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See - Sada Elbalad
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"My Little Pony" Live-Action Movie in Works
Yara Sameh 'My Little Pony' is getting ready to gallop on to the big screen in a live action feature from Amazon MGM Studios and Hasbro Entertainment. Based on the popular toys that date back to 1982, the ponies have cantered into numerous animated series and feature films since the 1980s. The most recent feature-length outing was 'My Little Pony: A New Generation' in 2021, which became popular on Netflix after its theatrical release from Paramount was canceled due to Coronavirus. This will be the first live action project for the 43-year old property, which has captivated several generations with its rainbow-hued animals with colorful neon manes and tails. The project is still in development with no creative team in place yet. While the toys originally appealed mostly to girls, the 2010 series 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' lured a new type of fans: teenaged and adult men who dubbed themselves 'bronies' and used their fandom to challenge conventional gender stereotypes. My Little Pony toys have been sold in more than a thousand varieties. It was recently inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Hasbro's strategy to produce film and TV series based on its familiar brands include reimagining 'Clue' on film and television with Sony's TriStar and Sony Pictures Television, the live-action Dungeons & Dragons series 'Forgotten Realms,' in development at Netflix, the animated 'Magic: The Gathering Series' in production at Netflix, the live-action film and television 'Magic: The Gathering' universe with Legendary Entertaimnent and game shows based on Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble which premiered on the CW. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Cosmopolitan
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘Big Brother' Season 27 News
It's been 25 years since Big Brother premiered on CBS, and to celebrate the milestone, this reality TV staple is giving fans its biggest competition yet. Intrigued? Here's everything you need to know about Big Brother season 27, including how to watch. This season of Big Brother, the house got a major makeover and is now Hotel Mystère (aka Mystery Hotel). Think a game of Clue. But don't worry—just because the decor has changed doesn't mean the game will. As always, the Big Brother house has been equipped with microphones and cameras to track all of the player's movements throughout the game—113 microphones and 112 HD cameras, to be exact. And 17 players have already started their sequester, officially cutting them off from the outside world. All that's left is for the season to officially begin! This season of Big Brother begins Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS with a follow-up episode Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. All episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ the next day. Watch Big Brother 27 here New episodes of Big Brother 27 will drop every Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday following its premiere week at 8 p.m. ET. Wednesday episodes will be 90 minutes long, but Sunday and Thursday episodes are only an hour in length. Evictions will happen weekly and will be broadcast live on Thursdays. The 24/7 Big Brother live feeds will be streaming on Paramount+ at all times as the season progresses. Fans will get to choose from one of five viewing options—four from different cameras scattered throughout the house, and one quad view that lets you watch all live feeds at the same time! Big Brother 27 is welcoming 17 houseguests total, 16 of whom have been identified publicly:
Tom's Guide
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Prime Video just added a ridiculously fun dark comedy movie — and it's full of unexpected twists
When combing through Prime Video's lineup for July 2025, I spotted a movie I vaguely recognized by name but had never actually watched. Comedy isn't usually my go-to genre (I've been called the 'horror queen' many times), so it wasn't surprising that I'd missed 'Game Night.' But something urged me to give it a try. 'Game Night,' in a few simple words is a dark comedy that takes some pretty wild turns, while keeping the experience genuinely fun. Jason Bateman effortlessly floats through the genre as if second nature, alongside the ever-charming Rachel McAdams, who brings plenty of laughs. Given my usual preference for horror or dark thrillers, I was glad 'Game Night' ended up on my screen instead. Now that this dark comedy is streaming on Prime Video, I'd recommend anyone who hasn't seen it to add it to their watchlist. Here's why 'Game Night' should be the ultimate movie choice at your next game night. 'Game Night' follows Max (Bateman) and Annie (McAdams), a competitive couple who regularly host game nights with their close group of friends. One evening, they invite Max's wealthy and charming brother, Brooks (Kyle Chandler), to join them. Brooks proposes a new game — a murder mystery party where someone will be 'kidnapped,' and the group has to solve the case. What begins as an entertaining challenge quickly turns real when Brooks actually disappears, and the group realizes they're caught up in a genuinely dangerous situation. As Max, Annie and their friends scramble to uncover what's really going on, they face a series of unexpected twists, false leads, and escalating chaos. Each clue brings new surprises, and the stakes rise as they try to save Brooks and themselves. Character work and storylines are what most people tend to focus on when watching a movie, and rightfully so, since they're incredibly important. But as someone who essentially memorizes the way a movie looks, 'Game Night' surprised me in the best way possible. This dark comedy features some seriously cool cinematography. Directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein clearly knew what they were doing. Given the movie's title, they wanted to literally incorporate elements of games into the visuals. Near the beginning, there's a street scene that uses an effect to make the characters' world look like a game board or miniature set. As the camera zooms in, the street 'comes to life,' transitioning from the toy-like perspective into full, real-scale live action. I have to say, the visuals really impressed me. If you've seen 'The Social Network,' you might recognize a similar use of tilt-shift photography during the miniature Harvard campus shot. It's really cool stuff, and I wish more movies took creative risks with experimental and fun visuals like this. Aside from the cinematography, 'Game Night' has plenty to offer in terms of pure entertainment. While the plot isn't exactly original (sharing tonal similarities with 'Clue' and the comedy-thriller 'Date Night') there are enough thrills to keep you amused. Strong lead performances from Bateman and McAdams elevate the material, making the experience extremely enjoyable. A few twists have been thrown in that I'm sure viewers will eat up, and they're surprising enough to keep the plot interesting. But most of all, 'Game Night' is a super easy watch, mainly because the characters are pretty charming (even if they're borderline cheesy at times). Max and Annie often gather with their friends Ryan (Billy Magnussen) and the married duo Kevin (Lamorne Morris) and Michelle Sterling (Kylie Bunbury) for game nights, all while trying to keep these gatherings hidden from their socially awkward neighbor, Gary Kingsbury (Jesse Plemons), who's a police officer dealing with a difficult divorce. Plemons, as always, doesn't even need to say a word to make his characters feel incredibly unique. Gary, in this case, comes across as quietly unsettling, but you can't help but be amused at his incredibly odd nature. The group as a whole has a compelling dynamic, and their interactions make it easy to overlook a somewhat basic plot. It's just a fun time. 'Game Night' is an entertaining watch, but if there's one reason I'd recommend it to anyone, it's for the visuals alone. I'm not well-versed in cinematography, but the camera shots and creative choices throughout most scenes are such a joy to watch. Of course, everything else is good too. I'm just someone who's easily impressed by a visually pleasing movie. Don't take my word for it either. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, 'Game Night' has a solid score of 85%, with the site's critics consensus reading: 'With a talented cast turned loose on a loaded premise and a sharp script loaded with dark comedy and unexpected twists, Game Night might be more fun than the real thing.' You should stream 'Game Night' on Prime Video now for a genuinely fun ride. Otherwise, see our general guide on the best Prime Video movies worth watching.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Expert issues major warning to users of period tracker apps
Experts have issued an urgent warning to people using period tracker apps over fears that their data is being sold to third party companies. The mobile phone apps, designed to help people track their periods by counting the days they are menstruating, have proved hugely popular in recent years, with the biggest three - Flo, Clue and Period Tracker - downloaded by more than 250 million. A recent study by University of Cambridge 's Minderoo Centre warned users to exercise caution when using the applications - calling them a 'gold mine' for consumer profiling. Users who allow tracking on the app may be exposing their private information to major tech companies, who can use it to deliver targeted ads based on their menstrual cycle, the study suggested. Researchers warned that the intimate nature of the information could have far greater consequences in real life, with access to abortion, health insurance and even job prospects at risk. Leaked information could also make them vulnerable to discrimination and cyberstalking. Dr Stefanie Felsberger, the lead author of the report, said: 'There are real and frightening privacy and safety risks to women as a result of the commodification of the data collected by cycle tracking app companies.' The report called on official health bodies, including the NHS, to take action to create 'safer' alternatives to the apps currently on the market. According to the report, while data from period-tracking apps is held under special protections against being sold externally, consent options aren't always implemented, meaning advertisers - such as Google and Facebook - can easily get their hands on private information. Companies can use information from period tracking apps to target women according to their cycle, offering up beauty and pregnancy adverts during ovulation. Researchers told the BBC that data relating to who wants to be pregnant was some of the most 'sought-after information in digital advertising' as it's the 'most likely' driver of changes in shopping habits. This information can be up to 200 times more valuable than data on gender, age and location. Dr Felsberger said: 'Menstrual cycle tracking apps are presented as empowering women and addressing the gender health gap. 'Yet the business model behind their services rests on commercial use, selling user data and insights to third parties for profit. 'There are real and frightening privacy and safety risks to women as a result of the commodification of the data collected by cycle tracking app companies.' In addition to concerns regarding data leaks, information on women's health could also impact their reproductive care. According to an investigation by Tortoise Media, there have been instances whereby police have been able to request such data from period tracker apps when investigating women who have illegally accessed abortion services. Earlier this year, the National Police Chiefs' Council released guidance that permitted officers to investigate cases where a pregnancy loss, such as a miscarriage, stillbirth or early labour, could be the result of an illegal abortion. Responding to the findings, Rhiannon White, CEO of period tracking app Clue told The Mirror she was 'disappointed' by the news, adding that apps like theirs offered women 'agency' where public health system have 'failed' them in the past. She added that 97 per cent of users used the app to help monitor a myriad of health and reproductive issues, highlighting that it was wrong simply to view apps though a 'narrow fertility lens'. Some of those include hormone conditions such as PCOS, or endometriosis. Worldwide, one in 5 women are affected PCOS, a hormone disorder characterised by erratic or absent periods and cysts in the ovaries. And one in 10 people are thought to have endometriosis, a chronic disease associated with severe, life-impacting symptoms such as pain and heavy bleeding. It's caused by tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Adenomyosis is another reproductive condition - thought to imapct one in five people, it's symptoms also include severe pain in the abdomen and throughout the body, as well as heavy periods. Sue Khan, VP of Security and Data Protection Officer at Flo told the publication she supported efforts to ensure that it's users felt safe when using the app and that the highest standards of data protection were being implemented. In 2022, the company introduced 'Anonymous Mode', a feature that gave people access to Flo without having to include their name, email address, or any technical identifiers.
Scoop
22-06-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Popular Period-Tracking Apps Can Hold Years Of Personal Data – New NZ Research Finds Mixed Awareness Of Risk
Period-tracking apps are popular digital tools for a range of menstrual, reproductive and general health purposes. But the way these apps collect and use data involves risk. Many apps encourage users to log information well beyond their menstrual cycle, including sexual activity, medications, sleep quality, exercise, social activity and perimenopause symptoms. As well as this logged data, apps often collect location and other personally identifiable information. Period tracking apps may pose a particularly high risk in places where abortion is illegal because user data may be accessed by law enforcement on request. Our new research examines how aware app users in Aotearoa New Zealand are of these risks. We found a range of levels of understanding and perspectives on risk, from untroubled to concerned and deeply worried about the implications of digital tracking for reproductive rights. Privacy, data and risk The first period-tracking app was released in 2013. Since then, hundreds of such apps have been created, with collectively hundreds of millions of downloads worldwide. A recent analysis found app downloads are particularly prevalent in North America, Europe, Australia and Aotearoa. The same study found three apps – Flo, Clue and Period Tracker – make up the majority of downloads. Some period apps can link to and import information from other apps and wearables. For example, Clue can link to and import information from the Oura smart ring and Apple Health, both of which gather personal health metrics. Flo can similarly import information from other health apps. A recent analysis of period app privacy policies found they often collect a range of personally identifiable information. Personal health data flows to third parties Some participants in our research have used an app for a decade or longer. This means the app holds a comprehensive database of years of intimate health data and other personal information, including some which they may not have chosen to provide. This data can be used by a range of third parties in commercial, research or other applications, sometimes without app users' explicit knowledge or consent. One study found many period apps exported more data than was declared in privacy policies, including to third parties. Another study reported that apps changed privacy policies without obtaining user consent. Apps can also infer sensitive information not explicitly logged by users by combining data. In 2021, Flo reached a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission on charges over its sharing of user data with marketing and analytics companies without user consent. App privacy policies often state that user data may be accessed by law enforcement on request, which is a major concern in places where abortion is illegal. Users may explicitly log the start and end of pregnancies, but pregnancy can also be inferred or predicted using other data. In some cases, period app data may therefore reveal a user's miscarriage or abortion. Making sense of the risk in New Zealand Our exploration of user attitudes about the risk of period-tracking apps has revealed that about half of participants were unconcerned about their data. Some imagined positive uses for their data, such as improving the app or contributing to reproductive healthcare research. These potential uses are often highlighted by period-tracking apps in marketing materials. Other participants were concerned about their data. Some had risk minimisation strategies, including limiting what information they logged. Concerned participants were often resigned to uncontrolled uses of their data. One said: [there's] no such thing as private data these days. Another thought that: everyone that does anything online […] is kind of accepting the fact that your data is being potentially accessed and used by third parties. It's just kind of where it is now. About a third of participants in our study contextualised their concerns with respect to reproductive rights and abortion access, especially since the 2022 overturn of Roe v Wade in the US. Others wondered if what happened in the US could happen in New Zealand. One participant referenced concepts such as rangatiratanga and mana motuhake (self determination) when thinking about period app data. She said: I worry about the politics that happen overseas coming here to Aotearoa […] knowing that I don't have full control or rangatiratanga over the data I provide. I worry for all users about what this information can be used for in future, as much as we like to say 'this is New Zealand, that would never happen here', we have no idea. With gender and reproductive rights at risk around the world, such concerns are reasonable and justified. Study participants used period-tracking apps for diverse reasons, including to plan for periods, to track pain and communicate it to doctors, to help get pregnant, and to learn about their bodies. Some participants told us that using period apps was empowering. Some perceived period apps as risky, with limits to how they can mitigate the risk. Menstruators shouldn't have to trade data privacy and security in order to access the benefits of period-tracking apps. Legislators and policy makers should understand the benefits and risks and ensure strong data protections are in place.
