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entertainment2 years ago

Marvel's 'Echo' Unveiled: Exploring Maya's Powers and Impact

In the Disney+ series "Echo," Maya Lopez's powers differ from the comics as she draws strength from her Choctaw ancestors, using a spiritual connection to her forbearers to free her prosthetic leg and confront Wilson Fisk. The show's executive producers emphasize grounding her abilities in real-world mysticism and the metaphor of connection with one's heritage. Maya receives an upgraded prosthetic leg with special designs affirming her as a Choctaw warrior, reflecting native ingenuity and inventive approaches to situations.

via TVLine|
#disney#echo#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Unmasking the 'Maestro' of the Fake Nose Hall of Fame

The upcoming biopic "Maestro" faced backlash when Bradley Cooper wore a prosthetic nose for the role of Leonard Bernstein, with critics accusing him of playing into an antisemitic trope. This isn't the first time oversized noses have courted controversy in cinema. From Orson Welles in "Touch of Evil" to Alec Guinness in "Oliver Twist," here are 12 memorable fake noses in cinematic history, sorted by size.

via The New York Times|
#actors#cinema#controversy
entertainment2 years ago

Charles Melton's Struggles with Prosthetics and Surprising Awards Season Success

Charles Melton discusses the "annoying process" of wearing a prosthetic for nine hours while filming a scene in the movie May December, which required him to portray a sexual encounter with Natalie Portman's character. Despite the challenges, Melton emphasizes the professionalism and respect on set during the filming process. He recently gained weight for his role and has been receiving awards recognition for his performance in the film.

via Just Jared|
#charles-melton#entertainment#filming
human-interest2 years ago

Fighting for Ukraine: One Citizen's Call to Action

Ruslana Danilkina, an 18-year-old Ukrainian volunteer fighter, lost her leg in a combat mission against Russia in February 2023. She has undergone five surgeries so far and is preparing to receive a prosthetic leg. Ruslana wants to motivate others who have also been injured in war not to lose faith and show that everything is possible. She dreams of returning to ice skating and having a bicycle, and wants to pursue her dreams despite losing a leg.

via DW (English)|
#amputee#human-interest#prosthetic