Click here to read the full article. “ Star Trek ” has always been known for its progressive casting on screen. But over seven live-action series and 13 movies dating back more than half a century, the science-fiction franchise has never had a woman composer – until now. Nami Melumad , who has been scoring the animated “Star Trek: Prodigy,” has stepped up a notch and is scoring weekly episodes of “ Strange New Worlds ,” the new Paramount Plus series that chronicles the voyages of the pre-Captain Kirk Enterprise. More from Variety 'The Marvels' Composer Laura Karpman Scores 'Ms. Marvel' on Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE) Danny Elfman on Scoring 'Doctor Strange' and the Musical Mayhem of That Lunatic 'Lethal Symphonies' Sequence 'Fast and Furious' Composer Brian Tyler Named BMI Icon at Film, TV and Visual Media Awards “It’s been a very busy few months,” says the Israeli-born composer, who has been writing an average of 45 minutes of music per episode of … [Read more...] about ‘Star Trek’ Franchise Gets Its First Female Composer as Nami Melumad Visits ‘Strange New Worlds’
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The 7 best beaches near London
IF YOU fancy a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life you don't have to jump on a plane to find brilliant beaches. In fact, there are loads of sandy options less than two hours away from the UK capital, so get your bikini ready. Now that the weather is warming up, you might be thinking about where to go for a quick weekend getaway, or even just a day trip. There's no need to venture more than a couple of hours to find the perfect place to relax - here are seven of the best to choose from. Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex If it's stunning views you're after, this beach on the east coast of Essex has got you covered - the seaside town is home to the second-longest pier in England and can offer 5k of sprawling beaches to stretch your legs on. There is loads to keep the family occupied too, with boat trips, nature reserves and the nearby 86ft shipping tower-turned art gallery, which offers incredible views. Getting there: One hour and 50 minutes from London … [Read more...] about The 7 best beaches near London
Brits reveal most cringey holiday captions on social media
THE most cringeworthy captions to go with holiday snaps on social media are ‘suns out, buns out’, ‘hot dogs or legs’ and ‘life’s a beach’, according to research. While the likes of ‘wish you were beer’ and ‘vacation mode: on’ also feature among the top 10 most cliched phrases. The study of 2,000 social media users who like to venture abroad also found 44 per cent would go as far as unfollowing someone for using cringey captions. While 66 per cent would avoid posting on social media altogether rather than risk posting content deemed ‘basic’ by their Instagram followers and Facebook friends. It also revealed the type of holiday snaps people are tired of seeing, including gratuitous bikini shots, hands joining to create a heart in front of a sunset and that first airport beer pic. A fed up 38 per cent have even muted followers and friends on social channels after getting tired of seeing a continuous display of holiday pictures. Read more travel stories … [Read more...] about Brits reveal most cringey holiday captions on social media
Nicholas Sparks Sets Three Films, Including ‘The Wish,’ at Universal Pictures
Click here to read the full article. Nicholas Sparks , the author of romantic weepies like “The Notebook,” “A Walk to Remember,” “Dear John” and “The Last Song,” is partnering with Universal Pictures to produce three feature films. The movies will be based on some of his recent novels, including “The Wish,” an emotional story about first love. During the pandemic alone, Sparks churned out “The Return,” which was published in September 2020 and recently optioned for film, as well as “The Wish,” which came out in September 2021. His 23rd novel, “Dreamland,” will be published in September 2022. More from Variety Super Mario Bros. Movie Delayed to 2023 Movistar Plus World Premieres Second Original Movie, Daniel Guzmán's 'Canallas' 'Insecure' Showrunner Prentice Penny to Direct 'New Kid' Film Adaptation for Universal Pictures Tuesday’s announcement comes as part of a first-look production agreement between Sparks and Universal. Zack Hayden will produce … [Read more...] about Nicholas Sparks Sets Three Films, Including ‘The Wish,’ at Universal Pictures