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The $4bn role Josh Brolin turned down on the spot: “I could not picture me being that guy”
Josh Brolin was approached to play Owen Grady in Jurassic World but quickly decided the role was not right for him. He said he could not imagine himself as the character, and Chris Pratt was ultimately cast instead; the decision mattered because the film became a major commercial success. Brolin had previously appeared in blockbuster…
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CNN CEO Mark Thompson Addresses Donald Trump’s White House Ban, Pending Paramount Merger In Town Hall
CNN CEO Mark Thompson has stated that the network is fighting for fundamental constitutional rights following President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN’s White House access. CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the ban as a violation of the First and Fifth Amendments, with Thompson telling employees during a town hall…
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‘Ted Lasso’ Emotionally Charged Episode Brings a Return to Form for Series
The episode “Follow the Anger” delivers significant emotional stakes through Alice’s guilt over not protecting star player Gemma before a potentially career-ending injury—a moment that reawakens trauma from Alice’s own career being cut short. Roy and Keeley’s long-brewing romance culminates when Roy confesses his love at a Chelsea Legends induction ceremony. A parallel investigation by…
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Trump set to watch Texas face Tennessee in Knoxville
President Donald Trump will attend the high-profile college football game between top-ranked Texas and No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for noon Eastern Time. The White House confirmed the visit after coordinating potential security arrangements with the university, while ESPN’s College GameDay will also be in attendance. Both…
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Bentley unveils £173,000 Torcal electric SUV with synthetic engine noise
Bentley has launched the Torcal, its first fully electric SUV priced from £173,000, backed by a £350m investment in its Crewe factory that secures 4,000 jobs. The vehicle features synthetic engine noise generated from drum recordings of Bentley’s eight-cylinder engines, designed to appeal to sceptical buyers and younger customers new to the brand. However, the…
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Washington invites Putin to December G20 summit in Miami
The United States has invited Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 summit in Miami, signalling a significant shift away from Russia’s diplomatic isolation since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the summit could allow Putin to meet Donald Trump and other world leaders, but the Kremlin has not publicly responded; Ukraine…
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Plimsoll Studios Promotes Andrea Jackson To Oversee Talent Strategy
Plimsoll Studios has promoted Andrea Jackson to Creative Director, Entertainment and Talent Strategy, giving her responsibility for the company’s relationships with on-screen talent across multiple genres. The appointment reflects the growing importance of talent partnerships to Plimsoll’s development and production strategy. Jackson joined Plimsoll six years ago when it acquired her company, Magnify Media. The…
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Claude identifies uncharacterised enzyme system resembling Crispr machinery
Anthropic says its AI system Claude autonomously identified a previously uncharacterised enzyme system resembling machinery associated with Crispr gene editing. The discovery is the first reported result from the company’s new wet lab and is intended to demonstrate Claude’s potential in scientific research, although its practical significance remains uncertain. Nearly 950 Claude agents analysed 210…
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CNN Chief Says He’s ‘Enthusiastic’ About Staying Under Paramount, but Not Sure He Can
CNN CEO Mark Thompson told staff he is enthusiastic about remaining with the company, but said he does not know how Paramount Skydance would operate CNN after completing its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. He also said the timing of any transition and whether Paramount executives would soon arrive at CNN were unclear, leaving…
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STEVE MOORE: The IRS went after honest landowners. It’s time to end this tax nightmare
The opinion article argues that the IRS mishandled conservation easement tax cases by treating legitimate landowners like fraudsters. It says the agency’s decision to withdraw standardised settlement deadlines and create a new Office of Conservation Easements could lead to a fairer review of disputed claims. Conservation easements offer tax incentives to landowners who permanently protect…