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Dario Albertini’s ‘Armony,’ Set for World Premiere in Locarno’s Piazza Grande, Secures Swiss Distribution With Xenix (EXCLUSIVE)

  • "Armony" gets Swiss distribution via Xenix before Locarno premiere
  • Stars Valerio Mastandrea and Asia Argento, who receives Locarno's Life Achievement Award
  • Story follows a truck driver's fight for custody of his niece

Italian director Dario Albertini's family drama "Armony" has secured Swiss distribution through Xenix Filmdistribution ahead of its world premiere in the Piazza Grande section of the Locarno Film Festival. The deal marks the first time Xenix, which regularly handles Italian titles in Switzerland, has distributed one of Albertini's…

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Resident Evil Actor Reveals His Inspirations For Leon Kennedy, And They Aren’t What You Expect

  • Nick Apostolides used rock and metal to shape Leon Kennedy’s performances.
  • Nirvana influenced Resident Evil 2’s younger Leon.
  • Metallica helped inspire Leon’s portrayal in Resident Evil Requiem.

Nick Apostolides, the voice actor for Leon Kennedy in recent Resident Evil games, has said that music helped shape his performances of the character. His choices offer an insight into how he distinguished Leon’s changing personality across the remakes and the newer Resident Evil Requiem. For the younger…

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George Michael’s ‘The Faith Tour’ Unreleased Concert Film Lands Distribution Ahead of Late-2026 Release

  • Unreleased 1988 George Michael concert film arrives in cinemas late 2026.
  • Crosswalk handles North America; Universal distributes internationally.
  • A new short film and unreleased live album will accompany it.

George Michael’s previously unreleased concert film, George Michael: The Faith Tour, has secured distribution ahead of a late-2026 cinema release. The film captures performances from his first solo tour and will bring restored archival footage to audiences, including early-access IMAX screenings in North America. Crosswalk, a Bleecker Street…

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Rockstar Games Workers Union say their first meeting with the GTA 6 studio’s management was “a step in the right direction”

  • Rockstar union begins recognition talks with management.
  • Workers seek bargaining rights over jobs and conditions.
  • Statutory recognition remains possible if talks fail.

The Rockstar Games Workers Union has held its first meeting with management at the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer, calling it a positive initial step towards voluntary recognition. The meeting matters because formal recognition would allow the union to bargain collectively over working conditions at a major UK…

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Your backstage pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is waiting 

  • TechCrunch is recruiting volunteers for Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.
  • Volunteers get a free three-day pass for 12+ hours of work.
  • Applications close 25 September; event runs 13-15 October.

TechCrunch is calling for volunteers for its Disrupt 2026 conference, offering a behind-the-scenes role in running one of the industry's major startup events in exchange for free admission and networking opportunities. The scheme is aimed at aspiring founders, event enthusiasts and others wanting hands-on experience and connections within…

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‘Burlesque the Musical’ London Opening Postponed to 2027, U.K. Tour Pushed Back (EXCLUSIVE)

  • London opening of "Burlesque the Musical" delayed to 2027
  • UK tour postponed after sets failed to arrive for Woking
  • Tour now opens in Sunderland in August; Woking pushed to November

The London opening of "Burlesque the Musical" has been postponed until 2027, while its UK tour, due to begin this weekend, has also been pushed back, Variety reports. Producers Steven Antin and Adam Paulden told cast and crew in an email that the delay is "not a cancellation"…

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‘Yaga’ Sets World Premiere In TIFF’s Primetime Section; Festival’s TV Lineup Also Includes ‘Carrie’ & ‘Crystal Lake’

  • TIFF announces 2026 Primetime television section featuring world premieres from Netflix, Prime Video, AMC+, Peacock and other major streaming platforms
  • Lineup includes established-property remakes and original series with international programming from four continents alongside North American productions

Yaga, starring Carrie-Anne Moss and Hudson Williams, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Crave show, which will be on AMC+ in the U.S., is part of TIFF’s Primetime program for TV. The Primetime program will open with Jesse McKeown’s Netflix drama Below,…

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Goalkeeper Startup joins WSL newcomers Birmingham

  • Birmingham sign experienced goalkeeper Katie Startup on a free transfer.
  • She joins on a reported two-year deal after leaving Manchester City.
  • Startup reunites with manager Amy Merricks and Hope Powell.

Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Katie Startup on a free transfer after her Manchester City contract expired. The 27-year-old joins the newly promoted Women’s Super League side on a reported two-year deal, adding top-flight experience as Birmingham seek to establish themselves in the division. Startup was part of…

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Embrace Your Inner John Hammond with Dinosaur Park Tycoon Game Parkasaurus on PS5

  • Parkasaurus: Dinoluxe Edition reaches PS5 on 5 August 2026.
  • The release includes both DLC packs.
  • Players build dinosaur parks and contain escaped creatures.

Atari has announced that dinosaur park management game Parkasaurus: Dinoluxe Edition will arrive on PS5 on 5 August 2026. The release brings the previously PC- and Switch-exclusive title to PlayStation, offering players a light-hearted tycoon simulation centred on building profitable dinosaur attractions while managing the risks of escaped…

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Apple’s OpenAI lawsuit is about who gets to define the post-smartphone era

  • Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft by ex-Apple staff
  • Claims include interview "show and tells" and file downloads
  • Case follows OpenAI's $6.5bn purchase of Jony Ive's io Products

Apple has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former Apple employees now working at the AI company solicited confidential information during job interviews and, in some cases, downloaded files from Apple's servers relating to hardware manufacturing. The Verge's senior AI reporter Hayden Field discusses the…

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