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GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Everything About My Wife' makes Netflix global premiere
"Everything About My Wife," the romantic comedy film produced by GMA Pictures, CreaZion Studios, and Glimmer Studio Philippines, makes its worldwide Netflix debut on May 29. Starring Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, and Sam Milby, "Everything About My Wife" tells the story of Dom (Dennis), an unhappily married man who struggles to end his marriage to his wife, Imo (Jennylyn). In a moment of desperation, Dom calls on Miguel (Sam), a notorious womanizer, to seduce his wife. The plan succeeds, as Miguel and Imo grow closer, but things take an unexpected turn when Miguel unexpectedly falls in love with her. As Dom realizes he's made the biggest mistake of his life, Imo discovers his scheme. Heartbroken and betrayed, she resolves to give him what he wants and end their marriage. Will Imo ever find it in her heart to forgive Dom? Besides standout performances from Jennylyn, Dennis, and Sam – three of the biggest stars in Philippine entertainment – the movie also features a stellar cast of seasoned artists, including Carmi Martin, Nova Villa, Isay Alvarez, Polo Laurel, Alex Agustin, Joyang, and Karlo Aranza. Directed by Real S. Florido, "Everything About My Wife" will stream on Netflix in the Philippines and in most territories worldwide beginning on May 29. Meanwhile, viewers in the United States of America, Guam, Saipan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United Kingdom (Great Britain), France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East can catch it starting on July 28. For more news and updates, visit
Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC The Repair Shop's new expert says he's 'worried' over 'precious' fix
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The first episode of the new series of BBC's The Repair Shop on the Road aired on Wednesday night, featuring a team of experts travelling across the country to restore treasured items. Viewers watched as Dominic Chinea journeyed to Nairn in Scotland to pick up Rich from the station. As they drove, Dom revealed that they were en route to a museum for a 'very interesting' project. The voiceover introduced the newcomer, stating: "Rich is Richard Fraser, a new addition to The Repair Shop's expert team and a specialist heritage stone mason and lime plasterer." During their conversation at the museum, Rich informed Dom that he was local to the area, having been born in Inverness, and would often pass through this region on his way to the beach. Upon arrival at the museum, viewers learnt what item they'd be working on when they met curator Annie MacDonald. (Image: (Image: BBC)) Annie explained to the pair: "We've got some major roof work happening soon. But, we've found these quite precious artworks and I'd really like to save them." They were then shown the old servants quarters of the house, which housed two pieces of artwork. Annie elaborated that the artworks were created in 1945 by Polish soldiers stationed there towards the end of World War II. One piece depicted vibrant blue flowers, while the other was a portrait of a woman. Intrigued, Dom asked Annie what she wanted them to do with the art, to which she expressed her hope that they could be displayed to the public, reports the Express. (Image: (Image: BBC)) Inquiring about the feasibility of the task, Rich confidently asserted: "Well, yeah, I think we can chop it out. Our problems may be encountered with the masonry, but we'll have an investigation and see what we can do." Dom, feeling uneasy, replied to this show of assurance: "I like your confidence because that terrifies me! I'm glad you're here." As Rich diligently began the work of extracting and restoring the plastered paintings, he swiftly recognised damage to the plaster. Rich expertly prepared a fine caster plaster slurry, intending to inject it into the crevices of the plaster to stabilise it. However, when approaching the more extensive image, the flowers. (Image: (Image: BBC)) He voiced his concerns, admitting: "I am quite worried about this one, it has incurred quite a bit of disruption and vibration." Later, Dom's hands-on approach was crucial in helping Rich fortify the piece with a permanent backboard to prevent any warping of the plaster. Upon completion, both artworks were elegantly framed and made ready for exhibition at the museum, much to the delight of the community. Annie was categorically astounded by the transformation, expressing her joy with: "I didn't think this could happen! It's absolutely amazing, it tells a story in itself, it's absolutely stunning, I can't believe it." The Repair Shop on the Road is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local's Eagle Scout project in honor of those who served
May 16—A family legacy of service to their country led a young man from Libby to take on a particularly ambitious Eagle Scout project. Since members of the Thom family arrived here in the 1600s from Europe, they have answered the call to take up arms in defense of it. Seventeen-year-old Dominic Thom, a junior at Libby Middle High School, was first a member of Cub Scout Pack 4925 at the age of six before he joined Libby's Boy Scout Troop 1971. As he considered what he would do for his penultimate project, his mother, Ashley, had an idea. "I'm into family ancestry and I focus on history," she said. "The family has had several members serve their country and Dom started thinking that a project to honor area veterans would be very appropriate." Knowing the graves of several veterans in the Libby Cemetery could use some tender, loving care, Dom, who has one brother currently serving with the U.S. Air Force and another who recently was in the U.S. Army, set his sights on rehabilitation. "Over time, the head stones slowly sink and they tend to lose their level station," Dom said during last week's project. "So we set out to dig them up and get them leveled out. "We wanted to show respect to the service members who rest here and make it better for those who come here to pay their respects," Dom said. After getting the unanimous support of councilors at the April 21 Libby City Council meeting, Thom picked a weekend and made arrangements with his Scout Troop mates to get the work done. The goal was ambitious — lift 100 headstones in Section 10 with care, place enough sand under them to level them with the ground and reset the stones. And all in one weekend before family members begin decorating the graves in advance of Memorial Day. Some of the stones, owing to their age, needed more care during removal. Some edges were cracked, also requiring special attention. Work began Friday, May 9 after school. It continued through the weekend. Thom had help from his dad, Chuck, Scoutmaster Chris Caudill and troop members Hayden Caudill, Jana Hall and Elry Hall Friday. They used spades to cut and edge the grass away from the grave stones. A bar was used to help lift the stones from their resting places before carefully lifting them so sand could be shoveled in to the hole. When work began Friday afternoon, Dominic and Hayden Caudill began the process. The older Scout showed maturity beyond his years while explaining to Hayden, "I've been in Scouts as long as you've been alive." The group also had a surprise visit from former Scoutmaster Ron Thatcher who stopped to say hello and offer words of encouragement. "It really meant a lot to everyone," Ashley said. Saturday and Sunday saw several more volunteers, some members of Troop 1971 and some not. Troop members included Kale Hall, Emmette Lamson and Jace Muniz. When the weekend was over, more than 50 stones were lifted and restored while several others had edging done so they were more easily seen. "It was very satisfying to see everyone get together and accomplish what we wanted to do," Dominic said. "We hope it will provide a better experience for those who come here to visit their loved ones."
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Star of iconic noughties Channel 4 show reveals plans to turn it into a movie
He will be coming to Glasgow BIG SCREEN PLOT Star of iconic noughties Channel 4 show reveals plans to turn it into a movie Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DOM Joly hopes to turn Trigger Happy into a movie after taking the iconic TV show on tour. The popular show was last on TV in 2016, after an original three-series run from 2000 to 2002, when it became a cult classic. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Dom Joly wants to make his hit TV show into a movie Credit: PA 3 The show became a cult hit Credit: Alamy Hidden cameras followed him as he portrayed a number of hilarious characters – from a traffic warden to a giant snail and, of course, his iconic man on a giant mobile phone. Now he's heading to The Pavilion in Glasgow on October 9 as part of a 25th anniversary tour, where he'll show clips, give behind-the-scenes secrets and play pranks on the crowd. He said: 'It's just crazy to me. It feels like yesterday but weirdly my daughter was born in the year Trigger Happy was made, so she's like a physical embodiment of it.' And on the subject of a movie, Dom added: 'The concept is scenes with like 2,000 people in it. So if you liked Trigger Happy TV, come and be in the movie. 'It's quite a complicated thing and it scares people off. But who knows? Maybe we could make it happen.' We previously told how Dom wanted to bring his hit conspiracy tour to Scotland. The funnyman set out on a journey to explore the world's most bizarre conspiracy theories. He found out more about UFO hunters and flat earthers and even the bizarre theory that Finland isn't real. Dom said: 'I'm very happy to talk to people. But it's kind of one of the problems with conspiracy theories. 'If someone comes along they're always focused on a single issue. So they're obsessed with chemtrails and they have literally spent 15 years just studying this thing. Dom Joly creates hilarious comedy skit to highlight small business struggles 'You can't possibly argue and when you get the real single-issue conspiracy theorists, they're like religious zealots. I can say 'I don't agree with you, but I can't argue with you' and that's not very good for either side. 'There's also a geographical element to it. People in Scotland still talk to each other. Whereas a lot of conspiracists in America live almost entirely remote existences online so no one tells you you're talking s***e.' Talking about the Finland theory, he said: 'The conspiracy started off as a joke on Reddit and everyone knew it was a joke. "But 20 per cent of people took it seriously and the conspiracy is that in 1917 Russia and Japan invented a country called Finland and that it's actually just sea so that they could have the fishing rights. 'So they claim when I fly to Finland I'm landing in a remote part of either Sweden or Russia and that all four million inhabitants of Finland are crisis actors like a massive Truman Show."
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Star of iconic Channel 4 show bringing live conspiracy theory tour to Scotland
THE funnyman, 60, enjoyed a seriously strange sightseeing trip as he learned about the likes of flat-earthers and UFO hunters. DOM Joly hopes Scots can help him tackle tin foil hatters on his bonkers book tour – after travelling the world to learn all sorts of conspiracies. The comedian, best known for Trigger Happy TV, set out on a global journey to pen a unique guide into some of the most weird and wonderful theories. 4 Dom Joly travelled the world learning about conspiracies. Credit: PA 4 Some believe that Finland isn't a real country. Credit: Getty 4 He's coming to Scotland for Boswell Book Festival. Credit: Supplied By meeting the folk behind the unusual beliefs, the funnyman, 60, enjoyed a seriously strange sightseeing trip as he learned about the likes of flat-earthers and UFO hunters. And he's heading for Boswell Book Festival next month and looks forward to meeting believers and non-believers alike when he talks about The Conspiracy Tourist: Travels Through a Strange World. Dom said: 'I'm very happy to talk to people. But it's kind of one of the problems with conspiracy theories. 'If someone comes along they're always focused on a single issue. So they're obsessed with chemtrails and they have literally spent 15 years just studying this thing. 'You can't possibly argue and when you get the real single-issue conspiracy theorists, they're like religious zealots. I can say 'I don't agree with you, but I can't argue with you' and that's not very good for either side. 'There's also a geographical element to it. People in Scotland still talk to each other. Whereas a lot of conspiracists in America live almost entirely remote existences online so no one tells you you're talking s**e.' Amongst Dom's favourite conspiracy theories is the belief that Finland isn't a real country. A Reddit user once shared a joke about the small nation and it was quickly picked up by some impressionable people. He said: 'The conspiracy started off as a joke on Reddit and everyone knew it was a joke. But 20 per cent of people took it seriously and the conspiracy is that in 1917 Russia and Japan invented a country called Finland and that it's actually just sea so that they could have the fishing rights. 'So they claim when I fly to Finland I'm landing in a remote part of either Sweden or Russia and that all four million inhabitants of Finland are crisis actors like a massive Truman Show. 'I found the bloke who started it and he said he was told that Finland didn't exist because Russia and Japan conspired to invent the country so that they could have all the fish, which was then transported to Japan for sushi. Dom Joly creates hilarious comedy skit to highlight small business struggles 'Clearly that's BS ecause I just flew there, right? I couldn't 100 per cent prove to you now that Finland exists. I could probably prove 99 per cent that it does and it's that one per cent where all conspiracy theories live.' He's also heard how Paul McCartney was cloned in 1966; how Avril Lavigne stopped performing 10 years ago and was replaced by a woman called Melissa; and that Prince Philip killed Diana by going to the tunnel in Paris and putting in an industrial laser to blind the car driver. But Dom reckons conspiracy theories can best be broken down into three big causes — the assassination of JFK, 9/11 and Coronavirus. He also thinks the advent of YouTube and social media has emboldened dangerous characters who are profiting from things they don't even believe in. 4 Dom Joly in the iconic Trigger Happy TV hidden camera and prank show Credit: CHANNEL 4 The comic said: 'I can pinpoint the exact moment when they went from being harmless and fun to more dangerous and it was when Kellyanne Conway, who was Donald Trump's spokeswoman in 2016, used the term 'alternative facts'. 'And the moment you have alternative facts, frankly we're f***ed. During lockdown I was stuck in my room and spending too much time online and I noticed the rise in conspiracies. 'Conspiracies tend to happen a lot when everything's in turmoil and the economy's bad and people get troubled, and I started to talk to these people a lot or argue with them 'And I just couldn't work out whether they were genuinely believing this stuff or were just doing it for clicks. I don't think many were harming anyone, except for that erosion of truth. But it's the grifters that I really have a problem with. 'The people like Alex Jones who literally are making money by claiming the kids killed in school shootings are actors, then the parents get hassled online and they have to move house and stuff. BOSWELL BOOK FESTIVAL Main festival events will be live at Dumfries House. Tickets range from £5 to £15. Events in the main three venues will also be live-streamed. Online tickets are £5 per event or £40 for a Rover Pass giving access to all online events. You will receive the links needed to access online events via the e-ticket that will be emailed to you. Tickets also available over the phone by calling 0333 0035 077. Lines are open Mon - Sat, 09:00 - 18:00 until Friday 9 May. However, there are some conspiracy theories that even Dom was swayed by. He explained: 'I'm not sure UFOs are a conspiracy. I just think we'd so be arrogant to think that in all the universe we're the only people. 'And there have been more and more verified sightings of weird things in the sky. But UFO means unidentified flying object and it doesn't necessarily mean aliens. 'So I'm in two minds about that. I think there is some sort of phenomenon that maybe we're not aware of, but it seems very odd because all they seem to do — if they do exist — is land in Alabama and probe toothless rednecks. Why not just go to the White House?' He added: 'Weirdly, as much as I had a massive problem with the anti-vax people because I think they did a lot of damage to vulnerable people by frightening them, I have questions about the idea that Covid started as a bat in a wet market in Wuhan, when weirdly the largest coronavirus research facility in China is like half a mile from that market. 'It seems quite a coincidence and I think it's not beyond the realms of possibility that it was a lab leak, and that the Chinese government might try and shut that down. 'But that's an accident. Then it gets turned into this massive conspiracy that it's being used as a bio-weapon and that it's not affecting Jewish people or Chinese people, which was one of the conspiracies, and that vaccines are being used by Bill Gates to put a microchip in your brain. So all these things maybe start with a kernel of something and then turn into insane theories.' And for anyone coming to see Dom at the book festival, he urges folk to show some common sense. He joked: 'In the old days you'd have some guy raving in the village square about how the world's ending or whatever. Now they can all meet up and that gives them power.' Dom Joly is appearing at Boswell Book Festival on May 10, tickets can be booked
