Set for official release on May 15th, the 4th instalment of Miller’s Mad Max franchise – Fury Road – is generating a lot of buzz, possibly thanks to the fact that it’s the first instalment of the series for the last 30 years.
The film, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, takes place several years after a series of catastrophic worldwide calamities. The heroes Max and Furiosa (Hardy and Theron) must cross the post apocalyptic desert, avoid capture from Joe and save the human race. So they have a pretty big job on their hands.
We’ve taken a look at the incredible locations used for this amazing story, and have aimed to show you just what you can expect from the setting on screen. You can also click here for the official trailer, too! [Read more…] about The Film Locations of Mad Max: Fury Road Explored
Why Bruce Jenner Got Involved in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Accidents happen when one is unprepared. They can take place anywhere whether one is moving about, driving a vehicle or simply riding a vehicle.
Road accidents in particular claim the lives of millions of people worldwide each year. The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) noted that globally, nearly 1.3 million die in road crashes yearly and an additional 20 to 50 million get injured or disabled.
In the U.S., the number of people who get killed in road crashes each year is at more than 37,000. The number of injured or those who get disabled is at 2.35 million.
Road accidents in the U.S. can happen to people from all walks of life including celebrities. A recent car crash in the Los Angeles area that hogged the limelight involved former Olympics champion Bruce Jenner. The incident occurred just after Jenner came out in public admitting his real sexual preference to Diane Sawyer in the 20/20 interview. [Read more…] about Why Bruce Jenner Got Involved in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
5 Famous People Who Were Lawyers
A surprising number of celebrities earned their law degree prior to becoming well-known to the world, (even these child stars, according to Business Insider) and although they did not ultimately stay in the law field, it is likely that none of them consider the time or effort to have been wasted. According to law firm Gilbert & Bourke, knowledge of the law and how it works, while not essential to getting by in life, is still a very useful body of information that often has relevance to other areas of life. Here are some recognizable entertainers noted by Lloyd Duhaime, who at one time were preparing for a very different kind of career and lifestyle.
Gerard Butler
Many fans had their first opportunity to admire Gerard Butler’s acting talents in the movie called ‘300’, which was based on an amazing and courageous stand that a few hundred Spartan warriors managed against an entire army of Persians in the Battle of Thermopylae. Butler played the role of King Leonidas, the charismatic Spartan leader, and his portrayal skyrocketed him to international stardom.
Butler made the switch to acting after realizing that the best he might achieve was becoming a small-town lawyer somewhere in his native Scotland, whereas the lure of acting in Hollywood had limitless opportunities. [Read more…] about 5 Famous People Who Were Lawyers
Meeting Your Favorite Celebrities Without Stalking Them
While stalking may not be the PC word to use when it comes to meeting your favorite celebrities when they come to your area. It’s not like you are looking up their home address and peering through the bushes with binocular into their backyards. Instead, here are some things that you can do to have a legitimate chance to meet, and speak to, your favorite celebrity.
Where To Meet Celebs?
There are many reasons for celebs visiting cities, from film work to conventions. You don’t need to travel to where your favorite celebs live, you just need to know when they might be in your area.
You can keep watch on their travel plans for work and autograph sessions on their official social media pages or their websites. Things you might find them doing are book tours, shooting for film or television, or maybe attending a convention of some kind in your area. [Read more…] about Meeting Your Favorite Celebrities Without Stalking Them
5 Celebrities Who Were Injured On-Set
Although being a celebrity may seem like an endlessly glamorous existence, acting on a film set comes with a unique set of challenges and risks. Some actors perform many of their own stunts, while others are cast in physical roles that can lead to a variety of injuries. Fortunately, the results of most injuries can be overcome with timely medical attention, proper rest, and in many cases, a solid physical therapy treatment plan.
1. Jackie Chan Injured His Brain
By the very nature of what he does for a living, Jackie Chan is continually vulnerable to injury. He does his own stunts on the sets of his movies, so for this exceedingly popular action movie hero, getting hurt is just one aspect of doing business. When he was working on the set of “Armour of God,” he performed a particularly risky stunt that left him with a fractured skull. According to a Fox news Magazine article, he plunged inadvertently from a 25-foot height. The injury required brain surgery, and the actor now has a plug positioned in his skull permanently. [Read more…] about 5 Celebrities Who Were Injured On-Set
