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Matthew McConaughey Handles Real Bees | Birmingham News
Matthew McConaughey, allergic to bee stings, trained to handle 12,000 real bees for his new movie “The Rivals of Amziah King” — with Alabama’s Foxhound Bee Company and others on set as actual beekeepers. The film features real Alabama honey, now available in limited-edition “honey bear” bottles through Black Bear Pictures. Set for release August 14, 2026, it’s already scoring 89% on Rotten Tomatoes — a sweet blend of cinema, local craftsmanship, and buzz-worthy intrigue. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai…
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