“It’s my first film,” explains Jude Hill, “and I got to work with all these amazing people.” The 11-year-old actor, who plays Buddy in Sir Kenneth Branagh‘s Belfast, is taking Hollywood by storm – but he knows the city best placed to judge the movie. “Everyone I’ve met loved the film and I just love
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Katie Price’s fiancé has denied using threatening, insulting or abusive words or behaviour against the former glamour model after an alleged incident in Essex last year. Reality TV star Carl Woods is alleged to have tried to force open a door to a property while Price was inside after she left his home following a
The Sur Ron Storm Bee electric dirt bike has seen a highly-anticipated (and long drawn out) run up to its wider public release. Most of the models currently in existence are early production units sent to various dealers around the world. Luna Cycle, the US authorized dealer for Sur Ron, shared a video today showing
Infant electric boat manufacturer, ZEN Yachts, has announced its first US order for its flagship ZEN50 solar electric catamaran. The zero-emission sailing yacht is currently under construction in Europe and will arrive with some pretty luxurious features including two kitchens, a high-tech fully-automated wingsail, and Starlink internet from SpaceX. ZEN Yachts is short for “Zero
After COVID restrictions led to a somewhat muted ceremony (and terrible ratings) last year, the Oscars is back where it belongs at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles – and the Academy has made a swathe of changes aimed at attracting viewers back to the event. Following a few years of hostless ceremonies, there will
Actress Maggie Fox, best known for her roles in Coronation Street and Shameless, has died following a “sudden accident”. Her death was announced by her friend and comedy partner Sue Ryding, who wrote on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Maggie Fox, my comedy partner of 40
Ant and Dec having a dig at the Boris Johnson, Bimini Bon Boulash and their UK Hun? song and dance and 456 desperate contestants playing Korean children’s game red light green light have been among the biggest TV talking points of the past 12 months – and now they are in the running for a
Filmmaker Jane Campion’s gothic western Power Of The Dog has been a steady favourite throughout this awards season – but could consistent crowd-pleaser CODA be about to pull off a shock win this weekend by taking home the best picture prize at the Academy Awards? Its win at the Producers Guild Awards, the last big
Big-battery manufacturing is ramping up to power EVs, but what will we do with the batteries when they’re dead? There’s a lot of money going into battery recycling companies, but equally important is how those companies actually procure the batteries in order to recycle them. Electrek spoke with Leo Raudys, the CEO of Call2Recycle, about
A famous image of Marilyn Monroe created by Andy Warhol is on track to become the most expensive 20th century artwork ever auctioned. The silkscreen image known as Shot Sage Blue Marilyn is expected to sell for around $200m (£151m), according to auction house Christie’s. The work – a close-up of Monroe with her hair
Now that weather is starting to warm up across many parts of the country, and spring is officially here, you might be prepping for camping trips on the horizon. Right now, you can get the GOLABS 204Wh portable power station with 60W USB-C PD as well as 160W AC for $120 at Amazon, which is
During an Innovation and Technology day held in Los Angeles, Electrek got the opportunity to learn about some of the current and upcoming technologies Mercedes-Benz is developing around its EQ series of EVs. This includes a close up look at the VISION EQXX concept, a ride along in the upcoming EQE sedan, and experiencing Level-2
Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello and Emeli Sandé are among the first performers to be announced for a show raising funds for the victims of the war in Ukraine. Gregory Porter and Snow Patrol have also been confirmed for the Concert For Ukraine event, which takes place on Tuesday 29 March. In a statement, Cabello, who
Prepare for spring outings by having a portable power station charged and ready to go. Though we often go camping to disconnect from technology, it’s never a bad idea to be ready to make phone calls in case of emergency. On the other hand, if you prefer glamping, portable power stations are even more useful.
A Ukrainian doctor has taken over David Beckham’s Instagram account, showing the working conditions in Kharkiv. Iryna, who is the head of the regional perinatal centre and a child anesthesiologist, posted images of the centre on the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England footballer’s Instagram story on Sunday. She showed doctors treating newborn babies,
A Ukrainian punk band have sung “Kyiv Calling” as other musicians in the country swap “guitars for guns” following the Russian invasion. Beton, which includes an architect, an orthopaedist and a businessman, recorded their version of The Clash’s “London Calling” in a studio in the western city of Lviv. “Come out of neutrality, you boys
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the announcement of Elon Musk’s Tesla Master Plan Part 3, a big Tesla price increase, Volvo C40 Recharge first drive, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube
I called it a 2-seater, but there’s a chance this dandy little electric car is built for just one rider. Even if so, it’s got enough charm to make up for its lack of utility. And I think we can eke out just enough awesomeness and weirdness from this vintage-inspired automobile to nestle it comfortably
Seven people have been charged in France over a daylight robbery on the set of hit Netflix heist show Lupin, according to the country’s media. Around 20 hooded thieves reportedly broke into the set late last month, throwing fireworks at the crew before stealing equipment worth about €300,000 (£250,000). The incident happened while filming was
One of the (probably unintended) consequences of putting us in a hybrid before the fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge is juxtaposing just how thoroughly satisfying a quiet, powerful pure EV powertrain in a premium coupe-crossover can be. C40 beautiful inside and out It’s hard to argue with the beauty and utility of the C40. It