder how amazing she is and how lucky I am."Hoda simply wrote: "Love!" with her post, and fans immediately started gushing and thanked her for sharing it, including the original poster, who commented: "That's my granny! Her name is Jean and she turns 100 in August.

George simply captioned the post: “Love life and laugh.”Dozens of the presenter’s 200,000 followers took to the comments to share their well-wishes.Rachel wrote: “Love this photo...keep smiling George and keep laughing, we all love your laugh.”While DT added: “Laughter is the medicine of life in my view.”A post shared by George Clarke (@mrgeorgeclarke)And Yvonne said: “Never a truer word said.”In a post shared on Saturday, George explained he had spent the previous day at a home building factory and confessed things had been “really tough” but maintained that he is optimistic about the future.The architect posed in front of a house he is working on wearing a hard hat and hi-vis jacket.He penned: “What a fantastic day I had yesterday at our Home Building Factory in Alfreton.A post shared by George Clarke (@mrgeorgeclarke)“It’s been really, really tough to make it happen, but ‘manufacturing’ new homes in a more controlled, safer, weather-protected environment is 100 percent the way forward!“Innovation isn’t easy. It takes a huge amount of time and investment, but innovation is what the home building industry needs.“We still have a long way to go, but we are at the beginning of an exciting journey to transform the UK Home Building Industry.“There are some amazing, precision-engineered, high-quality new homes in the pipeline, being manufactured to a high standard by an incredible team who I can’t thank enough for all of their hard work and dedication...

Michael Bay prides himself on the stunts and explosions in his neverending string of action films throughout his directing career. He’s likely best known for intense highway chases and an avalanche of destruction in his movies, and there are a lot of wheels in motion to keep a safe set with all that going on.

Tom Holland is coming off the crazy box office success with “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (the third highest-grossing film of all time domestically) and this weekend’s video game adaptation “Uncharted.” But, the star will soon be pivoting to television with a new drama series from writer Akiva Goldsman that is set up at Apple Studios and New Regency.

Emilio Estevez on Monday responded to a report that he left the Disney+ show Mighty Ducks: Game Changers due to vaccination rules, saying that he left due to 'a myriad of creative differences' in a thorough statement in which he spoke about his own past battle with COVID-19.The 59-year-old actor said in a statement to Deadline that leaving prior to the show's season two was geared toward creative and business issues as opposed to 'an anti-vaccine position.'Estevez, who has played the role of Gordon Bombay in the Mighty Ducks films and Disney+ show, wrote, 'I am not anti-vaxx. Full stop.

Disney+ series “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,” claiming “creative differences” are to blame for his departure.The 59-year-old star announced the news to Deadline on Monday, just three days after the publication initially reported that he had quit the series “over the show’s COVID vaccination requirement.”In a statement, Estevez insisted: “This was nothing more than a good old-fashioned contract dispute and not, as some would believe, an anti-vaccine position.”The veteran actor insisted he was “not anti-vax,” but added that he was “anti-bully.” He did not disclose whether he has been inoculated against COVID-19.In his statement, Estevez revealed he tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020 after feeling ill while filming the pilot of

Emilio Estevez is breaking his silence on why he is not returning for the second season of .In a lengthy statement, the 59-year-old actor wrote that his exit from the Disney+ show is not because he is against vaccinations but instead «nothing more than a good old fashioned contract dispute.» ET has reached out to Estevez and Disney's reps for comment.In a statement first shared by Deadline, he writes that he is «not anti-vaxx» and takes the pandemic «very seriously.» He revealed that he contracted COVID-19 early last year and in the summer and fall of 2020 suffered from Long Haul Syndrome. Estevez shares that in August of last year, he «reluctantly soldiered on, but was uncertain about how I would be safe on set.

Gordon Bombay will not be returning to coach the Mighty Ducks, and star Emilio Estevez’s COVID-19 vaccination status may have something to do with that.

Emilio Estevez is shedding light on his exit from The Mighty Ducks.

EXCLUSIVE: Mighty Ducks franchise star Emilio Estevez is speaking out about the circumstances surrounding his departure from Disney+’s series Mighty Ducks: Game Changers ahead of its second season.

Emilio Estevez is reportedly 'not returning' to The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers due to Disney's strict COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cast and crew.The 59-year-old actor, who first starred in the franchise as coach Gordon Bombay in the 1992 hockey flick The Mighty Ducks, left the Disney+ series because of disagreements over the show’s vaccine requirements.'Disney Television Studios’ ABC Signature, which produces the hockey-themed sequel series, made the decision not to pick up Estevez’s option for Season 2 after weeks of back and forth with his team over the show’s Covid vaccination requirement,' according to Deadline.

brought back as Coach Gordon Bombay in the second season of Disney+’s revival show “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,” according to Deadline.The Golden Globe-nominated actor reportedly refused to confirm he would comply with the show’s vaccination policy.Disney TV Studios had required the series’ primary cast and crew to be inoculated against the virus, and decided not to pick up Estevez’s option for its second season when he did not assure the company he would fall in line, the outlet reported.However, sources close to the 59-year-old, who also served as an executive producer on the show, suggested that creative differences might have been a factor in the power play, according to the report.

Gordon Bombay will not be returning to coach the Mighty Ducks, and star Emilio Estevez’s COVID-19 vaccination status may have something to do with that.

Goodbye, Gordon Bombay. Emilio Estevez will reportedly not be back for the second season of The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.

Emilio Estevez will not be part of the upcoming second season of the Disney+’s The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.

EXCLUSIVE: The Mighty Ducks franchise will continue without Gordon Bombay. Emilio Estevez, who reprised his role from the 1992 movie and its 1994 and 1996 sequels in Season 1 of The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, will not be back for the Disney+ series’ upcoming second season, I have learned.