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Disney Drops New Teaser For Live Action Lilo & Stitch

Disney Drops New Teaser For Live Action Lilo & Stitch
Nov 26 2024 Share

Disney has unveiled the first teaser for its upcoming live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch. The 30-second preview offers a nostalgic glimpse of the Hawaiian coastline, setting the stage for the heartwarming tale.

The teaser highlights Stitch, the mischievous blue alien, wreaking havoc on a sandcastle.

The film will explore the bond between Lilo, a lonely Hawaiian girl, and Stitch, a genetically engineered creature designed for destruction.

 

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Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the movie features Chris Sanders reprising his iconic role as the voice of Stitch. The cast also includes Maia Kealoho as Lilo, along with Zach Galifianakis, Sydney Agudong, Billy Magnussen, and Courtney B. Vance.

Arriving 23 years after the original animated film, which earned $273 million globally, the live-action adaptation revisits the beloved story of six-year-old Lilo and her teenage sister Nani. Living in Hawaii, they adopt Stitch, whom they believe to be a stray dog but is actually Experiment 626, a chaotic yet lovable alien.

Lilo & Stitch has inspired numerous TV and film spin-offs over the years, and fans eagerly await the live-action release, set to premiere on May 23, 2025.

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Malta To Implement Major Land Registration Reform By 2035

Nov 26 2024 Share

Minister for Lands, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, announced the launch of a public consultation for the National Strategy for the Reform of the Land Registration System: 2025-2035, inviting feedback from stakeholders and the public.

This strategy outlines measures to modernize the system, which has operated under 1981 legislation, and expand compulsory registration to cover all Maltese and Gozitan territory by 2035.

Currently, only 54% of Malta is under compulsory registration. The reform seeks to ensure all property buyers receive title certificates, bolstering trust in the property market. It emphasizes state protection of property rights, transparency, and the adoption of digital systems to streamline processes.

The strategy includes 18 recommendations, such as updating the Land Registry Act, improving title certificates, clarifying property boundaries, and introducing mediation frameworks for disputes. Public meetings will explain the proposals and encourage participation.

Minister Zrinzo Azzopardi stressed the reform’s importance in securing property ownership, akin to car logbooks, and ensuring confidence in property transactions.

The consultation document, informed by input from entities like the Notarial Council and Developers Association, marks a collaborative effort for a robust system.

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Cottonera Christmas Market To Bring Festive Spirit To Isla

Nov 26 2024 Share

The Cottonera Christmas Market, or Villaġġ tal-Milied fil-Kottonera, was officially announced by Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli, alongside Isla Mayor Clive Pulis and organiser Jonathan Pace.

The event will take place on Sunday, December 1st, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Isla Square. The market will feature a stage for dance and singing performances, food stalls, artisanal crafts, and a performance by the National Choir of Malta.

There will also be various activities for children, including a magician, face painting, and pony rides.

Parliamentary Secretary Zerafa Civelli highlighted the importance of such events in bringing communities together, noting that the Cottonera area already offers a high-quality destination.

She emphasised that events like this enhance the local experience for those visiting the Three Cities. Additionally, on December 1st, the Christmas tree will be lit up, which was crafted by the Senglea Craft Group using crochet techniques.

This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to revitalise the area and provide festive activities for both locals and visitors.

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World’s Oldest Man Passes Away Aged 112

World’s Oldest Man Passes Away Aged 112
Nov 26 2024 Share

John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, passed away at 112 in Southport, UK, Guinness World Records announced.

Born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, the same year the Titanic sank, he was a lifelong Liverpool FC fan and lived through both World Wars. He died surrounded by music and love at Hollies Care Home, where he had resided since his 100th birthday.

Tinniswood became the world’s oldest living man in April 2024 after the passing of Venezuela’s Juan Vicente Perez. Despite his remarkable longevity, he credited his age to luck and moderation, with no strict diet except for his weekly battered fish and chips.

Reflecting on his long life, he said, “I just take it in my stride.”

A Second World War veteran, Tinniswood served in the Army Pay Corps, managing logistics, accounts, and soldier welfare. He later worked as an accountant for Shell and BP before retiring in 1972.

He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Blodwen, and is survived by his daughter, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. His family described him as intelligent, brave, and an inspiration to all who knew him.

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