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No more Mr Nice Guy: Tom Hanks blows up at movie critics

Tom Hanks has taken aim at movie critics in a heated on Conan O'Brien's podcast, calling out the entire review section of the entertainment industry. The Hollywood actor launched into his tirade on the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast as he looked at how movie reviews and the general audience reception to films has changed over the years. “Now what happened is that time has become one of the metrics for how these things matter, right?” he said. “In the day it was just a fist fight. It was every movie you came out, are you going to make the playoffs or not? Guess what? No, kid, you’re 2 and 12 and you ain’t going nowhere. Or, you got a shot.” “It used to be you had these Rubicons that you crossed,” he continued. “First of all, do you love it or not? That’s the first thing. Yes, okay, you have crossed the Rubicon, right? The next Rubicon you cross is when the movie is completely done a year and a half later, and you see it for the first time, and you might like it. It doesn’t matter if it works or not, you look at it and say, ‘Hey, I think we acquitted ourselves pretty good.’ That’s Rubicon No. 2.” Hanks went on, “Then the critics weigh in, that’s Rubicon No. 3, and that’s always up down. ‘We hate it, we like it. This is the worst thing … Oh hey, oh hi Tom, I saw you in a movie. It was cute.’” “That’s when you ask the wife, ‘Hey, honey, could you take the revolver out of the glove box and hide it somewhere, because I think…,” Hanks joked. Podcast host O'Brien then brought up that Hanks was initially “disappointed” with his 1996 film That Thing You Do!, which marked his directorial debut, but the movie has since become a cult classic in pop culture. “Let me tell you something about these c***suckers who write about movies,” Hanks responded, before asking O’Brien and his co-hosts, “Can I say that?” “Somebody who wrote about it is, ‘Tom Hanks has to stop hanging around with veterans of TV, because this is just like the shot on TV and it’s not much of anything,’” Hanks recalled. “That same person then wrote about the cult classic That Thing You Do! Same exact person. They said, ‘All you need is 20 years between now and then, and it ends up speaking some words.’” Image credits: Shutterstock

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Beloved Friends, Tootsie and Mr Mom star passes away

Teri Garr, the beloved actress known for her iconic roles in classic films such as Young Frankenstein and Tootsie and her appearances on Friends, has passed away at the age of 79. Her death, confirmed by her publicist Heidi Schaeffer, occurred on Tuesday in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends. Garr's passing follows a long battle with multiple sclerosis, a condition she publicly disclosed in 2002 to raise awareness about the disease and its impact on daily life. Born Terry Ann Garr in Lakewood, Ohio, in 1944, Teri grew up in a theatrical family; her father was a vaudeville performer and her mother a Rockette. This background set the stage for Garr's early career, which began as a background dancer in Elvis Presley films during the 1960s. Her breakout role came in 1974 when she starred as Inga, the charming lab assistant to Gene Wilder's character in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. The film became a cornerstone of American comedy, showcasing Garr's unique blend of humour and warmth. Garr further solidified her place in cinematic history with her performance in Tootsie in 1982, where she portrayed the vulnerable actress friend of Dustin Hoffman’s character. This role earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Critics praised her ability to balance comedy with emotional depth, with film critic Pauline Kael calling her "the funniest neurotic dizzy dame on the screen" at that time. Despite her success, Garr faced significant challenges due to her health. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during the filming of Tootsie, a struggle she detailed in her memoir, Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood. In it, she described MS as a "sneaky disease," one that complicated her life and career but did not define it. “My body had a trick or two up its sleeve," she wrote. "A stumble here, a tingling finger there. I was trained as a dancer and knew better than to indulge the random aches and pains that visited now and then. Being a successful Hollywood actress may be challenging, but little did I know that the very body that had always been my calling card would betray me.” Garr became an advocate for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, using her platform to inspire others facing similar challenges. Throughout her career, Garr appeared in over 140 film and TV projects. She was known for her roles in Mr. Mom, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and various television shows including Friends, where she played Phoebe's birth mother. Her playful spirit and comedic timing made her a favourite among audiences and fellow actors alike. In recent years, Garr had limited her appearances due to health issues but remained an influential figure in Hollywood. Tributes have poured in from fans and colleagues alike, celebrating her legacy as a pioneer for women in comedy and an inspiration for those battling chronic illnesses. Teri Garr leaves behind a rich legacy filled with laughter and heart. She is survived by her daughter Molly O'Neil and grandson Tyryn. Her contributions to film and television will be remembered fondly by generations to come. Images: CNN \ Fox Studios

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"Last chance, Mr Banducci": Woolies CEO threatened with jail time

Outgoing Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci has been threatened with jail time for refusing to answer questions about price gouging at a fiery Senate enquiry. The parliamentary probe into supermarket prices has seen Banducci be grilled by senators about how the supermarket raked in record-breaking profits during the ongoing cost of living crisis. During the enquiry on Tuesday, Banducci was repeatedly warned by committee chair and Greens senator Nick McKim about giving evasive answers when asked about his company's return on equity. Banducci repeatedly told the committee that return on equity was not his focus, and Woolworths is instead more interested in return on investment, refusing the question and prompting a 15-minute adjournment. When the enquiry resumed, a similar exchange occurred, leading to another warning for the Woolworths chief executive. "Last chance, Mr Banducci," McKim said. "Do you accept that return on equity is an accepted measure of the financial profitability of a company?" When Banducci replied that "we measure return on investment", the committee was suspended. Its return immediately saw another round of the same questions and answers, with McKim warning Banducci about the consequences of not answering questions clearly. "It is open to the Senate to hold you in contempt, and that carries potential sanctions including up to six months imprisonment for you," he said after saying the Woolworths boss could simply say he didn't know the answer and take the question on notice. "That's why this is a critical matter so I'd just ask you to address your mind with absolute clarity, please, to the question I am asking." "I put it to you the reason you don't want to focus on return on equity is because you don't like the story that it's telling, which is that you are basically profiteering and making off with massive profits at the expense of farmers at the expense of your workers and at the expense of Australian shoppers who you are price gouging," Greens senator McKim said. The enquiry is still ongoing, with Coles counterpart Leah Weckert set to address the same Senate committee later on Tuesday as the government continues to probe allegations of price gouging. Image Credits: ABC - Four Corners

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Why Mr Bean is being blamed for decreasing electric vehicle sales

Rowan Atkinson has been blamed for a decrease in electric car sales, with a "damaging" article being debunked in the House of Lords. The actor and comedian, who is also a well-known car enthusiast, wrote an article for The Guardian, claiming he felt "duped" by electric vehicles, saying they aren't as eco-friendly as they are often portrayed. Atkinson says the problem with the vehicles' sustainable marketing focuses on just one part of the car’s operating life: what comes out of the exhaust pipes and ignores other elements such as the manufacturing and the mining of rare earth minerals, shipping and building of the batteries. These claims, and the article itself, have been addressed by the UK's House of Lords, with politicians blaming the story for a decrease in electric vehicle sales. UK think tank the Green Alliance says, “One of the most damaging articles was a comment piece written by Rowan Atkinson in The Guardian which has been roundly debunked.” Other deterrents identified by the committee were the high purchase price and insufficient charging infrastructure. Social media users were quick to take Atkinson's side in the debate, with one person writing on X, “If Rowan Atkinson is responsible, then give him a knighthood.” Another user says, “Rowan Atkinson with a degree and masters in Engineering. Knows more than those pushing electric cars.” "Apparently it's Mr Bean's fault for the poor take up of electric cars. Cancel him," another said. For the last 12 months, high power costs in the UK have meant that fast charging your electric car can be more expensive than refuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle. The UK is planning to ban sales of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2035, despite the slip in sales. Image credits: Getty Images

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Mrs Doubtfire actors 30 years on

The actors who played the children in Mrs Doubtfire have reunited in honour of the movie’s release almost 30 years ago. Lisa Jakub who played the older sister Lydia, Matthew Lawrence who played Chris the middle child, and Mara Wilson who played Natalie posed for a photo at their heartwarming get together. “Siblings” Lisa captioned the photo of her on-screen family, along with a heart emoji, while Mara captioned hers “Hilliard Family reunion”. Since the movie’s release, the actors have gone on to do their own thing, with only Matthew sticking to acting. Lisa, 43, quit acting at 22 and married Hollywood theatre manager Jeremy Jones in 2005. She currently works as a yoga teacher, speaker and writer. She wrote an autobiography called You Look Like That Girl. Last year, she launched Blue Mala, a wellness website to help those in need. Matthew, 42, continues to act and regularly appears in his siblings’ TV shows. Mara, 34, also well known for her role in Matilda, quit acting after tragically losing her mother. She did however, recently star in TV series BoJack Horseman as the recurring black widow NYC playwright "Jill Pill" Philipowicz, and has also released her own book, Where Am I Now? Image: Instagram

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How Mr Bean came to be

We all grew up watching Rowan Atkinson in the much loved Mr Bean television series, animation and movies. But how did it all come to be? Atkinson, who actually has a degree in electrical engineering from Oxford University, came up with the show’s idea while studying. It was his love for acting and performing with the university’s comedy group known as “The Oxford Revue” which helped bring his character to life. The British actor had a stutter which would disappear while portraying a character but he was well received by his peers and eventually by large audiences. Atkinson described the show as “a child in a man’s body” and went on to create his dream which debuted on New Year’s Day in 1990 on ITV to a worldwide audience. Not many actors can boast that. Atkinson worked with fellow actor Richard Curtis, who saw a successful five-year run of Mr Bean which in turn saw the production of several movies. Then in 2002, an animated series of Mr Bean was also created, which saw it enjoyed by millions more around the globe. So how much did this make for Atkinson? Are you ready? An eye-watering $150 million. Not bad when you consider that the iconic character barely even utters a word! Image: Instagram

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Mrs Doubtfire not the only one in disguise

It’s the movie that keeps on giving and almost 30 years later Mrs Doubtfire continues to be a fan favourite. Starring the much-loved Robin Williams as Daniel, an unsuccessful actor who disguises himself as a female Scottish housekeeper to spend time with his children following a messy separation, it's a great movie for a rainy day. And one eagle-eyed viewer has pointed out an unexpected cameo and fun fact. “In Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), the poolside bartender is played by an actor credited under the nickname Dr. Toad,” he wrote on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieDetails/comments/t4zp0l/in_mrs_doubtfire_1993_the_poolside_bartender_is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit</a>. “But his real name was Robert Todd Williams, and he was Robin Williams’ older brother.” The post includes a photo from the scene where Daniel, dressed up as Mrs Doubtfire, is sitting at a bar while keeping an eye on his ex Miranda and his children, while out on a date with her new boyfriend Stu. The bartender in that scene is Robin’s brother, Robert. That was Robert’s only scene in any movie, as he works as a vintner by trade. Robin Williams was sadly found dead in his California home on August 11, 2014 aged 63 - but of course he lives on through this film and many other brilliant works. Image: Reddit

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Mr Big responds to two sexual assault allegations

Chris Noth has spoken out about recent sexual assault allegations, after two women claim they were assaulted by the 67-year-old. The Sex and the City actor has denied the allegations, saying the encounters were consensual. "The accusations against me made by individuals I met years, even decades, ago are categorically false," Noth said in a prepared statement. "These stories could've been from 30 years ago or 30 days ago — no always means no — that is a line I did not cross. The encounters were consensual. It's difficult not to question the timing of these stories coming out." "I don't know for certain why they are surfacing now, but I do know this: I did not assault these women." Chris has reentered the pop culture conversation recently, as his return to the screen as Mr Big in the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That premiered last week. The storyline in the reboot between Mr Big and Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, has made headlines around the world, and projected Chris Noth into the pop culture zeitgeist. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/chris-noth-accused-of-sexual-assault-1235063596/#recipient_hashed=b5b85875847e16b6300a5556e2ad9538b4ea3ee614088f601dba287255540194" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a> has shared a detailed report on the alleged assaults after speaking to the women in question anonymously. The women, who don't know each other, told the publication that the recent airing of And Just Like That brought up painful memories and prompted them to come forward with the allegations against Chris Noth. One of the women claims she was raped by Noth in Los Angeles in 2004, while the other woman claims she was sexually assaulted by the actor when she was in New York City in 2015. The report shares the intimate details of each assault, to which Chris has not responded to other than his sweeping denial of both instances. Image credits: Getty Images

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Woman’s eyebrow procedure leaves her “looking like Mr Bean”

UK mum Sarah Donnelly has proved that we go to extraordinary lengths for beauty. Sarah took to Tik Tok to share the results of a beauty treatment that she said left her “looking like Mr Bean”. She went to have her eyebrows laminated, which according to <a href="https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/a29030088/eyebrow-lamination-review/">Elle magazine</a>, “is like a lash lift for your brows ... Every hair stands to attention, giving a result very similar to the full and feathery effect of microblading, but without any needling or pain.” During the procedure, eyebrow hairs are “straightened” using a chemical solution that has results lasting for several weeks. As Sarah showed off her new brows to her online followers, she said she “couldn’t stop laughing”. In hysterics in her car after her treatment, Sarah said, “I look ridiculous! What have I done to myself?” “I don’t know whether I want to laugh or cry.” The clip was captioned, “I was trying to keep up with the kids, so I got my brows laminated, and this happened.” Among the 1,600 comments on the video, one follower likened her thick black brows to Mr Bean, to which Sarah responded, “Hilarious! I actually really look like him, don’t I?” Luckily, Sarah was able to find the humour in the situation, as she even referred to her new brows as “slugs” in one comment. While many poked fun at the trendy procedure, one person questioned why the beauty professionals would use such a dark tint colour. They asked, “Why on Earth would they put black tint on a blonde-haired woman?” Despite many in the comments vowing to never risk the procedure themselves, a few people insisted Sarah’s new look would be worth it. “In a couple of days these will look epic,” one person reassured her. “Lamination is the ultimate, trust the process!” We can only pray that Sarah publishes an update for us all to enjoy. Image credits: TikTok @sarahdonnelly5

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Australia’s "Mr Movies" Bill Collins dies aged 84

Bill Collins, Australia’s favourite film reviewer and TV presenter, has died at the age of 84. Better known as Mr Movies, the renowned presenter and interviewer of Foxtel’s Golden Years of Hollywood died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday. Foxtel has paid tribute to the legendary film critic and film historian, journalist, author and lecturer in a heartfelt statement. “Bill was 84 and lived a life filled with love and devotion for and from his family,” the announcement read. “It was also filled with passion for movies and Hollywood and all the adventures and opportunities associated with his 55-year career in the entertainment industry. “Bill introduced generations of Australians to the world of movies. “His passion for filmmaking, his eye for detail and his knowledge of the work of the great screen talents, added with his natural charisma and spirited presentations, turned watching a movie presented by Bill into an ‘event’.” More to come.

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Mrs Doubtfire stars reunited after 25 years: What they look like now

Mrs Doubtfire has firmly placed its name in the hall of fame with the classic comedy being a favourite of people of all ages. And to mark the film's upcoming 25th anniversary on November 24, some of the stars have gotten together for a reunion. Pierce Brosnan shared a photo on his Instagram of his three co-stars Matthew Lawrence, 38, Mara Wilson, 31, and Lisa Jakub, 39. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVP-ryH636/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVP-ryH636/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">So this happened. #mrsdoubtfire #reunion #25yearslater</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/lisajakub108/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Lisa Jakub</a> (@lisajakub108) on Oct 24, 2018 at 3:07pm PDT </div> </blockquote> The film was centred around the late Robin Williams’ character who transformed into a woman and played the role of housekeeper, so he can be around his children after an ongoing feud between him and his on-screen wife, Sally Field. The three children were portrayed by Lawrence, Wilson and Jakub, with Brosnan playing Stu, the future stepfather to the kids. Brosnan shared the video to his social media and captioned it, “Love you, love you all so much, so good to be a part of your lives." <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BpWI4ewA2om/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BpWI4ewA2om/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">#MrsDoubtfire 25th anniversary reunion will be on the #TodayShow in early November. Join us!</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/piercebrosnanofficial/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Pierce Brosnan</a> (@piercebrosnanofficial) on Oct 24, 2018 at 11:27pm PDT </div> </blockquote> The reunion was noticeably missing Williams after he tragically ended his life on August 11, 2014, aged 63. <img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821626/nphfr7b.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d3e6bc48e1e2473da5f43de55484a618" /> Jakub, who also went through mental illness, mentioned previously how open Williams was about his mental health struggles. “I think he thought that was, you know, a prime time to really be open with me and honest,” she said. “And I have dealt with depression, and I have anxiety, and the fact that he was that open, that honest, that willing to talk to me about it was something that was really special.” If you are troubled by this article, experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide, you can call Lifeline 131 114 or beyondblue 1300 224 636 or visit <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">lifeline.org.au</a> or <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites">beyondblue.org.au</a>.

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This fan theory will change the way you look at Mr Bean

It’s been 25 years since Mr Bean first appeared on our screens, but a new fan theory might just change the way you look at Rowan Atkinson’s popular character. A fan theory on the popular internet forum Reddit claims Mr Bean is actually a character from outer space, and they point to the opening sequence as proof. Reddit user iKomrade said, “At the beginning of an episode, you see a bright light appear on the ground and then it grows bigger and bigger until it stops and Mr Bean falls, which in my opinion, is a comical take on an alien being beamed down from a spaceship.” <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5LCAvh1nvvs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Other users argued and expanded on the theory, with one forum users believing he was a human who was once abducted by aliens before being he returned to earth. Redditor chris2webby wrote, “He used to be normal, which is how he has his own apartment, has a girlfriend, and somehow has some spending money. “But then he was abducted by aliens, tested on, and then dumped back onto Earth (which explains the opening to every episode where he falls from a light in the sky). Since he was tested on, it messed with his mind and now he is socially awkward.” <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2_cDB2pR6eY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Atkinson gave legs to this theory in an 1993 interview where he gave a brief rundown of a synopsis of a Mr Bean episode that never actually got made. Atkinson reportedly said, “He sees this spaceship landing in a field and he stops the car. He looks up and suddenly the door (lowers) and this bright light comes out of the spaceship and a Mr Bean walks out of the spaceship... and then another Mr Bean and they all shake hands and then 25 more Mr Beans all come out of the spaceship and pat him on the back and say ‘very nice to see you’.” So, what’s your take? Do you think there’s more to Mr Bean than meets the eyes? Or do some people just have too much time on their hands? Let us know!

See what the “Mrs Doubtfire” children look like now

It’s hard to believe it has been almost 24 years since the iconic Robin Williams comedy Mrs Doubtfire hit the big screen. In the years since, we’ve been treated to emotional <a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/04/deleted-mrs-doubtfire-scenes/" target="_blank">deleted scenes</a> plus a few <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/2015/09/dirty-jokes-in-kids-movies/" target="_blank">sneaky adult jokes</a> hidden in the family favourite film, but today, we thought we’d check in with the child stars to see what they did after finding fame in Mrs Doubtfire. Read along and flip through the gallery above to see what they look like now. Lisa Jakub (Lydia Hillard) Jakub was just 15 years old when she starred as the eldest Hillard child. Now 38, she’s been retired from acting since 2001, when she married her long-time partner, former Hollywood theatre manager Jeremy Jones, and moved to Virginia. These days, she’s a writer, speaker and yoga teacher. Matthew Lawrence (Chris Hillard) Lawrence, 37, continues to act today – as do his two brothers Joey and Andrew. After Mrs Doubtfire, the brothers starred together in the short-lived sitcom Brotherly Love. Since then, he’s appeared on Boy Meets World and his brother’s sitcom Melissa & Joey. Mara Wilson (Natalie Hillard) You might remember Wilson from her starring role in 1996’s Matilda. However, chances are you haven’t heard much from her since, as she quit acting in 2000 to focus on writing. Now 29 years old, Wilson has taken on minor roles in web series and animated shows.

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Mr Bean returns in a new comedy film

China has made a new comedy film which follows the adventure of five people who travel to Macau and get lost. The comedy, which is titled Top Funny Comedy: The Movie, has a cameo from none other than Rowan Atkinson who features as Mr Bean, better known in China as Mr Foolish Bean. At present, the film is only to be released in China. Mr Bean’s previous holiday saw him travel through France but in this film, Mr Bean’s latest vacation is in China. <img width="500" height="700" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/36610/mr-bean-in-text_500x700.jpg" alt="Mr Bean In Text"/> Mr Bean is seen admiring the tourist sights of China with his iPhone snapping away with his camera. The move follows the adventure of four men and a woman who venture to China’s gambling capital Macau and who are forced to find their friend after one of them goes missing. As Rowan Atkinson does not know how to speak Mandarin, he followed Mr Bean’s example and used mainly body language to speak to his cast. Co-star Guo Degang said to The Beijinger, “[We communicated] just with facial expressions and gestures. We seemed to understand each other. It was a really interesting experience, which proves that comedy can cross boundaries.” Are you a fan of Mr Bean? Let us know in the comments below.

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“Real” portrait of Mr Darcy might just make you fall out of love

If, like us, you’re a huge fan of Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice, chances are that when you think of the brooding, handsome and rich Mr Darcy, an image of Colin Firth springs to mind. If you’d like to keep that mental picture, we suggest you stop reading now. A recent, supposedly more accurate portrait of Mr Darcy has surfaced, and it might be enough to turn you off him forever. A panel of academics studying contemporary fashion and social history in the 19th century, have come up with a “realistic” depiction of the dashing bachelor, and we have to say, it leaves a little to be desired. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I0CjIV1oBQ0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> In the book, Austin describes a “fine, tall person” with “handsome features” and an air of nobility. In 1995, casting directors for the BBC’s adaptation of the book interpreted this description as “tall, dark and handsome”, giving the role to the ruggedly charming Firth. However, the “real” Darcy is likely to have been almost the polar opposite of the actors that come to mind, as you can see in the video above. He would have likely had mid-length, curled and powdered hair, stood around 5 foot 11 inches, and had pale, smooth, unmarked skin – the mark of a man untouched by the perils of battle, unlike George Wickham, for example. “Our Mr Darcy portrayal reflects the male physique and common features at the time,” said Amanda Vickery, professor of early modern history at Queen Mary University of London and one of the academics behind the portrait. “Men sported powdered hair, had narrow jaws and muscular, defined legs were considered very attractive.” The result? <img width="500" height="293" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/35760/real-mr-darcy-in-text-_500x293.jpg" alt="Real Mr Darcy (in -text)"/> Certainly no Colin Firth! Tell us in the comments below, what do you think about this so-called “real” Mr Darcy?

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Neighbours’ Mrs Mangel dies age 92

Actress Vivean Gray has died aged 92. The British-born veteran of the small screen was best known for portraying uptight Mrs Mangel in Neighbours, from 1986-1988 and Mrs Jessup in The Sullivans during the 70s. <img src="http://cdn.arn.com.au/media/7594045/0249v.jpg?width=333&height=250" alt="undefined" style="width: 333px; height: 250px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> She also starred in Prisoner, Cell Block H and Matlock Police, as well as playing Miss McCraw in the Aussie classic film Picnic At Hanging Rock. Network Ten’s Head of Drama, Rick Maier, remembered Gray, saying: “Mrs Mangel and Mrs Jessup were two of our most iconic characters from one of our very best actors. Ramsay Street changed forever, and certainly no secret was ever safe, with Mrs Mangel on the lookout. “Vivean’s contribution to Australian drama will never be forgotten. It is a very sad day for the Neighbours family.” <img src="http://www.newidea.com.au/media/3974/screen-shot-2016-07-29-at-20524-pm.png" alt="..." style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/>

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Emotional deleted scene from Mrs Doubtfire

In 2014, the world was rocked by the sudden death of Robin Williams, but newly surfaced alternate scenes from his much beloved comedy Mrs Doubtfire showcase what a loss his incredible acting talents really were. The two deleted scenes in this video show a much darker and more dramatic side to the film that what inevitably made it to the final cut. Both scenes show Williams’ character Daniel and his wife Sally (played by Sally Field) fighting in front of their kids. The second scene is shot from the children’s point of view, and it’s absolutely gut-wrenching – especially since it was reportedly set to play just after Sally discovers Mrs. Doubtfire’s true identity. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad they stuck with the final cut. Related links: <a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/03/original-ending-of-pretty-woman-was-shockingly-different/">The original ending of Pretty Woman was shockingly different</a> <a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/02/best-family-movies/">Top 10 movies to watch with the whole family</a> <a href="/entertainment/movies/2015/12/sound-of-music-cast-then-and-now/">What the cast of The Sound of Music are doing now</a>

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Downton Abbey’s Mrs Hughes tells Over60 what it was like wrapping up season 6

It was only a week ago that Australia said goodbye to the hit British drama Downton Abbey, but one of the show’s stars has hinted that we haven’t seen the last of the Crawleys and the Downton staff. We sat down for a chat with Phyllis Logan, who played beloved housekeeper Mrs Hughes. The relationship between Mrs Hughes and Carson was a focal point in the final two seasons. Were you surprised that the relationship was such a hit with fans? I suppose I was, Jim [Carter, who plays Carson] said everyone kept asking, “When are you and Mrs Hughes going to get together?” I was like, “get together? That’s how you talk about the youngsters of the show, not two old fuddy-duddies like us,” but it’s amazing how people seemed to be drawn to wanting them to develop a relationship. I mean, they had a very nice relationship as it was, they had great mutual respect. Did you see the relationship coming at all? Not really, I thought “nobody’s interested in post-middle-aged love”, but obviously they are, so it’s quite encouraging. What was it like during the final days of filming? Well, a lot of us finished on the same day, the people in the servants’ hall, and there was a whole big scene and it just happened to be our final day. So all of us – Sophie McShera [Daisy], Lesley Nicol [Mrs Patmore], Raquel Cassidy [Miss Baxter] Joanne Froggatt [Mrs Bates] and myself – were like, “Oh, it’s going to be so emotional,” and Jim was batting us off saying “Don’t be so ridiculous, it’s just like any other job, you know, it comes to an end, and yeah it’ll be sad, but you know…” And we were kind of dreading it, but when it did finally come to an end Jim was the first one to crack up, because he made a sort of speech for the crew, and two of the crew members who had been with us since the year dot were hugging each other, inconsolable, and that got him going. And then after we’d all said goodbye to the crew, the girls met outside near hair and makeup and had a big group sob for about 20 minutes. You clearly have a great relationship with the other cast members, have you gotten to see them much since the show ended? Yes, yes I’ve seen quite a few of them since we finished up. Lesley is currently in LA and I was there for a while, as was Joanne, so I caught up with them. I saw Jim and Sophie recently, and Hugh (Lord Grantham) and Laura (Edith). Is there anything you would have liked to see happen or are you happy with how the series wrapped up? I was thinking, “how is Julian [Fellows, the show’s creator] going to end it?” and when I read the final script, I got quite emotional and I thought, “actually, this is probably as good as he could make it.” So I was pleased and I don’t think there was anything necessarily that was overlooked, apart from – Lesley would say – that she ordered up a boyfriend and never got one. She would’ve been satisfied with a dog but she never even got one [laughs]. There have been a lot of stories recently about actors like Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep speaking out against ageism in the entertainment industry. What are your thoughts on it all? Have you had any challenges like that? It’s difficult to quantify it really, I mean obviously one does feel that as you get older the parts are fewer and there is certainly in Hollywood a huge pressure for women to look 10, 15, 20 years older than they really are in order to keep the momentum of still having a career, whereas, you know, why don’t we all grow old gracefully? There’s less pressure for men, it has to be said, but there is still pressure for them too. What’s next for you? Do you have anything in the works? Well I might be embarking on doing a bit of theatre. I haven’t been in the theatre for several years. I’m looking forward to getting back into it but I’m a bit daunted as well. It’s tough, being in the theatre. People think you just breeze in and you’re only working nights but you only get one take. At least you do get another shot the next performance, that’s what’s so lovely about it, you think “that was crap last night, oh I must try that tomorrow.” But you know, you start thinking about it hours before you’re due in the theatre, especially matinee days, and the amount of energy you have to give is tough. There have been talks of a movie, is that something you’d be interested in getting involved with? Oh, why wouldn’t I be? If they want me in it, I think it would be lovely to have one last hurrah, wouldn’t it? Is there anything you would want to see happen? We could have a baby. We could adopt… we could adopt Thomas [laughs]. I would like to see Daisy, for example, doing something rather magnificent or finding romance, because you know she’s been in widow’s weeds for quite some years now since William died during the First World War so I think she’s due, and she’s still young so she’s due for a nice love match. The sixth and final season of Downton Abbey is available on Blu-ray and DVD on Thursday. Image: ITV Related links: <a href="/entertainment/tv/2016/04/hilarious-downton-abbey-quotes/">24 hilarious quotes from Violet Crawley</a> <a href="/entertainment/tv/2016/02/tv-shows-ending-in-2016/">5 TV shows ending in 2016</a> <a href="/entertainment/tv/2016/04/4-top-subscription-tv-series/">4 top subscription TV series</a>

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