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Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Meet Pantalones Organic Tequila Plus 3 Recipes Perfect For Summer
Pantalones' Three Tequila Expressions Ugh, not another celebrity-endorsed liquor brand. In all honesty, those were my first thoughts when Pantalones Organic Tequila came on my radar. I even thought, do we actually need a new tequila, period? After all, there are over 2,000 registered tequila brands. But to my surprise, when I landed on Pantalones' website to learn more about their tequila and the company, I was greeted with a rather hilarious message: 'No. The world doesn't need another celebrity Tequila. But goodness gracious, the Tequila industry sure could use a shot of fun. And that's exactly what Pantalones is: Really good, really clean fun.' This humorous twist instantly entertained me. Despite my initial skepticism, I found myself intrigued enough to give it a shot or three. Camila and Matthew, Co-Founders Of Pantalones And I have to agree with Matthew and Camila McConaughey (the power couple behind the brand) - tequila should be fun. Their influence is evident throughout the website, even in the playful image of them posed in an agave field, pantless. How's that for not taking life too seriously? Learn More About The Tequila Brand Pantalones Organic Tequila prides itself on offering a smooth and flavorful agave-forward tequila that is perfect for sipping, shooting, or mixing up in your favorite cocktails. With each sip, you'll experience the indulgent smoothness that only Pantalones Tequila can provide, leaving you satisfied and craving more. One of the things that sets them apart is their unique inspiration. McConaughey paid homage to his fan-favorite rom-com, How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, with ten recipes inspired by the film. These recipes, featuring Pantalones tequila, are not just drinks, but a journey through the film's iconic moments. Some of the film-inspired drinks are the Benny Boo Boo, Yellow Dress, and You're So Vain. Meet The Three Tequila Expressions Like other brands, Pantalones offers three expressions of tequila made from organic blue weber agave grown on volcanic soil by 4th-generation farmers across 7,000 acres: Blanco, Añejo, and Reposado, all produced in a distillery in Amatitán, Jalisco. Pantalones Agave Farmer Blanco, a bright, medium-bodied tequila, showcases the heart of Jalisco, offering aromas of cooked and raw agave, caramel, herbal, and fruity notes, along with hints of light guava, lime, and vanilla. On the palate, it offers notes of cooked agave, sweet caramel, fruit, vanilla, and a silky finish. Pantalones Blanco Tequila Reposado, with its comforting golden hue, is a tequila that invites you to unwind. Aged in American Oak Barrels for 9 months, it develops a smoothness that is truly relaxing. Its aromas of cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, smoke, and toasted oak, along with hints of sweet fruit and fresh oak on the palate, create a comforting and relaxing experience. Pantalones Reposado Añejo, with its bright, golden appearance and medium-bodied texture, is a tequila that promises a rich and indulgent experience. Aged in American Oak Barrels for 15 months, it develops a complex blend of aromas, including American oak, nuts, dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, smoke, and toasted barrel. On the palate, it unfolds with a smooth, light sweetness, complemented by American oak, nutty notes, and finishes with a rich and satisfying combination of wood, vanilla, maple, and dates, indulging your senses with every sip. Pantalones' Anejo Now that you're familiar with the brand, why not pick up a bottle or three and get started on creating your new favorite cocktail? Cheers to fun and delicious mixes! Make A Tea Time Trousers Cocktail With Añejo Tequila As a Southern girl, I have a deep love for tea. But now and then, a good tequila is just what the doctor ordered! The tea time trousers cocktail is just the drink you're looking for! Plus, something about knowing it's an award-winning añejo makes it taste a tad bit better! Tea Time Trousers Cocktail 2 oz Pantalones Organic Añejo Tequila 1 Green Tea Bag 2 oz Organic Lemonade 1 oz Sweet Tea 1 oz Sparkling Water Mint Leaves (Cocktail & Garnish) Now, the magic begins. Place your Pantalones Organic Añejo Tequila into a glass and gently drop in your green tea bag. Let the green tea bag steep in your Añejo for about ten minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the unique taste to develop. Then, remove the tea bag from the mix. In a separate glass, add some mint, muddle it, and then add ice. Pour your tea-quila, organic lemonade, sweet tea, and sparkling water into your muddled mint. Stir the drink with a cocktail spoon, garnish with mint, and enjoy the anticipation of the unique taste you're about to experience. Make A Love Fern Cocktail With Blanco Tequila Love Fern Cocktail This versatile cocktail is a breeze to make, using ingredients you likely already have in your home bar or pantry. It's the perfect drink for any summer occasion, whether you're relaxing by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue. 1 oz Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila 0.25 oz Cointreau 0.25 oz Lime Juice Top with Club Soda Mint leaves for garnish It's as simple as this: combine Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, Cointreau and lime juice in a glass. Give it a gentle stir. Add ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a fern-worthy amount of mint leaves. Make The Grill Master's Apron Cocktail With Reposado Tequila The Grill Master's Apron Cocktail This drink is a unique summer classic, blending a seasonal fruit like peaches with a quintessential summer pastime, such as grilling. Go ahead and make a pitcher or two, as the flavors blend in a delightful harmony, making it a must-try for the season. 1.5 oz Pantalones Organic Reposado Tequila 1.5 oz Grilled Peach Syrup 1 oz Lime Juice 0.5 oz Orange Liqueur Mint (for garnish) Smoked Salt & Tajin (for rim) Now, let's have some fun making this cocktail! Start by cutting a fresh peach in half, removing the pit, and grilling with the skin facing up for 2-3 minutes. Give that peach some grill marks, like you know your way around the fire pit. Once it has some streaks of success, remove the skin, muddle, and strain the juice into your shaker. In your shaker, add Pantalones Organic Reposado Tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and ice. Shake until your apron comes loose. Take your cocktail glass and run a lime across the rim. Dip the edge of your glass into the smoked salt and Tajin, fill the glass with ice, and pour your sweet peach sensation over ice. Top off with mint. Happy Drinking!
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Texas torn apart over A-listers' attempt to make it 'the new Hollywood' as bizarre rules directors must follow are revealed
In many ways deep red Texas could not be further from the liberal movie sets of Hollywood. But now a gaggle of A-listers and lawmakers believe the it is the perfect place to set up a film industry which could not only rival Tinseltown's, but topple it altogether. Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson and Renée Zellweger are among the actors leading the charge. They have recently helped secure a bill that will inject $300 million into the Texas film industry over the next two years and provide tax incentives for the next decade. However the new law, which comes into effect on September 1, does contain some distinctly Texan stipulations when it comes to who can qualify for the cash. Officials plan to be far more selective about who gets taxpayer money than their Californian counterparts, with Governor Gregg Abbott given veto powers under the new law. But despite the strict parameters, the decision has been heavily criticized by conservatives in Texas, who described the bill as an 'abomination' and fear it will turn the Lone Star State into a new La La Land. Subsidy Rules Supporters of the new Texas law say they want to be as influential as Hollywood, but without the same liberal cultural values. As a result, they have created a series of hoops filmmakers must jump through if they want to secure any state cash. 'We are not trying to make Texas the next Hollywood - we don't like Hollywood. We want to export Texas values,' Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, one of the biggest proponents of the scheme, recently said in a campaign update. Patrick is a staunch conservative who despite his opposition to legal marijuana, gambling and abortion, wants to make Texas 'the film capital of the world'. He and other legislators have devised a system which will reward films with, 'export Texas values', according to Patrick. For projects that spend at least $1.5 million in Texas, the new law offers tiered grants worth 25 percent of that in-state spending. Films that are faith-based, shoot in historic sites or employ a percentage of crew who are Texas-based military veterans can get a grant as high as 31 percent. Additionally, the governor's office has broad powers in determining which projects do and do not get funding. If films are deemed to have content that is 'inappropriate,' has obscene content or portrays Texas negatively - they won't get a dime. Celebrity backing None of this would have been possible without the support of several towering figures in the entertainment industry. In January, Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Renée Zellweger and several others appeared in a video that campaigned for Texas officials to bring increased film incentives so people can make movies in the state without breaking the bank. The four-minute video begins with Harrelson and McConaughey barreling down a highway in a sedan as they're deep in conversation about this very issue. 'You ever wonder if this industry of ours is just chasing its own tail?' Harrelson asks. 'No, I don't wonder. Restrictions, regulations, nickel and diming productions, political lectures,' McConaughey replies. The video had a surprising level of credibility, considering the fact that McConaughey, Harrelson, Zellweger and Dennis Quaid (who also appeared) were all born in Texas. McConaughey, whose social media feed focuses almost exclusively on Texas sports, attended a March hearing with state legislators and had the final word. 'If we pass this bill, we are immediately at the bargaining table for shooting more films and TV and commercials in our state,' he said while wearing a cowboy hat. 'That is money that's going to local Texas restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, dry cleaners, street rentals, home rentals ― even Woody's barber,' in reference to Harrelson, who was also in attendance. Two months after McConaughey's overture, the Senate voted 23-8 in favor of the bill and it became law by June. The Opposition But these restrictions weren't enough for the many conservatives who opposed the law when it was being debated over the last few months. Some were concerned that the bill would allow Texas to go down a path of unrighteousness, while others thought the subsidies were taxpayer theft. 'The Bible warns us of the consequences of the government wrongfully taking money from some and handing it out to others,' Texans for Fiscal Responsibility said in one of its papers against the bill. Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison has emerged as the main enemy of the bill, calling it an abomination. 'And shame on everybody who voted for it,' he has said. 'This is big government liberal redistributive socialism,' Harrison told the LA Times. 'The governor and lieutenant governor of the supposedly Republican-controlled state of Texas chose to keep property taxes billions of dollars higher so that you can subsidize a rich liberal Hollywood movie industry - how embarrassing.' He plans to introduce legislation at a special hearing later in July that would repeal the law. Exodus from California The bill deepens the growing rivalry between California and Texas, which has already poached several major companies once based in the Golden State, including Tesla and Hewlett-Packard. These businesses were largely lured by lower taxes and a business-friendly environment, both things the bill signed by Abbott seeks to address with the film industry specifically. It couldn't come at a worse time for California, a state that is already bleeding talent and expertise. When Hollywood writers and actors went on strike in 2023, California lost roughly 40,000 film and TV jobs that year alone, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. California also has to worry about the tax subsidies being offered in the other states, not just Texas, and even other nations. That's why in late June, California legislators doubled their own tax incentive ceiling to a staggering $750 million a year. While Texas isn't spending nearly as much tax money as California on movies and TV, experts believe that this could be the start of a real competition. 'Texas now has a program that is going to be competitive,' Fred Poston, the executive director of the Texas Media Production Alliance, told the Los Angeles Times. 'When you really take a close look at it, you realize this is a big deal. We have this new level of funding to start building more industry around it.' A Return to the Glory Days Proponents of the law feel that without the incentives, Texas is leaving tons of economic growth on the table. Texas, while not Hollywood, has been the filming location for many highly-celebrated pieces of media, including but not limited to the 1956 western 'Giant', the 1974 slasher film 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' and the high school football drama TV series 'Friday Night Lights.' By the early 2000s, nearby states became more attractive to film because of better incentives being offered to producers. 'Texas had been highly competitive, we had all of these ingredients,' Rebecca Campbell, CEO of the Austin Film Society, told the LA Times. 'Then all of a sudden, Texas stories were getting shot in New Mexico and Louisiana.' Texas introduced its first program for film incentives in 2007, earmarking $20 million for it. Because of how underfunded it became over the years, the producers of 'Fear the Walking Dead' decided to move production in 2021 from Austin to Georgia. Richard Linklater, a Houston-born director, filmed his 2024 romantic crime thriller 'Hit Man' starring Glen Powell in his hometown. But because there wasn't enough incentive funds, he had to move the operation to New Orleans. 'We're completely surrounded by states that have very active film incentive programs,' he said on the podcast 'Friends on Film.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why Texas could be the new Hollywood
In many ways, deep red Texas could not be further from the liberal movie sets of Hollywood. But now a gaggle of A-listers and lawmakers believe it is the perfect place to set up a film industry which could not only rival Tinseltown's, but topple it altogether. Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson and Renée Zellweger are among the actors leading the charge. They have recently helped secure a bill that will inject $300 million into the Texas film industry over the next two years and provide tax incentives for the next decade. However, the new law, which comes into effect on September 1, does contain some distinctly Texan stipulations when it comes to who can qualify for the cash. Officials plan to be far more selective about who gets taxpayer money than their Californian counterparts, with Governor Gregg Abbott given veto powers under the new law. But despite the strict parameters, the decision has been heavily criticized by conservatives in Texas, who described the bill as an 'abomination' and fear it will turn the Lone Star State into a new La La Land. Supporters of the new Texas law say they want to be as influential as Hollywood, but without the same liberal cultural values. As a result, they have created a series of hoops filmmakers must jump through if they want to secure any state cash. 'We are not trying to make Texas the next Hollywood — we don't like Hollywood. We want to export Texas values,' Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, one of the biggest proponents of the scheme, recently said in a campaign update. Patrick is a staunch conservative who, despite his opposition to legal marijuana, gambling and abortion, wants to make Texas 'the film capital of the world'. He and other legislators have devised a system which will reward films that 'export Texas values,' according to Patrick. For projects that spend at least $1.5 million in Texas, the new law offers tiered grants worth 25 percent of that in-state spending. Films that are faith-based, shoot in historic sites or employ a percentage of crew who are Texas-based military veterans can get a grant as high as 31 percent. Additionally, the governor's office has broad powers in determining which projects do and do not get funding. If films are deemed to have content that is 'inappropriate,' has obscene content or portrays Texas negatively — they won't get a dime. None of this would have been possible without the support of several towering figures in the entertainment industry. In January, Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Renée Zellweger and several others appeared in a video that campaigned for Texas officials to bring increased film incentives so people can make movies in the state without breaking the bank. The four-minute video begins with Harrelson and McConaughey barreling down a highway in a sedan as they're deep in conversation about this very issue. 'You ever wonder if this industry of ours is just chasing its own tail?' Harrelson asks. 'No, I don't wonder. Restrictions, regulations, nickel and diming productions, political lectures,' McConaughey replies. The video had a surprising level of credibility, considering the fact that McConaughey, Harrelson, Zellweger and Dennis Quaid (who also appeared) were all born in Texas. McConaughey, whose social media feed focuses almost exclusively on Texas sports, attended a March hearing with state legislators and had the final word. 'If we pass this bill, we are immediately at the bargaining table for shooting more films and TV and commercials in our state,' he said while wearing a cowboy hat. 'That is money that's going to local Texas restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, dry cleaners, street rentals, home rentals — even Woody's barber,' in reference to Harrelson, who was also in attendance. Two months after McConaughey's overture, the Senate voted 23–8 in favor of the bill, and it became law by June. But these restrictions weren't enough for the many conservatives who opposed the law when it was being debated over the last few months. Some were concerned that the bill would allow Texas to go down a path of unrighteousness, while others thought the subsidies were taxpayer theft. 'The Bible warns us of the consequences of the government wrongfully taking money from some and handing it out to others,' Texans for Fiscal Responsibility said in one of its papers against the bill. Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison has emerged as the main enemy of the bill, calling it an abomination. 'And shame on everybody who voted for it,' he has said. 'This is big government liberal redistributive socialism,' Harrison told the LA Times. 'The governor and lieutenant governor of the supposedly Republican-controlled state of Texas chose to keep property taxes billions of dollars higher so that you can subsidize a rich liberal Hollywood movie industry — how embarrassing.' He plans to introduce legislation at a special hearing later in July that would repeal the law. The bill deepens the growing rivalry between California and Texas, which has already poached several major companies once based in the Golden State, including Tesla and Hewlett-Packard. These businesses were largely lured by lower taxes and a business-friendly environment, both things the bill signed by Abbott seeks to address with the film industry specifically. It couldn't come at a worse time for California, a state that is already bleeding talent and expertise. When Hollywood writers and actors went on strike in 2023, California lost roughly 40,000 film and TV jobs that year alone, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. California also has to worry about the tax subsidies being offered in other states, not just Texas, and even other nations. That's why in late June, California legislators doubled their own tax incentive ceiling to a staggering $750 million a year. While Texas isn't spending nearly as much tax money as California on movies and TV, experts believe that this could be the start of a real competition. 'Texas now has a program that is going to be competitive,' Fred Poston, the executive director of the Texas Media Production Alliance, told the Los Angeles Times. 'When you really take a close look at it, you realize this is a big deal. We have this new level of funding to start building more industry around it.' Proponents of the law feel that without the incentives, Texas is leaving tons of economic growth on the table. Texas, while not Hollywood, has been the filming location for many highly-celebrated pieces of media, including but not limited to the 1956 western 'Giant', the 1974 slasher film 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' and the high school football drama TV series 'Friday Night Lights.' By the early 2000s, nearby states became more attractive to film because of better incentives being offered to producers. 'Texas had been highly competitive, we had all of these ingredients,' Rebecca Campbell, CEO of the Austin Film Society, told the LA Times. 'Then all of a sudden, Texas stories were getting shot in New Mexico and Louisiana.' Texas introduced its first program for film incentives in 2007, earmarking $20 million for it. Because of how underfunded it became over the years, the producers of 'Fear the Walking Dead' decided to move production in 2021 from Austin to Georgia. Richard Linklater, a Houston-born director, filmed his 2024 romantic crime thriller 'Hit Man' starring Glen Powell in his hometown. But because there wasn't enough incentive funds, he had to move the operation to New Orleans. 'We're completely surrounded by states that have very active film incentive programs,' he said on the podcast 'Friends on Film.' 'They really support this industry, and you have to do that to compete,' he added.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Matthew McConaughey's forgotten thriller with a 'sense of mystery' is now streaming for free
Matthew McConaughey is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, but you may have missed his leading role in this coming-of-age drama This weekend, you can stream a critically lauded dramatic thriller featuring Matthew McConaughey for free. Available on BBC iPlayer from Saturday, 19th July, it's a must-see for fans of the Oscar-winning Hollywood heavyweight. McConaughey, renowned for his performances in Interstellar and True Detective, initially rose to fame as a charming lead in romantic comedies, sharing the screen with stars like Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker. Before clinching an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club and venturing into the cosmos with Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, McConaughey starred in a lesser-known but highly praised coming-of-age drama directed by Jeff Nichols. In Mud, McConaughey plays a fugitive on the run who forms an unlikely pact with two young lads while concealed on a secluded island, reports the Express. The film features Tye Sheridan (Ready Player One) and Jacob Lofland (Landman) as the duo who stumble upon Mud hiding in a derelict boat and decide to aid him in reuniting with his beloved, Juniper (played by Reese Witherspoon). Despite receiving glowing reviews and boasting a stellar 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this 2012 gem has often been eclipsed by McConaughey's more prominent roles. Now, it's getting another shot at recognition among UK viewers via BBC iPlayer. A fervent five-star Google review exclaimed: "Loved this movie-watched it with my teenage son-a rich spiritual universe is contained within this well crafted and brilliantly acted film. "There is a depth, authenticity and mystery here not often found-there aren't enough intelligent soulful movies that so artfully speak to adults and (older) teens at the same time. Mysterious and simply entertaining; easy as a snack but as (ful)filling as a thick, juicy steak. Watch it with someone you care about." Another viewer raved: "Dreamy with a touch of poetic licence - I found it quite captivating. Keeps you guessing to the end. "The views on the river are stunning," a different enthusiast wrote: "I would strongly recommend for older kids and young adults. "It maintains the sense of mystery and adventure, while dealing with many of the issues young people struggle to understand. It is both harrowing and warm hearted. i personally loved it. The fact that McConaughey is gorgeous does not hurt." The acclaim carries on over on Letterboxd, where another five-star critique states: "Jeff Nichols' Mud is a beautiful coming of age film. Not only is it beautiful but also, compelling, thrilling, heartily emotional and a well-rounded film." Meanwhile, a final supporter declared: "The last half hour of this is some of the greatest filmmaking I've seen in a while. Goddamn, I loved it. "McConaughey kills it once again and this kid Tye Sheridan, man, he is great." Don't miss your opportunity to discover Mud as it arrives on the free streaming platform this weekend. Mud is available on BBC iPlayer from Saturday, 19th July.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Matthew McConaughey cuts a dapper figure in a blue suit as he enjoys date day with his wife Camila Alves at Wimbledon's Women's Singles Final
They've been married for 13 years and share three children. But Matthew McConaughey enjoyed a well-deserved break from his busy schedule for a date day with his wife Camila Alves at day 13 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Saturday. The Pantalones Tequila founder, 55, and the Brazilian model, 42, kept a low profile for the rare outing together as they watched the Womens Singles Final at Centre Court, behind a set of sunglasses. For the outing Matthew swore a bright two-piece suit which he layered over a crisp white shirt and a green tie. He accessorised his look with a set of chic Krewe Baker sunglasses, which are priced at £307. Camila looked elegant for the event as she wore a pair of white flared trousers which she paired with an elegant jacket. The Pantalones Tequila founder and the Brazilian model kept a low profile for the rare outing together as they watched on behind a set of Krewe sunglasses In keeping with her ethereal look, she slipped her two-piece over a white top and a pair of heels. To accessorise, Camila wore a fashionable brown hat and myriad of elegant gold necklaces. Matthew and Camila, who married in 2012, share three kids Levi, 16, Vida, 15, and Livingston, 12. Iga Swiatek thrashed Amanda Anisimova in the Women's Final during the popular sporting event. The patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club will present the trophy to Swiatek after she triumphed 6-0 6-0 against American Anisimova on Centre Court. Anisimova broke down in tears after she became the first woman to lose to a double bagel scoreline at SW19 since 1911. A tearful Anisimova, the 13th seed, wiped away tears as she praised Swiatek and said she had 'run out of gas a bit today'. The 23-year-old was playing in her first Wimbledon final and said 'she would never forget this experience'. Iga previously crushed British No. 2 Emma Raducanu for the second Grand Slam in a row in May, with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat in the second round of Roland Garros. In 2023, Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur was tearful after coming runner-up in two consecutive finals, following a loss at the US Open the same year. Today, the temperatures are forecast to peak at around 30C and fall short of a record for a women's singles final day, with 31.2C having been recorded on the day of the 1976 final between Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: 'There will be blue skies at Wimbledon throughout the day, so it will feel hot, with very high UV levels and a light wind. 'There might be a little bit more cloud around tomorrow, making it a degree lower.' The men's singles semi-final on Friday between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz was stopped twice in less than five minutes because of crowd emergencies, amid temperatures of 32C on Centre Court. Three fans also needed attention on Centre Court on Thursday in similarly hot conditions.
