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Oscars Chief Officer Departs as AMPAS Restructures for Historic YouTube Move in 2029

  • Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian exits after 2+ years, remaining as consultant for one year
  • AMPAS restructures leadership with Jennifer Davidson taking over production as Oscars moves to YouTube in 2029
  • Expansion follows invitation of 529 new industry voters to the Academy

Teni Melidonian has stepped down as Chief Oscars Officer at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, with AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer announcing the transition through a staff email this week. After more than two years

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USA Reach World Cup Last 16 Despite Balogun’s Controversial Red Card Against Bosnia

  • USA advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina and will face Belgium next
  • Forward Folarin Balogun scored but received a straight red card for a low-contact ankle challenge ruled a sending-off offense
  • An automatic one-game ban follows the red card and cannot be rescinded, putting Balogun's participation in the next match in doubt

The United States progressed to the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing a last-16 matchup against Belgium. Folarin Balogun scored for the Americans but was controversially di

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is releasing 21 days earlier than expected, possibly cramping The Blood of Dawnwalker’s style

  • Capcom moved Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward 21 days to September 4, avoiding competition with Silent Hill: Townfall and Control Resonant
  • The reboot now faces The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new vampire RPG from former CD Projekt developers, instead of two established franchises

Also: it's a little bit further away from GTA 6 splash damage.

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Prime Video’s ‘Every Year After’ Isn’t the Only Carley Fortune Book Getting Adapted

  • Prime Video's 'Every Year After' adaptation of Carley Fortune's novel has ranked among the platform's top-watched content since its June 2026 premiere
  • A second Fortune novel, 'Meet Me at the Lake,' is being developed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Productions with script revisions ongoing
  • The forthcoming adaptation will explore mature themes including grief, mental health, and parent-child relationships alongside romance

As Every Year After continues to tread on Prime Video, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are behind the adaptation for Meet Me at the Lake.

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‘Friends’ Got a Hollywood Star To Work for Free Thanks to a Clever Bet

  • Bruce Willis performed on Friends without payment after losing a bet with Matthew Perry over their 2000 film The Whole Nine Yards
  • Willis appeared in a three-episode Season 6 arc as the father of Ross's girlfriend; Perry's 2022 memoir contradicted claims Willis was difficult on set

Find out how Bruce Willis appeared on Friends for free after losing a major bet while filming The Whole Nine Yards.

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Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Steps Down From AMPAS

  • Teni Melidonian transitioned from her full-time Chief Oscars Officer role to a one-year consultant position as part of AMPAS restructuring
  • The longtime executive, who led strategy and production for the Academy's awards programmes, departs after approximately two decades with the organization
  • The announcement came days after the Academy expanded its voting body with 529 new invitees

More than two years into the role, Teni Melidonian has stepped down as Chief Oscars Officer at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. On Monday, CEO Bill Kramer announced Melidonian’s exit in a staff email as part of a restructuring, days after the Academy invited 529…

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8 Rhythm Heaven Groove tips to help you stay on beat

  • Rhythm Heaven Groove returns after a decade with gameplay centred on matching precise timing to musical cues and visual prompts
  • Practice tutorials, video examples, and audio/visual guides help players develop beat-matching accuracy
  • Handheld mode offers marginally better input response; minigames provide supplementary practice content

Rhythm Heaven Groove is finally here, and it's as difficult as ever. Here are eight beginner's tips to help you improve and perfect each song.

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‘Techno in a monastery – are you ready?’ The Greek priest whose doom metal album is the year’s hippest record

  • Ordained Greek Orthodox priest releases experimental album combining doom metal, Christmas carols, and religious dubstep
  • Pitchfork awarded the work a higher critical score than prior albums by Aphex Twin and Daft Punk
  • Priest's music publicly challenges his church's traditional stance against electric instruments as spiritually harmful

His church thinks electric guitars are the devil’s work. But Father Tabakis is on a mission to change that – with Paradise Metal, a religious dubstep album that outdid Daft Punk and Aphex Twin‘The guitar was made by God,” says Father Dionysios Tabakis, sitting in the living room…

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5 Years Later, Christopher Walken’s 3-Part Crime Thriller Is Already Considered a Classic

  • 'The Outlaws' has achieved lasting acclaim five years after its premiere as a television classic
  • The three-season crime drama blends procedural elements with comedy and character study, following seven community-service participants who discover dangerous stolen money
  • Christopher Walken anchors a strong ensemble cast, delivering nuanced performances that evolve between humorous and poignant moments

Five years later, The Outlaws has earned modern-classic status thanks to Christopher Walken, brilliant writing, and unforgettable characters.

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Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Transitions to AMPAS Consultant as Awards Production Moves Under Jennifer Davidson

  • Teni Melidonian departs as Chief Oscars Officer after two decades; will serve as consultant for one year
  • Awards production and talent relations responsibilities move to Jennifer Davidson's team
  • Restructuring precedes the Oscars' transition from ABC to YouTube in 2029

As the Oscars ceremony prepares for its move to YouTube in 2029, chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian is stepping down, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer told staffers in an email, according to sources. Melidonian, who has been the lead liaison between the Academy and Disney/ABC, will continue on as…

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