2024 sees the return of the Porsche World Road Show (PWRS) to Pathum Thani Speedway in Bangkok, Thailand. This event invites enthusiasts to experience driving some of Porsche’s thrilling sports cars. From November 16 to 25, attendees can explore a variety of 26 Porsche models, with standout attractions being the powerful 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the track-inspired 911 GT3 RS.
On a crisp autumn evening in October, mere hours following Iran’s missile attack on Israeli locations, a notable critic of the Islamic Republic found himself seated at a Manhattan hotel eatery, pondering over the possibility of his eventual return to his homeland.
For aspiring film and TV composers, the key phrase today is “technology.” Notably, esteemed institutions like Juilliard, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the New England Conservatory of Music, and Yale have incorporated tech-focused programs, demonstrating that combining traditional composition with modern skills has become crucial. As Keith Mason, Belmont University’s coordinator for music technology, explains, “COVID has significantly shifted what it means to be a desktop digital musician, to the point where you can sit at your computer and essentially function as a one-person orchestra.” Veteran composer and orchestrator Conrad Pope, who has collaborated with numerous schools on THR‘s list of top music schools, emphasizes that mastering advanced technology can serve as a strong foundation for a composer’s talent: “Schools cannot give you an original voice. Creativity cannot be taught. However, they can teach the craft.
On the Netflix series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Gauri Khan doesn’t appear frequently, but Bhavana Pandey refers to her as the “core” of their friendship group. Gauri, who is married to SRK (Shah Rukh Khan), and Bhavana, married to Chunky Panday, have a long-standing relationship. Their daughters, Suhana Khan and Ananya Panday, have grown up together. In a recent interview, Bhavana spoke about how SRK used to train them in sports, emphasizing the value of healthy competition, and often sided with the girls against Aryan Khan and other boys.
As we approach the last month in the 2024 movie calendar, it’s common to see contenders for awards rubbing shoulders with grand, action-packed blockbusters. Given its predecessors’ reputation, it’s safe to say that Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim would fit comfortably in both categories.