Jaws 2′ was almost – Saving Private Ryan’ … with sharks

The original "Jaws" movie was a classic, but it's sequel not so much. According to a recent podcast, filmmaker Steven Spielberg initially wanted to tell a very different shark tale - the famed sinking of the USS Indianapolis, as told by "Jaws" character Quint - instead of returning to Amity Island.

Five men and two women are injured after ‘gunman goes on rampage at …

'America stands with you, even if our president doesn't': John McCain says the majority of the US population is pro-free trade after Trump's latest salvo over tariffs at the G7 summit 'He's willing to destroy the world': Billionaire investor and liberal donor George Soros blasts Trump's presidency saying 'everything that could go wrong has gone wrong' 'I'm going on a mission of peace': Optimistic Trump jets out of the G7 summit early for historic summit with Kim Jong-un - and says the Korean leader has 'one shot' to show he's serious Divers find body of woman who was dragged into lake by 12-foot alligator while walking her dogs - hours after her ARM was discovered inside the beast Mother sues bus company for $7MILLION after they dropped her five-year-old daughter off at the wrong stop on the way home from school Finally, a drug that can help STOP debilitating migraines for good - but the ... (more)

Seann William Scott replaces the fired Clayne Crawford on the Lethal Weapon series

Astonishing moment an off-duty military cop walking with her young daughter shoots and KILLS an armed robber outside a busy Brazilian school - and is later recognized for her bravery Kelly Sadler promises to publicly apologize for John McCain jokes, after Sarah Sanders said the remarks were 'inappropriate' and fumed at staff over the leak Stormy's lawyer tweets Trump Tower images of Michael Cohen and Mike Flynn from 2016 and asks why they met Qatari investor who according to a court claim once boasted Flynn 'took our money' 'It's just possible we might pull off a historic undertaking': Pompeo says U.S. is not 'remotely close' to a deal with North Korea - and it all comes down to Trump's meeting with Kim 'I was an 11-year-old sex slave, forced to sleep with a married couple': Survivor of the Children of God cult reveals years of horrific abuse as she was shipped from country to country, ... (more)

Nicolas Cage’s New Movie Looks Like Complete Trash

Nicolas Cage's new movie "The Humanity Bureau" looks like more proof that his days of making great movies are over. The plot of his new film, according to IMDB , is, "A dystopian thriller set in the year 2030 that sees the world in a permanent state of economic recession and facing serious environmental problems as a result of global warming."

The Unequal Rules of the Anti-Trump Blame Game

In a memorable scene from the 1986 blockbuster Crocodile Dundee , Paul Hogan and his reporter girlfriend are taking a nighttime "walkabout" in Manhattan when a thug suddenly steps from the shadow and demands their money. Warned that the intruder is brandishing a knife, the cool-as-a-cucumber Dundee says, in his broad Australian accent, "That's nawt a nyfe!" Then, whipping out his own larger, sharper one, he states, " That's a nyfe!" His quip got a big laugh from the audience and the movie thug got the message.

Steven Spielberg: Oprah Winfrey for president

The 63-year-old media mogul has hit the headlines this week after a rallying speech she gave about sexual harassment during the Golden Globe awards caused speculation that she could enter into the political race for the White House in time for the 2020 election. And now, director Steven Spielberg has thrown his support behind the 'A Wrinkle In Time' star, saying he would definitely back her if she decided to put herself forward as a candidate.

‘Last Jedi’ critics mostly conservative

Into a divided pop culture landscape, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" has arrived as an apparently unifying force, crushing the box office in its opening weekend and drawing raves from film critics . But the praise for the ninth film in the 40-year-old space saga isn't universal: Plenty of people say the latest "Star Wars" installment is riddled with problems - and many of those folks hail from the right side of the aisle.

The Last Jedi’ is a hit, but how much did audiences like it?

This image released by Lucasfilm shows Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." With glowing reviews from critics and $450.8 million of worldwide box office in the first three days of release of "The Last Jedi," all would seem to be right in the "Star Wars" universe.

Sen. Ted Cruz just got in a Twitter battle with Mark Hamill

Registration will allow you to post comments on timesunion.com and create a timesunion.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. Mark Hamill and Ted Cruz got into a Twitter battle Sunday, but Cruz lost terribly.

Amazon delivery drivers complain about bad work conditions

Twitter turns on 'bully' Chelsea Handler for mocking Sarah Huckabee Sanders' weight and appearance in 'cruel' video which says the Press Secretary looks like a man and has a 'big, fat' face Trump demands Washington Post FIRE reporter who admitted tweeting 'misleading' photos which showed an empty arena at the President's Florida rally when it was actually packed Barneys heir claims his 'gold digging' former mistress is trying to extort him for millions after their whirlwind romance fell apart South Carolina serial killer, who has admitted to killing seven people, now says there are MORE victims whose bodies haven't been discovered Shocking video shows dad-of-five, 42, kicking, punching and dragging a police officer by his foot before being fatally shot by another cop - but his family insist he didn't deserve to die Grab your sleighs: Thousands of Santas brave Winter Storm Benji on the ... (more)

Hillary Clinton shows off ‘alternative nostril breathing’

Breaking Bad-obsessed 15-year-old 'school gunman' simulated shootings on YouTube: Teen posted videos 'before killing hero best friend who tried to stop him and wounding three girls in rampage' Trump does a deal with Democrats on Obama's 'Dreamers': The President agrees to protect young immigrants from deportation in return for enhanced border security that DOES NOT include the wall 'It was strange for me': Harrison Ford breaks his silence on Carrie Fisher revealing they had an affair while filming Star Wars in 1976 'They run away when they see us': Clowns plan rally outside movie theater because horror movie It is destroying their livelihoods Top Obama official ADMITS she 'unmasked' Trump team's names from intelligence and says she did it because they had a secret meeting with an Arab prince Boyfriend is charged with murdering missing pregnant teacher just two days after he tearfully ... (more)

Happy Birthday Cameron Diaz! Here Are Her Best Moments On The Red Carpet

Cameron Diaz is celebrating her 45th birthday today, and we could think of no better way to take part in the festivities than by taking a look back over some of her best moments on the red carpet. Diaz became a certified superstar after her hit films in the 1990s such as "The Mask," "My Best Friend's Wedding," and "There's Something About Mary."

Iran supreme leader mocks US over Charlottesville

The combative leftists and self-described anarchists who are ready and willing to use violence as a reaction against neo-Nazis and the alt-right Dancing to her death: Doctor, 38, is filmed entering drug dealer's apartment where she took fatal overdose and the shameful moment her HBO producer friend skulked off after calling paramedics and leaving her corpse in the hallway O Clinton-a: Hillary dotes on baby Aidan as she and Bill are joined by Chelsea, Marc and the grandkids on family vacation in Quebec Woman was left with huge open wound across her entire face from melanoma despite always wearing sunscreen and avoiding the sun Tom Cruise BROKE his ankle during ill-fated daredevil roof jump stunt for Mission: Impossible 6... putting production behind by EIGHT WEEKS Now BOTH Bushes weigh in against Trump after Mitch McConnell joins John Kasich in Republican attack saying 'there are no good ... (more)

Kate Hudson Takes Classy And Chic To The Next Level [SLIDESHOW]

America's sweetheart, Kate Hudson is known not only for her success on the big screen, but for her wildly popular activewear line as well. The actress is one of few stars who has used her celeb status to promote a healthy lifestyle as opposed to one of drugs and partying.

Megan Leavey Review: Could have you in tears of joy

Megan Leavey Bleecker Street Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Written by: Pamela Gray, Annie Mumolo, Tim Lovestedt Cast: Kate Mara, RamA3n RodrA guez, Tom Felton, Bradley Whitford, Will Patton, Sam Keeley, Common, Edie Falco Screened at: Critics' link, NYC, Opens: June 9, 2017 When I was a kid I thought that Norman Ferguson and Tee He's "Pinocchio" was not only the best movie I had seen but probably the best movie that will ever be made. Seventy-six years later, when I sit in on some allegedly more mature pictures, I am likely to think back to my judgement on that cartoon with fondness for its accuracy.

Tom Cruise checks out Rebecca Ferguson in biker leathers

Fired FBI director says Trump has the authority to dismiss him 'for any reason, or for no reason at all' in goodbye letter to staff - but refuses to comment on the 'decision or the way it was executed' Comey called Trump 'crazy' and 'outside the realm of normal' while the President thought there was 'something wrong' with his FBI director - their toxic relationship revealed US ambassador to Qatar appears to take a dig at Trump as she complains it's 'increasingly difficult' to wake up and have to explain what's happened at home North Korea claims to have prevented CIA plot to assassinate Kim Jong-un with 'biochemical substance' and vows to 'mercilessly wipe out the terrorist maniacs' 'I screamed and cried through the whole first viewing': Heath Ledger's sister Kate talks about seeing her brother's unseen footage in I Am Heath Ledger documentary Three gangsters from the notorious MS-13 ... (more)

‘Infowars’ host Jones disputes persona in custody dispute

The right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is a performance artist whose true personality is nothing like his on-air persona, according to a lawyer defending the "Infowars" broadcaster in a child custody battle. Attorney Randall Wilhite said at a pretrial hearing in Austin last week that evaluating Jones based on his on-air comments is like judging Jack Nicholson based on his role as the Joker in "Batman."

‘It’s performance art’: Lawyer for Alex Jones says InfoWars…

The real Alex Jones is not his bombastic, conspiratorial InfoWars persona, his lawyer is hoping to convince a Texas jury in the radio host's child custody battle. That's more or less what attorney Randall Wilhite told Texas District Judge Orlinda Naranjo, the Austin American-Statesman reported on Sunday .