Hollywood Minute: Pitt hits the track, Manganiello honors his “Nonna”

Brad Pitt shifts into high gear in the new trailer for F1.

(CNN)- Brad Pitt shifts into high gear in the new trailer for F1, playing a gritty, old-school racer pulled back into the game. The upcoming Formula 1 drama also stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem. F1 speeds into theaters on June 27.

Meanwhile, Joe Manganiello draws inspiration from his heritage in Nonnas, a heartfelt film about Italian grandmothers preserving culinary traditions. Manganiello says the story reminded him of his Sicilian “nonna” and her unforgettable sauce. “That sauce tells the story of where they came from,” he said. “It gets passed down—it has to be right.”

Thomas & Friends fans have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of television history is on track. More than 200 original props and models from the beloved children’s series are now up for auction. Propstore and Mattel are teaming up, with all net proceeds benefiting the UK’s National Autistic Society. Bids are open through May 28 at Propstore.com.