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‘E.T.’ return for online age in ‘Earth to Echo’
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014
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Chef is preparing food during a competition that held in Bali. Although certification becomes a fortress for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Bali Chapter has not been able to certify all the hotel workers due to high cost of the certification.
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LOS ANGELES - The similarities between “Earth to Echo” and “E.T.” are more than striking. But reviews are mixed on whether it is an inspired updating of the Spielberg classic, or a cheap knockoff. The family fun movie, out in time for America’s 4th of July holiday weekend, recounts a group of children’s adventures when they find a cute-looking alien stranded on Earth and help it to return home, unbeknownst to their parents. It even includes heavy use of bicycles, although not silhouetted against the moon as in the iconic image from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film. “There is an alien and there are kids, who take him home, and bikes of course,” said writer Henry Gayden, who made the film -- out Wednesday -- with firsttime feature director Dave Green. “That’s what we really were going after and were inspired by,” he said in an interview, openly acknowledging the influences of films the 30-something filmmakers grew up watching. One element that could not possibly be from 1982 is the relentless use of online social media, Google Maps and other technological video tricks that set it firmly in the online age.
The film is made in the “found footage” style -- or rather, like a home movie put together by one of the three main boy protagonists after a spectacular all-night adventure. From that point of view, it resembles another Spielberg production: 2011’s “Super Eigh” by director J.J. Abrams, while other clear inspirations include 1985’s “The Goonies.” Teenage schoolboy and budding filmmaker Tuck, with his pals Alex and Munch, live in a Nevada neighborhood condemned to demolition to make way for a freeway -- or so they think. Their curiosity is sparked when odd signals appear on cellphones, prompting them to set off on their bikes for one last adventure
together, the night before they are due to say their farewells. The signals lead them out into the desert, where they find the owl-like alien they dub Echo, who has been left stranded on planet Earth and who needs their help to find his way home. Katy Winn/Invision/AP
Ella Linnea Wahlestedt arrives at The Los Angeles Film Festival “Earth to Echo” premiere at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live Stadium on Saturday, June 14, 2014, in Los Angeles.
Madonna donating to her hometown Associated Press
DETROIT — Madonna, who was “inspired” during a recent visit to Detroit, is donating money toward the construction of a new youth boxing gym and buying iPods, iPads and other supplies for students at a school in her hometown, according to a news release issued by the music icon’s publicist Monday. The statement said Madonna’s donations to three Detroit organizations represent “the first phase of a long-term commitment to” the city. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will provide funding for a new facility for the Downtown Youth Boxing Gym, which provides free after-school boxing and educational mentoring to dozens of children; buy new equipment, art and music supplies for the Detroit Achievement Academy; and help out The Empowerment Plan, a nonprofit that employs homeless women who sew garments that are distributed to the homeless. “I was deeply inspired by the efforts of so many people who I met who have dedicated themselves to helping the kids and adults in Detroit elevate themselves from the cycle of poverty. ... It was obvious to me that I had to get involved and be part of the solution to help Detroit recover,” Madonna said in the
Hotel worker certification
High cost, local government asks to subsidize
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written statement, referencing the city’s efforts to emerge from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. “A piece of my heart will always be in Detroit, and I’m humbled to be able to give back to my community,” she said. The statement does not say how much Madonna is contributing. A message seeking comment was left Monday with the singer’s publicist, Liz Rosenberg. In early June, Madonna posted photos
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of her visit to Detroit on Instagram. One of them shows her posing with some of the women who work at The Empowerment Plan. Madonna, 55, is known for such hits as “Material Girl,” ‘’Like a Virgin,” ‘’Papa Don’t Preach” and “Vogue.” She grew up in Bay City, Michigan, and the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills and entered the Rock Hall in 2008.
DENPASAR - Although certification becomes a fortress for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Bali Chapter has not been able to certify all the hotel workers due to high cost of the certification. The PHRI hoped that local government could subsidize in succeeding the program. “Only 9,000 workers have been certified, while the amount of workforce is estimated to reach 300,000 people. They are just the workforce in tourism sector,” said Secretary General of the PHRI Bali, Ferry Markus, in Denpasar. He said the lack of tourism workers who had owned the certificate of competency was inseparable from the restriction of funds. Meanwhile, the subsidy expected to help the financing from local government, both in
the county and provincial level, had not been disbursed so far. “The fund required for the certification averagely costs IDR 350,000 to IDR 750,000 for each subject tested. Meanwhile, the subject tested can amount to 25 to 60, depending on their profession. Due to financial obstacle, many tourism human resources have not been certified. All this time, we just got a subsidy from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the
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National Board for Professional Certification (BNSP), while local government has not provided yet,” he explained. He admitted not to doubt the capability of people in the tourism sector. However, the capabilities were not sufficient to deal with competitors in the free market. It was required a written acknowledgment that could be accounted for. “Just as if we are driving a vehicle, even though we can but without a driving license we’re still considered incapable of doing it. To that end, we hope the government could subsidize so that all the workers in Bali can compete,” he concluded. It was mentioned the AEC competition would not only be faced by tourism in Bali, but also by the entire line, goods, services and people. Continued on page 6