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EU Competition Chief Margrethe Vestager At SXSW – “We Care About Safety In Physical Products, We Have Not Cared Enough” About Digital Risks - deadline.com - Eu
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10.03.2024

EU Competition Chief Margrethe Vestager At SXSW – “We Care About Safety In Physical Products, We Have Not Cared Enough” About Digital Risks

The Europe’s Margrethe Vestager, one of the world’s most powerful and proactive regulators, has made Europe a first mover in checking big tech for the public good and in the interest of competition.

Jamie Lee Curtis Says ‘Unexpected’ Oscar Win Changed Her Career in ‘Incalculable Ways’: ‘I’ve Been Around a Long Time’ and There’s a ‘Shift’ - variety.com
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10.03.2024

Jamie Lee Curtis Says ‘Unexpected’ Oscar Win Changed Her Career in ‘Incalculable Ways’: ‘I’ve Been Around a Long Time’ and There’s a ‘Shift’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director It was but one year ago when Jamie Lee Curtis became an Oscar winner, taking home the trophy for best supporting actress thanks to her work in the night’s eventual best picture winner “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Back at the Oscars this year as a presenter, Curtis said during Variety On the Carpet presented by DIRECTV that last year’s win changed her career in ways that can’t even be measured. “In really incalculable ways,” Curtis said when Variety’s Marc Malkin asked how the Oscar win changed her career. “I’m making a movie with James L.

‘Y2K’ Review: Kyle Mooney’s Directorial Debut Dives Deep Into Millennium Mania – SXSW - deadline.com
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10.03.2024

‘Y2K’ Review: Kyle Mooney’s Directorial Debut Dives Deep Into Millennium Mania – SXSW

Do you remember where you were on New Years 2000? Were you home wondering if all the electronics in your home were going to short circuit? Kyle Mooney, explores an alternative to what could have happened on that day in his directorial debut Y2K. His unique comedic voice and offbeat humor have prepared him for this ambitious project that emerges as a striking commentary on the intersection of technology, generational angst, and the human spirit. Mooney, alongside co-writer Evan Winter, crafts a narrative that is at once a love letter to the turn of the millennium and a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked technological advancement.

The 'rebirth' of a Greater Manchester town - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - city Great Manchester - city Ashton
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10.03.2024

The 'rebirth' of a Greater Manchester town

The mayor of Greater Manchester stood outside Ashton Old Baths alongside Tameside’s council bosses to mark the start of a rebirth for the town.

‘The Zombie Wedding’, Weekly World News Rom-Com, Has North American Rights Acquired By Freestyle Digital Media - deadline.com - USA - New Jersey
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09.03.2024

‘The Zombie Wedding’, Weekly World News Rom-Com, Has North American Rights Acquired By Freestyle Digital Media

EXCLUSIVE: Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American rights to the romantic comedy The Zombie Wedding. The film is based on the eponymous interactive play and is the first title to launch the Weekly World News IP-driven studio slate of movie projects. Freestyle Digital Media is planning a fall 2024 release date.

‘How to Build a Truth Engine’ Review: A Sobering but Fatally Flawed Doc on Disinformation - variety.com - Ukraine - Russia
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09.03.2024

‘How to Build a Truth Engine’ Review: A Sobering but Fatally Flawed Doc on Disinformation

Siddhant Adlakha A carefully constructed and often sobering documentary about disinformation, “How to Build a Truth Engine” makes meticulous efforts to lay out its visual and thematic groundwork. However, its chilling portrait of the digital world comes up against a unique roadblock.

The 'new town' coming to Manchester that will 'celebrate its waterways' - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester - city However
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09.03.2024

The 'new town' coming to Manchester that will 'celebrate its waterways'

A ‘new town’ is coming to Manchester which will ‘celebrate its waterways’ in an ‘important location’.

WWE Sells Ring Mat Sponsorship for First Time in Pact With Logan Paul’s Prime Sports Drink - variety.com
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09.03.2024

WWE Sells Ring Mat Sponsorship for First Time in Pact With Logan Paul’s Prime Sports Drink

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor WWE has sold sponsorship rights to a prime piece of real estate: the center of its ring. On Friday, WWE announced a “record-setting” pact with Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime Hydration beverage brand to become the wrestling entertainment company’s exclusive “official hydration drink partner” and the first partner to ever appear on the center of the WWE ring.

AI Marilyn Monroe Marks Another Step Forward In Extending Celebrity Brand Value Beyond The Grave - deadline.com - Texas
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09.03.2024

AI Marilyn Monroe Marks Another Step Forward In Extending Celebrity Brand Value Beyond The Grave

One of Marilyn Monroe‘s most famous quotes was, “I don’t mind living in a man’s world as long as I can be a woman in it.”

Apple Reinstates Epic Games Developer Account for Sweden, Paving Way for ‘Fortnite’ on iOS in Europe - variety.com - Sweden - Eu
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08.03.2024

Apple Reinstates Epic Games Developer Account for Sweden, Paving Way for ‘Fortnite’ on iOS in Europe

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor UPDATE, 3/8, 1:15 p.m. ET: In an about-face, Apple restored Epic Games‘ developer account for Sweden, two days after terminating it over what the tech giant said was Epic’s “egregious breach of its contractual obligations to Apple.” Epic said Apple’s reversal will allow it proceed with plans to launch battle-royale game “Fortnite” and the Epic Games Store in European countries.

What Is Sympathetic Nervous System Overload, and How Do I Avoid It? - www.glamour.com
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08.03.2024

What Is Sympathetic Nervous System Overload, and How Do I Avoid It?

. Stress is, of course, something we all experience all the time, but left unchecked, it can have a huge .Although we might think it’s only the bigger picture issues that have serious implications for our , the reality is that nervous system overload can occur as a result of the build-up of hundreds of tiny daily micro stressors.

AI-Generated Marilyn Monroe Chatbot Can Hold an Extended Conversation With ‘Realistic Emotions’ and Expressions, Company Claims - variety.com
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08.03.2024

AI-Generated Marilyn Monroe Chatbot Can Hold an Extended Conversation With ‘Realistic Emotions’ and Expressions, Company Claims

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Marilyn Monroe, who died 62 years ago, has been reincarnated as a “hyper-real” AI-generated digital avatar that lets fans engage in a conversation with the late actor — who can answer questions “in Marilyn’s signature voice and style,” according the company behind the project. AI technology firm Soul Machines unveiled Digital Marilyn, an interactive experience in which she “shares anecdotes and even delivers personalized greetings, creating an unforgettable experience for Marilyn fans.” The AI-generated chatbot lets you interact with the late actor “in real-time using advanced natural language processing, deep learning and GPT 3.5,” Soul Machines said in announcing the project Friday.

‘Unclickable,’ About Murky World of Digital Ad Fraud, Acquired by Cat&Docs Ahead of Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Greece - Cyprus
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08.03.2024

‘Unclickable,’ About Murky World of Digital Ad Fraud, Acquired by Cat&Docs Ahead of Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Christopher Vourlias Paris-based sales outfit Cat&Docs has acquired “Unclickable,” Greek director Babis Makridis’ investigation into the murky world of digital ad fraud, ahead of its world premiere March 10 at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. Variety has been given exclusive access to the film’s trailer (see below).

U.S. Viewers Overwhelmingly Want to See More TV Shows Depicting Realistic Work-Life Balance, Family Care and Gender Equity: Survey - variety.com
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08.03.2024

U.S. Viewers Overwhelmingly Want to See More TV Shows Depicting Realistic Work-Life Balance, Family Care and Gender Equity: Survey

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor When Hollywood accurately depicts work-family and gender-equity scenarios on screen, it’s good for business by driving up viewership and engagement, according to a new research study. The vast majority of engaged streaming viewers in the U.S.

Donald Trump Opposes TikTok Ban Because It Would Boost Business for Facebook and ‘Zuckerschmuck,’ the ‘True Enemy of the People’ - variety.com - China
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08.03.2024

Donald Trump Opposes TikTok Ban Because It Would Boost Business for Facebook and ‘Zuckerschmuck,’ the ‘True Enemy of the People’

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor TikTok, the massively popular video app owned by Chinese internet giant ByteDance, apparently has an ally in Donald Trump. The former U.S. president expressed opposition to a national ban of TikTok not for, say, First Amendment reasons but because such a move would likely boost the fortunes of Meta’s Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

FilMart: ‘The Bagman’ Series Now Shooting for The Philippines’ ABS-CBN - variety.com - Los Angeles - Hong Kong - Philippines - city Manila
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08.03.2024

FilMart: ‘The Bagman’ Series Now Shooting for The Philippines’ ABS-CBN

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A year after announcing the ambitious project, The Philippines ABS-CBN is now in production on new series “The Bagman.” Filming began in Manila on Feb. 25. “The Bagman” is a spin-off from the original, locally-produced digital series “Bagman” that was aimed at the Filipino audience.

Christopher Walken on ‘Dune 2’ Ending a Four-Year Movie Break and His ‘Star Wars’ Screen Test: ‘My Partner in the Audition Was’ Jodie Foster as Leia - variety.com - city Budapest - George
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08.03.2024

Christopher Walken on ‘Dune 2’ Ending a Four-Year Movie Break and His ‘Star Wars’ Screen Test: ‘My Partner in the Audition Was’ Jodie Foster as Leia

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” notably features the acting return of Christoper Walken, who hasn’t been seen on the big screen in four years. The Oscar winner had a trio of films released in 2020 (“The War with Grandpa,” “Percy” and “Wild Mountain Thyme”) and then went on a hiatus from moviemaking (he did show up in the 2022 television series “Severance.”) Now, he joins “Dune: Part Two” as Shaddam IV, aka the Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe. Why did Walken decide to make “Dune: Part Two” his comeback? It’s a question Vanity Fair asked the Oscar winner in a new interview, to which Walken responded: “I had, of course, seen the first ‘Dune’ a number of times.

Zack Snyder Defends Making Batman Kill, Reveals ‘Batman v Superman’ Got R Rating Because MPAA Didn’t Like Them Fighting: ‘I Can’t Take That Out!’ - variety.com
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08.03.2024

Zack Snyder Defends Making Batman Kill, Reveals ‘Batman v Superman’ Got R Rating Because MPAA Didn’t Like Them Fighting: ‘I Can’t Take That Out!’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Zack Snyder said in a recent interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience” that he doesn’t understand when fans’ hatred of his work becomes personal. Amid poor reviews for his latest directorial effort, Netflix’s “Rebel Moon,” Snyder read one article that referred to him as a “love him or hate him” filmmaker. “I have no issue with you not liking the movie,” Snyder said.

Kristen Stewart Is ‘So Sick’ of ‘Run-of-the-Mill’ Sex Scenes Where Actors Do the ‘Just-Go-for-It Simulated Thing’: ‘That’s Not How People Have Sex’ - variety.com
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07.03.2024

Kristen Stewart Is ‘So Sick’ of ‘Run-of-the-Mill’ Sex Scenes Where Actors Do the ‘Just-Go-for-It Simulated Thing’: ‘That’s Not How People Have Sex’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Kristen Stewart is not a fan of many of the sex scenes she watches in movies these days. Ahead of the release of her A24 crime thriller “Love Lies Bleeding,” Stewart told NBC News that she’s “so sick” of methodical movie sex scenes that aren’t remotely close to how sex happens in real life.

‘Oppenheimer’ Paid Most on National TV Ads Among 2024 Oscars Best Picture Nominees — While Three Films Had Spending of $0 - variety.com
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07.03.2024

‘Oppenheimer’ Paid Most on National TV Ads Among 2024 Oscars Best Picture Nominees — While Three Films Had Spending of $0

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” epic biopic — the frontrunner to win the best picture Oscar on Sunday — was the biggest spender among this year’s 10 films nominated in the category. According to data from TV and streaming ad measurement firm iSpot, ads for “Oppenheimer” led the field among 2024 Oscars best picture nominees, with $25.7 million in estimated national TV media value from Jan. 1, 2023-Feb.

Max Will Start Cracking Down on Password-Sharing This Year, Warner Bros. Discovery May Disable Accounts of Violators - variety.com
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07.03.2024

Max Will Start Cracking Down on Password-Sharing This Year, Warner Bros. Discovery May Disable Accounts of Violators

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Warner Bros. Discovery has jumped on the password-sharing crackdown bandwagon, with a top exec saying Max will begin enforcing restrictions on subscribers sharing accounts outside their household starting this year — following the trail blazed by Netflix, which was more recently joined by Disney.

3D Digital Twins May Soon Offer Filmmakers Virtual Access to Spain’s Historical Sites, Protected Natural Wonders - variety.com - Spain - Argentina - state Nevada - county Sierra
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07.03.2024

3D Digital Twins May Soon Offer Filmmakers Virtual Access to Spain’s Historical Sites, Protected Natural Wonders

Ed Meza @edmezavar Spain’s cultural and historical heritage and its diverse natural landscapes, from Moorish castles and royal palaces to snowy peaks, vast deserts and rugged coastlines, have made the country a prime location for international films and series. In the last decade, Spain’s national government and key regions – the Canary Islands and the Basque Country’s Bizkaia – have added tax rebates and credits which now rate as among the best in Europe.

Oprah Sets ABC Special on Ozempic and More Weight Loss Drugs After Exiting WeightWatchers Board - variety.com - county Sutton - county Cedar
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07.03.2024

Oprah Sets ABC Special on Ozempic and More Weight Loss Drugs After Exiting WeightWatchers Board

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Oprah Winfrey has set an hour-long ABC primetime special about weight loss drugs following her exit from the board of WeightWatchers after revealing her personal use of them. The special, titled “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” will air later this month. Oprah recorded the special in front of a live studio audience and gathers medial experts to discuss weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy.

ESPN+ Now Available to Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Customers for No Extra Charge, Following Addition of Disney+ - variety.com
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07.03.2024

ESPN+ Now Available to Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Customers for No Extra Charge, Following Addition of Disney+

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor ESPN+ is now available to Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Plus customers nationwide at no additional cost — coming after the cable operator added Disney+ for free earlier this year. The addition of ESPN+, which regularly costs $10.99 per month, comes under Disney and Charter’s distribution agreement reached in September 2023 — following a 12-day blackout of ESPN and other Disney networks on Charter.

‘Felicity’ Retrospective Podcast From J.J. Abrams to Feature Stars Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, Scott Foley and More - variety.com - New York
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07.03.2024

‘Felicity’ Retrospective Podcast From J.J. Abrams to Feature Stars Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, Scott Foley and More

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor J.J. Abrams is taking a look back at “Felicity,” the beloved series he co-created that premiered 25 years ago, in a difference kind of rewatch podcast featuring guest appearances by the show’s stars, including Keri Russell, Scott Speedman and Scott Foley. “Dear Felicity,” from Abrams’ Bad Robot Audio and Spotify’s The Ringer, is set to debut Wednesday, March 13.

Zack Snyder Says ‘More People’ Probably Saw ‘Rebel Moon’ on Netflix Than Saw ‘Barbie’ in Movie Theaters: ‘That’s How Crazy’ Netflix’s Distribution Model Is - variety.com
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07.03.2024

Zack Snyder Says ‘More People’ Probably Saw ‘Rebel Moon’ on Netflix Than Saw ‘Barbie’ in Movie Theaters: ‘That’s How Crazy’ Netflix’s Distribution Model Is

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Zack Snyder appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience” and championed his recent pivot to Netflix. The 58-year-old filmmaker spent the bulk of his career making movies at Warner Bros., but he made the jump to streaming starting with the 2021 release of his zombie action movie “Army of the Dead.” Snyder’s latest Netflix original was “Rebel Moon,” which debuted in December and kicked off a new space saga for the streaming giant. A second “Rebel Moon” film arrives this spring.

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07.03.2024

Home Entertainment

News arrived just yesterday that the 11-time Oscar-nominated Yorgos Lanthimos film Poor Things is set to arrive on Disney+ this coming...We’ve just heard that Searchlight Pictures are set to release their critically acclaimed All Of Us Strangers on digital from 12th...Illumination Entertainment, hot off the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, spread its wings to bring a new original feature...We’ve just heard that Icon Film Distribution is set to release director Bernardo Bertolucci’s modern classic The Dreamers, fully restored in 4K.

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07.03.2024

Features

The much anticipated cinematic release of the second part of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune has finally arrived, and it was indeed worth...As we reach the end of 2023, its time to reflect on the most memorable movies that made history this year....It’s a Hollywood axiom that video game adaptations fail. Prince of Persia, Hitman, and Max Payne are some of the movies...Transporting you straight to the heart of casino life, lots of movies perfectly capture the soul of casino culture.

The North Face offers shoppers huge discount if they complete hour-long “racial inclusion” course - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - USA
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07.03.2024

The North Face offers shoppers huge discount if they complete hour-long “racial inclusion” course

Popular sportswear brand The North Face is offering shoppers a huge discount to spend online - but there’s a catch. The American outdoors company is giving a 20% off promotional code to those who take a course on “racial inclusion.”

Interview: Scott Chambers discusses ‘Doctor Jekyll’ the new ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ - www.thehollywoodnews.com - Britain
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07.03.2024

Interview: Scott Chambers discusses ‘Doctor Jekyll’ the new ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’

Just ahead of its exclusive first-look at last year’s FrightFest, the Doctor Jekyll team revealed that the film was to be the first in a new era of Hammer Films. The historic and iconic institution was responsible for films such as Dracula and The Hounds of the Baskervilles. However, after ruling the British film industry during the 50s, 60s and 70s, the team went dark. Now they are back with a modern re-interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novel, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Directed by Joe Stephenson, Doctor Jekyll stars Suzie Izzard as the formidable Nina Jekyll who employs recently released criminal Rob (Scott Chambers) to be her assistant.

‘All Of Us Strangers’ confirmed for March 12th digital release - www.thehollywoodnews.com
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07.03.2024

‘All Of Us Strangers’ confirmed for March 12th digital release

All Of Us Strangers on digital from 12th March. A press release tells us that the release will come with various bonus materials which is TBC.

Channel 4 Hires Chief Financial Officer Amidst Layoffs - deadline.com - county Thomas
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07.03.2024

Channel 4 Hires Chief Financial Officer Amidst Layoffs

Channel 4 has hired a Chief Financial Officer amidst its 250-staff layoff program.

ProSiebenSat.1 Full-Year Profit Down $109M In “Difficult Economic Environment” But Earnings Up In Q4 - deadline.com - Germany
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07.03.2024

ProSiebenSat.1 Full-Year Profit Down $109M In “Difficult Economic Environment” But Earnings Up In Q4

ProSiebenSat.1 Media has posted full-year earnings down €100M ($109), but its recent recovery looks set to continue with fourth quarter income up “significantly.”

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's UK return unlikely as health issues rock palace: 'A royal game of chicken' - www.foxnews.com - Britain - New York - California
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07.03.2024

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's UK return unlikely as health issues rock palace: 'A royal game of chicken'

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Miley Cyrus' family scandal after mom Tish married daughter Noah's former fling: Who's who - www.foxnews.com
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07.03.2024

Miley Cyrus' family scandal after mom Tish married daughter Noah's former fling: Who's who

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Old Baptist church could be converted into housing and commercial unit - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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07.03.2024

Old Baptist church could be converted into housing and commercial unit

An old Baptist church in Dukinfield could be transformed into houses and a commercial unit, if permission is granted.

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