Netflix Withdraws from Cannes Film Festival Posted May 24, 2018 Popular US-based streaming service Netflix has withdrawn its films from this year’s Cannes [kan] Film Festival, a yearly event in France that …
Saudi Arabia Lifts Cinema Ban Posted May 17, 2018 Saudi Arabia is now allowing movie theaters to operate 35 years after the cinema ban was implemented. In the 1980s, the Saudi Arabian government ceased the ope…
Thailand to Temporarily Close Down Popular Beach Posted May 10, 2018 Maya Bay, a beach in Thailand / ˈtaɪˌlænd / popularized by a Hollywood film, has been ordered by authorities to close down an…
The Beatles Drummer Knighted for Services to Music Posted May 5, 2018 The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was knighted last March for his services to music. Last year, Ringo Starr received a letter saying that he was nominated for the Queen’s 2018 Ne…
Producer Sued over Inaccurate Broadway Version of Classic Novel Posted April 27, 2018 The producer of a New York theater company is now being sued due to the inaccurate adaptation of the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Last March, Tonja Carter, the…
Mattel Involved in Dispute over Frida Kahlo Barbie Posted April 22, 2018 Toy manufacturing company Mattel is under fire for creating a Frida Kahlo Barbie. In February, Mattel announced the launch of a Barbie doll in the image of Mex…
Lacoste Temporarily Replaces Crocodile Logo for Wildlife Conservation Campaign Posted April 16, 2018 Popular French clothing brand Lacoste has substituted its iconic crocodile logo with images of the ten most endangered species in the world to promote wildlife conservation. As…
KitKat Tops List of World’s Best Chocolate Bars Posted April 6, 2018 Nestlé's KitKat has been voted as the world's best chocolate bar. Ranker.com, an online platform that features rankings and lists about lifestyle and entertainment topics, rece…
IKEA Introduces Vegan Hotdog Posted March 30, 2018 Sweden-based furniture store IKEA [ee-kay-uh] announced its plans to launch a vegan hotdog. The retailer, which also offer…
Children’s Film Criticized for Making Light of Food Allergies Posted March 26, 2018 The film adaptation of Peter Rabbit received backlash because of a controversial scene. The Sony-produced film, which is based on the popular children’s book series by…