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Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix's new political thriller series looks like a seriously gripping binge-watch — here's the full trailer
Netflix has just released the full trailer for 'Hostage,' the much-anticipated political thriller arriving on August 21. Following earlier first-look images and a short intense teaser, the new trailer offers a deeper look at the series' central conflict, where risky diplomacy and personal relationships intersect. This full trailer intensifies the drama: when British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton's husband is kidnapped and French President Vivienne Toussaint is simultaneously blackmailed, both leaders face impossible choices in a tense power struggle that threatens their lives, careers, and nations. 'Hostage' stars and is executive produced by Suranne Jones, with Julie Delpy co-starring. The series was created by Matt Charman and directed by Isabelle Sieb and Amy Neil. At the start of the new trailer, Prime Minister Dalton's husband, Alex (Ashley Thomas), reassures her with the words, 'If it ever comes down to a choice, you'll make the right one.' Moments before a crucial summit with French President Toussaint (Deply), PM Dalton learns that her husband has been seized, and the kidnappers insist she step down from office if she wants him returned safely. The trailer then offers a preview of what follows, revealing a simultaneous blackmail scheme aimed at President Toussaint. Despite their stark political differences, Dalton and Toussaint must join forces under intense global scrutiny. Meanwhile, the prime minister and her team race to uncover the reasons behind this unexpected and alarming assault. Dalton's already fragile world is made even more complicated by her daughter's heartbreaking admission: if anything happens to her father, she'll never forgive her. Now, in addition to handling a national crisis and navigating political demands, Dalton is also grappling with a fractured family dynamic that threatens to pull her even further apart from her daughter. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Charman tells Netflix: 'I have always wanted to tell the story of the reality of living where you work as a prime minister and being torn between your family and your country.' Jones then added: 'She [Dalton] is put in such extreme circumstances, and we see that when push comes to shove she puts her country over her family. The original, working title for the series was The Choice, and that's why.' At the end of the trailer, Alex begs his masked captor, 'Please, we have families.' The kidnapper's reply: 'So did I.' This immediately hints at a personal loss or trauma that may have driven them to commit the kidnapping. Clearly, there's more going on beneath the surface. The full trailer reveals just enough to tease without spoiling (thankfully), leaving the complete story for when Netflix drops all five episodes of 'Hostage' on August 21. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Miami Herald
12-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Homeowners in Little Haiti are aging. Here's what the next generation is facing
People who grew up in Little Haiti in its heyday have a lot of the same memories: women carrying baskets on their heads with products to sell, Rara bands filling the Friday night air with music, the smell of Haitian cuisine seeping from the windows. The culture was everywhere. But the once-vibrant community that welcomed wave after wave of Haitian immigrants has changed so much in the past decade that the remaining homeowners in the community that are of Haitian descent wonder if their dwindling numbers can keep the culture alive. Institutions like the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, Chef Creole and Libreri Mapou still serve as cultural anchors for the neighborhood, which was officially named 'Little Haiti' in 2016, but for Haitians who own homes in the area, it feels like 'a ghost town.' Ashley Toussaint, whose father had lived in Little Haiti since 1988, said the neighborhood has become a shell of itself as he's seen the area overrun by gentrification. Slowly but surely, the many Haitian faces Toussaint used to see began to vanish. He points to the forced eviction of residents at the former Sabal Palm housing project that began in the 1990s as a turning point. Once filled with Haitian immigrants, it was later transformed into Design Place. 'It changed from being a Haitian community to a white and Latino community,' he said of the complex. 'That was parallel to what was happening in Wynwood. I felt like that was the realization that Little Haiti was no longer…new people were coming to the neighborhood en masse.' Toussiant is one of a shrinking number of homeowners living in Little Haiti. According to the Miami-Dade County property appraiser's office, out of the 7,269 dwelling units in the area — including single-family homes, condos, duplex, apartments and public housing — there are only 736 homesteaded properties, making the owner-occupancy rate to about 10 percent. Most of those owner-occupied dwellings are among the 1,017 single-family homes in Little Haiti, of which 478 have a homestead exemption. When the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust, in conjunction with FIU, revealed a draft of the trust's strategic plan, it was found that since 2019, 37 percent of properties purchased in the area were owned by outside investors. The plan also noted that Little Haiti is home to 21,759 residents, of whom 37 percent — about 8,152 — are Haitian-American. And between 2010 and 2023, the neighborhood lost five percent of its population of Haitian descent. RELATED: Little Haiti is changing. Could a strategic plan help preserve its roots? Little Haiti Revitalization Trust CEO Joann Milord said the trust recognizes it's an uphill battle with trying to retain and attract residents. Still, she emphasized the importance of the community to maintain the neighborhood's character. 'It's important to recognize that there is a significant number of Haitians that still live in Little Haiti, and that we need to find a way to not only preserve them, but help them to climb to a higher economic class, either through education, job training and improving the conditions in which they live as well, so that they want to maintain the neighborhood,' she said. Aging homeowners and family assets For Little Haiti homeowners like Toussaint, keeping the property in the family has presented its own set of challenges. Nearly 25 percent of Little Haiti's homeowners are 65 years and older, according to the strategic plan, making the properties both a valuable family asset and a financial burden. Toussaint's father Elisson purchased his home in 1988 and Toussaint became a co-owner of the property in 2017, when the city had it condemned. At that time, the home was declared an unsafe structure and was set for demolition, Toussaint said. He filed a quitclaim deed to add him as an owner of the property, paid the necessary fees to rectify the situation and has maintained it ever since. He's lived in the home since 2019. 'I didn't really inherit so much, I kind of saved it,' he said. Now he's also inherited the job of fending off the deluge of potential buyers of the property. He said he's been offered $250,000 for the home, which he says is worth an estimated $700,000. Like Toussaint, Cassel Paul said he's had to fend off predatory buyers calling to purchase his parents' home, often offering far less than what it's worth. 'I had to finally tell them to stop calling every day, five, six times a week,' he said. ''We want to buy your house'. Listen, my folks own this house. They live here. If they sell you this house, where are they going to live?' The Pauls moved to what is now Little Haiti in 1971, when Paul said the neighborhood was predominantly white and very unwelcoming to Haitians. 'To make that adjustment … all of a sudden you have people not liking you, disliking you just because of who you are. That was a shock. It was a shock to the system,' he said. Paul's 93-year-old father Gaspard lost a house to foreclosure before settling in the current home, which is where he raised his kids. Cassel Paul is determined to protect this family asset, but the fate of the home once his parents are gone has yet to be decided, whether he and siblings sell or keep it. 'This is their home, so we're here. We leave it at that,' he said. Paul pointed to the low wages as part of the reason residents are leaving for more affordable areas, and taking with them the culture that cultivated Little Haiti. According to the trust's strategic plan, 50 percent of Little Haiti's homeowners and 63 percent of renters are cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs. 'The bulk of the culture is lost,' Cassel Paul said. 'I listen to folks talk about bringing jobs and more affordable housing to Little Haiti, but affordable housing for who? When you bring in $13 hour jobs, but you're charging thousands of dollars in rent, it doesn't jive.' Getting in on the changes in the area Another challenge homeowners face is the influx of short term and vacation rentals in the area. Airbnb, the short-term vacation rental company, says only one percent of all available housing in Miami-Dade County is listed on their site, but company did not provide data down to the neighborhood level. There are about 415 listings in Little Haiti as of July 11, according to Airbtics, a website which tracks Airbnb listings and analytics. Still, Airbnbs can be profitable for homeowners: The typical host earned an estimated $15,000 in 2024, according to Airbnb. For families like Erica Desinord's that may be the solution to keeping their family's home. When Desinord's grandfather purchased his home in 1988, Little Haiti was still a vibrant neighborhood where she recalled going outside to play. Now, with her grandfather's recent passing, Desinord said the family will turn the property into a short-term rental property. It's a way to honor him, a man ever determined to keep his home. 'Because he always said he worked hard for this, he didn't have an education, all he did was work,' Desinord said. 'This is his home, so we didn't want to sell it and get money.' Desinord said her grandfather had been approached several times about selling his home, but he would always give an emphatic, 'no.' 'So we want to keep that 'no' going.' As new development encroaches upon Little Haiti, the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust, which is set to vote on its drafted strategic plan as early as September, is making efforts to increase homeownership among longtime residents. Their homebuyer and rehab program, which officially launched in June, provides down payment assistance to residents renting in Little Haiti looking to purchase a home or to those desiring to buy a home in Little Haiti. They haven't received one application yet. 'We have to be cognizant of the fact that development is happening in Little Haiti and that it's a force of nature that we cannot stop,' she said. 'However, we have to try to see how it is developed and can be inclusive, and see which role the community that's currently there can be involved in that.' Still, as much as they try to hold onto their family legacies, Desinord, the Pauls and Toussaint, acknowledge that change is inevitable. They simply want a say in those changes. 'Let's be part of the action. Some people want to be enemies of change and then not benefit at all,' Toussaint said. 'I do feel like we still have the power to represent our culture.'
The Citizen
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
F1 film star hints at Black Panther role as racing film takes driver's seat in the box office
Damson Idris could be in line to play the role of T'Challa's son, Toussaint, on the upcoming Black Panther film. Damson Idirs has hinted at being part of the upcoming Black Panther film. Picture:F1 film star Damson Idris has hinted at being cast in the third instalment of Black Panther as F1 takes the driver's seat at the US Box Office. During a 'yes or no' question game on the US TV talk show Today, the host asks Idris if he has had any conversations about being cast as the next Black Panther. The actor excitedly moans and says 'yes, no'. The host says the answer will be taken as a 'yes' to the question. 'It could mean no,' Idris says with a smile. The 33-year-old British actor is one of Hollywood's young leading men, and being linked to prominent roles is a common occurrence. However, he seems to have all the attributes to be cast as T'Challa II or Toussaint, the son of Nakia (played by Lupita Nyong'o) and the late King T'Challa of Wakanda (portrayed by Chadwick Boseman). Toussaint is introduced in the final scene of 2022 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, when Nakia brings him to meet his aunt, Shuri (played by Letitia Wright). The third instalment of Black Panther is reportedly set for a 2028 release. Revered actor Denzel Washington, in an interview, confirmed that film director Ryan Coogler was writing him a part in the anticipated movie. ALSO READ: WATCH: Hot Wheels unveils die-cast F1 car for Brad Pitt's F1 movie F1 film leading the Box Office race The Apple Original Films F1 is reported to have opened to more than R2 Billion ($144 million) worldwide and just under R1 Billion ($55.6 million) in the US. 'F1 has inspired audiences around the globe with its underdog story and the perfect blend of high-octane racing and human-centred storytelling,' said the head of Worldwide Video, Zack Van Amburg, at Apple Original Films. The company is behind the creation of the film, and it partnered with Warner Bros. for distribution. 'The film's outstanding debut reflects both the excitement of Formula 1 and the deeply emotional and entertaining story crafted by the entire cast and creative team,' Van Amburg said. In the film, Damson plays the role of Joshua Pearce, an arrogant and talented young racer who is the leading driver of a struggling Formula 1 team. The team owner ropes in an old friend and veteran driver, Sonny Hayes, portrayed by Brad Pitt, to save the team. Throughout the film, there are generational and personal clashes between the two drivers, who initially think they are different but ultimately realise they are more similar than they initially thought. Speaking about the film, Damson said the film is full of heart. 'I think it's so relatable and could be equated to real life.' NOW READ: Ab etching: Buying a six-pack, also known as the 'male BBL'
New York Post
20-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Wendy Toussaint drives a Long Island school bus to pay the bills — but he's on the precipice of his big boxing break
He's gone from seat belt to title belt. Long Island school bus driver Wendy Toussaint is moving at a mile a minute, moonlighting as a champion boxer. 'The kids get so excited about it, they always tell their parents I'm a professional fighter,' Toussaint, 33, told The Post following his IBF USBA junior middleweight title win over Olympian Joe Hicks Jr. on June 6. 'They ask me, 'Does it hurt getting punched in the face?' 'Did you make a million dollars already?' ' the 17-3 champ said, adding he will kindly point out to students that he wouldn't be a bus driver in Deer Park on a seven-figure income. Toussaint has his eyes on the big prize, however, as his management and training team at Heavy Hitters Boxing in Ronkonkoma figure he's only about two wins away from garnering national attention. 'I've been waiting for some time, hoping something happens,' he said. 'The fact that I know I will get a shot at the big stage, that is the motivation.' Going the distance Toussaint didn't exaggerate when he said 'some time' — 23 years to be exact. Originally from Haiti and raised in French Guiana, Toussaint began boxing at the age of 10 after some trainers recognized his remarkable power and quickness. 4 Long Island school bus driver Wendy Toussaint moonlights as a champion boxer. Heather Khalifa for New York Post He quickly rose through the ranks of amateur fighting, but realized that moving to America with his mother was in the best interest of having a chance to make it big. After arriving at 17 and later becoming a U.S. citizen, Toussaint, nicknamed 'The Haitian Fire,' was determined to keep getting better in the ring but needed to pay the bills while doing so. 'It's not easy, I try to help my mother,' he said. 'I was doing home health care for seniors, I worked in a factory and worked security before driving the bus.' He was also a volunteer firefighter in Wyandanch. Toussaint found that bus driving, his job for the past six years, was ideal for the other gig. 4 Wendy Toussaint has a 17-3 record as a boxer. Heather Khalifa for New York Post 'After morning drop off, I can go train, pick the kids up in the afternoon, and then go train more,' he said. None of it feels like grunt work, but rather a blessing to the 154-pounder. 'I would do all these things because sometimes you make dreams about something, but it doesn't happen,' he said. 'You get that feeling when you start to succeed, you feel a little light, you say, 'Wow, I like it, I want to keep looking at that light' and keep pushing.' 4 Wendy Toussaint (left) trains with Kevin Zaharios at Heavy Hitters Boxing in Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Heather Khalifa for New York Post He's also become an icon in his Caribbean home nation as tons of fans tune in to watch him on the canvas, brawl after brawl. 'They are like, 'Oh my God, this is impressive!' They think I'm rich, but I say, 'No chance,' ' he joked. Full throttle When Toussaint switches gears into his ambitious boxing mode, the sweet and safe driver swerves into something much more mighty. 'Every time I get in the ring, it's like you did something to my mother. We're really gonna fight,' he said. 'It's like an apocalypse.' 4 Wendy Toussaint is nicknamed 'The Haitian Fire.' Heather Khalifa for New York Post Toussaint said this time is now the most important for his career, as the next two fighters he squares off against may determine the trajectory of his boxing career — and a shot at trading the bus for a sweet sports car. He is ready to move full speed ahead with the same confidence he radiated ahead of the Hicks fight. 'I knew I was gonna beat him up,' Toussaint boasted. 'Now, I feel like I am on top of the mountain. I'm so excited.' No matter what adversity lies ahead, Toussaint knows he can steer the course after everything that's brought him to this point. 'Even coming here to America, it's not easy,' he said. 'I don't have the money yet, but I'm living in the American dream.'
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Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Bad tires on rental car led to man's deadly crash, Ohio widow says in lawsuit
An Ohio woman is suing after she said her husband died as a result of reckless driving and bad tires on a rental car. The federal lawsuit was filed April 10 against Avis Car Rental, Hutchinson Inc. and Jules Toussaint. McClatchy News reached out to Avis Car Rental and Hutchinson Inc. for comment May 19 but did not immediately hear back. Toussaint was driving a 2023 Dodge Charger in Brighton Township on Jan. 18 at the direction of his employer, Hutchinson Inc., according to the lawsuit. The car had been rented by Avis Car Rental, according to the civil complaint. According to the lawsuit, the car's tires were 'worn with little to no tread' and the tread depth was below the legal limit, 'making it exceptionally dangerous to operate.' This, the lawsuit said, is what led to the death of 69-year-old Robert Bilbrey. Bilbrey was driving a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Brighton Township on Jan. 18. It was raining and the roads were 'wet with a slush buildup on the pavement,' the complaint said. Toussaint was driving 'in a negligent, reckless, and wanton manner,' the lawsuit said. He lost control of the vehicle and crashed head-on into Bilbrey's car, according to the complaint. Fire crews had to remove Bilbrey from his vehicle because of the severity of the crash, the lawsuit said. He died from his injuries, the complaint said. Bilbrey was 'a friend to all and helped wherever needed,' according to his obituary. He loved hunting, golfing, watching westerns and being with his family. Toussaint was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, according to His attorney declined the outlet's request for comment due to the pending case. The complaint said it was a combination of the condition of the car's tires, Hutchinson Inc.'s trust in Avis Car Rental and Toussaint's reckless driving that led to Bilbrey's death. 'We were deeply saddened by this incident, and we extend our sincerest condolences to the family impacted. Given pending litigation, we are unable to provide further comment,' Avis told The lawsuit is asking for over $75,000 in punitive damages and more than $75,000 in compensatory damages, in addition to attorney fees, costs and expenses. Brighton Township is about a 45-mile drive southwest from Cleveland.
