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NASA Astronaut Reflects on Losing $100,000 Bag in Space During Crew-7 Mission on ISS =============== #32862644 ver:0.57 NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, who recently returned to Earth after a six-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Crew-7 mission, has opened up about the experience of losing a $100,000 tool bag during a spacewalk. Moghbeli, along with European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andreas Mogensen and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, encountered various surprises and challenges during their mission. One of the unexpected events was the delay of a resupply mission, which affected their work on the ISS. Upon returning to Earth, the crew also faced difficulties readjusting to life back on the planet due to the slow adaptation to gravity. Moghbeli described the moment she realized the bag was missing and the impact it had on her. Despite... #newstr #Nasa #Astronaut #Space #ToolBag #Spacewalk #Iss #CrewDragon
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Russian Soyuz Spacecraft Successfully Docks at the International Space Station with Multinational Crew =============== #8017867d ver:0.11 The Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft, carrying NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus, successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday. The docking took place exactly two days after the spacecraft's launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Soyuz MS-25/71S made contact with the ISS and latched on seamlessly to its dedicated berthing port. This successful docking is a remarkable achievement that highlights the ongoing international collaboration in space exploration and the advancements in the industry. The Soyuz program, which has been in operation since the 1960s, has proven to be a dependable workhorse for delivering astronauts to the ISS. This recent mission is particularly notable for its multinati... #newstr #RussianSoyuz #InternationalSpaceStation #Nasa #SpaceMissions #Cooperation #RocketLaunch #Iran #Japan #India
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Former NASA Johnson Director George W. S. Abbey Passes Away at 91 =============== #f481ceb6 ver:0.1 George W. S. Abbey, former director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, passed away at the age of 91. Abbey played a crucial role in the development and launch of the International Space Station and oversaw the selection of NASA's first space shuttle astronauts. During his tenure, the space shuttle completed over 25 successful missions, and the joint U.S. and Russian Shuttle-Mir Program was successfully executed. In honor of his contributions, NASA named the Saturn V rocket display park outside Johnson's main gate after Abbey in December 2021. He is survived by his five children, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews . This news of George W. S. Abbey's passing reminds us of his significant contributions to the space industry and his leadership at NASA's Johnson S... #newstr #Nasa #GeorgeWSAbbey #JohnsonSpaceCenter #SpaceExploration #InternationalSpaceStation
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Unusual Times Require Unusual Responses: NECA Boss on Nigeria's Economy =============== #dcc78cb3 ver:0.06 The Director General of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, discusses the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the ongoing negotiation of a new national minimum wage. He highlights the removal of fuel subsidy as a key reform and acknowledges the pain it has caused to citizens. Oyerinde emphasizes the need to approach the minimum wage negotiation with consideration for economic and business sustainability, taking into account factors such as interest rates, inflation, and productivity. He also addresses concerns about job losses, stating that unusual times require creative responses and urging all parties to find solutions. Oyerinde mentions a recent meeting with the Minister of Finance to discuss issues such as forex sca... #newstr #Nigeria #Economy #Reforms #MinimumWage #Neca
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Average US Mortgage Balance Increases as Homeowners' Credit Scores Outpace Overall Average =============== #89505000 ver:0.12 Consumer credit scores in the US have experienced a decline for the first time in 10 years, according to a report by ABC Columbia . The national average credit score dropped from 718 in July to 717 in October . This one-point decrease is attributed to missed payments and higher debt levels, indicating economic stress for some US households . Over 18% of the population were late on payments on one or more credit accounts for 30 days or more in the last year . Additionally, consumer debt is higher than it was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, with credit card balances surpassing $1 trillion . New credit activity is also slowing down . This new information from ABC Columbia and Yahoo Finance adds a different perspective to the previous reports. While the Experian report indicated that avera... #newstr #UsCreditScores #ConsumerDebt #MortgageBalance #FinancialStrain
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Cosmo Jarvis's Stellar Performance in 'Shōgun' Propels Him to Stardom and James Bond Contention =============== #afec5c5d ver:0.21 The highly anticipated television show 'Shōgun' has garnered widespread acclaim for its meticulous attention to detail and cultural authenticity, transporting viewers to a captivating rendition of 17th-century feudal Japan . Showrunners Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo played a crucial role in bringing the show to life, and their dedication to authenticity extended to every aspect of the production, including crafting the perfect subtitles . In 1980, James Clavell's novel 'Shogun' was turned into a TV miniseries, becoming one of the most viewed miniseries at the time. The series has now been remade as FX's 'Shogun', a 10-episode production that is garnering rave reviews . The original series reflected America's fascination with Japan during its economic miracle, while the new series showcas... #newstr #Shōgun #CosmoJarvis #JamesBond #TomHardy #Miniseries #Acting #JapaneseHistory
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Actress Dayo Amusa Criticizes Award Given to Bobrisky at Movie Premiere =============== #e95f33aa ver:0.13 Victor Osuagwu, a veteran Nollywood star and former Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, shares his rise to fame in the Nigerian film industry. He was born in Imo State and grew up in Rivers State. He studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt. Osuagwu got involved in filmmaking during a strike in his final year of school and landed roles in movies like 'Evil Passion 2' and 'Rattlesnake'. He gained fame through movies like 'Our Daily Bread' and 'One Dollar'. Osuagwu is known for his comic roles and believes that producers and directors see him as a very comic character. He served as the chairman of the Lagos branch of the Actors Guild of Nigeria to be seen as a serious person. In his tenure, he worked to bring peace among warring factions and established pro... #newstr #DayoAmusa #Bobrisky #MoviePremiere #Crossdresser #Award
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Nelson Peltz Criticizes Disney's Woke Approach and Marvel Movies in Proxy Battle =============== #d61d5bd7 ver:0.07 Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has expressed his support for Disney CEO Bob Iger in the ongoing proxy fight with activist investor Trian Fund Management . Dimon called Iger a 'first-class executive and outstanding leader' and stated that unnecessary board changes can harm a company . Trian has argued that Disney has experienced chronic underperformance and has blamed the board for strategy oversight failures . Trian has nominated Nelson Peltz and former Disney CFO James Rasulo to Disney's board . Renowned filmmaker George Lucas has also voiced his support for Disney's CEO Bob Iger in the company's proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz and hedge fund Blackwells Capital . Lucas, a major individual shareholder of Disney, expressed his trust in Iger's leadership and Disney's l... #newstr #Disney #BobIger #GeorgeLucas #NelsonPeltz #JamieDimon #TrianFundManagement #JamesRasulo #BlackwellsCapital #GlassLewis #KevinFeige #MarvelMovies
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Anne Hathaway's Gratitude Towards Christopher Nolan for Supporting Her After 2013 Oscars Win =============== #d4a2aae0 ver:0.79 The impact of The Dark Knight's Oscar snub was felt for years to come. In 2023, renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg mentioned The Dark Knight as a film that should have been nominated for Best Picture. This acknowledgment from Spielberg, along with the ongoing discussions and debates surrounding the film's exclusion, further highlighted the significance of The Dark Knight's impact on the Academy Awards. Film editors play a vital role in giving life to a movie and its Oscar chances. Kevin Tent, nominated for an Academy Award for his work on 'The Holdovers,' compares his work as an editor to that of a chef making a special dish. Best picture and best editing awards often go hand-in-hand. Editing is considered the essence of film, even more so than the screenplay or cinematography. Directors... #newstr #TheDarkKnight #Oscars #ChristopherNolan #AnneHathaway #Support #Acting
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Rob Mayes discusses his role in 'The Neon Highway' film and working with Beau Bridges =============== #7acd7953 ver:0.15 The film 'The Neon Highway' stars actor and musician Rob Mayes as Wayne Collins, a young singer/songwriter whose dreams of making it in Nashville were cut short by a car crash. The movie follows Wayne's journey as he meets Claude Allen, a former country music legend played by Beau Bridges, and together they return to Nashville to try and score a record deal. Mayes describes the film as 'special' and relates to his character's struggles. He praises Beau Bridges and expresses admiration for country stars Lee Brice and Pam Tillis, who also appear in the film. Mayes also mentions his upcoming single release and another comedy film called 'Lost & Found in Cleveland.' He hopes that 'The Neon Highway' can inspire hope in a challenging industry landscape . In other film news, the future of the mo... #newstr #TheNeonHighway #RobMayes #BeauBridges #CoyoteVsAcme #Film #Nashville #CountryMusic #LeeBrice #PamTillis #Batman2
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Matt Damon's Voiceover Role in Studio Ghibli's Ponyo =============== #74efd778 ver:0.29 Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli has announced its largest ever theatrical re-release tour, featuring 14 of its iconic films. The screenings, a collaboration between GKIDS and Fathom Events, will give fans the opportunity to see beloved films like 'Spirited Away', 'Howl's Moving Castle', and 'My Neighbor Totoro' on the big screen once again. The tour will also include the recently Oscar-winning film 'The Boy and the Heron'. The ticket sales for the screenings went live on March 22, 2024, and the screenings will take place throughout the year . The CEO of Fathom Events, Ray Nutt, expressed excitement about the collaboration and the enduring legacy of Studio Ghibli films. He stated that the screenings will be an opportunity for fans to experience these animated masterworks in theater... #newstr #StudioGhibli #Ponyo #SpiritedAway #MattDamon #JohnLasseter #HowDoYouLive?
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Sci-Fi Flop 'Repo Men' Accurately Predicted Future of 'Fast & Furious' Franchise =============== #6d183ac0 ver:0.24 Director Alex Cox has revealed his plans to direct a sequel to the cult classic film 'Repo Man' titled 'Repo Man 2: The Wages of Beer'. The sequel will feature Kiowa Gordon as Otto, the character originally portrayed by Emilio Estevez. Set in the repo world of 2024, the story follows Otto as he discovers a mysterious 1967 Malibu connected to extraterrestrial threats. Otto, who has barely aged over the past 40 years, now faces the challenges of repo men in the modern age, dealing with biometrically locked and self-driving cars. 'Repo Man 2: The Wages of Beer' will blend sci-fi and punk rock with a contemporary twist on technology and nostalgia. The filming for the sequel is expected to begin in June or July 2024 . In other film news, Netflix has released the highly anticipated sequel to t... #newstr #RepoMen #Fast&Furious #Predictions #Scifi #Franchise
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Madonna's Acting Career Ended by Guy Ritchie's Swept Away =============== #2db2664d ver:0.23 Thandiwe Newton, former co-star of Tom Cruise in 'Mission: Impossible 2,' recently revealed her feelings about working with the actor. In an interview, Newton described feeling scared and uncomfortable during the nine-month filming of the movie. She found Cruise to be a very dominant individual, and his perfectionism and demanding nature had a significant impact on her performance. Newton even mentioned that in one scene, Cruise became frustrated with her delivery and they ended up filming the entire scene with Newton playing Cruise's role. The director, John Woo, also added to the challenging experience by pretending not to speak English during filming, causing a lack of clear direction. Newton also shared that filming a love scene with Cruise was terrifying for her, as she misunderstood ... #newstr #ThandiweNewton #TomCruise #UmaThurman #MillieBobbyBrown #EricBana #RachelMcadams #Madonna #GuyRitchie #SweptAway #Damsel #ActingCareer #Hollywood
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'Late Night With The Devil' Breaks Box Office Record with $666K Opening Weekend =============== #36d164e8 ver:0.2 Late Night with the Devil, a found-footage horror movie written and directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes, has broken box office records with its opening weekend performance. The film made a total of $2.8 million across 1,034 theaters, with $666,666 earned on March 24 . This sets a new record for the best opening weekend for an IFC Films release, surpassing the previous record set by an unknown movie in 2022. Late Night with the Devil stars David Dastmalchian as late-night talk show host Jack Delroy and premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival. The film received rave reviews and a perfect score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, likely contributing to its box office success. Despite facing controversy over its use of AI-generated artwork, the film was not impacted by boycott ... #newstr #LateNightWithTheDevil #BoxOffice #HorrorFilm #OpeningWeekend
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Jean-Claude Van Damme Stars in Action Thriller 'Darkness of Man' with New Trailer Release =============== #135e058c ver:0.49 Spring 2024 has a wide lineup of movies to choose from. Some of the films being released include 'Dune: Part Two', 'Problemista', 'Love Lies Bleeding', 'Monkey Man', 'Civil War', 'Sasquatch Sunset', 'The Fall Guy', 'IF', 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga', 'Red Right Hand', 'With Love', and 'Darkness of Man'. 'Dune: Part Two' is a sequel to the 2021 movie 'Dune' and is directed by Dennis Villeneuve. 'Problemista' is a comedy about a toy inventor from El Salvador trying to establish himself in New York City. 'Love Lies Bleeding' follows a relationship between a gym manager and a bodybuilder set in the 1980s. 'Monkey Man' is an action thriller about a man seeking revenge for his mother's death. 'Civil War' is a politically charged drama about a journalist covering a second United States Civil War. 'S... #newstr #JeanclaudeVanDamme #DarknessOfMan #Trailer #ActionThriller #JamesCullenBressack
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Nollywood Celebrities Turn Heads with 'Beasty' Outfits at Eniola Ajao's Movie Premiere =============== #e95f33aa ver:0.1 Victor Osuagwu, a veteran Nollywood star and former Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, shares his rise to fame in the Nigerian film industry. He was born in Imo State and grew up in Rivers State. He studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt. Osuagwu got involved in filmmaking during a strike in his final year of school and landed roles in movies like 'Evil Passion 2' and 'Rattlesnake'. He gained fame through movies like 'Our Daily Bread' and 'One Dollar'. Osuagwu is known for his comic roles and believes that producers and directors see him as a very comic character. He served as the chairman of the Lagos branch of the Actors Guild of Nigeria to be seen as a serious person. In his tenure, he worked to bring peace among warring factions and established pro... #newstr #Nollywood #EniolaAjao #Celebrities #Fashion #MoviePremiere
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'The Beautiful Game' Starring Bill Nighy Set to Release Soon: A Feel-Good Sports Drama =============== #2d472433 ver:0.1 Chloé Zhao, the acclaimed director of 'Nomadland' and 'Eternals', is set to begin filming her next project, the drama 'Hamnet', in the United Kingdom in June 2024. The film is based on Maggie O'Farrell's book of the same name and centers around the character of Agnes, the widow of William Shakespeare, as she navigates the grief and loss of her son Hamnet. Zhao will be co-writing and co-screenwriting the film alongside Scott O'Farrell. The main cast of the movie includes Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, who are also involved in other notable projects such as 'Gladiator 2' and 'Merrily We Roll Along'. This upcoming film is highly anticipated by fans and marks another exciting addition to Zhao's impressive filmography. In other movie news, Zendaya stars in the trailer for the tennis-themed lo... #newstr #SportsDrama #Soccer #HomelessWorldCup #BillNighy
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Ghoulies Franchise to Get a Reboot Trilogy, Monster House Director Addresses Sequel Chances =============== #1846d652 ver:0.09 In more exciting news for horror fans, the cult classic film Ghoulies is set for a reboot. The original creators, Luca Bercovici and Jefery Levy, have reclaimed the domestic rights to their iconic film and are planning to reinvent the Ghoulies universe for a new generation. Bercovici and Levy aim to develop a new film trilogy, with two scripts already completed and a third in progress. They are actively seeking partners for their project and plan to start filming as early as late summer or early fall . In addition to the film reboot, Bercovici and Levy also have plans to release a book series and an exclusive line of merchandise based on the Ghoulies franchise. They are eager to bring the beloved horror series back to life and introduce it to a new generation of fans. Meanwhile, in the w... #newstr #Ghoulies #Reboot #Trilogy #MonsterHouse #Sequel #GilKenan #Animation #Ghostbusters:FrozenEmpire
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Underrated Netflix and Hulu Movies to Watch This Weekend: March 22-31 =============== #81c468d8 ver:0.14 As of March 22-31, 2024, Digital Trends recommends three underrated movies on Netflix that are worth watching this weekend. The first movie is 'The Gift' (2015), a psychological thriller about a couple who are targeted by a mysterious old friend. The second movie is 'Munich–The Edge of War' (2022), a World War II drama that follows three college friends on opposite sides of the war. The third movie is 'Emily the Criminal' (2022), a thriller about a woman who gets involved in a fraud scheme. These movies offer a mix of genres and provide intriguing storylines for viewers to enjoy. Additionally, List23 provides a list of eight sex comedies available on Hulu to watch in March. The movies mentioned include 'Three Ways' (2022), 'The Little Hours' (2017), 'Your fifth step in the (2021) plan of ... #newstr #Netflix #Hulu #Movies #Underrated #Watch #Weekend #Horror #April #Malignant #TrainToBusan