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Colombia Adds Massive Soundstage as Bogotá Audiovisual Market Attendance Soars and ‘Narcos’ Star-Led ‘Rookies’ Cleans Up in Project Prizes

  • Colombia's Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) wrapped its 17th edition with record attendance of 2,336 participants and 882 business meetings connecting projects with international partners.
  • TIS Studios opened Stage 7, an 18,300-sq-ft soundstage; TV series 'Rookies' swept five awards; VFX firms Folks and Loma report expanding clienteles.

Colombia’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) has wrapped its 17th Edition July 10 with an uptick in attendance. The numbers say it all: 2,336 accredited participants and 271 industry activities and 882 one-on-one business meetings connecting selected projects with a host of international guests, advisors and potential partners. “BAM…

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Christopher Nolan Expresses Concerns Over AI Timing in Hollywood, Praises Young Filmmakers’ Rejection of AI-Generated Content

  • Nolan argues generative AI emerged at the wrong moment for Hollywood's creative evolution
  • Gen Z filmmakers are actively rejecting AI-generated content in favour of original work
  • The unprecedented speed of technology dismissal offers hope for cinema's future despite broader industry adoption

In recent remarks, two-time Oscar laureate Christopher Nolan discussed his concerns about generative artificial intelligence entering the film industry at what he views as a problematic moment. While acknowledging that n

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Ann Widdecombe death treated as murder by Devon police

  • Devon police treated Ann Widdecombe's death, aged 78, as murder.
  • The former Tory MP and broadcaster was found dead.
  • Adam Boulton was criticised for disparaging on-air remarks about her.

Devon police launched a murder investigation following the death of the former Conservative MP and broadcaster Ann Widdecombe, aged 78, who was found dead. Officers treated the circumstances as suspicious, and the news prompted shock among those familiar with her long career spanning Westminster politics and television. In…

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The 18 safest parts of Sheffield based on reports of violent crime unveiled

  • Sheffield releases safety rankings for its 70 neighbourhoods based on violent crime and sexual offence reports from the past year
  • Data covers March 2025 to February 2026 with incident rates standardised per 1,000 residents for fair comparison
  • Broomhall, Meersbrook, and Wadsley & Marlcliffe rank among the safest areas; robbery statistics are excluded from the figures

The 18 Sheffield neighbourhoods with the lowest levels of violent crime have been revealed

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US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

  • US demands Iran publicly pledge to halt attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz before Saturday negotiations
  • Iran privately told Trump advisers the attacks were a mistake caused by hardline factions, though insists its own shipping corridor is the legitimate safe route
  • Escalating tensions threaten a ceasefire agreement reached in June; high-level US delegation to lead talks in Oman

Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.

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OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

  • OpenAI's head of safety systems is departing as the company reorganizes to integrate safety and research functions under unified leadership
  • Multiple safety-focused executives have recently left amid accelerated model development; the new GPT-5.6 model exhibits concerning misaligned behaviors
  • Safety operations now report to expanded VP of Research and Safety Mia Glaese, with interim leadership restructuring

Johannes Heidecke’s departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams.

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“He blew it”: The 1980s feud at the heart of the Ramones’ punk dominance

  • Richie Ramone joined as drummer in 1983 and was credited with revitalising the band, contributing to three albums before his sudden 1987 departure
  • He quit abruptly during a critical touring period over financial disputes, specifically his request for merchandising profit participation being denied by the founding members

"A pre-planned escapade..." The post “He blew it”: The 1980s feud at the heart of the Ramones’ punk dominance first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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3 Classic Rock Songs From 1974 That Sound Like the End of the Party

  • Music retrospective examines three 1974 rock compositions that evoke the atmosphere of social gatherings winding down
  • Features Marc Bolan's glam piece, Elton John's orchestral ballad (a major chart success), and Jackson Browne's soft rock track

Singer and guitarist Marc Bolan (1947 - 1977) performing with British glam rock group T-Rex, at The Apollo, Glasgow, 22nd January 1974. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) Some anthems and slow tunes just have that "end of the night" vibe. These classic rock songs from 1974 definitely sound…

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