Star Wars fans wait outside the TCL Chinese Theater one week before the release of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" movie in Hollywood, California on December 12, 2019. — AFP/VNA Photo LOS ANGELES — Obsessed Star Wars fans with sleeping bags and a portable movie projector have started camping outside Hollywood's Chinese Theatre, more than a week before the blockbuster begins playing. Roughly 20 sci-fi lovers were in place Thursday, seven days before doors swing open for the first preview screening of the much-hyped, saga-concluding The Rise of Skywalker. Organisers expect that number to swell to 150 in the coming days, with fans of all ages traveling from as far as the United Kingdom and Japan to see the movie first at the iconic venue where the original Star Wars premiered in 1977. "When Star Wars comes, you put everything on hold -- it's like having a baby," said mega-fan Nicolas Johnson, waiting with his dog Cookie. "I'm actually lucky that I'm able to work … [Read more...] about Star Wars fans camp outside LA theater week before film opens
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Cisco Unveils Plan for Building Internet for the Next Decade of Digital Innovation
Announces ‘Internet for the Future’ Strategy and the Industry’s Most Ambitious Silicon ArchitectureNews Summary: Cisco shares further details behind its 'Internet for the Future' technology strategy based on development investments in Silicon+Optics+SoftwareCisco Silicon OneTM, a first-ever single, unified silicon architecture that can serve anywhere in the network and be used in any form factor. New Cisco 8000 Series, the first platform built with Silicon One and new IOS XR7 operating system.Cisco 8000 Series set to reduce cost of building and operating mass scale networks to run digital applications and services such as 5G, video and cloud.New flexible business model options that enable customers to consume new innovation in new ways that best fit their business needs. AT&T, Century Link, Comcast, Facebook, Microsoft and The Walt Disney Studios share insights on joint innovation and the needs of the next InternetSAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., … [Read more...] about Cisco Unveils Plan for Building Internet for the Next Decade of Digital Innovation
Vietnam Airlines’ direct flights to the U.S. face difficulties
Corporate Vietnam Airlines’ direct flights to the U.S. face difficulties By Lan Nhi Thursday, Dec 12, 2019,15:10 (GMT+7) Vietnam Airlines’ direct flights to the U.S. face difficultiesBy Lan Nhi A Vietnam Airlines aircraft is seen gaining altitude. Vietnam Airlines is now the only air carrier in Vietnam that is eligible to operate direct flights to the United States, but it is facing insurmountable difficulties – PHOTO: VIETNAM AIRLINES HANOI – Vietnam Airlines is now the only air carrier in Vietnam that is eligible to operate direct flights to the United States after many years of preparation. However, the national flag carrier is facing insurmountable difficulties. Apart from winning the Category 1 rating, which means Vietnam’s civil aviation authority meets the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) standards for personnel licensing, operations and airworthiness, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines’ direct flights to the U.S. face difficulties
Capital begins celebrations for Mid-Autumn Festival
Capital begins celebrations for Mid-Autumn Festival (12-09-2005) A girl checks a lantern on sale on Ha Noi’s Hang Ma Street, which is known for making Mid-Autumn lanterns and paper toys. — VNS PHoto Truong Vi HA NOI — Nearly one thousand children, tourists and residents in Ha Noi attended an Old Quarter Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday evening, ahead of the nationwide celebration on September 18. The event, organised by the city’s Department of Culture and Information and Hoan Kiem District’s People’s Committee, will take place every night this week in the streets of Dong Xuan and Cau Dong and featured a variety of children’s song-and-dance performances, mid-autumn treats and seasonal shopping. Local lanterns shine As the celebration approaches, Viet Nam’s traditional paper-made lanterns have become a favourite choice for toy buyers this year. This is good news for local traditional lantern makers who have been losing their shares … [Read more...] about Capital begins celebrations for Mid-Autumn Festival
Japanese magic duo to perform for Vietnamese children
The Japanese magician duo performed in HCM City in 2015 (Photo from the Facebook page of Ai and Yuki Magic) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A duo of Japanese magicians, Ai and Yuki, will perform with Vietnamese comedians for the first time in a show for children on the occasion of International Children’s Day. The performance will be a musical play based on two cartoons, GGO AI Football and Gogo Dino, which are very popular among Vietnamese children. Kids will also have the chance to meet their favourite characters from the cartoons. "This is the second time the magic duo has come to Vietnam to perform, but they will perform with Vietnamese artists for the first time," said veteran comedian Duc Hai. Ai and Yuki will combine movements and gestures from traditional Vietnamese artforms like tuong (classical opera) and cheo (popular theatre) to perform in the musical play. "Last time we performed in Vietnam the smiles of Vietnamese audiences deeply impressed us," said magician Ai. "This time … [Read more...] about Japanese magic duo to perform for Vietnamese children
