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Fox Commits to Carrying Non-Fox Content on Roku for at Least 3 Years as DOJ Closes Antitrust Investigation

  • DOJ closed its investigation into Fox’s $22 billion Roku acquisition.
  • Fox pledged to keep Roku open to rival content providers.
  • Roku’s sales rose 23% to $4.1 billion in nine months.

The US Department of Justice has closed its antitrust investigation into Fox Corp.’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku, finding the deal is unlikely to harm competition. Fox has committed to keeping Roku an open and neutral platform for other content providers, addressing concerns that it might favour its…

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Over 20 Years, ‘Kung Fu Deadly’ Filmmakers Made a Supernatural Action Comedy That Blended ‘80s Favorites: ‘To Make it Coherent Felt Like a Really Fun Challenge’

  • Two Dublin exterminators face a supernatural threat.
  • The film blends martial arts, comedy, horror and fantasy.
  • Its Irish production used green hydrogen fuel cells.

“Kung Fu Deadly” is a supernatural action comedy about Danny and Frank, two hapless Dublin exterminators who take on an otherworldly evil. The film combines martial arts, comedy, horror and fantasy, with director Fergal Costello aiming to bring those different tones together through the central pair’s friendship. The…

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The AI posting war is heating up: ‘Please, leave me behind,’ says artist who got into it with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney on X

  • Kenney urged artists to resist pressure to use generative AI.
  • Sweeney and Musk joined the argument on X.
  • A survey found 69% of Steam users were open to games disclosing AI use.

Artist Kenney, who gives away thousands of free game assets, drew a public dispute with Epic Games chief Tim Sweeney after urging artists on X not to let billionaires pressure them into using generative AI. Elon Musk backed Sweeney in the exchange, which reflects a wider argument over…

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Paramount’s Next Big Fantasy Franchise Officially Arrives in 10 Weeks

  • The fantasy adaptation arrives in cinemas on 15 January 2027.
  • Thuso Mbedu stars as Zélie in the story set in Orïsha.
  • Author Tomi Adeyemi has distanced herself from the film.

Paramount’s film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s fantasy novel *Children of Blood and Bone* is due in cinemas on 15 January 2027. The story follows Zélie Adebola, played by Thuso Mbedu, as she seeks to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha and challenge its oppressive rulers. Gina Prince-Bythewood…

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Myles Garrett reveals heartbreaking toll of knee injury ahead of Rams return

  • Garrett is expected back against Washington on Sunday.
  • He says worsening knee mechanics led him to surgery.
  • His time away from football took an emotional toll.

Myles Garrett says his two-month absence with a left knee injury was emotionally difficult because he could not play or share in his teammates’ successes. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year is expected to return for the Rams against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, after resuming…

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Idris Elba To Star In & Direct Action-Comedy ‘In Laws’; A Higher Standard Launching For AFM

  • Idris Elba will star in and direct *In Laws*.
  • Filming is set to start in Spain in March 2027.
  • The action-comedy pairs a disgraced agent with a rookie.

Idris Elba will star in and direct the action-comedy *In Laws*, which production and sales company A Higher Standard is taking to the American Film Market. Filming is scheduled to begin in Spain in March 2027, with further casting under way. Elba plays Carson Hughes, a blacklisted secret…

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‘I Swear’ Star Robert Aramayo on the BAFTA N-Word Incident That Overshadowed the Movie and the ‘X-Men’ Wolverine Pitch He Keeps Hearing

  • Aramayo says the BAFTA incident overshadowed “I Swear”.
  • He wants the film seen as a story about John Davidson.
  • He won two BAFTAs on the same night.

Robert Aramayo says the racial slur involuntarily shouted by John Davidson during the BAFTA ceremony overshadowed the film “I Swear” for weeks. Aramayo, who plays Davidson, wants audiences to see it as a story about a person and his life, rather than solely about Tourette’s. The film portrays…

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Shedeur Sanders to make first start of season for Cleveland Browns

  • Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback for Cleveland.
  • Deshaun Watson has been in concussion protocol and missed practice.
  • The Browns face the 2-5 Saints on Sunday.

Shedeur Sanders will make his first start of the season for the Cleveland Browns after Deshaun Watson missed the week’s practices while in concussion protocol. Coach Todd Monken praised Sanders’ confidence and passing in practice, and said he would start even if Watson is cleared before Sunday’s game.…

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Teddy Swims’ ‘Mr. Know It All’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Pop Airplay Chart

  • “Mr. Know It All” is Teddy Swims’ second Pop Airplay No. 1.
  • “Lose Control” led the chart for two weeks in 2024.
  • The new hit has reached No. 26 on the Hot 100.

Teddy Swims’ “Mr. Know It All” has reached No. 1 on the US Pop Airplay chart, giving the singer-songwriter his second top spot on the radio ranking. The achievement follows “Lose Control”, which spent two weeks at No. 1 in 2024, and marks another milestone for a song…

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Pokémon TCG: 10 Most Valuable Delta Reign Cards From New Expansion

  • Mega Rayquaza ex leads Delta Reign prices.
  • One sale reached $349.34; eBay averages $500.
  • The set is described as relatively affordable.

Mega Rayquaza ex is currently the most valuable card in the Pokémon TCG’s Delta Reign expansion, with one reported sale at $349.34 and an average eBay price of $500. The prices highlight the demand for sought-after cards in the new set, which the article describes as relatively affordable…

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