Zhang Yimou to direct Olympic ceremony again after 14 years By: AFP on January 8, 2022Beijing: Acclaimed Chinese film director Zhang Yimou, who masterminded the spectacular opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, will reprise that role for next month´s Winter Games in the capital, organizers have announced. Zhang, 71, promised a “totally innovative” unveiling, while conceding that the global pandemic and colder weather will limit its scale compared […]
Golden Globes to go ahead without audience or TV broadcast By: AFP on January 5, 2022A stripped-down Golden Globes will go ahead with no audience or media on Sunday, as the event traditionally known as Hollywood´s biggest party reels from an industry boycott over ethical lapses by its organizers. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association — which votes on the Globes — has been accused of racism, sexism, bullying and corruption, […]
‘Spider-Man’ stays strong, again topping N.America box office By: AFP on January 3, 2022“Spider-Man: No Way Home” again dominated in North American theaters with an estimated $52.7 million weekend take, while topping the $600 million mark domestically in its third week out, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The strong results for Sony’s superhero sequel — last weekend it surpassed the $1 billion mark globally — have breathed […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle express their condolences on the loss of Archbishop Tutu By: Web Desk on December 27, 2021Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on Sunday at the age of 90, received an emotional tribute from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan reflected on their encounter during a royal visit to South Africa in 2019 as they mourned the death of the human rights leader. In a statement, Harry and […]
Tesla deactivates video games in moving cars By: APP on December 24, 2021Electric automaker Tesla will update its vehicle software to prevent drivers from playing video games on the console while the car is in motion, US traffic safety regulators said Thursday. “Following the opening of a preliminary evaluation of Tesla’s ‘Passenger Play,’ Tesla informed the agency that it is changing the functionality of this feature,” a spokesperson for the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
Meghan Markle hastily cramming last-minute Christmas shopping in her schedule By: Web Desk on December 23, 2021Meghan Markle was seen “frantically” shopping for Christmas this week as if she was in a rush. The Duchess of Sussex snuck in some last-minute Christmas shopping while escaping crowds in a disguise that did a good job of concealing her identity. Meghan donned a brown beanie, a blue face mask and sunglasses as she […]
Irfan Ahson, a wedding photographer, discusses current trends By: Web Desk on December 23, 2021When it comes to the field of photography, Irfan Ahson is a household name. Ahson’s name has become synonymous with perfection and grandeur when it comes to covering a wedding function. He is a civil engineer by trade. From the Lahore Fort being his favourite photography venue to his favourite couple Atif Aslam and Sara […]
Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed reunites in upcoming series By: Web Desk on December 21, 2021Renowned actress Sanam Saeed promises her fans a fresh story instead of her old ‘jori’ with Fawad Khan. Turning to her Instagram on Monday, Sanam shared new photos from the much-celebrated Zindagi Gulzar Hai duo, teasing fans of an epic, unconventional love story. “In a mystical land far far away! Forgot my own excitement of […]
Harry Potter anniversary reunion: Return to Hogwarts trailer released By: Web Desk on December 21, 2021The “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” trailer has arrived. HBO Max unveiled the official 90-second trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter reunion special that will be available for streaming from January 1. Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts is largely about the Harry Potter cast getting back together at Warner Bros. Harry Potter the […]
‘Spider-Man’ rakes in stunning $253 million in N. American opening By: AFP on December 20, 2021Covid-schmovid: Sony and Marvel’s new “Spider-Man: No Way Home” scored the third-biggest domestic opening of all time, taking in an estimated $253 million in its massive North American weekend opening. Box office watchers are spinning hopeful predictions, with analysts eyeing it as the pandemic era’s first potential billion-dollar-grossing film. Its box office sales trail only 2019’s […]