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Margot Robbie goes from Barbie… to Monopoly!

Margot Robbie is slowing stepping away from her Barbie role… this time to venture into the realm of tabletop games turned feature films, as her production company LuckyChap tackles a forthcoming adaptation of… Monopoly!

This new project from the actress and her production company was announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. LuckyChap, which already produced the Barbie movie, will build on this success to produce the live-action Monopoly feature film.

The news came as a surprise to fans of the star… and a delight to fans of the board game!

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The classic game of Monopoly is an iconic board game that has been around since 1935.

Nearly 300 million copies have been sold worldwide to date.

LuckyChap and Margot Robbie are currently working on an adaptation of another famous game, the popular video game The Sims!

More details to come…

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A new ‘Bridget Jones’ with Renée Zellweger confirmed!

Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson will officially be back in an all-new Bridget Jones movie in 2025!

According to Variety, the fourth film in the franchise, to be directed by Michael Morris, will be released on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025.

While the Bridget Jones films have been mega-successes, earning over $760M at the global box office, this fourth film looks set to be an almost guaranteed success!

The first films were released in 2001 (Bridget Jones’s Diary), 2004 (Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason) and 2016 (Bridget Jones’s Baby).

The fourth film will therefore be released nine years after the third film, three years less than the number of years that separated the second film from the third!

Are you looking forward to the film’s release in 2025?

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It happened on a… April 11

COME BLOW YOUR HORN (1963) FRANK SINATRA CBH 008 FRANK SINATRA When: 01 Jan 1963 Credit: Cover Images **Editorial Use Only**

2021

85th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Hideki Matsuyama become first Japanese male to win a golf major.

2015

Barack Obama and Raúl Castro meet in Panama, the 1st meeting of US and Cuban heads of state since the Cuban Revolution.

2012

“The Avengers”, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner, premieres in Los Angeles.

2006

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces that Iran has successfully enriched uranium.

1989

Philadelphia Flyers’ goalie Ron Hextall scores short-handed into an empty net in an 8-5 victory over Washington Capitals; first NHL goalie to score a playoff goal. In 1987, he was the first goalie to score a regular season goal.

1976

The Apple I computer, created by Steve Wozniak is released

1970

Apollo 13 is launched.

1966

Frank Sinatra records “Strangers in the Night” single for his album of the same name. Later reaches #1 Billboard charts.

1950

Prince Rainier III becomes ruler of Monaco.

1947

Jackie Robinson became the first black player in major-league history. He played in an exhibition game for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1909

Establishment of Tel Aviv by Jewish settlers.

1868

The Shogunate is abolished in Japan.

1814

Napoleon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and he is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean.

1768

Fire destroys one-third of the town of Montreal.

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Fans can’t get enough of Joker 2’s first teaser trailer!

Fans and critics alike got their first look at Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in this fall’s highly anticipated film, Joker: Folie à Deux, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 Joker movie.

Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as Arthur Fleck, while Lady Gaga makes her debut as Harley Quinn, offering a fresh perspective on both the Joker and her story.

The teaser trailer unveiled by Warner Bros. in Las Vegas focuses mainly on Arthur Fleck’s descent into madness, but he’s no longer alone!

Joker: Folie à Deux may not be a musical after all, but the music will play a crucial role. It will underscore the potentially tragic and complex dynamic between the Joker and Harley Quinn, with a romance that is certainly strange, but also fascinating.

We imagine that Lady Gaga’s musical talents will also be put to good use.

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Fans can’t wait to see how the next chapter in the Joker saga, and the performances of Phoenix and Gaga, will perhaps change their perception of these characters.

The descent into madness is better with two, isn’t it?

The film Joker: Folie à Deux will be available in cinemas from October 4.

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It happened on a… April 10

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) — a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration — was designed to capture images of a black hole. Today (10 April), in coordinated press conferences across the globe, EHT researchers reveal that they have succeeded, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole and its shadow. ...... The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) — a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration — was designed to capture images of a black hole. In coordinated press conferences across the globe, EHT researchers revealed that they succeeded, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of the supermassive black hole in the centre of Messier 87 and its shadow. The shadow of a black hole seen here is the closest we can come to an image of the black hole itself, a completely dark object from which light cannot escape. The black hole’s boundary — the event horizon from which the EHT takes its name — is around 2.5 times smaller than the shadow it casts and measures just under 40 billion km across. While this may sound large, this ring is only about 40 microarcseconds across — equivalent to measuring the length of a credit card on the surface of the Moon. Although the telescopes making up the EHT are not physically connected, they are able to synchronize their recorded data with atomic clocks — hydrogen masers — which precisely time their observations. These observations were collected at a wavelength of 1.3 mm during a 2017 global campaign. Each telescope of the EHT produced enormous amounts of data – roughly 350 terabytes per day – which was stored on high-performance helium-filled hard drives. These data were flown to highly specialised supercomputers — known as correlators — at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy and MIT Haystack Observatory to be combined. They were then painstakingly converted into an image using novel computational tools developed by the collaboration. When: 10 Apr 2019 Credit: ESO/Cover Images **MANDATORY CREDIT: ESO/Cover Images. Editorial Use Only.**

2019

First home delivery service by drone begins in Canberra, Australia by Wing, part of Google’s Alphabet company.

First-ever photo of a black hole announced, taken by The Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration in 2017 in galaxy M87, 6.5 billion times the mass of earth, 55 million light-years away.

1993

Pittsburgh Penguins win their NHL record 17 game winning streak.

1970

Paul McCartney officially announces the split of The Beatles.

1953

Warner Bros. released “House of Wax.” It was the first 3-D movie to be released by a major Hollywood studio.

1937

Act of Parliament creates Trans-Canada Airlines, now Air Canada; company will have two passenger planes and a biplane by September launch.

1925

F. Scott Fitzgerald published “The Great Gatsby” for the first time.

1916

The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) held its first championship tournament.

1912

White Star liner Titanic leaves Queenstown for NY; to pass the coast of Newfoundland in four days.

1815

Mount Tambora in the Dutch East Indies experiences a cataclysmic eruption, one of the most powerful in history, killing around 71,000 people, causes global volcanic winter.

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2017

81st US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Spaniard Sergio García beats Justin Rose of England; Garcia’s 1st major title in his 74th attempt.

2012

“The Lion King” becomes highest grossing Broadway show after overtaking “The Phantom of the Opera”.

2005

Wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles; Charles, Prince of Wales marries Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at Windsor’s Guildhall.

2003

Baghdad falls to U.S. forces, ending the invasion of Iraq, but resulting in widespread looting.

1992

US Fed court finds Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega guilty of 8 out of 10 drug and racketeering charges.

1987

Wayne Gretzky tallies his 177th career playoff point vs. Los Angeles, surpassing Jean Beliveau as the all-time leading scorer in Stanley Cup playoff history.

1971

Ringo Starr releases “It Don’t Come Easy” in UK

1968

Martin Luther King Jr., buried in Atlanta.

1959

NASA names 1st 7 astronauts for Project Mercury.

1941

PGA establishes Golf Hall of Fame.

1928

Mae West made her debut on Broadway in the production of “Diamond Lil.”

1869

Hudson Bay Company cedes its territory to Canada.

1838

The National Gallery opened in London.

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Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher separate after 20 years together

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fischer, who were married for 14 years and in a relationship for 20, have announced their separation.

The couple, parents of three, became engaged in 2004 and celebrated their wedding in March 2010. The two actors quickly became an industry favorite.

Their separation sent shockwaves, as many saw them as an example of durability and happiness!

In their joint statement, the couple said they had filed for mutual divorce in 2023.

The two stars also stressed that they had taken serious steps to preserve their privacy during this transitional period, highlighting their ongoing commitment to each other and to their three children.

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KISS sells its catalog for $300M!

Rock icons Kiss have signed a landmark deal with Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group to ensure the preservation and adaptation of their legacy for the digital age. The deal is rumored to be worth in excess of $300 million.

In a landmark deal, Pophouse Entertainment Group has acquired the KISS catalog, brand and intellectual property.

By combining the musical heritage of KISS with the latest technological advances, the company aims to create an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. Pophouse Entertainment is already renowned for its ABBA Voyage project, a holographic experience featuring Swedish band ABBA. This experience offers a virtual concert in which the band members are represented as holograms, performing their greatest hits. This allows fans to rediscover the essence of ABBA and enjoy their musical performances in an innovative and immersive way.

According to Per Sundin, CEO of Pophouse Entertainment Group, several projects are in the pipeline for the band, including a biopic, a documentary and a unique avatar show experience.

The latter, planned for the first time in North America, has been announced for 2027, although details remain confidential for the time being.

The partnership kicked off at KISS’s final farewell concert in New York, at Madison Square Garden, on December 30.

George Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic, in collaboration with Pophouse, unveiled digitized avatars created by the band. The high-fidelity images hint at future digital performances, building on the success of Pophouse’s holographic events.

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Gene Simmons, co-founder of KISS, has announced the end of the band’s tours with their famous traditional make-up, signalling the start of a new era. This period will be distinguished by innovative, digital shows, Simmons promises!

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2021

Egyptian archaeologists announce their most important find since Tutankhamun’s tomb – discovery of a lost ‘golden city’ the 3,000-years-old ancient city of Aten near Luxor.

2018

WrestleMania XXXIV : Ronda Rousey makes WWE debut, teaming with Kurt Angle to beat Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in a mixed tag team match.

2006

Shedden massacre: The bodies of eight men, all shot to death, are found in a field in Ontario, Canada. The murders are soon linked to the Bandidos motorcycle gang.

2005

Over four million people attend the funeral of Pope John Paul II.

1986

Actor Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel, California.

1975

Frank Robinson debuts as 1st African American baseball manager.

1974

Hammerin’ Hank Aaron hits 715th HR, off of L.A. Dodger Al Downing, breaking Babe Ruth’s record in Atlanta.

1969

Lester B. Pearson throws out the first ball as the Montreal Expos play their first game at Jarry Park, beating the National Baseball League St. Louis Cardinals 8-7; opening game of franchise, first regular-season major league baseball game in Canada, and outside the US.

1879

Milk sold in glass bottles for 1st time

1873

Alfred Paraf patented the first successful oleomargarine.

1820

The Venus de Milo is discovered on the Aegean island of Melos.

1751

William Pigott opens the first inn in Nova Scotia; first in English Canada.

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Denis Villeneuve: ‘Dune 3’ confirmed, ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’ a possibility

Denis Villeneuve is said to be on the verge of another major project, as he is in pole position to adapt the book Nuclear War: A Scenario.

This decision, which reflects the resounding success of his directing career to date, comes as Legendary Entertainment announces confirmation of Dune 3.

Legendary has also secured the rights to adapt Annie Jacobsen’s Nuclear War: A Scenario, and Denis Villeneuve is reportedly considering tackling this new project once he has completed the third installment of the Dune series. This best-seller explores the theme of a global nuclear war, as you may have guessed.

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The director will be very busy over the next few years with Rendezvous with Rama, Cleopatra, Dune 3 and Nuclear War A Scenario!