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Mickey Rourke To Play Gay Rugby Star In New Movie
July 22nd, 2010 | 
Author: Best known for his action packed blockbusters and enjoying a huge comeback to the silver screen Mickey Rourke’s next ambition is far detached from his usual roles. He plans to play Gareth Thomas, the world’s first openly gay rugby player and male athlete in any team sport.
Rourke, 57 got in touch with Thomas after hearing of his story, as a big rugby fan he has been interested in making a rugby film for some time. He contacted Thomas via a mutual friend in the Rugby League and invited him to the audience of the Jonathan Ross show on which he was a guest and invited him to meet over dinner afterwards.
The Hollywood heavyweight is no stranger to physical sports after his training for his role in ‘The Wrestler’ for which he won a Bafta and a Golden Globe. He is also a trained boxer and fought professionally during his break from acting in the 1990′s.
Thomas is said to be delighted and flattered by Rourke’s interest in his life. His career started at a local club at youth level, after a series of transfers he ended up at his home club Bridgend. He played for the Welsh capital Cardiff for three years before returning to captain his hometown to the Welsh Premier Division title in 2003. Debut for Wales in 1995 against Japan and set a record four tries against Italy in 1999. He retains the record for the most appearances for his country at 100.
In 2006, after a neck impact during a game, he collapsed at an interview later in the day with what appeared to be a stroke, he was rushed to hospital and it was discovered that he had ruptured an artery in his neck. Many feared this would cause his retirement but he resumed playing at the start of the 2006-07 season.
The Welsh international came out to the Daily Mail newspaper claiming he didn’t want to be known as a ‘gay rugby player’ and he was a rugby player first, and foremost a man. He has publically talked about how he hopes his decision helps younger athletes feel comfortable with their sexuality and that it will not put off any potential players from what is considered one of the most masculine sports in the world.
But don’t go thinking Rourke will don his rugby boots and rugby training shirts just yet as many have pointed out he is more than 20 years older than the rugby star.
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Summer Movies – Entertainment or Just Business? Part 3 of 3
Well ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for me to wrap up this three part article about the need and greed of Hollywood. It’s plain and simple…the more Hollywood gets, the more they want, and the more we crave. I guess it’s a vicious cycle where in a sense, we all win. They get more business, we get more entertainment, and well, everybody is a winner! Yes, I know it’s not that simple or easy, but why can’t it be? The end result could be that simple, so what more shall we ask for? Before I depart, however, I would like to say that it’s been a pleasure writing about what I am most passionate about. Movies for me are what they are for most people, which is a sense of relief, and an escape from reality for around two hours (unless if you’re watching the four hour Director’s Cut of Dances With Wolves, which I highly suggest against….Best Picture? Really? Come on!). Not only are movies something that I love, but I have a passion for them. Passion is a very important thing to have, to be passionate about something, whether it’s painting, writing, biking, hiking, or just laying out in the sun and enjoying the weather. My passion for watching movies really fulfills me, and even if I watch a movie that is just absolutely horrible, I do not take it as a complete waste of time. Since my family and friends truly confide in me having great movie taste (since I’m the “Movie Guru”), watching a bad movie is like saving them time.
Recently, I have started to be more passionate about something else as well: 104Inc. 104Inc. is an unbelievably new, innovative, and technologically advanced website that seems to be the new wave of the future. Just the basic idea of 104Inc. is amazing, and where it could be headed, and what it could become one day is almost hard to imagine. As of right now, it is functioning as an internet advertising site, having business listings on all of its 2000+ domains, such as 104Books.com or 104Travels.com. But eventually, rumor has it, it is going to be the one stop shop for everything that you will need on the internet, whether you are looking for a business listing still, wanting to connect with family or friends, or just to read the local news or check the current weather forecast. 104Inc. is on its way to become something massive, and every day, there are more and more additions to this new business idea, a business idea that us, the public, and regular users, can build on and become a part of. What other company allows you to actually build it from the ground up and even have the opportunity to be a part of, without even an interview? None! And that’s why 104Inc. is different than anything anyone has ever seen before. How could I not be passionate about that?
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