Iconic Actor Bernard Hill, Star of Titanic and Lord of the Rings, Passes Away at 79
Actor Bernard Hill: A Legend Remembered
By Paul Gribben & Noor Nanji
BBC News
5 May 2024, 14:51 BST
Updated 1 hour ago
Iconic Roles and Unforgettable Performances
In a somber turn of events, the film industry and fans worldwide mourn the loss of beloved actor Bernard Hill, who passed away at the age of 79. Best known for his roles as Captain Edward Smith in Titanic and King Théoden in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Hill’s career spanned decades and left an indelible mark on cinema.
Hill’s breakout role came with his portrayal of Yosser Hughes in BBC TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff. As Yosser struggled to cope with unemployment in Liverpool, Hill’s powerful performance captivated audiences and showcased his immense talent.
Tributes to Hill have been coming in
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Iconic Actor Bernard Hill, Star of Titanic and Lord of the Rings, Passes Away at 79
Green Vienna/Otero García: Frogs, newts and salamanders in Vienna finally need protection
– 2024-05-05 18:45:40
Halving the amphibian population in Vienna is alarming
Vienna (OTS) – The environmental spokesperson for the Vienna Green Party, Huem Otero García, is concerned about the dramatic halving of the amphibian population in Vienna, as the amphibian balance presented today by the Association Against Animal Factories (VGT) shows: The population of many strictly protected amphibian species around the Hanslteich has decreased massively.
“Nature protection apparently does not have the necessary
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Two injured after a car entered a bridgehead at the exit from Târgu Jiu
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Two injured after a car entered a bridgehead at the exit from Târgu Jiu
The military firefighters were requested to intervene on Sunday in a road accident in Târgu Jiu municipality, Drăgoieni neighborhood. A vehicle hit a bridgehead.
Extrication crews and medical crews went to the scene and found that two people needed medical care as a result of the road accident. Both have minor injuries
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Two injured after a car entered a bridgehead at the exit from Târgu Jiu
Sino-American relations: “The Earth is big enough for everyone to prosper,” Xi Jinping assures Antony Blinken
Threats on TikTok, American restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, and now a Russian cargo ship transporting North Korean munitions… The list of issues poisoning relations between the United States and China is long.
While US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making his second visit to China in less than a year, and the meeting was not officially scheduled, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this Friday at the People’s Hall in Beijing. “The two countries should be partners, not rivals,” Xi said, according to state television CCTV. “Many problems still need to be resolved and additional efforts are still possible,” he stressed during his meeting with Blinken.
If relations between the two powers have “made positive progress” since the end of 2023, following his meeting with Joe Biden in San Francisco in November, “many p
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British media “The conflict between Hive and Min Hee-jin is seen as a fight against patriarchy.”
Heejin Min, CEO of Adore. Journalist Park Jong-min
As for the conflict between ‘Hive’, the largest Korean K-pop agency to which the group BTS belongs, and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Adore, its label, many Korean women see them as ‘young women fighting a patriarchal workplace’ This was reported by the British newspaper Financial Times (FT).
On the 5th (local time), the FT published an article titled “Star producer fighting K-pop patriarchy captures interest of Korean women”, introducing CEO Min’s remarks mixed with vulgarity towards Hive’s management in a recent press conference This.
The label is a system established by Hive to ensure independence. Hive owns 80% of Adore, CEO Min owns 18%, and other Adore employees own 2%.
Last month, Hive exercised its audit rights, claiming it had detected circumstances in which CEO Min attempted to seize the management rights of Adore, including the leak of confidential information in an a
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British media “The conflict between Hive and Min Hee-jin is seen as a fight against patriarchy.”
The Truth Behind the Frog Prince and Princess Rapunzel Scandal: A Tale of Betrayal and Business
According to previous information, Jay Moi page 108, the man broke up with his wife recently. Then he met Princess Rapunzel and flirted with her, acting like he had feelings for her. Until people make them the best couple of the year But someone came out to reveal that the Frog Prince was just using him. I want you to help turn the tide. I only did it for business reasons.
Recently, Jay Moi’s page 108 had another hot story to talk about: “When the Frog Prince thought about dumping Rapunzel, I got a goose. Because I heard the prince say that Meet the new princess more properly And I’m serious about this person. #Epim the frog prince’s wife”
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The Truth Behind the Frog Prince and Princess Rapunzel Scandal: A Tale of Betrayal and Business
Cultural Exchange and Sino-Italian Cooperation Enhanced by Marco Polo: Insights from Diplomats and Entrepreneurs
The cultural exchanges between China and Italy have been further deepened by the opera “Marco Polo,” which recently reappeared on the stage of the Guangzhou Grand Theater. Tran Dinh Vu Hai, Consul of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou, highlighted the role of the legendary explorer in bringing the two nations closer together.
In an exclusive interview with Shi Jingfu, it was revealed that the opera’s portrayal of Marco Polo’s travels through China has resonated with audie
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The strength of Moroccan cinema lies in this young generation of directors, deeply Moroccan and very universal (Leila Slimani)
Noting that Moroccan cinema is carving out “an important place” on the international scene, the Franco-Moroccan writer stressed that this new generation of Moroccan filmmakers “tells the story of a place but at the same time speaks to everyone” ensuring that everyone who watches a Moroccan film whatever their nationality or culture feels concerned by this story.
I hope and I am certain that in the next ten years national film production will continue to develop and why not compete with French, American and English films, she added.
As a writer and member of the jury of this festival, she said she w
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Rikishi Reacts to Tanga Loa Joining WWE Bloodline: What Does This Mean for the Faction?
Rikishi comments on Bloodline’s actions at Backlash 2024
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Rikishi, the former WWE Superstar and father of Solo Sikoa, has shared his reaction to Tanga Loa’s surprise debut at Backlash 2024. As the Bloodline faction continues to evolve without Roman Reigns, Rikishi took to his Instagram story to comment on the group’s recent actions.
Bloodline’s Performance at Backlash
Rikishi’s son Solo Sikoa, leading the Bloodline in Roman Reigns’ absence, teamed up with Tama Tonga to face Kevin Owens and Randy Orton in a thrilling Street Fight at Backlash on May 4. The duo emerged victorious, thanks to interference from Tonga’s brother and tag-team partner Tanga Loa.
During this intense confrontation, Sikoa
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Rikishi Reacts to Tanga Loa Joining WWE Bloodline: What Does This Mean for the Faction?
Exclusive Interview: Lizy Tagliani Clears Up Rumors and Talks About Relationship Drama with Marcela Tauro
2024-05-05 18:00:00
The driver Lizy Tagliani He took the opportunity to use a few minutes of his radio program in order to talk and clarify the conflict he has with the entertainment journalist. Marcela Tauro, who assured that Tagliani wanted to “get up” to Martín Bisio, his ex-partner.
In that context, thea comedian He referred to these versions that circulated and assured that at no time did he send any compromising message to Marcela Tauro’s ex-boyfriend, with whom the journalist was in a relationship for almost 8 years.
In addition, Lizy Tagliani gave details about the intimate talk she had with Sebastián Nebot, her husband, regarding these rumors and the accusations made against her. The comedian expressed how much this scandal affected her
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