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Best Bruce Willis Flicks, Original ‘Spaceballs’ Cast Returns, & Big Savings on GoPro Cams

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Ryan Koo
June 19, 2025

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Best Bruce Willis Flicks, Original ‘Spaceballs’ Cast Returns, & Big Savings on GoPro Cams

Hey Readers,

Welcome back! Let’s check out our top industry and tech stories of the week.

First up — get ready, Bruce Willis fans! We put together a list of 17 of the iconic actor’s best movies. See if your favorites made the cut.

Also, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, and Mel Brooks are all returning for the new Spaceballs sequel, and GoPro action cams are super on sale and ready to shoot your next summer adventure.

Okay, let’s get to it!

🎞️ Movies & TV

'Die Hard' CREDIT: 20th Century Fox

From his era-defining role as the everyman hero John McClane to his nuanced performances in mind-bending thrillers, Bruce Willis has crafted a cinematic legacy as one of Hollywood's most versatile and enduring stars.

With a career spanning four decades, Willis has navigated the realms of action, comedy, drama, and science fiction with a signature blend of charisma, wit, and vulnerability.

Let’s dig into his best work!

Continue Reading: 17 Best Bruce Willis Movies

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📽️ Industry

'Spaceballs' Credit: Amazon/MGM

Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis are returning as Lone Starr and Dark Helmet, respectively, in a new Spaceballs movie. Mel Brooks will also return, as Yogurt, according to the new teaser he just dropped.

It's always exciting to have a sequel to a movie you love, but this movie is almost 40 years old, and having all the primary cast members (RIP John Candy) back is an interesting choice.

Let’s dig in a little deeper and find out if this was the best choice for the film.

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📷 Tech

The barrier to entry into filmmaking and the greater world of content creation has never been lower. If you're someone looking for a camera to take anywhere, then you might want to consider the diverse array of GoPro action cameras that are great options for all types of adventures.

So, if you're ready to launch that travel vlog, in our latest "Deals of the Week" roundup, we're going to highlight five GoPro action cameras that are currently on sale. Check them out below.

🗞️ Quick Reads for Tech

• The New OM System OM-5 Mark II is Compact, Lightweight, and Ready for Adventures - The follow-up to the OM-5 mirrorless camera is here as the OM-5 Mark II offers a solid array of photo and video capabilities for adventurous hybrid content creators.

• 'F1' Used Custom iPhones for Those Dope POV Shots - Sometimes you don't need the biggest cameras to get the shots.

• DJI Warns That “Time is Ticking” Towards Possible Drone Ban in 6 Months - A recent blog post from DJI outlines how the upcoming NDAA deadline in 6 months could decide the fate of a potential drone ban in the United States.

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