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Business Wire
4 days ago
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National Geographic Unveils Trailer for New Season of LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW, Where Global Movie Star Chris Hemsworth Embarks on a Bold New Mission to Unlock the Secrets of Living Better — Now
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ahead of its London premiere event and following the international success of LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH, where the global movie star explored how to live longer, Chris Hemsworth returns with a bold new mission: discovering how we can all live better — starting today. In the newly titled LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW, he dives into three high-stakes challenges that promise real, immediate ways to sharpen our minds and strengthen our bodies. All episodes will stream Aug. 15 on Disney+ and Hulu and will air on National Geographic on Aug. 25. In this thrilling three-part series from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa, Jane Root's Nutopia, and Chris Hemsworth and Ben Grayson's Wild State, Chris pushes himself further than ever — both physically and mentally — as he confronts some of life's most universal challenges: pain, fear and cognitive decline. Filmed across six countries over two years, Chris tests his limits by drawing from cutting-edge science and the wisdom of elders to push himself like never before. With no previous experience, he learns to play the drums for a live performance with GRAMMY Award-winner Ed Sheeran in front of 70,000 fans; scales a dizzying 600-foot climbing wall in the Swiss Alps to break out of his comfort zone and embrace risk; and takes part in South Korean Special Forces training, enduring electrocution and pepper spray to confront his long struggle with chronic pain and reconfigure his response to it — all to uncover tools we can use today to live healthier, happier lives. Joining him on this transformative journey are returning expert Dr. BJ Miller, a renowned palliative care physician, plus a powerful lineup of inspiring voices, including cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar, Parkway Drive drummer Ben Gordon, neuroscientist and Professor Abigail Marsh, free solo climber and wingsuiter Steph Davis, former members of South Korea's military, MMA fighter Kim Dong-hyun, freestyle motocross legend Robbie Maddison and more. Together, they offer fresh insights into how we can build stronger minds, bodies and connections. 'Making this series has been a life-changing journey. I've discovered so much about my own health, resilience and what it really means to live well,' said Hemsworth. 'I hope this next chapter inspires audiences to step outside their comfort zones and embrace challenges, because the impact it's had on my life has been truly profound.' Each part of LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW unpacks new science with real-world relevance: 'BRAIN POWER' Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When he is invited to join Ed Sheeran onstage at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument and conquer his nerves to perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. 'RISK' Chris Hemsworth pushes his limits by attempting to climb a 600-foot Alpine dam in the Swiss Alps. Inspired by his children's carefree risk-taking, Chris learns from experts how exposure therapy and Flow — a state of hyperfocus — can improve mental and physical health, showing how taking risks as adults can lead to a happier, healthier life. 'PAIN' Chris Hemsworth sets out to confront his chronic pain in a bold, immersive journey through South Korea. Guided by pain expert Dr. BJ Miller, he explores ancient healing traditions and cutting-edge science. Chris faces 'pain valley' in the final test, a brutal gauntlet of Special Forces trials that will push him to his limits. In August 2024, National Geographic released a video capturing the climax of Chris's brain-boosting challenge: performing 'Thinking Out Loud' on stage with his friend Ed Sheeran in front of 70,000 fans in Bucharest, Romania, during Sheeran's '+–=÷x' tour. Now, viewers can witness the full journey in the series' first episode, 'Brain Power,' as Chris learns to play the drums from scratch with Parkway Drive's Ben Gordon. This unforgettable moment has garnered nearly 35 million views across Chris', Ed's and Nat Geo's social accounts. A global sensation, Season 1 of LIMITLESS ranks as National Geographic's No. 2 most-watched streaming series ever, drawing nearly half its audience from international viewers. LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH is produced by Protozoa, Nutopia and Wild State for National Geographic. Tom Watt-Smith, Peter Lovering, Arif Nurmohamed and Jane Root serve as executive producers for Nutopia. Creators Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel of Protozoa return to executive produce, and Chris Hemsworth, Ben Grayson and Brandon Hill are executive producers for Wild State. For National Geographic, Bengt Anderson and Simon Raikes are executive producers. Instagram: @NatGeoTV | @ChrisHemsworth | @DisneyPlus | @Hulu Facebook: @NatGeoTV | @ChrisHemsworth | @DisneyPlus | @Hulu TikTok: @NatGeo | @ChrisHemsworth | @DisneyPlus | @Hulu X: @NatGeoTV | @ChrisHemsworth | @DisneyPlus | @Hulu Hashtags: #NatGeo | #LimitlesswithChrisHemsworth | #DisneyPlus ABOUT DISNEY+ Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star, and in the U.S., Disney Bundle subscribers can also access extensive Hulu content, including next day TV and Hulu Original titles, on Disney+. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from Disney, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundled offerings, including Disney Bundle plans in the U.S. that give subscribers access to Disney+ and Hulu or Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices. About Hulu Hulu is a leading premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of the Disney Entertainment segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content streaming exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Originals. Hulu is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundle offerings with different combinations of Disney+ and ESPN+ and can be further personalized through a variety of premium and Live TV add-on subscriptions. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of 95+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels and can access Hulu's on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ all in one plan. Visit to subscribe or learn more about the service. About National Geographic Content Representing the largest brand on social media with over 777 million followers and 1.1 billion impressions each month, National Geographic Content's award-winning and critically acclaimed storytelling inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore and care about the world through factual storytelling. National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, reaches over 532 million people worldwide in 172 countries and 33 languages as a digital, social and print publisher and across the global National Geographic channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO), National Geographic Documentary Films, and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu. Its diverse content includes Oscar®- and BAFTA award-winning film Free Solo, Oscar-nominated films Fire of Love and Bobi Wine: The People's President, Emmy® Award-winning franchise 9/11: One Day in America and JFK: One Day in America, Emmy® Award-winning series Animals Up Close, series Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller, Life Below Zero, and Secrets of the Whales, in addition to multiple National Magazine Awards, Pulitzer Prize Finalists and Webby wins. Visit and or explore Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and Reddit. About Protozoa Protozoa, based in Chinatown NYC, is headed by Darren Aronofsky and his partner, Ari Handel. Their film credits include Aronofsky's π, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, THE FOUNTAIN, THE WRESTLER, BLACK SWAN, NOAH, mother!, THE WHALE, POSTCARD FROM EARTH for MSG Sphere, and the upcoming CAUGHT STEALING for Sony Pictures; as well as Pablo Larrain's JACKIE, Yann Demange's WHITE BOY RICK, Lance Oppenheim's SOME KIND OF HEAVEN, Josef Kubota Wladyka's CATCH THE FAIR ONE, Alex Pritz's THE TERRITORY, Tobias Lindholm's THE GOOD NURSE, Jack Begert's LITTLE DEATH, Olivier Sarbil's documentary VIKTOR, and Brandon Kramer's HOLDING LIAT. Their recent TV credits include ONE STRANGE ROCK, WELCOME TO EARTH, and LIMITLESS for Nat Geo, KINDRED for FX, and BLACK GOLD for Paramount+. Protozoa, based in Chinatown NYC, is headed by Darren Aronofsky and his partner, Ari Handel. Their film credits include Aronofsky's π, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, THE FOUNTAIN, THE WRESTLER, BLACK SWAN, NOAH, mother!, THE WHALE, POSTCARD FROM EARTH for MSG Sphere, and the upcoming CAUGHT STEALING for Sony Pictures; as well as Pablo Larrain's JACKIE, Yann Demange's WHITE BOY RICK, Lance Oppenheim's SOME KIND OF HEAVEN, Josef Kubota Wladyka's CATCH THE FAIR ONE, Alex Pritz's THE TERRITORY, Tobias Lindholm's THE GOOD NURSE, Jack Begert's LITTLE DEATH, Olivier Sarbil's documentary VIKTOR, and Brandon Kramer's HOLDING LIAT. Their recent TV credits include ONE STRANGE ROCK, WELCOME TO EARTH, and LIMITLESS for Nat Geo, KINDRED for FX, and BLACK GOLD for Paramount+. About Nutopia Nutopia is known for creating award-winning series on a global scale, combining epic cinematography, high-end documentary storytelling, and A-list talent. Upcoming titles include a 20-part World War II series with Tom Hanks for The HISTORY Channel and Pole to Pole with Will Smith for National Geographic and Disney+. Recent releases include Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny for The HISTORY Channel and the Daytime Emmy-nominated Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast for National Geographic. About Wild State Wild State is a multi-platform production company that produces Scripted, Unscripted and Branded content across film, television, and digital platforms. Wild State is dedicated to generating immersive narratives that entertain and shine a light on important issues around the globe. Hemsworth and Grayson were Executive Producers on the National Geographic produced Disney+ original Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, and serve as Producers on the EXTRACTION franchise with AGBO on Netflix, Crime 101 with Amazon, and Corsair Code which is in development at Apple.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Darren Aronofsky Produces Award-Winning Hamas Documentary ‘Holding Liat' — Watch Sneak Peek
Darren Aronofsky is supporting the documentation of the Israel-Palestine conflict: The auteur produces award-winning feature 'Holding Liat,' directed by Brandon Kramer. 'Holding Liat' tells the story of Liat Beinin-Atzili, an Israeli-American woman who was taken hostage by Hamas alongside her husband Aviv on October 7, 2023. Liat and Aviv have been held captive in Gaza with 250 other people, 12 of whom, like Liat, are American citizens. The film details how Liat's parents, sister, and children had to navigate the American political landscape to try to get her released. The official synopsis reads: 'Caught between international diplomacy and a rapidly escalating war, their family must face their own uncertainty and conflicting perspectives in the pursuit of Liat and Aviv's release. This agonizing process, and the ultimate fate of their loved ones, challenges how the members of the family understand themselves and their place in the the intimate lens of a family's experience, 'Holding Liat' poses complex questions of identity across generations, as the family is thrust into the epicenter of a global conflict rapidly unfolding in real-time.' More from IndieWire 'The Life of Chuck' Review: Mike Flanagan Lifts Audiences Up (for Once!) in Sentimental Drama Comedian Isabel Hagen Revisits Her Roots Playing the Viola in 'On a String' First Look 'Holding Liat' is an independent production of Aronofsky's Protozoa and Meridian Hill Pictures. The film was a Berlinale documentary award winner and will make its North American premiere at Tribeca 2025. Liat and her family will attend Tribeca screenings and answer audiences questions during the festival. Director Kramer is actually related to Liat, and knew he had to tell her story onscreen. 'This film represents the greatest challenge of my career: it's a deeply personal chronicle of my extended family's intimate experiences, set against the larger Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which continues to impact so many people's lives,' Kramer told IndieWire. 'Our team carefully considered the film's rollout, which kicked off with sold-out screenings at the Berlinale – where it was recognized with the Documentary Film Award – and subsequent international premieres in Hong Kong, Brazil, Croatia, Poland, and Israel.' Kramer continued, 'As American filmmakers, with a film largely shot in the U.S., the North American premiere is a significant opportunity to reach audiences who are yearning for humane and nuanced storytelling, especially around the complex issues explored in the film. After premiering our last film 'The First Step' at Tribeca in 2021, it's an honor to return this year with 'Holding Liat.' We are deeply grateful to Tribeca and our subsequent hometown premiere at DC/DOX for bringing this story to American audiences in a moment that feels more urgent than ever.' In a director's statement, Kramer cited how the international conflict is still sadly enduring. 'More than a year after October 7, lives are still imperiled: with hostages still held, tens of thousands of Palestinians killed, and people across the region suffering,' he said. 'Our conversations about all these issues have only become more polarized, even within communities and families. By telling an intimate story of one directly impacted family, and the way they navigated differences amongst each other, we hope to open up new possibilities for understanding this conflict, and contribute to an end to the unrelenting violence in the region. We are keenly aware that this film is just one family's story out of countless others, and that many important stories may tragically never be told. We hope through the family's resilience and openness, alongside other Israeli and Palestinian films that seek to broaden understanding, audiences will find room to ask deeper questions that help mark a path toward healing and reconciliation.' 'Holding Liat' is produced by Aronofsky, Justin A. Gonçalves, Lance Kramer, Ari Handel, and Yoni Brook. Aronofsky also has his 'Underland' nature documentary, directed by Robert Petit, at Tribeca. 'Holding Liat' will have its North American premiere at Tribeca 2025 as a sales title. Check out a sneak peek below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Caught Stealing Trailer: Austin Butler And Zoe Kravitz Are In Trouble - And It All Started With A Cat
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The trailer for "Caught Stealing," a crime thriller, has been released. Austin Butler stars as Hank Thompson, a former baseball player turned bartender. Hank faces danger after agreeing to care for a neighbor's cat. New Delhi: The trailer of Caught Stealing, an upcoming crime thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky is out. The trailer introduces Hank Thompson, played by Austin Butler - a former baseball player who's now living a quiet life as a bartender in New York City during the late 1990s. Things spiral quickly when he agrees to look after his neighbour's cat. What seems like an ordinary favour suddenly puts him at the centre of a dangerous criminal mess. Soon, Hank is chased by several gangs - including Russian and Puerto Rican criminals - and finds himself in violent situations with no idea how he got there. His girlfriend Yvonne (played by Zoe Kravitz) gets caught up in the chaos and the couple is forced to fight their way out of the mess. The trailer is fast-paced, showing car chases, fights, and tense standoffs. There are moments of dark humour too, with Hank swinging a baseball bat as things get more out of control. The movie is based on a book series by Charlie Huston, who also wrote the screenplay. It is produced by Protozoa, with Darren Aronofsky, Jeremy Dawson, Dylan Golden, and Ari Handel on board as producers. Aronofsky, best known for directing The Whale (2022), which earned Brendan Fraser an Oscar, said that Caught Stealing was filmed in New York and called it "a true love letter to the greatest city in the world." Austin Butler, who appeared in Dune: Part Two, The Bikeriders and the series Masters of the Air, will also appear in Ari Aster's upcoming film Eddington, which recently screened at the Cannes Film Festival and stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone. The film is set to hit theatres on August 29.
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Norman Reedus joins the cast of Darren Aronofsky's Pendulum
Norman Reedus has joined the cast of the film Pendulum . Darren Aronofsky is backing the film, which has Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor in the lead. In Pendulum , Reedus will play a friend of Patrick and Abigail, a couple who goes to heal at a retreat in New Mexico after a traumatic event. After Abigail falls under the spell of the leader of the retreat, paranoia sets in, and the couple are forced to either question the unconventional practices of the group or hide a truth that threatens them. Reedus is well known for playing Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and The Bikeriders . He is set to appear in the John Wick spinoff Ballerina . The film is directed by Mark Hayman, who was a writer for Aronofsky's Black Swan . Along with Aronofsky, Jacob Jaffke and Elan Klein Jaffke are producing under the Mojave banner, and Dave Caplan is producing under the C2 banner. Aronofsky is producing under the Protozoa banner. Mark Heyman's Pendulum is currently filming in New Mexico, USA.
See - Sada Elbalad
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Pendulum" Adds Norman Reedus as Filming Gets Underway
Yara Sameh Norman Reedus has joined Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor in the horror movie "Pendulum", which is now underway in New Mexico. Darren Aronofsky is producing for Protozoa and Black Swan scribe Mark Heyman is directing. Also producing are Jacob Jaffke (MaXXXine) and Élan Klein Jaffke for Motel Mojave and Dave Caplan (Longlegs) for C2, which will also be fully financed. Black Bear is handling international sales and will continue shopping the project at the Cannes market. UTA Independent Film Group, CAA Media Finance, and WME Independent hold domestic rights. Described as a 'terrifying new genre film,' Pendulum follows young couple Patrick (Gordon-Levitt) and Abigail (Dynevor) on a journey to a new-age retreat in New Mexico, drawn by the possibility of healing after a traumatic event. Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife but becomes distrustful of the retreat's enigmatic leader even as Abigail falls under her spell. As paranoia builds, the couple must determine if the group's unconventional spiritual practices offer genuine healing or mask a terrifying truth that threatens to consume them both. Reedus will play the couple's friend who introduces them to the retreat. The "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" star will next be seen in Len Weisman's John Wick universe movie "Ballerina". read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
