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Game of Thrones: Does this theory prove Littlefinger’s plan to claim the Iron Throne?
IN THE latest instalment of Game of Thrones Littlefinger came to the rescue of Sansa Stark and Jon Snow when he arrived at Winterfell with the Knights of the Vale. Of course, he will want to be paid back for his help in their hour of need and one fan has worked out how he plans to win Game of Thrones. If Sansa is pregnant with...
Is this France’s most glamorous city?
Once the stars and their entourage have sped off in their limousines, what’s Cannes really like? Cannes is the film capital of Europe, but when the glitterati leave and the red carpet is rolled up, what’s left? Plenty. There’s much more to this city than the legendary palm-fringed seafront, La Croisette, and...
Watch J.K. Rowling excitedly discuss ‘Fantastic Beasts’ in new featurette
Accio a new featurette for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In it, J.K. Rowling excitedly chats about the origin of the story and how character Newt Scamander, played by Eddie Redmayne, relates to her typical literary heroes. "My heroes are always people who feel themselves to be set apart, stigmatized...
We are simulations living in a virtual realm, says Elon Musk. But why do we like the idea?
By Julian Baggini Human beings have long been fascinated by the idea that the world as it appears to us is not the ultimate reality. In recent years, however, such metaphysical speculations have taken on a more materially conceivable form. Computer-based virtual reality makes the idea that we could be living in a simulation...
The US’ most unusual national park
It may be the US’ most unusual national park, but this Rocky Mountain aberration serves as a blank canvas for an introspective musician. Otherworldly. Dramatic. Stark. Surreal. Just so weird! Between gasps and quizzical stares, these are common refrains from first-time visitors at Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes...
Sherlock season 4 will be filmed in Morocco – can we look forward to topless Cumberbatch?
It’s elementary dear reader that when we hear news that Sherlock will be filming in Morocco our minds will tip into a fever of naked Benedict Cumberbatch imagining. Well, maybe not entirely naked. We could cope with a jaunty deer-stalker. A-hem. Details about why the show is filming in Morocco, what the storyline is, and...
World’s seven best places to retire
These days most of us can expect our retirement to last for more than a couple of decades. So, with life expectancy on the rise where you choose to spend those twilight years is more important than ever. A growing number of pensioners are seeking far-flung destinations. They’re lured by hours of sunshine, a slower...
Viewing 50 flats, but no place to live
In 2007, when American Erick Feijóo moved to Berlin for the summer, finding an apartment was a piece of cake. He secured a place to live before arriving in the city. It used to be a sport, or at least part of the culture here, to move around But earlier this year, when Feijóo, now 32, tried to find a long-term...
‘Wicked’ musical will hit movie theaters in 2019
Something Wicked this way comes. Universal Pictures announced Thursday the smash Broadway musical about the witches of Oz is getting the big screen treatment. Wicked will fly into theaters on Dec. 20, 2019. The award-winning musical, an alternative take on The Wizard of Oz, debuted on Broadway in 2003 and has since been a...
The Beatles finally come to an Indian streaming platform
It's been a long and winding road, but Indian fans of The Beatles can finally celebrate. Indian digital music streaming company Saavn has announced that it will be releasing the iconic band's albums on its platform. The catalogue on Saavn will include 13 remastered studio albums and six audio collections. Until now, the...
Vine star Matt Espinosa is making his Hollywood dreams come true
LOS ANGELES — In the opening scene of Paramount Pictures and Studio71's film, Be Somebody, hoards of screaming, crying fans wait for the movie's protagonist, the fictional pop star Jordan Jaye. In real life, Matt Espinosa, the 18-year-old Vine star who plays Jordan, gets the same reaction when he's spotted on...
Benedict Cumberbatch Films Rainy Night Scene for ‘Sherlock’ (video)
Benedict Cumberbatch heads to a break after wrapping up a scene on Sunday night (June 12) in London, England. The 39-year-old actor, who plays iconic character Sherlock Holmes, was joined by his co-stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington as they filmed scenes for Sherlock’s upcoming fourth season that night. Benedict...
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