Avatar sequels halt production in New Zealand due to coronavirus

The Queen once had a sympathetic assessment about the former Health Secretary Matt Hancock when he was leading the country's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year, during the first in-person meeting with Boris Johnson in fifteen months, a camera captured her Majesty's opening remarks, The Mirror reports.After having a back and forth of small talk with Mr Johnson, the Queen: "I’ve just been talking to your Secretary of State for Health, poor man…""He came for privy council," she said.

Lorraine left ITV viewers in hysterics as she made a savage comment about the former Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Tuesday's programme (March 1).On the show, the 62-year-old host provided fans a teaser clip from Dragon's Den star Steven Bartlett's latest podcast with the ex-MP.The Diary Of A CEO audio-cast sees Mr Hancock open up about his widespread public affair and the mistakes that he had made while in parliament.In the sneak preview, Mr Hancock admitted to Steven: "I broke the social distancing guidelines."He added: "By then they weren't actually rules they weren't the norm but that's not the point."The point is they were the guidelines that I’d been proposing and you know that happened because I fell in love with some body."As the segment came to a close, Lorraine explained: "Yes that is Matt Hancock former Health Secretary taking to Dragon's Den star Steven Bartlett about his resignation last year."Unable to control her tongue, the veteran TV star chirped: "I don't know what he's come as he looks like some sort of Poundshop Milk Tray Man maybe."She went on: "You'll all remember he was caught on CCTV groping his advisor."His new partner Gina [Coladangelo] was also at the recoding of that podcast."Lorraine finished up with: "So he fell in love but lots of people who were in love with each other weren’t able to see each other in that time."Fans of the ITV programme were floored by Lorraine's comments and took to Twitter to praise the host for her hilarious response.One person wrote: "Lorraine calling Matt Hancock Poundshop Milk Tray man LOL #Lorraine."Another tweet read: "LOVE @reallorraine 'he looks like a £ shop milk tray man'. You’re an icon Lorraine.

Coronation Street viewers noticed a bit of a mistake in Chesney Brown's ongoing storyline with his son Joseph in Monday night's episode (February 28) of the ITV soap.Joseph (William Flanagan) made the decision to move to Portugal with his grandmother Linda Hancock (Jacqueline Leonard), as he believed that's what his dad Chesney (Sam Aston) was wanting.But as Joseph made his emotional exit from the cobbles, Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) made a bit of a mistake with time zones.Chesney hugged Joseph as Bernie told the little lad that Paul (Peter Ash) would be in touch at 7pm "your time" – however fans realised that mainland Portugal runs on the same timezone as the UK.One person said: "'7 o'clock your time.' Portugal is in the same time zone as UK."Another added: "'Your time'? Portugal is on the same time zone as the UK."A third questioned: "Portugal is the same time zone as the UK is it not?"Portugal actually has multiple time zones though – Azores Time – which runs an hour behind the UK, in and is used on the islands to the West of mainland Portugal.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has left his Instagram followers in hysterics after he caught his on-screen partner Jenny Newby in bed with her real life partner, Steve Mail. The duo, who returned to Channel 4 in February with a new series of the show, proved they have just as much fun together off-screen as they do when the cameras are rolling.

Demi Rose never fails to impress with her stunning outfits, and her latest look is no different.The glamorous model looked outrageously sensational as she donned a pair of wet look leggings and a plunging button-down blazer with zebra print sleeves.She added a thick black headband as her long, blonder locks fell way past her chest as she opted for a relaxed look and allowed some of her fringe to frame her face.Demi opted for a subtle makeup look as she finished her glamorous ensemble with a light nude lippy while she flashed a smile at the camera.With a prosecco in hand, Demi clinked her glass against another as it was revealed that she had reunited with her sister.The 26-year-old had reposted the snap from her sister Hannah, who shared the snap and wrote: "Reunited with sis @demirose." Demi and her sister Hannah live worlds apart with Hannah based in the UK while Demi travels almost all year round - but it seems the influencer has come closer to home. Hannah shared a snap of food on her Instagram story before posting a photo of her stunning sister, the next post hours later saw them at a bar in London.

Pulp Fiction.The actor, who played Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film, recently told The Times he thinks he “should have won that one”, which went to Martin Landau for his role in Ed Wood.He went on to say he thinks Black actors tend to win at the Academy Awards “for doing despicable shit on screen”.“I guess Black folk usually win for doing despicable shit on screen,” he said. “Like Denzel [Washington] for being a horrible cop in Training Day.

The Prince of Wales has spoken out against Russia's invasion of the Ukraine and claimed the values of democracy are under attack in the "most unconscionable way". He added: "We are in solidarity with all those who are resisting brutal aggression”.It comes after Prince William and Kate Middleton released a statement in support of "all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight.""In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.," they wrote."Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future," the Cambridges wrote on Twitter, signing the post personally: "W & C.”Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also released a statement last week, calling on the "global community and its leaders" to stand with the people of Ukraine.

Justin Bieber celebrates another year around the sun, we take a look at some of his most controversial moments. And there are a few...The singing sensation has luckily made a comeback from them all, proving it's not ever "too late to say sorry".After rising to fame after being discovered by Usher as a young boy, Justin has had more than his fair share of some seriously scandalous moments.It didn't help as he grew up under the spotlight with any and every hiccup being caught on camera, including his infamous clash with paparazzi and his questionable Anne Frank comment.Let's take a look at his biggest blunders...At 23 years old, he lost his temper with a group of paparazzi who were following his every move.And the star cut it a little too close while driving his car and appeared to head straight towards the camera clickers.A source told People at the time, that as the pop star was attempting to leave a church in Beverly Hills, a bunch of photographers were waiting for him at the end of the driveway.The insider told the publication: “He tried to scare away the paparazzi.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe 35th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be replaced with an exclusive HBO special due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it was announced today. It is the first time in history that the ceremony has had to be canceled.Earlier this year, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, the Notorious B.I.G.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticAn HBO November special honoring this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will replaced the annual spring induction ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hall’s Foundation announced today.The program, set for Nov. 7 on HBO and HBO Max, will honor 2020 inductees Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, The Notorious B.I.G., T-Rex, and Ahmet Ertegun Award recipients Jon Landau and Irving Azoff.“To protect the health and safety of our Inductees, their families, crews and our attendees, we’ve made the decision that the scheduled live event is not possible,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.

By Andreas Wiseman

A new set photo from the Avatar sequels has given fans a glimpse of Sigourney Weaver in character.The veteran actress looked far younger than her 70 years in the snap, in which she posed with co-star Joel David Moore and producer Jon Landau.Sigourney played Dr. Grace Augustine in the first movie, which until recently was the highest grossing film of all time.

It's released in December 2021

Filming for the new Avatar sequels has been forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After years of delays, the upcoming “Avatar” sequels have hit yet another snag.

Production on the Avatar sequels have been halted as part of attempts to halt the spread of coronavirus.The four movies, which are long-awaited follow-ups to 2009's Avatar, are being filmed in New Zealand, but have been put on hiatus due to the virus.Producer Jon Landau confirmed that work in New Zealand had been put on hold, although the executive team will continue working in Los Angeles. Slowed down:Production on the Avatar sequels have been halted as part of attempts to halt the spread of coronavirus'We've delayed it.

The latest news is that the Avatar movies sequels have halted production in New Zealand. This is all due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and comes via Variety who report that the James Cameron-helmed sequels have stopped “until further notice”.

Avatar has shut down production in New Zealand, where it has been filming for its movie sequels, due to coronavirus.

Production of three “Avatar” sequels in New Zealand has been put on hold as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak.

By Andreas Wiseman

Production of three “Avatar” sequels in New Zealand has been put on hold as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak.