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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Julie Banderas' latest children's book aims to teach critical lesson because ‘respect is at an all-time low'
Julie Banderas' latest children's book, "A Monumental Mistake," teaches youngsters a valuable lesson that the Fox News anchor believes is critical because respect is at an "all-time low" in America. "A Monumental Mistake" tells the story of Fiona the lioness, Mobi the bear, Arthur the lion, and Cassius the tiger stumbling upon a forgotten statue deep in Wiggamore Woods. The characters respond differently, with some respecting the past and others mocking it and throwing stones. "Something happens in the book that teaches them a very hard lesson about disrespecting a monument and disrespecting history, but they also disrespected their friends by not listening to them when they told them to please stop throwing stones at this monument because it has historical value," Banderas told Fox News Digital. Short Questions With Dana Perino For Julie Banderas "So, it was a twofold lesson: they learned to respect history, they learned to respect this historical monument, and they also learned to respect their friends in the future and not disrespect them by not listening to them and ignoring them, going on with behaving badly," Banderas continued. "And in the end, it was forgiven by General Wiggamore." Indeed, in "A Monumental Mistake," the young animals eventually learn that respecting history is essential for protecting the future and discover why respecting authority, traditions, and those who paved the way is so critical. Read On The Fox News App It's no coincidence that a historic statue plays a key role in the book, as Banderas was inspired when historic monuments across America were removed or vandalized by liberal activists during the Biden administration. Rfk Jr. Slams Democrats For Toppling Confederate Statues: 'Destroying History' "This is very much a politically driven and also a parent-driven book. When all of these historic monuments were being torn down under the Biden administration, a lot of people were very upset about that because it was essentially erasing history," she said. "By erasing history doesn't make it right, we can right the wrongs by teaching our children that some things in history are not to be proud of," Banderas added. "Just because we live in America doesn't mean that we always behaved properly." Banderas, who has three children, said her number 1 priority was to write a book about respect and to instill in children that they shouldn't have hate in their hearts. "I feel that in America right now, respect is at an all-time low. There are protests happening because of differing opinions in wars in other countries. There are political differences that are driving families and communities apart and turning into violence. I mean, the Tesla saga, most recently with people attacking Teslas simply because they don't like the politics of Elon Musk is insanity," Banderas said. "I feel the hatred in this country as it's also at an all-time high," she said. "My kids, they're not even allowed to say the word 'hate.' The word 'hate' is not allowed in my house." Activists Are Like Terrorists These Days: Julie Banderas Banderas partnered with BRAVE Books, a Christian publishing company that aims to reinforce Bible-based values. It's her second title with BRAVE Books after the 2022 title "Fina's Fantastical Fort" taught children how to persevere through hardships. "It's a conservative Christian book publishing company that instills values and morals in their children and that's exactly what I am as a mom," she said. While the book is meant for children, Banderas is hopeful that parents can also get something out of it. "I think it's a good reminder for parents to teach the core values to raise well-rounded, respectable, and also children who are humble. Kids are brats. I mean, they don't take their parents seriously. They take them for granted. They don't appreciate things like I did when I was a kid. I think all of it comes down to learning and teaching respect," Banderas said. "A Monumental Mistake" is available article source: Julie Banderas' latest children's book aims to teach critical lesson because 'respect is at an all-time low'
Fox News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Julie Banderas' latest children's book aims to teach critical lesson because ‘respect is at an all-time low'
Julie Banderas' latest children's book, "A Monumental Mistake," teaches youngsters a valuable lesson that the Fox News anchor believes is critical because respect is at an "all-time low" in America. "A Monumental Mistake" tells the story of Fiona the lioness, Mobi the bear, Arthur the lion, and Cassius the tiger stumbling upon a forgotten statue deep in Wiggamore Woods. The characters respond differently, with some respecting the past and others mocking it and throwing stones. "Something happens in the book that teaches them a very hard lesson about disrespecting a monument and disrespecting history, but they also disrespected their friends by not listening to them when they told them to please stop throwing stones at this monument because it has historical value," Banderas told Fox News Digital. "So, it was a twofold lesson: they learned to respect history, they learned to respect this historical monument, and they also learned to respect their friends in the future and not disrespect them by not listening to them and ignoring them, going on with behaving badly," Banderas continued. "And in the end, it was forgiven by General Wiggamore." Indeed, in "A Monumental Mistake," the young animals eventually learn that respecting history is essential for protecting the future and discover why respecting authority, traditions, and those who paved the way is so critical. It's no coincidence that a historic statue plays a key role in the book, as Banderas was inspired when historic monuments across America were removed or vandalized by liberal activists during the Biden administration. "This is very much a politically driven and also a parent-driven book. When all of these historic monuments were being torn down under the Biden administration, a lot of people were very upset about that because it was essentially erasing history," she said. "By erasing history doesn't make it right, we can right the wrongs by teaching our children that some things in history are not to be proud of," Banderas added. "Just because we live in America doesn't mean that we always behaved properly." Banderas, who has three children, said her number 1 priority was to write a book about respect and to instill in children that they shouldn't have hate in their hearts. "I feel that in America right now, respect is at an all-time low. There are protests happening because of differing opinions in wars in other countries. There are political differences that are driving families and communities apart and turning into violence. I mean, the Tesla saga, most recently with people attacking Teslas simply because they don't like the politics of Elon Musk is insanity," Banderas said. "I feel the hatred in this country as it's also at an all-time high," she said. "My kids, they're not even allowed to say the word 'hate.' The word 'hate' is not allowed in my house." Banderas partnered with BRAVE Books, a Christian publishing company that aims to reinforce Bible-based values. It's her second title with BRAVE Books after the 2022 title "Fina's Fantastical Fort" taught children how to persevere through hardships. "It's a conservative Christian book publishing company that instills values and morals in their children and that's exactly what I am as a mom," she said. While the book is meant for children, Banderas is hopeful that parents can also get something out of it. "I think it's a good reminder for parents to teach the core values to raise well-rounded, respectable, and also children who are humble. Kids are brats. I mean, they don't take their parents seriously. They take them for granted. They don't appreciate things like I did when I was a kid. I think all of it comes down to learning and teaching respect," Banderas said. "A Monumental Mistake" is available now.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Antonio Banderas 'went quite method' playing all of his character's ancestors in 'Paddington in Peru'
Warning: This article contains spoilers about Antonio Banderas contains multitudes — and in Paddington in Peru, he gets to show them off. Banderas stars as Hunter Cabot, a riverboat captain who agrees to ferry Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) and the Brown family down the Peruvian Amazon as they hunt for Aunt Lucy (voiced by Imelda Staunton). But Cabot has a secret. Once he recognizes a symbol on Aunt Lucy's bracelet, he decides to use Paddington to help him find the lost gold of El Dorado, a venture that has been a family obsession for generations. Cabot's gold-hungry ancestors — including a Spanish conquistador, a missionary, a female early 20th-century pilot, an Edwardian explorer, and a prospector — come to life as visual representations of voices inside Cabot's head, pushing him to give into his greed and forsake everything in his life to find the mythical city. Related: Emily Mortimer says stepping in for Sally Hawkins in third Paddington film was 'nerve-wracking' That proved a unique acting challenge for Banderas, who plays all five of these ancestors, bringing them to life with extravagant costumes, hair, and make-up. "You got a bunch of ancestors that are in his brain that appear visually," Banderas tells Entertainment Weekly. "And they talk to him and drive the character nuts. Putting all of those things together was a little bit more difficult than normal." Though the general arc of the story had been established by the time Dougal Wilson stepped in for Paul King as director, it was Wilson who helped develop the idea of the ancestors and their impact on Hunter. "We thought, 'What's an interesting array of characters and a spectrum from the different eras of colonial exploiters of South America?' That's how we came up with these characters," he explains. Related: Hugh Grant says Paddington 2 might be "the best film I've ever been in" Banderas credits wardrobe and makeup with helping him discover each ancestor. "Once we decided on the looks of each one of them, they put it on you for the first time, and immediately your body language starts changing," he explains. "Your voice starts going with it. It is almost automatic to me. If you didn't kill the kid you once were, you get all of these things on top of you and your body starts moving in a different way. You start having fun, they [film] you, and when you least expect it, it's done." Indeed, Wilson notes that Banderas would often get lost in the characters once in costume. "We thought, 'Well, it's going to be fun putting Antonio Banderas into all these costumes. I wonder if he'll be up for that,'" Wilson recalls. "He was completely up for it. In fact, it was very difficult snapping him out of the characters when he was wearing those costumes." Related: Antonio Banderas reveals the actor he'd want to pass his Zorro mask on to if he returns for a third film Audiences are sure to have their favorites of this panoply of outrageous characters. Wilson counts the Edwardian explorer and conquistador among his top choices. "Antonio was genuinely quite intimidating," Wilson notes. "He was quite scary to talk to. Antonio became quite method when he wore those costumes.""He didn't have to wear them very long," the director concludes. "But then when they came off, suddenly it was Antonio again." Perhaps Paddington isn't the only one who should be afraid of Hunter Cabot. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Immigration protest being coordinated in Goshen
GOSHEN — A local immigrant activist is coordinating a protest in Goshen for 3 p.m. Feb. 22. Maria Banderas, the coordinator of the protest set for the Elkhart County Courthouse in Goshen, has been vigilant of immigration concerns. She is a human rights activist and has been working with friends to ensure accurate information about what's happening with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is being shared. Banderas is coordinating the protest to bring awareness to human rights for immigrants and the fight against ICE detaining a mass of immigrants. Banderas said their main concern is the Latino community and the uneasiness the mass deportations have caused locally. 'Our people are scared and are in hiding nowadays,' she said. 'Our main concerns are for the elderly and the children being separated from their families. Overall, I am concerned that raids will happen without notice.' She also noted that there have been speculations, but confirms that there has yet to be any local ICE presence in Elkhart County. 'Despite the rumors of ICE being in Elkhart County, there has been no actual confirmation of ICE raids happening in the area. Elkhart county is 20% Latino, so fear is lingering in everyone. However, Allen County (Fort Wayne area) has confirmed ICE raids.' Banderas is hopeful that there will be solutions and changes to the current state of immigration. She encourages everyone to stay safe and vigilant and prepare for anything that might come their way by being accurately informed and having a form of identification. 'It is dire that folks carry U.S. authorized identification,' she said. 'If you or someone you know does not have any form of identification, Goshen does offer a form of identification called GRID. 'To any other young adults who are moved by these protests and the real news of things going on in our world today, my advice is to speak up for what you believe in. I have faith and trust in our community, we are the future of America,' she said. Goshen city Director of Administration & Community Relations Michael Wanbaugh confirmed the city hasn't seen any evidence of ICE in the city, county or even the state. 'We've been keeping an ear out and talking with our community neighbors and people who are involved in helping with immigration issues both here and in South Bend, St. Joe County, and we're really in just a monitoring mode,' Wanbaugh said. 'And I think we're really being careful about what is reacting to rumors, responding to rumors, but really focusing on what is real, what reports we actually have had — which we haven't really had any.' Wanbaugh said city officials are talking about the topic almost every day and haven't made an official statement yet because they don't want to overreact to rumors.
CNN
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Antonio Banderas knows who the real star is in his Super Bowl spot
Believe it or not, Antonio Banderas finds shooting commercials harder than filming movies. 'I've done a lot of commercials in my life, it's a little bit more difficult to do a commercial than to do a movie because you are attached to a product, which is actually a star,' he told CNN in a recent interview. 'The star should be the product, not you…and so you have to actually know how to sell.' The 'Babygirl' actor is attempting to do some selling in German company Bosch's first ever Super Bowl ad. The company, which sells a range of appliances in addition to other products, paired Banderas with an actor portraying the late wrestler Randy 'The Macho Man' Savage for a bit of fun. Banderas said the project marks his first Super Bowl spot tied to a product. His past his Super Bowl ads were trailers for films like his 1998 hit, 'The Mask of Zorro.' 'It was at that time that I learned the importance of that moment for commercials,' he said. 'I think it was [Steven] Spielberg himself [who was one of the 'Zorro' producers] saying that it was like the Oscars of the commercials.' The star said he had great fun filming the new ad as improvisation was welcomed ('I ended up even barking at some point'), adding that the role impressed a special someone in his life. His girlfriend, model Nicole Kimpel, is German and her father is a German engineer, so Banderas said she expressed approval of his working with Bosch. For the 'Paddington in Peru' actor, commercials also help him earn money he directs to support his theater in Spain, which is a passion of his. 'I don't put any of the money in my pocket. I just dedicate the money to the place to have a team of 23 people right now that are the fixed team that is working in the theater and to just hire actors and musicians and everything that I need in order just to have my project,' he said. In a world grappling with darkness and uncertainty, Banderas said he sees theaters and art bringing people together. 'You can have many opinions, but there is one truth that is objective, which is, I am here as a human being, and you are there as an audience and there is nothing in the middle,' he said. 'It's almost a sanctuary for the truth. That simple truth of human beings talking to another group of human beings.'
