Princes William and Harry make Diana documentary to 'stand up' for their mother

TheDuke of Cambridge and Prince Harry say they are doing their duty as sons by taking part in a BBC documentary about their mother.

They want to "stand up for her name", saying they felt they let her down in the past by not protecting her.

The programme will include William and Harry speaking about the week following her death, from the moment they heard the news to the day of her funeral.

It comes ahead of the 20th anniversary of Diana's death on 31 August.

In the 90-minute documentary, with the working title Diana, William is to say: "Part of the reason why Harry and I want to do this is because we feel we owe it to her.

"I think an element of it is feeling like we let her down when we were younger. We couldn't protect her.

"We feel we at least owe her 20 years on to stand up for her name and remind everybody of the character and person that she was.

"Do our duties as sons in protecting her."

Harry said the outpouring of emotion and love was "shocking" to him as a young boy.




"It was beautiful at the same time, and it was amazing, now looking back at it, it was amazing that our mother had such a huge effect on so many people.

"When you're that young and something like that happens to you, I think it's lodged in here, there, wherever - in your heart, in your head and it stays there for a very, very long time.

"I think it's never going to be easy for the two of us to talk about our mother, but 20 years on seems like a good time to remind people of the difference that she made not just to the royal family but also to the world."

The film features interviews with close friends, political figures and journalists, some of whom are speaking about Diana's death and its aftermath for the first time.

The BBC has also announced a one-off drama called Diana and I, about the impact of Diana's death on four members of the public.

William also spoke to GQ this week about his mother's death and his sadness that she had not lived to meet his wife Catherine or children George and Charlotte.

News of the documentary comes days after Channel 5 broadcast Seven Days that Shook the Windsors, looking at the aftermath of Diana's death.

The broadcaster caused controversy last month when it aired royal drama King Charles III, based on Mike Bartlett's play of the same name, which sees the Prince of Wales succeeding his mother and sparking a constitutional crisis.

The actor who plays Prince William said he was "surprised" by the controversy it has caused.

In 2013 double Oscar nominee Naomi Watts starred in a film called Diana, which covered the last two years of her life.

There was some controversy about the movie, with some describing it as being in poor taste, but Watts said at the time she hoped it had been done in a "respectful and sensitive" way. (BBC)

US-Lanka Fashion Show in New York

The first ever Sri Lankan fashion week in New York was held from June 22nd to June 25th. The highlight of the week was the US Lanka Fashion Show that was held at Hilton Garden Hotel in Staten Island New York on June 23rd 2017. Boston Lanka Media Network organized this event to promote Sri Lankan fashion in USA and especially in New York.

Three prominent Sri Lankan fashion designers Amilani Perera, Brian Kerkoven and Kamil Hewavitharana presented their unique collections at the show and Melache brand joined in the final segment of the fashion show adding their collection to the fashion show.

The Sri Lankan Ambassador to USA, Mr. Prasad Kariyawasam and Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, Mr. A.S. Khan were the Guests of Honor at the event. More than 20 fashion models took part in the show. Special performance was done by Sri Lankan pop star Teesha Perera. The main sponsor for the event was SriLankan Airlines.





(derana)

Argentine football star Lionel Messi weds his long-time girlfriend

Argentine football star Lionel Messi has married his childhood sweetheart in his hometown in what has been called the “wedding of the century”.

A civil ceremony for Messi, 30, and Antonela Roccuzzo, 29, was held at a luxury hotel in the city of Rosario.

Some of the biggest names in soccer gathered in to see Barcelona striker Lionel Messi wed his long-time girlfriend.

Several Premier League players were also among the 260 guests, including Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas and Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero.

An extra 350 police were drafted in to provide security for the event, which took place in Rosario, the city where Messi grew up before heading to Barcelona, where he has spent a playing career that has included winning FIFA’s World Player of the Year trophy five times. (newsfirst)

Netflix Drops The Full Trailer For ‘bright,’ Its $90m+ Potential Blockbuster Hit

Netflix may have its first blockbuster movie on its hands. The new, full-length trailer for the upcoming Will Smith movie, “Bright,” from “Suicide Squad” director David Ayer, dropped during San Diego’s Comic-Con yesterday. The trailer gives viewers a longer look into the upcoming film, which takes place in a futuristic world where magical creatures like orcs and elves exist alongside humans, and face discrimination because of their differences.

The movie’s plot sees Smith playing LAPD cop Scott Ward, who’s paired with an orc partner, Nick Jakoby (Joel Edgerton) – one of the first orcs to be appointed to the police department. Despite their issues, the two bond while on a mission to track down a powerful weapon: a magic wand that everyone’s after.


Plot aside, Netflix’s “Bright” is one of its most ambitious deals to date, and not only because of its price tag or its magical creature-filled storyline.

The company had reportedly outbid Warner Bros teamed up with MGM, who were willing to go as high as $50 million, and PalmStar’s Kevin Frakes, who committed to a budget of $60 million for the movie.

Netflix swooped in with a promise to invest north of $90 million and stole the whole deal.

Netflix has done high-dollar deals before, in order to score big name talent and unique scripts. For example, the company paid $60 million for the Brad Pitt war comedy, “War Machine.” But that movie was the sort of thing that may not have even been made if not for Netflix. Even star Pitt noted during a press conference, if it did get made at all, “it would have been at one-sixth of the budget.”

It also paid over $100 million for Martin Scorsese’s mob movie “The Irishman,” which starts shooting this summer.

Other Netflix films have received critical praise, like its debut film, 2015’s “Beasts of No Nation.” Netflix bought the title for $12 million, which told the story of child soldiers in a West African country, and at least was notable enough to be considered a shocking Oscar snub. More recently, Netflix’s fantasy movie “Okja,” backed by a $50 million investment, was even cautiously dubbed Netflix’s first potential hit. But though it may be weird and great, it’s not yet a mainstream success.

The sorts of movies that appeal at Cannes, aren’t always those that deliver the largest audiences, after all. Take, for example, “Suicide Squad.” The movie was panned by critics, but still pulled in $746 million at the box office worldwide, making it a commercial success. And now its director David Ayer is back, with “Bright.”

Of course, Netflix has tried to appeal to the masses before – by scooping up a series of Adam Sandler movies in a 2014 deal, which it expanded this March to include four more films. These clearly have a sizable enough built-in audience to be worth further investment for Netflix, but they’re not what you’d call blockbusters, by any means.

“Bright,” however, could be a legitimate hit for Netflix – the kind of movie that would have been shown in theaters – at scale, not limited releases – in years past. It may even be the start of a franchise for Netflix, Deadline had reported. (Assuming it delivers, of course.)

And if “Bright” becomes a true blockbuster for Netflix, it presents a very real challenge the movie industry as a whole, from deal-making to distribution.

As Netflix basically explained in its earnings a few days ago, the company aims to save movies by disrupting the movie business as whole, like the way it disrupted TV.

“We understand that our approach to films – debuting movies on Netflix first – is counter to Hollywood’s century-old windowing tradition. But just as we changed and reinvented the TV business by putting consumers first and making access to content more convenient, we believe internet TV can similarly reinvigorate the film business (as distinct from the theatrical business),” the company stated.

Hollywood, you’ve been put on notice.

Netflix has plans to release 40 feature films this year, from those with big stars to indies from unknown new voices. That’s up from the 16 films it put out in 2016, and part of its larger $6 billion budget for original content.

“Bright” will stream on Netflix on December 22, 2017.

Take a trip to ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’

nAt Majestic and Empire Cineplexes in 3D
‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ is a 2017 is a new adventure science fiction action film written and directed by Luc Besson and co-produced by Besson and Virginie Besson-Silla. The film is based on the French science fiction comic series Valérian and Laureline, Starring Dane DeHaan as Valerian and Cara Delevingne as Laureline, with Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu and Rutger Hauer in supporting roles.

In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe.

It is not your typical comic book movie and is must see for adventure seekers!

‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ screens at Majestic Cineplex 10.15 1.15 4.15 7.15 Fri/Sat 10.15 pm and Empire Cineplex 1.30 4.30 7.30 Fri/Sat 10.30 pm Sat/Sun 10.30 am. (FT)

Women Are Turning Their Stretch Marks Into Rainbow Art

Loving your lines is a thing – and this doctor explains why we actually get them in the first place.


Pictures: Instagram@zinteta.

When listing things you love about your body, stretch marks don’t usually rate a mention.

But in a new Instagram post, personal trainer and author Kayla Itsines told her over seven million followers how much she loves her stretch marks.

“This one is for the ladies asking me if I have stretch marks anywhere, yes I sure do.... and if any of my friends or family are on here you know how much I love them!!

“I am a woman, and I am proud to be one and have these marks!”

While she says some people don’t have any stretch marks, others have them “just like me”. Then there are those whose marks will be completely different.

Kayla says her stretch marks are on the sides of her legs “for now”. She goes on to say that, when she has babies, she’ll “get some more”. Not that she’s worried about that, mind you.

“My beautiful bubba will be so much more important than a few lines on my bod! ”