Look! Up in the sky! Its not a bird, or a plane, or James GunnsSuperman.Its our video breakdown of the trailer for GunnsSuperman and boy, do we have a lot to say about this movie.Its our first film in the new DC movie universe, but it also has a lot of references to the history of DC and Superman comics and earlier movies. In this video, well discuss dozens of Easter eggs, hidden DC references, and little details you might have missed in theSupermantrailer. Well talk about the new Superman costume, the new Superman actor, the the stuff that Gunn has taken from earlier movies and shows, the meaning of the new Superman logo on his chest, and the symbolism of beginning this trailer with the new Man of Steel crashing to Earth, broken and bleeding, but ready to get up and fight some more.Watch our full video on theSuperman trailer below:If you liked that video about all of the Easter eggs in the new trailer for James Gunns Superman, check out more of our videos below, including our wholesome (real tears!) reaction to Gunns Superman trailer, our deep dive into all the Easter eggs in Zack Snyders Justice League, and our look at the reboot of the DC Universe and what it means for the future of DC. Plus, theres tons more over atScreenCrushs YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to catch all our future episodes.James Gunns Superman is scheduled to open in theaters on July 11, 2025.The 10 Most Ridiculous Tropes In Action MoviesGood luck finding an action movie that doesn't have at least a few of these stereotypes.Get our free mobile app80s Foods We Wish They Still MadeIf you grew up in the 1980s, you surely have fond memories of these popular (now discontinued) snacks.Filed Under: DC Comics, James Gunn, SupermanCategories: Movie News, Videos

Time zones: GMT (UTC +0), CET (UTC +1), EET (UTC +2)My client is seeking a motivated and experienced HR Projects Specialist for 6 months, to help drive the successful implementation of various (small) People projects within their organisation.Do you have a strong understanding of the people/HR space and the ability to help design, build and implement HR practices? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you!Your expertise in people and organisational dynamics will be critical in helping to create impactful programs (such as a Job Level roll-out, Workforce Planning Roll out, Recruitment Automation) and other initiatives.You will have the opportunity to work with a fun remote team, whilst working through (complex) challenges and drive transformational growth.The role:Manage People project change initiatives within the company, ensuring that changes are executed smoothly and efficientlyDesign and facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote project rollout and usage of new initiatives (communication plans, training documentation)Monitor project progress and identify and resolve any issues or roadblocks that may ariseProvide guidance and support to managers and team members during times of change, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and alignedPartner with team members to ensure that changes are effectively communicated and supported throughout the organisationWhat it takes:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related fieldMinimum of 6-8 years working in a People/HR role, with people transformation, change management or organisational development experienceStrong understanding of human behaviour, organisational dynamics, and change management principlesStrong organisational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectivelyProven track record of implementing successful (small) transformation initiativesExcellent problem-solving, interpersonal skills and critical thinking abilitiesAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretionHigh level of attention to detail and ability to analyse data and metricsProficient in HR and other software systems (automation)With our client undergoing a period of change, this role requires someone who rolls-up their sleeves and takes accountability for driving some of the work.Must have excellent communication, project management, and HR problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of how to build people practices.This is an independent contractor/B2B contract position for approximately 6 months, located in the European timezone.

Ready for a fresh set of puzzles? Click here for the January/February Puzzle Corner, brought to you with a special Mystery Hunt twist by guest editor Dan Katz 03.This column includes solutions to three September/October 24 problems. Find solutions to the other three problems here.

David Dewan came up with this solution (which Richard Lipesalso found on Wikipedia): Let N be any integer not divisible by 2 or 5. Consider repunits R1 = 1, R2 = 11, R3 = 111, , RN+1 and their residues modulo N. There are at most N different residues, so the set of N+1 residues modulo N must contain at least one repeat. Assume RA mod N and RB mod N with B>A are the same. Then (RB RA) mod N = (RB-A10A) mod N = 0. Since N and 10 are relatively prime, N divides RB-A. S/O4. Frank offers this sudoku problem: Many readers tackled it successfully. For anyone who got stuck, heres the answer key: Ten years ago I was doing what is now called AI, Richard Marks 58 writes. He noted that trying all possible iterations of a sudoku problem will tie up your Cray for a week. So I personally wrote the rules and coded this little AI program that solves any sudoko by the time you have released the Solve It button. Since I wrote the program from scratch, I guess you can say I solved S/O4. S/O6. On behalf of the MIT Chess Club, Justin Zhou 25 asked how White can play and mate in two (see below). Frank Model 63 says there are two cases to consider: when Black can castle, and when Black cannot. If Black can castle, then Blacks last move had to be Pc7-c5. In this case White can take en passant, Pb5-c6. If Black castles, then White plays Pb7#. If Black can castle, but makes some other move, then White plays Rf8#. If Black cannot castle, then White plays Ke6. Black cannot escape mate on the next move when White plays Rf8#. Steve Gordon noted that this problem illustrates the three special chess moves. The following was adapted from his analysis with his algebraic chess notation. Black last moved either a king, rook, or c5. If c5, then 1. bxc6 (en passant a.k.a e. p.). If Black can still castle queenside (1. Kc8 & Rd8, a.k.a O-O-O), then 2. b7#. If Black cannot, its king is still trapped on rank 8, so after any black move, 2. Rf8#. If Black last moved a king or rook, en passant is not possible for White, but Black cant castle either, so 1. Ke6 also traps the black king on rank 8, and after any Black move, 2. Rf8#. Note: To create this puzzle, the white bishop on g7 resulted from an underpromotion on h8.

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed a construction update for its Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology in Shenzhen, China. The installation of the sculptural faade at the Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology has begun on site.The 199-metre tower's composition is defined by its surrounding urban environment, and it is situated on a small site.In order to maximize the quantity of direct sunlight that reaches the district's streets and public plazas, set-backs have been incorporated into the tower's volume and the annual routes of the sun's rays across the site have been recorded and modelled.Image Xue LiangThe People's Bank of China's digital and international payment networks rely heavily on the Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology.As an incubator and assessment center for financial technologies, the institute is a vital component of Shenzhen, the city at the vanguard of China's technology innovation, and it guarantees Shenzhen's continuous success in creating new digital innovations that propel the world economy.Image AtchainThe Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology Tower, created by Zaha Hadid Architects, will house the institute's continued growth to support China's fintech sector, which is expected to expand at a rate of over 20 per cent annually over the next ten years.The institute's training campus, technology exchange, research and development labs, data centers, and management, support, and administrative departments will all be housed in the new 46-story tower in the center of China's tech sector, which is accessible from nearby metro stations.Image Xue LiangThe composition of the 76,000 square meter tower is determined by the surrounding urban environment. It is situated on a tight site in the center of Shenzhen's Futian district, which is home to many of China's most inventive technological enterprises.To maximize the quantity of direct sunlight that reaches the district's streets, public plazas, and existing neighboring buildings, set-backs have been incorporated into the tower's volume and the annual routes of the sun's rays across the site have been studied and modelled.Image Xue LiangThese distortions within the building's volume inform the tower's faades' varied levels of transparency and color. The faades, which are made up of angled and vertical glazing mullions in black and bronze, highlight the distinctive geometries created by the formal features of the design.Image Xue LiangTo encourage interaction and collaboration, a number of internal atria connect floors. These linked atria's foliage filters air pollutants, and the rooftop garden offers a range of covered areas for gatherings, events, exhibitions, and leisure.High-performance thermal insulation and self-shading exterior fins are integrated into the tower's shell. Each faade's distinct composition to reduce solar heat gain has been guided by an extensive analysis of exposure to direct sunlight.Image Xue LiangOver the course of the day, a smart building system will be able to predict the tower's occupancy levels and user habits. This AI-powered technology integrates hybrid natural ventilation and continuously modifies the tower's services to maximize energy efficiency and occupant comfort.Recycled steel and aggregates from nearby suppliers help to lower the tower's structure's embodied carbon.Image Xue LiangImage Xue LiangImage Xue LiangImage Xue LiangImage AtchainImage AtchainImage AtchainImage AtchainImage AtchainZaha Hadid Architects revealed design for its first project in Malaysia, the plans are developed in collaboration with JLand Group Sdn Bhd (JLG). In addition, the firm began construction on the lemiste Passenger Terminal in Tallinn, Estonia. Moreover, the firm released an update about the construction of West Kowloon Terminus development in Hong Kong.Project factsProject name: Shenzhen Institute of Financial TechnologyArchitect:Zaha Hadid ArchitectsDesign:Patrik SchumacherZHA Project Director: Joris PauwelsZHA Project Associate: Yitzhak SamounZHA Project Leads: Ping-Hsiang Chen, Alejandro Garcia GadeaZHA Site Team:Simon Yu, Jinqi Huang, Yushan ChenZHA Project Team: Iraklis Kourounis, Biagio Amodio, Maria Vergopoulou, Sharan Sundar, Beatrice Cordella, Nessma Al Ghoussein, Cristina Barrios Cabrera, Samantha PavicZHA Competition Project Director: Joris PauwelsZHA Competition Associate:Yitzhak SamounZHA Competition Project Architect:Yazhu LiangZHA Competition Project Leads:Alejandro Garcia Gadea, Haohao ChenZHA Competition Team: Iraklis Kourounis, Maria Vergopoulou, Sharan Sundar, Saman Dadgostar, Lorena Espaillat Bencosme, Uli BlumConsultantsLocal Architect:CSWADI (SD PD Stage) / CABR (CD Stage)Structural Engineers:CSWADI (SD PD Stage) / CABR (CD Stage)Quantity Surveyor:Hua Lun Cheng Construction ConsultancyGeneral Contractor: China Construction Second Engineering BureauFaade Engineering:SPESM&E Engineering: CSWADI (SD PD Stage) / CABR (CD Stage)MEP:CSWADI (SD PD Stage) / CABR (CD Stage)Fire Engineer:Shenzhen Electronics Institute Design Consulting Co., LtdLandscape Consultant:CSWADISite Supervision: CSCCProject Management:CSCCTop image in the article Xue Liang.> via ZHA

Submitted by WA ContentsQuinzhee Architecture imagines a rustic retreat like a climbing block in Canada Canada Architecture News - Dec 20, 2024 - 14:33 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Canadian architecture practice Quinzhee Architecture has imagined a rustic retreat like a climbing block at the top of a natural climbing wall in the heart of Mount Le Maelstrom in Lac-Beauport, Canada.Named Blok, the 59-square-metre building was designed for climbers to provide an ultimate haven. This monolithic object with angular edges resembles a climbing block due to its asymmetrical shape and grey stucco materiality.The irregularly placed apertures mimic climbing grips, forming a faade that directs the sight and the ascent similarly to a climbing path.The living areas' surface area is increased by the coexistence of heated spaces and covered outdoor areas within this square layout, which also offers a natural setting.The outdoor areas, shielded from the weather and prying eyes, are initially discovered when entering through the volume's truncated corner.Climbers can practice their sport on the ground floor's walls, and a spa welcomes rest in between workouts. The terrace upstairs offers a social area for preparing and enjoying meals while taking in the scenery.There are several levels to the heated areas as well. The guestrooms on the ground level take advantage of the seclusion and closeness of the nearby woodland. The living areas upstairs enjoy natural light and unhindered views of the surroundings.Bedroom 1A big mezzanine that is situated over the kitchen may hold more visitors. Every room is covered in wood, which contrasts with the building's envelope's raw, mineral quality while establishing a pleasing visual continuity between the interior and outdoor living areas.Bedroom 2Bedroom 2Living roomKitchen and dining roomMezzanineMezzanineGround floor planMezzanine floor planSecond floor planRoof floor planThe Quinzhee company, which was established in 2013, embodies this ideal home: it is Nordic, whimsical, and environmentally conscious.By including its clients in the design process of their projects, the firm hopes to increase their understanding of architecture and the environment.Project factsProject name:BlokArchitects:Quinzhee ArchitectureArea:635pica. (59 mc.)Team project: Guillaume Fafard et Gabriel LemelinContractor:Nomad ConstructionEngineer: MA-TH Solutions dingnierieProject completion date:2024All images Adrien Williams.All drawings Quinzhee Architecture.> via Quinzhee Architecture

Source: Studio WeaveInitial concept design, the pavilion resets the visitors relationship with the forecourt and landscapeThe British Museum has announced that Studio Weave, leading a multidisciplinary team including Wright & Wright Architects, Webb Yates Engineers, Tom Massey Studio, and Daisy Froud, has been selected to design new visitor welcome pavilions as part of its wider masterplan.The visitor welcome pavilions are intended to improve the experience of visitors arriving via the museums forecourt on Great Russell Street and from Montague Place. The pavilions, which will incorporate soft landscaping, are expected to be complete by spring 2026, subject to planning approvals.Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the British Museum, commented: As the most visited building in the UK, and one of the top three most visited museums in the world, first impressions count. With the visitor welcome pavilions were striving to create the most inspiring greeting possible for the 6.2 million people (and counting) from across the nation and around the world who come through our doors each year whether its their first visit or fifteenth, aged 5 or 95.Je Ahn, Founding Director of Studio Weave, stated: Our proposal aims to resolve complex issues on the site. The project will preserve the appearance of the historic Grade I listed buildings, address the changing climate, and look forward to the future of the institution. It will also introduce new soft landscaping and plants, dotted with engaging installations encouraging curiosity and becoming a memorable highlight of every visit.> Also read:British Museum names finalists in competition to create new entrance experiencesThe visitor welcome pavilions form part of the British Museums broader masterplan, a long-term programme intended to address the museums infrastructure and visitor experience challenges while modernising its facilities. This includes a major overhaul of the Western Range, which holds one-third of the Museums gallery space, along with significant back-of-house areas. The complex, comprising buildings from the 1850s alongside later additions, requires upgrades to meet modern performance standards, with consideration for its significant heritage fabric.The competition to select the lead architect for the Western Range project is ongoing, with submissions from five shortlisted teams 6a architects, David Chipperfield Architects, Eric Parry Architects and Jamie Fobert Architects, Lina Ghotmeh Architecture, and OMA currently on public display in the museums reading room.6a architectsSource: 6a architectsSource: 6a architects1/3show captionDavid Chipperfield ArchitectsSource: David Chipperfield ArchitectsSource: David Chipperfield ArchitectsSource: David Chipperfield Architects1/3show captionEric Parry Architects and Jamie Fobert ArchitectsSource: Eric Parry Architects and Jamie Fobert ArchitectsSource: Eric Parry Architects and Jamie Fobert ArchitectsSource: Eric Parry Architects and Jamie Fobert Architects1/3show captionLina Ghotmeh ArchitectureSource: Lina Ghotmeh ArchitectureSource: Lina Ghotmeh ArchitectureSource: Lina Ghotmeh Architecture1/3show captionOMASource: OMASource: OMASource: OMA1/3show captionAlex Surguladze, head of design management at the British Museum, explained: The British Museum has embarked upon the largest redevelopment in its near 300-year history, and the success of such an ambitious project is dependent upon the support of our neighbours and the wider public.As part of its masterplan, the museum is also progressing other key projects, including the recently completed British Museum Archaeological Research Collection facility in Reading and the construction of a new Energy Centre at its Camden site. The Energy Centre is intended to phase out fossil fuel use and align with the museums decarbonisation targets.

Handing down a long-awaited decision this morning, High Court justice Timothy Mould upheld the decision by former communities secretary Michael Gove to allow the 25-storey development on the Thames.Mould said Gove, in making his much-delayed decision to approve the scheme in February, could rule in favour of the development despite taking the view that it would not deliver an attractive development of the very prominent and sensitive site.Gove said in his decision that, although he had reservations about the scale and massing of the north building, he agreed with the planning inspectors conclusion that it was an appropriate response to the site, following the planning inquiry held in late 2023.AdvertisementThe former secretary of state also acknowledged concerns about the developments impact on designated heritage assets, including Denys Lasduns Grade II*-listed National Theatre and Grade II-listed IBM Building, and questioned whether the Make scheme would provide a positive contribution to the townscape of the South Bank.But he concluded that the public benefits, such as employment opportunities, improved public realm and the creation of affordable creative workspace, outweighed the harm to the surroundings.However, the Save Our South Bank Action Group (SOS), a coalition of local opponents of the 72 Upper Ground project for Mitsubishi Estate, had argued that former communities secretary was wrong to approve the 25-storey scheme.Michael Ball from Save Our South Bank told the AJ that campaigners were now considering their options following the ruling against them, adding: This judgement is a huge disappointment for anyone who loves the river and South Bank.It supports Michael Goves wayward approval of a building about which he had great misgivings and acknowledged would harm a string of buildings of national prominence. The decision reveals planning protections are flawed and have failed.AdvertisementCampaigners had earlier argued that Goves decision was legally flawed and contradicted his recent announcements regarding housing priorities and reducing carbon, given the demolition associated with the Make scheme and the Local Plans emphasis on housing and mixed-use development at the former ITV Studios, instead of the proposed office-led development.High Court justice Beverly Lang, in granting the judicial review in May, said SOSB had raised arguable grounds that warranted 'consideration at a full hearing. A final decision had been expected in November ahead of todays decision.The High Court ruling comes after Gove set up the possible call-in in April 2022, during his first stint as head of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities. Greg Clark, who served in the post between July and September 2022, officially called in the scheme over heritage concerns before Goves return to the department.Lambeth Council approved the scheme in March 2022, despite receiving more than 260 objections and opposition from figures including Kate Hoey, the former MP for Vauxhall, and the areas current MP, Florence Eshalomi. Source:Cityscape Digital View along Queen's Walk at National TheatreGroups such as The Twentieth Century Society and statutory consultee Historic England had concluded that the project would harm nearby listed buildings while dominating the riverfront.London mayor Sadiq Khan declined to intervene in the project, delegating the planning decision to deputy mayor Jules Pipe. Greater London Authority officers had praised the design quality of the Make scheme and said it had been designed to be sympathetic to its historic neighbours.The inquiry was held between 6 December 2022 and 25 January 2023, with Goves decision originally due in August 2023 but repeatedly delayed, eventually until February this year.Make previously told the AJ that its transformational plans for 72 Upper Ground would be a fantastic addition to the character of the South Bank' which was sensitive to the surrounding Modernist architecture.The practice has not yet commented on the High Court decision.Shinichi Kagitomi, chief executive of project backer Mitsubishi Estate London and Stephen Black, director at CORE, said in a joint statement: We welcome Justice Moulds judgement. At every stage of the planning process, our transformational plans for 72 Upper Ground have had the backing of senior politicians and independent experts including Lambeth Council and its planning officers, the GLA, DLUHC and the planning inspector.They added: We are looking forward to delivering an outstanding building that makes a significant positive contribution to the South Bank.The Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government said: We acknowledge the judgment and the planning permission for this application has been upheld. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.

In the 1960s, a legendary Disney Imagineer dreamed of a ghost fish aquarium, where spooky skeletal fish would swim alongside living sea creatures. In 2024, Disney finally had the technology to bring this vision to life.Entertainment companies like Disney are constantly looking for ways to make their experiences so immersive that it impacts our spending/vacation decisions. One of these opportunities came onboard Disney's latest cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, where Imagineers designed the new Haunted Mansion Parlor, a setting that fully envelopes guests in another realm that of an eerie haunted ship, now part of the lore of beloved Disney attraction the Haunted Mansion.Disney didn't skimp on details even though it's not a full-blown ride: an eight-chapter saga plays out while you sip on themed cocktails like the shimmering purple Ghoulish Delight and watch specters dance around you. It mimics the Haunted Mansion ride at Disney's resort parks with scenes like Madame Leota's tarot reading, the ballroom filled with dancing ghosts and the graveyard performance by the Phantom Five minstrels.But setting it apart from the traditional Haunted Mansion is that guests will be right up close and personal with the apparitions, able to sit next to them, see some of them from 360-degree angles and even touch them.My colleague Bridget Carey experienced the Haunted Mansion Parlor onboard the cruise ship while it was docked in New York last month. "You have to pay attention to everything on the walls the whole room transforms and tells a story," Carey says of the space. "And you can get up close to study it all, which is so different from being on a ride. The best is trying to figure out the giant fish tank with ghost fish." Watch this: Inside the Disney Treasure's Haunted Mansion Parlor 01:28 A few weeks afterward, I spoke with Imagineer Daniel Joseph about its inception. While he kept close to the "magician never reveals his secrets" mantra, he did offer insights into the technology, science and engineering goes into creating Disney's greatest illusions."My team will basically figure out and sometimes invent new techniques and new technologies to do illusions for our theme parks throughout the world," Joseph tells me. "This was like the ultimate call to action, like, 'you guys get to figure out a way to do something that couldn't be done in the 1960s at a whole new Haunted Mansion venue.'"The Haunted Mansion was one of the last rides Walt Disney himself had a hand in designing, debuting in 1969 at Disneyland, after his death in 1966. It can also be found at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and at Tokyo Disneyland, and similar rides are at Disneyland Paris (Phantom Manor) and Hong Kong Disneyland (Mystic Manor). The ride is so popular that it spawned two movies in 2003 and 2023, as well as a Muppets Halloween special in 2021.The Disney Treasure's Haunted Mansion Parlor is "the next chapter of the Haunted Mansion saga," according to Disney.Imagineers worked on the Haunted Mansion Parlor for five years, and the ghost fish tank, envisioned by original Imagineer Rolly Crump, has already made a big impression. It houses actual fish as well as "ghost" fish swimming back and forth, with the spectral sea creatures standing up to the scrutiny of noses pressed against the glass of the aquarium.For this, a knowledge of both science and new technology were needed."We played with some different materials it's real liquid that's in there and played with some things that work with the index of refraction and liquids and water, and how light bends and goes through liquids," Joseph says. A skeleton fish swims alongside real fish in the ghost aquarium. Kent Phillips/Disney Cruise LineRead More: Every Disneyland and Disney World Ride and Land Planned for 2025 and BeyondAnother notable scene in the parlor is the portrait gallery, featuring paintings in the art style of another original Imagineer, Marc Davis. The portraits look like they're melting, or dripping away to reveal eerie new images. The first "change portraits" debuted with the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, and were invented by yet another original Disney Imagineer, Yale Gracey, who had a Haunted Mansion character named after him.I asked Joseph whether the melting "paintings" use technology similar to Samsung's Frame TV, which has a matte, anti-reflective screen that you can use to display digital copies of paintings and photography. The framed TV looks like you have genuine artwork hanging on your wall when you're not using it as a regular TV. Joseph laughingly denied that it's the same concept, but wouldn't be drawn on what new advances in tech allowed the portraits to come to life, saying that for all intents and purposes, they are real paintings."We wanted to do something that, because you can get so close up to it, had the actual feel and texture of an oil painting," he said. "You can see actual brush strokes in this thing, you can see different material changes, there's areas that are just canvas, and there's other areas that still have the matte medium, gesso and the oil paint texture and actual paint on top of it. And as you move left and right, you'll see them change, just like you would in a museum where there's overhead lights." Melting busts and changing portraits are part of the Haunted Mansion Parlor's decor. Kent Phillips/Disney Cruise LineTech and science create magicWhile technology is probably the last thing you think about when experiencing that Disney magic, it's front of mind for the Imagineers. Joseph said he attends tech expos like CES to get ideas on what's being developed and how it might be "misused" by Disney."As an inventor and an illusion developer here at Imagineering, I absolutely have my hand on the pulse of consumer technology, as well as pro technology that's out there in the world, because it changes so fast," Joseph said.But while most companies use CES to demonstrate the latest advances in technology and electronics for their own sake, Joseph said he sees it all "through the lens of 'how can I misuse this and make it do something that, A, the original inventors of that technology maybe didn't think of which would give Disney kind of a new edge on this technology, but B, how can I do something with this technology that maybe wouldn't have been done normally had had other folks looked at it?'" High-ISO, high-res footage of the actual audio-animatronics from the original Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland feature on the mirror behind the bar. Kent Phillips/Disney Cruise LineBut it's not always about using the latest and greatest tech. Joseph said that for the scenes playing out in the mirror behind the bar in the parlor, Imagineers chose not to have "some super game engine, high-tech thing with characters back there that are CGI that are made to look analog and original animatronic style."Instead, they shot high-resolution, high-ISO footage of the original audio animatronics used in Haunted Mansion rides throughout Disney's parks."There's a 1969 aesthetic there that we wanted to really keep rich in the parlor ... [so] why not just shoot the actual figures that we have in our mansions? And having them back there, I think, is really cool to see them and have that high quality but also keeps us kind of grounded in that original mansion lore."And while Imagineers keep on the pulse of technology, one thing they're not touching is AI."We haven't used any artificial intelligence at all, really, in any of the stuff that we're doing," he said. "I don't know what the future holds for artificial intelligence, but not as of yet."

See at ESPN Watch the Bundesliga in the US from $11 per month ESPN Plus See at ESPN See more details See at ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming ExpressVPN See at ExpressVPN See more details See at Now Watch the Bundesliga in the UK from 15 with Now Now See at Now See more details See at DAZN Watch the Bundesliga in Canada from CA$30 a month DAZN See at DAZN See more details See at beIN Sports Watch the Bundesliga from AU$15 per month BeIN Sports See at beIN Sports See more details Table of Contents Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich close out the year with a tricky final fixture for 2024, as they host fourth-placed RB Leipzig on Friday.Having seen his side slip to a 2-1 defeat at Mainz 05 last weekend, Bayern boss Vincent Kompany will be determined to head into the winter break with a win here at home.Leipzig's recent record against Bayern is solid, having lost just two of their last six meetings with the Bavarians, and come into this match off the back of a confidence-boosting 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt last time out in the Bundesliga.Bayern Munich host RB Leipzig on Friday, Dec. 20. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. CETlocal time in Germany, making it a 2:30 p.m. ET or 11:30 a.m. PTstart in the US, a7:30 p.m. GMTstart in the UK and a 6:30 a.m. AEDTkickoff in Australia in the early hours of Saturday morning.Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch Bundesliga soccer live, wherever you are in the world. Lois Openda scored a second half winner for RB Leipzig in their 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last time out. Cathrin Mueller/Getty Images Livestream Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig in the USESPN once again holds the broadcast rights for Bundesliga matches in the US, with its streaming serviceESPN Plusshowing every match of the 2024-25 season live. ESPN's standalone streaming service costs $11 a month or $110 for an annual subscription (which works out to just over $9 a month). The service will be broadcasting more than 300 Bundesliga fixtures live this season.Read our ESPN Plus review. 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See at Now Livestream Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig in Canada Canadian soccer fans looking to watch the German top flight this season can watch every game live via DAZN, including this one. A DAZN subscription costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year. It'll also give you access to Champions League, Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, plus Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs. See at DAZN Livestream the Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig game in Australia Football fans Down Under can watch Bundesliga fixtures live on BeIN Sports. The network will be showing all Bundesliga matches this term, plus relegation play-offs, DFL Super Cup games and select Bundesliga 2 fixtures. This match will be broadcast on the BeIN Sports 2 channel. BeIN Sports is available in Australia for AU$15 a month or a yearly commitment of $150. See at beIN Sports Quick tips for streaming the Bundesliga using a VPNWith four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming Bundesliga matches may vary.If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommendBrave.