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'The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3' Clocks a Record-Breaking Premiere with a 40% Jump in Viewership
Prime Video's young-adult drama series The Summer I Turned Pretty returned with its much-awaited Season 3 on July 16, and has proved to be a smashing hit worldwide. With author Jenny Han as the showrunner, and pop-star Taylor Swift's record-breaking songs as the soul of the series, this Lola Tung, Christopher Briney and Gavin Casalegno starrer drama attracted 25 million unique global viewers with its first two episodes within a week of its premiere. This marks a substantial 40% increase in viewership compared to Season 2, and a remarkable growth with its viewership, tripling since Season 1. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sharing her elation on the smashing success of the series, creator, showrunner, and executive producer Jenny Han said, 'Seeing how 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' has resonated with millions—how the story has sparked so many fan conversations, sent the books back on the bestseller lists, and inspired so many viewers' reactions across social media—it's everything I could have hoped for and more. As creator and co-showrunner, I'm incredibly proud of what we made. I'm grateful we got to make all three seasons, one for each book, and grateful that audiences have been so passionately embracing the story I wanted to tell.' The series is a major hit among women, making a place for itself in Prime Video's most-watched TV season among women ages 18-34. It also ranks as the fifth most-watched returning season overall on the streaming service. Globally, it was the top title on Prime Video during its first week, with over half its audience being international in 120+ countries. Strategic Release and Fan Connection Vernon Sanders, head of TV content at Amazon MGM Studios, explained how the decision to release Season 3 episodes weekly, despite heightened anticipation from fans, was a deliberate move. He said, 'This has been a strategy that we've rolled out with our second seasons and beyond — whether that's with 'The Boys' or 'Reacher,' even 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2 was weekly. And we see that the audience, even though they're craving every episode, we're able to engage them in a longer conversation. And it's great for the service, because we have people coming back week after week. But that discussion, the community that gets built by having that shared experience and being in one conversation, we see lots of benefits to it. So when and where it makes sense, we'll keep doing that.' Additionally, the 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET release time aims to streamline messaging and accommodate global viewers. Proactive Stance on Fandom Ahead of the Season 3 launch, the show's creators issued a polite disclaimer against mistreating fans or cast for the happenings within the fictional series. Sanders clarified this was a proactive move, given the massive fandom the original books have amassed over the years, as well as the global reach that the first two seasons had. 'We've had similar situations in the past with adaptations, where there is a fanbase out there that I think can get rowdy, and it sometimes can blur the line between characters and actors or overstep,' he stated. 'And so we really appreciate them and appreciate their passion, but we're trying to be more proactive about setting expectations of what we want to encourage and maybe what we find not appropriate. And I think our creators and our cast really appreciate us taking a proactive stance there.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With the first three episodes now streaming, fans across the internet have left no stones unturned in sharing theories for possible story arcs, debating on current plots and discussing what to expect in the upcoming episodes - creating unforgettable pop-culture moments of its own. In Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Belly's perfect summer with Jeremiah is upended when Conrad re-enters her life, forcing her to confront old feelings. As adulthood looms, she must finally choose where her heart truly lies. The final season is led by showrunners Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka, and features Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Jackie Chung, and Rachel Blanchard in pivotal roles. Viewers can check out the first two seasons of this heartfelt series exclusively on Prime Video. The season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty premiered with the first two episodes on July 16, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday, until the season finale on September 17, exclusively on Prime Video, in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Reacher' star Sonya Cassidy joins Star Trek audio drama as Dr Rosalind Lear
Sonya Cassidy, known for her role in Reacher season 3, is set to join the Star Trek franchise in a new audio drama titled Star Trek: Khan. The announcement was made at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, where it was confirmed that Cassidy will voice the character Dr Rosalind Lear, a historian who uncovers the lost logs of the character Khan Noonien Singh. The series, which will be available on major podcast platforms, marks a departure from visual storytelling and will instead use a scripted audio format. The character of Khan will be voiced by Naveen Andrews, widely recognised for his work on Lost. Star Trek: Khan is set before the events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, focusing on Khan's period of exile. The story is original and not an adaptation of previously released Star Trek content. The series will launch on September 8 2025, aligning with Star Trek Day, which commemorates the original series' first broadcast in 1966. A trailer was also released, offering illustrated visuals of the characters, as the format does not include live-action performances.
The Independent
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
I tried Alan Ritchson's three-move workout for ‘hypertrophy and longevity'– and it only took 30 minutes
Alan Ritchson receives daily questions about his workout routine. His role as Reacher, the muscle-bound (and t-shirt-averse) former military man, probably has something to do with this. I, on the other hand, don't receive daily questions about my fitness routine. I'm a fitness writer, so I like to think I'm in decent nick, but unlike Ritchson I don't need to stand side-on to fit through a standard doorframe. So how does one build this kind of hulking physique? To help us answer this question, the 42-year-old actor recently started sharing examples of the time-savvy home gym sessions he uses to pack on mass. Given his latest offering only involved one piece of equipment and a few minutes of hard graft, I figured it would be rude not to give it a try. Here's how it went. How to do Alan Ritchson's workout for 'hypertrophy and longevity' Complete the sequence below for four rounds without any breaks between exercises: EZ bar biceps curl x15 EZ bar standing overhead triceps extension x15 EZ bar upright row x10 Rest 60-120 seconds 'Low(-ish) weight plus higher volume equals hypertrophy [or muscle growth] and longevity,' Ritchson writes, later adding, 'This works for me.' He then finished the session with some leg-focussed exercises, followed by core work. Previous workout videos on Instagram suggest the selectorised leg press machine is a regular feature in his exercise routine. What happened when I tried Alan Ritchson's workout Luckily, strength training has been a regular fixture in my life for the last 12 years, and a quick glance at Ritchson's chosen trio of exercises left me looking forward to the session. Why? Because on paper it's a fun way to pump up your mirror muscles without taxing the nervous system too aggressively – compare how you feel after a challenging set of curls, as opposed to a set of heavy squats, and you'll find the latter is far more likely to knock you for six. I loaded up a lighter weight than Ritchson – because, unlike him, my biceps aren't the size of bowling balls – then hit his workout as instructed. The biceps curls and triceps extensions lived up to their reputation as tried and tested muscle-builders for the arms. They represent an antagonistic pairing too, meaning they target opposing muscle groups – as the name suggests, the biceps curl primarily recruits the biceps on the front of the upper arm, and the triceps extension hits the triceps on the reverse. For this reason, Ritchson's protocol allows you to work your biceps to near failure, then toss the bar overhead to do the same to the triceps without any rest in between, making for a more streamlined workout. The father-of-three previously revealed his gym sessions tend to top out at 30 minutes, so efficiency is clearly a priority. By the end of these first two exercises, my arms were suitably fried. For the last few reps of each, my tempo had slowed and the EZ bar felt considerably heavier than it had at the start – a solid sign that there is enough mechanical tension present to provide the stimulus needed for muscle growth. Then I switched to the upright row. While it did toast my anterior delts (the muscles on the front of the shoulder) fairly effectively, this isn't a favourite exercise of mine due to its slightly unnatural feel. Many fellow lifters I've spoken to have also ditched it due to discomfort and potential shoulder impingements. However, in a social media-led world where science-based lifting is king, it's worth noting Ritchson's parting words: 'this works for me.' Everybody is different, every body is different, and if you find something that feels good while delivering results then there is no need to change tact just because a talking head on Instagram said you should. Alternatively, if it doesn't float your boat, you can always swap it out for an exercise which targets similar muscles like a front raise. Would I do Alan Ritchson's workout again? Yes, but not on a regular basis, purely because it doesn't align with my current fitness goals. I love movement in all its forms, so my main aim in the gym is to be able to say 'yes' to any physical challenge going, whether that's running in a 10K race, taking part in a CrossFit competition, learning a new gymnastic skill or climbing a mountain. For that reason, my strength training efforts tend to revolve around compound lifts and various accessory exercises to develop a combination of strength, power and muscle. This is supplemented by conditioning work, from running to mixed-modal circuits. Ritchson's workout, on the other hand, is dead set on building you a bigger set of arms and shoulders. The target number of reps fall comfortably within the five to 30 range – regularly touted as the zone responsible for muscle growth. He also hits each set hard, maintaining strict form and performing reps until he is forced to slow down by fatigue. This is a solid sign that he is creating adequate mechanical tension, which is the primary driver of hypertrophy. However, by avoiding heavy loads and instead hitting a higher number of reps with a lighter weight, he can craft a workout that is slightly gentler on his joints, marrying up to his goal of 'hypertrophy and longevity'. How does Alan Ritchson build muscle? Ahead of the first series of Reacher, released in 2022, Ritchson built a gym in his house to ensure he never missed a workout, then proceeded to pack on 30lb of muscle in just eight months. 'It's a full time job to eat enough to put on 30lb,' he said on The Kelly Clarkson Show. 'I had an assistant whose only job was to bring me food. It was like a conveyor belt of smoothies and protein.' Interest in his workout routine was piqued further when he returned for series two and three even larger and leaner than before. However, Ritchson admits he 'ravaged' his body while training for the first series, leaving him with a succession of injuries and a note from a doctor that he had 'no testosterone'. So, ahead of the second series, he started testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). 'I didn't even know that it was considered an anabolic steroid to some people,' he told Men's Health. 'It was just: there was a hormone that was missing for me, and I needed it.' Ritchson previously said he trained 'every day for a year' in high school, but nowadays a typical training week involves five weekly workouts taking up to 30 minutes each.
Hamilton Spectator
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton police warn of movie shoot with fake guns, explosions
Hamilton police are giving the community a heads-up about an upcoming film shoot that may cause some concern — but shouldn't warrant any 911 calls. On social media, police noted that film crews will be working on a production in the city's North End, as well as the area of Green Mountain Road and Upper Centennial Parkway from July 20 to 25. Residents can expect to see low-flying helicopters, mock explosions and actors with fake guns, said police. 'This is a controlled, permitted shoot,' read the post. 'Not an emergency.' It's unclear what production the shoot is connected to, but the show 'Reacher' has been filming scenes for its fourth season in Hamilton in recent weeks. The Amazon Prime show, which stars Alan Ritchson as troubleshooter Jack Reacher, was the most-watched show on the streaming service when its third season dropped last year. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Boston Blue' Recasts Sean Reagan, Taps Mika Amonsen As Danny's Son In ‘Blue Bloods' Offshoot
Danny Reagan's youngest son Sean will look a little different when he appears alongside his dad on CBS' upcoming drama series Boston Blue. Mika Amonsen has been cast as a series regular opposite Donnie Wahlberg on the Blue Bloods offshoot, taking over the role of Sean Reagan. On Blue Bloods, Sean was played by Andrew Terraciano who recurred throughout the series' 14-season run. According to sources, the recasting stems from the character taking a new creative direction on Boston Blue as he follows the Reagans' career path into law enforcement. Meanwhile, the addition of Sean to the offshoot helps explain Danny's move from his native New York to Boston. More from Deadline 'Boston Blue' Adds 'Black-Ish' Alum Marcus Scribner 'Boston Blue': Gloria Reuben Joins 'Blue Bloods' Offshoot For CBS 'Boston Blue': Maggie Lawson Joins 'Blue Bloods' Offshoot For CBS On Boston Blue, Wahlberg reprises his role as NYPD Detective Danny Reagan as he takes a position with Boston PD. Once in Boston, he is paired with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family. The show will find Sean in Boston where he had relocated to start a new chapter as a Boston PD patrolman. Committed himself to pursuing his family's legacy, he wanted to do so on his own terms, which meant joining a department outside of his hometown. Danny's (Wahlberg) decision to stay in Boston gives this father and son duo a chance to reconnect on a deeper level. Danny's sons Jack and Sean were played on Blue Bloods by real-life brothers Tony Terraciano andAndrew Terraciano. While the oldest, Jack, left for college in Season 9 and rarely appeared on the show after that as he pursued a career in medicine, Sean remained a fixture on Blue Bloods as he went though high school and mulled various career choices, including becoming a firefighter. Last seen at the dinner table in the Blue Bloods series finale, he was off to college at the time, so Boston Blue will explain what prompted his decision to become a Boston cop. Sean is now the first Reagan besides Danny confirmed for the new Blue Bloods universe series, with others likely to make guest appearances. In addition to Wahlberg and Martin-Green, Amonsen joins fellow Boston Blue series regulars Maggie Lawson as Sarah Silver, Marcus Scribner as Jonah Silver, Gloria Reuben as Mae Silver and Ernie Hudson as Reverend Peters Boston Blue, which just started production this week for a fall premiere in Blue Bloods' Friday 10 PM time period, is produced by CBS Studios in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Television. Brandon Sonnier & Brandon Margolis showrun and executive produce. Jerry Bruckheimer, KristieAnne Reed and Wahlberg also serve as executive producers. The series will be distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Amonsen's credits include a guest appearance on Prime Video's Reacher and a role in Eli Roth's horror film Thanksgiving. He will next be seen in Corin Hardy's Whistle. Best of Deadline 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery Solve the daily Crossword
