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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Local star shines in new global Pepsi campaign
Despite a slowdown in local commissioning, Goldblum said the industry is still very much alive. He's not your stereotypical up and coming showbusiness star. Instead, Dean Goldblum is the kind of guy who has an insatiable curiosity about the world around him, and the people in it. The kind of person everyone wants at a dinner party, because he's just that chilled. In his instance, nice guys cross the finishing line first. And he's well on his way with several notable roles under his belt and now, a spot in a Pepsi Zero Sugar ad set for global release. The ad is a fast moving musical collage that focuses on expressions, consuming and interacting with the soft drink. And while nobody in the cast had a speaking part, just being in a major league soft drink add instantly conjures peers like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Britney Spears. It's a small part but a big deal. 'It was incredible,' Goldblum said. 'We shot the Pepsi ad for six days, and every moment was special.' Filmed in Cape Town with an international crew and managed by Ridley Scott's production house, the campaign is big-budget stuff. Goldblum described the shoot as a masterclass. 'Working with the director, the camera persons, and then the company handling local production, everyone was at the top of their game,' he said. 'You learn so much just by being around people like that.' All South African cast The entire Pepsi ad cast was South African, and most of the crew too. 'It's a big deal,' he said. 'A project like that showcases our talent on a global stage and brings huge investment into the country via the production. And millions of people are going to see it.' ALSO READ: Man of influence still a player? But starring in a Pepsi ad is not the beginning and end of his career, nor his first international pitstop. Goldblum has stacked up roles with credits in Darby and the Dead, The Kingdom, Tali's Joburg Diary, Die Onderonsie, and South Africa's first Amazon Prime Original, The Shakedown. Later this year, he stars in Pretty How Town, directed by Alan Shelley, and he's also been cast in Muzzle: City of Wolves opposite Aaron Eckhart. But the CV isn't what defines him. There's no pushiness. No hustle-for-the-sake-of-hustle vibe at all. Instead, Goldblum comes across as a gentle, kind human. This is also how he approaches his work. 'I started drama classes when I was about six,' he said. 'Helen Holden used to put me in shows. It was small stuff, but I loved it. Then music got me deeper into performance, and it all grew from there.' First, he was a 'Little Star' His first screen role came at 13, on SABC's Little Stars. By high school, he'd already appeared on South Africa's Got Talent. 'I was still figuring out if I wanted to study law or act,' he said. 'I was passionate about human rights. Still am.' The turning point came in a school production of Big Fish. 'That experience changed everything,' he said. 'I realised I could probably have more impact as a performer than I would as an attorney. That connection between people, that energy. It felt more immediate, more alive,' he said. Goldblum studied drama at UCT but worked professionally during his holidays, jumping between television soaps and student life. 'Generations, Rhythm City and the like. I'd come back to Joburg during the breaks and shoot, then return to class,' he said. 'It was just luck, really. Good timing.' He's been fortunate enough that his work has started finding him. 'A lot of international work is being shot here' Despite a slowdown in local commissioning, Goldblum said the industry is still very much alive. 'A lot of the international work is being shot here,' he said. 'The film and television world has become so globalised. I've done American work without ever leaving South Africa.' The challenge, he said, lies in local productions, funded at home. 'Funding is hard. The DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) rebates to producers and the way rules change makes things unpredictable. But people are still doing it, still finding a way to create.' Goldblum has found his way. His slate's busy, and the casting couch has never intimidated him. Instead, it's like a fresh start every time. 'I've always felt calm in castings,' he said. 'I try to approach them like I would a conversation. No performance, no pretence. Just connect.' And then, when he gets a role, he goes for it completely and throws everything he has at it. 'Every encounter is a chance to uplift someone, or to learn,' he said. 'Every second we've got here matters.' NOW READ: Meet the man who has performed at 3800 weddings
USA Today
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
ESPN reveals the first trailer for the Kansas City Chiefs' 'The Kingdom' docuseries
ESPN reveals the first trailer for the Kansas City Chiefs' 'The Kingdom' docuseries ESPN, @DisneyPlus & Skydance Sports debut 1st look at 'The Kingdom' Multi-part @Chiefs docuseries explores the franchise's storied history & remarkable modern-day dynasty Told through unprecedented access to the team's '24 season More: | #DisneyUpfront — ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) May 13, 2025 This fall, the Kansas City Chiefs' story will be told like never before in their own ESPN Original Series. The highly anticipated documentary series, filmed throughout the 2024 season, will include unprecedented access into the players' lives on and off the field. It will highlight last year's franchise-record 15-win regular season, Kansas City's capture of a third-consecutive Lamar Hunt Trophy as AFC champions, and its third-straight Super Bowl appearance in New Orleans. The series' first trailer, featuring clips following the Super Bowl LIX loss, debuted during Disney's Upfront presentation earlier in the week. The tremendous success, during which Kansas City made the playoffs every year from 2015 to 2024, won the AFC West Division title nine years running, and appeared in the AFC Championship Game seven years in a row, will be detailed in the ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports production. Chiefs fans may not want to relive the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Still, there should be plenty of exclusive footage from the record-breaking regular season to entertain and appreciate.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Patrick Mahomes Makes Strong Statement After Big Chiefs News
After winning back-to-back Super Bowls in 2024, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs couldn't pull off the first-ever three-peat in 2025, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Even with the loss, the Mahomes-led Chiefs have created one of the best dynasties the NFL has ever seen. Since the former Texas Tech quarterback took over the starting role in 2018, Kansas City has played in five Super Bowls, winning three. Advertisement In celebration of the recent dynasty, ESPN revealed a new original series on Tuesday called "The Kingdom." The six-episode docuseries will likely premiere later in 2025 on ESPN and Disney+. Per the Chiefs' official website, the docuseries will "explore the franchise's indelible and distinctive place in the NFL's landscape for more than six decades of history while offering an exclusive, revealing chronicle of the team's extraordinary 2024 season." Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during Super Bowl Burke-Imagn Images Mahomes helped ESPN unveil the new series at Disney Upfront 2025, which shows future projects the entertainment company has planned. The quarterback took center stage at the event to announce the new original. Advertisement "Last season, the Kansas City Chiefs gave ESPN unfiltered access to our lives, on and off the field," Mahomes said. "The result is an incredible six-episode series called The Kingdom that showcases the true heart of our great city, the team, and what it takes to be a member of the Kansas City Chiefs." The two-time NFL MVP went on to share more details about what the new series will cover. "We dive into the history and legacy of the franchise, from the early days in Texas all the way to our third-straight Super Bowl appearance," Mahomes added. "And nobody captured all of that better than ESPN. "It was an honor to be a part of this incredible project, and I can't wait for all of you to see it." Despite the recent Super Bowl loss, Mahomes and the Chiefs expect to be right back in championship contention for the 2025 NFL season. The return of tight end Travis Kelce, along with retaining coach Andy Reid, will certainly help. Related: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Asking For Prayers on Monday
Jordan News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Jordan News
Crown Prince: Outstanding Efforts by the Team Behind Jordan's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Japan - Jordan News
Crown Prince: Outstanding Efforts by the Team Behind Jordan's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Japan His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II praised the team responsible for Jordan's pavilion at Expo 2025 Japan, which ranked seventh overall, saying: اضافة اعلان "Outstanding efforts by the team behind Jordan's pavilion at Expo 2025 Japan." The Crown Prince added, "Proud of a participation that showcased the very best of Jordan." His Royal Highness had visited the Jordanian pavilion at the world exhibition 'Expo 2025 Osaka' in Japan last Wednesday. The pavilion was designed by Jordanian artists and designers, and features artistic works by both Jordanian and Japanese artists. The Crown Prince also attended the celebration of Jordan's National Day held as part of Expo 2025 Osaka, in the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako of Takamado of Japan. The exhibition, held every five years with participation from countries around the globe, dedicates a national day to each country. These days highlight cultural, historical, and touristic heritage, as well as key achievements in technology, innovation, and social and cultural development. Al-Mamlaka (The Kingdom)
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
ESPN Announces docuseries ‘The Kingdom' focusing on Kansas City Chiefs' 2024 Season
ESPN Announces docuseries 'The Kingdom' focusing on Kansas City Chiefs' 2024 Season ESPN has unveiled 'The Kingdom,' a docuseries chronicling the Kansas City Chiefs' history and modern-day dynasty, set to premiere later this year on ESPN and Disney+. Announced at the Disney Upfront by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, directed by Kristen Lappas of Words + Pictures, the series is Produced by Words + Pictures in association with Skydance Sports, NFL Films, 2PM Productions, and Foolish Club Studios. Mahomes gives insight to the premises of the show at the announcement, 'Last season, the Kansas City Chiefs gave ESPN unfiltered access to our lives – on and off the field,' Mahomes said. 'The result is an incredible six-episode series called The Kingdom that showcases the true heart of our great city, the team, and what it takes to be a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. We dive into the history and legacy of the franchise, from the early days in Texas all the way to our third-straight Super Bowl appearance. It was an honor to be a part of this incredible project, and I can't wait for all of you to see it.'
