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Casino was my last good role, says Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone has said she never got a good part again after 1995's Casino and described herself as "the invisible actress".
The Basic Instinct star, 66, has since appeared in films such as Catwoman, Lovelace and Basic Instinct 2.
Stone lost out on winning an Oscar for Martin Scorsese's crime thriller Casino to Susan Sarandon in Dead Man Walking.
Speaking on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Stone said The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola warned her in advance that this would be the case.
She said: "Francis put his hand on my shoulder and he said: 'I need to talk to you.'
"He said: 'You're not going to win the Oscar.'
'I want you to feel like you're going to cry now. I don't want you to cry in the room, and that's why I'm doing this, and it feels so mean right now.
"'But I didn't win for The Godfather and Marty didn't win for Raging Bull, and you're not going to win for Casino."
Coppola said none of them won because the Academy couldn't "hear opera", she remembered.
"'This is not the level of films they want," she remembers him saying.
Discussing attending the Oscars when she knew she was going to lose, she said: "You have to pretend it's fantastic and it's not fantastic.
"And then I didn't get any good parts ever again for the rest of my entire life."
When Theroux replied: "That can't be true. I'm sure there were other movies you did that were good," she replied: "No, and guess what? I hate it."
She continued: "It's easier to say: 'She's cold', or: 'I don't like her', or: 'She's difficult', or: 'She must be sick', or: 'She's too old', or that 'she's hard to cast', or: 'We don't know what to do with her.'
Stone also described her experiences with disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein, who is in prison for sex offences and with whom she she crossed paths at events for the Aids charity Amfar.
She said: "I had a long time of dealing with Harvey and I'm really glad that he's in prison and I think he should stay there with the rest of the people who are like him. Harvey's a pig. He's an octopus and you're just always getting one of his tentacles off you."
Asked if she was too powerful for him to try to coerce into sex, she said: "He would say things to me like: 'You know, you think you're such a princess, Sharon,' as I would unwind him off me.
"And I'd say: 'Yeah, I think I'm the queen of France. F*** off.'
"But he was certainly comfortable with throwing me across the room. He was physically violent to me on more than one occasion because he was so angry at me because I wouldn't do what he wanted me to do."
Bruno Mars' shocking $50 million gambling debt report sparks wild fan jokes: 'He is high on…'
Bruno Mars owes millions to MGM casino for hefty poker debts, risking long-term partnership: Report
Bruno Mars is renowned for lighting up the stage, but recent reports alleging a staggering $50 million gambling debt at the MGM Grand have fans buzzing for a different reason. In 2016, the singer-songwriter announced a 'multi-year residency deal' with MGM Grand in Las Vegas. However, the recent report suggests that the collaboration between Mars and the hospitality brand has soured due to mounting debt.
Bruno Mars reportedly in $50 million debt to MGM Grand
On March 16th, it was reported that Bruno Mars now owes millions of dollars to the MGM casino after reportedly accumulating hefty poker debts. The Talking to the Moon singer had a multi-year residency agreement with Park MGM in Las Vegas, where he performed on a regular basis.
Citing that MGM “basically owns him,” they continued, “He earns $90 million a year from the casino deal, but then he has to pay back his debt... after taxes (Mars earns $1.5 million per night).”
What’s going on between Bruno Mars and MGM Grand
In 2016, it was announced that the hospitality industry had entered into a long-term partnership with Mars, which will feature his exclusive performances across an extensive portfolio of world-class entertainment venues. The president of MGM Grand delivered a statement claiming, “Bruno is among the most talented performers in the world and we are excited to start a long-term relationship with him.” Now, the once mutual relationship appears to have evolved into a feud due to piled-up casino debts.
Bruno Mars’ casino debt sparks meme frenzy
While the 24K Magic singer has never shied away from admitting that he supported himself by playing poker before pursuing music, fans are shocked that news of his casino debt has made its way onto the top of headlines. “Bruno Mars having $50 million gambling debt lets me know his next album gonna be a classic, real degenerate.” A user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Others chimed in too, “Bruno Mars needs a movie about his life cause ik my mans be wylin… 50 MILLION DOLLARS in GAMBLING DEBT ?”, “Bruno Mars walking through MGM casino undercover trying to avoid that $50m gambling debt”, “He is high on debt”, “Bruno mars when the dealer gets blackjack.”
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Media Man News Blog: Casino News. Casino was my last good role, says Sharon Stone
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Casino was my last good role, says Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone has said she never got a good part again after 1995's Casino and described herself as "the invisible actress".
The Basic Instinct star, 66, has since appeared in films such as Catwoman, Lovelace and Basic Instinct 2.
Stone lost out on winning an Oscar for Martin Scorsese's crime thriller Casino to Susan Sarandon in Dead Man Walking.
Speaking on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Stone said The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola warned her in advance that this would be the case.
She said: "Francis put his hand on my shoulder and he said: 'I need to talk to you.'
"He said: 'You're not going to win the Oscar.'
'I want you to feel like you're going to cry now. I don't want you to cry in the room, and that's why I'm doing this, and it feels so mean right now.
"'But I didn't win for The Godfather and Marty didn't win for Raging Bull, and you're not going to win for Casino."
Coppola said none of them won because the Academy couldn't "hear opera", she remembered.
"'This is not the level of films they want," she remembers him saying.
Discussing attending the Oscars when she knew she was going to lose, she said: "You have to pretend it's fantastic and it's not fantastic.
"And then I didn't get any good parts ever again for the rest of my entire life."
When Theroux replied: "That can't be true. I'm sure there were other movies you did that were good," she replied: "No, and guess what? I hate it."
She continued: "It's easier to say: 'She's cold', or: 'I don't like her', or: 'She's difficult', or: 'She must be sick', or: 'She's too old', or that 'she's hard to cast', or: 'We don't know what to do with her.'
Stone also described her experiences with disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein, who is in prison for sex offences and with whom she she crossed paths at events for the Aids charity Amfar.
She said: "I had a long time of dealing with Harvey and I'm really glad that he's in prison and I think he should stay there with the rest of the people who are like him. Harvey's a pig. He's an octopus and you're just always getting one of his tentacles off you."
Asked if she was too powerful for him to try to coerce into sex, she said: "He would say things to me like: 'You know, you think you're such a princess, Sharon,' as I would unwind him off me.
"And I'd say: 'Yeah, I think I'm the queen of France. F*** off.'
"But he was certainly comfortable with throwing me across the room. He was physically violent to me on more than one occasion because he was so angry at me because I wouldn't do what he wanted me to do."
Bruno Mars' shocking $50 million gambling debt report sparks wild fan jokes: 'He is high on…'
Bruno Mars owes millions to MGM casino for hefty poker debts, risking long-term partnership: Report
Bruno Mars is renowned for lighting up the stage, but recent reports alleging a staggering $50 million gambling debt at the MGM Grand have fans buzzing for a different reason. In 2016, the singer-songwriter announced a 'multi-year residency deal' with MGM Grand in Las Vegas. However, the recent report suggests that the collaboration between Mars and the hospitality brand has soured due to mounting debt.
Bruno Mars reportedly in $50 million debt to MGM Grand
On March 16th, it was reported that Bruno Mars now owes millions of dollars to the MGM casino after reportedly accumulating hefty poker debts. The Talking to the Moon singer had a multi-year residency agreement with Park MGM in Las Vegas, where he performed on a regular basis.
Citing that MGM “basically owns him,” they continued, “He earns $90 million a year from the casino deal, but then he has to pay back his debt... after taxes (Mars earns $1.5 million per night).”
What’s going on between Bruno Mars and MGM Grand
In 2016, it was announced that the hospitality industry had entered into a long-term partnership with Mars, which will feature his exclusive performances across an extensive portfolio of world-class entertainment venues. The president of MGM Grand delivered a statement claiming, “Bruno is among the most talented performers in the world and we are excited to start a long-term relationship with him.” Now, the once mutual relationship appears to have evolved into a feud due to piled-up casino debts.
Bruno Mars’ casino debt sparks meme frenzy
While the 24K Magic singer has never shied away from admitting that he supported himself by playing poker before pursuing music, fans are shocked that news of his casino debt has made its way onto the top of headlines. “Bruno Mars having $50 million gambling debt lets me know his next album gonna be a classic, real degenerate.” A user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Others chimed in too, “Bruno Mars needs a movie about his life cause ik my mans be wylin… 50 MILLION DOLLARS in GAMBLING DEBT ?”, “Bruno Mars walking through MGM casino undercover trying to avoid that $50m gambling debt”, “He is high on debt”, “Bruno mars when the dealer gets blackjack.”
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Media Man News Blog: Insights from Prague Gaming and Tech Summit
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Insights from Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024 Speakers (pre-event)
Sent on behalf of European Gaming
As we approach the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit, we've engaged with some of the event's notable speakers to gauge the pulse of what's on the horizon for the gaming and tech industries. Their insights provide a glimpse into the evolving landscape, highlighting the importance of adaptability, innovation, and strategic foresight.
We asked some of our speakers to reply to the below questions:
What has been the most surprising or valuable lesson in your career within the gaming/tech
sector?
Can you tell us about a project or achievement in your career that you're particularly proud
of?
What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the gaming and tech industries
today?
Here is what they’ve replied.
Viktoria Soltesz: Mastering the Financial Game
Viktoria Soltesz, a pivotal figure in the payment solutions space, shared a crucial lesson from her career: the significance of a well-crafted payment plan. Through her work, Soltesz has observed the downfall of companies due to inadequate financial strategies, emphasizing that
such pitfalls are easily avoidable with proper planning. Her recent book, "Moving Money - How Banks Think," aims to demystify banking and payment processes for businesses, advocating for informed financial decision-making within the gaming and tech sectors.
Aleksandra Andrishak: The Power of Continuous Learning
Representing Slotsjudge, Editor in Chief Aleksandra Andrishak looks forward to delving into topics like iGaming and blockchain at the summit. Andrishak highlights the transformative work undertaken at Slotsjudge in 2023 and stresses the importance of perpetual learning in the
fast-paced gaming industry. Her advice to newcomers is to embrace innovation and remain adaptable to stay ahead.
Jakub Tesar: Blockchain's Expanding Horizon
Jakub Tesar predicts a promising future for blockchain technology, especially within the Ethereum ecosystem, and the rise of Web3. He envisions a world where gamers have greater control over virtual collectibles and in-game items, thanks to blockchain. Tesar anticipates GenAI
revolutionizing game interactions and narratives, urging industry professionals to experiment with blockchain's burgeoning use cases.
Kaspar Szymanski: Navigating SEO in the Gaming and Tech World
Kaspar Szymanski, with his rich background in Google Search, identifies the challenge of distinguishing brands in a saturated market. He argues for a focus on unique selling propositions and long-term growth strategies. At the summit, Szymanski aims to dispel SEO myths and offer
actionable advice, emphasizing that SEO setbacks can lead to significant growth opportunities.
Jasmina Poglavc: Data-Driven Innovation in iGaming
Jazz underscores the impact of advanced data analytics and AI in enhancing the iGaming experience through personalized player engagement. She points out the challenges of data privacy and navigating the regulatory landscape, advocating for a shift towards more player-centric and
responsible gaming practices.
These insights from our speakers highlight a common theme: the gaming and tech industries are at a critical juncture, facing challenges that span financial planning, regulatory navigation, and technological innovation. The Prague Gaming & TECH Summit stands as a pivotal
platform for addressing these challenges, fostering dialogue, and paving the way for future advancements.
As we anticipate the rich discussions and networking opportunities at the summit, it's clear that adaptability, continuous learning, and strategic planning are key to navigating the future of gaming and tech. Join us in Prague to explore these themes and more, shaping the trajectory of these dynamic industries.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Media Man News Blog: Media Man Web Tips
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SEO Terms
Keywords: Keywords are the words that users plug into a search engine whenever they seek out information over the web.
Organic traffic: Organic traffic is any traffic that comes to your site over a search engine search, excluding those who click on PPC links.
SERP: Search engine results page.
PPC: Pay-per-click advertising is an advertising strategy to rank products or landing pages above the normal Google SERP results. These links will say “ad” next to them.
User intent: The intent of the keyword search (e.g., is the user asking a question or looking to buy a product).
Meta tags: Snippets of text designed to describe a webpage to a search engine. For example, the title of the page is contained in an HTML title tag attribute.
Ranking factors: Any algorithmic factor designed to influence a page’s ranking in a search engine for a particular keyword search.
Crawling: The ability of search engines to find web pages on your site.
Indexation: The ability of search engines to include your web pages in its web index.
Technical SEO: The backend details of a website, including a web page’s speed and mobile rendering, which impacts its search rankings.
On-page SEO: A list of ranking factors, including meta tags and header tags, designed to help a page rank higher in search results.
Off-page SEO: A list of ranking factors, including link building and acquisition, designed to improve your website’s visibility and authority.
Link building: The manual process of building backlinks or hyperlinks to a website, which is a vital ranking factor for most search engines.
Algorithm updates: Any update to Google’s core algorithm (e.g., Penguin, Panda) that influences a broad range of search rankings.
Core Web Vitals: Technical SEO factors that Google finds important in determining a page’s potential user experience.
E-A-T: Expertise, Authority, Trust. A set of guidelines Google suggests to marketers to evaluate whether their content meets these criteria.
UX: User experience.
