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Autopsy Hints James Handy May Have Been Incapacitated Before Fatal Stabbing
entertainment5 days ago

Autopsy Hints James Handy May Have Been Incapacitated Before Fatal Stabbing

An autopsy on former 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor James Handy suggests neck compression may have incapacitated him before the stab wound that killed him; his girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, has been charged with murder and faces up to 26 years if convicted. Handy was found outside a Los Angeles home after an altercation; Gledhill is in mental health court undergoing evaluations while the court considers his competency for trial, with bail set at $2 million.

via Fox News|
#autopsy#entertainment#james-handy
Veteran Actor James Handy Fatally Stabbed in Tarzana, Girlfriend’s Son Arrested
entertainment1 month ago

Veteran Actor James Handy Fatally Stabbed in Tarzana, Girlfriend’s Son Arrested

James Handy, 81, the veteran actor known for Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, was killed in a stabbing in Tarzana, Los Angeles. The suspect, his girlfriend’s 44-year-old son Michael Gledhill, was arrested and booked at Van Nuys Jail on one murder charge with a $2 million bail. Police said detectives believe the homicide was an isolated incident with no ongoing danger to the public.

via Variety|
#entertainment#james-handy#jumanji
business11 months ago

Paramount Sues 'Top Gun: Maverick' Writer's Relative Over Authorship Dispute

Paramount Pictures has filed a countersuit against Shaun Gray, the cousin of 'Top Gun: Maverick' writer Eric Warren Singer, accusing him of fraud and copyright infringement for claiming he co-wrote key scenes of the film and hiding his involvement, while Gray argues he authored major action sequences and should be credited as a co-author.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#copyright-infringement#lawsuit
entertainment1 year ago

Monica Barbaro's Unusual Beauty Advice: Trim Your Lashes

Monica Barbaro, known for her role in 'Top Gun: Maverick,' shared a peculiar piece of advice she received early in her career: to trim her long eyelashes. Speaking at the Savannah Film Festival, Barbaro emphasized the importance of trusting one's instincts and filtering through advice. She also discussed the challenges actors face, such as factors beyond their control in casting decisions, and the need for resilience, especially during auditions. Barbaro, who will portray Joan Baez in an upcoming biopic, highlighted the value of commercial work as a financial support for aspiring actors.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#acting#advice#entertainment
Glen Powell Shares Wild Tom Cruise Prank and Six-Hour Film School Experience
celebrity2 years ago

Glen Powell Shares Wild Tom Cruise Prank and Six-Hour Film School Experience

Glen Powell shared his experience of watching a six-hour "film school" video created by Tom Cruise, detailing everything Cruise has learned about filmmaking. Powell, who played Hangman in "Top Gun: Maverick," praised Cruise for his mentorship and their close friendship, which includes Cruise gifting him flying lessons and pranking him during a helicopter ride.

via BuzzFeed News|
#celebrity#film-school#glen-powell
Glen Powell on Tom Cruise's Pranks, Filmmaking Lessons, and Hollywood Mentors
entertainment2 years ago

Glen Powell on Tom Cruise's Pranks, Filmmaking Lessons, and Hollywood Mentors

Glen Powell shared stories about his friendship with Tom Cruise, including career advice and memorable experiences during the filming of "Top Gun: Maverick." Powell, who originally auditioned for Rooster but was cast as Hangman, recounted Cruise's mentorship and a private "film school" session. Powell also discussed his career trajectory, past audition failures, and his interest in playing Batman, noting the influence of actors like Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth on Hollywood's casting trends.

via Variety|
#batman#entertainment#glen-powell
Glen Powell Nearly Went Broke Awaiting 'Top Gun: Maverick' Release
entertainment2 years ago

Glen Powell Nearly Went Broke Awaiting 'Top Gun: Maverick' Release

Glen Powell, who played Lt. Jake "Hangman" Seresin in "Top Gun: Maverick," nearly went broke waiting for the film's release due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying its debut. Despite financial struggles, Powell's role in the movie, which became a box office hit in May 2022, significantly boosted his career. Tom Cruise, who reprised his role as Maverick, advised Powell to fully embrace his character's arrogance for the film to succeed.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#box-office#covid-19-pandemic#entertainment