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Pamela Anderson on ‘Rosebush Pruning,’ Seth Rogen Apology and More
Pamela Anderson’s lush and enchanting garden was the reason for Pamela Anderson’s viral success last week.
The “blurry years” were a time of pleasure seeking for her, and she now enjoys a quieter, more relaxed life. She spends her days reading and tending her garden of 15,000 square feet on Vancouver Island, and does countless soul searching.
She coos, “It is a lovely day.” I’m in the garden on my island. This is a great place to recharge and unplug.
Anderson has a rare opportunity to relax, as she is in high demand. The Netflix documentary “Pamela, a Love Story” explored her life in the spotlight and early years. Anderson received the most positive reviews in her career for her heartfelt and affecting performances. She also earned nominations from the SAG Awards for best actress, the Golden Globes for her performance, as well. Then, in last year’s comedy “The Naked Gun,” she showed off her comic skills and received even greater critical acclaim. She then went on a press trip with Liam Neeson to cosplay as a couple.
The 59-year old actress will be releasing four films in 2019, the first being “Rosebush Pruning.” It’s a dark, provocative satire that follows an incestuous, perversely wealthy family, who believes their mother, Anderson, was eaten by wolves. Tracy Letts stars as the perverse husband of her messed-up children. Elle Fanning plays Bell’s lover.
She was open-minded and willing to take risks. Ainouz describes Anderson’s character as unique because of her intelligence, sensibility and refined sense of humor. She has mystery, charisma and charm which are the hallmarks of true stars.
When I use the word “incestuous,” it’s not a joke. The entire family has sex, as shown in a mid-film scene where Turner is performing oral sex while Letts’s father furiously cleans his teeth. Anderson, who is 59 years old, loves how “Rosebush Pruning”, forces viewers to confront depravity and the filthy wealthy.
She declares, “I don’t care if I am liked. I like to stir things up.”
She tells Variety about her experience below:
The film “Rosebush Pruning” is provocative to say the least.
It was relevant and interesting. Efthimis and Yorgos are both artists I admire, so I knew that the film would be provocative and visually stimulating. It seemed to me that there was an epidemic of youth wealth without any good reason. It is worth mentioning.
Karim’s visual storytelling and his ability to use images and words in the film helped me understand that it was a patriarchal movie. Yes, this film is disturbing. But so are many things in our world. As I was reading the script I thought “This is weird but also interesting.” I knew that not everyone would love it, because art isn’t always popular. Artists have a responsibility to face the truth rather than trying to gain mass acceptance or please everyone.
Can you tell us more about the current era in which fascism and obscene riches are on the rise?
Fascism is this vapidity and unpoetic AI version — “clone-me” style. This was a very interesting way to express the current times. We live in a very shocking period and can’t play it safe or stay too close to the truth. It’s not interesting to inherit wealth and I’m not sure if there’s a generation of children who have empathy. It’s not my thing to see gore, or anything gratuitous. I also don’t believe that this was done just for shock factor. All of it is part and parcel with the story.
Do you think social media plays a big role in the flattening out of culture, and of other aspects of our society? It fosters a type of insidious groupthink?
Even with my own children, I have always considered that. What are your original ideas? “What is one thing you believe that no other person does?” I think it’s very important to know what we like and who we really are. I have done some soul-searching through my job. Every movie is more effective than therapy. I don’t think [my children] should be influenced by other people’s opinions. Remembering “I am human” is very important. We might need to remind ourselves of this. This is a fast-paced and wild time. One thing that I really like about this movie is how unpredictable it is. You never know what will happen next. This is the movie that cool kids will watch.
In “Rosebush Pruning”, your character dives in her swimming pool while wearing a bathing costume. Is that a reference to “Baywatch?”
Not at all. It was not part of the script, but I asked Karim to jump into the water. It was as if I felt I had to jump in. In my 60s I wanted to stop worrying about how people perceive me and what I looked like. As a 60-year-old mother by the pool, I said to Karim: “Don’t be afraid of this.” I don’t care. “The vanity has gone.”
Your performance in “The Last Showgirl”, for which you received Golden Globes and SAG nods as Best Actress, was excellent. You were excellent in “The Last Showgirl” and received Golden Globe and SAG nominations for Best Actress.
Wow! It’s just so strange to hear someone say that. In a sense, I feel as though I am just starting my career. Since “The Last Show Girl”, I have done several films, including “Place to Be”, where I played Ellen Burstyn’s daughter. Ellen is one of my idols. I am soaking up everything like a sponge, and there is so much to offer. The rest of this year I will take off from work to promote the four films I made. I really want to see them. Then, I hope to keep growing and doing new things, as well as challenging myself. The reception of “The Last Showgirl”, and the number of people who congratulated me, was pleasant. Now, I feel like I’m in my groove.
You were critical about the Hulu show “Pam & Tommy” when we last spoke. I wonder if Seth Rogen has ever apologized to you. You were looking for some kind of acknowledgment of this invasion of privacy.
It was. At first it was quite shocking, but now I have let go. The shock was intense. It was a shock. There’s a lot about me that is mysterious, and I’m sure there are many things people do not know. But when these kinds of attentions get to you, they can really hurt your acting ability. Then I felt disappointed. All that experience helped me when I was cast as Roxie in Chicago on Broadway. Then I got “The Last Showgirl”, “Naked Gun” and the rest is history. So I won’t complain. I used my entire life as inspiration for the characters. All of it is good research.
The Naked Gun was a great movie. Will there be a follow-up?
I’m not sure. The studio [Paramount] has undergone a number of changes, so the variables are many. When new studios are opened, things tend to change. It was a great success and I am glad that I had the opportunity to work on a major studio film, a comedy and even a solo scat! It’s not that my upcoming role in “Place to Be”, which is a comedy, is a major part. But there is no minor part. I will give this part the love and attention it deserves. After every film, I take a little break in my garden. After a recent film with Sally Potter, I went directly to the wedding of my son. It took me some time to recover. The wedding was over and I returned home. This is now my time to decompress.
What was the wedding like for your son Dylan? It was held in Saint-Tropez?
The location was Saint-Tropez. It was beautiful, perfect and absolutely stunning, like the couple themselves. Dylan’s beautiful wife and I were able to enjoy a romantic moment in Saint-Tropez in the wildflower gardens. There’s nothing better. Saint-Tropez is a place I’ve always loved. My family used to tease me about Saint-Tropez, but now they all seem to enjoy it. There you go.
Your gardening posts have been a hit online in recent months. What can gardening offer you?
It’s very relaxing. I am surrounded right now by roses. This year everything has just started. This is one of those year where things are leaping from the ground. In the early morning, when the sun is rising, I take my clippers with me and head down to my garden. It’s a rare and unique opportunity to own a garden that has an ocean view. This is a great place to get ideas for characters and it’s a good way of grounding yourself. Sometimes I even read my flowers to while I’m reading in the garden.
This is my second chance. I feel like it came out of nowhere. I understand that you have lived your life through chapters. I also know about the “blurry years” — as I refer to them. But here I am and this moment I don’t take for granted. It’s like this second chance just appeared. When I decided to make jams, pickles, and sit in my garden and be content, these movies started appearing one by one.
There were reports about you turning the page, and that you had turned down a part in Fox’s forthcoming “Baywatch”.
It’s something I never knew about! They didn’t know about it because I never told them. They may have talked to my boys about production or some such thing, but they never did it.
Your long-standing advocacy for animal and environmental rights is well known. What are your thoughts on a president who is the most anti-environmental and animal rights administration we have ever had?
It is up to us to live sustainably. My food is from my own garden and I like to pickle. I am as vegan as possible, even though that’s a word I dislike because I hate labels. It is important to do our best and not force others’ views onto them. We must answer only to ourselves. While I’m at home, I make these large soups. I give away a lot my vegetables to soup kitchens, local schools, and friends, as well as family.
Yes, I’m a pickler. Pickle anything, including cucumbers and radishes. Pickle everything! We made pickles to help raise money for charities like Return to Freedom and the California Wildlife Center, which rescues wild horse. Dan Mathews who was the former vice president of PETA now works at Save the Chimps which rescues chimpanzees from being used in experiments. I made four large batches of pickles to raise money for the different charities I have worked and visited. You’re loved if you are on my pickle list! You’ll always smile when you get pickles by mail. A jar of pickles is a gift that you can’t refuse. You’ll need to give me your address.
Pickles are my favorite. Your cause was important to me, because you wrote a piece that I had edited on the release of Julian Assange. What’s the current status of your relationship with each other?
It’s a respect between us and I am glad that he is free with his family.
What was it like for you to see everyone cheering you on as a couple during the press tour of “Naked Gun”, when you were revealed to have been in a relationship with Liam?
You want the audience to be swept away by your love story onscreen. And that is what they did. That was great! This means that we have done our job well.
You star in Michael Cera’s upcoming directorial debut, right?
The transformation is complete. It was as if I had said a Hail Mary. My hair turned red. Michael was a great guy. Michael brought out things in me I did not know existed. It’s a great movie and I can’t wait for everyone to see it. Then I did Sundays with Billy Bob Thornton. This is a character that’s more joyous. My character adds a bit of joy to the story, which is actually very dark. Then I’ve got “Alma”, with Sally Potter. It was almost a spiritual experience. The whole thing took place in one London night and was wild. She’s editing a black and white film. Now, I am walking around in circles in the garden. The last two years have been crazy!
How does it feel now to be a respected actress, given all you have been through?
That’s great. It’s because of my hard work that I am so thankful. I work and study with teachers who are acting instructors. What am I made of? Just scratching the top of my potential, I have so much more to offer. I’m looking to keep on working and ascending, as well as being seen by all of these talented and incredible people. Want to continue exploring my own self. Why not push on?
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David Jonsson to Play T’Challa II
David Jonsson, T’Challa’s son, who appeared at the end Wakanda Forever, will be playing T’Challa’s adult son in Black Panther 3.
T’Challa, the protagonist of the film Wakanda: The Crown of Wakanda, reaches adulthood.
Denzel Washington is also in the cast, as announced previously.
In 2018, the first Black Panther grossed over $1.3 billion, and it won three Oscars. Chadwick boseman was launched as a superstar in this film, playing T’Challa – the leader of Wakanda. Boseman passed away from cancer in August of 2020. Wakanda Forever is the sequel to Black Panther, which retells the story of T’Challa dying. The 2022 movie grossed $859M, and Ruth E. Carter won the Oscar for Costume Design. She became the first Black woman with two Academy Awards.
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Hall H was the venue for two of Jonsson’s films, The Long Walk from last year, directed by Francis Lawrence, and Alien: Romulus, 2024, directed Fede Alvarez, to keep the star in San Diego’s Convention Center. Coogler mentioned Jonsson’s role in The Long Walk with Cooper Hoffman. The film is based off the Stephen King book and features two actors who play characters that form an unlikely bond on a literal walk to death.
Coogler and Feige were joined on stage by Letitia Duke and Winston Duke, who played the Black Panther characters. In the Black Panther: Wakanda after-credits scenes, Lupita Nyong’o’s Nakia introduced Jonsson’s Toussaint aka T’Challa, a character of Jonsson. As the credits began to roll, Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” was played.
Jonsson has also played Gus Sackey on HBO’s Industry, and Dom in Rye Lane (both 2023).
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Courtney Stodden addresses Jason Alexander’s apology donation
Courtney Stodden expressed her gratitude to Jason Alexander after she criticized him for a “inappropriate comedy sketch” from 2012.
Stodden posted a picture of herself on Instagram with the caption, “I am grateful that Jason Alexander has sent Unchained at Last a lovely gift.” The nonprofit, which aims to “end forced marriage and child brides in the United States,” according to its website, is a non-profit with the goal to “end forced or child marriage.”
She said: “Accountability doesn’t mean public punishment, it means taking steps to create positive change.”
Stodden continues in the long caption: “My hopes have always been larger than my story.” If difficult conversations lead to support for groups protecting children or ending child marriage then there can be a positive outcome from deep pain.
Page Six’s Saturday request for comment from Alexander was not responded to immediately by a representative of Alexander.
Stodden, who was 16 years old when she married actor Doug Hutchinson (then 51) in 2011, wrote she hoped the star of “Seinfeld’s” apology and “donation “become the standard.”
When harm is recognized, action can be taken to assist others. She wrote: “That’s when real change starts.”
She concluded, “If Jason’s actions have inspired you to make a donation Unchained At Last,” I hope that you will consider it. We are fighting to protect children and end child marriage in the United States. Be part of the accountability process. “Every donation protects the next child.
Stodden accused Alexander of rubbing Stodden’s breast with his cellphone in the 2012 skit “Funny or Die,” which they had filmed at 17 years old and 52 when Alexander was now 66.
TMZ reported that the “Shallow” Hal star gave $15,000 to a nonprofit on Thursday.
Alexander apologized in the same way, saying in a press release to Page Six, “I completely agree with you that this comedy sketch was insensitive and regretfully so.
He continued, “But I’m also deeply sorry for the harm and distress that it caused Ms. Stodden.” I offer my deepest apologies to her.
Stodden escalated the matter by suggesting that she donate to an organization of her choosing.
In an interview, the media personality admitted that she had been “very surprised” by Alexander’s actions and was “grateful to see him take responsibility” for his conduct. She then urged Alexander to act.
She told The Outlet that “when I heard that he had publicly apologized, I was very grateful. I believe that that is the first step to change.” However, she added that it would be “even better” if “he actually put this into action.”
Stodden, in addition to urging the actor to donate, suggested that he support AB 1267, a California Assembly bill which would prohibit child marriage.
She also said that, after viewing the sketch in which a bikini-clad reality star was featured, she felt “manipulated”.
Stodden said, “I was shocked” when he looked back on the scene. It felt like it was a scene from “Pretty Woman” that he had taken and recreated with the child. “I didn’t realize he would be feeling me on the set.”
Stodden told the outlet she had “trusted” the adults in her life and that the incident was “really harmful” to her.
Page Six quoted the singer as saying that speaking about this encounter “wasn’t about going back to the past just for the sake of it.”
Stodden said that her goal is to create a world where “children are better protected, and adults who hold positions of authority are held to higher standards.”
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Every Marvel Studios Hall-H Comic-Con 2026 Announcement & Reveal (Updated Live)
Marvel Studios has been at San Diego Comic-Con for two years now, and they always know how to win with their Saturday night panels. Marvel has a reputation for revealing exclusive footage to attendees at the San Diego Comic-Con, as well as announcing new movie titles and characters for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel is aware that even though fans are not present every year at SDCC they still want to know what’s next.
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Marvel Studios’ Hall H Panel is unique this year. Not only is it the first panel since 2024 but it also comes just before their two next feature films: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Avengers: Doomsday. The studio has yet to confirm anything, however these movies may be the main focus. ComicBook will be at San Diego Comic-Con and is in the hall RIGHT NOW. We’ll have live updates here from the panel. Keep your refresh button close by and you’ll be able to find out everything Marvel has confirmed tonight. Kevin Feige will always have one final thing to say before the event is over.
Pre-Panel Hello From Herbie
Two surprises were in store for the attendees before the panel even began. The first surprise was the distribution of Doctor Doom masks, cloaks, and other accessories to all attendees. This feat is no easy task, considering that there were 6,500 people in attendance. Second, HERBIE the Fantastic Four walked out onto the stage to welcome everyone.
Eddie Ibrahim, SDCC’s icon, will introduce the panel and urge everyone to not record it.
A MCU montage is played, which includes not only the X-Men films made by Fox but also Tobey’s Spider-Man: No Way Home scenes. Kevin Feige, Marvel’s President, takes to the stage wearing his trademark baseball cap. This one features Doctor Doom on it. Feige says that Marvel TV series will not be announced today. (TV may get their day next month, at Disney D23 Expo.) Feige released the Avengers: Endgame Encore trailer, which confirms the date of September for the rerelease. It also contains footage from fans who watched the film when it was first released in 2019.
Feige, who said that the event was primarily about films, did slip in an announcement regarding television. He confirmed that VisionQuest will premiere on Disney+ on October 14, and that it is the third installment in the “WandaVision trilogy” (the other being Agatha All Along).
Marvel’s Ghost Rider confirmed
Kevin Feige confirmed that Ryan Gosling will OFFICIALLY join the MCU. Shawn Levy, the director of Deadpool & Wolverine, will also be directing this movie in 2028. Marvel currently has three releases scheduled in 2028: May 5, July 28, and December 15. It seems unlikely that Ghost Rider would ride during Christmas, but who knows?
Feige stated that Ghost Rider could only be directed by one person. Ryan has a movie that will be released first. Star Wars: Starfighter is the name. It’s amazing. I won’t brag about it, but as a Star Wars fan, I was lucky enough to watch Star Wars: Starfighter. It’s a new take on Star Wars that gives me the Star Wars feel and I cannot wait to share it with you. What was it that brought this freshness to Star Wars Starfighter?? It was Shawn Levy, the director who was responsible for bringing Deadpool, Wolverine and other characters to Star Wars: Starfighter a few year ago.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Scene Revealed
Jon Bernthal, who was quick to interrupt the Marvel panel after Ryan Gosling’s announcement as Ghost Rider in the MCU, reminded Kevin Feige of Spider-Man: Brand New Day opening next week. A clip of the movie was screened, which featured Punisher fighting the Hulk with Spider-Man.
Avengers Doomsday to be shown at SDCC
On stage the cast for Avengers: Doomsday is assembling, divided by X-Men, Avengers and Robert Downey Jr. The Russo Brothers are also in attendance.
Downey stated that “decisions must be made.” You’ll either have to choose the right side, or consider joining the family of dread.
Hayley Atwell will be returning as Peggy Carter for Avengers: Doomsday, the first major announcement. Fans who watched Avengers: Endgame will not be surprised by this news.
Deadpool Crushed the Panel
Deadpool, dressed in grey Deadpool costume, has crashed the Avengers Doomsday panel, and is asking audience members questions about the film, such as “Why did Thor cry?” Deadpool also seems to be hinting that he won’t appear in the film, by asking when the production begins.
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Ted Danson admits personal struggles overshadowed the end of ‘Cheers’
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Ted Danson gets real with his life as he nears the end of “Cheers.”
In a recent podcast episode, the actor told listeners what it was like for him when “Cheers,” which ended in 1993, came to an abrupt end.
People ask, “What did it feel like?” “What did you do after she left? He said: “I said that I had so messed up my own life, I hadn’t realized ‘Cheers was over’.”
Danson also admitted that he had “barely known himself” before he joined the show and that he took “a postgrad grow up class quickly” during his last season.
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He drove to Long Beach, California to visit his mentor. His mentor was “amazing” and gave him “a different type of spirituality therapy.”
He said, “I didn’t want to be a liar anymore.” I wanted to mature emotionally. “I wanted to be changed.”
In an episode of his podcast from August 2025, the “Curb Your Enthusiasm’ star spoke of the ending of the show and reflected on his own personal situation at that time.
Danson was asked by Charlie Day if he feared being stereotyped when the show ended. He replied that “the transition” was “easy because I had messed up my personal life so bad.” And he hadn’t realized the end of the show for several months, “because I wasn’t thinking about anything else but myself and personal things.”
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Danson played Sam Malone in the popular sitcom from 1982 until 1993. He was one of only a few actors to have appeared in 273 episodes.
After 11 seasons of “Cheers”, the series ended when Danson decided to move on to other opportunities. The executives felt that it was not possible to continue without him.
He said, “I thought I’d jump off the edge, since I was working so hard to change for the better.” He said, “And there was] a bit of… If I didn’t leave, I might not know if i could do anything else. I wanted to see if i can do other stuff.”
Danson starred after “Cheers” in “Becker”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” until he found a new audience with “The Good Place”.
He currently stars in the Netflix hit show “Man on the Inside” as a retired university professor working undercover in a nursing facility.
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There’s something funny about the 76-year old [retired] professor whose life has shut down and his daughter is worried. She tells him to “get a job” and, by chance, he finds a gig as an undercover operative in a retirement facility,” Danson said in People magazine in November 2024.
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“The Odyssey” screenings at Regal King of Prussia impacted after 70mm IMAX projector goes down
Currently, one of only 41 cinemas around the globe screening Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” 70mm IMAX is experiencing technical problems.
Regal King of Prussia in Philadelphia informed customers on Friday that its 70mm IMAX projection system was having problems and only digital IMAX screenings were available.
The theater posted on Facebook that it “understands your frustration and apologizes for any impact this has had on your experience.”
The IMAX team has been working non-stop since Thursday and continues to do so to solve the projection problems. “We are trying to return normal 70mm operations as quickly as we can, but at this time there is no timeline.”
The King of Prussia Theater is one of only 25 theaters in America to show “The Odyssey” 70mm IMAX. New York City, Rochester, New York, and Providence, Rhode Island are the next nearest theaters.
Nolan told CBS Mornings co-host Gayle king last week that the new format is sharper and more like the image our eyes perceive.
Fans from Virginia drove as far away as King of Prussia to watch the 70mm IMAX film.
David Dekok: “I drove 80 miles to Harrisburg from Harrisburg in order to reach the theatre.”
Kate Elfatah said that when she arrived at the theatre, the buzz quickly spread throughout the lobby.
Elfatah replied, “I could not believe what I heard.” You have people who are out of order.
Elfatah said that customers received refunds as well as the opportunity to view the film in digital format for free. Not everyone was satisfied with that, she said.
Elfatah: “I met people from South Carolina who said that they had driven 8-10 hours.”
Kate Elfatah said that when she arrived at the theatre, the buzz quickly spread throughout the lobby.
Our crews informed several people CBS News Philadelphia interviewed that the projector had broken. This lack of notice was frustrating for many.
They could have sent out an email to all their clients. Dekok stated that they had our entire email.
Elfatah stated that no one from the theatre came to talk with anyone.
Regal has said that IMAX technicians are working round the clock to fix the projector. However, there is still no timetable for the return of 70mm screenings.
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