Black Adam - Official First Look Teaser Trailer
Dwayne Johnson stars as the titular antihero in this DC Comics epic that introduces the Justice Society to the big screen.
The cast includes Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone, and Sarah Shahi as Adrianna Tomaz, as well as Marwan Kenzari, James Cusati-Moyer, and Bodhi Sabongui.
The New Line/DC Film is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.
JASON MOMOA - Inside Dune
As the world premiere of Dune gets closer, Jason Momoa has shared a couple more behind the scenes videos on working with the Dune Director Denis Villeneuve as well as wandering the desert with his friends.
In the video above Jason checks out the amazing location of Wadi Rum in Jordan where "Dune" was shot on his lunch break and in the video below he talks about what it was like getting to work with one of his idols Denis Villeneuve.
A few of the main cast are currently in London for the London Film Festival and were photographed together with Jason for the Dune photo call and at the London premiere of "Dune" earlier today.
Coco Sports Talk - Hemi "The Heat" Ahio, the first WBC Middle East Heavyweight Champion
Congratulations to Heavyweight Boxer Hemi "The Heat" Ahio who won his fight against Mohammed Ali Bayat for the WBC Middle East Championship Heavyweight title.
Hemi who fights out of City Kickboxing in Auckland, New Zealand remains undefeated with 18 wins (13 by KO)
We caught up with the Tongan boxer from South Auckland in Dubai prior to fight night where he talks to us about how he got into boxing, what his training camp was like leading up to this fight, what motivates him and more.
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Peep the highlights from the 1st round of his fight here
Check out the 2nd round of Hemi's fight below
and receiving his belt here
Mark Hunt: The Fight of His Life - Official Trailer
He survived a brutal childhood and fighting in the streets to become a K1 World Champion, andUFC title contender. Now he’s risking it all to fight for justice in the sport he loves. Not just a sports story... this is a tale of human triumph.
“Hopefully my story can help people in some way, as I’ve been through a lot... and it’s never over till you give up. I’m excited to share my story with the world, it’s been one hell of a crazy journey” - Mark Hunt
“Mark Hunt’s story, his background ... is really, really impressive and it adds a whole other perspective when he steps into the Octagon... it’s pretty hard core.” - Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
“Mark Hunt is a special human being let alone fighter.…more
Samoan dancer Corbyn Taulealea-Huch shares her experience at Savage X Fenty 2021 | Coco Talanoa
Althea Strydom catches up with dancer and friend Corbyn Taulealea-Huch off the back of her recent job dancing in the Rihanna, Savage X Fenty show in LA.
Get to know Corbyn a little better and her journey as a dancer with the inside scoop on the behind the scenes of this year's Savage X Fenty show, volume 3.
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Coco Talanoa - A podcast-inspired space for Pacific Islanders to unpack current events and have open discussions about their worlds.
Life in prison given to man for killing human rights activist in Tonga
via RNZ Pacific
A death penalty was seriously considered by Tonga's Lord Chief Justice, before he gave a life sentence on Monday, to the man who admitted the murder of prominent human rights activist Polikalepo "Poli" Kefu in April this year.
Lord Chief Justice Whitten QC, convicted 'Inoke Silongo F. Tonga, a meth addict, of the murder at a beach in Tatakamotonga.
The 27 year-old, who was living at Halaleva and was originally from Vava'u, had pleaded guilty to the murder charge on September 2.
He appeared for sentencing in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on October 11.
The injuries inflicted on the victim were among the worst encountered by the court according to Matangi Tonga online.
The murderer had taken alcohol and a heavy dose of meth on the night of the murder.
"Regrettably, the scourge of methamphetamines has been and continues to be felt in Tonga... directly or indirectly, methamphetamines have robbed one innocent of his life and now threaten to end another," the Chief Justice concluded.…more
Aigagalefili on the Inequality of Lockdown | Coco Talanoa
Introducing ... Coco Talanoa!
A podcast-inspired space for Pacific Islanders to unpack current events and have open discussions about their worlds.
In this Talanoa Brianna Frueans sits down (virtually) with Aigagalefili Fepulea'i Tapua'i to discuss the current New Zealand lockdown. They have a casual conversation about the experiences of young people, the working class, and our overall Pasifika aiga struggling in the midst of the Delta variant of Covid 19 Pandemic.
HUMANS OF THE ISLANDS - ERIC SOAKAI
ERIC SOAKAI
POET
SAMOAN/TONGAN
Eric Soakai is a Samoan Tongan activist, artist and academic based out of South Auckland. In his artform Eric explores indigenous storytelling through his lense as a Polynesian man.
The young and talented creative was featured in The Panthers Documentary where he shared a powerful spoken word piece.
We got to catch up with Eric and chat about his art, purpose and passion for telling indigenous stories through poetry.
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You did a powerful spoken word piece as part of the Panthers Rapp doco series - what was the essence of this piece and what drove you to write it?
For me the essence of the piece is ‘ka mua, ka muri’. It is an expression of walking backwards into the future, of recognising we bring all that was of our gafa/whakapapa into a space of potentiality/ what will be. The way I was able to understand better the weight of what this carried was to learn the history behind the different names I carry.…more
Fiji TikTok Highlights
Happy Fijian Language Week! Here are some of our famour TikToks for our Fijian community:
Fijian Comedy
Fijian Kava
Fijian Family Vibes
Fijian Appreciation
Fijian Dancing
Fijians Abroad
WOMEN OF THE ISLANDS - PATRICIA LOGA
PATRICIA LOGA
STUDENT - DOCTORATE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FIJIAN
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My name is Patricia Loga and I am from the village of Tubou in Lakeba, Lau with maternal links to Yaroi in Matuku, Lau. I am a proud 'mum' to my 9 year old daughter Noelani and am currently in New Zealand to pursue a Doctorate in Management studies at Massey University. I was born and raised in Suva and come from a loving Fijian family and I am what they call in Fijian the 'buina' - I am the youngest of my siblings.
You're currently studying towards a PhD in Management history and public history, why is this particular topic important to you and something you wanted to pursue/research?
My PhD research is in the area of management history and public policy. It is titled: "Public Service Motivation in a Post-Conflict State: the case of FIji."
To be honest, I am a complete nerd at heart. I enjoy research and picked up the interest whilst completing my post-graduate studies at the University of the South Pacific.…more