Japan plans Studio Ghibli theme park The fantasy world of Oscar-winning animator Hayao Miyazaki will come to life as a theme park is set to open in central Japan in 2022, the regional government said. Miyazaki is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Japan’s premier animation studio, and renowned internationally for works including “Princess Mononoke” and “Spirited Away.” Studio Ghibli has released a basic concept for the vast park to be built by 2022 near Nagoya in Japan’s Aichi region. ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ returns to television “The Handmaid’s Tale” returned to television last week with its chilling portrait of a near future where women are turned into second-class citizens, seeming even darker and more prescient* than ever. Ariana Grande’s uplifting new single alludes to Manchester ARIANA GRANDE has returned with her first new music since the terrorist bombing that killed 22 people outside her Manchester Arena show in May 2017. “No Tears Left to Cry” alludes to the attack, while channeling the resilience and optimism of her One Love benefit concert, held just two weeks after the atrocity. Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz expecting baby Rachel Weisz has announced that she is expecting a baby with her husband Daniel Craig. The 48-year-old actress has an 11-year-old son, while “Bond” star Craig, 50, has a 25-year-old daughter. Actress charged over Nxivm sex trafficking Allison Mack, a U.S. actress known for the TV show “Smallville,” has appeared in court on charges of aiding a sex trafficking operation disguised as a mentoring group. Mack is accused of helping Keith Raniere recruit women who were then exploited “both sexually and for their labor.” She pleaded not guilty to all charges. (SD-Agencies) |