This #MovieStarMonday we visit with Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, God's Not Dead & much more) We'll talk about the 15th Anniversary of the movie What If (back on the big screen Aug 5 & 7) SYNOPSIS - It's a Wonderful Life--modern day. What If... follows Ben Walker (Kevin Sorbo), a businessman who abandoned his faith. One day, Ben wakes up living the life he was destined for-married to his college sweetheart (Kristy Swanson) and serving as a small-town pastor. The film also features memorable performances by John Ratzenberger and Debby Ryan, packed with human, faith, and family.
Here's
the trailer for the What If...15th anniversary event:
https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/what-if-15-anniversary/
Here's
the original 2010 trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWNT69KJ9vo
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Coast Guard Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A study with 503 participants during the pandemic found that people with a higher playfulness trait managed stress better. They were more creative, optimistic, and found joy in everyday tasks—even under lockdown. Researchers say playfulness isn’t just innate—it can be cultivated.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Marvel Animation‘s “Eyes of Wakanda” will be released earlier than expected. The 4-part series, originally slated to drop on August 6, then on August 27, now will be released this Friday on Disney+. The action-adventure series follows the adventures of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history. The official logline reads: “In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry-out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda. They are the Hatut Zaraze, and this is their story.”
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have been selected to jointly receive the Television Academy‘s Bob Hope Humanitarian Award this year, which will be presented to them during the 77th Emmy Awards ceremony on Sept. 14. It will be the first time the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award has been given since 2022, and the first time it has been presented to a couple. The TV Acedemy saif the duo will be celebrated for “a lifetime of extraordinary philanthropy, activism and unwavering commitment to global good… 2 luminaries whose off-screen legacy shines as bright as their decades of celebrated television work.”
Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson seem to have struck up a romance after making “The Naked Gun” together. A source close to the movie told People: “It’s a budding romance in the early stages. It’s sincere, and it’s clear they’re smitten with each other.” The source said 73-year-old Neeson and Anderson, who is 58, are “enjoying each other’s company,” as the costars promote their new comedy, which hits theaters tomorrow. At the New York premiere of The Naked Gun on Monday, both stars brought their 2 sons to the red carpet for a group photo.
DID YA KNOW!?
Most maps of the world are wrong. On most maps, the Mercator projection – first developed in 1569 – is still used. This method is wildly inaccurate and makes Alaska appear as large as Brazil and Greenland 14 times larger than it actually is. For a map to be completely accurate, it would need to be life-size and round, not flat.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Russia was hit with an 8.8 magnitude earthquake.
WARNING: MAY IGNORE ALL WARNINGS:
Why do some people keep making bad choices—even when they know better? A new international study might have the answer. Researchers followed 267 people through a game designed to test how we respond to punishment. What they found? Not all brains learn from mistakes the same way. And it can’t be explained by attributing it to simple stubbornness. The researchers say that 3 distinct personality types emerged:
• Sensitive: Those who quickly change behavior after experiencing negative consequences.
• Unaware: They don’t learn from experience alone, but adjust once they’re told exactly what’s wrong.
• Compulsive: These people understand the consequences and how to avoid them – yet keep right on making the same bad choices.
The “Compulsive” group is the most puzzling: they knew what they were doing would hurt, but couldn’t stop. Researchers say this isn’t about willpower, but deep cognitive differences. And even 6 months later, most people stayed in their original category. So next time someone keeps messing up, it might not be that they don’t care – it could be that their brain just works differently.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
"As if." Clueless, 1995
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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Beetles taste like
apples, and worms like fried bacon.
✓ The average person spends
60% of a conversation talking about themselves.
✓ Blue is the most common favorite color worldwide.
✓ Coffee beans can cure bad breath.
✓ It takes roughly 540 peanuts to make a jar of peanut butter.
WEIRD NEWS
Kraft Mac & Cheese is combining two comfort food classics in one box with the release of its new limited-edition Pizza flavor, if you can believe it. Hitting shelves just in time for back-to-school season, the new variety blends Kraft’s signature creamy noodles with bold tomato, garlic, and Italian herb flavors reminiscent of a classic pizza slice. Following previous launches like Everything Bagel and Smoky Barbecue, this latest twist adds a nostalgic, savory kick to the iconic blue box. Early tasters say the pizza-inspired mac delivers on both aroma and flavor—making it a must-try for fans of cheesy, carb-filled comfort food.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Doing THIS before a meal makes you eat 25% more. What is it?
Answer: Drinking wine
HEIDI HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
MOVIES THAT ARE BETTER THAN THE BOOK:
➢ Jurassic Park: Michael Crichton’s novel was thrilling, but Spielberg’s 1993 film perfected it — tighter storytelling, unforgettable characters, and endlessly quotable lines (Such as Jeff Goldblum’s “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.”) Add in groundbreaking practical effects (hello, animatronic T. rex) and you’ve got a cinematic masterpiece that still roars today.
➢ The Talented Mr. Ripley: Patricia Highsmith’s novel is slow-burn psychological suspense, but the 1999 film starring Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow is sleeker, more suspenseful, and emotionally intense. With bolder takes on Ripley’s psychology and a shocking ending, the movie enhances the original’s intrigue and depth.
➢ Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: Le Carré’s novel is brilliant, but the 2011 film starring adds elegance and focus, with Gary Oldman delivering a career-defining performance. Visually stunning and expertly paced, it captures the cold war’s mood better than words ever could.
➢ The Devil Wears Prada: The movie sharpens the book’s workplace drama with a smarter script and a knockout cast led by Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. It trades romance for ambition and career realism—and suddenly, cerulean is cultural canon.
➢ The Social Network: David Fincher turned a shaky nonfiction book into a razor-sharp character study of tech ambition and isolation starring Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg. It’s a better story precisely because it doesn’t care about the facts—and that’s the point.
➢ Clear and Present Danger: Tom Clancy’s doorstop of a novel gets trimmed into a fast-paced thriller with Harrison Ford as the moral compass in a sea of corruption. Less military jargon, more political drama — plus, a memo duel for the ages!
GOOD NEWS
Abandoned And Blind, This Baby Moose’s Journey Is Melting Hearts Across Canada. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
