SpaceX announced on Friday that its Starship megarocket is scheduled for a new test flight next weekend, after recent attempts have ended in spectacular explosions. The largest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built, Starship is a key component of NASA’s plan to return Americans to the Moon and is central to Elon Musk’s vision of colonizing Mars. However, repeated test failures, which have sent debris raining down over the Caribbean and disrupted flights, have put pressure on SpaceX to achieve a successful trial run. The rocket’s 10th test flight is set to launch as early as August 24 from…
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Pakistan’s recently launched remote sensing satellite has become operational after its successful deployment in space. It was launched last month from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. According to a statement from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), “The satellite has established stable contact with ground stations and begun capturing and transmitting high-resolution imagery, greatly enhancing data availability and reliability for various national sectors.” The satellite will provide high-quality imaging capabilities to support a wide range of applications. It is expected to revolutionize urban planning, infrastructure development, and regional planning by monitoring urban expansion and growth trends. Additionally, the…
Helen Mirren recently revealed a hobby she shares with her ‘Thursday Murder Club’ co-star, Pierce Brosnan. In a new interview with ‘Us Weekly’, the acclaimed actress discussed a shared interest she discovered with Brosnan. At the New York City premiere for the film, she said, “I like to garden a lot.” She also added, “I like to swim in the sea.” Mirren then noted, “I like to paint a little bit, like my costar Pierce.” She clarified that while they both enjoy art, they have “never” actually painted together. In the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s 2020 novel, Mirren plays…
The director of the upcoming The Toxic reboot, Macon Blair, has revealed details about the special effects used in the film’s production. In a recent interview with SFX magazine, the Hollywood director shared his fun experience making the movie, emphasizing his unique approach to the horror-comedy genre. “We wanted it to play in a cartoonish way where even if it’s gross, it’s meant to be fun,” he explained. “It’s never meant to be mean-spirited or cruel or gory in a way that makes you feel repulsed. It’s meant to be gory in a way that makes you go, ‘Hell yeah!’…
Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is getting a spinoff film on Netflix, focusing on Brad Pitt’s character, stuntman Cliff Booth. However, the Oscar-winning director will not be directing the new movie; he has passed the role to David Fincher. Tarantino explained his decision on The Church of Tarantino podcast, which is dedicated to discussing his films. He shared, “I love this script, but I’m still walking down the same ground I’ve already walked. It just kind of unenthused me.” He added, “This last movie, I’ve got to not know what I’m doing again. I’ve got to be…
Taylor Lautner recently shared details about his summer activities and his life with his dogs. Speaking to PEOPLE Magazine, Lautner discussed his partnership with a dog food company and what it’s been like traveling and adventuring with his dogs, Remi and Lily. “We really wanted to put an emphasis on spending this summer outdoors and in nature a lot,” he explained. The Twilight alum added, “They got their Blue Buffalo in them, helping fuel them along the way.” Before moving on, the actor, who once dated Taylor Swift, shared, “It’s been a great summer so far, and we’re going to…
Following a recent legal victory where he was acquitted of serious charges, Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly considering a career change and is now looking into law school. According to Radar Online, the 55-year-old music mogul has become interested in law after narrowly avoiding a conviction in his recent trial. An insider shared with the outlet, “He thinks he’s got a legal mind. He’s convinced that his strategy is what helped dismantle the case.” Reports suggest Diddy now wants to trade the music studio for a courtroom and is actively searching for a law school or a diploma program. However,…
Jamie Dornan recently opened up about his personal experience with grief and the “strange” feeling of considering himself an orphan in his late 30s. In a candid interview with Radio Times Magazine, the 41-year-old actor shared, “My first thought was that I was an orphan.” He added, “Grief is a very everyday part of my life. I’m in the shadow of it.” Dornan was only 15 when his mother passed away from cancer. The following year, four of his closest friends were also killed in a car accident. He experienced another profound loss in 2021 when his father, renowned gynecologist…
Judd Apatow recently revealed what he asked Paul Rudd to do for his role in the film Anchorman, and the surprising reaction from the studio. The 57-year-old American director and film producer appeared on his friend Ted Danson’s podcast, Where Everybody Knows Your Name, to share his thoughts on life and promote his upcoming book, Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures. During the interview, Apatow praised veteran comedy legends, including his mentor Garry Shandling, as well as Bob Newhart and Don Rickles. Danson, forgetting a previous collaboration, asked if The 40-Year-Old Virgin was the first time Apatow…
Sarah Jessica Parker recently revealed her surprise at discovering that unexpected audiences, such as NBA players and NYPD officers, watch her show And Just Like That… In a conversation with PEOPLE magazine, the 60-year-old American actress and television producer admitted that she has been consistently surprised over the years by some of the viewers of both And Just Like That… and S* and the City*. During a Q&A session hosted by Threads, Parker shared, “I encounter people like that all the time.” Recalling a specific event, she said, “I was at a CNN event, and all these legendary basketball players…
