This #MovieStarMonday we visit Andrew Pierson. He stars in the socially responsible horror feature A Soldier’s Descent and appears in the hit Netflix series Outer Banks, with additional roles in Return of the Living Dead: Trash’s Revenge. Best known to horror fans as William Spanner in the iconic Witchcraft movie series - one of the longest-running franchises in film history
His new film DeVour
will hit big screens in October
TRAILER:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdMw_4ApiHE
and a brand new Witchcraft movie will be out soon as well!
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Peach
Pie Day
https://amandascookin.com/peach-pie-cocktail/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Have you ever been convinced that you saw a ghost…or a UFO? That might be a good thing. A new Brazilian study suggests that hearing a voice when nobody is there, sensing an unseen presence or experiencing an overwhelming feeling of awe are surprisingly common “nonordinary experiences” — and they’re often positive. Researchers surveyed more than 5,000 adults and found that most were awake, sober and healthy when the experiences occurred. About 20% initially reacted negatively, and 25% reported some distress, but roughly 51% said the experience ultimately had a positive long-term effect on their lives. Researchers say these experiences shouldn’t automatically be viewed as either a mental-health problem or a spiritual event. Instead, they may simply be unusual moments that people interpret in different ways.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
From 18th century Scotland to the fictional Kingdom of Corona, Disney‘s live-action “Tangled” has found its ‘Queen Arianna’. While “Outlander” star Caitríona Balfe was not featured in the footage teased Friday at D23, Disney has announced the 5-time Golden Globe nominee will play Rapunzel’s long-lost mother in the adaptation of the 2010 animated fantasy musical. In the original Tangled, Mandy Moore’s Rapunzel spent her entire life in a tower until thief ‘Flynn Ryder’, played by Zachari Levi, stumbles upon her, after which she sets out to discover the world — and who she really is. Disney also announced a March 31, 2028 release date for the new film.
Johnny Depp just might be coming back for another go as ‘Captain Jack Sparrow’. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer says that when it comes to “Pirates of the Caribbean 6”, “we’re talking with Johnny (Depp), we’re working on a screenplay, and hopefully we can get this done.” Deadline also quotes other sources as saying the next film in the saga will be an “evolution of the franchise”, focusing on Margot Robbie’s protagonist with Sparrow as a side character. The last ‘Pirates’ film, 2017’s “Dead Men Tell No Tales”, grossed just under $800 million, the lowest total in the series.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtles on Earth. They can grow over two metres long and dive deeper than any other sea turtle in search of jellyfish.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Here are the rules for telling a joke…properly:
➠ Before you open your mouth, know your joke. Even if you’re ad-libbing, you must have a clear idea of where you’re headed.
➠ Know your audience. Not all jokes are appropriate for all gatherings.
➠ Do not ask permission to tell a joke. Surprise is crucial.
➠ Do not tell everyone how funny your joke is beforehand.
➠ There must be ample set-up to the joke, providing the pertinent details the audience needs to know.
➠ There must be a punchline or strong conclusion.
➠ Avoid detours. As a rule, jokes work best in a straight line.
➠ Commit to your joke. Once you begin, follow through to the end.
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
“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys.” — Dead Poets Society — John Keating (Robin Williams) — 1989
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Pointed up, a horseshoe over your door supposedly catches luck. Pointed down, it pours luck on those who enter.
✓ One horsepower is defined as the amount of power needed to lift 550 pounds (250kg) one foot (30cm) off the ground in one second.
✓ It would require close to 2 million mosquito bites to lose a life-threatening amount of blood (2 liters).
✓ Dr. Seuss said his inspiration for the ‘Grinch’ was himself “on a bad day”.
WEIRD NEWS
Humans naturally prefer to move in a counterclockwise direction. Researchers in Spain and Japan found that people wandering through museums, supermarkets, empty rooms, and other enclosed spaces often drift in an anticlockwise direction. The pattern appeared across different ages, genders, and cultures, and was even more noticeable in children. Scientists say the reason remains a mystery. Understanding this quirk could help improve crowd management, evacuation planning, and the design of public spaces.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
43% would give THIS up for a stress-free day. What is it?
Answer: Chocolate
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
WORLD RECORDS THAT SOUND TOTALLY MADE-UP:
➠ The Oldest Verified Person: Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment lived to 122 years and 164 days, making her the oldest person whose age has been fully verified. She was born in 1875 and died in 1997 – living through 2 World Wars, the invention of the telephone and the arrival of TV.
➠ The Most Lightning Strikes Survived: Roy Sullivan survived 7 lightning strikes over 35 years while working as a park ranger in Virginia.
➠ The Most Passengers Ever Carried on a Commercial Airplane: In 1991, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 747 evacuated 1,086 Ethiopian Jews from Ethiopia to Israel. During the flight, 2 babies were born, bringing the total to an astonishing 1,088.
➠ The Most Children Born to One Couple: Russian peasant Feodor Vassilyev and his first wife had 69 children between 1725-65. That included 16 sets of twins, 7 sets of triplets… and 4 sets of quadruplets.
➠ The Longest Fast: In 1965, Angus Barbieri of Scotland went an astonishing 392 days without eating solid food. Under medical supervision, he consumed vitamins, electrolytes, yeast, tea, coffee and other calorie-free drinks, losing about 276 pounds.
➠ The Longest Time Without Sleep: In 1964, 17-year-old Randy Gardner stayed awake for 11 days and 24 minutes as part of a sleep-deprivation experiment. He experienced problems with concentration, memory, perception and mood, but surprisingly, he fully recovered.
➠ The Most Time Spent in Space: Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka spent a combined 879 days in space over 5 missions between 1998-2015. That means he spent more than 2 years of his life orbiting Earth.
➠ The Longest Prison Sentence: In 1989, Thai businesswoman Chamoy Thipyaso was sentenced to 141,078 years in prison for running a massive pyramid scheme. The sentence resulted from adding penalties for thousands of individual offenses.
GOOD NEWS
He Grew Up Feeling Unwanted. After 55 Years, He Finally Met the Father He Prayed For. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news