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Locarno Winner Nelson Yeo’s ‘The House on the Moon’ Boards Parallax Films for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Parallax Films has taken on worldwide sales for Nelson Yeo’s “The House on the Moon”, a Singaporean wuxia science-fiction film that will have its world premiere in the international competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. The deal matters because it gives the film broader international market backing ahead of its festival launch, potentially helping…
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Starlink’s V5 dish is now available — here’s how it compares
SpaceX has begun offering its new Starlink V5 residential satellite dish in selected areas, with wider availability expected as production increases. The main change is a smaller, lighter and more energy-efficient design, which could make installation easier and reduce running costs for home users. The update matters because Starlink is still expanding globally, and new…
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Rhayuela’s Next Gen Takes Over
Prominent Colombian shingle Rhayuela, known for such memorable pics as Cannes 2015 Un Certain Regard title “Alias María,” “El Páramo” and “Rebellion,” is shuffling its leadership although its six original partners remain on board. Among them, Federico Duran has formed his own company, El Sol Ermitaño, but retains a stake in the 30-plus year old…
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Paramount Skydance Agrees to Link Merger Antitrust Case to Pre-Existing Paramount+ Subscriber Suit
Paramount has agreed to a request from 12 US states to link their new federal antitrust challenge to its proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to an existing lawsuit brought by Paramount+ subscribers. If the cases are formally related, they will probably be handled by Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in California, who is already…
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List emerges of Australia’s highest paid CEOs… including the little-known number one who earns 500 times an average worker’s salary
The article reports a new ranking of the highest-paid chief executives at Australian-listed companies, with Life360 co-founder Chris Hulls placed first. It matters because it highlights the scale of executive remuneration in Australia, the growing influence of US-based bosses at ASX-listed firms, and renewed scrutiny of how pay compares with ordinary wages. – Chris Hulls…
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I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all | Peter Geoghegan
This Guardian opinion article argues that Palantir has become deeply embedded in the British state, especially through its £330 million NHS federated data platform, and says that should alarm the new government. Peter Geoghegan contends that weak regulation, political access and strong media backing helped the US data and surveillance company expand rapidly, while evidence…
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Netflix’s Brutal 3-Season Jason Momoa Series Is Officially More Timely Than Ever
Jason Momoa’s Frontier is newly relevant after Hudson’s Bay’s collapse, revealing the company’s brutal origins in Netflix’s historical drama.
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OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B
The funding discussions point to investor interest in applying AI to make breakthroughs in life sciences.
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Man who allegedly sent racial insult to Aces’ Chelsea Gray is fired from job at Hilton, company says
Chelsea Gray posted a screenshot of an alleged racial slur sent via Instagram after her team's loss to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
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Born 106 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the “Den Mother of Music Row” Who Got Kris Kristofferson His First Hit
Kris Kristofferson, who co-wrote a major gospel hit with Marijohn Wilkin One hundred six years ago today, the songwriter behind country classics whose publishing company took chances on future legends was born. The post Born 106 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the “Den Mother of Music Row” Who Got Kris Kristofferson His…