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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dave Franco and Alison Brie Get Closer Than Ever in Chilling Trailer for 'Together'
Dave Franco and Alison Brie are taking relationships to extreme lengths in their shocking new horror film. On Monday, May 5, Neon debuted the trailer for Together, the latest movie the real-life couple have collaborated on together. The trailer, set to the tune of The Turtles' 1967 hit "Happy Together," finds Brie's character as she appears to meet with a therapist to express that she and Franco's character "haven't been on the same page" since a move to the countryside. While the couple are shown sharing a passionate kiss, their lips briefly get stuck together as if bound by glue. More strange and disturbing experiences suggest a supernatural force in or around their new home is binding the couple together. "Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other," reads a synopsis. "With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love and their flesh." Related: Dave Franco and Alison Brie Joke Their Latest Movie Made Them 'More Codependent Than Ever' (Exclusive) Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A previous teaser trailer for Together that Neon released in March showed Franco and Brie's characters living life in the solitary confinement of their new rural area, along with some increasingly disturbing imagery set to piano music. That teaser ended with the actors' characters telling each other, "I love you," as well as a shot of their eyeballs up close. Together made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January; the movie played at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in March, where Franco, 39, told PEOPLE he and Brie, 42, "just gain more and more respect for each other" as partners in work and in life. (The couple first met in 2011 and married in 2017.) 'I am always so in awe of you when we're on set together,' Brie told her husband in that interview. 'It's very attractive!' Related: Dave Franco and Alison Brie Reveal Their Weirdest Notes from Directors During Sex Scenes: 'More Jackrabbit' (Exclusive) Brie and Franco's new movie is written by Michael Shanks, who makes his directorial debut with Together. The couple previously explored working together for their big screen projects with 2020's The Rental and 2023's Somebody I Used to Know, which Franco directed but did not appear in as an actor. Together is in theaters July 30. Read the original article on People
Irish Independent
30-04-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Lashing of ginger beer! We taste-test five of the best on the Irish market right now
Our drinks expert delves into the history of ginger beers and ales, and tries out some of the well-known brands This week's comparative tasting of alcoholic ginger beer was inspired in part by the rebranding roll-out of Kinnegar's Jackrabbit ginger beer, with its new label and pre-summer marketing push. I enjoyed it on draught one evening in a pub served with a dash of bitters for extra spicing, but was curious to try it straight up and side by side with some other examples from both Ireland and England. I also wanted to take a little deep dive into the history of ginger beer to get my head around it. Like many Irish people, I suspect, I didn't have a firm grasp on what this beverage was, beyond vaguely associating it with England. (I was sad to learn that Enid Blyton's Famous Five never were served lashings of ginger beer, or at least not in her original stories.) So what's ginger beer got to do with beer? Is it even alcoholic in its natural traditional state? And in its non-alcoholic form, what's the difference between ginger beer and ginger ale? All five of today's ginger beers were wildly different from one another in everything but their alcohol content (4pc ABV). They ranged in colour from translucent to cloudy, pale lemon through to rich amber, and in character from distinctly sour to dark, sweet spice notes. The history itself is a little cloudy too. Most accounts agree that ginger beer was developed commercially in 18th-century England. As a brewed drink based on naturally fermented fresh ginger and sugar, it contained small quantities of alcohol of at least 2-3pc ABV. However, a fascinating article from the USA's Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors claims that the alcohol content could be up to 11pc ABV. This alcohol acted as a preservative for the export of English ginger beer to the colonies and Americas, traditionally in glazed, corked and wired ceramic containers that kept the natural carbonation intact too. A combination of excise duty in the UK and Prohibition in the USA saw ginger beer evolve into a largely non-alcoholic beverage — to such a degree that today's UK examples are labelled 'alcoholic ginger beer'. Of course, there are also excellent non-alcoholic ginger beers out there, and some very good ginger ales, which are lighter in style and based on ginger extract rather than fermented root ginger. (Fever-Tree produce both styles.) As a mixer, use ginger ale in a Jameson & Ginger, where the lighter, sweeter, softer style helps to foreground the whiskey; use (alcohol-free) ginger beer in a Moscow Mule, where the vodka and fresh lime can handle the robust spice of this ginger-forward option. Adding Angostura bitters to either style will help to ramp up the warm spices. Pick of the week Hopfully 'Ollie' Ginger Beer, Waterford 4pc, €3.90-4.40 (440ml can) If you like sour beers or refreshing sodas that lean to the sharper side, this could be the taste of your summer: cloudy and pale lemon in colour, with spicy aromas of dried ginger lifting fruity undertones, it is super tangy, clean and refreshing — and very moreish — with distinctive ginger juice tang on its well-balanced finish. Look out too for their limited-edition yuzu ginger beer for elevated sharpness and a more fragrant citrus character. Pair with creamy curries. Selected independents, Craft Central, Kinnegar Jackrabbit Premium Ginger Beer, Donegal 4pc, €3.99 (50cl bottle) This lager-coloured, naturally carbonated, unfiltered ginger beer is brewed with yeast and barley as well as ginger, raw cane sugar and pear; evoking ginger snap biscuits and rhubarb and ginger jam, it is full-bodied and soft-edged with a warming ginger finish. Go fried fish and chips. Molloy's, SuperValu, O'Briens and independents nationwide Zingibeer Irish Ginger Beer, Dublin 4pc, €3.75-4.50 (50cl bottle) ADVERTISEMENT Learn more This former home brewers' lockdown project from father and daughter Kevin and Rachel Byrne fast became an award-winning success. Brewed from fresh Malaysian ginger and lemon zest, it is pale, clean, dry and not unlike a hard seltzer. Try with steamed mussels. Molloy's, Tesco, Spar, Eurospar, Fresh, O'Briens, Joyce's, Carry Out and independents (see Hollows & Fentimans All Natural Alcoholic Ginger Beer, Yorkshire 4pc, €4.30-5.75 (50cl bottle) 'Botanically brewed since 1905', from a recipe secured in lieu of an unpaid loan; featuring ginger root, water, sugar, pear juice, yeast and a 14-day process. Bold and sweet, like crystallised ginger and honey lozenges; try over ice with a chicken pie. Molloy's, Dunnes Stores, Martins, McHughs and other independents Crabbie's Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer, UK 4pc, €3.10-3.60 (50cl bottle) The darkest in colour and flavour, and spiciest in ginger heat, with no ingredients on the label but a promise of 'exotic spices' and 'real ginger' that has been 'steeped for six weeks', this has cola-like notes with sweet spices and sticky gingerbread character. Try with a rich beef stew. Molloy's, Tesco, Dunnes and selected independents;
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Strong early start propels SDSU in win over DWU
BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU)– South Dakota State put together its biggest inning of the season to open the game and starting pitcher Sam Schlecht threw four no-hit, scoreless innings to lead the Jackrabbit baseball team to a 16-4, seven-inning victory over Dakota Wesleyan Wednesday afternoon at Erv Huether Field. With the win, SDSU ended a six-game losing streak to improve to 5-22 overall. DWU dropped to 11-23 on the season. The Jackrabbits struck for seven innings on only two hits in the bottom of the first inning as they sent 11 batters to the plate. SDSU was aided by two Tiger errors, as well as three hit batters, three walks and two wild pitches. Carter Sintek drove in the first run with a single up the middle and Davis Carr capped the outburst with a two-run double to left-center field. SDSU added five runs in the third inning and tacked on four more in the home half of the fourth to firmly put the 10-run rule into effect. Jess Bellows started the third-inning rally with a double before scoring on the back end of a double steal. Luke Luskey plated two with a triple to the fence in left-center field and later came across on a wild pitch. Another run scored on a balk. The four-run fourth featured a two-run single by reserve Jayden Gibson and a two-run triple by Adam Benes. That was more than enough support for Schlecht, who faced the minimum of 12 batters in his outing. The lone baserunner the right-hander allowed to was on a hit batter, who later was erased on the first of two double plays the Jackrabbits turned in the contest. Schlecht struck out four in earning his first win in two seasons at SDSU. DWU scored all four of its runs in the top of the fifth. Tommy Dutton led off with a single and moved to third on a double by Mason Riley. Caleb Myers delivered a two-out, two-run single to put the Tigers on the board, with the other two runs scoring on a passed ball and double by Lane Darrow. In all, Jackrabbit pitchers combined for 10 strikeouts as Matthew Werk notched two in the fifth inning and Dylan Richey tallied four K's over the final two innings, including striking out the side in the seventh to end the game. Bellows was 2-for-2 to pace SDSU's nine-hit effort. DWU's six hits were spread among six different players. Bellows, Bryce Ronken and Sintek each scored twice UP NEXTThe Jackrabbits open a three-game Summit League series with Omaha at 3 p.m. Friday. A ceremony to dedicate the new turf at Erv Huether Field will be held prior to the contest, which will feature free admission and baseball-themed cookies. NOTES SDSU leads the all-time series, 29-2, and has won the last 13 meetings The Jackrabbits previously scored six runs in an inning March 16 at Northern Colorado (fifth inning) and April 2 at Kansas (seventh inning) Ronken has reached base safely in 13 consecutive games Sintek has hit safely in 23 of the 26 games he has played in this season Jackrabbit pitchers did not walk a batter in a game for the first time since the second game of a doubleheader against St. Thomas on April 23, 2023, although they did hit three batters on Wednesday The DWU pitching staff combined to issue 14 free passes — eight walks and six hit batters SDSU improved to 3-2 on its home field this season Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Business
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SDSU names Bryan Petersen men's basketball head coach
BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU) – South Dakota State Director of Athletics Justin Sell announced Saturday that Bryan Petersen, who has worked on the Jackrabbit men's basketball staff as an assistant the previous six seasons, has been promoted to head coach of the SDSU program. 'Bryan has stood out to me since he joined our athletic department,' Sell said. 'The relationships he has built with the student-athletes he works with is evident. He's done a remarkable job not only recruiting current and future Jackrabbits to South Dakota State, but also developing them to the point of creating a long-standing championship culture. 'We believe Bryan is ready to take this step and serve as the leader of our men's basketball program.' Petersen will be the program's 23rd head coach since the Jackrabbits' inception in 1903. He takes over for Eric Henderson who accepted the head coaching position at Drake. 'I couldn't be more excited and grateful to have the opportunity to lead the Jackrabbit men's basketball program,' Petersen said. 'I want to thank President Barry Dunn, Justin Sell and the rest of their team for believing in me to become the next head coach at South Dakota State. The vision and core values of SDSU align perfectly for both myself and my family. I also want to thank coach (Eric) Henderson for giving me the opportunity to work and learn from him over the last six years. 'I am ready to get to work with our team and continue to build off the success of our program. Jackrabbit Nation is special and I look forward to another packed First Bank & Trust Arena next season.' Petersen has been an integral part of SDSU's recent success on staff. During the past six seasons, the Jackrabbits have accumulated a 129-60 record which features four Summit League regular season titles, two conference tournament championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances. He's been at the forefront of SDSU's defensive game plans during his tenure in Yellow and Blue, which as recently as this past season, saw the Jackrabbits lead The Summit League in opponent field goal percentage and finish second in scoring defense. The Jackrabbit guards have been Petersen's positional focus during his time in Brookings. The group has seen multiple award winners over a six-year stretch. Zeke Mayo (2024) and Baylor Scheierman (2022) garnered The Summit League Player of the Year award in their respective junior seasons, while Charlie Easley (2024) and Matt Mims (2023) were chosen as Summit League All-Defensive Team selections. Prior to his arrival at South Dakota State, Petersen spent six seasons as head coach of the Kirkwood Community College men's basketball program. He led the program to the 2016 and 2019 NJCAA Division II Championships while compiling a 157-38 overall record. He earned regional and national coach of the year honors in both national championship seasons. He coached four NJCAA All-Americans and saw future Jackrabbit Douglas Wilson, who eventually went on to become the 2020 Summit League Player of the Year and earn three All-Summit League nods, named NJCAA Division II National Player of the Year in 2018-19. Petersen spent a season as an assistant at Kirkwood following three years as a graduate assistant at Iowa State. He worked as a Cyclone for one season for Greg McDermott (2009-10) and two seasons for Fred Hoiberg (2010-12). His time on the Iowa State staff came after completing his collegiate playing career for the Cyclones. Over the course of his junior and senior seasons, Petersen sank 97 career 3-pointers and started 64 consecutive games for Iowa State. His first two years of college eligibility he utilized at Kirkwood. He was named a First Team All-American in his final season at Kirkwood, taking home Region XI Player of the Year honors. Petersen was also the first coach in the history of the NJCAA DII National Tournament to participate in a National Championship game as a player and win the National Championship as a coach. Petersen graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Kinesiology in 2009 and earned his master's degree in higher education-educational leadership from Iowa State in 2012. He currently resides in Brookings with his wife, Renae, and their sons Cade and Miles. A press conference with media will take place on Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m. at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Sport
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‘Going to miss being a Jackrabbit': SDSU reflects on UConn loss
STORRS, CT (KELO) — The SDSU women's basketball team reached the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time in program history this year. After claiming a win over Oklahoma State, the Jackrabbits were paired with one of their toughest games in program history against UConn. SDSU found a way to muddy the waters early in Monday's game, jumping out to an 8-2 lead. Bueckers, UConn overwhelm SDSU in NCAA Tournament 'I was fearful that the game would be played like it was played that first quarter. That it would be four quarters of that,' UConn head coach Geno Auriemma said. 'Early in the game, I thought we were fresh, I thought we were in a good place,' SDSU head coach Aaron Johnston said. 'Their pressure starts to wear on you, so not only physically are you worn down, but a couple mistakes and you lose a little bit of your mental edge. Then it can turn into a run, which they did a good job of.' UConn led by five after the first quarter and carried that momentum into the second, fueled by SDSU mistakes. 'We shot the ball pretty well from the field, it was just turnovers and points off of turnovers,' Johnston said. 'We've got to find a way to handle that kind of pressure better when you play teams like that, but to their credit, they don't make it easy.' Paige Bueckers led the way for the Huskies, scoring 34 points and shooting 66% from the field. 'It's incredible to watch, but you almost feel sorry for the other team, because when Paige is locked in, there's nothing you can do to stop here,' UConn senior Azzi Fudd said. 'It doesn't matter what shot she takes, the ball is going to go in.' 'I thought our effort was good. She made a lot of tough pull-up jumpers, made some shots behind screens,' Johnston said. 'She just did things that are really hard to stop.' SDSU now closes the books on a 30-4 overall season, ending the careers of four seniors. 'Being a Jackrabbit has been the best thing,' SDSU senior Pagie Meyer said. 'Playing the last game with them, it kind of all sunk in there. I just love this group so much. It's been a very special year and I'm really going to miss being a Jackrabbit.' 'To kind of be on this stage, with a team that's certainly at a different level right now, both nationally and how they play and the impact they have,' Johnston said. 'But to remind our players that they can have that same impact locally. They can be that light for somebody else. That's a really powerful message and one that I hope stays with them as they move on.' Paige Meyer, Kallie Theisen, Madysen Vlastuin and Mesa Byom are the four seniors for SDSU. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
