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Gangland Action Thriller ‘Nozem’ From Director Scott Vickers to Star Buddy Boerkoel, Daniel Fathers (EXCLUSIVE)
Scott Vickers will direct “Nozem”, an Amsterdam-set gangland action thriller that begins filming in the Dutch capital next week. The film centres on Robbie, who joins the gang responsible for his parents’ murders in pursuit of revenge, but becomes entangled in a dangerous debt and the criminal world he intended to destroy. Writer Buddy Boerkoel…
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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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There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines
Following Dolly Parton’s death aged 80 after a short battle with cancer, online conspiracy theorists have falsely suggested that her previous Covid-19 vaccination caused her illness or death. The claims are unsupported by evidence, but matter because they exploit a prominent public figure’s death to spread vaccine misinformation and undermine trust in public health. Parton…
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Vidosic makes shock Brighton exit before WSL season
Brighton manager Dario Vidosic is leaving the club a week before the new Women’s Super League season to pursue another opportunity, creating a sudden disruption to their plans. His departure matters because he oversaw Brighton’s most successful recent period, including their first Women’s FA Cup final and their best-ever WSL finish, while the club had…
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Sherlock Holmes and the case of the trademark battle: Arthur Conan Doyle’s estate wins fight with businessman over name of detective’s sidekick Dr Watson
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s estate has successfully prevented a Manchester-area clothing businessman from registering “Dr Watson” as a UK trademark for apparel. The ruling matters because it protects the estate’s existing trademarks and finds that consumers could wrongly assume the clothing was connected with or endorsed by the Sherlock Holmes rights holders. Joel Brown sought…
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Dolly Parton’s streaming numbers soar following icon’s death
The article reports that Dolly Parton died aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer, prompting a major increase in listening to her music and widespread tributes. It portrays the response as evidence of Parton’s enduring influence across country music and popular culture. According to Luminate data cited by Billboard, her songs received 26.3 million…
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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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Larne’s exit from Europe ‘heartbreaking’ – Haveron
Larne manager Gary Haveron described his side’s Conference League exit to Lincoln Red Imps as “heartbreaking” after they surrendered a two-goal aggregate lead late in the tie. The result denies the Irish League champions a second appearance in the competition’s league phase in three years, which Haveron said was disappointing both for the club and…
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Callaway drops golf brand over sexist video row
Callaway has ended its partnership with golf content creator Good Good immediately after an advert showed a woman being pushed to the ground for reaching towards a golf club. The video prompted widespread criticism for appearing to trivialise violence against women, leading both firms to remove it and apologise; Good Good has also withdrawn its…
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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