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Time Out
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Comic Con… for kids!
As parents grapple with yet another string of school holidays, the good news is that Cape Town's favourite pop culture festival returns to the city this weekend, as Comic-Con Cape Town rolls into the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 1-4 May. And this year, Comic Con Cape Town is making it even more epic for families with the KidsCon Zone. Look forward to four jam-packed days of cosplay, gaming, meet-and-greets, and kid-focused fun, designed to entertain fans of every age. 'Comic Con is for everyone,' says show director Carla Massmann, and that includes little superheroes, sidekicks, and their costumed families. Here's what's on offer: Character Meet and Greets Bring the kids to say hello to some of their favourite pop culture characters — from Mario & Luigi and The Smurfs to Geoffrey the Giraffe and viral YouTube duo Noodle & Bun. Expect plenty of photo ops and high-fives all-round. Toys R Us Shopping Experience The Toys R Us activation will feature exclusive toys and collectibles from brands like LEGO, Funko, Marvel, Barbie, and more. There will be demos, limited editions and a chance to buy what you just played with. Parents, lock up your credit cards. Daily Kids Cosplay Competition Whether it's homemade threads or a store-bought masterpiece, young fans can show off their best character looks in the daily cosplay competitions on the Comic Con main stage. There are two shows a day, with great prizes up for grabs. Freak Marbles Racing Championship Fast fingers? Test them out at the Freak Marbles Racing Championship, with a live leaderboard tracking the fastest laps. Virtual world bragging rights (and real-world prizes) are on the line. Learn Pokémon with Scarlet & Violet Academy Join the Pokémon Professors in a kid-friendly space where children (and parents) can learn to play Pokémon and participate in themed challenges. Star Wars Day: 4 May May the Fourth be with you! Sunday is Star Wars Day, and the KidsCon Zone is going full Jedi Master! Themed cosplay competitions and exclusive merch make this a must for young fans of the galaxy far, far away. Minecraft x Lush Collab Gaming meets bath bombs in this Minecraft x Lush collab, where digital favourites get turned into exclusive, blocky bath treats. Exclusive to Comic Con Cape Town.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How the Collapse of Prince Harry's Charity Sentebale Has Unfolded Amid 'Bullying' Claims
Prince Harry has been accused of bullying after resigning from a charity he co-founded nearly 20 years ago. Sentebale was launched by the Duke of Sussex — in honor of his mother, Princess Diana — and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006 to help children and young people in Africa, particularly those with HIV and Aids. The work has been described as integral to Harry's adult life and a source of great pride for him for nearly two decades. More from The Hollywood Reporter BBC Annual Plan Details Content Funding Woes, Truth Focus at "Challenging Time" for Democracy BMG Reports Record Profit for 2024 as Digital Revenue Jumps 16 Percent Yoko Shimomura, Game Composer for 'Final Fantasy XV,' 'Mario & Luigi,' to Receive BAFTA Fellowship This all came to a halt on Wednesday, when Harry and Prince Seeiso released a joint statement saying they are 'truly heartbroken' but would be resigning from their roles as patrons at Sentebale following a dispute with chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka, a lawyer appointed in 2023. 'These trustees acted in the best interest of the charity in asking the chair to step down, while keeping the wellbeing of staff in mind. In turn, she sued the charity to remain in this voluntary position, further underscoring the broken relationship,' Harry and Seeiso said. 'We thank all the trustees for their service over the years and are truly heartbroken they've had to follow through with this act.' 'What's transpired is unthinkable. We are in shock that we have to do this, but we have a continued responsibility to Sentebale's beneficiaries, so we will be sharing all of our concerns with the Charity Commission as to how this came about,' the statement continued. Dr. Chandauka has now began speaking out about her experience as chair of Sentebale. Talking to The Financial Times, the lawyer said she first felt tensions with Prince Harry a year ago. She accused Harry of wanting 'to force a failure and then come to the rescue,' and also claimed the duke's team asked her to defend his wife, Meghan, from negative publicity. 'I said no, we're not setting a precedent by which we become an extension of the Sussex PR machine,' she said. Things worsened for Harry when Chandauka spoke to Sky News on Sunday and criticized the duke's handling of his resignation, describing it as 'harassment and bullying at scale.' She also alleged that he was 'involved' in covering up an investigation into harassment and misogyny at the charity, saying: 'The number-one risk for this organization was the toxicity of its lead patron's brand.' She maintained her work has been 'guided by the principles of fairness and equitable treatment for all,' and that she had reported the trustees to the U.K. Charity Commission, an independent department which regulates charities operating in Britain. Sentebale, meanwhile, has confirmed a restructuring of its board. A source close to the former trustees and patrons has reportedly described Dr Chandauka's accusations as 'a publicity stunt.' 'They remain firm in their resignation, for the good of the charity, and look forward to the adjudication of the truth,' the source added, according to the BBC. The Hollywood Reporter has contacted both Sentebale and Prince Harry's team for comment. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BBC Annual Plan Details Content Funding Woes, Truth Focus at 'Challenging Time' for Democracy
The BBC on Monday published its annual plan for the fiscal year ahead, outlining a commitment to truth at a 'challenging time for global democracy,' as well as 'unprecedented' content funding issues. 'The role of the BBC has never been more important,' the annual plan began, highlighting conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, the Middle East as well as climate change and a 'renewed battle for control of online spaces'. Tech companies like Meta and X are 'championing the withdrawal of controls and moderators,' the BBC said, and Donald Trump has 'set the tone' for his second term. More from The Hollywood Reporter BMG Reports Record Profit for 2024 as Digital Revenue Jumps 16 Percent Yoko Shimomura, Game Composer for 'Final Fantasy XV,' 'Mario & Luigi,' to Receive BAFTA Fellowship Korean Actor Kim Soo-hyun Denies He Groomed and Dated Late Actress When She Was Underage The broadcaster contextualized the goals are set against a BBC budget down £1 billion ($1.3b) compared to 15 years ago, necessitating the 2,000+ cuts made in the last five years. The corp is entering the coming year with an 'ambitious' program and a 'smaller, leaner workforce following an aggressive savings' program. This will involve strengthening their streaming platform iPlayer by offering breaking news and in-depth documentaries, and reaching younger audiences by expanding BBC News on both TikTok and Instagram. The challenge of global democracy and the rise of social media influencers has hastened the internet's fake news problem. 'Social media companies are relaxing content moderation while positioning themselves as champions of free speech, in a move that is likely to increase misinformation,' the plans detailed while discussing the shift to online news creating difficulties for publishers. Despite this, consumers retain more trust in broadcasters than in social media, according to BBC figures, and the corporation itself remains the U.K.'s number one news source. The plans acknowledge the fallout following the release of Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone. 'The trust audiences place in the BBC is crucial so when we get things wrong… we will be prompt in establishing the facts and transparent about any mistakes that may have been made and how we can avoid them happening again.' The continued competition in video streaming is putting pressure on advertising-funded broadcasters, the BBC also acknowledged, noting it is a problem in the U.S., too, as Comcast plans to sell of their NBC Universal networks. Content spending remains high but total commissions are down, the annual plans said. As viewing shifts to international platforms, consumption of British content is therefore 'at risk'. The change in distribution of production revenues has hurt freelancers and the reduction in global TV commissions and co-commissions is putting further pressure on production companies in the U.K. 'The BBC faces an unprecedented content funding challenge, as co-production partnerships with global streamers and media companies have reduced across the sector. Without intervention, it will be difficult to maintain the current ambition and volume of U.K. content,' the plan continued, as content spending for the coming year is set to drop by £150 million ($200 million) to £2.5 billion. The top three most-viewed titles of 2024 in the U.K. were all BBC — the 2024 European Championship final, England v Spain, as well as Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Gavin & Stacey — as the plans peddled the notion that the BBC is the home of the best British content. Netflix's Adolescence remains the top talking point for British TV audiences this week, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiling on Monday that the show, tackling toxic masculinity and the rising impact of online misogyny on children, will be made available to screen in U.K. schools. 'As a father, watching this show with my teenage son and daughter, I can tell you — it hit home hard,' Starmer said. New 2025 titles the broadcaster highlights include the return of The Night Manager, Sally Wainwright's Riot Women, Lord of the Flies adapted by Jack Thorne and Richard Gadd's Half Man. Their factual slate boasts Once Upon a Time in Space, a documentary on the killing of George Floyd, and Walking with Dinosaurs. New comedies include How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge), a Welsh murder-mystery comedy drama Death Valley and Simon Mayhew-Archer's Can You Keep a Secret? BBC director-general Tim Davie said: 'We are focused on our mission to deliver value for all, through our journalism, our storytelling and our unique ability to bring people together.' 'The U.K.'s creative industry continues to change rapidly, as does the world around us. This plan sets out how the BBC continues to evolve for audiences, both on and off air, but also how we will support and invest in the wider industry.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter The Cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Then and Now 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
