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10 hours ago
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Famous birthdays for Aug. 19: Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Dillon
Movies // 11 hours ago Jake Johnson to star in, Ben Stiller to produce comedy 'The Dink' Aug. 18 (UPI) -- "New Girl" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" actor Jake Johnson will soon be seen in the Apple TV+ sports comedy "The Dink." Ben Stiller is producing.
News18
12 hours ago
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Jake Johnson, Ben Stiller to star in pickleball comedy The Dink
Washington, DC [US], August 19 (ANI): Actor Jake Johnson and Ben Stiller have joined the cast of 'The Dink', a pickleball comedy from director Josh Greenbaum, Ben Stiller's Red Hour Films and Rivulet Films, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jake Johnson starred in the sports comedy as a failed tennis player persuaded to play pickleball in order to save a dying club and earn his father's respect. He plays alongside Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell, and Christine Taylor. Stiller will play a supporting role, as will former pro tennis players Andy Roddick and John McEnroe.'The Dink', which is now in post-production, reteams Apple and Stiller after the Emmy-nominated success of Severance. Greenbaum is directing the comedy from an original screenplay by Sean Clements, as per the outlet. Greenbaum is recognised for films like Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Strays, and the documentary Will & Harper. Stiller and John Lesher are producing The Dink for Red Hour Films, while Rob Paris and Mike Witherill are financing it through Rivulet Entertainment. Jake Johnson will also produce.'The Dink' is written by Sean Clements and executive produced by Rick Steele, Clements, Greenbaum, Joe Hardesty, Jonathan McCoy and Daniel Crosser. Stiller and Rivulet also collaborated on director David Gordon Green's Nutcrackers comedy.'The Dink' joins an Apple Originals Film slate that includes the just-released F1: The Movie; the upcoming Highest 2 Lowest from Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington; and The Lost Bus, a rescue drama from director Paul Greengrass that stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ben Stiller is known for his blend of slapstick humour and sharp wit. He rose to fame through comedies such as There's Something About Mary (1998), Zoolander (2001), and Tropic Thunder (2008). Stiller also worked in franchises such as the Meet the Parents films (2000-2010), the Madagascar franchise (2005-2012), and the Night at the Museum films (2006-2014). (ANI)
UPI
a day ago
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Jake Johnson to star in, Ben Stiller to produce comedy 'The Dink'
1 of 3 | Jake Johnson is set to star in the new pickleball comedy "The Dink." File Photo by Patrick Rideaux/UPI | License Photo Aug. 18 (UPI) -- New Girl and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse actor Jake Johnson will soon be seen in the Apple TV+ sports comedy film The Dink. "Excited to partner with @appletv on this one," Johnson wrote on Instagram. "I love the movie. It's a ton of fun. So many funny performances." Johnson plays "a washed-up tennis pro who, desperate to save a struggling club and earn his father's respect, is compelled to break a sacred vow and do the unthinkable: play pickleball," the streaming service said in a press release Monday. Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell and Christine Taylor co-star in the series, which is being produced by Ben Stiller. Stiller and Apple TV+ previously collaborated on the sci-fi dramedy Severance. Josh Greenbaum -- whose credits include Will & Harper, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar and the upcoming Spaceballs 2 -- is helming The Dink. No release date has been announced yet. Ben Stiller sinks hands, feet into wet cement TCL Chinese Theatre Actor Ben Stiller places his hands in wet cement flanked by his daughter Ella and son Quinlin (L) during his hand and footprint ceremony in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman's) in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on December 3, 2013. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo
Metro
a day ago
- Health
- Metro
Chihuahua rushed to vet after taking cocaine and fentanyl
Most dog owners have a traumatic memory of the time their dog ate a sock, a packet of raisins, or an entire Christmas's worth of Quality Street chocolates, still in their wrappers (cough). But one chihuahua took the tendency to eat anything available to new levels after taking so much cocaine it collapsed, with its tongue lolling out and eyes failing to focus. Despite cocaine use stereotypically leading to people not shutting up, the little dog did not become yappy, but was really suffering. Its heart rate slowed right down – an unusual presentation, which vets said showed the importance of real world case studies. The dog was taken to the vet for emergency treatment, and given a urine test after two previous episodes of suspected drug exposure, as well as a history of 'dietary indiscretion'. Owners said there were no drugs at home, but the dog might have been able to find some at a friend's house. The results were positive for cocaine, cocaine metabolites, norfentanyl and trace amounts of fentanyl, which could be explained from eating the same bag due to cocaine being cut with other substances. The two-year-old male dog, whose identity has not been made public, made a full recovery after it was given a large dose of atropine, then epinephrine. It is estimated to have consumed up to 96mg of cocaine, most likely by snorting (inhaling) it or eating (ingesting) it. The owners were advised to muzzle their 5.5kg chihuahua, who mostly lives outdoors, when he could not be constantly monitored, to stop him eating anything more hazardous than dog biscuits in future. A medical report into what happened has now been published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. Lead author Dr Jake Johnson, a cardiology specialist, told owners to be honest if this happens to them too, as vets won't judge or report them to authorities, and 'this fear prevents crucial information sharing that could save lives'. More Trending He added: 'Dogs are natural scavengers and will investigate anything on the ground, so be vigilant during walks. 'Pet owners can prevent ingestion by keeping their dog on a leash, watching for any attempts to pick up or consume unknown items from the ground, and using a basket muzzle if necessary. 'Train your dog with 'leave it' and 'drop it' commands, which can be lifesaving if they encounter dangerous substances. 'If you suspect any exposure or feel as though your dog is not acting normally, it's important to seek immediate veterinary attention – early intervention can be lifesaving.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Scientists warn of 1,000ft 'mega tsunami' that could kill millions in minutes MORE: 'Brazen' drug dealers selling cocaine during Mass at the UK's biggest Catholic cathedral MORE: Drug driver, 81, told police someone 'slipped' cocaine into his birthday lemonade
Yahoo
08-08-2025
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Dakota Fanning and Jake Johnson to star in upcoming romance drama from Joe Swanberg
Dakota Fanning and Jake Johnson are to star in an upcoming romance drama for director Joe Swanberg. The 31-year-old actress and the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse star, 47, have signed on to the Uncle Kent filmmaker's untitled romance movie, Deadline has said. Cory Michael Smith, 38, is also said to be attached to the project. While plot details about the film are unknown, Deadline reports the movie - which is being written by Swanberg - is set in several different locations across Alaska. As well as starring in the flick, Fanning will produce alongside Swanberg and Ashleigh Snead, while Dan Johnson, Kathy Gitibin Parsa and Ariana Parsa serve as executive producers. The upcoming film will be the fourth collaboration between Swanberg and Johnson, with the pair having worked together on 2013's Drinking Buddies, Digging for Fire in 2015 and Win It All in 2017. Dakota Fanning is known for her role in The Equalizer 3, where she stars opposite Denzel Washington's grizzled Robert McCall as Emma Collins. In the film, retired assassin Robert McCall (Washington) seeks peace in a quiet Italian town but discovers it's under the grip of a violent mafia. As danger escalates, he unleashes his brutal skills to protect the people he now calls family. After The Equalizer 3 released in 2023, Washington confirmed a fourth and fifth movie were in the works. He told Esquire magazine: 'I told them I would do another Equalizer, and we're doing four and five. More people are happy about that - people love those daggone [God damn] Equalizers.' The Gladiator II actor, 70, added the franchise was as much for audiences as it was for him, because he loved getting the chance to be an action hero. He said: 'But I've come to realise that the Equalizer films are for me, too, because they're for the people. 'They want me to go get the bad guys: 'We can't get them, so you go get them.' And I say, 'Okay, I'll get them! Just wait right there. I'll be right back!'' At the time of The Eqalizer 3's release, director Antoine Fuqua said he saw the movie as the final chapter of the franchise, but hinted he might explore a prequel using CGI to de-age Washington. Speaking to NME, the filmmaker said: 'I definitely thought about it a lot. Especially now with the new technology and the AI and all of that kind of stuff. 'Is there a story to be told how [McCall] became this person - the younger version. I've had the conversation with [writer] Richard Wenk quite a bit.' While de-aging technology has been used for actors like Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Robert De Niro in The Irishman, Fuqua admitted he was unsure if Washington would be open to the idea. He explained: 'I haven't talked to Denzel about that yet. It's all so fresh and new. I'm still watching [de-aging technology advance]. I've watched Harrison Ford's film and I know there are other movies coming out. 'I think Sony has one coming out with Tom Hanks soon [Here]. And I'm hearing the technology is getting better and better and better. So I'm kind of watching it to see where it goes.'
