Angelina Jolie campaign 'has failed' to stamp out sexual violence as a weapon of war
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- Published on Friday, 15 April 2016 20:03
- Written by Mirror
A campaign launched by Hollywood star Angelina Jolie to crackdown on using rape as a weapon of war has failed to stamp out sexual violence in conflict, peers warn today.Angelina and former Foreign Secretary William Hague waged a high-profile fight to tackle the sick practice four years ago.But a House of Lords committee today says it is “as prevalent, if not more prevalent” than when they co-founded the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative.More than 120 countries pledged to wipe out eradicate the “barbaric” practice.But peers have warned that the Government must “redouble” its efforts to ensure progress is not “squandered” and said there “remains much more to be done”.Committee chairman Baroness Nicholson said: “If that good start is not to be squandered, it is time for a clear strategic plan on how to take forward the battle against sexual violence in conflict.“We need a five-year strategy with the PSVI’s work appropriately resourced and embedded across Government.“Victims of sexual violence in conflict face unimaginable trauma, which is then exacerbated by the stigma they then often face in their own communities. Their needs must be the priority for organisations working in post-conflict zones.
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This Model's Resemblance to Angelina Jolie Will Blow Your Mind
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- Published on Friday, 15 April 2016 04:06
- Written by Popwirez
Chances are, model Mara Teigen looks very familiar to you. As far as we know, she’s not related to Chrissy Teigen, but like her, she has some impressive credentials to her name. You’ve seen her in advertisements for Milani Cosmetics and Frankie’s Bikinis. However, there’s a good chance you know Mara from Kylie Jenner’s confusing lip gloss commercial — she was one of the foxy felons.A closer look at her Instagram led to another revelation: she looks just like Angelina Jolie (and we think Mara thinks she does, too)! She’s not the Academy Award winner’s first doppelgänger, but the resemblance is truly striking all the same.The model’s light eyes are framed by winged-out lashes that closely mirror Angelina’s, and they have the same forehead and pillowy pout. Mara especially likes to accentuate hers with Kylie Lip Kits. Read on, and prepare to see double.
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Angelina Jolie Will Give Keynote Speech for Live BBC Special
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- Published on Friday, 08 April 2016 19:09
- Written by Just Jared
Angelina Jolie is set to give a keynote speech during a live special airing on the BBC on May 16.The 40-year-old actress and UNHCR special envoy will speak out in the special about the refugee crisis.“The debate on the refugee crisis is often polarized and based on fear and misconceptions,” Angelina said in a statement (via Daily Mail). “We need to have a rational discussion that focuses on how we strengthen the systems designed to protect those fleeing war and persecution, while understanding and taking into account the concerns of citizens in host countries. Above all, we need to address the conflict and insecurity that are the root causes of the mass movement of refugees.”Angelina added that she is “looking forward to exploring these issues with the BBC and its global audience, and to a day of discussion in which all sides of the debate can be heard and long-term solutions can be identified and highlighted.”
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Doesn't Amy Jackson's 2.0 look remind you of Tomb Raider's Angelina Jolie?
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- Published on Thursday, 07 April 2016 05:02
- Written by India Today
A picture from the sets of 2.0 is making rounds on social media. In the picture, Amy Jackson is seen wearing a black outfit, which is similar to the attire of Angelina Jolie's Lara Croft from the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider.The Britain-born actor Amy Jackson, who is playing the female lead in 2.0, recently took to Twitter to share a behind-the-scene picture from the sets of the Rajinikanth-starrer.In the picture, Amy Jackson is seen wearing a black outfit, which is similar to the attire of Angelina Jolie's Lara Croft from the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider. Amy also alluded in the tweet that she is getting ready for an action sequence.Another leaked picture from the sets of 2.0 has revealed the silhouette of Akshay Kumar's 'crow man' avatar.Though the makers of Shankar's film is not happy about the leaked pictures, in a way these pictures helped to elevate the expectations of the upcoming film.The second edition of Enthiran franchise, 2.0 is touted to be the costliest movie made in India. The Lyca Productions, which is bankrolling the project, has claimed that the film is produced at a cost of Rs 250 crore.The film has two Academy Award winners: AR Rahman and Rasool Pookutty in its crew for music and sound design respectively.The film is expected to hit the screens in April 2017.
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Cleopatra remake gets new writer, Angelina Jolie still attached
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- Published on Thursday, 07 April 2016 04:59
- Written by Flickering myth
Deadline is reporting the long-gestating remake of classic epic Cleopatra has scored a new writer to help bring the story back to the big screen.David Scarpa (The Day The Earth Stood Still) has signed on to the project, which is based on the bestselling book Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff. Producers Scott Rudin and Amy Pascal are behind the film, which has Angelina Jolie (By The Sea) still attached to play the title character.A new version has been in the offing for many years, with both James Cameron (Avatar) and David Fincher (Gone Girl) at one time or another attached to direct.The two most famous versions of Cleopatra were released in 1934 and 1963 respectively: the earlier version starred Claudette Colbert and Warren William, with the latter starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, which – despite its famous production problems that closed the doors of 20th Century Fox for a time – went on to gross $55 million, or around $584 million adjusted for inflation.
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