Today, Disneyland opened Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, its first new ride in more than three years. The opening is part of Disney100 , the massive Disneyland special event scheduled to happen all year, which also kicks off today. All eyes are on the new ride and how it differs from the Walt Disney World version. Runaway Railway has been open at Hollywood Studios since March 2020. The answer: The ride is both completely the same and totally different. The dark ride, which is part of the large-scale Toontown renovation that is set to debut in March, opened early for the Disney100 celebration. The event marks 100 years since the founding of the Walt Disney Company, commemorating “100 years of wonder,” as the company describes it. It’s the first-ever Disney attraction to feature its most famous character. Until now, no park ride around the world had ever starred Mickey Mouse — and this one also features Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto and Goofy, who’s the train … [Read more...] about Inside Disneyland’s new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride
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Who is Rudy Reyes on SAS: Who Dares Wins?
RUDY Reyes is a highly decorated former US marine, who served on the frontline in both Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving the army he switched his career to TV, and is now known for Channel 4 reality show, SAS: Who Dares Wins . Who is Rudy Reyes? Rudy Reyes was born Rodolfo Reyes on December 3, 1970 in the Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Kansas City , Missouri . He is a conservationist, martial arts instructor, actor and former active duty United States Marine. During his time in the army, Rudy served in Afghanistan and took part in the Iraq war. Rudy also served on the USS Dubuque. and previously revealed he often led platoon PT sessions on ship. Read more on SAS: Who Dares Wins WHO DARES FLIRTS I'm no looker but women still send me messages, says SAS' Billy Billingham jungle fever From influencers to sports stars, the SAS: Who Dares Wins Jungle Hell line-up He joined the Channel 4 reality … [Read more...] about Who is Rudy Reyes on SAS: Who Dares Wins?
First look at ‘most intense’ series of SAS Who Dares Wins yet as Rudy Reyes warns contestants it could ‘kill’ them
SAS: Who Dares Wins Jungle Hell returns tonight with another series of gruelling challenges - and instructor Rudy Reyes warns contestants it could "kill" them. In the eighth series, a new group of recruits face the toughest challenge of their life, in one of the toughest environments faced by Special Forces operatives. Ahead of the first episode, Rudy said contestants should not underestimate the process, saying the harsh jungle conditions could be life-threatening. “The Vietnamese jungle isn’t some gap year holiday destination," he said. "It will kill you if you underestimate it. These recruits are in for a baptism of fire." Twenty ordinary men and women will enter SAS: Who Dares Wins in Thung Ui, North Vietnam, to attempt to complete the punishing jungle phase of SAS selection. Taking the lead this year as Chief DS (directing staff) is Billy He's teamed up with new DS Chris Oliver, whose military Jungle warfare expert Billy said: "Finally back in the jungle, … [Read more...] about First look at ‘most intense’ series of SAS Who Dares Wins yet as Rudy Reyes warns contestants it could ‘kill’ them
BRBR Collective Rotterdam Title ‘La Mala Familia’ Set For Spain Release Via Elamedia (EXCLUSIVE)
Click here to read the full article. After a global bow in Seville last year, directors Nacho A. Villar and Luis Rojo of the BRBR collective are set to screen their striking first feature-length documentary “La Mala Familia” to Rotterdam audiences this week before launching the project’s Spanish theater release on May 5. The film, developed at ECAM’s incubator program, is distributed in Spain by Elamedia (“Electric Dreams”) and globally by 34t. It screens at Rotterdam’s Bright Futures strand, highlighting innovative cinema. More from Variety Viaplay's 'Munch,' Rotterdam's Opening Night Film, Acquired by Juno Films (EXCLUSIVE) Spain's Elamedia Swoops on Locarno Prize Winner 'Electric Dreams' (EXCLUSIVE) Rotterdam Festival Unveils Dates for 2023 Edition, Plans 15% Staff Reduction Musing on incarceration, community and injustice, the documentary is an unflinching portrait of young men coming to terms with the state of a world that seems to have discarded … [Read more...] about BRBR Collective Rotterdam Title ‘La Mala Familia’ Set For Spain Release Via Elamedia (EXCLUSIVE)
Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford Slice the Price on Their Hollywood Estate
The historic Hollywood compound of two Oscar winners, actress Helen Mirren and director Taylor Hackford , has just been relisted for $16,995,000. The couple had initially put it on the market for $18,500,000 in 2021. The expansive property can also be rented for $39,995 a month. Anyone eyeing this remarkable property might be tempted to take another close look now that it's back at a discounted price. 'In the heart of Hollywood' “This is an unparalleled opportunity to obtain a 6.5-acre property in an amazing close-in Hollywood Hills location like no other, affording the ultimate in privacy and convenience,” says Joyce Rey , who is co-listing the property with Stephen Apelian . Both are Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property specialists affiliated with the Beverly Hills office of Coldwell Banker Realty. "No other property offers a beautiful setting, sophisticated styling, exceptional views, and supreme privacy, all in the heart of Hollywood,” Rey says. It's an … [Read more...] about Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford Slice the Price on Their Hollywood Estate
Restaurant group uses workers’ cash to lobby against them, advocates say
Piaget Ventus had been working in the New York restaurant industry for several years when her manager informed the staff one day, circa 2015, that they all needed to take a ServSafe course. The employees met at a sister restaurant, where they watched safety videos, took practice tests and had to pass a final exam to get certified. The course cost Ventus $15, for which she was reimbursed, but it consumed about three hours of her day, which she was expected to surrender without pay. As a server, Ventus rarely had to handle food directly. There were runners for that. Nonetheless, she took the course at face value. She figured her managers just wanted to make sure everyone had a firm grasp of food safety basics. But after the New York Times reported this month that the ServSafe program also raises money for the National Restaurant Association, Ventus felt something akin to betrayal. The NRA - occasionally called "the other NRA" - is a multimillion-dollar trade association that lobbies … [Read more...] about Restaurant group uses workers’ cash to lobby against them, advocates say
Spain’s Canary Islands are the ‘ultimate’ winter sun destination
The Canary Islands are home to several cheap holiday destinations (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Forbes Advisor found the ultimate winter sun hotspots for Britons. The team looked at the average cost of flights and hotels as well as the average temperature in winter. Related articles ‘Unspoilt’ Spanish city is sunniest winter destination - full list Passengers urged to leave 'heels' at home if they want to avoid fine Ultimate winter sun hotspots ( Forbes Advisor ) Cancun, Mexico Gran Canaria, Spain Bangkok, Thailand Bali, Indonesia Veracruz, Mexico Krabi, Thailand Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Lanzarote, Spain Hat Yai, Thailand Fuerteventura, Spain READ MORE: The UK’s … [Read more...] about Spain’s Canary Islands are the ‘ultimate’ winter sun destination
Spain’s Bowfinger Int’l Pictures, Beta Fiction Spain Partner on Spanish Terrorist Org Film, ‘Infiltrada’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Click here to read the full article. Bowfinger Int’l Pictures, run by Spanish actor-director Santiago Segura and producing partner María Luisa Gutiérrez, and Beta Fiction Spain (BFS), the Spanish affiliate of Germany’s Beta Film, have teamed up to produce “Infiltrada” (“Infiltrated”) the true story of a young Spanish policewoman who infiltrated the Basque separatist group, ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna, translated as Basque Homeland and Liberty). To be directed by Bilbao-based helmer Arantxa Echevarría, the feature film based on true events follows the 20-year old policewoman, known only by her alias Aranzazu Berradre Marín, who managed to embed herself with members of the terrorist group, even sharing living quarters with them. More from Variety 'Lobo Feroz,' Spanish Remake of Israeli Revenge Thriller 'Big Bad Wolves,' Drops Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) Spain Box Office, 2022: 49% Up On 2021, But Still Significantly Short of Pre-Pandemic Levels Latido Re-Teams with … [Read more...] about Spain’s Bowfinger Int’l Pictures, Beta Fiction Spain Partner on Spanish Terrorist Org Film, ‘Infiltrada’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar contenders court box-office bounce as drama audiences dwindle
Director Steven Spielberg and cast member Michelle Williams attend a premiere for the film “The Fabelmans” during the AFI Fest in Los Angeles, California, USA, Nov. 6, 2022. Image: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES—More movie theaters this weekend will be showing “The Fablemans,” “Tar” and “Women Talking,” a move to capitalize on the films’ Oscar nominations at a time when dramas are struggling to draw people to cinemas. After moviegoing plunged during the pandemic, audiences have returned in droves to action-packed blockbusters such as “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The “Avatar” sequel has raked in more than $2 billion, ranking as the sixth-highest grossing film of all time. Many of the Hollywood dramas targeted at adult viewers have not fared nearly as well. Some older moviegoers simply have not returned to the local megaplex, industry executives told Reuters. Others have decided to wait to stream movies that do not have a visual spectacle that pops off … [Read more...] about Oscar contenders court box-office bounce as drama audiences dwindle
Miss FIT PH Yllana Aduana meets 28 aspirants for her crown
Reigning Miss FIT Philippines Yllana Aduana (right) poses with “press favorites” (from left) MJ Oblea, Aliya Rohilia and Jackelaine Fleming. Image: Philippine Daily Inquirer/ARMIN P. ADINA MANILA, Philippines—It has been more than a year since Yllana Aduana captured the Miss FIT (Face, Intelligence, Tone) Philippines title, and the women vying to become her successor have already been selected. The reigning queen met the 28 official candidates to the 2022 Miss FIT Philippines pageant at the press presentation held at Palazzo Verde in Las Piñas City on Jan. 26, where the aspirants introduced themselves individually and paraded in athleisure wear and two-piece swimsuits. Organizer ProMedia originally scheduled the competition in the last quarter of 2022, but decided to move the contest to January. Another edition for 2023 is slated later this year. The ongoing competition is the third edition of the contest, which promotes wholistic fitness among young women. It was born at the … [Read more...] about Miss FIT PH Yllana Aduana meets 28 aspirants for her crown