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Metro
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TV fans convinced adrenaline-pumping drama shows 'Suranne Jones at her best
TV viewers have nothing but praise for Suranne Jones ahead of the release of the brand new drama series Hostage on Netflix. All five episodes of the political thriller, which comes from Academy Award nominee Matt Charman, will drop on the streaming platform on August 21. The series follows French President Vivienne Toussant, played by Julie Delpy, and UK Prime Minister Abigail Denton, played by Jones, as they're caught in the middle of an international incident. France and England's political leaders are set to meet at an international summit when Abigail's husband, Alex, is kidnapped by vigilantes, causing chaos. Her husband's abductors announce that PM Dalton must step down from her position if she ever wants to see her husband alive again. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Amid the uproar, President Toussaint also begins receiving dangerous threats, leaving the leaders of both countries in a race against time to find a resolution. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Charman told Netflix: 'I have always wanted to tell the story of the reality of living where you work as a prime minister and being torn between your family and your country.' Also speaking to the streamer, Jones revealed the true nature of her character: 'She is put in such extreme circumstances, and we see that when push comes to shove, she puts her country over her family.' She then revealed that the original working title for Hostage was The Choice, emphasising the importance of Dalton's tough decision to the overall plot. Jones added: 'I'm thrilled to be on Netflix in something I'm really proud of. It's been something I've wanted to do for a long time. We'd talked about projects previously, but for me, it was about finding the right thing. 'Hostage was perfect — me and Matt together, backed up by this brilliant, supportive team. I loved it.' Delpy said of her President Toussaint: 'She's good at handling situations and power, but her weakness is her hidden side. She puts herself and her entire career in danger for something that could have been avoided.' Sofian Francis, who stars in three episodes of the miniseries as Burke, called the series 'one of my favourite filming experiences ever' and said that he can't wait to see the full hostage series in action. Actor Dominic Lawrence commented on Instagram: 'I am so so so excited for this,' while US-based fans of Jones wondered if the show was getting a worldwide release. NikkiLuman asked: 'Will it come to US Netflix at the same time?', before fans informed her that Hostage would get releases in the US and Canada, among other territories. More Trending CallieWalsh33 said: 'Can't wait – love Suranne in everything she's in,' while AnnWoodbutters5 remarked: 'Wow – can't wait, Suranne at her best.' As well as starring Jones and Delpy, Hostage also features Corey Mylchreest as Matheo Lewis, Lucian Msamati as Kofi Adomako, and Ashley Thomas as Dr Alex Anderson. Further down the cast list are Game of Thrones and Trainspotting actor James Cosmo and French former Savages singer Jehnny Beth. View More » Hostage will be available to stream on Netflix on August 21. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Top Boy actor Micheal Ward charged with rape and sexual assault MORE: WWE star demonstrates how broken finger 'still won't bend from knuckle to tip' MORE: Netflix viewers rush to watch 'absorbing' reboot of beloved Scottish crime drama
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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Natalie Portman Spotted with Iconic Singer's Brother in New York City
Natalie Portman Spotted with Iconic Singer's Brother in New York City originally appeared on Parade. Natalie Portman came across an unexpected face while leaving a movie set in New York City. The famed actress, 44, finished a day of filming Lena Dunham's upcoming movie, Good Sex, when she ran into Taylor Swift's younger brother, Austin, Just Jared reported. The Hollywood star was on a walk in The Big Apple when she came across the megastar's brother on July 21. According to the outlet, Portman and Austin, 33, talked and laughed with some friends before going their separate ways. The Academy Award winner kept it casual in a black T-shirt and denim shorts, while Austin donned a simple maroon plaid shirt and black pants. Despite his sister's extreme fame, Austin tends to keep a lower profile, though he has dabbled in the entertainment industry as a film producer and actor. He notably appeared in the star-studded 2016 film Live by Night alongside Ben Affleck, Elle Fanning, Zoe Saldaña, Sienna Miller, and Chris Messina. Austin has also made TV appearances and has worked on multiple music videos with his uber-famous sister. Portman's latest acting endeavor involves an array of other well-known names, including Meg Ryan, Rashida Jones, Mark Ruffalo, Tucker Pillsbury, and Tramell Tillman. Singer-songwriter Pillsbury, 28, will make his screen debut in Good Sex, according to Tudum. "After spending a decade in a failed relationship, pragmatic couples' therapist Ally (Natalie Portman) is turning 40 and reluctantly dipping her toe back into the New York dating scene," the film's description reads, per the outlet. "But she gets more than she bargained for when she meets two men — one in his 20s and one in his 50s — who show her there is no set formula for good sex." At this time, the Netflix rom-com's release date is unknown. In the meantime, fans can check out other Portman-led films on the popular streaming service, including May December and V for Vendetta. Natalie Portman Spotted with Iconic Singer's Brother in New York City first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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Two-time Academy Award Nominee Jeremy Renner to Headline Global Down Syndrome Foundation's Star-studded Event
GLOBAL's Award-Winning Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show will honor GLOBAL Ambassador Guion Macsovits and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardee Kevin Iannucci Denver, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner and a fantastic celebrity lineup for its annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world. 'I'm honored to be invited back to GLOBAL's amazing event and to hang out with some of the coolest people who happen to have Down syndrome,' says Jeremy. 'I'm excited to give back in a meaningful way, to help raise funds for research that will lead to healthier, longer lives. It's going to be a great night, and I hope we can break some records!' 'We are thrilled to have Jeremy Renner, Ambassador Guion Macsovits, and Quincy Jones Awardee Kevin Iannucci join our GLOBAL family,' says GLOBAL President & CEO, Michelle Sie Whitten. 'Our Down syndrome community is so grateful that Jeremy is fully recovered, and we are excited to provide his New York Times bestseller, My Next Breath, as a gift for attendees. Guion and Kevin are both brilliant and beautiful role models who are helping us break stereotypes and showing the world that if society gives us a chance, people with Down syndrome can reach their goals and live their dreams. But we have to have good health and a long life to succeed, and that's where we come in.' The event will honor Jeremy's friend, GLOBAL Ambassador Guion Macsovits, and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardee, Champions actor Kevin Iannucci. They will join award-winning film and TV actor John C. McGinley; beloved actress from the longest primetime TV drama on ABC, 'Grey's Anatomy' Caterina Scorsone; model and actress Amanda Booth; and award-winning local NBC anchor Kim Christiansen, who will emcee the event. In its 17th year, the award-winning event will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Proceeds will benefit GLOBAL's life-saving and transformative research and medical care. 'I'm excited to have one of my favorite superheroes, Jeremy Renner, back at the fashion show,' says Ambassador Guion Macsovits. 'I went to his house and to an Avengers movie premiere. He told me I was a 'real superhero.' It was one of the best nights of my life.' Guion Macsovits is a fun-loving 18-year-old with a heart as big as his smile. He recently graduated from Cherry Creek High School, where he was known for his kindness, thoughtfulness, and the way he naturally makes people feel valued. Whether holding the door between bells, checking in on a friend, or offering a word of encouragement, Guion has a way of making the world a little brighter. His emotional intelligence is off the charts, and he leads with empathy in everything he does. Ambassador Guion and his family will work closely with GLOBAL to make sure it raises both funds and awareness towards elongating life and improving health outcomes for children and adults with Down syndrome. 'I am so grateful to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation for giving me this important award,' says Kevin. 'It is even more meaningful as we lost the iconic Quincy Jones last year. I hope that all my Champions friends and castmates are going to join us for this amazing event that is helping to save lives through research and medical care. Can't wait to raise some funds and hit the runway!' Kevin Iannucci was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has quickly distinguished himself as one of today's most sought-after young talents with Down syndrome, with an impressive body of work that has earned him a reputation as a favorite among prestigious directors. He will receive GLOBAL's highest honor – the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award. Past recipients include Jamie Foxx, DeOndra Dixon, Woody Harrelson, Sofia Sanchez, Bobby Farrelly, Madison Tevlin, Caterina Scorsone, Eric Dane, Jamie Brewer, Colin Farrell, Tim Harris, John Lynch, Zack Gottsagen, John C. McGinley, Karen Gaffney, Eva Longoria, Frank Stephens, Kyra Phillips, Marián Ávila, and Beverly Johnson. GLOBAL's advocacy and lobbying efforts with Congress and outreach to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have resulted in an unprecedented increase of the national Down syndrome research budget, from $27 million in 2016 to over $140 million in 2024. Proceeds from the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show support the important work of GLOBAL and GLOBAL's affiliates, including a team of over 400 scientists working on breakthrough life-saving research at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and the CU Alzheimer's & Cognition Center, and a dream team of medical professionals providing excellent medical care to over 2,500 patients from 33 states and 10 countries at the Anna and John J. Sie Center at Children's Hospital Colorado. To learn more, visit: and follow us on social media for updates: Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To sponsor a table or buy tickets, visit: orhttps:// For celebrity interviews, additional information, imagery, or to cover the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, please contact trishdavis0707@ For more information on the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, please visit About Global Down Syndrome Foundation The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is the largest non-profit in the U.S. working to save lives and dramatically improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome. GLOBAL established the first Down syndrome research institute and supports over 400 scientists and over 2,500 patients with Down syndrome from 33 states and 10 countries. Working closely with Congress and the National Institutes of Health, GLOBAL is the lead advocacy organization in the U.S. for Down syndrome research and care. GLOBAL has a membership of over 100 Down syndrome organizations worldwide, and is part of a network of Affiliates – the Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, the Sie Center for Down Syndrome, the University of Colorado Alzheimer's and Cognition Center – all on the Anschutz Medical Campus, and the GLOBAL Adult Down Syndrome Clinic at Denver Health. GLOBAL's widely circulated medical publications include Global Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome, Prenatal & Newborn Down Syndrome Information, and the award-winning magazine Down Syndrome World TM. GLOBAL also organizes the annual AcceptAbility Gala in Washington DC, and the annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world. Visit and follow us on social media Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. CONTACT: Anca Call Global Down Syndrome Foundation (720) 320-3832 Trisha Davis Global Down Syndrome Foundation (818) 640-9259 trishdavis0707@ in to access your portfolio
Business Insider
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- Business Insider
20 facts about Walt Disney that even his biggest fans may not know
Disney was born in 1901 on the second floor of a wooden cottage designed and built by his parents in Chicago. He was the fourth child of Elias Disney, a carpenter, and his wife, Flora. It's widely reported that it cost them $800 to build the house, which was not an insignificant sum as Elias Disney was making a dollar a day. The house still stands today and has been restored to how it looked when the Disney family lived there. Disney was a high-school dropout. Before founding his studio, he worked as an artist for a Kansas City advertising agency. When he returned to the US after serving in the Red Cross in Europe, Disney found work as a cartoonist in a Kansas City advertising agency. His first animation studio went bankrupt in less than a year. In 1920, Disney started his first animation studio, Laugh-O-Gram, in Kansas City, Missouri, where he produced animated cartoons based on fairy tales. Shortly after completing the short film "Alice in Cartoonland," in 1923, he filed for bankruptcy and moved to California. Contrary to popular belief, he did not actually design the final version of Mickey Mouse. Even though many think of Walt and Mickey as partners, Walt did not actually create the final design of Mickey Mouse, Disney archivist Dave Smith wrote in "Disney Trivia from the Vault: Secrets Revealed and Questions Answered." Walt provided initial sketches and ideas for the famous rodent, but it was Walt Disney Studios animator Ub Iwerks who animated the Mickey we know and love today. Walt reportedly never even drew Mickey unless a fan specifically requested it for an autograph, Smith wrote. But he did voice the iconic character for nearly two decades. In 1929 through the mid-1940s, Walt Disney was actually the voice of Mickey Mouse. The famous mouse has been voiced by several other individuals since. At one time, Disney was the only person allowed to make a cartoon in full Technicolor. In 1932, Disney produced the first-ever full-color Technicolor cartoon, "Flowers and Trees." He had exclusive rights to use the new three-color animation process from then until the end of 1935, Variety reported. All other color cartoons had to be made using the out-of-date two-color process. Disney was laughed at for wanting to create a feature-length animated film. It's hard to imagine a time when animated films were considered a ridiculous concept, but when Walt Disney set out to create the first feature-length cartoon in 1937 — " Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" — he was laughed at. The project became known in the industry as "Disney's Folly," per the Sheboygan County Historical Society Museum. But he surprised everyone when "Snow White" premiered to packed houses, and Disney won an honorary Academy Award (and eight Oscar statuettes: one normal-sized and seven dwarf-sized) for the breakthrough project. The tables soon turned — he still holds the record for most Academy Award wins ever. Disney and his studio worked for the United States government during World War II to create propaganda cartoons. He received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded Disney the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964. The American Presidency Project reported that President Johnson described Disney as an "artist and impresario, in the course of entertaining an age, he has created an American folklore." Disney created a railroad in his own backyard. In the 1950s, after moving into the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles, Disney laid tracks around his property to build a railroad. Named Carolwood Pacific Railroad after the street he lived on, he would even dress up sometimes and give visitors rides on it. His passion for trains found its way into his Disney parks, as Disneyland has been home to its own railroad since opening in 1955. Supposedly, he came up with the idea of Disneyland while watching his daughters ride a merry-go-round. Disney often took his daughters to Griffith Park in Los Angeles. As the story goes, during one of these visits, while he was sitting on a park bench watching his daughters ride the merry-go-round, he thought of creating a large-scale park where families could enjoy multiple attractions in one place. Later, this would be Disneyland. The supposed park bench itself is on display at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Disney kept his identity secret when buying the land that would become Disney World. By the mid-1960s, with the success of Disneyland reaching exponential heights, rumors swirled that Disney was looking to create an "East Coast Disneyland." While looking for a location for his next theme-park venture, he stumbled upon the ideal swamplands around Orlando. In order to keep his purchase of 27,000 acres a secret, Disney created fake shell companies like Tomahawk Properties and the appropriately named M.T. Lott Co. to keep his identity hidden, the LA Times reported. He based the design of Main Street, USA, on the main street in his hometown in Missouri. Although Main Street, USA, in Disneyland and Disney World is supposed to represent every-town Americana, Walt drew inspiration from his childhood hometown of Marceline, Missouri. He lived there from ages 5 to 9 after the family moved from Chicago. According to the town's official website, Disney was specifically inspired by Kansas Avenue. Disney had a secret apartment above the firehouse on Main Street. One of the worst-kept "secrets" in Disneyland is Walt's apartment, located above the fire department on Main Street. Back then, it was where the Disney family would go to get work done without being disturbed or to entertain high-profile Disneyland guests. Today, guests can pay to tour it. He and his team invented audio-animatronics, and the first was on display at the 1964 World's Fair. If you've ever been to a Disney theme park, you've likely seen many audio-animatronics. These human-like robots can blink, talk, move, and even — as later models demonstrate — interact with guests. The first audio-animatronic was an Abraham Lincoln figurine, created specifically for the 1964 World's Fair, which later became the basis for Disney's Hall of Presidents, The Orange County Register reported. Disney's housekeeper, whom he called the "real-life Mary Poppins," died a multimillionaire thanks to the stocks he gave her every year. Thelma Howard was the Disney family's longtime housekeeper, who became an important part of the family throughout her 30 years of employment, the LA Times reported. Walt often referred to her as the "real-life Mary Poppins." Every year, for the holidays, he would gift her shares of Disney stock. By the time she died in 1994, she had amassed a fortune of millions. At one time, he came close to opening a major ski resort. The success of Disneyland, which opened in 1955, prompted Disney to set his sights on another potential project: a ski resort in Mineral King Valley, near California's Sequoia National Park. The initial plans involved creating a vacation spot centered on a Swiss-style village with six ski areas and the capacity to house 20,000 people, 14 ski lifts, 10 restaurants, two hotels, and more, SF Gate reported. The project almost came to fruition, with Disney even gaining approval from the Forest Service and creating a deal with the then-governor of California, Ronald Reagan. However, after Disney's sudden death in 1966, the company chose to focus on Disney World, which had just opened and cost much more than budgeted. Not all of Mineral King Ski Resort was lost, though. The Country Bear Jamboree, an attraction planned for one of the resort's restaurants, was given a new home in Disney World. Contrary to popular belief, Disney was not cryogenically frozen. Many believe that Disney's body was preserved through cryogenics, frozen in a cryonic chamber containing liquid nitrogen to be later revived. In early 1967, a reporter for a tabloid newspaper, The National Spotlite, claimed he saw the deceased Disney suspended in a cryogenic metal cylinder, PBS reported. From there, the rumor went rampant and eventually became an urban legend. However, there is no truth to it: All available documentation states that Disney was cremated. Also, the first-ever cryogenic freezings actually took place after Disney had passed, according to which produced a point-by-point analysis refuting cryogenics and this legend. This story was originally published in December 2017, and most recently updated on July 23, 2025.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jennifer Lawrence jumps on controversial Y2K summer style trend during girls' night out
Jennifer Lawrence co-signed fashion's latest trend this week as she stepped out in New York City. On Thursday the 34-year-old Academy Award winner wore a skirt-over-pants combination, the divisive style that calls back to the early 2000s. Lawrence, who wore a similar outfit on Wednesday, teamed the dark bottoms with a slinky, tattered, crew neck T-shirt. Embracing a bohemian look, her navy-colored trousers were sheer and breezy, topped by a knee-length wrap skirt with a wide side slit. The thespian complemented the chic outfit with strappy black sandals, a dark green leather clutch, and two gold necklaces, one with a long chain and medallion. Jennifer Lawrence co-signed fashion's latest trend this week as she stepped out in New York City Lawrence let her tousled and textured long blonde locks flow freely and she added glamorous black sunglasses. She appeared to have on a light face of makeup underneath the shades, with her cheeks dusted in a mauve-toned blush. The Silver Linings Playbook sensation was dressed in a similar look when she stepped out in the city one day earlier. The fashion-forward A-lister was spotted in a layered look consisting of a white, lace-trimmed dress topped by a white T-shirt, which she wore over loose-fitting red pants. Lawrence seems to have zeroed in on a formulaic wardrobe for the summer as she swaps out variations of the outfit. Earlier this month the silver screen siren dropped a hint about her second child's name through a telling piece of jewelry. She shares three-year-old son Cy and a newborn with husband Cooke Maroney. During a recent outing the mom-of-two wore a necklace with 'C' and 'L' pendant initials, suggesting her baby's moniker starts with an L. Back in March the Don't Look Up star stepped out wearing a fuzzy blue sweater shortly after giving birth, hinting that the couple's newborn might be a boy. In a 2022 interview with Vogue, Lawrence opened up about the joy of becoming a first-time mother, sharing that the birth of her son Cy 'felt like my whole life had started over.' 'I just stared. I was just so in love. I also fell in love with all babies everywhere. Newborns are just so amazing,' she gushed. Elsewhere in the conversation, she described, 'I mean the euphoria of Cy is just — Jesus, it's impossible. My heart has stretched to a capacity that I didn't know about. I include my husband in that.' In addition to becoming a mother for the second time, Lawrence has been busy promoting her new film Die, My Love, a dark comedy co- starring Robert Pattinson. The movie, directed and written by Lynne Ramsay, sees her star as a mother battling psychosis.
