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NZ Herald
02-06-2025
- NZ Herald
Best 2026 travel deals for river cruises, island retreats, and luxury tours
From sipping champagne on island beaches to floating through Europe's storybook rivers, 2026 is already looking dreamy. Book one of these early bird deals and give yourself something spectacular to look forward to. Cruise around Europe with Trafalgar Explore the best of southern Europe with Trafalgar's 15-day Best of
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicholas Cage Says He Got ‘Stuck in the Rip Tide' and ‘Could Have Died' While Training for ‘The Surfer': ‘I've Been Pounded to Smithereens'
Nicholas Cage nearly came face-to-face with a shark while training for a role in his new psychological thriller 'The Surfer.' The film, now in theaters, stars Cage as a nameless businessman who attempts to buy back his childhood home in Australia, only to find the property is protected by a gang of mysterious bullies who quickly make his life a living nightmare. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about his preparations for the film, Cage said his surfing lessons ended up more dangerous than anticipated. More from Variety Nicolas Cage, Colman Domingo and June Squibb Among Newport Beach Film Festival Honorees 'Longlegs' Crosses $100 Million at Box Office to Become 2024's Highest-Grossing Indie Film Nicolas Cage's Psychological Thriller 'The Surfer' Sells to Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions After Cannes Premiere 'We had things like weather conditions and believe it or not, shark reports and things, all that shit. I have surfed, but every time I've attempted surfing, I've been pounded to smithereens,' Cage revealed. 'I surfed down on Sunset Beach. When I was trying to learn, my teacher gave me a shortboard. I said, 'Look, I want a longboard.'' But even with a longboard, the waves still got the best of Cage. 'I just got pounded and literally got stuck in the rip tide, and they said they saw my board, they call it 'tombstone,' like that triangle top,' he says, pantomiming the tip of his board sticking straight up out of the water.' 'I'm climbing up the leash as I'm somersaulting, and I could have died,' Cage added. 'Now I have a young kid, I don't know if I want to do it anymore.' Cage's character in 'The Surfer' doesn't fare much better: the film, directed by Lorcan Finnegan and written by Thomas Martin, sees the eponymous surfer driven to madness when bullies insist he can't buy or surf at his childhood home. Though his Cage may not have been a natural surfer, he says he hasn't ruled out giving it another go. 'The goal is to retire, surf, drink red wine, and eat spaghetti.' Best of Variety Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Netflix in May 2025
CairoScene
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Candlelight Concerts Return to Jeddah With Tributes to Adele & Einaudi
This spring's series includes four live concerts under candlelight at The Ritz-Carlton and Levento Hall. Candlelight Concerts, the global music series known for setting classical and modern music against a backdrop of hundreds of flickering candles, is reigniting in Jeddah this spring with a lineup that blends Western pop, minimalist piano compositions, and Arabic instrumentals. The first event, titled 'Best of Western & Arabic Hits', kicks off on Thursday, April 24th at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah, with two performances blending Arabic and Western compositions. Showtimes are set for 7 PM and 9 PM, with tickets starting at SAR 275. The second round takes place on Friday, May 16th at Levento Hall, beginning with 'A Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi' at 7 PM, followed by 'A Tribute to Adele' at 9 PM. The Einaudi performance will bring to life the Italian composer's minimalist piano works, known for their use in major films and streaming series, while the Adele tribute will reinterpret the singer's catalogue with string arrangements. Tickets for both shows begin at SAR 150. Guests attending the Ritz-Carlton concerts can also opt into an extended evening featuring curated dining experiences. The hotel is offering a candlelight dinner service with a menu that includes Middle Eastern favourites, international main courses, and specialty desserts.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ECOVACS ROBOTICS Embraces Matter: Taking Smarter, More Convenient Floor Cleaning to the Next Level
ECOVACS ROBOTICS robotic vacuum cleaners DEEBOT now support Matter for seamless smart home control. SUZHOU, China, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ECOVACS ROBOTICS, a global leader in service robotics, has taken a major step forward in smart home integration by bringing its robotic vacuum cleaners DEEBOT into the Matter ecosystem. As China's decade-long market leader in robotic vacuum cleaners, ECOVACS is making cross-platform connectivity, control, and automation smoother than ever. Matter, the universal smart home standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), eliminates compatibility barriers by allowing devices from different brands to work together seamlessly. With enhanced interoperability, robust security, and simplified setup, Matter ensures a smarter, more reliable smart home experience—whether controlled locally or via the cloud. ECOVACS' global lineup - including DEEBOT X2, X2 Combo, T50, T50 Max, and X8 - will gain Matter 1.4 support, with functionality updates rolling out across these models in phases. This strategic enhancement ensures seamless integration with the growing Matter ecosystem, further simplifying connected home experiences. Building on ECOVACS' technological advancement, the brand made waves at CES 2025 with the global debut of its groundbreaking DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI. This industry-redefining robotic cleaner introduces the revolutionary OZMO ROLLER Instant Self-Washing Mopping Technology—ECOVACS' first ultra-high pressure, high-speed mopping system with real-time self-cleaning capabilities. The X8 PRO OMNI's exceptional innovation earned remarkable industry acclaim, receiving top honors at the world's prestigious tech events: the 'Best in Show,' 'Best of CES,' and 'Editor's Choice' awards at CES 2025, along with both the 'Best of IFA' distinction and 'Indoor Cleaning Solutions Gold Award' at 2024 IFA." The X8 Family has achieved cumulative sales of 230,000 units in the Chinese market by February 2025. With 27 years of innovation in service robotics, ECOVACS has empowered over 28 million households across more than 170 markets—driven by its mission of "Robotics for All." Now supporting Matter, ECOVACS enables effortless cross-platform integration, letting users sync their robots with any Matter-compatible smart home setup, ushering in a new era of intelligent home cleaning. SOURCE ECOVACS Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Authenticity As Important As Comedy To ‘Going Dutch' Star & Producer Denis Leary — Contenders TV
Denis Leary said authenticity to the military is as important as being funny on his new show Going Dutch. Leary plays Army Col. Patrick Quinn, who gets re-assigned to a base in the Netherlands after ranting against the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He and the base's soldiers engage in comic hijinx, but they're never making fun of the Army. 'I know we're supposed to be funny but we're also supposed to be soldiers,' Leary said. 'We're all dressed that way. Even if we're just in the hair and makeup trailer, generally we're in our uniforms. It's a constant reminder.' More from Deadline Deadline Contenders Television 2025 Arrivals Gallery: Ellen Pompeo, Bella Ramsey, Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Paul Feig & More Deadline Studio At Contenders Television 2025: Brandon Sklenar, Christina Ricci, Elisabeth Moss, Ellen Pompeo, Bella Ramsey & More 'Out Of My Mind' Director Amber Sealey And Co-Star Luke Kirby Hope Movie Helps Normalize Disability - Contenders TV Leary developed the show as executive producer with creator Joel Church-Cooper. Leary said detail is so important to him, he insists on acoutrements the audience will never see. 'There are certain props the audience will never see that I want my character to have with him,' Leary said. 'In this case there was a challenge coin I wanted made that comes from my character's background, back when he was winning medals in Iraq and Afghanistan. The audience will never see it but my character would have it with him every day.' In that respect, Going Dutch reminded Leary of his firefighter drama Rescue Me. He and his co-stars played firemen, and couldn't just fake it. RELATED: 'When you put on the bunker gear, even as much training as you've done for the part, the day that you put it on and we're shooting, you better look like a motherf*ckin' firefighter,' Leary said. 'That show we had real firefighters on set.' Going Dutch films on a real Dutch Army base, so there are constant reminders of the real deal soldiers amongst the actors. 'There's jet planes, cargo planes, tanks,' Leary said. 'It's usually a vast pretty flat area that's pretty windy because there's not buildings around. And there's real soldiers advising you. Off in the distance they're really drilling for something. You feel really intimidated.' Leary said Joel based the show on a real Netherlands base that closed because soldiers were engaging in the country's legal prostitution and drugs. 'This base was in charge of laundry for the other 32 naval bases and cheese and wine,' Leary said. 'They had to shut it down because there was some prostitution and other things being sold on the base. So they shut it down. The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing. They built a new base four miles away that now has the same problems.' Going Dutch concluded its first season on Fox in March and streams on Hulu. Check back on Monday for the panel video. Best of Deadline '1923' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 So Far Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far
