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'Beauty and the Beast' tops Friday box office
- April 01, 2017
While Disney had earlier forecasted the movie to garner $120 million in the opening weekend but raised the estimates to as much as $150 million on Mar 17. Dozens more are in the pipeline. Belle trades herself as prisoner in exchange for her father's freedom and lives with the Beast and his collection of household items that can talk and sing - and who try to set the two up to break the spell. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
While Disney had earlier forecasted the movie to garner $120 million in the opening weekend but raised the estimates to as much as $150 million on Mar 17. Dozens more are in the pipeline. Belle trades herself as prisoner in exchange for her father's freedom and lives with the Beast and his collection of household items that can talk and sing - and who try to set the two up to break the spell. (more...)
Netflix HERMES translation test completed by thousands globally
- April 01, 2017
In a bid to make the content available on their platform - especially the country-specific ones - to reach out to a wider audience, Netflix is trying to hire translators to improve the quality of subtitles in several languages. Primary goals of the test include a candidate's ability to understand English, translate idiomatic phrases into their target language, identify linguistic and technical errors as well as subtitle proficiently. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
In a bid to make the content available on their platform - especially the country-specific ones - to reach out to a wider audience, Netflix is trying to hire translators to improve the quality of subtitles in several languages. Primary goals of the test include a candidate's ability to understand English, translate idiomatic phrases into their target language, identify linguistic and technical errors as well as subtitle proficiently. (more...)
See the trailer for Ghost In The Shell
- April 01, 2017
When terrorism reaches a new level that includes the ability to hack into people's minds and control them, Major is uniquely qualified to stop it. And, since there's no post-credits scene, whatever threat a potential sequel will focus on remains unknown. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
When terrorism reaches a new level that includes the ability to hack into people's minds and control them, Major is uniquely qualified to stop it. And, since there's no post-credits scene, whatever threat a potential sequel will focus on remains unknown. (more...)
Despite Historic Mix-Up, PricewaterhouseCoopers Will Keep Its Oscars Job
- April 01, 2017
PwC has handled ballots for the event for 83 years. This despite a backstage envelope mix-up that led to the wrong film being announced victor of the best picture Oscar last month. The error was blamed on a distracted PwC partner said to be tweeting moments before handing over the wrong envelope. Issacs also made mention of "partner rehearsals for possible onstage issues" (translation: the accountants will practice running out onstage to stop the show if the wrong name is announced). (more...)
- April 01, 2017
PwC has handled ballots for the event for 83 years. This despite a backstage envelope mix-up that led to the wrong film being announced victor of the best picture Oscar last month. The error was blamed on a distracted PwC partner said to be tweeting moments before handing over the wrong envelope. Issacs also made mention of "partner rehearsals for possible onstage issues" (translation: the accountants will practice running out onstage to stop the show if the wrong name is announced). (more...)
Malaysian PM Najib to sign bilateral pacts
- April 01, 2017
The Malaysian prime minister posted a selfie of himself with the famous South Indian actor at his home in Chennai , India on his social media accounts on Friday afternoon. Therefore, India-Malaysia trade will also be on the table. On Saturday, Razak will call on President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj before meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delegation-level talks. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The Malaysian prime minister posted a selfie of himself with the famous South Indian actor at his home in Chennai , India on his social media accounts on Friday afternoon. Therefore, India-Malaysia trade will also be on the table. On Saturday, Razak will call on President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj before meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delegation-level talks. (more...)
White House to share financial information about top staff
- April 01, 2017
Trump's chief strategist, Steve Bannon, disclosed assets between $13 million and $56 million, including his influential political consultancy, Bannon Strategic Advisors Inc., worth as much as $25 million. Like the president himself, however, they retain a financial interest in many of them. Despite Ms. Trump promises to " voluntarily follow all of the ethics rules placed on government employees", former White House ethics lawyers raised concerns that labeling the position as "unofficial" ... (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Trump's chief strategist, Steve Bannon, disclosed assets between $13 million and $56 million, including his influential political consultancy, Bannon Strategic Advisors Inc., worth as much as $25 million. Like the president himself, however, they retain a financial interest in many of them. Despite Ms. Trump promises to " voluntarily follow all of the ethics rules placed on government employees", former White House ethics lawyers raised concerns that labeling the position as "unofficial" ... (more...)
Deepak Tijori's wife is not his wife
- April 01, 2017
Well, decades later, after a few failed films and his "Bigg Boss" stint, Deepak Tijori now is in news that he wish were not true! A source is quoted as saying, "Deepak barely manages to enter his house". "My husband is liable to do the needful for me and my daughter Samara". So why should Deepak maintain her cost of living?Samara is not a minor, she is 20 years old. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Well, decades later, after a few failed films and his "Bigg Boss" stint, Deepak Tijori now is in news that he wish were not true! A source is quoted as saying, "Deepak barely manages to enter his house". "My husband is liable to do the needful for me and my daughter Samara". So why should Deepak maintain her cost of living?Samara is not a minor, she is 20 years old. (more...)
Ghost In The Shell Plot Twist Explains Scarlett Johansson Casting
- April 01, 2017
Of course, those plans could all be on hold if Paramounts' Scarlett Johansson-starring cyberpunk action movie proves a flop. Screened in IMAX 3-D for the press, Rupert Sanders' "Ghost in the Shell" is not so much a pale (although it is in so many ways) imitation of the landmark 1995 Japanese manga (and media franchise) of the same name and plot directed by Mamoru Oshii. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Of course, those plans could all be on hold if Paramounts' Scarlett Johansson-starring cyberpunk action movie proves a flop. Screened in IMAX 3-D for the press, Rupert Sanders' "Ghost in the Shell" is not so much a pale (although it is in so many ways) imitation of the landmark 1995 Japanese manga (and media franchise) of the same name and plot directed by Mamoru Oshii. (more...)
Stabbing suspect came to NY to 'target black males,' say police
- April 01, 2017
He turned himself in at a Times Square police station about 25 hours after he allegedly killed Mr Caughman, who had staggered into a precinct bleeding to death. Jackson, who confessed to being a white supremacist, came to the city to target as many black people as possible. Bias attacks have more than doubled this year in NY, and there have been nine reported bias crimes against black people, up from five in the same time period last year. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
He turned himself in at a Times Square police station about 25 hours after he allegedly killed Mr Caughman, who had staggered into a precinct bleeding to death. Jackson, who confessed to being a white supremacist, came to the city to target as many black people as possible. Bias attacks have more than doubled this year in NY, and there have been nine reported bias crimes against black people, up from five in the same time period last year. (more...)
Blind thinking about future after accepting blame for Bulgaria blow
- April 01, 2017
The KNVB said it will now start the search for a permanent replacement. Netherlands captain Arjen Robben stuck by his coach after the match, saying the players were also responsible. Holland axed coach Danny Blind in the wake of their World Cup qualifying loss to Bulgaria on Saturday. The Dutch FA (KNVB) announced the decision in a statement after Blind, had been called in for crisis talks. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The KNVB said it will now start the search for a permanent replacement. Netherlands captain Arjen Robben stuck by his coach after the match, saying the players were also responsible. Holland axed coach Danny Blind in the wake of their World Cup qualifying loss to Bulgaria on Saturday. The Dutch FA (KNVB) announced the decision in a statement after Blind, had been called in for crisis talks. (more...)
Ghost in the Shell
- April 01, 2017
From the emotion, Juliette Binoche distributed it to you, it was yesterday evening at the Ghost in the Shell's NY premiere by landing on the red carpet in a rhinestone dress and black velvet at the décolleté VERTIGINOUS! Besides being a really nice touch and perhaps the most overt reference to Oshii's classic film , it's also simply an incredible piece of music. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
From the emotion, Juliette Binoche distributed it to you, it was yesterday evening at the Ghost in the Shell's NY premiere by landing on the red carpet in a rhinestone dress and black velvet at the décolleté VERTIGINOUS! Besides being a really nice touch and perhaps the most overt reference to Oshii's classic film , it's also simply an incredible piece of music. (more...)
Gareth Southgate: 'Relegation could harm Jermain Defoe's England chances'
- April 01, 2017
Defoe ended a three-and-a-half-year absence from the worldwide stage on Sunday, opening the scoring in England's 2-0 win over Lithuania at Wembley . Defoe blotted his global copybook when he flew, frustrated with affairs at Tottenham and England , to Canada and joined Toronto in 2014. "I'm pleased for the two lads who have got the goals, a great story for Jermain and I felt Jamie added something to us". (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Defoe ended a three-and-a-half-year absence from the worldwide stage on Sunday, opening the scoring in England's 2-0 win over Lithuania at Wembley . Defoe blotted his global copybook when he flew, frustrated with affairs at Tottenham and England , to Canada and joined Toronto in 2014. "I'm pleased for the two lads who have got the goals, a great story for Jermain and I felt Jamie added something to us". (more...)
Amid Trump's Assaults, Freedom Caucus Hopes for Truce
- April 01, 2017
Some Freedom Caucus members aren't afraid of the president's threats - but others aren't particularly keen to go toe-to-toe with a president in districts where he is just as, if not more, popular than they are. Eleventh District U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows on Friday brushed off a Twitter attack from President Donald Trump and said he and the president don't have many differences on how to change the Affordable Care Act. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Some Freedom Caucus members aren't afraid of the president's threats - but others aren't particularly keen to go toe-to-toe with a president in districts where he is just as, if not more, popular than they are. Eleventh District U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows on Friday brushed off a Twitter attack from President Donald Trump and said he and the president don't have many differences on how to change the Affordable Care Act. (more...)
Gamecocks' Thornwell set to take part in Final Four activities Friday
- April 01, 2017
The Gamecocks have two practices scheduled for Friday, one open to the public and another private session. "He had a little body temperature last night when we landed", said head coach Frank Martin, who also has a bug. "He's wired to compete". Thornwell is averaging 21.6 points per game this season and 25.8 points in the NCAA Tournament . Martin said it wasn't the losing that bothered him; it was the apathy. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The Gamecocks have two practices scheduled for Friday, one open to the public and another private session. "He had a little body temperature last night when we landed", said head coach Frank Martin, who also has a bug. "He's wired to compete". Thornwell is averaging 21.6 points per game this season and 25.8 points in the NCAA Tournament . Martin said it wasn't the losing that bothered him; it was the apathy. (more...)
Scarlett Johansson Thinks She Might Run For Office Someday
- April 01, 2017
For moviegoers who never bothered to wait until the very end, the after-credits scene is one that plays after all the credits have rolled and the movie is largely over. Well, yes. In some ways, the logical route would have been to dispense with all the nods to Japanese culture whatsoever: Ghost in the Shell could have gone full Departed and made Mira Killian a poor Irish girl in dystopian Southie. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
For moviegoers who never bothered to wait until the very end, the after-credits scene is one that plays after all the credits have rolled and the movie is largely over. Well, yes. In some ways, the logical route would have been to dispense with all the nods to Japanese culture whatsoever: Ghost in the Shell could have gone full Departed and made Mira Killian a poor Irish girl in dystopian Southie. (more...)
Mnuchin says joke about 'Lego Batman Movie' was mistake
- April 01, 2017
Mnuchin was an executive producer of the top-grossing movie, which is still in theaters. Share with Us - We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article, and smart, constructive criticism. Mnuchin's comment raised questions about a possible violation of federal ethics law, with at least one senator - Democrat Ron Wyden of OR - writing to the ethics office's director about the subject. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Mnuchin was an executive producer of the top-grossing movie, which is still in theaters. Share with Us - We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article, and smart, constructive criticism. Mnuchin's comment raised questions about a possible violation of federal ethics law, with at least one senator - Democrat Ron Wyden of OR - writing to the ethics office's director about the subject. (more...)
Nuclear Power Suffers Major Blow With Westinghouse Bankruptcy
- April 01, 2017
Toshiba said the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will limit its exposure to future losses at Westinghouse . " We are focused on developing a plan of reorganization to emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger company while continuing to be a global nuclear technology leader ", said Westinghouse Interim President and CEO Jos Emeterio Gutirrez. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Toshiba said the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will limit its exposure to future losses at Westinghouse . " We are focused on developing a plan of reorganization to emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger company while continuing to be a global nuclear technology leader ", said Westinghouse Interim President and CEO Jos Emeterio Gutirrez. (more...)
Here's why Goldberg is 'absolutely miserable' on his WWE return
- April 01, 2017
I eat. It's the toughest thing I ever embarked upon, guys", he said, "I'm 13 years removed from the business. It's just worth it. I'm miserable. I'm bloated 24 hours a day. Goldberg was the top star and public face of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) at the peak of the Monday Night Wars. Next up for Bill Goldberg is WrestleMania 33 this Sunday. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
I eat. It's the toughest thing I ever embarked upon, guys", he said, "I'm 13 years removed from the business. It's just worth it. I'm miserable. I'm bloated 24 hours a day. Goldberg was the top star and public face of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) at the peak of the Monday Night Wars. Next up for Bill Goldberg is WrestleMania 33 this Sunday. (more...)
Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley Play Merle Haggard's 'Ramblin' Man' on 'Colbert'
- April 01, 2017
Bing Predicts also takes into account reviews from respected music critics and betting market information in order to judge the quality and artistry of each nominee. Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley sat down with Great Day Tampa Bay Host Stephanie Webb to talk about all the juiciness that they have planned. "We do everything we can to keep it spontaneous, keep it exciting, keep it surprising so that people will be motivated to tell their friends about it as it's going on", said Barry ... (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Bing Predicts also takes into account reviews from respected music critics and betting market information in order to judge the quality and artistry of each nominee. Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley sat down with Great Day Tampa Bay Host Stephanie Webb to talk about all the juiciness that they have planned. "We do everything we can to keep it spontaneous, keep it exciting, keep it surprising so that people will be motivated to tell their friends about it as it's going on", said Barry ... (more...)
First Official It Teaser Trailer is Here and It's Freaky
- April 01, 2017
Woah. We knew the terrifying trailer for the new remake of Stephen King's It was going to make a splash as soon as it arrived this week, but no one was expecting this. It returns every 27 years and fans have been waiting exactly that long since the last time we saw an adaptation of Stephen King's horror classic IT. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Woah. We knew the terrifying trailer for the new remake of Stephen King's It was going to make a splash as soon as it arrived this week, but no one was expecting this. It returns every 27 years and fans have been waiting exactly that long since the last time we saw an adaptation of Stephen King's horror classic IT. (more...)
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