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8 Famous Celebrities who are Big Gamers

Published on February 12, 2021

The world of gaming is enormous. It is pure addiction. Where some people consider gaming a reason behind obesity, it is no secret that people who play games can’t find any other hoppy. It is a pure indulgence because of which the gamers forget everything. Gaming is not just popular among children and teens. It is also hugely popular among adults. It is a way to forget about the rest of the world. It is a source of entertainment. You might see adults playing games with their friends. It is their idea of having fun. Although playing games have mixed reviews, one thing is for sure. Gamers don’t seem to find anything else that satisfying.

If you think those, who have nothing to do play games you or wrong. Even the busiest person can find time for it. For instance, take celebrities. Many celebrities find time from their busy schedule to play games. GamingBeasts.com provides all the information regarding those who love playing games and everything you need to know before starting one.

If you feel bad for spending so much of your time playing games, here is a list of famous celebrities that are big gamers as well. I am sure you will feel better.

1. Henry Cavill

Can you imagine lost in the gaming world so much that you almost end up giving up a career-changing role? Yep, that happened with our very own Henry Cavil. He is not just a handsome face with a fantastic body, and he is a geek when it comes to gaming. He was so lost in gaming back in the day that it nearly cost him his roll in Man of steel.

However, it didn’t stop him from playing games. He particularly loves War of the Witchcraft and RPG games like Skyrim. Either way, we are glad that he shares the gaming geekiness with a majority of his fans.

2. Mila Kunis

Who says women can’t be gamers? Here is a name to prove. You might know Mila Kunis from impeccable acting over the years. But one thing you didn’t realize was the fact that she is addicted to gaming. She openly talked about her hopeless addiction to games like War of the Worlds.

Furthermore, she also loves playing Call of Duty so much that she spends all of her free time playing the game. And when she doesn’t, she thinks about it. Quite a love affair, isn’t it?

3. Zac Efron

This Disney star seems to be a cute guy next door helping you out with groceries and everything. But in reality, he has a gaming side to himself as well. in fact, we came to know about his love for gaming when he hosted a launch event for Halo 3 in Los Angeles. He was so much into gaming that his girlfriend in 2007 gave him a serious ultimatum to get rid of his Xbox or leave her. Well, time tells us that he isn’t with his then-girlfriend anymore, but he is still playing his favorite games.

4. Megan Fox

Another actress who is no stranger to the gaming world is Megan Fox. You might know her from her beautiful eyes and gorgeous face, but that’s not all that is to this actress. In fact, she is a huge gamer as well. In the start, she didn’t reveal her love for gaming because she thought gamers were thought to be funny and weird. So, she kept her gaming history and spirit a secret until, in one interview, she revealed that she is addicted to the games by the Halo franchise. Either way, we are impressed how a beautiful woman can be a good game as well.

5. Ben Foster

Now Ben Foster is a name that genuinely indulged in the gaming world. Because of his nature, he likes to get things to wash over him. He is among those actors who believe in a lot of research and really get into the character. And the exciting part is, he wasn’t always a gamer. His gaming career begins as a single-player for three weeks and soon turned in to a group play. So much that he would play non-stop for 18 hours a day, now that’s pretty heavy!

6. Michelle Rodriguez

We all know Micelle Rodriguez for her tough characters on the screen. Whether it’s Avatar or fast and furious, her characters are a force of nature. Therefore, it is not surprising at all if we tell you that this American actress is a gamer as well. She is a huge fan of Halo and Call of Duty. In fact, she is said to have drawn inspiration from game characters for playing roles. Pretty hardcore, eh?

7. Matthew Perry

We all know him as Chandler from the epic Friends. However, he has a lot more than the sweet character profile. He is addicted to games as well. You might find it difficult to believe, but his addiction to games caused him serious problems as well. For one, he got his hand injured during the Fallout 3 marathon session.

Furthermore, he developed carpal tunnel syndrome due to his long gaming sessions. He is even the voice behind Fallout: New Vegas’ character Benny. Now that’s a good reward for the hard work!

8. Robin Williams

Now, this might be shocking to you, but the person responsible for making our childhood memorable was a huge gamer. It is said that he was head over heels in love with the Nintendo classic The Legend of Zelda and World of Warcraft. He was so obsessed with the game that he paid it homage by naming his daughter after the game’s Princess Zelda. Quite strange, eh? But this didn’t end there. He was just as popular in the gaming world as he was in the world of entertainment. In fact, when he passed away, the World of Warcraft game gave him tribute by naming a non-player character after him.

Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Alcoholics

Published on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020

Celebs

Achieving sobriety is a difficult challenge for individuals, including celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Zac Efron, and Lucy Hale.

They all faced challenges with alcohol abuse and decided to live a sober teetotal lifestyle.

1. Zac Efron

The actor stopped drinking in 2013 after a brief stint in rehab.

‘There was a moment when my morning routine was, like, Get up and Google yourself. But that stopped, dramatically and instantly, probably three years ago,’ Efron said.

‘I realized that viewing yourself through other people’s pictures is not living your own life. I wasn’t really being myself. A lot of my hobbies had gone out the window. I couldn’t skateboard or surf for fear of being followed. Crossing the line of fear is what leads to greatness.’

2. Brad Pitt

The star recently revealed how he is ‘committed’ to being sober after he spent a year and a half in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) after his divorce from actress Angelina Jolie in 2016.

‘I had taken things as far as I could take it, so I removed my drinking privileges,’ Pitt told the New York Times in September. 2019.

On his experience of attending AA, he said: ‘It was actually really freeing just to expose the ugly sides of yourself. There’s great value in that.’

3. Lana Del Rey

In 2012, she discussed her struggles with drugs and alcohol as a teenager.

‘I was a big drinker at the time,’ she said. ‘I would drink every day. I would drink alone. … I knew it was a problem when I liked it more than I liked doing anything else.’

Lana ended up leaving school, and she entered the program for drug and alcohol addicts in Brooklyn.

4. Lucy Hale

In an interview she made in 2017, the Pretty Little Liars actress admitted that she had given up alcohol and had ‘no interest’ in the Hollywood party scene.

‘I’m just always trying to surround myself with better people and be the best version of myself possible. I know it sounds obnoxious to hear people say that, but why not?’ she added.

5. Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck went to rehab in 2001 and later opened up about his sobriety.

‘I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I’ve dealt with in the past and will continue to confront,’ he wrote. ‘I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be.’

In February 2020, he shared: ‘I was sober for a couple of years and then I thought, “You know, I want to just drink like a normal person and I want to have wine at dinner.” And I was able to for about eight years.’

6. Demi Lovato

The former Disney Channel star recently celebrated her five-year anniversary of sobriety on in 2019.

‘I’m so proud of myself, but I couldn’t have done it without my higher power (God), my family, friends, and everyone else who supported me,’ Demi wrote.

7. Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper battled with addiction to alcohol and painkillers. He became sober at 29-years-old.

8. Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith has been sober for almost 20 years. She used to find herself drinking two bottles of wine on the couch every night.

9. Eva Mendes

The actress started rehab in 2008 and has been sober ever since. In one interview, she said: ‘I am proud of people who have the determination and the fearlessness to actually go face their demons and get better.’

10. Naomi Campbell

The supermodel gave up drinking around 2012 after she joined Alcoholics Anonymous. She found herself in the spotlight for assault and other alcohol-induced antics.

‘The time between 1998 and 2005 was especially bad,’ Naomi revealed in 2010.

‘During that time, I avoided looking in the mirror, because I didn’t like the person who was looking back at me. To be honest, there were times I thought I wouldn’t survive. I used to have a lot of problems. Amongst others, I drank too much, so I joined Alcoholics Anonymous to get and stay sober.’

What we Know About the New Scooby-Doo Movie

Published on June 12, 2019

Movie

A new Scooby-Doo movie has been announced to release in the spring of 2020 according to ComicYears.com. Fans have loved the detective dog and Mystery Inc. ever since Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! premiered as a Saturday morning cartoon in 1969.

This was an incredibly successful TV series for three seasons and eventually, the Mystery Inc gang made it to the big screen not once, but twice. Now, there are talks of not only a new movie, but other related projects as well.

The Scooby-Doo Phenomenon

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! was just the beginning for everyone’s favorite crime sniffing dog. The series, which began its run as an animated cartoon in 1969 followed a dog named Scooby-Doo and his friends (Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy), the Mystery Inc. gang, who solved crimes and faced eerie characters and monsters.

The series featured many great one liners (like “Scooby-dooby-doo! and “rut-roh Raggy”) but the one that is probably the most well-known is what the villain would say at the end of every episode after the Mystery Inc. gang solved the crime, “…and I would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn’t been for you meddling kids!”

The original animated Scooby series only aired for three seasons; however, through the years, there have been many reboots, including two big screen live action films in the early 2000s.

Live Action Versions

Scooby-Doo was one of the first animated series or movies to receive the live action treatment in the 2000s. Scooby-Doo: The Movie was released in 2002 and was directed by Raja Gosnell (you can get more info on that version here). Gosnell has also directed many other family friendly hits like Home Alone 3, Beverly Hill Chihuahua, and The Smurfs. The live action movie cast included Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini, and Rowan Atkinson.

The plot followed the same basic outline of the original series, but was expanded upon in order to fill an entire two hours of crime solving. The Mystery Inc gang had reunited after having gone separate ways for two years, only to meet back up at a horror resort where they were forced to fight supernatural crime once again, consisting of evil demonic forces. Throughout the film, the gang become trapped in different bodies, but eventually solve the crime by working together as a team.

Following the blockbuster success of Scooby Doo: The Movie, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed was released in 2004.

Fans are hopeful that the new movie will be as good as Scooby-Doo: The Movie, which is arguably the better movie between the two live action films that have been made.

The New Movie

The new Scooby-Doo movie, also known, according to IMDB.com as Scoob is set to hit theatres on May 15, 2020. The new movie is said to feature other Hanna-Barbera characters who recruit Scooby-Doo to find an enchanted collar in order to stop a ghost attack.

Scoob features a star-studded cast with Zac Efron as Fred, Amanda Seyfried as Daphne, Will Forte as Shaggy, and Gina Rodriguez as Velma. Frank Welker, who has been the voice of Scooby-Doo since the original 1960s cartoon will return to voice the great dane.

Matthew Lillard, who has voiced Shaggy since 2002 will not be returning to theatres with this revival of the characters and he made sure to let everyone on Twitter know that he was not happy with the decision. Lillard wrote on Twitter after the new cast was announced, “Well this sucks. What a crappy way to find out…thanks Hollywood. You never cease to amaze me.”

The new movie is set to be directed by Tony Cervone, who directed a few of the animated TV series reboots. The new film will be produced by Chris Columbus, Pam Coats, and Allison Abbate. The film is said to be an animated film, as opposed to live action like the previous two times that the world’s favorite crime sniffing dog has hit the big screen.

With this film being the first film about Scoob and the gang in 14 years, there are high stakes for this film to do well. Parents will be taking their children and enjoying the nostalgia of it all, while young children will hopefully become new fans of these characters.

At this time, not too much information has been released as far as the plot of the new Scooby-Doo movie; however, now that the cast has been officially announced, the film can begin production. This means that we are all one step closer to being able to go see Scoob! In theatres. Because the film is being directed by a veteran, Tony Cervone, it can also be expected that the film will remain true to the original Scooby-Doo style and basic plot outline and structure. The internet is already going crazy over the cast (in a good way), so the expectations are high.

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