'Jurassic World Rebirth' brings back iconic scene that Spielberg cutNew Foto - 'Jurassic World Rebirth' brings back iconic scene that Spielberg cut

"Jurassic Park" is all about bringing the past back to life, so for one of the most pulse-pounding sequences in the new entry, the franchise returns to where it all began. In a standout scene from"Jurassic World Rebirth" (in theaters July 2), Reuben Delgado (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) and his family, who find themselves on an island filled with dinosaurs, board a raft and are pursued on a river by aTyrannosaurus rex. When director Gareth Edwards read the script by "Jurassic Park" screenwriter David Koepp, he was so impressed, he thought, "This film's worth directing just for this scene alone." It was only after he finished shooting that Edwards stumbled upon a book about the making of "Jurassic Park" and discovered a nearly identical scene was intended to be in the originalSteven Spielbergfilm more than three decades ago. "I had no idea," he says. Join our Watch Party!Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox The scene is straight out ofMichael Crichton's1990 "Jurassic Park" novel, only instead of the Delgados, Alan Grant (played bySam Neillin the movie), Tim Murphy and Lex Murphy board a raft and are pursued by a T. rex. There were even storyboards made during the production of the Spielberg classic, but the scene was dropped because of technical limitations. "This was 1992, and making a T. rex, period, was going to be this enormous challenge," Koepp recalls. "In the early '90s, water was still a big challenge for CG, and so the idea of making a T. rex and then having it swim was a bridge too far." Coming off a trilogy of films starringChris PrattandBryce Dallas Howard, "Rebirth" introduces a whole new cast of characters to the "Jurassic" world.Scarlett Johansson,Mahershala AliandJonathan Baileyare adventurers on a mission to obtain dinosaur DNA for a breakthrough drug that could cure heart disease. The trio cross paths with the Delgados after a dinosaur has destroyed the family's sailboat and they're making their way across the island to find rescue. Koepp, who hasn't written a "Jurassic" movie since 1997's "The Lost World," was recruited for "Rebirth" by Spielberg, an executive producer on the film. When brainstorming, one of the first things they talked about was finally revisiting the raft scene. "That was like being able to scratch something that has itched for 32 years," Koepp says, and adds it was "worth the wait" for computer-generated imagery to get good enough to do the sequence justice. This wasn't the only instance of scrapped "Jurassic" material being revived in "Rebirth." In one scene, paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) delivers a monologue about humanity's capacity to destroy itself, remarking that "when the Earth gets tired of us, it will shake us off like a summer cold." Koepp, drawing on Crichton's novel, had Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) utter that line in an early draft of "Jurassic Park" and has wanted to find a place for it ever since. "I remember asking Steven ... did that line ever show up?" Koepp says. "And he said, 'Nope, that's definitely not in ("Jurassic Park").' So it was like, great. It's going in here." The raft scene may not have fit in, had "Rebirth" not gone back to "Jurassic" basics by returning to the island setting. While 2022's "Jurassic World Dominion" ended with dinosaurs and humans coexisting around the world, "Rebirth" effectively resets to the status quo of the first "Jurassic" trilogy by revealing the Earth's climate has made it impossible for dinosaurs to survive outside of a few tropical islands. Koepp wanted to make dinosaurs "special again and harder to find" and bring back the "ocean and jungle adventure aspect" of the series. The idea of dinosaurs interacting with humans on the mainland had been explored thoroughly enough in previous films, he felt − including his own "The Lost World," which ended with a T. rex loose in San Diego. The plot point was also once again inspired by the original novel, in which Ian points out how different the environment is today compared to 65 million years ago during his famous "life finds a way" speech. That's not the only reason it's a tough time to be a dinosaur in "Rebirth," which establishes the public has largely lost interest in the creatures. Edwards and Koepp both saw this as a meta reflection of the issue facing "Jurassic" itself, six sequels in. "My biggest problem is, there's been a lot of 'Jurassic' films," Edwards says. "What can you do that people haven't seen before? The script acknowledged that problem on page 1. I thought it was very honest and a really good way to reset and start a new chapter." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:'Jurassic World Rebirth' includes iconic scene cut by Spielberg

'Jurassic World Rebirth' brings back iconic scene that Spielberg cut

'Jurassic World Rebirth' brings back iconic scene that Spielberg cut "Jurassic Park" is all about bringing the past back t...
Richard Simmons' Friends Reveal 'Straw That Broke the Camel's Back' and Finally Drove Him Out of 10-Year Seclusion (Exclusive)New Foto - Richard Simmons' Friends Reveal 'Straw That Broke the Camel's Back' and Finally Drove Him Out of 10-Year Seclusion (Exclusive)

After a life in the spotlight, Richard Simmons spent the last decade of his life at his home, rarely speaking with friends or venturing out Those who knew the fitness icon say that news of an unauthorized biopic starring Pauly Shore forced the fitness icon to finally emerge from his self-imposed exile "It lit a fire," says his longtime publicist of Simmons's plans for a splashy comeback—and a Broadway musical of his life story In the early-morning hours of July 8, 2024, Patrick Leonard received an email fromRichard Simmons. For the previous month the famed songwriter had been busy putting music to the biographical lyrics that Simmons—who'd spent the past 10 years living in seclusion from his flamboyant public persona—would send him, hoping they would one day become a hit Broadway musical, marking his grand return to show business. "It was a poem about dealing with loss," recalls Leonard, trying not to choke up while reading Simmons's prophetic words. "He wrote: 'It takes a toll on your heart. Some shed many tears, others stare at the sky. It's so hard to say goodbye. Here's what I know: When it's time for us to go, beautiful angels will greet us with a smile and hello.'" Harry Langdon/Getty, Anna Mjöll Leonard, who's worked with everyone from Madonna and Rod Stewart to Leonard Cohen, never got a chance to sit down at his piano and compose a melody to accompany Simmons's last installment of lyrics. Simmons's unexpected death from heart disease and complications from a fall marked a sudden, unsettling end to an iconic career that spawned bestselling books, infomercials and workout videos that sold more than 22 million copies. Reports later emerged that he had taken a tumble before he died but waved off entreaties from his live-in house manager to get medical attention. "It's been a very long year," says Simmons's brother Lenny. "But people are still taking about him—and that's given us a lot of peace." Simmons's death, however, dashed any hopes that the frizzy-haired tornado of energy and empathy would reemerge from self-imposed exile. It was in 2014 that he first retreated from view behind the walls of his home—with his doll collection, artwork and roses—in the hills above the Sunset Strip. Richard Simmons/X The move spawned wild speculation, including a popular podcast, about why he really disappeared. Just two days before his death, Simmons finally laid to rest those rumors in anupbeat interview with People—his first in more than a decade—assuring the public that he was "feeling great." As for why he turned off his spotlight, Simmons—for whom 40 years of high-kicking workouts had taken their toll on his knees—insisted the reason was fairly prosaic: "My body told me it was time." Now, a year after his passing, some of those who knew Simmons best are painting a picture of his final months, what renewed his interest in the public eye and his tragically unfulfilled plans for the future. "He was ready to come back," says Tom Estey, his publicist of nearly 30 years, "but he was going to do it on his terms." Even to those close to him, Simmons's withdrawal from public life in February 2014—the same month Hattie, the last of his six beloved dalmatians, died—was confusing. "It was the abruptness and the complete shutdown that really got people concerned," says Michael Catalano, who had been Simmons's manager since his break-a-sweat heyday. Few of his friends and business associates heard from him for nearly a decade. Courtesy of Teresa Reveles Then in January 2024 things suddenly changed after Simmons learned that actor and comedianPauly Shore was planningon starring in a feature film based on his life. "That lit a fire," says Estey, explaining that Simmons was incensed that someone besides him was trying to tell his story. Lenny describes the incident as "the straw that broke the camel's back." It forced a "recharged" Simmons—who, up until then, rarely saw anyone but Teresa Reveles, his house manager of nearly 36 years—to consider restarting his career. Within days of learning about the unauthorized biopic, hereturned to social mediawith a message denying any involvement with the film and informing his fans that he had been trying "to live a quiet life and be peaceful." Estey began receiving up to five phone calls a day from him. In the months that followed, Simmons began reestablishing contact with scores of people he hadn't been in regular touch with. Before long he was also talking with ABC'sDiane Sawyerabout sitting for a TV special on the next chapter of his life. "It was wonderful," recalls Sawyer of their conversations, "to hear him so excited, to hear that in his voice again." Death cut short Simmons's plans for the future, but his collaborators would love to see his planned musical, now his final project, realized even without him. Says Leonard: "I hope they can find a way to get this done. I think it would do what Richard spent his whole life doing—lift people up." Read the original article onPeople

Richard Simmons' Friends Reveal 'Straw That Broke the Camel's Back' and Finally Drove Him Out of 10-Year Seclusion (Exclusive)

Richard Simmons' Friends Reveal 'Straw That Broke the Camel's Back' and Finally Drove Him Out of 10-Year Seclusion (Exclusiv...
Former classmate of firefighter ambush suspect details past extremist viewsNew Foto - Former classmate of firefighter ambush suspect details past extremist views

As the investigation into thedeadly firefighter ambushin Idaho over the weekend continues, police are still trying to piece together why suspect Wess Roley allegedly instigated the attack, a source familiar told ABC News. Law enforcement officials identified Roley as the suspected gunman after he was found dead on Canfield Mountain with a shotgun and his cell phone nearby. The FBI is taking the lead in the technical processing of the phone and what it holds, officials said in an update Tuesday night. Officials hope to exploit the contents of the device to glean any potential insight into a possible motive. Two firefighters were killed in the attack on Sunday -- Frank Harwood, 42, a battalion chief with the Kootenai County Fire & Rescue Department and John Morrison, 52, battalion chief of the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department -- and another firefighter, Dave Tysdal, of the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, was injured while responding to the brush fire, which officials believe Roley purposely started before the ambush. MORE: Suspect in deadly Idaho ambush previously wanted to be a firefighter: Sheriff Part of the investigation into Roley's background is focusing on his childhood in Arizona, where he lived with his mother and stepfather, the sources said. Authorities have spoken with some of Roley's immediate family, though it's unclear what they've said, the source added. Police in Idaho have publicly stated that they believe Roley acted alone and that they don't believe the attack on firefighters had any connection to terrorism. The source familiar with the investigation, however, said that authorities learned Roley grew up with a family that had firearms and felt comfortable handling them. The source said Roley's stepfather lawfully possessed many firearms. Photos posted to the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Roley's mother and stepfather, reviewed by ABC News, reflect that familiarity with firearms. Nearly half of Arizona residents own firearms, according to Everytown Research and Policy. MORE: Grandfather of suspect in deadly Idaho firefighter ambush speaks out In an interview with ABC News on Tuesday, a former classmate of Roley's said that while the alleged sniper was always "really different," he still has "a hard time trying to correlate the same Wess that I grew up with to the Wess that did what he did." "I don't know why he did it, and it's -- it's shocking to me," said the former classmate Dieter, who didn't want his last name used publicly. "It's something that villains do, plain and simple." Dieter described Wess Roley as someone who was unusually outspoken in the strident ways he would defend his views. Dieter claimed Roley was someone who talked about Nazism, who was "very pro-gun," who spoke of wanting to join the military, who would often make drawings of bombs and military vehicles and who allegedly got in trouble once for drawing swastikas in a textbook. Roley would also say "awful things" related to the border crisis, Dieter said. Dieter said he and his friends would brush off all the comments as "Wess just being Wess," trying to say outlandish things to be "edgy" and stand out. Dieter said Roley never spoke much about his family or his background, except he allegedly often claimed to have been born in Germany and to be more German and "more patriotic" than others. MORE: Bryan Kohberger agrees to plead guilty to all counts in Idaho college murders case: Letter from prosecutors According to Dieter, he and Wess were "never close," but they were part of the same friend group -- going to school together in the Phoenix area beginning in late elementary school and continuing until sophomore year of high school, when Dieter moved to Colorado. During their freshman year of high school, however, Dieter claimed Roley "definitely was becoming more kind of unhinged in what he would say... and what he thought was right." Roley's family's attorney, Justin P. Whittenton, shared a statement on behalf of the family on Monday, saying they "intend to fully cooperate with authorities in seeking answers." "At this time, we, the family of Wess Roley would like to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the families of those whose lives were taken and to the community of Coeur d'Alene at large," the family said in the statement. "There are no words that can suffice for this tragedy and the infinite losses suffered by those affected by this shooting. We do not understand why this happened or how this came about," the family added. ABC News has reached out to Roley's mother and stepfather for further comment, but did not immediately hear back.

Former classmate of firefighter ambush suspect details past extremist views

Former classmate of firefighter ambush suspect details past extremist views As the investigation into thedeadly firefighter ambushin Idaho o...
Dalai Lama vows he won't be the last leader of Tibetan BuddhismNew Foto - Dalai Lama vows he won't be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism

The Dalai Lama has announced that he will have a successor after his death, continuing a centuries-old tradition that has become a flashpoint in the struggle with China's Communist Party over Tibet's future. Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leader made the declaration on Wednesday in a video message to religious elders gathering in Dharamshala, India, where the Nobel Peace laureate has lived since fleeing Tibet after a failed uprising against Chinese communist rule in 1959. "I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue," the Dalai Lama said in the pre-recorded video, citing requests he received over the years from Tibetans and Tibetan Buddhists urging him to do so. "The Gaden Phodrang Trust has sole authority to recognize the future reincarnation; no one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter," he added, using the formal name for the office of the Dalai Lama. The office should carry out the procedures of search and recognition of the future dalai lama "in accordance with past tradition," he said, without revealing further details on the process. The Dalai Lama haspreviously statedthat when he is about 90 years old, he will consult the high lamas of Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetan public to re-evaluate whether the institution of the dalai lama should continue. Wednesday's announcement – delivered days before his 90th birthday this Sunday – sets the stage for a high-stakes battle over his succession, between Tibetan leaders in exile and China's atheist Communist Party, which insists it alone holds the authority to approve the next dalai lama. Asked about the Dalai Lama's statement, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated Beijing's long-held stance that the spiritual leader's reincarnation must comply with Chinese laws and regulations, with search and identification conducted in China and approved by the central government. In a memoir published in March, the Dalai Lama states that his successor will be born in the "free world" outside China, urging his followers to reject any candidate selected by Beijing. That could lead to the emergence of two rival dalai lamas: one chosen by his predecessor, the other by the Chinese Communist Party. "Both the Tibetan exile community and the Chinese government want to influence the future of Tibet, and they see the next dalai lama as the key to do so," said Ruth Gamble, an expert in Tibetan history at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Samdhong Rinpoche, a senior official at the Dalai Lama's office, told reporters on Wednesday that any further information about the procedures or methods of the Dalai Lama's reincarnation would not be revealed to the public until the succession takes place. Over a lifetime in exile, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has become synonymous with Tibet and its quest for genuine autonomy under Beijing's tightening grip on the Himalayan region. From his adopted hometown of Dharamshala, where he established a government-in-exile, the spiritual leader has unified Tibetans at home and in exile and elevated their plight onto the global stage. That has made the Dalai Lama a persistent thorn in the side of Beijing, which denounces him as a dangerous "separatist" and a "wolf in monk's robes." Since the 1970s, the Dalai Lama has maintained that he no longer seeks full independence for Tibet, but "meaningful" autonomy that would allow Tibetans to preserve their distinct culture, religion and identity. His commitment to the nonviolent "middle way" approach has earned him international support and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. The Dalai Lama has long been wary of Beijing's attempt to meddle with the reincarnation system of Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhists believe in the circle of rebirth, and that when an enlightened spiritual master like the Dalai Lama dies, he will be able to choose the place and time of his rebirth through the force of compassion and prayer. But the religious tradition has increasingly become a battleground for the control of Tibetan hearts and minds, especially since the contested reincarnation of the Panchen Lama, the second-highest figure in the religion. In 1995, years after the death of the 10th Panchen Lama, Beijing installed its own panchen lama in defiance of the Dalai Lama, whose pick for the role – a six-year-old boy – has since vanished from public view. Under Tibetan tradition, the dalai lamas and the panchen lamas have long played key roles in recognizing each other's reincarnations. Experts believe Beijing will seek to interfere in the current Dalai Lama's succession in a similar way. "There's a whole series of high-level reincarnated lamas cultivated by the Chinese government to work with it inside Tibet. (Beijing) will call on all of those to help establish the Dalai Lama that they pick inside Tibet," Gamble said. "There's been a long-term plan to work toward this." A "resolution of gratitude" statement released by Tibetan Buddhist religious leaders gathering in Dharamshala on Wednesday said they "strongly condemn the People's Republic of China's usage of reincarnation subject for their political gain" and "will never accept it." For his part, the current Dalai Lama has made clear that any candidate appointed by Beijing will hold no legitimacy in the eyes of Tibetans or followers of Tibetan Buddhism. "It is totally inappropriate for Chinese Communists, who explicitly reject religion, including the idea of past and future lives, to meddle in the system of reincarnation of lamas, let alone that of the Dalai Lama," he writes in his latest memoir, "Voice for the Voiceless." For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

Dalai Lama vows he won’t be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism

Dalai Lama vows he won't be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism The Dalai Lama has announced that he will have a successor after his dea...
BTS Confirms 'All Seven of Us' Will Return with New Album and World Tour in 2026New Foto - BTS Confirms 'All Seven of Us' Will Return with New Album and World Tour in 2026

BigHit Music BTS has a new album and tour on the way The album will start recording in July and be released next spring The band expressed support of each other's solo efforts BTSis back! The moment fans have been waiting for has finally arrived, as the K-pop icons have announced they're working on both a new album and a world tour for 2026. The group announced the exciting news on a Tuesday, July 1 livestream viewed by over 7.3 million fans. Reuniting with each other for their first livestream in almost three years, the group announced that their upcoming album is set to release in spring of 2026, with recording beginning this month. Jin, 32, Suga, 32, J-hope, 31, RM, 30, Jimin, 29, V, 29 and Jung Kook, 27, doubled down on their power as a collective, saying, "Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member's thoughts and ideas. We're approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started." The band also confirmed there will be a tour following the album's release, telling viewers, "I hope you're as excited as we are." In addition to this major announcement, individual members shared updates on their solo tours and projects through the rest of 2025. The band heaped praise onJin's recent shows in Korea saying "...it was a show that only Jin could pull off." They also showed their confidence inJ-Hope's upcoming headline performance at Lollapalooza Berlin. BTS' hiatus prior to this announcement was primarily due to the members' service in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, a requirement of all men in the country. With all membershaving completed their mandatory service, the group is now free to resume their domination of the musical world. BTS formed in 2013, and steadily gained a following within the K-pop scene. Starting in 2017, the band exploded into mainstream pop stardom with hits such as "MIC DROP" and "DNA." In the 2020s, they had six songs topping theBillboardHot 100, fully cementing themselves as one of the most successful K-pop acts of all time. Since the band's hiatus, each member has continued their solo careers. While members had dropped material while BTS was still active, the break allowed their new directions to flourish. Between 2022 and 2025, every member of the band released at least one solo album during their break. Read the original article onPeople

BTS Confirms 'All Seven of Us' Will Return with New Album and World Tour in 2026

BTS Confirms 'All Seven of Us' Will Return with New Album and World Tour in 2026 BigHit Music BTS has a new album and tour on the wa...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Were Spotted on a Date in Ohio as They 'Soak Up Every Minute' TogetherNew Foto - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Were Spotted on a Date in Ohio as They 'Soak Up Every Minute' Together

THE RUNDOWN Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted on a lunch date in Ohio, Swift dressed in a white blouse and tan pleated skirt. Hours before the photo surfaced, a source spoke toPeopleabout how the couple's relationship has changed over the past few months. The insider said Swift and Kelce reached a "turning point" and described how their downtime has altered their bond. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were in New York City this Saturday,enjoying dinner out. This evening, photos emerged of the couple out again—this time in Ohio, Kelce's home state. DeuxMoiran a photoof the pair having a lunch date. Swift stood out in a white blouse and tan pleated skirt. She had her hair up in a ponytail, while Kelce had his back turned to the camera. The sighting comes the same dayPeoplepublished a new report on Kelce and Swift's nearly two-year relationship—and how the past few months have changed it for the better. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and singer have been enjoying their downtime from work together, with Swift having wrapped her Eras Tour in December. Kelce finishedhis NFL season at the Super Bowlthis February. He'll return to training camp later this summer. The pair has spent the majority of this time out of the public eye, but they are thriving in private. "It's been a turning point for their relationship in a lot of ways,"People's source explained. "They're incredibly happy and in sync. There's a calmness and ease to their relationship right now that's been really grounding for Taylor and Travis." The insider added, "Taylor and Travis are soaking up every minute of this slower season together. They've been splitting their time between New York, Nashville, and a few quiet getaways, just enjoying each other's company without all the usual chaos. This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it's really allowed their bond to deepen." The source also spoke about how momentous it was for Swift tobuy the mastersfor her first six albums. "Having Travis by her side for that milestone made it even more special," the insider said. "He was honored to support her, and he wouldn't have wanted it any other way." You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Were Spotted on a Date in Ohio as They ‘Soak Up Every Minute’ Together

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US restores aid for Tibetans in exile, Tibetan leader saysNew Foto - US restores aid for Tibetans in exile, Tibetan leader says

DHARAMSHALA, India (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has decided to lift aid cuts for Tibetans in exile and provide $7 million in financing for projects such as those supporting health and education, the leader of the Tibetan government in-exile said on Wednesday. The Trump administration started cutting foreign aid after taking office in January as part of its "America First" policy, which has had an impact on programmes including those aimed at securing food supplies and preventing the spread of HIV in some of the poorest parts of the world. Penpa Tsering, leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in India, the government in-exile, said he believed Tibetans became "collateral damage" in foreign assistance cuts and that their leadership had worked hard to restore U.S. funding. "I'm happy to inform you that the U.S. government has decided to lift the termination," Tsering told reporters in the northern Indian town of Dharamshala on the sidelines of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations. "We received this communication just day before yesterday." The U.S. embassy in New Delhi did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Tsering said that the U.S. aid cut had affected the momentum of the CTA's work. "We did manage to get stop gap arrangements from other governments. Also, we'll be looking to diversify our sources in the future," he said. The elderly Dalai Lama assured his followers on Wednesday that upon his death he would be reincarnated as the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and spelt out a succession process that sets up a renewed clash with China. Beijing views the Dalai Lama, who fled to India from Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, as a separatist. The United States, which faces rising competition from China for global dominance, has repeatedly said it is committed to advancing the human rights of Tibetans. U.S. lawmakers have previously said they would not allow China to influence the choice of the Dalai Lama's successor. (Reporting by Krishna N. Das in Dharamshala and Shivam Patel in New Delhi; Editing by Kim Coghill)

US restores aid for Tibetans in exile, Tibetan leader says

US restores aid for Tibetans in exile, Tibetan leader says DHARAMSHALA, India (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration ha...

 

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