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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is Heading To Another A+ Horror Movie After 28 Years Later Sequel, And I Can Already Hear The Kraven Comparisons
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been a star on the rise in recent years. His name has been mentioned as a strong candidate to be the next James Bond, and he's coming off the critically acclaimed horror movies 28 Years Later and Nosferatu. The actor is now set to join another high-profile horror film that might unfortunately also remind fans of one of the actor's recent missteps. According to Variety, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is reteaming with Nosferatu director Robert Eggers for the auteur's next project, Werwulf. The film will be set in 13th-century England for a werewolf story that will even use period-accurate dialogue. Fellow Nosferatu star Lily-Rose Depp is reportedly also in talks to join the project. It seems that Eggers, like many directors has discovered that he likes working with certain actors, and those actors seem to like working with him as well. Kraven The Werewolf? While Variety doesn't specify what role Taylor-Johnson is set to play, other reports claim he will play the werewolf character, which does seem likely under the circumstances. Unfortunately, when I think of Aaron Taylor-Johnson starring in a movie as a werewolf, it doesn't make me think of Nosferatu so much as it makes me think of the actor' lackluster comic book project, Kraven the Hunter. Kraven the Hunter was a strange combination of animal and man in his own way, not entirely dissimilar to a werewolf. The problem with this comparison is that, of course, Kraven the Hunter was a famously bad movie featuring lots of shots of the lead actor looking sassy in fur-lined costuming. It's also one that has the dubious distinction of ending Sony's flop-marked attempt at building up a Spider-Man-adjacent cinematic universe. I can already see social media memes being generated from this news. That is, of course, assuming that the rest of the world hasn't already forgotten about Kraven the Hunter. To be fair, even though not a lot of people saw it in theaters, the movie did become briefly popular after it was available to stream via Netflix subscription, presumably from those aiming to see if the movie was really as bad as people said. Spoiler, it was. Of course, nobody would ever confuse Kraven the Hunter for a Robert Eggers movie. Each of the director's films are cloaked with a unique atmosphere, and often don't feel like they've all the product of one vision. The dialogue alone, if it really uses 13th-century language, is going to put Werwulf in a class by itself when it comes to modern horror films. Let's just hope Taylor-Johnson can bring more pathos to these lines than those of Kraven. Werwulf is likely to be an incredible movie based on its director alone, and it may be just the thing to help launch Aaron Taylor-Johnson to a new level of stardom. The movie is set to release on Christmas Day in 2026, and we may not even have a new James Bond by then. Solve the daily Crossword
Gulf Today
4 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Ajman CP, Chinese Consul General discuss relations
Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, received Ou Boqian, Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at his office in the Ruler's Court. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the Consul General, wishing her success in her diplomatic mission and expressing hope that her efforts would contribute to further enhancing the friendly relations between the UAE and China across various sectors. The meeting highlighted the strong bilateral ties between the two countries, with both sides discussing ways to strengthen collaboration, particularly in the trade and tourism sectors, which are supported by deep-rooted historical and cultural connections between the two peoples. Ou Boqian expressed her sincere gratitude to Sheikh Ammar for the warm welcome and hospitality. She also praised the strategic partnership between the UAE and China, and commended the significant progress and development witnessed in Ajman, especially in the tourism and economic fields. Several officials attended the meeting. Separately, Sheikh Ammar received Jean Christophe Paris, Consul General of the French Republic in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at the Ruler's Court. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the French Consul General and discussed the strong and long-standing relations between the UAE and France, as well as ways to enhance cooperation across various fields. The discussions focused on expanding strategic collaboration in key sectors, building on the solid foundations of friendship and shared aspirations for progress and prosperity in both countries. The French Consul General and the accompanying delegation expressed their sincere appreciation to Sheikh Ammar for the generous hospitality and warm reception. The French delegation praised Ajman's ongoing development and highlighted the emirate's growing potential as a hub for business success across all sectors. The meeting was attended by several Sheikhs and officials. Recently, Sheikh Ammar visited the UAE Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan, which is being held from April 13 to October 13, 2025, under the theme 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives.' He was briefed in detail about the UAE Pavilion's offerings, which narrate the story of the country from its rich heritage and authentic culture to its pioneering innovations in space exploration, healthcare, and sustainable technologies. Accompanying Sheikh Ammar on the tour were Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD); Sheikh Rashid Bin Ammar Al Nuaimi, Vice President of Ajman Sports Club; Dr. Marwan Obaid Al Muhairi, Director-General of Emiri Court; Dr. Saeed Saif Al Matrooshi, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of Ajman; Yousef Al Nuaimi, Director-General of the Protocol and Hospitality Department; along with a number of senior officials. Sheikh Ammar emphasised that the UAE's participation in Expo 2025 Osaka , Kansai, reflects the nation's capability for leadership in technological innovation. He stated that the pavilion serves as a comprehensive platform for cultural and economic exchange, fostering sustainable partnerships with other countries and embodying a shared future vision. Upon arrival at the UAE Pavilion, Sheikh Ammar was received Shihab Ahmed Al Faheem, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. He accompanied Sheikh Ammar on a tour to explore the pavilion, which is 'Earth to Ether.' The Pavilion blends tradition and innovation in both content and architecture. Inspired by the UAE's iconic date palm, the structure reinterprets traditional areesh architecture. At its core stands a dramatic installation of 90 soaring palm rachis columns, reaching up to 16 metres in height. Sheikh Ammar stressed that the UAE's participation fosters cultural exchange and promotes its rich heritage and values. He pointed out that the significant turnout at the pavilion—more than 250,000 visitors within two weeks—demonstrates the global appeal of the Emirati experience. WAM
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jehan Dorab Madan: Inspiring Journey from Paralysis to Table Tennis Champion
An accident in 2007 left him paralysed. Now, J D Madan is back on the podium, winning medals in table tennis M Sudharshan | TNN Until 2007, Jehan Dorab Madan led an active life as a professional racing driver, while tennis, windsurfing and swimming in the ocean were among his hobbies. However, his life took a dramatic turn after an accident left him paralysed. But Madan from Tamil Nadu , a passionate sportsperson, refused to give up. Fourteen years after the accident, in 2021, he discovered a love for table tennis and has been making steady progress ever since. What has helped him excel in the sport, winning medals at international and national levels, is the disciplined approach he has maintained towards his recovery. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai 'When you are paralysed, the most important thing is to stay active so your body can function,' says the 48-year-old. 'At one point, I could not even lift a spoon, but I kept trying so my body would start to adapt. Now, everything seems easy.' Madan, a class 1 (wheelchair) athlete, won multiple medals at the recent ITTF events in Taipei (Future) and Kaohsiung (Challenger). In Kaohsiung, he clinched silver in the men's singles, losing to multiple Olympic medallist Joo Young Dae of South Korea. 'The Kaohsiung competition was a game-changing event for me. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo I never used to win from losing positions, but this time, I managed to do that on multiple occasions. I identified my opponent's weaknesses even when he was leading, took some risks which I had not done before, and it paid off,' says Madan, who won gold in the Khelo India Para Games earlier this year. Madan has also started to gain confidence in himself as he travels frequently and manages things on his own, something that was not possible between 2007 and 2021. 'I thought my world was confined to my home. But travelling around the world opened my mind and gave me confidence. Simple things like going to the supermarket or taking a bus are possible abroad, which is not the case in India due to accessibility issues.' Madan had a tough season last year and failed to qualify for the Paris Paralympics; however, the lessons learned from competing against top-ranked players have shaped him into a better athlete. While Madan predominantly competes in the Future and Challenger categories, he is slowly pushing the bar and gaining valuable points to enter elite-level tournaments. 'Next year will give me a better idea of where I stand in terms of qualifying for the Los Angeles Paralympics. The ranking system has changed, and top-ranked players will need to participate in competitions to earn points,' says Madan, who is ranked 22nd in the world. Robot rally Madan mostly trains with a robot at home, which he says is helpful as it allows him to focus on specific drills. 'Players in my category often try to prevent their opponent from reaching the ball by playing close to the net. So, I spend half of my session practising those shots, and then I play with my able-bodied friends who compete at club level.'
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'But seriously, you know the truth': Stevie Wonder addresses conspiracy theory that he isn't actually blind
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Stevie Wonder has just completed a short UK tour and at one of the dates – at Cardiff Blackweir Fields – he addressed the long standing conspiracy theory that he isn't, in fact, blind. Yes, it case you don't regularly frequent the more out-there crevices of the Internet, there are, in fact, people who believe that for the past 60-odd years Stevie has been having us all on, that he's merely pretending to be blind, presumably to illicit sympathy and throw a more positive light upon his music. As if his astounding run of albums in the 1970s weren't incredible enough achievements in themselves. Some people will believe anything. But let's not blame it all on the Internet – the equally ridiculous 'Paul is dead' myth that alleged that Paul McCartney had died in 1966 and an imposter had somehow stood in for him to write and record large swathes of Sgt Pepper, the White Album and Abbey Road – arose many years before the first email was sent. Anyway, Stevie addressed the conspiracy theory at Cardiff saying: 'I must say to all of you, something that I was thinking, 'When did I want to let the world know this?' But I wanted to say it right now, you know there have been rumours about me seeing and all that,' he said, to much chuckling from the crowd. 'But seriously, you know the truth.' 'Truth is, shortly after my birth, I became blind,' he explained. 'Now, that was a blessing because it's allowed me to see the world in the vision of truth, of sight. See people in the spirit of them, not how they look. Not what colour they are, but what colour is their spirit?' It's not the first time Wonder has talked about the conspiracy. In 2017, he joked with reporters from TMZ that he was going to 'reveal the truth about his sight' in that year. The 75-year-old singer, for whom the phrase 'living legend' is, for once, apposite, wrapped up the UK leg of his Love, Light and Song tour in Hyde Park over the weekend. New material from the singer has been thin on the ground in recent years – it's now twenty years since he released a new album, 2005's A Time To Love, although he did put out a one-off single last year, Can We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart? Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
5.4 million hit in major healthcare data breach — names, emails, SSNs and more exposed
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Hackers continue to go after healthcare-related businesses in their attacks and unfortunately, you could easily get caught up in the aftermath as the result of a data breach. Case in point, millions of Americans are now receiving data breach notifications in the mail following a cyberattack on a medical billing company earlier this year. As reported by BleepingComputer, back in January and early February, hackers stole the personal and medical information of 5.4 million people during a cyberattack at the American healthcare services company Episource. While you likely haven't heard of this company, which is owned by UnitedHealth Group's Optum subsidiary, it provides risk adjustment, medical coding, data analytics and other tech to healthcare providers. As a result, Episource often handles large troves of personal and medical data which makes it a valuable target for hackers and other cybercriminals. Now though, the company has begun notifying affected individuals that their personal and medical data could be in the hands of hackers. Here's everything you need to know about this major medical data breach along with what to do next and steps to help keep you safe from any follow-up attacks. Personal and medical data exposed The hackers behind this attack managed to gain access to Episource's systems at the beginning of the year and according to a data breach notice on its site, the breach likely occurred sometime between January 27th and February 6th. During that time, the hackers were able to view as well as steal copies of some data in the company's computer systems. While the exposed data varies from person to person, it may include one or more of the following: Full name Physical address Email address Phone number Insurance plan information Medicaid ID and information Medical record details Date of birth Social Security number Fortunately though, no banking or payment card information was exposed as a result of the breach. In a filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Office for Civil Rights, Episource revealed that approximately 5,418,886 people are affected. The company began sending out data breach notifications to impacted individuals in April but as TechCrunch points out in a new report, additional notices have since been filed in California and Vermont and more people are now being notified in regard to this breach. How to stay safe after a data breach With patients' full names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, dates of birth and especially their Social Security numbers in hand, there's a whole lot that hackers can do. From committing fraud and even identity theft to launching targeted phishing attacks using this stolen data, those impacted by this breach are going to need to be extra careful when answering their phones, checking their mailboxes and looking at their email. Episource is taking steps to soften the blow of this breach by providing affected individuals with free access to the best identity theft protection services. In the company's data breach notification shared (PDF) with the Office of the Vermont Attorney General, it explained that people whose medical and personal data was exposed can sign up for credit monitoring and identity restoration services from IDX which can be done so online or over the phone. If you're worried that your personal data and medical info could have been exposed, you're going to want to keep a close eye on your mailbox. The reason being is that instead of over email, data breach notification letters are typically sent via traditional mail. This letter will have all the details on how to sign up for IDX's identity theft protection and credit monitoring. However, it will also let you know exactly what types of your data were exposed in this breach. At the same time, you may also want to freeze your credit since with all this sensitive data, hackers could try to take out loans in your name or commit other types of fraud. You're also going to want to be extra careful when dealing with text messages or emails from unknown senders since other cybercriminals with access to this data could try to launch follow-up attacks, likely in the form of phishing scams. Likewise, monitoring all of your financial accounts is highly recommended as fraud is a lot easier to deal with when you spot it early on. Now that hackers have made it a point to go after healthcare-related businesses and healthcare providers, hopefully the entire medical industry is working on strengthening their security. In the meantime though, you want to make sure that all of your devices are protected with the best antivirus software and that you're using strong and complex passwords for all of your accounts. By taking these steps and improving your own cyber hygiene, you'll be better prepared for when the next data breach happens. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. 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