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Marlon Brando Brought Back To Life By Billy Zane In Stunning First Look Photos
By TeeJay Small
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If you’re a film and television fan, you may recognize the name Billy Zane for his performances in projects such as Back to the Future, Twin Peaks, Titanic, or even a few recent episodes of The Boys. Thanks to a new set of first-look photos, however, the actor will surely soon be known as the auteur capable of resurrecting one of cinema’s greatest performers for modern times. According to an exclusive report in Variety, cinema icon Marlon Brando is set to be played by Billy Zane in an upcoming biopic titled Waltzing With Brando.
Billy Zane As Marlon Brando
The first images of the forthcoming indie movie showcase Marlon Brando portrayed by Billy Zane in stunning detail- so much so that some fans could easily be fooled into thinking the photos represent the genuine article. At this time, audiences have not yet heard Zane’s line readings, so there’s no way of knowing if he’s captured Brando’s voice as well as he has his looks. Still, even if Zane pulls off just a fraction of Brando’s mumbling Godfather speech pattern, he’ll be in high contention for an Academy Award.
The Marlon Brando biopic is set to be premiered by Billy Zane in November during Italy’s Torino Film Festival, with the likes of Tia Carrere, Richard Dreyfuss, Jon Heder, Camille Razat, and Hot Tub Time Machine‘s Rob Corddry rounding out the cast.
My Dinner with Jimi filmmaker Bill Fishman serves as the writer-director for the film, which adapts the memoir of Brando’s close friend and financial partner Bernard Judge. The memoir, and thus the film, tells the tale of Marlon Brando hiring Judge to build a massive ecologically perfect structure on the uninhabited island of Tetiaroa, despite numerous roadblocks making the construction project functionally impossible.
Making The Film
Apparently, a great deal of the film was shot on location on the island, with Jon Heder in the role of Bernard Judge against a Godfather-era Marlon Brando, portrayed by Billy Zane. If you’re too young to know the significance of Brando in Hollywood, it’s definitely worth doing a few quick Google searches, as the man was truly one of history’s finest thespians.
Brando lived a tortured existence after spending most of his childhood as a victim of abuse, and eventually grew up to take on leading roles in landmark films including A Streetcar Named Desire, On The Waterfront, 1978’s Superman, and of course, Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 mob movie classic, The Godfather.
For now, there’s no word on when the Marlon Brando biopic will get a wide release within the United States, so there’s no telling when general audiences will finally see Billy Zane take on the task. Still, the film’s upcoming Torino Film Festival premiere should be a good sign that it’s ready to find a distributor. Waltzing With Brando is said to be a major highlight of this year’s lineup at the festival, along with a number of other screenings designed to celebrate the Hollywood legend, as this year represents the centennial of the actor’s birth.
Source: Variety
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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