In 2012, Prada took an unconventional approach by recruiting actors renowned for their villainous roles to showcase their suits, in which the phrase “the devil wears Prada” took on a literal meaning. For the fall 2012 men’s show at Milan Fashion Week, Prada opted for a twist by featuring a cast of notable antagonists instead… Continue reading Defoe, Oldman and Brody are Prada villains
Robert Downey Jr has announced his shock return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), stunning fans when he was dramatically unmasked as the villainous Doctor Doom. The longtime Iron Man actor was unveiled to huge applause at a MCU panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday night, where it was announced he would take up… Continue reading Robert Downey Jr announces return to Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Prince Charles Cinema in Soho was due to host the world premiere of The Last Screenwriter, which was written by ChatGPT, on Sunday. After concerns were raised by their audience on “the use of AI in place of a writer”, the cinema announced on Tuesday that the screening had been axed. In a statement… Continue reading London cinema cancels screening of AI-generated film following backlash
The world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen’s new film Blitz is to open the 68th BFI London Film Festival. Blitz will be shown almost a month before its release in cinemas on November 1, with the festival beginning on October 9. The film follows the journey of George, played by Elliott Heffernan, a nine-year-old boy… Continue reading World premiere of Steve McQueen’s film Blitz to open London Film Festival
Brad Pitt feels the need for speed as a racing star in new teaser trailer for his upcoming Formula One blockbuster, titled F1. The film, which is being co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, will see the Hollywood star play the fictional veteran driver Sonny Hayes, who is returning to the sport after a… Continue reading Brad Pitt feels need for speed in new teaser trailer for F1 blockbuster
Actor Hugh Grant has said the closure of Fulham Road Picturehouse is “strangely unbearable”. The cinema, in south-west London, announced on social media in June that it had “made the tough decision” to close the venue from Thursday July 11. The same day Bromley Picturehouse revealed it would close its doors on Thursday August 1.… Continue reading Hugh Grant says closure of Fulham Road Picturehouse ‘strangely unbearable’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will sweep away the remaining hereditary peers as the first step to reforming the House of Lords. New legislation will end what officials called the “outdated and indefensible” presence of members of the upper chamber who are there by right of birth. The Government also plans changes to the Commons, with… Continue reading Hereditary peers to lose seats in House of Lords under new plans
Tom Tugendhat has joined James Cleverly in publicly declaring his candidacy in the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader. There will potentially be a crowded field in the contest as Mr Cleverly acknowledged he was not the only one giving it “serious thought” ahead of nominations opening on Wednesday evening. Sunak, who… Continue reading Runners and riders: Who will seek to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader?
Fast-moving stars seen in a nearby star cluster within the Milky Way suggest the presence of an elusive black hole which may be the closest one to Earth, researchers say. The star cluster, Omega Centauri, is a collection of around 10 million stars, visible as a smudge in the night sky south of the Equator.… Continue reading Astronomers find nearest massive black hole to Earth
The COVID-19 pandemic’s rapid onset led to immediate reductions in travel and economic activities worldwide, drastically lowering air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions within weeks. This abrupt change provided scientists with a rare opportunity to observe outcomes typically achieved over years of regulation. A comprehensive new study, utilizing satellite data from NASA and other international… Continue reading Pandemic emission reductions led to unexpected atmospheric effects
