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Blue plaque honour for Richard Burton and mentor in Neath Port Talbot
Blue plaque honour for Richard Burton and mentor in Neath Port Talbot

BBC News

time11-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • BBC News

Blue plaque honour for Richard Burton and mentor in Neath Port Talbot

Blue plaques are set to be unveiled in recognition of Hollywood actor Richard Burton and his adoptive father and mentor, Philip will be on display in Neath Port Talbot to celebrate the impact the area had on Burton's plaques will be installed during the Richard Burton Centenary Week later this year, which will celebrate 100 years since the actor was born in Pontrhydyfen, near Port Talbot. Richard's granddaughter, Charlotte Burton, said the family was "so excited" to see the plaques and thanked the community for "making this possible". The campaign for the blue plaques was brought forward by the community in partnership with Neath Port Talbot council as part of a heritage who died in 1984, aged 58, starred in Hollywood blockbuster Cleopatra, and was known for his powerful performances in Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood and Shakespearean stage centenary celebrations will mark Burton's life and legacy. His mentor and adoptive father, Philip Burton, is also being honoured after taking in a wayward schoolboy, then named Richard relationship was recently shown in a film starring Harry Lawtey as a young Burton and Toby Jones as Philip, telling the story of the actor's formative highlighted the profound influence Burton the elder had on Richard's career and success after spotting his talent for drama. The actor's granddaughter said: "We are so excited that two blue plaques will be unveiled in honour of Philip and Richard Burton."Councillor Cen Phillips said the council was "delighted" to grant the plaques."We know that the creative spirit runs deep in Neath Port Talbot, the dramatic heart of Wales."By honouring both men, we are recognising the importance of mentors and teachers to our communities," he plaques will be installed during the centenary week in November.

AFL Round 17 North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Scores, news and analysis from Kanagroos' centenary game
AFL Round 17 North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Scores, news and analysis from Kanagroos' centenary game

News.com.au

time03-07-2025

  • Sport
  • News.com.au

AFL Round 17 North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Scores, news and analysis from Kanagroos' centenary game

North Melbourne young gun Harry Sheezel believes the presence of legends including dual premiership captain Wayne Carey at the club's Centenary celebrations on Thursday night can boost the current-day Kangaroos in their quest to upset the Western Bulldogs. Sheezel met up with Carey this week as he presented the 1996 and 1999 premiership captain's six-year-old son Carter with a signed North Melbourne jumper. Sheezel is Carter's favourite player. Carey, who is considered the club's greatest player, and his son are set to be a part of a special on-field celebration of the Kangaroos' 100 years as part of the VFL-AFL competition before the clash with the Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. Club legends and key figures from North Melbourne's history will be honoured during the night, including members from the club's five premiership-winning teams (1975, 1977, 1996, 1999 and the 2024 AFLW side). 'There is a real buzz around the club at the moment,' Sheezel told the Herald Sun. 'It was great to see 'the Duck' (Carey) and his son Carter, who is a keen Kangas fan. 'He (Carey) goes to the same osteo as me and I've run into him a few times out the front. 'It's pretty cool. 'The Duck' has mentioned to me a few times (how Sheezel is Carter's favourite player). Little Carter had about eight footy cards for me to sign and I presented him with a No.3 jumper as well.' Fans are encouraged to arrive early on and be seated by 6.45pm on Thursday night for the pre-game ceremony, which will include the Kangaroos 300-plus game players Brent Harvey, Todd Goldstein, Drew Petrie, Glenn Archer, Adam Simpson and Wayne Schimmelbusch, as well as Brownlow medallists Malcolm Blight, Keith Greig, Noel Teasdale and Ross Glendinning. All members have access to the club's Centenary game, with access consistent with all other Marvel Stadium home games. General public tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Sheezel said the 2025 side desperately wanted to make amends for last week's thrashing at the hands of Hawthorn with the aim of helping drive the club bounce up the ladder again. 'The club has done a great job of making sure the young draftees know the history of our club. We've won four flags and we are right across that,' he said. 'We know the challenges the club has been through across the generations and we know how the fans have always stayed loyal. 'You feel that every day and that's why everyone wants to stick around this great club and take it back to where it belongs.' North Melbourne's last premiership coach Denis Pagan will give the current side a pre-game rev-up after being asked to do so by current coach Alastair Clarkson. 'I'm looking forward to the rev up, I've heard Denis has made a few of them,' Sheezel said. 'This is a great opportunity on the big stage and hopefully we can feed off the energy of the fans and the past players. 'I have no doubt we will bring that pressure and give it a good crack against the Dogs.' Round 17, vs Western Bulldogs, Marvel Stadium, 7.30pm

Stories told with honesty help define who we are becoming: Imtiaz Ali
Stories told with honesty help define who we are becoming: Imtiaz Ali

Time of India

time30-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Stories told with honesty help define who we are becoming: Imtiaz Ali

Imtiaz Ali, speaking at the Indian Chamber of Commerce Centenary Celebration in Kolkata, shared his personal journey into filmmaking, emphasizing authenticity and the importance of truth in storytelling. He highlighted the collaborative nature of cinema and the vital role of music in conveying emotions. Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali captivated audiences at the Centenary Celebration of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Kolkata, offering profound personal insights into his cinematic journey and the evolving role of storytelling in shaping India's future. Reflecting on his return to the City of Joy, Imtiaz Ali began on an emotional note, 'Calcutta feels like coming home, a city deeply interwoven with my personal and familial history, and it continues to anchor me both emotionally and creatively.' He spoke candidly about the genesis of his passion for storytelling, 'My storytelling journey began with an instinctive curiosity about the lives of strangers, fleeting moments that sparked an urge to imagine, to interpret, and eventually to narrate. That impulse matured into filmmaking, a craft I have come to see as governed not by formulas or trends but by authenticity.' Ali underscored the importance of truth in storytelling, noting, 'When a story arises from a place of truth, it resonates far beyond technique or timing.' He emphasised that filmmaking is not a solitary act but a collective endeavour, 'It is a deeply collaborative process rooted in intuition, listening, and shared vision.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo On the integral role of music in cinema, he remarked, 'Music plays a vital role in this, not as ornamentation but as the emotional core that speaks where language cannot, often outliving the story itself.' Recounting his earliest creative expressions, the acclaimed director shared, 'As a director, I still carry the spirit of the child who once gathered classmates to stage plays, guided by the need to shape something meaningful from imagination.' Ali paid heartfelt tribute to the women in his life, 'The women in my life my mother, cousins, wife, and daughters, have always inspired me with their complexity and intelligence, and portraying them with honesty has never been a conscious agenda but a natural act of reverence.' Looking ahead, Imtiaz offered a powerful vision for the future of Indian cinema as the country approaches the centenary of its independence in 2047, 'I believe cinema holds immense potential not just as entertainment but as a cultural force that can help shape national identity and global perception.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .

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