SIGOURNEY Weaver was an unknown 28-year-old stage actress when she landed the role of Ripley in director Ridley Scott’s now classic sci-fi horror movie Alien. Ripley, the sole survivor of an attack by an alien who infiltrates a space ship, turned out to be one of the most powerful and well-loved female protagonists in science fiction, celebrated by fans as a tough, complex heroine. But she was originally written as a man. “I thought it was a small movie,” Weaver told Reuters ahead of the 40th anniversary of the film’s release. “It had a tiny cast and a brilliant young director. I liked the part ... I didn’t think I was going to play Henry V, but I thought I can play Ripley.” The movie follows the crew of the space craft Nostromo who end up fighting for their lives after an alien takes over their ship. “I think the original script was all men. When they came to write the new script, they did talk about who should be the survivor. … [Read more...] about Sigourney Weaver marks Alien anniversary
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Italy’s oldest club Genoa to be put up for sale
MILAN: Genoa, Italy's oldest professional football club, will be put up for sale, the Serie A outfit said in a statement.Founded in 1893, the club has been owned by Enrico Preziosi, head of Italy’s largest toy manufacturer, for the last 16 years."Genoa Cricket and Football Club announces that a mandate had been given to Assietta S.p.A., a financial advisory firm specialised in corporate finance, as advisor for the sale of the company," said the statement.The announcement came with Genoa one point and one place above the Serie A relegation zone with two matches to play.Preziosi took over in 2003 with the club in Serie B, saw them promoted four years later and has since established them as a top-flight club.However, it has been far from plain sailing and he has employed 14 coaches during his time in charge, some of them on several occasions.He has been trying to sell the club for several years amid poor results which have sparked protests by the fans.(Writing by Brian Homewood; … [Read more...] about Italy’s oldest club Genoa to be put up for sale
Nissan faces long, rocky road to cut US discounts, rental sales
DETROIT/TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co Ltd said on Tuesday it had hit "rock bottom" with a 45per cent drop in annual operating profit. The automaker's troubles in the United States, including a failure to deliver on a slew of promises to dealers, are a major reason why.Nissan's U.S. operations, once a big contributor to its international sales and profit, are now emblematic of its global challenges. Under ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn, Nissan's U.S. operations gunned for ambitious sales goals by pitting dealers against each other in a battle for sales bonuses, and cranking up sales to fleets, dealers said.Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa said U.S. profit margins had hit a low level of between 1per cent and 2per cent.He acknowledged Nissan had failed to honor its promises and aimed to bring its fleet sales down to 15per cent to 17per cent of total sales by around 2022 - from a high of around 40per cent in the first quarter. Bulk sales to rental-car fleets … [Read more...] about Nissan faces long, rocky road to cut US discounts, rental sales
LIST: Mother’s Day treats for ‘it’ moms
MANILA, Philippines — There is a day in a year wherein children get to show their appreciation for their selfless and untiring love that only a mother can provide. There is really no way to match the amount of love that flows from the heart of a mother, but it is always a good idea to reciprocate by treating mom to the gifts that match her heart’s desires. For the pretty in pink mom Cara Delevingne for Dior Addict Stellar Shine Pink, according to Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director of Dior Makeup, is the color of happiness, freedom and femininity, which is why it was among the most favorite colors and the “lucky color” of legendary designer Christian Dior. As such, the brand recently launched Dior Addict Stellar Shine, a new collection of 24 luminous pink hues, ranging from subtle nudes, to fiery corals, seductive reds and bold plums. The range also boasts of a new formula with micro-pearls for shine; natural beeswax for a lightweight … [Read more...] about LIST: Mother’s Day treats for ‘it’ moms
The Cure to livestream ‘Disintegration’ anniversary show
The band’s best-selling 1989 album Disintegration celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. To commemorate the LP, The Cure has announced a series of special gigs at the Sydney Opera House, as part of the annual contemporary music festival Vivid Live. During their Vivid Live residency, the band will play Disintegration in its entirety — including the hits "Lovesong", "Lullaby" and "Fascination Street". They will also livestream their last show, set to take place on May 30, via Facebook and YouTube. According to Pitchfork, the performance will be directed by British filmmaker and longtime Cure collaborator Nick Wickham. The Sydney Opera House has set up a page dedicated to the livestream, which will start at 8 p.m. Australian EST (10 a.m. GMT). After it airs, the show will also be available for on-demand viewing for an unspecified period of time. Read also: Janet Jackson, Radiohead, The Cure enter Rock Hall of Fame “We look forward to celebrating the anniversary of … [Read more...] about The Cure to livestream ‘Disintegration’ anniversary show