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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Moscow to host BRICS+ actors for theatre training
Moscow [Russia], August 17 (ANI): Moscow will host young theatre actors from BRICS+ countries as part of the InteRussia fellowship programme in the field of theatre arts, scheduled from August 25 to October 3, initiative is organised by the Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, in partnership with the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) and the TV BRICS International Media Network, with support from the Presidential Grants from Argentina, Brazil, India, China, Cuba, Mauritania, Tunisia, and South Africa are set to participate. The programme is designed for specialists aged 21 to 35, including senior students of theatre and film schools, as well as young professional actors.'TV BRICS provides comprehensive support for major state and international projects aimed at strengthening humanitarian cooperation between the BRICS+ countries. Traditionally, we are the co-organiser and media partner of two InteRussia fellowship programmes: for theatre professionals and energy specialists. In 2025, TV BRICS informed more than 60 partner organisations in 15 countries. It is noteworthy that countries where our media campaign was active submitted the largest number of applications," said Janna Tolstikova, CEO of TV six weeks, participants will undergo training in acting, stage speech, and movement, along with lectures on Konstantin Stanislavsky's system. They will also explore Moscow's leading theatres, museums, and cultural centres. The programme will culminate in a staged performance of excerpts from AN Ostrovsky's play 'The Storm".'A year ago, the fellowship united young actors from six countries through Stanislavsky's theatrical language. This year, we expanded the programme from four to six weeks to deepen the experience," said Grigory Zaslavsky, rector of fellowship, launched in 2021, seeks to strengthen cultural dialogue and professional collaboration among young talents from Russia and other countries. (ANI)
See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Foreign Theatre Artists to Train in Russian Acting Techniques in Moscow
By Ahmad El-Assasy Beginning 25 August and concluding 3 October 2025, the InteRussia fellowship will bring young theatre talents from BRICS+ countries to the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) for a cultural and educational immersion in Russian theatrical arts This initiative, co-organized by the Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, GITIS, TV BRICS International Media Network, and backed by the Presidential Grants Fund, invites senior acting students and emerging professional actors aged 21 to 35 from across Argentina, Brazil, India, China, Cuba, Mauritania, Tunisia, and South Africa Over the six-week fellowship, participants will receive in-depth training in acting, stage speech, and movement, guided by GITIS teachers. They will also explore the legacy of Konstantin Stanislavsky—his system, methodology, and influence—augmented by visits to renowned Moscow theatres, museums, and exhibition centers Grigory Zaslavsky, Rector of GITIS, highlighted the program's expansion, noting that the duration was increased from four to six weeks to ensure a richer learning experience. Trainees will also participate in a lab inspired by A. N. Ostrovsky's play The Storm, culminating in a student performance of selected BRICS CEO Janna Tolstikova emphasized the organization's media outreach to over 60 institutional partners across 15 countries. She noted that the wide coverage significantly boosted the volume of applications, reflecting strong interest in exposure to Russian theatre traditions. The InteRussia fellowship, initiated in 2021, aims to deepen scientific, social, and cultural connections by fostering creative dialogue between young professionals in Russia and abroad. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE's Jade Cargill to star alongside Jonathan Majors in new action-thriller True Threat
Image Source: Getty WWE superstar Jade Cargill is leaving the wrestling ring to act in her first movie, True Threat, alongside actor Jonathan Majors . This exciting news has fans thrilled about her new role as Meeka, a tough villain in a Harlem action movie. Directed by Gerard McMurray , filming starts in fall 2025. Jade Cargill lands major role in True Threat Jade Cargill, a popular WWE star, is set to act in True Threat, playing Meeka, a powerful member of the Apollo Kids gang. Meeka runs the red light district in a 20-story building called The Carter. The story follows Vernon Threat, played by Jonathan Majors, who fights to get justice for his murdered son. Jade's role is action-packed, matching her wrestling skills. Director Gerard McMurray said Jade's energy and charm make her perfect for Meeka. — DEADLINE (@DEADLINE) The movie, made by Alexis Garcia's CAT5 and Southland Stories, highlights new voices. It will show 52 Blocks, a cool Black American martial art, for the first time in a big film. Jade's fame from WrestleMania 41 makes her a great addition to the cast. Filming begins soon, and fans can't wait to see her on screen. Also Read: Is Jade Cargill's time to become Women's champion upon us? Exploring the possibility for The Storm! Why True Threat is a big deal for Cargill True Threat is a huge step for Jade Cargill, who became a WWE star in 2023. Her amazing WrestleMania 41 performance showed she's a natural entertainer, and now she's ready for Hollywood. The movie's focus on fresh stories fits Jade's bold personality perfectly. Producers say she's a star who will wow audiences worldwide, and this is just the start of her acting journey. Besides wrestling, Jade has a master's degree in child psychology and co-owns the Atlanta Smoke women's fastpitch team. This action movie, set in Harlem with unique fight scenes, lets her show her strength and acting skills. Working with Jonathan Majors, a big actor, will help her shine. Fans are super excited to see how Jade's wrestling power comes to life on the big screen in fall 2025. This movie could make her a Hollywood name to watch.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Scarborough High revives student newspaper after 12 years of inactivity
Jun. 5—More than a dozen chatting high schoolers are sitting on the floor, laptops out, pouring over pages of the upcoming issue of The Storm, Scarborough High School's student newspaper. Sophomore Dillon Jenkins doles out reminders. "We need four columns, it should be in 16 font, titles 35, and remember the first letter of your article should be in 35 font," he says. At the beginning of the year, Jenkins was looking through the school's catalog of activities and saw newspaper club listed. When he inquired about joining, however, he discovered it didn't exist. Jenkins doesn't consider himself a writer — he prefers science and math — but was disappointed that his school didn't have a student paper, so much so that he decided to do something about it. "I just like doing things, really. I like getting involved," he said. "And feel like the newspaper is a great way, because it covers so many topics and current events and things within the school." Jenkins persuaded an adviser to get involved — video production and yearbook teacher Lorraine Aromando — then recruited a staff and started from scratch on design, taking inspiration from archival materials from a staff member's grandmother, who was a typist at a high school paper in the 1960s. The first issue of The Storm came out in December. The Storm's 20 staffers meet during the school's homeroom-style period to discuss pitches and assign stories. They work collaboratively design pages, integrating art and photos. Most of the work happens outside of class, and Jenkins said it's been a challenge to get articles and formatting done on top of everyone's busy class and extracurricular schedules. After the paper is put together, it gets reviewed by Aromando, the school's activities director and the principal before being emailed out to all students and faculty. Scarborough last had an active student newspaper in 2012. That drought aligns with a national pattern: between 2011 and 2021, the proportion of high schools in the U.S. with a student newspaper dropped from 64% to just 45%. In disadvantaged urban neighborhoods and rural areas, just 27% of schools have a student paper, according to recent reporting from the Columbia Journalism Review. It's unclear how many student newspapers there are currently operating in Maine. The Storm is a digital-only publication, but the 15-page paper has everything: national news, local news, restaurant spotlights, film reviews, sports, club coverage, comics, horoscopes, science and innovation reporting, polls, exclusive interviews with teachers, book and movie recommendations and a word search. For the upcoming issue, junior Isabella Del Rosso worked on a story about the science of sunscreen. In the previous issue, she wrote a feature about underrated school clubs. Sophomore Nova Root is currently writing about the evolution of writing in film for the pop culture section, although she usually writes political news. "You can find a lot of our different interests in the paper, but we also try and throw in articles that make it relevant, like school-related articles about clubs and events," Root said. She wrote recently about national efforts to ban books in school libraries. The article traces the history of book banning in the U.S. and includes an interview with Scarborough High's librarian about how the school's library catalog is managed and what the process would be for a book to get banned at the school. Sophomore Emily Clough is the creator of Pinenuts!!, a cartoon that runs in The Storm and riffs on the Peanuts comic strip. The characters are named and modeled after newspaper club members, and a recent installment was inspired by a real-life incident where Clough's friend put a pizza in the oven for 10 hours instead of 10 minutes. Ayla Smith, a sophomore who likes to write science and innovation stories, said the biggest challenge is getting students to read the paper. It's distributed via email, and staff members said they get a lot of readership and positive feedback from teachers, but students are less engaged. "But it's also just fun to do, even if people don't read it," Smith said. "It's fun to make, we read each others' articles, and it's just a fun way to explore different things that you're interested in and write about them." The Storm is still figuring out its format in its first year back after a 12-year hiatus. There are no editors or set publication dates. Students write the stories they're interested in and put them on the pages themselves. But Jenkins and Aromando both hope that by next year the club will have more of a structure, and staff will set specific deadlines and produce more issues. Jenkins said that will probably involve finding a way to meet after school as well. Aromando has been impressed with the group's tenacity, considering they started from scratch. "Their turnaround time and their commitment to this has been outstanding," she said. "I've worked with students that wanted to start clubs before, wanted to write, and they just don't follow through. This group has a great follow-through." In recent years, there's been a growing national focus on increasing student journalism opportunities. In states like New York and California, local governments and nonprofits have stepped in to fund and foster new student papers and high school journalism classes. It all comes at a time when young people are getting much of their news through social media, something the Storm staff acknowledged in their very first issue. "School newspapers, like The Storm, bring a sense of community and school pride that isn't achieved in the same way by social media," staffer Helen Horrigan wrote. "Our newspaper is curated by students, for students, and is designed to stay relevant and exciting." Copy the Story Link
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown results: Bianca Belair returns, receives a chilling warning from former friend Naomi
WWE SmackDown results: Bianca Belair opened the latest episode of WWE SmackDown with an emotional promo in which she reflected on some of the events that have taken place in her life in the last few months. The star, who hurt her hand/fingers at WrestleMania 41, also revealed that she is not a 100% but is working towards regaining her fitness. She was then confronted by Naomi. Bianca Belair returns, receives a warning from Naomi Bianca Belair, who kicked off the latest episode of SmackDown in Knoxville, Tennessee (The EST's hometown).and spoke about how she has picked up an injury, lost her Tag Team titles and even severed ties with Naomi in the past few months. She added that she was happy to return to her hometown as it is her 'safe space'. 'You know Bianca, it wouldn't be good for you and your mama to be in a wheelchair.'— Naomi to Bianca Belair #SmackDown Bianca was interrupted by Naomi, who threatened to attack her mother. She also issued a chilling warning to Bianca and her mother. She also revealed that she had visited her parents but they were not home. This prompted Jade Cargill to come to her aid and lay out Naomi. Here's what has transpired between Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Jade Cargill so far Last year, Jade Cargill was attacked backstage by an unknown assailant. This put 'The Storm' on the shelf. In her absence, Naomi became friends with Bianca. It was later revealed that Naomi was the attacker and had lied to 'The EST'. This created a rift between Naomi and Bianca. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
