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Sky and ITV set to merge streaming operations amid market pressure
While everyone agrees the deal is the end of an era, it was also unavoidable in the era of Netflix and Disney+A generation ago, ITV was regarded as such a precious jewel in the UK broadcasting firmament that there was outrage when BSkyB, as it was, bought a 17.9% stake to stop anybody else getting…
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Woman rescued from sewage-filled ravine after days trapped in scorching heat
First responders braved 104-degree heat and treacherous terrain to reach the young woman stuck in a mud-filled ravine behind a Dallas high school.
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England knock Mexico out of World Cup with 3-2 win at Azteca
Mexico’s World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in Mexico City.
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Robert Richardson documentary offers candid, balanced portrait of cinematography master
Among the various talking heads in “Robert Richardson: The White Devil” — a simultaneously awestruck and cheerfully confrontational documentary about the celebrated American cinematographer — are the three big dogs essential to any discussion of his work: Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino and Oliver Stone, who all speak affectionately and perceptively about his artistry, and their…
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Charli xcx to preview seventh album at listening events in 25 cities
Charli xcx has announced global tour dates in support of her forthcoming seventh studio album, “Music, Fashion, Film,” out July 24. The sessions will take place in independent theaters in cities all across the globe between July 9-11, mostly in North America, Europe and Australia/New Zealand, although sessions are also taking place in Brazil and…
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Two drown, boy of two and 74-year-old relative, on family visit walk
A 74-year-old woman was found unconscious near the edge of the lake. Rescuers then found the toddler in the water and launched a desperate attempt to save his life.
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Billie discovers her powers in Disney’s Hexed, a mother-daughter tale
Hexed follows a rebellious teen discovering a magical world and her family’s secrets.
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Tiny Fugitives comedy with Johnny Knoxville set for September cinema release
Inaugural Entertainment has landed domestic rights to writer-director Michael Lewen’s feature about chaos at summer camp.
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Little Five film adds Rain Spencer and Ariana Greenblatt to cast
EXCLUSIVE: Rain Spencer (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Ariana Greenblatt (Barbie) have been set to star in the feature film Little Five, from Anne Hathaway’s production company Somewhere Pictures and Pigasus Pictures. Ian Samuels will direct from a screenplay by Gillian Williams and Paul Shoulberg. Additional casting and production details have not been announced.…
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Brazil face fierce criticism at home after Norway defeat
Carlo Ancelotti and his players have been lambasted for their ‘shameful’ and ‘embarrassing’ World Cup exit The wait for the hexa – the record-extending sixth World Cup – continues. Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday means they have gone six tournaments in a row without being…