[ad_1] Taika Waititi’s live-action Akira movie has reportedly gotten a surprise update after years of languishing in the development pipeline. Set to be based on Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1982 manga series and the subsequent 1988 anime film of the same name, Waititi was first attached to the project as far back as 2017, following his time … Read more
[ad_1] Skift Take Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Google’s Instagram inspiration, Club Med’s upscaling, and Malaga’s sustainable tourism support. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Monday, April 10. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now 🎧 Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Google Podcasts Episode Notes Google is … Read more
[ad_1] A housing shortage, rising home prices and prohibitive interest rates are putting a spanner, or a wrench, in the housing market. But, as a result, the ease of renting over home-ownership is making developers of build-to-rent projects an ally to the short-term rental industry. What’s in it for these developers? A stable revenue stream … Read more
[ad_1] Skift Take Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, doesn’t follow the crowd. He’s taking steps to combat overtourism and brand bloat in Japan while testing travel subscriptions. And he wants to bring Japanese inns to America. Sean O’Neill Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts was named the “master entrepreneur of the year” … Read more
[ad_1] Jean-Jacques Morin, a top executive at Accor, says the company is committed to growing its augmented hospitality offerings, and incorporating sustainability into its business strategy. That means moving beyond just providing hotel rooms to offering unique experiences plus richer food and beverage options. Morin spoke with Skift Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neil at the … Read more
[ad_1] Skift Take Bungy jumping, scuba diving and paragliding may offer a lifetime of unmatched thrills, but are tour operators selling these thrills playing by the rulebook? Amrita Ghosh Aiming to be a top adventure tourism destination, the Indian tourism minister recently spoke about focusing on infrastructure development to boost this segment. However, India … Read more
[ad_1] Louis Leterrier says that Fast X will bring back an iconic Fast & Furious element. The popular action franchise began in 2001, focusing largely on the development of Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) while exploring a world of crime and street racing. Premiering May 19, Fast X will serve as the series’ penultimate entry, tracking … Read more
[ad_1] The Little Mermaid star Melissa McCarthy reveals how her real-life experience as a drag queen inspired her vision for Ursula the sea witch. Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is highly anticipated due to rising actor and singer Halle Bailey taking on the role of Ariel. However, the film has another stand-out star … Read more
[ad_1] Cary Elwes has a perfect response when questioned about the chances of a The Princess Bride remake. The Princess Bride premiered in 1987 and follows the comedic fairy tale of farmhand Westley (Elwes), who becomes an unlikely hero when he sets out to save his love, Buttercup (Robin Wright), from Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). … Read more
[ad_1] Producer Jeremy Latcham reveals that Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves scrapped the inclusion of the grippli due to costs. The film, based on the popular role-playing game, premiered on March 31 and follows bard Edgin Darvis (Chris Pine) as he sets forth on a journey to recover a lost relic accompanied by an … Read more