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ABC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Feature Video: RONA. - Show Me.
Kaytetye producer RONA. 'shows us' a glimpse into our potential futures with this week's energy-shifting, ultra-cinematic Feature Video. Giving abundant science-fiction vibes to match with her sonic forcefield of a track 'Show Me'. A glowing orb hovers above the sand of an intergalactic desert as the scene for 'Show Me' is set. RONA. taps in the help of award winning Arrernte and Kalkadoon director Tyson Perkins to bring her future world to life and embody the track's themes of collective memory, reflection and resistance. 'Working on the film clip for 'Show Me' was a chance to honour the long legacy of Afro and Blak futurism while carving out space for our own vision within it' says Tyson. 'There's something powerful about contributing to a lineage that reimagines our future on our own terms, this clip is both a nod to where we've come from and a declaration of where we're going.' Filmed on Arrernte, Anmatyerr and Dharug Country with choreography from dancer Alira Morgan, 'Show Me' is a celebration of First Nations culture through a sci-fi lens. 'The track speaks to reclaiming energy, memory and future, and I wanted the visual world to reflect that' says RONA.. '[Tyson and I] were both drawn to exploring the absurdity of the colonial race to space, and instead imagined a future grounded in remembrance, in resistance, and in return. I was stoked Tyson was as excited as I was to bring that vision to life together.' Working as a team for the first time, 'Show Me' seems to have provided the opportune moment for these two creatives to collaborate. RONA. explains 'I've always wanted to work with Tyson, his visual storytelling holds so much depth, intention and care. With 'Show Me,' I knew the imagery needed to carry as much weight as the sound'. As Tyson so succinctly put it, 'it's Blak to the future, and it's ours'.
UAE Moments
5 days ago
- Business
- UAE Moments
From Sci-Fi to Reality: Dubai Ruler Meets Humanoid Robot
During a visit to Union House in Dubai on August 6, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was spotted waving at something straight out of the future—a humanoid robot. And yes, the robot waved back. It wasn't just a casual meet-and-greet. The high-tech moment was part of a live demonstration of the Unitree G1, one of the latest humanoid robots developed by Dubai Future Labs. The Robot That Walks, Runs, and Waves The Unitree G1 didn't just wave—it ran inside the majlis, showing off just how smoothly it mimics human movement. We're talking full-on futuristic agility in a 130cm-tall, 35kg package packed with sensors, 3D LiDAR, and smart tech. It's not just a behind-the-scenes robot either—it's set to appear soon at the Museum of the Future, welcoming visitors and letting everyone witness its sci-fi energy up close. Dubai's Message: Innovation in Motion At the same event, Sheikh Mohammed took a moment to highlight the UAE's forward-thinking vision. He pointed out that the country's growth is fueled by innovation, entrepreneurship, and a partnership-driven economy. Dubai, he said, continues to be a major driver of that vision, especially through plans like the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to boost global competitiveness and opportunity for all.
