Singer Jon Bon Jovi Helps Talk Woman Off Bridge

Sep 12 2024

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions self-harm.

Rock star Jon Bon Jovi was praised by Nashville police for assisting a distressed woman on the edge of the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday night.

The 62-year-old singer, in town for a music video shoot, noticed the woman standing on the ledge over the Cumberland River. Bon Jovi, along with his team, approached her and engaged in conversation, helping to coax her back onto the bridge.

In a video shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Bon Jovi can be seen calmly interacting with the woman before helping her off the ledge with the assistance of another woman. After ensuring her safety, he gave her a comforting hug before leaving the bridge together.

Police praised Bon Jovi and his team for their efforts, emphasising the importance of community in keeping each other safe. In their statement, they thanked the musician for helping the woman to safety and preventing a potentially dangerous situation.

Bon Jovi’s quick actions during the incident received widespread praise online.

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249,410 Passenger Movements Between Malta & Italy In August

Sep 12 2024

Malta International Airport saw a record-breaking 983,182 passengers in August 2024, making it the airport’s busiest month ever.

This marked an 11.9% increase compared to August 2023, driven by high summer travel demand. The peak day was August 8th, with 34,771 passengers.

Aircraft movements rose by 14.3%, with 6,106 take-offs and landings, while seat capacity increased by 12.1%. Flights were filled at 91.2%, the highest load factor of 2024 so far.

Italy and the United Kingdom continued to dominate as the airport’s top markets, together accounting for nearly 45% of traffic. Rome’s Fiumicino was the most popular destination, with 58,782 passengers.

Notably, Germany surpassed France to become the third largest market, and Spain returned to the top five for the first time since February. The UK saw the fastest growth among the top five markets, with a 25% increase in traffic.

By the end of August, Malta International Airport had handled over 6 million passengers for the year, up 16.3% from 2023. Additionally, the airport processed 1,987 tonnes of cargo and mail during the month.

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Mel Gibson In Malta: Meets Prime Minister

Sep 11 2024

Renowned actor and director Mel Gibson has been spotted in Malta, meeting even Prime Minister Robert Abela during his stay here.

The Prime Minister revealed in a social media post that he had the opportunity to sit down and discuss with him about some particular projects he intends to work in Malta on.

Gibson is well known for his roles in films such as Braveheart, wherein he portrayed William Wallace, and the Patriot, as well as for directing films such as The Passion of the Christ.

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Denis Villeneuve Confirms ‘Dune 3’ Will Be The Final Franchise Film

Sep 11 2024

Denis Villeneuve has confirmed that the third Dune film will be the final installment of his involvement in the franchise, though he clarified that it is not a traditional trilogy. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Villeneuve explained, “It was really a diptych. A pair of movies that adapt the first book. That’s done and finished.” The third film, tentatively titled Dune: Messiah, is already in the writing stage but will stand apart from the first two films.

Set 12 years after the events of the first Dune novel, Dune: Messiah will require the cast to be aged up. On this challenge, Villeneuve commented, “That’s my problem. I know how to do that.” While Villeneuve has indicated a desire to move on from the Dune universe, he hinted that the franchise could continue under another director. He said, “If Dune: Messiah happens, I would love to do something else. But there are beautiful books, more difficult to adapt. I’m not closing the door, but I will not do it myself.”

Villeneuve’s exit does not mean the end for the series, leaving the possibility open for someone else to explore Frank Herbert’s increasingly complex novels.

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