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San Sebastian Startup Challenge Puts AI, Immersive Tech and Green Production in Focus
The San Sebastian film festival’s Zinemaldia Startup Challenge has announced ten finalists for its 2026 competition, marking a record year with 68 submissions from across Spain and Europe. The selected startups showcase emerging technologies addressing key industry concerns, including artificial intelligence, immersive production tools and environmental sustainability measures, with finalists set to pitch on 24…
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Harry reportedly weighs Diana documentary for 30th death anniversary
Prince Harry is reportedly considering a documentary about his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, to mark the 30th anniversary of her death in August 2027. He has allegedly approached some of Diana’s friends and relatives, including her brother Earl Spencer, but no project has been confirmed and Harry is still considering how best to commemorate…
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Strictly revamp fails to lift ratings as viewers reject new format
Strictly Come Dancing’s major 22nd-year revamp has failed to deliver the hoped-for ratings boost, while viewers have reacted negatively to its new presenting lineup and launch-show format. Fans questioned the need for three hosts—Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe—and some said they preferred the former pairing of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The launch…
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Steve Reich approaches 90 as celebrations honour minimalist musical pioneer
Steve Reich, one of the most influential living composers, approaches his 90th birthday on 3 October with celebrations already underway, including the world premiere of his new piece at the Edinburgh Festival and a BBC Proms concert. The pioneering minimalist’s work has fundamentally shaped the modern musical landscape, from contemporary classical and electronic dance music…
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Prime Video’s Love Hypothesis charms despite a faltering final act
Prime Video’s “The Love Hypothesis” is a rom-com adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times bestselling novel, which originated as Star Wars fanfiction. The film succeeds as an entertaining and charming entry in the current rom-com renaissance, featuring strong performances from Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman. Director Claire Scanlon and screenwriter Sarah Rothschild include knowing…
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New food venue sets up in partnership with popular takeaway Felafel King – thestar.co.uk
A new food venue has opened in partnership with Sheffield takeaway Falafel King. The collaboration matters because it expands the reach of a well-known local food business while introducing another place for customers to buy its Middle Eastern-inspired dishes. The available article text does not provide the venue’s name, location, opening date, menu details or…
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Gartner forecasts most enterprise VMware customers will explore alternatives by 2029
Gartner has predicted that 55 per cent of enterprise VMware users will begin investigating alternative hybrid cloud platforms by 2029, more than double the 25 per cent currently doing so. This projection is significant because 2029 marks six years after Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, aligning with when many customers’ three-year subscriptions—purchased before the deal closed—would…
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Kentucky jackpot winner arrested for fifth time amid alcohol intoxication
James Farthing, 51, won Kentucky’s largest-ever Powerball jackpot of £167.3 million in April 2025, but has since been arrested five times. His most recent arrest occurred early on Sunday when he was found asleep in a running Mustang in a Walmart car park near Lexington, showing clear signs of intoxication with officers describing him as…