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.
September is National Dog Service Month. Rubie Nathanson, a trainer with Dog Training Elite, joined Cheddar News to discuss the differences between a service dog and a typical pet and the importance of service dogs overall.
Cosmetic Executive Women is holding their Beauty Creator Awards and Cheddar News' Hena Doba went to check out some of the groundbreaking beauty products that were on display for hair care, skin care along with fragrances and color cosmetics.
A charter bus carrying high school students to a band camp veered off a New York highway and tumbled down an embankment Thursday, killing two adults and seriously injuring several others, officials said.
