SCOTT SINCLAIR!

Who was your favourite player growing up?

My favourite player to watch was Thierry Henry when he was at Arsenal. He was unbelievable. Ronaldo was brilliant to watch as well though.

How do you relax when you’re not playing football?

Normally I just chill out and watch TV. 24 is my favourite show at the moment so you can normally find me watching that when I’m not playing football!

What would you like to achieve in your career with Swansea?

Staying up is the main thing at the moment and just enjoying playing football in the top flight. I’m enjoying my football at the moment so it’s all good.

Are you hopeful of playing for England in the Euros next summer?

Well the only thing I can do is try and keep doing well and scoring goals. If I keep doing that then hopefully I’ll be in with a shout.

Who do you think will win the league?

Manchester City. Maybe Man Utd but I think it’s going to be City’s year.

If you could pick one player from another Premiership team who would it be?

David Silva. He’s on fire at the moment and he’s just a brilliant player. He’s just had a magnificent start to the season hasn’t he?

Is there anyone you’re looking forward to playing against this season?

I’m looking forward to playing at Old Trafford for sure. I was excited about playing at Stamford Bridge again and it was unfortunate that we lost. I’m also looking forward to playing at Anfield as well, there are loads of big games I’m looking forward to being a part of!

Scott Sinclair was speaking at the Match Attax Half Term Tour event. For further details visit www.toppsfootball.co.uk

CHRIS EVANS - CAPTAIN AMERICA!

How did you get in shape for the role?

I worked out a lot. There was no day I took off and no day where I just took it light or easy.

What were the physical challenges for you?

Getting in and out of the Captain America suit. The Cap suit is a very cumbersome outfit and it wasn’t easy to go for a pee because of all the layers.

What was the coolest set?

I liked seeing the rebirth lab where Steve Rogers goes and gets the injection and becomes Captain America I knew it would be a fun scene to film and to watch.

Were you already a Marvel fanboy?

I was very aware of the Marvel universe. I had to do my homework back in the Fantastic Four days so I knew who Captain America was. I wasn’t a big comic book fan growing up but I’ve definitely become one.

What are your favourite Marvel movies?

I really, really liked Iron Man and I really liked X-Men. Those were fantastic movies. They had fantastic stories!

How do you feel about seeing yourself on screen?

I always watch my movies when they’re done because I’m excited to see the final product. I try to have one or two viewings and then I let it go, because the more I watch something I’ve done the more critical I become.

 

Do you have all your own films on DVD and Blu-ray?

My mother has them all in triplicate, but I just have a couple of them, I think.

Is there anything you have in common with Captain America?

I’m not saying my moral compass is as unflappable as Cap’s but hopefully that’s something we can all relate to – we just want to be good people!

Captain America: The First Avenger is out on 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray Triple Play and DVD on 5th December from Paramount Home Entertainment

WAYNE ROONEY!

Sum yourself up in three words…
Happy, passionate, determined.

You do seem a happier individual these days. What’s changed?
I’ve always loved what I do. Playing football is my passion, something I’ve wanted to do my whole life, so to be able to do it at a high level is incredible. I know how lucky I am. I’m at a brilliant club and to be an England player is still something I can’t quite believe.

What drives Wayne Rooney?
Playing football. To be paid to do something I love is fantastic. But even if there wasn’t money involved, I’d still be out there with my mates having a kick-about. It’s all I’ve ever really known.

Footballers get a lot of bad press, with critics saying they don’t care about the supporters. What’s the truth?
Yeah, we make mistakes – people forget we’re human beings as well as footballers – but there is no malice there. To be in the spotlight can be hard for some young players to cope with too. As for the fans, they mean the world to the players – when they sing your name, there’s no better feeling. For me personally I hope it’s clear I appreciate the fans because at the end of the day I consider myself to be a fan too.

Will Euro 2012 see England end over 40 years of hurt?
I hope so! I think we showed in qualification that we’ve come a long way. We’ve always had the players but maybe there is a little bit more belief now. Every time we go out there we expect to get a good result. Confidence is everything in football…

Who’s the scariest – Fergie or Fabio?
Both! I wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of either of them.

Do you ever get big-headed being England’s number one?
No! And I don’t see it that way. We’ve got loads of good players. Personally I always try to deal with the good things the same way as I do the bad – I don’t get too excited either way. I have great people around me who keep my feet on the ground. Yeah, it’s nicer when people say nicer things but it’s honestly all about the team.

You look like being back to your best. What’s been the secret?
Confidence. Being happy. Having amazing team-mates.

So it’s not your new hair?
Ha, ha! Who knows?

It was kind of brave of you to be so up front about your hair transplant though…
I’m not sure it was brave, I just thought ‘why should I hide it?' I was a young man who had lost his hair and decided to do something about it. There was no big drama for me.

WWE SUPERSTAR KOFI KINGSTON!


What’s it like being one part of the WWE Tag Team Champions?

It feels great! Even Bourne and myself see ourselves as two of the most explosive individuals in the WWE and now we’re on the same team it’s pretty cool. Evan is a real cool guy so we have a lot of fun in the ring.

Who do you like beating up the most?

We had a match recently with Jack Swagger, which was really good. I don’t like him personally but he definitely brings out the best in me when we’re wrestling.

Who’s your best friend in the WWE?

I hang out a lot with Hornswoggle! He’s a really funny guy. He’s also a really dirty individual but you have to take the good with the bad!

Who’s the prankster in the WWE locker room?

That’s Hornswoggle too! He’s always stealing people’s gear and sending pictures of him wearing it! Which is pretty disgusting as he doesn’t shower that much!

Have you ever farted in the ring?

HA-HA! No, I’ve never farted but a few of my opponents have! You can always tell, as there’s these smells all of a sudden in the ring!

What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to you in the ring?

I remember once I was destroying Randy Orton’s car and I was smashing the windows with a crowbar and I threw a big bucket of paint on it and when I was finished beating the car up I went to stamp on the bucket and I nearly slipped on the paint!

What’s the strangest thing that’s happened to you with a fan?

I saw a huge sign with ‘Kofi’ written on it so I thought I’d go over and pose for a picture and stuff but as I got closer I saw that the sign actually said ‘Kofi sucks!’

Do you watch football?

Being a WWE Superstar means you’re on the road a lot of the time so we can’t watch too much sport. I keep my ear down to the ground and try and keep up with Ghana as much as possible.

If you were an animal what animal would you be and why?

A cheetah without a doubt. They’re fast and agile like myself. They weigh a lot but they can still move. Plus, they’re slick – they remind me of a young me actually! They’re very smooth.

WWE SummerSlam is available on DVD and Blu-Ray from 21st November 2011 at all good retailers!

JACK BLACK Interview!

Q: Hi Jack! Has Po changed much from the original Kung Fu Panda film?
A: Po is still like a big kid, even though he has become a dragon warrior kung fu master! He's still a little clumsy!

Q: Where does the Kung Fu Panda 2 story begin?
A: It picks up where it ended in the first movie. Po is the dragon warrior and works with the Furious Five to keep the valley safe.

Q: Po is always jumping around do you jump around when you record his voice?
A: Yeah, I'm up bouncing around! You need your voice to match Po's physical presence on screen. The only problem is my clothes sometimes make a sound.

Q: Why not go naked in the sound booth?
A: I asked if I could but they wouldn't let me!

Q: Did you train in kung fu to prepare for the Kung Fu Panda movies?
A: I did some kung fu training. Now I'm a lethal weapon!

Q: What do you think about a Kung Fu Panda 3, 4, 5 and 6? How many sequels do you think is in the franchise?
A: I think we should probably stop at Kung Fu Panda 263. We should do at least 200 of them. No, my view is we should do more. As long as we are making great movies we should keep doing them.

Kung Fu Panda 2 is out on Blu-ray Triple Play & DVD on 14th November from DreamWorks Animation

ALBERTO DEL RIO INTERVIEW!

What was it like performing at Wrestlemania?

It was a dream come true, it was a great feeling to be in the ring in front of so many people and millions watching on TV around the world.

Who’s the hardest opponent you’ve ever had to face in the ring?

I’d have to say Randy Orton. I’ve been wrestling with him for years and he’s one of the toughest and best performers in the WWE.

Who do you like beating up the most in the ring?

I like wrestling Rey Mysterio because of his Mexican style. He’s also a high flyer but at the same time he’s a really tough opponent to face!

What advice would you give anyone who wants to become a wrestler?

You must work hard every single day and eat the right food and also know when to rest properly.

Who’s your best mate in the locker room?

Drew McIntyre is the one who I hang out with the most. We travel together between shows.

Watch Alberto Del Rio and all your other favourite WWE Superstars battle it out in WrestleMania XXVII available on DVD 4^th July

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Carlos Saldanha

Hi Carlos! Tell us about Rio!

It took nearly ten years to make from when I first had the idea. It’s about Blu, a rare blue macaw that is taken to Rio to mate with a female macaw. Blu falls in love with Jewel, the female, but they are taken on an unexpected journey around the city of Rio when smugglers snatch them.

Why is the movie set in Rio?

I’m from Rio and I probably take for granted what a wonderful city it is! I hadn’t been back for about 10 years but I remembered loving every thing about the place. We actually took some of the film crew to Rio because they hadn’t been before.

What did you do while you were there?

We went to the world famous carnival and tried to experience Rio like Blu does in the film. I wanted everyone to take in the atmosphere and wear the funny costumes and everything!

There are humans and animals in the film. Why’s that?

I wanted to make the film appealing to everybody, kids to adults. Having just animals in the film can make it seem like it’s just for a younger audience. Everyone can enjoy the film, as there is a human side to it as well as the animals.

Who is your favourite character?

It’s hard to say, they are like my children! Each character has their own unique qualities that make them so likeable. Or unlikeable in the case of Nigel!

What’s the funniest bit in the film?

There’s a scene where there’s a brawl between the monkeys and the other animals, which has some very funny moments in it. There is also a bit where Nigel starts singing, which is one of my favourite parts!


Will there be a Rio 2?

Who knows! It took so long for Rio to come about I’m just happy this film is out there. It’s a dream come true for me to make an animated film with a personal story!


Rio is released on Blu-ray Triple Play Ultimate Carnival Edition, Blu-ray 3D and DVD on 24 October from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan talks to TOXIC!

Hi Daniel! When will you cash in your Money in the Bank match?

I’m going to cash it in at Wrestlemania 28. I’ve always wanted to be in the main event at Wrestlemania and this is the perfect chance for me to do it!

What’s the hardest match you’ve ever had?

In 2006 I separated my shoulder after about 5 minutes and the match lasted for an hour! So I had to wrestle for ages with my shoulder just hanging from my body!

Ouch! What’s the worst injury of your career?

In 2007 I detached my retina in my eye! I couldn’t see out of my left eye for the whole match! My vision in my left eye is now really blurry!

That’s not good! Who do you have the best matches with?

My favourite singles match was actually against Sheamus in Dublin because he came out to an enormous reaction, the fans were going crazy!

Has anything embarrassing ever happened to you in the ring?

Yes! I’ve had several times where my pants have been pulled down in the ring! It just happens just randomly.

Oh dear, I’m sure no one saw it! Has anyone ever farted in a match?

Yeah! One time I was wrestling in the independents against a team called the Briscoe brothers and one of them was giving me a piledriver. So not only did I take a piledriver, the guy farted on my head as well!

Smelly! Who is the biggest prankster in the locker room?

The most outlandish prankster is Cody Rhodes. He just blames other people for stuff and makes up stories and throws chairs and stuff. He’s very mischievous!

Who’s your best pal in wrestling?

I travel with William Regal. He’s been a mentor of mine since 2000. We get along really well and have very similar personalities.

Finally, what else do you hope to achieve in wrestling?

I would really like to elevate myself to the level of John Cena or Randy Orton. I want to be the guy that main events every main event!

SummerSlam will be live and exclusive on Sky Box Office at 1am on Sunday 14 August.
 For the 24th year running SummerSlam will host a series of show stopping bouts. The line-up is yet to be announced, so for an exclusive look go to wwe.com for more info.