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A Haunting of Venice: a Gothic horror, supernatural, Agatha Christie murder mystery which all becomes quite camp

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Agatha Christie regularly drew upon the supernatural to generate a feeling of uncertainty.

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  • Agatha Christie regularly drew upon the supernatural to generate a feeling of uncertainty.
  • We – the audience, and the ensemble of characters – are given limited information regarding a murder.
  • Witchcraft is a red herring in Murder is Easy, Endless Night and The Pale Horse.

Embracing the Gothic

    • There is a long history to Christie adaptations engaging with horror and Gothic aesthetics.
    • Ghostly visions appear in And Then There Were None; the witches in The Pale Horse really do have supernatural powers; Ordeal by Innocence embraces many Gothic tropes, such as the dark, terror-filled, isolated mansion.

Being haunted in Venice

    • In A Haunting in Venice, Kenneth Branagh continues this tradition of adapting Christie through the lens of horror.
    • This child had proclaimed that she had once witnessed a murder, only for no one to believe her.
    • Branagh relocates this mystery to Venice, where Oliver (Tina Fey) asks the retired Poirot to attend a séance at a grand old Palazzo.
    • So, too, are all the guests haunted by their pasts, with the film being relocated from 1960s England to 1947 Venice, many characters are still shaken by the horrors of the second world war.
    • Read more:
      A Haunting in Venice is Kenneth Branagh's 20th film – what do we make of his prodigious output?

Leaping into the fantastic

    • The fantastic is an interesting space for a whodunit, which is fundamentally about rational explanations.
    • And yet, as with all whodunits, no amount of fantastic atmosphere can save a film when the reveal just isn’t that ingenious or exciting.
    • Read more:
      Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile seems to forget Agatha Christie was a master of the murder mystery

RAFFLES SECURES #2 POSITION AS BEST HOTEL BRAND IN THE WORLD IN THE TRAVEL + LEISURE 2023 WORLD'S BEST AWARDS

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

NEW YORK CITY, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Raffles Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce it has been awarded the coveted #2 position in the Best Hotel Brand category in the 2023 World's Best Awards by Travel + Leisure, upholding the legendary brand's status as a foremost leader in luxury hospitality.

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  • NEW YORK CITY, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Raffles Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce it has been awarded the coveted #2 position in the Best Hotel Brand category in the 2023 World's Best Awards by Travel + Leisure, upholding the legendary brand's status as a foremost leader in luxury hospitality.
  • With an outstanding score of 98.59, the announcement marks the highest ranking awarded to the brand by Travel + Leisure, and is a testament to Raffles' sustained vision, service and standards.
  • The World's Best Awards is an annual survey by Travel + Leisure readers of their favourite travel experiences around the world - from top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more.
  • In recognition of the outstanding calibre of individual Raffles properties, Travel + Leisure South East Asia also awarded several Raffles hotels in its respective Asia Pacific Luxury awards.

Accor and Erth Real Estate announce three new luxury hotels as centrepiece of multi-branded luxury hospitality community in Riyadh

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Monday, May 15, 2023

The forthcoming luxury hospitality community will include a 230-key Raffles hotel, a 250-key Sofitel Serviced Residence, and a 60-villa MGallery resort, all set to open by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • The forthcoming luxury hospitality community will include a 230-key Raffles hotel, a 250-key Sofitel Serviced Residence, and a 60-villa MGallery resort, all set to open by 2027.
  • The multi-faceted community will also include office towers, residential towers, and retail space, all built around a centrally located garden area.
  • Therefore, Erth is pleased to expand its relationship with Accor by adding new assets to our hospitality portfolio."
  • Among its Saudi Arabia portfolio, Accor is leading the way with positive hospitality experiences and environmentally sound development and operational practices.

Accor and Erth Real Estate announce three new luxury hotels as centrepiece of multi-branded luxury hospitality community in Riyadh

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Monday, May 15, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in partnership with Erth Real Estate Company, today announced that it will open three new hotels in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of a new master planned development project. The forthcoming luxury hospitality community will include a 230-key Raffles hotel, a 250-key Sofitel Serviced Residence, and a 60-villa MGallery resort, all set to open by 2027. The multi-faceted community will also include office towers, residential towers, and retail space, all built around a centrally located garden area.

Key Points: 
  • The forthcoming luxury hospitality community will include a 230-key Raffles hotel, a 250-key Sofitel Serviced Residence, and a 60-villa MGallery resort, all set to open by 2027.
  • The multi-faceted community will also include office towers, residential towers, and retail space, all built around a centrally located garden area.
  • Therefore, Erth is pleased to expand its relationship with Accor by adding new assets to our hospitality portfolio."
  • Among its Saudi Arabia portfolio, Accor is leading the way with positive hospitality experiences and environmentally sound development and operational practices.

Cinedigm Acquires All US Rights to Japanese Remake of Cult Sci-Fi Horror Film CUBE For Its SCREAMBOX Streaming Service

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Friday, March 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm has acquired all US rights to the Japanese sci-fi horror movie CUBE.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm has acquired all US rights to the Japanese sci-fi horror movie CUBE.
  • A remake of the 1997 award-winning Canadian cult classic, CUBE takes a deeper, darker and deadlier look at isolation and gore.
  • Cinedigm plans to release the remake on its horror streaming platform, SCREAMBOX, which is powered by Bloody Disgusting, on April 11 as a SCREAMBOX Original.
  • The 1997 brutal, sci-fi horror classic by Vincenzo Natali was so successful that it spawned Cube²: Hypercube (2002) and Cube Zero (2004).

Get Wrapped Up in Accor this Holiday Season

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Friday, October 28, 2022

$110 USD, fairmontstore.com

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  • $110 USD, fairmontstore.com
    Let scent transport you this holiday season with a signature candle from the MGallery Hotel Collection .
  • From 68, Mgalleryboutique.com
    Elevate festive feasts and tea time with the gift of these exceptional fine china collections from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
  • Harlequin Afternoon Tea Experience : Fairmont's fabulous harlequin-patterned china reflects the modern spirit and joie de vivre of Fairmont Le Chteau Frontenac.
  • For more information visit group.accor.com , or follow Accor on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , and Instagram .

Black Adam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Grammy Award-Winning Composer Lorne Balfe Now Available on WaterTower Music

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Refusing to surrender, Teth Adam is challenged by a team of modern day heroes known as the Justice SocietyHawkman, Dr.

Key Points: 
  • Refusing to surrender, Teth Adam is challenged by a team of modern day heroes known as the Justice SocietyHawkman, Dr.
  • New Line Cinema Presents a Seven Bucks/Flynn Picture Co. Production, A Jaume Collet-Serra Film, Black Adam, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • WaterTower Music, the in-house label for the WarnerMedia companies, releases recorded music as rich and diverse as the companies themselves.
  • It has been the soundtrack home to many of the worlds most iconic films, television shows and games since 2001.

The Theme From New Line Cinema’s “Black Adam” by Grammy Award-Winning Composer Lorne Balfe Now Available on WaterTower Music

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Friday, September 30, 2022

The Black Adam Theme (from "Black Adam") by highly respected Grammy Award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer Lorne Balfe (Mission Impossible: Fallout, The Lego Batman Movie, Black Widow) has just been released in advance of the film and soundtrack release.

Key Points: 
  • The Black Adam Theme (from "Black Adam") by highly respected Grammy Award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer Lorne Balfe (Mission Impossible: Fallout, The Lego Batman Movie, Black Widow) has just been released in advance of the film and soundtrack release.
  • Black Adam smashes into theaters and IMAX internationally beginning 19 October 2022, and in North America on October 21, 2022.
  • It was exciting to get into the Black Adam theme, and I really wanted to capture his essence as the DC comic book worlds anti-hero.
  • WaterTower Music, the in-house label for the WarnerMedia companies, releases recorded music as rich and diverse as the companies themselves.

Central Holidays Launches Diverse New Programs to Saudi Arabia as well as Industry-Focused Initiatives to Drive Tourism to the Country

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

-- NEW Central Holidays Itineraries to Saudi Arabia -- Showcasing the unique diversity of this destination, Central Holidays' travel planning professionals are pleased to now unveil new itineraries to Saudi Arabia as well as multi-country options that combine the country with other gems of the Middle East including, Jordan, Egypt, Oman, and beyond. Here's a look at the just released new travel programs:

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  • "Saudi Arabia is fully committed to further developing its tourism offering, warmly welcoming travelers from across the globe.
  • They have made impressive strides towards their tourism goals including signing-on new hotel projects from first-class brands like Oberoi, Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Park Hyatt, Orient Express, and more as well as with international cruise lines.
  • Saudi Arabia is rich in culture and traditions that date back many thousands of years.
  • Here's a look at the just released new travel programs:

FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF FAIRMONT THE BREAKERS, LONG BEACH

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

TORONTO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, today announced the redevelopment of the iconic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California. A timeless feature of the Long Beach skyline, Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach has a character and soul all its own. Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, The Breakers was a sought-after destination for celebrities and dignitaries, including Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, Babe Ruth and Clark Gable, among other Hollywood stars. The historic property is currently undergoing a significant restoration and redevelopment, and is slated to reopen in 2023 as Long Beach's first luxury boutique hotel.  

Key Points: 
  • A timeless feature of the Long Beach skyline, Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach has a character and soul all its own.
  • "We are honored to play a role in the exciting redevelopment of Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach.
  • "Fairmont has a long and successful history in operating luxury hotels and is the perfect partner to bring The Breakers, Long Beach to life.
  • Upon its opening, Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach will join ALL - Accor Live Limitless , Accor's award-winning lifestyle loyalty program.