Dwayne Johnson No One's Buying 'Skyscraper' Stunt ... Simple Math Says He Falls Like Rock
Dwayne Johnson just doesn't have the numbers to pull off the big stunt in his upcoming blockbuster -- and it all adds up to him falling to his death ... according to the Internet.
Chill, he didn't really fall. It just looks like it on the poster, and in the trailer, for "Skyscraper" ... which Dwayne debuted during the Super Bowl. The movie's marquee stunt shows him running and jumping from a crane to the burning tower -- but doesn't take Einstein to figure out DJ ain't gonna make it.
Hollywood frequently requires suspending reality, but this one looks so bad it's trending, and not only with math geeks.
I’ve mocked up some parabolas for The Rock’s SKYSCRAPER jump. Red is assuming he jumped up a bit first; green assuming he ran forward and somehow didn’t lose momentum; yellow for a sort of squat-thrust thing.
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Whichever you choose, rest in peace The Rock, as you are dead now. pic.twitter.com/cAytzrWMRW
But math geeks ARE having a ball. Dude's gonna need a bigger crane, or it's ... y'know. #RIPRock
'Frasier' Star John Mahoney Dead at 77
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John Mahoney, the beloved dad on "Frasier," has died in Chicago ... TMZ has learned.
According to John's publicist ... he passed away Sunday in hospice care.
The British-born actor famously played Martin Crane, the father of Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce's characters, for 11 seasons of "Frasier."
John most recently had a recurring role in "Hot in Cleveland." Besides his TV success, John was in tons of movies -- like 'American President,' "Say Anything..." and "Eight Men Out" -- during more than 30 years in show biz.
He was my father. I loved him. pic.twitter.com/3mGcyEMxoy
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He won a SAG Award in 2000 for "Frasier" -- and was nominated for 2 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes. John was also active in theater, and won a Tony in 1986.
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John was 77.
RIP
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Anna Faris BF Lands New Role ... Meets the Parents!!!
S*** just got real for Anna Faris ... her new boyfriend's hanging with her parents.
Anna, Michael Barrett, her kid and parents hit up a Super Bowl party Sunday in the Hollywood Hills. They were shuttled up to the shindig. Meeting the parents is always a big deal ... and a clear sign that things have gotten pretty serious.
Wasn't too long ago TMZ broke the story ... Anna and Michael became a thing 2 months after she and Chris Pratt announced their separation.
Only thing missing in that pic ... Jack sitting on Michael's shoulders. That's their thing.
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'Black Panther' Star Pay Attention, Hollywood It Doesn't Have to Be 'All White'
"Black Panther" isn't just going to smash box office records, it's going to put Hollywood on notice about what kind of movies it should be making ... according to Sydelle Noel, who plays Xoliswa in the flick.
We got Sydelle -- who also stars in "GLOW" -- on Sunset Blvd. and asked how she's feeling about the extraordinary 'BP' buzz. In a word ... it's "amazing."
Sydelle was totally geeked about the movie's cultural importance -- but also about it being a game changer. The takeaway for studio execs, she hopes ... #HollywoodNotSoWhite.
'BP' comes out February 16, but get your tickets now ... they're already selling out.
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Kim Cattrall Missing Brother Found Dead
1:12 PM PT -- Kim just announced that her missing brother, Christopher Cattrall, has died. She called his death "unexpected" but didn't elaborate beyond that.
It is with great sadness that myself and my family announce the unexpected passing of our son and brother, Chris Cattrall. At this time we ask for privacy. We want to thank you all on social media for your outpouring of love and support in this trying time. pic.twitter.com/n4dQAMrTvS
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Kim Cattrall is begging for help in locating her brother, who went missing Tuesday.
Kim posted a desperate plea on social media for anyone having information about Christopher Cattrall, who disappeared from his home in Alberta, Canada.
The circumstances sound suspicious. 55-year-old Christopher had 7 beloved dogs at home, and she says he would never leave them in an unlocked house. His keys, cellphone and wallet were also left in his home.
She ends with this ... "Help us bring him home safe. Please spread the word."
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Tom Cruise Still Injured and Limping During 'M.I. 6' Filming
Tom Cruise clearly has not recovered from the broken ankle and other injuries he suffered during filming "Mission Impossible 6" ... and it's evident from the video.
You see Tom with a pronounced limp as he walks with co-star Rebecca Ferguson during a scene shot in London over the weekend.
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As we reported, the 55-year-old actor busted his ankle after hitting a wall last August during a stunt gone bad. He had another mishap with a similar stunt a few weeks back.
Time to leave it to the young professionals, maybe.
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John Stamos, Caitlin McHugh No Robbery's Gonna Torpedo Our Wedding!!!
John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh tied the knot Saturday, and Caitlin was devoid of jewelry after being the victim of a jewelry heist.
John and Caitlin, who's pregnant, got hitched at The Little Brown Church in Studio City in a small ceremony.
TMZ broke 2 stories Saturday -- that they were getting married, and that burglars broke into Caitlin's bungalow at the Beverly Hills hotel Friday night and stole around $165,000 worth of jewelry on loan from the Neil Lane Collection ... jewelry she planned to wear for the wedding. So far, no suspects.
The good news ... she looked awesome anyway.
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Al Pacino Gives TMZ Photog Thumbs Up ... For Scarface Impression!!!
Al Pacino, one of the great actors of all time, was IMPRESSED by our photog's homage ... seriously!!!
Dante spotted Al Friday leaving E Baldi in Bev Hills, and he surrendered his camera to someone and put it all out there ... first doing a bit from "Any Given Sunday" and then doing a more-than-respectable "Scarface." Check it out ... Al gave his seal of approval.
Speaking of this given Sunday ... Al seems pretty damn unimpressed by the Super Bowl.
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Uma Thurman Harvey Weinstein Sexually Attacked Me
Uma Thurman recently said she was waiting until her anger subsided to reveal what she insinuated was a sexual assault at the hands of Harvey Weinstein, and she's now opened up.
Uma says years ago she and Weinstein were in a Paris hotel room discussing a script, when he asked her to go into a steam room with him. She says she entered in a black leather outfit, but quickly called him out, saying it was "ridiculous" they were in there together. She says he got mad and bolted from the steam room ... this according to a new interview with The New York Times.
Uma then says, shortly thereafter, they were in London at the Savoy Hotel in Weinstein's hotel suite. She says Weinstein suddenly shoved himself on her and tried exposing himself. She says she screamed at him, saying he was "like an animal wriggling away, like a lizard.
She says the next day Weinstein sent her flowers and apologized.
Uma says after the apology, they met and she warned him, "If you do what you did to me to other people you will lose your career, your reputation and your family, I promise you.
They have had a fractured relationship ever since, but they did work together again.
Weinstein's reps told the NY Times, "Mr. Weinstein acknowledges making a pass at Ms. Thurman in England after misreading her signals in Paris. He immediately apologized." Weinstein denies threatening Uma's career.
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Paul Rudd Screw the Oscars I Won Me a Hasty Pudding Trophy!!!
Paul Rudd may not have been nominated for an Oscar, but he did better ... he's the 2018 Hasty Pudding's Man of the Year!!!
Paul accepted the award in a bedazzled, Ant-Man bra at Harvard University, which bestows the honor on performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment.
Other recipients include Robert Downey Jr., Tom Hanks, Chris Pratt, Robert DeNiro, Harrison Ford, Justin Timberlake and Ryan Reynolds.
Congrats bra!!!
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Lupita Nyong'o Drop. Dead. Gorgeous.
Lupita Nyong'o is definitely runway material ... and there's no question about it.
The "Black Panther" star looked S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G Thursday strutting what her mama gave her on the way to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Hollywood. Lupita rocked the hell outta patent leather pants, leather top AND leather trench coat ... aka serious superhero swagger.
The Oscar winner completed her ensemble with a pair of classic shades. Maybe that one chick who looks exactly like her should take a page out of Lupita's leather book.
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Chuck Norris Sues CBS & Sony for $30 Million 'Walker' Is Making Cash I'm Not Getting!!!
Chuck Norris fact: he was the star of "Walker, Texas Ranger," and now he claims he's getting screwed out of some serious profits from the shows video-on-demand money.
Chuck's company, Top Kick Productions, is going after CBS and Sony Pictures for allegedly cheating him out of his share of the streaming VOD revenue ... according to new legal docs. The issue revolves around an alleged 23 percent cut of profits CBS agreed to give Chuck in 1993, which he claims he hasn't received from the on-demand revenue.
According to the suit ... CBS and Sony have conspired to promote 'Walker' more through on-demand services and less on TV and DVD to avoid paying him his share, and he hasn't seen a dime of his profits from S-VOD since 2004.
Chuck's company is suing for breach of contract and shady dealing ... and wants at least $30 mil to make it right.
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Elon Musk and Amber Heard Over and Out
Elon Musk has called it quits for the second time with Amber Heard ... TMZ has learned.
The on-again, off-again couple are done, after only about 2 months of dating for the second round. They broke up last year in what was initially an acrimonious split.
We're told this time around it was civilized, but Elon decided the relationship wasn't right and Amber agreed.
Our sources say, more than anything ... the relationship just kind of fizzled out.
Sources connected with the former couple say they both care about each other but feel separating is best.
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Stan Lee Rushed to Hospital ... Ticker Trouble, Bub!
6:11 PM PT -- A spokesperson for Stan said he, "is doing well and feeling good, he is staying there for a few days for some check ups as a safety precaution."
Stan Lee was rushed to a hospital after falling ill at home ... TMZ has learned
Sources close to the comic book legend tell us ... Lee was taken to Cedars-Sinai Wednesday night after suffering shortness of breath and an irregular heartbeat. We're told he's still there, but in stable condition.
The 95-year-old canceled 2 major convention appearances last year for an illness, though he never revealed the specifics of his health struggles.
We've reached out to a rep for Lee ... so far, no word back.
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Weinstein Co. Sued You Screwed Us on 'Paddington 2' Deal for Canada
The Weinstein Co. screwed the pooch when it comes to that lovable, popular bear, Paddington, according to a new lawsuit.
Entertainment One Films Canada says it struck a deal to distribute "Paddington 2" upon its release, but says they got cut out of that deal ... when TWC sold its rights to Warner Bros.
According to the suit, TWC transferred its rights in Nov. 2017, and Bob Weinstein even apologized to eOne and acknowledged TWC needed to pay up for making them lose 'Paddington.'
eOne says it lost $7.2 million when the deal went south, and is suing TWC for at least that amount.
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'Field of Dreams' Alleged Scumbag Vandal Arrested
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The alleged scumbag responsible for destroying the iconic "Field of Dreams" has been arrested ... and is now facing some serious time behind bars.
As we previously reported ... the original location used in the classic 1989 movie was destroyed with 4-inch deep tire gashes and damage to the sprinkler system after an apparent joyride through the field on January 22 -- resulting in more than $14,000 in damages.
20-year-old Austin Pape turned himself in to authorities early Thursday morning and was charged with 2nd degree criminal mischief and reckless driving.
Pape has lawyered up and plans to plead not guilty, according to The Des Moines Register.
If he's convicted, Pape faces up to 5 years in prison and a $7,500 maximum fine.