Eight Asiatic lions at Hyderabad's Nehru Zoological Park have tested positive for COVIS-19. This is the first case of lions or any other animals testing positive in an Indian zoo.

In a first in India, 8 Asiatic lions test positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad zoo

Director Garth Davis of the fame ‘Lion’ has been roped in to make the next ‘Tron’ installment, Disney’s popular sci-fi franchise.&nbsp;

Jared Leto has been cast in the leading role.&nbsp;

Garth Davis is known for his penchant for small art house films like 2018’s ‘Mary Magdalene’ and his critically acclaimed 2016 drama ‘Lion’. ‘Lion’ had received six Oscar nominations including for Best Picture.&nbsp;

Not invested in big films, this will be his first tentpole.

The original film ‘Tron’ that came out in 1982 starred Jeff Bridges -- was set inside the computer program called the Grid, where a computer hacker is abducted and forced to participate in gladiatorial games. At the time, the film received mixed reviews but as years went by, the film gained cult status.&nbsp;

In 2010, the franchise was revived with ‘Tron: Legacy’.&nbsp;

Director Garth Davis of the fame ‘Lion’ has been roped in to make the next ‘Tron’ installment, Disney’s popular sci-fi franchise. Jared Leto has been cast in the leading role.

Director Garth Davis of the fame ‘Lion’ has been roped in to make the next ‘Tron’ installment, Disney’s popular sci-fi franchise. Jared Leto has been cast in the leading role. Garth Davis is known for his penchant for small art house films like 2018’s ‘Mary Magdalene’ and his critically acclaimed 2016 drama ‘Lion’. ‘Lion’ had received six Oscar nominations including for Best Picture. Not invested in big films, this will be his first tentpole. The original film ‘Tron’ that came out in 1982 starred Jeff Bridges -- was set inside the computer program called the Grid, where a computer hacker is abducted and forced to participate in gladiatorial games. At the time, the film received mixed reviews but as years went by, the film gained cult status. In 2010, the franchise was revived with ‘Tron: Legacy’.

'Lion' director Garth Davis to helm Disney's new 'Tron' film with Jared Leto

Two white lions have been born in the Paphos Zoo in Cyprus. The one and a half week old lion cubs - one boy and one girl - were born to Zeus and Hera, two eight year old white lions that were brought to Cyprus from a zoo in South Africa.

Two white lions born in Cyprus zoo amidst 'peace and quiet'

Award-winning wildlife conservationists and filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert said lockdowns around the world due to COVID-19 have created a chance to reimagine relations with the natural world and expressed their hopes that young people will continue to push for change.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Wildlife tourism collapses due to lockdown

An emaciated lion in Colombia was transported on Thursday (February 27) to be closer to its 'mother' in a bid to save his life. Jupiter was rescued at a young age from a circus after a life of abuse. Following his rescue, Jupiter was dubbed the 'kissing lion' after video of him hugging his carer Ana Julia Torres went viral in 2011.

Malnourished lion returns to woman who rescued him from circus abuse

Lion Jupiter, whose video went viral in 2011 after he recognised his carer is again in the spotlight in Colombia.

The lion that was saved from abuse in a circus is now so weak it can no longer stand after losing more than half its body weight in a zoo.

In a bid to save Jupiter's life, an emaciated lion in Colombia is transported to an area closer to Ana Julia, who rescued Jupiter at a young age from the circus abuse.

"This animal should never have left, nor been mistreated," said Cali's mayor Jorge Ivan Ospina.

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He will now receive treatment in Cali zoo, where vets will work around the clock to get Jupiter back to full health while Torres will provide a mother's love as he recovers.

In 2019, officials removed Jupiter from Torres' care over her reported lack of documentation to keep the lion.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the attorney general's office and police have opened an animal cruelty enquiry.

"This love that he and I have for each other will save him," said Torres.

Following his rescue, Jupiter was dubbed the 'kissing lion' after a video of him hugging his carer ana Julia Torres went viral in 2011.

Lion Jupiter, whose video went viral in 2011 after he recognised his carer is again in the spotlight in Colombia. The lion that was saved from abuse in a circus is now so weak it can no longer stand after losing more than half its body weight in a zoo.

Lion Jupiter, whose video went viral in 2011 after he recognised his carer is again in the spotlight in Colombia. The lion that was saved from abuse in a circus is now so weak it can no longer stand after losing more than half its body weight in a zoo. In a bid to save Jupiter's life, an emaciated lion in Colombia is transported to an area closer to Ana Julia, who rescued Jupiter at a young age from the circus abuse. "This animal should never have left, nor been mistreated," said Cali's mayor Jorge Ivan Ospina. He will now receive treatment in Cali zoo, where vets will work around the clock to get Jupiter back to full health while Torres will provide a mother's love as he recovers. In 2019, officials removed Jupiter from Torres' care over her reported lack of documentation to keep the lion. × Meanwhile, the attorney general's office and police have opened an animal cruelty enquiry. "This love that he and I have for each other will save him," said Torres. Following his rescue, Jupiter was dubbed the 'kissing lion' after a video of him hugging his carer ana Julia Torres went viral in 2011.

Watch: Malnourished lion Jupiter to come back to his human 'mother' in Colombia

A zoo in San Andres Cholula in the Mexican state of Puebla is celebrating the arrival of three lion cubs. The cubs, two males and one female, were born at Parque Loro Zoo on January 10, and all three are in reportedly good health.

Mexico zoo celebrates birth of three lion cubs

The release earlier this month of still images of malnourished lions languishing in an animal park in Sudan's capital sparked concern around the world for the animals' welfare.

Four Paws team arrives to assess Khartoum lions

Children's Day Special: 5 films you should watch with your kids today

Indonesia report on 737 MAX crash faults Boeing design. The report raises doubts on Lion Air's maintenance checks.

Matthew Driskill, Editor, Asian Aviation on Indonesia report on 737 MAX crash

The report raises doubts on Lion Air's maintenance checks.

Indonesia report on 737 MAX crash faults Boeing design

Blend Mamoon turns heads when he roams the streets of the city of Dohuk with his pet, a year-old lion who came into Mamoon's care when he was just a 20-day-old cub.

Leo the pet lion: a local celebrity in Iraq's Dohuk

After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’.

The actor who shot to fame with the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ will also star in the movie, Variety reported.

'Monkey Man` tells the story of Kid (Patel), who emerges from prison to grapple with a world marred by, in the words of the logline, “corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.”

The film will be set in modern-day India, but will also deal with mythology. Patel has co-written the script for the movie with Paul Angunawela and John Collee.&nbsp;

His upcoming projects include ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and ‘Hotel Mumbai’.&nbsp;

(With ANI inputs)

After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’.

After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’. The actor who shot to fame with the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ will also star in the movie, Variety reported. 'Monkey Man` tells the story of Kid (Patel), who emerges from prison to grapple with a world marred by, in the words of the logline, “corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.” The film will be set in modern-day India, but will also deal with mythology. Patel has co-written the script for the movie with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. His upcoming projects include ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and ‘Hotel Mumbai’. (With ANI inputs)

Dev Patel to make directorial debut in a mythological thriller set in India 

Lion&nbsp;is a drama starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. Garth Davis makes his&nbsp;debut&nbsp;directing a feature film. Lion&nbsp;received six Oscar nominations for the 2017 Academy Awards .

Storyline: (3/5) 
Lion is based on Saroo Brierley&rsquo;s autobiography, A long Way Home, the 26-year-long journey of a boy who lost his way back home as a mere five year old kid. The story gives you goose bumps, takes you through an emotional journey and culminates in&nbsp;a myriad&nbsp;of difficult to articulate feelings.

The movie has rightly been nominated in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.&nbsp;

Direction: (4/5) 
Looking at directorial excellence exhibited in this film, It is hard to believe that Garth Davis never directed a feature before. From bringing out the emotions of a child to anxiety of an adult in search of his past, every element catches the eye.

Whenever a non-Indian director depicts India, he brings out the view from the eyes of a foreigner. Somehow, that view is so close to the reality that the audience is&nbsp;pulled into the film as a part of it. Garth Davis&rsquo; Lion&nbsp;does it all over again.

Acting: (5/5) 
Dev Patel as a tech savvy youth recalls the series The Newsroom, but his acting is far more mature, substantial and gripping. Nicole Kidman as Sue Brierley totally did&nbsp;justice to the role of a mother of adopted kids.

Sunny Pawar is the young star to watch for. The innocence of childhood,&nbsp;the street smartness&nbsp;of a five-year-old, and the pain of separation are all so well portrayed by this prodigy.

Entertainment: (5/5) 
As an emotional drama that brings out tears, sympathy, excitement and joy, this movie is a high on entertainment quotient.&nbsp;

Overall Rating: (4.5/5) 
Lion deserves to be seen in a&nbsp;theatre or on a 52 inch plasma TV. Be prepared with a box of tissues if overwhelming emotions turn you dewy-eyed and watch out for this one during the Oscars.

(WION)

Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman bring forceful performances to this beautiful story sure to give you goosebumps

Lion is a drama starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. Garth Davis makes his debut directing a feature film. Lion received six Oscar nominations for the 2017 Academy Awards . Storyline: (3/5) Lion is based on Saroo Brierley’s autobiography, A long Way Home, the 26-year-long journey of a boy who lost his way back home as a mere five year old kid. The story gives you goose bumps, takes you through an emotional journey and culminates in a myriad of difficult to articulate feelings. The movie has rightly been nominated in the Best Adapted Screenplay category. Direction: (4/5) Looking at directorial excellence exhibited in this film, It is hard to believe that Garth Davis never directed a feature before. From bringing out the emotions of a child to anxiety of an adult in search of his past, every element catches the eye. Whenever a non-Indian director depicts India, he brings out the view from the eyes of a foreigner. Somehow, that view is so close to the reality that the audience is pulled into the film as a part of it. Garth Davis’ Lion does it all over again. Acting: (5/5) Dev Patel as a tech savvy youth recalls the series The Newsroom, but his acting is far more mature, substantial and gripping. Nicole Kidman as Sue Brierley totally did justice to the role of a mother of adopted kids. Sunny Pawar is the young star to watch for. The innocence of childhood, the street smartness of a five-year-old, and the pain of separation are all so well portrayed by this prodigy. Entertainment: (5/5) As an emotional drama that brings out tears, sympathy, excitement and joy, this movie is a high on entertainment quotient. Overall Rating: (4.5/5) Lion deserves to be seen in a theatre or on a 52 inch plasma TV. Be prepared with a box of tissues if overwhelming emotions turn you dewy-eyed and watch out for this one during the Oscars. (WION)

2017 Oscar Special movie review: Lion

Romantic musical &quot;La La Land&quot; led the Oscar nominations on Tuesday with 14 nominations, including the top prize of best picture.&nbsp;

Some notable absences on Tuesday&#39;s list included Annette Bening&#39;s star turn in &quot;20th Century Women&quot; and Amy Adams performance as a linguist in &quot;Arrival&quot;. Martin Scorsese&#39;s religious passion project &quot;Silence,&quot; which took 28 years to make, was missing from the main categories and earned just one nomination, for sound editing.

Jimmy Kimmel will host the Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood on February 26.

List of nominations in key categories;

Best Picture

&quot;Arrival&quot;

&quot;Fences&quot;

&quot;Hacksaw Ridge&quot;

&nbsp;&quot;Hell or High Water&quot;

&quot;Hidden Figures&quot;

&quot;La La Land&quot;

&quot;Lion&quot;

&quot;Manchester by the Sea&quot;

&quot;Moonlight&quot;

Best Actor

Casey Affleck, &quot;Manchester by the Sea&quot;

Denzel Washington, &quot;Fences&quot;

Ryan Gosling, &quot;La La Land&quot;

Viggo Mortensen, &quot;Captain Fantastic&quot;

Andrew Garfield, &quot;Hacksaw Ridge&quot;

Best Actress

Isabelle Huppert, &quot;Elle&quot;

Ruth Negga, &quot;Loving&quot;

Natalie Portman, &quot;Jackie&quot;

Emma Stone, &quot;La La Land&quot;

Meryl Streep, &quot;Florence Foster Jenkins&quot;

Best Director

Denis Villeneuve, &quot;Arrival&quot;

Mel Gibson, &quot;Hacksaw Ridge&quot;

Damien Chazelle, &quot;La La Land&quot;

Kenneth Lonergan, &quot;Manchester by the Sea&quot;

Barry Jenkins, &quot;Moonlight&quot;

Nine best picture nominees&nbsp;

Industry watchers had predicted that Chazelle&#39;s &quot;La La Land&quot; -- buoyed by a record seven Golden Globe awards earlier this month -- would triumph at the nominations.

But few thought it would tie for the all-time record. &quot;Titanic&quot; went on to win 11 Oscars, while &quot;All About Eve&quot; -- starring Bette Davis -- won six.

&quot;La La Land&quot; will vie for best picture honors with eight other films (current rules allow for up to 10 nominees in this category) including &quot;Arrival,&quot; grim family drama &quot;Manchester by the Sea&quot; and &quot;Moonlight,&quot; the coming-of-age tale of a black man in Miami.

Others in the coveted top category are the film adaptation of August Wilson&#39;s play &quot;Fences,&quot; Mel Gibson&#39;s bloody WWII drama &quot;Hacksaw Ridge,&quot; the western crime drama &quot;Hell or High Water,&quot; the real-life tale of NASA&#39;s black female mathematicians &quot;Hidden Figures&quot; and Garth Davis&#39;s family drama &quot;Lion.&quot;

Streep&#39;s record 20th nod

For best actor, Gosling will battle for a golden statuette with Golden Globe winner Casey Affleck (&quot;Manchester by the Sea&quot;), Andrew Garfield (&quot;Hacksaw Ridge&quot;), Viggo Mortensen (&quot;Captain Fantastic&quot;) and Washington.

In the best actress category, France&#39;s Golden Globe winner Isabelle Huppert was nominated for her performance in the rape-revenge thriller &quot;Elle,&quot; along with Stone, Negga, Natalie Portman (&quot;Jackie&quot;) and Meryl Streep, who earned her record-breaking 20th nomination for &quot;Florence Foster Jenkins.&quot;

Streep&#39;s nod delighted social media users, who called it a fitting rebuke to President Donald Trump, who described her as &quot;overrated&quot; after she denounced him at the Golden Globes.

The 67-year-old actress -- who broke her own record as the person with the most acting nominations -- reacted with a GIF featuring her dancing for joy in footage from a past film.

Comeback for Mel Gibson

In the best supporting actress category, Davis, Spencer and Harris will compete against past&nbsp;Oscar&nbsp;winner Nicole Kidman (&quot;Lion&quot;) and Michelle Williams (&quot;Manchester by the Sea&quot;), who was nominated three times before.

In the best supporting actor category, Ali will take on Jeff Bridges (&quot;Hell or High Water&quot;), Dev Patel (&quot;Lion&quot;), Lucas Hedges (&quot;Manchester by the Sea&quot;) and Michael Shannon (&quot;Nocturnal Animals&quot;).

The foreign films nominated are &quot;Land of Mine&quot; (Denmark), &quot;A Man Called Ove&quot; (Sweden), &quot;The Salesman&quot; (Iran), &quot;Tanna&quot; (Australia) and &quot;Toni Erdmann&quot; (Germany).

In the best director category, Gibson&#39;s surprise nomination for the critically acclaimed WWII biopic &quot;Hacksaw Ridge&quot; marks his comeback a decade after being ostracized by Hollywood for an anti-Semitic tirade captured on tape.

Tuesday&#39;s nominations were also notable in that they marked the first time a streaming service -- Amazon Studios -- earned a best picture nod, for &quot;Manchester by the Sea.&quot;

The nominations were revealed in the pre-dawn hours in Los Angeles in an online broadcast, not at the traditional press conference.

Industry pundits had predicted that a number of black actors and filmmakers would be recognized this year, after calls for a boycott erupted last year when no black actors were among the 20 nominees in the main acting categories.

In a bid to address the issue, the Academy subsequently named nearly 700 new members, almost half of them women and nearly as many people of color.

The Academy&#39;s board of governors has vowed to double the number of female and ethnic minority members by 2020.

(Agencies)

Romantic musical "La La Land" led the Oscar nominations with 14 nominations, including the top prize of best picture.?

Romantic musical "La La Land" led the Oscar nominations on Tuesday with 14 nominations, including the top prize of best picture. Some notable absences on Tuesday's list included Annette Bening's star turn in "20th Century Women" and Amy Adams performance as a linguist in "Arrival". Martin Scorsese's religious passion project "Silence," which took 28 years to make, was missing from the main categories and earned just one nomination, for sound editing. Jimmy Kimmel will host the Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood on February 26. List of nominations in key categories; Best Picture "Arrival" "Fences" "Hacksaw Ridge" "Hell or High Water" "Hidden Figures" "La La Land" "Lion" "Manchester by the Sea" "Moonlight" Best Actor Casey Affleck, "Manchester by the Sea" Denzel Washington, "Fences" Ryan Gosling, "La La Land" Viggo Mortensen, "Captain Fantastic" Andrew Garfield, "Hacksaw Ridge" Best Actress Isabelle Huppert, "Elle" Ruth Negga, "Loving" Natalie Portman, "Jackie" Emma Stone, "La La Land" Meryl Streep, "Florence Foster Jenkins" Best Director Denis Villeneuve, "Arrival" Mel Gibson, "Hacksaw Ridge" Damien Chazelle, "La La Land" Kenneth Lonergan, "Manchester by the Sea" Barry Jenkins, "Moonlight" Nine best picture nominees Industry watchers had predicted that Chazelle's "La La Land" -- buoyed by a record seven Golden Globe awards earlier this month -- would triumph at the nominations. But few thought it would tie for the all-time record. "Titanic" went on to win 11 Oscars, while "All About Eve" -- starring Bette Davis -- won six. "La La Land" will vie for best picture honors with eight other films (current rules allow for up to 10 nominees in this category) including "Arrival," grim family drama "Manchester by the Sea" and "Moonlight," the coming-of-age tale of a black man in Miami. Others in the coveted top category are the film adaptation of August Wilson's play "Fences," Mel Gibson's bloody WWII drama "Hacksaw Ridge," the western crime drama "Hell or High Water," the real-life tale of NASA's black female mathematicians "Hidden Figures" and Garth Davis's family drama "Lion." Streep's record 20th nod For best actor, Gosling will battle for a golden statuette with Golden Globe winner Casey Affleck ("Manchester by the Sea"), Andrew Garfield ("Hacksaw Ridge"), Viggo Mortensen ("Captain Fantastic") and Washington. In the best actress category, France's Golden Globe winner Isabelle Huppert was nominated for her performance in the rape-revenge thriller "Elle," along with Stone, Negga, Natalie Portman ("Jackie") and Meryl Streep, who earned her record-breaking 20th nomination for "Florence Foster Jenkins." Streep's nod delighted social media users, who called it a fitting rebuke to President Donald Trump, who described her as "overrated" after she denounced him at the Golden Globes. The 67-year-old actress -- who broke her own record as the person with the most acting nominations -- reacted with a GIF featuring her dancing for joy in footage from a past film. Comeback for Mel Gibson In the best supporting actress category, Davis, Spencer and Harris will compete against past Oscar winner Nicole Kidman ("Lion") and Michelle Williams ("Manchester by the Sea"), who was nominated three times before. In the best supporting actor category, Ali will take on Jeff Bridges ("Hell or High Water"), Dev Patel ("Lion"), Lucas Hedges ("Manchester by the Sea") and Michael Shannon ("Nocturnal Animals"). The foreign films nominated are "Land of Mine" (Denmark), "A Man Called Ove" (Sweden), "The Salesman" (Iran), "Tanna" (Australia) and "Toni Erdmann" (Germany). In the best director category, Gibson's surprise nomination for the critically acclaimed WWII biopic "Hacksaw Ridge" marks his comeback a decade after being ostracized by Hollywood for an anti-Semitic tirade captured on tape. Tuesday's nominations were also notable in that they marked the first time a streaming service -- Amazon Studios -- earned a best picture nod, for "Manchester by the Sea." The nominations were revealed in the pre-dawn hours in Los Angeles in an online broadcast, not at the traditional press conference. Industry pundits had predicted that a number of black actors and filmmakers would be recognized this year, after calls for a boycott erupted last year when no black actors were among the 20 nominees in the main acting categories. In a bid to address the issue, the Academy subsequently named nearly 700 new members, almost half of them women and nearly as many people of color. The Academy's board of governors has vowed to double the number of female and ethnic minority members by 2020. (Agencies)

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