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USA Today
5 days ago
- General
- USA Today
Wisconsin football 2026 wide receiver commit shuts down recruitment
Wisconsin football 2026 wide receiver commit shuts down recruitment Wisconsin football class of 2026 wide receiver commit Tayshon Bardo left no doubt about where he stands in his recruitment process on Tuesday. Bardo, who committed to Wisconsin on March 11, announced his recruitment would be "1000% shut down" in a recent post on X. The decision arrived shortly after his official visit to Madison this past weekend. Before his statement, the Indiana native also had official visits scheduled to Cincinnati, USF, Michigan State and Vanderbilt. The pass-catcher's declaration comes at a busy juncture of Wisconsin's recruiting period to begin the summer. Defensive line target Jermaine Polk canceled his official visit to Wisconsin and edge rusher Carmelow Reed flipped his commitment from UW to Ole Miss on Monday, altering the program's depth in its class of 2026. The Badgers did pick up recent commitments from three-star tight end Jack Sievers, three-star defensive lineman Arthur Scott, three-star linebacker Ben Wenzel and three-star defensive lineman Djidjou Bah during the June 1 official visit window, morphing a recruiting class once stuck in the mid-40s to No. 34 nationally. 247Sports ranks the 6-foot-1 wide receiver as the No. 708 overall player in the class of 2026, the No. 103 wide receiver and the No. 6 recruit from his home state of Indiana. As of June 4, he is the only wide receiver to pledge his commitment to Wisconsin's class of 2026. The Badgers are now zeroing in on top targets LB McHale Blade, WR Jayden Petit, RB Amari Latimer, OT Kamari Blair and athlete Jackson Ford after each visited campus over the weekend. Bardo's enthusiasm and loyalty to the Badgers are certainly encouraging, considering the fluidity of recruiting in the transfer portal and NIL era. On top of that, UW received just one wide receiver commitment in its class of 2025 -- four-star Eugene Hilton Jr. Luke Fickell and offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes will turn to Jayden Ballard, Trech Kekahuna and Vinny Anthony II to captain the wide receiver position this coming season. That unit will begin its journey for the Badgers against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks at Camp Randall Stadium in Week 1. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Fox News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
John Goodman injured on Tom Cruise movie set
John Goodman is on the mend after suffering from an injury on a movie set. "John Goodman experienced a hip injury," a Warner Bros. Pictures spokesperson told Variety. "He received immediate medical attention that led to a brief delay in shooting to allow him time to recover." "The production resumes shooting next week following John's full recovery." The 72-year-old actor was injured while he worked on director Alejandro González Iñárritu's latest film. Reps for Goodman and Warner Bros. Pictures did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The incident occurred at Pinewood Studios in England. Iñárritu's film is currently untitled but has a release date of Oct. 2, 2026. Goodman stars alongside Tom Cruise, who is additionally listed as a producer on the film, according to IMDb. "The most powerful man in the world causes a disaster and embarks on a mission to prove that he is the savior of humanity," the plot synopsis reads. Iñárritu is known for films like 2006's "Babel," 2014's "Birdman," 2022's "Bardo" and more. Meanwhile, the "Roseanne" alum has more recently been in the spotlight for his dramatically slimmed-down figure. Goodman previously revealed that he had lost more than 200 pounds since he first embarked on his health journey in 2007. In a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Goodman opened up about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected his workout routine. "That was just getting out and walking the dogs," he told the outlet. "I was boxing up until then, and I haven't been able to do that since COVID because I'm lazy." "I haven't been exercising, but I'm going to start a routine again this summer where I can get some stuff done," he continued. "I've just let everything go just because I haven't had the energy because of the jobs." Goodman used to hover at more than 400 pounds until he completely switched his lifestyle. Despite the extreme weight loss, Goodman admitted it was not easy to keep off the pounds and at times returned to his unhealthy routines. "In the old days, I would take three months out, lose 60 or 70 pounds, and then reward myself with a six-pack or whatever and just go back to my old habits," he explained in 2017, according to ABC. "This time, I wanted to do it slowly. Move, exercise. I'm getting to the age where I can't afford to sit still anymore."
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Pledges $1 Billion to Mexico Over Next 4 Years to Bolster Country's Industry
Netflix is doubling down on its investment on Mexico, pledging $1 billion over the next four years. The move, which was unveiled during a Thursday press conference with co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, is aimed at 'growing the audiovisual industry and creating jobs and opportunities all across the country.' As part of the investment, the streamer will give $2 million to 'elevate' Mexico City's iconic Churubusco Studios, one of the country's oldest and largest production facilities. Netflix will also continue creating and funding programs to provide more opportunities to diverse and creative talents behind the camera after unveiling a $1 million fund for this purpose last year. 'President Sheinbaum, at Netflix, we share your vision of a vibrant, prosperous Mexico full of growth and opportunity. And we want to play our part in making it a reality,' Sarandos said. 'Our journey in Mexico so far has taken us from North to South — from Baja California's sunset shores to the Caribbean's sunrise sands. We have produced in over 50 locations across 25 states. And with this renewed commitment, we look forward to deepening our partnership even more.' Netflix has notably had a longstanding relationship with Mexico, producing its first-ever series outside the United States, 'Club de Cuervos,' in the country 10 years ago. 'We created it in Mexico for Mexico — and it paved the way for our programming strategy, which is all about local production,' Sarandos added. Other projects he touted that were collaborations with Mexico include 'Roma,' Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 'Bardo' and Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio,' as well as 'The House of Flowers,' 'Where the Track Ends,' 'Love Sick,' 'The Dead Girls,' and a new documentary on the life and art of Juan Gabriel. Additionally, Sarandos said making 'Pedro Páramo' in Mexico contributed over 375 million MXN ($18.4 million) to the country's economy. Netflix opened its first offices in Mexico in 2019 and set up its Latin American HQ there in 2020. In the past six years, the company's local staff has grown from 30 to nearly 400 employees. The post Netflix Pledges $1 Billion to Mexico Over Next 4 Years to Bolster Country's Industry appeared first on TheWrap.
WIRED
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- WIRED
Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years
Feb 20, 2025 3:18 PM Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón's film Roma , which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos presents a gift to Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's president, during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on Thursday. Photograph: MayoloStreaming juggernaut Netflix plans to spend $1 billion on film and TV production in Mexico over the next four years. CEO Ted Sarandos announced the plan Thursday during a press conference with Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum. The injection of capital could fund 20 productions per year, on average. During Thursday's event, Netflix also announced a $2 million investment in Mexico City's Churubusco Studios to improve the facilities. The goal is to strengthen the national film industry. 'Our journey in Mexico has taken us from north to south. From sunsets on the Baja California peninsula to sunrises on the Caribbean coast,' Sarandos said. 'We have produced in more than 50 locations in 25 states. With this renewed commitment, we look forward to deepening our partnership even further.' Mexico occupies a key place in Netflix's history. The TV show Club de Cuervos, which was produced in the country and premiered in 2015, was the company's first series shot outside the United States. Since then, Netflix has continued to make projects in Mexico that have been popular both domestically and abroad. Films like Roma , Bardo, and Pinocchio, by Mexican directors Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu, and Guillermo del Toro, respectively, have been standouts for the streamer. In 2020, the company established its Latin American headquarters in Mexico City, and in the last five years its workforce has grown tenfold. 'Together with the government of Mexico and the industry, we will continue to fund programs that help develop diverse and creative behind-the-scenes talent in the world of entertainment,' Sarandos stressed. The CEO revealed that the recent production of the feature film Pedro Paramo contributed more than 375 million pesos (about $18 million) to Mexico's gross domestic product and generated thousands of jobs in sectors such as textile manufacturing, hospitality, and transportation. For her part, Sheinbaum noted Netflix's decision to invest in the country not only reflects Mexico's tax incentives and competitive production costs, but also the country's cultural and creative richness, a richness that has allowed the platform to expand through the production of original content. 'These productions are by Mexican talent; they don't come to a location to produce an idea that was generated somewhere else in the world because it's cheap,' Sheinbaum said. 'This is about Mexican talent, creativity and cultural richness.' She suggested that her administration will back these projects with possible government support for the sector. The business opportunities for Netflix in Mexico are evident. The country has millions of streaming customers and each maintains several subscriptions at a time, according to marketing firm Bango. Netflix is among the three most popular platforms among Mexicans. According to a study by HR Media, it is the second most used video-on-demand application, with a market share of 21 percent. This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
