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Finn Wolfhard shares update on The Replacements biopic he’s been working on with his dad
Finn Wolfhard says the planned biopic of influential Minnesota post-punk band The Replacements has been sent to its director and that he hopes production can begin soon. The Stranger Things actor is developing the screenplay with his father, Rich, and producer Rich Peete, adapting Bob Mehr’s biography Trouble Boys: The True Story Of The Replacements.…
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Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman’s family in legal dispute with his widow
Chadwick Boseman’s brothers have begun legal action against his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, alleging she has mishandled the late actor’s estate and should be removed as its administrator. The dispute matters because it concerns the management of Boseman’s financial legacy and image rights, which his family says has left his parents without clarity, funds and…
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Johnny Marr shares new single ‘Ophelia’
Johnny Marr has released a new single, ‘Ophelia’, which appears to preview an upcoming album. The release is significant as it signals new music from the former Smiths guitarist and songwriter. The available article text gives few further details about the song, including no release date, musical description or album information. It presents ‘Ophelia’ primarily…
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Citizens Bank cuts ties with ICE prison contractors after months of activist pressure
Citizens Bank has ended its relationships with prison operators CoreCivic and GEO Group, which hold contracts connected to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. The decision follows months of pressure from activists and is significant because banks’ financing and commercial ties can affect the companies that operate immigration detention facilities. The move appears to concern…
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Multi-million pound holiday homes go up in flames as tourists flee down single road off ‘French Hamptons’ peninsula as Macron pleads for help to tackle ‘monster’ fire
A major wildfire has swept through a wealthy French peninsula dubbed the “French Hamptons”, destroying or threatening multi-million-pound holiday homes and forcing tourists to flee via its only access road. The blaze has prompted President Emmanuel Macron to appeal for help in tackling what has been described as a “monster” fire, underlining the danger to…
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‘A Digital Shift Is Crucial’: SEGA to Prioritise Digital Sales, But Won’t ‘Completely Abandon’ Physical
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi says the company will prioritise digital distribution for console and PC games as part of a broader push to reach more players worldwide. The shift matters because PC gaming is expanding, particularly in places where consoles are less accessible, while digital releases can be distributed more widely and efficiently. Utsumi said…
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Ed Miliband ‘furious and let down’ after being snubbed for Chancellor by Andy Burnham, says New Labour ally Ed Balls
Ed Miliband is said to be “furious and let down” after being passed over for the role of Chancellor by Andy Burnham, according to former Labour Chancellor Ed Balls. The claim highlights apparent tensions within Labour’s top ranks as Burnham reshapes the party’s frontbench and policy direction, distancing himself from New Labour-era figures and approaches…
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Rhythm Heaven Groove Producer Declined Offers To Make Similar Games Due To His “Indebtedness” To Nintendo
Rhythm Heaven Groove producer and composer Mitsuo Terada, known as Tsunku, says he turned down numerous offers to make games resembling Rhythm Heaven because he felt indebted to Nintendo. He remained confident that Nintendo would eventually invite him to work on another official entry, and his comments underline the long-standing partnership behind the series. Tsunku…
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Fred Tsui Named Executive Director of Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society has appointed Fred Tsui as its new executive director, succeeding Albert Lee from 23 September. The appointment matters because Tsui will lead one of Hong Kong’s principal film organisations and oversee its festival, financing and audience-development programmes. Tsui brings more than 30 years’ experience across international film sales,…
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VW profits plunge and deep job cuts loom amid tough Chinese competition
Volkswagen has reported a sharp fall in quarterly operating profit and lowered its revenue outlook, blaming weaker sales in China and intensifying competition from domestic Chinese manufacturers. The results increase pressure on the German carmaker to carry out a major restructuring programme, including plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and reduce its range of…