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☆ Woody Allen announces his retirement
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-18 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Woody Allen has announced his retirement from filmmaking. While in Europe to work on his 50th film, Woody Allen told Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia that he intended to retire from making movies and to dedicate more time to writing during his twilight years. What is now set to be his final film is set in Paris and will be shot entirely in French in a couple of weeks. Allen has been shooting more often in Europe as his support in the U.S. has plunged given the abuse accusations against him. In 2020, he opened the San Sebastian Film Festival with “Rifkin’s Festival,” shot in and around the tony city of San Sebastian.

☆ Canela.TV, a free Spanish-language streaming service with 23 million users, launches original shows
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

An upstart Spanish-language streamer is taking a big step into original content. Those networks and other Spanish-language content have captured some of the fastest-growing traditional TV audiences when it comes to average daily household viewership, according to data provider Samba TV. Canela said its streaming platform, which is available in the U.S., Mexico and Colombia, has 23 million unique users. Similar free ad-supported streaming services like Paramount Global's Pluto and Fox's Tubi have said they have nearly 70 million and 51 million active users, respectively. By the end of 2022, it will have 537 hours of original content.

☆ Disney removes Star Wars film 'Rogue Squadron' from schedule
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterPeople dressed as Storm Troopers attend the premiere of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" in London, Britain, December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/FilesSept 15 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) on Thursday pulled"Star Wars" movie "Rogue Squadron" from next year's film schedule and gave no indication on when the company would release a new movie in the blockbuster space franchise. The movie would have been the first "Star Wars" film to reach theaters since "The Rise of Skywalker" debuted in December 2019. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment on why the Jenkins' film was pulled from its upcoming slate. Disney has released several "Star Wars" TV shows in the past few years on the Disney+ streaming service.

"Andor," the latest series in the "Star Wars" franchise, hits Disney Plus on September 21. The sci-fi adventure is a prequel to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." How to watch 'Andor'You can watch "Andor" exclusively on Disney Plus. Based on the runtimes of similar "Star Wars" series on Disney Plus, each episode will likely be about 35-45 minutes long. Season one of "Star Wars Rebels" is set within the same year as "Andor," so the two shows have parallel timelines.

This year, Apple released four new smartphones: the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Plus, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are Apple's "budget" options, while the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are "premium" phones with additional features. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are the smaller versions, while the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are bigger. According to Apple, the iPhone 14 has the lowest battery life, followed by the iPhone 14 Pro, and then the iPhone 14 Plus, and finally the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If left playing video, the iPhone 14 lasts 20 hours; the iPhone 14 Pro lasts 23 hours; the iPhone 14 Plus lasts 26 hours; and the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasts 29 hours.

Check out the trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5"The Handmaid's Tale" has received numerous awards, including an Emmy for outstanding drama series in 2017, and a Golden Globe for best drama series in 2018. How to watch 'The Handmaid's Tale'You can watch "The Handmaid's Tale"s season five on Hulu starting September 14. In addition to the new season, you can also watch seasons one through four of "The Handmaid's Tale" on Hulu. Will season 5 of 'The Handmaid's Tale' be the last season? "The Handmaid's Tale" season five will not be the show's last season.

A new State of Play presentation will showcase 10 upcoming PlayStation games on September 13. The September State of Play could also include announcements on upcoming Sony hardware, like PS VR2. Where to watch the September PlayStation State of Play livestreamYou can watch Sony's September State of Play event at 6 p.m. God of War Ragnarok is the biggest PlayStation exclusive of the holiday season, so a new trailer during State of Play wouldn't be a surprise. Square Enix has used recent State of Play shows to share footage of Final Fantasy XVI, a PlayStation 5 exclusive.

"The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power" premiered September 2 on Prime Video. Prime Video costs $9/month on its own, or $15/month as part of a full Prime membership. How to watch 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'You can watch "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" exclusively on Prime Video. You can stream "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" for free with an Amazon Prime trial. Prime Video's "The Rings of Power" is based on the appendices from "The Lord of the Rings" book series.

☆ 'The Rings of Power' isn't just a TV show for Amazon — it's another way for the company to dominate every aspect of your life
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is more than just a TV show for Amazon. That's because "The Rings of Power" — which Amazon spent nearly $500 million to produce and is a Jeff Bezos passion project — isn't just a TV show for the company. As part of the larger Amazon ecosystem, Prime Video isn't just a typical streaming service. "The Rings of Power" is the peak of this effort when it comes to Amazon's TV aspirations. And the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movie trilogies are both available on Prime Video with a subscription.

☆ We asked psychologists to break down the toxic leadership styles of the Roy family on 'Succession' to help you deal with the narcissistic bosses you might encounter in real life
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Catherine Henderson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"Succession," is a top contender at this year's Emmy Awards on Sunday night with 25 nominations. Ahead of Sunday's broadcast, we break down the personalities to help you with toxic bosses IRL. There's little question that the characters on "Succession" are evil, entitled people willing to lie, cheat, backstab, kill, and steal to have their way. "Succession," which is considered a frontrunner in this year's Emmy Awards on Monday night with 25 nominations — the heftiest haul of any show, revolves around the dysfunctional Roy family. In anticipation of Monday's broadcast of the Emmy Awards, we break down the show's deeply flawed personalities and leadership styles to help you deal with the megalomaniacal, narcissistic bosses you might encounter IRL with the help of five psychotherapists and experts.

☆ Amazon's 'Rings of Power' still doesn't have any user reviews on Prime Video nearly a week after it premiered
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" premiered last week. Nearly a week later, there still aren't any user ratings for the series on Prime Video. Nearly a week later, there still aren't any user reviews for the series on Prime Video. Amazon did not immediately return a request for comment on when user reviews would be visible. It has a better user score of 6.8 (out of 10) at IMDb, which is owned by Amazon.

Producer Dan Lin attends the premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures' "The LEGO Batman Movie" at Regency Village Theatre on February 4, 2017 in Westwood, California. Movie producer Dan Lin, who had been in talks to become head of Warner Bros. The news comes during a tumultuous time for the newly formed Warner Bros. Warner Bros. recently moved its "Aquaman" sequel, which was set for a March 2023 release, to December 2023. Warner Bros.

☆ 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' was watched by more than 25 million globally, Amazon says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-03 | by ( Hanna Howard | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon Studios shared its first image of its upcoming untitled "Lord of the Rings" series, due on its streaming service Sept. 2, 2022. Amazon said Saturday that the first episode of its "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" series attracted over 25 million viewers globally in its first day, making it the biggest ever debut for a show on its Prime Video streaming service. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" books and is the most expensive television series of all time. Earlier this month, HBO said its "House of the Dragon," a "Game of Thrones" prequel series, was the biggest series premiere in its history. Clarification: This story was updated to reflect that "The Rings of Power" is based on the appendices to "The Lord of the Rings."

Popular stroller company UPPAbaby is recalling more than 14,000 jogging strollers after the tip of a child's finger got caught in the brake and was amputated. The voluntary recall involves all UPPAbaby all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers in white, charcoal and slate blue. UPPAbaby All-Terrain RIDGE Jogging Stroller. The product safety commission said customers should stop using the stroller immediately and contact UPPAbaby for free replacement brake disks. Despite passing all tests and meeting all standards, UPPAbaby received one report about the all-terrain RIDGE stroller," said the statement.

☆ Netflix agrees to give Iñárritu's new movie, ‘Bardo,’ a first run in U.S., Mexican theaters
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-01 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

“Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths,” which received its world premiere on Thursday at the Venice Film Festival, is a three-hour epic following the memories and fears of a Mexican journalist reflecting on his journey through life. Funny, surreal and visually stunning, it is Iñárritu’s first movie since his 2015 drama “The Revenant,” which won him an Oscar for best director. Netflix said “Bardo” will play in cinemas in Mexico starting from Oct. 27, as well as in select U.S. theaters from Nov. 4, before launching on the streaming site on Dec. 16. “A movie is a movie. Like the protagonist, Iñárritu now lives in the United States, but he said the picture was not autobiographical.

☆ How creators and advertisers make money from user-generated content ads on platforms like TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-11 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

TikTok has led to a surge in UGC, or user-generated content, ads. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe content feels native to TikTok and appears authentic, helping brands establish trust with consumers, agencies said. In fact, some brands prefer creators with small followings because their content is usually cheaper and feels more authentic. Read more about the frustration TikTok creators experience with building stable careers on the platformAnd it's not only a frustration with TikTok that's causing UGC to boom. Read the pitch deck Insense used to raise $2.5 million to help e-commerce brands find UGC creators

Persons: TikTok, Read, TikTok that's, Erin Confortini, Salha Aziz, @sociallyaziz, Aziz, Joseph Arujo, Danil Saliukov Organizations: UGC, Brands, SAG, Ford, Walmart Locations: TikTok, Hollywood, Delta

☆ Netflix continued to bleed subscribers for the second quarter in a row — a first for the company that proves why it's introducing an ad-supported plan and cracking down on password sharing
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-19 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

It's addressing slowing growth by cracking down on password sharing and introducing an ad-based plan. Netflix said on Tuesday that it lost 970,000 subscribers in the second quarter of the year, and it now has 220.67 million global subscribers. It's blamed its slowing growth on a number of factors, including economic strains, password sharing, and increased streaming competition. While it lost subscribers for the last two quarters, Netflix is bullish about Q3 and forecasted adding 1 million subscribers during the time period. It was already testing ways to monetize password sharing in other Latin American regions.

Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis was arrested in Italy on Sunday on charges of sexual assault and aggravated personal injury, police said. Priya Chaudhry, an attorney for Haggis, said the Canadian filmmaker was "totally innocent" and was willing to cooperate with authorities. He is totally innocent, and willing to fully cooperate with the authorities so the truth comes out quickly." The woman who accused Haggis will also be questioned ahead of the trial, Negro said. Haggis denied the original allegation and sued the publicist, Haleigh Breest, accusing her of trying to bankrupt him.

We outlined the 22 best online courses and free tutorials to learn Adobe Suite software. From Photoshop and Premiere Pro to Illustrator and After Effects, Adobe Suite programs are used to create everything from email newsletters and magazine layouts to professional videos and animated art. Whether you've never downloaded Adobe software or are already experienced in graphic design, we collected some of the best 22 online courses and tutorials to learn Adobe Suite programs. Some, like Adobe's tutorials and select LinkedIn Learning courses, are completely free, while courses on Udemy and Domestika are often on sale. The 22 best online courses to learn Adobe Suite:Adobe Photoshop online coursesAdobe Illustrator online coursesAdobe Premiere Pro online coursesAdobe InDesign online coursesAdobe After Effects online coursesAdobe Lightroom online courses

Persons: you've, Coursera Organizations: Adobe, Service, Suite Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Blood Sisters: Nigeria's movie industry stars turn out for Netflix premiere
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-05 | by ( Nimi Princewill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Lagos, Nigeria CNN —It was a night of glitz and glamor as Nigeria’s movie industry stars, known as Nollywood, strutted the red carpet on Wednesday at the launch of Netflix’s first Nigerian Original series, Blood Sisters. The theme of the premiere was ‘Red and Fugitive’ and Nollywood stars turned out in style to launch the series created by leading Nigerian production company EbonyLife Studios. Blood Sisters features Nollywood veteran stars such as Kate Henshaw, Uche Jombo, Ramsey Nouah, Segun Arinze and Joke Silva. Nigeria’s Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed was also at the premiere and lauded the launch as evidence of the growth of Nigeria’s creative industry. Other streaming platforms also have Nigeria’s movie market in their sights.

☆ Volkswagen focuses on regions to reduce supply chain vulnerability
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Aly Song/File PhotoBERLIN, April 19 (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said on Tuesday that a new growth plan would aim to reduce its vulnerability to the effects of global conflicts, such as supply chain disruption and rising prices, by divesting more power to its regions and brands. "The latest geopolitical changes and increased block-building have been exposing our global vulnerability, particularly with regards to the U.S.," Volkswagen Chief Executive Herbert Diess said in a LinkedIn post. read moreVolkswagen warned last week that it was feeling the impact of rising prices and supply chain bottlenecks, with deliveries in March down 37.3% from last year. read moreMercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) Chief Technology Officer Markus Schaefer said last week that the German carmaker was also tightening its supply chains in light of global bottlenecks. Diess first announced a reshuffling of responsibilities at Volkswagen last December, after weeks of clashes between the CEO and labour unions over his leadership.

☆ Hulu will lose top NBC shows like 'SNL' and 'The Voice' in September, one of the key challenges ahead for streamer chief Joe Earley, according to insiders
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-10 | by ( Natalie Jarvey | Claire Atkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Disney executive Joe Earley was named president of Hulu in January. "This is the best outcome for them," said a former Hulu executive, noting that Earley's "superpower" is navigating the type of complicated internal conflicts that have plagued the streamer's leaders. Under Earley, Hulu will have "an advocate," the former executive said. Many in Hollywood believe Disney hasn't taken Hulu international because it doesn't want to further boost the platform's overall valuation. It will also be Earley's job to redefine the Hulu brand once it becomes 100% owned by Disney.

☆ Peter Thiel was the 'puppet master' behind Facebook's political dealings, and 6 other unusual details about the billionaire tycoon's relationship with Mark Zuckerberg
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-08 | by ( Dorothy Cucci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Peter Thiel and Mark Zuckerberg have known each other since 2004, when Thiel became Facebook's first major investor. Some believe Thiel acted as Zuckerberg's "puppet master," and Facebook employees noticed that Zuckerberg seemed to rely on Thiel in an unusual and sometimes concerning way. Zuckerberg told Thiel he should resign from Facebook's board of directors in August 2017. Thiel underestimated Facebook's potential and told Zuckerberg to sell the company in its second year. When Yahoo offered to buy Facebook for $1 billion, Thiel told Zuckerberg to take the deal — but then-22-year-old CEO said no.

☆ Teatrul din Cahul, în epicentrul vieții culturale de la sud
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-08 | by ( ) ziuadeazi.md time to read: +3 min

Recent, teatrul Muzical-Dramatic „Bogdan-Petriceicu Hașdeu” din Cahul, supranumit Naționalul de la sud, a prezentat trei premiere, propuse și pentru Gala UNITEM, care va avea loc la sfârșitul anului, a comunicat pentru Radio Chișinău actrița teatrului „B.P. Printre acestea – spectacolul Dureri – fantomă, montat la Cahul de Radu Ghilaș, regizor la Teatrul Național „Vasile Alecsandri” din Iași, transmite radiochisinau. Teatrul din Cahul și-a inaugurat stagiunea și în acest an, cum a devenit deja o tradiție, cu spectacolul „ Trei Crai”. Montat după piesa omonimă a scriitorului Bogdan Petriceicu Hașdeu, acesta a fost primul spectacol din repertoriu. Teatrul din Cahul, fondat în 1987, are în prezent peste 30 de spectacole în repertoriu, atât pentru adulți, cât și pentru copii, care au priză la public.

Persons: Bogdan - Petriceicu, B.P, Aurica Țurcanu, Radu, Vasile Alecsandri, Bogdan Petriceicu Hașdeu, Rodica Țurcanu, Tudor, Rodica Ciobanu, Petrică, B.P . Hașdeu, Lilian, Mihai Nistor, Irina Manole ș.a Organizations: Radio Chișinău, Hașdeu, Arte, Universitatea Dunărea Locations: Cahul, Iași, României, Republica Moldova, Ucraina, Marița, România, Ismail, Reni, Universitatea Dunărea de Jos, Galați

☆ Cannes 2021: Cele mai impresionante ținute de pe covorul roșu (FOTO/VIDEO)
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-07 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Unul dintre cele mai cunoscute festivaluri de film din lume, cel de la Cannes, a revenit după un an de pauză din cauza pandemiei. Din partea României, în secțiunile festivalului intră „La civil”, film regizat de Teodora Mihai și produs de Cristian Mungiu. Este minunat să văd o sală plină, chiar dacă este plină cu figuri de nerecunoscut. Spike Lee, regizor, preşedintele juriului: Trăiască Festivalul de Film de la Cannes! Primul film care a rulat festival, după un an de pauză, a fost „Annette”, un musical cu Adam Driver și Marion Cotillard în rolurile unor îndrăgostiților prinși într-o relație de rău augur.

Persons: Teodora Mihai, Cristian Mungiu, Andrei Epure, Radu Munteanu, Gabriela Brașoveanu, Doria, Spike Lee, Jodie Foster, Palme, Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard Organizations: Palme d'Or Locations: Cannes, României, Întregalde, Franța

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