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‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘The Pitt’ Among Winners at 42nd Annual Television Critics Association Awards
The Television Critics Association has announced the winners of its 42nd annual TCA Awards, recognising the best television of the 2025-2026 season. HBO’s ice hockey romance “Heated Rivalry” claimed the top honour, Program of the Year, while Apple TV’s horror-comedy “Widow’s Bay” was the night’s biggest winner overall, taking three prizes including Outstanding Achievement in…
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Soccer Drama ‘Forza’ Sets Indonesia Release, Global Rollout (EXCLUSIVE)
Riva Studios has confirmed that its family sports drama “Forza” will open theatrically in Indonesia in late 2026, ahead of a wider international rollout in early 2027, alongside the release of the film’s teaser. The film marks several firsts for the independent production company, co-founded by Balsamo and Tara Sibel Demren in 2022, being both…
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Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout over security after sexual assault at hotel
Travelodge chief executive Joanna Boydell has stepped down abruptly, with finance director Ray Reidy taking over as interim CEO, as the budget hotel chain continues to overhaul its security procedures following a sexual assault at one of its branches. The move follows sustained criticism of the company’s handling of the case, in which a guest…
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Kate Beckinsale Action-Thriller ‘Drifter’ Boarded By The Syndicate For Sales At TIFF & AFM
Kate Beckinsale’s action-thriller “Drifter” has been picked up for sales by Shaun Sanghani’s The Syndicate, which will shop the film to buyers at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and American Film Market (AFM). The deal is notable as an early sales push for a project still in production, giving distributors a first look…
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Travelodge boss quits amid fallout over hotel chain’s security failings
Joanna Boydell steps down after widespread criticism over company’s handling of guest safety issues Business live – latest updates The boss of Travelodge has resigned after a backlash over security failings at the hotel chain, including a case where a domestic abuser was given a key to a woman’s room before assaulting her. In a…
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Boohoo fined €2.3m by French watchdog over deceptive discounts
Boohoo has been fined €2.3m (£2m) by France’s consumer watchdog after an investigation found the online fashion retailer had misled shoppers with fake discounts and mislabelled synthetic products as leather or suede. The penalty adds to a difficult period for the Manchester-based firm, whose parent company rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, as it faces…
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Snowglobe Co-Founder Eva Jakobsen Joins Nordisk Film
Eva Jakobsen, co-founder of Copenhagen-based indie production company Snowglobe, has joined Nordisk Film Production. The move marks a significant shift for Jakobsen, who has spent recent years working independently, most recently through her own outfit Mater Pictures, and brings her director-driven filmmaking approach into one of Scandinavia’s largest and most established film companies. Jakobsen co-founded…
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Pete Alonso’s go-ahead home run ruled foul even after replay review, and O’s fans are livid
Baltimore Orioles fans, players and commentators reacted angrily after a potential go-ahead home run by New York Yankees slugger Pete Alonso was ruled foul on Wednesday night, even after the call went to replay review. The disputed decision came at a pivotal moment in a tightly contested game between the two American League rivals, fuelling…
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Ossoff: ‘Amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Harp remark
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) doubled down Wednesday on his criticism of President Trump’s relationship with longtime White House aide Natalie Harp, brushing off a wave of attacks from the president’s inner circle over his remarks. Ossoff, who is seeking reelection in Georgia against Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), came under fire by the White House…
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Charter completes $34.5bn Cox takeover, to adopt Cox Communications name
Charter Communications has completed its $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, finalising the largest deal in a recent wave of US cable consolidation and creating the country’s dominant cable operator. The merger followed approval from the California Public Utility Commission the previous week, the last regulatory sign-off needed after the deal was first announced in…