A 33-year process to see print
“ONCE upon a December evening,” reads the first line of Yvette Fernandez’s not-quite-new children’s story. Thirty-three years after it was written, the story following a little bear, a wooden boy, golden-haired doll, and a tin soldier, has finally been published.
Can the show go on? Britain’s theaters fear the dark
LONDON — British theaters are negotiating with energy suppliers, investing in hot water bottles, and dusting off generators as they live in dread of...
Arts & Culture (12/21/22)
THE CULTURAL Center of the Philippines (CCP) is celebrating the traditional Simbang Gabi by going hybrid with onsite and online masses.
Actor Amber Heard to settle defamation case with ex-husband Johnny Depp
ACTOR Amber Heard said on Monday she would settle defamation claims that were brought against her by ex-husband and fellow actor Johnny Depp, ending...
UK TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson ‘horrified’ Meghan column caused hurt
LONDON — British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson said on Monday he was “horrified to have caused so much hurt” after a column he wrote...
US slaps record penalty on Fortnite maker for alleged children’s privacy violation
FORTNITE creator Epic Games will pay $520 million to settle allegations that it illegally collected children’s personal information and tricked people into making purchases,...
US warns of rise in ‘sextortion’ schemes targeting teen boys
WASHINGTON — Teenaged boys in the United States are increasingly becoming ensnared in online financial “sextortion schemes,” impacting at least 3,000 victims and leading...
Jury finds former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape
LOS ANGELES — Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape and two other sexual assault counts by a Los Angeles jury...
The Eraserheads come together for a reunion concert
IN September this year, the Eraserheads members posted a logo of a reversed letter “E” on their social media platforms. The post sparked a viral conversation revolving around the band’s possible reunion.
Pricey Avatar sequel opens shy of forecasts on its box office journey
LOS ANGELES — James Cameron’s long-awaited Avatar sequel fell short of ticket sales forecasts as it swept into theaters over the weekend, though box...
Entertainment News (12/20/22)
TBA Studios has acquired the Philippine theatrical distribution rights to Nocebo, a Filipino-Irish suspense thriller revolving around Filipino folk traditions.
Amazon aims to give Warhammer 40,000 new powers with Henry Cavill
AMAZON.COM is seeking to bring popular fantasy miniature game Warhammer 40,000 to screens with former Superman actor Henry Cavill, after agreeing in principle to...