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Karlovy Vary: ‘Harold & Kumar 4’ Confirmed as Producers Weigh In on Casting Wars and the Gen Z Box Office Recovery
At the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, producer Greg Shapiro confirmed that a fourth Harold & Kumar film is in the works, with the screenplay currently being written and the original cast returning. Speaking alongside Nomadland producer Mollye Asher during the festival’s Industry Days programme, Shapiro said he hoped shooting would begin soon, offering…
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Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
At a Nato summit in Ankara hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, US President Donald Trump dominated proceedings and disrupted the alliance’s projected unity even as members focused on the urgent task of rearming Europe. Given a ceremonial welcome by Erdogan, Trump reiterated his well-known scepticism towards Nato and made provocative remarks, including repeating…
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The FCC wants to make easier for ISPs to hide junk fees
The US Federal Communications Commission, under its Republican leadership, is proposing to weaken a Biden-era transparency rule that requires internet service providers to display “broadband nutrition labels” itemising the fees customers will pay. The most significant change would remove the obligation to list all “passthrough fees” — extra charges stemming from government agencies and third-party…
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The Best Assassin’s Creed RPG Is Officially Free To Play
Ubisoft has made Assassin’s Creed Origins free to download for subscribers to PlayStation Plus Extra, Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+. The 2017 title, set in ancient Egypt, marked the franchise’s shift towards role-playing game mechanics and is regarded by many as one of the series’ strongest entries, holding an 81% critics’ score and a 7.3…
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David Lowery Tackling Adaptation of Horror Novel ‘The Fisherman’ for Focus (Exclusive)
Focus Features has acquired the rights to adapt The Fisherman, a supernatural horror novel by John Langan, with acclaimed filmmaker David Lowery attached to direct and co-write the script alongside Alex Ross Perry. The project matters because it brings together heavyweight horror talent and a genre-hopping director whose recent work includes the psychodrama Mother Mary,…
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Switzerland face Colombia in final World Cup last-16 tie
The Hollywood Reporter previews the final Round of 16 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in which Switzerland face Colombia. The article’s main purpose is to tell readers when the single-elimination match takes place and how to watch or stream it, including a number of free-trial options. The match is scheduled for Tuesday 7…
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Starz Drops Trailer For British Boxing Drama ‘Fightland’
Starz has released the official trailer for its new British boxing drama Fightland, which is due to premiere on 31 July 2026. The release marks the studio’s build-up to the launch of a series pitched as a story of redemption, betrayal and brutal ambition set both inside and outside the boxing ring. The drama follows…
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Broadway takings fall 20% over Fourth of July as Rudolph and Hargitay sell out
Broadway box-office takings fell sharply during the week ending 5 July 2026, as the traditional Fourth of July holiday drew audiences away from theatres and towards celebrations such as Macy’s annual fireworks display. All 32 productions running that week reported dips, with total receipts of $29,331,200 down 20% on the previous week, underlining the seasonal…
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Here’s what the CE mark means on your electronics
An Engadget explainer by Anna Washenko sets out what the “CE” mark on electronics and other goods actually means. The letters stand for the French phrase conformité européenne, or “European conformity”, and indicate that a product meets the health and safety standards agreed by EU members. The piece matters because such labels carry important safety…