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Editor’s Letter: Eyes on the Prize(s)
The Hollywood Reporter’s editor-in-chief says the publication has received major industry recognition while pursuing a more news-focused and ambitious editorial strategy. The letter argues that the awards matter because they indicate that THR’s journalism is reaching readers during a difficult period for both Hollywood and digital media. THR won 44 prizes at the Southern California…
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‘Emilia Pérez’ Director Jacques Audiard Reunites With Netflix for Horror Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix has optioned Jean-Baptiste Del Amo’s horror novel ‘La Nuit ravagée’ and hired Jacques Audiard to develop a French-language film adaptation. The project reunites Audiard with Netflix after the awards success of ‘Emilia Pérez’, while marking his first move into horror and potentially bringing his socially grounded style to the genre. Set in a fictional…
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Target’s Pokémon card changes are good news the 30th anniversary set
Target is moving Pokémon trading card displays to larger, more prominent areas near electronics in some US stores, increasing the amount of stock available and making products less likely to sell out immediately. The change could improve access for ordinary buyers and may help Target cope with strong demand ahead of Pokémon’s 30th-anniversary card set.…
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Former ’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Cecilia Vega Details Claims CBS News Brass Wanted Her To Insert Political Bias In Stories
Former 60 Minutes correspondent Cecilia Vega has alleged that CBS News managers sought politically slanted changes to her reporting before she was dismissed during a management overhaul. Her remarks add to wider claims from former staff that editorial independence at the programme was being undermined, allegations CBS News has denied. Speaking at a journalism conference,…
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The 1996 role Marlon Brando was desperate to play as a dolphin: “Don’t worry about it”
Marlon Brando reportedly wanted to voice a dolphin in the 1996 family film *The Island of Dr Moreau*, despite being cast as the film’s human antagonist, Dr Moreau. The anecdote illustrates the actor’s increasingly unconventional approach during a notoriously troubled production and his willingness to pursue eccentric creative ideas. The article title refers to Brando’s…
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PlayStation Network outages today only exacerbate furor towards the platform
PlayStation Network experienced widespread service issues on 24 July, affecting functions including account management, online gaming, social features, video, the PlayStation Store and PlayStation Direct. The disruption matters because it comes amid continuing anger towards Sony following its earlier announcement that it plans to end disc-based games in 2028. Sony’s status page said all services…
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When are the Shinier power hours in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3?
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 will hold two limited-time “Shinier power hour” events on Saturday 25 July, increasing the appearance rate of selected sprites and cosmetic variants. The events also introduce oversized player heads, self-revive devices at the start of matches and a doubled chance of finding sprites in ordinary chests, potentially changing combat and…
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Sega Won’t Ditch Physical Media, But Says Digital Expansion Is Vital
Sega has said it does not intend to abandon physical games, while stressing that expanding its digital business is essential. The position is significant because it offers support for boxed releases amid growing concern over the industry’s move towards download-only games, particularly following Sony’s decision to end PlayStation disc production. Sega president Shuji Utsumi said…
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‘The Odyssey’ Ends First Week With Near $200M; Previews Fire Up For ‘Hadestown’, ‘Motor City’ & ‘Her Private Hell’ – Box Office
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has finished its first week in North American cinemas with nearly $200m, underlining its strong momentum after a major opening weekend. Its performance places it among Nolan’s biggest first-week domestic releases, while several smaller films and event releases provide counter-programming ahead of the weekend. The Odyssey earned $17.6m on Thursday, taking…
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced “feet pics” barrage surprised the remake’s director, but he says “that’s kind of what photo mode is there for”
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced game director Richard Knight said Ubisoft was surprised when players used the remake’s photo mode to share large numbers of close-up “feet pics”, but he viewed it as a legitimate, if unexpected, use of the feature. The response highlights how community-created images can quickly shape discussion around a game after…