Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in the news this week, which made us realize we have no idea what he has been up to lately.

This week, “The Governator” was named the 2016 Brand Genius by Adweek, which called him a “master of media and spectacle.” As if on cue, the media is making a spectacle of what he told Adweek about the presidential election: “If I'd been born in America, I would've run," he told the publication in September.

Schwarzenegger famously took to Twitter earlier this month to let the world know he won’t be voting for his party’s candidate for president, Donald Trump .

As proud as I am to label myself a Republican, there is one label that I hold above all else - American. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/biRvY8S3aZ — Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) October 8, 2016

So what the heck else has the former governor been up to?

Here are the highlights.

1. Teaming up with James Cameron to ask people in China to eat less meat

The pair went into the same studio where “Avatar” was filmed to make a video aimed at citizens of China to reduce their meat consumption. “Less meat, more heat,” Schwarzenegger says in the video.

“China’s move to cut meat consumption in half would not only have a huge impact on public health, it is also a massive leadership step towards drastically reducing carbon emissions and reaching the goals set out in the Paris Agreement,” Cameron said. “Livestock emits more than all transportation combined.”

2. Hanging out with current Governor Jerry Brown

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, shakes hands with Gov. Jerry Brown during a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Schwarzenegger signing California's landmark global warming bill, AB32, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Earlier this month, Schwarzenegger and Brown put aside their differences to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Assembly Bill 32, which established a cap-and-trade program for California. Under the program, businesses cap greenhouse gas emissions or buy permits to pollute.

The duo seemed downright jolly at the event, with Schwarzenegger joking he “terminated” opposition to the bill and applauding Brown for his work over the years to be a leader on climate change.

3. Taking over for Donald Trump on “The Celebrity Apprentice”

It’s almost as if Schwarzenegger stepped out of politics and into television, and Trump did the opposite. As you’ll see in the teaser above, “The New Celebrity Apprentice” is playing off of his “Terminator” past to tease the new show, which returns in January.

"I have always been a huge fan of 'The Celebrity Apprentice' and the way it showcases the challenges and triumphs of business and teamwork," Schwarzenegger said. "I am thrilled to bring my experience to the boardroom and to continue to raise millions for charity. Let's get started!"

4. Winning an Emmy

In another example of how he’s trying to combat climate change, Schwarzenegger is an executive producer for the Emmy Award-winning documentary series “Years of Living Dangerously.” The show takes celebrities and climate change experts out into an area of the world in an effort to examine and find solutions for climate issues.

Schwarzenegger even stars in one episode, as you can see above. The second season of the show premieres on National Geographic Channel on Sunday. You can watch the trailer, in which both he and Gov. Jerry Brown appear, here.

5. Going peak Schwarzenegger in “Mobile Strike” commercials

This one is for fans of Schwarzenegger the action star. He premiered in his first “Mobile Strike” video game commercial during last year’s Super Bowl.

"It's an exciting game," he said of Mobile Strike. "It's really like the commercial shows, with the game coming alive. … You're in the middle of all this unbelievable action."

Just like Schwarzenegger himself, apparently.

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