Matthew Perry Wanted Zac Efron To Portray Him In Biopic

Nov 8 2023

Matthew Perry had plans to approach Zac Efron to portray him in a biopic about his life, according to a friend of the late actor.

Athenna Crosby, who spoke to Perry the day before his passing, revealed his enthusiasm for the project, which would have focused on his journey through addiction recovery. Perry expressed a desire for Efron to depict a younger version of himself and intended to discuss it with him soon.

Crosby emphasised Perry’s eagerness to share his story of addiction recovery to inspire and help others. She described him as optimistic and excited about his future endeavours.

Despite Perry’s interest, representatives for Zac Efron have not yet commented on the matter.

In the past, Efron played a younger version of Perry in the 2009 film “17 Again.” Perry, while promoting his memoir, revealed that he had initially written a lead role for himself, only to realise he was too old for it. He had hoped for Efron to take the part but was turned down.

Matthew Perry tragically passed away on October 28, with the exact cause of death remaining unclear due to inconclusive autopsy results. Known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” fans have been sharing cherished moments and episodes in his memory.

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Beloved Carnival King Pawlu L-Pampalun Passes Away

Nov 8 2023

Pawlu Curmi, better known locally as il-Pampalun, considered the father of Maltese carnival, has sadly passed away on his 92nd birthday.

The carnival legend’s death came as a shock to many, with people flocking to social media to recount their wholesome memories with the jubilant figure.

European President Roberta Metsola too shared a photo of herself with Pawlu, pointing out how he made thousands of children, men and women, Maltese and tourist, happy.

‘The king of carnival. Always with a smile, always jubilant. Always on the front, on the carnival floats, dancing and singing’.

Rest in Peace Pawlu. Carnival will never be the same without you.

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‘Shoving 25 Residents Into An Apartment Is Undignified’, Robert Abela

Nov 8 2023

Prime Minister Robert Abela addressed concerns about worker exploitation and overcrowded living conditions in Malta, countering the Opposition’s portrayal of the country’s reliance on foreign labor.

The prime minister that it is not right for apartment owners to bring in large groups of residents into an apartment the day after the police addressed the situation.

Abela declared an end to the tolerance of those who exploit workers for personal gain, particularly criticizing temping agencies that bring in foreigners every six months and shoving them into small apartments.

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Next week, a draft of laws to regulate these agencies will be presented in the cabinet meeting, granting Maltese authorities full control. Abela emphasized the importance of upholding socialist values, ensuring dignified treatment for all workers regardless of their background.

He also outlined a distinction between fees for renewing work permits and obtaining new ones, aiming to discourage high turnover practices and encourage companies to invest in employee training. Abela firmly stated that it is time to address the issue of profiting from overcrowded shared accommodations.

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Over 770,000 Passengers Pass Through Malta Airport In October

Nov 8 2023

In October, Malta International Airport saw a surge in passenger traffic, with 771,253 travellers passing through its gates, marking a 9.6% increase from 2019.

Additionally, seat capacity rose by 6.4%, though high demand resulted in an impressive 84.7% seat load factor (SLF) for the month.

The leading markets for October were Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Spain. Italy, France, and Spain notably surpassed their 2019 figures by 47%, 53%, and 3% respectively.

However, the United Kingdom and Germany experienced slower recoveries, with declines of 17% and 23% compared to 2019.

The positive performance from January to October, along with optimistic expectations for November and December, prompted Malta International Airport to revise its traffic forecast. The airport now anticipates welcoming 7.8 million passengers by the close of 2023.

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