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Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Extra.ie
Tesla opens 'retro-futuristic' American diner
Elon Musk is branching Tesla out into a very new area as the company combines its electric cars with some classic American dining. The Tesla Diner has opened up in Hollywood, California and is described as a 'retro-futuristic diner and drive-in charging experience.' With 250 seats, the diner is split into two levels. The lower level features the main serving area, while the upper level, called the 'Skypad', allows diners to enjoy views of Los Angeles or enjoy another unique feature. The diner features an outdoor drive-in movie experience. Pic: Tesla Just outside, there are two 66ft LED megascreens for people to park their cars in front of and watch a movie. Tesla explained: 'Located in Hollywood, California, Tesla Diner is a Supercharging station, classic American diner and drive-in experience all wrapped up into one. 'With retro-futuristic design influences, this location offers Tesla and non-Tesla drivers alike with charging access along the historic Route 66 highway.' Kids meals are served in a small CyberTruck box. Pic: Tesla Open 24/7, the Tesla Diner is located on Santa Monica Boulevard – one of the main roads running through West Hollywood. The company continued: 'Solar canopies offer shade to the west charging lot, helping to reduce the site's carbon emissions by about 26.6 million pounds of CO2 per year—making charging even more sustainable.' It is the largest urban Supercharging station in the world, featuring 80 V4 Supercharger stalls. Members of the public at the opening of the retro-futuristic diner. Pic: Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock They added: 'Place your order in advance or when you arrive through your vehicle's touchscreen or dine inside.' The menu is split into six sections – Breakfast, Burgers & Sandwiches, Kids' menu, Sides, Desserts, and Beverages. However, the food will not come cheap. Breakfast options include a $12 Egg Sandwich, $11 Breakfast Tacos, or $15 Biscuits and Red Gravy, while the Burgers & Sandwiches include a $13.50 Tesla Burger, a $14 Tuna Melt, and a $13 Hot Dog. Kids can choose between a $9 Grilled Cheese, a $13 Kids Burger or a $13 Chicken Tenders Combo. They are all served in a small CyberTruck box. Tesla drivers can see what movie is playing next on the outside screens by using their vehicle's touchscreen. The diner has 250 seats for dining. Pic: Tesla Finally, there is a gift shop where those with some extra cash can buy exclusive merchandise. This includes a Tesla Bot action figure, a Hollywood Retro Diner T-shirt, gummy sweets and a Diner trucker hat. After officially opening its doors on Monday, the diner has received mixed reactions across social media. One user tweeted: 'These need to be everywhere', with another adding: 'This is the coolest place in LA ATM. Will definitely become a tourist attraction IMO.' It has received mixed reviews on social media. Pic: Tesla On the other hand, one person shared: 'I feel sorry for those who live in the neighboring building and have had all possibility of seeing anything outside their homes blocked, so that now all that remains for them is to open a window and be confronted by the back of the giant screen you installed right in front of their faces.' Another said: 'Tried to go with the family. The absence of plant based options in a city like Los Angeles is crazy. 'Even the avocado toast has eggs in the bread and the fries are cooked in beef. Had to pass unfortunately.'
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Caitriona Balfe, Fiona Shaw, more join 'Sense and Sensibility' remake
1 of 5 | Caitriona Balfe, seen at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., has joined the cast of "Sense & Sensibility." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- Focus Features announced additional cast for its new Sense and Sensibility film on Monday. Outlander's Caitriona Balfe, Killing Eve's Fiona Shaw, Frank Dillane, George MacKay, Herbert Nordrum and Bodhi Rae Breathnach have joined the cast. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood in the Jane Austen adaptation. Focus announced the film in June and it is in production in Britain. Diana Reid wrote the adaptation, with Georgia Oakley as director. The Austen novel that inspired the film follows the Dashwoods, a widow and her three daughters, who are left poor by Mr. Dashwood's elder children. A 1995 film adaptation won an Oscar for Emma Thompson's screenplay adaptation. It was nominated for Best Picture, Thompson and Kate Winslet's performances, cinematography, costume design and musical score. Ang Lee directed that film. Focus re-released its 2005 Pride and Prejudice film earlier this year.
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Famous birthdays for July 21: CC Sabathia, Chrishell Stause
1 of 4 | CC Sabathia arrives on the red carpet at the Garden Of Laughs Comedy Benefit at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 27, 2024. The baseball legend turns 45 on July 21. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They include: -- Pope Sixtus IV in 1414 -- Musician Chauncey Olcott in 1858 -- U.S. first lady Frances Cleveland in 1864 -- Writer Ernest Hemingway in 1899 -- Musician Isaac Stern in 1920 -- Musician Kay Starr in 1922 -- Producer Norman Jewison in 1926 File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Actor/comedian Don Knotts in 1924 -- Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno in 1938 -- Actor Edward Herrmann in 1943 -- Musician Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, in 1948 (age 77) -- Cartoonist Garry Trudeau in 1948 (age 77) -- Actor/comedian Robin Williams in 1951 File Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI -- Actor Jon Lovitz in 1957 (age 68) -- Musician Emerson Hart (Tonic) in 1969 (age 56) -- Musician Fitz (Fitz and the Tantrums) in 1970 (age 55) -- Actor Charlotte Gainsbourg in 1971 (age 54) -- Actor David Dastmalchian in 1977 (age 48) -- Musician Damian Marley in 1978 (age 47) File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI -- Actor Justin Bartha in 1978 (age 47) -- Actor Josh Hartnett in 1978 (age 47) -- Baseball Hall of Fame member CC Sabathia in 1980 (age 45) -- Musician Romeo Santos (Aventura) in 1981 (age 44) -- Actor Chrishell Stause in 1981 (age 44) File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Actor Diane Guerrero in 1986 (age 39) -- Actor Betty Gilpin in 1986 (age 39) -- Actor Juno Temple in 1989 (age 36) -- Actor Jasmine Cephas Jones in 1989 (age 36) -- Actor Rory Culkin in 1989 (age 36) -- Model Sara Sampaio in 1991 (age 34) -- Actor Jessica Barden in 1992 (age 33) -- Musician Lia (Itzy) in 2000 (age 25) File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
UPI
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Fernanda Torres, Mohammad Rasoulof join Venice Film Festival jury
1 of 5 | Fernanda Torres will serve on the competition jury at this year's Venice International Film Festival. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 18 (UPI) -- The 82nd Venice Film Festival announced new additions to this year's competition jury, including Fernanda Torres and Mohammad Rasoulof. The festival announced Brazilian actress Torres and Iranian director Rasoulof will be joined by French director and screenwriter Stéphane Brizé, Italian director and screenwriter Maura Delpero, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. Director Alexander Payne was previously announced as the president of this year's jury, which will select the winner of the Golden Lion for best film. The panel will also choose the winners of the Silver Lion Grand Jury prize, Silver Lion for best director, the Coppa Volpi awards for best actor and best actress, the best screenplay award, a special jury prize and the Marcello Mastroianni Award for best young actor or actress. #BiennaleCinema2025 The International Juries have been selected for the #Venezia82 Competition, for #Orizzonti and for the "Luigi De Laurentiis" Venice Award for a Debut Film. Discover all the personalities convened as members of the three Juries, chaired respectively by... La Biennale di Venezia (@la_Biennale) July 18, 2025 The 82nd Venice Film Festival will open Aug. 27 and run through Sept. 6.
UPI
16-07-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Pentagon recalls 2K National Guard troops from Los Angeles
Immigration raid demonstrators protest at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has recalled 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, where they were deployed by President Donald Trump last month to quell anti-raid protests and to protect immigration law enforcement arresting migrants. "Thanks to our troops who stepped up to answer the call, the lawlessness in Los Angeles is subsiding," chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement, The Hill and ABC News reported. "As such, the secretary has ordered the release of 2,000 California National Guardsmen (79th IBCT) from the federal protection." Trump, who campaigned on mass deportations while using derogatory rhetoric and misinformation, has been conducting a crackdown on immigration since returning to the White House. On June 6, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began conducting raids in Los Angeles, sparking protests in the city. In response, Trump deployed some 2,000 California National Guardsmen, later increasing the number to more than 4,000, as well as hundreds of U.S. Marines, attracting the anger of local politicians. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and a Trump critic, filed a lawsuit accusing the president of violating the Constitution by taking over the California National Guard, "which has needlessly escalated chaos and violence in the Los Angeles region," his office said in a statement. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, celebrated the Pentagon move on Tuesday as being a result of the city's protest against the deployment. "This happened because the people of Los Angeles stood united and stood strong. We organized peaceful protests, we came together at rallies, we took the Trump administration to court -- all of this led to today's retreat," she said in a statement. "My message today to Angelenos is clear -- I will never stop fighting for this city. We will not stop making our voices heard until this ends, not just here in LA, but throughout our country."
