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AI Sci-Fi Series ‘Kira’ Heads To MIPCOM For Ex Machina & K5, First Look Images
AI-focused producer Ex Machina is launching pre-sales for its fully AI-generated science-fiction series, Kira, at MIPCOM in Cannes this October through sales partner K5 International. The six-part drama is significant as it represents the company’s second television property and another test of AI-generated production in the international television market. Created, written and directed by French…
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John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget
The Treasury has confirmed that John Healey will not set a timetable for the UK to spend 3% of GDP on defence in his 28 October budget, postponing the decision until next year’s spending review. The move departs from Healey’s previous call to reach the target by 2030 and highlights the government’s emphasis on fiscal…
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A Confident, Connected Jem Cassar-Daley Shares Her Debut Album ‘Tattoos Used To Come Off In The Pool’: Stream It Now
Jem Cassar-Daley has released her debut studio album, Tattoos Used To Come Off In The Pool, through Sony Music Australia. The nine-track record reflects her experiences of growing up and changing relationships, and marks a more self-assured stage in her career, with Cassar-Daley saying she was closely involved in every creative decision. The album includes…
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As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space
Belgian startup Any has unveiled the LUV1, a modular electric motorcycle intended to make two-wheel travel more practical for everyday journeys that typically rely on cars. Its central feature is substantial configurable cargo capacity, reflecting the company’s view that riders need space for shopping, luggage, pets or equipment without losing the speed and flexibility of…
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Txintxua Films Boards ‘This Is the Memory,’ a San Sebastián Forum Title From Berlin First Feature Winner Martínez Bucio (EXCLUSIVE)
Basque producer Txintxua Films has joined Mexican company Colectivo Colmena to develop Mexican director Ernesto Martínez Bucio’s second feature, “This Is the Memory I Would Like to Have of Mom”. Selected for San Sebastián’s Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, the Spain-Mexico project marks its first major international industry presentation and seeks partners for further development. The…
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Burnham kicks welfare reform can down the road as ‘cuts are shelved until next year’ – as Chancellor suggests mansion tax will be in the Budget
Andy Burnham has reportedly delayed major welfare reforms until next year, prioritising funding for higher defence spending ahead of the October 28 Budget. The decision matters because welfare costs are a significant pressure on public finances, while critics argue that postponing reform limits the money available for the armed forces. Chancellor John Healey has also…
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Supreme Court Appeal Looms as GTA 6 Police Get Smarter
US election-ad rules face a legal fight, while GTA 6 reportedly upgrades police tracking. Passengers leaves Netflix, Malcolm in the Middle climbs Disney Plus, and consumers are warned of Medicare and Social Security scams
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Heat and drought expose Britain’s railway infrastructure weaknesses
Britain’s railways have suffered heat-related disruption during one of the hottest and driest summers on record, including derailments near Lewes in East Sussex and Wickford in Essex. The incidents underline how a network largely built for a cooler, wetter climate is vulnerable as high temperatures and drought place greater strain on tracks and their foundations.…
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GB’s Fery beats Kovacevic to reach Winston-Salem semi-final
Britain’s Arthur Fery recovered from a set down to beat Aleksandar Kovacevic and reach the Winston-Salem Open semi-finals. The victory continues a strong summer for the 24-year-old and provides momentum immediately before his first US Open main-draw appearance. Fourth seed Fery won 3-6 7-5 6-3, taking five successive games from 5-5 in the second set…