Tim Burton reveals Beetlejuice 2 has wrapped
On his Instagram Thursday, Tim Burton revealed that his long-awaited sequel to the 1988 hit Beetlejuice has finished shooting. "Thank you to everyone involved," the director added to a caption of a picture of himself posed casually in a chair.
As reported, the movie — starring Michael Keaton reprising as the titular "ghost with the most," his original Beetlejuice co-stars Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, and franchise newcomers Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe, got right back to filming after the SAG-AFTRA strike was resolved.
And it didn't take long to wrap: Burton recently told The Independent the movie was already "99% done," adding, "Literally, it was a day and a half" remaining on the shooting schedule when the strike was declared in July.
The filmmaker had told the U.K. publication he really enjoyed making the sequel. "I tried to strip everything and go back to the basics of working with good people and actors and puppets. It was kind of like going back to why I liked making movies."
Incidentally, one of the first replies to Burton's wrap post was from his Wednesday co-star Catherine Zeta-Jones, who fangirled, "Can’t wait!!!!!"
Beetlejuice 2 is slated for a September 6, 2024, release.
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Marvel Studios reportedly looking to stretch Pedro Pascal into Fantastic Four
With Marvel Studios looking to staff up the MCU's first appearance of "Marvel's First Family," the Fantastic Four, Variety says Pedro Pascal is high on the list to play the team's leader: Reed Richards aka Mr. Fantastic.
The trade reports the studio is eyeing The Mandalorian star to play the character, canonically among the smartest men in the Marvel Comics universe, who gains the ability to stretch his body at will.
John Krasinski played an alternate version of the character in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a clever nod to online fans casting him — and his wife, Emily Blunt, as Sue Storm, Reed's wife aka The Invisible Girl.
Created in 1961 by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, the superhero team forms after they're accidentally exposed to gamma rays, giving them different powers: Sue can create force fields and vanish; her daredevil brother Johnny can set himself on fire and fly as the Human Torch, and Reed's pal Ben Grimm's body becomes the hulking hero known as Thing.
Marvel Studios acquired the rights to the characters after parent company Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019.
Fox released Fantastic Four in 2005 and its 2007 sequel, Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer, which both see Ioan Gruffudd as Richards, Jessica Alba as Sue, Michael Chiklis as Grimm and Chris Evans — who later became Marvel Studios' Captain America — as Johnny.
A widely-panned 2015 reboot saw Miles Teller as Reed, Kate Mara as Sue, Jamie Bell as Thing, and Michael B. Jordan, later the star of the Black Panther films, as Johnny.
Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four, directed by WandaVision director Matt Shakman, is scheduled to open on May 2, 2025.
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Inter-High Softball Season 2023/24 NOW OPEN
The TCISS Inter-High Softball Season 2023/24 has begun, boasting a colorful ballpark of fans. Nine schools have signed up to compete for the Softball Championship trophy, and so far the competition looks extremely stiff.
The girls have come back this season with a vengeance after losing out to the defending champions the HJ Robinson High School. HJRHS showed their prowess by defeating the Marjorie Basden High School in their first game 10 - 5.
Last week's scores (Nov 23-25, 2023)
MA Win - TCIPS Forfeit
WM 10 - ALGTHS 8
MBHS 11 - EHS 4
BWIC 11 - RGHS 2
HJRHS 10 - MBHS 5
Upcoming week's schedule
Friday, December 1
MA v EHS - 3:30pm | Downtown Ballpark, Providenciales
Saturday, December 2
WM v CHHS - 9:30am | Downtown Ballpark, Providenciales
RGHS v ALGTHS - 11:00am | Downtown Ballpark, Providenciales
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HJ Robinson High School - HJRHS |
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Elite High School - EHS/ELITE |
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Marjorie Basden High School - MBHS |
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Maranatha Academy - MA |
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Group B |
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A. Louise Garland Thomas High School - ALGTHS
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Wesley Methodist School - WM |
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British West Indies Collegiate - BWIC |
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Raymond Gardiner High School - RGHS |
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Clement Howell High School - CHHS
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Turks and Caicos Islands School Sports (TCISS) 2023/24 Sport Schedule
- TCISS Inter-High School Football Boys, TCISS Inter-High School Football Girls - September 30, 2023 - October 28, 2023 (National Stadium, Providenciales)
- TCISS Inter-High School Boys Basketball - November 3, 2023 - February 4, 2024 (All-Island)
- TCISS Inter-High School Girls Softball - November 17, 2023 - January 27, 2023 (Regular Season Games - Providenciales. Semi-finals & Championships - Parade Grounds, Grand Turk)
- Inter-High Boys and Girls Cross Country/Road Race - November 2023 (TBC) (National Stadium, Providenciales)
- Inter-High Track and Field Development Meets - February 10 & 16 2024 (National Stadium, Providenciales)
- TCISS Inter-High School Track and Field Championships - February 29 - March 2, 2024 (National Stadium, Providenciales)
- TCISS Inter-Primary School Track and Field Championships - March 19-21, 2024 (National Stadium, Providenciales)
Alert #3 on Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-Two issued by The Bahamas Department of Meteorology on Thursday, 16thNovember, 2023 at 11pm EST.
...AREAS OF HEAVY RAINS SPREADING ACROSS PORTIONS OF JAMAICA, EASTERN CUBA AND HAITI…
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the entire Turks and Caicos Islands.
A Tropical Storm Watch means that Tropical Storm conditions could be experienced within 48 hours.
At 10pm EST, the Disturbance was centered near Latitude 15.9 degrees north and Longitude 81.1 degrees west, or about 750 miles southwest of Cockburn Town, Grand Turk.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-two is moving toward the north-northeast near 8 mph. A northeastward motion is expected to begin early Friday, with increasing forward speed through the weekend. On the forecast track, the center of the system is expected to move across Jamaica on Friday, Southeastern Cuba by early Saturday, and the Southeastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands on Saturday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple days, and the disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm on Friday.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-two is expected to produce heavy rain and possible Tropical Storm winds over the Turks and Caicos Islands on Saturday. Residents in these islands should begin preparing for possible Tropical Storm winds and flooding beginning on Saturday.
Senate passes short-term government funding bill averting shutdown
Senate leaders on Wednesday were hoping to take up the short-term government funding bill the House passed Tuesday night -- saying they'll work to get the bill over the finish line as soon as possible ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline.
House Speaker Mike Johnson pitched a two-step plan that he described as a "laddered CR" -- or continuing resolution -- that will keep the government funded at 2023 levels. The bill extends government funding until Jan. 19 for the Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Energy departments, as well as for military construction. The rest of the government is funded until Feb. 2.
Earlier, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the upper chamber intends to work with Republicans to pass the bill as early as Wednesday. Lawmakers are working behind the scenes to see whether they can get a unanimous agreement to move forward with a plan that would allow the bill to be swiftly considered.
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PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Public Works Department within the Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development wishes to advise the public of the temporary closure on the North Folly Road in the West Road area, to give way for the upcoming capital project of remediation works to ponds and bridges in Grand Turk. The works are expected to last not exceeding 180 calendar days and this road will be closed for traffic starting Monday, 20th November 2023 until 20th May 2024.
Alternative route:
- Motorists can use the Tiger’s Bar Bypass Road heading to Ona Glinton Primary (North School) – see image below for reference.
Thank you in advance for your patience and adhering to this notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING - SALT CAY
The Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade in conjunction with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) continues the series of public consultations geared to create awareness among the general public on the proposed amendments to the Business Licensing Ordinance.
To this end, the Salt Cay meeting has been scheduled for Friday, 17thNovember 2023 at the Salt Cay Community Centre at 11:30AM.
The revised dates for South and North Caicos will be individually announced in subsequent notices.
The IRD encourages all stakeholders to take advantage of this opportunity to share and engage. The survey can be accessed through the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WT37W8R or by visiting our website: www.gov.tc/revenue
For more information, please visit the IRD’s website or one of our offices in Grand Turk, Providenciales, or the District Commissioner’s Offices in the Family Islands.
National Disaster Operations Group meets on Flood Forecast Invest98L
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, a meeting of the National Operations Subcommittee was convened at the Office of the Governor and Deputy Governor, Providenciales. The meeting commenced at 10 a.m. with the main purpose of developing a plan of action to ensure the islands’ state of readiness in response to the potential effects of forecasted flooding over the period of November 17-19, 2023.
Among the attendees were Acting Governor H.E. Anya Williams; Acting Premier, Hon. E. J. Saunders; Hon., Jamell Robinson, Minister of Physical Planning, and Infrastructure Development (PPID) and Minister with responsibility for Disaster Management; Dr. Holly Hamilton, Director of the TCI National Weather Service; Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, Director of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies and other Government Officials.
Key Messages:
• Invest 98L has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone.
• Regardless of development, the system is expected to bring periods of heavy rains, breezy conditions with higher gusts, and rough seas.
• Weather conditions are expected to begin to deteriorate on Friday, November 17, the worst is expected on Saturday, November 18 as the system passes over the area and weather conditions begin to improve on Sunday, November 19
• Flooding is likely in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
• Marine conditions will not be suitable for beachgoers and small crafts over the weekend.
• The Public Works Department has commenced work on clearing drains and drilling new wells in several key locations.
• Pumping equipment has been dispersed throughout the islands to be utilized as necessary.
The public is advised to stay away from flooded areas and not to walk, swim, or drive through flooded waters.
The public should also continue to closely monitor alerts issued by DDME on social media platforms, Facebook, @DDME.TCI, WWW.GOV.TC/DDME, Radio Turks and Caicos, and the DDME Alert App.
Department of Social Development and Welfare celebrates Universal Children's Day
On Monday, 20th November 2023, the Department of Social Development and Welfare will celebrate Universal Children’s Day, also recognized as World Day of Prayer and Action for Children (WDPAC).
Universal Children’s Day is observed as a day set aside by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), champions for children. It promotes the vital role that parents, educators, communities and all other stakeholders play in protecting and celebrating the rights of children. This day acknowledges the importance of working together to promote the healthy social development and emotional well-being of children and their families. In doing this, we generate change and fashion a system that works to support, maintain, and enhance community functioning—thereby addressing needs, fostering hope, and safeguarding the children's future. The Turks and Caicos Islands take delight in joining the rest of the world in celebrating this day under the theme “Children's Rights Matter.”
There has never been a more important moment than now, to educate and inspire future generations about their rights. In addition to having the same fundamental rights as adults, children and adolescents also have special rights that are tailored to meet their needs. The Child Rights Convention acknowledges that safeguarding children's development and well-being is just as important as defending their basic human rights. It also heightens the fact that all children regardless of nationality, gender, socioeconomic status and bloodline are entitled to a basic standard of living and not a luxury enjoyed by ‘Buck, Saunders and a Few ’-child or children.
Turks and Caicos, you are reminded of your commitment and agreement to protecting the rights of our children. As the movers, shakers, and change-makers of this country, you are also called upon to set an example for others by advocating, promoting and celebrating children's rights. Only when our people comprehend the critical importance of safeguarding our children’s rights will they truly understand the need for preservation.
The Department of Social Development and Welfare wishes all children and adolescents throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands a Happy Universal Children’s Day.
TEMPORARY RELOCATION – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & WELFARE AND GENDER AFFAIRS
The general public is advised that the Department of Social Development & Welfare and Gender Affairs Department will be temporarily relocated to the Government Business Park, formerly known as Sammy Been Plaza, situated on Airport Road in the old DMV office(formerly called Road Safety/Traffic Department) – located downstairs at the Ministry of Home Affairs.
For further information or, if you have any questions or queries, please contact the departments at:
- Grand Turk: (649) 242 0436
- Providenciales: (649) 243 0435
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub: (649) 242 6274
- Providenciales (Additional): (649) 338-4006
- Gender Affairs: (649) 3444218
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this relocation may have caused.