’28 Years Later’ Becomes Biggest Ever Movie To Be Filmed On An iPhone

Sep 20 2024

Danny Boyle’s zombie apocalypse movie ’28 Years Later’, has become the largest ever movie to be filmed completely on an iPhone.

This historical feat showcases not only a creative and cost friendly way to film a blockbuster movie but also shows the high level of quality reached by Apple and their iPhone products.

The film, which is the first of a planned trilogy, will see the return of Hollywood A-lister Cillian Murphy in his role as Jim from the original zombie apocalypse movies in 2002.

’28 Years Later’ has a stellar cast including not only Cillian Murphy but also stars such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, and Jack O’Connell.

The film had a budget of $75 million, making it the most expensive film to be ever shot completely on a smartphone.

The choice to film with the iPhone 15 was kept secret throughout production, with the cast and crew under strict non-disclosure agreements. However, several sources connected to the project recently confirmed the details of this filming method to WIRED.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max used during shooting was outfitted with professional accessories, including lenses, microphones, and tripods, which enhanced its ability to capture footage in 4K resolution.

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Malta Hit By Heavy Rain

Sep 20 2024

The Maltese islands have once again experienced heavy rainfall as summer comes to an end, bringing cooler temperatures and more rain on the horizon.

Several videos sent to Malta Daily showed downpours and multiple local roads flooding.

In the upcoming week, temperatures are expected to drop, with rain showers forecasted for Monday, September 23rd, and cooler weather throughout the rest of the week.

This weekend will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to 20ºC on Saturday. However, with no rain expected, there’s still a chance for one last summer barbecue or picnic.

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Average Retirement Age in 2023 Was 61.3 Years

Sep 20 2024

The 2023 Labour Force Survey (LFS) showed that 55,713 individuals aged 50-74 were receiving old-age pensions, with 96.4% relying on statutory pensions, either alone or with other types. Around 60% of pension recipients were male, with nearly half of men aged 50-74 receiving a pension, compared to just 28.1% of women.

The average retirement age was 61.3 years, slightly higher for women (61.8) than men (61.0). By pension type, the retirement age was 61.5 years for statutory pensions, 61.7 for private pensions, and 57.8 for occupational pensions. Most statutory pension recipients (90.5%) started without any bonuses or penalties.

Among pensioners, 7,991 were still employed, with 70.9% being male. Common occupations included highly skilled non-manual jobs (35.7%) and low-skilled non-manual roles (30.9%). Almost half of employed pensioners (48.3%) had secondary education or lower.

Nearly half (48.2%) stopped working upon receiving their pension, with men (50.4%) more likely to do so than women (44.3%). Over a third were already not working, with this share higher among women (39.3%) than men (31.2%).

Around 75% of individuals aged 50-74 not yet receiving a pension were making financial plans for one, especially men (97.3%) compared to women (55.0%). Pension entitlement expectations were highest among those aged 50-54 (90.2%), decreasing slightly for older groups.

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Government To Pay 100 Hours Leave For Self-Employed Prospective Parents Undergoing IVF

Sep 20 2024

In the upcoming Budget, self-employed parents undergoing IVF treatment will be eligible for up to 100 hours of government-funded paid leave during their treatment cycle.

Prime Minister Robert Abela announced this during a consultation meeting with the Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises ahead of the 2025 Budget.

The meeting took place at NM Group in Naxxar, where the Prime Minister also met with the company’s management and staff.

During the session, the Prime Minister and the Chamber discussed proposals for the next Budget. Dr. Abela explained that self-employed mothers will now receive 60 hours of paid leave, while the second parent, if also self-employed, will be entitled to an additional 40 hours during the IVF cycle.

Speaking about small and medium businesses, Prime Minister Abela emphasised their role as the backbone of the economy. He stressed the importance of maintaining Malta’s competitiveness in the EU Single Market and taking a clear position in European discussions.

“We strongly oppose a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Our aim, even at the European level, is to avoid placing unnecessary burdens on businesses and instead offer incentive-based policies,” said the Prime Minister.

He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg, Ministers Clayton Bartolo, Miriam Dalli, Clyde Caruana, Parliamentary Secretary Andy Ellul, and Mark Mallia, Head of Secretariat at the Office of the Prime Minister.

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