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film14 days ago•16 min saved

Brie Larson Horror Skeletons Snags $25M+ Global Deal With Sony At EFM

Deadline exclusives: Sony is close to a $25M+ worldwide deal for Skeletons, a creature-feature horror produced by J.J. Abrams and directed by JT Mollner, with Brie Larson set to star. FilmNation Entertainment, Infrared, and Assemble Media are producers; Brian Duffield wrote the screenplay based on a Philip Fracassi short story. The project, previously known as Fail-Safe, drew strong bidding at the European Film Market and is slated to begin filming this summer.

via Deadline|

#brie-larson #efm #film

film14 days ago•16 min saved

Sony Lands Global Rights to Skeletons, an Abrams-Produced Horror Thriller Starring Brie Larson

Sony won worldwide rights for Skeletons at the European Film Market, a horror thriller produced by JJ Abrams with Brie Larson attached to star. JT Mollner will direct and co‑write from Philip Fracassi’s short story; the project — previously known as Fail-Safe — drew multiple bids, with domestic rights in the mid‑$20 millions and higher global figures.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#brie-larson #film #jj-abrams

world28 days ago•324 min saved

Ancient Cambridge Pit Reveals Brutal Anglo-Saxon Violence

Archaeologists at Wandlebury near Cambridge uncovered a roughly 1,200-year-old pit containing multiple skeletons—some dismembered—with signs of violent death, including a face-down burial, beheading, and six skulls found atop the remains. No artefacts were recovered; researchers will study bones and teeth to date the remains and determine whether they’re Anglo-Saxon or Viking, as part of a broader Cambridge Archaeological Unit project into early medieval England violence and burial practices.

via CNN|

#anglo-saxon #archaeology #burials

gaming1 month ago•3 min saved

Hytale's First Major Update Brings Dinosaurs, Drowning Skeletons, and an Earlier Bedtime

Hytale's first major update adds work-in-progress dinosaurs roaming underground jungles (spawned in new unexplored areas), makes skeletons immune to drowning, adds knockback resistance to some NPCs, lets fire-themed characters avoid fire damage, and moves the in-game bedtime to 7:30 PM, along with various bug fixes, improved hit/attack visuals, and QoL tweaks. Modding remains an option, and guides are available for server setup and optimization.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#bedtime #dinosaurs #gaming

history2 months ago•4 min saved

Archaeologists Reveal Hidden Skeletons in Tower of London Excavation

Archaeologists conducted a rare excavation at the Tower of London, uncovering over 20 skeletal remains, including a Black Death burial and medieval coffins, providing new insights into the site's historical residents and their lives through advanced biomolecular analysis.

via yahoo.com|

#archaeology #excavation #history

science4 months ago•4 min saved

540-Million-Year-Old Fossil Challenges Evolutionary Timeline

A 540-million-year-old fossil named Salterella challenges traditional views on how early animals developed skeletons, showing a unique combination of shell and mineral lining, and is now linked to cnidarians, offering new insights into the evolution of skeletal structures.

via SciTechDaily|

#cambrian #evolution #fossil

archaeology1 year ago•2 min saved

Ancient Anglo-Saxon Cemetery with 24 Skeletons Found in English Hotel Garden

Archaeologists in the UK have discovered over two dozen human skeletons dating back more than 1,000 years in the garden of The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. The remains, mostly of Anglo-Saxon women, are believed to be from a monastic community associated with the nearby Malmesbury Abbey, providing the first confirmed evidence of 7th- to 9th-century activity in the area.

via CBS News|

#anglo-saxon #archaeology #cotswold-archaeology

archaeology1 year ago•2 min saved

"7th Century Skeletons Discovered on Hotel Grounds"

Archaeologists have unearthed 24 Anglo-Saxon skeletons dating back to the 7th century on the grounds of The Old Bell Hotel near Malmesbury Abbey in the UK. The discovery, part of the Big Athelstan Dig celebrating the 1100th anniversary of Athelstan's crowning, is significant as it provides the first physical evidence of early monastic life in Malmesbury.

via FOX 10 News Phoenix|

#7th-century #anglo-saxon #archaeological-discovery

archaeology1 year ago•2 min saved

1,100-Year-Old Anglo-Saxon Cemetery Unearthed at UK Hotel

Archaeologists and volunteers have unearthed 24 Anglo-Saxon skeletons dating from 670 to 940 AD on the grounds of The Old Bell Hotel near Malmesbury Abbey in the UK. This significant find, part of the Big Athelstan Dig, marks the first physical evidence of early monastic life in Malmesbury and coincides with the 1100th anniversary of Athelstan's crowning as the first King of all England.

via Fox News|

#7th-century #anglo-saxon #archaeological-discovery

archaeology1 year ago•4 min saved

"Elite Ancient Chinese Skeletons with Severed Legs Unearthed"

Two 2,500-year-old skeletons found in China, missing parts of their lower legs, may have belonged to elite individuals who received the "cruel" punishment of amputation, known as "yue," during the Eastern Zhou dynasty. The skeletons, along with artifacts, were discovered in Henan province, indicating high social status. While some argue that the amputations could have been due to trauma, researchers believe they were punitive, based on the men's social status and the Zhou penal code. The well-healed bones and the men's aristocratic diet support this theory, shedding light on the brutality of ancient Chinese penal systems.

via Livescience.com|

#amputation #ancient-china #archaeology

archaeology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of Copper Age Necropolis in Italy Reveals Ancient Warriors' Skeletal Remains and Sharp Weapons"

Archaeologists in Italy have discovered a Copper Age necropolis in San Giorgio Bigarello containing 22 tombs with well-preserved human remains and a variety of weapons, including flint daggers and arrowheads. The burial site, dating back 5,000 years, also contained burial goods such as soapstone bead necklaces. The skeletons were found buried on their left sides with legs bent, similar to another Copper Age culture in northern Italy. The presence of weapons suggests that many of the individuals buried were warriors, and researchers are now analyzing the DNA in the skeletons to learn more about the identities of those interred at the site.

via Livescience.com|

#archaeology #copper-age #italy

archaeology2 years ago•2 min saved

Ancient Scottish Tomb Unearths Rare Skeletons

An "incredibly rare" 5,000-year-old tomb has been discovered on the Scottish Orkney Islands, revealing a stone structure accessed through a 23-foot-long passage and surrounded by a cairn. The excavation uncovered fourteen articulated skeletons of men, women, and children, including two positioned in an embracing manner with children placed over their heads. The tomb, representing the pinnacle of Neolithic engineering in northern Britain, is one of only 12 similar tombs known to exist in Orkney. The discovery provides new insights into the lives of these ancient peoples.

via CNN|

#archaeology #excavation #neolithic-engineering

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Taylor Swift Halloween Craze: From Viral Decor to Mocking Republicans"

Katelyn McLaughlin of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, has gone viral on TikTok for her Taylor Swift-inspired Halloween lawn decor, featuring plastic skeletons dressed in outfits inspired by Swift's "Eras Tour." The display, complete with blinking lights synchronized to Swift's music, has garnered 1.3 million views on TikTok. McLaughlin hopes that Swift will see her spooky masterpiece and jokingly said she would "lay down and pass away" if the singer responded.

via New York Post |

#entertainment #halloween-decor #skeletons

world2 years ago•3 min saved

Nazi Skeletons Unearthed in Ukraine Dam Recede.

Skeletons have emerged from receding waters following flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine, sparking speculation they could be the remains of World War II soldiers. Ukraine has accused Russia of destroying the dam, which Moscow has denied. The video of skulls found in mudflats at the bottom of the Kakhovka reservoir in the Kherson oblast has been shared on social media. The Ukrainian government has not commented directly on the reported discoveries. The flooding has had a huge environmental impact, and aid organizations are trying to help people in Kherson cope.

via Newsweek|

#kakhovka-dam #russia #skeletons

archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

New Pompeii excavations uncover victims' final moments during Vesuvius eruption.

The discovery of two skeletons in Pompeii has revealed that deaths were not just caused by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, but also by earthquakes that preceded it. The skeletons were found in a room with a collection of bowls and jugs, necklace beads, and six coins. The discovery sheds light on the "inferno that destroyed the city in two days" and highlights the fragility of human mortality. Over 1,300 victims have been found in the archaeological site south of Naples over the last 250 years.

via USA TODAY|

#archaeology #earthquakes #mount-vesuvius