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Stephen Chow Told Japan to Stop Aping Kung Fu, Says Boss of Film Fund Behind Kore-eda Hirokazu’s ‘Look Back’

  • Stephen Chow urged Japan to build action films around its own martial arts.
  • K2’s planned $100 million fund aims to back 50 films over seven years.
  • K2 is developing a Fukushima-set drama for audiences in Japan and abroad.

K2 Pictures founder Kii Muneyuki said director Stephen Chow urged Japanese filmmakers to draw on their own martial arts traditions, such as karate and judo, instead of copying kung fu. Kii agreed, citing the sumo drama “Sanctuary” as an example of action rooted in Japanese culture, and described…

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Britain launches second military satellite for Earth surveillance

  • Titania is Britain’s second military satellite.
  • It will monitor Earth from orbit.
  • Two further satellites are planned.

Britain has launched Titania, its second military satellite, to improve the country’s ability to monitor activity on Earth from space. The satellite is part of a programme to give the UK more independent intelligence and surveillance capabilities, which officials say could support national security and military operations. Built…

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Lincoln Celebrated the Art of Rejuvenation at Billboard Latin Music Week

  • Lincoln brought relaxation experiences to Latin Music Week in Miami.
  • Guests explored a Navigator and tried a Rejuvenation Pod.
  • Select honorees received rides to the awards ceremony.

Lincoln used its presence at Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami to showcase experiences focused on comfort and relaxation. Its activations offered attendees a chance to pause between events, while highlighting features available in its vehicles. At Faena Forum, guests tried a Rejuvenation Pod inspired by the Lincoln…

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Fortescue boss Forrest says Formula One should be in a museum

  • Andrew Forrest says Formula One belongs in a museum.
  • He wants Formula E and F1 to race head-to-head.
  • Formula E’s Gen4 car is projected to reach 200 km/h in 4.2 seconds.

Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest says Formula One belongs in a museum, arguing that electric racing is the more technically advanced and environmentally friendly future. At the launch of his new Formula E team, he challenged F1 to race head-to-head against Formula E to compare their performance. Fortescue Zero…

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Larry Gagosian Documentary Director Says He Isn’t Trying to Cancel Famed Art Dealer

  • Barry Avrich says his Gagosian documentary will be balanced.
  • It will explore the dealer’s influence over the art market.
  • Filming is planned for early 2027, with release in 2027 or 2028.

Filmmaker Barry Avrich says his upcoming unauthorised documentary about art dealer Larry Gagosian is intended as a balanced biography, not an attempt to cancel him. The film will examine Gagosian’s influence and dominance in the art trade, including criticism and perspectives he may dislike. The 81-year-old dealer operates…

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LA museum reduced to begging on GoFundMe to keep the lights on amid budget crisis after 30 years

  • Valley Relics Museum is appealing for $75,000 to remain open.
  • It faces a $70,000 payment due in December.
  • The collection includes more than 30,000 local artefacts.

The Valley Relics Museum in Los Angeles has launched a GoFundMe campaign to stay open as rising costs and debt threaten its collection of San Fernando Valley history. The appeal matters because the museum preserves local cultural artefacts and says its financial position has not recovered from pandemic…

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In Photos: “The Art of Metallica” Exhibit Opens in San Francisco

  • A Metallica art exhibition has opened in San Francisco.
  • It runs until 10 January 2027.
  • The band has more US shows planned.

‘The Art of Metallica’ exhibition has opened at the Haight Street Art Center in San Francisco, celebrating the artwork linked to the band. Organisers say the city’s history of rock poster art and its close ties to Metallica make it a fitting setting. The exhibition is open from…

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‘Trick ‘r Treat’ Director Michael Dougherty on the Joy of Designing Sam, His Signature Halloween Mascot, ‘Strictly for the Passion, Strictly for the Art’

  • Sam began in Dougherty’s 1996 short film.
  • A frame-by-frame 4K restoration marks its 30th anniversary.
  • A proposed sequel faces resistance over its $20 million budget.

Michael Dougherty’s early love of Halloween led him to create Sam, the silent, mischievous child who became the mascot of his 2007 horror anthology film “Trick ’r Treat”. A 4K restoration of his 1996 hand-drawn short “Season’s Greetings”, which first introduced Sam, has brought back the pleasure of…

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Pensioner arrested as police hunt for famous Lipton Cup worth £500k stolen from Glasgow museum

  • A 71-year-old was arrested and released without charge.
  • The £500,000 Lipton Cup is still missing.
  • Police are continuing their investigation.

Police Scotland have arrested and released without charge a 71-year-old man in connection with the theft of the Lipton Cup from Glasgow’s Riverside Museum. The trophy remains missing, and the investigation continues more than a year after it was taken. The cup, valued at £500,000, disappeared from its…

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New Cineplex CEO Talks Hunt For Possible Buyer: “We’re Exploring Different Options”

  • Cineplex is weighing a sale among several strategic options.
  • Quarterly revenue rose 26 per cent to a record CAN$440 million.
  • Its previous Cineworld takeover deal fell through during the pandemic.

Cineplex’s new chief executive, Bill Walker, says the Canadian cinema chain is considering a broad range of strategic options, including a possible sale, as it seeks to increase shareholder value. He gave no details or timetable, saying the review will also consider continuing as a privately or publicly…

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