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Official renders for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8, Watch 9, Watch 2 Ultra and Z Fold 8 leak
Official-looking renders for a range of upcoming Samsung devices have leaked ahead of the company’s next Unpacked event, according to reporting by Android Headlines. The images cover the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, offering an early look at the designs shortly before their official…
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Michael Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini’s SMAC Productions to Launch Podcast Network, Featuring a Show They’re Co-Hosting
SMAC Productions, the entertainment studio founded by “Good Morning America” co-anchor and former NFL star Michael Strahan and his long-time business partner Constance Schwartz-Morini, is launching a podcast network called The Intersection. The network, being set up in partnership with Sinclair’s AMP Media digital arm, marks SMAC’s move into the podcast business and will see…
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Xbox’s Bethesda layoffs include the artist responsible for designing Skyrim’s khajiit and argonians, who had been at the company for 27 years
PC Gamer reports that Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs at Bethesda has claimed a long-serving veteran artist who was responsible for designing the khajiit and argonian races seen in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The employee had reportedly spent 27 years at the studio, making them one of Bethesda’s most experienced staff members, and their…
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Isaac Mizrahi Documentary ‘Unzipped’ Acquired by Janus Films, Theatrical Re-Release Planned for September (EXCLUSIVE)
Janus Films has acquired the North American rights to “Unzipped”, Douglas Keeve’s acclaimed 1995 documentary about fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, and will give the film a theatrical re-release. The move brings a landmark 1990s fashion documentary into the library of a distributor known for prestige and art-house cinema, introducing it to new audiences via a…
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In the ashes of Destiny 2, furious developer creates playable Pete Parsons-themed parody raid where the former Bungie CEO attacks “the entire playerbase” with cars
A disgruntled developer has built a playable parody raid for Destiny 2 that casts former Bungie CEO Pete Parsons as its central boss, depicting him attacking “the entire playerbase” with cars. The creation is a pointed piece of satire aimed at Bungie’s leadership during a period of turmoil for the studio and its flagship shooter,…
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These AI startups are growing revenue at faster and faster rates
A range of AI-focused companies say their revenue is not merely rising but accelerating, with each new milestone reached in a shorter timeframe than the last — a pattern TechCrunch describes as “flywheel” growth. The trend matters because it suggests demand for AI products is compounding rapidly, and, as the examples of older firms such…
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Solo GP Ashley Smith announces second $25M fund to back startups in AI, security and more
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures, the firm founded in 2023 by operator-turned-investor Ashley Smith, has announced the close of a $25 million second fund to back early-stage technical founders. Smith runs the firm as one of the few solo women general partners in venture capital, and the new fund continues her thesis of investing in startups building…
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Pure Flix Founder Michael Scott Teams With ‘Duck Dynasty’ Stars Willie and Korie Robertson on Faith-Based Company EKKL Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Michael Scott, the co-founder and former chief executive of faith-based film distributor Pure Flix, has partnered with “Duck Dynasty” stars Willie and Korie Robertson to launch EKKL Entertainment, a new faith-and-family entertainment platform. The venture aims to bring together films, series, podcasts, daily devotionals, community, commerce and travel in a single connected destination, targeting Christian…
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Andrij Parekh To Direct Upcoming Netflix Series ‘The Retrievals’; The ‘Succession’ Helmer & Sharon Horgan Weigh In On Paramount-WBD Merger — Karlovy Vary
Emmy-winning director Andrij Parekh, best known for HBO’s Succession, has revealed that he will direct two episodes of Netflix’s upcoming limited series The Retrievals, while also shooting its first episode as director of photography. Speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s Industry Days strand, Parekh appeared alongside writer-producer Sharon Horgan for a discussion on how…
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Fathom Entertainment appoints Jason Brenek as chief executive succeeding Ray Nutt
Fathom Entertainment has appointed Jason Brenek as its new chief executive, following the previously announced retirement of Ray Nutt. The move signals continuity for the company, which pioneered the “event cinema” category, as it seeks to build on its established position in theatrical distribution and enter what its board described as a new era of…