of Andy Serkis to conduct marathon reading of The Hobbit By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:30:00 +0100 Andy Serkis has promised fans a "special surprise" if they hit his $123,600 (£100,000) fundraising target. Full Article
of Dwayne Johnson thrills retiring teacher with surprise sendoff By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:30:00 +0100 Propst also took to the site to express her gratitude and share a video her pal took of her reacting to the touching gesture. Full Article
of Ryan Reynolds blames goofing off with Dwayne Johnson for stalled Red Notice By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:30:00 +0100 The stars were close to wrapping the Netflix film, which also features Gal Gadot, when they were forced to shut down in March. Full Article
of Jerry Seinfeld wins court case over Netflix show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:30:00 +0100 Judge Alison J. Nathan has ruled that the 66-year-old comedian is the creator of the show. Full Article
of The Crazy State of Australian Politics: a Primer By mashable.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:35:18 +0000 There is something bizarre going down in Australian politics, and its name is Clive Palmer. In 2013, this mining billionaire formed a political party he called the Palmer United Party (PUP). Some people paid attention, most tried to look the other way. See also: Australia's Prime Minister Hungover on Live Television This is because Palmer isn't your regular politician The one and only: Palmersaurus. Image: Bradley Kanaris, Getty Images First, the billionaire mining magnate built Palmersaurus, a theme park on the Sunshine Coast filled with fake dinosaurs. Then he moved on to bigger things — with a plan to build the Titanic II. He is a large man with a booming laugh and a twinkle in his eye. Read more...More about Australia, Us World, Politics, World, and Tony Abbott Full Article Australia Us World Politics World Tony Abbott
of 4 better titles Australia could award now it got rid of knights and dames By mashable.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 06:20:39 +0000 On Monday, Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced he had removed the titles of "knights" and "dames" from the Order of Australia, a formal award system that honours those who provide a great service to Australia. The two archaic titles were only brought back last year in a controversial move by former prime minister Tony Abbott. In a decision that made many question Abbott's leadership, the first knighthood was awarded to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh — a man who has only been to Australia a handful of times. "“http://mashable.com/2015/10/26/drone-video-australia-travel/#Ubqu1cvD18qK"" is not a valid see-also reference Read more...More about Australia, Funny, Us World, Lists, and Tony Abbott Full Article Australia Funny Us World Lists Tony Abbott
of Bow down to the politician who's the Queen of verbal smackdowns By mashable.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:55:36 +0000 Australia's political landscape has long been tumultuous and rough around the edges. But amoung the rough, there is a diamond. Enter ex-prime minister, sharp shooter and straight talker, Paul Keating. He's sassy AF. Keating made headlines again Wednesday by implying the country's foreign policy was suffering because governmental powers are too concerned with appeasing the U.S. SEE ALSO: Obama: Trump 'unfit' to be president It's just the latest public comment in the long line of brutal honesty and cynical realism that is Paul Keating's autobiography. Need hard evidence? Watch and learn children. The shade. Read more...More about Australian Politics, Australia, Paul Keating, World, and Australia Full Article Australian Politics Australia Paul Keating World Australia
of Cyber attacks hit two thirds of UK firms in 2015, says government By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 10:07:36 +0000 Biggest breach uncovered by survey led to £3 million in costs to one firm alone. Full Article Biz & IT Policy breaches business cyber security data breach ed vaizey government report security TalkTalk
of What does Clash of Clans maker’s $10 billion sale say about the future of gaming? By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 03:21:25 +0000 Developer says it has over 100 million daily players for 4 games, including Clash. Full Article Gaming & Culture business clash of clans mobile supercell Tencent
of Microsoft cloud annualized run rate hits $13bn in strong first quarter By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 01:35:43 +0000 Surface revenue was also strong, up 38 percent year on year. Full Article Biz & IT business finance financials microsoft
of We’ve been missing a big part of game industry’s digital revolution By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Apr 2017 13:00:45 +0000 NPD “restatement” shows consistent spending growth as digital sales dominate. Full Article Gaming & Culture business ESA gaming NPD revenue
of Keep playing, keep paying: Ubisoft seeks games with “longterm engagement” By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:59:25 +0000 The numbers don't lie: Games as "live" services bring in more money over time. Full Article Gaming & Culture business games aas a service Live games long-lasting recurring investment Ubisoft
of Microsoft posts a record $29.1 billion Q1. Same old, same old By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:57:36 +0000 You know the drill by now: cloud money good, consumer PC sales not. Full Article Biz & IT Tech business financials microsoft Windows
of Google Stadia will support “a variety of business models” By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:14:51 +0000 But the streaming gaming revolution "is not going to happen overnight." Full Article Gaming & Culture business gaming google stadia streaming
of Major investment firm to prioritize sustainability, back off coal By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:03:28 +0000 Managing roughly $7 trillion in assets gives BlackRock's decisions a major impact. Full Article Science Blackrock business climate change investing
of FA Council confirms end of season for non-league, women's and grassroots football By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T16:00:00Z The FA Council have ratified the decision to cancel the remainder of the football season for all non-league divisions below the National League. Full Article
of Manchester City winger Leroy Sane was 'on the verge' of a comeback prior to the Premier League's suspension By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T16:36:38Z Manchester City long-term absentee Leroy Sane has revealed he was "on the verge" of a comeback prior to football's shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
of Manchester United's Harry Maguire to supply a food packages to elderly residents in hometown of Mosborough By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T18:38:04Z Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has offered to supply "food packages of everyday essentials" to the elderly in his hometown of Mosborough in South Yorkshire. Full Article
of Bruno Fernandes: Cristiano Ronaldo changed my perception of Manchester United By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T19:21:37Z Bruno Fernandes has revealed his perception of Manchester United changed when Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club. Full Article
of Valencia could sell Geoffrey Kondogbia for just €30m with Tottenham linked By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T10:00:00Z Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia could be available for around €30 million this summer amid reported interest from Tottenham. Full Article
of West Ham squad to defer part of their wages while owners inject £30m into club to battle coronavirus costs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T18:18:00Z West Ham's players have become the second Premier League squad to defer part of their wages while owners David Sullivan and David Gold have injected £30million into the club in order to combat the financial impact of coronavirus. Full Article
of Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Kenny Dalglish tests positive for Covid-19, West Ham players defer part of wages By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T18:48:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
of Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United's version of Kevin De Bruyne, says legend Paul Scholes By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T11:09:12Z Paul Scholes believes Manchester United have found their own version of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in Bruno Fernandes. Full Article
of Ronaldo: David Beckham 'one of the best of all time' - the only Englishman who could have played for Brazil By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T11:21:52Z Brazil and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo has hailed former team-mate David Beckham as "one of the best of all time". Full Article
of Watch: Zenit St. Petersburg use drone to deliver player of the month award during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T15:07:27Z Russian club Zenit St Petersburg have come up with a novel way around social distancing measures, using a drone to deliver their Player of the Month award. Full Article
of Odion Ighalo talks up Victor Osimhen's Manchester United trip and raves about 'future of Nigerian football' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T07:51:00Z Odion Ighalo believes Victor Osimhen has huge potential, with the Manchester United striker praising his compatriot as the "future of Nigerian football." Full Article
of Why £200m Harry Kane fits the profile of a classic Manchester United signing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T11:58:35Z The Tottenham and England star would have been top of Sir Alex Ferguson's shortlist Full Article
of Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo dreaming of 'great' Real Madrid future: 'I won't waste my chance' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T17:57:00Z Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo believes he has a big future in the first team at Real Madrid. Full Article
of Eating Hazard! Real Madrid star 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T04:31:00Z Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard admits he is 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
of Ivan Rakitic warns Barcelona he is 'not a sack of potatoes' amid transfer exit talk By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T07:46:12Z Ivan Rakitic has warned Barcelona he wants to be "where he is valued" amid growing transfer speculation. Full Article
of Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Roy Keane was 'spot on' with praise of 'world class' Billy Gilmour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T09:56:00Z Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he agrees with Roy Keane's praise of "world class" Billy Gilmour and believes there are similarities between the young Scot and another Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes. Full Article
of Harry Kane 'would make Man United title challengers' and Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' at £200m By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T12:08:00Z Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes Harry Kane would turn Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side into title contenders, and is sure that Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' if a £200million bid came in. Full Article
of Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool squad shock at Kenny Dalglish coronavirus diagnosis – 'One of us has it' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T13:25:00Z Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed the impact that club legend Sir Kenny Dalglish being diagnosed with coronavirus had on him and his players. Full Article
of Luka Jovic is in a 'sort of crisis' at Real Madrid, says Serbia team-mate Aleksandar Mitrovic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T17:15:30Z Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic says Serbia team-mate Luka Jovic is in crisis at Real Madrid. Full Article
of Tottenham defender Ben Davies hails impact of 'dream manager' Jose Mourinho By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T11:56:00Z Tottenham defender Ben Davies has described Jose Mourinho as a "dream manager" and says his arrival at the club gave everyone a lift. Full Article
of Victor Wanyama 'p***** off' over Champions League snub, accuses Tottenham of not backing him after injury By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T12:17:10Z Victor Wanyama says he was "p***** off" to be dropped for Tottenham's Champions League Final defeat last season and accused the club of a lack of support following a serious knee injury in 2017. Full Article
of 20 footballers primed to be the best of the decade By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T13:09:38Z The new decade of football is on lockdown after the coronavirus pandemic brought the sport to standstill. Full Article
of Manchester United transfers: 14 players on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's list of targets this summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T13:37:20Z Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to continue his Manchester United rebuild this summer with a number of targets already identified. Full Article
of Why Champions League final was the beginning of the end for Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T15:35:18Z Victor Wanyama believes defeat to Liverpool changed things for Poch Full Article
of EFL clubs given green light to defer 25 per cent of player wages in April after deal struck with PFA By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T16:34:00Z Clubs in the EFL will be allowed to defer a quarter of players' wages this month after the league agreed a "compromise proposal" with the PFA. Full Article
of Jimmy Greaves out of hospital and recovering at home, Tottenham legend's agent confirms By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T08:35:00Z Jimmy Greaves is out of hospital and is recovering at home, the Tottenham legend's agent has confirmed. Full Article
of Marcus Rashford reserves Manchester United tickets for NHS 'superstars' in latest act of generosity By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T12:48:40Z Marcus Rashford has once again shown his generosity after inviting two NHS workers to a Manchester United match after declaring them 'the real superstars' in the battle against coronavirus. Full Article
of Barcelona coach Quique Setien dreams of 'showing Champions League trophy to the cows' in his village By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T15:08:03Z Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he dreams of winning the Champions League and showing the trophy to the cows in his village. Full Article
of Gary Neville fears for EFL players out of contract this summer: 'There is a serious problem brewing' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T15:33:00Z Gary Neville has expressed concern for EFL players whose contracts are set to expire this summer who will face a real problem finding new clubs as a result of the huge financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
of Tottenham release first footage of NHS coronavirus testing centre at repurposed stadium By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T13:28:00Z Tottenham have granted the NHS access to their stadium to carry out coronavirus testing. Full Article
of Takumi Minamino Liverpool breakthrough 'only a matter of time', says Salzburg coach By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T07:18:40Z RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch has declared that is "only a matter of time" until Takumi Minamino begins to make a major impact for Liverpool. Full Article
of Premier League clubs push for season to finish by June 30 over fears of player exodus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T07:35:00Z Half of Premier League's clubs will push to see the season ended by the traditional June 30 deadline at Friday's shareholders' meeting, even if all games are not completed. Full Article
of 'Football has reached a moment of reckoning... it can't go on like this' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T09:55:54Z Special report: Existence of EFL clubs threatened by coronavirus crisis Chiefs call for a total overhaul to make clubs financially viable Many favour a salary cap so they don't operate beyond their means Full Article
of Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Premier League meeting latest, Leeds United legend Norman Hunter dies of Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:14:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
of 'RIP Norman Hunter, a giant of a man': Tributes pour in for Leeds United legend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:53:56Z Former Leeds United manager Peter Reid led the tributes as club legend Norman Hunter passed away on Friday, aged 76, after contracting coronavirus. Full Article