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The Woman Who Cast 14 James Bonds Has Thoughts on Who Should Play 007 Next
The casting legend behind 14 Bond films opened up at Karlovy Vary about landing Daniel Craig, bringing in Judi Dench — and why she’s never read a single Ian Fleming novel.
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Disney Plus is reportedly looking into a free streaming tier
Disney is reportedly exploring the introduction of a free, ad-supported-style streaming tier for Disney Plus, according to a report from Business Insider. The idea was said to have been raised by Adam Smith, Disney’s chief product and technology officer, during a company town hall on Thursday, and is described as part of ongoing discussions about…
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Nia Archives & Jorja Smith – “Get Me Down”
Drum ‘n’ bass revivalist Nia Archives has released a new single, “Get Me Down”, featuring UK R&B star Jorja Smith, ahead of her forthcoming album. The track is notable as the first in Archives’ catalogue to feature a guest vocalist, pairing Smith’s layered harmonies with Archives’ jungle-influenced breakbeats and highlighting a crossover between the traditionally…
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Anker’s 3-in-1 Qi2.2 charging station is $95 off
If you’re looking to declutter your nightstand and quickly charge up to three of your most-used gadgets, Anker’s Prime Wireless Charging Station is an easy way to do both. The station has spots for your MagSafe-ready iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, and right now it’s down to a new all-time low of $134.99 ($95 off)…
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Kristi Noem is DIVORCING cross-dressing husband Bryon: Distraught mother reveals every word of excruciating birthday party showdown after unbearable final blow
Former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has begun divorce proceedings against her husband of 34 years, Bryon Noem, who has reportedly moved out of the couple’s home in Castlewood, South Dakota. The news was disclosed by Noem’s mother, Corinne Arnold, 77, in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, in which she described the…
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Debbie McWilliams, Former James Bond Casting Director, Sticks to Her Guns: ‘Ian Fleming Wrote a Character, and That’s the Character That Stays’
Debbie McWilliams, who cast the last 14 James Bond films, has stuck to her guns when it comes to her view that 007 should be white and male. Speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival Friday in an onstage interview, the casting director was asked by an audience member whether the spy could be a…
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Edwards leaves football chief role with Liverpool owners FSG
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group announce the departure of Michael Edwards, the company’s chief executive of football.
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Bank of England handed powers to regulate key tech firms including Amazon and Google
The Bank of England, together with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has been granted powers to directly regulate a small group of major technology firms that provide cloud and IT services to UK banks, taking effect from Monday. The move is aimed at ensuring these providers remain resilient against cyber-attacks and outages that could threaten…
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Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They’re Making
This week saw sweeping layoffs and Xbox divesting itself of five studios, shaking up the company once again. Xbox went on a massive buying spree throughout the 2010s and 2020s, but following the costly acquisition of Activision Blizzard and making big bets on Xbox Game Pass that haven’t seemed to pay off–as well as rising…