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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Volkswagen Polo, ID. Buzz recalled
Volkswagen is recalling certain examples of its Polo hatch and ID. Buzz electric van and people mover as their front passenger airbag may not function properly. 'Due to a manufacturing issue, the front passenger airbag may be fitted with a faulty gas generator. As a result, the airbag may not deploy as intended,' the company says in its recall notice. 'In the event of airbag deployment in an accident, the front passenger airbag may not provide adequate protection for vehicle occupants which could increase the risk of injury or death.' Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A total of 63 vehicles are affected from 2024 to 2025 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised Volkswagen dealership to have the airbag replaced, free of charge. If you have any further questions, you can contact Volkswagen Group Australia on 1800 504 076. MORE: Everything Volkswagen ID. Buzz • Polo
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The definitive ranking of all 29 Pixar movies (including 'Elio')
The definitive ranking of all 29 Pixar movies (including 'Elio') Show Caption Hide Caption 'Elio' trailer: Boy meets alien BFF in Pixar's sci-fi movie A lonely 11-year-old boy dreams of being abducted by aliens and winds up on a spaceship in Pixar's animated sci-fi comedy "Elio." Love movies? Live for TV? USA TODAY's Watch Party newsletter has all the best recommendations, delivered right to your inbox. Sign up now and be one of the cool kids. No animation outfit has made us laugh as loud and cry as hard as Disney's Pixar. From the best friendship of Woody and Buzz in "Toy Story" to tear-jerking moments in "Coco" and "Up" that turned us into weepy mush, Pixar has been entertaining kids of all ages for three decades with a slew of beloved movies and even some Oscar winners. The latest is an original tale: The sci-fi comedy "Elio" (in theaters June 20) follows an 11-year-old boy (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) who wants desperately to be abducted by aliens and winds up going on an intergalactic adventure. How does it compare to the rest of the Pixar canon? We ranked all 29 movies so far, from worst to best. (And if you need to catch up, the previous films are streaming on Disney+.) 29. 'Cars 2' (2011) Oh, "Cars 2." What to say about you? You were the movie that made us lose confidence in Pixar, ever so briefly. We get why you exist, we do, but we'd prefer to pretend otherwise. 28. 'Cars 3' (2017) What the third installment in the "Cars" franchise has going for it mostly is that it's not "Cars 2." Despite adding a laundry list of talent (including Kerry Washington and Chris Cooper) to the voice cast, it's mostly just a slightly less disappointing "Cars" film. 27. 'Cars' (2006) Are we noticing a pattern here? The "Cars" sequels have unfortunately tarnished the memory of the original a little bit. We're not mad at the first "KACHOW!"-fest, but Lightning McQueen and Co. just don't bowl you over like many Pixar films do. 26. 'The Good Dinosaur' (2015) "The Good Dinosaur" gets an unfortunate rap. It's not top-tier Pixar by any stretch, but the tale of a dino and a Neanderthal boy has a big heart − and any movie with Sam Elliott as a T. rex can't be all bad. 25. 'Onward' (2020) We'll forever refer to this as "the movie about the pants." This offbeat fantasy road movie centers on two elf brothers (Chris Pratt and Tom Holland) traveling with their dead dad's sentient legs – and learning to say goodbye to him in the process. 24. 'Monsters University' (2013) "Monsters, Inc." has one of the best Pixar endings, so it was best the studio didn't make a sequel. The prequel they gave it instead is fun – think "Animal House" for kids – yet misses the sense of wonder and themes about childhood that made the original so great. 23. 'Elio' (2025) Pixar throws back to the days of "Explorers" and "The Last Starfighter" with this familiar sci-fi project, where a young boy disaffected by Earth gets abducted and becomes BFFs with an alien. Best for a kid who's never seen "E.T." 22. 'Elemental' (2023) Like "Zootopia" but with more casual racism, the film overreaches trying to be both peppy rom-com and emotional immigrant story. We do adore hot-tempered Ember (Leah Lewis) and sensitive watery sort Wade (Mamoudou Athie) as a couple, though. 21. 'Brave' (2012) "Brave" had so much potential and gave Pixar its first female protagonist, but it just couldn't click. Maybe it was the structure of the story, subpar humor or failed attempts at feminism. The lesson here: Fairy tales are strictly old-school Disney's game. 20. 'Lightyear' (2022) Pixar's meta version of 'Star Wars," the straightforward sci-fi "Toy Story" spinoff casts Chris Evans (aka Captain America) as a young Buzz Lightyear, who trains up a bunch of rookies to take on the evil Zurg, and actually pulls off a meaningful LGBTQ moment. 19. 'Incredibles 2' (2018) The sequel arrived 14 years after the original blew audiences away in theaters. Superhero cinema has dominated since then, and Brad Bird's visual style and humor feel less novel. Still, it's an entertaining ride with many of the familial themes that made the first one great. 18. 'A Bug's Life' (1998) Not all Pixar projects have to be convoluted and emotionally manipulative. Sometimes, it's fine for a kids' movie just to be about little critters, and this underrated gem is refreshing in its simple premise, slapstick humor and endearing cast of tenacious ants and quirky bugs. 17. 'Finding Dory' (2016) Another of Pixar's sequels more than a decade after the original film, "Dory" mostly recaptures the themes of family and loneliness but more importantly puts the spotlight on Ellen DeGeneres' forgetful title fish, giving depth and context to her disability. 16. 'Toy Story 4' (2019) Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz (Tim Allen) returned for a "Toy Story" that's more adventure-driven than others but still delivers a poignant sendoff to our favorite cowboy and space ranger. Plus, it gave us Forky, a spork with a death wish who's pure chaos and totally charming. 15. 'Luca' (2021) Young sea creature Luca explores the world outside the ocean with Alberto, a slightly older half-human, half-fish. The queer allegory is undeniable, as Luca grapples with identity, prejudice and acceptance, plus learns the meaning of chosen family one memorable Italian summer. 14. 'Soul' (2020) This jazzy riff on humanity and the hereafter brings a cartoon New York City to vibrant, diverse life with Pixar's first Black lead character, a band teacher (played by Jamie Foxx) who meets a jaded soul (Tina Fey), and asks big questions about the meaning of life. 13. 'Toy Story 3' (2010) Perhaps the most millennial movie that Pixar has ever made, it finds Andy getting ready for college in a tale about life transition and the inevitability of death – heady stuff for a kids' movie but it miraculously works. It's also the rare kids' movie depicting daycare as a deranged prison state. 12. 'Up' (2009) Fun fact: There's more to this movie than its opening salvo of complete emotional devastation. Imagine pitching this story: Who wants to see a movie about an old man, an outcast kid, a talking dog and another old man who's a villain? "Up" shouldn't be this powerful but it is. 11. 'Toy Story 2' (1999) All of the "Toy Story" films are about growing up and growing apart, but none so mournfully as the second installment, which introduces Jessie (Joan Cusack), a toy whose owner has grown up and moved on. It kept the essential franchise theme while also cleverly expanding the universe. 10. 'Turning Red' (2022) Like "Inside Out," "Turning Red" depicts a young girl learning to harness her emotions. Here it's a brainy, boy-crazy Chinese-Canadian teen in the throes of puberty who learns you don't have to hide the messier parts of yourself in a combo of coming-of-age movie and kaiju flick. 9. 'Ratatouille' (2007) "Ratatouille" is one of Pixar's most earnest films, turning a rat into an absolutely adorable hero. Pair that with one of the studio's best side characters, food critic Anton Ego (Peter O'Toole), and this effort manages to feel as intimate as a Parisian dinner. 8. 'Inside Out 2' (2024) The sequel introduces Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke) into the emotional mix, and chaos ensues inside and out of now-teenage Riley. It's a clever and ambitious exploration of puberty, and many kids (as well as adults) will feel seen in its honest depiction of mental-health struggles. 7. 'Finding Nemo' (2003) The sea tale of an overprotective father (voiced by the inimitable Albert Brooks) searching for his lost son is one of Pixar's most overt stories meant for both parents and kids, but it never lets the sentiment overpower the comedy. 6. 'Toy Story' (1995) The revolutionary film pioneered computer animation and featured all the ingredients that have become Pixar staples: emotional storytelling, action sequences, insights on the human condition, an all-star voice cast and protagonists you never would have thought of yourself. 5. 'WALL-E' (2008) With a story this harsh on humanity, it helps to have a protagonist as innocent and (literally) wide-eyed as the title trash-compacting robot left all alone on a destroyed planet Earth. A searing critique of consumerism that's still a very enjoyable movie for children (and plenty of adults). 4. 'Inside Out' (2015) The first "Inside Out" exquisitely brought a child's mind alive in the most imaginative ways. It's a madcap adventure where cheery Joy (Amy Poehler) and mopey Sadness (Phyllis Smith) have to find common ground but also a heartbreaking tale reminding parents that time is fleeting and kids grow up quickly. 3. 'Coco' (2017) Musical, magical and visually splendid, Pixar's adventure in the Land of the Dead found a new way for the studio to examine loss and grief. We dare you not to weep through the last 10 minutes when the stirringly beautiful (and Oscar-winning) "Remember Me" comes on. 2. 'Monsters, Inc.' (2001) It's easy to forget that the John Goodman-Billy Crystal buddy comedy is essentially about two guys who work at a power plant. The fact that it also tackles childhood, loss of innocence, what we're truly afraid of and the nature of good and evil is what makes it one of Pixar's most imaginative outings. 1. 'The Incredibles' (2004) Sorry, Marvel, this remains the best Fantastic Four movie ever. A family of superheroes with secret identities stars in an entertaining masterpiece about identity, with a middle-aged couple finding each other again and kids figuring out their place in the world. Contributing: Kelly Lawler and Patrick Ryan
Malaysian Reserve
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Unifor mourns the loss of Buzz Hargrove, tireless champion of workers' rights
TORONTO, June 15, 2025 /CNW/ – Unifor is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Basil 'Buzz' Hargrove, a beloved and iconic figure in Canada's labour movement. As National President of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) from 1992 until his retirement in 2008, Buzz was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader whose impact will be felt for generations. 'Buzz Hargrove was a giant in the Canadian labour movement,' said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 'He never forgot where he came from—and he carried that working-class spirit with him into every boardroom, bargaining session, and public forum. His passion, his intellect, and his uncompromising belief in justice for working people shaped the labour movement we know today.' The CAW, alongside the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP), merged in 2013 to form Unifor—now the country's largest private sector union. Hargrove's legacy lives on in the foundation and spirit of the union he helped shape. Born in Bath, New Brunswick in 1944, he grew up in a family of ten children and credited his upbringing with helping to shape his social conscience. Hargrove began his working life on the shop floor of Chrysler's Windsor Assembly Plant. From those early days making seat cushions and serving as a shop steward, he rose through the ranks of the labour movement, helping to build and lead a proudly independent Canadian union voice. Hargrove played a central role in the CAW's historic break from the UAW in 1985 and the creation of an autonomous Canadian union that put workers' needs first. As President, he led negotiations with major employers—including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Air Canada, and CN Rail—securing gains that elevated standards across sectors. A committed social unionist, Hargrove pushed the CAW to fight not only for better wages and working conditions, but also for broader social justice issues including public health care, retirement security, equity, and fair trade. 'Buzz showed us what it means to fight with heart and with strategy,' added Payne. 'He was never afraid to challenge the powerful, and he understood that real change requires both courage and collective strength. We owe him a debt of gratitude for everything he did to build a fairer Canada.' In recognition of his many contributions, Hargrove received numerous honorary doctorates from Canadian universities and was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2008. Following his retirement, he remained an active voice for labour, including as Director of The Centre for Labour Management Relations at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). 'Buzz was tenacious and a great leader who inspired generations of union activists. What many might not know is his patience and generosity in sharing his many skills and knowledge with others. As National President of Unifor I was one of the many who benefitted from his legacy and his friendship,' said Payne. 'Our union has lost an extraordinary champion. His memory will live on in the work we do every day to fight for justice, fairness, and dignity for all workers.' Unifor extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to Buzz Hargrove's family, friends, and the entire labour community. Details on a celebration of his life and legacy will be shared in the coming days. Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
Cision Canada
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Unifor mourns the loss of Buzz Hargrove, tireless champion of workers' rights
TORONTO, June 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Unifor is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Basil "Buzz" Hargrove, a beloved and iconic figure in Canada's labour movement. As National President of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) from 1992 until his retirement in 2008, Buzz was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader whose impact will be felt for generations. "Buzz Hargrove was a giant in the Canadian labour movement," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. "He never forgot where he came from—and he carried that working-class spirit with him into every boardroom, bargaining session, and public forum. His passion, his intellect, and his uncompromising belief in justice for working people shaped the labour movement we know today." The CAW, alongside the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP), merged in 2013 to form Unifor—now the country's largest private sector union. Hargrove's legacy lives on in the foundation and spirit of the union he helped shape. Born in Bath, New Brunswick in 1944, he grew up in a family of ten children and credited his upbringing with helping to shape his social conscience. Hargrove began his working life on the shop floor of Chrysler's Windsor Assembly Plant. From those early days making seat cushions and serving as a shop steward, he rose through the ranks of the labour movement, helping to build and lead a proudly independent Canadian union voice. Hargrove played a central role in the CAW's historic break from the UAW in 1985 and the creation of an autonomous Canadian union that put workers' needs first. As President, he led negotiations with major employers—including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Air Canada, and CN Rail—securing gains that elevated standards across sectors. A committed social unionist, Hargrove pushed the CAW to fight not only for better wages and working conditions, but also for broader social justice issues including public health care, retirement security, equity, and fair trade. "Buzz showed us what it means to fight with heart and with strategy," added Payne. "He was never afraid to challenge the powerful, and he understood that real change requires both courage and collective strength. We owe him a debt of gratitude for everything he did to build a fairer Canada." In recognition of his many contributions, Hargrove received numerous honorary doctorates from Canadian universities and was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2008. Following his retirement, he remained an active voice for labour, including as Director of The Centre for Labour Management Relations at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). "Buzz was tenacious and a great leader who inspired generations of union activists. What many might not know is his patience and generosity in sharing his many skills and knowledge with others. As National President of Unifor I was one of the many who benefitted from his legacy and his friendship," said Payne. "Our union has lost an extraordinary champion. His memory will live on in the work we do every day to fight for justice, fairness, and dignity for all workers." Unifor extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to Buzz Hargrove's family, friends, and the entire labour community. Details on a celebration of his life and legacy will be shared in the coming days. Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Pixar Reveals New 'Toy Story 5' Villain
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Toy Story" is easily the crown jewel of Pixar, with four movies grossing well over $3.2 billion worldwide and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and a nomination for Best Picture. More Entertainment: 'How To Train Your Dragon' Director Defends Live-Action Remake Changes Now, "Toy Story 5" is almost here, nearly 30 years after the first film was released. And Pixar has officially revealed new details about the highly anticipated film. The opening of 'TOY STORY 5' was shown at #Annecy which included a shipment of Buzz Lightyear toys crashed on a deserted island. All of the Buzz toys then work together to create a raft to get back to star command. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 13, 2025 Not only did DisneyPixar CCO Pete Docter share the first two minutes of "Toy Story 5," he also confirmed other details, including the upcoming film's villain. 'Toy Story' turns 25 in November 2020. 'Toy Story' turns 25 in November 2020. Disney "Toy Story 5" is going to focus on one of the biggest battles with raising children today: technology. Paired with the logline "Toys meet Tech," the villain of the newest "Toy Story" film is one of the most common tools used by parents today: the tablet. A kids tablet LilyPad will be a villain in 'TOY STORY 5' The tablet has a different perception of what's best for Bonnie in contrast to the toys. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 13, 2025 Enter the LilyPad, a kids tablet that appears similar to the LeapPad tablets created by LeapFrog. While there are no details regarding the villain's name or who will be playing them, it is known that LilyPad has a different opinion on what is best for Bonnie. More Entertainment: Rick Moranis Ends Acting Hiatus for 'Spaceballs 2' Each of the "Toy Story" movies has had memorable villains, symbolizing various aspects opposed to playing with toys. For example, the first movie saw Andy's next door neighbor Sid disfigure and blow up toys while Stinky Pete in "Toy Story 2" wanted to see all the toys based on Woody's Roundup immortalized in a museum away from children. It will be interesting to see how exactly LilyPad operates as a villain and the overall statement the film makes about technology as opposed to toys like Woody and Buzz. More Entertainment: 'A Minecraft Movie' Hits HBO Max for Free Streaming in June: What to Know "Toy Story 5" is directed and written by Andrew Stanton, who has also directed "Finding Nemo," "Finding Dory," and "WALL-E." It is being produced by Jessica Choi. "Toy Story 5" will feature the returns of Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack as Jesse. New cast members include Ernie Hudson as Combat Carl, Conan O'Brien as Smarty Pants, and Anna Faris in an undisclosed role. More Entertainment: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Canceled Best Netflix Original Films to Watch June 2025 The Controversial 2025 Snow White Remake is Coming to Disney+ for Streaming For more Disney and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
