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How Real Is the Pickleball in ‘The Dink’? A Pickleball Pro Takes on the Cast
Apple TV+’s pickleball comedy “The Dink” arrives on 24 July, and The Hollywood Reporter enlisted a PPR-certified pickleball instructor to judge how authentically the film portrays the sport. The film, produced by Ben Stiller and directed by Josh Greenbaum, stars Jake Johnson as a former tennis prodigy who takes up pickleball, with Mary Steenburgen and…
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One ‘Odyssey’ Actor Actually Turned Down Christopher Nolan and Still Got the Part
Actor Logan Marshall-Green revealed he initially turned down a callback audition for Christopher Nolan’s big-screen adaptation of *The Odyssey*, yet still ended up landing a role in the star-studded epic. Speaking to Collider ahead of the film’s release, Marshall-Green explained the decision reflected a personal philosophy of trusting his instincts, even at the risk of…
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Burnham under attack for ‘unfunded’ tax cut pledge after vowing to tackle cost of living crisis
Andy Burnham has faced criticism over how he plans to fund his first major policy as prime minister – an £850m cut to VAT on electricity bills – after allies of ousted predecessor Sir Keir Starmer questioned whether the sums add up. The row emerged just as Burnham used his first cabinet meeting to declare…
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Cyberpunk 2077 quest designer says Villa Eurodyne is still full of secrets: “I have hidden a lot in this space”
A quest designer on Cyberpunk 2077 has said that Villa Eurodyne, one of the game’s more elaborate locations, still contains secrets that many players have yet to uncover. Speaking about the design process, they suggested that a considerable amount of hidden content was deliberately built into the space, rewarding players who explore thoroughly rather than…
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Film Finances And Media Guarantors Merging In Major Shakeup Of Completion Bond Business
Film Finances, part of the STX Entertainment family, is merging with Media Guarantors to create one of the world’s leading completion bond firms for independent film, a niche market with only a handful of major players. STX sister company Film Services International is acquiring Media Guarantors from insurance brokerage CAC Group for an undisclosed sum,…
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Claire Rosinkranz Shares New Single ‘Rocket’
Claire Rosinkranz has released a new single called ‘Rocket’, following the earlier release of her album ‘My Lover’ this year. The song captures the excitement and nervousness of a new relationship, marking a further step in the American singer’s creative development. Produced by Oliver Frid alongside Claire’s regular collaborator and executive producer Ragnar Rosinkranz, ‘Rocket’…
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Sphere Entertainment Taps Wall Street Veteran Karen Laureano-Rikardsen As Corporate Marketing & Communications Chief
Sphere Entertainment has appointed Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as its global head of corporate marketing and communications, tasked with shaping the company’s messaging as it expands beyond its flagship Las Vegas venue. The move matters because Sphere, which has become the most lucrative live-event space in the US, is planning new sites in Abu Dhabi and near…
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Splatoon Raiders only demands 13.1 GB of storage, but these Switch 2 microSD Express card savings can help if you’re on your last drop of space
GamesRadar+ highlights that Nintendo’s new game Splatoon Raiders requires a modest 13.1 GB of storage, but uses this as a jumping-off point to recommend discounted microSD Express cards for the Switch 2. This matters for owners of the console, which relies on the newer, faster microSD Express format rather than standard microSD cards, meaning many…
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Tesla teases Cybercab with a built-in Starlink V5 antenna
Tesla has revealed that its upcoming Cybercab robotaxi will feature a built-in SpaceX Starlink V5 satellite dish, showcased via a cutaway image posted on X alongside GPS and 5G LTE connectivity. The move is another example of cross-pollination between Elon Musk’s companies, positioning the vehicle to draw on space-based internet for autonomous driving support, though…