16 films with Rotten Tomatoes scores under 25% that we’ll fight to the death for
16 films with Rotten Tomatoes scores under 25% we’ll fight to the death for | Metro News Metro Shorts This post was originally published on here
16 films with Rotten Tomatoes scores under 25% that we’ll fight to the death for
16 films with Rotten Tomatoes scores under 25% we’ll fight to the death for | Metro News Metro Shorts This post was originally published on here
‘Creepy’ sci-fi movie savaged on release becomes Netflix hit 5 years later
‘Creepy’ sci-fi movie savaged on release becomes Netflix hit 5 years later | Metro News Metro Shorts This post was originally published on here
‘Creepy’ sci-fi movie savaged on release becomes Netflix hit 5 years later
‘Creepy’ sci-fi movie savaged on release becomes Netflix hit 5 years later | Metro News Metro Shorts This post was originally published on here
USS George Washington’s Carrier Air Wing Returns to Japan with New Additions: F-35C and CMV-22B
CVW-5 was first deployed to Japan in 1973 alongside the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV 41) and has contributed to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region for over 50 years. In May of this year, CVW-5 departed Japan together with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), which had been forward-deployed to Japan since 2015. The wing conducted a “hull swap” with USS George Washington (CVN 73), the Reagan’s successor, transferring equipment and personnel in San Diego.
This time, CVW-5 returned to Japan as the air wing assigned to USS George Washington, now equipped with three new aircraft types.
The first is the state-of-the-art stealth fighter, the F-35C. The F-35C is the carrier-based variant of the fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter, featuring an enlarged wing area, folding wing mechanisms, and reinforced landing gear to enable carrier operations. In Japan, the U.S. Marine Corps already operates the F-35B, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fields the F-35A. With the addition of the F-35C, Japan becomes the only country outside the United States where all three variants of the F-35 are deployed.
The second is the CMV-22B Osprey. This tiltrotor aircraft serves as the successor to the long-serving C-2A Greyhound, tasked with transporting supplies and personnel between carriers and land-based facilities. Unlike other V-22 variants, the CMV-22B is equipped with massive fuel tanks housed in sponsons on its sides, granting it an impressive extended range.
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 15, 2024) A CMV-22B Osprey from the ÒTitansÓ of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Kelley
The third is the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. While CVW-5 previously operated E-2D aircraft during its time assigned to USS Ronald Reagan, the newly deployed models are equipped with air-to-air refueling probes. This upgrade allows the E-2D to undertake longer missions compared to the previous version.
“Carrier Air Wing 5 represents the Navy’s determined investments in Naval Aviation through cutting-edge technology and our most advanced training with years of unmatched experience flying in this consequential theater. Our forward-deployed forces in Japan are among our most capable in the world and represent a tangible sign of America’s commitment to Japan and the region.” Rear Adm. Greg Newkirk, commander of Task Force 70 and the George Washington Carrier Strike Group.
The squadrons of CVW-5 and their respective aircraft are as follows:
・Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 “Diamondbacks”
Aircraft: F/A-18F Super Hornet (two-seat variant)
・Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 “Royal Maces”
Aircraft: F/A-18E Super Hornet (single-seat variant)
Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 “Eagles”
・Aircraft: F-35C Lightning II (carrier-based stealth fighter)
Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 “Dambusters”
Aircraft: F/A-18E Super Hornet
・Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 “Shadowhawks”
Aircraft: EA-18G Growler (electronic warfare aircraft based on the F/A-18F)
・Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 “Tigertails”
Aircraft: E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (airborne early warning and control aircraft)
・Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 “Titans”, Detachment Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF)
Aircraft: CMV-22B Osprey (carrier onboard delivery and transport aircraft)
・Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 “Saberhawks”
Aircraft: MH-60R Seahawk (multi-mission maritime helicopter)
・Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 “Golden Falcons”
Aircraft: MH-60S Seahawk (multi-mission helicopter for logistics, search and rescue, and other operations)
Chinese scientists found for 1st time a 1,360-meter impact crater on a mountain ridge in NE China’s Heilongjiang
Hailin impact crater Photo: XinhuaChinese scientists found for the first time a meteorite crater on a mountain ridge, the discovery of which enriches human’s understanding of the planetary collision history and provides a new perspective for exploring the crater formation mechanisms behind the unique terrain and landforms in China and researches on the impact or shock metamorphism of materials. According to the Center for High Pressure Science & Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), the newly discovered Hailin impact crater, also the fourth confirmed impact crater discovered by Chinese scientists within China’s territory to date, is located among the northern mountains of Hailin city in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, the Xinhua News Agency reported. What is unique to this meteorite crater is that it was formed on the ridge of a mountain. It takes on an elliptical, dustpan-like shape with a diameter of up to 1,360 meters. The height difference between its highest rim and its lowest point exceeds 100 meters, as if a massive funnel suspended on the Zhangguangcai Range, a branch of the Changbai Mountains. Hailin impact crater is a geological imprint left by a significant planetary collision event in China’s geological history. According to Chen Ming, one of the researchers discovered the impact crater and a fellow researcher with HPSTAR, this impact occurred approximately hundreds of thousands of years ago. “Through field geological surveys and geological sample testing, we have identified a series of macroscopic and microscopic geological evidence related to the impact in this ‘small basin,’ confirming that it is a geological structure formed by the impact of an extraterrestrial asteroid,” Chen said, noting that except for some degree of erosion, the Hailin meteorite crater is generally well preserved. The discovery has recently been published in the English-language journal Matter and Radiation at Extremes. Reviewers believe that the discovery enriches human’s understanding of the planetary collision history and provides a new perspective for exploring the impact crater formation mechanisms behind the unique terrain and landforms in China and researches on the impact or shock metamorphism of materials. Meteorite craters on Earth are circular depressions formed by the impact of celestial bodies, such as asteroids falling to Earth from space. Meteorites are not only a unique phenomenon of nature, but also one of the important bases for scientists to study outer space.So far, over 200 impact craters have been identified and confirmed on Earth, such as the Barringer Meteor Crater in Arizona, the US, and the Wolfe Creek Crater in Australia. However, meteorite craters discovered within China’s territory are extremely rare. The Barringer Crater formed from the impact of an iron-nickel asteroid about 46 meters across is only 50,000 years old and remains unusually well preserved. The collision initially formed a crater over 1,200 meters across and 210 meters deep, but it is now only 150 meters deep due to subsequent erosion that has partially filled the crater, according to NASA. Almost circular in shape, Wolfe Creek Crater is considered the second largest crater in the world which geologists have estimated formed some 300,000 years ago when a meteorite weighing more than 50,000 metric tons struck the Earth at an estimated 15 kilometers per second, NASA said. Global Times
120 Bahadur: Farhan Akhtar to wrap his film’s shoot after its Mumbai schedule?
Farhan Akhtar has been busy with the shoot of 120 Bahadur for a while now. His upcoming project is one of his anticipated films. Farhan’s last acting project was Toofaan, released on Amazon Prime Video in 2021. Coming to 120 Bahadur, the film was being shot in Ladakh. After an extensive schedule there, Farhan and his team will reportedly shoot the final schedule in Mumbai. The movie is nearing its completion.Farhan Akhtar to wrap 120 Bahadur’s shoot in Mumbai?The cast and crew of 120 Bahadur will soon embark on a 15-day schedule in Mumbai. And with that, the shoot of Farhan Akhtar’s film will come to an end. The movie is set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-China War. The Farhan Akhtar-starrer is inspired by the real-life story of 120 Indian soldiers, who defended their post against an army of 5,000 Chinese troops.Farhan Akhtar.According to Mid-Day, Farhan and director Razzy Ghai are putting in a lot of effort to recreate the historic event with authenticity. “The Ladakh schedule was physically and emotionally taxing for everyone, but the landscapes brought the story alive. Farhan has been hands-on, ensuring every detail reflects the bravery and sacrifices of these soldiers. The more dialogue-heavy portions of the film will be shot in Mumbai, which will be a quick schedule,” a source told the tabloid.When Farhan Akhtar announced 120 BahadurFarhan Akhtar made an official announcement about his big screen project, 120 Bahadur, on September 4. While sharing a motion poster of his upcoming film, Farhan captioned his Instagram post: “What they accomplished will never be forgotten. It is an absolute privilege to bring you the story of Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC and the soldiers of Charlie company, 13 Kumaon regiment (sic).”How excited are you about watching 120 Bahadur on the big screen? Tweet @ottplayapp and share your thoughts on X.
120 Bahadur: Farhan Akhtar to wrap his film’s shoot after its Mumbai schedule?
Farhan Akhtar has been busy with the shoot of 120 Bahadur for a while now. His upcoming project is one of his anticipated films. Farhan’s last acting project was Toofaan, released on Amazon Prime Video in 2021. Coming to 120 Bahadur, the film was being shot in Ladakh. After an extensive schedule there, Farhan and his team will reportedly shoot the final schedule in Mumbai. The movie is nearing its completion.Farhan Akhtar to wrap 120 Bahadur’s shoot in Mumbai?The cast and crew of 120 Bahadur will soon embark on a 15-day schedule in Mumbai. And with that, the shoot of Farhan Akhtar’s film will come to an end. The movie is set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-China War. The Farhan Akhtar-starrer is inspired by the real-life story of 120 Indian soldiers, who defended their post against an army of 5,000 Chinese troops.Farhan Akhtar.According to Mid-Day, Farhan and director Razzy Ghai are putting in a lot of effort to recreate the historic event with authenticity. “The Ladakh schedule was physically and emotionally taxing for everyone, but the landscapes brought the story alive. Farhan has been hands-on, ensuring every detail reflects the bravery and sacrifices of these soldiers. The more dialogue-heavy portions of the film will be shot in Mumbai, which will be a quick schedule,” a source told the tabloid.When Farhan Akhtar announced 120 BahadurFarhan Akhtar made an official announcement about his big screen project, 120 Bahadur, on September 4. While sharing a motion poster of his upcoming film, Farhan captioned his Instagram post: “What they accomplished will never be forgotten. It is an absolute privilege to bring you the story of Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC and the soldiers of Charlie company, 13 Kumaon regiment (sic).”How excited are you about watching 120 Bahadur on the big screen? Tweet @ottplayapp and share your thoughts on X.
Zebra-Satyadev urges viewers to watch his film in theaters; criticizes reviewers
Zebra is Satyadev’s new film that hit the screens on November 22, 2024, alongside Mechanic Rocky, which features Vishwak Sen in the lead role. Zebra also stars Dhananjaya in a key role and opened to decent word of mouth. Satyadev gets emotional over his new release ZebraSatyadev has been touring theaters in Hyderabad, interacting directly with audiences and receiving solid feedback from them. However, Satyadev has expressed disappointment with the reviews. He remarked that a section of the audience relies on reviews before deciding to watch a film in theaters. Speaking at a press interaction, an upset Satyadev said, “I have been touring various theaters, and 80% of the audience seems to like the film a lot. However, this sentiment is not reflected by 80% of the reviewers. They have rated my film poorly, discouraging those who might otherwise have watched it on the big screen.”
Zebra’s OTT platform details Addressing the OTT trend, the young actor added, “I hear many reviewers saying that Zebra can be watched when it lands on OTT. Not just Zebra, but most films tend to perform better on OTT despite flopping in theaters. What’s the point of gaining a bigger audience on OTT when the film was made for the big screen? I create films for the theater-going audience. For this to work, low-budget films like ours need the support of reviewers.”Zebra Telugu filmIn Zebra, Satyadev plays a bank employee, while Priya Bhavani Shankar appears as the female lead. Despite positive audience feedback in some quarters, the film is struggling with low occupancy. It remains to be seen how it performs in the coming days. Stay tuned for more updates.
Zebra-Satyadev urges viewers to watch his film in theaters; criticizes reviewers
Zebra is Satyadev’s new film that hit the screens on November 22, 2024, alongside Mechanic Rocky, which features Vishwak Sen in the lead role. Zebra also stars Dhananjaya in a key role and opened to decent word of mouth. Satyadev gets emotional over his new release ZebraSatyadev has been touring theaters in Hyderabad, interacting directly with audiences and receiving solid feedback from them. However, Satyadev has expressed disappointment with the reviews. He remarked that a section of the audience relies on reviews before deciding to watch a film in theaters. Speaking at a press interaction, an upset Satyadev said, “I have been touring various theaters, and 80% of the audience seems to like the film a lot. However, this sentiment is not reflected by 80% of the reviewers. They have rated my film poorly, discouraging those who might otherwise have watched it on the big screen.”
Zebra’s OTT platform details Addressing the OTT trend, the young actor added, “I hear many reviewers saying that Zebra can be watched when it lands on OTT. Not just Zebra, but most films tend to perform better on OTT despite flopping in theaters. What’s the point of gaining a bigger audience on OTT when the film was made for the big screen? I create films for the theater-going audience. For this to work, low-budget films like ours need the support of reviewers.”Zebra Telugu filmIn Zebra, Satyadev plays a bank employee, while Priya Bhavani Shankar appears as the female lead. Despite positive audience feedback in some quarters, the film is struggling with low occupancy. It remains to be seen how it performs in the coming days. Stay tuned for more updates.