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UPI
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: 'Neighbours' wraps production ahead of show's end
The "Neighbors" revival has finished filming its final episodes. Photo courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios July 11 (UPI) -- The revival of Australian soap opera Neighbours has wrapped production for the last time. The show's official Instagram account announced Friday that filming has finished ahead of the show's final bow on Prime Video in December. "It's with a heavy heart that our incredible cast and crew wrap for the final time," the post's caption reads. "As sad as this day may be, we can't wait for you to see the amazing storylines that are about to unfold over the coming six months. Together we have been, and always will be, the perfect blend." Matt Wilson, who stars in the revival, commented on the post. "Oh man," he said. "I love this show and these people with all my heart." The revival is the "continuation of the long-running series" that premiered in 1985 and was canceled in 2022. The show was picked up by Amazon's Freevee that same year, before ultimately finding a home on Prime Video. According to an official synopsis, the show follows "the lives, loves and challenges of the residents on Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, Australia, a fictional suburb of Melbourne. The original soap featured such names as Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue and Russell Crowe. The revival stars Alan Fletcher, Annie Jones, Candice Leask, Emerald Chan, Georgie Stone, Hannah Monson, Jackie Woodburne, Lloyd Will, Lucinda Armstrong Hall, Lucida Cowden, Majella Davis, Marley Williams, Wilson, Naomi Rukavina, Rebeka Elmaloglou, Riley Bryant, Ryan Moloney, Sara West, Shiv Palekar, Stefan Dennis, Takaya Honda, Tim Kano, Xavier Molyneux, April Rose Pengilly, Costa D'Angelo, Georgia Walters, Guy Pearce, Ian Smith, Jessica Muschamp, Jodi Gordon, Melissa Bell, Barton, Nathan Borg, Viva Bianca and Trevor the Dog. Executive producer Jason Herbison expressed hope for a future reboot. "Once again, we will be resting the residents of Ramsay Street on a hopeful note, with some tantalizing possibilities for a future chapter," he said, per Deadline.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Neighbours set to turn up the heat with first-ever gay love triangle
As Neighbours faces its impending cancellation, the iconic soap opera isn't holding back, introducing its first-ever gay love triangle that promises to shake things up. The storyline sees Aaron (Matt Wilson), who is still reeling from the loss of his husband last year, entangled in a romantic web involving two exes: Rhett (Liam Maguire) and Colton (Jakob Ambrose). The trio's paths collided unexpectedly at a yoga class this week, igniting a competition for Aaron's affection. In a shock move, Aaron boldly decided to date both simultaneously, setting the stage for expected chaos. Actor Liam Maguire has shared his excitement about being involved in such a compelling storyline. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Reading the scripts I kept finding myself laughing and that felt like the most progressive thing about the storyline,' he told Yahoo Lifestyle. 'It's so confidently queer while being able to be funny and playful, because all the characters are entirely comfortable with who they are.' 'It definitely was something I recognised reading these scripts... that we were going to be given the chance to portray queer characters in a really fun, messy, playful, honest way,' Jakob Ambrose added. 'I think it's important all our colours are seen on screen - the happy family, but also the messiness it sometimes takes to get there. Working with Liam and competing in a way has been the best way to be forced to step it up.' Fans have taken to social media to praise the long-running soap opera for creating such an engaging story. 'Best scene in Neighbours I've ever watched. Absolutely hilarious, hats off to the writers,' one person wrote. 'The best thing on Neighbours for a long time,' a second added. It comes after the long-running soap opera was abruptly axed in February, after Amazon did not renew their contract with production company Fremantle Australia. In response to the shock announcement, an Amazon spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Neighbours has brought so much joy over the last 40 years to its fanbase globally. 'Forty years is an incredible milestone and we are proud that Amazon MGM Studios was able to have a small part of bringing further episodes to Freevee and Prime Video customers over the last two years.' In a heartwarming post, the crew assured fans that new episodes from the 40th anniversary season would continue to be broadcast on Prime Video and Ten, with 'all the big soapie twists and turns that our viewers love.' The show's Executive Producer Jason Herbison went on to celebrate the many years of Neighbours and the success it had experienced since its inception. 'Audiences all around the world have loved Neighbours for four decades. We are proud of the success over the last two years including often appearing as one of the Top 10 titles in the UK and the show's first ever Daytime Emmy nomination,' he said. 'As this chapter closes, we appreciate and thank Amazon MGM Studios for all that they have done for Neighbours – bringing this iconic and much-loved series to new audiences globally.' He ended the post, saying: 'We value how much the fans love Neighbours and we believe there are more stories of the residents of Ramsay Street to tell in the future.' The final ever episodes will air at the end of 2025 with fans forced to say goodbye to Ramsay Street for a second time, after first being axed in February 2022.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Daily Mail
North Carolina girl, 12, attacked by an alligator while playing in shallow water
A young girl was attacked by an alligator while swimming in the shallow waters of a North Carolina lake. Lake Waccamaw Police said that multiple children were playing in about four feet of water on Friday when one shouted, 'Something bit me!' All the children rushed out of the lake, and an alligator, between six and seven feet long, surfaced from the water. Lake Waccamaw Mayor Matt Wilson told WECT he knows the 12-year-old girl who was attacked. 'A good friend of mine called me up and let me know the situation. I was over there about 30 minutes after that,' he said. Authorities noted that the injuries sustained were serious but not life-threatening in any way. 'It is also unclear as to if the injuries were caused by a bite or a claw. But they were definitely caused by the alligator,' the police department said. Police, along with the members of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, were able to capture and euthanize the alligator responsible for the attack. 'The alligator responsible for this incident has been neutralized,' Lake Waccamaw police said. Alicia Wassmer, an expert alligator biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, told WBTW that alligator attacks are rare. 'Although the alligator's behavior was unusual, it was not predatory in nature,' Wassmer said. 'Anytime an alligator makes contact with a person, our protocol is to euthanize it regardless of the circumstances. 'Our officers responded quickly and worked with the community to identify and dispatch the alligator.' The mayor warned that as the town continues to develop, community members need to be cautious of the alligators. 'People are coming in, tourists are coming in, we need to educate people,' the mayor said. 'There's more and more people moving to Lake Waccamaw, houses are being built everywhere, and there's more alligators. 'Be mindful of your surroundings, do not feed the alligators, do not dump your table scraps from supper from the night before in the lake.'
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Shropshire firefighter praised for saving life of cricketer
An off-duty firefighter has been praised for helping to save the life of a cricketer who had suffered a cardiac Wilson, 41, had been watching his son make his senior debut at Wellington cricket club in Shropshire on Saturday when one of the visiting team the player's son administered CPR, Mr Wilson used the club's defibrillator to help him Wilson had been trained by the fire service to use the equipment and said: "I was straight into trauma incident mode I guess." The cricketer, 59-year-old Simon Parker from Calverhall Cricket Club, had been batting in the match against Wellington's fourth team when he suddenly Wilson said: "I can remember the over had just finished and Simon, I could see, had just turned around to talk to our wicketkeeper."He said he turned away for a minute and then heard shouts for first aid and saw Mr Parker lying on the added that he ran over to help and found Mr Parker's son, Alex, performing captain, Oliver Griffiths, said watching it all unfold had been "pretty horrific"."Watching a son try and save his dad's life was quite emotional and it still affects me a little bit now," he added."He was saying come on, I'm not letting you go, come back to me." 'Calm management' Mr Wilson said Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service trained its firefighters "to a relatively high level for trauma and first response care".He set up the defibrillator and operated it, with Wellington Cricket Club praising him for his "calm management of the situation".He said: "I just got in there and helped and guided people and we did what needed to get done I suppose."After shocking Mr Parker three times with the defibrillator, an ambulance Griffiths said: "They were very clear that by the time they arrived the hard work had been done and people like Matt and Alex had saved Simon's life."He added that he had spoken to Mr Parker on Tuesday and he was doing "very, very well" and had thanked everyone who helped said one of the first questions he asked was "How many runs did I score?" and noted that Mr Parker was disappointed they had not won the Griffiths said that was typical of the man, but there were "much bigger things than cricket". Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
CBS News
12-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Arlington prepares for global spotlight as 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches
With just one year to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, preparations are well underway in Arlington. AT&T Stadium is set to host nine matches — the most of any venue in North America — and officials expect millions of fans to flock to North Texas during the month-long tournament. "A lot of times people say that it's nine Super Bowls," said Matt Wilson, executive director of the Arlington Sports Commission. "It's even more than that." City leverages experience with major events Arlington, already a seasoned host of major sporting events, is drawing on years of experience to prepare for the international spotlight. "We'll take all the lessons that we've learned over the past 10, 15, 20 years here to make sure that people have the best experience they possibly can," Wilson said. Thousands of people are expected to gather in Arlington's entertainment district, whether or not they have tickets. City leaders say the infrastructure is ready to handle the crowds, pointing to the success of events like the Texas Rangers' World Series parade in 2023. "First and foremost, we want to have a safe and fun environment, and preparations are well underway to make sure that's the focal point," Wilson said. Economic impact expected to be massive The World Cup is projected to generate an estimated $2 billion for the North Texas region and boost tourism across the state. "Folks will be here for the games, but then they will also have time to explore communities and to branch out to see more of Texas and all that we have to offer as a destination," said Erika Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance. Local businesses gear up for global visitors Local hotels, restaurants, and businesses are already preparing for the influx of international visitors. "And the experiences that we create for visitors in Texas have a lasting economic impact for the state and actually help to offset the household taxes that all Texans pay," Boyd said. A global stage and a lasting legacy As the countdown continues, local leaders are embracing the opportunity to showcase the region on a global stage. The hope is that Arlington's moment in the spotlight will not only impress the world, but leave a legacy that lasts for years to come.
