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AI-Generated Turkish Series ‘Castle Walls’ Launches on Prime Video in What Is Being Touted as a Worldwide Streaming First – Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Turkish producer Ay Yapim has launched the AI-generated historical drama “Castle Walls” on Prime Video, describing it as the first series made end-to-end with artificial intelligence to receive a worldwide release on a major global streaming platform. The launch matters because it presents a high-profile test of AI-led television production while seeking to address concerns…
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A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election
Count Binface, a satirical candidate portrayed by comedian Jon Harvey, is standing in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage amid an unusually crowded and theatrical contest. The election has drawn attention because Farage resigned following allegations over undeclared financial support, which he denies, and because the main Labour and Conservative parties declined…
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Carcass Clad: stifling tank combat promises tension, terror and surprising laughs
Wrong Organ’s next game, Carcass Clad, shifts from the scripted space horror of Mouthwashing to a gameplay-led co-operative tank survival experience. Three players must operate different roles inside a cramped armoured vehicle while escaping a ruined city, combining intense pressure, body horror and the potential for accidental comedy. Players act as gunner, driver or commander,…
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Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki, Marina Abramovic Win Liberatum Pioneer Awards (Exclusive)
Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki and Marina Abramović will receive the 2026 Liberatum Pioneer Awards during the Venice Film Festival. The honours recognise artists who challenge convention, overcome systemic barriers and broaden the possibilities of their fields, with the organisers highlighting each recipient’s influence on public culture and artistic practice. The presentations will be held in…
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Billboard U.K. to Launch Inaugural 40 Under 40 List, Host Honors Event at Manchester’s Beyond The Music Festival
Billboard U.K. will launch its first 40 Under 40 list this autumn, recognising young executives and other industry figures shaping Britain’s music business. The initiative extends Billboard’s existing franchise and will culminate in an honours event during the Beyond The Music conference in Salford, highlighting talent across labels, management, publishing, streaming, live music and rights…
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Denzel Curry, Kenneth Blume Collaborate On New Album ‘ii’
Denzel Curry and producer Kenneth Blume have announced a collaborative album, ‘ii’, due for release on 21 August via Loma Vista Recordings. The announcement is accompanied by the new single ‘Difference’, and marks a more substantial reunion between two longstanding creative partners. The album arrives during a busy period for Curry, who has formed rap…
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Four takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in six states
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.
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Nia Archives To Headline All Points East After Party
Nia Archives will headline the official All Points East after party at Colour Factory in East London on 29 August. The event follows Tyler, the Creator’s festival headline set and gives the rising jungle producer a separate late-night platform during the festival period. Archives will be joined by Cheetah, Riria, Sexy Lady Massive and Zillion.…
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Magna Studios Signs ‘20,000 Days On Earth’ Makers Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard
Magna Studios has signed filmmakers and artists Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard for commercial and brand representation, with plans to collaborate on longer-form projects in future. The move adds the London-based duo to Magna’s creative roster and reflects the company’s effort to expand its profile across film, advertising and culture. Forsyth and Pollard are known…
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More than a million adults taking statins might not need them, study suggests – but experts urge caution
A study suggests that more than one million adults taking statins may not need the cholesterol-lowering drugs, raising questions about how widely they are prescribed for people at relatively low risk of heart disease. However, experts have urged patients not to stop taking statins without medical advice, as the medicines can substantially reduce the risk…