Pixar's Finding Dory has smashed its already ocean-sized expectations to take in US$136.2 million (Dh500.2m) in North American cinemas, making it the highest-grossing animation-film opening of all time, not adjusting for inflation, according to comScore estimates on Sunday. The 2007 film Shrek the Third was the previous record-holder, with a $121.6m debut. Finding Dory is also the second-largest June opening, with Jurassic World at number one. Going into the weekend, analysts expected Finding Dory to draw big, $100m-plus numbers, but never this big. The well-reviewed film features the voices of Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks. "The thought was: 'Could this be the movie to eclipse Toy Story 3's opening?' not, 'Could it become the biggest animated opening of all time?'" said Paul Dergarabedian, comScore's senior media analyst. Until now, Toy Story 3 was Pixar's biggest opening ever, with $110.3m. – AP
Redmayne celebrates Father’s Day with first child
Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne and his wife, Hannah, celebrated Father's Day on Sunday with the arrival of their first child, Iris Mary, it was announced in The Times. The Redmaynes got married in December 2014. The 34-year-old actor won an Oscar in 2015 for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything. He was nominated again this year for his role as transgender artist Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl. His next film, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, will be released in November. – AP
Iggy Azalea splits with fiancé
Controversial rapper Iggy Azalea and fiancé Nick Young have parted ways, only a year after they got engaged. Three months ago, Young was the focus of an alleged cheating scandal after video footage surfaced showing him apparently making references to cheating on the rapper. Azalea announced the news via her Instagram account: "Unfortunately, although I love Nick and I have tried and tried to rebuild my trust in him – it's become apparent in the last few weeks I am unable to," she said in a statement. "I genuinely wish Nick the best." She continued: "It's never easy to part ways with the person you planned your entire future with, but future can be rewritten. And as of today mine is a blank page." Young later tweeted: "Single". – The National staff
Charlie Sheen goes on the wagon
Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen says his days of drink and drug benders are over. In an interview with Sunday People, Sheen revealed he has quit alcohol and drugs for good. The former Two and a Half Men star, who revealed he was HIV positive in November, said that the diagnosis helped turn his life around. He said: "Now it's exercise, diet. I don't go on benders, don't drink as much. It was a combination of a lot of self-loathing, a lot of shame that was behind it. I just wanted to keep myself divorced from reality. I just woke up one day and said, 'I deserve better'." Sheen also revealed that a new medication to help keep his HIV in check has stopped him from experiencing crippling side effects: "I was invited to take part in a trial study for a new drug called Pro 140," he said. "I am one of the guinea pigs. As opposed to a daily cocktail of pills, this is one shot every week. I just finished week eight, and the results have been amazing. I don't have the migraines, the stomach problems and borderline dementia. I seriously believe this is the future of treatment for HIV." – The National staff
William Shatner to celebrate Star Trek’s 50th birthday at Boston Comic Con
William Shatner will appear at Boston Comic Con 2016 to mark the 50th anniversary of the hit television series Star Trek. The three-day convention is from August 12 to 14 at the Seaport World Trade Center. Shatner played Captain James T Kirk on the iconic show. He will appear at the convention on August 12. The same evening, Shatner will throw the opening ball in the baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks to mark the anniversary. – AP
Crime-thriller Metro based on real-life incident
Forthcoming Tamil crime-thriller Metro, which explores the psyche of modern-day criminals, is inspired by a real-life incident that director Ananda Krishnan witnessed not long ago. "A few years ago, I had witnessed a chain snatching. Thankfully, it was a failed attempt but the lady fell down and bruised herself in the process. The mental trauma she underwent during that split second and the ensuing hours inspired me to make Metro," Anand told IANS. "I wanted to understand what really motivates people to commit these crimes. From my understanding, even small things like the inability of parents to buy their college-going son a bike of his choice can push him to extreme limits. I've also explored this angle in the film," he continued. Metro mostly stars newcomers Shirish Saravanan, Sathya, Nishanth and Rajkumar, although the film also features National award-winning actor Bobby Simhaa in a pivotal role. – IANS
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TO A LAND UNKNOWN
Director: Mahdi Fleifel
Starring: Mahmoud Bakri, Aram Sabbah, Mohammad Alsurafa
Rating: 4.5/5
The specs
Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)
Like a Fading Shadow
Antonio Muñoz Molina
Translated from the Spanish by Camilo A. Ramirez
Tuskar Rock Press (pp. 310)
Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale
Starring: Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nagarjuna Akkineni
Director: Amith Krishnan
Rating: 3.5/5
If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
Bundesliga fixtures
Saturday, May 16 (kick-offs UAE time)
Borussia Dortmund v Schalke (4.30pm)
RB Leipzig v Freiburg (4.30pm)
Hoffenheim v Hertha Berlin (4.30pm)
Fortuna Dusseldorf v Paderborn (4.30pm)
Augsburg v Wolfsburg (4.30pm)
Eintracht Frankfurt v Borussia Monchengladbach (7.30pm)
Sunday, May 17
Cologne v Mainz (4.30pm),
Union Berlin v Bayern Munich (7pm)
Monday, May 18
Werder Bremen v Bayer Leverkusen (9.30pm)
Tom Fletcher on 'soft power'
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
Bayern Munich v Real Madrid
When: April 25, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 1, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
The biog
First Job: Abu Dhabi Department of Petroleum in 1974
Current role: Chairperson of Al Maskari Holding since 2008
Career high: Regularly cited on Forbes list of 100 most powerful Arab Businesswomen
Achievement: Helped establish Al Maskari Medical Centre in 1969 in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region
Future plan: Will now concentrate on her charitable work
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
The specs
Engine: Two permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors
Transmission: two-speed
Power: 671hp
Torque: 849Nm
Range: 456km
Price: from Dh437,900
On sale: now
THE SPECS
Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine
Power: 420kW
Torque: 780Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Price: From Dh1,350,000
On sale: Available for preorder now
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Graduated from the American University of Sharjah
She is the eldest of three brothers and two sisters
Has helped solve 15 cases of electric shocks
Enjoys travelling, reading and horse riding
Disclaimer
Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Stars: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Lesley Manville
Rating: 4/5
The specs
Engine: 3-litre twin-turbo V6
Power: 400hp
Torque: 475Nm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Price: From Dh215,900
On sale: Now
Wicked
Director: Jon M Chu
Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey
The stats
Ship name: MSC Bellissima
Ship class: Meraviglia Class
Delivery date: February 27, 2019
Gross tonnage: 171,598 GT
Passenger capacity: 5,686
Crew members: 1,536
Number of cabins: 2,217
Length: 315.3 metres
Maximum speed: 22.7 knots (42kph)
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
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Business Insights
- Canada and Mexico are significant energy suppliers to the US, providing the majority of oil and natural gas imports
- The introduction of tariffs could hinder the US's clean energy initiatives by raising input costs for materials like nickel
- US domestic suppliers might benefit from higher prices, but overall oil consumption is expected to decrease due to elevated costs
OIL PLEDGE
At the start of Russia's invasion, IEA member countries held 1.5 billion barrels in public reserves and about 575 million barrels under obligations with industry, according to the agency's website. The two collective actions of the IEA this year of 62.7 million barrels, which was agreed on March 1, and this week's 120 million barrels amount to 9 per cent of total emergency reserves, it added.
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
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From Zero
Artist: Linkin Park
Label: Warner Records
Number of tracks: 11
Rating: 4/5
Business Insights
- As per the document, there are six filing options, including choosing to report on a realisation basis and transitional rules for pre-tax period gains or losses.
- SMEs with revenue below Dh3 million per annum can opt for transitional relief until 2026, treating them as having no taxable income.
- Larger entities have specific provisions for asset and liability movements, business restructuring, and handling foreign permanent establishments.
At Eternity’s Gate
Director: Julian Schnabel
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Oscar Isaacs, Mads Mikkelsen
Three stars
'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'
Rating: 3/5
Directed by: David Yates
Starring: Mads Mikkelson, Eddie Redmayne, Ezra Miller, Jude Law