Abigail Briones

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  • Actor Hugh Jackman Saves Son From Riptide on Bondi Beach, Warns Swimmers of Danger

    On- and off-screen, Hugh Jackman is the stuff of heroes. During a real-life drama though, he was not able to make use of his superhero powers. Still, what began as a leisurely day on the beach turned into a call for swift action for the dad of two. It was just a regular day out on the beach with his family when Jackman calmly rescues his son, Oscar, and another swimmer from a riptide that came up swiftly on Bondi Beach yesterday, Mach 27, reports say.

  • Minecraft Story Mode Episode 5 Coming, Three More at Its Heels, All in 2016

    Mojang's Owen Hill, who created the sandbox video game "Minecraft" announced on March 22 that episode five of "Minecraft Story Mode" is will be available for download on March 29. He also confirmed that three more will follow at its heels and that all these will be out this year.

  • 'Bridget Jones Baby': Who Is the Baby's Father?

    Rene Zellweger is back to reprise her role in the third installment "Bridget Jones's Baby," the sequel to "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," and the first trailer is already out. As the title says, Zellweger's Bridget finds herself pregnant in her forties, single again after a recent divorce from her long-time love, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), but with a new love interest, the oozing sexy billionaire, Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey). It's all about the baby this time around. In fact, the question e

  • Milwaukee Brewers' Pitcher Will Smith Freak Knee Injury

    Just as Milwaukee Brewers team manager Craig Counsell named Will Smith as co-closer to Jeremy Jefress, Smith pops his right knee in a freak accident and tore his lateral collateral ligament, the outside of the knee that connects the femur to the lower leg. He is awaiting test results and word from the team physician, Dr. William Raasch, whether surgery is needed or whether rehabilitation of the knee would be enough.

  • Ava DuVernay to Direct 'Battle of Versailles'

    "Selma's" Ava DuVernay is co-writing and directing HBO's fashion film "Battle of Versailles" a film on the greatest fashion battle in history. It tells the story of the historical fashion show in 1973 where American and French designers competed against each other. The competition was dominated by the Americans but was instrumental in breaking racial barriers, with eleven of 30 winning models being African American. A book was written on the battle by fashion journalist Robin Givhan entitled, "T

  • Google's $149-Worth Nik Collection Photo Editing Software Now for Free

    Google announced yesterday that they have decided to offer the Nik Collection desktop suite for free starting March 24 as a "long-term investment" move in "building incredible photo editing tools." The powerful photo editing software went for a bundled product at $149 but is now free for everyone 24/7. Google is even offering a full refund to those who have purchased the software this year.

  • Batman v Superman: Despite Reviews, Heading for $180 Million U.S. Opening Weekend

    Bad press did not keep the newest superhero film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" from breaking the record for highest Thursday preshow for an Easter weekend held by "Fast and Furious 7" last year at $15.8 million. The Warner Bros. picture came in with $27.7 million Thursday night and is expected to sweep in an estimated $78 to $83 million on Good Friday's opening, a figure that may mean a $180-million-weekend opening despite receiving only a 30 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating. If this happen

  • From chocolate eggs to the crucifixion of Christ, what is Easter all about?

    While Easter is the most important date on the Christian calendar, it is also the most confusing, since it changes every year. Easter is not a fixed date because it is counted based on the lunar calendar which is dependent on the phases of the moon. It was a council of Christian bishops in 325 AD, the First Council of Nicea, in the time of Emperor Constantine, which decided Easter day should fall on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the Spring Equinox which falls some time on

  • The Miami Open, Friday's Most Anticipated Match, Del Potro Plays Federer

    Juan Martin del Potro, sets up a second-rounder with Roger Federer by defeating countryman, Guido Pella (number 39 in the Emirates ATP rankings), 6-0, 7-6(4) on Wednesday evening at what had been his first match at the ATP and WTA hardcourt event. The Miami Open is the third event the Argentine has played at after an 11-month recovery period from his left wrist surgeries for chronic tendinitis. Del Potro was formerly number four but now ranks 366th as a result of having been away from the sport.

  • 'Indiana Jones 5' News: David Koepp Slated to Write Screenplay

    The making of "Indiana Jones 5" has been nicely falling into place bit by bit. And the star of the film, Harrison Ford, is not the only one getting excited about it all. Just recently, the film's director Steven Spielberg tapped a familiar collaborator to pen the screenplay for the sequel to one of the oldest action adventure film series there is. David Koepp, known for his work on "Jurassic Park" and the "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," will be penning the latest installment of the film for Disn