It was 13 years ago that the world watched in horror as Dan Wheldon, nicknamed “The Lionheart,” was killed in a crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But for Dan’s widow, Susie, and their two sons, Sebastian and Oliver, the implications of that crash are still reverberating today. And now, they are sharing their story with the world. On Tuesday, March 12 at 9 p.m. Et, Max will premiere “The Lionheart” – a documentary that follows a dual narrative: the incredible career of two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, as well as the present-day lives of Susie, and sons Sebastian, and Oliver, as they process their father’s death the only way they know how: racing cars. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
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- 3/12/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Ashley Judd grew up in the spotlight. As the daughter of the iconic country music singer Naomi Judd, she was raised with an understanding of fame. And she has had to navigate her own way through the trials and tribulations of life as a media sensation. Still, Judd developed early on a sense of what her own needs were. Over the years, Judd has opened up about why she has chosen not to have children of her own. Instead, she prefers to focus her attention on orphaned and underprivileged youth.
What is Ashley Judd best known for? Ashley Judd attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. | Christopher Polk/Getty Images
Judd was born in 1968, before her mother rose to prominence as a country music sensation. Even as her mother’s own star was rising, Judd was determined to make her own way in the entertainment industry.
What is Ashley Judd best known for? Ashley Judd attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. | Christopher Polk/Getty Images
Judd was born in 1968, before her mother rose to prominence as a country music sensation. Even as her mother’s own star was rising, Judd was determined to make her own way in the entertainment industry.
- 4/18/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Channel 4-backed sports producer Whisper Films is moving into entertainment with a partnership with East Media, the nascent indie set up by The Cube producer Nathan Eastwood.
Whisper Films, which was set up by Formula 1 racing driver David Coulthard, sports presenter Jake Humphrey and Sunil Patel, has invested in East Media, the company responsible for Channel 4’s motoring format Missing Ignition, which stars racing driver Dario Franchitti and Take That pop star Howard Donald.
The move will see East Media eye entertainment opportunities around live events, sporting series and documentaries within Whisper’s current portfolio – it currently produces Formula 1, Rugby World Cup, Women’s Six Nations, SailGP, W Series, Women’s Super League and the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
“I have been really impressed with Whisper,” said Managing Director Nathan Eastwood. “It’s an exciting company, expertly led by Sunil Patel, which is expanding at a vast rate within a contracting industry.
Whisper Films, which was set up by Formula 1 racing driver David Coulthard, sports presenter Jake Humphrey and Sunil Patel, has invested in East Media, the company responsible for Channel 4’s motoring format Missing Ignition, which stars racing driver Dario Franchitti and Take That pop star Howard Donald.
The move will see East Media eye entertainment opportunities around live events, sporting series and documentaries within Whisper’s current portfolio – it currently produces Formula 1, Rugby World Cup, Women’s Six Nations, SailGP, W Series, Women’s Super League and the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
“I have been really impressed with Whisper,” said Managing Director Nathan Eastwood. “It’s an exciting company, expertly led by Sunil Patel, which is expanding at a vast rate within a contracting industry.
- 6/20/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Take That star Howard Donald and racing star Dario Franchitti are to front a motoring format that sees two teams of amateur enthusiasts rebuild classic cars.
The pair are hosting Mission Ignition, a four-part series for UK broadcaster Channel 4. It will see classic car collecting Donald and four-time IndyCar Series champion Franchitti, the ex husband of Ashley Judd, lead two teams of passionate petrol heads.
In each episode, two classic cars will be turned into a giant jigsaw puzzle with Franchitti and Donald and their teams battling it out to put their car back together with the first team to rebuild it and start their engine getting to keep it.
Donald, who was a panel beater and vehicle sprayer before joining the British boy band in 1989, said, “I’ve always loved classic cars, so the opportunity to be involved in Mission Ignition and see these historic cars rebuilt is fantastic.
The pair are hosting Mission Ignition, a four-part series for UK broadcaster Channel 4. It will see classic car collecting Donald and four-time IndyCar Series champion Franchitti, the ex husband of Ashley Judd, lead two teams of passionate petrol heads.
In each episode, two classic cars will be turned into a giant jigsaw puzzle with Franchitti and Donald and their teams battling it out to put their car back together with the first team to rebuild it and start their engine getting to keep it.
Donald, who was a panel beater and vehicle sprayer before joining the British boy band in 1989, said, “I’ve always loved classic cars, so the opportunity to be involved in Mission Ignition and see these historic cars rebuilt is fantastic.
- 7/6/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Washington, Mar.21: Ashley Judd has revealed that she will always love her husband Dario Franchitti following rumors that the couple had reunited after splitting early last year.
The duo reportedly decided to give their marriage another chance in November after Franchitti's crash at the Houston Grand Prix brought them closer together again, Contactmusic reported.
The 45-year-old star had earlier admitted that their relationship was complicated but told the April issue of Ladies' Home Journal magazine that Franchitti will always be her loved one.
The 'Divergent' star added that even before their wedding, the duo agreed not to tell people about their relationship, but to show them instead. (Ani)...
The duo reportedly decided to give their marriage another chance in November after Franchitti's crash at the Houston Grand Prix brought them closer together again, Contactmusic reported.
The 45-year-old star had earlier admitted that their relationship was complicated but told the April issue of Ladies' Home Journal magazine that Franchitti will always be her loved one.
The 'Divergent' star added that even before their wedding, the duo agreed not to tell people about their relationship, but to show them instead. (Ani)...
- 3/21/2014
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Ashley Judd's character in Divergent may be harboring some major secrets—but the actress herself doesn't seem interested in disguising the truth. The 45-year-old actress, who plays mom Natalie Prior to Shailene Woodley's Tris in the hotly anticipated futuristic thriller, opens up in the April issue of Ladies' Home Journal about love, aging and why she identifies so well with her latest role. Asked about what's really going on between her and husband Dario Franchitti, whom she separated from over a year ago, Judd characterized what they're going through as just plain human. "He'll always be my loved one," she said of the recently retired IndyCar driver....
- 3/21/2014
- E! Online
The course of true love never did run smooth. Ashley Judd is the first to admit that her relationship with estranged husband Dario Franchitti is a complicated one -- but complicated isn't necessarily bad. Speaking about the state of their marriage in the April issue of Ladies' Home Journal, Judd says they're still very much each other's family. "He'll always be my loved one," the Divergent actress, 45, tells the magazine. "Even before our wedding, we agreed not to tell people about our relationship, but to show [...]...
- 3/20/2014
- Us Weekly
Michael Schumacher, a retired Formula One Driver, is in critical condition following a skiing accident this past weekend.
Michael Schumacher In Coma
Schumacher, 44, was placed into a medically-induced coma Monday after he fell and hit the right side of his head on a rock while skiing with his son Mick, 14. The injury occurred on Sunday morning at Meribel Resort in the French Alps.
Schumacher’s helmet helped him from being immediately killed. “His helmet did of course protect him at least partly,” said Jean-Francois Payen, the head anesthetician at Chu hospital. “Someone who had suffered a similar accident without a helmet would not have made it [to the hospital].”
Schumacher was conscious while en route to the hospital, but his condition worsened quickly and he was taken in for brain surgery when scans revealed internal bleeding and contusions. “We cannot predict the future for Michael Schumacher,” said Payen. “He is in a critical...
Michael Schumacher In Coma
Schumacher, 44, was placed into a medically-induced coma Monday after he fell and hit the right side of his head on a rock while skiing with his son Mick, 14. The injury occurred on Sunday morning at Meribel Resort in the French Alps.
Schumacher’s helmet helped him from being immediately killed. “His helmet did of course protect him at least partly,” said Jean-Francois Payen, the head anesthetician at Chu hospital. “Someone who had suffered a similar accident without a helmet would not have made it [to the hospital].”
Schumacher was conscious while en route to the hospital, but his condition worsened quickly and he was taken in for brain surgery when scans revealed internal bleeding and contusions. “We cannot predict the future for Michael Schumacher,” said Payen. “He is in a critical...
- 12/30/2013
- Uinterview
The 40-year-old, four-time Indy Car champion, announced that he will no longer be able to race! Read on for his emotional statement!
Dario Franchitti isn’t getting behind the wheel of a race car anytime soon. Dario, who is currently separated from his wife Ashley Judd, was involved in a very scary and dangerous car crash during his Oct. 6 race at the Houston Grand Prix. He suffered a broken back, broken right ankle, and concussion.
Mario Franchitti Retiring From Racing
The racer who has 31 career wins under his belt, released a statement regarding his tough decision.
Since my racing accident in Houston, I have been in the expert care of some of the leading doctors and nurses, all of whom have made my health, my safety and my recovery their top priority. I am eternally grateful for the medical care I have received over the last several weeks. I’d...
Dario Franchitti isn’t getting behind the wheel of a race car anytime soon. Dario, who is currently separated from his wife Ashley Judd, was involved in a very scary and dangerous car crash during his Oct. 6 race at the Houston Grand Prix. He suffered a broken back, broken right ankle, and concussion.
Mario Franchitti Retiring From Racing
The racer who has 31 career wins under his belt, released a statement regarding his tough decision.
Since my racing accident in Houston, I have been in the expert care of some of the leading doctors and nurses, all of whom have made my health, my safety and my recovery their top priority. I am eternally grateful for the medical care I have received over the last several weeks. I’d...
- 11/15/2013
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
Dario Franchitti's life is headed off-track. The three-time Indianapolis 500 winner announced his retirement from IndyCar racing today, a little more than a month after being seriously injured during the Grand Prix of Houston. "A sad day but I'm eternally grateful," the Scottish driver, whose wife Ashley Judd rushed to his side after his accident despite their separation, tweeted Thursday with a link to his more detailed statement. Asked on Twitter if Franchitti had really retired, Judd replied, "Yes, with an extraordinary career, legendary achievements, aplomb & style." To another fan wishing him well, the actress wrote, "Thank you. His next iteration will be as fascinating...
- 11/15/2013
- E! Online
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti says doctors have told him he can no longer race because of injuries from an IndyCar crash last month. Franchitti fractured his spine, broke his right ankle and suffered a concussion in the Oct. 6 crash at Houston. The accident occurred on the last lap, when his car made contact with another car and went sailing into a fence. The 40-year-old underwent two surgeries on his ankle and recently returned home to Scotland to recover. Franchitti Tweeted a statement on Thursday, calling it "a sad day but I'm eternally grateful." "One month removed from the...
- 11/14/2013
- by Associated Press and K.C. Blumm
- PEOPLE.com
Dario Franchitti, Scottish racer and former husband of actress Ashley Judd, has announced his decision to retire from racing following a punishing injury he sustained a month ago.
"One month removed from the crash and based upon the expert advice of the doctors who have treated and assessed my head and spinal injuries post accident, it is their best medical opinion that I must stop racing," Franchitti said in a statement. "They have made it very clear that the risks involved in further racing are too great and could be detrimental to my long term well-being. Based on this medical advice, I have no choice but to stop."
Related: Ashley Judd & Dario Franchitti to Divorce
The Scottish Indy 500 and IndyCar series champion was involved in a petrifying wreck at Houston's Shell-Penzoil Grand Prix in October in which he fractured two vertebrae, broke his ankle, and sustained a concussion.
Franchitti, who is currently 40 years old, was married...
"One month removed from the crash and based upon the expert advice of the doctors who have treated and assessed my head and spinal injuries post accident, it is their best medical opinion that I must stop racing," Franchitti said in a statement. "They have made it very clear that the risks involved in further racing are too great and could be detrimental to my long term well-being. Based on this medical advice, I have no choice but to stop."
Related: Ashley Judd & Dario Franchitti to Divorce
The Scottish Indy 500 and IndyCar series champion was involved in a petrifying wreck at Houston's Shell-Penzoil Grand Prix in October in which he fractured two vertebrae, broke his ankle, and sustained a concussion.
Franchitti, who is currently 40 years old, was married...
- 11/14/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
Dario Franchitti has raced professionally for the last time. Ashley Judd's estranged husband announced via his official Twitter account on Thursday, Nov. 14 that he's retiring from race car driving because of injuries he suffered during an IndyCar crash last month. "One month removed from the crash and based on the expert advice of the doctors who have treated and assessed my head and spinal injuries post accident, it is their best medical opinion that I must stop racing," he wrote. "They have made it very clear [...]...
- 11/14/2013
- Us Weekly
It’s not uncommon for Hollywood romances to end badly, but it looks like Ashley Judd's 11-year marriage may have found new life.
According to a report, the “Double Jeopardy” dame is getting back together with her estranged husband Dario Franchitti and things seem to be going well.
The 40-year-old race car driver was involved in a collision at the Grand Prix of Houston earlier this month, sustaining injuries to his ankle and back.
And an insider told press, "They are going to give it another try after he recovers. His accident made her realize how much she loves him."
Ashley tweeted, "Thank you for the prayers for Dario, I have only clothes on my back & the dogs but that's all that we need & we are on our way… Amazed by the incredible outpouring of care & prayers. Thanks, everyone. Keeping our heads down here & doing what's in front of us to do.
According to a report, the “Double Jeopardy” dame is getting back together with her estranged husband Dario Franchitti and things seem to be going well.
The 40-year-old race car driver was involved in a collision at the Grand Prix of Houston earlier this month, sustaining injuries to his ankle and back.
And an insider told press, "They are going to give it another try after he recovers. His accident made her realize how much she loves him."
Ashley tweeted, "Thank you for the prayers for Dario, I have only clothes on my back & the dogs but that's all that we need & we are on our way… Amazed by the incredible outpouring of care & prayers. Thanks, everyone. Keeping our heads down here & doing what's in front of us to do.
- 10/21/2013
- GossipCenter
Unfortunately, tragedy has brought legally separated Ashley, 45, and racing car champion husband Dario, 40, closer together. After a terrible car crash, Ashley realized how much she loved her almost ex, and the couple is reportedly ready to give their marriage another go.
Actress Ashley Judd and Scottish race car driver Dario Franchitti split in January, but it looks like they’re going to give marriage a second shot after Ashley reportedly rushed to Dario’s side after his shocking Oct. 6 accident.
Ashley Judd & Dario Franchitti Reportedly Reunite After He’s Almost Killed In Car Crash
The actress dropped everything and flew to her estranged husband’s bedside in Texas, after he nearly died while crashing his car on the race track at the Grand Prix of Houston. Dario’s near death experience was a wake-up call to Ashley about ending her marriage to him.
“They are going to give it another try after he recovers.
Actress Ashley Judd and Scottish race car driver Dario Franchitti split in January, but it looks like they’re going to give marriage a second shot after Ashley reportedly rushed to Dario’s side after his shocking Oct. 6 accident.
Ashley Judd & Dario Franchitti Reportedly Reunite After He’s Almost Killed In Car Crash
The actress dropped everything and flew to her estranged husband’s bedside in Texas, after he nearly died while crashing his car on the race track at the Grand Prix of Houston. Dario’s near death experience was a wake-up call to Ashley about ending her marriage to him.
“They are going to give it another try after he recovers.
- 10/21/2013
- by Melissa Parrelli
- HollywoodLife
Ashley Judd has had a change of heart. Sources reveal to Us Weekly that the 45-year-old actress is ready to give her relationship with estranged husband Dario Franchitti another shot. The race car driver, 40, got into a scary accident at the Grand Prix of Houston on Oct. 6 that left him with a broken right ankle, and two fractured vertebrae. He also suffered a concussion from the serious crash. (Fourteen other individuals -- including 13 fans and an IndyCar Series official -- were also injured [...]...
- 10/20/2013
- Us Weekly
Three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti is rolling again -- just in a wheelchair for now -- but it's a start after his horrific crash earlier this month ... and TMZ has photos of his recovery.Dario was wheeled out of an Indianapolis hospital today after undergoing surgery Monday on his fractured right ankle. Dario got seriously messed up -- multiple fractures and a concussion -- during an IndyCar race in Houston earlier this month. His car bumped another one,...
- 10/18/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Los Angeles, Oct 10: Actress Ashley Judd is reportedly reuniting with her estranged husband, Scottish racing car driver Dario Franchitti.
The 45-year-old, who announced her split from Franchitti in January after 11 years of marriage, was there by his side after he was injured in a crash at the Houston Grand Prix in Texas, Us, Oct 6.
The couple has since then sparked rumours of their reconciliation, reports contactmusic.com.
"Something good has already come out of this terrible accident. It's brought Dario and Ashley closer together again and on the path to patching things up," a source told National Enquirer.
"They still love each other very much, and Ashley was very distraught when she heard about Dario's.
The 45-year-old, who announced her split from Franchitti in January after 11 years of marriage, was there by his side after he was injured in a crash at the Houston Grand Prix in Texas, Us, Oct 6.
The couple has since then sparked rumours of their reconciliation, reports contactmusic.com.
"Something good has already come out of this terrible accident. It's brought Dario and Ashley closer together again and on the path to patching things up," a source told National Enquirer.
"They still love each other very much, and Ashley was very distraught when she heard about Dario's.
- 10/10/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Ashley Judd Thanks Fans for "Outpouring of Care" After Estranged Husband Dario Franchitti's Accident
Ashley Judd is feeling the love in the aftermath of estranged husband Dario Franchitti's scary accident at the Grand Prix of Houston on Sunday, Oct. 6. After rushing to be by the injured race car driver's side at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, the Divergent actress took to Twitter to express her gratitude for the love and support from fans. "Amazed by the incredible outpouring of care & prayers," she tweeted on Monday, Oct. 7. "Thanks, everyone. Keeping our heads down here & doing what's in front of [...]...
- 10/8/2013
- Us Weekly
Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti are counting their blessings after the race car driver crashed during the Houston Grand Prix on Sunday, Oct. 6. The Divergent actress took to Twitter to express her gratitude the following day. "Amazed by the incredible outpouring of care & prayers," Judd wrote. "Thanks, everyone. Keeping our heads down here & doing what's in front of us to do." Franchitti sustained several injuries after his car launched into the air and hit a fence. In addition to fracturing two vertebrae as a result of the accident, he also suffered a concussion. The 40-year-old underwent surgery Sunday to repair his broken right ankle. Debris from the crash also injured 13 fans and one...
- 10/8/2013
- E! Online
It was a scary scene at the Houston Grand Prix on Sunday (October 6) when Dario Franchitti's race car went airborne in a horrific crash.
Several spectators and the driver himself were taken to the hospital where his wife Ashley Judd rushed to his side.
As the 40-year-old driver received treatment for a spinal fracture, broken ankle, and concussion, the "Double Jeopardy" star tweeted, "Thank you for the prayers for @dariofranchitti I have only clothes on my back & the dogs but that's all that we need & we are on our way."
The couple previously announced their decision to split back in January, but it seems they have reunited in the face of tragedy as Ashley added, "Amazed by the incredible outpouring of care & prayers. Thanks, everyone. Keeping our heads down here & doing what's in front of us to do."...
Several spectators and the driver himself were taken to the hospital where his wife Ashley Judd rushed to his side.
As the 40-year-old driver received treatment for a spinal fracture, broken ankle, and concussion, the "Double Jeopardy" star tweeted, "Thank you for the prayers for @dariofranchitti I have only clothes on my back & the dogs but that's all that we need & we are on our way."
The couple previously announced their decision to split back in January, but it seems they have reunited in the face of tragedy as Ashley added, "Amazed by the incredible outpouring of care & prayers. Thanks, everyone. Keeping our heads down here & doing what's in front of us to do."...
- 10/8/2013
- GossipCenter
Ashley Judd raced to her estranged husband Dario Franchitti's side on Sunday, Oct. 6, after receiving news that the Indy 500 champ had gotten into a serious accident during Houston's Grand Prix. The actress, 45, made sure to keep fans posted as she made her way to check in to the Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. "Thank you for the prayers for Dario, I have only clothes on my back & the dogs but that's all that we need & we are on our way," the Divergent star [...]...
- 10/7/2013
- Us Weekly
Dario Franchitti is on the mend after fracturing two vertebrae on Sunday, Oct. 6. The famed driver was injured during Houston's Grand Prix after his car vaulted into the stands, injuring 13 fans and an IndyCar Series official. Franchitti also fractured his right ankle and suffered a concussion. The four-time IndyCar champion was driven to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, where he had surgery to repair his ankle. Fracnhitti's wife, actress Ashley Judd, immediately rushed to her husband's side. "Thank you for the prayers for @dariofranchitti I have only clothes on my back & the dogs but that's all that we need & we are on our way," the Divergent star tweeted. Professional driver...
- 10/7/2013
- E! Online
Trapped in a mundane job at the tomato plant, Theo dreams of becoming a glamorous race car driver.
He wants the fame and fortune of Indianapolis 500 winner Guy Gagne, but more than anything, Theo wants to go fast.
The problem? Theo is a snail.
That's the premise behind the DreamWorks Animation movie "Turbo" that opens Wednesday and features the Indianapolis 500. The idea, by director, co-writer and story creator David Soren, came from watching his young son's obsession with "all things fast" and an annoying snail infestation in his own front yard.
"It's the juxtaposition of extreme slowness and speed all in my yard," Soren said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "I love an underdog story, and nobody expects anything out of a snail, the odds are stacked against them. They are the butt of slow jokes – they are stepped on by kids, despised by gardeners,...
He wants the fame and fortune of Indianapolis 500 winner Guy Gagne, but more than anything, Theo wants to go fast.
The problem? Theo is a snail.
That's the premise behind the DreamWorks Animation movie "Turbo" that opens Wednesday and features the Indianapolis 500. The idea, by director, co-writer and story creator David Soren, came from watching his young son's obsession with "all things fast" and an annoying snail infestation in his own front yard.
"It's the juxtaposition of extreme slowness and speed all in my yard," Soren said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "I love an underdog story, and nobody expects anything out of a snail, the odds are stacked against them. They are the butt of slow jokes – they are stepped on by kids, despised by gardeners,...
- 7/15/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Racing into theaters on July 17, Turbo is a high-velocity 3D comedy about a snail who dares to dream big – and fast. After a freak accident infuses him with the power of super-speed, Turbo kicks into overdrive and embarks on an extraordinary journey to achieve the seemingly impossible: competing in the world’s fastest race. With the help of his tricked-out streetwise snail crew, this ultimate underdog puts his heart and shell on the line to prove that no dream is too big, and no dreamer too small.
Ryan Reynolds leads an all-star cast including Paul Giamatti, Michael Pena, Luis Guzman, Bill Hader, Richard Jenkins, Ken Jeong, Michelle Rodriguez, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Kurtwood Smith, Snoop Dogg and Samuel L. Jackson in the story of an ordinary garden snail with dreams of racing greatness.
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Ryan Reynolds leads an all-star cast including Paul Giamatti, Michael Pena, Luis Guzman, Bill Hader, Richard Jenkins, Ken Jeong, Michelle Rodriguez, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Kurtwood Smith, Snoop Dogg and Samuel L. Jackson in the story of an ordinary garden snail with dreams of racing greatness.
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- 7/8/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Snails aren’t typically known for their speed, but thanks to a freak accident, one little snail has the ability to achieve his dream of competing in the Indy 500 in the upcoming Turbo.
The Dreamworks animated movie is kicking things into high speed in this featurette that goes behind-the-snail to get to the root of this underdog story. With an all-star voice cast that features Ryan Reynolds as our hero Turbo, and a cast of snails and humans that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Maya Rudolph and Luis Guzman, Turbo is ready to take off in the high-stakes racing circuit.
Hear what the stars have to say about their animated counterparts, plus hear from non-snail racer Dario Franchitti on what it really takes to get behind the wheel in this Turbo featurette beyond the cut!
The Dreamworks animated movie is kicking things into high speed in this featurette that goes behind-the-snail to get to the root of this underdog story. With an all-star voice cast that features Ryan Reynolds as our hero Turbo, and a cast of snails and humans that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Maya Rudolph and Luis Guzman, Turbo is ready to take off in the high-stakes racing circuit.
Hear what the stars have to say about their animated counterparts, plus hear from non-snail racer Dario Franchitti on what it really takes to get behind the wheel in this Turbo featurette beyond the cut!
- 6/4/2013
- by Rachel West
- Cineplex
The 97th running of the most famous car race in sports had a thrilling ending when the Brazilian driver took the lead with 3 laps to go and brought home his first ever Indy 500 title.
They don’t call it the Greatest Spectacle in Racing for no reason! In an exhilarating race on May 26, Tony Kanaan pulled ahead late and climactically grabbed the checkered flag. It was his first Indianapolis 500 win in 12 tries.
Tony Kanaan Wins The 97th Indy 500
Tony stole first place from Ryan Hunter-Raey after a restart with just three laps to go. And when the caution flag flew seconds later after a crash involving Dario Franchitti, the field was frozen and Tony became the winner after 500 long miles.
Rookie racer Carlos Munoz finished second, with Ryan and Dario following behind.
Tony has had a long, great career as a driver, and this Indy 500 win just caps it off.
They don’t call it the Greatest Spectacle in Racing for no reason! In an exhilarating race on May 26, Tony Kanaan pulled ahead late and climactically grabbed the checkered flag. It was his first Indianapolis 500 win in 12 tries.
Tony Kanaan Wins The 97th Indy 500
Tony stole first place from Ryan Hunter-Raey after a restart with just three laps to go. And when the caution flag flew seconds later after a crash involving Dario Franchitti, the field was frozen and Tony became the winner after 500 long miles.
Rookie racer Carlos Munoz finished second, with Ryan and Dario following behind.
Tony has had a long, great career as a driver, and this Indy 500 win just caps it off.
- 5/26/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Race-car drivers generally don't get credit for being athletes in the truest sense of the word, but their sport does have its unique demands.
Obviously, they must have superior hand-eye coordination to be able to pilot those cars around racetracks at speeds over 200 mph. They must be able to withstand the triple-digit heat that can accumulate in their vehicles as they negotiate sun-scorched Southern tracks on hot summer days. They also must be able to handle the G-forces resulting from taking turns at high speeds.
And then there's the laser-beamlike focus they must maintain for three-plus hours to keep their speeding cars on track, away from other cars and hopefully headed to victory.It's that last attribute that three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves says he put to good use on the dance floor almost six years ago to win Season 5 of "Dancing With the Stars."
"I think the driving ... helped the dancing,...
Obviously, they must have superior hand-eye coordination to be able to pilot those cars around racetracks at speeds over 200 mph. They must be able to withstand the triple-digit heat that can accumulate in their vehicles as they negotiate sun-scorched Southern tracks on hot summer days. They also must be able to handle the G-forces resulting from taking turns at high speeds.
And then there's the laser-beamlike focus they must maintain for three-plus hours to keep their speeding cars on track, away from other cars and hopefully headed to victory.It's that last attribute that three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves says he put to good use on the dance floor almost six years ago to win Season 5 of "Dancing With the Stars."
"I think the driving ... helped the dancing,...
- 5/26/2013
- by [email protected]
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Tune in alert for some Hot Indycar Action this weekend on NBC Sports Network. NBC Sports Network drops the flag on Friday at 11 a.m. Et for live coverage of .Carb Day,. the last practice before the Indianapolis 500. Gearing up for the race, three-time champion Dario Franchitti sat down with us to talk about how he.s preparing, what his goals are for the race, and what makes this race in particular so challenging. Get your motor running with our embeddble video, and don.t forget to tune in to NBC Sports Network this weekend for your Indycar coverage!
- 5/23/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
2013 Indy 500 date, time, TV channel and preview: ABC airs the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26. Related: 2013 Izod IndyCar Series TV schedule The Memorial Day weekend tradition returns with the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26, beginning at 12pm Et from famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Top drivers competing for the Borg-Warner Trophy include Ryan Hunter-Reay, Will Power, Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves, Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti. Dario Franchitti, last year’s Indy 500 winner, will attempt to win his fourth career race at Indy. (Not expected back is Franchitti’s wife, Ashley Judd, from [...]
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- 5/21/2013
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
Ashley Judd is focusing on getting past her personal troubles. The 'Dolphin Tale' actress - who announced the end of her 11-year marriage to Scottish racing driver Dario Franchitti in January - has announced she has decided not to run for the Us Senate seat in Kentucky as she wants to concentrate on her family but did not clarify whether she is trying to repair her marriage. The 44-year-old star wrote on Twitter on Wednesday (27.03.13): 'Dear Friends. Thank you for these months of remarkable support & encouragement, for your voices, exhortations & prayers...Regretfully, I am currently unable to consider a campaign for the Senate. 'I have spoken to many Kentuckians over these last few months...
- 3/28/2013
- Monsters and Critics
Ashley Judd is focusing on getting past her personal troubles. The 'Dolphin Tale' actress - who announced the end of her 11-year marriage to Scottish racing driver Dario Franchitti in January - has announced she has decided not to run for the Us Senate seat in Kentucky as she wants to concentrate on her family but did not clarify whether she is trying to repair her marriage. The 44-year-old star wrote on Twitter on Wednesday (27.03.13): ''Dear Friends. Thank you for these months of remarkable support & encouragement, for your voices, exhortations & prayers...Regretfully, I am currently unable to consider a campaign...
- 3/28/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
IndyCar 2013 schedule on NBC Sports Network and ABC begins with the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Sunday, March 24. The Izod IndyCar Series starts the engines on the 2013 season at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in Florida on Sunday, March 24, beginning at 12pm Et on NBC Sports Network. Will Power, Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan, Marco Andretti, Dario Franchitti, Graham Rahal and last season’s IndyCar champion Ryan Hunter-Reay take on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn course through downtown St. Petersburg and Albert Whitted Airport. Also See: 2013 Formula One Grand Prix Series TV schedule The [...]...
- 3/21/2013
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
You know you're doing something right when Gerard Butler is checking you out! On Monday, Ashley Judd showed off her sexy (and single) self at the premiere of "Olympus Has Fallen" in Hollywood. The 44-year-old sported a teal bandage dress which hugged her figure in all of the right places. Clearly, gravity is no match for Judd's daily workout routine. The actress and her ex-husband, three-time Indianapolis 500 Champ Dario Franchitti, ended their 11 year marriage January 30. They say looking good is the best revenge, right? Get it, girl. The brunette beauty isn't the only celeb who's a fan of bandage dresses -- click "Launch Gallery" below to see even more stars sport the famous curve-hugging couture! Read more...
- 3/19/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
It's hardly been two months since Ashley Judd and husband Dario Franchitti decided to pull the plug on their 10-year marriage, but the newly single actress was already turning heads on the red carpet on Monday, March 18. The Olympus Has Fallen actress, 44, wore a low-cut, skin-tight teal Herve Leger dress that accentuated her enviable figure. Judd practically glowed as she greeted her costars -- including Morgan Freeman and a very appreciative Gerard Butler, 43. According to an onlooker, the pair spent most of their time at [...]...
- 3/19/2013
- by Joyce Chen
- Us Weekly
2013 is barely two months old, but it’s already claimed several high-profile Hollywood relationships! From Justin and Selena to Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to Josh Brolin and Diane Lane — there’s been plenty of carnage! Which split do you think was the biggest?
With news revealed on Feb. 21 that Diane Lane and Josh Brolin are calling it quits, 2013 has laid claim to its latest Hollywood relationship casualty. The year may only be nearing the end of its second month, but it’s seen the end of several A-list couplings!
Celebrity Breakups of 2013 — The First Victims
Not only is Diane and Josh’s marriage going by way of the dodo, we’ve also mourned the loss of fan-favorite couples including Harry Styles & Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez! While Diane and Josh’s end may be the most recent, Haylor and Jelena each bit...
With news revealed on Feb. 21 that Diane Lane and Josh Brolin are calling it quits, 2013 has laid claim to its latest Hollywood relationship casualty. The year may only be nearing the end of its second month, but it’s seen the end of several A-list couplings!
Celebrity Breakups of 2013 — The First Victims
Not only is Diane and Josh’s marriage going by way of the dodo, we’ve also mourned the loss of fan-favorite couples including Harry Styles & Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez! While Diane and Josh’s end may be the most recent, Haylor and Jelena each bit...
- 2/21/2013
- by Billy Nilles
- HollywoodLife
What's on the minds of People readers this week? We love getting your feedback, and as always, you weighed in with plenty of strong reactions. From your anger over Rihanna's confession that she and Chris Brown are once again in a relationship, to your love as a Houston waiter refused to serve a customer who'd insulted a boy with Down syndrome, you told us what got you talking - and also laughing out loud. Check out the articles with the top reactions on the site this week, and keep clicking on the emoticons at the bottom of every story to tell us what you think!
- 2/2/2013
- by Andrea Billups
- PEOPLE.com
Ashley Judd and her estranged husband Dario Franchitti had a turbulent marriage. The 'Dolphin Tale' actress and the Scottish racing driver recently decided to end their 11-year union but according to friends, the split was not a huge shock. A source told People: 'They can be having a drink or dinner and all of a sudden sparks will fly, and they will be fighting over something that was said in their group of friends. Then it would stop and everything was fine between them.' However, some pals were surprised as they believed Ashley, 44, and Dario, 39, who got engaged in December 1999 and married in December 2001, at Skibo Castle, near Dornoch, Scotland, were happy together because she...
- 2/1/2013
- Monsters and Critics
Ashley Judd and her estranged husband Dario Franchitti had a turbulent marriage. The 'Dolphin Tale' actress and the Scottish racing driver recently decided to end their 11-year union but according to friends, the split was not a huge shock. A source told People: ''They can be having a drink or dinner and all of a sudden sparks will fly, and they will be fighting over something that was said in their group of friends. Then it would stop and everything was fine between them.'' However, some pals were surprised as they believed Ashley, 44, and Dario, 39, who got engaged in December...
- 2/1/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
In the fast and dangerous sport of IndyCar racing, Dario Franchitti could always take comfort in knowing his biggest fan would be waiting for him at the finish line in her signature floppy hat and movie star smile. Wife Ashley Judd's devotion was never more public than when Franchitti won his first of three Indianapolis 500s on a rain-soaked day in 2007 as she danced and ran down the raceway to celebrate. "When he was introduced, or got a good pole position she yelled and waved her hands in the air and was there to support him in a big way,...
- 2/1/2013
- by Linda Marx
- PEOPLE.com
As award season winds down, Hollywood's film and TV stars walked the red carpet together once again for the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 27.
From Ben Affleck and Nicole Kidman to Bryan Cranston and Tina Fey, actors from the big and small screens united to celebrate a year of great performances. Some of the winners included the cast of "Argo," "Homeland" star Claire Danes, "30 Rock" actor Alec Baldwin, "Les Miserables" supporting actress Anne Hathaway, "Silver Linings Playbook" beauty Jennifer Lawrence and the cast of "Downton Abbey."
Also this week, Megan Fox revealed that she may be choosing motherhood over Hollywood. The actress, who welcomed her son Noah in September, told the U.K's Marie Claire, "It’s very hard for me to do this stuff, because I feel like this isn’t my job anymore. My job is to be with him." But will she really give it all up?...
From Ben Affleck and Nicole Kidman to Bryan Cranston and Tina Fey, actors from the big and small screens united to celebrate a year of great performances. Some of the winners included the cast of "Argo," "Homeland" star Claire Danes, "30 Rock" actor Alec Baldwin, "Les Miserables" supporting actress Anne Hathaway, "Silver Linings Playbook" beauty Jennifer Lawrence and the cast of "Downton Abbey."
Also this week, Megan Fox revealed that she may be choosing motherhood over Hollywood. The actress, who welcomed her son Noah in September, told the U.K's Marie Claire, "It’s very hard for me to do this stuff, because I feel like this isn’t my job anymore. My job is to be with him." But will she really give it all up?...
- 1/30/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Ashley Judd and her husband Dario Franchitti have separated. The 'Dolphin Tale' actress and the Scottish racing driver have decided to end their 11-year marriage but despite the break-up they insist they will 'always be family'. A statement released by the pair read: 'We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed.' Ashley, 44, and Dario, 39, got engaged in December 1999 and married in December 2001, at Skibo Castle, near Dornoch, Scotland. During their union, the couple - who never had children -divided their time between Dario's home country and their American farm...
- 1/30/2013
- Monsters and Critics
Well, this comes as a sad surprise: Ashley Judd and her race car driver husband Dario Franchitti have called it quits. The two have been married for 10 years since saying "I do" in December 2001, and have no children together.
"We have mutually decided to end our marriage," a rep for the course tells Us Weekly. "We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed."
In fact, the two are ending on great terms. "Family forever. @dariofranchitti," she tweeted Tuesday night.
The two were last seen together publicily in September at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
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"We have mutually decided to end our marriage," a rep for the course tells Us Weekly. "We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed."
In fact, the two are ending on great terms. "Family forever. @dariofranchitti," she tweeted Tuesday night.
The two were last seen together publicily in September at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
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- 1/30/2013
- by Stephanie Webber
- Celebsology
Ashley Judd and her husband Dario Franchitti have separated. The 'Dolphin Tale' actress and the Scottish racing driver have decided to end their 11-year marriage but despite the break-up they insist they will ''always be family''. A statement released by the pair read: ''We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed.'' Ashley, 44, and Dario, 39, got engaged in December 1999 and married in December 2001, at Skibo Castle, near Dornoch, Scotland. During their union, the couple - who never...
- 1/30/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
After 12 years of marriage, Ashley and Dario announced on Jan. 29 that they have split. So sad. Keep reading for their official statement.
Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti announced on Jan. 29 that they were separating after over a decade of marriage. Ashley, 44, and Dario, 39, who married in 2001 in Scotland, “mutually decided” to end their marriage. They have no children.
Ashley Judd & Dario Franchitti End Their Marriage
Ashley and Dario made a joint statement, which was sweet as they said that they will always remain family.
“We have mutually decided to end our marriage,” Ashley and Dario told People. “We’ll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed.”
Ashley is most famous for her acting career, starring in films such as Kiss the Girls and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, while Dario is an IndyCar driver and three-time Indianapolis 500 champion.
Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti announced on Jan. 29 that they were separating after over a decade of marriage. Ashley, 44, and Dario, 39, who married in 2001 in Scotland, “mutually decided” to end their marriage. They have no children.
Ashley Judd & Dario Franchitti End Their Marriage
Ashley and Dario made a joint statement, which was sweet as they said that they will always remain family.
“We have mutually decided to end our marriage,” Ashley and Dario told People. “We’ll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed.”
Ashley is most famous for her acting career, starring in films such as Kiss the Girls and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, while Dario is an IndyCar driver and three-time Indianapolis 500 champion.
- 1/30/2013
- by Eleanore Hutch
- HollywoodLife
Ashley Judd and husband Dario Franchitti are divorcing after more than 10 years together.
"We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed," a rep for the couple told Us Weekly.
The 44-year-old actress married the 39-year-old racecar driver back in 2001 after being engaged for two years.
The split does seem to be quite amicable, as shortly after news of their split broke, Judd tweeted, "Family forever. @dariofranchitti." and Franchitti later responded: "@ashleyjudd family forever."...
"We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed," a rep for the couple told Us Weekly.
The 44-year-old actress married the 39-year-old racecar driver back in 2001 after being engaged for two years.
The split does seem to be quite amicable, as shortly after news of their split broke, Judd tweeted, "Family forever. @dariofranchitti." and Franchitti later responded: "@ashleyjudd family forever."...
- 1/30/2013
- by Stephanie Marcus
- Huffington Post
Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti are divorcing after 11 years of marriage.The actress and the three-time Indianapolis 500 winner issued a statement to People on Tuesday night."We have mutually decided to end our marriage," it read. "We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed."Shortly after the news broke, Ashley tweeted: "Family forever. @dariofranchitti." Dario responded in kind with the tweet, "@ashleyjudd family forever."Ashley was often spotted at Dario's races, and Dario often accompanied her on the red carpet. Their last major public outing together was the 2012 Emmy Awards back in September.The couple did not have any kids.To see even more shocking celebrity splits, click on the "Launch Gallery" above? Read more...
- 1/30/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Los Angeles, Jan 30: Actress Ashley Judd is splitting from her husband Dario Franchitti, just weeks after celebrating their 11th wedding anniversary in December.
The couple announced plans to end the relationship Tuesday, reports people.com.
"We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed," the couple said in a joint statement.
Judd married Franchitti in a private ceremony in his native Scotland in 2001 after a two-year engagement.
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The couple announced plans to end the relationship Tuesday, reports people.com.
"We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed," the couple said in a joint statement.
Judd married Franchitti in a private ceremony in his native Scotland in 2001 after a two-year engagement.
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- 1/30/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
After twelve years of marriage, Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti have announced they are splitting up.
The "Dolphin Tale" actress and her race car champion hubby released a statement on Tuesday (January 29) saying, “We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We’ll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed."
Ms. Judd was a fixture at the Scotsman's Indy Racing League events, enthusiastically cheering on her hubby from the pit box.
After being engaged for about two years, the couple tied the knot in a highly private ceremony in Scotland in 2001.
The "Dolphin Tale" actress and her race car champion hubby released a statement on Tuesday (January 29) saying, “We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We’ll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed."
Ms. Judd was a fixture at the Scotsman's Indy Racing League events, enthusiastically cheering on her hubby from the pit box.
After being engaged for about two years, the couple tied the knot in a highly private ceremony in Scotland in 2001.
- 1/30/2013
- GossipCenter
Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti are separating. Ashley and Dario, who is a racecar driver, married in 2001 in Dario's native Scotland. They shared a statement about the split with People saying, "We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed."...
- 1/30/2013
- by Lauren Turner
- Popsugar.com
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