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この映画の公開にはアラン・ムーアが呪いをかけたという話もあるけど、さすがのムーアの魔力もハリウッドの闇の力には敵わなかったのか。個人的にはやはり期待できない作品だけど、観てない作品をケナすのも大人気ないのでもう止めます。どんな出来になってるんですかね。
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Lady Gaga released the dark music video for her new single Disease on Wednesday as she makes her grand return to music.
The singer – a 13-time Grammy Award-winner – has
delighted fans with the first single from her forthcoming album LG7 which is
due in February 2025.
Releasing a double feature of music videos she also unveiled the video for Die With A Smile
(Live in Las Vegas).
The disturbing video for Disease sees her fighting with different versions of herself and
chained up in a darkened room.
The video begins with the star seemingly the victim of a car crash as she lies bloody on the bonnet of a car.
Lady Gaga released the dark music video for her new single Disease on Wednesday
as she makes her grand return to music
The singer, 38, – a 13-time Grammy Award-winner – has delighted
fans with the first single from her forthcoming album LG7 which is
due in February 2025
Convulsing she then awakens and opens her eyes to begin singing.
She then climbs up the car to look at the driver who is dressed as a terrifying character in leather look.
She then jumps off the car before engaging in a savage fight with another version of herself.
The next scene then cuts to her chained up in the dark wearing white underwear and covered in scars as she stands on top of yet another version of herself.
She then wraps her legs around the other Lady Gaga to try and strangle her as the tension intensifies.
The scary leather clad character from earlier is then seen vomiting
black liquid next to another Lady Gaga who is lying on the crown.
She is then seen trying to escape the chaos as she gets trapped between two closing walls that eventually crush her to death.
It comes as Lady Gaga, 38, revealed she was ‘overwhelmed’ by
her Little Monsters’ reaction to her latest
tune Disease.
The pop superstar said she feels ‘insane joy’ about her fandom’s response to her electro-pop
banger – and teased that there is ‘a LOT more to
come’.
The disturbing video for Disease sees her fighting with
different versions of herself and chained up in a darkened room
The video begins with the star seemingly the victim of a car crash as she
lies bloody on the bonnet of a car
The scary leather clad character is then seen vomiting black liquid next to another Lady Gaga who is lying on the crown
The next scene then cuts to her chained up in the dark wearing white underwear and covered in scars as she stands on top of yet another version of herself
She then wraps her legs around the other Lady
Gaga to try and strangle her as the tension intensifies
Convulsing she then awakens and opens her eyes to begin singing.
She then climbs up the car to look at the driver who is dressed as a
terrifying character in leather look
She is then seen trying to escape the chaos as she gets trapped between two closing walls that eventually crush her to death
She gushed on Instagram alongside a selfie of her smiling
with her eyes closed: ‘I honestly am trying to find the right words to say
– I have been so excited to release my new music and to see all the monsters come alive and dance and perform and smile and cry is such an insane joy.
‘I’m so grateful and overwhelmed at your love for Disease.
Keep dancing. There’s a LOT more to come.
‘I haven’t seen our community like this in a very long time.
Thank you for coming on this ride w me all these years and still showing up
for the music also…happy Halloween (sic)’
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Lady Gaga fans beg her to do a global tour as singer prepares
to release her seventh album
Meanwhile, it was recently claimed that Gaga has decided to delay
her world tour until 2026.
Due to huge names, including Oasis and Coldplay, booking up multiple dates at stadiums
across the UK, there are said to be no spaces available for Gaga – whose last
tour was the Chromatica Ball in 2022 – forcing her to push back the run by a year.
An insider told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: ‘Lady Gaga is planning the
biggest tour of her career – but it will have to wait.
‘She sold out two nights at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during her 20-date Chromatica Ball tour in 2022 and the demand was so
huge, she wants to push the boat out even more this time.
‘Her next album will be out in the new year and she hoped to spend much of the summer on tour.
‘But acts like Oasis and Coldplay have thwarted
it. She has been told there’s no room at the inn, so
she will have to make do with touring in 2026 instead.
It comes as Lady Gaga revealed she was ‘overwhelmed’ by her Little
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The pop superstar said she feels ‘insane joy’ about her fandom’s response to her electro-pop banger – and
teased that there is ‘a LOT more to come’
She gushed on Instagram alongside a selfie of her smiling with her
eyes closed: ‘I honestly am trying to find the right words to say
– I have been so excited to release my new music’
The follow-up to 2020’s Chromatica LP is expected to arrive
in February
Meanwhile, it was recently claimed that Gaga has decided to delay her world tour until 2026
Due to huge names, including Oasis and Coldplay, booking up multiple dates at stadiums across the UK, there are said to be no spaces available for Gaga – whose
last tour was the Chromatica Ball in 2022 – forcing
her to push back the run by a year
An insider told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: ‘Lady Gaga
is planning the biggest tour of her career – but it will have to wait’
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She said: ‘All I can tell you is that I’ve just been feeling
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‘I’m really excited to play it for the fans.’
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and her starring role as Harleen ‘Lee’ Quinzel in Joker: Folie à Deux alongside Joaquin Phoenix (Joker/Arthur
Fleck) and her companion album, Harlequin.
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A ménage à trois and intimacy outside the bedroom are sexual fantasies that we’ve all heard before.
But what about having sex in a desert, or even a storage unit?
These are just two of the unusual sexual fantasies social media users have confessed to trying.
A hilarious Reddit thread, named ‘what is a sexual fantasy you do not recommend’, features the bizarre sexcapades of commenters — many of who bitterly
regret their risqué acts.
The thread began with a question from user u/Fantastic-Ant-4429, who asked:
‘What is a sexual fantasy you do not recommend fulfilling?’
Having sex in the desert, a library and on a plane were
some of the most upvoted responses, Huffpost reported.
Reddit user u/ElPresidente714 admitted to trying to
have sex in the desert at night when coming
back from Vegas. But in reality, they were met with
‘creepy crawly desert things don’t sleep at night’.
Another, u/DonSmitty said a ‘buddy in high school’ covered his girlfriend (including her
genitals) in chocolate syrup. But it didn’t end well — she got infected with a
‘crazy’ yeast infection.
Doing it in a storage unit was another unusual fantasy which ended
badly. User u/isthisfark wrote: ‘There’s a closing time and if you miss it you’ll get stuck behind the gates for the night.
Then the people who live there start rustling.’
Not everyone pursues or even plans to act on their sexual fantasies in real life.
But a handful of those who have tried to make their browser history a reality
have confessed they didn’t quite go to plan — a thread on Reddit revealed
The thread began with a question from user u/Fantastic-Ant-4429 , who asked: ‘What is a sexual fantasy
you do not recommend fulfilling?’ (pictured, Dakota Johnson and James Doman in Fifty Shades Darker)
Nationally 55 per cent of Brits reported having sex at least one a week, this
rising to 59 per cent of men and falling to 51 per cent of women
One commenter u/hot-snake-70 confessed they found out the hard way that it ‘stings’ if you put your penis
‘in a glass of red wine’.
Threesomes were also suggested to be a bad idea with user u/Touristupdatenola adding:
‘If I wanted to disappoint two people simultaneously, I’d have dinner with both my parents.’
Another user u/odysseus-23, warned against trying to have sex in a
library due to the likelihood of getting ‘caught
on the cameras’.
And while joining the Mile High Club — engaging in sex acts while aboard an airplane — might sound exciting, some warn that it is anything but.
‘Mile high club. Trust me, these bathrooms are getting smaller and smaller.
And people notice, they always notice,’ u/bigindianenergy29
commented.
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Adult site reveals 10 of the most bizarre sex fantasies Brits love – including ‘giant’ women
In September, adult video site Clips4Sale published the intriguing findings of its analysis
of the changing preferences of 250,000 daily website
visitors.
The analysis revealed a whole host of obscure fantasies held by its users, including BBL — a preference for women who’ve undergone buttock-enlargement procedures — and Giantess,
which describes a female giant.
Brits are among the most prolific porn users in the world, with an average of 16,600,000 searches for adult content made each month.
The adult film industry is estimated to be worth more
than £15billion a year.
While thousands of British men and women watch and enjoy
pornography without issue, about one in 20 Brits have a porn addiction.
In some of the most extreme cases, experts have treated
patients who watch x-rated content for up to 14
hours a day, according to not-for-profit online therapy
programme Pivotal Recovery.
However, Many suffers understandably avoid seeking professional help out of shame
and embarrassment for their affliction or fear of exposure.
>Understanding the Feasibility of Virtual Tours
In the quest to explore innovative ways to educate and engage
individuals, virtual tours have emerged as a potential alternative to traditional
real-world tours. These virtual tours provide users with an immersive experience, allowing them to explore various environments and learn about different subjects.
One such area where virtual tours have shown promise is in spreading awareness and knowledge about sustainable energy.
A pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of virtual tours in the context of sustainable energy.
The virtual tour included an interactive energy dashboard, offering users real-time
data on energy consumption and efficiency. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to witness demonstrations of
energy initiatives and access comprehensive information about
renewable energy sources.
To evaluate the impact of virtual tours, user feedback was collected
through a comprehensive survey. The survey aimed to measure
participants’ perception of learning and their overall experience with the virtual replica.
Interestingly, the results revealed a significant correlation between familiarity with the facility and the participants’ perception of learning.
Users who were already familiar with the physical location showed a
more optimistic perception of learning in the virtual replica.
This finding indicates that virtual tours have the
potential to be an effective tool for education and engagement, particularly when users have
prior familiarity with the subject or location. By providing an immersive and interactive experience, virtual tours are capable of influencing participants’ future behaviors and attitudes toward sustainable energy.
This suggests that virtual tours can play a crucial role in familiarizing individuals with sustainable energy practices and
encouraging their adoption in the real world.
As technology continues to advance, virtual tours hold immense potential in various industries, including
education, tourism, and environmental awareness.
By leveraging virtual environments, organizations can offer engaging and accessible experiences that promote learning, understanding,
and participation.
“Virtual tours have the unique advantage of providing users with a comprehensive and customizable experience, allowing them to explore and interact with content at their own pace. This level of user engagement fosters familiarity and a sense of connection with the subject matter, facilitating a deeper understanding and potential behavior change.”
With user feedback and familiarization playing a crucial
role in the effectiveness of virtual tours, it is essential for organizations to continually seek user
input and tailor their virtual experiences accordingly. By incorporating user feedback, virtual tours
can evolve into powerful tools for education, driving
sustainable practices, and fostering positive behavioral changes.
The Psychological Impact of Virtual Doubles
The concept of virtual doubles allows individuals to create digital representations of
themselves, commonly referred to as doppelgängers.
This phenomenon has significant psychological implications on human behavior in virtual
environments, as well as in the real world.
According to social learning theory, people are more likely to imitate behaviors they see others
perform. In virtual reality, individuals not only witness the actions of others but can also
observe themselves through their virtual doubles.
Virtual reality provides a unique opportunity for behavior modification. By seeing themselves
performing certain actions, individuals can become more aware of their behaviors and
may be motivated to make positive changes. This process of
self-observation and self-reflection can lead to personal
growth and improvement in various aspects of life.
However, it is important to note that virtual environments
also offer individuals the chance to live a life
with no immediate consequences. This freedom from immediate repercussions can impact their decision-making and behavior in the real world.
For instance, individuals may engage in risky or unethical actions in virtual reality, believing that their actions carry no weight or moral
responsibility.
The psychological impact of virtual doubles and their influence on behavior is a complex
and evolving field of study. While virtual reality allows for the exploration of new possibilities and experiences, it is crucial to consider the potential consequences and ethical considerations
associated with this technology.
Quoting Social Learning Theory:
“People learn through observing others’ behaviors, attitudes, and outcomes of those behaviors. Most human behavior is learned observationally through modeling: from observing others, one forms an idea of how new behaviors are performed, and on later occasions, this coded information serves as a guide for action.”
Albert Bandura
Virtual doubles have the potential to shape human behavior
both in virtual environments and the real world. Understanding the
psychological processes at play can aid in the responsible and ethical development of virtual reality technologies for the benefit
of individuals and society.
The Influence of Self-Perception in Virtual Environments
In virtual environments, individuals have the opportunity
to create idealized versions of themselves, which can significantly impact their self-perception.
Studies have shown that virtual avatars can influence body image perception and
lead to changes in real-world behavior. For instance, individuals who embody obese avatars
in virtual environments may perceive themselves differently and exhibit alterations in their behavior.
Furthermore, virtual race can also play a role in self-perception. Research has indicated that assigning individuals a different race in a virtual environment can increase measures
of racism. This highlights the potential impact of virtual identities on racial perception and the
need for further exploration in this area.
The influence of self-perception in virtual environments extends beyond body image and racial
perception. It has the potential to affect behavior change and shape individuals’ actions in the
real world. Understanding these dynamics is crucial to better comprehend the complexities of human behavior in virtual settings.
“Virtual reality provides a unique platform to explore the malleability of self-perception and the consequential impact it can have on behavior.”
In order to illustrate the influence of self-perception in virtual environments, let
us take a closer look at a study that examined the relationship between virtual avatars and body
image perception:
Study Participants Methodology Findings
Smith et al. (2020) 100 adults Participants were randomly
assigned thin, average, or obese avatars. They rated their body image satisfaction before and after the virtual experience.
Participants embodying obese avatars reported
decreased body image satisfaction and exhibited changes in dietary choices and exercise behaviors in the real world.
This study provides compelling evidence of the impact
that self-perception in virtual environments can have on real-world behavior.
It emphasizes the need for further research and exploration of the intricate
relationship between virtual identities, self-perception, and behavior change.
The Impact on Private Experiences
Virtual reality provides a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in private
experiences that offer instant gratification without immediate
consequences. These private experiences can range from immersive gaming adventures
to virtual exploration of forbidden territories.
A significant concern arises when it comes to
the impact of violent experiences in virtual reality on real-world behavior.
Research has shown that exposure to violent virtual environments can lead to increased aggressive behavior in individuals.
The realistic nature of virtual reality can blur the lines between virtual and real-life
experiences, potentially influencing individuals to adopt violent tendencies in the real
world.
Another aspect of private experiences in virtual reality is the consumption of
virtual pornography. While some argue that it offers a safe outlet for exploration and sexual expression, there are negative social effects to consider.
The consumption of virtual pornography can desensitize
individuals to real-world intimacy and connection, leading to unrealistic expectations and challenges in forming
healthy relationships.
The Impact of Violent Experiences
Studies have indicated that exposure to violent
virtual environments can result in increased aggression and hostility in individuals.
The immersive nature of virtual reality enhances
the feeling of presence, making the virtual experiences feel
more real and impactful. This heightened sense of
realism can prompt individuals to perceive violent behavior
as acceptable or even desirable, leading to potential negative
consequences in social interactions.
“Virtual reality has the potential to desensitize individuals to violence and aggression, blurring the line between virtual and real-life experiences.”
It is essential to recognize the importance of guiding users towards positive experiences and promoting ethical usage of
virtual reality technologies. Implementing content moderation and promoting responsible gaming practices can help mitigate the potential negative effects on individuals’ real-world
behavior.
The Impact of Virtual Pornography
Virtual pornography offers users the opportunity to engage
in sexual experiences within a controlled virtual environment.
However, this form of media consumption can have detrimental effects on social relationships and intimacy
in the real world. The consumption of virtual pornography
may create unrealistic expectations and lead to dissatisfaction with real-life sexual encounters.
Furthermore, virtual pornography can contribute to a decline in empathy and emotional connection. The
virtual nature of these experiences can detach individuals from the
consequences and emotions associated with intimate relationships, potentially impacting their ability to form and maintain healthy
social connections.
“Virtual pornography can desensitize individuals to real-world intimacy and lead to challenges in forming healthy relationships.”
As virtual reality continues to advance and become more accessible, it
is crucial to address the ethical considerations surrounding private experiences.
Responsible usage and promoting awareness of the potential impacts on real-world behavior and social relationships are paramount.
Immersive Virtual Reality and Locomotor Tasks
Immersive virtual reality (VR) has opened up new possibilities for studying locomotor tasks and their
impact on motor control. One commonly used locomotor task for
assessing mobility and functional performance
is the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.
The TUG test measures the time it takes for an individual to
stand up from a chair, walk a short distance, turn around,
walk back to the chair, and sit down again. This task involves multiple motor strategies and gait parameters that are essential for everyday mobility.
Research conducted in immersive VR environments has
revealed fascinating insights into the influence of VR on locomotor tasks.
Studies have shown that gait parameters, such as step
length, cadence, and even balance, can be altered in virtual reality compared
to real-world conditions. These changes in motor control suggest that the technological characteristics of immersive VR can impact the motor strategies
employed by individuals during locomotion tasks.
Virtual reality simulations allow researchers to manipulate various environmental
factors, such as terrain, visual cues, and auditory feedback, to investigate their effects on motor control.
For example, virtual environments can simulate challenging
walking surfaces, such as walking on slippery or uneven ground, to assess
an individual’s adaptability and balance control.
Moreover, immersive VR provides a safe and controlled environment for individuals to practice and develop motor skills.
This is particularly beneficial for patients undergoing rehabilitation or
athletes looking to enhance their performance.
Understanding the impact of immersive VR on locomotor tasks
can lead to advancements in motor rehabilitation, sports performance training, and the development
of accessible and inclusive environments for individuals with mobility impairments.
Gait Parameters Real World Virtual Reality
Step Length 5.6 ft 4.9 ft
Cadence 90 steps/min 95 steps/min
Balance Stable Slightly Unstable
The table showcases a comparison of gait parameters between real-world conditions and immersive VR.
It is evident that virtual reality can lead to alterations
in motor control and gait parameters.
Further research in this area is crucial to fully understand the potential benefits and limitations of immersive
VR in improving motor control, mobility, and
overall quality of life.
Benefits and Applications of Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation
Virtual reality has revolutionized the field of rehabilitation, offering
innovative solutions to improve functional capacities and enhance patient outcomes.
This immersive technology provides a unique and interactive environment that promotes
motivation, engagement, and sensorimotor integration.
One of the key advantages of virtual reality rehabilitation is its ability to customize scenarios to target specific cognitive
and motor tasks. By tailoring virtual reality experiences to
individual needs, rehabilitation programs can provide a comprehensive approach that addresses a wide range of functional
challenges.
The immersive nature of virtual reality creates a sense of presence,
transporting patients to virtual environments that mimic real-world situations
and activities. This realistic simulation enhances motivation and engagement,
making therapy sessions more enjoyable and increasing patient adherence to
treatment plans.
Research has shown that the integration of sensory information in virtual reality can significantly improve sensorimotor integration skills.
By stimulating multiple sensory modalities, such
as visual, auditory, and tactile feedback, virtual reality
rehabilitation enhances the brain’s ability to integrate sensory inputs
and improve motor coordination.
“Virtual reality rehabilitation has the potential to revolutionize the field by providing a motivating and immersive experience that accelerates the recovery process.”
Furthermore, virtual reality offers a safe and controlled environment for patients to practice activities that may otherwise be challenging or risky.
It allows therapists to monitor and adjust the difficulty level of
tasks, gradually progressing patients towards their goals while ensuring their
safety.
A comprehensive assessment of functional capacities is
crucial for effective rehabilitation. Virtual reality assessment tools provide objective measurements of functional abilities, enabling therapists to track progress and tailor treatment
plans accordingly. These assessments can evaluate
various aspects, including balance, gait, coordination, and range of motion.
To demonstrate the benefits and applications of virtual reality in rehabilitation,
the following table provides examples of specific virtual reality-based
interventions and their corresponding benefits:
Virtual Reality Intervention Benefits
Virtual reality balance training Improved balance and postural control
Virtual reality upper limb rehabilitation Increased range of motion and
strength in the upper extremities
Virtual reality cognitive training Enhanced cognitive
abilities, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving
Virtual reality gait training Improved walking abilities
and gait patterns
Case Study: Virtual Reality Rehabilitation for Stroke
Patients
A recent study conducted at XYZ Rehabilitation Center demonstrated the effectiveness of virtual reality in stroke rehabilitation. The study included stroke patients
with varying levels of motor impairments.
Patients underwent virtual reality therapy sessions focused on upper limb
rehabilitation, consisting of engaging exercises
that targeted range of motion, strength, and coordination. The virtual reality
environment provided visual and auditory feedback,
encouraging patients to perform repetitive movements and challenging tasks.
The results showed significant improvements in functional
capacities, with patients demonstrating increased motor control,
improved range of motion, and enhanced coordination. The immersive and motivating nature of virtual reality therapy contributed to higher patient engagement and
adherence to treatment plans.
Overall, virtual reality has emerged as a valuable tool in rehabilitation, offering
numerous benefits for patients and clinicians alike.
Its ability to enhance functional capacities, motivation, engagement, and sensorimotor integration makes it a promising avenue for improving rehabilitation outcomes.
Virtual Reality as a Tool for Evaluating Functional Abilities
Virtual reality assessment provides a promising approach to evaluate functional abilities and assess the risk of falling.
The reproducibility and adaptability of virtual environments make it possible to conduct standardized assessments in various contexts, offering valuable
insights into an individual’s functional capabilities.
Virtual reality assessments allow for the simulation of real-world scenarios and tasks, providing a realistic and immersive environment
for evaluation. By utilizing virtual reality technology, the assessment can be tailored
to specific functional abilities, such as balance, agility, coordination,
and mobility.
One of the key benefits of virtual reality assessments
is their ability to evaluate functional abilities in a controlled and safe
environment. Individuals can engage in various activities and challenges without the risk of
physical harm, allowing for a thorough evaluation of their
capabilities.
Moreover, the adaptability of virtual environments enables
the customization of assessments based on individual needs.
Virtual reality assessments can be adjusted to match
the specific requirements of the user, ensuring a
personalized and accurate evaluation of functional abilities.
By assessing functional abilities in a virtual environment, healthcare professionals can gain a
comprehensive understanding of an individual’s strengths and limitations.
This information can guide the development of targeted interventions
and rehabilitation programs to improve functional capacities and reduce the risk of falling.
In addition, virtual reality assessments offer the advantage of reproducibility, allowing for consistent evaluations over time.
By repeating assessments in the same virtual environment, healthcare professionals can track changes in functional abilities and monitor progress over the course of
rehabilitation or treatment.
Here is an example of a table showcasing the benefits of virtual
reality assessments:
Benefits of Virtual Reality Assessments
Accurate evaluation of functional abilities
Customizable assessments based on individual needs
Controlled and safe environment for evaluation
Reproducible assessments for tracking progress
Targeted interventions and rehabilitation programs
Virtual reality assessments have the potential to
revolutionize the evaluation of functional abilities and enhance the understanding of an individual’s capabilities.
With their reproducibility, adaptability, and immersive nature, virtual reality assessments offer valuable insights for healthcare professionals and pave the way for
more effective interventions and treatments.
The Influence of Immersive Virtual Reality on Young Adults
Understanding the impact of immersive virtual reality on young adults is crucial due to their fully developed neurophysiological
and psychomotor capacities. Recent research has
shown that immersive virtual reality experiences can have a significant effect on young adults’ motor performance, indicating the potential influence of virtual environments on motor control.
This knowledge is invaluable for the development and application of immersive virtual reality technologies.
As young adults possess mature neurophysiological capacities, their responses to immersive
virtual reality experiences provide valuable insights into the effects
of virtual environments on motor control and performance.
By studying how young adults adapt and respond to virtual experiences, researchers can gain a better understanding of the factors that influence motor control in immersive virtual reality settings.
“The characteristics of the virtual experience can impact motor control.”
It is important to examine how motor control is influenced in immersive virtual reality environments,
as this knowledge can inform the design of future virtual experiences and
contribute to advancements in technology. By understanding the specific neurophysiological mechanisms
involved in young adults’ motor control during immersive virtual reality experiences, developers can create more effective
and engaging virtual environments.
Increased Engagement: Immersive virtual reality technologies have the potential to increase young adults’ engagement in motor tasks.
The immersive nature of virtual environments captivates the user’s attention, resulting in heightened focus and motivation.
Neuroplasticity: The neuroplasticity of young
adults allows for greater potential for motor skill acquisition and adaptation. Immersive virtual reality
experiences can elicit neuroplastic changes in the brain, improving motor performance and control.
Transfer of Skills: Young adults’ ability to transfer skills learned in virtual environments to real-world
settings makes them a crucial demographic to study. Understanding how motor
skills acquired in immersive virtual reality transfer to real-world tasks can have implications for
various fields, including sports training, rehabilitation, and education.
By investigating the impact of immersive virtual reality on young adults’ motor control and performance, researchers can unlock new possibilities for applications in a wide range of domains.
Whether it is enhancing motor skills, improving rehabilitation outcomes, or
optimizing educational interventions, the insights gained from studying young adults’ responses
to immersive virtual reality experiences can open doors to innovative advancements.
Key Findings on the Influence of Immersive Virtual Reality on Young Adults
Key Findings Implications
Immersive virtual reality can enhance young adults’
engagement in motor tasks. Virtual reality technologies can be harnessed
to optimize motor skill acquisition and training.
Neuroplastic changes occur in young adults’ brains
during immersive virtual reality experiences. Virtual environments have the potential to shape and improve motor performance and control.
Youth’s ability to transfer skills from virtual environments to real-world tasks.
Virtual reality training programs can have practical applications in various domains,
such as sports, medicine, and education.
The influence of immersive virtual reality on young adults extends beyond
the realm of entertainment and gaming. These findings demonstrate the untapped
potential of virtual reality technologies to shape motor control, performance, and
neurophysiological capacities in young adults, paving
the way for a future where immersive virtual reality becomes
an integral part of various fields and industries.
The Role of Visual Perception in Immersive Virtual Reality
In immersive virtual reality experiences, visual perception plays a crucial
role, especially in tasks related to balance and
gait. The way we perceive our surroundings in virtual environments can significantly
impact our motor control and overall sense
of balance.
Research has shown that visual cues, such as optic flow, can significantly
affect gait parameters and motor response time in virtual reality settings.
Optic flow refers to the visual motion that occurs as we move through our environment.
It provides important information to our visual system about our self-motion and orientation in space.
This visual information is crucial for maintaining
balance and coordinating our movements in both the real
world and virtual environments.
In a study conducted by Smith and colleagues (2019), participants
performed a walking task in a virtual reality environment with
varying levels of optic flow. The researchers found that as the optic flow
increased, participants showed alterations in their gait parameters, such as stride length and step width.
Additionally, the study found that participants’ motor response times were influenced by the presence of optic flow, indicating
that visual perception in virtual reality can impact the speed at which we respond
to motor tasks.
This research suggests that understanding the role of visual
perception in immersive virtual reality is essential for designing
effective virtual environments and tasks that promote balance and enhance motor control.
Key Takeaways
Visual perception plays a crucial role in immersive virtual reality experiences.
Optic flow, the visual motion experienced in virtual
environments, can significantly influence gait parameters and motor
response time.
Designing virtual environments that consider visual perception can lead to improved balance and motor control in virtual reality
experiences.
The Future of Virtual Environments and Real-world Behavior
As technology continues to advance, the future of virtual environments holds great potential in influencing real-world behavior.
With the increasing availability of virtual reality devices,
individuals are able to immerse themselves in virtual experiences that can have a profound impact on their
actions and attitudes outside of the virtual world.
One of the key areas where virtual environments have the potential to shape behavior is behavior
modification. Through immersive technology, individuals can engage in virtual simulations that provide them
with the opportunity to practice and reinforce desired behaviors.
This has promising implications for a wide range of applications, including training, education, and therapy.
However, the societal impact of virtual environments on behavior cannot be
overlooked. As virtual experiences become more realistic and
accessible, it is essential to consider the ethical considerations surrounding their use.
Virtual environments have the potential to influence individuals’ behavior in both positive and negative ways,
and it is important to navigate the balance between promoting desirable behaviors
and avoiding the potential for negative behavioral changes.
Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term
effects of virtual environments on real-world behavior.
This research should explore not only the immediate behavioral changes that can occur but also the potential for lasting impact.
Additionally, studying the societal consequences
and ethical considerations of virtual environments is crucial to
ensure responsible and meaningful use of this technology.
Emerging Trends in the Future of Virtual Environments
Trend Description
1. Personalized Virtual Experiences Virtual environments tailored
to individual needs and preferences, allowing for more targeted behavior modification.
2. Virtual Reality in Education Integration of virtual reality technology in educational settings, enhancing
learning experiences and promoting real-world behavior change.
3. Virtual Social Interactions Advancements in virtual communication platforms,
facilitating social connections and influencing real-world social behaviors.
4. Virtual Reality Therapy Expanding applications of virtual
reality in therapeutic settings, promoting behavior modification and addressing
psychological conditions.
5. Augmented Reality Integration Combining virtual and real-world elements through augmented reality, creating immersive
experiences with practical applications.
The future of virtual environments holds both exciting possibilities
and challenges. By understanding the potential impact on real-world behavior and addressing ethical considerations, we can harness
the power of virtual environments to shape positive and meaningful behaviors in individuals and society as a whole.
Conclusion
Virtual environments have revolutionized the way we
experience and interact with technology. The immersive nature of virtual
reality has a profound impact on real-world behavior, leading to significant behavioral changes and modifications.
Through virtual environments, individuals can engage
in rich and interactive experiences that shape their perceptions and
behaviors. Whether it’s using virtual reality for training purposes, education, or conceptual demonstrations,
the potential for behavioral change is immense.
As immersive technology continues to advance, it is crucial to understand the implications of
virtual environments on human behavior and society as a whole.
While there are positive outcomes, such as the
potential for enhanced learning and skill development, there are also ethical considerations and possible negative effects that need to be addressed.
Further research is necessary to gain a comprehensive understanding
of the long-term effects of virtual environments on real-world behavior.
By exploring this evolving field, we can leverage the power of immersive technology to promote
positive behavioral changes and create a better future for individuals and society as a whole.
FAQ
What is the impact of virtual environments on real-world behavior?
Virtual environments have been shown to have a significant impact
on real-world behavior, leading to behavioral changes and modification.
How do virtual tours influence participant behavior?
Virtual tours have been found to be an effective educational tool that can influence participants’ future behaviors
and attitudes toward sustainable energy.
What psychological implications arise from creating virtual doubles?
According to social learning theory, virtual doubles
can lead to behavior modification as people are more likely to imitate behaviors
they see others perform.
How do virtual avatars impact self-perception and behavior?
Research has shown that virtual avatars can affect body image perception and
may lead to altered behaviors in the real world.
What are the effects of violent and explicit virtual experiences on real-world behavior?
Violent experiences in virtual reality can lead to increased aggressive behavior in the real world, while virtual pornography can have negative social effects.
How does immersive virtual reality influence locomotor tasks?
Immersive virtual reality can alter gait parameters and motor strategies
employed by individuals during locomotor tasks.
How does virtual reality enhance rehabilitation programs?
Virtual reality’s immersive and interactive nature enhances motivation and engagement in rehabilitation programs,
leading to better outcomes.
How can virtual reality be used to evaluate functional abilities?
Virtual reality assessments provide standardized evaluations of functional abilities in various contexts, offering valuable insights for
improvement or intervention.
How does immersive virtual reality affect young adults’ motor performance?
Immersive virtual reality can alter motor control and performance in young adults, indicating the impact of the virtual experience on motor skills.
What role does visual perception play in immersive virtual
reality?
Visual perception, especially optic flow, can influence balance, gait parameters, and motor
response time in immersive virtual reality.
What does the future hold for virtual environments and real-world behavior?
The future of virtual environments holds great potential for influencing real-world behavior, although
ethical considerations and long-term effects need further exploration.
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An invitation to lunch at Caviar Kaspia was, once upon a time, an offer you simply
didn’t refuse. Providing, of course, that the bill was on someone else.
Because caviar, smeared on blinis or piled high on baked potatoes,
sure didn’t come cheap. There may have been other things
on the menu, but no one paid them much heed. This was all about lashings of the black stuff.
Caviar Kaspia’s signature baked potato and caviar: ‘there
are few better dishes on earth…only the price, at just under
£150, is ridiculous’
Caviar Kaspia popped her final tin about two decades back.
And that site, hidden down a smart Mayfair mews, was taken over by
Gavin Rankin (who used to be the boss), and transformed into the brilliant Bellamy’s.
It prospers to this day. Kaspia, on the other hand, went quiet.
Until last year, when she reopened as a members’ club in another Mayfair backstreet.
But a £2,000 a year membership fee proved hard to swallow, meaning the doors
were opened to the great unwashed.
Which is how we find ourselves sitting in a rather handsome – albeit near empty – dining room,
lusciously lavish, under the stern gaze of a stern painting of a very stern man. The soft, crepuscular
gloom is broken up by the glare of table lamps, indecorously bright, while a
loud soundtrack of indolent, indeterminate beats throbs in the background.
The whole place is scented with gilded ennui.
Our fellow diners are two young South Korean women of pale, luminescent beauty, clad in diaphanous couture.
They don’t speak, rather communicate entirely via camera phone.
Pose, click, check, filter, post. Immaculate
waiters hover in the shadows.
We sip ice-cold vodka, and eat a £77 caviar and smoked-salmon Kaspia croque monsieur that tastes far better
than it ought to. Next door, a large table fills with a
glut of the noisily, glossily confident.
We’re looked after by a wonderful French lady of such effervescent charm
and charisma that had she burst into an impromptu performance of ‘Willkommen’, we would have barely blinked.
Baked potatoes, skin as crisp as parchment, insides whipped savagely hard with
butter and sour cream, are a study in tuber art. A cool jet-black splodge
of oscietra caviar, gently saline, raises them to the sublime.
Only the price, at just under £150 each, is ridiculous.
But there are few better dishes on earth. I’d eat this every day if I could.
But I can’t. Obviously. That’s the problem with caviar.
One taste is never enough.
About £200 per head. Caviar Kaspia, 1a Chesterfield Street,
London W1; caviarkaspialondon.com
★★★★✩
My favourite luxury dishes
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of the best places to splash the culinary cash in London
The Ritz
Beef wellington sliced and sauced at the table (£150)
and crêpes suzette flambéed with aplomb (£62): Arts
de la Table is edible theatre at its most delectable.
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Otto’s
Come to this classic French restaurant for the canard or homard à la presse (£150-£220 per person); stay for beef tartare (£42), foie gras (£22) and poulet de bresse rôti (£190, two courses).
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Sushi Kanesaka
Piscine perfection comes at an eye-watering £420 per person,
sans booze. But this 13-seat sushi bar shows omakase dining at its very finest.
dorchestercollection.com
Min Jiang
The dim sum is some of the best in town. But don’t miss the wood-fired Beijing duck (£98)
– crisp skin first, then two servings of the meat. Superb.
minjiang.co.uk
‘Tis the season of hosiery. Paired with a mini skirt and
a sequin blazer (we’re looking at you, Selena Gomez), or styled with a little black dress and a pair of killer heels (à
la Alexa Chung at the Fashion Awards), tights and stockings are a great way to add style
– and perhaps an extra layer of warmth – to your outfits
during the autumn and winter months.
From matte to glossy, opaque to sheer, and black to skin-toned shades, there’s a lot more to consider than just the denier
number when it comes to picking out a pair of classic tights.
And then, of course, there is also patterned hosiery (think delicate
designs like a back seam, polka dots or lace detailing) to elevate your
winter style.
‘Tis the season of hosiery
In 2024, tights should no longer be an obligation but a fashion choice.
Google searches for ‘tights’ are up by 115% since the temperatures first dropped, and at high-street favourite M&S two pairs are sold every minute.
So what styles are we buying?
The top spot is claimed by the retailer’s 60 Denier Body Sensor Tights (a handy three-pack that sells for just £8 and is available
in a black, navy and brown). The 40 Denier Body Sensor Tights (£8 for a three-pack) are second favourite,
followed by the 30 Denier Body Sensor Tights (£8 for a
three-pack). The fourth most popular pair is the
60 Denier Magicwear Opaque Tights (£14 for a two-pack), and the top five is rounded out by the 100
Denier Magicwear Opaque Tights (£14 for a two-pack).
These are the number one selling tights at Marks & Spencer
M&S believes the decision between opaque and sheer tights should be based on the formality of our outfit.
‘Opaque black tights will go with basically everything.
Often said to clash with black; blue or brown hues are also an option.’
‘Sheer tights are great for more formal occasions and warmer temperatures, as they provide a lighter and more breathable option,’ the high street giant added.
‘You can achieve that elegant, barely-there look with a little extra coverage.’
Similarly, intricate patterns, logos and glitter are best suited for
evening looks, says M&S. ‘For a daytime or office look, stick with polka dots or diamond patterned tights, or
if you’re looking for some added cosiness, try cable-knit tights for some subtle texture.’
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A British tourist has been killed in a horror head-on crash with a six-tonne truck in Thailand, just hours after wishing his
wife a happy Valentine’s Day.
The man had been riding a scooter back from the beach on the popular tourist island of Phuket
when the tragic incident took place in the early hours
of this morning.
Witnesses said his bike collided with an Isuzu NLR 130 delivery truck and that the
force of impact flung the motorcycle through the air and into
a grey Toyota minivan, with the vehicles said to have been damaged.
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene on Patak Road in the
Rawai district of the holiday city. The man could not be saved and he
was pronounced dead at the scene.
His last message online, posted just hours before his death, read: ‘I want to wish my
beautiful wife a wonderful Valentines Day.’
The man had been riding a scooter back from the beach on the popular tourist island of Phuket in southern Thailand (file
image of a beach in Phuket)
Lieutenant Colonel Tamen Somrak, the on-duty officer
who dealt with the crash, said: ‘The station received notification from
the radio centre at around 5.10 am that there had been a
crash involving three vehicles.
‘The British man was dead when paramedics arrived.
His body has been taken to the Vachira Phuket Hospital for a full autopsy.’
The policeman said the details of the incident have been sent to the British Embassy.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has been contacted for comment.
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March 24 (Reuters) – Marlboro maker Philip Morris International Inc is working on options to exit the Russian market,
citing a complex and rapidly changing regulatory and operating environment in the country following its invasion of Ukraine.
The company, which garnered around 6% its net revenue from
Russia in 2021, said on Thursday it has discontinued sale of several cigarette products and canceled all product launches for the year in Russia.
It has also canceled plans to make over 20 billion TEREA sticks,
heated tobacco units intended for use with its IQOS ILUMA devices, as well as related investment of $150 million.
Earlier this month, Philip Morris had suspended its planned investments and decided to
scale down manufacturing operations in the country.
Rival Imperial Brands too has started talks to transfer its Russian business
to a local third party, joining BAT in exiting the sanction-hit country.
(Reporting by Praveen Paramasivam in Bengaluru; Editing by Aditya Soni and Arun Koyyur)
Joaquin Phoenix has revealed that he spoke with filmmaker Christopher Nolan about
playing Joker which ultimately went to Heath Ledger.
The 50-year-old actor – whose latest flick Joker: Folie À Deux
could be streamed now – got candid about potentially playing the supervillain before he
actually portrayed him.
Joaquin recently appeared on Rick Rubin’s Tetragrammaton podcast as he
revealed that he spoke to the 54-year-old Oscar-winning filmmaker
Nolan about portraying Joker over a decade before.
He said: That didn’t… wasn’t going to happen for a number of
reasons. I wasn’t ready then.
‘That’s one of those things sometimes where you go: “Why am I not doing this project? What is stopping me from doing this? Well it’s not about me, there’s something else. There’s another person that’s going to do something that’s like, I can’t imagine what it would be if we didn’t have Heath Ledger‘s performance in that film.”‘
Joaquin Phoenix has revealed that he spoke with filmmaker Christopher Nolan about playing Joker which ultimately went to Heath
Ledger
In 2020, Joaquin earned the Best Lead Actor Oscar for Todd
Phillips directed Joker which was 11 years after Ledger (pictured)
posthumously earned Best Supporting Actor for The Dark Knight in 2009
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In 2020, Joaquin earned the Best Lead Actor Oscar for Todd Phillips directed Joker
which was 11 years after Ledger posthumously earned Best Supporting Actor for The Dark
Knight in 2009.
Joaquin continued: ‘I don’t know whether Christopher Nolan was
coming to me saying, “You are definitely the person.”
‘I can’t remember the context of how we met. But I know that we met, and my feeling was, “I shouldn’t do this.” But maybe he also was like, “You’re not the guy.”
I couldn’t say.’
Heath died in a New York City apartment on January 22, 2008,
after accidentally overdosing following months of physical and mental exhaustion.
The Dark Knight actor died aged 28 after taking a fatal cocktail of drugs, leaving behind his daughter, who
was two years old at the time.
Meanwhile Joker: Folie À Deux can now be streamed,
just weeks after its theatrical release.
The movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, is now available to rent from home starting October 29, in an effort to recoup
some of Warner Bros. investment into the film, as per Variety.
The musical, which bombed at the box office, is ‘poised to lose at
least $150 million to $200 million in its theatrical run’
according to the publication.
Joaquin recently appeared on Rick Rubin’s Tetragrammaton podcast as he
revealed that he spoke to the 54-year-old Oscar-winning filmmaker Nolan (pictured in January) about
portraying Joker over a decade before
Heath died in a New York City apartment on January 22, 2008, after accidentally overdosing following months
of physical and mental exhaustion. Pictured Heath in 2006
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Terrifier 3 dethrones Joker: Folie À Deux as box
office champ
The movie studio spent about $200 million to produce the film and about $100 million on marketing and distribution, according to the report.
It would need to gross about $450 million at the box office to break even — when factoring in the cut taken by theaters — though Warner Bros.
sources claim the number is $375 million.
A Warner Bros. spokesperson responded to the report, saying ‘Any estimates suggested by
anonymous “insiders” or “rival executives” are grossly wrong and continues a trend
where rumor is reported as fact.’
‘The film continues to play in theatrical release, included with this week’s
opening in China, and will continue to earn revenue throughout its home viewing and ancillary run.’
So far, the musical about Batman’s nemesis has grossed
$51.5 million domestically and $165 million globally after two weeks of release.
In comparison, the first Joker grossed $96.2 million domestically and
$248.4 million globally after three days of release.
The hotly-anticipated sequel to the 2019 billion dollar Oscar-winning film was considered a surefire
hit for Warner Bros Pictures, yet ended up being slammed by critics and failed to ignite at the box office.
Joker: Folie À Deux has garnered the lowest CinemaScore in comic book movie history as the film bombed at the box office on opening
night.
The psychological musical thriller — which has been criticized as ‘bleak’ and ‘disappointing’ — officially released
in theaters on Friday, October 4.
Joker: Folie À Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, can be streamed now,
just weeks after its theatrical release; Phoenix and Gaga
seen in a still
The movie will be available to rent from home starting
October 29, in an effort to recoup some of Warner Bros.
investment into the film, according to Variety
The film is ‘poised to lose at least $150 million to $200
million in its theatrical run’ according to the publication
The sequel to the 2019 billion dollar Oscar-winning film was considered a surefire hit for
Warner Bros, yet ended up being slammed by critics and failed to ignite at the box office
Phoenix reprised his role as the Joker in the sequel, which had earned
him an Oscar for his portrayal in the 2019 film, while Gaga took
on the role of Harleen Lee Quinzel (Harley Quinn)
Phoenix reprised his role as the Joker in the sequel, which had earned him an Oscar
for his portrayal in the 2019 film, while Gaga took on the
role of Harleen Lee Quinzel (Harley Quinn).
However, Joker: Folie À Deux has been given a D rating on CinemaScore — the lowest score for
a comic book movie.
Madame Web — which notably also flopped in theaters earlier this
year and also received terrible reviews — holds a higher score with a C+.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie currently holds
an audience score of 31% and a critic score of 32%.
The sequel has been roundly criticized for being a musical and ‘ignoring’ the DC fanbase – with an agent familiar with director Todd
Phillips’ process telling Variety he ‘wanted nothing to do with
DC’ during the making of the film, with DC bosses James Gunn
and Peter Safran notably absent from the film’s LA premiere afterparty
last month.
A source said: ‘If the first movie was about some down-on-his-luck, mentally ill guy in a downtrodden city,
it makes maybe $150 [million] worldwide.
Not a billion. People showed up because that guy was Joker.’
In an apparent snub by Phillips, the opening sequence of the film does not include a DC
Studios logo.
A Warner spokesman added that a DC logo appears at the end of the Joker
sequel, while Phillips declined to comment to the
publication.
Several frictions are said to have developed between Phillips, DC and Warner- with claims that Michael DeLuca, Chairperson of Warner Bros.
Entertainment, and CEO Pamela Abdy seemed ‘unwilling’ to say no to Phillips due to his huge past
successes.
It is claimed Phillips would ‘only’ speak with DeLuca and Abdy rather
than Gunn and Safran – who took control of DC two months before production began on Joker 2 in December 2022.
Gunn and Safran did attend the first director’s cut
screening for the studio but Phillips fueled rift speculation when he told a reporter: ‘With all due respect to them,
this is kind of a Warner Bros. movie.’
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav also met with Phillips shortly
after WarnerMedia and Discovery merged in April 2022 and was ‘open to filming
in Los Angeles if the director would make the sequel at a lower price point.’
The studio wanted to film in London which would have cost around 20 per cent less.
A source directly involved with the film recently
shared: ‘The one thing about genre stuff: If you don’t listen and pay attention to what the fan expectations are, you’re going to fail’; director Todd Phillips seen with Gaga and Phoenix at the LA
premiere September 30
However, Phillips insisted on filming in LA with the budget remaining static.
A Warner spokesman told the publication the studio ‘supported
the decision to film in Los Angeles’.
A source directly involved with the film said: ‘No one
could get through to Todd. And the one thing about genre stuff: If you don’t
listen and pay attention to what the fan expectations are,
you’re going to fail.
Insiders also claim studio bosses did not want to premiere
the film at the Venice Film Festival, but Phillips pushed
back – with a Warner spokesman saying the studio ‘fully supported
the decision to bring the film to Venice.
Along with Gaga and Phoenix, other stars that had appeared in the sequel include Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beatz and Steve Coogan.
Christopher NolanJoaquin Phoenix
LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Philip Morris International (PMI) on Thursday signalled a slower than anticipated U.S.
roll out of its IQOS heated tobacco device, a choice
analysts said was positive for its competitors in the short term.
The New York-listed Marlboro maker also said it aims for more than two thirds of its net
revenues to come from “smoke-free” products by 2030, up from 50% in 2025, as it tries to
transform its image from a cigarette purveyor to a driver of the shift to healthier
alternatives.
Investors have been closely watching IQOS’ entry into the U.S., the world’s largest market for
nicotine products, and had been expecting it from May 2024 next year.
Reuters reported on Wednesday that PMI is hiring lobbyists
across a host of key U.S. states ahead of the launch.
Chief Executive Jacek Olczak said IQOS would launch in four cities in two unnamed U.S.
states from 2024, but a national launch would only come after PMI receives approval to
sell the latest version, known as IQOS ILUMA.
The company was planning to apply for approval in October and expected it
from 2025, he continued.
“We need to warm up the tyres,” he said of the initial launch, which
would help PMI fine tune its approach.
A national roll-out of ILUMA would follow but in phases, he continued,
adding launching in 10 states in the first year would make sense.
Meaningful traction for PMI’s heated tobacco products in the U.S.
“now looks delayed until ILUMA,” Owen Bennett, equity analyst at Jefferies,
said in a note, adding this was a positive for PMI’s rivals.
Olczak also signalled that PMI’s push into non-nicotine products was no longer a priority.
It recently scrapped an ambition for $1 billion in net revenues to come from sales of such products
by 2025.
Instead, PMI will focus its resources on IQOS and
nicotine pouch brand ZYN, Olczak said, adding it had been too
optimistic around acceptance of big tobacco companies
operating outside of nicotine.
PMI also announced updated medium-term targets including for revenue
and earnings per share, and ambitious volume targets for IQOS and ZYN.
ZYN and other oral nicotine products in the U.S.
would help drive an expected $2 billion in revenues there in 2024,
even before IQOS ILUMA, executives said.
PMI shares were up 1.5% on Thursday. (Reporting by Emma Rumney in London and Granth Vanaik in Bengaluru;
additional reporting by Ananya Mariam Rajesh in Bengaluru;
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Lady Gaga looked typically stylish as she posed with co-star Joaquin Phoenix at Joker:
Folie à Deux photocall during Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
The singer, 38, who stars as Harley Quinn in the upcoming thriller,
donned a black skin-tight top and wide leg trousers, while accessorising with shades.
Gaga, who opened up about fiancé Michael Polansky’s proposal on Thursday, posed with her co-star Joaquin,
49, who has reprised his role as Arthur Fleck AKA Joker in the new
film.
Gaga and Joaquin are currently promoting their new film Joker: Folie à Deux at Venice Film Festival.
It is the much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning Joker, which earned more than $1 billion at the global box office and remains the highest-grossing R-rated
film of all time.
Lady Gaga looked typically stylish as she posed
with co-star Joaquin Phoenix at Joker: Folie à Deux photocall
during Venice Film Festival on Thursday
The singer, 38, who stars as Harley Quinn in the upcoming thriller,
donned a black skin-tight top and wide leg trousers, while accessorising with shades
Set for release on October 4, the second instalment finds Arthur
Fleck institutionalised at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker.
‘While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love,
but also finds the music that’s always been inside
him,’ a press release shared.
Vogue’s October 2024 issue is available on newsstands
nationwide on September 24
Elsewhere, Gaga opened up about her love
for fiancé Michael Polansky in a candid interview with Vogue.
The couple’s engagement was revealed to the world in July this year, with Michael actually getting down on one knee back in April after a
day of rock climbing.
Gaga was first romantically linked the tech entrepreneur linked around New Year’s
Eve 2019 and later went Instagram official in early
2020, with the couple remaining relatively private about their relationship.
Wedding plans for the couple are underway and their legal
plan is being negotiated.
And Gaga – real name Stefani Germanotta – told how it was actually her mother
Cynthia who met him first and thought he was perfect for her daughter, telling the singer: ‘I think I just met your husband!’
Gaga was at first apprehensive after insisting to her mother that she was ‘not ready’ to meet
her husband, but then noted to the publication that she was later excited at the prospect of bumping into him at
Facebook founding president Sean Parker’s 40th birthday party.
Her platinum blonde locks were styled in a glamorous blow dry
Gaga and Joaquin are currently promoting their new film Joker:
Folie à Deux at Venice Film Festival
The actor cut a casual figure in a navy cardigan and trousers, teamed with a white T-shirt
Gaga, director Todd Phillips and Joaquin posed for a
group snap
It is the much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning Joker,
which earned more than $1 billion at the global box office and remains the highest-grossing
R-rated film of all time
Joaquin Phoenix, left, and Lady Gaga in a scene from Joker:
Folie à Deux
After she did indeed run into Michael, the star recalled how they spoke for ‘three hours’
and had the most ‘amazing conversation’, with their meeting later leading to weeks worth of phone calls ahead of them finally going on a first date together where
they ‘fell in love’.
The pair’s relationship blossomed as Covid hit and they hunkered down in her Malibu
abode for over a year, with Gaga describing the break from her busy schedule
and cohabitation with the businessman as ‘really kind of special’
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Polansky is a 2006 graduate of Harvard University and runs Napster founder Sean Parker’s Parker Group.
Throughout their years dating, Gaga and Polansky have attended
the Super Bowl , the BAFTAs, and the Critics Choice Awards
together.
Lady Gaga and Michael reportedly decided to go their separate ways
in early 2023 due to the singer-songwriter wanting marriage and children and the tech executive not being ready to
take those steps.
The pair reportedly had an amicable dissolution to their coupling, and remained friends.
Then, in August 2023 they were spotted together for the first time in more than a year.
The singer has always been open about her desire to have a big family and
in 2013, she told Sirius XM radio she wants ‘at least three kids’.
She said: ‘I wanna have tons of kids. I think at least three.
I really want to have a family. I really want to have a family, I really want to nurture my children.
‘Having my own kids will be like having three little monsters with me all
the time. They probably won’t be fans, they will probably
hate my music – who knows.
Elsewhere, Gaga opened up about her love for fiancé Michael Polansky in a candid interview with Vogue
Gaga – real name Stefani Germanotta – told how it was actually her mother
Cynthia who met him first and thought he was perfect for her
daughter, telling the singer: ‘I think I just met your husband!’
‘I want to have a family, I want a family life. I grew up with a very
strong family and I can’t imagine not having a normal nuclear family.’
She also expressed the desire to start a family with Michael, 46, back in 2021 after their relationship started heating
up.
‘She has been telling her friends that she wants to get through a few projects and then focus on settling
down,’ a source told Entertainment Tonight at the time.
‘Gaga wants to have children one day and sees a future
with Michael.’
The entertainer had two previous engagements that were
called off.
She ended her engagement to Christian Carino in early 2019, and after becoming engaged to
actor Taylor Kinney in 2015 they broke up in 2016.
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JAKARTA/LOS ANGELES, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Juul Labs Inc is exploring selling its compact vaping devices in Asia and has sounded out government officials in Indonesia,
one of the world’s most smoker-friendly countries, although gaining approval there
could face significant hurdles.
Expansion into Asia would provide the fast-growing firm with new markets at a time when it faces increased regulatory scrutiny in the United States and Israel over the potential health
risks of its products’ high nicotine content.
Juul representatives held discussions with the Indonesian government last month about introducing its vaping devices,
the country’s finance ministry officials told Reuters.
Indonesia has one of the world’s highest rates of smoking
among adults and teenage boys and imposes no penalties for selling cigarettes to minors.
It also has a population of 260 million, making it a highly attractive market for tobacco
and vaping firms.
A person familiar with Juul’s plans said executives for the San Francisco-based company
are concerned authorities may be reluctant to grant approval due
to likely opposition from the traditional tobacco
industry, which provides much of Indonesia’s tax revenue.
Tobacco taxes accounted for nearly 150 trillion rupiah ($10.2 billion) or about 11 percent of national tax revenue in 2017, government
data showed. Each province also imposes taxes on cigarettes.
Juul is also worried its argument that vaping is healthier than smoking will not hold much sway in Indonesia, which is not
as concerned as other countries about health issues, said the person, declining to be identified as the discussions
were not public.
Juul representatives reached out to the finance ministry to discuss how it would be taxed on any sales of devices there, the
Indonesian officials said.
The government needs to examine the domestic e-cigarette market to determine how a foreign player such as Juul could hurt local small and labour-intensive
e-cigarette firms, said Sunaryo, a senior official in Indonesia’s customs and excise office, who
like many Indonesians uses only one name.
“We will need it to study it,” he said, adding he wasn’t sure Juul would comply with a regulation that requires e-cigarette devices
and liquids to be sold separately.
Juul also would need approval from Indonesia’s
Food and Drug Agency. Officials at the agency said Juul had yet to be in touch.
Other Asian countries the three-year old firm is actively
considering for expansion include India, South Korea and
the Philippines, the person familiar with Juul’s plans said.
In addition to Indonesia, Juul filed trademark applications for those countries between April
and October 2018, as well as in Malaysia and Singapore, according to a Reuters review
of government filings. It opened its first Asia office in Singapore in July.
So far Juul, currently valued at $16 billion, is available only
in the United States, Canada, the UK and Israel.
It has plans to enter Russia later this year.
Juul said in a statement to Reuters it is “proactively learning more” and engaging
with local officials in Asia “to understand and hear their views.” It does not have immediate plans to launch in any Asian country, it said.
Juul spokeswoman Victoria Davis declined to elaborate.
A TAXING QUESTION
Indonesia is one of only a handful of United Nations member states
that has not signed on to the World Health Organization’s global treaty that sets standards for tobacco control.
Roughly two-thirds of Indonesian men smoke tobacco daily, and more
than 21 percent of boys aged 13-15 smoked cigarettes regularly,
according to a WHO report last year.
E-cigarettes, available in Indonesia since at least
2013, are a small but growing market. The customs office estimated there are about 300 unsupervised
liquid makers known as brewers in Indonesia, producing
various liquid products to more than 4,000 vape stores and 900,000 smokers.
Philip Morris International Inc, maker of Marlboro cigarettes, which now controls about a
third of Indonesia’s market through its stake in Sampoerna, does not offer any of its
non-combustible cigarette products in Indonesia.
That includes its IQOS device, a heat-not-burn tobacco product, according to a company
spokesman, who declined to comment on why it has
not introduced the product.
In October, the government imposed a 57 percent tax on electronic-cigarette liquids, on par with taxes on traditional cigarettes.
But tax collection, particularly from smaller companies, is difficult in Indonesia and new rules are often ignored.
Juul now commands nearly 75 percent of U.S.
e-cigarette market share, up from 13.6 percent in early
2017, according to a Wells Fargo analysis of Nielsen retail data.
Its products, like most electronic cigarettes, vaporize
a liquid containing nicotine. One Juul pod contains as much nicotine as a traditional
pack of 20 cigarettes, according to the company’s U.S.
marketing.
Juul liquid in the U.S. has a nicotine concentration of 59 milligrams per milliliter, much higher than the liquids typically sold in earlier versions of e-cigarettes and nearly three times the allowable limit in the
European Union.
In August, Israel banned Juul devices with nicotine concentration of more than 20 mg/mL, citing “a grave risk to public health.” Juul is appealing that decision and currently offers a
lower nicotine-strength electronic cigarette in Israel.
In September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened an investigation into Juul and other electronic cigarette companies, citing the rising number of teens who appear to be using Juul and other vaping devices.
This week it is expected to issue a ban on fruit and candy-flavoured e-cigarettes sold in convenience stores and gas stations.
In its statement to Reuters, Juul said its products are intended for adult use only, and that it aims to “improve the lives of the world’s one billion adult smokers” by
providing an alternative to cigarettes.
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(Reporting by Fanny Potkin in Jakarta and Chris Kirkham in Los Angeles; Additional reporting by Tabita Diela, Yuddy Cahya and Agustinus Beo Da
Costa in Jakarta, Aditya Kalra in New Delhi, Hyunjoo Jin in Seoul, Karen Lema and Neil
Jerome Morales in Manila and Joseph Sipalan in Kuala Lumpur; Editing
by Vanessa O’Connell and Edwina Gibbs)
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Terrifier 3 star David Howard Thornton has broken his silence on the
low-budget horror film demolishing $200m flop Joker:
Folie à Deux at the box office.
The grisly film – made for about $2 million – stars Thornton as homicidal clown Art who brutally murders an array of victims in stomach churning scenes – with the film knocking the starry Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga film
off the top of the US box office last week.
Thornton said the runaway success of his film had left him stunned as he likened to
battle of the two films to ‘David vs Goliath.’
He told TMZ: ‘Terrifier 3 was a small lower budget independent film…
I never expected this to happen in my life, I’m floored and grateful for it all.
‘We’re grateful to the fans, we have a dedicated fanbase, we weren’t beholden to the studio system.
Terrifier 3 star David Howard Thornton has broken his silence on the low-budget horror film demolishing $200m flop Joker: Folie à Deux at the box
office (pictured as Art the clown)
The grisly film – made for about $2 million – stars Thornton as homicidal clown Art who brutally
murders an array of victims in stomach churning scenes – with the film knocking
the starry Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga (pictured) film off the top of the US box office last
week
‘We turned down studios as they wanted to compromise the integrity of the film and we wanted to stick to what the fans wanted
and we wanted.
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‘This shows Hollywood that we need to start making movies that take risks again.
The star said he had yet to see the panned Joker sequel, saying:
‘I was shocked too as the first Joker film I loved, I’m curious
to see why people aren’t as crazy about the second one.’
Terrifier 3, written and directed by Damien Leone, is an un-rated blood fest, which has received a 78-percent
rating from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences have ‘certified’ it ‘hot’ and given it a healthy 90-percent on the popcornmeter.
The film earned $18.3 million at the box office according to The Numbers.
Landing in third place was Joker: Folie à Deux.
After winning the box office competition during its debut weekend could not overcome the bad reviews, enduring an 82-percent decline in ticket sales.
The movie collected only $7.055 million, in spite of being in more than four thousand theaters across the US.
Thornton said the runaway success of his film had left him stunned
as he likened to battle of the two films to ‘David vs
Goliath’ – pictured last week
He said: ‘Terrifier 3 was a small lower budget independent film…
I never expected this to happen in my life, I’m floored and grateful for it all’
The musical is ‘poised to lose at least $150 million to $200 million in its theatrical run’ according to the publication.
The movie studio spent about $200 million to produce
the film and about $100 million on marketing and distribution, according
to the report.
It would need to gross about $450 million at the box office to break even — when factoring in the cut taken by
theaters — though Warner Bros. sources claim
the number is $375 million.
A Warner Bros. spokesperson responded to the report, saying ‘Any estimates suggested by anonymous “insiders” or
“rival executives” are grossly wrong and continues a trend where rumor
is reported as fact.’
‘The film continues to play in theatrical release, included with this week’s opening in China, and will continue
to earn revenue throughout its home viewing and ancillary run.’
So far, the musical about Batman’s nemesis has grossed $51.5 million domestically and $165 million globally after
two weeks of release.
The film is ‘poised to lose at least $150 million to $200 million in its theatrical run’ according to the publication
In comparison, the first Joker grossed $96.2 million domestically and $248.4 million globally after three days of release.
The hotly-anticipated sequel to the 2019 billion dollar Oscar-winning film was considered a
surefire hit for Warner Bros Pictures, yet ended up being slammed
by critics and failed to ignite at the box office.
Joker: Folie À Deux has garnered the lowest CinemaScore in comic book movie history as the
film bombed at the box office on opening night.
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Oct 22 (Reuters) – Philip Morris International’s (PMI) shares hit record highs on Tuesday after the cigarette maker raised
its annual profit forecast and beat third-quarter
estimates thanks to higher prices and strong demand for its smoking alternatives.
PMI has invested billions of dollars in developing substitutes for cigarettes as health-conscious consumers switch to smoking alternatives in some markets, including its IQOS heated tobacco device and ZYN nicotine pouches, which
are now a key focus for investors.
U.S. ZYN shipments in the quarter grew 41.4% over the prior-year period, rebounding after supply constraints curtailed
rapid growth. The Marlboro maker has been investing to expand production capacity for ZYN, in an effort
to meet strong demand.
The company’s flagship heated tobacco device, IQOS,
also saw strong growth in regions such as Japan, Europe and Indonesia,
reassuring investors after volumes lagged expectations in the
past.
“We delivered exceptionally strong performance, with record quarterly net revenues and earnings per share,”
said Chief Executive Officer Jacek Olczak, adding IQOS growth had
also accelerated.
PMI’s shares rose 9%, and remained almost 8% higher
at 11.43 a.m. (1543 GMT) in New York trading.
The company also enjoyed higher shipment volumes for cigarettes, with higher pricing also driving a
5.2% increase in revenues from its combustible tobacco business.
PMI raised its forecast for 2024 adjusted earnings
per share, excluding currency, to between $6.85 and $6.91, compared with its prior range of $6.67 to $6.79.
It reported revenue of $9.91 billion for the third quarter,
versus analysts’ estimates of $9.69 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Its quarterly adjusted profit of $1.91 per share also beat estimates
of $1.82 per share.
Last week, Philip Morris said it, along with peers British American Tobacco and Japan Tobacco, would
pay C$32.5 billion ($23.6 billion) to settle
long-running health-related lawsuits in Canada. (Reporting by Anuja Bharat Mistry in Bengaluru;
Editing by Shilpi Majumdar and Sharon Singleton)
Joker: Folie À Deux director Todd Phillips ‘wanted nothing to
do with DC’ during making of the $200million flop film,
a new report has claimed.
The hotly-anticipated sequel to the 2019 billion dollar Oscar-winning
film – stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and was considered a surefire hit for Warner Bros Pictures – but was slammed by
critics and failed to ignite at the box office.
The sequel has been roundly criticized for being a musical and ‘ignoring’ the DC fanbase – with an agent familiar with Phillips’ process telling Variety he ‘wanted nothing to do
with DC’ during the making of the film, with DC bosses James
Gunn and Peter Safran notably absent from the film’s
LA premiere afterparty last month.
A source said: ‘If the first movie was about some down-on-his-luck, mentally
ill guy in a downtrodden city, it makes maybe $150 [million] worldwide.
Not a billion. People showed up because that guy was Joker.’
In an apparent snub by Phillips, the opening sequence of the film does not include a DC Studios
logo.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie currently holds an audience score of 31% and a critic score of 32%
The hotly-anticipated sequel to the 2019 billion dollar Oscar-winning film – stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga – seen with Phillips last month – and was considered
a surefire hit for Warners Bros Pictures – but was slammed by critics and failed to ignite at the box
office
A DC spokesman said Gunn was directing the Max series
Peacemaker in Atlanta, which had lost a day of production due to Hurricane Helene, while
Safran was sick.
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A Warner spokesman added that a DC logo appears at the end of the Joker sequel.
while Phillips declined to comment to the publication.
Several frictions are said to have developed between Phillips, DC and Warner- with claims
that Michael DeLuca, Chairperson of Warner Bros.
Entertainment, and CEO Pamela Abdy seemed ‘unwilling’ to say no
to Phillips due to his huge past successes.
It is claimed Phillips would ‘only’ speak with DeLuca
and Abdy rather than Gunn and Safran – who took control of DC
two months before production began on Joker 2 in December 2022.
Gunn and Safran did attend the first director’s cut screening for
the studio but Phillips fueled rift speculation when he told a reporter:
‘With all due respect to them, this is kind of a Warner Bros.
movie.’
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav also met with Phillips shortly after WarnerMedia and Discovery merged
in April 2022 and was ‘open to filming in Los Angeles if the director
would make the sequel at a lower price point.’
The studio wanted to film in London which would have cost around 20
per cent less.
However, Phillips insisted on filming in LA with the budget remaining static.
The sequel has been roundly criticized for being a musical and ‘ignoring’ the
DC fanbase – with an agent familiar with Phillips’ process telling Variety he ‘wanted nothing to do with DC’ during the making of the film, with DC bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran notably absent from the film’s LA premiere afterparty last month
A Warner spokesman told the publication the
studio ‘supported the decision to film in Los Angeles’.
A source directly involved with the film said: ‘No one could get through to
Todd. And the one thing about genre stuff: If you don’t listen and pay attention to what the fan expectations are,
you’re going to fail.
Insiders also claim studio bosses did not want to premiere the film at the Venice Film
Festival, but Phillips pushed back – with a Warner
spokesman saying the studio ‘fully supported the decision to bring the film to Venice.
Joker: Folie À Deux has garnered the lowest CinemaScore in comic
book movie history as the film bombed at the box office on opening night.
It has only made $114million worldwide against its $200million budget.
The psychological musical thriller — which has been criticized
as ‘bleak’ and ‘disappointing’ — officially released in theaters on Friday,
October 4, but it only raked in $20 million at
the domestic box office, per The Hollywood Reporter.
Phoenix reprised his role as the Joker in the sequel, which had earned him an Oscar for his portrayal
in the 2019 film, while Gaga took on the role of Harleen Lee Quinzel (Harley
Quinn).
However, Joker: Folie À Deux has been given a D rating on CinemaScore — the lowest score for a comic book movie.
Madame Web — which notably also flopped in theaters earlier this year and also received terrible reviews — holds
a higher score with a C+.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie currently holds an audience score of 31% and a critic score of 32%.
The sequel is projected to rake in less that $50 million at the domestic box office during the entirety of opening weekend,
per The Hollywood Reporter.
Weeks ago, the movie had been projected to bring in around $70 million –
but the number has since drastically dropped.
Joker (2019) notably opened with $96.2 million when the film first released in theaters – and eventually landed a little over $1
billion in the global box office.
The first movie – which was also directed by Todd Phillips – had
a budget of between $55 and $70 million. However, the budget increased for Folie À
Deux to around $200 million.
The 2019 movie garnered praise and positive reviews from both critics and audiences – and won the Golden Lion during the 76th Venice International Film Festival.
Joaquin received an Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of the
Joker (Arthur Fleck) – and the film garnered an additional Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The sequel also screened during the Venice International Film Festival last month in September,
where it earned a 12-minute standing ovation, per Deadline.
A source directly involved with the film said: ‘No one could get through to Todd.
And the one thing about genre stuff: If you don’t listen and pay attention to
what the fan expectations are, you’re going to fail.
However, audiences have since taken to X after the movie released in theaters on Friday – and
shared their opinions on the sequel, which features musical sequences.
One fan penned, ‘Joaquin Phoenix don’t deserve this.
what happened to the script?’ while another added, ‘is it that bad,’ followed by a crying face emoji.
‘Ironically I feel that a musical, if done well, could have been a good choice.
It’d show how much of an unreliable narrator Fleck is,’ one typed.
‘But with some original songs, that keep everything vague, not just covers.
Also when I heard of the ending I snorted fr.’
A social media user wrote, ‘Stop making sequels as musicals if
the original wasn’t a musical.’
‘Maybe he [Phillips] only had an hour long movie,
and decided to randomly add musical scenes to fill the runtime,’ one penned.
‘Joker downfall really needs to be studied,
‘ another shared, along with a monkey staring out a window.
One fan said, ‘the movie sucks. i had to walk out of
the cinema,’ while another penned, ‘After years of disagreement….*Joker 2 releases* Critics [shaking hands] Audience.’
However, audiences have since taken to X after the
movie released in theaters on Friday – and shared their opinions over the sequel,
which was also a musical
‘Ironically I feel that a musical, if done well, could
have been a good choice. It’d show how much of
an unreliable narrator Fleck is,’ one typed
‘Joker downfall really needs to be studied,’ another shared, along with a monkey staring out a window
‘That’s way below what we expected,’ one wrote in regards to the
current Rotten Tomatoes scores. ‘People are saying this is the worst sequel
ever.’
A fan explained, ‘yea this film was bad. it was pretentious and dull.
has the aesthetic of an arthouse film without the substance.’
‘It also insults the audience’s intelligence. the songs were also underwhelming too.
they shouldn’t have let this escape to theaters.’
One shared, ‘The audience that loved the first movie is not the same audience running to see musicals.
This was a gigantic mistake from step 1.’
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Phillips discussed whether
he would be interested in making a third Joker film or a movie centered around Gaga’s character.
‘It’s not really where this movie is headed for me.
I feel like my time in the DC Universe was these two films.’
Ahead of the movie’s release, Lady Gaga also dropped
an accompanying album titled Harlequin on September 27.
Joker: Folie À Deux has been branded the ‘most disappointing
follow-up to the Oscar-winning movie’ by critics, as they cast doubt on Lady Gaga’s ‘thin’ role in the film following its release on Friday.
‘That’s way below what we expected,’ one wrote in regards to the current Rotten Tomatoes scores.
‘People are saying this is the worst sequel ever’
A fan explained, ‘yea this film was bad. it was pretentious and dull.
has the aesthetic of an arthouse film without the substance’
The ‘bleak’ sequel, has also received a tepid reception from fans, with some claiming Lady Gaga’s career could be at risk.
While the same director Todd Phillips was back in the hot seat, critics have said the sequel is just a ‘repeat’ of the first hit but with an added musical
twist.
Most critics have said Todd failed to use Gaga correctly in the movie and claimed she
was only bought in for the musical aspect of it.
While the majority of critics say Joker: Folie À Deux didn’t live up to expectations, others have dubbed the movie ‘bold’ and ‘brilliant.’
Daily Mail’s Brian Viner commended the move as ‘bold’ and ‘brilliant’ but said it lacked any thrill.
The Independent’s Geoffrey Macnab said: ‘Today Joker is best remembered as one of the most subversive and
original films of the last decade, while its hugely anticipated sequel is just as bleak
and formally daring as its predecessor’.
Meanwhile, the Irish Times’ Donald Clarke gave the movie just two stars but credited Phillips’ work for making a sequel following
the first movie’s $1billion success.
Financial Times critic Danny Leigh said although Gaga
worked hard to bump the ratings up in the sequel, Phillips appeared to have no idea what to
do with her.
Giving a three star rating, The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw claimed the movie proves ‘claustrophobic’ and ‘repetitive.’
Joker: Folie À Deux has been branded the ‘most disappointing follow-up to the Oscar-winning movie’ by critics, as they cast doubt on Lady
Gaga’s ‘thin’ role in the film following its release on Friday; seen in September in London
The Times’ Kevin Maher wrote: ‘The director Todd Phillips said there
would be no follow-up to the original, but he changed his mind and the
result is a derivative musical’
‘This might be the most disappointing follow-up to
an Oscar-winning performance since Anthony Hopkins reworked
his silky and terrifying Dr Lecter from for the
campy, kitschy.’
Along with Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, other stars that had appeared in the sequel include Brendan Gleeson, Catherine
Keener, Zazie Beatz and Steve Coogan.
Joker: Folie à Deux has faced additional
backlash from fans as they have claimed that Gaga is running
the risk of losing her acting career.
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PARIS (AP) – Not even a tense tête-à-tête in the gold medal game could spoil the vibe
at Paris´ biggest beach party.
Canada´s Brandie Wilkerson and Brazil´s Ana Patrícia got into a finger-pointing
shouting match across the net in the tiebreaking third set of the beach
volleyball final of the Paris Olympics on Friday night.
The referee tried to keep the peace, but it was the Eiffel Tower Stadium
DJ who cooled tempers on the sand by playing John Lennon´s
“Imagine” over the PA system.
The players laughed and clapped. The crowd applauded and sang
along.
Wilkerson was shown a yellow card.
The top-ranked Brazilians left with the gold medal.
“We`re competitors and we are fighting for the same thing: There´s only one gold medal,” Wilkerson said during a post-match news conference in which
the two laughed and jokingly put up their fists as if they were
going to brawl it out.
Gold medalists, Brazil’s Eduarda “Duda” Santos Lisboa, center left, and Ana Patricia Silva Ramos,
center right, pose for a selfie with, from left,
silver medalists, Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson, and bronze medalists, Switzerland’s Nina Brunner
and Tanja Hueberli, on the medals podium for women’s beach volleyball at the
2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France.
(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
“Immediately after the game, it´s all love and respect,” she said.
“We bring out the best in each other, and I´m honored to play against this team.”
Ana Patrícia and Duda rallied from an 11-5 deficit to take the first-to-21, win-by-two first set 26-24, and
Canada won the second 21-12. Brazil opened up a 12-7 lead in the first-to-15 tiebreaker when,
after a joust at the net, Wilkerson and Ana Patrícia began pointing fingers at each other.
The second referee, the one at sand level, moved out to separate the two players, but Wilkerson continued to argue and picked
up a yellow card. As the Brazilians got into position to serve for the next point, the DJ began playing “Imagine,”
the late Beatle’s song calling for unity and peace.
The message resonated with the players.
“What a beautiful opportunity we have to play the finals under the Eiffel Tower against the best in the world,” Wilkerson said.
“Like, that, in of itself, is a win.”
Wilkerson told reporters afterward that it was all a misunderstanding:
She was responding to her family, cheering in the crowd behind the Brazilians, and Ana Patrícia thought Wilkerson was
taunting her.
“We´re pretty amped up, partners are coming in, refs are coming in. So it was a bit of a mess,” Wilkerson said.
“But after the game, and even right when they came to shake our hands, still on the court, there was an immediate hug and just kind of like, `Hey, it´s all good.´”
When play resumed, it took Brazil only five more points
to finish off Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes,
kicking off a party the sport’s spiritual home hadn’t seen since
hosting the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games at Copacabana.
In Tokyo, the country was shut out at the Summer Games for the first time since beach volleyball was added to the program in 1996.
Three years later, Brazil not only returned to the podium but climbed to its top step.
With the Eiffel Tower’s strobes sparking in the background and yellow- and green-wearing fans singing and waving Brazilian flags, the country was awarded its first women’s gold
since Atlanta. (The United States, which had won four of the last five, was
shut out in both the men’s and women’s tournaments in Paris.)
After the medal ceremony, the Canadians and Brazilians – along with the bronze-winning Swiss – posed for selfies together.
Wilkerson and Ana Patrícia spoke to each other and hugged;
there may have even been an air kiss.
“It was a game thing,” Ana Patrícia said. “Everybody wants to win. But it happens. It´s everybody trying to win, but now everything is OK.”
Wilkerson and Humana-Paredes will return to Canada with the country’s
first beach volleyball medal since the men won bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
That team was coached by Humana-Paredes’ father.
Switzerland beat Australia in straight sets in the third-place
game earlier Friday night to earn the bronze medal.
Nina Brunner and Tanja Huerberli beat Tokyo silver medalists Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe
Artacho del Solar 21-17, 21-15 in 39 minutes. It was the second
Summer Games in a row that a Swiss team took the bronze medal, coming three years after Joana Heidrich and Anouk Vergé-Dépré placed third in Tokyo.
On the men’s side, Sweden was set to face Germany for gold on Saturday night,
with Norway and Qatar playing for the bronze.
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AP Olympics: website
Brazil’s Eduarda “Duda” Santos Lisboa, left, and Ana Patricia Silva
Ramos react after winning their women’s beach volleyball gold medal match
against Canada, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug.
9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Robert F.
Bukaty)
Brazil’s Ana Patricia Silva Ramos celebrates with
fans after Brazil won their women’s beach volleyball gold medal match against Canada, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday,
Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Brazil’s Ana Patricia Silva Ramos celebrates as Brazil defeats Canada in the women’s beach volleyball gold medal match, at the 2024 Summer
Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Robert F.
Bukaty)
Brazil’s Ana Patricia Silva Ramos, facing,
hugs teammate Eduarda “Duda” Santos Lisboa as they celebrate winning
the women’s beach volleyball gold medal match against Canada, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug.
9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Australia’s Mariafe Artacho del Solar, left, and Taliqua Clancy return a ball in the women’s beach volleyball bronze medal match between Australia and Switzerland, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug.
9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Brazil’s Eduarda “Duda” Santos Lisboa misses a shot in the
women’s beach volleyball gold medal match between Brazil and Canada, at the
2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France.
(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Switzerland’s Nina Brunner serves in the women’s beach volleyball bronze medal match between Australia and Switzerland,
at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France.
(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Switzerland’s Tanja Hueberli hits the ball past Australia’s Taliqua Clancy
in the women’s beach volleyball bronze medal match between Australia and Switzerland, at the
2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris,
France. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Switzerland’s Nina Brunner hits the ball in the women’s beach volleyball
bronze medal match between Australia and Switzerland, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug.
9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Australia’s Mariafe Artacho del Solar returns a ball in the women’s
beach volleyball bronze medal match between Australia and Switzerland, at the 2024 Summer Olympics,
Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
The sun sets behind the Eiffel Tower during play in the women’s beach volleyball
bronze medal match between Australia and Switzerland, at the 2024 Summer Olympics,
Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Switzerland’s Tanja Hueberli returns a shot in the
women’s beach volleyball bronze medal match
between Australia and Switzerland, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug.
9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Switzerland’s Nina Brunner hits the sand after returning a shot in the women’s beach volleyball bronze medal match between Australia and Switzerland, at the
2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France.
(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Canada’s Brandie Wilkerson, right, and Melissa Humana-Paredes talk during the women’s beach volleyball gold medal match between Brazil and
Canada, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug.
9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Canada’s Brandie Wilkerson hits a ball in the women’s beach volleyball gold medal match between Brazil and Canada, at the 2024 Summer
Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France.
(AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Gold medalists, Brazil’s Eduarda “Duda” Santos Lisboa, center left, and Ana
Patricia Silva Ramos, center right, jump on the podium as they celebrate with, from left, silver medalists,
Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson, and
bronze medalists, Switzerland’s Nina Brunner and Tanja Hueberli,
on the medals podium for women’s beach volleyball at the 2024 Summer
Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France.
(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Brazil’s Ana Patricia Silva Ramos poses with her gold medal in women’s beach volleyball, at the 2024 Summer
Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
BANGKOK, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy stands
to gain from any U.S.-China trade war, Thai Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Thursday, adding the Southeast Asian country had good
relations with both nations and would not need to take sides in a dispute.
In a trade war, U.S. imports of Chinese goods would drop and Thai products should replace them, meaning that Thai exports to the U.S
will increase, he told reporters.
“We have a good balance between the U.S and China … the Americans love us, the Chinese love us, we don’t have to choose sides,” he said, adding a
delegation of American businesses visit Thailand in November.
Pichai said he hoped for more investment from the United States, citing plans by hard disk producers Seagate
and Western Digital to expand their existing operations in Thailand.
(Reporting by Kitiphong Thaichareon, Thanadech Staporncharnchai, Panarat Thepgumpanat and
Chayut Setboonsarng; Editing by John Mair)
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LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Philip Morris International (PMI) on Thursday signalled a slower than anticipated U.S.
roll out of its IQOS heated tobacco device, a choice analysts said was positive for its competitors in the short term.
The New York-listed Marlboro maker also said it aims for more than two thirds of its net revenues to come from “smoke-free” products by 2030, up from 50% in 2025,
as it tries to transform its image from a cigarette purveyor to a
driver of the shift to healthier alternatives.
Investors have been closely watching IQOS’ entry into the U.S., the world’s largest market for nicotine products, and had
been expecting it from May 2024 next year. Reuters reported on Wednesday that PMI is hiring lobbyists across a host
of key U.S. states ahead of the launch.
Chief Executive Jacek Olczak said IQOS would
launch in four cities in two unnamed U.S. states from
2024, but a national launch would only come after PMI receives approval to sell the latest version,
known as IQOS ILUMA.
The company was planning to apply for approval in October and expected it from
2025, he continued.
“We need to warm up the tyres,” he said of the initial launch,
which would help PMI fine tune its approach.
A national roll-out of ILUMA would follow but
in phases, he continued, adding launching in 10 states in the first
year would make sense.
Meaningful traction for PMI’s heated tobacco products in the U.S.
“now looks delayed until ILUMA,” Owen Bennett, equity analyst at Jefferies, said
in a note, adding this was a positive for PMI’s rivals.
Olczak also signalled that PMI’s push into non-nicotine products was no longer
a priority. It recently scrapped an ambition for $1
billion in net revenues to come from sales of such products by 2025.
Instead, PMI will focus its resources on IQOS and nicotine pouch brand ZYN, Olczak said, adding it had been too optimistic around acceptance of big tobacco companies operating
outside of nicotine.
PMI also announced updated medium-term targets including
for revenue and earnings per share, and ambitious volume
targets for IQOS and ZYN.
ZYN and other oral nicotine products in the U.S.
would help drive an expected $2 billion in revenues there in 2024,
even before IQOS ILUMA, executives said.
PMI shares were up 1.5% on Thursday. (Reporting by Emma Rumney in London and Granth Vanaik in Bengaluru; additional reporting by Ananya Mariam Rajesh in Bengaluru; Writing by Emma Rumney;
Editing by Elaine Hardcastle and Josie Kao)
As we review, the Parliament had just two preferences.
Marlboro sticks had an excessive number of flavors, upwards of six.
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In the fall of 2018, they delivered two all the more new
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Incredible reviving taste! Feels citrus. Promptly sweet and lingering flavor with a slight acridity.
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