Source: Sky News
Security & Justice
Lebanon’s Border Villages Face Renewed Devastation Amid Israeli Withdrawal
The Israeli army withdrew from the southern Lebanese village of Bani Hayyan on Friday morning, two days after entering the area in the Marjayoun district. According to local reports, Israeli forces demolished multiple homes as they retreated.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Interview Set to Shed Light on Mossad’s Decade-Long Covert Operation Against Hezbollah
In a highly anticipated episode of CBS’s 60 Minutes, recently retired Mossad agents provide unprecedented insights into a decade-long covert operation targeting Hezbollah. The agents, whose identities remain concealed with masks and altered voices, share with journalist Lesley Stahl the intricate details of their mission to sabotage Hezbollah’s communications network.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Tuesday 8 June 2021 15:37:24
Disney's Blockbusting Cruella Prequel Is Reportedly Getting a Sequel following Big Screen Success
Cruella, the prequel to Disney's 101 Dalmatians is reportedly getting a sequel, after its runaway box office success.
The film, which stars Emma Stone as the puppy-skinning villain, debuted in cinemas and on Disney+ last month, earning a healthy $48.5m (£34.2m) at the box office.
Its hybrid release marks the start of a new way of releasing films for Disney, with more consumers willing to pay to watch the film at home, and underscores the studio's business shift into the streaming market.
Now, the prequel is likely getting a sequel, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which says that director Craig Gillespie and writer Tony McNamara are coming back for more, and have begun early development with Disney.
The studio told the outlet: "We are very pleased with Cruella's box office success, in conjunction with its strong Disney+ Premier Access performance to date.
"The film has been incredibly well received by audiences around the world, with a 97% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes in addition to A's in every demographic from CinemaScore on opening weekend, ranking it among the most popular of our live-action reimaginings. We look forward to a long run as audiences continue to enjoy this fantastic film."
Cruella tells the story of the 101 Dalmatians villain, who terrorises a couple after their dogs give birth to a litter of Dalmatian puppies, in an effort to turn them into fur coats.
It has enjoyed generally positive reviews, with critics commenting on the film's punky-aesthetic.
The original 1961 animated Disney film was remade in 1996, with Glenn Close playing the crazed Cruella De Vil, and a sequel to that - 102 Dalmatians - was released in 2000.
Disney will be hoping that the rebooted franchise will be able to replicate its 1960s success, with the original thought to have saved the film studio after it lost money due to the previous film, Cinderella (which has also been rebooted).
The entertainment behemoth is cranking out live-action remakes at the moment, having already released versions of Aladdin, Beauty And The Beast, The Lion King and Alice In Wonderland - with more on the way.
