This #MovieStarMonday we visit Sarah Bolger The Westies on MGM Plus
https://www.mgmplus.com/series/the-westies
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Festival Day
https://www.crystalmixer.com/festival-cocktail-recipe/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A new British study debunks the idea that women are better multitaskers than men…except for in one key area: talking. Researchers at Brunel University of London had 78 volunteers complete 5 tasks at once, including a cooking challenge, while answering questions. Men and women performed equally well on 4 of the 5 tasks, but men answered far fewer questions. On the plus side, when men did respond, their answers were just as fast and accurate as the women’s. In a follow-up experiment, observers judged the quieter men as less capable, even though their overall performance matched the women’s, suggesting silence – not multitasking ability – may fuel the long-standing stereotype than women are better multitaskers.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
It’s been a long and legally winding road to release for Rebel Wilson‘s directorial debut, but we now have the first trailer for “The Deb”. Sunrise Films has set an August 25 US digital-release date for the musical comedy. The film’s original date was moved from April 9 amid a legal fight involving Wilson, the movie’s producers and star Charlottle MacInnes, who sued the rookie director for defamation. The Deb follows ‘Taylah Simpkins’ (Natalie Abbott), a farm girl and high school outcast in small-town Australia, who is convinced that the upcoming Debutante Ball – “the Deb” – is her one shot at reinventing herself. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5frj7kf5
Rebel Wilson has successfully defended claims she defamed a young actress who played the lead role in her directorial debut. An Australian judge dismissed the case brought by “The Deb” actress Charlotte MacInnes, who accused the “Pitch Perfect” star of spreading lies about her to millions of followers on Instagram. MacInnes said the posts had made her the “subject of abuse, hatred and ridicule online” and affected her career prospects. In the posts, Wilson suggested MacInnes had withdrawn a complaint of sexual harassment against the film’s producers to further her career. MacInnes denied ever having made a complaint.
The creative team behind “Riverdale” is heading back to the Archie Comics locale, but to tell a very different kind of story. Disney+ has greenlit a series based on the “Afterlife With Archie” comic book, in which Riverdale is overrun by zombies. Afterlife With Archie will “turn the all-American town of Riverdale into a zombie-overrun apocalypse,” according to the show’s description. In the upcoming series, “a supernatural spell from a certain teen witch backfires, unleashing a horde of the possessed dead on Riverdale. Archie and his friends fight to stay alive, testing their friendships, romances and loyalties.” It’s set to premiere in 2027.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Fairy rings in grass are often caused by underground fungi. As the fungus grows outward, it creates a circle that can become visible through changes in the surrounding vegetation.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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OF THE DAY
One of the most irritating things passengers do on planes could soon become a thing of the past. A bill introduced in US Congress would require the FAA to prohibit in-flight voice and video calls within 180 days. Supporters say loud conversations and FaceTime chats can disturb passengers, distract crew and make announcements harder to hear. The proposal, known as the “Quiet Skies Act”, comes as expanding in-flight Wi-Fi makes calls increasingly possible…and increasingly common. Several major US airlines already ban phone calls, while some carriers are allowing them on Starlink-equipped planes. Flight attendants say a universal ban would eliminate confusion, and make it easier for crews to enforce a clear, consistent rule.
Here are more recent airline “developments”…
❑ Emirates has unveiled its new U-Dream Headrest, designed to make sleeping in economy class a little less painful. The padded, U-shaped headrest features adjustable height, tilting and foldable side wings that cradle a passenger’s head and neck, to prevent them from flopping forward or sideways. The feature is currently available on 3 planes, with the entire A350 fleet set to have it by year’s end. It will also be retrofitted to many existing planes.
❑ United Airlines is taking aim at one of air travel’s biggest annoyances: the dreaded middle seat. On its new Airbus A321XLR jets, launching this fall, the airline plans to block some middle seats in its Economy Plus section, giving neighbouring passengers more elbow room and an extra table — for an added fee, naturally. The move reflects airlines’ growing focus on passengers willing to pay more for comfort. The new planes will have 150 seats instead of 152, creating a little more breathing room for those who can afford it.
❑ Because I know you were wondering, the TSA has confirmed that you’re allowed to bring hammocks to the airport – and even set them up for a snooze. There’s just one catch: you’ll need to check with airport staff about where you’re allowed to hang it. The Transportation Security Administration recently shared photos of hammocks strung between airport pillars, joking: “Nobody said you couldn’t bring a hammock to the airport.” So, next time your flight is delayed, forget the uncomfortable terminal chairs. Just pack a hammock, and “hang around”.
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yh729bvx
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“No spoon.” — The Matrix — Spoon Boy — 1999
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Ironically, one of the most commonly misused words in the English language is “ironic”.
✓ The average active vocabulary of an adult English speaker is of around 20,000 words.
✓ 90% of everything written in English uses just 1,000 words.
✓ The right rear tire on your car generally wears out before the others do.
✓ 80% of all life on Earth is found in the ocean.
WEIRD NEWS
A U.K. company called “Deep” has rolled out its first underwater home, and claims it’s nearly ready for tenants to move in. Deep says the future of ocean exploration could include living beneath the waves, and it is now testing its underwater habitat “Vanguard” off the coast of Florida. The air-filled structure uses saturation diving technology, allowing occupants to live about 13 meters (39 feet) underwater for up to 5 days, while spending extended periods exploring the surrounding ocean. The company says the habitat could be used by scientists, educators and researchers to study marine life around the clock. Deep hopes to welcome its first occupants this fall and plans to launch a larger, deeper habitat called “Sentinel” next year.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
In a recent survey, THIS was named the least exciting snack of all time. What is it?
Answer: Celery
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
Are summer blockbusters still a big-screen tradition – or are audiences happier streaming from the couch? A new survey of 2,000 people (in the US) found opinions are split. 30% of movie fans say blockbuster season is bigger than ever, while 21% think Hollywood is leaning too hard on sequels and remakes. Another 11% say the summer blockbuster is officially dead, and 15% never cared about it anyway. Millennials and Gen Z are the biggest fans of the summer blockbuster, while enthusiasm drops sharply with age. Overall, about 1 in 6 still feel the best way to see a summer movie is opening weekend in the movie theater, while 21% are theater-goers but prefer to wait a few weeks. As for this summer’s most anticipated movies, “Toy Story 5” tops the list.
MOVIES WE’RE MOST EXCITED FOR THIS SUMMER (in order, including those already released):
1. “Toy Story 5”
2. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”
3. “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
4. “Minions & Monsters”
5. “Supergirl”
6. “Jackass: Best and Last”
7. “Moana” (live action)
8. “The Odyssey”
9. “Disclosure Day”
10.
“The Dog Stars” (out Aug. 28)
GOOD NEWS
11-Year-Old Leukemia Patient's Window Signs Fill Hospital Floor With Pizza, Cupcakes, and Kindness https://www.sunnyskyz.com
