Willem Dafoe to reprise his role as Green Goblin in new Spider-Man film

May 31 2021

The new instalment to the MCU’s Spider-Man franchise is set to include Willem Dafoe reprising his role as Green Goblin/Norman Osborn. Dafoe took on the role in the first Spider-Man big screen take, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Robey Maguire as the web-slinging neighbourhood hero.

Dafoe is also rumoured to be the film’s main villain, leading a version of the Sinister Six. Doctor Octopus will also be portrayed by Alfred Molina who took on the role in Spider-Man 2, along with Jamie Foxx’s Electro from the second ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ film. Tom Holland is up against some difficult odds in this upcoming film as these are seasoned classical villains who are out to get revenge on the young hero.

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Photo Source: CinemaBlend, Insider, Illuminerdi, GamesRadar, Polygon

Love Island 2021 drops its first teaser trailers

May 31 2021

After the recent confirmation that Love Island will be making a comeback in 2021 following fears of postponement due to COVID-19, the series has released its first teaser trailers for the upcoming season. In one teaser, host Laura Whitmore wields a a wooden hammer and smashes a post reading ‘In Case of Love Island, Crack On.’

📣📣 *Breaks glass* 📣📣 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/OkU8TxJ6fz

— Love Island (@LoveIsland) May 29, 2021

Another teaser sees a vehicle roll up with the number plate ‘LOV3’ and megaphones blasting the phrase ‘This is not a drill.’ The new season is set to drop at the end of June and will run for the usual eight weeks in the Majorca villa.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL 👀🏝💕 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/bVyiawv92g

— Love Island (@LoveIsland) May 29, 2021

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Photo Source: LoveIsland Twitter, Radio Times

Restart campaign proposes lift on DJ ban, controlled events & more

May 31 2021

Following the launch of Restart, the campaign seeking to restart the cultural and entertainment sector, a proposal has been launched outlining how to proceed. The proposal starts with a removal of performance ban placed on DJs by June 1st, followed by a re-opening with 25% standing capacity up to a 300 pax maximum by June 14th.

July 1st will boost the reopening max to 800 people (50% standing capacity) to then increase it to 75% a month later. The aim is to have a 100% standing capacity of licensed venues ‘since the entire population should be fully vaccinated by August.’ The proposal also highlights that only vaccinated people are eligible for these reopening, with health officers verifying vaccine certificates at doors.

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Photo Source: Restart FB, Vishnu RNair

Qolla l-Bajda to undergo restoration by Din l-Art Helwa

May 31 2021

NGO ‘Din L-Art Helwa’ is set to restore the Qolla l-Bajda coastal battery in Marsalforn Gozo. The NGO executive president Alex Torpiano stated that plans are in the works to restore the battery to its original state which was a 1715 building by the nights. A discotheque which was added to the battery in 1980s will also be removed. The building used to serve as a defence point against attacks due to its strategic location.

The building suffered everything from vandalism, neglect and weathering by the elements, despite still attracting tourists when they visited Gozo. Torpiano stated that there are various ideas of what can be done to restore the battery, and that the NGO will try to keep as much of the original stone intact.

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Photo Source: Din L-Art Helwa