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One of the Greatest Sci-Fi Nightmares Ever Made Is Officially Streaming for Free
Alex Garland’s sci-fi thriller Ex Machina is available to stream free with adverts on The Roku Channel in the United States during September 2026. The film follows programmer Caleb Smith, who is invited to the secluded home of tech billionaire Nathan Bateman to assess Ava, an advanced humanoid robot whose intelligence and apparent self-awareness become…
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Jia Zhangke Readies Zhao Tao Road Movie ‘Mamma Dunhuang,’ Rules Out AI in Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Jia Zhangke is preparing “Mamma Dunhuang”, a road movie starring Zhao Tao as a woman driving from Dunhuang in western China to the eastern coast. The film explores China’s continental geography and will feature AI as part of its story, although Jia says no AI will be used in production. Filming is planned for early…
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Gates urges US lawmakers to impose mandatory AI safeguards
Bill Gates has urged US lawmakers and law-enforcement agencies to regulate artificial intelligence, arguing that voluntary industry safeguards are insufficient. He warned that powerful AI systems could be misused by people with malicious intentions and potentially cause mass casualties, while saying regulation need not significantly slow development. In an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, Gates…
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NHS trust apologises to Noah Woods’ family after ten staff removed
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has apologised to the family of three-year-old Noah Woods after ten staff members were removed from duty for allegedly accessing his medical records without permission. The trust described the breach as unacceptable and said it had caused the family further distress following Noah’s death. Noah disappeared from…
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‘People are standing up and fighting back’: the north Devon revolt against a vast AI datacentre
Plans for a 1.5GW artificial intelligence datacentre and 1.8GW battery storage facility in north Devon have triggered fierce local opposition. The proposed campus would occupy about 344 hectares within a Unesco-designated biosphere reserve, raising concerns about damage to protected landscapes, farmland, water and energy use. Xlinks, the British company behind the project, proposes five buildings…
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‘Knots Landing’ star Ted Shackelford spotted with walker during rare Los Angeles outing at 80
Ted Shackelford, best known for playing Gary Ewing in “Dallas” and “Knots Landing”, was photographed during a rare outing in Los Angeles at the age of 80. The appearance attracted attention because of his limited public presence, while also highlighting his long television career. Shackelford played Gary Ewing from 1979 to 1993 and later reprised…
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Tucker Carlson Returns to ‘SNL’ to Review ‘The Odyssey,’ Gender-Neutral ‘Spider-Man’ and Left-Wing ‘Obsession’
“Saturday Night Live” revived Jeremy Culhane’s impression of Tucker Carlson during the first “Weekend Update” of Season 52. The satirical segment used Carlson’s fictional commentary on major summer films to mock conservative talking points about gender, relationships, Hollywood and Donald Trump. The character discussed “The Odyssey”, “Spider-Man: Brand New Gender”, “Obsession”, “Minions and Monsters” and…
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‘SNL’s Weekend Update Mocks Paramount+, ‘Spider-Man’, ‘The Odyssey’ & ‘Obsession’
Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update focused on satirical commentary about the film and television industries. Jeremy Culhane reprised his Tucker Carlson impersonation to mock several major upcoming films, while Michael Che criticised Paramount+ and its association with producer Taylor Sheridan. Culhane’s jokes targeted Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, Toy Story 5, Minions and Monsters, Christopher…
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Meta unveils Muse, Apple faces billions, Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Meta’s AI companion raises privacy questions as Apple is ordered to pay $5.7bn; George Russell wins in Azerbaijan, while a Cornell lawsuit and Stallone’s abuse revelations make headlines.