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Netflix have used generative AI on 300 titles in 2026
Netflix has said that generative AI workflows were used on roughly 300 titles during 2026, chiefly in post-production. The disclosure shows how rapidly the company is incorporating AI into programme-making, with Netflix arguing that it can help creative teams produce higher-quality work more quickly and cheaply. Netflix said AI has been used from concept development…
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2028 Presidential Election: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
The article argues that political prediction markets can offer a useful, though imperfect, indication of the 2028 US presidential race by making participants financially accountable for their forecasts. It says these markets may reveal distinctions that opinion polls and partisan commentary miss, such as the difference between a candidate’s chances in a party primary and…
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Hoy backs Glasgow 2026 for ‘massive success’
Sir Chris Hoy has said he expects the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to be a “massive success”, despite the event being substantially smaller than the city’s 2014 Games. His support matters as Glasgow prepares to host at short notice after Victoria, Australia withdrew, while organisers seek to demonstrate that a lower-cost model can still deliver…
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At least someone’s been getting jobs under Labour! No10 ‘special adviser’ numbers jumped by a QUARTER in Starmer’s final year – as Government smashed records
The article reports that the number of special advisers working in No 10 increased by around a quarter during Keir Starmer’s final year, while the wider Government employed record numbers of these political appointees. It presents the rise as notable amid criticism of Labour’s employment record and public-sector staffing. Special advisers are temporary, politically appointed…
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British mother on the run in UK after abducting her two sons from their American father is tea heiress
A British woman has gone on the run in the UK after allegedly abducting her two sons from their American father, with reports identifying her as an heiress to a tea fortune. The case has drawn attention both for the international child abduction angle and for the family’s wealth and prominence, raising questions about how…
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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Studio Sets Global Release for ‘All Wishes Come True!’
Pearl Studio will release its animated comedy “All Wishes Come True!” internationally this summer after its Chinese debut on 18 July. The rollout reflects the growing global ambition of Chinese animation, with the Beijing-based studio continuing to adapt traditional Chinese stories for overseas audiences. The film opens in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea…
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Meghan would have felt ‘humiliated’ and a ‘lot of sadness’ during first visit to UK in four years after Harry trip was overshadowed by rows over security and Palace invite
Friends of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have told People magazine that she would have felt “humiliated” and experienced “a lot of sadness” during what would be her first visit to the UK in four years, after a trip by Prince Harry was overshadowed by disputes over security arrangements and questions about a Palace invitation. The…
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“Id Tech is there, the Doom team is here”: Doom: The Dark Ages director pushes back against idea studio have been “nerfed into the ground” by Xbox layoffs
Doom: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin has disputed reports that Id Software was severely weakened by Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs, saying the studio remains about the same size as it was when it made Doom (2016). His comments matter because 136 Id employees were reportedly laid off in the same week, while former staff and…
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‘S.W.A.T.’ Creator Aaron Rahsaan Thomas & ‘Origin’ Producer Paul Garnes Among Names Set For Inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative
Accra is hosting the inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative, bringing together African film and television talent with international industry figures including S.W.A.T. creator Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and producer Paul Garnes. The programme aims to strengthen professional networks, develop projects for global markets and attract investment into Ghana’s creative industries. The initiative includes a 10-day directing…