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Home Insync Insync on November 27, 2009 The original King Kong model used in the 1933 film has been sold for about 200,000 dollars at an auction in London. The steel and metal alloy armature was sold as part of Christie's auction of pop culture souvenir. The metal armature less than 2 feet tall was used at the climax of the film. The scene showing the King Kong climb to the top of the Empire State Building was made possible through the figurine. The metal skeleton was covered in cotton, rubber, liquid latex and rabbit's fur. However, the covering had torn off over the years. Posters and props from many other classic films, including Star Wars, Alien were sold at the event too. Comments More LONDON News decor Celebrity Homes: Sonam Kapoor And Anand Ahuja's Artistic London House And Studio health Omicron Unstoppable Now, Say Experts In The UK And Germany art culture … [Read more...] about Original King Kong Model Auctioned For $200K

Home Insync Insync on January 22, 2009 The 62-year old British hippy icon Donovan has received the honor as 'Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters'. He has been recognized for his contribution to the French culture. Donovan rose to fame in the 1960 giving hits like "Mellow Yellow", "Sunshine Superman" and "Jennifer Juniper". Currently he is working in collaboration with the French band, Variety Lab for their yet-to be released singles. He said: "I take it for all the work I've done over the years to bring poetry back to popular culture."To get an honour like this confirmed to me that it was successful, that my work was accepted on my terms, rather than becoming an entertainer," he said. Comments More FRANCE News women Legendary Street And Portrait Photographer Sabine Weiss Passes Away At 97 art culture Tribute: Renowned French Actor Jean-Paul Belmondo Passes Away … [Read more...] about Hippie Icon Receives French Honor

Home Art culture Art Culture on September 20, 2022 Often compared to the British Booker Prize, the French Prix Goncourt or the American Pulitzer Prize, the German Book Prize is the most high-profile literary prize in the German-speaking world, where winners can hope for substantial sales of their works. The shortlist, announced on September 20, represents the entire panorama of contemporary German-speaking literature: From the anecdotal to the art novel to the feminist working-class novel and post-migration literature. Whether set in the Hunsrück uplands in southwestern Germany, Istanbul or in Switzerland, among others, their stories tell of human folly, gender fluidity and the history of the German republic from the perspective of those who have built it, namely the guest workers. Here is an overview of the finalists of the German Booker Prize: 1. Fatma Aydemir: 'Dschinns' (German for 'Djinns') German literary … [Read more...] about German Book Prize Shortlist Announced: Here Are The Six Contenders

Home Pregnancy parenting Kids Kids on February 24, 2009 Are you worried that your kids will be alien to your mother language as they live immigrants in a foreign country? A 'Talking Muslim Doll' sets an excellent example on how to get your kids learn the mother language. A talking Muslim doll has been designed to help Asian immigrant children in UK to learn Quranic Arabic. Developed by a former Goldman Sachs banker, the 18-inch high soft doll, speaks various Islamic phrases such as "As-Salamu Alaikum," the traditional Islamic greeting. There is a boy doll named Yousuf and a girl doll named Aamina. They speak essential Quarnic words, phrases and surahs (prayers) and translate the Arabic sentences into English. These dolls essentially make the religious and language study interesting for the kids. Desi Doll Company, founded by Farzana Rahman makes the dolls. A former Goldman Sachs banker develops the dolls. The Muslim doll … [Read more...] about A Muslim Doll To Teach Quarnic Arabic

Home Women Women on September 9, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II was the head of state for 16 countries: the queen of the United Kingdom as well as the Commonwealth. As British monarch, she was also the head of the Anglican Church. She was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on April 21, 1926, in London, the oldest daughter of King George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. At the time, there was no way to know she would go on to become queen, as her uncle — the Prince of Wales and later King Edward VIII — and her father stood before her. However, she went on to become the longest-lived British monarch as of December 21, 2007, and the longest-reigning British monarch as of September 9, 2015, surpassing her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria on both counts. Discipline and Dedication Elizabeth represented her father around the world due to his losing battle with cancer. He died on February 6, 1952, while she was in Kenya, and she … [Read more...] about Long Live The Queen: Queen Elizabeth II

Home Art culture Art Culture on September 13, 2022 Franco-Swiss filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard has died at the age of 91, the French newspaper Liberation reported on Tuesday. Godard was one of the leading figures of the movement. Critics rated him among the top 10 directors of all time, and he has had a direct influence on the likes of Quentin Tarantino, Bernardo Bertolucci, Steven Soderbergh and Martin Scorsese. French President Emmanuel Macron said France lost "a national treasure" with Godard's death. Ce fut comme une apparition dans le cinéma français. Puis il en devint un maître. Jean-Luc Godard, le plus iconoclaste des cinéastes de la Nouvelle Vague, avait inventé un art résolument moderne, intensément libre. Nous perdons un trésor national, un regard de génie. pic.twitter.com/bQneeqp8on — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) September 13, 2022 Interest in anthropology influenced filmmaking style In the late 1950s … [Read more...] about French-Swiss Film Director Jean-Luc Godard No More: A Tribute To The Legend

Home Fashion Fashion | on September 13, 2022 The 2022 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) commenced on September 8 that witnessed Daniel Craig, Taylor Swift, Michelle Williams, Jennifer Lawrence, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and more making a stylish appearance! Image: Instagram The 47th TIFF will be running from September 8 through 18, fans and fashion enthusiasts will get to view the exceptional looks of Hollywood biggies who will grace the red carpet! Here's a list of celebs who made a fashionable red carpet appearance: Jennifer Lawrence in Black Dior Dress Image: Instagram The talented Hollywood movie star and a new mom looked effortlessly stunning in a black Dior dress. The dress featured off-shoulder sleeves and a sheer skirt look. Jennifer kept it pretty simple and chic with minimal makeup and open tresses! Taylor Swift in Gold Louis Vuitton Dress Image: Instagram The singing star Taylor Swift looked … [Read more...] about TIFF 2022 Best Red Carpet Fashion: Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, And More

Home Art culture Art Culture on September 12, 2022 Javier Marias, one of Spain's most renowned novelists, died on Sunday at the age of 70, his publisher announced. The novelist died in a hospital in Madrid due to complications from a lung infection, the Spanish EFE news agency reported. He had contracted COVID-19 earlier. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez mourned Marias's death in a tweet, describing Sunday as a "sad day for Spanish letters." He offered his condolences to the author's friends and family. "His extensive and talented work will forever be a fundamental part of our literature," Sanchez wrote. Born on September 20, 1951, in Madrid, the Spanish author wrote 16 novels, the last of which being Tomas Nevinson, which he published last year. His work received great exposure, being translated into 46 languages and selling some 9 million copies across 56 countries, according to his publisher Alfaguara. … [Read more...] about Renowned Spanish Author Javier Marias Passes Away Due To Lung Infection Post COVID-19

Home Art culture Art Culture on September 13, 2022 Franco-Swiss filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard has died at the age of 91, the French newspaper Liberation reported on Tuesday. Godard was one of the leading figures of the movement. Critics rated him among the top 10 directors of all time, and he has had a direct influence on the likes of Quentin Tarantino, Bernardo Bertolucci, Steven Soderbergh and Martin Scorsese. French President Emmanuel Macron said France lost "a national treasure" with Godard's death. Ce fut comme une apparition dans le cinéma français. Puis il en devint un maître. Jean-Luc Godard, le plus iconoclaste des cinéastes de la Nouvelle Vague, avait inventé un art résolument moderne, intensément libre. Nous perdons un trésor national, un regard de génie. pic.twitter.com/bQneeqp8on — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) September 13, 2022 Interest in anthropology influenced filmmaking style In the late 1950s … [Read more...] about French-Swiss Film Director Jean-Luc Godard No More: Tribute To The Legend

Home Beauty Skin care Skin Care on September 15, 2022 To say that the K-pop boy band BTS took the world by storm is an understatement - the BTS ARMY is proof of that. It's no secret that Jungkook is one of Korea's most famous idols. He's great at singing, dancing, rapping, and songwriting - an all-rounder, really. It's no secret that men's grooming rituals have evolved beyond just shampoo and soap, deodorant, a face wash and shaving cream to include skin-caring steps including double cleansing, toning, moisturising and eye creams, plus some feature-defining make-up. " Not only did BTS win, and not only are they performing soon, they are GLOWING drop a skin care routine I need that radiance in my life ," the ARMY tweeted once. And today, we are going to tap into the skincare routine of Jungkook, the lead man in BTS. Image: Pinterest BTS's Jungkook Skincare Routine " I'm here for BTS Korean skincare lewk. … [Read more...] about BTS’s Jungkook Skincare Routine: The K-pop Heartthrob Swears By This Kitchen Ingredient!