Warner Bros. theme park in Abu Dhabi set to open in 2018

A long-promised Warner Bros. theme park, featuring comic book heroes and Looney Tunes characters, is under construction in Abu Dhabi. The $1-billion theme park's first phase is set to open in 2018, the studio and park developer said Tuesday. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will be located on the... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PublisHer Opens a Korean Chapter at Seoul’s Book Fair

PublisHer's Bodour Al Qasimi leads the opening of a Korean chapter in Seoul, advancing women 'without having to change who we are.' The post PublisHer Opens a Korean Chapter at Seoul’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-20 20:19:45 UTC ]
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20 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books Set in India

India is a land of great linguistic, cultural, and religious diversity. Here are 20 of the best examples of historical fiction set in India. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-06-15 10:32:00 UTC ]
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L.L. Bean’s employees spent decades working in the dark. Its new HQ is radically open

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[ Fast Company | 2023-06-14 04:30:00 UTC ]
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‘Eat, pray, pander’: mixed reactions after Elizabeth Gilbert pulls Russia-set novel

Author’s decision to remove The Snow Forest from publication because of Russia-Ukraine war sparks intense debateMixed reactions have met the decision by the US novelist Elizabeth Gilbert to withdraw her forthcoming novel The Snow Forest from publication after receiving criticism for its Russian... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-06-13 13:48:07 UTC ]
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Pundits Weigh in on Gilbert's Decision to Pull Russian-Set Novel Over Ukrainian Backlash

While many authors and critics condemned Elizabeth Gilbert's choice to pull her forthcoming novel 'The Snow Forest' from Riverhead's publishing schedule, two contrary statements from PEN America and the Authors Guild show there is no consensus over the controversy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game is 'Outlaws' and it's coming in 2024

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[ Engadget | 2023-06-11 17:27:38 UTC ]
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ITW Puts Focus on Opening Doors for New Voices at Annual Banquet

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In Paris, BIEF Celebrates Its 150th Year: ‘Open Marketplace’

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-02 17:27:52 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Adds New Category, Opens Submissions

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-01 17:34:13 UTC ]
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Illinois set to become first state to end book bans

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[ The Guardian | 2023-05-30 10:00:33 UTC ]
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Canadians aren't big on talking openly about class. This author says that needs to change

Toronto Star books editor Deborah Dundas says that even though class divisions exist in Canada, we don't talk about them openly. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-05-27 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

The independent bookselling community continues to grow, with membership in the American Booksellers Association reaching its highest levels in more than 20 years Continue reading at ABC News

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Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

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Otto Penzler Sets Up Shop at ThrillerFest

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Microsoft Designer’s superb, free AI art tools open to everyone

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[ PC World | 2023-04-27 17:06:28 UTC ]
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As London Book Fair Opens: Authors Seed a ‘Tree to Me’ Campaign

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-18 05:42:45 UTC ]
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London Book Fair and Literacy Trust Open Schools Program

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-17 09:05:27 UTC ]
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Texas Library to Stay Open—For Now

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Llano County Keeps Public Libraries Open Amid Book Ban Controversy

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