From Paddington Bear to Gladiator, tax breaks lure productions from Hollywood heartland

Abu Dhabi and the Canary Islands among those ramping up incentives as studios seek to control costs

World - Financial Times - October 26

How to plan a family trip in the footsteps of Paddington Bear, from London to Peru

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Postcard from Rome: the ‘Gladiator guide’ who shows Hollywood stars the secrets of the Eternal City

Historian Alexander Mariotti, a consultant on Ridley Scott’s epic sequel, moonlights as a guide for Tom Cruise, the Kardashians and Russell Crowe

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Bad behaviour locks Paddington away from children

Children are let down as a statue of Paddington is locked in a garden for much of the time.

‘I met the actor I replaced at a party!’ From Friends to Paddington, the tricky art of taking over a much-loved character

Sally Hawkins being replaced in the Peruvian bear’s latest romp is nothing new: from Ross’s wife-switch in Friends to Dallas’s short-lived Miss Ellie stand-in, recasting can cause confusion – and ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Why people have left Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness

Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back.

'Like a movie': Daniels wows with Hail Mary TD

Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Bears on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

The Inn at Little Washington Offers a Break From Partisanship

The Inn at Little Washington, just over an hour away from D.C., is neutral ground for celebrities, foodies and politicians — regardless of party affiliation.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 3

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