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Fox News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Extra: Patricia Heaton & David Hunt On 'Unexpected' Hope
'Everyone Loves Raymond' & 'The Middle' star Patricia Heaton and her husband, David Hunt, set out to tell a real journey through infertility in their latest rom-com, 'Unexpected.' Patricia produced while David directed this heart-warming rom-com about adjusting to the madness life can throw at you. They joined the Rundown to discuss why this film is so important to portray both perspectives confronting the challenge of infertility. In the FOX News Rundown Extra, hear the full conversation about and the story they set out to tell and why this project was so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Epoch Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Patricia Heaton and David Hunt: ‘Unexpected'
In observance of National Infertility Awareness month, producers (and couple) Patricia Heaton and David Hunt are promoting their 2023 comedic drama, 'Unexpected,' now available on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube. Known to most audiences as the female lead in the TV shows 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and 'The Middle' (nine seasons each), Heaton has now produced a dozen films and TV shows. Having shared the big screen with Jim Caviezel, Meg Ryan, Albert Finney, and Clint Eastwood, Hunt makes his live-action feature debut as director here. Heaton and Hunt spoke from their home in Nashville to discuss 'Unexpected' and some of their current and future projects. David Hunt, director of "Unexpected." Courtesy of David Hunt Michael Clark: I read the synopsis of the book ('Enslaved by Ducks') that your movie is based on, and there was no mention of adoption (the main theme). Is that correct? David Hunt: Yes, 100 percent. We wrote scripts based on the book, and they weren't working. I then approached a writer (Rodney Vaccaro) that I'd worked with on several past projects and said, 'This needs another engine. Let's introduce the subjects of infertility and adoption. The wife wants to have kids and the husband doesn't.' A few weeks later [Vaccaro] came back with the finished screenplay. In doing so, he mentioned that his two daughters were adopted, and the story just poured out of him. Actress Patricia Heaton, producer of "Unexpected." Kate Romero Clark: I noticed you made a pro-life movie without actually using those words or mention of abortion. Why do you think adoption has received relatively little attention? Patricia Heaton: The writer [Vaccaro] with the adopted daughters told us it's a complicated issue. The husband in the movie says, 'I don't think I can adopt another person's child.' His wife retorts with, 'It wouldn't be another person's child, it would be our child.' You have these two opposing views; the struggle in the movie is trying to get the couple on the same page mentally. Related Stories 5/21/2024 3/16/2025 We've been with friends as they've gone through the adoption process, and they have the birth mother asking to take the child back. Or, when an adopted child wants to meet their biological parents and whether or not the birth parents will agree. It's complicated and not nearly as smooth as you might think. Hunt: There's a stigma in certain places in society regarding adoption and people feel a lot of pressure. One of the goals of the film was we try to take that pressure off a bit by showing this couple's struggles and giving people a sense of hope. Clark: Patricia, I noticed Neil Flynn, your co-star from 'The Middle,' plays a character named 'Rupert Murdoch.' I laughed hard when I first heard it. Is there a reason why that particular name was chosen? Heaton: There's no reason, and there's nothing political about it [laughs]. Rodney just thought it was funny. Clark: Could you give me any details regarding the project you're now involved with, the 'October 7th Coalition?' Hunt: I created it with my friend Elizabeth Dorros. When October 7th happened and I saw the Hamas body cam footage online being celebrated the world over and on U.S. college campuses, I was in shock. I'm a baby boomer and grew up knowing our parents fought in World War II and that Jews were obliterated during the Holocaust. Never again would we let that happen. And then there it was suddenly happening again. Here in Nashville, there was an awkward feeling; people didn't know what to do or how to show their support. So we created the 'October 7th Coalition' to activate Christians to be visibly and vocally supportive of Israel's right to exist and to fight anti-Semitism. We have community dinners; we encourage people to put mezuzahs on their doors as a 'Spartacus' moment. [We ask people] to be involved in social media, and to donate, if possible, to the many Jewish organizations that are helping to heal people from this second Holocaust. Clark: You are both appearing in the upcoming movie called 'Merv.' When is it being released and what is it about? Hunt: It comes out Dec. 17 on Amazon Prime. Heaton: It's a romcom. … Hunt: It's about a couple that becomes estranged, and they have a dog named Merv, who pines for them to get back together. We play the parents of the husband character (Charlie Cox). Clark: I've noticed a lot of people in the entertainment industry, not just musicians, have been moving to Nashville. Why did you two relocate there? Heaton: There's a lot of artistic momentum going on here now. Initially, it was because our oldest son started music school here in 2012. In the subsequent years, we just began to really love the city. Clark: 'Unexpected' has been out since 2023. Why are you promoting it now? Heaton: April is National Infertility Awareness month. Poster for "Unexpected." Blue Fox Entertainment Clark: OK, that makes complete sense. Hunt: We wanted to highlight the issue and especially the emotional aspect of it for couples and what they deal with. What's so beautiful about 'Unexpected' is that you get into the story through humor, and you wouldn't think you could find humor in a subject matter like this. Rodney was able to bring out the humor, the actors were great, and Dave provided excellent direction. For me, working on comedies … I've always felt comedy is the best way to deal with serious or difficult subjects. Foundationally, you lay it in humor, and your heart literally physically opens up because as you laugh you're oxygenating your bloodstream, opening everything up. You then come in with the unexpected [dramatic] events, and people are really moved because they're open and primed. What arts and culture topics would you like us to cover? 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Fox News
24-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
RFK Jr. Vows To Deliver America 'Real Food,' Without Synthetic Food Dyes
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced it would revoke authorization of 2 petroleum-based synthetic food dyes with plans to eliminate 6 other food dyes by the end of 2026. While this is not an outright ban, the Trump administration is continuing with its 'Make America Healthy Again' mission by urging the food industry to make the switch. President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Dr. Peter Lurie, joins to discuss HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to phase out synthetic dyes and how this will impact public health. April is National Infertility Awareness Month, spotlighting an issue that affects millions of men and women and that carries a significant impact for American families. Actress Patricia Heaton and her husband, David Hunt, are tackling this topic in their dramedy film, 'Unexpected,' which closely follows a couple's journey through infertility. 'The Middle' & 'Everyone Loves Raymond' star Patricia Heaton and director David Hunt join to discuss the joys and challenges of producing this film, making the topic of infertility less socially taboo, and embracing the messiness of life as a couple. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and host of The Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Axios
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Cleveland International Film Festival begins rolling on 49th year
The Cleveland International Film Festival rolled out the red carpet Thursday night to kick off its 49th annual event. Why it matters: The fest is one of Northeast Ohio's marquee cultural events, drawing over 70,000 attendees between Playhouse Square screenings and online streams. CIFF is so highly regarded that it was the reason local tourism leaders opted not to bid on hosting the Sundance Film Festival. State of play: The festival's opening night film, "For Worse," screened at Connor Palace. In-person screenings of more than 100 feature films and nearly 200 shorts will take place through April 5. See the full list The big picture: This year's "Centerpiece" film is "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore," a documentary about the Oscar-winning actress who starred in 1986's "Children of a Lesser God." The film screens at 7:30pm Tuesday at KeyBank State Theatre. Zoom in: A few of this year's movies have Northeast Ohio ties, including "The Beldham," starring Bay Village native Patricia Heaton of "Everybody Loves Raymond" fame. There's also "The Debutantes," a doc that follows three young Black women participating in a debutante ball revival in Canton. If you go: Tickets for individual screenings start at $18 ($16 for CIFF members). What's next: A curated selection of films will be viewable online through the CIFF Streams program from April 6-13. Streaming tickets start at $14 ($12 for members). Here's a look at five more films worth checking out: "Following Harry" When: 2:25pm, March 30 at Mimi Ohio Theatre. The documentary follows 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Harry Belafonte during the final decade of his life as he reflects on his work in film, music and civil rights. "The Stamp Thief" When: 12:05pm March 28 and 7:30pm March 30 at Mimi Ohio Theatre. Under the guise of filming a movie, "Seinfeld" producer Gary Gilbert brings a film crew to Poland to recover valuable stamps stolen by a Nazi officer during the Holocaust. "Taste the Revolution" When: 2:35pm April 2 and 7:30pm April 3 at Mimi Ohio Theatre. Oscar winner Mahershala Ali stars in a mockumentary about an activist planning a world summit in the early 2000s that goes wrong. "Slice of Life: The American Dream. In Former Pizza Huts." The documentary visits businesses that have found success in buildings that once housed Pizza Hut restaurants. "Didn't Die"
Fox News
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Patricia Heaton optimistic about Trump admin, Kid Rock snaps at bar crowd
Welcome to the Fox News Entertainment Newsletter. TOP 3: -Patricia Heaton optimistic President Trump has 'America on the right track' -Kid Rock snaps at Nashville bar crowd, abruptly walks off stage -Blake Lively, Taylor Swift friendship in spotlight as Justin Baldoni court date looms MILESTONE WORKOUT - Legendary actor Robert Wagner celebrates his 95th birthday by pumping iron. WORST NIGHTMARE - Travis Barker says recent plane crashes are the biggest fear that has come to life after surviving a deadly 2008 flight. 'INDOMITABLE SPIRIT' - New York Dolls singer David Johansen has stage 4 cancer and a brain tumor, as his daughter asks fans for help. ROYAL WARNING - Prince Harry was warned to keep his head down after President Trump suggested he's safe from deportation, experts say. 'GUILT TRIP' - Seth Rogen shuts down backlash over his decision to not have children. WILD THINGS - OnlyFans star Denise Richards struggles to 'balance' life as mom of three in Hollywood. 'I WANTED A LIFE' - 'Sunset Boulevard' star left Hollywood before she could be 'thrown away' by the industry. FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
