Pixar’s Monsters Inc. is getting a TV show

May 19 2021

Fans of Pixar are being treated to a new sequel TV series of Monsters Inc., with the first trailer for Monsters at Work having just dropped today. The series will take place around six months after the events of Monsters Inc. and will show how they company makes the shift from using children’s fear to generate power to using laughter and joy. Both John Goodman and Billy Crystal are returning to voice Sully and Mike.

New characters will also be brought into the fold, voiced by some big names as well. The series was announced back in 2017 and set to make its premiere in 2020. It was however pushed back, most probably due to COVID-19. But we will be going back to the monster world in July 2nd when ‘Monsters at Work’ drops on Disney+.

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: TheFandom.net

Demi Lovato confirms gender as non-binary and changes pronouns to they/them

May 19 2021

Singer and star Demi Lovato came out as non-binary and that they will be changing their pronouns from she/her to they/them. She announced the news on Twitter, stating that today ‘is a day I’m so happy to share more of my life with you all.’ Non-binary people do not identify as male or female and tend not to conform to gender norms of either. The 28-year-old came to the understanding after some healing and self-reflective work over the past year, and is now confirming to her fanbase and the world.

Every day we wake up, we are given another opportunity & chance to be who we want & wish to be. I’ve spent the majority of my life growing in front of all of you… you’ve seen the good, the bad, & everything in between. pic.twitter.com/HSBcfmNruo

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 19, 2021

They said that using ‘they/them’ pronouns ‘best represents the fluidity [they] feel in [their] gender expression’. Lovato does not consider themselves as an expert on the subject but will be speaking to other non-binary people in a video series concerning gender identity. Being a spokesperson for LGBTIQ+ throughout their life, Lovato stated they are doing this for ‘those out there that haven’t been able to share who they truly are with their loved ones.’

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: The Guardian

Jason Micallef upset over Malta’s event measures after packed Eurovision

May 19 2021

Chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency took to Facebook to express his concern regarding the fact that the Eurovision kicked off its first semi-final with a packed audience, whereas Malta still does not allow such events to take place. He asks whether the science in Rotterdam is far more advanced than that in Malta and states that he can no longer understand the local situation.

"Rotterdam" beda l-eurovision bis-sala ppakkjata sa ruh ommha bin-nies hdejn xulxin bhal sardin gos-sala.Jista jkun li…

Posted by Jason Micallef on Tuesday, 18 May 2021

He asks who, how and why Maltese authorities will not allow cultural activities of 50, 100 or 200 people in theatres and stadiums which can accommodate around a 1000 throughout all of June. Micallef points to herd immunity, which, despite being a sought after goal, still isn’t enough to bring a return to organised events soon.

#MaltaDaily

Public outrage after Caqnu’s €30 million tax discount

May 19 2021

Charles Polidano, known more famously as ic-Caqnu, struck a deal with government tax authorities to acquire a huge discount on his €40 million tax bill. The taxes – some of which pending since 1990s – were cut from €40 million to less than €10 million. Times of Malta reported the news on Wednesday and stated that sources claimed the original tax bill would have ‘crippled’ the construction magnate ‘beyond repair.’

Most of Polidano’s wealth was acquired through property – even though parts of it are subject to administrative or legal proceedings. Polidano managed to rack up €700,000 in daily fines through works at Montekristo, prompting the Planning Authority to halt illegal works at the Estates.

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: tvm.com.mt