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GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Liza Soberano joins cool, new cinematic podcast-documentary 'Can I Come In?'
Liza Soberano has a cool, new project. It's called "Can I Come In?" and it's a "podcast-cinema-documentary hybrid" created by artist Sarah Bahbah, who serves as the director and host. In the trailer, Sarah said the project's purpose is 'to create worlds for artists to heal in." One scene shows Liza with blonde hair, eating ice cream on a couch. Another showed her crying in a bathtub and getting told, 'Your feelings are so valid. You didn't deserve any of that.' In another, Liza is seen wearing a Renaissance-style outfit by a pool, saying, 'I need to put myself first and I need to truly not give a fuck.' With a knife, she yells, 'Mind your fucking business!' "Can I Come In" features six women artists. Aside from Liza, Mia Khalifa, Banks, Nemahsis, Yesly Dimate, And Cindy Kimberly will share their stories in the documentary. On YouTube, Sarah said "Can I Come In?" is the "first-of-its-kind immersive art series, where vulnerability meets high-cinema." "Every guest is invited into a deeply personalized set to release a story they've never told before. Each episode is unscripted and captures the emotional essence of a lived experience, visually, viscerally, and unapologetically," she adds. The project is presented by WePresent, and will drop on June 3. Liza is currently focusing on an international career. She made her Hollywood debut on "Lisa Frankenstein," as Taffy. She was praised by American film critics for the role. Liza starred in Thai singer and actor Bright's music video for 'Long Showers' and was also part of the Eric Nam's digital series, 'Stop 'N Snack.' Liza has also appeared at the Gold House Gala, Coachella, and Elton John's Oscars afterparty. — Nika Roque/LA, GMA Integrated News
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Letitia Wright's directorial debut will show the devastating toll of knife crime
Black Panther actress Letitia Wright's directorial debut is a "love letter" to young Black men in response to the knife crime crisis in London and her personal experiences and loss Emmy-nominated actress Letitia Wright is set to make her directorial debut with Highway to the Moon, a new coming-of-age fantasy drama. Wright was inspired to create the short film in response to the devastating impact of knife crime in London and has called the project a 'love letter to young Black men all over the world '. Wright wrote, directed and produced the short film which was inspired by the killing of her friend's brother and the death of model Harry Uzoka. Actors Kenyah Sandy and Lamar Waves star in the fantasy film, which follows the experiences of young Black men after their lives are tragically cut short. Sandy portrays the character Micah, a young man journeying through the liminal space between life and death, guided by a group of other young men. Together the men confront what it means to be a Black boy in today's society, empowering each other to embrace empathy and self-worth. In a statement, Wright shared that Highway to the Moon veers away from stereotypes in favour of recognising the unique emotional, social and mental health struggles and strengths of young Black men. She said: 'The film is my way of exploring joy, love, and unity, and I want to show these boys in a way that is not connected to a stereotype, but instead explores their emotions, complexities, hopes, dreams, disappointments and fears, and allows them to see themselves as worthy, with lives that have meaning.' The global premiere of the film will be on Saturday, May 31 at the South London Film Festival. Wright said that the setting for the film's premiere was particularly important to her. 'I felt it was crucial to premiere the film at a festival that supports emerging filmmakers in our community," she explained. "The South London Film Festival's target audience aligns with the young people I aimed to reach with this film, and I hope it resonates with them.' In response to those who might criticise her for highlighting knife violence, Wright told The Guardian: 'There is not a single knife that you see in this film. It's just the actions of it. It's just the aftermath.' She also noted that in many stabbing cases, gangs were not involved at all. The short film was commissioned through WeTransfer's arts platform, WePresent. Holly Fraser, VP of content at WeTransfer, is an executive producer on the film, alongside Alex Mattinson and Damian Bradfield at WeTransfer. As reported by Variety, Fraser shared: 'Being able to commission important stories and work with artists that are driven to use creativity as a tool for progress has always been the cornerstone of WePresent's mission as a platform. 'Letitia exemplifies this and through the production of Highway to the Moon we've seen the love, care and dedication that she has poured into the film at every turn. We're excited to see the journey that 'Highway to the Moon' now goes on, and we hope that it starts much needed conversations amongst its audiences moving forward.'
Ya Biladi
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Ya Biladi
The enduring legacy of Mercedes 240D in rural Morocco captured in photos
The Mercedes 240D, introduced in the 1970s with hundreds of thousands sold by the mid-80s, found new life in Morocco after being shipped there en masse when deemed obsolete for European markets. Today, these vintage vehicles serve as vital public transport across rural Morocco, particularly on mountainous roads, and as the country's signature «grands taxis». According to WePresent, photographer Myriam Meloni documented this phenomenon in her project «One Million Km», exploring how the 240D became central to rural Moroccan life. During her five-year stay in Morocco, Meloni observed the car's ubiquity and its role following the devastating 6.8 magnitude Al-Hawz earthquake in 2023, which killed approximately 3,000 people. While the 240D is disappearing from major cities like Tangiers due to state subsidies for newer vehicles, it remains essential in countryside areas with limited public transportation. Local mechanics maintain a sustainable circular economy around these cars, finding DIY solutions to extend their lifespan. The sturdy vehicles transport families with shopping, construction workers with materials, and navigate poorly maintained rural roads inaccessible to modern cars. For many Moroccans, especially younger drivers, these Mercedes represent points of pride—durable vehicles that once belonged to a higher social class.
