When we think of ancient Rome, gladiator fights are often top of mind. And yet, very little is known about these Colosseum battles, which is what arguably makes them great fodder for imaginative screenwriters. Case in point: Gladiator II—the sequel to 2000’s blockbuster, five-time Academy Award-winner Gladiator—out in theaters today (Nov. 22). There are examples […]
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Raja Krishna Menon‘s Bandra West Pictures is producing “Harbir,” the debut feature from Angad Bawa. It is being presented at Film Bazaar in Goa. The film follows Harbir, a 15-year-old Sikh boy who is scouted for an admission trial at Mumbai’s prestigious Bombay International School of Swimming. During the trial, concerns are raised about his
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Everything old was new again at this year’s Cairo Film Festival. Filling out a super-sized 45th edition, the Egyptian event introduced a new section dedicated to heritage titles, showcasing 10 gems of world cinema, among them titles like “The Lonely Wife” and “The Color of Pomegranates” to mark the centenaries of film greats Satyajit Ray
Fresh off his Cannes 2024 success with “In Retreat,” producer Thanikachalam S.A. is backing “Kurinji (The Disappearing Flower)” from debut feature director Payal Sethi at India’s Film Bazaar co-production market. Sethi’s previous work includes the award-winning shorts “Leeches” (2016), which won the Grand Prix Internationale at Brussels Short Film Festival, and “Grant St. Shaving Co.”
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You know one thing about fried rice? It’s that food that just carries everything inside—veggies and all the goodies. Picture scooping one spoon, and you’re getting beef, prawns, carrots, egg, peppers, and even that tiny crunch from spring onions. Pure enjoyment! Joyful Cook is showing us how to level up regular fried rice with beef
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Romania has signed an official agreement to procure 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft through a US Foreign Military Sale. The deal is valued at approximately $6.4 billion. The delivery of the first F-35A fighter jet to Romania is expected by 2031. This agreement was formalized through a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA)
We selected two contact science targets to investigate in our attempt to answer these questions. The target named “Buttermilk” is one of the skinny raised ridges associated with these cracks. We will be placing APXS at three different places over this feature to try to characterize its chemistry. Our second contact science target, “Lee Vining,”
The next decade promises exciting advancements for hoteliers looking to create amazing guest experiences. From artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality to deep data integration for hyper-personalization, there’s a lot for lodging businesses and guests to look forward to in the coming years. But what investments can hoteliers start making now to ensure that their
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Stokvelex, the esteemed exhibition dedicated to empowering stokvels, cooperatives, and local communities, is poised to make a triumphant return. This expo has been driving transformative change since its inception in 2014. Stokvelex serves as a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate access to services and products for stokvels and cooperative members, providing a seamless avenue to
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Africa and Middle East trade industry players have partnered to unveil the Elite Jamboree aimed at bolstering economic ties between Africa and the Middle East. The Jamboree is set to debut on December 4 at Atlantis the Royal in Dubai. bringing together industry players from both regions is set to play a pivotal role in
