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Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Spot the mane clause: Equine phrases are hiding where you'd least expect them
Take a horse to water, horse-trading, hold your horses… given the interdependence we once had with these majestic beasts, it is no surprise that ourlanguage embraced them too. In more recent times, a stellar show starring Will Arnett as BoJack gave the term horseman a new meaning. There are, in fact, horses hidden in a number of phrases where one wouldn't expect them to be. Let's start with a simple one. Riding and the age of chivalry (roughly the medieval period, from the 12th to 15th centuries) gave us 'full tilt'. Tilting was an early name for jousting while on horseback. The aim was not so much to pierce the opponent's armour as to spook his horse so that he would be unsaddled. Knights would joust 'at full tilt' when their honour, or the honour of a woman in their circle, had been questioned. They would also joust in jest, or as something akin to a war game or practice session ahead of actual battle. There is also 'high and mighty', meaning 'to act with a self-importance one likely hasn't earned'. This one dates all the way back to the 1400s, a time when only the wealthiest and most powerful rode on horses. They were literally and figuratively more highly placed than the poor, who had to walk. This gave them an unfounded arrogance, based not on character or even achievement but merely on status. And so it is still frowned upon to act 'high and mighty'. Fast-forward several centuries and one arrives at 'shoo-in', which comes to us from the world of horse-racing, in the 1930s. Amid scandals over rigged races, this became the term for a horse that was shooed or ushered towards victory in dubious ways. Over time, the implication of dubiousness was lost and it became a term used simply to indicate the candidate most likely to win. 'Hands-down' is an interesting one. We'd never associate it with horses, and yet most of us don't really think about what it means: perhaps surrender, an absence of effort, someone really good at cards? It is none of those things. It comes to us, instead, from horse-racing. Towards the end of a race, when a jockey was certain of victory, he lowered his hands, relaxing his grip on the reins. It was a power move that said: 'I don't even have to try'. And so, today too, one wins 'hands-down'. Some equine phrases serve as a tribute to the pain these beasts suffered, in the years when they helped power our world. In a simple example, 'to give someone gyp' means to cause deep pain, 'gyp' being a contraction of 'gee-up', the command to urge a horse to move faster. In a more evocative example, we have 'against the collar'. This phrase immortalises the image of a horse dragging a heavy load uphill, causing its collar to greatly distress its neck. To this day, 'against the collar' indicates a person who is exhausted or having a difficult time, but is still striving. I'd like to end on a slightly happier note, with my two favourites: 'to ride roughshod over' and 'Big Apple'. 'Ride roughshod' sounds like it might involve simply running a cart or carriage over someone's plans or dreams, but really it has to do with horses' hooves. This phrase, indicating utter disregard for another person, comes from a practice of shoeing horses roughly, leaving the nail heads of their horseshoes jutting out, so that they could be ridden anywhere without slipping. Imagine being trampled by an animal shod in this way. Ghastly! Big Apple, meanwhile, has been dated to a newspaper column from the 1920s. 'Apple', in horse-racing, was slang for a major cash prize (the apple being the stereotypical treat for horses). A 'big apple' was a significant prize. And so the city that gave out the most prizes became 'the Big Apple'. And that city, of course, was New York. (Adam Jacot de Boinod is the author of The Meaning of Tingo)
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: LEGO Masters' New Host, Miss Austen Returns and More
Fox's LEGO Masters is replacing a key piece. Fox has renewed LEGO Masters for Season 6 — to premiere during the 2025-26 TV season, with The Masked Singer's Nick Cannon succeeding Will Arnett as host. More from TVLine Casting News: Outlander Star Joins The Forsytes, Rings of Power Adds Trio and More Soaps Shocker: Erika Slezak Joins General Hospital! Here's What We Know So Far The Pitt Season 2 Adds Four, Including a Familiar Face From Breaking Bad 'We're thrilled to bring LEGO Masters back for another season,' Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network, said in a statement. 'Originally launched with the wonderful Will Arnett, the show now enters an exciting next chapter with Nick Cannon at the helm, who brings a new fun energy to the competition.' For Season 6, LEGO Masters for the first time ever will film in-person audition episodes at LEGOLAND California Resort, on June 21 and 22; for more details, visit LEGO Masters is currently airing Season 5 Mondays at 8/7c. This week, the eight remaining duos prepare to 'Get in Gear' as they create builds that burst with movement and tell a compelling story. In other recent casting news: * Keeley Hawes is set to reprise her role as Cassandra in Miss Austen Returns, a follow-up to MASTERPIECE PBS' Miss Austen that is based on Gill Hornby's recently published The Elopement. As producer Christine Langan told Deadline, 'The Elopement is drawn from very rich family history; the Austens were very fertile, there's a lot of them. This is a well-researched true story that happens later on [from Miss Austen], around the 1820s, and to a wing of the family that involves Cassandra.' * Ryan Robbins (Sanctuary, Riverdale) will be a recurring guest star on Netflix's Little House on the Prairie reboot, playing Russell, a rough and grizzled settler, Deadline reports. Hit the comments with your thoughts on the castings above! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: LEGO Masters' New Host, Miss Austen Returns and More
Fox's LEGO Masters is replacing a key piece. Fox has renewed LEGO Masters for Season 6 — to premiere during the 2025-26 TV season, with The Masked Singer's Nick Cannon succeeding Will Arnett as host. More from TVLine Casting News: Outlander Star Joins The Forsytes, Rings of Power Adds Trio and More Soaps Shocker: Erika Slezak Joins General Hospital! Here's What We Know So Far The Pitt Season 2 Adds Four, Including a Familiar Face From Breaking Bad 'We're thrilled to bring LEGO Masters back for another season,' Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network, said in a statement. 'Originally launched with the wonderful Will Arnett, the show now enters an exciting next chapter with Nick Cannon at the helm, who brings a new fun energy to the competition.' For Season 6, LEGO Masters for the first time ever will film in-person audition episodes at LEGOLAND California Resort, on June 21 and 22; for more details, visit LEGO Masters is currently airing Season 5 Mondays at 8/7c. This week, the eight remaining duos prepare to 'Get in Gear' as they create builds that burst with movement and tell a compelling story. In other recent casting news: * Keeley Hawes is set to reprise her role as Cassandra in Miss Austen Returns, a follow-up to MASTERPIECE PBS' Miss Austen that is based on Gill Hornby's recently published The Elopement. As producer Christine Langan told Deadline, 'The Elopement is drawn from very rich family history; the Austens were very fertile, there's a lot of them. This is a well-researched true story that happens later on [from Miss Austen], around the 1820s, and to a wing of the family that involves Cassandra.' * Ryan Robbins (Sanctuary, Riverdale) will be a recurring guest star on Netflix's Little House on the Prairie reboot, playing Russell, a rough and grizzled settler, Deadline reports. Hit the comments with your thoughts on the castings above! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nick Cannon to Replace Will Arnett as Host of ‘Lego Masters'
Nick Cannon is in and Will Arnett is out as host of the Fox competition series 'Lego Masters' as the series heads into its sixth season. Cannon already has a perch on Fox as the host of its unscripted hit 'The Masked Singer.' 'Lego Masters' hails from Endemol Shine North America, Tuesday's Child and Plan B Entertainment, under license from the LEGO Group. Season 5 premiered in May. More from Variety 'Lego Masters' Brings 'Star Wars' and Waterfall Challenges, a Time-Altering Twist and 4.5 Million Bricks to Season 5 Will Arnett's Electric Avenue to Develop Scripted and Reality Series at Fox Entertainment Under New Deal Kathryn Hahn and Will Arnett Get Sporty in New Ad Campaign 'We're thrilled to bring 'Lego Masters' back for another season,' said Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network. 'Alongside our incredible creative partners, this beloved series continues to captivate audiences. Originally launched with the wonderful Will Arnett, the show now enters an exciting next chapter with Nick Cannon at the helm, who brings a new fun energy to the competition.' Endemol Shine North America CEO Sharon Levy called Cannon 'a proven entertainer with a fantastic rapport, and we're eager to witness how his unique style will elevate the competition during the new season,' said Levy. She also saluted Arnett for five seasons of brick-building action. 'Of course, none of this would have been possible without the phenomenal Will Arnett, who guided us through five truly superlative seasons. Will's comedic brilliance and genuine passion for the show laid the perfect foundation, and we are immensely thankful for his incredible contribution,' Levy said. 'Lego Masters' confirmed that it will film audition episodes for Season 6 at Legoland California Resort in Carlsbad, near San Diego, on June 21 and June 22. 'I'm a huge fan of 'Lego Masters,' said Cannon. 'It's an honor to join the series and host another show with my Fox family. Season six we're bringing an action-packed hour full of family fun, passion and for the first time ever, in-person audition episodes. I can't wait to see the insane creations and give away a big bag of money to the best of the best.' 'Lego Masters' is executive produced by showrunner Shyam Balsé, Levy and Endemol Shine's Michael Heyerman, with Karen Smith and Steph Harris from Tuesday's Child; Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner from Plan B; and Jill Wilfert and Robert May from the Lego Group. (Pictured: Nick Cannon, Will Arnett) Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Vancouver Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
These Canadian celebrities lent their voices to the new superhero cartoon Super Team Canada
Super Team Canada is a new animated comedy series for adults about an all-Canadian superhero team. Produced by Vancouver-based studio Thunderbird Entertainment's Atomic Cartoons and Will Arnett's Electric Avenue, it premieres on CRAVE on May 16. The all-Canadian show was co-created by Emmy Award-winning Alberta siblings Robert and Joel H. Cohen, whose long list of writing credits includes such enduring TV hits as The Big Bang Theory and The Simpsons, as well as films such as Austin Powers and Shrek. The cast includes Will Arnett, Cobie Smulders, Kevin McDonald, Charles Demers, Brian Drummond, Ceara Morgana, Veen Sood and guest star Jay Baruchel. No less a legend than Bryan Adams wrote and performed the Super Team Canada theme song for the 20-episode series, which will air two new 11-minute episodes every Friday following the two-part Victoria Day weekend premiere. The show centres on a group of most certainly not famous Canadian superheroes overseen by the prime minister, who is both running the country and working a second job at a big box store. The team takes on everything from giant robots to alien space curmudgeons, becoming 'Earth's last and most maple syrup-powered hope.' Anyone old enough to recall classic Canuck animated shows such as Rocket Robin Hood or Comely Comics characters like Captain Canuck will recognize a lot of the look and feel of Super Team Canada. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. And the jokes are non-stop. 'We wanted a delightful mix of the cheap animation style we all watched as kids and make it as fast and funny as possible,' said Robert Cohen . 'Hopefully, with some characters you will see in coming episodes.' 'Obviously, we were influenced by shows like Super Friends and the beloved all-Canadian Rocket Robin Hood,' said Joel H. Cohen . 'We wanted it as lo-fi as possible to salute those kind of shows and their Scooby Doo-style pacing.' The two also wanted heroes that came from across the country to present a plethora of opportunities to bring provincialism versus federalism into the mix. The six-member team reads like a schoolroom gag session selecting who would have what powers. Rob Cohen, who is the showrunner, said the cast came together quite naturally. After initially approaching Arnett to be involved, Smulders came next and the roles all came together quickly. The brothers still can't believe they were able to bring in so many talents, as well as Adams, to make a silly, super pro-Canada comedy cartoon. 'This amazing cast are all hilarious in their own individual ways, which made writing for them so easy,' said Joel. 'They take our garbage and turn it into funny garbage. Everything was fully scripted coming into the studio, but then there was a lot of room to play and add-lib. Because that's what you do when you have people that can knock it out of the park.' The final Super Team Canada lineup includes: • Breakaway : Voiced by Will Arnett , this hockey stick-wielding doofus decked out in Maple Leaf leotards thinks he's the star attraction but the gap in his assessment is bigger than the one between his teeth. • Niagara Falls : Voiced by Cobie Smulders , this husky-voiced water being is the de facto team leader due to her reasoned handling of internal team disputes. But she can become a tsunami when the right emotional triggers are pulled. • Poutine : Voiced by Vancouver-based comic and author Charles Demers . A French-Canadian bûcheron (lumberjack) who foils foes by firing streams of hot cheese curds from his arm-mounted potato guns. • Sasquatchewan : Voiced by Brian Drummond , this sasquatch from the Prairie province pretty much sticks to the 'Sasquatchewan smash' directives coming his way. Oh, yeah, his body odour is an adjunct power. • RCM-PC : Voiced by Veena Sood, this is a Robotic Crime Management Polite Computer cyborg inside a decommissioned Canada Post mailbox. A 'Canadian Swiss Army Knife,' she defeats danger while always maintaining proper etiquette. • Chinook : Voiced by Métis actor Ceara Morgana, she's a 12-year-old First Nations hero from Winnipeg who can summon the power of snow, ice and wind to whip baddies butts. She is probably the smartest and most powerful member of the STC. • The Prime Minister of Canada : Voiced by Kids in the Hall's Kevin McDonald , this Trudeau V. 1-style world leader juggles the United Nations, the Canadian nation and his big-box job with politeness and a Maple Leaf pocket protector. 'We wanted to represent as much of the breadth of the country as possible, to get as many perspectives of it in as we could in both the stories and the characters going forward,' said Robert Cohen. 'We missed a few, of course, but there will be time to work them in.' 'Ideally, this both builds on the stereotypical views that people outside of the country have of it, but also to lovingly make fun of those stereotypes in a way that someone outside of Canada won't get,' said Joel H. Cohen. 'There are so many inside jokes.' Spoiler alert: One of the subtle inside jokes that Joel gives away is a shot of the team sitting around reading such titles as Captain Canuck, Alpha Flight and Weak Imitations Magazine. 'We knew the landscape that we were playing and had to, at the very least, call that out,' said Robert. 'Coming up with character powers that were both cheesy but sweet, a part of our fabric, was a lot of fun for us.' sderdeyn@
