With Paris 2024 Olympics just one day away, video games are increasingly recognized for their role in nurturing young sporting talent. A new survey by nimbl, the leading pocket money card and app for 6 to 18-year-olds, highlights how video games are helping to shape children’s sports skills and enthusiasm for real-life sports. Read more
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Queenie is a rejection of the ‘strong Black woman’ stereotype – and a celebration of ‘messy’ quarter life
Jenni Ramone, Nottingham Trent University
Reviews of Channel 4’s new sitcom, Queenie, are divided. The good reviews have praised the show’s authenticity, while the negative ones have called it “crude” and “bland”. Having watched the show, I wonder if the real problem is that reviewers have expected the show to deliver on every count – and they want a heroine who represents the “strong Black woman”.
LIONSGATE TO ADAPT SUZANNE COLLINS’S NEWLY ANNOUNCED HUNGER GAMES NOVEL “SUNRISE ON THE REAPING” INTO MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) will return to the world of Panem with the major motion picture adaptation of the next book in the franchise, Suzanne Collins’s highly anticipated Hunger Games novel Sunrise on the Reaping, it was announced today by Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. Continue reading
Eurovision is a cultural festival promoting peace.
May 11, 2024 /Entertainment/ — Eurovision has a strong cultural element, bringing together countries from across Europe (and beyond!) through music. While it’s not explicitly billed as a peace festival, it does foster a sense of community and understanding between nations that have historically been at odds.
May the 4
May 4, 2024 Mpelembe — Ah, you don’t need to explain! Since today is May 4th, I can guess you’re talking about Star Wars Day. May the 4th is an unofficial holiday for fans of the Star Wars franchise to celebrate their love for the movies, characters, and stories.
The date itself is a pun on the famous Star Wars saying “May the Force be with you.” Fans turned “Force” into “Fourth” to create a fun way to celebrate.
People celebrate Star Wars Day in all sorts of ways. They might watch Star Wars movies, marathon the TV shows, dress up like their favorite characters, or have Star Wars-themed parties.
Jean-Michel Jarre is world’s first passenger to take off in KleinVision’s flying AirCar
leinVision’s AirCar took to the skies with electronic music pioneer, Jean-Michel Jarre as its first passenger this month, signaling a new era of transportation innovation. AirCar, which received the Certificate of Airworthiness in January 2022, has already logged an impressive 130 flight hours and over 520 takeoffs. Continue reading
Breakdancing’s inclusion in the Olympics is a big deal! Here is how
NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /Entertainment/ —
To understand its journey, let’s rewind to the 1980s, a pivotal decade for street dance, rap, and hip-hop culture. Continue reading
ICYMI: New Beginnings: Pioneers of AI Art, London Exhibition (11 April 2024)
GAME ON! POWERA TO LAUNCH OFFICIAL LICENSED FORTNITE GAMING ACCESSORIES
PowerA, a global leader in enhancing interactive entertainment with officially licensed gaming accessories, today announced a partnership with Epic Games to launch Fortnite-themed video game accessories. The initial PowerA x Fortnite-branded Collection showcases captivating designs featuring beloved Fortnite characters, Peely and Midas, for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S respectively. Continue reading
IMAX Sets New Record for Global Market Share with “Dune: Part Two”
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) delivered a record-breaking encore performance to its dominating debut of “Dune: Part Two” as the IMAX global network notched a stunning 22% of the film’s global box office in its second weekend — the biggest global weekend market share in IMAX history. IMAX recorded $27.7 million* in global box office over the weekend with “Dune: Part Two”, as Legendary/Warner Bros.’ epic sailed to $72.4 million in IMAX box office to date. Continue reading