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Disney fans do NOT play about their merch. They also don’t play with their favorite movies, songs, or characters. The buying power of the Disney adult is well-known. But when it comes to collectibles like clothing or figurines, there is no demographic more passionate.

Now, people are going as far as to hire personal shoppers to snag them coveted merch from Disney World. Unfortunately, this setup doesn’t always end well.

You know you’re truly an iconic movie star when you play yourself in a meta movie where you mock your entire persona. Just ask John Malkovich and Nicolas Cage. And now, we can add action movie and Fast and the Furious icon Jason Statham to the esteemed (yet small) group of actors. According to a report from Empire, Jason Statham will play himself in the upcoming film, Jason Statham Stole My Bike. While we wish this were a remake of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, with Statham playing bike thief Francis Buxton, it sadly does not seem to be the case. The director of Jason Statham Stole My Bike is The Fall Guy and Deadpool 2‘s David Leitch.

What do we know about this upcoming meta action-comedy? Not a lot, besides its titular star playing a version of himself. The original report says the film, which begins shooting in May, has a budget of $80 million dollars. That is a substantial amount for a comedy, even one with plenty of action in it. The screenplay comes from Alison Flierl, whose credits include BoJack Horseman and the School of Rock series. Jason Statham has a huge international box office appeal, which is likely how this movie secured such a big budget.

It’s been a long time since an outright comedy struck box office gold. At least struck it in such a way as to warrant such a hefty price tag. Once the bread and butter of the Hollywood film industry, in an era with a metric ton of comedy series on streaming, and with everyone looking at funny videos on their phones, folks just don’t want to pay to see a good old-fashioned comedy on the big screen. Maybe Jason Statham can be the action hero who saves the big-budget comedy movie. No pressure, Mister Statham. We’re sure you’ve got this.

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Go behind the scenes of K-POPS! in this exclusive interview featuring director Anderson .Paak alongside cast members Jee Young Han (UnPrisoned), Cathy Shim (Reno 911!), and Kevin Woo (K-Pop Demon Hunters).

K-POPS! follows BJ (Anderson .Paak), a fish-out-of-water musician searching for stardom while carrying the emotional weight of a complicated past relationship. In an effort to revive his music career, BJ lands a gig with a house band in Seoul for a high-energy K-Pop competition show, only to discover that his long-lost son, Tae Young (Soul Rasheed), is also chasing the same dream. What unfolds is a heartfelt and comedic story about rebuilding relationships, learning to trust people as they evolve, and uniting cultures through the universal language of music.

Interviewer: Jamie Broadnax

Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax

K-POPS! premieres in theaters nationwide Feb 27th.

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Given the high price of medical care in the United States, it’s no surprise that many find themselves putting off essential treatment, even if they have insurance.

In fact, almost half of American adults say it’s difficult to afford healthcare costs. Additionally, around a third of American adults admit to having put off medical care due to cost concerns.