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- Entertainment
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New Live-Action ‘CoComelon' Series ‘The Melon Patch' to Launch in September on YouTube
A new live-action 'CoComelon' series will launch on YouTube in September, expanding the world of one of the most popular kids TV brands with a new educational show, TheWrap can exclusively reveal. 'The Melon Patch' will launch on Sept. 23 with 25-minute episodes available bi-weekly. The conceit puts the character of Ms. Appleberry (Allie Rivera Quiñonez) front and center as she's joined by co-teachers for a mix of songs and learning. There's Mr. Doodad (David Reynolds) the imaginative art teacher, Ms. Twist (Jordyn Waldo) the energetic dance and movement instructor and Mr. Acorn (Jalen Jaleel) the nature and exploration expert. More from TheWrap Seth Rogen Blames 'Friends' for Fans Thinking 'Platonic' Will Get Romantic | Video 'Upload' Season 4 Trailer Reveals Which Nathan Survived and Evil AI New Live-Action 'CoComelon' Series 'The Melon Patch' to Launch in September on YouTube | Exclusive Seth Meyers Explains Why Trump Thinks DC Is Crime-Ridden Despite Actual Numbers | Video Ashley Griffiths ('Alma's Way,' 'Blaze and the Monster Machines') serves as head writer and Shannon Flynn ('Blippi's Job Show,' 'Sesame Street') is the show's director. Per the official synopsis, each episode of 'The Melon Patch' blends music, storytelling, movement, and art into fun segments that keep little learners engaged while exploring milestones like bath time, textures, big feelings and the joy of music. 'With 'The Melon Patch,' we've created a joyful space where kids can learn through music, play, and the warmth of a teacher they know and love, Ms. Appleberry,' said Nicole Rivera, Senior Creative Executive at CoComelon. 'She helps make every lesson feel like an adventure, blending songs, stories, and real-life learning in a way that's as fun as it is meaningful.' The show, which hails from MoonBug, comes on the heels of MoonBug's expansion of the wildly popular Blippi brand onto Netflix with the launch of 'Blippi's Job Show' earlier this year. This is the second-ever live-action 'CoComelon' show after the spinoff 'CoComelon Classroom' launched in 2024. A CG-animated 'CoComelon' feature film is also underway at DreamWorks Animation, set to be released by Universal Pictures in 2027. The post New Live-Action 'CoComelon' Series 'The Melon Patch' to Launch in September on YouTube | Exclusive appeared first on TheWrap.
The Guardian
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
What quintessentially British images should go on the new banknotes? Our panel has some ideas
Athena Kugblenu Comedian and writer After the £10 note with Jane Austen was issued in 2017, I joked that 'patriarchy is putting Jane Austen on money after we've all switched to contactless'. The Bank of England's decision to ask the public what they want on their cash stirs the same 'too little, too late' sentiment in me. Still, it is nice to take a day off from the cynicism and tackle the question with sincerity: what item, idea or thing best represents Britain? So much comes to mind: a Greggs vegan sausage roll; a rail replacement bus; a traffic cone stuck somewhere it's not supposed to be. All things quintessentially British. However, there is nothing as irrefutably representative of our national character than the meal deal. An unsatisfying sandwich, a shrinkflation-hit packet of crisps and a flat fizzy drink. Functionally satiating and depressing at the same time. Stick that on your fiver and spend it (since that's what a meal deal seems to cost these days). David Reynolds Professor of international history at Cambridge University Despite being a historian, I welcome the Bank of England's decision to move away from historical and cultural figures. Icons touch too many nerves. I like the Bermudian idea of using flora and fauna to capture a country's distinctive identity. A shift like this would show that we're not trapped in tradition. It also plays to the passion for gardens even in the smallest of spaces and gently reminds us of the climate crisis that is being pushed dangerously to the sidelines. Of course, the precise choice of plants and animals will also generate controversy but one on which everyone can, and will, have a view, ensuring it's democratic rather than elitist. Personally, I would make a special plea to include the robin redbreast – colourful in voice and appearance all through the year. Coco Khan Writer and co-host of the politics podcast Pod Save the UK Sadly, the Bank of England has excluded 'living people' from the criteria of what should adorn the new banknotes, which rules out my first choice: the 'what a sad little life, Jane' guy. Hear me out. If you haven't seen the iconic piece of British television to which this refers (it's a line from an indignant concession speech by a contestant on Come Dine With Me), get thee to YouTube at once. It's a television moment that has burrowed its way deep into the psyche of large swathes of the public. And at a time of enormous division, what could be amore unifying source of national pride than our irreverent sense of humour? Perhaps this tone applied to the allowed criteria could bear fruit. Native animals and landscapes? Got to be a seagull, chip in beak. Architecture and landmarks? Surely the wheelie bin. Admittedly none are as worthy as say, the suffragettes or the Windrush generation, or feel as emotional as the NHS or our precious rivers and lakes. But it would be a bold message to the world: here we are, a nation so resilient, thick-skinned and confident it can even gently laugh at itself. Connor Myers Student at the University of Exeter and a Guardian intern It's often London-based landmarks that occupy the nation's imagination with these things. So, with an eye on representing Britain's architectural heritage and the ingenuity of our early craftsmen outside of the capital, I propose Lincoln Cathedral. A perhaps radical but entirely worthy option, the structure overtook the Great Pyramid of Giza to become the world's tallest building upon its completion in 1311. The majority of the cathedral still stands to this day, having withstood wars and periods of rapid social change. And, having housed one of only four surviving copies of Magna Carta, its importance to the British democratic tradition is hard to overstate. In a world moving away from cold, hard, physical cash, Lincoln Cathedral on the notes that remain in circulation would remind us of the ambition of those who came before us, and the endurance of the communities that kept it standing. Henry Bonsu Broadcaster and journalist Not so long ago, the Bank of England would have been on safe ground. Back when people and tastes were more monochrome, it was relatively easy to decide which historical figures had enough universal appeal to appear on our banknotes. But now that even a Labour prime minister can declare we're becoming an 'island of strangers', how do we agree on a notable figure who can withstand the fury of today's culture wars? Thankfully, the bank has widened the net to include suggestions from the worlds of architecture, popular culture, nature or great events. This means that as well as Olaudah Equiano, an enslaved African who bought his freedom and became a great 18th-century abolitionist and writer, I can suggest an annual occasion that truly speaks not just to who we are, but who we might become if only we listened to our better angels. It attracts more active participants than any other event of its kind, it removes barriers of race, colour or creed rather than erecting them, and sends a healthy message around the world about Britain and the people who live here. I speak of course of the London Marathon. Who could resist a picture of the madding crowds thronging over the iconic Tower Bridge?
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
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Mill Creek Hires Brent Elkins as Executive Managing Director
Real Estate Veteran Based in Boston and Will Help Oversee Company's Strategic Initiatives BOCA RATON, Fla., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced it has appointed Brent Elkins as an executive managing director of investment management. Elkins will be based in the company's Boston office and will play a central role in the company's strategic planning and investor engagement, both domestically and globally. "We're excited to welcome Brent to the Mill Creek family," said David Reynolds, president of investment management for Mill Creek Residential. "With his vast experience at leading real estate firms and his proven ability to shape strategy and expand global investor relationships, Brent is a key addition to the leadership team." Elkins brings extensive expertise across residential real estate, investment management and capital markets. Most recently, he served as head of real estate capital partnerships at Avenue One, where he developed tailored investment programs for institutions to assemble national single-family rental portfolios and execute multiple build-to-rent strategies. Previously, over a span of 15 years, he led global capital formation at Beacon Capital Partners, BlackRock Real Estate and Colony Capital (now DigitalBridge). Earlier in his career, Elkins held senior roles in principal investing and investment banking at Morgan Stanley and was an acquisition officer and portfolio manager at AMB (now Prologis). He earned a bachelor's degree with high honors from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. "Mill Creek is renowned for its innovation, integrity and leadership in the rental housing industry," Elkins said. "I'm honored to join such a dynamic and talented team, and to help drive strategic initiatives that fuel our continued growth and long-term value creation." About Mill Creek ResidentialMill Creek Residential Trust LLC is a national rental housing company focused on developing, acquiring, and operating rental communities in targeted markets nationwide. The national company, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, proactively develops, acquires, constructs, and operates communities through its seasoned team of real estate professionals in offices across the United States. Mill Creek is building its portfolio in many of the nation's most desirable markets in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, Southern California, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, South Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Boston. As of December 31, 2024, the company's portfolio comprises 146 communities representing nearly 42,000 rental homes operating or under construction. For more information, please visit Media ContactStephen UrseryLinnellTaylor Marketingstephen@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mill Creek Residential Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
News.com.au
06-06-2025
- Automotive
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Supercars, Perth: Matt Payne fastest through practice sessions
Just like the Socceroos did the night before, rising New Zealand star Matt Payne timed his run to perfection to jump to the top of the timesheets during Friday's two wild practice sessions for the Perth Super 440. Following on from his blistering finish to win the last Supercars race in Tasmania four weeks ago, the 22-year-old Kiwi uncorked another sizzling lap in his Penrite Ford Mustang to leapfrog his rivals and send them a clear message that he means business. 'Credit to the guys. They did an awesome job,' Payne said. 'I know we've got the best crew here. 'We're working our (backsides) off to get this thing fast and thankfully we did. It's pretty cool. Press on for tomorrow.' After finishing 16th in the first practice session then getting caught in traffic behind David Reynolds approaching the end of the second hitout, Payne calmly resettled himself for one more shot just before the chequered flag was waved. Driving flat to the boards, Payne nailed it and lapped the Wanneroo Raceway in 54.3903 seconds, setting the stage for an epic finish to a mammoth week in Perth after the Socceroos' thrilling win over Japan that all but secured Australia's place at next year's FIFA World Cup. 'It's just part of our session, I knew we were going to get a little bit baulked by Reynolds there, so I just backed out of it and went again,' Payne said. 'Everyone stayed cool, and it's a really, really awesome turnaround from practice 1, which wasn't ideal for us rolling out of the truck the way we did. 'It's a real credit to the guys to get it tuned up and get it to the front for practice 2.' Anton De Pasquale was second quickest, just 0.0856s behind Payne, with Thomas Randle third, just ahead of current championship leader Broc Feeney, who released a video of himself behind the wheel of his Chevrolet Camaro competing in a tug-o-war with NRL and NRLW stars from the Bulldogs. With qualifying set to take place on Saturday then three races split over the weekend, no-one is taking anything for granted with the top seven cars all from different teams. Sitting third on the championship standings after winning three of the last six races, Payne was feeling upbeat about his rapid turnaround but was also wary about reading too much into the results. 'It's tough. It's only two 30 minute practice sessions so you got to squeeze everything you can in,' he said. 'We did a really good job of just going through what we did in practice 1. We tried a lot so yeah credit to the guys, they did an awesome job.' The second session was red flagged when Lochie Dalton spun into the sand and almost rolled his car, while a lot of drivers complained about blistering on their super soft tyres on a track known for wearing out the rubber. Another Kiwi, Jaxon Evans set the pace in the opening practice session after benefiting from a rule giving new drivers an extra set of tyres. 'It's really nice to finish the session on top, the first time I've done it in Supercars,' he said. 'Being my second year in the championship, I get an extra set of tyres, so we obviously put them to good use. 'It's just nice to know that the car is fast and I hope we can continue that way for the rest of the weekend.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
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Feeney tops opening Supercars practice in Tasmania
Broc Feeney has fired a warning shot to Supercars title rivals with the quickest practice lap during the opening session in Tasmania. Left smarting after a frustrating weekend in New Zealand, the Triple Eight young gun topped the timesheets with a lap of 51.311 seconds on Friday at Launceston's Symmons Plains Raceway. The 22-year-old was 0.0017 seconds faster than Team 18 driver David Reynolds, while championship leader Will Brown was 12th fastest. Feeney dropped out of the top three in the series standings after failing to make the podium last round across the Tasman. He is fourth behind Grove rival Matt Payne, who shot up the standings after winning two of the three sprints at Taupo International Motorsport Park. Feeney's teammate Brown holds a 34-point lead over second-placed Tickford driver Cam Waters. Waters was 14th fastest, among many drivers on Friday who journeyed into the gravel after locking up on the infamous hairpin at turn four. A few trips to the far end of the Tassie hairpin 😅Follow all the action this weekend in our new Live Insights 👉 #Supercars — Supercars (@supercars) May 9, 2025 Drivers will return for the final practice session at 3pm (AEST) on Friday, ahead of Saturday's back-to-back qualifying sessions. Two 120km races will follow qualifying on Saturday.
