Egypt discovers ancient tomb with unique decorations, Kung Fu Panda 4 becomes a hit.

A team of experts from the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo announced the discovery of a mastaba tomb dating back to the Old Kingdom period of Egypt; the animated film Kung Fu Panda 4 helped DreamWorks and Universal earn over $107 million at North American theaters; the popular animated film The Boy and the Heron will be available on Netflix worldwide ...

Egypt discovers ancient tomb with unique decorations.

A team of experts from the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo has announced the discovery of a mastaba tomb from the Old Kingdom period of Egypt (pictured), uniquely decorated, in the latest excavation at the Dahshour royal cemetery, about 40km from the capital Cairo. The Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt (SCA) stated that this discovery provides valuable insight into the socio -political structure of ancient Egyptian society.

Excavation team leader Stephan Seidlmayer revealed that studies show this is an ancient Egyptian tomb, a mastaba with a truncated pyramidal structure, built with mud bricks taken from the Nile River. In ancient Egyptian, mastaba means "eternal house." What makes this discovery unique is the exquisitely painted decoration, a rare feature in the Dahshour royal cemetery. The artwork in the tomb depicts scenes of everyday life such as donkeys grinding grain, boats moving on the Nile River, a bustling market, and images of servants carrying offerings to revered figures.

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Kung Fu Panda 4 is a hit.

According to data from film market research firm Exhibitor Relations, Po the bear in the animated film Kung Fu Panda 4 helped DreamWorks and Universal earn over $107 million at North American theaters and $176.5 million worldwide.

Poster for the movie Kung Fu Panda 4. Photo: VNA

Kung Fu Panda 4 features a thrilling mythological storyline where Po the panda (voiced by Jack Black), now the spiritual leader of the Dragon Knights in Peace Valley, is tasked by his master Shifu (voiced by Dustin Hoffman) with finding and training a new generation of warriors to succeed him. Unexpectedly, the chameleon witch Chameleon (voiced by Viola Davis), possessing unparalleled strength and bizarre shapeshifting abilities, seizes Po's magic staff and seeks to defeat the panda to claim supremacy...

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The Boy and the Heron will soon be available on Netflix.

Scene from the film The Boy and the Heron. Photo: STUDIO GHIBLI

According to a recently announced agreement, Hayao Miyazaki's acclaimed animated film The Boy and the Heron (Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru Ka) will be available on Netflix worldwide, in addition to the US and Japan. The release date for The Boy and the Heron, an animated film based on Miyazaki's childhood memories and the 2024 Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature, is set for later this year. The Boy and the Heron grossed over $85 million at the Japanese box office, opened at the Toronto Film Festival with its premiere, and subsequently topped the North American box office charts in its opening weekend with a record-breaking $12.8 million in theatrical sales.

Netflix also selects other Studio Ghibli titles such as Miyazaki's Spirited Away (winner of the 2003 Oscar for Best Animated Film), Princess Mononoke, Arrietty, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Tale of The Princess Kaguya to stream in Asia- Pacific , Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, with subtitles in 28 languages ​​and dubbing in up to 20 languages.

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Laos unearths numerous bronze Buddha statues.

The Star newspaper reported that authorities in Bokeo province (Northern Laos), along with relevant Lao parties, have unearthed more than 100 Buddha statues of various sizes and numerous Buddha heads in Tonpheung district, Bokeo province. On his personal Facebook page, Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Phosy Keomanivong stated that most of the smaller statues found appear to be in relatively intact condition.

One of the statues found at the excavation site. Photo: Bokeo Provincial Television.

According to the Lao Heritage Department, all statues and artifacts found during this excavation will be examined. The age and origin of the statues have not yet been specifically determined, but most are made of bronze, some are inscribed with characters, and have been taken to Thongthip Phatthanaram Pagoda in Yaitonpheung village, Tonpheung district, for safekeeping. The archaeological sites in this area mostly date back to the Lane Xang Kingdom period, although the site was first established centuries ago, over 1,600 years ago. The area includes approximately 40 ruins of temples, stupas, and statues scattered around the site.

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