See Brendan Fraser's Transformation Into a 600-Pound Man for 'The Whale' Role

As he returns to Canada with the Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter’s teasing a “surprise” upcoming Canadian project, reminiscing about performing with Drake in Toronto and sending well-wishes to Shawn Mendes as the 24-year-old popstar tackles mental health challenges.

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A “vulnerable” mum and her daughter have been spared jail for their part in drug offences after police say they were threatened into holding onto drugs for someone else. Abigail and Joanne Blackwell, 28 and 52 respectively, appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Minshull Street on Thursday morning, August 25, to face charges for drug offences dating back as far as December 2018.

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filing for divorce, the 76-year-old actor was talking about how he couldn't live without her. On an episode of their daughters' podcast, , that was released on Jan. 31, Sly and his wife opened up about their 25-year marriage.When Sistine noted that her parents are «polar opposites» but «literally cannot live without one another,» Jennifer responded, «That's true.»Sistine called out her mom's «organizational skills» for helping Sly all these years. «If she was out of my life, it would be mass suicide — which infers that I have multiple personalities,» the actor responded. «I keep him extremely organized, so I do everything.

Kathie Lee Gifford is celebrating her longtime friend and former co-host, Regis Philbin, on what would have been his 91st birthday. The TV legend died in July 2020 at the age of 88.Gifford took to Instagram to wish the late TV talk show host a happy birthday and share a black-and-white photo of the pair from their time on television.«I miss Regis every day.

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on that are worth circling back for.From Disney's newest spinoff series, , to Amazon's gritty superhero film starring Sylvester Stallone, plus weekly episodes of HBO's, we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and more this month.

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Nichelle Nichols will live long and prosper in space when her ashes are launched into the beyond later this year. Celestis, Inc., the leader in Memorial Spaceflights, announced that it will carry the  icon's ashes when its Vulcan rocket embarks on its mission sometime in 2022 and launches a symbolic portion of her cremated remains and a DNA sample into deep space onboard the Enterprise Flight.According to the company, the Enterprise Flight will travel between 150 million to 300 million kilometers into deep space — well beyond the Earth-Moon system to interplanetary space. That same flight is expected to launched over 200 flight capsules containing cremated remains (ashes), messages of greetings and DNA samples from clients worldwide.Nichols, known for her iconic role as Lt.

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The Toronto International Film Festival is ready to roll out the carpet in a big way, revealing a list of new titles featuring some big stars.

Hollywood heartthrob after starring in films such as George of the Jungle and The Mummy, but now looks worlds away from the roles that made him famous.In the first look at Darren Aronofsky's The Whale, Fraser has significantly transformed in order to play an obese man.READ MORE: Major chaos on film sets – stars hospitalised, near-fatal accidents, death on setsThe drama film follows Fraser's character Charlie, who struggles to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter after walking out on his family for his gay lover.Speaking about the project last year during an interview with Unilad, the actor explained his transformation process was far from simple, admitting it was "extensive" and "cumbersome".He told the publication: "It’s gonna be like something you haven’t seen before. That’s really all I can tell you… The wardrobe and costume was extensive, seamless, cumbersome."The Inkheart star added: "This is certainly far removed from anything I’ve ever done but not to be coy… I do know it’s going to make a lasting impression."Fraser had a supporting role in Steven Soderbergh's No Sudden Move released in 2021, however The Whale marks his first leading role in almost a decade.The upcoming film also features Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton and Jurassic World actor Ty Simpkins.Sadie, 20, revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that she's found a new "favourite human" after working closely with Fraser.

The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser.The upcoming drama sees Fraser play Charlie, a morbidly obese and reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with with his 17-year-old daughter, Elle (played by Stranger Things‘ Sadie Sink).The cast also includes Hong Chau (Watchmen), Samantha Morton (Minority Report) and Ty Simpkins (Avengers: Endgame).The Whale does not yet have an official release date, but is set to premiere at the 79th Venice Film Festival in August this year. Check out the first-look image below.The film, which is adapted from Samuel D.

A total transformation. Brendan Fraser plays a 600-pound man living with obesity in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming film The Whale.

Nineties heartthrob Brandan Fraser has transformed into a 600 pound man for his new film The Whale.In a first look image from The Whale, Fraser has undergone a significant physical transformation in order to play an obese man.Fraser, 53, looks worlds away from the sculpted actor fans remember him as in George Of The Jungle and Encino Man. Nineties heartthrob Brandan Fraser has transformed into a 600 pound man for his new film The Whale amid his return to Hollywood Fraser looks worlds away from the hunk the world once knew him as in George of the Jungle and Encino ManThe A24 film was directed by Darren Aronofsky and sees Fraser play a man 'living with obesity' and 'struggling to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter', according to Variety.The actor wore prosthetics in order to achieve the look, according IndieWire.An adaptation of the 2012 play The Whale by Samuel D.

he previously said was achieved through prosthetics and makeup.Fraser is playing a 600-pound English teacher named Charlie who suffers from morbid obesity as he attempts to form a relationship with his teenage daughter (Sadie Sink).The two became estranged after Charlie left his family for his gay lover. After his partner’s death, Charlie then turned to binge-eating out of grief.The R-rated drama is directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D.

Canadian actor Brendan Fraser is undergoing a massive transformation for his next role.

Zack Sharf Let the Brendan Fraser comeback begin. A24 has released a first look at Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming drama “The Whale,” in which Fraser stars as a 600-pound middle-aged man struggling to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter.