Tag Archives: Fiction

10Jun/23

Why is John Connor so important?

June 10, 2023FilmsChristian Bale, Creative works, Edward Furlong, English-language films, Fiction, Films, Films using computer-generated imagery, Jason Clarke, John Connor, Kyle Reese, Nanotechnology in fiction, Nick Stahl, Sarah Connor, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Science fiction weapons, Skynet, Terminator, Thomas Dekker, Time travelersadmin

10 June 2023 /Entertainment/ — John Connor is a fictional character in the Terminator franchise. He is the son of Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese, and the future leader of the human resistance against Skynet, a self-aware artificial intelligence that has initiated a nuclear war.

John Connor has been portrayed by several actors over the years, including Edward Furlong, Nick Stahl, Christian Bale, and Jason Clarke. He has also appeared in the television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, where he was portrayed by Thomas Dekker. Continue reading →

08Jun/23

The relationship between West Ham FC and Richmond AFC.

June 8, 2023Food and DrinkEastEnders, Eddie Moon, Fiction, London, Mick Carter, Pub, Pub names, Richmond, Richmond, London, Rupert, Rupert of, Rupert of the, Rupert of the Rhine, Stratford, Surrey, Ted Lasso, Ted Lasso Ted Lasso, The Queen Victoria, United Kingdom, Vic, Walford, West Ham United F.C., West Ham United F.C. supportersadmin

June 8, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Here’s how you can best explain the relationship between West Ham FC, the Queen Vic pub, Richmond AFC, and Ted Lasso Prince’s Head pub to tourists: Continue reading →

30May/23

The largest universal bank in the CEE region accelerates expansion in the Metaverse

May 30, 2023FinanceBank of Poland, Companies, Economy of Poland, Fiction, Metaverse, PKO, PKO Bank Polski, Rotunda, Virtual worldadmin

PKO Bank Polski, the largest universal bank in the Central and Eastern Europe, is accelerating its expansion in virtual worlds. Already on 30 May, in its Virtual PKO Rotunda on the Decentraland platform, it will also hold one of the world’s first virtual job fairs in the Metaverse space. Continue reading

21May/23

Beatrix Potter’s famous tales are rooted in stories told by enslaved Africans – but she was very quiet about their origins

May 21, 2023Human InterestA.B. Frost, Alice Walker, American culture, American folklore, Annie Moore, Beatrix Potter, Belize, Benjamin Bunny, Billy Malone, Black Rabbit, Br'er Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Rabbit Potter, British East India Company, British Honduras, Buckinghamshire, Creative Commons, Edmund Potter, Egmont Books Ltd, Emily Zobel Marshall, Enid Blyton, Ernest Aris, Fabulists, Fiction, Fictional foxes, Glasgow, Harold Warne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harry Rountree, Helen Leech, Henry VIII, India, J.C. Harris, J.M.W. Turner, James McCune Smith, Janey, Joel Chandler Harris, John Goldthwaite, Linda Lear, Literature, London, Man, Manchester, McGregor, Peter Hollindale, Peter Piper, Peter Rabbit, Remus, Rupert Potter, Stuart Jeffries, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Thomas Cromwell, Tod, Tom, Tommy Brock, Uncle, Uncle Remus, United Kingdom, United States, Victoriaadmin

Emily Zobel Marshall, Leeds Beckett University

Peter Rabbit, the cute and wily bunny who wears a bright blue jacket, is the best-selling creation of English author Beatrix Potter. Originally published in 1902, the Tale of Peter Rabbit – the first of 23 tales in the series – has since been translated into more than 45 languages and sold over 45 million copies.

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17May/23

Wilbur Smith IP Rights up for sale – ACF Investment Bank have been hired to handle the sale process

May 17, 2023MediaCharlotte's Web, Fiction, Ian Fleming, Literature, Novels, She: A History of Adventure, Wilbur Smithadmin

The market is buzzing with excitement over this once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire, Wilbur Smith’s IP Rights, one of the world’s bestselling authors in the adventure and historical fiction genre known for his action-packed storylines and vivid depictions of Africa and its history. He has published over 50 novels, has sold 140 million copies (more than Ian Fleming) and generated sales in excess of £1.6bn worldwide. Continue reading

04May/23

The crown and the clown are two different things

May 4, 2023LifestyleClown, Comedy, Crown, English-language films, Fiction, It, Mockery, Violatoradmin

The crown and the clown are two sides of the same coin? If so, the answer is also yes. The crown can be seen as a symbol of power and authority, but it can also be seen as a symbol of oppression and tyranny. The clown can be seen as a symbol of fun and laughter, but it can also be seen as a symbol of mockery and ridicule.

The meaning of “crown” and “clown”. could mean the following? Continue reading →

22Apr/23

The Metaverse will get a big boost from AI

April 22, 2023InternetArticles, Artificial intelligence, Avatar, Contents, Fiction, GoMeta, META, Metaverse, Microsoft, Virtual reality, Virtual worldadmin

April 21, 2023 /Technology/ –The metaverse is a virtual world where people can interact with each other and with digital objects. It is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we live, work, and play.

AI can play a major role in the development of the metaverse. It can be used to create more realistic and immersive experiences, to provide personalized content and services, and to automate tasks.

Here are some specific ways that AI can boost the metaverse: Continue reading →

21Mar/23

Why are we so scared of clowns? Here’s what we’ve discovered

March 21, 2023Human InterestBill, Black comedy, Clowns, Creative Commons, English-language films, Entertainment, Evil clown, Fear, Fear of Clowns, Fiction, Films, It, James Greville, José Vega Santana, Philip Tyson, Postmodernism, Ronald McDonald, Shakiela Davies, SHUTTERSTOCK, Sophie Scorey, Stephenadmin

Sophie Scorey, University of South Wales; James Greville, University of South Wales; Philip Tyson, University of South Wales, and Shakiela Davies, University of South Wales

Are you scared of clowns? You are not alone. Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is a widely acknowledged phenomenon. Studies indicate this fear is present among both adults and children in many different cultures. Yet it is not well understood due to a lack of focused research.

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26Oct/22

CLAIRE’S LAUNCHES SHIMMERVILLE, AN IMMERSIVE DIGITAL WORLD, ON ROBLOX

October 26, 2022InternetClaire Bennet, Claire's, Claire's Stores Inc., Engagement marketing, Fiction, Metaverse, Roblox, Video gaming, Virtual reality in fictionadmin

Today, Claire’s Stores, Inc. debuts ShimmerVille, a transformative digital world to explore, work, play, shop and connect with friends. ShimmerVille is a completely original franchise which channels the influence of global online platform Roblox for immersive shared experiences and harnesses Claire’s purpose of empowering self-expression and personal style. With endless possibilities for engagement, Claire’s invites Gen ‘Zalpha’ into a virtual community space within the Metaverse. Continue reading

08Jul/22

How Star Wars’ Jedi were inspired by the Knights Templar

July 8, 2022FilmsAlec Guinness, Anakin Skywalker, Andrew Ramsey, Darth Sidious, Darth Vader, Ewan McGregor, Fiction, Fictional characters, Fictional cyborgs, George Lucas, Hayden Christensen, Hugh de Payne, J.W. Rinzler, Jacque de Molay, Jedi, Judith Upton-, Lightsaber, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Palpatine, Patrick Masters, Phillip IV, Pope, Sith, Skywalker family, Star Wars prequel trilogy, Thorpe, University of Portsmouth, Yodache

Patrick Masters, University of Portsmouth

Star Wars is once again in the spotlight and pulling on nostalgic heartstrings in the new Disney+ limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi, starring Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen. The series follows members of the knightly order of Jedi as they are persecuted across the galaxy. What many might not know is the idea of the Jedi was heavily influenced by the real history of the Knights Templar.

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