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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Complete Guide to Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Adaptation
Guillermo del Toro's next project has been years in the making. The Academy Award–winning director—known for his fantastical touch on horror stories, from Pan's Labyrinth (2006) to Pinocchio (2022)—will adapt Mary Shelley's seminal 1818 novel, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. Widely credited as the first-ever science-fiction book, Shelley chronicled the tale of Victor Frankenstein, an obsessive scientist who discovers a new way to create life. Through his experiments, Frankenstein gives rise to a grotesque but intelligent creature whose existence instills terror in all who encounter him. Del Toro's unique perspective on filmmaking stems from his love of Shelley's novel. 'My favorite novel in the world is Frankenstein,' he told Collider in a 2010 interview. 'I'm going to misquote it horribly, but the monster says, 'I have such love in me, more than you can imagine. But, if I cannot provoke it, I will provoke fear.' As a child that was disenfranchised from everything, and that was in a world that was the wrong size, run by the wrong people, the wrong morale and the wrong rules, I felt completely outside of that, and I wanted some measure of control, and the measure of control I found was through fear.' Ahead, we break down everything we know so far about del Toro's take on Frankenstein. With its Netflix release date slated for November, Frankenstein will surely be a top contender for the perfect fall spooky watch. Del Toro has recruited some of the most beloved names in Hollywood to lead his adaptation of Frankenstein. Oscar Isaac is set to portray Victor Frankenstein, the mad scientist whose eerie invention goes awry. Meanwhile, Jacob Elordi will play Frankenstein's monster, a creature whose lifeless body is reanimated through electricity. Other names associated with del Toro's project include Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza and Christoph Waltz as Harlander, as well as Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Christian Covery, and Charles Dance. The official teaser trailer, which dropped in May 2025, gives fans their first glimpse into the eerie world that del Toro crafted for Frankenstein. 'What manner of creature is that? What manner of devil made him?' a voice asks as the camera pans to a tall and foreboding figure standing alone near the horizon line. 'I did,' Isaac answers as a weary and fearful Frankenstein. Watch the full teaser below. In the first-look photos released by Netflix, Isaac can be seen as Victor Frankenstein as he speaks at a medical lecture hall and works in his grisly laboratory. Del Toro previously talked about the effect that Shelley's Gothic novel had on his perspective as a filmmaker. 'The monster says, 'I have such love in me, more than you can imagine. But, if I cannot provoke it, I will provoke fear,'' he said during a 2010 interview with Collider. 'The reality is that I feel that fear is a very spiritual emotion. In a world where we are so pragmatic and materialistic, fear is the only emotion that allows even a sophisticated person to believe in something beyond. We are such skeptics that we find it difficult to believe in God and angels and a spiritual afterlife, but a moment of fear makes our spirit so vulnerable that it allows us to believe in something beyond that. It's also a boundary, and there's nothing that defines who you are more than boundaries, whether you cross them or not, in every aspect of your life, and horror is a really great boundary.' You Might Also Like 4 Investment-Worthy Skincare Finds From Sephora The 17 Best Retinol Creams Worth Adding to Your Skin Care Routine
Wales Online
a day ago
- General
- Wales Online
Boy 'lost dignity' on Ryanair flight to Liverpool, says mum
Boy 'lost dignity' on Ryanair flight to Liverpool, says mum Daire Gorman, 13, was born with a rare condition called Crommelin syndrome, which impacts the development of limbs, and was told he could not bring his power wheelchair on a flight with Ryanair Daire Gorman has a rare condition called Crommelin syndrome (Image: Shelley Gorman / SWNS ) A mum has accused Ryanair of making her son "feel like an inconvenience" after they informed her that her son's power wheelchair could not be accommodated on a flight to Liverpool, where he was excited to witness the Premier League title celebration at Anfield. Daire Gorman, 13, who was born with Crommelin syndrome, a rare condition affecting limb development and has no arms and no femur bones in his legs, is an ardent Liverpool supporter and had previously met the full team and then-manager Jurgen Klopp. The teenager from Co Monaghan was looking forward to travelling from Dublin to Liverpool to see his favourite team, Liverpool, lift the Premier League trophy. But just days before their planned journey, Daire's mother, Shelley, was questioned by Ryanair about whether the power wheelchair could be folded, only to be told later that it exceeded the airline's size limits. Shelley explained that after being asked if the wheelchair could be folded, she replied saying it was a power wheelchair and couldn't fold down. Upon learning that the chair was too large, Shelley contacted the special assistance customer service, expressing her frustration: "I ended up ringing special assistance customer services and they asked could he not go without the chair, and refused to take his chair," reports the Liverpool Echo. Article continues below "As a parent, you try and do your best for your children and especially children with additional needs and protect them from negativity – my child needs his wheelchair, imagine asking can he not go without it." She alleges that Ryanair initially declined to offer a refund before eventually giving in. In response to Shelley's grievances, Ryanair issued a statement to The Irish Times, dismissing the allegation that they didn't offer a refund. In their statement, the airline stated "regrettably, these emotive claims made by his mother are false. She fails anywhere in her complaint to accept that this wheelchair exceeded our well-publicised max dimensions." The power wheelchair wasn't required in the end, as the family managed to find a manual wheelchair which was used on the day. Shelley said this led to more issues. She explained that Daire needed to use an "aisle chair" to transfer onto the plane seat. She also alleges that Daire entered the plane last, when the aircraft was full, resulting in him being pushed the entire length of the plane, "knocking off people" and "losing his dignity (with) everyone watching him transfer on to the seat". She claimed that the airline "completely took Daire's independence away and made him feel like an inconvenience". A Ryanair spokesperson stated that the max dimensions information was "readily available to Ms Gorman when this booking was made and if she had simply complied with them then that would have been the end of the matter". The airline has also refuted the claim that they asked Daire's mother if he could travel without his wheelchair, and confirmed that a refund was offered. They further clarified that wheelchair boardings are managed by the Dublin Airport Authority, not individual airlines. Ryanair dismissed Shelley's assertion that "Ryanair completely took Daire's independence away" as "false and absurd". The airline did not respond to follow-up queries from The Irish Times regarding Daire's seating at the back of the aircraft. Shelley spoke out about the incident on Northern Sound radio on Friday: "He was devastated. It's hard enough for someone in a wheelchair, especially a child with additional needs. They find it hard sometimes to fit in. "So yeah, he was very upset. And he thought then 'oh this is my fault. If I wasn't in a chair this wouldn't be happening. So he was very upset." Our sister publication, the Irish Mirror, has reached out to Ryanair for further comment on the matter. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . Article continues below
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Disabled boy 'lost his dignity' after Ryanair refused wheelchair on flight
Daire Gorman, 13, was born with a rare condition which has left him with no arms or legs and his mother Shelley says the airline 'completely took Daire's independence away' A mum has criticised Ryanair for stripping her son of his 'independence' and making him feel like a 'nuisance' after he was informed he couldn't bring his power wheelchair on board. Daire Gorman, who was born without arms or legs due to a rare condition known as Crommelin syndrome which affects limb development, is the individual in question. The 13 year old Liverpool fanatic from Co Monaghan, was all set to travel to Liverpool to watch his beloved team play at Anfield last weekend. However, just days before the trip, Daire's mother, Shelley, was asked by Ryanair if the power wheelchair could be folded, only to be told that Daire's wheelchair exceeded the airline's maximum dimensions. In a conversation with The Irish Times, Shelley recounted the ordeal. After being asked if the wheelchair could be folded, Shelley responded, "replied saying it was a power wheelchair and couldn't fold down." When she was told that the chair would be too large, Shelley contacted special assistance customer service: "I ended up ringing special assistance customer services and they asked could he not go without the chair, and refused to take his chair", reports Belfast Live. "As a parent, you try and do your best for your children and especially children with additional needs and protect them from negativity – my child needs his wheelchair, imagine asking can he not go without it." She alleges that Ryanair initially declined to offer a refund before eventually giving in. However, this wasn't necessary as the family managed to find a manual wheelchair which was used on the day. But according to Shelley, this led to further problems. She explained that Daire needed to use an "aisle chair" to transfer onto the plane seat. She also alleges that Daire was the last one to board the plane when it was full, resulting in him being pushed the entire length of the plane, "knocking off people" and "losing his dignity (with) everyone watching him transfer on to the seat". She claimed that the airline "completely took Daire's independence away and made him feel like an inconvenience". In response to Shelley's complaints, Ryanair issued a statement to The Irish Times. In the statement, they say "regrettably, these emotive claims made by his mother are false. She fails anywhere in her complaint to accept that this wheelchair exceeded our well-publicised max dimensions." A spokesperson for Ryanair stated that the max dimensions information was "readily available to Ms Gorman when this booking was made and if she had simply complied with them then that would have been the end of the matter". The airline has also refuted the claim that they asked Daire's mother if he could travel without a wheelchair, and confirmed that they did offer a refund. Moreover, a spokesperson clarified that wheelchair boardings are managed by the Dublin Airport Authority, not individual airlines. The statement asserts that Shelley's "claim that 'Ryanair completely took Daire's independence away' is false and absurd". Ryanair did not respond to The Irish Times' follow up queries about Daire's seating at the back of the plane. On Friday, Shelley spoke out on Northern Sound radio about the incident: "He was devastated. It's hard enough for someone in a wheelchair, especially a child with additional needs. They find it hard sometimes to fit in. So yeah, he was very upset. And he thought then 'oh this is my fault. If I wasn't in a chair this wouldn't be happening. So he was very upset."
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Disabled schoolboy 'lost his dignity' on Ryanair flight to see Andy Robertson
Daire Gorman was going to see Liverpool, featuring the Scotland skipper and former Celt VVirgil van Dijk, at Anfield. A schoolboy was left feeling "like an inconvenience" when airline staff wouldn't let him take his wheelchair onto a flight with him, his mother has claimed. Daire Gorman was on his way to see Scotland captain Andy Robertson and former Celtic star Virgil van Dijk lift the Premier League title at Anfield. But the 13-year-old - who has no arms and no femur bones in his legs - was not allowed to take his power wheelchair with him on the flight to Liverpool. And his mum has hit out at the treatment of Daire, who was born with a rare condition called Crommelin syndrome, which impacts the development of limbs. Last year he met the entire squad and then-manager Jurgen Klopp at the AXA Training Centre, reports BelfastLive. But his trip from Dublin to Liverpool was not as successful. Liverpool Echo reports that, just a few days before the trip, Daire's mother, Shelley, was asked by Ryanair whether the power wheelchair was able to be folded. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. They then informed her that the wheelchair exceeded the airline's maximum dimensions, which she told The Irish Times in an interview. After being asked whether the wheelchair could be folded, Shelley "replied saying it was a power wheelchair and couldn't fold down." When informed that the chair would be too big, Shelley rang special assistance customer service. She said: "I ended up ringing special assistance customer services and they asked could he not go without the chair, and refused to take his chair." "As a parent, you try and do your best for your children and especially children with additional needs and protect them from negativity – my child needs his wheelchair, imagine asking can he not go without it." She claims that Ryanair initially refused to offer a refund before relenting. In response to Shelley's complaints, Ryanair issued a statement to The Irish Times and rejected the claim it didn't offer a refund. In the statement, the airline said "regrettably, these emotive claims made by his mother are false. She fails anywhere in her complaint to accept that this wheelchair exceeded our well-publicised max dimensions." The power wheelchair wasn't needed in the end, as the family was able to source a manual wheelchair which was used on the day. Shelley said this caused more problems. She said Daire needed to use an "aisle chair" to transfer onto the plane seat. She also claims that Daire entered the plane last, when the aircraft was full, resulting in him being pushed the entire length of the plane, "knocking off people" and "losing his dignity". She added that "everyone" was "watching him transfer on to the seat". She said that the airline"completely took Daire's independence away and made him feel like an inconvenience". A Ryanair spokesperson said the max dimensions information was "readily available to Ms Gorman when this booking was made and if she had simply complied with them then that would have been the end of the matter". The airline also denies asking Daire's mum whether he could travel without a wheelchair and confirms that they did offer a refund. Furthermore, the spokesperson explained that wheelchair boardings are handled by the Dublin Airport. Authority and not by individual airlines. The statement states that Shelley's "claim that ' Ryanair completely took Daire's independence away' is false and absurd". Ryanair did not respond to The Irish Times' follow-up queries relating to Daire's positioning at the back of the plane. On Friday, Shelley appeared on Northern Sound radio to speak more on the issue: "He was devastated. It's hard enough for someone in a wheelchair, especially a child with additional needs. They find it hard sometimes to fit in. "So yeah, he was very upset. And he thought then 'oh this is my fault. If I wasn't in a chair this wouldn't be happening. So he was very upset." Ryanair has been contacted by our sister the Irish Mirror for further comment on the matter.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Warning over common games amid hidden Aussie crisis that's 'too uncomfortable to talk about'
In Australia, a staggering 79 per cent of child sexual abuse (CSA) victims know their abuser, and an estimated one in four Australians have experienced abuse themselves. It's a confronting reality — one that affects millions across the country — and yet still too often exists in silence. Experts say breaking that silence is critical to removing the shame and stigma that continues to prevent so many survivors from coming forward. Shelley is both a mother and a survivor of child sexual abuse. She understands firsthand the weight of carrying the burden and how difficult it can be to speak out. In an interview with Yahoo News Australia, she stressed that addressing the abuse means going right to the root of the problem. "I've learned that prevention isn't just about education or the occasional conversation. It's about creating a way of life where children know they are safe, heard, and believed — always," she said. "We can't control what others do, but we can control how we show up for our children. That means raising them in an environment where trust is built every day, where body autonomy is respected from the start, and where no topic is too uncomfortable to speak about." Shelley said that also includes the hard work parents and caregivers must do on themselves —acknowledging personal wounds, challenging harmful beliefs, and letting go of the idea that "it won't happen to us." In many cases, she pointed out, abuse doesn't come from strangers — it happens within families, social circles and communities. In some cases, the harm even comes from other children who have been victims themselves. Leading child protection organisation Bravehearts is calling for greater national awareness around this issue with the launch of its new campaign, "Grooming Hides Behind Harmless". The campaign shines a light on the often-subtle behaviours predators use to groom children and the adults around them, gradually building trust to lower suspicion and gain access. Bravehearts CEO Alison Geale explained that grooming can look like everyday acts of kindness and familiarity. But even something as seemingly innocent as children's games can be a vehicle for boundary-testing. She said games like hide and seek, tag, doctors and nurses, mums and dads or play fighting can, in some instances, be used as a cover to push physical boundaries under the guise of play. While those games are a normal part of childhood, she emphasised the importance of being alert to patterns, like an adult or older child frequently initiating one-on-one play in private settings, encouraging secrets, or dismissing a child's discomfort. When a child is repeatedly isolated from others under the pretext of fun or special attention, it could be a red flag. Unprecedented spike exposes heartbreaking trend among young Aussies Sad trend among Aussie kids each day from 4pm Public service child abuse reports spike after inquiry "It's important to understand that grooming takes time and involves the grooming of not only the child but also those adults around the child," Alison said. "Gaining the trust of parents or even organisations is a critical component of gaining access to the child. "The grooming process can take time, sometimes years, as the offender builds trust. When treating a single behaviour in isolation, protective adults can view that as harmless, joining the dots can be tricky." The campaign urges all adults — parents, carers, teachers, coaches, neighbours — to recognise that awareness is a vital tool in prevention. By learning to spot manipulative behaviour early, people are better equipped to protect their kids. "Learn as much as you can about the signs," Alison said. "Child sex offenders are cunning and manipulative, often gaslighting parents, caregivers and other adults, leading them to believe that any suspicions they have are unfounded." Despite the 2017 Royal Commission recommendations, significant action is still lacking, particularly around unified national measures, Alison warned. She said there's still an ongoing need for stronger collaboration between state and federal governments on key issues like reporting, education, sentencing, and implementing a national Working with Children Check. While the National Strategy is making progress, crucial areas of prevention and treatment still require urgent attention. "A quarter of Australians have experienced child sexual abuse, and this is a conservative statistic," she said. "Parents and caregivers need to recognise this alarming fact, become knowledgeable about the facts and feel confident to be vigilant about the adults their children spend unsupervised time with." If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, call triple zero without delay and report to police. For guidance or support, you can contact Bravehearts' toll-free National Information and Support Line on 1800 272 831 (available Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm AEST). For further information, including how to report concerns in your state, visit Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
