Month: July 2023

Peacock is teasing their new show Twisted Metal, sharing a trailer for the post-apocalyptic action comedy featuring Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). Twisted Metal is based on the Sony video game franchise of the same name.

Mackie stars as John Doe, “a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief (Beatriz), he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.” Thomas Haden Church, Will Arnett and Samoa Joe also star, with Neve Campbell, Richard Cabral, Mike Mitchell, Tahj Vaughans and Lou Beatty Jr. making guest-star appearances.

The TV adaptation of Twisted Metal is written and executive produced by show runner Michael Jonathan Smith (‘Cobra Kai’), with Rhett Reese (‘Deadpool’) and Paul Wernick (‘Zombieland’) also executive producing.

Twisted Metal premieres July 27. Take a look at the trailer – here.

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Peacock shared a taser for the new docuseries Orlando Bloom: To The Edge featuring actor Orlando Bloom.

To The Edge follows the 46-year-old Bloom as he goes on “a physical, mental and spiritual journey of self-discovery. Through fear defying adventures and spiritual awareness, Bloom overcomes his fears and learns more about himself, while inspiring the audience at home to explore and expand their own limits in everyday life.”

Per the description, the three-episode, hourlong series will see Bloom “takes viewers on a thrilling journey of self-discovery as he pushes his limits physically and mentally in order to reach his personal edge of what is possible. Through fear defying adventures and spiritual awareness, Bloom overcomes his fears and learns more about himself, while inspiring the audience at home to explore and expand their own limits in everyday life.”

To The Edge will see Bloom learning three extreme sports — wingsuiting, free diving and rock climbing. “With family, friends and his spiritual Buddhist practice guiding the way, Bloom is trained by experts who help him overcome obstacles, face his fears and discover valuable lessons about himself.”

Peacock has yet to announce a premiere date for Orlando Bloom: To The Edge; take look at the teaser – here.

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Apple TV+ shared a trailer for Ridley Scott’s historical drama film Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix.

Napoleon explores the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader who ruled as emperor in the early 19th century. An official film synopsis says the film gives “an original and personal look at Napoleon’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine (Kirby) … it captures Napoleon’s famous battles, relentless ambition and astounding strategic mind as an extraordinary military leader and war visionary.”

Written by David Scarpa and directed by Scott, Napoleon also stars Tahar Rahim, Ben Miles, Ludivine Sagnier, Matthew Needham, Youssef Kerkour and Phil Cornwell. The film is set to premiere exclusively in theaters this Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. 22, and will be available to stream on Apple TV+ at a later date.

Watch the first official trailer for “Napoleon” – here.

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Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello are divorcing after seven years of marriage. The couple confirmed the news in a joint statement to Page Six, which read: “We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.” Sources also told Page Six, “Sofía and Joe have been growing apart for a while now and are taking some distance from each other to contemplate their future.”

Vergara, 51, and Manganiello, 46, first met in 2014 at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The actors went on to get engaged after six months together, and were married on November 22, 2015. On July 10, Manganiello posted for Vergara’s birthday on Instagram, writing simply, “¡¡¡Feliz Cumpleaños Sofía!!!”; and recently, Vergara has been posting photos from a birthday trip to Italy with her friends.

Vergara was previously married to Joe González, with whom she shares her son, Manolo. She was also engaged to business man Nick Loeb in 2012 before splitting in 2014.

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello Split After 7 Years of Marriage

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Lindsay Lohan has given birth to her first child with husband Bader Shammas, a son named Luai. The baby was born in Dubai, where the couple lives, although his exact birth date was not immediately made known. Luai is an Arabic name that means “shield” or “protector.”

A rep for Lohan confirmed the news to People Magazine and Good Morning America in a statement on Monday: “Lindsay Lohan and her financier husband, Bader Shammas, welcomed a beautiful, healthy son named Luai. The family is over the moon in love.”

Lohan and Shammas became engaged in November 2021 and she referred to him as her “husband” on social media in July 2022. The actress announced her pregnancy in March, sharing an Instagram post featuring a photo of a baby onesie emblazoned with the words “coming soon” and writing in the caption: “We are blessed and excited!” 

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ABC has announced the star of the upcoming series “The Golden Bachelor,” a spinoff to their long-running hit franchise The Bachelor (and The Bachelorette).

71-year-old Gerry Turner, a retired restaurateur from Indiana, will lead the senior reality dating series. The format will be similar to that of the flagship dating show except this time, Turner will be looking for love among a group of eligible women 65 years and older. According to a press release, Turner “lives in his dream house on a beautiful lake in Indiana. He’s often busy hosting barbecues, playing pickleball, cheering on his favorite Chicago sports teams, four-wheeling and spending time with friends and family at restaurants and local haunts.”

Turner was married 43 years to his high school sweetheart, Toni, who suddenly fell ill and died in 2017. He is also the father to two daughters, and grandfather to two granddaughters. Turner said after his introduction as ‘The Golden Bachelor’ on Good Morning America: “It feels amazing and it’s still sinking in,” adding that he’s looking for a “high-energy” partner. He also said of his late wife, Toni: “I have her picture on a dresser in my closet. … For a while, it was like I was having a hard time figuring out if she would be OK [with me moving on]. But we always told each other, when one of us goes we’d want the other one to be happy. She’s up there rooting [for me].”

The Golden Bachelor will premiere on ABC this fall.

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