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‘Musk’ Producer, Atwater-Magnific Exec & ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ Director Talk AI: “It’s Important To Get In The Driver’s Seat” – Zurich Summit
Film professionals at the Zurich Summit discussed AI’s growing influence on cinema, stressing that creators and industry leaders must actively shape its ethical and commercial use. Vania Schlogel argued that AI is already affecting society and human empathy, while Nick Shumaker supported its potential but warned that generative systems may exploit copyrighted work without permission.…
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Liverpool end Everton’s Anfield derby run with 2-0 victory
Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 at Anfield to end Everton’s six-match winning run at the ground in the Women’s Super League era. Beata Olsson scored an early header and Cornelia Kapocs added a late second, reflecting Liverpool’s superiority and giving them long-awaited local bragging rights. Everton goalkeeper Ruby Mace made several crucial interventions, including a goal-line…
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Fetterman corrects himself after calling himself a lifelong Republican
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a verbal slip during a Texas Tribune festival panel discussion, stating he was “a lifelong Republican” when asked about becoming an independent. He immediately corrected himself, saying he meant “lifelong Democrat,” and acknowledged the gaffe would circulate widely online. The incident has reignited scrutiny of his increasingly strained relationship…
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Fastest female comes home to win Sheffield 10k
Claire Frankland and Leo Cossham won the Sheffield 10K, finishing as the fastest female and male runners respectively. Thousands took part in the race, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, with many raising money for charities. Frankland completed the course in 36 minutes and one second, while 27-year-old Cossham finished in 31 minutes and…
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FilmNation CEO Glen Basner Talks Art Of Film Sales & Financing: “It’s Really Just About Sitting & Listening To The Filmmaking Team” – Zurich Summit
FilmNation founder and CEO Glen Basner received the Game Changer Award at the Zurich Summit, where he discussed his career and the principles behind his success in international film sales and financing. In conversation with director Edward Berger, Basner stressed the importance of listening to filmmakers, treating films as works of art and building honest,…
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Android emulators bring mobile apps to Windows PCs in 2026
Android apps can still be run on Windows PCs in 2026, despite Microsoft abandoning built-in Android support for Windows 11 in 2024. The article explains that emulators offer a practical way to use mobile games and apps on larger screens, with better graphics, keyboard and mouse controls, and potential benefits for developers, content creators and…
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Film Execs Ponder Federal Film Tax Credit Impact, Timeline & Potential Price Rises — Zurich Summit
Film financiers at the Zurich Summit broadly welcomed a proposed US federal film tax incentive, saying it could bring production back to America and create jobs. The bipartisan bill would offer a 20% credit, potentially rising to 30% with bonuses, although its timing remains uncertain. The proposal would apply to qualifying productions beginning after 31…
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Shedding and raising pounds – Jones tackles longest run
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Adam Jones is preparing to run the Cardiff half-marathon on 4 October, a major physical challenge for a player renowned for scrummaging rather than distance running. The 45-year-old Harlequins scrum coach began the effort after becoming concerned about his weight and health, describing the challenge as a…
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SNL UK sketch casts Burnham in Oasis sting by Russian agents
Saturday Night Live UK spoofed Oasis as Russian agents trying to steal Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s personal details. The sketch, which opened the third episode of the show’s second series, featured fake Liam and Noel Gallagher inviting Burnham to join them as a guitarist before revealing their true identities. George Fouracres played Burnham, with Freddie…