Adam Sandler will now star in a movie adaptation of The Spaceman of Bohemia for Netflix. The book follows a Czech astronaut named Jakub Procházka who is sent to a location near to the planet Venus to retrieve samples of mysterious intergalactic dust. The new film was originally slated to begin production in the Czech Republic in February, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic delayed those plans. It was unknown if the delay would push the project out of Prague, but new information provided by the Czech Film Commission confirms that The Spaceman of Bohemia is still on schedule to film in the Czech capital. The mission is deemed too dangerous by other space programs, but Jakub and the Czech Republic are determined to complete the mission, so off he goes. Things go off the deep end for the astronaut when he learns his wife is leaving him while in space and he begins to hear a mysterious creature on his ship. The Spaceman of Bohemia is classified as absurdist fiction along with being a sci-fi novel, so there’s definitely room here for Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan to use their comedic chops in between telling the unique space story for Netflix....
With the help of state-of-the-art technologies and borrowed virtual reality glasses, everyone can immerse in watching selected performances from Prague theatres from the comfort of their homes, as well as from a completely new angle – right from the stage, in close vicinity to the actors. The globally unique service called Brejlando has been presented by Prague City Hall together with the Brainz Studios creative group. The uniqueness of Brejlando lies primarily in the manner in which a virtual reality theatrical production is shot. The viewer looks at the scene through the eyes of a 360-degree camera. It is at the centre of everything, the actors move around it and play the scenes towards it. Lighting and surround sound recording are also set accordingly. Compared to a classic visit to the theatre, therefore the spectator has an essentially physical experience, as the actors direct their monologues and views directly at them. Brejlando starts with a recording of the Hamlets of the Na Zábradlí Theatre (directed by Jan Mikulášek) with Petr Čtvrtníček, Jana Plodková, Jiří Vyorálek, Jakub Žáček as well as other actors and Perníková chaloupka (Hans and Gretel) of the Minor Theatre (directed by Jakub Vašíček, Tomáš Jarkovský), with Petr Stach and Monika Načeva. Twice monthly, more productions will be added...
Article by Language Atelier, a language school in Prague. The Foreign Service Institute, or FSI, is an American government agency tasked with teaching foreign languages to US diplomats serving in foreign missions. They teach a wide range of languages and have divided their list into four groups based on how long they believe it would take to learn each one. The FSI teaches languages in an intense classroom environment, where a teacher or tutor works with a group of 5-10 students to achieve high levels of fluency in the language. Having said that, we can use FSI’s numbers to get a rough idea of how complicated the language is. This is how the FSI rating system’s classes look. For a typical English-speaking student, Group One languages take between 5-600 hours in the classroom. French, Spanish, Norwegian, Dutch, and other languages that are similar to English are classified as category one languages. Languages like Swahili, Indonesian, and even German, are included in group two. It is predicted that learning these would take 900 hours in the classroom. Students in the third tier, which includes Czech as well as Thai, Hindi, Finnish, and Russian, will require approximately 1100 classroom hours to achieve...
Prague City Council and the Institute of Planning and Development has announced plans to transform parts of Revoluční Street into a pedestrian-friendly promenade. The proposal aims to create more space for pedestrians by widening the streets, adding trees, benches, drinking fountains, and bicycle racks. The road surface will be paved over and driving speeds will be reduced to 30 k/h on the street. Now, 15,000 cars will pass through the street daily. The street is some 295 meters long. The modifications were intended to make Revolučni, Národní, and Na Příkopě streets known as the Hradební korza or “castle promenade” look and feel more like the original Old Town Prague. In an interview with zdopravy.cz, Deputy Mayor of Transport Adam Scheinherr discussed his vision for the future promenade. “We want to turn Revoluční Street into a promenade with wide sidewalks, quality surfaces, benches, and better accessible public transport. As it should be in the center of the modern metropolis,” To accommodate public transport, wider islands will be implemented to the new tram stop closer to the Vltava river. The proposal for the promenade began in 2018 when Aoc architects in partnership with the Institute for Planning and Development conducted a study...
This past year has been rough for everyone who’s longed for the competition and the camaraderie of participating in live road running events. In an attempt to satisfy demand, many organizations including RunCzech have been staging virtual races until it’s safe to host our traditional big celebratory runs. In the meantime, RunCzech has come up with several ways of making virtual races even more exciting and more enticing. “For one thing,” says RunCzech’s Michaela Šimeček, “we’re allowing runners to pick from a variety of different distances—marathon, half marathon, 10 km or a 4.2 km family MiniMarathon. And, in a twist on virtual marathons of the past, the RunCzech allows you to complete your distances over the course of several days.” Giving runners that option means you can take on a race that might otherwise be a little too challenging for you, and still add a marathon or half marathon to your running accomplishments. RunCzech is also adding a significant charitable component to its virtual events. According to Carlo Capalbo, president of the RunCzech Organizing Committee, “We have invented a new twist on the ancient sport of marathoning with our “Battle of the Teams” program. Elite marathoners competing in teams of...
The pandemic has changed our lives. We’ve forgotten about traveling and prefer spending time watching movies and playing free online casino games Canada. But soon we will be traveling again. And every traveler brings back from vacation not only pictures of local sights but also gastronomic impressions. So, it is impossible to know the beauty of the country without tasting the dishes of traditional cuisine. Here are five must-try Czech national dishes. Knedlík A real milestone in Czech cuisine – not a single meal is without it. Essentially, dumplings are a piece of dough, potato or wheat, boiled or steamed. They are served with various sauces, sliced. Sometimes they are made with meat or cottage cheese. In addition, there are sweet types of dumplings – they are made with a chocolate filling. Many dishes in the Czech Republic have large portions. So, it will be reasonable to order one for two, three people. Trdlo A popular street sweet. It is made of rich yeast dough and sprinkled with powdered sugar before serving. You make it as a tube of thin pastry, which you wind on special rods and bake in the oven. The ready tube is filled with various cash:...
According to Eurobarometer, a survey conducted by the European Commission, the share of Czech citizens who trust the national government plunged from 40 to 19 percent in year-on-year terms, which constitutes the lowest rate in the entire Union. The survey, which was published in May, also illustrates that Czech confidence in the European Union rose from 39 to 48 percent year-on-year, the highest level since 2013. Czechs do not favour the parliament, either. The share of people who trust that legislative body dipped from 25 to 15 percent. Conversely, confidence in international organizations, such as the UN, increased dramatically, reaching 57 percent compared with 45 percent trust last year. The average confidence in national governments and parliaments of all the EU countries is approximately 36 percent. Public trust in the Union averaged at 49 percent, which is similar to the level of trust Czechs maintain. That being said, the Czech Republic remains one of the countries with the least confidence in the EU. Trust in a Union is the highest in Portugal with 78 percent and the lowest in Finland with 37 percent. Distrust of the Czech government is also reflected in the respondents’ views on the level of democracy...
1) Up Vlašská Street To Petřín Hill To make the most of your viewing experience in Big Strahov Garden, take the stairs up from Vlašská Street, that start around the corner of Lobkovický Palace (the German embassy). Avoid turning around until you are on the top of the hill to be utterly astonished at the view. 2) Na Libušince Another workout, that will be rewarded with some spectacular vistas. Walk up the stairs toward the Vyšehrad fortress ramparts, pausing briefly on the balcony halfway to look around. Catch your breath and give your legs a rest when you arrive at the top. There is a bar right in front of Saint Peter and Paul Basilica. 3) Žižkov To Karlín Tunnel This pedestrian tunnel connects Thámova Street in Karlín with Tachovské Square in Žižkov. Try to briefly stop in the middle, where neither end of the tunnel can be seen, to test its acoustics. Funnily enough, the tunnel is located along the Camino di Santiago pilgrimage route. 4) Nuselské Schody A series of stairs (182 in total) descending from Vinohrady to Nusle. At the top of the staircase you will see some spectacular villas. At the bottom stands a unique timber...
The owner of the Energy and Industrial Holding (EPH) and Sparta Prague football, Daniel Křetínský, halted the construction of the luxury Hard Rock Hotel in Prague’s Letná. The reason is the decline in tourism due to measures against the spread of coronavirus. The investor is now also considering modifications to the main project, especially in the interiors. The opening of the complex was originally planned for the first half of 2023. The expansive property will boast 523 rooms and suites along with stellar views overlooking sites such as Letna Park and the Prague Castle. In the original plan, the hotel’s sixth floor will feature a specialty restaurant equipped with terraces overlooking the scenic Vltava river valley. Other highlights will include a three-story, 5,900 square-foot soundwaves of moving light known as the “Feature Wall;” an inviting Lobby Bar; a stylish restaurant featuring an ingredient-driven menu in Sessions and the Constant Grind Coffee & Bar serving as a cafe by day and cocktail bar by night. Staying true to the brand, the property will include a rooftop swimming pool and a full-service Rock Spa as well as a Body Rock Fitness Centre, Rock Shop, @Biz Business Center and the coveted brand-signature Rock...
Today, a handful of smaller stores will be allowed to open, including hairdressers, beauty salons will be allowed to open. Both employees and clients must have negative antigen tests for Covid-19, no older than 3 days, or 7 days in case of PCR tests, and salons are spacing out bookings so that clients do not meet. Galleries and museums have also opened in the seven districts which have under 100 new cases per 1,000 inhabitants. From May 10, the following shops and services will be able to reopen: Tattoo and piercing studios, solarium; Shoe, watch, musical instrument repair shops; Accountants, financial and all other consultants; Car markets and car dealerships; Educational courses; Cable cars and lifts; Translation agency; Travel agencies, including organizers of excursions; Photo workshops, printing and publishing houses; Various craft services (glass, locksmith, carpentry and other workshops); Services related to physical education and sports. Still, there are no gyms in the list published by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Their opening involves the fourth phase of the plan. In the best case, they should be able to open in two weeks, but in a very limited mode. The number of daily infections continues to decline rapidly and...
Unquestionably the main landmark of the Žižkov district, at 216 m in height, it’s also the tallest building in the city. With a 360° view, Prague is laid out before your eyes from the viewing platform at 93 m. The Žižkov Television Tower is the work of architect Václav Aulický and the team of workers Spojprojekt Praha, as well as one of our most distinguished design engineers, Dr. Jiří Kozák. The foundation stone was laid in late October 1985, and on 24 November of the same year, construction began. Testing began in March 1991, and from 3 May 1991, the transmitter switched to standard operations. The transmitter, thanks to which inhabitants of Prague and in the surrounding area have received television and radio signals since the beginning of the nineties of the last century, when the Petřín Tower stopped transmitting and the Cukrák transmitter did not cover the whole capital city, is quite popular among inhabitants of Prague; this is rather unusual compared to the rest of the world. The tower stands 216 meters high, altitude of the observatory is 93 m, the hotel room altitude is 70 m, restaurant’s altitude is 66 m, with a capacity of 180 people. It weighs 11,800 tons and is also...
The Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR Prague) has released a new plan for future housing development in the city. The Housing Development Strategy, which replaces a document from 2004, concentrates on building affordable and quality housing, increasing the number of municipal apartments, and cooperation between the city and significant players in the housing field. Most new housing construction will take place on unused brownfield sites and on suitable municipal land. The new document takes greater account of the current needs of the developing city, and seeks to ensure that Prague no longer has some of the lowest levels of affordable housing of Europe’s capital cities. The new housing strategy includes five priority areas: the construction of affordable and quality housing, development of the municipal housing fund, sustainable housing for specific groups of the population, attractive housing throughout Prague, and cooperation between the city and key players. Petr Hlaváček, Prague’s Deputy Mayor for Spatial Development and the Land Use Plan, says: “It is in the interests of Prague itself that we create a sufficient number of affordable new apartments. At the same time, we must concentrate on raising the quality and attractiveness of housing and improving its sustainability. This will also improve...
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