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| Sports Media Buzz and Highlights - Whats Trending NOW - Anthony Davis Expects to |
| Posted on Tuesday, December 02 @ 00:00:55 PST (8 reads) | |
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Dive into what’s buzzing in the sports world — from viral moments and the biggest stories in news, entertainment, and sports. This is daily feed shortcut — fresh updates, real stories, and the best of what’s trending throughout the leagues and in the association. The best of the nfl, nba, wnba, mlb, men and women’s college basketball ( which is better overall than the men’s game ). Let’s be honest, even your algorithm can miss a good sports social media post.
sixers fans would you trade an often hurt anthony davis for an often hurt paul george or always hurt joel embiid. Mavs fans who would you take? Https://t.Co/rnrmbcgn5o
— urban radio ????+ Media & sports (@urbnradionation) december 2, 2025 devlin carter, the sacramento kings fan who was removed from wednesdays game after a verbal altercation with zach lavine, is back in his normal seat behind the kings bench. Pic.Twitter.Com/socw4wri4j
— matt george (@mattgeorgesac) december 1, 2025 the new jersey home of eagles oc kevin patullo was vandalized with eggs early saturday morning, according to the moorestown police department.
a video surfaced on social media of multiple people appearing to throw objects at patullos home.
read more: https://t.Co/3svjaw77se pic.Twitter.Com/z2yqlxcxca
— espn (@espn) december 1, 2025 two words: dick vitale and charles barkley, must-see tv ???? Https://t.Co/aa1rb2vhcs pic.Twitter.Com/lyjrinej4p
— tnt sports u.S. (@Tntsportsus) december 1, 2025 the 22nd #southern university head football coach.
marshall faulk has arrived. @Wafb pic.Twitter.Com/eg68ogpjfq
— kevin batiste (@kbatistejr) december 1, 2025 lane kiffin’s gonna fit right in in baton rouge ????
(via @lsufootball ) pic.Twitter.Com/xir0mbl1ap
— bleacher report cfb (@br_cfb) december 2, 2025 paul pierce and danny green say michael jordan had a “limited” offensive bag ????
“shai got more bag.”
(???? @Nfgshow / https://t.Co/jlndlgf5qq ) pic.Twitter.Com/ulni2l430h
— nbacentral (@thedunkcentral) december 1, 2025 lamine yamal could be to football (soccer), what tiger woods was to golf…
barcelona soccer star lamine yamal is most closely associated with barcelona icon lionel messi. Messi played for barça from 2004 to 2021 and won eight ballons d’or, the award for the best soccer player of the season. Https://t.Co/uyweymwwlr pic.Twitter.Com/j6fpd6huh9
— 60 minutes (@60minutes) december 1, 2025 in 2007, a 20-year-old lionel messi was pictured bathing a baby for a barça-unicef charity campaign—that baby, lamine yamal, is now a rising football star. Pic.Twitter.Com/wcbjwhcem5
— historic vids (@historyinmemes) july 16, 2025 ?????????| Lamine: i think messi is the best footballer of all time, but he also knows that im a good player. There will be mutual respect if we play against each other. He knows that im not trying to be him, to play like him, or to wear the number 10 like him. I want to be… pic.Twitter.Com/qs2zvajmef
— barçatimes (@barcatimes) december 1, 2025 janiah barker appeared to avoid shaking hands with her former coach cori close after tennessees loss pic.Twitter.Com/pmifnrajv1
— fox college hoops (@cbbonfox) november 30, 2025 an apparent disturbance with a kings fan put the game on hold ???? Pic.Twitter.Com/1djfk3f1jr
— kings on nbcs (@nbcskings) november 27, 2025 kings superfan devlin carter says he called out the teams defensive effort which led to him being escorted out of the arena by security
after not 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, but the 6th time zach lavine leaves his man open…
(via @sia_collective ) pic.Twitter.Com/ip2p8ote1s
— bleacher report (@bleacherreport) november 28, 2025 its funny, you have that fight for me, but you dont have that fight on the court. You need to go home cause you arent playing; you left your game at home. I told scott perry, aye scott, you was right about him. You was right!! Https://t.Co/rfvwdr1fdh pic.Twitter.Com/byckaqobgq
— demarvelous (@securindabagley) november 28, 2025 the kings gm scott perry “desperately” wants to trade zach lavine, per @dalhoopsjournal
(h/t @fullcourtpass ) pic.Twitter.Com/6pqcetjv5b
— legion hoops (@legionhoops) november 28, 2025 gilbert arenas explains why he stopped criticizing doc rivers. He said that when his son alijah got into the car accident doc sent him a message , even though gil had been going in on him on the show for two years he put all of that to the side and still reached out . Pic.Twitter.Com/gdfksdnxgn
— joebuddenclips/fanpage (@chatnigga101) november 29, 2025 ???? Shirtless ben johnson ???? @Chicagobears @nflonprime pic.Twitter.Com/ax8bjza9in
— nfl (@nfl) november 28, 2025 bears db c.J. Gardner-johnson winks when shady asks him if the eagles’ offense was “too easy and too predictable.” ???? Pic.Twitter.Com/wwv5ajznvv
— sportsradio 94wip (@sportsradiowip) november 29, 2025 year 23 and still going ???? @Kingjames
black friday gameday | watch as lebron and the lakers face the mavs on @primevideo tonight at 10 pm et ???? Pic.Twitter.Com/bdcrbvsnwu
— nba on prime (@nbaonprime) november 28, 2025 out of college, taylor rooks sent out 300 emails trying to get a job and heard mostly crickets …. Https://t.Co/q3dja8y8mz pic.Twitter.Com/0k8fsdoizs
— andrew marchand (@andrewmarchand) november 26, 2025 what taylor rooks did to stick out in college and how social media has changed …. Https://t.Co/q3dja8y8mz pic.Twitter.Com/8bnp3g4ywp
— andrew marchand (@andrewmarchand) november 26, 2025 taylor rooks is the grand niece of hall of famer lou brock.
as a kid, she would ask, why are they booing uncle lou? Https://t.Co/q3dja8y8mz pic.Twitter.Com/g3zgvlrbr6
— andrew marchand (@andrewmarchand) november 26, 2025 great advice from taylor rooks on the trap of the internet
full pod ???????? Https://t.Co/q3dja8y8mz pic.Twitter.Com/ltjpsr35aq
— andrew marchand (@andrewmarchand) november 26, 2025 the nba’s techs have deemed the lakers’ nba cup court as “unplayable” and plan to send it back for repairs, per @mcten .
lakers-mavs will be played on a regular court tonight. Https://t.Co/cjx8raogv1 pic.Twitter.Com/prppuh5npy
— legion hoops (@legionhoops) november 28, 2025 andre drummond squares up vs. Wendell carter. ????
pic.Twitter.Com/ryzda0ladx
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| Alumni from The Los Angeles Film School contribute to 18 Grammy Nominated Projec |
| Posted on Tuesday, December 02 @ 00:00:55 PST (7 reads) | |
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Alumni from the los angeles film school contribute to 18 grammy nominated projects
alumni from the los angeles film school contribute to 18 grammy nominated projects
pr newswire
los angeles, dec. 1, 2025
six alumni played key creative and technical roles across eight celebrated works recognized ahead of the 68th grammy awards
los angeles, dec. 1, 2025 /prnewswire/ -- the los angeles film school proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of its alumni whose creative and technical contributions supported some of the years most acclaimed, award-nominated projects in music and film. These recognitions reflect the schools longstanding commitment to preparing graduates for impactful careers across the entertainment industry.
among the many noteworthy contributors is travis harrington, whose production work on sinners and collaborations with rod wave supported nominations for best compilation soundtrack for visual media and best song written for visual media. Marco sonzini contributed additional engineering to lady gagas mayhem, a project recognized across major categories including record of the year, album of the year, song of the year, best pop vocal album, and best dance pop recording. His engineering work on elton john and brandi carliles who believes in angels? Also supported nominations for best traditional pop vocal album and best song written for visual media.
in the global music landscape, oscar cornejo worked as an engineer on tylas push 2 start, part of a project honored with a nomination for best african music performance. Within the rap and r&b categories, hector castro contributed engineering work to kendrick lamar and szas track luther, which earned recognition in categories including record of the year, song of the year, and best melodic rap performance.
the school also celebrates anthony vilchis, whose roles as assistant mixing engineer on tate mcraes just keep watching and mixing assistant on fka twigs eusexua supported nominations for best dance pop recording and best dance/electronic album, respectively. In the film category, yuki ogino, now director of production at imagine documentaries, contributed to the creation of music by john williams, which earned recognition as a nominee for best music film.
learn more about our alumni and education programs at lafilm.Edu.
about the los angeles film school
the los angeles film school is an accredited higher education institution located in the heart of hollywood. The school has served the community and its students since 1999. Offering both in-person or online-based learning programs, students can earn bachelor of science degrees in animation, audio production, digital filmmaking, entertainment business, film production, graphic design, media communications, music production and writing for film & tv; and associate of science degrees in audio production, music production, and film. The campus facilities include the historic rca building at 6363 sunset blvd. And the studios at 6690 sunset blvd., Where students have access to industry-standard equipment, editing labs, dub stages and recording studios.
the schools faculty of industry professionals have earned credits on major motion pictures, video games and music recordings. Numerous alumni have received awards at film festivals worldwide, engineered multi-platinum selling albums, and some credits include grammy, emmy and oscar nominations and wins. The school is a va-approved institution and accredited by the accrediting commission of career schools and colleges (accsc).
for more information about the los angeles film school, please visit: lafilm.Edu or call 323.860.0789.
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| Sam Huangs Top 7 TV Shows of 2025 |
| Posted on Tuesday, December 02 @ 00:00:55 PST (7 reads) | |
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Sam huang’s top 7 tv shows of 2025
2025 was a great year for tv lovers — particularly for people like me who love comedy shows.
from returning sitcoms like abbott elementary to emerging gems with the potential for longevity like murderbot, this year has been an incredible time for those looking for a laugh.
if you’re not a comedy lover, a top-of-the-crop drama gets a shoutout too. Hopefully, you walk away from this list with at least one new show to put on your watchlist!
in no particular order, here are my top 7 tv shows of 2025:
1. Murderbot
apple tv’s murderbot is both a heartwarming and hilarious watch. While it might seem like another show about robots and space on the surface, the characters on the show are easy to fall in love with, and the storyline quickly begins to unravel more about the show’s universe.
from messy polycule drama to deeply emotional stories of addiction recovery, this sci-fi comedy has a little bit of everything. Also, the cliffhanger at the end of season 1 is guaranteed to cause a downpour of tears; luckily, the show has already been renewed for season 2!
2. The rehearsal
the rehearsal proves that only nathan fielder can reimagine a historical event in the context of evanescence’s “bring me to life.” This hbo show also turns out to provide unexpectedly touching commentary on neurodivergence, a topic that’s seldom covered earnestly on television.
just like season 1, the newest season ingeniously toes the line between reality and fiction. It leaves viewers questioning whether we should laugh at the detailed scenarios fielder designs or sympathize with his desire for human connection.
3. St. Denis medical
other than scrubs, a medical comedy hasn’t quite broken through until st. Denis medical. This nbc sitcom has quickly established itself as a show to keep an eye out for, especially with such a solid ensemble cast.
as season 2 continues airing in early next year, the comedy is sure to keep delivering great stories inside and outside the high-stress workplace. While it might be fun to laugh at the characters, st. Denis medical also reminds viewers that the respect healthcare workers deserve is no laughing matter.
4. Pluribus
the last of us may have gotten its flowers for its take on the apocalypse genre, but pluribus takes a different approach. Viewers may not have lived through exactly what protagonist carol is going through, but everyone can relate to how the show frames loneliness.
as season 1 approaches its end, the show has already gathered a passionate fanbase dedicated to discovering the darker side of this happy world. Luckily, creator vince gilligan of breaking bad fame has already stated that season 2 is imminent for the show, which means that there’s more of the mystery of the show to unravel.
5. Overcompensating
overcompensating takes a deep dive into a fictionalized retelling of benito skinner’s queer becoming. In a time when lgbtq+ stories are far and few in between on television, it’s refreshing to see a brutally honest exploration of coming out in college.
additionally, the friendship between benny and carmen is so wholesome, as overcompensating really emphasizes how deeply they care for each other. Particularly for young adults who may be on their own journeys of self-discovery, this show is a wonderful watch about being unapologetically messy.
6. Hacks
the latest season of hacks delves deep into the world of late night television while exploring the careers of writer ava daniels and comedian deborah vance. It doesn’t shy away from pointing out the brutal reality that women in the entertainment industry frequently face.
jean smart and hannah einbender’s performances are deserving of the countless emmys they’ve won for portraying the highs and lows of ava and deborah’s complex relationship. Unfortunately, this incredible show is confirmed to end with its next season, so it’s important to tap in before its finale!
7. Abbott elementary
abbott elementary has been one of the few sitcoms to survive for several seasons in recent years. It truly feels like a love letter to the genre and delivers consistent laughs through unexpected storylines like love confessions at an aquarium.
like sitcoms like parks and recreation, which have become comfort watches for many years after their runs, abbott elementary has already secured its iconic legacy. Especially since new episodes air on wednesdays, it’s the perfect mid-week pick-me-up guaranteed to bring a little more joy to viewers’ lives.
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| Black Celebs Who Were Born Wealthy |
| Posted on Tuesday, December 02 @ 00:00:55 PST (7 reads) | |
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Black celebs who were born wealthy
the narrative of rising from poverty to stardom is a common trope in the entertainment industry that audiences love to support. Many celebrities cultivate an image of hardship and grit to gain street credibility or to make their success story seem more inspiring to the general public. However, a significant number of famous figures actually grew up with wealthy parents, private school educations, and access to elite social circles. This list explores the backgrounds of black stars who enjoyed privileged upbringings.
drake
aubrey graham grew up in the affluent forest hill neighborhood of toronto with his mother. He attended a jewish day school and celebrated a bar mitzvah before landing a role on the teen drama ‘degrassi’ which launched his career. His upbringing was far removed from the hardscrabble life often depicted in hip hop narratives and music videos. Critics often point to his middle class background when analyzing his lyrical themes about street life and struggle.
rick ross
william leonard roberts ii worked as a correctional officer before he became a global rap superstar. He adopted a persona inspired by a famous drug kingpin and rapped extensively about trafficking illegal substances in miami. His background in law enforcement was eventually exposed and caused a significant controversy regarding his authenticity within the hip hop community. The rapper admitted to his past employment after initially denying the reports to maintain his gritty image.
travis scott
jacques bermon webster ii grew up in a middle class suburban area of missouri city in texas. He attended private schools during his youth and participated in musical theater before dropping out of the university of texas at san antonio. His parents provided a stable environment that allowed him to pursue music without the immediate financial desperation many other rappers face. The artist later curated a chaotic and rebellious aesthetic that contrasts with his relatively comfortable suburban roots.
tyga
footage surfaced of a young tyga appearing on a game show where he claimed to grow up in the valley. This contradicted his later claims of hailing from the rough streets of compton and associating with gang culture. The rapper enjoyed a comfortable suburban lifestyle that allowed him to pursue music without the dangers of gang violence. His parents provided a stable home that was quite different from the image he projected early in his career.
ye
kanye west was raised in a middle class environment by his mother donda west who was a university professor. He spent part of his childhood living in china before returning to the suburbs of chicago where he received a quality education. His mother supported his artistic endeavors and provided him with the resources to pursue music from a young age. This academic and stable background differs significantly from the impoverished upbringings of many of his peers in the rap industry.
chance the rapper
chancelor bennett grew up in the middle class neighborhood of west chatham in chicago. His father was a politically connected aide who worked for barack obama and mayor rahm emanuel. He attended prestigious schools where he had access to resources that nurtured his musical talents early on. His success was driven by talent and connections rather than a desperate need to escape poverty.
o’shea jackson jr.
the son of rap legend ice cube grew up in the wealthy embrace of the calabasas and tarzana neighborhoods. He did not experience the harsh realities of south central los angeles that inspired his father’s group n.W.A. To write their historic hits. O’shea jackson jr. Attended high school in a fiercely expensive district and enjoyed the fruits of his father’s labor. He later portrayed his father in ‘straight outta compton’ and effectively mimicked a struggle he never personally endured.
jaden smith
jaden smith has lived a life of immense privilege as the son of hollywood royalty will smith and jada pinkett smith. He has never known financial insecurity and was introduced to the entertainment industry at a very young age. His early rap career featured lyrics that sometimes alluded to hardships that did not align with his calabasas upbringing. He has since pivoted to creating more abstract art that reflects his eclectic and wealthy lifestyle.
willow smith
willow smith achieved musical success as a child with the full backing of her famous parents will and jada. She grew up in a massive estate with access to the best producers and fashion designers in the world. Her punk rock phase and songs about teen angst were produced within a safety net of extreme wealth. She has openly discussed the pressure of growing up famous but financial struggle was never part of her reality.
zoë kravitz
zoë kravitz is the daughter of rock star lenny kravitz and actress lisa bonet. She grew up surrounded by artistic elites and spent her childhood between affluent homes in the united states and the bahamas. Her path to acting and modeling was smoothed by her famous last name and the connections her parents held. She often takes roles in indie films that depict gritty realism despite her own background being one of high fashion and luxury.
john david washington
john david washington is the son of legendary actor denzel washington and grew up in a protective and wealthy bubble. He attended a private school in los angeles and excelled in sports before turning to acting. His entry into hollywood was facilitated by his father’s immense stature in the industry. He has worked hard to establish his own name but never faced the barrier of entry that most aspiring black actors encounter.
tracee ellis ross
tracee ellis ross is the daughter of music icon diana ross and grew up in a world of glamour and excess. She attended elite boarding schools in switzerland and grew up in premier neighborhoods in connecticut and new york. Her career in television and modeling began with the advantage of having a mother who was already a global superstar. She has spoken about the normalcy of her childhood despite the extraordinary wealth that surrounded her.
rashida jones
rashida jones is the daughter of music mogul quincy jones and actress peggy lipton. She grew up in bel air and attended the prestigious buckley school where she was voted “most likely to succeed” by her peers. Her childhood was filled with visits from the most famous entertainers in history. She graduated from harvard university before effortlessly transitioning into a successful acting and directing career.
nicole richie
nicole richie was adopted by lionel richie and raised in a sprawling beverly hills mansion. She became famous for starring in ‘the simple life’ where she pretended to struggle with manual labor and low-paying jobs. Her entire brand was built on the comedy of a wealthy socialite attempting to live like a normal person. She has never known a life without servants or luxury cars and credit cards.
sofia richie
sofia richie is the younger daughter of lionel richie and grew up with even more visibility than her sister nicole. She launched a modeling career as a teenager and utilized her family name to secure brand deals and magazine covers. Her social circle consists almost entirely of other wealthy celebrity children. She has faced criticism for achieving fame primarily through her family connections rather than independent achievement.
romeo
romeo miller gained fame as lil’ romeo and is the son of hip hop mogul master p. He grew up as the heir to the no limit records empire and enjoyed a childhood filled with luxury cars and mansions. His early rap career was fully funded and managed by his father. He was a millionaire before he was a teenager and never had to hustle in the traditional sense.
diggy simmons
diggy simmons is the younger brother of angela simmons and also grew up in the spotlight of ‘run’s house’. He launched a rap career as a teenager with high production value music videos and major label backing. His lyrics often focused on swag and fashion rather than the street tales of his father’s era. He faced criticism from other rappers who felt his path to the industry was too easy.
coi leray
coi leray is the daughter of rapper and media executive benzino. She grew up around the music industry and had early access to studio time and connections. While she has spoken about family tension she did not face the financial barriers that block most aspiring female rappers. Her viral success was boosted by her proximity to industry figures from a young age.
saweetie
saweetie grew up in a middle class environment in the bay area and sacramento with highly educated parents. Her father played football for san jose state and her mother is of filipino and chinese descent. She attended san diego state university and the university of southern california where she studied communications and business. Her “icy” persona is backed by a solid educational foundation and a comfortable upbringing rather than street hustling.
steph curry
steph curry is the son of nba sharpshooter dell curry and grew up in wealthy charlotte neighborhoods. He had access to professional training facilities and grew up shooting around on nba courts. His journey to the nba was paved with advantages that most basketball players never see. He is one of the most successful athletes in history but his start was undeniably privileged.
kobe bryant
kobe bryant was the son of nba player joe “jellybean” bryant and spent a significant portion of his childhood in italy. He was raised in a supportive upper middle class family that nurtured his basketball talents. He bypassed college to go straight to the nba with the guidance of his father. His “mamba mentality” was about work ethic rather than escaping poverty.
grant hill
grant hill grew up in a highly successful household with a father who played in the nfl and a mother who was a successful attorney. He attended private schools before starring at duke university and becoming an nba icon. His background was often contrasted with the “fab five” era of players who brought a street aesthetic to the game. Hill represented the polished and wealthy side of basketball success.
maya rudolph
maya rudolph is the daughter of singer minnie riperton and composer richard rudolph. She grew up in the westwood neighborhood of los angeles and attended the crossroads school for arts & sciences. Her childhood was steeped in the music industry and she was friends with other celebrity children like gwyneth paltrow. Her path to ‘saturday night live’ was supported by her artistic and wealthy background.
issa rae
issa rae grew up in a wealthy enclave of potomac in maryland and also spent time living in dakar. Her father was a pediatrician and her mother was a teacher which provided a very stable upper middle class life. She attended stanford university where she began creating the content that would lead to her fame. Her web series ‘the misadventures of awkward black girl’ resonated because it focused on social awkwardness rather than financial despair.
lori harvey
lori harvey is the stepdaughter of comedian and host steve harvey and grew up in immense luxury. She has established herself as a model and socialite who is a fixture at high fashion events. Her dating life and fashion choices are often the subject of tabloids. She has used her platform to launch skincare brands but her initial fame is entirely due to her family.
evan ross
evan ross is the son of diana ross and a norwegian shipping magnate. He grew up with siblings tracee and others in a world of extreme wealth and privilege. He pursued acting and music with the full support of his mother’s legendary connections. His roles often allow him to showcase a gritty side that is completely acting rather than experience.
reginae carter
reginae carter is the daughter of rap superstar lil wayne and reality star toya johnson. She grew up with access to everything money could buy including expensive cars for her sweet sixteen. She has appeared on various reality shows that document her life as a wealthy socialite. Her attempt to launch a music career was met with skepticism due to her privileged status.
corinne foxx
corinne foxx is the daughter of academy award winner jamie foxx. She served as miss golden globe and has appeared as a dj on her father’s game show ‘beat shazam’. She attended the university of southern california and was a cheerleader. Her entry into the entertainment world was seamless thanks to her father’s guidance and status.
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| Alumni from The Los Angeles Film School contribute to 18 Grammy Nominated Projec |
| Posted on Tuesday, December 02 @ 00:00:55 PST (7 reads) | |
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Alumni from the los angeles film school contribute to 18 grammy nominated projects pr newswire today at 2:15am utc alumni from the los angeles film school contribute to 18 grammy nominated projects pr newswire
los angeles, dec. 1, 2025
six alumni played key creative and technical roles across eight celebrated works recognized ahead of the 68th grammy awards
los angeles , dec. 1, 2025 /prnewswire/ -- the los angeles film school proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of its alumni whose creative and technical contributions supported some of the years most acclaimed, award-nominated projects in music and film. These recognitions reflect the schools longstanding commitment to preparing graduates for impactful careers across the entertainment industry.
among the many noteworthy contributors is travis harrington , whose production work on sinners and collaborations with rod wave supported nominations for best compilation soundtrack for visual media and best song written for visual media . Marco sonzini contributed additional engineering to lady gagas mayhem , a project recognized across major categories including record of the year , album of the year , song of the year , best pop vocal album , and best dance pop recording . His engineering work on elton john and brandi carliles who believes in angels? Also supported nominations for best traditional pop vocal album and best song written for visual media .
in the global music landscape, oscar cornejo worked as an engineer on tylas push 2 start , part of a project honored with a nomination for best african music performance . Within the rap and r&b categories, hector castro contributed engineering work to kendrick lamar and szas track luther , which earned recognition in categories including record of the year , song of the year , and best melodic rap performance .
the school also celebrates anthony vilchis , whose roles as assistant mixing engineer on tate mcraes just keep watching and mixing assistant on fka twigs eusexua supported nominations for best dance pop recording and best dance/electronic album , respectively. In the film category, yuki ogino , now director of production at imagine documentaries, contributed to the creation of music by john williams , which earned recognition as a nominee for best music film .
learn more about our alumni and education programs at lafilm.Edu .
about the los angeles film school
the los angeles film school is an accredited higher education institution located in the heart of hollywood . The school has served the community and its students since 1999. Offering both in-person or online-based learning programs, students can earn bachelor of science degrees in animation, audio production, digital filmmaking, entertainment business, film production, graphic design, media communications, music production and writing for film & tv; and associate of science degrees in audio production, music production, and film. The campus facilities include the historic rca building at 6363 sunset blvd. And the studios at 6690 sunset blvd., Where students have access to industry-standard equipment, editing labs, dub stages and recording studios.
the schools faculty of industry professionals have earned credits on major motion pictures, video games and music recordings. Numerous alumni have received awards at film festivals worldwide, engineered multi-platinum selling albums, and some credits include grammy, emmy and oscar nominations and wins. The school is a va-approved institution and accredited by the accrediting commission of career schools and colleges (accsc).
for more information about the los angeles film school, please visit: lafilm.Edu or call 323.860.0789.
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Six alumni played key creative and technical roles across eight celebrated works recognized ahead of the 68th grammy awards
los angeles , dec. 1, 2025 /prnewswire/ -- the los angeles film school proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of its alumni whose creative and technical contributions supported some of the years most acclaimed, award-nominated projects in music and film. These recognitions reflect the schools longstanding commitment to preparing graduates for impactful careers across the entertainment industry.
among the many noteworthy contributors is travis harrington, whose production work on sinners and collaborations with rod wave supported nominations for best compilation soundtrack for visual media and best song written for visual media . Marco sonzini contributed additional engineering to lady gagas mayhem , a project recognized across major categories including record of the year , album of the year , song of the year , best pop vocal album , and best dance pop recording . His engineering work on elton john and brandi carliles who believes in angels? Also supported nominations for best traditional pop vocal album and best song written for visual media .
in the global music landscape, oscar cornejo worked as an engineer on tylas push 2 start , part of a project honored with a nomination for best african music performance . Within the rap and r&b categories, hector castro contributed engineering work to kendrick lamar and szas track luther , which earned recognition in categories including record of the year , song of the year , and best melodic rap performance .
the school also celebrates anthony vilchis, whose roles as assistant mixing engineer on tate mcraes just keep watching and mixing assistant on fka twigs eusexua supported nominations for best dance pop recording and best dance/electronic album , respectively. In the film category, yuki ogino, now director of production at imagine documentaries, contributed to the creation of music by john williams , which earned recognition as a nominee for best music film .
learn more about our alumni and education programs at lafilm.Edu .
about the los angeles film school
the los angeles film school is an accredited higher education institution located in the heart of hollywood. The school has served the community and its students since 1999. Offering both in-person or online-based learning programs, students can earn bachelor of science degrees in animation, audio production, digital filmmaking, entertainment business, film production, graphic design, media communications, music production and writing for film & tv; and associate of science degrees in audio production, music production, and film. The campus facilities include the historic rca building at 6363 sunset blvd. And the studios at 6690 sunset blvd., Where students have access to industry-standard equipment, editing labs, dub stages and recording studios.
the schools faculty of industry professionals have earned credits on major motion pictures, video games and music recordings. Numerous alumni have received awards at film festivals worldwide, engineered multi-platinum selling albums, and some credits include grammy, emmy and oscar nominations and wins. The school is a va-approved institution and accredited by the accrediting commission of career schools and colleges (accsc).
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The delaware art museum’s winter 2025 studio art class registration is now open
by steven brodsky
… classes for a wide range of subjects have been scheduled.
visit classes – delaware art museum for information.
posted 12-1-25
visitors to the brandywine museum of art’s ‘holidays at brandywine’ displays will experience joy and wonder; ‘holidays at brandywine’ to open at the museum on november 15, 2025
by steven brodsky
this news release was issued by the brandywine museum of art:
chadds ford, pa, october 28, 2025 — the holiday season is set to kick off early at the brandywine museum of art with the return of the brandywine railroad model train display, plus a new exhibition featuring a selection of miniature dollhouse displays and original artworks that were created as designs for holiday greeting cards. Both exhibitions will be on view daily beginning november 15, 2025 through january 4, 2026. The museum’s atrium will also be decked out with towering trees adorned with brandywine’s signature, handmade “critter” ornaments, and a variety of holiday events and programs for the whole family will be offered throughout the season.
since its debut in 1972, the brandywine railroad’s iconic o-gauge model train display has captivated generations of museum visitors. The expansive display features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and includes more than 1,000 pieces, such as locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even a carnival. A dazzling array of both toy and scale model trains can be seen chugging through the varied scenery, including those made by lionel, williams, atlas, mike’s train house, k-line and others. Interactive components are incorporated throughout the display, operated by buttons and foot pedals that allow for further visitor engagement.
new this year, visitors can also enjoy home for the holidays: cards and hearths from the collection, a special exhibition featuring a selection of brandywine’s dollhouses, including two rooms from a nine-foot dollhouse designed by ann wyeth mccoy and built by her husband, artist john mccoy. Filled with handmade furnishings and miniature paintings contributed by wyeth mccoy’s famously artistic siblings and in-laws, these dollhouse rooms were a communal, family endeavor that paid tribute to the wyeth’s close-knit holiday gatherings. These two rooms will be accompanied by the debut of the peters-herdeg dollhouse, a detailed replica of an eighteenth-century brandywine valley house and a recent addition to the museum’s collection. Home for the holidays will also feature original artworks that were created as designs for holiday cards by members of the wyeth family of artists, as well as those by other prominent american illustrators, all drawn from the collections of the brandywine museum of art and the wyeth foundation for american art.
adding to the festivities, the brandywine’s annual holiday critter sale will return to the museum starting november 20–23, 2025, with a member preview sale on november 19. Each year since 1971, these distinctive ornaments have been carefully handcrafted by a dedicated group of brandywine volunteers using only natural materials such as teasel, pinecones, acorns, eggshells, flowers and seed pods. Thousands of “classic critter” favorites and fanciful new creations will be available for purchase during the annual sale, including a new limited-edition series of critters inspired by philadelphia’s favorite sports teams. This year’s sale will be held in person in the museum’s waterview room on the second floor. Beginning november 24, the remaining inventory of critters will be available for purchase in the museum shop. All proceeds benefit the museum’s art education & public programming. A smaller selection of critter ornaments is also available for purchase online and can be shipped across the country by visiting www.Brandywine.Org/critters.
in addition to the holiday offerings, visitors to the brandywine can also experience two other special exhibitions on view, including jerrell gibbs: no solace in the shade and cropsey, wyeth, and the american landscape tradition. On view through march 1, 2026, no solace in the shade surveys the first decade of contemporary baltimore artist jerrell gibbs’s (b. 1988) career and marks his first one-person museum exhibition. Gibbs’s dynamic, large-scale figurative paintings of family, friends, and community focus on everyday scenes of black life, transforming them into monumental moments the highlight the universal themes of identity, reflection and belonging. Cropsey, wyeth, and the american landscape tradition, on view through may 31, 2026, features the world-wide museum debut of a rediscovered masterpiece not seen in the united states since it was painted over 150 years ago. The painting, autumn in the ramapo valley, erie railway, is a monumental masterwork by jasper francis cropsey (1823–1900), one of the luminaries of the hudson river school of artists. In addition to this work, the exhibition features a focused appraisal of the complex art of american landscape painting with works by a variety of artists from the museum’s collection, including alfred thompson bricher, albert bierstadt, william trost richards, and martin johnson heade to george bellows, n.C. Wyeth, and andrew wyeth–including watercolors and temperas by andrew wyeth that have never been exhibited before.
beginning november 15, 2025 through january 4, 2026, the museum will be open seven days a week throughout the holiday season, from 9:30 a.M. To 5 p.M. (Closed thanksgiving & christmas day, and closing early on christmas eve at 1 p.M.). Between december 26–30, the museum will be open later for extended holiday hours from 9:30 a.M.–6 p.M.
special holiday events and activities throughout the season include:
sensory-friendly access hours: brandywine railroad
november 20 & january 2, 5–7 p.M.
after-hours access to the brandywine railroad for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorder and their families.
breakfast with the trains
november 23, december 20, january 3, 8:30–10 a.M.
enjoy early access to the brandywine railroad before the museum opens, plus a continental breakfast in the millstone café.
holiday critter sale
november 20–23, 9:30 a.M.–5 p.M. (Member preview sale on november 19)
browse and shop from thousands of unique, handcrafted ornaments made from all-natural materials by the brandywine’s dedicated and talented volunteers.
the polar express read-aloud pajama night
december 3 & 19, 6:30–8 p.M.
children are invited to wear their pajamas as they delight in the tale of the polar express and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and exclusive access to the brandywine railroad.
children’s holiday party
december 10, 5:30–7:30 p.M.
visit with santa and enjoy entertainment, costumed characters, model trains, trees adorned with critters and tasty treats in the museum’s millstone cafe.
additional events can be found at www.Brandywine.Org/events. Support for the brandywine railroad holiday train display is provided by the davenport family foundation fund for exhibitions, chase, herr foods, and bequest of joe bauer.
about the brandywine museum of art:
the brandywine museum of art features an outstanding collection of american art housed in a 19th-century mill building with a dramatic steel and glass addition overlooking the banks of the brandywine creek. The museum is located on route 1 in chadds ford, pa. Current admission rates and hours of operation can be found at www.Brandywine.Org/hours. Guided tours of the andrew wyeth studio, n. C. Wyeth house & studio and the kuerner farm—all national historic landmarks—are available seasonally (for an additional fee); advance reservations are recommended. For more information, call 610.388.2700 or visit brandywine.Org/museum. The museum is one of the two programs of the brandywine conservancy & museum of art.
about the brandywine conservancy & museum of art:
the brandywine conservancy & museum of art preserves and promotes the natural and cultural connections between the area’s beautiful landscape, historic sites and important artists. The conservancy protects the lands and waters throughout the brandywine valley and other priority conservation areas, developing sustainable approaches to emerging needs and assuring preservation of majestic open spaces and protection of natural resources for generations to come. The museum of art presents and collects historic and contemporary works of american art, engaging and exciting visitors of all ages through an array of exhibitions and programs. The brandywine unites the inspiring experiences of art and nature, enhancing the quality of life in its community and among its diverse audiences.
posted 10-28-25
the brandywine museum of art’s walter & leonore annenberg research center has announced the public launch of the n.C. Wyeth correspondence collection of betsy james wyeth
by steven brodsky
from a brandywine museum of art news release:
chadds ford, pa, october 22, 2025 — in celebration of national archives month, the brandywine museum of art’s walter & leonore annenberg research center is proud to announce the public launch of the n.C. Wyeth correspondence collection of betsy james wyeth. Never fully inventoried and publicized until now, this collection is comprised of original letters and photographs created by n.C. And archived by his daughter-in law betsy as part of her work towards the 1971 publication of the wyeths: the letters of n.C. Wyeth, 1901-1945. The finding aid for the first installment of this collection, encompassing the years of 1881–1907, is now published on the research center’s online database, archivesspace, allowing researchers to discover these unique materials from the prolific artist’s life.
the full collection contains both personal and business correspondence written to and by n.C. Wyeth. The personal correspondence primarily consists of letters written to his mother, henriette zirngiebel wyeth, up until her death in 1925. These letters read like a private diary, not just in terms of their frequency, but also in the level of detail of daily life and the confessional nature of his innermost thoughts and emotions. Letters to his brothers, and later, letters to his children, often read in a philosophical tone, where n.C. Expounds at length on his personal views of the world and advice on how to better their lives and careers. These narratives not only provide a detailed look at this monumental artist’s career and daily life, but they also show the mental and personal struggles of a man who often felt conflicted by his professional identity and legacy.
“this collection is incredibly important, not only in documenting n.C. Wyeth’s life and art, but also in how it documents the lives of his children,” said lillian kinney, manager of the brandywine’s walter & leonore annenberg research center. “Major events, both in early twentieth-century american and world history, are also documented with first-person experience and observation, such as presidential inaugurations, both world wars, the spanish flu epidemic, polio, the great depression, and many technological advancements,” she added.
besides manuscripts, additional items and artifacts can be found within the collection, such as the doctor’s bill for n.C.’S birth, a notarized copy of his death certificate, and the comb (with hair remnants) left on his dresser on the day of his death, preserved in an envelope. The most prominent non-manuscript items though are photographs. Dispersed throughout the volumes of the collection by betsy, these photographs provide visual context for certain people, places, and subjects discussed within n.C.’S letters. A large majority of the photographs were taken by n.C. Himself, such as those from his trips “out west” and of his wife and children, proving his skill at another art form.
due to the incredible number of materials in this collection, the research center’s inventory will be published in installments, with future additions made to its online database as the work progresses. The first portion of this finding aid alone contains records for approximately 575 letters and 570 photographs that span n.C.’S childhood and early career as a young adult. These records can be viewed by visiting the “archives and special collections” section of the research center’s website at www.Brandywine.Org/research-center. The finding aid for the first installment of the collection can also be accessed directly at bit.Ly/ncw-correspondence. Researchers can make an appointment to view the collection in person by filling out an appointment scheduling form through brandywine’s research center website or by contacting the research center manager at research@brandywine.Org.
posted 10-28-25
‘jerrell gibbs: no solace in the shade,’ the first solo museum exhibition of paintings by jerrell gibbs, to be on view at the brandywine museum of art, september 28, 2025–march 1, 2026
by steven brodsky
from a brandywine museum of art news release:
chadds ford, pa, august 5, 2025 — opening at the brandywine museum of art this fall, jerrell gibbs: no solace in the shade will survey the first decade of the career of baltimore artist jerrell gibbs (b. 1988). His dynamic, large-scale figurative paintings of family, friends and community focus on everyday scenes of black life, transforming them into monumental moments that highlight the universal themes of identity, reflection and belonging. Organized by the brandywine, this project will mark the artist’s first solo museum exhibition and first monographic publication—and is also the museum’s first solo presentation of an emerging contemporary artist. The exhibition will feature more than 30 paintings drawn from both museum and private collections throughout the united states and europe, and it will be on view at the brandywine from september 28, 2025, through march 1, 2026.
across gibbs’s career, he has challenged the near invisibility of black life in american art. He does so by celebrating his culture with profound compassion and insight, often weaving in narratives and images from his own upbringing. Several paintings in the exhibition represent people from the artist’s own life while others are drawn from old family photographs or feature anonymous figures found in old scrapbooks. For example, in boy meets girl (2023), gibbs shows both his interpretation of the found image and the plastic binding of its scrapbook setting. In his creative process, gibbs explores questions of identity and the passage of time. He also conveys the joy and liveliness of black life and contemplates it through positive representations in works such as the electric slide (2024), depicting a backyard dance party. Shifting away from menacing racial stereotypes often present in other artists’ earlier depictions of black life—particularly images of black men—gibbs instead surrounds his subjects with beauty, whether it be flowering trees or lushly patterned interiors. The black men he depicts are in repose, lost in thought, holding a bundle of flowers or planting them, as in man with lilacs (2021), or simply enjoying the company of family and friends. Through gibbs’s brush, black people are living, not just surviving.
“we are thrilled to be organizing jerrell’s first solo museum exhibition, which has been several years in the making at brandywine,” said thomas padon, the james h. Duff director of the brandywine museum of art. “Jerrell is a painter of astonishing creativity and a storyteller who crafts a world of timeless themes. His vigorous, dazzling brushwork is paired with highly personal imagery evoking contentment and joy, where ordinary moments become elemental. His work also extends and expands on, in an exciting way, the figurative tradition that is so well represented in the brandywine’s collection, which has grown over the years to include important works by contemporary artists—including a recent acquisition of a major painting by gibbs that will be in the exhibition.”
this exhibition is guest curated by angela n. Carroll, a writer, art historian and professor based in baltimore. “Anyone who experiences jerrell’s work, virtually or in person, is moved by what they encounter,” said carroll. “No solace in the shade celebrates the power of human connection, the quiet dignity of everyday life, and the beauty of family. This important survey of gibbs’s iconic métier is an outstanding opportunity for audiences to experience his works. The presentation at the brandywine also places him firmly in the long tradition of american figurative painters.”
jerrell gibbs: no solace in the shade is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue co-published by rizzoli electa and the brandywine. The first monographic treatment of gibbs’s work, this major publication features an essay by carroll; a timely conversation between gibbs and jessica bell brown, executive director at the institute for contemporary art at virginia commonwealth university, about his process, style and technique; a discussion between gibbs and larry ossei-mensah, a curator and cultural critic, about cultural references and inspirations; a long-form lyrical poem in response to the artist’s “the notes series: salvador portraits” by filmmaker and poet nia june; and a photographic documentation of gibbs’s artistic process by washington, d.C.–Based photographer kelvin bulluck.
major support for jerrell gibbs: no solace in the shade is provided by the pew center for arts & heritage.
www.Brandywine.Org/museum/exhibitions/jerrell-gibbs
posted 8-7-25
expanded use of the barnes foundation’s online learning platform, the visual experience platform (vxp), to take place as a result of a new partnership of the barnes with the penn museum
by steven brodsky
from a barnes foundation news release:
philadelphia, pa, july 23, 2025—the barnes foundation has announced the expanded use of its innovative online learning technology, the visual experience platform (vxp), through a new partnership with the penn museum. Beginning in fall 2025, the penn museum will host its popular deep dig classes and virtual lecture series, archaeology in action, on the vxp.
the vxp is a first-of-its-kind online learning platform developed by the barnes specifically for the teaching of visual material. Intended for adult learners and k–12 students alike, the vxp breaks from the static screenshare model, allowing students to interact with the digital image by zooming in on works of art—investigating details that are often not visible in person. With the vxp’s deep zoom technology, the work of art is no longer a static image on a slide; it is a dynamic field waiting to be investigated. The “explore” feature allows students to interact with the work of art independently, moving around the digital image, zooming in on details, and focusing on whatever sparks their interest.
offering 360-degree views of galleries, synchronous and asynchronous delivery modes, and a searchable library of completed classes, the vxp affords students and teachers greater flexibility and more control over their learning experience. The barnes first began hosting its popular online classes on the platform in january 2023. Between january 2023 and june 2025, the barnes enrolled nearly 4,600 students in over 110 online classes hosted on the vxp, with 14% of students receiving scholarships. According to our post-course surveys, 76% of students reported that the class was highly or extremely impactful on “the ways they look at art,” and 91% of students reported that the class “inspired them to continue their learning.”
in addition to the barnes’s own classes, the vxp is designed to host other cultural and educational institutions’ courses, lectures, and asynchronous content. The penn museum will be the first to license this innovative technology, with its classes and lecture series launching in october and november, respectively. Through the partnership, barnes members will receive $50 off tuition for the penn museum’s deep dig classes, while penn museum members will enjoy the same discount for the barnes’s online classes.
“the barnes has been teaching about art for more than 100 years, and when we shifted our classes online in 2020 in response to the pandemic, we realized that if we were truly going to deliver a meaningful educational experience about art—or indeed any visual media—we needed a platform designed specifically for its study,” says thom collins, neubauer family executive director and president of the barnes. “The vxp is the first platform to offer a truly interactive experience in the online study of art and visual media. It doesn’t attempt to replace the in-person experience; rather, it enhances that experience, using technology to explore art and visual media in a way that simply cannot be done in person. We are delighted to expand the vxp’s use through this new partnership with our colleagues at the penn museum, which will allow more students to learn online using our immersive platform.”
“the penn museum is thrilled to partner with another renowned cultural and educational institution like the barnes to offer our deep dig classes and archaeology in action lectures on their innovative vxp platform,” says christopher woods, williams director of the penn museum. “Optimizing the online learning experience for our audiences strengthens our mission to amplify stories of our shared humanity and make archaeology and anthropology accessible to all.”
the vxp was inspired, in large part, by the progressive-era philosopher john dewey, who played an important role in the development of the barnes foundation during the 1920s. “Dewey argued that the most meaningful learning happens when students participate actively in the process,” says martha lucy, deputy director for research, interpretation, and education at the barnes. “He and dr. Albert barnes both believed that a work of art is something to be experienced and discovered by the individual learner—not something that you just passively receive information about. This is why the vxp is so exciting: it allows users to explore the work of art independently and get right up close to its surface—to do the kind of close looking and critical thinking that was so important to dr. Barnes.”
the barnes uses the vxp for its live and on-demand online classes for adults and k–12 students and many educational programs for barnes members and the public. In january, the barnes launched its first on-demand classes for adults. Recorded on the vxp, each class, which consists of about five 10-minute-long videos, allows students to pan the surface of the artwork and interact with the digital image in a way that is not possible when viewing a typical video. The barnes also recently launched a suite of new interactive, multilingual educational videos for students in grades 2–10. Recorded in the barnes galleries on the vxp, each video connects a topic and a curriculum content area to the collection. Free to access, these videos are used to support in-class lessons or at-home learning, with topics including pigments and process (grades 5–8), illustrations (grades 2–4), and spanish and french language learning (grades 7–10), all with corresponding worksheets. Additionally, the barnes released an art integration lesson for teachers who want to learn how to use artworks to support learning in the classroom for other curriculum areas.
“our goals with online learning have always been to expand our educational service, to grow new and diverse audiences, and to build new streams of sustainable revenue,” adds will cary, chief operating officer of the barnes. “There is nothing else quite like the vxp on the market—a platform designed specifically for the teaching of visual material—and we are thrilled to begin licensing this pioneering software so other organizations can achieve these goals as well during this critical moment for the field.”
posted 7-23-25
a conversation with victoria browning wyeth
by steven brodsky
victoria browning wyeth is the granddaughter of andrew wyeth and the niece of jamie wyeth. She is the great-granddaughter of n.C. Wyeth. Victoria is widely known for her dynamic gallery talks and lectures on the life and art of andrew wyeth. Victoria is a gifted photographer; her photos have been exhibited at a number of museums.
what are some of your fondest memories of your grandmother?
one of my fondest memories of my grandmother were our nicknames for each other. I always called my grandmother by two names: “betsy” or “mamma sheep turd.” I realize the second name might raise a few eyebrows so let me explain. I grew up in new york city, but would spend every summer in cushing maine with my grandparents. As a young girl, and as a grown woman, i have always detested sand, dirt and bugs. When i was about nine or so, my grandparents purchased allen island (near port clyde, maine), and, in addition, a very large flock of sheep to help with the lawn “maintenance. Along with the sheep came sheep turds…. Everywhere. So, she called me “city slicker” and i called her “mamma sheep turd.” When i was in college and we wrote each other letters, the post office at my college would giggle when they handed me a letter because of the return address. I always smile when i think of the looks people gave us when we used these names for each other.
my second fondest memory was when she taught me to put on makeup and put my hair in a french twist. I can still feel her hands in my hair helping me pin it up. When it came to applying makeup she would always say, “vic… less is more.” To this day i am not much of a makeup person.
finally, my most recent favorite memory involved cooking for my grandmother (and my uncle jamie) on sunday nights. Betsy was the chef in the family – her meals were simply out of this world yummy. Mashed potatoes, cookies, creamed eggs, popovers, etc. You name it and she could make it. After my grandfather died she scaled back her cooking quite a bit. Around six or seven years ago i started cooking sunday dinners for my family. I wasn’t the best chef at first; i burned fish more than i would like to admit. One of the things that still brings a smile to my face was watching her gobble up every last morsel. She would look at jamie and me and say, “mmmmm this is good.”
betsy handled much of the business affairs of her husband andrew. What prepared her for this?
she always had such a powerful business sense. I’m not quite sure where this came from, but she handled andy’s business affairs with such grace and intelligence. She was quite the inspiration.
please describe how betsy furthered the career of andrew?
my grandmother helped further his career by supporting him in numerous ways. The most important was through her love: she loved him with all of her heart. She would always tell him what she thought of his newest painting – if he needed to simplify something, if the color was too intense, etc. She was also very instrumental in titling many of his paintings.
what was the extent of betsy’s involvement in titling the paintings of her husband?
she had a huge role in the titles. Take the painting wind from the sea. When my grandparents were discussing the piece betsy said, “it looks like a wind is coming in from the sea.” Andy replied, “that’s it!! Wind from the sea.” Her vocabulary was most impressive. For example, she would do the new york times crossword puzzles in ink. This gave her an incredible bank of words to choose from when she helped to title the work.
her ability to title wasn’t limited to paintings: when i was in graduate school and writing long research papers, i would call her and tell her my paper topic. She would then call me back with a title. For example, i wrote a paper on shell shock in british troops during world war i. She came up with the title “over the top.”
were you able to observe andrew while he was painting? If you were, did he discuss what he was working on?
andy hated having people watch him paint. He felt that having you watch him paint was an invasion. The only times i watched him paint were: (1) outside my window in the summer. He would work on watercolors or drawings outside my parent’s house in cushing, maine. He didn’t know i was looking, but i was. I couldn’t help myself. This is when i was a young girl (under 13). (2) when i would accidentally walk into the house when he was working on something. I would apologize and he would smile and say, “hi darlin’. I’m just finishing up.” (3) when i posed. This was my favorite because we got to discuss everything. I would barrage him with all sorts of questions about his work, his life, his friends, etc. The last time i posed (back in 2005) i was giving lectures at the brandywine river museum. It was so cool because i would incorporate what we talked about into my gallery talk that day.
how sensitive was andrew to what critics wrote about him?
he couldn’t have cared less what the critics thought.
which paintings of his do you believe he remained most attached to?
he was almost always most attached to the painting that he was working on.
to your knowledge, were there times in andrew’s life when he was without artistic inspiration? If there were, how did he reacquire inspiration?
to the best of my knowledge this never happened. Even when he was in the hospital (for a hip replacement) he drew his hospital room and the view out the window. He was inspired by everything and everyone.
of the photos that you took of andrew wyeth, is there one that especially evokes cherished memories? Can you share those memories with us?
the one i took of him painting outside my window in cushing, maine. He was painting me and we would start working very early in the morning – 6:45 a.M. I overslept one morning and rushed downstairs. As i looked out of the living room window, i found him sitting out there with his watercolor pad on his lap, tissues everywhere (to blot the paper) and his watercolor box by his side. Whenever i get sad and miss him, this is what i think of and it always makes me smile.
you’ve given many pro bono talks. Which of those talks have been most gratifying to you? Please tell us why.
my favorite talks, pro bono and paid, have been the ones i have done at the state and local prisons. I feel that those who are incarcerated should be exposed to art as much as possible. Since they can’t go to a museum, i bring a museum to them. For example, this past january i lectured on the work of my grandfather to the gentlemen at the maine state prison in maine. I went on january 16th – which is a very special day for me – the anniversary of my grandfather’s death. It was a beautiful snowy day and i packed my car up with a bunch of my uncle’s and grandfather’s watercolors and drawings and headed to the prison. I thought it would be fun to create a pop-up gallery in the prison and even more interesting to bring one of my grandfather’s models with me. It was a very special day for all of us. I will never forget looking at the reactions on the guys faces as they looked at the art.
the brandywine river museum of art is currently closed to the public (as are other museums) because of the covid-19 crisis. Is there a painting in the museum’s collection by andrew wyeth that, at this moment, you are especially looking forward to seeing when the doors reopen?
i love seeing my grandmother’s portrait – maga’s daughter. I’m very excited to go visit her and say hi.
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Cars 3 is a computer-animated feature film by pixar animation studios, released on june 16, 2017. It is the third film in the cars series, and it is a direct sequel to the 2006 and 2011 films cars and cars 2, respectively. The film is directed by brian fee and produced by kevin reher, with screenplay by kiel murray, bob peterson, and mike rich, and music by randy newman. The films story takes place during the 2017 piston cup season. Long-time champion lightning mcqueen is beginning to struggle with new next-generation competitors, including the cocky jackson storm. Following a large crash, mcqueen turns to racing rookie and technician cruz ramirez for help with recovery.
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official synopsis[]
blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary lightning mcqueen (voice of owen wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, cruz ramirez, with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late fabulous hudson hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isnt through yet will test the heart of a champion on piston cup racing’s biggest stage!
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during the 2017 piston cup season, several new rookies have made their debut. Among them is jackson storm, a next-generation custom-built race car who has received advanced simulation training, and possesses incredible racing abilities. The rookie develops a rivalry with racing veteran lightning mcqueen, who struggles to beat storm. Storm receives at least three victories throughout the season, including at the los angeles 500.
at one point during the racing season, mcqueen suffers a serious accident, receiving immense damage and injuries. During his recovery, mcqueen turns to rust-eze racing center rookie and technician cruz ramirez, who assists her idol in training to beat storm at the upcoming florida 500. Their efforts include visiting the thomasville speedway, an abandoned piston cup race track, and practicing at willys butte. The film also involves route 99, a road that runs through central california. According to john lasseter, the film would feature an old citroën 2cv that pays tribute to hayao miyazakis film the castle of cagliostro.
plot[]
cars 3 opens with a now a six-time piston cup champion, lightning mcqueen is racing with his longtime friends, bobby swift and cal weathers. The three have mutual respect to each other as they trade victories throughout the racing season. Whoever wins can count on getting pranked by the other two. During the first race, bobby and lightning are fighting for the lead, when a mysterious rookie competitor named jackson storm whizzes past them both, taking the lead and winning the race. Lightning watches the replay on the jumbotron, seeing storm seemingly come from nowhere to beat him. Chick hicks, lightnings old racing rival and now the host of the tv show chicks picks with chick hicks, introduces to his audience the shows new co-host, natalie certain, a statistical analyst who explains that storm is part of a next-generation of race cars who use the latest racing technology in order to achieve their maximum top speed on the track and, successfully, beat the previous generation of race cars. During the next race, at the palm mile speedway, six more next-generation race cars appear on the racetrack along with storm, and they all race with extreme precision, cutting off lightning at each turn. A montage shows storm winning seven more races in a row with more and more next-generation race cars appearing on the track and replacing their veteran counterparts. The last race of the season takes place at the motor speedway of the south, there, lightning realizes most of the veteran race cars (including his friends) have been either let go or retired and replaced with next-generation race cars and hes one of the only veteran race cars to still race.
during the 461st lap, lightning and storm both take a pit stop, however, lightning is the first one to get out of the pits and takes the lead for a brief moment before storm manages to catch up and overtake him. Lightning falls into fourth place, as danny swervez and chase racelott overtake him, and, unsuccessfully, tries to regain his lead by exceeding his engines limit. Unfortunately for him, his engine breaks down, and is sent into a wall, a violent near-fatal, rollover crash. Sally, mater, luigi, guido, and multiple emergency vehicles rush to his aid.
a day later, lightning is recovering from his accident, in radiator springs, where he is now wearing a gray paint job and is isolated inside of docs old garage, suffering flashbacks of the crash and fearing he might end up having the same destiny as him (being forgotten by the racing world after suffering a terrible accident). Sally visits lightning inside of docs garage and tells him that he should try something new once he gets back to racing and that he should not fear failure, but not having the chance to ever race again, to which he still does. Mater shows up and asks the couple if lightning is ready to start training for the upcoming piston cup season, to which lightning assures him that he is, but wants to talk with rusty and dusty (his longtime sponsors) in order for them to help him with his training.
at flos v8 cafe, the residents of radiator springs have already called the two brothers via phone, who are waiting to speak with lightning as he explains to everybody that he still wants to race and that, if he wants to be faster than jackson storm, he needs to train like him. Dusty and rusty say that theyve already had that idea in mind as they both bought the rust-eze racing center and hope lightning and mack are on their way to the racing center the following morning. After ramone upgraded his former paint scheme before the crash, in the next day, lightning, luigi, guido, and mack all start their journey to the rust-eze racing center. Two days later, lightning and his friends arrive at the rust-eze racing center, as lightning is exploring the racing centers main lobby, rusty and dusty show up and explain to him that they both had to sell rust-ezes racing operations to a car named sterling in order to buy the racing center itself. As the two brothers leave the building and bid lightning good luck, sterling greets the race car and shows him the racing center around, before giving him an electronic suit that is able to track his speed and vital signs. As sterling is giving lightning a tour around the racing center, they encounter a racing simulator, which impresses lightning due to its futuristic technology. On the simulator is a race car named cruz ramirez, who is helping three next-generation competitors as they race on treadmills. Sterling asks cruz to train lightning for the florida 500, the first race of the upcoming piston cup season, to which she accepts by calling him her senior project.
cruz trains lightning with aerobic exercises. Lightning follows along, but he just wants to try the racing simulator. Reluctantly, she starts it up, and lightning drives on it, but soon finds himself getting too cocky, almost overheating the treadmill. Being released from the treadmill, he is launched towards the racing simulators screen and ends up breaking it in the process, along with causing a blackout on the entire building. After having a word with cruz inside of his office, sterling calls lightning in. He reveals that he doesn’t want him to race him anymore. Seeing that his new boss wants him to quit racing, lightning begs for one last chance on the condition that if he wins the florida 500, hell decide when hes done racing; otherwise, hell retire immediately. Sterling agrees, and allows him to train at fireball beach, but only if he takes cruz with him.
the next day, at fireball beach, cruz explains that his electronic suit will track his speed and transmit it to her electronic personal assistant, hamilton (named after the racer from cars 2), but she has to stay close to him, because it has a short range. Lightning tries to race in a straight line with cruz behind him tracking his speed, however, he notices that cruz is very inexperienced with racing on surfaces that arent asphalt and she would do some exercises she called the boogie woogie. This causes lightning to waste an entire day just teaching cruz on how to properly race on sandy surfaces, only to realize that, once cruz finally manages to race properly on sand, his top speed is only 198 mph, meaning he is still slower than storm. After leaving the beach and looking at a road sign, lightning has the idea to race at thunder hollow as that town has a dirt track with cars that compete in it, however, he must race incognito, otherwise he will be constantly bugged by the press. Mack has an idea on how lightning can blend in with the other competitors without anybody noticing him.
at the speedway, mack disguises himself as a truck that transports birthday party supplies while luigi manages to cover lightning entirely in mud and guido writes the number #15 on his sides. As lightning, under the identity of chester whipplefilter, goes to ask the gatekeeper roscoe about the whereabouts of the other competitors, cruz suddenly joins the race under the identity of frances beltline as he explains that newcomers are traditionally the first ones to enter the track in thunder hollow. As a fleet of rusty and dented cars violently enter the track, lightning and cruz soon realize they have accidentally signed up to participate in a demolition derby and are unable to leave the track as the gate behind them closes. Theyre soon introduced to miss fritter, the undefeated crazy eight champion, which threatens to cause numerous dents on the duo. The demolition derby starts as lightning and cruz barely avoid getting hit, while all of the other competitors are crashing into each other. After eliminating one of the last cars standing on the track, miss fritter is about to ram into cruz, who is stuck on the mud, and plans on adding her license plate to her collection. However, just as shes about to do so, lightning quickly moves cruz out of the way, causing miss fritter to flip on her side. Lightning tries to get away from her, but soon realizes her stop sign managed to get stuck on his rear left tire, which quickly bursts it. As miss fritter manages to upright herself, she charges into lightning, but, at the last second, he manages to free the stop sign from his tire, move out of the way, and cause miss fritter to lose control and end up crashing into a billboard of herself. Mr. Drippy rushes to miss fritters aid, however, cruz accidentally makes him flip on his side and release all the water that was inside of his tank, directly into lightning, washing off his mud and revealing his identity to the crowd, who simply cheer and take pictures of him.
a while later, mack has left. Cruz and lightning are back in macks trailer, with cruz next to a large trophy, trying to hide the fact that shes giddy about having won a race. An annoyed lightning yells at her that he had wasted his time training to be faster than storm, since he had to spend the whole week taking care of her. He says that the next race is his last chance, something she could’ve won in the first place because she isnt a racer and, breaking cruzs feelings. She begs mack to pull over, and then gets out of the trailer. It is then revealed that she wanted to become a racer her whole life because of him. She had jars of pictures of his inspirations for racing. But when she got to her first race, she saw all the other cars looking bigger, stronger, and more confident than she was, making her actually believe she wasnt meant to be a racer in the first place, and so she left. She asks him how he felt at his first race, and he says that he never thought that he couldnt do it. She says she wished she knew how that felt, and she drives off back to the center.
mack spends the night sleeping under an overpass, with lightning remembering the first time he watched a race and feeling inspired to become a champion on the track, he was watching tv in the trailer. Footage from the demolition derby gets played. Natalie reports that storm set a new record for the fastest lap in a race. Sterling says that lightning will race as planned. Natalie says that storm is the heavy favorite to win and that his probability of winning is 95.2%, while lightnings is only 1.2%.
lightning tries to sleep, but gets constantly striken by nightmares of his crash, with no other options, lightning calls up mater and tells him that his training wasnt helping. Mater tries to help his friend but is unable to. Lightning wishes he could talk to doc, remembering how he learned about him once he visited the motor speedway of the south when he was younger. Mater replies that nobody knew more about racing than doc, except the one who taught him, who lightning knows is a pick-up truck named smokey, having been shown in docs last race footage. This gives lightning an idea.
the next morning, mack catches up to cruz, and lightning comes out. She tells him that shes resigning as his trainer, and he asks her to join him as he looks for smokey. Arriving at docs hometown of thomasville, they find thomasville speedway where doc first started racing, and they take a lap. Smokey sees them and introduces himself, and leads them to the local bar, the cotter pin. Racing legends river scott, junior midnight moon, and louise barnstormer nash tell them about docs racing days, and lightning says he wished he couldve seen doc so happy. Smokey and lightning head outside, and lightning says if he doesnt win, hell never race again, and he doesnt want what happened to doc to happen to him. Smokey leads lighting down the road to his service garage, telling him that after docs big wreck, he told him he had been cheated by the world and decided to hold himself up in radiator springs, cutting off all contact. But 50 years later, smokey started getting letters from doc, all about the young rookie that he started coaching. Rolling into smokeys garage, lightning finds a whole wall of pictures of himself and doc together, mostly from newspaper clippings. Smokey tells him that doc loved racing, but it wasnt the best part of his life, coaching lightning was. Smokey says that doc saw something in lightning that he himself never saw. He asks if lightnings ready to find it, and he says yes.
smokey says that lightning will never be faster than storm; hes older now and has to accept that, but he can be smarter than him. He notes he heard that lightning was in a demolition derby but there is no scratch on him. He says thats what lightning can do when hes not even overthinking. Cruz is put on a lift and given a new spoiler and racing tires and has storm 2.0 duct taped on her sides. Since lightning had missed qualifying sessions, he would be starting at the back, with storm on the pole. Cruz and lightning take their positions at the starting line, and smokey tells him he has three laps to catch up to her. The first time they try, cruz beats him easily. Trying a different approach, he has lightning drive down an old country road, guido tossing hay bales at him from a trailer to hone his reflexes. One bale smacks lightning in the face. At another session, smokey has cruz and lightning in a field full of sleeping tractors. He orders them to sneak through the window and then revs his engine, startling the tractors into a stampede. Lightning and cruz try to weave and dodge the best they can to break free from the herd. Repeating the racing exercise, lightning still cant catch up to cruz.
on the wall of his garage, smokey shows lightning, cruz, luigi, and guido some old racing footage of doc drafting behind another car, and then pulling ahead. Smokey tells lightning hell have to look for such opportunities. When a car tries to run doc into the wall, he drives up the wall and flips over the top of the other car, landing on the other side and taking the lead. They do the tractor drill again, and this time lightning smoothly sails through the gaps between the tractors, telling cruz hes realized theyre supposed to take windows of opportunity when they present themselves. Doing the hay bale drill, lightning effortlessly dodges the bales. Smokey and the other legends introduce them to the last drill, doing the kind of driving they did when they were running moonshine in their youth. They have to drive through a forest at night with no lights on. At first, lightning and cruz are tentative, slowly making their way past the trees. They gain confidence and start to speed up, weaving between the trees. Brushing up against them, lightnings body suit gets ripped off. Soon they start passing smokey and the rest of the legends.
repeating the racing exercise one last time before the race, lightning starts drafting behind cruz, and then he pulls out in front of her. She takes back the lead, and he pulls ahead again. Neck and neck down the final stretch, lightning gives it one last burst of speed and pulls in front, feeling more than ready. After cruz learned a lot, she went back to the track, where she drew a lighting bolt on the ground and praising mcqueen, celebrating wildly. Mack then says they must head for the race in florida.
at the race, mcqueen struggles to focus due to his still worrying crash, sterling rolls up to cruz and tells her to prepare to race for dinoco. She was to wear the #41, but smokey ask text to allow cruz to race with the number #51, as he wanted to see do see docs number to return after so many years, tho natalie says that she has just lost any stats on lightnings replacement, except that she recently won at thunder hollow.
when the green flag comes out, cruz isnt accelerating, lightning starts up in the last position, but he begins to remember the moments of the previous race before his crash, but then he hears smokeys voice on his headset. The race starts, and lightning starts passing the other racers. Cruz also reminds lightning about the three-lap rule. Lightning calls smokey to tell the king to pass on her derby alias and that the school bus of death is after her, that shes a fluffy cloud and to get her to loosen up.
getting more confident, cruz pulls into the pack of racers. Reminded of the tractor exercise, she imagines the other races as tractors and picks her way between them, quickly moving up. Lightning and cruz move into the top ten. Drafting behind another cars, cruz swerves out and pulls in front, taking third place. Storm lets the second-place car pass him, and then pulls alongside her. He begins to manipulate her by saying she can play dress-up all she wants, but shell never be a racer. He puts on speed, quickly retaking the lead.
lightning immediately runs up and tells her to believe in herself, she is a racer; he explains that storm fears her potential, and he hadnt tried to get into her head if he didnt think she was a serious threat, and soon everyone behind storm and lightning are involved in a chaotic wreckage, however, cruz carefully weaves through the wreckage, much like how she saw him at the dinoco 400. After avoiding the massive pileup, cruz gains the confidence she needs.
storm and his team see in horror as everyone joins lighting side. With determination, lightning and cruz goes past the second car, pulling right behind storm. The white flag comes out, signaling the last lap. Storm tries to throw cruz off by swerving, but she matches his every move and throws him off his game, which causes him to become angry. Approaching the finish line, lightining attempts to pull into the inside to try to pass him, storm closely closes the wall.
remembering what he saw doc do, he drives up the wall and flips over storm, pulling ahead and taking the checkered flag. Several of the top ten racers congratulate cruz with daniel even pulling the your blinkers on joke on her, demonstrating that they accept her as one of them. With lightnings encouragement she does doughnuts on the track as the crowd loudly chants her name.
pulling into the pits, she meets back up with lightning. Sterling pulls up to and congratulated them and tells cruz she sure made her grandpa proud. Now a seven time champion, lighting feels a sense of closure with the lost of doc and his fear of the crash, sally asks lightning if that means hes going to keep racing, and he says he will, but theres something he will do first.
back at radiator springs, lightning shows off his new look. He has fabulous lightning mcqueen painted on his sides along with his red replaced with docs base color. Driving up to willys butte, they take their places at the starting line. At the drop of the flag, they take off racing, just as lightning and doc used to. Lightning feels that doc is close by, and he knows hes exactly where he belongs.
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- owen wilson as lightning mcqueen
- cristela alonzo as cruz ramirez
- armie hammer as jackson storm
- chris cooper as smokey
- nathan fillion as sterling
- larry the cable guy as mater
- tony shalhoub as luigi
- guido quaroni as guido
- bonnie hunt as sally
- john ratzenberger as mack
- paul newman (archival recordings) as doc hudson
- isiah whitlock jr. As river scott
- junior johnson as junior midnight moon
- margo martindale as louise barnstormer nash
- bob peterson as chick hicks
- cheech marin as ramone
- michael wallis as sheriff
- kyle petty as cal weathers
- h. A. Wheeler as tex dinoco
- tom magliozzi (archival recordings) as rusty rust-eze
- ray magliozzi as dusty rust-eze
- jenifer lewis as flo
- paul dooley as sarge
- scott wood as fillmore
- katherine helmond as lizzie
- chase elliott as chase racelott
- darrell waltrip as darrell cartrip
- bob costas as bob cutlass
- kerry washington as natalie certain
- lea delaria as miss fritter
- daniel suárez as danny swervez
- ryan blaney as ryan inside laney
- darrell bubba wallace jr. As bubba wheelhouse
- shannon spake as shannon spokes
- ray evernham as ray reverham
- madeleine mcgraw as maddy mcgear
- richard petty as the king
- mike joy as mike joyride
- jeff gordon as jeff gorvette
- lewis hamilton as himself
- andrew day as sweet tea
additional voices[]
- andrea taylor baker
- doug burch
- cathy cavadini as blind spot
- lanai chapman
- will collyer as brick yardley
- abby craden as the simulator voice
- django craig as kurt and superfly
- james g. Dashe
- e. Ambriz decolosio
- john demita as the ‘50s announcer and the thunder hollow announcer
- rod gnapp
- willow geer
- isa hall
- aaron hendry
- john hoffman as demolition derby rv fan
- barney jones
- mikey kelley
- carlyle king
- daamen krall
- david h. Lawrence xvii
- malana
- jeremy maxwell as arvy
- levi nuñez as gabriel
- angel oquendo as bobby swift
- jason pace as faregame
- bob peterson as dr. Damage
- jason pace as faregame
- alex puccinelli
- david randolph
- jerome ranft as red
- noreen reardon
- a.J. Riebli iii as albert hinkey
- peter sohn as mr. Drippy
- galyn susman
- regina taufen
- nancy truman
- cheryl tyre
- andrew vernon
- jay ward
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daniel gerson was reported to be one of the screenwriters when he died on february 6, 2016. During an interview with the advertiser, randy newman (who composed the score from the first film) confirmed he would be the composer. According to usa today, brian fee would be the director. Kevin reher was also revealed to be the producer, according to disneys twitter account for latin america.
announcement[]
cars 3 was officially announced to be in the works on october 17, 2013, when michael wallis confirmed some details about the film, including that the film would take place on californias route 99. In march 2014, disney officially confirmed that pixar is in pre-production of the third carsfilm along with incredibles 2. In october 2014, john lasseter revealed at the tokyo international film festival that the film will feature a tribute to hayao miyazakis film the castle of cagliostro in a form of an old citroën 2cv. The film was implied at the 2015 são paulo disney expo to be released in 2018, before lasseter later said in an interview with autoweek that it would either be released in summer 2018 or 2019. On october 8, 2015, disney confirmed the release date to be june 16, 2017, pushing toy story 4 back by a year.
marketing[]
the first teaser trailer for cars 3 was released on pixar animation studios official youtube channel on november 21, 2016 and was shown before theatrical showings of disneys animated film moana, beginning on november 22, 2016. The teaser depicts a race at the motor speedway of the south, with various shots of piston cup racers, including lightning mcqueen and jackson storm. Mcqueen is leading the race when his tire blows out, and he suffers a career-jeopardizing crash. The teaser sparked outrage and concern among parents who feared that the film would be too dark for their kids.
beginning december 31, 2016, american sports channels began airing commercials advertising a new exclusive look at the film, which would be aired at 8:00 pm est on january 9, 2017, during the college football playoff national championship on espn. The extended look included all of the footage from the first teaser trailer, with an additional fifty seconds of film footage.
on january 5, 2017, pixars social media pages released three teaser videos giving a detailed look at the models of mcqueen, storm, and ramirez, in addition to revealing armie hammer and cristela alonzo as storm and ramirezs voice actors, respectively.
on january 24, 2017, avalanche software, the company that produced the disney infinity games, announced they were working on a video game for the film alongside warner bros. Interactive entertainment, on the same day that avalanche announced their reopening. It was confirmed on april 5 to be titled cars 3: driven to win, and to be released on june 13 for playstation 3, playstation 4, xbox 360, xbox one, wii u, and nintendo switch. Its european release was announced as july 14, with the united kingdom selling the nintendo switch, playstation 4, and xbox one versions exclusively in argos stores, and according to the eb games website for australia, the game will be released in australia on june 14.
on january 31, 2017, disney ukraine released a video on twitter. The video is identical to the lightning strikes teaser trailer, with the only notable difference being what lightning mcqueen is watching on macks television. In the ukrainian trailer, lightning is watching a video of one of chick hicks reports, but in all other versions, there is only a still image of a large rock foundation. This version of the trailer was later released in the united states, and it is shown before theatrical showings of the lego batman movie, as well as being released in the united kingdom and shown before theatrical showings of certain childrens films such as beauty and the beast (another disney movie).
on february 1, 2017, pixar announced a short called lou to be shown in theatres with cars 3. On february 23, 2017, pixar and nascar announced a cars 3 tour to occur throughout the monster energy nascar cup series and keith ferguson to be grand marshal for the daytona 500, along with richard petty, jeff gordon, darrell waltrip, and h. A. Wheeler reprising their roles in the film, and eight more new characters to be voiced by kyle petty, shannon spake, ray evernham, chase elliott, ryan blaney, bubba wallace, daniel suárez, and mike joy.
on february 26, 2017, pixar released another extended look, which includes many new shots from the film.
kerry washington, nathan fillion, and lea delaria were announced as cast members on march 8, 2017, playing the roles of natalie certain, sterling, and miss fritter, respectively. Lewis hamilton, who previously voiced the race car named after himself in cars 2, was revealed one day later to voice hamilton, ramirezs assistant.
on march 29, 2017, chris cooper, isiah whitlock jr., Junior johnson, and margo martindale were confirmed as part of the cast.
on april 14, zz ward and brad paisleys original song for the film, ride, was released on the disneymusicvevo youtube channel, itunes and amazon, while a mix of rock and pop songs was also confirmed for the soundtrack. On may 18, it was revealed that the film will have two soundtracks focusing on songs and score, both set to be released coincidentally.
on april 25, 2017, a teaser for the film revealed that a full trailer would be uploaded the next day. It was released on that day on pixars youtube channel, showing sterling telling mcqueen that his career is going to come to an end, and cruz joining in to train mcqueen.
on april 30, the radio disney music awards showed a trailer lasting one minute, described as a sneak peek by disney channel.
on may 7, an international trailer was released in japan, showing some extra shots not shown in the us trailers, such as the teams reaction to mcqueens crash, the appearance of rusty and dusty rust-eze, and mcqueen looking at pictures and newspapers of his and docs histories.
on may 10, pixar released a rivalry trailer online, which shows more of storms rivalry with mcqueen, mcqueen being shown around the rust-eze racing center and struggling on the simulator, and luigi and guido dealing with the paparazzi asking mcqueen questions about a possible retirement.
on may 25, lewis hamilton revealed a clip of the film on his facebook, twitter, and instagram accounts, showing cruz introducing her voice command assistant, hamilton, to mcqueen while they are training at the beach.
several tv spots were also uploaded on pixars official youtube channel, with one showing scenes from the thomasville speedway uploaded on may 20, and one showing scenes of races uploaded on june 1.
on june 2, a next gens clip showing natalie certain talking about next generation racers was released on the disney uk youtube channel.
on june 6, a meet jackson storm clip, showing mcqueen meeting storm, was released on the movieclips trailers youtube channel,then on the disney uk youtube channel on june 14.
on june 9, pixar released a the limit trailer that featured additional scenes of sally, a shot of other race cars overtaking mcqueen, and the eagles song, take it to the limit playing. A compilation video of trailers and clips was also uploaded on disneys official youtube channel.
on june 14, a my senior project clip, showing mcqueen meeting cruz, was released on the disney uk youtube channel.
on june 22, a short legacy of 95 featurette was released on the disney uk youtube channel.
as part of promoting the uk release of the film, life-size models of mcqueen and storm have been presented at the 2017 formula 1 british grand prix, with owen wilson (mcqueen), brian fee (director), and kevin reher (producer) set to attend the event.
on june 16, the movie released to mostly positive reviews from critics and fans alike.
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title in other languages[]
| languages | names | meaning |
|---|---|---|
| polish and czech | auta 3 | cars 3 |
| portuguese (brazil and portugal) | carros 3 | cars 3 |
| russian and ukrainian | ????? 3 | cars 3 |
| serbian | ?????????? 3 | cars 3 |
| bulgaria | ?????? 3 | cars 3 |
| greek | ?????????? 3 | cars 3 |
| bosnian | automobili 3 | cars 3 |
| swedish | bilar 3 | cars 3 |
| hungarian | verdák 3 | cars 3 |
| turkish | arabalar 3 | cars 3 |
| croatian | auti 3 | cars 3 |
| danish | biler 3 | cars 3 |
| lithuanian | ratai 3 | cars 3 |
| estonian | autod 3 | cars 3 |
| canadian french | les bagnoles 3 | cars 3 |
| romanian | ma?Ini 3 | cars 3 |
| persian | ??????? ? | Cars 3 |
| hebrew | ??????? 3 | cars 3 |
| vietnamese | v??Ng qu?C xe h?I 3 | cars 3 |
| malayalam | ????? 3 | cars 3 |
| georgian | ????????? 3 | cars 3 |
| thai | ?????????? ???????????????? | Cars 3 |
| hindi | ????? ? | Cars 3 |
| arabic | ?????? 3 | cars 3 |
| chinese (mainland china) | ?????3 | cars 3 |
| german | cars 3: evolution | cars 3: evolution |
| korean | ?3: ??? ??’ | Cars 3: new challenge |
| japanese | ?????????? | Cars: crossroads |
| chinese (taiwan) | cars 3????? | Cars 3: renewed lightning |
| chinese (hong kong) | ????3 | crazy car king 3 |
| latin spanish (subtitled in disney+) | cars 3: una última aventura sobre ruedas | cars 3: one last adventure on wheels |
trivia[]
below is a list of cameos, in-jokes, re-used animation and other trivia from cars 3.
references to cars[]
- the opening scene of the movie mirrors the opening of the first movie. Lightning is saying his speed, i am speed! Routine from the original movie, accompanied with the same kind of cuts from back to racing cars.
- lightning mcqueen‘s paint job is a unique mix between his original rookie paint job and his world grand prix paint job.
- much of the soundtrack in the film is recreated from the first films soundtrack. •
- in the scene where cruz tells lightning of her past dreams to become a racer, she states she used to watch lightning fly through the air. This is a reference to the dinoco 400, when lightning jumps up from a racers tires to proceed through the wreckage, after which he proceeds to stick out his tongue goofily and get heavy admiration from fans. In the florida 500, cruz would recreate this same jump.
- the los angeles international speedway and motor speedway of the south also makes a reappearance, this time motor speedway of the south is where lightning has his notorious and fateful crash.
- lightnings crash mirrors the crash of doc hudson in the way he tumbles sideways on a considerable distance, the only difference is that lightning tumbled sideways on hard concrete, while doc tumbled sideways on grass and sand respectively.
- the scene of doc explaining the aftermath of his crash to lightning is replayed in a flashback.
- the film includes early on a musical montage of mack riding on the highway through various landscapes, when he takes lightning, luigi, and guido to the rust-eze racing center in florida.
- while in thunder hollow, lightning says, turn right to go left! Twice, referencing his take on docs advice to lightning about drifting. Also, just like lightning in the original film, cruz ramirez doesnt understand what he means by this at first.
- lightnings toy appears in his cars 1 form.
- when mr. Drippy, the water truck at the thunder hollow demolition derby, falls on his side, he makes the same fart-type of sound as the tractors when they tip over.
- the scene where pushover lands roof-to-roof on arvy might be referencing the scene of the first movie where claude got unintentionally rammed by todd marcus, and the two go from roof-to-roof.
- when mater does facetime with lightning on his ipad, he shows one eye similar to how he showed one eye while sheriff said to keep an eye on lightning in the first film. • The flashbacks sequence ends with doc saying, youve got a lot of stuff, kid, which is a reused piece of dialogue from the first film after the race in los angeles.
- near the end of the movie when several next-generation race cars are being interviewed about the disappearance of lightning, one of the racers, ryan inside laney, says, didnt he pull this when he was a rookie? Referencing the events of the first movie where lightning got lost in radiator springs on his way to the los angeles international speedway.
- before the last race in both films, lightning does his pre-race routine only to lose his focus over external thoughts. This time, it is over thoughts of if he will win or loose, while it was over thoughts of radiator springs in the first film.
- the final race at the florida international speedway has many parallels to the tie-breaker race in cars. Some of the most notable are cruz ramirez having to race past the pace car named pat traxson to enter the track, the surprise arrival of a crew chief (doc hudson in cars, lightning in cars 3), and cruz having to use a technique showcased by doc earlier in the film to pass her rival racer.
- the crash caused by cam spinner in at the florida 500 is similar to the crash caused by chick at the dinoco 400 in the first film.
- some of the newspapers in smokeys garage have screenshots from the first cars film. • After the final race, lightning says about cruz that shes got a lot of stuff mirroring what doc told lightning following the tie-breaker race in cars. • At the end of the film, cruz ramirez jokingly calls lightning an old man, like what lightning did with doc hudson at the epilogue of the first film. • The engine sounds from cars were reused for mcqueen and the piston cup racers.
references to cars 2[]
- at the beginning of the film, mater says, go, mcqueen! Woo-hoo! The same line he used at the end of the second film during the radiator springs grand prix.
- lightning mcqueens paint job contains elements from his world grand prix design, most notably the lightning bolts on his sides fading into flames.
- in cars 2, lightning promised mater at the end of the movie that he can go to all his races from now on, and in cars 3, mater is at every single race that lightning enters.
- when lightning races at the willys butte, luigi and guido had their 95 fan versions since the radiator springs grand prix.
- a lightning toy appears in a maters hat.
- lightning has an argument with the protagonist/deuteragonist in both films. In cars 2 it was mater. In cars 3 it was cruz. The positions are the exact same and the arguments cause the characters to leave. However, cruz leaves briefly.
- while on the simulator, lightning makes the same yell sound from when maters parachute is deployed while they are traveling to buckingham palace.
- sterling has what appears to be a small picture of miles axlerod in his office. Interestingly, both characters are business-cars.
- when lightning mcqueen is watching tv inside of the sleeping mack, john, and nancy, the couple in france, can be seen kissing on the bridge in the commercial he is watching.
- jeff gorvette, a character from cars 2, is seen at the florida international speedway in cars 3. He is also the only character who debuted in cars 2 to return in cars 3 with a speaking role and a bigger cameo. In cars 3, before the florida 500, jeff tells lightning to win one for us old guys!
- lightning mcqueen retains his real headlights, which were installed for the world grand prix in the previous film.
- the traveling montage to the racing center is similar to the montage of cars 2 where they travel to tokyo for the first race of the world grand prix.
references to cars toons[]
- during lightnings crash scene, morgan martins, adam roadriguez, tiny lugsworth and some piston cup officers are rescue vehicles that rescued mcqueen in a crash at the motor speedway of the south. This similar to mater with the rescue squad trooper, rescue squad ambulance saved mcqueen in rescue squad mater.
- the thunder hollow crazy right racers are similar to the monster truck wrestling cars from monster truck mater. As well the names and cameos of i-screamer, rastacarian, paddy oconcrete and dr. Feel bad from the short appeared in a poster at a thunder hollow bar
- when mcqueen goes undercover as chester whipplefilter in the demolition derby, its reminiscent of mater’s disguises in el materdoror ufm.
- similar to chick hicks. Jackson storm and leroy heming are similar to kabuto, the main antagonist of tokyo mater. Because of their personalities and they pushed their rivals in the wall, just like chick hicks, leroy heming and jackson storm to lightning mcqueen, mater doc hudson and cruz ramírez.
references to planes[]
- like chick hicks, jackson storm is similar to ripslinger, the main antagonist of the 2013 spin-off film from disneytoon dtudios planes, due to the personality, ripslinger is more physical in his tactics like chick hicks, compared to storm. Whereas for jackson storm, he loses to cruz ramirez while attempting to angrily ram her, though his ultimate fate is never revealed and is implied and interpreted by viewers to have been humiliated and banned from racing for his attempted dirty move on cruz and bullying toward lightning. • Lightnings crash was similar to bulldogs accident in germany and dusty when flies to méxico at the pacific ocean and falls to the sea.
- in several scenes (especially at the thomasville speedway and at florida international speedway), small aircraft can be spotted flying overhead. • The photos and newspapers at smokeys automotive services are similar the dwight d. Flysenhowers hall of fame of jolly wrenches.
- the flip over 360° made by doc and later lightning against their rivals leroy heming and jackson storm was similar to dusty when he flips down ripslinger during the final race.
references to planes: fire & rescue[]
- the thomasville scenes, with their lush forest environments, hilly landscapes, and old racetrack vibe, visually mirror piston peak national park.
- despite sterling not being a villain and sharing some traits like miles axlerod, cad spinner acts like a jerk like they. As well they are both greedy and corrupt businesscars.
- dustys arc as a racer-turned-firefighter mirrors lightning mcqueen’s arc as a racer-turned-mentor.
- cam spinner shares the same surname as cad spinner.
- lightning mcqueens crash is similar to dustys when he pushes himself off limits to overtake jackson storm and to save harvey and winnie from a burning bridge.
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- maters license plate, like in every cars film and piece of merchandise, is a113. It is also used other times in the film:
- on promotional images for the film, shannon spokes press number is shown to be a113.
- a113 is prominently featured as sterlings office number.
- terry kargas and cam spinner are both sponsored by tripledent gum, the gum company from inside out.
- during a montage showing jackson storms victories, a track sponsored by bnl (buy n large) from wall•e is briefly shown in the film. The logo is also seen during the credits.
- the image cruz ramirez displays for gabriel, a homesick trainee, is miguels hometown from coco.
- the tree from a bugs life makes an appearance in sterlings office. • A miniature of cinderellas carriage from the 1950 disney movie of the same name appears on a shelf in sterlings office.
- a few allusions to apple can be seen:
- cruzs training machine that she brings to the beach has the macintosh start up sound, which can also be heard in wall•eas the titular characters start up sound.
- the apple veteran and j.P. Drive are both sponsored by apple and bears the number 84.
- the devices mater and lightning use to chat have apple design cues. Maters device says ipad on it.
- todd the pizza planet truck can be seen in the demolition derby race as a competitor. His roof rocket is briefly seen when it flies off into the crowd after he ends up in a crash. • Also in the demolition derby, bill has the pattern of the luxo ball on its hood, left and right sides.
- the billboard on the bridge under which mack sleeps is advertising the sleep well motel, the motel that bonnie anderson and her toysstayed at in toy story of terror!.
- the shiny guitar from coco can be seen hung on the wall behind the band playing at the cotter pin bar in thomasville.
- in the flashback scene where doc balances a stack of items on his hood, he tells lightning, you might want to take notes on this one. This is a reused line of dialogue from cars: the videogame of doc overtaking another car in a race.
- when smokey and mcqueen are in smokeys garage, there is a newspaper with an image of acer falling into a sewer truck.
- a billboard from insuricare appear in the thunder hollow speedway, the company that bob parr/mr. Incredible worked by gilbert huph in the incredibles.
- the spain flag appears in an unknown caravan at the motor speedway of the southrace. Likewise it could be related to miguel camino, the spanish wgp racer. • Pushovers paint job has a similar design to the monsters, inc. Character, george sanderson.
other trivia[]
- this is the first time that john lasseter has not directed a film in the cars franchise (excluding the planes series), but rather produced it.
- the polish version of this movie was dedicated to witold pyrkosz, an actor who plays mater in the polish versions of the cars movies. He passed away on april 22, 2017.
- paul newmans voice clips got used in this movie, for a series of flashbacks of doc hudson talking and racing with lightning mcqueen. Some quotes are taken from cars: the videogame. Tom magliozzi, the voice of rusty rust-eze, also passed away in 2014. However, despite his death, rusty still has the same actor unchanged, so it is likely that archive records were used for him as well. • This is the shortest cars film in the franchise, having a runtime of 103 minutes (not counting shorts).
- this was the final film written by daniel gerson, as he died in 2016 and the film was dedicated to his memory.
- in the teaser trailer, the viewer can actually see a cloudy glimpse of the front of one of the race cars, when the announcer says, mcqueen is fading, fading fast!
- mia, tia, van, and mini are the only characters who appeared in the first two films that do not make an appearance in this film.
- as well, mattel maded mini and vans 1:55 die-casts models for the 2017 cars 3 collection.
- this is the first full-length pixar film (and also disneys first animated theatrical feature-length film) to have been designated a g rating from the mpaa since 2013s monsters university. This compares to the pg-rated planes films, which are part of the cars franchise.
- thus, it is also the first major theatrical animated film to have been designated that rating from the mpaa since 2015s blue sky studios film the peanuts movie(now owned by disney as of march 20, 2019).
- while the king appears in the film alongside his nephew cal, lynda weathers is absent, likely due to the death of lynda petty.
- even though the film is a threequel, the events of cars 2 are not directly mentioned, but there are several visuals from the second film proving it still exists within the timeline. • Although jeff gorvette does return in the third film.
- this is the first pixar film to have a 4k ultra hd release.
- cars 3 is the fourth pixar film with no human characters following a bugs life, cars, and cars 2.
- this is the first pixar film to receive a simple fresh approval rating on rotten tomatoes, instead of a certified fresh unlike all the previous pixar films had, the only exception being cars 2 which got a rotten rating.
- cars 3 marks the second time a pixar franchise has become a trilogy after toy story 3.
- while critics and fans reception towards cars 3 was more positive, it received less money than cars 2. This is possibly due to the negative reception of the previous film; cars 3 also became pixars first and to this date their only sequel film to not surpass its pre-sequels box office record.
- the film has more then 65 different individual racers, which is more then previous films combined. Cars has 36 racers, and cars 2 had 11. |
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| Insider Info: 2025 Americas Best Grand Nationals - Varsity TV |
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2025 americas best grand nationals
insider info: 2025 americas best grand nationals
insider info: 2025 americas best grand nationals
everything you need to know to watch the 2025 america’s best grand nationals on varsity tv on dec. 13-14.
with the perennial powerhouse kansas city chiefs struggling at times this season, there hasn’t been as much to cheer about in kansas city, missouri, but that’s going to change dec. 13-14 when the 2025 america’s best grand nationals comes to town.
the america’s best crew returns to kc and the kansas city convention center for two action-packed days of elite cheer competition, and all of the excitement will be broadcast live on varsity tv!
america’s best grand nationals is the third of five events on the organization’s 2025-2026 schedule and will share the weekend spotlight with the america’s best indy challenge, which will take place in westfield, indiana, on dec. 13.
at america’s best, and especially at grand nationals, the goal is to be the best at whatever you do, and the organization will be there to recognize the best when it comes to skills, performances, grades in school, community service and more. There’s even recognition for the fans!
because the season of giving is upon us, all competitors will go home with a custom, commemorative medal, while winners will earn special champion jackets.
enjoy complete coverage of the 2025 america’s best grand nationals, as all star cheer teams go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to the varsity cheer league and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!
- who: all star cheer teams
- when: dec. 13-14, 2025
- where:
kansas city convention centerin kansas city, missouri - watch:
live on varsity tv - rebroadcast: watch
here - the varsity cheer league:
500 points up for grabs
what to know about the kansas city convention center
for some competitors and their guests, this visit to the kansas city convention center will find them in familiar territory, while the convenient location and cheer-friendly venue will allow everyone to focus on the competition.
though the kansas city-america’s best relationship is just beginning, the property has a long and storied history that began in 1899, followed by the building of the municipal auditorium in 1934.
almost 100 years later, the area frequently is bustling with activity and events, and the auditorium now includes an arena, exhibition hall, music hall and theatre – all the things required to host a variety of events, games and competitions – from cheerleading to basketball to car shows to political conventions.
the complex includes a 388,000 square-foot exhibit hall, conference center, ballroom, meeting rooms and a nearby outdoor plaza. Learn more about all the components here or take a virtual tour.
general information: directions & parking | facility photos | faqs | downtown maps
downtown kansas city is filled with great hotel options that are walkable from the competition venue, along with public transportation and pride in providing hassle-free experiences for visitors.
things to do in kansas city, missouri
travel in and out of kansas city, missouri, is easy. Staying downtown and walking to the convention center also is a convenient possibility.
if that’s the chosen option, there certainly won’t be any shortage of things to do for entertainment or places to enjoy the memorable kc cuisine.
click here to learn more about kansas city and the best ways to spend your time here.
if you’ll be limited to the downtown area, there still is plenty to see and do – see more here.
even though downtown kansas city may be familiar to the cheer teams and their guests by now, things are always changing, growing or moving in. Or, there’s just so much going on that one or two visits still isn’t long enough to really enjoy it all.
there are many museums (american jazz, arabia steamboat, national wwi, negro leagues baseball museum), galleries and theatres, the t-mobile center for a variety of concerts and shows or places to learn about the area’s history and culture.
football fans are in luck this year, too, as the chiefs will be in town at the same time as the america’s best grand nationals. The chiefs will host the los angeles chargers at geha field at arrowhead stadium on dec. 14 at noon central.
for those who prefer college sports to the pros, there’s a place nearby called the college basketball experience that’s connected to the t-mobile center.
the cbe celebrates the history of college basketball and allows hoops fans to put themselves in a variety of basketball situations, work on their shooting and rebounding or take in the national collegiate basketball hall of fame, which occupies a third of the building.
if there’s time to leave the downtown area, you’ll find many of the usual things that help make any time on the road more fun and comfortable.
kansas city offers an endless list of attractions and activities, shopping, professional sports (baseball, football, soccer, hockey, nascar). Here is a comprehensive list to help build an unforgettable itinerary.
then, it’ll probably be time to eat, and kc is simply delicious!
the area is known for bbq, particularly, burnt ends – bite-size morsels of the area’s culinary history and diversity. It’s also a great area for some steak – a delicious kansas city strip steak is a can’t-miss.
not everyone eats meat, so check out this list of places to eat and drink in kansas city. There’s sure to be something for everyone.
need a car to get around kansas city? Visit avis!
how to watch the 2025 america’s best grand nationals
the 2025 america’s best grand nationals will stream live on varsity tv.
if you’re going to be in the kansas city area and want to see the event in person, click here for spectator and ticket information.
missed the action? Watch the rebroadcast
the rebroadcast will stream on varsity tv on a delay of 24 hours.
relive the action with varsity tv 24/7 network
whether youre a die-hard fan, a coach or an athlete, varsity tv 24/7 network brings the action of the competitive cheer and dance season straight to you—anytime, anywhere.
the always-live stream will feature all-access content and video replays hand-picked by experts on the varsity tv team. Tune in to varsity tv 24/7 network live, starting on nov. 1.
the 2025 america’s best grand nationals results
results for the 2025 america’s best grand nationals can be found here.
the 2025 america’s best grand nationals schedule
the schedule for the 2025 america’s best grand nationals can be found here.
let this video get you ready for the 2025 america’s best grand nationals
bids up for grabs at the 2025 america’s best grand nationals
- 2 paid bids to the cheerleading worlds
- 4 at-large bids to the cheerleading worlds
- 3 paid bids to the summit
- 12 at-large bids to the summit
- 3 paid bids to the d2 summit
- 8 at-large bids to the d2 summit
- 1 paid bid to the youth summit
- 5 at-large bids to the youth summit
- 2 paid bids to the regional summit (one division i, one division ii)
- top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify for the regional summit
- 5 at-large bids to the recreational summit
- 1 silver bid to the quest
- top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify for the quest
- golden tickets to the u.S. Finals
the varsity cheer league
the varsity cheer league is the official ranking system for the sport of all star cheerleading, changing the conversation from “who won the weekend?” To “who ranks at the top this season?”
every team that competes at a varsity all star event this season will be included in the varsity cheer league.
team rankings are determined by the point system displayed here.
at each varsity all star event your team completes, your team will earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value.
at the end of the season, your six best varsity all star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank.
in total, 92 winners will be recognized from first to third place across each region.
one champion will be crowned in each of the five regions across the six eligible divisions and two league 6 conferences. Champions will win cash and prizes!
click here to learn more about the varsity cheer league
500 points up for grabs at the 2025 america’s best grand nationals
click here to view the full points system/breakdown.
tune in to varsity tv on dec. 13-14 to watch all the action live from the 2025 america’s best grand nationals in kansas city, missouri!
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 02 @ 00:00:55 PST (7 reads) | |
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Huntsville comedy club ready for filming barbie sequel exterior of the huntsville al comedy club, featuring a young blonde female barbie standing in front of the building. She is dressed 2 in the heart of huntsville, alabama, comedy enthusiasts are gearing up for an event like no other as barbie, the iconic doll with a penchant for reinvention, takes the stage at the huntsville comedy club. This unexpected turn in barbie’s career has sent waves of excitement through the city, and it’s not just another comedy show—it’s a pivotal moment in barbie’s journey, set to be featured in the highly anticipated “barbie 2: sequel” movie.
reporting on barbie’s stand-up performance written by lisa patel huntsville comedy club, also known as the “rocket city roasthouse,” has long been a haven for comedy lovers, offering a platform for both seasoned comedians and emerging talents to shine. However, when news broke that barbie would be gracing the stage, it sent shockwaves of excitement throughout the city. Barbie’s upcoming stand-up performance is not just about comedy; it’s a significant chapter in her career and a crucial subplot in the upcoming movie.
the talented lisa washington, a rising star in the comedy scene, has been entrusted with the task of writing barbie’s stand-up material. Lisa, known for her sharp wit and relatable humor, was the perfect choice for this collaboration. With her diverse background and impeccable comedic timing, she aims to create a performance that will leave the audience in stitches.
lisa washington, a gifted comedian of asian descent, has garnered acclaim for her ability to connect with audiences from all walks of life. Her unique perspective and razor-sharp humor have made her a sought-after talent in the industry. When asked about working with barbie, lisa enthusiastically remarked, “collaborating with barbie has been a delightful experience. She’s not just a doll; she’s a comedic force to be reckoned with.”
interior of the huntsville, alabama comedy club, showcasing a young blonde female barbie on stage. She is dressed in an eye catching1 barbie’s stand-up routine is expected to cover a wide range of topics, from everyday life to her adventures in the barbie world. Her distinct point of view promises to bring a fresh and entertaining twist to the comedy scene. Audiences can look forward to laughing heartily as barbie shares her humorous observations and entertaining anecdotes.
huntsville comedy club, affectionately referred to as the “rocket city roasthouse,” provides the perfect backdrop for barbie’s comedic debut. Nestled in the vibrant city of huntsville, this club has been a cornerstone of the local entertainment scene. Its cozy atmosphere and enthusiastic audiences make it an ideal venue for comedians, both seasoned and new.
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as preparations for barbie’s stand-up performance gather momentum, it’s evident that the huntsville comedy club is more than ready to embrace this exciting endeavor. The club’s dedication to spreading laughter and providing a platform for emerging talents aligns seamlessly with barbie’s new career direction. Residents of huntsville, alabama, are in for a treat as they witness barbie’s transformation into a stand-up sensation.
stay tuned for further updates on barbie’s comedy journey, her performance at the “rocket city roasthouse,” and the highly anticipated “barbie 2: sequel” movie. Laughter is about to take center stage, and huntsville is where it all begins.
huntsville comedy club ready for barbie barbie’s standup comedy in huntsville, alabama:
barbie: “hello, huntsville! It’s an absolute pleasure to be here in this charming city, known for its love of space and sports. You know, i couldn’t resist coming here – it’s like a real-life adventure!”
barbie: “but let’s talk about sports for a moment. I heard that football is a big deal around here. I mean, it’s like a religion, right? People wear their team colors like they’re going to a fashion show! And the tailgating – it’s like a gourmet picnic with face paint!”
barbie: “i tried to get into football once. I even bought a tiny football helmet for ken. But he just kept using it as a salad bowl. I guess he’s more of a ‘leafy greens’ guy!”
barbie: “speaking of sports, have you ever been to the u.S. Space & rocket center? It’s out of this world! I tried on an astronaut suit there once. Let me tell you, walking in those moon boots is like trying to do the moonwalk underwater!”
barbie: “and then there’s the huntsville havoc. Hockey, anyone? I watched a game, and those players skate so fast, it’s like they’re on roller coasters! I thought about giving it a try, but i can barely stand on ice without turning into a human snow cone!”
barbie: “now, let’s talk about the alabama a&m bulldogs. College football, right? The excitement, the school spirit – it’s contagious! I thought about joining the cheerleading squad, but my pom-poms are bigger than i am!”
barbie: “but huntsville isn’t just about sports; it’s about adventure, too. I went hiking at monte sano state park, and it’s breathtaking up there. But i have to say, those steep trails felt like climbing mount everest in stilettos!”
barbie: “golf is also a thing here, right? I gave it a shot, but let’s just say my golf game is more ‘forever in the sand trap’ than ‘hole in one.’ I even had a caddy – my friend skipper. She’s great at carrying bags but not so great at giving golf tips!”
barbie: “and speaking of adventures, have you tried frisbee golf at brahan spring park? It’s like regular golf, but with frisbees. I’ve got to say, my frisbee throwing skills are about as accurate as a blindfolded dart player!”
barbie: “now, if you really want an adventure, head over to ditto landing and get on the tennessee river. Boating, fishing, kayaking – it’s all there. I tried paddleboarding once. Let’s just say i spent more time in the water than on the board!”
barbie: “but enough about my adventures in huntsville. You’ve been a fantastic audience. Thanks for having me, and remember, no matter how many sports i attempt or space adventures i go on, i’ll always be the original barbie, exploring the world one misadventure at a time!”
barbie: “but let’s talk about sports for a moment. I heard that football is a big deal around here. I mean, it’s like a religion, right? People wear their team colors like they’re going to a fashion show! And the tailgating – it’s like a gourmet picnic with face paint!”
barbie: “i tried to get into football once. I even bought a tiny football helmet for ken. But he just kept using it as a salad bowl. I guess he’s more of a ‘leafy greens’ guy!”
barbie: “speaking of sports, have you ever been to the u.S. Space & rocket center? It’s out of this world! I tried on an astronaut suit there once. Let me tell you, walking in those moon boots is like trying to do the moonwalk underwater!”
barbie: “and then there’s the huntsville havoc. Hockey, anyone? I watched a game, and those players skate so fast, it’s like they’re on roller coasters! I thought about giving it a try, but i can barely stand on ice without turning into a human snow cone!”
barbie: “now, let’s talk about the alabama a&m bulldogs. College football, right? The excitement, the school spirit – it’s contagious! I thought about joining the cheerleading squad, but my pom-poms are bigger than i am!”
barbie: “but huntsville isn’t just about sports; it’s about adventure, too. I went hiking at monte sano state park, and it’s breathtaking up there. But i have to say, those steep trails felt like climbing mount everest in stilettos!”
barbie: “golf is also a thing here, right? I gave it a shot, but let’s just say my golf game is more ‘forever in the sand trap’ than ‘hole in one.’ I even had a caddy – my friend skipper. She’s great at carrying bags but not so great at giving golf tips!”
barbie: “and speaking of adventures, have you tried frisbee golf at brahan spring park? It’s like regular golf, but with frisbees. I’ve got to say, my frisbee throwing skills are about as accurate as a blindfolded dart player!”
barbie: “now, if you really want an adventure, head over to ditto landing and get on the tennessee river. Boating, fishing, kayaking – it’s all there. I tried paddleboarding once. Let’s just say i spent more time in the water than on the board!”
barbie: “but enough about my adventures in huntsville. Let me tell you about some of my other experiences. Have you ever been to a fashion show? It’s like a glamorous parade of beautiful clothes and… i don’t know, is it just me, or do the models always look a little grumpy? Maybe they need more accessories!”
barbie: “and speaking of accessories, do you know how many pairs of shoes i have? It’s like a never-ending shoe store in my closet. But no matter how many shoes i have, i always end up wearing the same pink pumps. It’s like a fashion mystery!”
barbie: “now, i’ve traveled to some incredible places. I once went to paris, and i thought i’d blend right in with all the chic fashion. But let me tell you, the eiffel tower is really tall! I had to crane my neck just to see the top, and i’m not exactly short!”
barbie: “and then there was the time i tried surfing in hawaii. They say it’s all about balance, but i spent more time in the water than on the board. I think i even heard a dolphin laughing at me!”
barbie: “but back to huntsville. I have to say, this city has a special charm. I’ve met so many friendly people here. Everyone’s been so welcoming, and i appreciate it. I tried to learn the local accent, but i ended up sounding like a robot from a sci-fi movie!”
barbie: “and let’s not forget the food in huntsville. I’ve tried some amazing southern dishes – fried chicken, biscuits, and gravy. It’s like a comfort food paradise! But i have to admit, i had trouble with the hot sauce. It’s like a fire-breathing dragon in my mouth!”
barbie: “oh, and speaking of dragons, have you ever tried dragon boating? I gave it a shot, and let me tell you, it’s a real workout. I felt like a pirate rowing for treasure! But instead of treasure, we were racing for bragging rights!”
barbie: “so, in conclusion, huntsville, you’ve been an amazing imaginary audience. Thanks for having me, and remember, no matter how many adventures i go on or how many fashion mishaps i have, i’ll always be the original barbie. And just like me, this city is unique, diverse, and always up for a good time. Cheers!” |
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