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The transgender row surrounding the WNBA
The WNBA is embroiled in a growing row over transgender eligibility rules after Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham said young girls “shouldn’t have to go against biological men” in sport, remarks that drew backing from President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance and sparked rallies from both critics and supporters. The dispute has since escalated…
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Rohit Sharma, Ajay Devgn, Madhuri Dixit Nene and A.R. Rahman Lead Sony Pictures Networks India Content Slate
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has unveiled a broad new content slate spanning fiction, reality, sports and regional programming, headlined by cricket star Rohit Sharma’s first foray into entertainment. Sharma will anchor and present his own show on Sony Entertainment Television and streamer SonyLIV from September, joining a roster of major names including Ajay Devgn,…
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Sony LIV Confirms ‘Scam 2010’ Production Will Go Ahead Despite Legal Threat
Sony LIV has confirmed that production of Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga, the third instalment of its Scam crime drama franchise, will proceed despite a legal threat from Sahara India Pariwar. Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) said it has secured the rights to the series, based on Tamal Bandyopadhyay’s book, and filming has now…
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‘I can’t watch it without sobbing’: your happiest TV endings
Guardian readers have nominated their favourite happy endings in television history, celebrating finales that left them moved, uplifted or reduced to tears. The feature, a follow-up to an earlier piece on TV’s happiest endings, gathers reader submissions spanning sitcoms, dramas and romances, highlighting how satisfying conclusions can cement a show’s legacy and provide lasting emotional…
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One of China’s workhorse rockets just exploded in flight
The Long March 7A, one of China’s most frequently flown rockets, exploded roughly a minute and a half after lifting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Monday evening local time. The payload, believed to be a military communications satellite, was not disclosed by officials, and Chinese state media had made no comment on…
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‘People in Japan thought we made footy up’: Pro Jank Footy, the video game taking Australian rules to the world
Developer David Ashby, known for spoof comedy work such as Italian Spider-Man and Danger 5, has created Pro Jank Footy, a video game that pokes fun at Australian rules football by making it progressively more chaotic the longer a match goes on. Co-developed with the help of comedian Broden Kelly of Aunty Donna, who provides…
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HIDIVE, Mainichi Broadcasting System Ink Anime Output Deal, Set ‘Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden’ Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
AMC Global Media’s anime streaming service HIDIVE has signed a new multi-year exclusive output deal with Japan’s Mainichi Broadcasting System, marking the largest content programming agreement in HIDIVE’s history. The deal builds on a partnership the two companies launched in 2023, under which HIDIVE has held exclusive worldwide distribution rights outside Asia for select MBS…
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Canada’s Rodeo FX Taps Former MPC Film Montreal Exec For Key Corporate Role
Rodeo FX, the Montreal-based visual effects studio, has appointed Émilie Dussault, previously known for building MPC Film’s Montreal operation, as its new Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs. The newly created role covers government relations, public affairs, industry relations and brand communications, and comes as Rodeo FX marks its 20th anniversary following recent expansion into France…
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Florida AG threatens charges after Cunningham is fouled in WNBA game
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) threatened to charge WNBA players with assault after a hard foul against star Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. Cunningham has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks over her comments pushing back on transgender athletes in women’s sports. She was on the receiving end…
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Flood death toll in India’s Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes
Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.