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Britain’s Got Talent has halted filming in the wake of Liam Payne‘s tragic death at the age of 31. The One Direction singer died at the age of 31 on Wednesday after falling from the third floor of a hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Local police said the dad-of-one fell from…
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA large selection of pictures, books, jigsaws and games will be on sale this Saturday, October 19, at a one-day charity event in Edinburgh’s George Street.The sale at the New Town Church – previously known as St Andrew’s and St George’s West – is to raise money for the work of Christian Aid. Highlights of the sale include a watercolor painting of Dean Village by Scottish artist Carola Gordon, and first editions of ‘Summoned by Bells’ byJohn Betjeman and Paul Gallico’s ‘The Snow Goose’. And a Dundee-based engineer has donated his lifetime’s book collection featuring a selection of books on boats, bridges, canals and roads.The sale runs from 10am to 4pm. There will also be morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea.George Burgess, one of the organisers, said the church’s autumn sale for Christian Aid had previously focused on pictures and special Scottish books, but there would be a wider range of books this time. “There should be plenty for people to get stuck into – something for everyone,” he said.The church is still hoping to revive the traditional books sale for Christian Aid Week in May next year.Head of Christian Aid Scotland Val Brown said: “It takes an enormous amount of effort for an event like this to take place; I’d like to thank all the volunteers involved. I hope it’s a successful day. “New Town Church, as it is now known, has a long history of organising hugely successful book sales for Christian Aid. These events have become invaluable fundraisers helping to support our work in the countries where we work, tackling global social injustice and extreme poverty.”Continue Reading
Fans of the much-loved British claymation characters Wallace and Gromit are in for a treat as Netflix and the BBC have just dropped the trailer for their latest cinematic adventure. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl marks the iconic pair’s sixth film outing and their first since A Matter of Loaf and Death, which was…
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A live-action movie about the popular View-Master stereoscope is in the works from Sony Pictures, Escape Artists and Mattel.
While no specific details about the film’s plot or its cast were revealed, Mattel shared in a press release that the movie will be a “four-quadrant family adventure,” adding that the View-Master, which was first introduced in 1939, has “taken its fans all over the world with its 3-D image reels, creating worlds of imagination and storytelling for every adventure seeker at heart.” Kevin McKeon, Arturo Thur de Koós, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch and Tony Shaw are set to produce.
“View-Master has inspired generations to embark on boundless adventures, offering a treasure trove of storytelling possibilities for this film,” said Robbie Brenner, president of Mattel Films. “We’re thrilled to work with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists’ Todd Black to bring this Mattel franchise to life. Their creative and filmmaking expertise sets the stage to introduce a modern take on this beloved toy to audiences everywhere.”
“View-Master has long been a window to the wonders of the world, sparking imagination in kids and adults alike,” added Black of Escape Artists. “Teaming up with Robbie Brenner and Mattel Films gives us the chance to honor that legacy while creating an entirely new adventure for today’s audience. We can’t wait to bring this treasured toy’s sense of exploration to the big screen.”
Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.
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Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowDetermination, hard work and a drive to create a better life has seen a Gateshead man go from being homeless with nowhere to stay, to successfully getting back on his feet and running his own small business.Tyne Housing resident, Fedai (Feddo), has become a shining example of how a person can, with the right support, turn their life around, build new opportunities for themselves, and continue to create and realise personal achievements.His story and turnaround are admirable (and nothing short of remarkable) as Fedai (50) is now the owner of a local small business selling various Mediterranean and natural produce items including bath bombs, salts and soaps. He currently operates from a retail stall at Manor Walks Shopping Centre in Cramlington, Northumberland, and is gearing up for a busy period ahead selling individual hand-made products, traditional gift boxes and hamper sets that are the perfect present for special occasions as well as the festive season.Tyne Housing resident and small business owner, Fedai, who from being homeless, is now a small business owner successfully selling natural products at Manor Walks Shopping Centre in Cramlington.However, rewind five years and it was a very different situation for Fedai, a former graduate of the University of Istanbul and once owner of his own studio business overseas; he was made to flee his Turkish homeland due to political persecution, leaving his family behind and coming to the UK out of fear and necessity. Due to such harrowing circumstances, he soon found himself relying on other people and community support services to provide ‘a bed for the night’ in temporary accommodation, and this created a huge sense of instability, insecurity and anxiety within.After multiple moves and daily challenges, the husband and father of one was put in touch with North East housing provider, Tyne Housing, who along with his own determination to better his situation, provided dedicated advice and support services to help Fedai create a more stable foundation. This included arranging permanent, rented accommodation in Tyne & Wear, as well as social and employability advice to help him find his feet, fully integrate into the community and create a better life as a North East resident and small business owner.Fedai commented: “I am grateful to Tyne Housing who firstly gave me a clean room to live in before offering me tenancy for a single person flat sometime later. I had been sleeping on the floor of a friends’ restaurant before this so I feel very supported, especially by my support worker, Lesley, who has given good advice and has a very friendly manner. Thanks to Tyne Housing, I have regained my self-confidence, and this has enabled me to set goals and work hard to achieve them.”Tyne Housing resident and small business owner, Fedai, who from being homeless, is now a small business owner successfully selling natural products at Manor Walks Shopping Centre in Cramlington.National charity, Crisis, estimates that more than 300,000 people are homeless on any given night in the UK, with ‘homelessness; being classed as more than ‘rooflessness’ or lack of a physical shelter, but also the lack of a home.[1]Tyne Housing is a North East housing provider that offers accommodation, support and healthcare to vulnerable adults across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Many residents like Fedai often have backgrounds that are in total contrast to their current circumstances, and therefore support staff work hard to assist and get people to a place of living well, good health and wellbeing, and where possible, independence and self-sufficiency.Lesley Stanners, Support Housing Officer from Tyne Housing, explained: “Our work goes far beyond finding accommodation for our service users, and can include providing social, lifestyle or skills guidance, and working with associate partner organisations to find employability. In Fedai’s case, this was also working with Ellis Stafford, Tyne’s employability coach, who through the BOOST programme, coordinated support from other organisations including Business Gateshead. They helped him to create a business plan and attend start-up workshops which as a result, saw him register and launch his new venture earlier this year.“Many of our residents have the drive to become the best they can be but often their situation creates challenges. Fedai is an amazing person and a great example of someone who wanted to work hard to build opportunities for himself, using his flair and creativity to prosper and get back on track. “Through effort and determination, he has embraced all the support we have offered and gained vital skills, for example, using an online app to learn English. He has continued with this for some time and is now mastering the language, and it has been the launchpad for a very positive future. He can now improve this further as a small business owner dealing with his customers so it’s brilliant and we’re thrilled for him.”Tyne Housing is a charitable housing association focused on providing accommodation and support services to vulnerable and isolated adults in the North East.Continue Reading
The DATA (Destination Advancement Through Analytics) Forum 2024, a trailblazing event aimed at revolutionising data and intelligence in the travel industry, was held for the first time in the Maldives on October 16, 2024. Organised by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) in collaboration with E-Tourism Frontiers, an international initiative promoting online tourism in emerging markets, the forum served as a hub for global tourism data experts to share insights on transforming consumer engagement, destination management, and operational efficiency within the travel and tourism sectors.
The event commenced with opening remarks from Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO & MD of MMPRC, who extended a warm welcome to participants attending the forum in the Maldives. Abdulla Giyas Riyaz, Chairperson of MMPRC, also addressed the audience, delivering a thought-provoking presentation on “The Importance of Data in the Tourism Sector.” He emphasised how data-driven decision-making is crucial for shaping the future of the travel industry.
“The travel landscape is changing rapidly, and leveraging data has become a necessity for the industry, not just a competitive edge. This forum is dedicated to equipping tourism professionals, businesses, and destinations with the tools and knowledge to enhance consumer engagement, improve management, and boost overall effectiveness,” remarked CEO & MD Shiuree.
The forum attracted some of the world’s foremost tourism data analytics firms, with speakers from organisations such as E-Tourism Frontiers, Tourism Economics Oxford, Union Pay, Meltwater, ForwardKeys, Adara, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Amadeus, and EmarketingEye. These experts offered valuable insights into global tourism trends and analytics.
Morning sessions featured stimulating presentations, including one by Sarah Mathews, CEO of E-Tourism Frontiers, on the role of data in the travel industry (“Data, Data Everywhere”). Michael Shoory from Tourism Economics Oxford provided an analysis of the global economic outlook, while Hu Binghan of Union Pay discussed the resurgence of Chinese outbound tourism and shifting global spending patterns.
The afternoon sessions delved deeper into predictive analytics and practical applications of data. Olivier Ponti from ForwardKeys shared strategies for predicting traveler behaviour, while Bharat Nagpal from Adara discussed how data can be used to measure success effectively. Calvin Koh from Tripadvisor highlighted the influence of user-generated content on tourism decision-making.
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Rev up the chain saw: The iconic movie that put power tools on the horror movie map comes to Waco Thursday night in a 50th anniversary screening sponsored by the Waco Movie Club.“The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” the 1974 Texas-made independent horror film that made stars of director Tobe Hooper and Gunnar “Leatherface” Hansen, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave. Admission is $12 and doors open at 7 p.m.The Waco Movie Club, a collaboration between Waco public radio station KWBU-FM and the Waco Independent Film Festival, adds a local connection to the film in the person of Ross Burns, host of KWBU’s “I Hear America Singing,” who will talk about his brother Bob (Robert A.) Burns and his pivotal contributions to the movie’s look.Bob served as “Chain Saw’s” art director and helped Hooper, then a University of Texas film student, in casting some of the roles, including Hansen as Leatherface, the mask-wearing, chain saw-wielding killer who terrorizes a bunch of college kids who stumble across what seems like an abandoned rural homestead.
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Bob juggled work in commercial art and studies as a UT theater major and brought an exacting eye — and opinion — to the work, Ross explained. “Bob was insistent on making the setting as realistic as possible,” he said. That covered everything from the house and barn that the college students encounter to the furniture made from bones to the three Leatherface masks that he made.While sometimes credited as one of the first “bucket of blood” horror movies, “Chain Saw” actually was somewhat restrained in its gore. That was partially due, Ross said, to Bob’s fondness for Alfred Hitchcock movies, known for the director’s mastery of suggestion rather explicit detail.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) – Original Trailer (4K) // via The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on YouTube
The movie was shot in Central Texas — the Austin-centric Central Texas, that is — in the summer of 1973 and it proved a stressful experience for Bob, not because of content, but the frequent clashes with the equally headstrong Hooper, Ross said.Hooper initially intended “Chain Saw” for the drive-in movie circuit in the spring of 1974, but a writers’ strike left studios hungry for films in brick-and-mortar theaters and “Chain Saw” became a mainstream release with a surprising audience response. “It was the third top-grossing film that week in more ways than one,” Ross quipped.Bob had to sue to get the pay owed him, compounded by the loss of advertising work he missed due to the film, but his eye for realism opened a new career door when director Wes Craven came calling to ask him to work on his “The Hills Have Eyes.”Other directors soon came calling when they were looking for art directors and Bob’s name, and work, appeared in such 1980s movies as “The Howling,” “Re-Animator,” “The Shining” and about a dozen more.Bob returned to Austin after a decade in Hollywood and became a fixture in the film scene, eventually relocating and retiring to Seguin before his death in 2004.Ross, six years his younger, followed a different career path, which included about 11 years at Sul Ross State University, where his extensive record collection led to the start of his “I Hear America Singing” for a Marfa public radio station in 2006. Ross continued his folk/Americana music program after he and his wife retired to Waco in 2014, hosting it on Waco’s KWBU.Louis Hunter, a founder and director of the Waco film festival, said the 82-minute “Chain Saw” proved a landmark film despite, or perhaps because of, its low budget and DIY vibe. “It’s such a foundational film in the horror genre and in independent filmmaking,” he said.It’s the third film up for discussion by the Waco Movie Club, which meets monthly to talk about specific films. Earlier films were “Dead Poets Society” and “Pan’s Labyrinth,” with “Saving Private Ryan” up for November.Those attending “Chain Saw” can buy related merchandise as well as beverages and food, which includes barbecue and “chainslaw.”
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