Hollywood Takes on 9/11-Era Warfare in "12 Strong"
The start of America's longest war is the subject of the new movie "12 Strong." Navid Negahban joins Cheddar to discuss portraying a real-life character in this retelling of America teaming up with Afghan forces to fight the Taliban on horseback. The actor reveals how he went about taking on this challenging role, and how much he knew about the source material before shooting.
The majority of the film is shot on horseback as the soldiers find unique ways to take on the rough Afghan terrain. Negahban discusses tearing his groin while training for the production. He also reveals what he learned about co-star Chris Hemsworth during their time on set together.
Negahban plays the sultan in Disney's upcoming live-action "Aladdin" remake. The film is the subject of criticism over allegations of "white washing" and "browning up" actors with makeup. The actor weighs in on the controversy and shares his thoughts about how Hollywood is embracing diversity.
A Rome villa containing the only known ceiling painted by Caravaggio is going back on a court-ordered auction block after no apparent winning bids were entered.
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill about 2,000 small animals, including hamsters, after several tested positive for the coronavirus at a pet store where an employee was also infected.
Senate takes on voting rights, orange juice is about to get more expensive, and Silicon Valley takes on the crows. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Tuesday, January 18, 2021.
As food prices continue to rise, the cost of eating at home is starting to outweigh the cost of eating out. According to the Labor Department, grocery prices jumped a whopping 6.5 percent in December, while restaurant prices rose only 6 percent. Daniel Ammen, the senior director of project management and purchasing at restaurant management company Front Burner Brands, joined Cheddar to discuss how its own restaurant, The Melting Pot, is navigating the cost differential and how its restaurants overall are dealing with ongoing staffing shortages.
Svetlana Mitsuko Delous, dancer and aerial artist with Cirque Du Soleil, joins Cheddar News to talk about the return of the OVO show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles this March.
Alfred Griffin, the CEO and Co-Founder of LightForce, joins Cheddar Innovates to discuss how 3D printing is making braces more affordable and personalized, and what this means for the future of orthodontics.
Alex Garden, Chairman and CEO at Zume, joins Cheddar Innovates to discuss how individuals can take steps to end their reliance on plastic, and Zume's partnership with global robotics company ABB to put sustainability at the forefront.
