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Star Wars Bits: The High Republic, Lucasfilm Games, Ahsoka Tano’s Future, a Tribute to Boba Fett, and More!January 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
Star Wars: The High Republic is Here
A New Era of Star Wars Gaming with Lucasfilm Games
Rosario Dawson on Bringing Ahsoka Tano to Live-Action
Tribute to Jeremy Bulloch, the Original Boba Fett
Star Wars Podcast & YouTube Round-Up
Exclusive Star Wars Collectible Replica Box Sets from Zavvi
And more!
Star Wars: The High Republic is Here
Star Wars: The High Republic, the multimedia initiative set about 200 years before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, has offic...Tags: Star-Wars, UK, Movies, Abc, Disney, Clint Eastwood, Ubisoft, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Indiana Jones, George Lucas, Jason, Starwars, Boba-Fett, Zavvi, Duncan 98 people like this. Like Lucasfilm Games and Ubisoft Announce Open-World Star Wars GameJanuary 13, 2021 at 12:02 PM Lucasfilm Games and Ubisoft Announce Open-World Star Wars Game
The last few days have been memorable for Lucasfilm fans. A few hours after announcing a brand new Indiana Jones-centered video game, Lucasfilm Games Vice-President Douglas Reilly revealed in an extended interview their recent collaboration with Ubisoft to bring a new story-driven, open-world Star Wars game to life (via SuperHeroHype). The game will come from Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft’s studio based in Malmö, Sweden.
...Tags: Star Wars, Games, Movies, Indiana, EA, Ubisoft, Lucasfilm, Indiana Jones, Reilly, Malmo Sweden, Todd Howard, Video Game News, Lucasfilm Games, Douglas Reilly, Alphabet Squadron, Massive Entertainment Ubisoft 145 people like this. Like Faced with the reality of a winter surge, Sweden is finally bringing in some harsher restrictions after months of being one of the few countries with no lockdownNovember 2, 2020 at 6:57 AM Outdoor crowds in central Stockholm in late September. Masks are uncommon and social distancing rules less severe than in many nearby countries.
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Sweden has introduced new guidelines for regions as its coronavirus cases surge in line with other European countries.
The country famously didn't introduce much of a lockdown during its first wave, and its death rate surged to one of the world's highest.
The new guidelines, which include the capital city S...Tags: Europe, UK, Science, Sweden, Trends, Ireland, News UK, Dublin, Stockholm, Malmo, Trinity College, Stockholm Sweden, France Germany, Aftonbladet, Uppsala, Malmo Sweden 64 people like this. Like Russia could exploit its ties with US white nationalist groups to encourage election violence, experts warnOctober 18, 2020 at 5:18 AM Russian right-wing ultranationalists hold a march in Moscow on November 4, 2009. The sign says "the desire of my blood is a call for action."
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Russia could exploit its influence with white nationalist groups in the US to foment election day violence, terrorism experts have told Business Insider.
In recent years, the Russian Imperial Movement has formed ties with US white nationalists, and spread racist propaganda and conspiracies on social media.
The mo...Tags: Facebook, Europe, News, Sweden, Putin, Vladimir Putin, Congress, California, Russia, US, America, Trends, Joe Biden, Ukraine, Dhs, Fbi 137 people like this. Like Pale Blue Dot is a new early-stage fund backing ‘climate-focused’ startups in EuropeJune 16, 2020 at 9:00 AM Pale Blue Dot, a new “climate only” venture capital firm located in Malmö, Sweden, is officially de-cloaking today, with a first close of €53 million.
Primarily targeting startups in Europe at pre-seed and seed, the VC plans to back companies that are using technology to help solve climate problems. The aim is to invest in up to 40 companies out of this first fund, with investment tickets ranging from €200,000 to €2 million.
The fund is described as sector agnostic and will consider software and...Tags: TC, Europe, London, Sweden, San Francisco, Tech, Amsterdam, Atomico, Nordics, Larsson, Malmo Sweden, Tat, Jakobsson, Albert Wenger, Joel Larsson, Hampus Jakobsson Heidi Lindvall 11 people like this. Like Why a ‘Strange and Nerdy’ Book About Eels Is Making WavesMay 22, 2020 at 5:00 AM Patrik Svensson mixed natural history with memoir for his debut, which has become a surprise best seller and award winner in his native Sweden.Tags: News, Sweden, Eels, Sargasso Sea, Svensson, Books and Literature, Writing and Writers, Fish and Other Marine Life, Malmo (Sweden, Patrik Svensson, Patrik (1972- 20 people like this. Like Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 27 March 2020March 30, 2020 at 5:10 AM Ability Group acquires Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport from CIMC Capital, Helvetic Investment acquires Dorint Parkhotel Mönchengladbach, Germany, Best Western Hotel in Malmö, Sweden sold to Landia, AccorInvest acquires further share in Orbis, now controlling 98.6%.Tags: Travel, Europe, Hampton, Malmo Sweden, Orbis, Ability Group, Hilton Bristol Airport, CIMC Capital Helvetic Investment, Germany Best Western Hotel 68 people like this. Like Designer Profile: William SawayaFebruary 25, 2020 at 5:46 PM Eschewing the notion that art is in the eye of the beholder, architect and designer William Sawaya considers the inherent artistry of anything—be it a painting, a candlestick, a table lamp, or a chair—to be connected to the expertise and dedication of the artist (or designer). He believes that things made carefully, with respect for the material, attention to detail, and deep commitment to craft, have intrinsic value as art, especially since they are “practically unique, strongly individual and ...Tags: Books, Design, Singapore, Chicago, Architecture, Zaha Hadid, Michael, Amy, Jean Nouvel, Moroni, Ettore Sottsass, Malmo Sweden, Daniel Libeskind, Andreu, Zarina, Designer Profile 138 people like this. Like Bombs and blood feuds: the wave of explosions rocking Sweden’s citiesJanuary 25, 2020 at 10:29 AM Incidents involving explosives have risen to crisis levels in a country where the crime rate is lowThe first thing Daniel Georén registered was a cacophony of car alarms. It was 2am, and everyone in the attractive cobbled street where he lives in Malmö, Sweden, had been jolted awake by a giant explosion.“The blinds shot up because of the pressure, and straightaway there was a small crowd of neighbours outside,” the 40-year-old wine merchant told the Observer a week after the blast. Continue read...Tags: Sweden, Observer, Malmo Sweden, Daniel Georén 31 people like this. Like New Marine Education Center in Malm raises climate change awarenessJanuary 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM In Malmö, Sweden, the recently completed Marine Education Center is giving visitors a closer look at the effects of climate change and sustainable technology. Copenhagen-based practice NORD Architects designed the building, which not only provides an indoor-outdoor learning landscape but also visually blurs the boundaries between the built environment and its surroundings. As a beacon of sustainability, the center is integrated with energy-efficient technologies including solar panels, geotherma...Tags: Design, Copenhagen, Malm, Malmo Sweden, Nord Architects, Johannes Molander Pedersen, Adam Mørk, New Marine Education Center, Marine Education Center 65 people like this. Like Calgary Flames, Rasmus Andersson Agree to 6-Year Contract ExtensionJanuary 8, 2020 at 10:20 PM CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Rasmus Andersson to a six-year contract extension.
The 23-year-old from Malmo, Sweden and the NHL club agreed to a deal averaging US$4.55 million annually.
Andersson has three goals, nine assists and 33 penalty minutes in 44 games for Calgary this season.
He’s in his second full year with the Flames.
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports)
The six-foot-one, 214-pound defender compiled 12 ...Tags: Usa, Sport, AHL, Hockey, NHL, Calgary Flames, Calgary, Andersson, The Canadian Press, Malmo Sweden, Rasmus Andersson, Flames Transactions, Flames Calgary Flames, Calgary Flames Rasmus Andersson Agree, Rasmus Andersson Sergei Belski, Stockton Calif Andersson 146 people like this. Like Calgary Flames Re-Sign Rasmus AnderssonJanuary 8, 2020 at 8:10 PM CALGARY - The Calgary Flames announced today they have signed defenceman Rasmus Andersson to a six-year contract extension.
This 23-year-old blueliner from Malmo, Sweden is in his second full season with the Flames. He has three goals and nine assists for 12 points and 33 penalty minutes in 44 games this year. Andersson spent his first two professional seasons with the Flames affiliate in Stockton where he scored 12 goals along with 49 assists for 61 points and 79 penalty minutes in 110 game...Tags: Sport, Stockton, Calgary Flames, Calgary, Malmo, Andersson, Malmo Sweden, Rasmus Andersson, Calgary Flames Re 46 people like this. Like What’s behind a phobia of holes?November 19, 2019 at 1:00 AM Fear of clusters of holes and cracks, called trypophobia, may be evolutionary in origin. But as details are shared, it is becoming a social contagion. By Chrissie GilesJulia was around 11 years old the first time it happened. She let herself into her dad’s apartment in Malmö, Sweden, dropped her schoolbag and flopped on to the sofa. She switched on the TV and turned to her favourite channel in time for the cartoons. The screen filled up with a cartoon man with a huge head. On his chin, in place ...Tags: Science, Malmo Sweden, Chrissie GilesJulia 50 people like this. Like Sabres’ Swedes Through the YearsNovember 5, 2019 at 8:35 AM As part of the NHL’s Global Series, the Buffalo Sabres will face the Tampa Bay Lightning Nov. 8-9 at Ericsson Globe — a 13,850-seat arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
With the Sabres in Sweden, it presents a perfect opportunity to reflect back on the Swedish influence that’s made its way into the NHL, and specifically, the Blue & Gold.
Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden (Fredrik Posse – CC BY-SA 3.0 – http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)
The Globe, a hemispherical building, i...Tags: Europe, Usa, Sweden, Minnesota, Toronto, Sport, European Union, Atlantic, Nashville, Buffalo, AHL, Hockey, NHL, Globe, Stockholm, Tampa Bay Lightning 131 people like this. Like Are you as handy with privacy certs as you are with a screwdriver? Ikea has the perfect vacancyNovember 1, 2019 at 11:12 AM Disposable furniture flogger seeks data wranglers
Scandi furniture emporium Ikea is seeking privacy specialists to join its office in Malmö, Sweden.…Tags: Software, Ikea, Malmo Sweden 43 people like this. Like Maxim Cajkovic – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect ProfileApril 4, 2019 at 5:35 PM Maxim Cajkovic
2018-19 Team: Saint John Sea Dogs (#88)Date of Birth: January 3, 2001Place of Birth: Bratislava, SlovakiaHt: 5’11” Wt: 186 lbs.Position: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible
Rankings
NHL Central Scouting: 59thFuture Considerations: 50thBob McKenzie: 66th
The number one pick in the CHL Import Draft in 2018, Maxim Cajkovic was selected by the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL. He is playing for the first time in North America as a Slovakian born pl...Tags: Sweden, Sport, Slovakia, Hockey, NHL, North America, Bratislava, CHL, McKenzie, Malmo Sweden, NHL Draft, John Sea Dogs, NHL Entry Draft, CHL Import Draft, NHL Draft Prospect Profile, Prospects 127 people like this. Like Aimpoint awarded contract for Fire Control Systems by U.S. Armed ForcesMarch 11, 2019 at 9:29 AM Aimpoint awarded contract for Fire Control Systems by U.S. Armed Forces
MALMÖ, Sweden –-(Ammoland.com)- Aimpoint, the leading manufacturer and innovator of red dot sighting technology, has been awarded a USD 24 million firm, fixed-price contract for supply of the Aimpoint FCS13-RE Fire Control System to the U.S. military. The system will be deployed as the primary Fire Control on the new M3-E1 MAAWS lightweight 84mm Carl Gustaf produced by SAAB Dynamics. The contract was awarded through Atlan...Tags: Sweden, Guns, U S Army, U S Armed Forces, U S Air Force, Malmo Sweden, Aimpoint, Carl Gustaf, Shooting Industry News, Firearm News, Brian Lisankie, Aimpoint Inc, Saab Dynamics, Aimpoint AB, Atlantic Diving Supply ADS Inc, DLA Tailored Logistics Support 82 people like this. Like ‘Hitman’ Developer Opens New Studio, Teases Future ProjectsJanuary 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM “Hitman” developer IO Interactive is opening a new studio in Malmö, Sweden, it announced on its official website on Wednesday. “We are super excited and proud to announce IOI Malmö. We will expand IOI to join a buzzing game developer community and bring our own unique IOI culture to this amazing town,” said IO Interactive […]Tags: News, Hitman, Malmo Sweden, IOI, IO Interactive 23 people like this. Like World Juniors Should be Held in WinnipegJanuary 11, 2019 at 3:45 PM There’s no more passionate fanbase in the hockey world than in Winnipeg. Attend a game at Bell-MTS Place when the Winnipeg Jets are in town and you’ll find ample evidence of that. The Winnipeg White Out in the playoffs drew national attention and became nearly as big a story as the playoff run itself. The decibel meter rose to levels usually reserved for stadiums that fit four times as many people and the crowds were a marketer’s dream.
Now imagine that same atmosphere, that same level of ...Tags: Russia, New York City, Toronto, America, Los Angeles, Sport, Canada, Vancouver, Victoria, Slovakia, Buffalo, Hockey, Edmonton, Helsinki, Saskatoon, Winnipeg 111 people like this. Like The Best Shoegaze and Dream Pop of 2018December 11, 2018 at 4:00 AM None Significant shoegaze storylines came around full circle last year, and in 2018 the plot thickened. Back in February, Ride chased Weather Diaries with the Tomorrow's Shore EP, four songs that didn't make the new album but together show the band's current curious and experimental side. This fall, Miki Berenyi of Lush announced Piroshka, her new super-group with KJ McKillop of Moose, Justin Welch of Elastica, and Michael Conroy of Modern English. Their debut album, Brickbat, is already due ou...Tags: Feature, Music, Minneapolis, California, India, New York City, US, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Manchester, Portland, Brisbane, Melbourne, West Coast, Seattle 135 people like this. Like The European Holiday: 14 Ways to Decorate the House, from France, Sweden, and MoreDecember 4, 2018 at 8:00 AM Each year we find ourselves taken by some new tilt on the holiday decorations: one year it was Scandi style, with clean-lined ornaments and plenty of charm; other years we’ve looked toward no-cost and small-space decor. This year, I’m planning a late-December trip to the snowy storybook city of Stockholm, so I’ve been inspired by the (varied) old traditions of western Europe. From France to Sweden to Ireland, here are a few ways to decorate for the holidays like the Europeans do.
England: Trim ...Tags: Europe, Books, UK, England, Cook, London, Sweden, Instagram, Holidays, France, Germany, How-to, Austria, Ireland, House, Italy 56 people like this. Like Disgusting Food Museum going on tourDecember 3, 2018 at 9:29 AM The Disgusting Food Museum in Malmo, Sweden, is launching a pop-up in downtown L.A. It gives open-minded travelers a new way to think about the foods they find yummy and the ones they find gross.Tags: Cnn, Malmo Sweden, Disgusting Food Museum 27 people like this. Like Table for none: When food turns you offNovember 16, 2018 at 7:44 PM MALMÖ, Sweden — The idea that anything labeled “food” can be described as “disgusting” is a minefield, running up against cultural tastes and personal preferences, not to mention the shrinking availability of some countries to feed all their people. But clearly, if every human had a cornucopia of the world’s edibles laid out on a […]Tags: Travel, News, Food & Drink, Malmo Sweden, Nation & World 71 people like this. Like The Disgusting Food Museum Curates 80 of the World’s Most Repulsive Dishes: Maggot-Infested Cheese, Putrid Shark & MoreNovember 8, 2018 at 4:00 AM Often we get to know each other by talking which foods we like. Perhaps even more often, we get to know each other by talking about which foods we hate. Entertaining disagreements tend to arise from such discussions, usually around traditionally divisive comestibles like anchovies, cilantro, brussel sprouts, or the Japanese dish of fermented soybeans known as natto. But however many of us prefer to avoid them, these foods all look more or less conventional compared to the dishes curated ...Tags: Google, Asia, Japan, Washington Post, College, Mexico, Food & Drink, Museums, New York Times, Smithsonian, Associated Press, Salvador Dalí, Iceland, Seoul, Sardinia, Anthony Bourdain 114 people like this. Like Gag! Frog smoothies, mouse wine and root beer(?) on the menu at the Disgusting Food MuseumNovember 1, 2018 at 12:14 AM "Yuck" or "yum"? Sometimes it depends on where you grew up. That's the point the Disgusting Food Museum in Malmo, Sweden, is serving up.
[Author: USA TODAY]Tags: Usa, News, Usa Today, Malmo Sweden, Disgusting Food Museum 81 people like this. Like Gag! Rotting fish, maggots on menu at Disgusting Food MuseumOctober 31, 2018 at 3:30 PM MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Sheep eyeball juice. Bull testicles. Maggot-infested cheese. American root beer. These are among the items considered palatable or even regarded as delicacies in some cultures that the Disgusting Food Museum in Malmo, Sweden is serving up. The temporary museum, which opened Wednesday, clearly braced for revolted visitors to gag at the […]Tags: News, Food & Drink, Malmo Sweden, Nation & World, Maggot, Disgusting Food Museum 41 people like this. Like The most disgusting food in the world – in picturesOctober 31, 2018 at 12:52 PM The Museum of Disgusting Food, which has opened in Malmö, Sweden, showcases the most horrible food from around the globe and challenges perceptions of what is edible Continue reading...Tags: Food, Photography, Life and style, Culture, Art and design, Museums, Sweden Holidays, Malmo Holidays, Malmo Sweden, Museum of Disgusting Food 50 people like this. Like Disgust vs. Delight: Why Do Certain Foods Turn You Off?October 31, 2018 at 10:32 AM “I want people to question what they find disgusting,” said the lead curator and chief financier of the Disgusting Food Museum, a touring pop-up exhibition in Malmo, Sweden.Tags: Food, News, West, Museums, Samuel, Malmo (Sweden, Disgusting Food Museum 38 people like this. Like Table for None: Why Do Certain Foods Turn You Off?October 30, 2018 at 6:44 PM “I want people to question what they find disgusting,” said the lead curator and chief financier of the Disgusting Food Museum, a touring pop-up exhibition in Malmo, Sweden.Tags: Food, News, West, Museums, Samuel, Malmo (Sweden, Disgusting Food Museum 32 people like this. Like Violence breaks out at symphony over concert-goer's loud snack bagOctober 23, 2018 at 12:21 PM I remember when I was a young kid, I sat in a movie theater watching That's Entertainment with my friend and her family. Bored, I fiddled with my candy, and after unwrapping one too many pieces, my irritated friend's mom snatched it all away from me. Silence was restored. But with adults who don't know each other, restoring silence in a theater can take an ugly turn.
Such as it did last week, when a man trying to enjoy the symphony in Malmo, Sweden couldn't take the sounds of his neighbor's scr...Tags: Post, News, Washington Post, The Washington Post, Malmo Sweden, Silence Please, Olof Jonsson 47 people like this. Like |