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A Hollywood legend, best known for starring in the Ghostbusters franchise, has confessed that he believes in the supernatural and hopes there’s something waiting for us in the afterlife17:30, 21 Feb 2025Updated 19:03, 21 Feb 2025A Ghostbusters icon has admitted he believes in ghosts.Hollywood legend Ernie Hudson admits he is not afraid of ghouls and wants there to be an afterlife. The actor, who has played Buster Winston for over forty years, hopes that there is a realm beyond the present.The 79-year-old even sees a future as a spectre experiencing life on the other side. Speaking on camera exclusively at The Writers Guild Awards in LA, Hudson admitted that he is delighted that the film franchise has now fans from multi generations.He worried that when Jason Reitman initially tried to rebrand Ghostbusters in Afterlife, the studios were skeptical if it could work. Hudson said of his hopes of living on in an alternative plain after his passing: “Sure, I have a relationship with the occult. I have a feeling like someone is waiting for me and looking over my shoulder. So far we are good!“Hudson smiled at the notion that other entities beyond our world are “messing with us”: Oh yeah. Honestly, I have no doubt and I really hope, because I hope this isn’t it. You know what I mean?”Ernie rose to fame as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise“I am hoping there is another chapter, another dimension, another whatever, but I don’t want to experience it in this dimension. So any ghosts, please don’t visit me!“The actor also reflected on how the latest two Ghostbuster films starring Paul Rudd were Hollywood hits: “It crosses generations. I saw it recently at a theatre and I saw grandparents and great-grandparents with their three-year olds and two year olds, and they’re all enjoying it.””They [were] all in these jumpsuits, even the little ones, and I see people turn their cars in the Ectomobiles and it’s just an honour. I’m just humbled by it, actually.“Hudson admitted that he hopes there is an afterlifeHudson also confessed the he’s glad Sony Pictures allowed Jason – son of the original director and writer Ivan – to let a new story bloom: “There is always concern. I know there’s a need to make money, and I was just really concerned that it’d be for the fans who’ve been so loyal to this thing, even after the studio is kind of almost walked away from it, the fans stayed loyal and I wanted it to be something that they could respond to and appreciate.””I think the cast, the casting is really extraordinary, the new cast. Everyone is so loving and kind, and I think that comes through the characters “The Hollywood legend branded himself “just a guy who goes to work”Humble Hudson himself calls himself a ”working man” after over fifty years on stage and screen work.@Well, I was given at the Toronto Black Film Festival, a lifetime achievement award and I thought it’s been a blessing. I’ve had a wonderful career. I’ve certainly made a good living. I’ve certainly traveled around the world. I’ve met a lot of people. I guess I’m just a guy who goes to work!”Hudson was a presenter at the WGAW, where Shōgun bag three awards, including best TV drama, while Hacks scored two gongs. Hit romance-drama Anora picked up the original screenplay prize for Sean Baker. Nickel Boys won adapted screenplay.Hudson presented an award at the 2025 WGAW(Image: More

EXCLUSIVE: CBBC’s most iconic gameshow show Raven is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, 15 years after the iconic noughties series was axed leaving fans devastated16:53, 21 Feb 2025Raven is back and available to stream now.A spokesperson for James Mackenzie, the iconic CBBC actor who played the show’s titular character from 2002 to 2010, told Daily Star: “James is currently pursuing other projects but he’s delighted with the resurgence of interest [in Raven] as it is a production very close to his heart.”It was recently announced that Raven had been added to iPlayer and the TV host took to X/Twitter to share his excitement. Mackenzie tweeted: “RAVEN IS BACK ON @BBCiPlayer what the actual?!”James signed off his tweet with: “Enjoy young warriors,” before adding the hashtag #letthechallengebegin, his character’s famous tagline.Catch James Mackenzie as Raven on BBC iPlayer now(Image: More

Following the shock news that the James Bond franchise is now under the control of Amazon, a former Bond girl has shared her concerns about how ‘British’ it will be going forward16:00, 21 Feb 2025Updated 16:00, 21 Feb 2025A James Bond star has shared their hot take on the recent James Bond news which has caused a stir amongst fans.Bond girl Valerie Leon has hit out at the decision to pass the fate of the James Bond film franchise to Amazon, following their acquisition of MGM Studios that has left fans fuming.The bombshell has shared her concerns that the iconic British identity of the much-loved film series will be lost, now that Amazon holds the intellectual property rights and will have creative control over 007 and any future films.Valerie appeared in The Spy Who Loved Me and Never Say Never Again, alongside Sir Roger Moore and Sir Sean Connery. The star, now 81-years-old, told ITV’s Good Morning Britain her thoughts.Bond girl Valerie has shared her fears for the franchiseShe said: “Life changes, and everything moves on and changes. The Bond franchise was very British and it won’t be anymore. If they make films they won’t go into the cinema… Everything is so changed now, it just won’t be the same and I’m very old-fashioned anyway.”The revelation of the transfer has left fans reeling, however Barbara Broccoli’s production company will retain co-ownership. Fans, film critics and stars are all now wondering what will come next for the spy, as there has been no new actor announced to replace Daniel Craig, who made his final appearance in No Time To Die back in 2021.Fans of the series have been waiting to find out who will take over as Bond, but it now lies in the hands of AmazonThere has been much speculation over who will take on the role, with names such as Tom Hardy, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Henry Cavill and Tom Hiddleston being thrown in the ring. Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, which granted them the distribution rights and creative control over Bond.Broccoli is said to be going to do “other projects”. Members of the American-British Broccoli family have overseen the films from the very start. A statement on Thursday revealed the Broccoli family and Amazon MGM Studios “have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remain co-owners of the franchise.””Under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM Studios will gain creative control of the James Bond franchise following closing of the transaction,” the statement added.Barbara and her half-brother, Michael G Wilson, have produced the last nine Bond films. They were responsible for overseeing Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Spectre and No Time To Die.It didn’t take long for Jeff Bezos to post about the news, as he shared a message on social media, asking fans: “Who’d you pick as the next Bond?” The deal is expected to close in 2025, according to the PA news agency.Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Festival season is fast approaching and those at Daily Star are here to help you out. Grab your pals and get booking your best summer yet – with a choice of countless festivals up and down the country, there’s no excuse for a plan-free weekend as soon as the warmer weather rolls around. Pick from […] More

P Diddy, real name Sean Combs, was arrested on 16 September 2024 in New York on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, which he denies15:06, 21 Feb 2025Updated 15:07, 21 Feb 2025Diddy is currently in the Metropolitan Detention Centre(Image: More

EastEnders’ beloved boozer has been through the ringer over the years. The BBC One soap has been celebrating 40 years on TV this week, and it saw a huge gas explosion rip through the Queen Vic, which went up in flames and collapsed to the ground. Martin Fowler tragically meet his end in the inferno, […] More

A Place in the Sun’s Ben Hillman was left gobsmacked when a couple revealed the reason they were willing to pay almost £40,000 under the asking price for their dream holiday home14:04, 21 Feb 2025Updated 14:06, 21 Feb 2025A Place in the Sun host Ben Hillman was gobsmacked when a couple threw a curveball decision on the popular Channel 4 show.Brighton locals Nick and Denise, who’ve been an item for over three decades, were out to snag their ideal vacay pad in Corfu with Ben steering the ship.The duo – parents to three grown-up kids – had a hefty £300k to drop on a beachfront home with at least a couple of bedrooms and space outside for dining al fresco. Big spender Ben flagged up their “huge” pot of cash, but Denise clapped back, saying: “That doesn’t get you a lot here.”The telly favourite gave them the heads up that they might need to skimp on some wishes because of the sky-high prices in town.The host was stunned during the episode(Image: More

After a deadly limo crash, Emmerdale fans are convinced that one person is dealing with more than just the injuries caused by icy accident and think a ‘sinister’ twist is coming13:45, 21 Feb 2025Emmerdale: Lisa Riley teases what’s to comeEmmerdale viewers are fearful that a fan favourite will be dealing with a major health issue after the deadly limo crash which has already claimed the lives of three much-loved characters.It’s been a dramatic week in soap land with car crashes and explosions galore, and Emmerdale fans have already had to deal with the deaths of Suzy Merton, Leyla Harding and Amy Wyatt. Now they fear that Chas is facing a “sinister” illness in what viewers are predicting will be a “miserable” twist.Suzy was the first victim to be claimed by the accident, after suffering a fatal head injury. Leyla, who has been on the soap for 17 years, succumbed to severe blood loss after she was impaled by the ice when the limo crashed into the lake.In last night’s episode (Thursday 20th), Amy suffered a cardiac arrest after she plunged into the freezing water. Tragically, she was the only one who saw what she thought was Nate’s body at the bottom of the lake.Emmerdale has been hit with multiple deaths and injuries following the icy crashShe tried to tell Matty what she had seen but died shortly after. Fans are fearing the worst for Chas, after she keeps complaining of back pain.One concerned fan wrote: “Did anyone else get the impression Chas’s ‘back pain’ was going to turn out to be something far worse? I know she slipped on the ice, and “tweaking” her back is a real possibility, but I can’t help thinking there will be more to it.”One agreed: “Yes. Almost definitely. Either she’s more badly injured from the crash than she’s letting on, or it’s something more sinister, possibly linked to her cancer…Leyla died in the tragic crash(Image: More