Val Kilmer’s passing yesterday is being felt across Hollywood, with stars flooding social media to share memories and tributes. Josh Brolin posted a heartfelt picture with Val, calling him a “smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker,” a fitting tribute to the larger-than-life actor. Josh Gad also shared his admiration, saying Val defined so many of his childhood movies. Then there’s Matthew Modine, who fondly recalled how meeting Val back in 1985 actually helped him land his iconic role in Full Metal Jacket. And Brian Lynch, the screenwriter behind Minions, shared a list of some of Val’s most legendary roles, including Top Gun and Tombstone, adding, “There was nobody like him.”
In other news, Kylie and Jason Kelce have some exciting family news to share— they welcomed their fourth daughter, Finnley ‘Finn’ Anne Kelce. The couple posted some adorable photos of their newest addition on Instagram, and you can tell they’re absolutely over the moon.
In a bit of a scary but positive update, WWE legend Mick Foley got into a car accident yesterday and suffered a minor concussion. But as always, Mick kept his signature sense of humor, joking on Twitter, “TOUGH DAY FOR MICK!” Gotta love his resilience.
In some business news, a fresh batch of billionaires is making waves, with names like Jerry Seinfeld, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Springsteen joining Forbes’ billionaire list this year. Quite a crew, right?
Brad Pitt is set to reunite with Quentin Tarantino for a follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but it won’t be a direct sequel. Instead, it’s going to be based on the original film, and rumor has it that Leonardo DiCaprio may return as well. Could be an epic reunion!
Meanwhile, the James Bond franchise is getting a fresh start with a new origins film, this time featuring a much younger Bond. Early rumors suggest the film will be set in the 1960s—so get ready for a whole new take on the legendary spy.
And for all you John Wick fans, the good news just keeps coming: Keanu Reeves is coming back for John Wick: Chapter 5! Plus, there’s an animated prequel in the works, so there’s plenty more Wick to go around.
Finally, in a bold move for theaters, Cinema United’s CEO is pushing for a 45-day window for movies to stay in theaters before hitting digital release. They believe this could boost success for films both in theaters and on home viewing platforms. Could this be the future of movie releases?
It’s been quite the day, with a mix of nostalgia, new beginnings, and some major industry moves. The entertainment world is definitely buzzing!
