A popular business hotel just off the M4 in Swindon has been put up sale. The 171-bedroom DoubleTree by Hilton, on Great Western Way, reopened under the DoubleTree brand following a refurbishment in 2016. The freehold interest in the hotel is being jointly marketed by specialist property firm Christie & Co and real estate companhy…
‘Come in,” a woman yelled at Sam Wright from her caravan, “you’re gonna get soaked!” He was at the Appleby horse fair in Cumbria to photograph the UK’s Traveller community in June 2020, but wasn’t having much luck in the pouring rain. Over a cup of tea, Corrina Chapman asked if he would take her family’s portrait and then spent the next 10 minutes calling everyone. Parents, uncles, cousins and lots of kids trickled into the caravan until about 12 people were crammed inside. In the chaos, Wright, who had recently become a father, took one of his favourite images, of a man holding a baby; capturing a tender side to Travellers not often seen in the media.The photographer, whose great-grandmother was of Traveller heritage, wanted to create “a new and more honest portrayal” of the community, who have been caricatured and criminalised for decades. Before photographing the series, Wright had heard the flippantly racist comments Travellers face, being warned that they might be hostile or steal his equipment. But that couldn’t have been further from the truth. They were “really warm, kind, passionate people”, he says. “It was super welcoming.”View image in fullscreenWright has since published a book, Pillar to Post, which puts a softer focus on the young Travellers he met over a two-year period at eight fairs across the UK and Ireland, including in Yorkshire, Norfolk, Cumbria, Galway and Cork. “In the past, it’s always been quite a stark, hard image of the Travelling Gypsy community,” says Wright. Instead, he photographed them predominantly at sunset, using vintage Pentax 67 and Mamiya 645 cameras, to create warm, rich, orange-hazed portraits that do justice to the community he met.He juxtaposes the traditions of Traveller life with contemporary fashions: homing in on a pair of Nike trainers dangling from a rider on an Irish cob; and capturing a group of young girls in designer clothes, playfully pouting for the camera outside a Romany Gypsy bowtop caravan. In the middle of a horse-haggling moment in the Irish town of Buttevant in County Cork, a young boy called CJ Larry with slicked back hair, in a Hugo Boss tracksuit top and a crisp collared shirt, commands a crowd of buyers with confidence. The picture won Wright a place as a finalist in this year’s Taylor Wessing photo portrait prize.“The younger generation of Travellers are almost like small adults,” Wright says. “It seems the naivety of childhood is taken quite quickly and they’ve got to grow up fast. They’re very savvy and very confident and super passionate about their community.”Wright photographs groups of girls whispering to each other as a rollercoaster spins in the background, and others getting a takeaway at the end of the fair. Some young women in figure-flattering outfits, with heavy makeup and long nail extensions, ride horses bareback. “There was a point where I was like, am I sort of caricaturing here by shooting this?” says Wright. But he wanted to show the pride Travellers have in their presentation. It was almost like: “this is how we dress,” he says. “It’s a really strong identity.”View image in fullscreenFor many, says Wright, the fairs are “a yearly pilgrimage, a way of honouring the traditional way of Traveller life” that is quickly slipping away. One family the photographer got to know would set off from Manchester, where they live in a static home with their five children, and travel by horse and traditional bowtop wagon to Appleby – a journey that would take just two hours by car. At the fair, they would meet another 10,000 Travellers who had also made the journey on horseback, as they have done since the fair started in 1775. “For younger generations that have maybe never experienced living on the road, it’s important for them to experience it,” says Wright.Today, about 71,400 people living in England and Wales identify as Gypsy or Irish Traveller, but far fewer live on the road year-round. According to the 2011 Census, only 24% lived in a caravan or mobile structure, as successive governments have introduced hostile legislation that has chipped away at their right to roam. “It’s just too dangerous and not fun any more,” Travellers would tell him. They have grown tired of constantly being moved on. “It’s a shame because it’s such a special way of living,” says Wright.Last year, a human rights body found “troublingly persistent” levels of discrimination towards the Traveller community, with 62% reporting racial abuse. “I feel like it’s one of the last communities that people are openly racist about,” says Wright. He spoke to one 12-year-old boy, Benjamin Jacob Smith, in West Yorkshire, who left school because children and teachers alike had bullied him. He now works for his dad, who is a non-ferrous-metal buyer. “That kind of prejudice and racism has just ended his education basically,” says Wright.View image in fullscreenThese kinds of conversations were important for the photographer to have with his subjects, all of whom engage with the camera willingly. “I don’t want to walk around and take snaps without anybody knowing about it,” he says. “I like to sit with people and get to know them a little bit and then take the photos.”It comes naturally to the chatty, Sheffield-born photographer, who honed his skills at DIY punk gigs in pubs, “shooting these characters with great stories”, when he wasn’t playing drums in a band. “I wasn’t drawn to the mainstream way of life,” says Wright, who has since settled in Brighton. It was always “the underdog of society” that interested him more.The result is a collection of intimate portraits that the photographer believes are true to the Traveller community. He uploads all the images he has taken at the fairs to their respective Facebook groups so they can be downloaded. “I think that actually broke down a few barriers,” says Wright. They could see “what I was doing with the pictures and not trying to discriminate like a lot of press have in the past”.“Travellers don’t expect miracles in how we are depicted. We know our faults better than anyone,” writes Damien Le Bas, a British artist from Irish Traveller heritage associated with the Outsider Art movement, at the back of Pillar to Post. “We don’t want special treatment. But we do expect people who talk about us to try and tell the truth.”
Pillar to Post is published by Gost, £45. The Taylor Wessing Prize is at the National Portrait Gallery, London, until 16 February
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAs a business owner, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that once you’ve been in the game long enough, you’ve got it all figured out.You’ve faced the challenges, learned the lessons, and found your rhythm. But I’ve realised that standing still isn’t an option.Whether you’ve been running your business for two years or twenty, the need to keep learning, developing, and trying new approaches isn’t just to survive, but to grow your business too. For me, that mindset of continuous learning is part of the DNA at FN Research. I’ve learned that success isn’t about settling into what you already know; it’s about staying curious, open, and adaptable.That’s why I really want to seek out opportunities to expand my skills and perspective. Recently, for example, I completed SOSTAC® and a leadership training programme, which both helped me reimagine how we approach strategy and planning both within my business and for the clients we support. It reminded me that there’s always something new to learn, no matter how much experience you already have.Fiona Norman, MD at www.fnresearch.co.ukBut learning isn’t just about attending courses or gaining qualifications. It’s about challenging yourself to think differently and step outside your comfort zone. For business owners, this could mean experimenting with a new approach to marketing, testing a fresh business model, or diving deeper into what your customers really want through well-planned research.The willingness to embrace new ideas and adapt to changing circumstances is often what sets thriving businesses apart from those that…don’t thrive. The pandemic was a real wake-up call for many of us. It proved that the world can change overnight, and those who adapt quickly will make it.At FN Research, we saw businesses that had traditionally avoided market research suddenly seeking insights to navigate uncharted waters. They realised they didn’t have all the answers, and by reaching out to learn more about their customers and market, they made smarter, more informed decisions.Learning also means being open to feedback, even when it’s hard to hear. Some business owners avoid market research because they’re afraid of what they might uncover – customer dissatisfaction, pricing concerns, or brand issues. But ignoring those truths doesn’t make them go away. Facing them head-on gives you the chance to adapt, improve, and grow stronger. Whether it’s understanding new methodologies in market research, gaining insights from other industries, or simply reading about new trends, I know that every piece of knowledge adds to the bigger picture.It’s not just about keeping up, it’s about staying ahead. Seek out opportunities to grow, challenge yourself to try something new, and remember that staying curious is one of the most valuable traits you can have as a leader.Because the moment we stop learning is the moment we start falling behind.
Auburn – Entrepreneurs in the Sierra Nevada can advance their careers in forestry and build resilient communities thanks to a new tuition-free weekend bootcamp called the Forest Entrepreneurship Training Program.Sierra Business Council, in partnership with Sierra Commons, is hosting a two-day workshop on Dec. 7 and 8 in Auburn to create more forest-based businesses in California. The Forest Entrepreneurship Training is part of an ongoing series. Since launching last spring, educators have conducted training in rural communities throughout the Sierra Nevada including Nevada City, Mammoth Lakes and most recently Sonora.
“There is a huge business opportunity in our forested communities, and the nexus of entrepreneurship, job creation and existing market needs such as forest thinning, defensible space and small-diameter timber manufacturing can provide much-needed opportunities that have the co-benefits of wildfire mitigation and economic development,” says Kristin York, Vice President of Sierra Business Council.The course is designed for those who have started or are interested in starting a business in forest thinning and management, defensible space, prescribed fire application, small mass timber product manufacturing, small diameter timber utilization, biofuel, bioenergy, home hardening, plant restoration, other non-timber-related businesses and/or forestry logistics.
Led by experts from a variety of backgrounds, students will hear from leaders with backgrounds in forestry, business, marketing and finance, startups, emergency services and more. Participants will explore how preparing Sierra communities for forest resilience can also launch exciting new career pathways and emerging industries. About the Forest Entrepreneurship BootcampThe workshop series covers all aspects of launching or expanding a business and will be led by Robert X Trent, the founder of Nevada City’s nonprofit business incubator, Sierra Commons. Trent is an experienced consultant who has taught hundreds of entrepreneurs over the years.“There are so many opportunities to start and grow high-demand businesses throughout the Sierra that it’s mind-boggling. This course is a perfect fit for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and, at the same time, are deeply rooted in the safety and well-being of their community,” said Trent.
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Students will learn the basic foundations of good business – from finance, pricing, and cash flow to research, marketing and sales and the complex world of government contracts and permits. Students will expand their knowledge and access to resources with an accountability group and one-to-one advising.“Sierra Commons and Sierra Business Council have a pretty stellar understanding of what it takes to start and grow successful businesses. It’s not as simple as just learning how to operate an enterprise. It’s also about weaving a positive mindset and character-set into everything a business owner does,” said Trent.Each participant is eligible for personalized technical assistance at no cost through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program.The curriculum is designed to provide:● Technical assistance to launch small businesses and entrepreneurial development focused on a broad range of forest and wood-based businesses● Training and guidance for transforming businesses from individual ownership to cooperative businesses to support economic justice at business ownership levels● Opportunities to showcase emerging business opportunities that have co-benefits of wildfire reduction and economic development, particularly at the nexus of wood product development and outdoor recreation in rural forested communities● A nexus to existing markets and identified needs such as forest thinning and management, application of prescribed fire, small mass timber product manufacturing, small diameter timber utilization, biofuels manufacture, logistics and supportFunding for this program was provided by a Good Jobs Challenge EDA-funded grant through the Foundation for California Community Colleges to conduct forestry and fire-mitigation training programs in the Sierra Nevada region of Northeastern California.Pre-registration is required.Learn more and register at https://www.sierrabusiness.org/archives/forestry-entrepreneurship/Sierra Business Council is a Sierra-based nonprofit organization with a mission to catalyze and demonstrate innovative approaches and solutions to increase community vitality, economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social fairness in the Sierra Nevada. www.sierrabusiness.orgSierra Commons empowers rural entrepreneurs by offering heart-forward business education, resources, and community. www.sierracommons.org
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Just before the election, we checked in on the eight-year-old movement to bring people with STEM backgrounds into political office. The long-term trend certainly seemed positive, but there were dozens or hundreds of candidates actually sweating out this year’s races to try and bring scientific expertise closer to the halls of power — how did they do?
“Now we are trying to make every year the year of the scientist,” Shaughnessy Naughton, founder and president of 314 Action, the PAC at the heart of this effort, told me a few weeks ago. She highlighted a few important races then, like the House race in Oregon’s fifth district — electrical engineer Janelle Bynum emerged victorious there, flipping a Republican seat, and will become the first Black member of Congress from Oregon.
Genevieve Mushaluk was barely visible in the first few weeks of Survivor 47, pushed aside in the edit by flashier players who hogged the airtime by diving head-first into wells or complaining when others did not clap when they opened a coconut. But everyone is paying attention to Genevieve now.
After masterminding the exits of former Lavo tribemates Kishan Patel and Sol Yi, Genevieve is very much on the minds of both viewers and her fellow competitors. And in an exclusive deleted scene from this week’s episode that can be watched above, we see just how concerned those competitors actually are.
Genevieve Mushaluk on ‘Survivor 47’.
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While Genevive chats nonchalantly with folks like Rachel LaMont and Sam Phalen, Teeny Chirichillo and Andy Rueda take definite notice. “Everything she does sketches me out,” remarks Teeny, who has now been burned twice by Genevieve.
“She’s so scary,” Andy agrees. “She’s very terrifying for me.” To drive the point home, Andy proceeds to call her “scary” twice more, as well as “extremely frightening.”
Clearly needing to one-up Andy on the scare meter, Teeny dubs Genevieve “scary” three more times, while also noting that “the scariest person out here is this white Canadian.” She refers to the 33-year-old corporate lawyer as a “horror movie on legs” as well, which might be my favorite description of any player ever.
Andy Rueda and Teeny Chirichillo on ‘Survivor 47’.
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But hey, maybe Teeny is just exaggerating her fear to paint a bigger target on Genevieve’s back after being blindsided by the previous vote. Let’s see what she has to say in a private confessional interview: “Genevieve I think exposed herself as the very calculated player that she is,” Teeny says to the camera. “She is an assassin out here. I’ve known it from the beginning. I tried to play with her, but now she’s proved to me she cannot be trusted. I know Andy and I, we are scared of her.”
Okay then! Clearly not exaggerating. But wait, because not unlike a Ginsu knife commercial, there’s more! “This skinny Canadian woman is, I think, the biggest fearmongerer in the game,” Teeny continues. “And only because she has lied to me, manipulated me, used me in a way, I feel now like I have no choice but to take the lesson she taught me in cutting emotion out of this game and using it against her now.”
Teeny Chirichillo on ‘Survivor 47’.
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Bam! Strong words from a strong competitor. This Teeny vs. Genevieve clash is clearly shaping up as the biggest U.S. vs. Canada conflict since Brigadier General George Izard engaged Lieutenant Colonel Charles de Salaberry in the infamous 1813 Battle of the Chateauguay — a battle, it should be noted, that did not end particularly well for the Americans.
To watch all the fearmongering for yourself, check out the exclusive deleted scene at the top of the article.
The 27th edition of the Kochi International Book Festival 2024 will be held at Ernakulathappan ground here from November 29 to December 8. Book discussions and cultural performances will be held as part of the event.The eighth Kochi Literature Festival will be held simultaneously at the venue of the book fest. It will feature debates on current issues and will host artists, politicians, historians, poets, scientists, and journalists.A communication issued here said that a children’s book fest was held at around 100 schools as part of the book fest. Children showcased books from their collection at home. Students of NSS Higher Secondary School, Thripunithura, brought the maximum number of books followed by Sreenarayana Vidyapeetom Public School, Thripunithura, and Vivekananda Vidhyalayam, Muvattupuzha.The best schools received a cash prize of ₹5,000, ₹3,000, and ₹2,000 respectively. The awards will be presented at the venue on December 8, it said. Published – November 21, 2024 09:25 pm IST
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If you’ve ever seen yourself through a thermal imaging camera, you’ll know that your body produces lots of heat. This is in fact a waste product of our metabolism. Every square foot of the human body gives off heat equivalent to about 19 matches per hour.Unfortunately, much of this heat simply escapes into the atmosphere. Wouldn’t it be great if we could harness it to produce energy? My research has shown this would indeed be possible. My colleagues and I are discovering ways of capturing and storing body heat for energy generation, using eco-friendly materials.The goal is to create a device that can both generate and store energy, acting like a built-in power bank for wearable tech. This could allow devices such as smart watches, fitness trackers, or GPS trackers to run much longer, or even indefinitely, by harnessing our body heat.It isn’t just our bodies that produce waste heat. In our technologically advanced world, substantial waste heat is generated daily, from the engines of our vehicles to the machines that manufacture goods.Typically, this heat is also released into the atmosphere, representing a significant missed opportunity for energy recovery. The emerging concept of “waste heat recovery” seeks to address this inefficiency. By harnessing this otherwise wasted energy, industries can improve their operational efficiency and contribute to a more sustainable environment.
Vitae 3MT® 2024 Finalist, Muhammad Muddasar, University of Limerick – YouTube
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The thermoelectric effect is a phenomenon that can help turn heat into electricity. This works by having a temperature difference produce an electric potential, as electrons flow from the hot side to the cool side, generating usable electrical energy.Conventional thermoelectric materials, however, are often made from cadmium, lead or mercury. These come with environmental and health risks that limit their practical applications.Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Related: What is renewable energy?The power of woodBut we’ve discovered you can also create thermoelectric materials from wood — offering a safer, sustainable alternative.Wood has been integral to human civilisations for centuries, serving as a source of building materials and fuel. We are uncovering the potential of wood-derived materials to convert waste heat, often lost in industrial processes, into valuable electricity.This approach not only enhances energy efficiency, but also redefines how we view everyday materials as essential components of sustainable energy solutions.
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Our team at the University of Limerick, in collaboration with the University of Valencia, has developed a sustainable method to convert waste heat into electricity using Irish wood products, particularly lignin, which is a byproduct of the paper industry.Our study shows that lignin-based membranes, when soaked in a salt solution, can efficiently convert low-temperature waste heat (below 200°C) into electricity. The temperature difference across the lignin membrane causes ions (charged atoms) in the salt solution to move. Positive ions drift toward the cooler side, while negative ions move toward the warmer side. This separation of charges creates an electric potential difference across the membrane, which can be harnessed as electrical energy.Since around 66% of industrial waste heat falls within this temperature range, this innovation presents a significant opportunity for eco-friendly energy solutions.This new technology has the potential to make a big difference in many areas. Industries such as manufacturing, which produce large amounts of leftover heat, could see major benefits by turning that waste heat into electricity. This would help them save energy and lessen their impact on the environment.This technology could find use in various settings, from providing power in remote areas to powering sensors and devices in everyday applications. Its eco-friendly nature also makes it a promising solution for sustainable energy generation in buildings and infrastructure.The trouble with storageCapturing energy from waste heat is just the first step; storing it effectively is equally critical. Supercapacitors are energy storage devices that rapidly charge and discharge electricity. This makes them essential for applications requiring quick power delivery.However, their reliance on fossil fuel-derived carbon materials raises sustainability concerns, highlighting the need for renewable alternatives in their production.
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Our research group has discovered that lignin-based porous carbon can serve as an electrode in supercapacitors for energy storage generated from harvesting waste heat using a lignin membrane.This process allows the lignin membrane to capture and convert waste heat into electrical energy, while the porous carbon structure facilitates the rapid movement and storage of ions. By providing a green alternative that avoids harmful chemicals and reliance on fossil fuels, this approach offers a sustainable solution for energy storage from waste heat.This innovation in energy storage technology could power everything from consumer electronics, wearable technology to electric vehicles.This edited article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
If you’ve ever seen yourself through a thermal imaging camera, you’ll know that your body produces lots of heat. This is in fact a waste product of our metabolism. Every square foot of the human body gives off heat equivalent to about 19 matches per hour.Unfortunately, much of this heat simply escapes into the atmosphere. Wouldn’t it be great if we could harness it to produce energy? My research has shown this would indeed be possible. My colleagues and I are discovering ways of capturing and storing body heat for energy generation, using eco-friendly materials.The goal is to create a device that can both generate and store energy, acting like a built-in power bank for wearable tech. This could allow devices such as smart watches, fitness trackers, or GPS trackers to run much longer, or even indefinitely, by harnessing our body heat.It isn’t just our bodies that produce waste heat. In our technologically advanced world, substantial waste heat is generated daily, from the engines of our vehicles to the machines that manufacture goods.Typically, this heat is also released into the atmosphere, representing a significant missed opportunity for energy recovery. The emerging concept of “waste heat recovery” seeks to address this inefficiency. By harnessing this otherwise wasted energy, industries can improve their operational efficiency and contribute to a more sustainable environment.
Vitae 3MT® 2024 Finalist, Muhammad Muddasar, University of Limerick – YouTube
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The thermoelectric effect is a phenomenon that can help turn heat into electricity. This works by having a temperature difference produce an electric potential, as electrons flow from the hot side to the cool side, generating usable electrical energy.Conventional thermoelectric materials, however, are often made from cadmium, lead or mercury. These come with environmental and health risks that limit their practical applications.Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Related: What is renewable energy?The power of woodBut we’ve discovered you can also create thermoelectric materials from wood — offering a safer, sustainable alternative.Wood has been integral to human civilisations for centuries, serving as a source of building materials and fuel. We are uncovering the potential of wood-derived materials to convert waste heat, often lost in industrial processes, into valuable electricity.This approach not only enhances energy efficiency, but also redefines how we view everyday materials as essential components of sustainable energy solutions.
TRANSLATE – Waste Heat to Electricity – YouTube
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Our team at the University of Limerick, in collaboration with the University of Valencia, has developed a sustainable method to convert waste heat into electricity using Irish wood products, particularly lignin, which is a byproduct of the paper industry.Our study shows that lignin-based membranes, when soaked in a salt solution, can efficiently convert low-temperature waste heat (below 200°C) into electricity. The temperature difference across the lignin membrane causes ions (charged atoms) in the salt solution to move. Positive ions drift toward the cooler side, while negative ions move toward the warmer side. This separation of charges creates an electric potential difference across the membrane, which can be harnessed as electrical energy.Since around 66% of industrial waste heat falls within this temperature range, this innovation presents a significant opportunity for eco-friendly energy solutions.This new technology has the potential to make a big difference in many areas. Industries such as manufacturing, which produce large amounts of leftover heat, could see major benefits by turning that waste heat into electricity. This would help them save energy and lessen their impact on the environment.This technology could find use in various settings, from providing power in remote areas to powering sensors and devices in everyday applications. Its eco-friendly nature also makes it a promising solution for sustainable energy generation in buildings and infrastructure.The trouble with storageCapturing energy from waste heat is just the first step; storing it effectively is equally critical. Supercapacitors are energy storage devices that rapidly charge and discharge electricity. This makes them essential for applications requiring quick power delivery.However, their reliance on fossil fuel-derived carbon materials raises sustainability concerns, highlighting the need for renewable alternatives in their production.
What are supercapacitors? – Analysis, Comparisons and Applications – YouTube
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Our research group has discovered that lignin-based porous carbon can serve as an electrode in supercapacitors for energy storage generated from harvesting waste heat using a lignin membrane.This process allows the lignin membrane to capture and convert waste heat into electrical energy, while the porous carbon structure facilitates the rapid movement and storage of ions. By providing a green alternative that avoids harmful chemicals and reliance on fossil fuels, this approach offers a sustainable solution for energy storage from waste heat.This innovation in energy storage technology could power everything from consumer electronics, wearable technology to electric vehicles.This edited article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
When it comes to movies, no one wants their immersive experience interrupted. With one of the year’s most anticipated movies coming out, theaters are warning people not to do this one thing.”Wicked” New York PremiereGetty Imagesloading…Wicked is a wildly popular Broadway musical that reimagines the untold story of the witches from The Wizard of Oz. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, the show first premiered in 2003 and quickly became a sensation.Getty ImagesGetty Imagesloading…It follows the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the bubbly Good Witch, as they navigate love, politics, and the complexities of good versus evil. Packed with jaw-dropping performances, stunning visuals, and hit songs like Defying Gravity, Wicked has captured the hearts of millions, earning its place as one of the most beloved musicals ever.”Wicked” New York PremiereGetty Imagesloading…The movie is an adaptation of the musical that brings it to the big screen. Directed by Jon M. Chu, known for Crazy Rich Asians, it stars Cynthia Erivo as the misunderstood Elphaba and Ariana Grande as the glittering Glinda, promising a dazzling on-screen duo.Universal Pictures presents the New York Special Screening of WICKED at the Museum of Modern Art in New York CityGetty Images for Universal Pictuloading…What’s the one thing theaters don’t want you to do? Even though AMC put out this one very simple request, I’m sure that other theaters and patrons of the movie would love to if your terrible singing doesn’t ruin the movie experience for them. Even if you can sing, you should respect those around you. AMC would prefer you keep those vocal pipes tucked away during the show. Did You Know These 15 Big Movies Were Shot in the State of Idaho?Idaho has everything a filmmaker could want to use in their films: mountains, whitewater, dusty back roads, farms, lava flows and quaint towns. These are some of the films that took advantage of that!Gallery Credit: Michelle HeartWhere to See $5 Christmas Movies Across Idaho in 2024Both Regal Cinemas, the parent company of Idaho’s Edwards theaters and Cinemark, the parent company of Meridian’s Majestic Cinema are spreading holiday cheer with $5 Christmas movies. Here’s what’s playing and when. Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart10 Most Popular Horror Movies in Idaho The average monthly Google Trends data was gathered for 20 of the most popular horror movies in America on a state-by-state basis in order to reveal the favorite horror movies in each state. Gallery Credit: Kyle Matthews