Harry Potter attraction Universal Orlando* in Florida kicked off previews* on June 18 of its much anticipated Diagon Alley*, a second Harry Potter-themed attraction. Universal has yet to fix a date for the opening of Diagon Alley this summer, but theme park experts predict a major bump* in tourism based on the response to the original, a re-creation of Hogsmeade Village, which required staggered* entry times long after the June 2010 grand opening to control crowds. Jude Law’s son makes runway debut Jude Law’s 17-year-old son Rafferty is ready for the spotlight. The actor’s eldest child made his modeling debut during a DKNY menswear* show in London last week. Clearly inheriting his famous father’s handsome genes, he stayed serious as he stood on stage. ‘Transformers 4’ asked to change A Beijing property developer said on Saturday it has terminated* cooperation with the upcoming “Transformers” film and wants Paramount Pictures to make edits to it. The company owns the Pangu Plaza, a dragon-shaped hotel, office and mall complex that stretches the length of half a dozen football fields and is featured in “Transformers: Age of Extinction.” Pangu said it is suing* its Chinese partners for contract fraud* and is demanding that Paramount delete scenes from the movie that feature images of its logo or properties. Greek film wins big at SIFF Greek film “Little England” claimed the top prizes, including the Golden Goblet, at the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival. The awards were handed out on Sunday evening at a red carpet ceremony at the Shanghai Grand Theater.(SD-Agencies) |