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BFI CEO Ben Roberts Gives Keynote Address At Inaugural UK Film Conference: “The Missing Piece, For Me, Is Having Film Firmly In The Classroom” – Edinburgh Film Festival
BFI chief executive Ben Roberts used the inaugural UK Film Conference at the Edinburgh Film Festival to argue for a broader, joined-up approach to supporting British cinema. He said the BFI’s role extends beyond financing films to helping the conditions for production, distribution, exhibition, archives, festivals and education, with greater film education in schools the…
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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
TechCrunch lists fusion start-ups that have each secured more than $100 million in private capital, reflecting rising investor confidence that fusion energy could eventually provide abundant low-carbon power. The sector’s momentum has been helped by advances in computing, AI and high-temperature superconducting magnets, alongside a 2022 US laboratory result that achieved scientific breakeven. – Commonwealth…
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Frankie Valli denies retirement after brother’s false announcement
Frankie Valli has denied he is retiring, days after his brother Bobby publicly announced that the 92-year-old Four Seasons singer was ending his career. The confusion caused a stir among fans this week before both brothers moved to correct the record, with Bobby issuing an apology for spreading false information about Frankie’s plans. On Friday…
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Sean Payton takes vicious shot at Falcons home crowd after humiliating first half
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton criticised the atmosphere among Atlanta Falcons supporters after his side dominated the first half of their game. His remarks added to the Falcons’ embarrassment on the field, highlighting how quickly the home crowd’s mood had turned as Denver took control. The article frames Payton’s comment as a pointed jab…
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Pregnant woman plunged into nightmare after WestJet canceled flight home from Jamaica… just days before her CONTRACTIONS started
A pregnant woman was left stranded in Jamaica after WestJet cancelled her flight home, with her situation becoming more urgent when she began experiencing contractions days later. The case highlights the potential risks for passengers with time-sensitive medical needs when flights are cancelled or disrupted. The article centres on the woman’s attempt to return home…
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Charlene Kaye: Diversity Shredder review – killer riffs slay toxic music industry
Charlene Kaye’s *Diversity Shredder* is reviewed as an energetic musical-comedy show that challenges tokenism and stereotyping in the music industry. Drawing on her experience as a queer Asian female guitarist, Kaye examines the compromises and frustrations involved in finding work within an industry that professes inclusivity while often treating diversity superficially. The show combines sharp…
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Missed out on tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry in London? A £1,000 hotel stay will get you in
Tickets for the Bayeux tapestry’s British Museum exhibition sold out within a day after visitors faced online queues of up to nine hours, but guests at the five-star One Aldwych hotel can access a reserved allocation. The arrangement has drawn criticism from Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore, who argues that it allows wealthy visitors…
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Carly Simon seemingly takes aim at ex James Taylor on new album as she sings ‘Maybe I never loved you’
Carly Simon appears to address her former husband James Taylor in a song from her new album, “Comes in Waves”, with lyrics suggesting she may never have loved him. The song is presented as reflecting on the breakdown of their long marriage, though the extract does not confirm that Taylor is explicitly named. Simon and…
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‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Hacks’ Top GALECA Dorian TV Awards Winners List
The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics (GALECA) has announced the winners of its 18th annual Dorian TV Awards, with hockey drama “Heated Rivalry” and comedy “Hacks” emerging as the biggest winners. The awards celebrate excellence across mainstream and LGBTQ-themed television, and this year’s ceremony highlighted a broadening range of queer storytelling, from romance to drama…
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These Mass Effect veterans are carrying the RPG’s “principles” into a new game that sounds like Dispatch meets The X-Files
Former Mass Effect developers are applying the role-playing series’ design principles to a new game, according to GamesRadar+. The project is described as combining the workplace-management elements of Dispatch with paranormal-investigation themes reminiscent of The X-Files. The article’s available text does not identify the game, its developer, release date or platforms. Its central point is…