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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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19 Years Later, ‘The Sopranos’ New Release Adds Another Layer to the Classic Series

  • The Sopranos is receiving a 4K restoration of all six seasons with extensive bonus material and a two-part documentary
  • Creator David Chase's influences and the show's original conception are explored in new supplementary content
  • Physical media release preserves the landmark series as home video releases become less common

The Sopranos' 4K restoration not only features new bonus material but also ensures that this classic series is preserved for future generations.

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10 Fantasy Movies That Nailed Their Endings Perfectly

  • Collider essay examines fantasy films renowned for expertly crafted endings across different eras and tones
  • Examples range from The Green Knight's ambiguous character study to Pinocchio's triumphant reward for sacrifice

From animation sensations like Shrek 2 to international classics like The Seventh Seal, these fantasy gems know exactly how to end a story.

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Minions & Monsters Dominates Box Office With $13M+ Opening Day Debut

  • $13.75M opening day places 'Minions & Monsters' at No. 1 without preview screenings
  • Seventh instalment in a franchise that has grossed $5.6 billion globally
  • Cast including Eisenberg, Bridges, and Deutch engaged audiences by speaking Minionese

Illumination and Universal's latest animated installment, 'Minions & Monsters,' commanded the box office with a $13.75 million opening day (excluding previews), solidifying its position as the seventh film in the massive

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Italian Tech Turnaround Firm Bending Spoons Debuts on Nasdaq at $18B Valuation, Surging 40%

  • Bending Spoons IPO'd on Nasdaq at ~$18B valuation with shares surging 40% in first-day trading
  • The Italian firm specializes in acquiring and operationally revamping struggling legacy internet brands including AOL, Evernote, and Meetup
  • Founders credit success to strategic discipline and lessons learned from prior startup failures, rather than luck

Bending Spoons, a Milan-based investment company, launched its initial public offering on Nasdaq and saw shares climb 40% on its first day of trading, closing at $40.50. The $18B IPO represents a major milestone for a fi

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Xbox Explores Converting Physical Game Discs to Digital Copies

  • Xbox is testing a system to digitize physical game discs into playable digital copies
  • Feature addresses preservation concerns as gaming moves toward digital-only distribution
  • Development timing aligns with Project Helix launch speculation; disc drive support for new platform unconfirmed

Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly developing technology that would allow players to create digital versions of their physical game media, addressing concerns about preserving game libraries as the industry shifts i

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