21 days ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger is teaming up with James Patterson.
The actor and former governor of California co-wrote an upcoming book ******* led The Protector with Patterson, one of the world's most widely read authors. This marks Schwarzenegger's debut as a novelist. It will be published by Little, Brown and Company on Oct. 4, 2027.
The new novel is set in modern-day Los Angeles. It follows a Catholic priest named Father Viktor Brennan, a military veteran who is new to a small parish plagued by violence.
"Father Brennan confronts the criminals threatening the community he's vowed to protect, even as his courageous actions endanger his life, and reveal clues to his mysterious past," according to an official description.
The character of Father Viktor Brennan takes inspiration from both Schwarzenegger and Patterson's Catholic backgrounds.
#father #brennan #james
The actor and former governor of California co-wrote an upcoming book ******* led The Protector with Patterson, one of the world's most widely read authors. This marks Schwarzenegger's debut as a novelist. It will be published by Little, Brown and Company on Oct. 4, 2027.
The new novel is set in modern-day Los Angeles. It follows a Catholic priest named Father Viktor Brennan, a military veteran who is new to a small parish plagued by violence.
"Father Brennan confronts the criminals threatening the community he's vowed to protect, even as his courageous actions endanger his life, and reveal clues to his mysterious past," according to an official description.
The character of Father Viktor Brennan takes inspiration from both Schwarzenegger and Patterson's Catholic backgrounds.
#father #brennan #james
22 days ago
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- The documentary Dolph Lundgren: Unbreakable, on digital video on demand Tuesday, follows the actor's 40-year career through his recent health crisis. For Lundgren, the ups and downs are evidence of his perseverance.
In a recent Zoom interview with UPI, Lundgren, 68, reflected on his career again. He said he values his ability to bounce back from setbacks.
"Part of life is being around to fight another day," Lundgren said. "It's not all successful, great battles. It's like the small battles that get you to the big one, and that's where you make a name for yourself, or that's where you win the war."
From Arnold to Sly
By 1982, Lundgren was a martial artist with a Masters Degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney. He was dating singer Grace Jones, and got his first taste of Hollywood when he joined her on the set of Conan the Destroyer with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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In a recent Zoom interview with UPI, Lundgren, 68, reflected on his career again. He said he values his ability to bounce back from setbacks.
"Part of life is being around to fight another day," Lundgren said. "It's not all successful, great battles. It's like the small battles that get you to the big one, and that's where you make a name for yourself, or that's where you win the war."
From Arnold to Sly
By 1982, Lundgren was a martial artist with a Masters Degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney. He was dating singer Grace Jones, and got his first taste of Hollywood when he joined her on the set of Conan the Destroyer with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
#zoom
23 days ago
John Leguizamo, the veteran stage and screen actor and leading activist for Latino representation in Hollywood, who is currently garnering career-best notices and Oscar buzz for his portrayal of Eumaeus in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, is our guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast, which was recorded in front of an audience of students at Chapman University.
Over the course of 42 years in the business, Leguizamo has worked with everyone. He has been directed by Brian De Palma, Spike Lee, Baz Luhrmann and Jon Favreau multiple times, as well as by Mike Nichols, George A. Romero, Ridley Scott, Todd Haynes, M. Night Shyamalan, Ava DuVernay and Christopher Nolan. And he has shared the screen with the likes of Sean Penn, Harrison Ford, Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Wesley Snipes, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert De Niro, Keanu Reeves, Nicole Kidman, Kevin Hart, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Matt Damon.
In the movies, he has starred in blockbuster studio franchises (Ice Age and John Wick), revered indies (Poison and Chef) and cult classics (Super Mario Bros. and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar). On TV, he has been on hit network shows (ER) and acclaimed limited series (Waco and When They See Us). And on the stage, he has written and starred in six acclaimed one-man shows. Between them all, he has accumulated an Emmy Award and a special Tony Award, as well as Golden Globe and Critics Choice award nominations.
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Over the course of 42 years in the business, Leguizamo has worked with everyone. He has been directed by Brian De Palma, Spike Lee, Baz Luhrmann and Jon Favreau multiple times, as well as by Mike Nichols, George A. Romero, Ridley Scott, Todd Haynes, M. Night Shyamalan, Ava DuVernay and Christopher Nolan. And he has shared the screen with the likes of Sean Penn, Harrison Ford, Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Wesley Snipes, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert De Niro, Keanu Reeves, Nicole Kidman, Kevin Hart, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Matt Damon.
In the movies, he has starred in blockbuster studio franchises (Ice Age and John Wick), revered indies (Poison and Chef) and cult classics (Super Mario Bros. and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar). On TV, he has been on hit network shows (ER) and acclaimed limited series (Waco and When They See Us). And on the stage, he has written and starred in six acclaimed one-man shows. Between them all, he has accumulated an Emmy Award and a special Tony Award, as well as Golden Globe and Critics Choice award nominations.
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23 days ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 79, was well known for his unwavering discipline with his workout routine in his bodybuilding era, but he is just as strict with his house rules.
The Terminator actor thrives on routine and order, admitting at the Town & Country Philanthropy Summit in 2023 his motto: "The key thing is in the morning, do right away something."
That's precisely why you won't catch him leaving the bed unmade. As well as ensuring he arranges the duvet perfectly, he expects the same from his children, and growing up, there were big consequences for anyone who left their bedsheets a mess.
The actor shares four children with his ex-wife, Maria Shriver: Katherine, 36, Christina, 35, Patrick, 33, and Christopher, 29. But in 2011, the actor announced he had fathered another child, Joseph Baena, 28, who is now a bodybuilder himself, with his longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena.
When promoting his book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life, Arnold told People magazine how he would throw the mattress if beds were left unmade in his house.
#well #unmade
The Terminator actor thrives on routine and order, admitting at the Town & Country Philanthropy Summit in 2023 his motto: "The key thing is in the morning, do right away something."
That's precisely why you won't catch him leaving the bed unmade. As well as ensuring he arranges the duvet perfectly, he expects the same from his children, and growing up, there were big consequences for anyone who left their bedsheets a mess.
The actor shares four children with his ex-wife, Maria Shriver: Katherine, 36, Christina, 35, Patrick, 33, and Christopher, 29. But in 2011, the actor announced he had fathered another child, Joseph Baena, 28, who is now a bodybuilder himself, with his longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena.
When promoting his book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life, Arnold told People magazine how he would throw the mattress if beds were left unmade in his house.
#well #unmade
26 days ago
Sylvester Stallone is opening up about his battles with bulimia, as he says his role in the movie "Rambo" spurred an "obsession" with how he looked.
"I started to think: Design your body like a jaguar, a cat. Not big like Arnold [Schwarzenegger], but more feral and aggressive and very limber and athletic," the "Rocky" actor said in a sit-down with The New York Times' "The Interview"podcast, released last weekend.
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"Then it became an obsession. Really bad. It got to the point where I became bulimic. You heard it here first," he said. "I got down to 2.6% body fat when I was doing 'Rocky III,' and I couldn't hold anything down."
"Or I didn't want to keep it down because I became so obsessed with staying at that point of fitness, literally an obsessive body-worship kind of thing," the actor added. "And **** ody does it without additives and drugs, period. I don't care what they say."
#down #stallone
"I started to think: Design your body like a jaguar, a cat. Not big like Arnold [Schwarzenegger], but more feral and aggressive and very limber and athletic," the "Rocky" actor said in a sit-down with The New York Times' "The Interview"podcast, released last weekend.
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"Then it became an obsession. Really bad. It got to the point where I became bulimic. You heard it here first," he said. "I got down to 2.6% body fat when I was doing 'Rocky III,' and I couldn't hold anything down."
"Or I didn't want to keep it down because I became so obsessed with staying at that point of fitness, literally an obsessive body-worship kind of thing," the actor added. "And **** ody does it without additives and drugs, period. I don't care what they say."
#down #stallone
2 months ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver were all smiles in a rare family photo posted by Katherine Schwarzenegger on Instagram on September 9.
Arnold and Shriver, who were married from 1986 to 2011, appeared to be enjoying a belated family dinner in honor of his 79th birthday, which was on July 30.
Joining Shriver and Arnold were three of their four children, including Katherine, 36, Christina, 35, and Patrick, 32. Christopher Schwarzenegger, 28, did not appear in the family photos.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver enjoyed a rare family reunion with three of their four adult children on September 9.
During a belated celebration for Schwarzenegger's 79th birthday, the exes were all smiles as they sat surrounded by their kids in photos posted to their daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger's Instagram account. The second photo in the gallery featured Patrick Schwarzenegger, 32, Christina Schwarzenegger, 35, Arnold, 79, Maria, 70, and Katherine, 36 posing behind a table adorned with a plate of cake and a lit sparkler.
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Arnold and Shriver, who were married from 1986 to 2011, appeared to be enjoying a belated family dinner in honor of his 79th birthday, which was on July 30.
Joining Shriver and Arnold were three of their four children, including Katherine, 36, Christina, 35, and Patrick, 32. Christopher Schwarzenegger, 28, did not appear in the family photos.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver enjoyed a rare family reunion with three of their four adult children on September 9.
During a belated celebration for Schwarzenegger's 79th birthday, the exes were all smiles as they sat surrounded by their kids in photos posted to their daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger's Instagram account. The second photo in the gallery featured Patrick Schwarzenegger, 32, Christina Schwarzenegger, 35, Arnold, 79, Maria, 70, and Katherine, 36 posing behind a table adorned with a plate of cake and a lit sparkler.
#schwarzenegger #arnold #maria #september
2 months ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger seemingly spent his birthday with family, including his ex-wife Maria Shriver.
On Tuesday, September 8, the couple's eldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, posted an Instagram carousel with photos from her summer adventures, including a snap of the former California governor and the journalist, 70, sitting next to each other at a restaurant.
In the photo, the former couple both smiled, with a piece of cake and a sparkler on the table as they appeared to celebrate the Terminator star's 79th birthday. Katherine, 36, along with her siblings Christina Schwarzenegger and Patrick Schwarzenegger, were also in the picture.
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"Summer… you were good to us! Back to reality 🤪," Katherine, who is married to actor Chris Pratt, captioned her post.
#maria
On Tuesday, September 8, the couple's eldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, posted an Instagram carousel with photos from her summer adventures, including a snap of the former California governor and the journalist, 70, sitting next to each other at a restaurant.
In the photo, the former couple both smiled, with a piece of cake and a sparkler on the table as they appeared to celebrate the Terminator star's 79th birthday. Katherine, 36, along with her siblings Christina Schwarzenegger and Patrick Schwarzenegger, were also in the picture.
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"Summer… you were good to us! Back to reality 🤪," Katherine, who is married to actor Chris Pratt, captioned her post.
#maria
2 months ago
Katherine Schwarzenegger shared a rare photo of her parents Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver when looking back at summer 2026.
The former couple separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce a decade later.
"We are proud of the fact that we are still in conversation," Shriver said of her ex in 2025.
Summer 2026 included a family reunion for the Schwarzenegger-Shrivers.
Katherine Schwarzenegger reflected on her last few months of bliss with a surprise photo that showed her parents Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver posing together, five years after 2021 divorce.
#maria
The former couple separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce a decade later.
"We are proud of the fact that we are still in conversation," Shriver said of her ex in 2025.
Summer 2026 included a family reunion for the Schwarzenegger-Shrivers.
Katherine Schwarzenegger reflected on her last few months of bliss with a surprise photo that showed her parents Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver posing together, five years after 2021 divorce.
#maria
2 months ago
NEW YORK – Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there's nothing Tommy Hilfiger can't do.
The designer brought together an A-list crowd for his spectacle of a New York Fashion Week show at the famed Plaza Hotel in Midtown Manhattan Thursday afternoon.
The front row brought together some of the winners of the summer that brought New Yorkers together: New York Knicks stars and NBA Finals champions Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns (plus Towns' new wife, Jordyn Woods), as well as "Love Island USA" winner Trinity Tatum, all of whom New Yorkers cheered on while gathered at watch parties in summer 2026.
A gaggle of onlookers and perhaps 100 photographers crowded the entrance, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the massive stars in attendance Sept. 10, including Kate Moss, former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, Jisoo, Camila Cabello, Patrick Schwarzenegger and more.
Screams penetrated the air both indoors and outdoors: Former "Real Housewives" star Lisa Rinna exclaimed as she ran into actor Lukas Gage, and fans outside screamed for K-pop princess Jisoo.
#yorkers #knicks #anthony #summer
The designer brought together an A-list crowd for his spectacle of a New York Fashion Week show at the famed Plaza Hotel in Midtown Manhattan Thursday afternoon.
The front row brought together some of the winners of the summer that brought New Yorkers together: New York Knicks stars and NBA Finals champions Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns (plus Towns' new wife, Jordyn Woods), as well as "Love Island USA" winner Trinity Tatum, all of whom New Yorkers cheered on while gathered at watch parties in summer 2026.
A gaggle of onlookers and perhaps 100 photographers crowded the entrance, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the massive stars in attendance Sept. 10, including Kate Moss, former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, Jisoo, Camila Cabello, Patrick Schwarzenegger and more.
Screams penetrated the air both indoors and outdoors: Former "Real Housewives" star Lisa Rinna exclaimed as she ran into actor Lukas Gage, and fans outside screamed for K-pop princess Jisoo.
#yorkers #knicks #anthony #summer
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver appeared together in a new photo their daughter Katherine shared to Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 9
Shriver and Schwarzenegger were married between 1986 and 2011; in addition to Katherine, 36, they share Christina, 35, Patrick, 32, and Christopher, 28
The former couple have remained friendly in the years since their divorce
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are smiling together with three of their four children in a new photo their daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger shared on Instagram.
Katherine, 36, shared a carousel of photos to Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 9, that included several photos of her three children, whom she shares with husband Chris Pratt. In the second slide of her post, though, she shared a photo of herself and her siblings Patrick, 32, and Christina, 35, posing with father Arnold, 79, and Shriver, 70, during what appeared to be a celebratory family dinner.
#shriver #Instagram #wednesday
Shriver and Schwarzenegger were married between 1986 and 2011; in addition to Katherine, 36, they share Christina, 35, Patrick, 32, and Christopher, 28
The former couple have remained friendly in the years since their divorce
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are smiling together with three of their four children in a new photo their daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger shared on Instagram.
Katherine, 36, shared a carousel of photos to Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 9, that included several photos of her three children, whom she shares with husband Chris Pratt. In the second slide of her post, though, she shared a photo of herself and her siblings Patrick, 32, and Christina, 35, posing with father Arnold, 79, and Shriver, 70, during what appeared to be a celebratory family dinner.
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2 months ago
SV Telfs 1-15 FC Red Bull Salzburg Women (H/T:1-6). Tore: Monz (16.) - Triendl (4.), D'Angelo (21.), Kobler (22., 39.), Pamminger (37., 57./pen), Plattner (45.), Schwarz (64., 73., 84., 88., 89.), Wienerroither (78., 81.), Grünwald (86.)
Our FC Red Bull Salzburg Women easily advanced to the round of 16 of the Austrian Women's Cup against third-division side SV Telfs. From the outset, Dusan Pavlovic's team left no doubt about the outcome of the match. After the Tyrolean side's surprising equaliser, five-goal scorer Magdalena Schwarz and her team-mates added more than a dozen goals. The draw for the next round will take place on September 10th, live on ÖFB TV from 14:00 CEST.
"This isn't an outing - our approach can be no different than for a top-of-the-table clash in the league." – coach Dusan Pavlovic's instructions were put into action by our team. Although the motivated hosts briefly equalized with a 30-yard wonderstrike - a clever chip from Monz over goalkeeper Annika Bräunlinger (16') - the home side naturally couldn't keep up with our pace. Our set pieces also worked well, and our coaching staff celebrated three goals from well-rehearsed routines.
The substitutions brought additional attacking power to our Salzburg team, with Magdalena Schwarz scoring a particularly impressive goal. After a one-two with Katja Wienerroither, the summer signing slipped into ****** e and slotted the ball home – just one of Schwarz's five goals. While our team squandered several clear-cut chances, last year's finalists ultimately capitalised on their superior footballing abilities in the final stages of the match, scoring almost by the minute. With a 15-1 win, we put our 2026/27 cup opener behind us.
We put in a good performance, and the girls were focused. Some players who haven't started much recently got to play, but they all performed well and were on top form for the full 90 minutes. The girls always wanted to attack and go for the next goal – that's not something to take for granted, and it was a well-deserved win!
#schwarz #goal #bull
Our FC Red Bull Salzburg Women easily advanced to the round of 16 of the Austrian Women's Cup against third-division side SV Telfs. From the outset, Dusan Pavlovic's team left no doubt about the outcome of the match. After the Tyrolean side's surprising equaliser, five-goal scorer Magdalena Schwarz and her team-mates added more than a dozen goals. The draw for the next round will take place on September 10th, live on ÖFB TV from 14:00 CEST.
"This isn't an outing - our approach can be no different than for a top-of-the-table clash in the league." – coach Dusan Pavlovic's instructions were put into action by our team. Although the motivated hosts briefly equalized with a 30-yard wonderstrike - a clever chip from Monz over goalkeeper Annika Bräunlinger (16') - the home side naturally couldn't keep up with our pace. Our set pieces also worked well, and our coaching staff celebrated three goals from well-rehearsed routines.
The substitutions brought additional attacking power to our Salzburg team, with Magdalena Schwarz scoring a particularly impressive goal. After a one-two with Katja Wienerroither, the summer signing slipped into ****** e and slotted the ball home – just one of Schwarz's five goals. While our team squandered several clear-cut chances, last year's finalists ultimately capitalised on their superior footballing abilities in the final stages of the match, scoring almost by the minute. With a 15-1 win, we put our 2026/27 cup opener behind us.
We put in a good performance, and the girls were focused. Some players who haven't started much recently got to play, but they all performed well and were on top form for the full 90 minutes. The girls always wanted to attack and go for the next goal – that's not something to take for granted, and it was a well-deserved win!
#schwarz #goal #bull
2 months ago
The 1991 blockbuster sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day gave Edward Furlong many happy memories. The corresponding fame, not so much.
"Growing up in the spotlight is really hard," Furlong told People in a recent interview. "It's tough enough as an adult to be able to navigate… just being a human being and making mistakes, and whatever, when you got a spotlight on you … it's tough."
Furlong was 13 when he filmed his screen debut in Terminator 2, playing John Connor, son of Linda Hamilton's Sarah Connor. The actor, now 49, told People that he was "spoiled rotten" to be working with a director as commanding as James Cameron, that costar Arnold Schwarzenegger was "the definition of professional," and that Hamilton made Furlong "that much better being able to act alongside her."
After other screen roles in films including 1992's Pet Sematary Two , 1993's A Home of Our Own, and 1998's American History X, however, Furlong's acting career got sidelined amid substance use and personal troubles.
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"Growing up in the spotlight is really hard," Furlong told People in a recent interview. "It's tough enough as an adult to be able to navigate… just being a human being and making mistakes, and whatever, when you got a spotlight on you … it's tough."
Furlong was 13 when he filmed his screen debut in Terminator 2, playing John Connor, son of Linda Hamilton's Sarah Connor. The actor, now 49, told People that he was "spoiled rotten" to be working with a director as commanding as James Cameron, that costar Arnold Schwarzenegger was "the definition of professional," and that Hamilton made Furlong "that much better being able to act alongside her."
After other screen roles in films including 1992's Pet Sematary Two , 1993's A Home of Our Own, and 1998's American History X, however, Furlong's acting career got sidelined amid substance use and personal troubles.
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2 months ago
Mick Wadge, 88, gained over 5,000 TikTok followers after sharing videos of his weight training journey
Arnold Schwarzenegger praised Wadge's efforts and offered to connect him with his own coaches in the US
Wadge began weightlifting after his wife's death and now deadlifts 100kg, crediting fitness for keeping him active
A British grandfather is in shock after receiving a word of encouragement from the world's most famous former bodybuilder.
Mick Wadge had been training with Ross Starkie for about three years before the personal trainer set up a TikTok account for him, the BBC reported. Wadge, 88, from Lancashire, quickly racked up over 5,000 followers on the social media platform and a flood of supportive comments on videos of him weight training.
#training #mick #videos
Arnold Schwarzenegger praised Wadge's efforts and offered to connect him with his own coaches in the US
Wadge began weightlifting after his wife's death and now deadlifts 100kg, crediting fitness for keeping him active
A British grandfather is in shock after receiving a word of encouragement from the world's most famous former bodybuilder.
Mick Wadge had been training with Ross Starkie for about three years before the personal trainer set up a TikTok account for him, the BBC reported. Wadge, 88, from Lancashire, quickly racked up over 5,000 followers on the social media platform and a flood of supportive comments on videos of him weight training.
#training #mick #videos
2 months ago
Actor Peter Cullen, who voiced popular characters including Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Disney's Winnie the Pooh franchise, has died at the age of 85.
The Canadian actor began his most famous role - as the heroic deep-voiced Optimus Prime - for the Transformers TV series in 1984, then returned for seven Hollywood films from 2007 to 2023 and other spin-offs.
He voiced depressive donkey Eeyore in TV animation The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh from the late 1980s as well as numerous related shows, films and games.
His other memorable voice parts included KARR, the evil counterpart to KITT in TV show Knight Rider; the clicking vocalisations of The Predator in Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 film; and the roars of King Kong in 1976.
Cullen received a lifetime achievement award at the Children's & Family Emmy Awards in 2023 [Getty Images]
#voiced #winnie #actor
The Canadian actor began his most famous role - as the heroic deep-voiced Optimus Prime - for the Transformers TV series in 1984, then returned for seven Hollywood films from 2007 to 2023 and other spin-offs.
He voiced depressive donkey Eeyore in TV animation The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh from the late 1980s as well as numerous related shows, films and games.
His other memorable voice parts included KARR, the evil counterpart to KITT in TV show Knight Rider; the clicking vocalisations of The Predator in Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 film; and the roars of King Kong in 1976.
Cullen received a lifetime achievement award at the Children's & Family Emmy Awards in 2023 [Getty Images]
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2 months ago
Peter Cullen has died at the age of 85. Cullen was a prolific voice actor who played Transformers' Optimus Prime in both the animated and live-action franchises, Winnie the Pooh's Eeyore, the evil K.A.R.R. in Knight Rider, and more. He was also known for voicing the menacing clicking sounds that came out of the monster's mouth in Predator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Cullen's death was announced on Thursday, August 27, but Cullen died on August 26 in his home in Los Angeles, his agent, Kevin Motley, told The Hollywood Reporter. An official cause of death has not been disclosed.
The Canadian actor "passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family — and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide," Cullen's family said in a statement. The family asks "that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity, and loyalty, and always remember 'be strong enough to be gentle.'"
Cullen recently played the voice of Thadeus in Invincible on Prime Video. Cullen also played the voice of King Kong in the 1976 remake. His live-action work in the early years of his career included being the announcer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
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Cullen's death was announced on Thursday, August 27, but Cullen died on August 26 in his home in Los Angeles, his agent, Kevin Motley, told The Hollywood Reporter. An official cause of death has not been disclosed.
The Canadian actor "passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family — and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide," Cullen's family said in a statement. The family asks "that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity, and loyalty, and always remember 'be strong enough to be gentle.'"
Cullen recently played the voice of Thadeus in Invincible on Prime Video. Cullen also played the voice of King Kong in the 1976 remake. His live-action work in the early years of his career included being the announcer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
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2 months ago
Borussia Dortmund's U21 team will face Fulham's U21 team on Wednesday evening in the Premier League International Cup. Among those named in BVB's squad, is notably Luca Reggiani, who broke into Die Schwarzgelben's first team towards the end of 2025/26.
Reggiani, who started last season in the U19 league, also featured in the UEFA Youth League before becoming a regular in Niko Kovac's side towards the end of the season. The 18-year-old Italian defender played 513 minutes across eight Bundesliga games, and also completed a full 90 minutes in the UEFA Champions League, featuring in their 2-0 victory over Serie A outfit Atalanta.
In addition to Reggiani, Ruhr Nachrichten report that Justin Lerma, Kauã Prates and Mathis Albert will also bolster Daniel Rios' U21 squad. Additionally, all four are expected to start against Fulham, while a good performance here could make a case for them being in Dortmund's first team. Particularly Reggiani, who is fighting for his long-term future, with Filippo Mane seemingly ahead of his compatriot in the pecking order.
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Reggiani, who started last season in the U19 league, also featured in the UEFA Youth League before becoming a regular in Niko Kovac's side towards the end of the season. The 18-year-old Italian defender played 513 minutes across eight Bundesliga games, and also completed a full 90 minutes in the UEFA Champions League, featuring in their 2-0 victory over Serie A outfit Atalanta.
In addition to Reggiani, Ruhr Nachrichten report that Justin Lerma, Kauã Prates and Mathis Albert will also bolster Daniel Rios' U21 squad. Additionally, all four are expected to start against Fulham, while a good performance here could make a case for them being in Dortmund's first team. Particularly Reggiani, who is fighting for his long-term future, with Filippo Mane seemingly ahead of his compatriot in the pecking order.
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2 months ago
An entertainment industry group that includes Hollywood producers Haim Saban, Lawrence Bender and Teddy Schwarzman has released a statement condemning the alleged "antisemitic tropes" underpinning Mark Ruffalo's opposition to Paramount's leadership amid its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
The statement comes from a group calling itself The Brigade, which describes itself as "a group of nearly 1,000 members, friends, and allies of the Jewish community who are proud to be working in film, television, music, Broadway, social and digital, and other platforms in and around the entertainment industry."
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The statement comes from a group calling itself The Brigade, which describes itself as "a group of nearly 1,000 members, friends, and allies of the Jewish community who are proud to be working in film, television, music, Broadway, social and digital, and other platforms in and around the entertainment industry."
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#industry #statement #itself
2 months ago
Jane Fonda has released a statement in support of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount slammed the four-time Oscar nominee as "antisemitic" for a recent post denouncing Larry Ellison's ties to Israel and David Ellison's planned merger with Warner Bros.
"Especially as a Jewish American, I find it deeply troubling to see false accusations of antisemitism used to silence legitimate political criticism in this country," Fonda wrote in a statement shared to the Committee for the 1st Amendment Instagram. "Antisemitism is real and dangerous, which is precisely why the charge should never be used as a cudgel against people whose political views you dislike, in this case as dedicated a crusader for democracy as Mark, whom we are proud to have as a Committee member and to be in this fight with us."
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#warner #bros
"Especially as a Jewish American, I find it deeply troubling to see false accusations of antisemitism used to silence legitimate political criticism in this country," Fonda wrote in a statement shared to the Committee for the 1st Amendment Instagram. "Antisemitism is real and dangerous, which is precisely why the charge should never be used as a cudgel against people whose political views you dislike, in this case as dedicated a crusader for democracy as Mark, whom we are proud to have as a Committee member and to be in this fight with us."
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#warner #bros
2 months ago
Christopher Schwarzenegger is looking stronger than ever after transforming his health over the past several years.
The 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver made a rare appearance in a new collection of family photos shared by his older sister Katherine Schwarzenegger, and his muscular physique certainly stood out.
In one sun-soaked snap from the family's beach day, Christopher relaxed on a bench beside the ocean wearing a fitted black T-shirt emblazoned with the words "Trend Proof" and a pair of blue swim shorts covered in a bold orange floral print.
Christopher showcased his muscular thighs (@ Instagram)
With his noticeably muscular arms and legs on display, Christopher looked happy and relaxed as he smiled broadly for the camera while soaking up the sunshine.
#muscular #relaxed #arnold #trend
The 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver made a rare appearance in a new collection of family photos shared by his older sister Katherine Schwarzenegger, and his muscular physique certainly stood out.
In one sun-soaked snap from the family's beach day, Christopher relaxed on a bench beside the ocean wearing a fitted black T-shirt emblazoned with the words "Trend Proof" and a pair of blue swim shorts covered in a bold orange floral print.
Christopher showcased his muscular thighs (@ Instagram)
With his noticeably muscular arms and legs on display, Christopher looked happy and relaxed as he smiled broadly for the camera while soaking up the sunshine.
#muscular #relaxed #arnold #trend
2 months ago
Eintracht Frankfurt and SV Elversberg have agreed to a loan deal for Noel Futkeu ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The striker will move to the Saarland club on a until June 2027, while the newly promoted Bundesliga club also has an option to buy.
Futkeu joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Schwarz-Weiß Essen in 2023 and scored 16 goals in 27 Regionalliga (fourth division) appearances.
In 2024, Futkeu moved to SpVgg Greuther Fürth and was the top scorer in the 2. Bundesliga last season with 19 goals in 36 games.
"Noel Futkeu is a good example of how young players at Eintracht Frankfurt can develop into professionals via various paths.
#goals
The striker will move to the Saarland club on a until June 2027, while the newly promoted Bundesliga club also has an option to buy.
Futkeu joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Schwarz-Weiß Essen in 2023 and scored 16 goals in 27 Regionalliga (fourth division) appearances.
In 2024, Futkeu moved to SpVgg Greuther Fürth and was the top scorer in the 2. Bundesliga last season with 19 goals in 36 games.
"Noel Futkeu is a good example of how young players at Eintracht Frankfurt can develop into professionals via various paths.
#goals
3 months ago
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have lowered the asking price of their Los Angeles mansion after struggling to find a buyer.
The couple initially put their Pacific Palisades home on the market for $32 million in September 2023. The 11,000 sq ft property, which has now been relisted for $20 million, features six bedroom suites, a full-size movie theater decorated with plush, velvet green sofas, a sauna, basketball court, an outdoor pool, a grand dining room decked with sky-high ceilings, and a **** ious kitchen complete with marble countertops. The home even includes a teakwood spa with hot and cold plunge pools and a steam room for a "complete wellness experience". The couple also installed a gold simulator at the property.
Chris and Katherine have resided in the luxurious abode since 2021 after the Marvel Cinematic Universe star purchased the land in 2018 for $15.6 million. Prior to moving in, the pair spent two years renovating the **** e. The property is located in the hills and boasts sweeping views of Santa Monica.
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt lowered the price of their mansion (@ Getty Images for Disney)
The actor married Katherine in 2019, and the pair share three children – daughters, Lyla Maria and Eloise Christina, and son, Ford Fitzgerald. The Jurassic World star also shares a a son named Jack with his ex-wife, Anna Faris.
#pratt #schwarzenegger #couple
The couple initially put their Pacific Palisades home on the market for $32 million in September 2023. The 11,000 sq ft property, which has now been relisted for $20 million, features six bedroom suites, a full-size movie theater decorated with plush, velvet green sofas, a sauna, basketball court, an outdoor pool, a grand dining room decked with sky-high ceilings, and a **** ious kitchen complete with marble countertops. The home even includes a teakwood spa with hot and cold plunge pools and a steam room for a "complete wellness experience". The couple also installed a gold simulator at the property.
Chris and Katherine have resided in the luxurious abode since 2021 after the Marvel Cinematic Universe star purchased the land in 2018 for $15.6 million. Prior to moving in, the pair spent two years renovating the **** e. The property is located in the hills and boasts sweeping views of Santa Monica.
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt lowered the price of their mansion (@ Getty Images for Disney)
The actor married Katherine in 2019, and the pair share three children – daughters, Lyla Maria and Eloise Christina, and son, Ford Fitzgerald. The Jurassic World star also shares a a son named Jack with his ex-wife, Anna Faris.
#pratt #schwarzenegger #couple
3 months ago
Dax Shepard, the actor and Armchair Expert podcast host, has revealed his lifelong attraction to muscular men. He discussed his relationship with fitness and the childhood experiences he believes played a role in this fascination while speaking with Taron Egerton on his podcast on August 10. "I f—— love men's bodies more than anything in the world," Shepard confessed.
The 51-year-old actor and comedian said his interest in muscular bodies started when he was young and was heavily influenced by the action stars he watched on screen. While expressing his fascination, he said, "I love muscle so much."
He then went back to his childhood and remembered watching Conan the Barbarian. This is the movie that helped make Arnold Schwarzenegger a major Hollywood star. "Well, for me, I'll explain it as like being born in '75, and it was like my first drive-in movie was Conan the Barbarian," Shepard said.
Referring to Sylvester Stallone, he added, "I was just like, wait a minute, a man can look like a gorilla, and then Stallone was at his height. It was like the birth of muscles."
For Shepard, his fascination with muscles eventually became connected to his childhood. "I grew up in a house with a violent stepdad beating everyone up," he revealed. He explained that seeing Schwarzenegger's powerful physique made him feel that being strong could protect him. "So, when I saw Conan, I was like, 'Oh, if I look like that, I got no problems for the rest of my life.' So that just, that was like, 'Yeah, … If I was Conan, I got no problems," Shepard said.
#like #stallone #actor
The 51-year-old actor and comedian said his interest in muscular bodies started when he was young and was heavily influenced by the action stars he watched on screen. While expressing his fascination, he said, "I love muscle so much."
He then went back to his childhood and remembered watching Conan the Barbarian. This is the movie that helped make Arnold Schwarzenegger a major Hollywood star. "Well, for me, I'll explain it as like being born in '75, and it was like my first drive-in movie was Conan the Barbarian," Shepard said.
Referring to Sylvester Stallone, he added, "I was just like, wait a minute, a man can look like a gorilla, and then Stallone was at his height. It was like the birth of muscles."
For Shepard, his fascination with muscles eventually became connected to his childhood. "I grew up in a house with a violent stepdad beating everyone up," he revealed. He explained that seeing Schwarzenegger's powerful physique made him feel that being strong could protect him. "So, when I saw Conan, I was like, 'Oh, if I look like that, I got no problems for the rest of my life.' So that just, that was like, 'Yeah, … If I was Conan, I got no problems," Shepard said.
#like #stallone #actor
3 months ago
There are things in life that just seem to fit together perfectly. Macaroni and cheese. Thunder and lightning. Arnold Schwarzenegger and tanks.
Long before he was the "Governator" of California, prior to the "Austrian Oak" becoming the world-famous action star he is today, and even before he was winning Mr. Olympia bodybuilding ******* les, Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was in the Austrian Army learning to drive tanks.
His fascination with the big armored combat vehicle started when he was a child growing up in Thal, Austria. During an interview with Graham Bensinger in 2016, he recalled that the British occupied the region near his home after WWII and routinely drove by his house in big trucks and tanks. Soldiers would jump out and scan the area with their binoculars making sure the coast was clear, then move along.
As the occupying force, these soldiers were trained to reach out to the Austrian community and treat them well so they wouldn't be considered enemies. Schwarzenegger said the British soldiers were always good to the kids. They gave them candy and put them up on top of the tanks so they could play around.
When he joined the Austrian Army at 18, Schwarzenegger naturally wanted to become a tanker. The one he trained in was the 1951 M-47 Patton with an 810-horsepower Chrysler V12 twin-turbo gas engine. According to Arnold, the 50-ton beast is 28 feet long and 11 feet high, and it was initially built for use in the Korean War before it was given to the Austrian Army.
#austrian #british #long
Long before he was the "Governator" of California, prior to the "Austrian Oak" becoming the world-famous action star he is today, and even before he was winning Mr. Olympia bodybuilding ******* les, Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was in the Austrian Army learning to drive tanks.
His fascination with the big armored combat vehicle started when he was a child growing up in Thal, Austria. During an interview with Graham Bensinger in 2016, he recalled that the British occupied the region near his home after WWII and routinely drove by his house in big trucks and tanks. Soldiers would jump out and scan the area with their binoculars making sure the coast was clear, then move along.
As the occupying force, these soldiers were trained to reach out to the Austrian community and treat them well so they wouldn't be considered enemies. Schwarzenegger said the British soldiers were always good to the kids. They gave them candy and put them up on top of the tanks so they could play around.
When he joined the Austrian Army at 18, Schwarzenegger naturally wanted to become a tanker. The one he trained in was the 1951 M-47 Patton with an 810-horsepower Chrysler V12 twin-turbo gas engine. According to Arnold, the 50-ton beast is 28 feet long and 11 feet high, and it was initially built for use in the Korean War before it was given to the Austrian Army.
#austrian #british #long
3 months ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger and his ex-wife, Maria Shriver, appeared to be on good terms as they posed together in a rare family photograph celebrating the Terminator star's 79th birthday.
The former couple's daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, took to Instagram on her father's big day to share a sweet birthday tribute. Among the collection of photographs was a rare snapshot of Arnold and Maria bundled up in winter coats and sunglasses as they sat side by side on the slopes during a family ski trip earlier this year.
"Happy Birthday, Dad. So lucky you're ours… and even luckier our kids get you as Opa," Katherine wrote in the caption.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Schriver posed for a rare photo together (Instagram)
Maria filed for divorce from the actor in May 2011 following 25 years of marriage. The former couple share four children together. "We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and center of both of our lives," the former couple said in a joint statement at the time.
#arnold #katherine #posed
The former couple's daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, took to Instagram on her father's big day to share a sweet birthday tribute. Among the collection of photographs was a rare snapshot of Arnold and Maria bundled up in winter coats and sunglasses as they sat side by side on the slopes during a family ski trip earlier this year.
"Happy Birthday, Dad. So lucky you're ours… and even luckier our kids get you as Opa," Katherine wrote in the caption.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Schriver posed for a rare photo together (Instagram)
Maria filed for divorce from the actor in May 2011 following 25 years of marriage. The former couple share four children together. "We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and center of both of our lives," the former couple said in a joint statement at the time.
#arnold #katherine #posed
3 months ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger loves being a dad.
The actor, bodybuilder and former governor of California is the father of five kids: daughters Katherine and Christina and sons Patrick and Christopher with ex-wife Maria Shriver, as well as son Joseph, whom he had with longtime housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Through Katherine, he became a grandfather to three: Lyla, Elena and Ford.
"Fatherhood is really the greatest joy. Watching all five of my kids grow into their own successful lives is fantastic," he told Men's Health in October 2018.
While the Fubar star supports his five children in all of their endeavors, he told PEOPLE in October 2023 that "there were certain moments that I did the discipline" when they were growing up. Now, his kids tells humorous stories about their dad burning their shoes and tossing a mattress off the balcony to teach them lessons.
"Funny enough, those kind of things are what they bring up all the time [now] with tremendous laughter and telling other people as a joke," The Terminator star added.
#kids #told #star #california
The actor, bodybuilder and former governor of California is the father of five kids: daughters Katherine and Christina and sons Patrick and Christopher with ex-wife Maria Shriver, as well as son Joseph, whom he had with longtime housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Through Katherine, he became a grandfather to three: Lyla, Elena and Ford.
"Fatherhood is really the greatest joy. Watching all five of my kids grow into their own successful lives is fantastic," he told Men's Health in October 2018.
While the Fubar star supports his five children in all of their endeavors, he told PEOPLE in October 2023 that "there were certain moments that I did the discipline" when they were growing up. Now, his kids tells humorous stories about their dad burning their shoes and tossing a mattress off the balcony to teach them lessons.
"Funny enough, those kind of things are what they bring up all the time [now] with tremendous laughter and telling other people as a joke," The Terminator star added.
#kids #told #star #california
3 months ago
This comes via a report from Fabrizio Romano, who outlines that the clubs have agreed a one-year loan deal worth €2million.
The final details are still to be resolved, but a deal is said to be close.
The agreement is also said to include an option for Como to make the transfer permanent for €20m at the end of the 2026/27 campaign.
Couto joined BVB last summer and remains under contract at Westfalenstadion until 2030, but now looks set to continue his career in Serie A after falling down the pecking order under Niko Kovac.
Since his 2024 arrival, the Brazilian has made 62 appearances for Die Schwarzgelben.
#kovac #since
The final details are still to be resolved, but a deal is said to be close.
The agreement is also said to include an option for Como to make the transfer permanent for €20m at the end of the 2026/27 campaign.
Couto joined BVB last summer and remains under contract at Westfalenstadion until 2030, but now looks set to continue his career in Serie A after falling down the pecking order under Niko Kovac.
Since his 2024 arrival, the Brazilian has made 62 appearances for Die Schwarzgelben.
#kovac #since
3 months ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger's still got it.
Just how his son Joseph Baena followed in his footsteps into the bodybuilding world, the Terminator star has taken after his son, sharing a video of his gym routine to social media.
Taking to Instagram days after his 79th birthday, the former governor of California shared a video of him working out inside a busy gym.
The impressive clip sees him with his now-signature white beard, seamlessly doing some bicep curls on an exercise machine. "This is 79," he wrote.
Fans were then quick to take to the comments section under the post and rave over it, with one writing: "Here's to good health and a long life!," as others followed suit with: "Such an inspiration," and: "Awesome job, Arnie, you're a beast," as well as: "At 79, you still have a physique that young and hungry men struggle to achieve! Amazing man!"
#followed #Instagram #fans
Just how his son Joseph Baena followed in his footsteps into the bodybuilding world, the Terminator star has taken after his son, sharing a video of his gym routine to social media.
Taking to Instagram days after his 79th birthday, the former governor of California shared a video of him working out inside a busy gym.
The impressive clip sees him with his now-signature white beard, seamlessly doing some bicep curls on an exercise machine. "This is 79," he wrote.
Fans were then quick to take to the comments section under the post and rave over it, with one writing: "Here's to good health and a long life!," as others followed suit with: "Such an inspiration," and: "Awesome job, Arnie, you're a beast," as well as: "At 79, you still have a physique that young and hungry men struggle to achieve! Amazing man!"
#followed #Instagram #fans
3 months ago
Chris Pratt celebrated Arnold Schwarzenegger's 79th birthday by poking fun at the pair's unexpectedly coordinated sense of style.
The Guardians of the Galaxy actor shared a photograph with his father-in-law in which both men wore near-identical navy ***** on-up shirts with similarly colored pants.
Pratt wished Schwarzenegger many more years of matching outfits before joking that it remained unclear whether their latest look had been planned.
The lighthearted tribute arrived as Schwarzenegger marked the milestone with a workout, a fitness challenge and time with his family.
Pratt shared his birthday message through Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 30. The photograph showed the 47-year-old actor with one arm around Schwarzenegger's shoulder as the two smiled in their closely coordinated outfits.
#schwarzenegger #outfits
The Guardians of the Galaxy actor shared a photograph with his father-in-law in which both men wore near-identical navy ***** on-up shirts with similarly colored pants.
Pratt wished Schwarzenegger many more years of matching outfits before joking that it remained unclear whether their latest look had been planned.
The lighthearted tribute arrived as Schwarzenegger marked the milestone with a workout, a fitness challenge and time with his family.
Pratt shared his birthday message through Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 30. The photograph showed the 47-year-old actor with one arm around Schwarzenegger's shoulder as the two smiled in their closely coordinated outfits.
#schwarzenegger #outfits
3 months ago
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Blackstone picked quite a week to sell Italian subs to the market, but maybe that's exactly the moment to take a breath, look around, and put some faith (and some capital) in the enduring magic of provolone and Danny DeVito.
Jersey Mike's priced its IPO at $23 a share Tuesday night, the same 24 hours the Nasdaq officially slid into correction and 3 Fed officials staged a mutiny against their own chair. Demand did not care. The deal went ten times oversubscribed, raised roughly $1 billion, and became the largest US consumer listing of the year, landing dead center of its $21-to-25 range.
That said, chatter around this deal earlier floated a valuation closer to $12 billion. It priced nearer $7.3 billion instead, a hair above the $8 billion Blackstone paid for majority control back in 2024. If you're tasting a little red wine vinegar in those numbers, you're on to something. Ten times oversubscribed, and the sandwich shop still landed below what its own private buyer thought it was worth 2 years ago. That's gotta make Steve Schwarzman feel a little stugatz about the whole deal.
JMKE shares are open to the public Thursday, but roughly 86% of the company's voting power stays exactly where it's lived since 2024: tucked inside the world's largest private equity shop.
#around #priced
Blackstone picked quite a week to sell Italian subs to the market, but maybe that's exactly the moment to take a breath, look around, and put some faith (and some capital) in the enduring magic of provolone and Danny DeVito.
Jersey Mike's priced its IPO at $23 a share Tuesday night, the same 24 hours the Nasdaq officially slid into correction and 3 Fed officials staged a mutiny against their own chair. Demand did not care. The deal went ten times oversubscribed, raised roughly $1 billion, and became the largest US consumer listing of the year, landing dead center of its $21-to-25 range.
That said, chatter around this deal earlier floated a valuation closer to $12 billion. It priced nearer $7.3 billion instead, a hair above the $8 billion Blackstone paid for majority control back in 2024. If you're tasting a little red wine vinegar in those numbers, you're on to something. Ten times oversubscribed, and the sandwich shop still landed below what its own private buyer thought it was worth 2 years ago. That's gotta make Steve Schwarzman feel a little stugatz about the whole deal.
JMKE shares are open to the public Thursday, but roughly 86% of the company's voting power stays exactly where it's lived since 2024: tucked inside the world's largest private equity shop.
#around #priced
3 months ago
Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger had a rare family reunion in honor of Schwarzenegger's 79th birthday.
In photos posted to Instagram by their oldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, the exes smiled as they sat side by side.
Arnold and Shriver finalized their divorce in December 2021 after 25 years of marriage. They share four kids.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's 79th birthday celebration resulted in an unexpected family reunion on Thursday. In a photo shared to his oldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger's Instagram account, Arnold smiled brightly as he sat side by side with his ex-wife, Maria Shriver, during a day of family fun.
"Happy Birthday, Dad ❤️ So lucky you're ours… and even luckier our kids get you as Opa," Katherine, 36, captioned the Instagram photo gallery, referring to Arnold's grandchildren: Lyla Maria Pratt, 5, Eloise Christina Pratt, 4, and Ford Fitzgerald Pratt. The first image features Arnold carrying an elementary school-age Katherine dressed as a clown for Halloween. Other father-daughter snapshots include moments from Katherine's grade school day's and screenshots from more recent video calls with her dad.
#arnold #katherine #family
In photos posted to Instagram by their oldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, the exes smiled as they sat side by side.
Arnold and Shriver finalized their divorce in December 2021 after 25 years of marriage. They share four kids.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's 79th birthday celebration resulted in an unexpected family reunion on Thursday. In a photo shared to his oldest daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger's Instagram account, Arnold smiled brightly as he sat side by side with his ex-wife, Maria Shriver, during a day of family fun.
"Happy Birthday, Dad ❤️ So lucky you're ours… and even luckier our kids get you as Opa," Katherine, 36, captioned the Instagram photo gallery, referring to Arnold's grandchildren: Lyla Maria Pratt, 5, Eloise Christina Pratt, 4, and Ford Fitzgerald Pratt. The first image features Arnold carrying an elementary school-age Katherine dressed as a clown for Halloween. Other father-daughter snapshots include moments from Katherine's grade school day's and screenshots from more recent video calls with her dad.
#arnold #katherine #family
