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Starship flight may deploy first 26 upgraded Starlink V3 satellites
SpaceX is preparing a Starship flight that could put its first 26 upgraded Starlink V3 satellites into orbit, while also attempting to send Starship into orbit for the first time. The launch highlights the widening gap with Amazon’s Leo satellite internet service, whose deployment has stalled amid problems at several launch providers. Amazon has 396…
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‘Harry Potter’ Producer David Barron Backs AI Adaptation Of ‘The Call Of The Wild’
David Barron, a prominent British film producer with credits on six Harry Potter films, is entering the generative artificial intelligence sector by producing an AI adaptation of Jack London’s 1903 novel The Call of the Wild. The film, written and directed by Simon Rumley and produced at nmatic studio, is being positioned as the first…
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Snoop Dogg hosts VMAs as ceremony returns to Los Angeles after eight years
Snoop Dogg hosted the MTV Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on 27 September, marking the ceremony’s return to the West Coast after eight years based on the East Coast. The legendary rapper negotiated the location as a condition of hosting, famously telling organisers he would only take the job if…
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Nature spaces ‘need to be next to where people live’
Conservationists are campaigning for more wildlife-rich green spaces to be created within urban communities, arguing that nature should be accessible without people having to travel far from their homes. Research indicates that many people lack access to parks, woodlands or wetlands within a 15-minute walk, despite evidence that time spent in nature significantly improves health…
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Taylor Swift Wins Dual Recognition at 2026 MTV VMAs for Directing and Video of the Year
Taylor Swift received two significant honours at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, including the inaugural Artist Director Honors celebrating her accomplishments behind the camera. The ceremony featured the premiere of he
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Yung Lean & Gener8ion Remake Mesmerizing ‘Storm’ Video, Smash Moon Person During VMAs Performance
Yung Lean and Gener8ion made their MTV Video Music Awards debut on 27 September, performing their viral “Storm” visual as the final act of the evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The performance brought their mesmerising seven-minute short film to life on stage, featuring Lean as an intimidating bully in a 2034 boarding…
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Taylor Swift dedicates Video of the Year award to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift won the Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards for “The Fate of Ophelia” and used her acceptance speech to dedicate the award to Dolly Parton, whom she called “the ultimate showgirl.” In her remarks, Swift expressed gratitude for Parton’s influence on her work and praised the legendary artist’s…
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Anna Kendrick to helm Netflix adaptation of bestselling Evelyn Hugo novel
Anna Kendrick is set to direct Netflix’s adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel *The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo*. Kendrick said she was excited about the project, which marks a further step in her move into directing. Liz Tigelaar wrote the screenplay, with revisions by Francesca Sloane; Jenkins Reid is an executive producer. Kendrick…
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Anna Kendrick Is “Over the Moon” About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’
Anna Kendrick said she is “over the moon” to direct Netflix’s film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Speaking at a Zurich Film Festival masterclass, she discussed the project alongside her career, including her Oscar-nominated role in Up in the Air, Pitch Perfect and her directing debut, Woman…
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Anna Kendrick ‘Over the Moon’ About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,’ Compares ‘Pitch Perfect’ Friendships to the Avengers
Anna Kendrick said she is “over the moon” about directing Netflix’s adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. She also reflected on her first directing experience, the support she received from Brittany Snow, and how Pitch Perfect shaped her career and enduring friendships. The film is being written by Liz Tigelaar,…