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Campaign ME
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Campaign ME
Impact BBDO's CCO Ali Rez appointed to The One Club International Board
The One Club for Creativity, a non-profit organisation whose mission is to support the global creative community, has appointed Ali Rez, Chief Creative Officer at Impact BBDO in Dubai, to a three-year term on its prestigious International Board of Directors. The One Club for Creativity is home of The One Show, ADC Annual Awards, Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE) awards, ONE Asia Creative Awards, Type Directors Club and competition, TDC Ascenders, Young Guns, Young Ones Student Awards, Next Creative Leaders, ONE School,ONE Creator Lab, Where Are All The Black People conference and career fair, Portfolio Night, Creative Week, and more. Board members are responsible for providing input and feedback on the club's ongoing global programming, supporting The One Show and ADC Annual Awards in their region, elevating the annual industry benchmark Global Creative Rankings, connecting the club with advertising and design universities and schools, and recommending outstanding candidates to serve as awards judges. Commenting on the board appointment, Rez said, 'I'm very honoured to be joining this fabulous group of thinkers at a very critical point in the global creative industry, and to bring an important perspective from the Middle East region.' Rez currently leads creative output for the Impact BBDO Group across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region, and this year became the Middle East's first Jury President at The One Show, specifically for the Interactive Online & Mobile discipline. One of the most awarded creative leaders in the Middle East, Rez has won more than 1,000 international accolades in his career spanning four continents over 20 years. He has been named Creative Person of the Year four times by Campaign magazine, and led Impact BBDO to 41 different No.1 Regional Agency accolades in the last four years for bringing business success and creative excellence to the Group, and positive impact to social causes. Also joining The One Club International Board is Damon Stapleton, Co-CCO at Droga5 ANZ, part of Accenture Song, based in Auckland.
Metro
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Playing Gex again is a reminder of a simpler time for gaming - Reader's Feature
A reader welcomes the return of PS1 platformer Gex and reminiscences over both a childhood favourite and an era when video games weren't so demanding. This week, a game trilogy has been re-released which is very dear to me but seemingly very few people have even heard of: Gex – where a gecko is tasked with saving television from the evil robot Rez. This is good news, even if you don't know or care about Gex. Games are notoriously difficult to preserve. Playing old games today, without the hardware they originally ran on, can be a mission that quickly enters a legal grey area. Therefore, I am immensely grateful for companies like Limited Run Games giving some of these old games a new lease of life. Although it feels like only a minimum effort went into this one – note how I call it a re-release and not a remaster or remake. The Switch version, in its current state, looks especially awful. At least they added some quality of life features, like being able to manually save whenever you want to, which can take the frustration out of some of the more challenging levels. Gex was originally created by Crystal Dynamics, who took over the Tomb Raider franchise after Angel Of Darkness. Speaking of which, did you know that until the 2013 reboot, Lara's model was measured in Gexels? This is because the Tomb Raider games were made on a modified engine based on the one developed for Gex 3D: Enter The Gecko, which was heavily inspired by Super Mario 64 and in my opinion definitely doesn't have to stand in that game's shadow. This is the game I played religiously as a child. I loved the tail-whipping gecko from the first moment I laid eyes on him, on my neighbour's PlayStation, and eventually got the game for PC. Once I also got the graphics card necessary to actually play it, I spent every minute of my allotted hour of computer time in the media dimension, where Gex hops into the different levels, which are pastiches of television genres and movies. These range from haunted house horror to Looney Toons, kung fu movies, Star Wars, and many more. They are full of fun nods to their inspirations and Gex usually dresses for the occasion, be that fighting hunters as a bunny during 'Wabbit' season or wearing a hide and a bone although his nose in the Jurassic levels. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. The animations and sound design made it so much fun to double jump around on Gex's spring-shaped tail, accompanied by a characteristic 'boioinnng!' And if you happened to land on some unfortunate enemy's head, they got flattened. Similarly, when jumping into a wall, Gex might hit his head and fall flat on his back with a splat, after which stars circle over his head, together with an 'oooww' sound. I'm definitely guilty of giving the poor gecko a few headaches. The game also rewarded my urge to explore and while I failed a timed Indiana Jones style level a lot, because I spent my time marvelling at the snakeheads and skulls adorning the temple walls, imagine my elation when I discovered, in a horror level, that some bookshelves would turn when walking against them, revealing a lever that opened a new part of the level! Of course. I also hunted down all the collectibles to earn all the TV remotes. With enough remotes you would unlock new levels and bosses and one of these has been living rent free in my head for over 20 years now: Gexzilla battling it out with Mecharez – complete with tanks and helicopters trying to defend the city that is getting destroyed in the process – epic! The only thing that doesn't quite hit home for me is Gex's actual personality, especially when it comes to the voice lines, which trigger all the time. While the sound effects and animations are quite endearing, the comedian Dana Gould's quips are old-fashioned and feel weird to hear out of a gecko's mouth. (It seems you were playing the US version. In the UK, Gex was originally voiced by Leslie Philips and then later Danny John-Jules. Their voices weren't in the initial re-release but are being added via a patch – GC) And then there is the fact that a Gecko has implied relations with a human woman… ick. I guess it is a product of its time, much like the older James Bond films which inspired his personality, but I do have to give its makers credit for trying something different than 'Mamma mia.' More Trending I love revisiting Gex because it reminds me of simpler days. Life is busier now and I rarely find the time or motivation anymore, to fully explore and complete today's often vast and complex games. Older games making a comeback shows us that there is a case for more simplicity. Being able to finish a game without it taking dozens of hours and eating up all your spare time is such a relief. By reader Peter Schmid The reader's features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro. You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@ or use our Submit Stuff page and you won't need to send an email. MORE: Video games are great for my mental and physical wellbeing - Reader's Feature MORE: I'm going to say it: Mario Kart World is not as good as it should be – Reader's Feature MORE: As a former Xbox 360 owner I don't understand Xbox today - Reader's Feature
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: May 16-18
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (May 16-18) around Mississippi. – Jackson – Friday This is a multi-vendor event celebrating Jackson's food truck cuisine and culture. – Clinton – Friday Leo Moreira and Carlos Calabrese are set to bring some great acoustic guitar music. – Natchez – Friday This is a free live music concert featuring The Stolen Faces! – Natchez – Friday This 45 minute original vignette, written by LAF Foster Ikel and Sandra Foster Lovas, showcases three misunderstood frontier females, Annie Oakley, Sarah Winchester, and Lola Montez, who refused to accept conventional boundaries while alive or even after their deaths. – Ridgeland – Friday Against the backdrop of a balmy sunset, a starry night sky and the gentle waves of the Rez, MSO treats listeners young, old and in-between to a lineup of favorites from stage, screen and the top of the charts. Classics in the Courtyard – Vicksburg – Friday This event will offer a variety of entertainment through different genres of classical music. The musical entertainment is provided by Howl and the Big Bad Wolves. – Natchez – Friday and Saturday Enjoy exciting thrill rides, kiddie rides, games with prizes galore and your favorite fair foods. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday This exhibition will feature over 50 handmade and machine-stitched quilts from MMA's permanent collection, including Crossroads Quilters, Gwendolyn Magee, and several collected by American photographer Roland L. Freeman on his travels. Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers showcases photographs by Vicksburg-based artist Melody Golding, documenting the resilience of Mississippians after the storm. – Ridgeland – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Mark your calendars for the annual Snappy Sync event! – Jackson – Saturday The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon. – Jackson – Saturday Enjoy tiki vibes and a special Rum Tasting with Ed Hamilton. – Jackson – Saturday This will be a family-friendly 5K Run/Walk. – Jackson – Saturday This Earth Day celebration is designed to inspire sustainability and environmental responsibility in our community while providing an exciting safari-themed experience. – Jackson – Saturday From persimmons to peaches, from bok choy to butter beans, the Mississippi Farmers Market is the one place to go for the freshest fruits and vegetables that are grown in the state. – Brandon – Saturday Treaty Oak Revival, a Texas country rock band, will perform at the Brandon Amphitheater. – Canton – Saturday Nissan is hosting a free Cars and Coffee at the Training Center parking lot. – Clinton – Saturday You're invited to the Mississippi Water Stewards Stream Biomonitoring Training hosted by the Clinton Community Nature Center. – Flowood – Saturday Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's mission to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. – Natchez – Saturday Natchez Festival of Music presents the music of the legendary Whitney Houston who won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, and achieved record-breaking success with her powerful ballads and soulful performances. – Natchez – Saturday Every week there will be live fresh produce, baked goods, fresh dairy, and arts and crafts all from local growers and artists. – Ridgeland – Saturday Kids will have a blast participating in art activities and learning from Mississippi Master Naturalist about fireflies. Vicksburg Farmers Market – Vicksburg – Saturday This is a Mississippi Certified Farmers' Market. Campout at McRaven – Vicksburg – Saturday Come set up tents in the empty field behind the McRaven. Enjoy a tour and a campfire. This event will raise money for the upcoming ScareCon event. – Natchez – Saturday and Sunday The sale will be held at 503 North Canal Street. – Jackson – Sunday Join JXN Run Club for an uplifting and community-driven run every Sunday! Sunday Screening Showcase – Jackson – Sunday The screening will feature two thirty-minute films: Masterminds of the Movement and Mississippi Turning: The Pivotal Role of School Desegregation in a Southern Town. – Ridgeland – Sunday All ages and bicycles are welcome! Bring your family, friends, and bicycles and join a slow-paced ride that will make a loop starting and ending at Ridgeland City Hall. – Hattiesburg – Friday Enjoy performances by a diverse lineup of talented musicians, ranging from local favorites to regional acts, covering various genres to suit all musical tastes. – Laurel – Friday Enjoy karaoke at 320 5th St. in Laurel. – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum has a new exhibit every month, so be sure to head downtown for a small surprise! – Hattiesburg – Saturday Veterans can obtain valuable resources and answers that benefit their needs. – Hattiesburg – Saturday Discover the delightful crafts of creating your own personalized candle warmer and wonderfully scented candle cubes. – Hattiesburg – Saturday Looking for a fun and creative way to unwind? Enjoy a hands-on candle making workshop at The Confetti Co. in Midtown. Hattiesburg Craft Beer Fest – Hattiesburg – Saturday Attendees can sample over 100 craft beers while they listen to live music. Ellisville Market Days – Ellisville – Saturday Enjoy face painting, a hands-on flower pot activity for kids and 'build you own bouquet.' – Laurel – Saturday Live in Laurel is a free outdoor concert, held in Trustmark Art Park. Brunch with Bertie – Hattiesburg – Saturday and Sunday Guests can enjoy a full brunch while three beautiful giraffes look on from their yard. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: May 9-11
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (May 9-11) around Mississippi. – Jackson – Friday This family-friendly event invites guests to explore the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science after hours, meet live owls up close, and take a guided night hike in search of these mysterious birds of prey where they will learn how to listen for and identify different owl species. – Clinton – Friday A community favorite, the Dinner and a Movie series selects a mix of new releases and popular classic films to share with the community free of charge. – Clinton – Friday The event will be held at Northside Elementary School. – Natchez – Friday Enjoy a free live music concert featuring Islands of Rhythm! – Ridgeland – Friday Against the backdrop of a balmy sunset, a starry night sky and the gentle waves of the Rez, MSO treats listeners young, old and in-between to a lineup of favorites from stage, screen and the top of the charts. Classics in the Courtyard – Vicksburg – Friday Enjoy live music by Keys vs Strings. The musical entertainment is provided for free. Fools – Vicksburg – Friday Enjoy this comedic fable written by Neil Simon. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday More than 100 photorealistic dinosaurs move in to the Jackson Convention Complex this weekend. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday This exhibition will feature over 50 handmade and machine-stitched quilts from MMA's permanent collection, including Crossroads Quilters, Gwendolyn Magee, and several collected by American photographer Roland L. Freeman on his travels. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers showcases photographs by Vicksburg-based artist Melody Golding, documenting the resilience of Mississippians after the storm. – Natchez – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Enjoy exciting thrill rides, kiddie rides, games with prizes galore and your favorite fair foods. – Jackson – Saturday There will be exhibits from Canadian National Railway Company, Operation Lifesavers, Central Mississippi Model Railroad Association, National Model Railroad Association and more. – Jackson – Saturday Southern coffee culture takes center stage at the inaugural Jackson Coffee Festival, a celebration of everything coffee. – Jackson – Saturday Country and rock singer and American Idol finalist Colin Stough will headline the 2025 Mississippi Makers Fest, a free music, food, and arts festival. – Jackson – Saturday Enjoy a free, family-friendly performance of Shakespeare's As You Like It, presented by the New Stage. – Jackson – Saturday Gather for a powerful evening of community dialogue honoring lives lost to HIV/AIDS and celebrating the healing role of art in our communities. – Jackson – Saturday From persimmons to peaches, from bok choy to butter beans, the Mississippi Farmers Market is the one place to go for the freshest fruits and vegetables that are grown in the state. – Clinton- Saturday While you're there, enjoy live music and treat yourself to delicious food and sweet treats from local eateries and on-site vendors. – Clinton – Saturday This series of free concerts in Lions Club Park includes a variety of performances for music lovers of all ages. – Flowood – Saturday The Flowood Family Festival returns to Liberty Park and will feature contemporary Christian music artist, Crowder, as the headliner. – Madison – Saturday Enjoy delicious treats and yummy tea, in a fairy-tale setting. Perfect for princesses, ages 2 to 11 years old. Tickets are limited. – Natchez – Saturday Natchez Festival of Music presents the moving story of the friendship between legendary singer Patsy Cline and her greatest fan, Louise Segar. – Natchez – Saturday A special event celebrating the 197th freedom anniversary of Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima and his wife, Isabella. – Natchez – Saturday The Miss-Lou Makers Market are local handmade artists from Mississippi and Louisiana gathered into an exclusive vendor showcase at the Natchez Bluff Gazebo. – Natchez – Saturday Every week there will be live fresh produce, baked goods, fresh dairy, and arts and crafts all from local growers and artists. – Ridgeland – Saturday The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a musical performance by Southwind. – Ridgeland – Saturday You're invited to an enchanted evening filled with the joys of tea time and painting at the unforgettable and beautiful CW Organics Tea Room. National Train Day at the Old Depot Museum – Vicksburg – Saturday Reduced admission includes a museum tour, games, prizes, and popcorn. Second Saturday – Vicksburg – Saturday Enjoy local musicians, merchants, vendors and entertainment. – Jackson – Sunday Join the JXN Run Club for an uplifting and community-driven run every Sunday. – Ridgeland – Sunday Enjoy a Special Mother's Day Brunch Menu. – Hattiesburg – Friday Enjoy performances by a diverse lineup of talented musicians, ranging from local favorites to regional acts, covering various genres to suit all musical tastes. – Laurel – Friday Wine Down is a prefect date night or girls' night out! Pick up your cup from the LMS Entry tent, located at the corner of Central Avenue and North Magnolia Street. – Laurel – Friday Enjoy karaoke at 320 5th St. in Laurel. Run for Roses Barrel Race – Hattiesburg – Friday and Saturday The event will be held at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center. Wear western attire or Run for Roses shirt! – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum has a new exhibit every month, so be sure to head downtown for a small surprise! Second Saturday – Zoo Tunes – Hattiesburg – Saturday All things musical will be happening throughout the zoo as a part of the Second Saturday Celebration. Pretty Pittie Putt Pawty – Hattiesburg – Saturday Whether you're a golf pro or just here for the pawsome after-party, there's something for everyone! Sweet Home Studio 601 – Hattiesburg – Saturday Studio 601 is back again at Hattiesburg's Historic Saenger Theater for their Sweet Home Studio 601 recital. – Laurel – Saturday Explore local vendors selling handmade crafts, unique products, and delicious food. – Laurel – Saturday Step back in time at Landrum's Homestead & Village during our History Alive event. – Laurel – Saturday There will be a party on their patio featuring live music and their famous Ribeye Steak Sandwiches. – Laurel – Saturday Proceeds from this event support Kamp Kaleidoscope, a summer camp hosted by TEAAM for children and adults diagnosed with Autism and related neurodiversities. Brunch with Bertie – Hattiesburg – Saturday and Sunday Guests can enjoy a full brunch while three beautiful giraffes look on from their yard. – Hattiesburg – Sunday Cosplayers & Gaming Culture play sweet two player co-op with the arts and dance scene in Hattiesburg at this themed event! Hattiesburg Craft Beer Fest – Hattiesburg – Sunday Attendees can sample over 100 craft beers while they listen to live music. John Crist: Jokes for Humans – Hattiesburg – Sunday John Crist is one of today's fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than seven million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
20-02-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
'Terrified:' Video, photos show massive chasm created by sinkhole in English village
'Terrified:' Video, photos show massive chasm created by sinkhole in English village Dozens were evacuated and at least one garden was swallowed by a sinkhole in a southern English village on Monday, local reports say. The sinkhole, which formed in the village of Godstone in Surrey, about 18 miles south of London, grew approximately 20 metres, or about 65 feet by midday on Tuesday. Sinkholes are depressions in the ground that have no natural external surface drainage, the U.S Geological Survey reports. Any water, typically rainwater, that comes into contact with a sinkhole stays inside of it, draining into the subsurface. It has since been declared a "major incident" by local agencies, according to reporting by Reuters. Sinkholes: Truck driver trapped in sinkhole for over 24 hours as rescue plan is underway near Tokyo Watch: Aerial footage shows sinkhole in English village Aerial video shows huge sinkhole in English village A sinkhole opened and swallowed part of a road in Godstone, England. The county council declared a major incident, prompting evacuations. Sinkhole prompts evacuations Rez Mira and his family were among those evacuated from the surrounding area. The family spent the night with relatives, returning to find that their garden had sunken in, the BBC reported. "It's collapsed, the wall will come down, for sure," Mira told the BBC. "We're just terrified. We have to figure out where to live now. Next week school is going back, and we have to find somewhere close by." Josh Neame, another resident, faced a similar predicament. He was one week shy of living in his new home when he was evacuated and had no choice but to sleep in his vehicle. "They've just let me in now - over my shoulder is a bag of toiletries, pants and socks to get me through. I don't know what's going to come from here, no-one can give me any info," Neame told the BBC. "They said it could be up to a week before we're back in. I don't think they know what state the mains gas and electric's in, so it was risk of explosion, fire, collapse." The incident was the last thing anyone would have wanted to happen on a Monday, especially since he still hadn't finished unpacking his belongings. Crews managed to restore utilities, including water and electricity, that went out after a main water pipe burst and were working to make the area safe. Investigations, per the Surrey County Council, were ongoing. Evacuated residents were asked to stay away from the area until the work was complete, Reuters reported. Road closures and a small number of buildings in the surrounding area were evacuated as a precaution, the BBC reported. "The Local Resilience Forum will continue to meet throughout this incident to ensure everything is being done to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible," said Carl Bussey, SCC spokesperson, told Reuters. See photos: Sinkhole damage in pictures
