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We are just two best friends, Andrea and Laura, that wanted to enjoy the Maxton Hall
We are just two best friends, Andrea and Laura, that wanted to enjoy the Maxton Hall journey to the fullest. We are from Spain and we enjoy a lot fangirling about everything that journey to the fullest. We are from Spain and we enjoy a lot fangirling about everything that we love. This is what happened to us with Maxton Hall, we fell in love with every single we love. This is what happened to us with Maxton Hall, we fell in love with every single thing about this show and their leads, Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung. thing about this show and their leads, Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung.
Q: When did you first start your Maxton Hall account, and what inspired you to create it?
A: We started our account @maxtonhall spain in August last year. The idea of creating this account came from a necessity of knowing all the updates from shooting of the second season. We are eager to know everything and all the details! There wasn't a Spanish fan page so we thought it was a cool idea to create one so we could be updated with all the info, but also do updates to all the people that followed us. Also, we are two besties running this account, so everything is easier, we are a DREAM TEAM!
Q: What’s been the most exciting or unexpected moment since running the account?
A: There have been several moments that were very exciting. One that we loved so much was the video we got after finishing the shooting of season two. It was so
exciting getting to see a little bit of what they shoot all summmer and it already looked so good, it was amazing! Also another unexpected moment that no one was expecting was the release date. When we read “end of the year” we all collectively were like “nooooo, we need the second season now.” We had high hopes for the release date to be spring 2025, so it was a let down, but we know that they are going to give us an amazing season and that we are going to enjoy it so much.
Q: What kind of feedback do you get from your followers? Any memorable DMs or comments?
A: The feedback from our followers has been incredible from the beginning When we first created the account, we didn’t think the response would be as positive as it has been. We love interacting with our followers, commenting, and enjoying all the content because we’re just fans, and we love it. They’re amazing, we receive all the love for the account and some messages are really
exciting and encourage us to keep going. We don’t have any memorable DM in particular, we just keep the messages from fans who have told us they love our account and all the friends we’ve made
Q: Do you have any advice for someone who wants to start their own fan account?
A: Just do it! if you want to have a fan page about Maxton Hall, we encourage you to do it. The fan base is amazing so we are going to welcome you with open arms. There are times when it is very stressful, because there is a lot of content going on at the same time, and also we need to translate from German to Spanish, and let me tell you, that is very hard and frustrating sometimes, but it’s worth it.
Our followers always show their support to our page and that is amazing, we are so grateful for them and that we can share this journey with all. At the end we are just fans.
Q: What’s been your most viral or popular post so far- and did you expect it to blow up?
A: Well, our most popular post is one of Damian arriving at the Berlinale opening ceremony, where he greets the fans The video is really beautiful because he looks amazing in his tan suit, it’s snowing and “Moth To A Flame” by The Weeknd is playing in the background, an iconic song in the Maxton Hall fandom. We didn’t expect it to blow up because a lot of fan pages posted it too and it was a video from a fan from TikTok, so it was surprising how many likes and views it has, but we love that they loved it so much. Also we have other original edits and collages that did amazing, so that proves how much people love this cast and show
Q: What’s been your proudest or most exciting moment running your fan page?
A: We love it when Damian and Harriet, or the cast and the crew of the series read our comments or they share our content. It‘s like we are all a family and being part it is a big honor. Also the response from our followers to our posts and edits has been incredible, it fills us up with happiness. But we think the best is yet to come, waiting together for the trailer for the second season and sharing the excitement with the fans.
We believe this moment will be iconic and unforgettable, the wait will be worth it!
A special thank you to Andrea and Laura (@maxtonhall spain )
Thank you both so much for being part of our Fan Page Spotlight! Your love and dedication to the Maxton Hall fandom shines through in everything you do, and it was such a joy to feature your voices. We’re so grateful for the passion you bring to this community!
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More Than An Actor: Greenpeace MoreThanAnActor:Greenpeace
Damian
Hardung DamianHardung
BEYONDTHESCRIPT:ADIFFERENT KINDOFROLE
AudiencesmayknowDamianHardungfromthe screen,buthisdedicationtoenvironmental advocacyrevealsanevendeeperstory one rootedinaction,notspotlight.Overthelastfew years,he’squietlyalignedhimselfwith Greenpeace,takingpartinexpeditionsthatpush farbeyondtheboundsofhiscareerin entertainment.FromtheicyterrainofAntarcticato thedense,threatenedcanopyoftheAmazon rainforest,Damianhaschosentoshowup notjust asawitness,butasanengagedallyinthefightfor ourplanet’sfuture.
ANTARCTICA:AWAKE-UPCALL FROMTHEEDGEOFTHEWORLD
InJanuary,2022DamianjoinedaGreenpeace expeditiontoAntarctica-aregionboth breathtakinglybeautifulanddeeplyenda HeboardedtheArcticSunrise,Greenpea iconicship,aspartofacampaigntoraise awarenessabouttheclimatecrisisandto astrongGlobalOceanTreaty anagreem wouldprotect30%oftheworld’soceans
Duringthejourney,Damianwitnessedthe realitiesofawarmingplanet:meltingglac disruptedecosystems,anddecliningwild populations.Buthedidn’tjustobserve h activelyparticipated.Oneofthemostme aspectsofhistimeonboardwashisinvol inpenguinpopulationsurveys,wherehe withscientistsandresearcherstocountc andgentoopenguinsalongtheicycoast
Thesesurveysweremorethanjustdata collection-theywerevitalpiecesofevidence. Penguinpopulationsincertainareasare decliningduetorisingtemperatures,reduced seaice,andthedepletionofkrill,theirmain foodsource.Damian’sworksupported Greenpeace’smissiontouseharddataand visualstorytellingtoadvocateforstronger protections.
Throughouttheexpedition,Damianshared snapshotsthatweresubtleandpowerful:wide shotsofpristineice,candidmomentswiththe crew,andreflectionsthatfocusedonthe missionratherthanhimself.Healsohelped amplifyGreenpeace’spetitioncallingonworld leaderstofinalizeandadopttheGlobalOcean Treaty,urginghisaudiencetobecomepartof thesolution.
THEAMAZON:STANDINGIN SOLIDARITY
InMarch2025,Damiantookpartinasecond Greenpeaceexpedition thistimetothe AmazonrainforestinBrazil,oneofthemost vitalecosystemsonEarthandoneofthemost threatened.Themissionaimedtospotlightthe destructioncausedbyillegaldeforestationand toamplifythevoicesofIndigenous communitiesfightingtodefendtheirancestral lands.
DamianandtheGreenpeaceteamtraveledby smallplaneintoremoteregionsofthe rainforest,flyingovervaststretchesofgreen canopyanddeepscarsleftbyindustrial activity.Ontheground,hemetwith Indigenousleadersandenvironmental defenders peoplewhoselivesandcultures areintrinsicallytiedtothehealthoftheforest. Whathewitnessedwasurgentandsobering: illegalminingsitescontaminatingrivers,trees felledwithoutaccountability,and communitieslivingintheshadowofviolence andpoliticalneglect.Butwhatstoodoutjust asstronglywastheresilienceanddignityof thoseresistingit.
Damianagainusedhisplatformnottocenter himself,buttoelevateapetitiondemanding thattheBraziliangovernmenthonorits constitutionalobligationtoprotect Indigenousterritories.Hisstiorytelling centeredonthepeople,notthecelebrity andthatauthenticitydeepenedtheimpactof hismessage.
Throughcarefullychosenimagesandwords, heinvitedhisaudiencetoconsidertheir connectiontothiscrisisandtoact notoutof guilt,butoutofsharedresponsibility.
InastatementsharedexclusivelywithTheMaxton Edit,DamianHardungreflectsonhisongoing supportforGreenpeaceandtheirmissiontocreatea morejustandsustainablefuture:
“It’satruehonortosupportGreenpeaceintheir missiontoraisepublicawarenessandlaythe foundationforpoliticalchange-changethat ensuresallofus,includingfuturegenerations, canlivewithdignity.Theirworkisvitalto protectinganenvironmentthatsustainshuman lifeandfostersequalopportunityforeveryoneto pursueafairchanceatlife.Alifethateach individualshouldbefreetoshape,guidedby theirownwillandchoices.Thatfundamental rightiswhatGreenpeaceisfightingtoprotectandI’mproudtostandalongsidetheminthat effort.”
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By Davisha (Creative Director & Content Strategist)
Eli Riccardi’s “FEVER” is a lyrical masterpiece. The lyrics feel raw and deeply personal - like reading pages from her diary set to music. Every line is intentional, painting a vivid picture of a love-sick “fever” that leaves her torn between holding on and letting go. As a listener, I could feel the emotional tension and yearning the title implies - not just physical heat, but the burn of not wanting to release someone who still matters. The chorus hits in waves, much like an actual fever, and the harmonies and layered vocals give each line even more weight. Riccardi isn’t telling a love story - she’s telling the story of an emotional unraveling.
From a production standpoint, “FEVER” is driven by a steady, pulsing rhythm that mimics a racing heartbeat - subtle but brilliant It’s a smart move by Riccardi and producer Jan Gandi. What’s especially impressive is how this track stays true to her unique voice while contrasting her more upbeat songs like “Go Ahead” which I still love for those 2AM dance moments.
The music video for “FEVER” matches the song’s intensity beautifully. Benedikt Kalcher and a familiar face in Justus Riesner delivers an expressive, intimate choreography that pulled me in instantly. Their connection on screen is magnetic - it felt like they’d been dancing together for years. Director and editor Nadine Schulzendorff gave us a masterclass in light and shadow, using a minimal setting that let Kalcher’s choreography shine while Riesner, as always, brought quiet strength to the screen. In the final scene, Riccardi appears on a couch, watching their movement as if nursing her own fever. It’s a striking visual that drives the message home: love can be overwhelming, but it’s also achingly beautiful to witness.
Overall, Eli Riccardi’s “FEVER” is a mesmerizing fusion of sound and visual storytelling, capturing the ache of obsession and emotional vulnerability. The stripped-back production and haunting vocals are perfectly matched by a cinematic music video, where choreography and atmosphere bring every lyric to life. EliRiccardi’s“Fever”-AMusicReview
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Softies-Anewtakeonmasculinity Softies-Anewtakeonmasculinity
What happens when three young men begin to question the roles they were taught to play?
The new RTL+ series Softies explores just that –with humor, heart, and an honest look at what masculinity really means today.
At the center are Marvin (Damian Hardung), Joshi (Oskar Redfern), and Hassan (Samir Salim): close friends in their early twenties who suddenly find themselves talking about feelings, self-doubt, and what it even means to be a “real man” nowadays. Old patterns start to crumble, new paths emerge –sometimes painful, often hilarious, but always genuine.
Softies, produced by UFA Fiction, is the winning project of the RTL+ Storytellers competition With direction by up-and-coming filmmakers Jonathan Westphal and Yves Guillaume, the series delivers relatable and honest storytelling – sharp in tone, subtle in timing, and refreshingly unpretentious.
Premiere Tip:
Softies will celebrate its world premiere on June 5, 2025, at the Series Camp Festival in Cologne – a must for anyone who appreciates bold, fresh, and socially relevant storytelling.
Streaming begins on RTL+ on June 6 –perfect for those who want to laugh, reflect, and truly feel something.
Why you should watch Softies:
Because it captures the spirit of the times. The series explores insecurity, friendship, and emotional openness – topics that still aren’t talked about enough among men. And it does so with warmth, wit, and a clear eye for what truly matters.
© RTL+ and UFA Fiction / Christoph Assmann
TheMaxtonHallCrossword TheMaxtonHallCrossword
1 What’s the name of the actor who plays James Beaufort in the series?
2. Who is the name of the creator / author of the Maxton Hall Franchise?
3 What is the name of the popular sport in Maxton Hall?
4. What’s the first name of the teacher, Lydia has a secret relationship with?
5. What’s Cordelias’ cause of death?
6. What does Ruby receive for her to be able to attend the school?
7. What does James use to bribe Ruby?
8. In which language was the series filmed originally?
9. What is the genre of the story?
10. Where does Ruby have her part-time job?
Find out the solutions in our instagram soon !
Whether you love her or she drives you crazy – one thing is certain: Elaine brings the drama. She’s rich, confident, and pretty obviously obsessed with James Beaufort – the guy who’s clearly into Ruby. But in real life? Eli Riccardi, the actress behind Elaine, is the complete opposite. Eli is relaxed, warm, and just super likable. And anyone who thought she could “only” act – just wait until you hear her sing
The dreamy ballroom scene? Yes, that really is Eli’s voice in “Sea of Love ” Pretty versatile, right? We got the chance to interview her about Maxton Hall, her work as a musician and actress, and her brand-new single, Fever
HiEli!
Thankyousomuchfortakingthetimetodoa littleinterviewwithus–wereallyappreciateit!
Aswealreadysaid,besidesyouractingcareer –whichwe’llgettolater–you’realsoa musician.Howexactlydidyourjourneyinto musicbegin,andhowdoyoumanageto balanceitwithyouractingcareer?
Musichasalwaysbeenthere.Myparentsarebig fansofblues,jazz,androck,andIlearnedtoplay thefluteandguitaratanearlyage Myreverenceformusicisverydifferentfrommy reverenceforacting!Asanactress,Ihavea characterwho“protects”me.Ibringsomeonefrom ascripttolife,fulfillavision,andworkwithinthe flowofaproduction Inmusic,Istandthereonlyas Eli,settherhythmmyself,andportraymyown emotionalworld IexpressthingsforwhichI
mightnototherwisefindplausiblewords Ofcourse,alotofyourselfflowsintothecharacters youplay.Butforme,that’sacompletelydifferent artisticfeeling SohowdoIreconcilethetwo? Enoughofbothtobalanceoutthatfeeling:-) Tobehonest,forme,onereallydoesn’twork withouttheother.
Whatwouldyousay:Whoareyourbiggest musicalinfluencesorfavoriteartists?
Rightnow,I’mlisteningtothemusicIalwaysgo backtowhenIdon’tknowwhattolistento So thingslikeFleetwoodMac,ArethaFranklin,or D’Angelo-thelistislong…
Whatdidyourcreativeprocesslooklikewhile makingyourlatestsingle,“Fever”?
Myproducerwasjustmessingaroundwithhis studiocolleagueandtheybuiltaninstrumentalfor
fun-whicheventuallybecamethefoundationof “Fever”Heplayeditforme,andIimmediately startedhummingthemelody Afewdayslater,I metupwithmygoodfriendBayanLayla(“Elaha”, “DerInformant”),whotoldmeabouthercurrent lovedrama.
“Fever”actuallyisn’tbasedonmyown experiencesatall-it’sbasedonhers!Thatwasin January2024.So,almostayearandahalfago!It’s alwayswildhowsongsthatsitaroundforawhile cantakeonanewmeaning,andhowyoucan suddenlyresonatewiththeminacompletely differentwaythanbefore Overthepastyear,we recordedthebandpartsandshotthevideowith Nadine(Schulzendorff),Bene(Kalcher),and Justus(Riesner,knownasAlistarEllington)
Howwouldyoudescribethesoundto someonewhohasneverlistenedtoanyof yourmusic?
Smooth?
Couldyoumaybewalkusthroughyour songwritingprocess?Dothelyricsorthe melodycomefirstforyou?Andwhy?
Itreallydepends Sometimesthemelodycomes first-likewith“Fever”or“123-45678”—andthe lyricsjustfallintoplaceontheirown.Othertimes, thelyricscomefirst,andthenthearrangement andmelodyarewrittenaroundthem
Arethereanycurrentorupcomingprojects–whetherinmusicoracting–thatyou’re especiallyexcitedaboutandcanalready sharesomethingabout?
Atthemoment,I’mrehearsingfortheateragainfor thefirsttimeinthreeyears,togetherwiththe directorandpartofthefemalecastfromTheSeed oftheHolyFigTree.ThatfilmwasOscarnominated,wonmultipleawardsatCannes,and isincrediblyrelevantrightnow Theplay, Destination:Origin,willbeaperformativepiece abouttheteam’sexilehereinGermanyandthe impactofthepoliticalsituationinIran. It’ssomethingveryspecialtoworkwithsuch braveandrelevantartists Thepremiereison June19thinBerlin
Andofcourse,I’malsoworkingonnewmusic pluswe’reinthemiddleofpreparingformyvery firstsoloshowcaseonJuly10thinBerlin.There mightbealittlesurprise Grabyourtickets!Ifwefill theplaceup,it’llbethefirstofmanyconcerts!
Amongotherthings,youbecamefamous throughyourroleasElaineEllington.How wouldyoudescribeElainefromyourpointof view?
“Famous”isaprettystrongword! Elainegrewupinabubblewhereshealwaysgot whatevershewanted Sheneverhadtoworkfor anything,andnooneevertaughthertoreflecton herprivilege.
Athercore,she’sreallyanemotionallystuntedlittle childwhowasraisedtobeanasshole because sheneverhadtofaceanyconsequences Whatwouldyousay:Doyouseeany similaritiesbetweenyourselfandyour characterElaine?Andisthereanythingyou,as Eli,wouldmaybeliketotellheroradviseher?
Maybewe’resimilarinour“fakeit’tilyoumakeit” mindset.Otherthanthat,Ireallyhopewedon’t havemuchincommon!
WhatI’dtellheris:takeayeartoexploretheworld withnoshoesandjustasmallbackpack.
Whichsongsdoyouthinkwouldbeon Elaine’splaylist?Andwhatareyoupersonally enjoyinglisteningtoatthemoment?
Goodquestion she’ddefinitelylistentoalotof EDM,partymusic,It-girlvibes DavidGuetta,witha dashofArianaGrande.Rightnow,I’mlisteningtoa wildmixoftheartistsIjustmentioned,butalso AndaMorts,Skeggs,DonWest,andSharonJones
Whatdoyouenjoymostaboutactingand music?Dothetwoareascomplementeach othercreativelyforyou?
WhatIenjoymostisthatbothareproject-based. Onceit’sout,it’sout.Youworktogethertoward something,andthenyouheadintonewterritory
WhatwasthecastingprocessforMaxtonHall like?Werethereanyspecialorfunny momentsyouremember?
Altogether,Ihadthreeroundsofcasting.Inthefinal round,Ihadtoplayavariationofthescenewhere ElainekneadsJames’shandbeforeRubyshows up Ihadacastingassistantatthetimeasmyscene partner,andthepoorguyhadnoideawhattodo withhimself:-)
Ialsohadtothrowanastylookattheproducer itfeltcompletelywrongandIcouldn’tstopmyself fromlaughing
Ontopofthat,Ididn’tknowanythingabouttherole ortheseriesatthatpoint Iwastotallyinthedark andjusthadfuntryingtoplaythemostunlikable versionofthecharacterpossible
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essentials essentials
While doing our interview, Eli Riccardi named us some of her and Elaine’s essentials. She glady told us a few
This is an unpaid ad for the showed products. They are just used for showcase. Rights belong to the owner
Eli’s Essentials:
Olive Oil & Eyebrow Gel
Elaines Essentials: Eyeliner & Phone
THESUMMERITURNEDPRETTY
BasedonthebelovednovelsbyJennyHan,TheSummerITurnedPrettyisasun-drenchedcoming-ofage series that blends first love, heartbreak, and family with a generous dose of nostalgia. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Cousins Beach, the story follows Isabel “Belly” Conklin through a summer that changeseverything herrelationships,hersenseofself,andthewaysheseestheworld.
At its core, the show is about transition: the shift from childhood to adolescence, from one version of love to another, and from innocence to awareness. Lola Tung brings a grounded warmth to Belly, making her a protagonist viewers can root for even when her choices are messy or complicated. The series doesn’t shy away from the emotional weight of grief, growing pains, or sibling rivalry, and that honestyispartofwhatmakesitresonate.
What truly elevates the show is its atmosphere. From golden-hour lighting to carefully curated indiepop tracks, TSITP feels like a scrapbook of teenage summers dreamy but real, soft but sharp. The dialoguefeelsauthentic,andthepacingallowsforthesmall,quietmomentstolandjustaspowerfully asthebigdeclarations.
��Highlights:
•Alovetrianglethatactuallyworks
•Emotionallylayeredcharacterswithstrongperformances
•Aestheticgoals:fromthebeachhouseinteriorstothedreamycinematography
•Akillersoundtrackthatperfectlymatchesthemood
FinalVerdict:
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a heartfelt, well-acted teen drama that balances romantic tension with emotionalmaturity.It’smorethanjustabeachsidelovestory it’sareminderofhowthesummerswe neverforgetareoftentheonesthatchangeusthemost.
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MEET THE STAFF
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ThankYou! ThankYou!
Thank you all so much for reading the very first issue of Thank you all so much for reading the very first issue of The Maxton Edit! The Maxton Edit! What started as just as idea has now come to life, and we’re beyond grateful for the What started as just as idea has now come to life, and we’re beyond grateful for the warmth and enthusiasm you’ve shown us. This fandom welcomed our magazine warmth and enthusiasm you’ve shown us. This fandom welcomed our magazine with open arms, and your kindness means the world to us! with open arms, and your kindness means the world to us!
A special thank you goes out to Eli Ricarrdi and her incredible agency for being part
A special thank you goes out to Eli Ricarrdi and her incredible agency for being part of this debut issue. Her support made our exclusive interview possible, and we’re so of this debut issue. Her support made our exclusive interview possible, and we’re so honored to feature her! honored to feature her!
Also a huge thank you to Greenpeace, Prime Video, and their team, for allowing us
Also a huge thank you to Greenpeace, Prime Video, and their team, for allowing us to use their footage for the use of this magazine. We appreciate it a lot! to use their footage for the use of this magazine. We appreciate it a lot!
We would also like to give a special thanks to Damian Hardung for his generous
We would also like to give a special thanks to Damian Hardung for his generous statement and for supporting this feature. Your words brought depth and statement and for supporting this feature. Your words brought depth and authenticity to our piece, we’re truly grateful. authenticity to our piece, we’re truly grateful.
And last but not least, we’d like to thank Elvira for her stunning custom fan art
And last but not least, we’d like to thank Elvira for her stunning custom fan art created especially for this feature. Your talent and generosity added a perfect created especially for this feature. Your talent and generosity added a perfect finishing touch. finishing touch.
We hope you loved diving into this first edition as much as we loved creating it. We hope you loved diving into this first edition as much as we loved creating it.
This is just the beginning we can’t wait to show you what’s next!
This is just the beginning we can’t wait to show you what’s next!
After all, like James once said…“Some things are worth the risk.” After all, like James once said…“Some things are worth the risk.”
