3D-printed couture: the next stage of design?
(Relaxnews) – Cutting-edge clothing just got sharper, thanks to the creation this week of the Bristle Dress, a fully 3D-printed couture garment. Produced as part of designer Francis Bitonti‘s workshop “New Skins Brumal Bodies: Computational Design for Fashion Winter 2014″ in New York, the dress was fabricated using MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop printers. Students at the workshop explored […]
Rooney Mara to play Tiger Lily in Peter Pan origin story
(Relaxnews) – The actress will join Garrett Hedlund and Hugh Jackman in the cast of “Pan,” a feature on the early years of the character created by JM Barrie in 1911. Rooney Mara has landed the role of Tiger Lily, the princess in a native tribe in Neverland, Variety reports. Producers chose the 28-year-old actress, […]
Ferrari announces first European theme park in Spain
(Relaxnews) - Ferrari has announced its first European theme park for Barcelona’s PortAventura resort, featuring the highest and fastest vertical accelerator on the continent. The €100 million ($139.5 million) ‘Ferrari Land’ project will cover 75,000 square meters and feature a variety of attractions for all ages. The site will also welcome the Italian brand’s first Ferrari-themed hotel, a luxurious […]
Soundwall: the art of wireless speakers
(Relaxnews) – A painting which can blast out your favorite music could be the next big thing in the world of wireless speakers. “Soundwall” is a piece of artwork which streams music from your smartphone, Sonos system or similar devices. The print is simply hung on the wall, plugged into a power outlet and connected […]
‘Superman vs. Batman’ vs. ‘Captain America 3′ in 2016
(Relaxnews) – Marvel and DC are set on a cinematic crash course, with both houses intent on releasing blockbuster comic hero movies on the same day in May 2016. Marvel already had the May 6 date staked out for an unnamed entry in its ongoing filmhouse franchise when Warner Bros. announced its own Superman vs. […]
‘Glass Brain’ shows neurons firing in real time
(Relaxnews) – Philip Rosedale, creator of Second Life, and Adam Gazzaley, a neuroscientist at the University of California San Francisco, have developed a way for people to see each thought as it flies through the mind. Entitled “The Glass Brain,” the project was on display at SXSW 2014 and provided attendees the opportunity to see how their […]
Emotional Piolo says he almost gave up on career
Piolo Pascual turned emotional during the thanksgiving party of his movie “Starting Over Again”, admitting he almost gave up on his career. When it was his turn to take the stage to thank the people behind the success of the Star Cinema movie, Pascual suddenly became teary-eyed, revealing that he thought of quitting showbiz until […]
Arab countries ban ‘Noah’ citing Islamic concerns
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Three Arab countries have banned the biblical epic movie “Noah” because it contradicts Islam, while three more are expected to follow suit, a studio spokesman said Wednesday. Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates told Hollywood giant Paramount last week that the film, starring Russell Crowe, will not be released in their […]
Village Buildah to Hold International Car Raffle Fundraising Event for Charity
Event to give away nearly $40,000 in prizes, including 2014 Mercedes C250 Los Angeles, California – Village Buildah, a nonprofit group dedicated to educating, sheltering, and feeding the underprivileged of the world, is proud to announce its first-ever international Car Raffle Fundraising Event to fund four global charities. Those in the United States and Canada can purchase […]
Animal protein could help elderly maintain higher functioning: study
(Relaxnews) – A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates diets high in animal protein may help the elderly function at higher levels physically, psychologically, and socially. Life expectancy has increased in many countries, with more elderly citizens experiencing ability decline. Research has suggested people’s ability to absorb or process […]
Makati City, Philippines declared selfie capital of the world
(Relaxnews) – According to TIME Magazine, taking a selfie is more popular in Makati City than in any other major city on the planet. The financial center of the Philippines, located in the Greater Manila area, topped the magazine’s ranking of the “Selfiest Cities in the World,” which is based on the city’s population and […]
Lorde announces collaboration with MAC
(Relaxnews) – The Grammy Award-winning pop singer has collaborated with cosmetics brand MAC to create a new capsule collection, no doubt with plenty of her trademark dark lipstick. Aged just 17, the New Zealand born star has already had a stellar year, taking home both Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for […]
‘Big Bang Theory’ to remain on air at least until 2017
(Relaxnews) – CBS announced that it has ordered three more seasons of the hit comedy, to be aired between now and spring 2017. Currently the most watched comedy series in the US, “The Big Bang Theory” has been renewed for its eighth, ninth and tenth seasons. CBS has every reason to make a long-term commitment […]
Helena Bonham Carter set for ‘Alice in Wonderland’ sequel
(Relaxnews) – Helena Bonham Carter is expected to reunite with Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska for Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland 2,” also known as “Through the Looking Glass.” Final negotiations are underway, according to Variety, for Bonham Carter to join the cast for the movie’s anticipated May 2016 release. 2010′s Lewis Carroll adaptation cleared $1 […]
Trailer: Binoche stars in ‘A Thousand Times Good Night’
(Relaxnews) – Photojournalist Rebecca specializes in documenting troubled war zones, but her calling comes at great cost to both herself and her family. While recuperating from an injury sustained by a bomb blast in Kabul, Binoche is given an ultimatum by her husband and young daughter. But the strength of her promise is put to […]
Shakira to promote Dannon’s Activia
(Relaxnews) – The Colombian singer has become the latest brand ambassador for the probiotic yogurt brand Activia, Dannon announced March 12. In parallel with her music career and her role as a coach on “The Voice,” Shakira seems to be on a quest for well-being. After being named global brand ambassador for Oral-B and Crest’s […]
Emma Watson intros new ‘Noah’ trailer
(Relaxnews) – The British actress gave her Facebook and Twitter fans a first look at the new trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s forthcoming biblical saga, one of the most anticipated films of 2014. Twenty-three-year-old Emma Watson plays Ila, Noah’s adopted daughter, in the Paramount Pictures feature. The new trailer, uploaded to the studio’s YouTube channel, opens […]
Healthy eating in midlife helps protect brain health: study
(Relaxnews) – Eating right in midlife may prevent dementia later on, according to a new doctoral thesis published by the University of Eastern Finland. Results indicated those who consistently consumed healthy foods at the average age of 50 had a nearly 90% lower risk of dementia in a 14-year follow-up study compared to those who did not […]
Literary supper club pairs food with books
(Relaxnews) – A dining concept in Amsterdam has twinned the passions of bookworms and food lovers into a literary-themed dinner series. Every two months, The Bookish Banquet hosts a dinner party themed after a classic novel for an event that’s part book club, part multi-course dining experience. It started as a one-off, Alice in Wonderland dinner party […]
PHL Consulate General Signs Alliance with Texas Department of Labor’s OSHA
Los Angeles – Consul General Maria Hellen M. Barber-De La Vega signed an “Arrangement Establishing an Alliance between the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Texas Area Offices and the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles” on 03 March 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Signing on behalf of the Department of Labor’s Occupational […]
