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Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Charming Trailer for MAGNETOSPHERE Highlights a Girl with Synesthesia — GeekTyrant
Freestyle Digital Media has just released the official trailer for Magnetosphere , a quirky indie coming-of-age comedy directed by Nicola Rose. Set in 1997, Magnetosphere introduces us to 13-year-old Maggie Campion, played by Shayelin Martin, who has synesthesia, a rare condition that causes her senses to blend in extraordinary ways. Maggie can see sounds and hear colors, but she's kept her unusual abilities to herself until life forces her to embrace them. As she navigates new experiences in a new town, including first love, school struggles, and a chaotic community theater production, Maggie starts to discover that her 'weirdness' might be her greatest strength. 'Maggie's world turns upside down when her family relocates, bringing with it a quirky new environment filled with oddball characters. Her theatrical dad (played by Patrick McKenna) is busy staging a hilariously unpolished production of The Pirates of Penzance , while Maggie meets her first best friend, her first crush, and a teacher who sees the potential in her. "Along with these new relationships, Maggie's path crosses with Gil, the family's eccentric handyman and exterminator, who might just have a surprising talent of his own.' It's this motley crew of characters that helps Maggie finally understand her condition and come to terms with her unique abilities. 'Maggie begins to realize her so-called 'weirdness' might just be her greatest gift.' The film looks like a charming, heartfelt exploration of adolescence, self-acceptance, and the strange beauty of synesthesia. It will be released on VOD on July 22, 2025. This charming indie promises to be a must-watch for anyone who's ever felt like they see the world a little differently.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Mega new town next to UK airport with 4,250 homes, shops, hotels & leisure centre is unveiled in landmark blueprint
PLANS for a huge new town next to a major UK airport with over 4000 homes have been unveiled. The blueprints for the new town also revealed plans for shops, hotels and a massive leisure centre. 2 2 The new community is named Isley Woodhouse and is estimated to bring over 10,000 residents to the East Midlands area. It will be built near the East Midlands Airport and will include 4,250-homes, a secondary and two primary schools, shops, hotels, leisure centre and sports facilities. The new site will be built on farmland to the south west of the airport. Planning documents drawn up by developers Harworth Group and Caesarea Development Holdings say the town will be the third biggest population centre in the district. The two larger areas are the already existing Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. An application to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has been made for outline planning permission, which could lead to the full application being granted. If approved, the town will be built on land between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge. Plans for the town say there will be a 'variety' of types and heights of houses, with some being terraced and others being detached or semi-datched. An estimated 30 per cent of properties in the development will be classified as "affordable". Developers believe the homes will be in 'high demand' due to its proximity to the airport and to the Segro East Midlands Gateway logistic park in Castle Donington. Police forced to intervene as Leicester fans fight EACH OTHER during hammering at Wolves Four new access points will be opened from the A453, which will be rerouted around the rest of the site. The NWLDC's local plan aims to find 700 new homes a year, up to the year 2040, as it races to meet predicted population growth. A public consultation regarding the site is running until August 12, with the NWLDC making a final decision on the redevelopment on October 10. The news comes as the Labour Government moves to deliver more housing by the next general election. A £2.5 billion new-town north of Cheltenham has been approved with restaurants, shops and sports facilities being planned to open in the upcoming development. The Elms Park development will be built at junction 10 on the M5 and will serve 9000 people in 4,115 homes. Rob White, an agent for the developer who applied to construct the town, said: "Approximately £25m will be spent on community infrastructure. 'It will contribute £300 million a year into the sub-regional economy, creating and supporting over 8,000 new jobs, with 30 apprenticeships a year during construction over 20 years. "Over 4000 new homes will be built, providing for a new community of around 9,000 residents, many of whom will already be living in the area. 'Approximately £50 million pounds will be spent on providing new schools, including a secondary school and two primary schools on site. 'A sports hub containing new facilities for cricket, football, tennis, and an all-weather 3G pitch will be provided on site along with significant contributions to local rugby and hockey clubs. 'They are committed to bringing forward Elms Park as a well-designed, sustainable and healthy place where the new community can thrive.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Plan submitted for new town near airport
Plans to build a new town near East Midlands Airport have been submitted. The long-mooted community, called Isley Woodhouse, could see 4,250-homes, a secondary and two primary schools, shops, hotels, leisure centre and sports facilities built on farmland to the south west of the airport. In planning documents, developers Harworth Group and Caesarea Development Holdings said it could ultimately bring about 10,000 new residents to the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. It would make the new town the third biggest population centre in the district, behind Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch, if approved. The plans identify land between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge. The application to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is for outline planning permission, with a full application to follow if granted. Documents said there would be a "variety" of types and heights of houses, and suggested a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, as well as apartments. The developers added they believed the new homes would be "in high demand", including by those employed at nearby East Midlands Airport and the Segro East Midlands Gateway logistic park in Castle Donington. Some 30% of the properties would be classed as "affordable". Under the plans, four new access points would be created into the development off the A453, which would be rerouted around the west of the site. NWLDC has earmarked the 781-acre (316-hectare) site for development as part of its local plan. This sets out where the authority can find about 700 new homes a year, up to 2040, to meet predicted population growth. A public consultation is running until Tuesday 12 August with NWLDC setting a target decision date for Friday, 10 October. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. More on this story Views sought on plan for new 4,250-home town New 4,500-home town could be built near airport Related internet links Local Democracy Reporting Service Isley Woodhouse North West Leicestershire District Council
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Plan submitted for new town near East Midlands Airport
Plans to build a new town near East Midlands Airport have been long-mooted community, called Isley Woodhouse, could see 4,250-homes, a secondary and two primary schools, shops, hotels, leisure centre and sports facilities built on farmland to the south west of the planning documents, developers Harworth Group and Caesarea Development Holdings said it could ultimately bring about 10,000 new residents to the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting would make the new town the third biggest population centre in the district, behind Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch, if approved. The plans identify land between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge. The application to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is for outline planning permission, with a full application to follow if said there would be a "variety" of types and heights of houses, and suggested a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, as well as developers added they believed the new homes would be "in high demand", including by those employed at nearby East Midlands Airport and the Segro East Midlands Gateway logistic park in Castle 30% of the properties would be classed as "affordable".Under the plans, four new access points would be created into the development off the A453, which would be rerouted around the west of the has earmarked the 781-acre (316-hectare) site for development as part of its local sets out where the authority can find about 700 new homes a year, up to 2040, to meet predicted population growth.A public consultation is running until Tuesday 12 August with NWLDC setting a target decision date for Friday, 10 October.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Public vote to decide name of proposed town in east Devon
A district council has asked for help in naming a proposed new town in 500-hectare site near Westpoint could help tackle housing demand by creating about 8,000 homes, East Devon District Council council has set up a website allowing people to rank its shortlisted names - Newton Clyst, Marlcombe, Willowcrest and Clysthope - to help inform its final the town before the development had been approved would give the district a "clear identity and shape the look and feel of the area as it grows", it said. The council said the proposed names were related to the area's history, geography and the environment, as well as previous feedback. Councillor Todd Olive said giving people the chance to vote on the town's name was a "unique opportunity to help shape the identity of a new community"."The name we choose will reflect its roots in the local landscape and its aspirations for the future," he said."We're encouraging everyone with a connection to east Devon to have their say and be part of creating a lasting legacy from day one."The deadline for responses is Tuesday 26 August.
