Latest news with #20thCenturyFox
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Lottie Woad leads by two at ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open
A neatly assembled five-under 67 moved the former world amateur No 1 on to a 17-under aggregate and gave her a two-shot lead over Korea's Sei Young Kim and Nanna Koerstz Madsen of Denmark. Woad is no stranger to success on the amateur front, but her recent efforts have been greeted by the kind of rousing fanfare that used to be the reserve of 20th Century Fox. The Surrey youngster's six-shot romp to victory in the Women's Irish Open at the start of July and a flirtation with major glory in the Amundi Evian Championship not long after could've been rewarded with prize money totalling around £448,000 had she been a pro. Now that she has made the jump into the paid ranks, Woad is hunting down a champion's cheque of around £223,000 here in Ayrshire. Her mini-statement from the cash machine could make for pleasant reading tonight. It's not all about the money, of course. Well, unless you're a member of the LIV Golf league. But a few bob certainly won't go amiss as Woad continues her wonderful form. Perched on top of a leaderboard, whether it be in an amateur or professional event, is certainly not uncharted territory for Woad and the former Augusta National Women's Amateur champion is relishing the chance to knock off another statement success. 'I don't think you can ever expect to be leading (in your first pro start) but I knew my game was good and I've been playing well the last month or so,' said Woad, who has already secured playing status on both the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour thanks to her jolly July. 'I feel like there's been a lot of attention, but I feel freer now that I've got my (tour) card. 'I've had some experience sleeping on leads, as well, whether that be in Ireland or at the Augusta National Women's Amateur. I know what to expect. There will be some nerves but I'm looking forward to the opportunity. 'I'm just going to try to shoot as low as possible (in the final round) and keep giving myself chances. If someone shoots the lights out, fair enough.' Leading after 36-holes, Woad fortified her position at the top with a spurt of four birdies in six holes from the fifth. 'I think I've been pretty solid tee-to-green,' she added. 'I didn't hole as many putts, but I can't complain too much.' In this game, you always want more, eh? Kim, a major champion at the Women's PGA Championship in 2020, eagled her 14th en route to a 66 as she stayed in the hunt for a first victory since that successful season. 'I've been waiting a long time,' said Kim as she strives to bridge a five year title gap. Madsen, the first Danish golfer to win on the LPGA Tour, also pulled out an eagle during a sprightly 67 which was polished off with birdies at 14, 15 and 16 as she made a late burst for the line. 'I would like to be 17-under like Lottie is, but that was fun,' said Madsen, who was sharing the lead on the final hole of the AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie back in 2022 before stumbling to a closing double-bogey. Nelly Korda, the world No 1 who has been making her first appearance in the Women's Scottish Open, is five shots off the pace on 12-under after a 70. 'I still have tomorrow,' she said of a deficit that can easily be made up in this game of wildly fluctuating fortunes. Korda had plenty of amateur pedigree – she made the cut in the US Women's Open at just 14 – but Woad's feats are on a different scale. 'My professional debut was not as much in the limelight as hers,' said Korda, who turned pro in 2016. 'For her to be leading the event is pretty special.' It could be a very special Sunday for Woad.
7 days ago
- Entertainment
Peter Rice to oversee opening and closing ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics
LOS ANGELES -- The former chairman of Walt Disney Television and head of 21st Century Fox has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics. LA28 organizers said Wednesday that Peter Rice will serve as head of ceremonies and content and be responsible for the creative vision and physical production of the LA28 Games, which run July 14-30, and the Paralympics, which run Aug. 15-27. 'Peter is one of the rare individuals whose expertise seamlessly combines creativity, operational insight and production excellence to deliver Ceremonies that will captivate audiences around the world,' said LA28 president and chairperson Casey Wasserman, who will supervise Rice. 'He's been a leading figure in shaping the modern television and film landscape and is the perfect asset to reimagining the delivery of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the digital age, leaving a legacy well beyond the Games.' The opening ceremony be held July 14 at 8 p.m. ET, with events at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The closing ceremony will be July 30 at 9 p.m. ET at the Coliseum. 'I look forward to delivering Ceremonies that honor the legacy of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and celebrate the cutting-edge future of the 2028 Stadium," Rice said. "These venues have hosted some of the most legendary moments in sports history, and I'm thrilled to deliver a powerful artistic experience that adds a new chapter to LA's Olympic and Paralympic story.' Rice, a British-American, began his career at 20th Century Fox in 1989, rising through the ranks before being promoted to president of 21st Century Fox in 2017. Following Disney's acquisition of the company, Rice became chairman of Walt Disney Television and chairman of General Entertainment for The Walt Disney Co.
Pink Villa
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Predator Badlands Trailer: Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi Join Hands to Star in Future-Set Survival Story, WATCH
20th Century Fox has dropped the first trailer of the Elle Fanning starrer, Predator: Badlands. The upcoming movie is the latest entry into the long-running Predators franchise. The preview dropped on Tuesday and showcased the newcomer, Dimitrus Schuster-Koloamatangi, who will portray the role of a predator and share the screen alongside Fanning. The new sci-fi movie is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who is known for his work in Prey, and is scheduled to hit theaters in November this year. What to expect from Predator: Badlands? In the movie set to release by the end of this year, Fanning, who will play the role of the field unit robot, will be sent to the most dangerous alien planet, where she will have to hunt the predator creature, who 'can't be killed.' As per the official synopsis of the film, 'Predator: Badlands, which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, an outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.' Meanwhile, Predator: Badlands is the ninth movie of the franchise, with the original one releasing in 1987. The producers of the new film include Tratchenberg, alongside John Davis, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, and Brent O'Connor. The eighth installment of the franchise was dropped earlier this year, which was also directed by the filmmaker who has taken the seat behind the camera for the new film as well. The synopsis of the last film read, 'The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession, and a WWII pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause.' Predator: Badlands will hit theaters on November 7, 2025.
Mint
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kevin Feige confirms seven-year MCU plan, teases Dr Doom and return of Mahershala Ali's Blade
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has offered a rare glimpse into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a press roundtable at Marvel's headquarters in Burbank, California. Pointing toward a set of sealed doors, Feige hinted at what lies ahead for the powerhouse studio. Kevin Feige Teases Seven-Year MCU Plan at Marvel HQ While the exact titles remain under wraps, Kevin Feige's comment confirms Marvel's long-term planning remains ambitious and flexible — even after recent pivots in tone, talent, and characters. 'It's a seven-year plan,' teases Feige, 'I think it goes to 2032. It's on magnets, it can move around.' Following the commercial disappointment of the 2015 reboot, Marvel Studios is preparing to reintroduce 'Fantastic Four' — this time under Feige's own creative leadership. With expectations running high, the producer spoke candidly about why Marvel's first family is finally being restored to their rightful place in the MCU. 'Why Fantastic Four? Because it's Marvel's first family. It's in the history of our characters; they deserve to be A-listers. They were A-listers in the comics. Every crossover movie we've made in the Infinity saga, Civil War, leading to Infinity War and Endgame, which is really the Infinity saga from the comics, the Fantastic Four were huge players in those comics and obviously we couldn't do that then,' explains Feige on the reasons for another redo. The upcoming film will be the first time Marvel Studios — not 20th Century Fox — takes full creative control of the characters, and fans are hopeful it will mark a true return to form. With 'Fantastic Four' back in the fold, attention has naturally turned to one of Marvel's most iconic villains: Doctor Doom. Feige confirmed that the infamous Latverian leader is no longer sidelined. 'There was only one character that could be that because he was that in the comics for decades and decades, and because of the Fox acquisition, we finally had it, and that's Dr. Doom,' says the studio boss. 'We had started talking about Dr. Doom even before we officially pivoted from Kang,' he says, 'In fact, I had started talking with Robert about this audacious idea before Ant-Man 3 even came out.' This marks a significant narrative shift for the MCU, especially in the wake of Jonathan Majors' exit and uncertainty around the Kang storyline. Doctor Doom now appears to be the central villain moving forward. Feige also addressed the future of Blade, a project that has faced multiple delays and creative reshuffles. Despite being removed from the release calendar, the film remains in active development, with Mahershala Ali still set to star. Feige revealed that while there were four versions of Blade in the works, two of them period (one of them set in the 1930s), 'we landed on modern day and that's what we're focusing on.' Feige acknowledged the exits of directors Yann Demange and Bassam Tariq, saying the delays were necessary to protect the integrity of the story and the vision. He added, 'We didn't want to put a leather outfit on him and have him start killing vampires.' 'You can start and have a good script and make it a great script through production, but we didn't feel confident we could do that on Blade. We didn't want to do that to Mahershala and didn't want to do that to us,' he continued. While Blade's timeline is still unclear, Feige's comments suggest Marvel is committed to doing the character justice, even if it takes longer than originally planned.
Al-Ahram Weekly
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Bringing heritage to life through film - Focus - Al-Ahram Weekly
Cinema has always been a medium in which history comes to life — explaining why different initiatives have been using cinema to raise awareness of Alexandria's tangible and intangible heritage. The concept of sharing knowledge with the community is a very old one, and, if done correctly, allows the public to be part of protecting heritage and even historical sites, especially after they have learned how valuable they are. So why not do this in a fun way? Cinema can open the door to heritage protection in a romantic way and be a major tool in documenting history. Films are looked upon as historical references, and cinema's world of imagination, colour, and nostalgia can combine for a greater purpose: to cherish and protect our history. Egypt's cinema industry was once the third largest in the world, with only Hollywood and Bollywood being ahead of it. Though Cairo's film studios later buzzed with legends such as Omar Sharif and Faten Hamama, the soul of the movement had its roots in Alexandria. Just months after creating their early cinématographe in Paris at the end of the 19th century, the French Lumière brothers brought it to Egypt. In November 1896, for the first time ever in Egypt, moving images danced across a screen at the Zawani café in Alexandria. 'Alexandria, a city already accustomed to cosmopolitan wonders, embraced the new art form without hesitation. The Lumière brothers opened Egypt's first permanent cinema hall, again choosing Alexandria,' a book on the period states. In 1952, Cinema Amir owned by 20th Century Fox, opened its doors in Alexandria. With seating for over 1,200 people and state-of-the-art equipment, it quickly became a cornerstone of Alexandria's cultural life. Just a few steps away stood Cinema Metro, once operated by MGM, and Cinema Royale, tied to Universal Studios. The 1960s later brought change to the industry, with nationalisation altering domestic production and the urban landscape being transformed. Slowly, the magic dimmed, and film theatres lost their luster. Some closed, while others survived, if only just. Yet, the memory of what cinema once meant to Alexandria never disappeared. In 1979, the Alexandria International Film Festival began, and more recently the Alexandria Short Film Festival has given creators a platform from which to speak. Moreover, the city hosts the EU Film Festival and the Iberoamerican Film Festival, keeping the reels spinning and stories alive. The French expression mise en scène literally translates as 'setting the stage', including the arrangement of actors in theatre or film. The 'Mise en Scène' project founded by Mohamed Hamdi, a graphic artist and exhibition curator, carries the same meaning and involves setting the stage of Alexandria, arranging different scenes from different times, be it from film, theatre or daily life, all of them aiming to document and cherish the history of the city. An important aspect of the project highlights the role of cinema in preserving Alexandria's heritage. Films can show a landmark that may no longer be there in fact, but they do not just document what a place used to look like, a building that was demolished, or how people used to dress at a specific time. 'For instance, if a film was produced in 1930, showing the corniche of Downtown Alexandria at that time, it likely also shows how the coastline appeared 20 or 30 years before then,' Hamdi said. In 2021, Hamdi launched the first edition of Mise en Scène aiming to document Alexandria through cinema. The first edition focused on the architecture of the city, raising awareness by connecting people with scenes in films and creating a nostalgic bond. For example, someone might see a scene from an old film of a beach where he spent his childhood, with the beach and the buildings in the area surrounding it perhaps no longer there. 'Maybe a couple of old buildings are still standing, but they are in bad shape. Watching this scene in a film connects the viewer with his childhood memories, and it also creates a sense of responsibility towards what is left. In an indirect manner, the audience becomes attached to history,' Hamdi said. 'They start to stop, take a second look and admire where they are walking, and see the gems around each corner. In a fast-paced era when no one is attached to anything except for a couple of minutes, this project aims to make people slow down and actually look at their environment,' he added. ALEXANDRIA CINEMA: Since 1920, around 408 films have been made in Alexandria. 'This number includes films that were filmed in the city and also scenes that portray Alexandria,' said Hazem Al-Attar, a film director. In the Raml district only a couple of streets from the Misr Railway Station stands the unmistakable statue of Egyptian independence leader Saad Zaghloul on the right of the iconic Cecil Hotel, one of Alexandria's architectural beauties. Originally one of Cleopatra's Needles, an ancient Egyptian obelisk, stood on this Square, but it was gifted to the US in 1877. Just a couple of blocks away stands the charming English-style Trianon Café, dating back to 1905. Al-Attar recalls the statue of Zaghloul appearing in the 1969 film Miramar starring Shadia and other prominent actors. One of the scenes in the film portrays actors Youssef Wahbi and Emad Hamdi sitting in the Trianon drinking tea, with the statue of Zaghloul in the background. 'This simple scene is enough to draw attention to this landmark without even intending to do so. The audience often ask where the actors were sitting and if the statue is still there. They want to know how old it is, and this can create an unconscious sense of responsibility towards historic landmarks,' Al-Attar said. For Hamdi, the project is about 'creating a sense of belonging through nostalgia. People are naturally drawn to their past, childhood memories, or the first time their heart skipped a beat,' he said. However, it is more focused on the intangible aspect of heritage, rather than tangible historic landmarks. It aims to document how people used to dress, their dialogue, their morning and evening habits, and their daily lives. Another film set in Alexandria, this time with Laila Mourad, Anwar Wagdi, and Naguib Al-Rihani, is Ghazal Al-Banat made in 1949. It includes some of Mourad's most celebrated songs, among them Etmakhtari ya Kheil which features the actress and her friends riding horses in the gardens of the Montazah Palace. Sadly, many of the trees in this scene are no longer there. In the 1961 film Fi Baytna Ragul (There's a Man in our House) starring Omar Sharif and Roshdi Abaza there are unforgettable scenes of the streets of Cairo and the house where most of it was filmed. Many people want to see this house today. The villa where Ahmed Mazhar resided in Doaa Al-Karawan (The Nightingale's Call, 1959) still exists and is an attraction today, though the film is more than 60 years old. Al-Attar recalls his passion for cinema and filmmaking, saying that his grandfather Ibrahim al-Attar owned two cinemas in Kafr Al-Dawar 30 km from Alexandria named the Cinema Al-Ettihad and the Cinema Al-Shaab. 'Al-Shaab offered low ticket prices, while Al-Ettihad was more luxurious. Both included cultural activities and not just film shows,' he said. Unfortunately, both cinemas were demolished in the 1980s. Al-Attar is also the co-founder of the Heritage and Generation (Turathna wal Agyal) initiative that focuses on bringing history and heritage to children and young people. It does so by providing filmmaking workshops and theatre shows with a focus on presenting heritage in a simple and fun way. The aim is to offer an unforgettable experience for children, who can wear the costumes of each era and get a real feel of what daily life was like at the time. It uses the different gardens in Alexandria — the Antoniados Gardens present the ancient Greek era, while the Montazah Gardens are the perfect stage for the Mohamed Ali era and the modern history of Egypt. Al-Attar is currently working on a collaboration with the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation (NMEC) in Cairo to present the first ever interactive historical narrative event for children, including fashion shows and filmmaking workshops. ENGAGEMENT: Hamdi has tried to engage the public by simply showing people pictures of old films portraying Alexandria, be it a scene from a beach that is no longer there or an ice cream cart that used to pass by a particular neighbourhood. 'The aim is to create a heartwarming experience that naturally occurs when someone has a familiar feeling relating to a happy memory. This can eventually lead to a sense of responsibility towards preserving what is left of old landmarks, even if it comes down to just small pieces,' he said. 'Through the engagement with old films, people become more aware of their own identity, which serves the intangible aspect of heritage. Films do not just document what buildings and streets used to look like. They provide proof of how people used to dress and the fashion style of each generation,' Hamdi explains. Several other projects are being held in Alexandria to help preserve and document the city's heritage. They include the annual Alexandria Heritage Days organised by the Centre d'Etudes Alexandrines (CeAlex). The latest edition took place last November and marked the event's 15th anniversary. This May, the centre announced an open call for participants who would like to be part of the upcoming event this year, and it is hoped that this will encourage even more public engagement. The Alexandria Heritage Days consist of a series of exhibitions, seminars, and concerts held in cultural centres, museums, or cafés and restaurants, which gives the public the chance to learn about the heritage of the coastal city. Each season serves as an update on the city's heritage and gives an overview of its iconic landmarks. Attendees have access to historical landmarks that are usually not open to the public. Walking tours also play a big part, and many are held around architectural gems that never get old no matter how much people see them. Other projects include book launches, the latest by Osama Muharram, an illustrator and author of the book Life in Ancient Alexandria, launched during the last edition of the Alexandria Heritage Days. Muharram did not intend to publish a book, but he 'wanted to do something more vibrant than my drawings, so I started imagining the daily life of people in ancient Alexandria.' Based on his readings and several museum visits, Muharram started drawing and publishing his artwork on Instagram, including of people and their houses. 'One drawing followed another, and I asked myself why not draw streets, the port, and boats as well.' Soon there was a book in the offing. It illustrates the daily life of Alexandrians in ancient times, but it also allows readers to appreciate what people used to wear. It includes a map of ancient Alexandria and drawings of the harbour and the overall structure of the city. Along with the drawings, which serve as an amazing tool for children to learn about the city's history, the book is the outcome of two years of work and provides accurate historical information about life in ancient Alexandria. An exhibition was curated by Hamdi last November, and both Hamdi and Muharram share the same passion for Alexandria's history and have been partners on several projects. The 11th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival took place in the city in May, following its establishment in 2015 by the Art Circle Association. The festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers to present their works to the public in the heart of the coastal city and helps encourage the exchange of experiences among filmmakers from all over the world. Discussions take place between the filmmakers and the audience and provide a platform for presenting work and harvesting the result of the filmmakers' efforts. Held annually, the festival reflects the city's rich cinematic heritage and opens the door to raising awareness through cinema by emphasising the role filmmaking plays in documenting and preserving culture and history. The Oscar-qualifying festival serves as a local and international opportunity for cinema enthusiasts to showcase their talent in short films. At the Alexandria Short Film Festival Masterclass this year, the digitisation of cultural heritage was discussed along with the challenges of preserving cultural legacies. The session featured actor Mahmoud Hemeida, academic Khaled Hemeida, and director Al-Attar. It discussed the importance of documenting the city's artistic heritage and the role of artificial intelligence in safeguarding cultural memory. It also looked at the challenges of intellectual property rights in the current era of digital transformation. The festival prize reflects the history of Alexandria, since it is in the form of a statuette of Hypatia, a Neoplatonist philosopher who resided in Alexandria during the Roman Empire in the fourth century CE. She is said to be the first woman in history to become a prominent mathematician in her own right. According to the fifth century CE historian Socrates of Constantinople, 'there was a woman at Alexandria named Hypatia, daughter of the philosopher Theon, who made such attainments in literature and science, as to far surpass all the philosophers of her own time.' 'Having succeeded to the school of Plato and Plotinus, she explained the principles of philosophy to her auditors, many of whom came from a distance to receive her instructions. On account of the self-possession and ease of manner which she had acquired in consequence of the cultivation of her mind, she not infrequently appeared in public in the presence of the magistrates. Neither did she feel abashed in going to an assembly of men. For all men on account of her extraordinary dignity and virtue admired her the more.' * A version of this article appears in print in the 17 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
