US actor Ned Beatty, known for his roles in Deliverance, Superman and many other films, has died at the age of 83.
According to his manager, he died on Sunday from natural causes “surrounded by his family and loved ones”.
Born in Kentucky in 1937, Beatty was Oscar-nominated in 1977 for playing a corporate CEO in Network, a role he filmed in a single day.
He also appeared in All the President’s Men and was heard as menacing teddy bear Lotso on Toy Story 3.
Lee Unkrich, director of that 2010 animated film, said it had been “a joy and an incredible honour” to work with him.
Beatty made his screen debut in 1972’s Deliverance, in which his character is brutally assaulted during a canoeing expedition.
He went on to appear in a number of films with that movie’s star, Burt Reynolds, and was also seen in Robert Altman’s Nashville.
In 1978’s Superman he was seen as Lex Luthor’s bumbling assistant Otis, a character that returned in 1980’s Superman II.
His other roles included playing Irish singer Josef Locke in Hear My Song, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1992.
A prolific actor known for his stocky build, Beatty believed those in his profession should never turn down work when it was offered.
“I worked a day on Network and got an Oscar nomination for it,” he once observed, though having an extensive number of credits did have a downside.
“For people like me, there’s a lot of ‘I know you! I know you! What have I seen you in?'” he remarked in 1992.
Once nicknamed “the busiest actor in Hollywood”, his final film before retirement was 2013’s Baggage Claim.
Beatty – who was not related to his namesake Warren – is survived by his widow Sandra Johnson and the eight children he had with his previous three wives.
Nashville will be seen in cinemas again later this month as part of a BFI retrospective of Robert Altman’s work.
South Korea’s first lady Kim Jung-sook visited a museum in Vienna along with Austrian first lady Doris Schmidauer.
On display were the armor and helmet of a prince from the Joseon Dynasty.
It was sent as a gift by Korean emperor Gojong to the emperor of Austria, Franz Joseph the first right after the two sides established diplomatic relations in 1892.
Kim expressed hope bilateral ties continue to remain strong just like how the gifts have been well preserved for a long time.
The armor and helmet are set to be displayed in South Korea next year marking 1-hundred-30 years of Seoul-Vienna relations.
U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and his son have pled guilty in Tokyo to charges of illegally helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan in a box aboard a private jet in December 2019.
One of three judges presiding over their first court appearance,Chief judge Hideo Nirei, asked Michael Taylor and his son Peter whether there was any mistake in the charges submitted by the Tokyo Prosecutors’ office, to which they both replied “No”.
Both father and son were extradited to Japan from the United States in March and are being held at the same jail in Tokyo where Ghosn was detained. They could face up to three years in prison.
Prosecutors accused them of helping Ghosn evade punishment and escape to Lebanon from western Japan’s Kansai airport, receiving $1.3 million for their services, some of which was paid to an advertising company owned by the younger Taylor. The Americans asked Ghosn for another $500,000 for legal fees after Japan sought their arrest, prosecutors said.
Their statement also said that Ghosn’s wife Carole Ghosn sought help from Michael Taylor, with Ghosn later contacting him from Tokyo with a phone he had hidden from Japanese authorities.
A third man, George-Antoine Zayek was also implicated. Zayek recruited by the Taylors, traveled to Japan later in 2019 to find a way through airport security, settling on the private jet terminal at Kansai airport as the best route out, the prosecutors said. Zayek remains at large.
Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri’s critically acclaimed directorial debut ‘Eyimofe’ (This is my Desire) is set to premiere in Benelux nations; Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
According to reports, distribution rights to the film was acquired by Belgian distribution company, MOOOV. The Nigerian feature’s theatrical release has now been set for the Spring of 2022.
Speaking on the acquisition, MOOOV’s Artistic Director, Marc Boonen, said: “In EYIMOFE, we follow Mofe and Rosa in the Nigerian metropolis of Lagos. They lead different lives but have the same dream of building a new life in Europe.
“The film is a migrant story without migrants, because even though the film consists of the chapters Spain and Italy, we don’t get to see anything from either country. Therefore, Eyimofe is a carefully observed story about dreams. MOOOV is honoured to distribute in the BENELUX this refreshing full-length debut and introduce the Esiri brothers, two young and promising talents.”
‘Eyimofe’ first premiered at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival. Following its impressive reception, the film continued its film festival run with selections in over 10 prestigious festivals including the BFI.
The latest acquisition comes just weeks after the feature was acquired for North American distribution by Janus films.
Twice a week in a small gym room in the Egyptian city of Beni Suef, 36-year-old Sabah Saqr coaches young men and boys to box.
A woman coaching men may not be that unusual in the capital, but in Beni Suef, which lies 100 kilometres (60 miles) south of Cairo in an agricultural area, tradition often limits women’s roles.
“I started boxing by accident,” said Saqr, who was spotted by a coach impressed by her strength and energy. “I didn’t used to like it because I was worried about my face, about being hit.”
Yet Saqr began to do well, winning several championships and more than 10 medals before starting to coach two years ago.
Now a working mother with one son, she trains around 20 men between the ages of 18 and 30.
“At first this situation wasn’t accepted. As you know, in Upper (southern) Egypt, it was hard (to coach) in sports like boxing,” said Saqr. “In addition the fact that it is a girl doing the training made it a bit harder.”
She says her serious approach helped her gain respect and trust.
“For a woman to train a man isn’t a very good thing in Upper Egypt,” said Amr Salah Eldin, who trains with Saqr after overcoming his initial reluctance.
But her “experience and excellence” amid a lack of boxing coaches in Beni Suef made him give it a try and he now enjoys training with her, he said.
Artists from around the world who have overcome adversity have joined forces in a new recording of 1990s song “You Gotta Be”.
Deaf British dancer Chris Fonseca and Brazilian musician Johnatha Bastos, who has partially formed arms, are among the 13 contributors to the track, released on Monday.
“We’ve all shared the same pain as well of maybe being invisible in life,” Fonseca, who dances by feeling the vibrations of music he cannot hear, told Reuters through a sign language interpreter.
“It’s increasing visibility, making people see that we are visible and if we get the chance we can do incredible things as well.”
Filming the music video online proved a logistical challenge given the artists recorded their parts from different countries.
“When you start recording and you get the bits, it’s not so easy to just say, ‘hey, come round again on Tuesday and replay your guitar part’,” said Dr Sydney Tan, the video’s creative and music director.
“We do need a lot of patience. But … the artists are so patient. We have nothing to complain (about). We’re just so happy.”
Other contributors include American deaf singer Mandy Harvey, Grammy-nominated musician Raul Midon and Japanese wheelchair dancer Kenta Kambara.
The video shows the artists performing the song, originally released by British singer Des’ree, as well as going about their daily lives.
“We can’t look just to the problems of our lives,” Bastos, who plays guitar with his feet, said.
“I hope people can look to the video and think … if these people … are singing, playing the piano or the guitar … so I can do it, I can achieve my goals, I can be happy. I can be a person that will make (a) difference in the world.”
In the Heights,” the acclaimed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway show, didn’t hit all the right notes in its box office debut.
The Warner Bros. movie generated a wane $11.4 million from 3,456 U.S. theaters in its first four days of release, below expectations heading into the weekend that suggested the film would reach $20 million. “In the Heights” also opened on HBO Max, the streaming service owned by the studio’s parent company WarnerMedia, though the company didn’t report its digital viewership.
The disappointing commercial reception is puzzling because critics embraced the film, showering it with some of the best reviews of the pandemic era. Moreover, Warner Bros. put substantial marketing heft behind the picture, and director Jon M. Chu and Miranda devoted a great deal of energy into promoting the movie, which compensated for the fact that its cast was comprised of mostly unknown stars and emerging actors.
The film’s hybrid release on HBO Max likely affected in-theater turnout, but it isn’t the sole reason that inaugural ticket sales for “In the Heights” came in under projections. Recent Warner Bros. releases like “Godzilla vs. Kong,” “Mortal Kombat and “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” still pulled in solid receipts despite being offered simultaneously on streaming. But, as audiences are slowly making their way back to theaters, box office charts are indicating that people have been more inclined to show up for properties with more brand recognition. Though the Tony Award-winning “In the Heights” isn’t an original property like “La La Land” or “The Greatest Showman,” it’s not as well known as Miranda’s other musical sensation “Hamilton,” or even “Rent,” “Les Miserables” or “Cats.”
To that end, box office prognosticators believe “In the Heights” can find an audience over the summer, similar to the box office sleeper hit that was 2017’s musical “The Greatest Showman.” The Fox movie debuted to a muted $8.8 million, but audiences fell in love with the soundtrack and Hugh Jackman’s charisma and returned to theaters over and over again. It tapped out with $174 million and $438 million globally, a huge result. Though “In the Heights” isn’t expected to reach those box office heights, it doesn’t have much competition on the horizon and could continue to play on the big screen.
Based on the 2008 Broadway show, “In the Heights” follows a bodega owner named Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who discovers that his mom-and-pop stop-and-shop has sold a winning lottery ticket. As the lively neighborhood of Washington Heights in upper Manhattan reaches sweltering hot temperatures, friendships, relationships and dreams are put to the test. The ensemble cast also includes Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins and Olga Merediz. Quiara Alegra Hudes, who wrote the book of the musical, penned the screenplay. “In the Heights” carries a $55 million production budget.
There is no way to stop the hands of time and prevent the aging process from actually happening. However, there are a number of ways to help improve longevity and even look much younger than you are.
Maintain Good Posture
Good posture makes you look taller, thinner, and younger, Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, NYC Area Spinal and Orthopedic Surgeon, maintains. “Unless a conscious effort is made to maintain good posture, we spend so much time hunched in front of our phones and desks, and thus we are training our bodies to slouch,” he explains. Improving your posture as you age not only makes you look younger but has multiple health benefits.” Good posture is also linked to increased self-confidence, and confidence projects a positive, youthful appearance.
Always Wear Hand Cream
Unprotected UV exposure accelerates age related changes such as wrinkles, skin coarseness, and age spots. Experts reveal that wearing sunscreen protects against skin aging, and decreases age spots, wrinkles, and other premature skin aging. While most people do not forget to wear it on their face, but often neglect the hands. Even if your face looks young, aged hands will reveal your chronological age.
Eat Anti-Aging Foods
Eating specific types of food can have anti-aging powers. Eating foods with antioxidants will make your skin glow. Dermatologist suggests eating pomegranates, blueberries, goji berries, black berries, and cranberries will help have Anti-Aging effects on the skin. Avoid packaged foods also known as processed foods and sugar. It is important to have a healthy diet and to limit the amount of sugar that you eat. Processed sugar glycates the collagen which stiffens and ages it.
Smile More
We have heard times without number that smiling helps one looks younger now experts say smiling can instantly make you appear a decade younger. “People who smile more are often perceived as younger than their actual age, and a genuine smile gives you a youthful appearance, when you are happy, your face glows, as opposed to an angry face, which can make you look grumpy and older. Smiling also boosts overall health and makes you feel happier.
Exercise
How you walk says a lot about your age, explains Jessica Mazzucco, NYC Certified Fitness Trainer. Staying fit and exercising daily can help you avoid age-related changes in gait and puts a little pep in your step. Focusing on core-related exercises will also improve your posture and will not leave you in a hunched body position that will make you look older.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is one of the best anti-aging treatments, explains Niket Sonpal, MD, NYC Internist and Gastroenterologist. “Skin ages faster and doesn’t recover as well from environmental stressors like sun exposure when you have poor sleep. Poor sleep also can cause wrinkles and fine lines, swollen eyes, and paler skin, all characteristics that make you look older,” he notes. Beauty sleep is not a myth, your body repairs itself while you sleep, and good sleep leads to a long list of benefits that will make you look younger.
Take Care of Your Skin
Stacy Chimento, MD, board certified dermatologist of Riverchase Dermatology in Miami suggests memorizing the ABC’s of anti-aging. “‘A’ use antioxidants daily to prevent signs of aging, ‘B’ use sunscreen daily to create a barrier from the sun’s damaging UVA/B rays, and ‘C’ use vitamin C serum to strengthen skin and repair sun damage,” she says.
Eat Lots of Veggies
Dermatology suggests improving skin health via diet. Increasing one’s consumption of healthy fruits and vegetables along with a balanced diet will provide nutrition for skin health. Having a diet rich in antioxidants helps to promote healthy collagen, fight free radicals, sun damage and improves inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis, acne, and rosacea.”
Stop Smoking
Drop the habit, not only does smoking cause cancer but also premature aging. They contain harmful chemicals, including carbon monoxide which displaces oxygen in the skin. The nicotine component reduces healthy blood flow creating a dry and dull appearance of the skin. It can interfere with vitamin C which is an important antioxidant in reducing free radical formation.
The Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) has conferred and award on Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi.
Obi was conferred with Fellowship of a Distinguished Teacher Award by AFTRA at the Senate Chambers of the University on Monday in Calabar.
She was duly selected and recognised for the award by the 55 Member States of the Africa Union (AU).
AFTRA is the intergovernmental umbrella of the Ministries of Education and National Agencies regulating teaching in the 55 AU Member States.
The AFTRA Executive Director Academics, Professor Steve Nwokeocha, said that Obi was chosen for promoting the teaching profession and for attaining the height of her teaching career, which have made her to stand out in the continent.
He explained that for her sake, millions of people can dream to become teachers and also the girl child can aspire to the highest position in life.
He said that in Nigeria, Obi is the 6th fellow and first woman in Nigeria to be conferred with the award.
Obi said that the award was the peak of the awards she had receive in her teaching profession.
She said her desire of bringing up the young ones and transforming them into great men and women had given her much joy and fulfillment.
She commended AFTRA for coming together with a view to promote academic excellence and the teaching profession in Africa.
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