3 d. ago REVIEW: ‘The Smashing Machine’ shows a different facet (and face) of the Rock

“The Smashing Machine” is a strange one: a bio-drama about the emotional sensitivities of a professional fighter. Starring Dwayne Johnson, no less, and brought to us by writer-director Benny Safdie, half of the Safdie brothers team that has made such itchy, electrifying films as “Good Time” (2017) and “Uncut Gems” (2019). Those movies offered newly […]

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7 d. ago Benny Safdie brings ‘The Smashing Machine’ to life with Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt

The Rock dives deep to play real-life MMA pioneer Mark Kerr in latest film

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1 week ago International Dairy Queen Announces 2025 Vendor of the Year Winners

MINNEAPOLIS — International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ), a leader in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, today announced the winners of its 2025 Vendor of the Year awards. The awards recognize vendors in the U.S. and Canada that have demonstrated exemplary service to support IDQ and its network of independent franchise owners who own and operate […]

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3 w. ago From ‘Hamnet’ to ‘Wicked’: The movies defining the Oscars race so far

So many movies have debuted over the past three weeks. So. So. So. Many. Movies. Back-to-back film festivals in Venice, Telluride, Colorado, and Toronto are where studios bring their biggest, most prestigious fall titles for splashy world premieres amid a gathering of international press. It can feel a little like being in an antigravity chamber […]

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3 w. ago Dwayne Johnson set aside self doubt for The Smashing Machine

After bulking up to portray legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson is slimming down to play a man who befriends a chicken in his next movie. Following his latest film’s buzzworthy premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Johnson, who has been earning raves as the lead in the upcoming sports […]

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3 w. ago Dwayne Johnson shedding pounds to play old man after ‘Smashing Machine’ transformation

The Rock appeared at TIFF to plug his role as MMA pioneer Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine'

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3 w. ago Dwayne Johnson worked out at Toronto gym and staff were starstruck

Staff at a local Toronto gym were delighted by a surprise appearance from wrestling-turned-movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.Johnson, who is in town for the Toronto International Film Festival and promoting Benny Safdie's new film, The Smashing Machine, maintained his intense workout regimen at local fitness establishment Fit Squad Training Gym on Peter Street.Gym staff were clearly overjoyed by their encounter with one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, crowding around to snap photos with the 53-year-old.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Fit Squad Training Gym (@fitsquad_training)In the caption of an Instagram carousel of photos showing Johnson posing with staff, Fit Squad wrote, "When someone like The Rock chooses to train here, it's a pretty surreal reminder of what we're building."Aldo Frixione, co-owner of Fit Squad, was on-site d...

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3 w. ago Celebrating Public Sector Innovation: Euna Solutions Announces Winners of 2025 Euna Impact Awards

New awards program honors public sector leaders driving innovation, transparency and community impact across North America ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions, purpose-built for the public sector, today announced the winners of its 2025 Euna Impact Awards at the company’s annual customer conference, Eunaverse 2025, held September 8 […]

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4 w. ago Venice Film Festival announces awards winners, including Benny Safdie for ’Smashing Machine’

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 82nd Venice Film Festival is coming to a close with an awards ceremony Saturday that has repeatedly turned to the war in Gaza. The prizes include nods for acting, directing and best picture, called the Golden Lion. The Alexander Payne-led jury named Chinese actor Xin Zhilei best actress for leading […]

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