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In the "Star Trek: Voyager" episode "Investigations", the jolly Neelix (Ethan Phillips), appointed as the U.S.S. Voyager's morale officer, records a video blog called "A Briefing with Neelix." The blog is meant to spread news among the ship's crew and include interviews with various officers, musical performances, updates from the captain, officer commendations from the first officer, and previews of upcoming meals. While this is a fine idea, none of the starship's officers are much interested, as they are a little put off by Neelix's ultra-happy demeanor.

At one point, Neelix approaches Harry Kim (Garrett Wang) about whether or not he had watched the show, interrupting a conversation Kim was having with a junior science officer in the hallway. Kim dismisses the officer, who politely nods and walks away. Neelix and Kim then begin to discuss Neelix's interview program.

The junior officer has no lines, as the actor was not a SAG member.

Updated, 1.28 am with Biden’s arrival in Israel: U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday morning as Middle East tensions ratchet up further following a horrific strike on Gaza’s Al Ahli hospital overnight in which hundreds of people died.

Images relayed on the X account of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed Airforce One on the tarmac of Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Biden was greeted by Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. After a warm embrace with Netanyahu, he was whisked off in a black SUV, followed by a fleet of security vehicles.

Tuesday night’s Gaza hospital tragedy is the latest incident in 12 days of violence sparked by Hamas terror attacks on Israel on October 7, in which 1,400 people died. Israel’s retaliatory blockade and bombing of Gaza has resulted in more than 3,000 deaths.

Biden, who has made the trip as a show of U.S.

Jordan, which thanks to its spectacular locations has long been attracting international productions – most recently “Dune: Part Two” – is launching its first full-fledged studio complex called Olivewood Film Studios.

Located just 15 minutes from the center of the capital, Amman, Olivewood has two state-of-the-art soundstages, each measuring more than 16,000 square ft, and an extensive backlot, a production support building, a basecamp area and parking lot for 95 cars, plus a dedicated space for technical vehicles.

The state-of-the-art facilities were unveiled on Tuesday during a gala event attended by Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, and Princess Rym al-Ali.

“With the new studios and a 16-acre backlot, Jordan now has all the right components in place to service all international filmmaking needs as well as giving the local production houses the opportunity to produce their stories for the regional and international markets,” said in a statement the studio’s chief Raja Gargour,...

The newly-built facility opened with several of the Jordanian royal family in attendance.

Olivewood Film Studios, the first dedicated film studio complex in Jordan, has opened its doors.

The studio complex consists of two 1,500m² soundstages, plus 16 acres of backlot. There is an on-site canteen, parking space for 95 cars, and a dedicated area for technical vehicles. It is located 15 minutes’ drive from Amman, the capital city.

The studios opened with an event on Tuesday, September 26 celebrating the 20-year anniversary of The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (Rfc). Attendees included King Abdullah II, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein and Princess Rym al-Ali,...

Jordan, host to movies from Dune to Lawrence Of Arabia, has officially opened its first purpose built film and TV studio complex, Olivewood Film Studios (pictured below).

Located 15 minutes outside the center of the capital city of Amman, the studio launched with King Abdullah II, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein and Princess Rym al-Ali in attendance.

The facility, which hopes to attract large scale productions, comprises two 1,500m² soundstages and a 1,000m² mill, and a leveled backlot of 68,000m², 4,000m² basecamp area, on-site canteen, parking for 95 cars, and a dedicated space for technical vehicles.

According to Olivewood, it operates under a dedicated company with administrative and financial autonomy and is headed by Royal Film Commission executive commissioner Raja Gargour.

Jordan’s cash rebate program offers filmmakers up to a 25% recovery of the cost of local labor and supplier expenses. Most recently, the...

The actual plot of Michael Bay's 2009 sci-fi actioner "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is rather oblique. In 17,000 Bce, Transformers used specialized, high-tech, sun-killing solar collectors to gather energy from the galaxy's stars. Their ethical code forbid them from snuffing out stars in solar systems that supported life, but one Transformer defied said ethic to deplete Earth's sun. That Transformer was excommunicated and became the first Decepticon. Fast forward to 2009, and the modern-day Decepticons are intent on activating the ancient solar collector once again. It's hidden inside one of the Pyramids of Giza. 

"Revenge of the Fallen" was filmed in several locations in the United States, including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and remote places in New Mexico, and Arizona. The Pyramid sequences were indeed filmed in Cairo, and the footage of ancient Egyptian cities was filmed in Petra, Jordan. Many filmgoers might recognize Petra from the climax of the 1989 film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,...

Apparently, Prince William wasn’t at his best when he and Kate Middleton were guests at the royal wedding in Jordan. According to a body language expert, the Prince of Wales treated the Princess of Wales like a “naughty child.”

William appeared to tell Kate to finish her conversation with the Jordan royal wedding bride Rajwa Al-Saif Prince William and Kate Middleton | Alberto Pezzali – Wpa Pool / Getty Images

On June 1, 2023, the Prince and Princess of Wales headed to Jordan for the royal wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Saudi architect Rajwa Al-Saif. There they greeted the bride and groom in a receiving line with other guests trailing behind them.

A harmless royal wedding moment, right? Not exactly. William’s since come under fire for seemingly telling Kate to “chop chop” in an apparent effort to get her to end her conversation with Al-Saif.

In a video published by the Mail Online,...

Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) attended the wedding of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania’s son Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan on June 1.

Footage from the royal event shows what a body language expert is calling an “awkward” moment for the Prince of Wales. Here’s more on that, plus why the expert believes William and Kate were “more reserved than usual” during the affair.

Kate Middleton and Prince William, whose body language at the Jordan royal wedding was analyzed, attend a reception in Nassau, Bahamas | Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage Expert noticed ‘awkward moment’ for Prince William and Kate ‘more reserved than usual’

Darren Stanton is a body language and behavioral expert who previously worked for the Derbyshire police and used his expertise to uncover the truth when interviewing hundreds of suspects. He later moved into media as a consultant. Looking at...

Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) were among the 4,000 guests to attend the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Saudi architect Rajwa Al-Saif.

For the affair, the princess wore a dress by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. She and William were greeted warmly by the groom’s parents, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, when they arrived at the Zahran Palace. Now, a lip reader is revealing what the couples appeared to be talking about.

Prince William and Kate Middleton traveling in a vehicle to attend a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace | Karwai Tang/WireImage What William and Kate said to King Abdullah II and Queen Rania when they arrived

Upon arrival, William bowed to King Abdullah and shook his hand while Kate hugged and curstied to both the king and queen, before they began catching up. The last time they saw each...

Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a very special wedding on Thursday.

The Prince and Princess of Wales headed to Jordan to see Crown Prince Hussein tie the knot with Rajwa Alseif.

The couple married in an Islamic ceremony at Zahran Palace. It’ll then be followed by a reception at Al Husseiniya Palace with over 1,700 guests.

Kate donned a pink patterned gown by Elie Saab for the outing, while William looked dapper in a navy suit, pale blue tie and white shirt.

The British royals had a chat with the parents of the groom, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, when they arrived, People reported, before greeting the newlyweds after the ceremony.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Jordan ahead of Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding to Rajwa Alseif.

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Queen Elizabeth II's favorite movie was reportedly Mike Hodges' gloriously campy "Flash Gordon." Her son, King Charles, is apparently a fan of morose singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. When Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud isn't ordering the mutilation of journalists, he evidently enjoys pro wrestling.

Entertainment is essential. It's what gets us through the drudgery of day-to-day life, and even the most monstrous people who've ever existed require this escapist outlet. Adolf Hitler was a cinephile. So was Joseph Stalin. Donald Trump reportedly loves Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita."

King Abdullah II of Jordan is no exception. In 2002, the first child of King Hussein visited Hollywood, and, keen on meeting Steven Spielberg, visited the set of "Catch Me If You Can." He was also a fan of "Shrek," which prompted Jeffrey Katzenberg to give Abdullah II a tour of DreamWorks Animation...

Everyone from Tom Morello to King Abdullah II of Jordan wants to be a part of "Star Trek," though not every guest making a cameo gets a barn burner of a role to show off their acting chops. Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood was so eager to cameo that he agreed to appear as an unrecognizable fish-man — but at least he got to be beamed up!

Other guest stars succeed so well that they become near-permanent fixtures, like Whoopi Goldberg as Guinan, and John de Lancie as Q. Equally poignant, sometimes, are the ones that show up only once and put in an unforgettable performance. Some of them change a story's trajectory or make a lasting effect on a main character's life. Some are terrifying. And some break our hearts. These are 13 of the best one-off guest characters in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." They're not all played by big names.

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Thousands gathered in the streets of London to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral on Sept. 19. Among the mournful crowd were a few famous faces, including none other than "Grey's Anatomy" alum Sandra Oh, who followed behind the queen's casket as it was transported from the state funeral service at Westminster Abbey to St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for a committal service. Surrounded by royal family members and world leaders, Oh's appearance at the funeral caught the internet off guard, but the "Princess Diaries" star had good reason to secure an invitation to the queen's funeral.

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In June, the governor general of Canada appointed Oh - a dual citizen of...

Allen & Co Hollywood moguls are arriving at the 31st annual Allen & Co investment conference in Sun Valley starting today — and this time there’s something fun awaiting them. For years now the mogulfest has been mostly a showbiz snorefest with not a single entertainment panel on the official schedule. But my sources say this year’s features a Friday media panel consisting of Rupert Murdoch, John Malone, and Barry Diller. In other words, a trio of enemies who have sued or badmouthed each other so much over the years that it’s hard to imagine them sitting in the same room much less conferring politely together. The other sessions appear to be way less enticing: Wednesday: Sports discussion featuring NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell; Presentation by Google co-founder Larry Page. Thursday: Panel entitled ‘Cyber Insecurity’; Economic growth discussion led by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg; Presentation by the President of Mexico; Discussion...

Allen & Co Hollywood moguls are arriving at the 31st annual Allen & Co investment conference in Sun Valley starting today — and this time there’s something fun awaiting them. For years now the mogulfest has been mostly a showbiz snorefest with not a single entertainment panel on the official schedule. But my sources say this year’s features a Friday media panel consisting of Rupert Murdoch, John Malone, and Barry Diller. In other words, a trio of enemies who have sued or badmouthed each other so much over the years that it’s hard to imagine them sitting in the same room much less conferring politely together. The other sessions appear to be way less enticing: Wednesday: Sports discussion featuring NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell; Presentation by Google co-founder Larry Page. Thursday: Panel entitled ‘Cyber Insecurity’; Economic growth discussion led by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg; Presentation by the President of Mexico; Discussion...