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Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Ryan Reynolds Celebrates Nature's Unsung Heroes With UNDERDOGS Trailer, a Boundary-Breaking Natural History Experience
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For 137 years, National Geographic has been bringing you breathtaking wildlife footage of iconic animals—penguins, elephants, whales and more. As if those windbags need any more free PR. Hold on to your binoculars, folks, as Nat Geo gets up close and personal with the outcasts of the animal kingdom in UNDERDOGS, narrated by . From their hidden talents to their unconventional hygiene choices to their unsavory courtship rituals, UNDERDOGS celebrates the unique behaviors of the animals who don't usually get to be the stars of the show. From Reynolds' Emmy ® Award-winning Maximum Effort and Emmy ® and BAFTA Award-Winning Wildstar Films (a Fremantle company), National Geographic's UNDERDOGS premieres June 15 at 9/8c, simulcast on ABC, and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. 'Getting to work with National Geographic on UNDERDOGS was a dream come true—mostly because I can finally watch a project of ours with my children. Technically, they saw 'Deadpool & Wolverine' but I don't think they absorbed much while covering their eyes and ears and screaming for two hours,' said Reynolds. 'We're so proud to elevate the unsung heroes of the natural world to the top of the entertainment food chain and can't wait for everyone to see.' Each episode of the five-part series showcases a different aspect of these underdogs' bizarre mating strategies, surprising superpowers, deception, dubious parenting skills and gross-out behaviors. UNDERDOGS features a range of never-before-filmed scenes, including the first time a film crew has ever entered a special cave in New Zealand - a huge cavern that glows brighter than a bachelor pad under a black light thanks to the glowing butts of millions of mucus-coated grubs. All over the world, overlooked superstars like this are out there 24/7, giving it maximum effort and keeping the natural world in working order for all those showboating polar bears, sharks and gorillas. With stunning imagery from the world's leading wildlife cinematographers and music by multiple award-winning composer Harry Gregson-Williams ('Shrek,' 'The Martian,' 'Gladiator 2'), UNDERDOGS is edgy and informative. It's the unexpected superhero blockbuster of the summer that celebrates the oddballs and outcasts while highlighting remarkable survival techniques, mental resilience, and exceptional instincts. ' Underdogs (Original Series Soundtrack)," which will consist of Harry Gregson-Williams' score, will be released on Hollywood Records on June 13 and will be available everywhere you listen to music. Global rock superstars Green Day wrote the original theme song for the series, which is featured in the trailer. Green Day's deluxe edition of their latest album, 'Saviors,' includes seven newly added tracks, including the UNDERDOGS theme song 'Underdog.' 'Saviors (édition de luxe)' is available everywhere you listen to music. Episodes include the following: 'Superzeroes' Premieres June 15 at 9/8c on National Geographic Ryan Reynolds assembles a team of 'Superzeroes,' apparently pathetic animals with unexpectedly awesome superpowers. Forget about the cheetah's speed, the eagle's eyesight or the elephant's brute strength, and say hello to the invisible glass frog, the indestructible honey badger and the pistol shrimp who can fire bubbles that are as hot as the surface of the sun. 'Terrible Parents' premieres June 15 at 9:54/8:54c on National Geographic Ryan Reynolds reveals some highly questionable parenting strategies from the animal kingdom's worst parents, the underdogs. From a goose who lays their eggs on the top of a cliff to a koala that feeds its baby poop, it's uncertain if they are bad parents or just misunderstood. But no matter how bad you think you may be at parenting, you can't be as bad as these guys. 'Sexy Beasts' Premieres June 22 at 9/8c on National Geographic Forget the birds and the bees, Ryan Reynolds reveals the steps to finding 'the one,' underdog-style. From the 'first attraction' in giant-nosed proboscis monkeys to the importance of wingmen in turkey courtship to foreplay in flying foxes, these guys have re-written the rule book on messy and complicated relationships. 'The Unusual Suspects' premieres June 22 at 9:53/8:53c on National Geographic Ryan Reynolds puts the spotlight on the underdogs who get ahead by sneaky tactics. From the master-of-disguise frogfish to a butt-biting jackal and a multi-headed caterpillar playing the decoy, these are the masters of deception and deceit. And bringing all these hustlers together is the greatest con artist of them all—a cunning macaque who feeds on the spoils from unsuspecting tourists. 'Total Grossout' Premieres June 29 at 9/8c on National Geographic Ryan gives his unique take on the animals who use gross-out tactics to achieve their goals, from defending their home to finding a mate and wining at the game of life. His cast includes manatees that use flatulence to control their buoyancy and cave-dwelling fungus gnats that create beautiful, illuminated fly traps from the mucus lit by their bioluminescent butts. UNDERDOGS is produced by Wildstar, a Fremantle company, in partnership with Maximum Effort for National Geographic. For Wildstar, Mark Linfield, Vanessa Berlowitz and Dan Rees are executive producers. For Maximum Effort, Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, Ashley Fox and Patrick Gooing are executive producers; Sophia Travaglia and Molly Milstein are producers. Polly Billam serves as co-series producer and writer. For National Geographic, Tracy Rudolph Jackson is the executive producer, Janet Han Vissering is senior vice president of Production, Charlie Parsons is the senior vice president of Development, Bengt Anderson is the executive producer and senior vice president of Unscripted Production, and Tom McDonald is the executive vice president of Global Factual and Unscripted Content. About Maximum Effort Maximum Effort makes movies, tv series, content and cocktails for the personal amusement of Hollywood Star Ryan Reynolds. We occasionally share them with the general public. Producers of the Deadpool films, Free Guy, The Adam Project and Welcome to Wrexham. About Wildstar Films Wildstar brings new perspectives and fresh ideas to high-quality natural history content, all powered by an open mind, a diverse outlook, a desire to work with the best in the world, and a commitment to sustainability. Led by co-Founders Mark Linfield and Vanessa Berlowitz whose extensive credits include Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and multiple wildlife feature documentaries for Disney Studios, Wildstar's rapidly growing team is a blend of exciting young talent and experienced hands who have won all of the major industry awards including BAFTAs, Primetime Emmys® and RTS. The company's recent output includes: Queens (Disney+/National Geographic), Secrets of the Octopus (Disney+/National Geographic), Tiger (DisneyNature for Disney+), Tigers on the Rise (DisneyNature for Disney+), America the Beautiful (Disney+/National Geographic), Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory (Disney+/National Geographic), America's National Parks (National Geographic), Elephant (Disneynature), and Monkey Kingdom (Disneynature). About National Geographic Content Representing the largest brand on social media with over 780 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 Sugarcane, 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.
UPI
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Green Day drops official music video for 'One-Eyed Bastard'
1 of 4 | Green Day -- Tré Cool, Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt -- released a music video Friday for the song "One-Eyed Bastard." File Photo by Greg Grudt/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Green Day released an official music video for "One-Eyed Bastard," from the new deluxe edition of their 2024 album Saviors. The video, released Friday, features a trio of masked vigilantes on a quest for revenge, burying their target up to his neck in the woods. The video features the version of "One-Eyed Bastard" from Saviors (édition de luxe), a new version of the 2024 album Saviors with 7 bonus tracks included. The deluxe edition released Friday in stores and on streaming platforms. Green Day was honored earlier this month with the 2,810th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Band members Tre Cool, Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt were honored for their contribution to recording. Green Day receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Left to right, Tré Cool, Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt of Green Day pose with their star during an unveiling ceremony honoring them with the 2,810th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on May 1, 2025. Photo by Greg Grudt/UPI | License Photo
Forbes
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Green Day's Music Is On The Rise As Fans Anticipate Something Exciting
Green Day charts three albums and three singles in the U.K. this week, with classics like Dookie, ... More American Idiot, and 'Basket Case' gaining momentum. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 14: Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs onstage during the Harley-Davidson's Homecoming Festival - Day 1 at Veterans Park on July 14, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo byfor Harley-Davidson) Later this month, Green Day will release the deluxe edition of its most recent album Saviors. The full-length dropped in January 2024, and the band has been promoting it with a handful of singles throughout the past year-plus. In spring 2025, the group has been doling out new tunes from the upcoming re-release. The excitement surrounding just-dropped cuts like "Smash It Like Belushi' and 'Ballyhoo," as well as anticipation for what's next, appears to have reignited interest in the pop-punk pioneers' catalog. Green Day is currently experiencing a noticeable rise on the charts in the United Kingdom. This week, three of the band's albums appear on at least one ranking in the country. That same number of songs live on singles rankings as well — and in every instance, the group's music is gaining ground. It seems that interest is piqued not so much in the newer efforts, at least according to the U.K. charts, but in the classics that certified Green Day as superstars. Green Day performs best when it comes to albums. Two of the three projects the band has charting appear on multiple lists. American Idiot lives on three tallies, while Greatest Hits: God's Favorite Band can be found on two. Dookie is only present on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, but that also marks the Grammy-winning act's highest placement this frame. This time around, the set jumps 11 spaces to make a home at No. 22 on that genre-specific list. Over on the Official Rock & Metal Singles chart, Green Day sees three classic tunes appear. Unlike with the band's albums, though, none of the songs live on any other ranking, so the group is limited to just this one roster. "Basket Case" is both the highest-rising hit and the greatest gainer this frame. The cut jumps nine spots to No. 15. "American Idiot" sits just below that early career tune as it pushes up three spaces to No. 16. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," which is also featured on the American Idiot album, returns to the Official Rock & Metal Singles chart this frame. The ranking of the bestselling tunes in those styles in the U.K. welcomes the hit back at No. 37 — close to the bottom, but it is still a strong seller.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is The Croat From ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City'? Everything We Know About His Past With Negan
The Walking Dead: Dead City not only marked the return of Negan Smith (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan), but it also gave way to a chilling new villain with a key connection to Negan's past. In Touch rounded up everything fans need to know about The Croat (Željko Ivanek) ahead of season 2, which is set to premiere on AMC on May 4, 2025. The Croat is the primary antagonist of TWD: Dead City season 1 and the terrifying leader of a group of survivors known as the Burazi in Manhattan, New York. He is known for his sadistic leadership style and his proclivity for torturing his victims. Prior to the beginning of season 1, he kidnaps Maggie's teenage son, Hershel (Logan Kim), in an attempt to obtain information about Negan and potentially reunite with him. Željko is a Slovenian-American actor who has been working professionally in television and film since the early 1980s. Over the years, he's collected a wide array of guest roles in hit shows, such as The X-Files, Murder, She Wrote, Frasier, LOST, ER, 24, The West Wing, True Blood and more. He's had major roles in Heroes, Madam Secretary, Oz and The Walking Dead: Dead City. Fans may also remember him from his work in film, including Argo, Seven Psychopaths, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and The Last Duel. Very little is known about The Croat's history prior to the outbreak. His nickname – as his real name has not been given in the show – and his use of Croatian implies he is from Croatia. He also shares that he once had a family, a wife named Mia and three children – Nika, Hana and Filip. After the outbreak, he left them hiding in an abandoned post office while he went out to search for food, but when he returned, he discovered his family had all been killed and eaten by another group of survivors. It's revealed in the first episode of season 1 that The Croat is a former member of Negan's disbanded group of survivors known as the Saviors. In a behind-the-scenes look into TWD: Dead City that aired on AMC+, Željko explained that it wasn't until The Croat met Negan that he began 'rebuilding' himself following the loss of his family. He said it was also when his character gained the 'determination to never be vulnerable in that way' again. While with the Saviors, The Croat utterly idolized Negan. He served as an interrogator for the group, but he fell out of Negan's good graces when he directly disobeyed his order and tortured and murdered a young girl he believed to be a scout from another community. 'Let's just say there were a lot of psychos in my crew back then, but he always stood out as being an exceptionally insane son of a bitch,' Negan recalls to Maggie in the episode 'Old Acquaintances.' Disgusted and realizing that he could never be trusted, Negan tried to shoot The Croat back then, but he missed and ended up shooting off his ear as he ran away. Despite their complicated past, The Croat appeared truly excited to see Negan again years later and even seems to look at him as a father figure, despite being older than him. 'The Croat's a complicated character, because, on one hand, he's looking for safe harbor,' Željko shared in AMC+'s behind-the-scenes interview, noting that The Croat wants to 'find a way to no longer be vulnerable in the world.' The change he undergoes after meeting Negan 'becomes a strength,' Željko added. 'But it also becomes what makes him scary.' Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 2! Trailers and sneak peeks reveal The Croat seemingly setting up Negan as a big bad leadership figure again – this time with the Burazi. In one clip, he tells Negan that he brought him a gift and gives him a new version of Lucille, a barbed-wire covered bat and Negan's famed weapon of choice in the flagship series. Longtime viewers recall the original Lucille was cracked and then burned in season 10 of TWD, making her return an especially exciting development for fans.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Are Negan and Maggie Enemies? Everything to Know Ahead of ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City' Season 2
Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan) has had a complicated and often outright hostile relationship with Negan Smith (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) from the day they met – and rightfully so. To viewers, Negan's debut on The Walking Dead was one of the most controversial television moves of all time, leaving some delighted with the way Jeffrey brought the bat-wielding big-bad to life with swagger and a gleefully evil aura, while others found themselves frustrated with the cliffhanger ending of season 6 and the heartbreaking deaths that came in the premiere episode of season 7. But to Maggie, Negan's entrance into her life changed everything forever. While the tension between them rarely wavers, being forced to rely on each other for survival amid their harrowing journey through a walker-infested New York has led to a more nuanced dynamic that has forced them both to reevaluate their beliefs about each other, even if best friendship isn't on the horizon. Soon after they meet, Maggie (née Greene) and Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun) develop an adorable flirtation that quickly becomes a deep emotional bond in the early seasons of The Walking Dead … but it all comes to an end when Negan and the Saviors are introduced in season 6. Shortly after learning that she's pregnant with Glenn's child, Maggie is forced to watch as he's brutally murdered right in front of her in a show of power from Negan and the Saviors. Following Glenn's death, there's a clear change in Maggie as she evolves from a resilient but hopeful survivor into a strong leader who has lost much of the hope and faith she once had before losing her father, her sister, and finally, her husband, all in traumatic ways. Even after Negan is captured and put into a jail cell to pay for his crimes, Maggie struggles with the fact that he's still alive. She eventually leaves and moves to the Hilltop community. Although Maggie and Negan are occasionally forced to work together to survive over the years, the anger Maggie has for Negan is still there throughout the entirety of the flagship show – though there are moments when it appears to have softened. A few years after the events of the TWD series finale, it's safe to say that Maggie and Negan are not active mutual enemies – but they don't have warm and fuzzy feelings for each other either. Maggie still despises Negan, and they are both willing to do what it takes when it comes to survival for themselves and their loved ones. The pair become begrudging allies for a time when Maggie and Glenn's teenage son, Hershel (Logan Kim), is kidnapped by The Croat (Željko Ivanek) – a former Savior who still idolizes Negan – and taken to Manhattan, New York. Throughout their journey, they struggle to reconcile their pasts with their current need to rely on each other in order to rescue Hershel. As they close in on The Croat, Negan realizes that he's being led into a trap just before Maggie pulls a knife on him. It's later revealed that Maggie decided to trade him to The Croat in exchange for her son. 'The s--t thing is Maggie, we could've done it. We could have saved Hershel,' Negan tells her. 'Maybe some part of you always wanted it to end this way. The fact is, Maggie, it doesn't matter what excuses I give you, or how many apologies I offer, you can't get over it. And you shouldn't.' After Hershel is saved, he echoes similar thoughts. "It's like you're obsessed with him. With Negan. With what he did. Getting him back ... And I'm right here. But you don't see me,' he says. 'It's like my whole life you've been looking over my shoulder, watching for him, waiting for him. But you never see me. Whatever. It doesn't matter." Warning: Spoilers ahead for all released trailers and sneak peeks! Now that The Croat has finally found Negan, he is setting him up as a leadership figure in his community as he tries to coax out the old, cruel Negan he knew back when he was with the Saviors. However, fans recall that The Dama (Lisa Emery) – who is The Croat's boss and the true leader of his group – warned Negan at the end of season 1 that if he didn't go along with their plans, she would harm Hershel. So, it's unclear if Negan is actually enjoying his new role or if he is going along with it to protect the teen … or if it's a mix of both. Meanwhile, Maggie and Hershel's relationship remains complicated back home and it's hinted that she may be intending to return to Manhattan to save Negan from The Croat after trading his life for her son's.
