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Time Business News
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Best Family Friendly Movies to Watch Together
Finding the perfect movie that the whole family can enjoy together can be a challenge but not anymore. Whether you're planning a cozy weekend movie night or looking for something special during the holidays, family friendly movies offer laughter, lessons, and lasting memories. These movies are suitable for all ages, blending entertainment with heartwarming themes and positive messages. Here's a list of some of the best family friendly movies to enjoy together. This timeless Disney classic tells the story of Simba, a young lion prince destined to be king. With unforgettable music, stunning visuals, and meaningful life lessons about courage and responsibility, The Lion King remains a favorite for both kids and adults. This heartwarming underwater adventure follows Marlin, a clownfish, on a quest to find his lost son, Nemo. With lovable characters, colorful animation, and themes of family, bravery, and friendship, it's a must-watch that appeals to every generation. Based on the classic children's books, these movies feature a polite, marmalade-loving bear from Peru who finds a home in London. Funny, touching, and full of charm, Paddington teaches the values of kindness, acceptance, and being true to yourself. From the original Toy Story to Toy Story 4, this series explores the secret lives of toys and their bond with their owner. Each installment is filled with humor, adventure, and emotional depth, making it perfect for both kids and nostalgic adults. In a city where animals live in harmony, a rookie bunny cop and a slick fox team up to solve a mystery. Zootopia is packed with fun, clever jokes, and strong social messages about prejudice, teamwork, and believing in yourself. This musical fantasy tells the story of a magical Colombian family where everyone has a special gift except Mirabel. With catchy songs, vibrant animation, and heartfelt storytelling, Encanto celebrates family unity, self-worth, and embracing individuality. This superhero family balances saving the world with their everyday lives. Both movies combine action and comedy with relatable family dynamics, teaching the value of teamwork, identity, and love. This holiday classic follows young Kevin as he defends his house from burglars after being left behind by his family. Full of clever tricks, funny moments, and a sweet reminder about the importance of family, Home Alone is fun any time of year. In this emotional journey through the Land of the Dead, a young boy named Miguel discovers the importance of family, culture, and honoring ancestors. With stunning visuals and a powerful message, Coco is both a celebration of life and a lesson in remembrance. Whether you choose the original film or the musical adaptation, Matilda is a tale of a gifted girl who uses her intelligence and powers to overcome unfair treatment. It's empowering, funny, and inspires kids to stand up for what's right. Family-friendly movies are more than just entertainment they're an opportunity to connect, laugh, and learn together. These films are perfect for building traditions, sparking meaningful conversations, and creating shared memories that last a lifetime. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and let the movie magic begin! TIME BUSINESS NEWS
India Today
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Hans Zimmer joins Euphoria Season 3 as composer, Labrinth returns
Hans Zimmer is bringing his cinematic genius to the small screen. The Oscar-winning composer, best known for his iconic scores in 'Interstellar' and 'The Lion King', is officially joining HBO's 'Euphoria' for its highly anticipated third season. He will collaborate with returning English composer Labrinth, whose music has been integral to the show's emotional depth and identity.'It's an honour to join this incredible team of storytellers led by the visionary Sam Levinson,' Zimmer said in a statement, as per Variety. He added, 'Euphoria has resonated deeply with audiences, and Labrinth's music has played a powerful role in shaping its soul. I'm excited to contribute to this new chapter and help shape the season through music.'advertisementLabrinth, who has scored the previous seasons and crafted the show's hauntingly immersive sound, welcomed the partnership with enthusiasm. 'Another chapter in the Euphoria universe!' he wrote on Instagram. He added, 'So great to join Hans, one of my heroes in film score, and bring some new magic to this season. Love x (sic).' Take a look at his post here: Photo: Instagram/Labrinth Creator Sam Levinson revealed that Zimmer has long influenced the creative DNA of the show. 'It's a true honour to be working alongside Hans,' he shared. 'I wrote this season to the score of 'Interstellar' and 'True Romance'. He's been part of the inspiration from the beginning. I'm proud of what Labrinth and I have created so far and excited for Hans to push us to new heights.'Production on 'Euphoria Season 3' began earlier this year, with most of the core cast returning. New faces joining the ensemble include Sharon Stone and Rosala. Slated for a 2026 release, the upcoming season promises to push narrative and musical boundaries.- Ends
The Citizen
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
How Lebo M's former ballroom dance mate became the author of his ‘Nants'Ingonyama' autobiography
Lebo M's book is titled Nanst'Ingonyama, a phrase that the world first heard at the beginning of the Lion King movie. 'I don't know how many biographers I've fired all over the world to finally have a biography that is coming out,' shared renowned music producer Lebo M about the launch of his book. Titled Nanst'Ingonyama, the iconic phrase that the world first heard at the beginning of The Lion King movie, the book is written by South African-born author and playwright Soentjie Xavier. ALSO READ: Lebo M says there's nothing to celebrate about what government has done for the creative industry in 30 years of democracy Ballroom dance mates Lebo M and Xavier met as youngsters at the Tladi Youth Club ballroom dance in Soweto, around the ages of seven and eight. The two reconnected a few years ago when Lebo was performing in Portugal, where Xavier is based. 'She sent me this thing and I read it. For some reason, I had this natural instinct that God or the universe has presented the ultimate person to tell, not my story, but the journey of Lebo M, who starts as Lebohang Morake, who comes from Soweto,' said Lebo. A copy of Lebo M's book, Nanst'Ingonyam. Picture: Supplied The Grammy award-winning artist was speaking at the launch of the Dreamer and the Dream exhibition, a walk-through of Lebo M's 60 years, captured in images. Lebo said there was a book that Disney had backed, which was complete, but didn't hit the right notes with him. 'Disney was issuing a book about Lebo M, and I read it and I shut it down. It was 'this kid comes from South Africa, lives in LA and becomes a star', you know.' Xavier read an excerpt from the book on the night. The release date of the book is yet to be announced. ALSO READ: Lebo M celebrated ahead of first concert in SA on Good Friday Making it to the Hollywood Bowl Lebo M said his dream came true last year when he celebrated three decades of The Lion King by performing at the Hollywood Bowl. 'I grew up in Los Angeles and I used to drive a taxi in Los Angles. I would park my cab while big shows are happening. I'd just sit there and dream and imagine one day that I'm gonna be inside the Bowl, imagine, one day, I'm gonna play the Hollywood Bowl. That happened to me last year for the first time,' shared Lebo. Most of the images in the Dreamer and the Dream exhibition were taken by Lebo M's official photographer, Blaq Smith. 'We've seen the world. We've been everywhere and back, and it's been a fruitful journey — I'd like to believe,' said the photographer. Wall to wall: Images of Lebo with Dr John Kani and another image with US film producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Pictures: Supplied. The images feature Lebo M alongside some of the world's biggest names. The photos range from Prince William to one with singer and actor Jennifer Hudson. 'All these images were handpicked, and these were the most remarkable moments that I managed to capture of Unc. My favourite is actually that one,' said Smith, pointing at the shot of Lebo M with Kim Kardashian and her daughter, North West. Brotherhood: Blaq Smith and Lebo M. Picture: Supplied. Sharing a story about Blaq Smith's favourite photo, Lebo M said he was impressed by Smith's fearlessness. 'Just before my change of clothes, Smith comes and says, 'Unc, you gotta stay', he instructs me. He said, 'Kim, come this way', and I turn around and it's Kim… We've interacted before [with Kim], but I just loved his confidence. I loved how he said we're taking this picture now,' shared Lebo. 'Being talented and having the eye to really capture moments is quite special,' Lebo M said of the South African photographer. NOW READ: Sbongiseni Shezi: 'These are answered prayers but they don't look the way that I anticipated'
Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- General
- Los Angeles Times
We know how to coexist with bears and wolves. Will we kill them instead?
Humans have always had an emotional relationship with predators. We both revere and demonize them. We buy more than 100 million teddy bears annually for our children, while 50,000 real bears are hunted yearly in North America. Cultural fables and fairy tales simultaneously vilify and celebrate predators — from 'The Lion King' to the Three Bears to the Big Bad Wolf. In elementary school, we teach kids about the food chain and how every animal is crucial in maintaining a balanced ecosystem. Predators are often the entry point to understanding ecology for young minds, with an abundance of nature films about sharks, bald eagles, tigers and many more fascinating predators. Somewhere between elementary school and adulthood, we forget what predators teach us and how much we need them. And it is this nation's adults who need to reconcile their ideas about predators and decide if we truly want to live with the ones we once attempted to exterminate. Our capacity to erase predators is proven. Our ability to conserve and recover them is equally established. The fundamental question remains: Do we wish to live alongside them? This age-old conflict resurfaced in California recently, igniting modern tensions. This spring, the Los Angeles Times wrote several articles on predator tensions, including a suspected black bear attack in Sierra County, conflict between farmers and a handful of wolves, and ranchers pressuring legislators for permission to 'remove' wolves. Ranchers spotlighted these sparse examples by with an ominous, documentary-style video online likening the severity of the issue to investigative crime reporting. This reporting paints a picture of an intensifying war between predators and those who would hunt them, if not for California law. The reality is that these examples of predators affecting humans are extremely rare. However, these stories build up and fuel a societal bias known in psychology as the availability heuristic, whereby a person uses a mental shortcut to judge the likelihood of an event based on how easily examples come to mind. When our judgment is clouded in this way, we design wildlife policy driven by fear, not reason. Images of a calf mauled by a wolf are evocative and ignite emotional responses. The same is true of an image of a wolf caught in a snare trap slowly suffering as it struggles to free itself. The conflict among wolves, prey and people is real. The question is how to manage it responsibly. First, we need clarity on the actual harm done by predators, including wolves. Wolves do attack livestock, but statistically the risk of an individual cow being attacked by a wolf is less than 1 in 100,000 in any given year. In more than 125 years across North America, wolves have only ever killed two people. In contrast, Americans kill each other at an annual rate of 6.8 per 100,000 individuals. It is clearly safer to be cattle with wolves roaming about than it is to be a person in society. This is not to say a wolf mauling a calf is not a tragic loss for an individual rancher, but we need to reckon these sparse personal losses with the drastic ecological damage of hunting wolves to near extinction. Today, there are approximately 6,000 to 8,000 gray wolves remaining in the contiguous U.S. (down from approximately 2 million). Wolves are known as 'ecosystem guardians' or 'keystone species,' meaning they are critical to maintaining ecosystem balance. When they are systematically removed, we see increases in livestock diseases, land degradation and food chain destabilization. Given the rarity of actual wolf attacks, we must invest in solutions that protect both ranchers and predators. An example is Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' proposal to include $3.7 million in the state budget for wolf monitoring and abatement projects. These nonlethal methods are the most effective way to ensure predators and humans coexist. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture data, nonlethal methods reduce wolf-livestock conflicts by an average of 91%. Yet in 2023, USDA's Wildlife Services devoted less than 1% of its $286-million budget to nonlethal efforts. Despite nearly equal preference among livestock producers for both approaches, the money overwhelmingly supports lethal control. It is possible to create a future in which wolves, cattle and ranchers coexist with minimal harm. However, it is not possible to imagine a world in which one side 'wins' outright without severe negative consequences. We have the resources to find a win for ranchers and a win for wolves — if the American people choose to do so. Peter Kareiva, a former chief executive of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and a former director of UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, is a founding member of Team Wolf, an organization focused on the long-term protection and recovery of gray wolves.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
These "Moana" Facts Will Transform How You See It
In 2016, the world fell in love with Moana. From identity to steering away from the comfort of tradition, the film resonated with fans and was arguably one of the best Disney films of the 2010s, pulling in $643M worldwide, which would lead to a $1B box-office sequel in 2024. Here are 19 fun facts about Moana that will make you rewatch it again: Maui was originally supposed to be bald. In the original concept artwork, he was depicted as bald with face tattoos. Polynesian cultural advisers working with Disney pointed out that Maui's rich hair is crucial for his "mana" (spiritual energy). That's right, when Maui hits us with "The People's Eyebrow," it literally would've just looked like an animated Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Who is Moana? 14-year-old Native Hawaiian Auli'i Cravalho earned the role in an audition, where casting director Rachel Sutton confirmed Cravalho was the very last girl she saw on her last day of casting. We almost got "Millennial Moana" in a scrapped concept. Director John Musker said the story would've been about a modern boy dropped in an old world. Musker said he "had an iPhone, all this modern stuff, and then discovered this ancient culture. We did not do that story." Moana was originally going to sing "You're Welcome" when she met Maui. Musker said, "When she first met him, she idolized him, and when she came upon this down-and-out guy, this mope, she had to get him going and so she sang a song to him, reminding him, 'Don't you know you did all these great things?'" Ultimately, it worked better for the script to give Maui an introduction song in the same vein as the Genie from Aladdin. In Maori culture, "hei hei" simply means "chicken." Frigatebirds, seen throughout the film, are REAL. They can be found in the Polynesian islands and across all tropical and subtropical oceans. And, just as in the movie scene, they are indeed thieves. Protect your shells! Award-winning actor and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda contributed lyrics to "How Far I'll Go" and "You're Welcome," as well as collaborated with Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina to create the film's musical score. Directors Musker and Ron Clements used The Lion King as inspiration for Moana's music. The directing duo hired veteran composer Mark Mancina, superstar Miranda, and South Pacific songwriter Opetaia Foa'i. For The Lion King, composer Hans Zimmer, pop star Elton John, and South African producer Lebo M all contributed to create the legendary soundtrack. See the similarities? In early versions of the story, filmmakers made Maui the main character. Ultimately, story-building is a long process, and they veered a different way for a more relatable character over a demigod as a lead. To think we almost got "Mighty Maui" as a film. The wave special effects in the film are breathtaking, and they were a huge part of the film's appeal from the start. About 80% of the shots have special effects, but they weren't going for photo-realism. Director Clements said, "We knew the ocean was going to be a huge part of the movie because it's such an important part of the culture and deal in believability, not necessarily reality." We were robbed of more Pua in the movie. Originally, he was supposed to go out on the adventure with Moana. Musker said, "The pig was supposed to go with her, but we sort of a little bit got talked out of it. They liked Moana being more isolated, stuck with this idiot rooster, and not having the comfort of having the pig with her. There were cute scenes that we don't have." Johnson admitted his character Maui was partly inspired by his late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia of Samoa. There are a sea-full of Disney easter eggs in the film. Obvious ones like when Maui transforms into Sven from Frozen. Less obvious: Flounder from The Little Mermaid appeared during "You're Welcome" in a brief swim-by. Like Merida from Brave, Moana's character is an original Disney princess, not plucked from a fairy tale, making her the second of her kind. This one was shocking to me: Miranda's involvement in the film dates back to 2014. Hamilton came out in 2015. This means the movie biz (and of course Broadway) already knew how special he was before he gained nationwide fame. Cravalho performed as Ariel in ABC's "The Little Mermaid Live!," a live-action concert rendition of The Little Mermaid in 2019. This makes her one of the few people to portray multiple Disney this was all as a teenager. Moana's necklace symbolizes her connection to land and sea. Still don't believe Moana was born to be a voyager of the sea? "Moana" means "ocean" in many Polynesian languages, including Maori and Hawaiian (origins of the name). And lastly, there is extreme significance to when Moana discovers her people used to be voyagers. There is a reference to "The Long Pause," which happened in real life. It's lovely that Disney made a crucial part of this story as a period where navigators ceased exploring and settled down in their islands. What is your favorite Moana moment? Sound off in the comments below! Watch Moana on Disney+.
