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Harvey Weinstein had heart surgery Monday after he complained of health issues and was moved from a New York City jail to a hospital, a representative for the disgraced movie mogul said. Weinstein, whose 2020 rape conviction was overturned in April, remained in recovery at the intensive care unit at Bellevue Hospital on Monday night, said the representative, Craig Rothfeld. Weinstein was moved from Rikers Island jail to the hospital after complaining that he didn’t feel well and had experienced significant weight gain from medication, Rothfeld said. He underwent pericardiocentesis surgery Monday morning to alleviate a significant amount of fluid from his lungs and heart, Rothfeld said. In July, Weinstein was hospitalized for a “myriad of health conditions” and tested positive for Covid-19 and double pneumonia, his representative said.

Persons: Harvey Weinstein, Weinstein, Craig Rothfeld, Rothfeld, Oscar Organizations: Bellevue Hospital, Hollywood, NBC Locations: New York City, Rikers, New York, Los Angeles, York

☆ James Earl Jones said he didn't speak for 8 years because his stutter was 'painful.' The Darth Vader actor went on to have one of Hollywood's most iconic voices.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewJames Earl Jones, who died on Monday, said he didn't speak for eight years as a child because of his stutter. He would go on to voice some of Hollywood's most iconic characters, including Darth Vader in "Star Wars." AdvertisementIn 2010, Jones told the Daily Mail how difficult it was to stutter in front of his classmates: "Stuttering is painful. So my first year of school was my first mute year and then those mute years continued until I got to high school," Jones said.

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☆ Cate Blanchett says ‘Carol’ struggled to find funding because it was a lesbian love story
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Cate Blanchett touched down in Toronto for a wide-ranging talk about creative conflict on film sets, making big-budget films “risky,” and why her six-time Oscar-nominated film “Carol” struggled to find funding. “We want the numbers,” Blanchett said (though she didn’t specifically name-drop “Disclaimer” maker Apple, which, like most streamers, tends to shield its audience metrics). “At one point, another director was going to do it, and he got sort of taken off the project,” Blanchett said. That prompted her to step away as well, until Haynes expressed interest in the project and got Blanchett back on board. … Anything that gives you the time to think long thoughts and think uncomfortable thoughts, because being an actor, it’s pretty uncomfortable a lot of the time.

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☆ James Earl Jones, legendary actor known for unmistakable baritone voice, dies at 93
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Ethan Sacks | Ethan Sacks Writes For Nbcnews.Com. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Now a father, Jones continued to work steadily through the 1980s. (He won a second Emmy that night for his supporting turn in the TV movie “Heat Wave,” about the 1965 Watts race riots.) Over the ensuing three decades, Jones continued to work continuously — even after he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 1995. That he never won an Oscar for a specific movie role, denying him the coveted EGOT, is a lingering symbol of just how much he was underappreciated over a prolific and profound career. Taylor, the UCLA professor, always includes a clip of Jones in the 1987 production of “Fences” in his master class on acting.

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Read previewIconic actor James Earl Jones died on Monday at the age of 93. Related storiesGrowing up in silenceA photo of young James Earl Jones, after the success of Broadway show, "The Great White Hope." Muhammad Ali jumped in the ring with James Earl Jones to help him promote the movie adaptation of "The Great White Hope." Advertisement"Star Wars" director George Lucas and James Earl Jones attended the AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Sir Sean Connery. Charles Sykes/Invision/APCecilia Hart and James Earl Jones pose with their son, Flynn Earl Jones, at the 65th Tony Awards.

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☆ Could a $1.4M portrait found in a Maine attic be a long-lost Rembrandt?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The auction house believes this to be the highest sum ever paid for an artwork at a Maine auction. Thomaston Place Auction GallerieLost from the recordsRembrandt scholar Gary Schwartz said a potential buyer had earlier sought his opinion on the Maine portrait. 03:09 - Source: CNNArt historian Volker Manuth, who authored publisher Taschen’s 2019 monograph “Rembrandt: The Complete Paintings,” told CNN he was also approached by a potential buyer of the Maine portrait. But inclusion in a major catalog, or the backing of a big auction house, can increase a painting’s value manyfold. Schwartz suggested that, should the Maine portrait receive similar endorsement, it might be revalued at up to $5 million.

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☆ How 'The Perfect Couple' cast nailed the opening dance with the help of Taylor Swift's backup dancers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Netflix's "The Perfect Couple" shows the cast dancing flashmob-style in the opening credits. Speaking at a Q&A after the show's UK premiere, the cast explained how the scene came together. My dress is too tight, I can't dance,'" Bier, who previously directed Kidman on HBO's "The Undoing," said. AdvertisementThe scene was mapped out by Dua Lipa's choreographer of choice and featured some of Taylor Swift's backup dancersSusanne Bier practiced the dance with cast members. Kidman said that the cast also ended up having extra support in the form of professional backup dancers who had previously worked with Taylor Swift.

Persons: Nicole Kidman, —, Susanne Bier, Meghan Trainor's, Gail Berman, Jack Reynor, Bier, Reynor, Hilary Bronwyn Gayle, Kidman, Oscar, Nicole, Liev Schreiber, Kidman's, Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Amelia Sacks, Dua, Taylor, Charm, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, Glamour, Taylor Swift Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, SAG, Netflix Dua Locations: Nantucket, London, Rosalía

☆ Russian watchmaker upends race to design world’s thinnest watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —In recent years, the giants of European horology have been locked in a heated battle to design the world’s thinnest mechanical watch. The stainless steel watch presented by Konstantin Chaykin in Geneva last week is the second prototype of his ThinKing model. Konstantin Chaykin has applied for patents for his utra-thin winding barrel, double balance wheel and strap design. He welcomed outside assessment, telling CNN that during the five-day Geneva Watch Days fair “hundreds of people” were able to inspect his creation. He was inspired to make one after being challenged by a client to design an ultra-thin watch of his own.

Persons: Piaget, Richard Mille, Mark, Konstantin Chaykin, Chaykin, Konstantin, Indépendants, Bulgari, ” James Stacey, Konstantin haykin Chaykin, ”, “, tinker, С . Organizations: CNN, Records, Visitors Locations: European, Russian, Moscow, Geneva, Switzerland, Swiss

☆ Why Malbon Golf welcomed the ‘sweatergate’ social media firestorm
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-30 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

The couple’s lifestyle brand, Malbon Golf, had been swept into a social media storm by an eye-catching Masters outfit donned by ambassador and former world No. Nicolas Malinauskas/Malbon GolfStarsThe duo launched Malbon Golf in 2017, with Stephen’s anthropomorphic ball character “Buckets” taking center stage as the brand’s logo. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images Tom Holland: Part-time web-slinger, full-time golf swinger -- the "Spider-Man" lead is a self-confessed golf addict. Warren Little / Getty Images Stephen Curry: The three-point king of the NBA is also a highly-proficient par-three shooter. Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesFor Malbon Golf, it is simply the latest step in its aim to “condition” the golf world into accepting new styles in the game.

Persons: Stephen, Erica Malbon, Jason Day, Erica, Frank151, —, ’ ”, “, ’ ” Stephen, Nicolas Malinauskas, it’s, ” Erica, “ We’re, — there’s, ” Stephen, ”, Jimmy Choo, Dre, Vince Sirico, Justin Timberlake, Travis Scott, Q, Justin Bieber, Bieber, …, ’, That’s, ” Adam Sandler, Sandler, Gilmore, Shooter McGavin, Christopher McDonald, Al Messerschmidt, Michael Jordan, Davis, Jordan, Isaac Brekken, JT strutting, Matt Sullivan, Catherine Zeta, Jones, Michael Douglas, Douglas, Ross Kinnaird, Tom Brady, Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Carmen Mandato, Orlando Ramirez, Jessica Alba, tross, Xaume Olleros, Niall Horan, There's, Tom Holland, Warren Little, Stephen Curry, Isaiah Vazquez, Celine Dion, René Angélil, Dion, Sam Levi, Miles Teller, Alice Cooper, Cooper, Kathryn Newton, Newton, Ezra Shaw, Sandy Young, Little, Tiger Woods, Oscar Wilde’s, Woods, Jamie Squire, Allen Iverson Organizations: CNN, “ City of Angels, ”, Nike, Prince, NBA, University of North Carolina, PGA, Chicago, NFL, Mission, Getty, Management, BMW PGA, Golden State Warriors, Clarkson Creative, Club, American, Tahoe, LPGA, Ryder, Celtic, Team, April’s, Augusta National Locations: Augusta , Georgia, Los Angeles, New York, “ City, Florida, British, Alba, Hainan, AFP, Irish, Terrebonne , Quebec, American, Celtic Manor, Wales, Augusta

☆ Joe Ando: Meet the TikToker behind Ella Emhoff’s internet-breaking DNC dress
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-29 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Its wearer, of course, was Ella Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter and potential next first daughter of the US. “She needs a dress and she wears it, and people will watch this event but it won’t really be about what she’s wearing. Emhoff's dress was inspired by tea parties, as Ando wanted to the portray the potential next first daughter as "a modern princess." Armed with a tiny mic, a bashful attitude and an impressive 2.9 million TikTok followers, Ando filmed himself approaching celebrities asking if he could make them a dress. Ando, by contrast, has built an impressively starry client roster and millions of followers before even launching a brand.

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☆ Logan Sargeant: US driver walks away from fiery F1 crash during Dutch Grand Prix practice
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —American F1 driver Logan Sargeant escaped unharmed after losing control of his car during practice at the Dutch Grand Prix Saturday, as it crashed into a wall, crumpled on impact and burst into flames. The Williams Racing driver vaulted out the smoking car and walked towards the side of the track, while the rest of the session was red flagged. Sargeant’s team confirmed that he was unharmed but that they were unable to repair his car in time for him to participate in qualifying. “The team will continue to repair and build his car in preparation for race day,” Williams Racing added in a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, went out in the second round and will start from 12th on the grid.

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Behind two of the best-dressed women at the Democratic National Convention this week, Michelle Obama and Ella Emhoff, were two Asian Americans designers making their mark on the political scene. The former first lady was the talk of the internet with the dark blue, sleeveless suit she wore during her speech on Tuesday night. Eric Charbonneau / Getty Images for Warner Bros.After Michelle Obama’s speech at the DNC, the brand praised her on Instagram. He documented the process of making Emhoff’s dress on his TikTok page, which has 2.9 million followers. In a series of Instagram stories, Ando-Hirsh also revealed that Emhoff crocheted the flower on the sleeve of her dress herself.

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☆ George Clooney is 'irritated' that Quentin Tarantino apparently claimed he isn't a movie star
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewGeorge Clooney is friends with his "Wolfs" costar Brad Pitt, but when it comes to Pitt's collaborator Quentin Tarantino, he's okay not playing nice. "He did some interview where he was naming movie stars, and he was talking about you, and somebody else, and then this guy goes, 'Well, what about George?' Related storiesTarantino has, however, criticized the lack of movie stars in this day and age more generally, particularly with the "Marvel-ization" of Hollywood. "But they're not movie stars. Tarantino has also praised Pitt as "one of the last remaining big-screen movie stars" in a 2022 interview with GQ.

Persons: —, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Quentin Tarantino, Pitt, Clooney, Tarantino, Quentin, Robert Rodriguez, George, he's, America, Thor, Noah Baumbach, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Michael Clayton Organizations: Service, GQ, Business, Miramax, Marvel, Apple, Venice Film Locations: Tarantino's, Hollywood, Venice

☆ Haley Joel Osment Sees Contentment
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Melena Ryzik | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Haley Joel Osment’s childhood memories are not like other people’s. A phalanx of Osment clones, made for that movie, are still floating around — he heard they might have ended up stockpiled in Peter Jackson’s trove of memorabilia in New Zealand. If the apocalypse happens, Osment jokes, that preteen version of him will survive. It is, in any case, the form in which many fans know him best — especially as the notably named Cole Sear, the teary-eyed center of “The Sixth Sense,” M. Night Shyamalan’s blockbuster supernatural thriller from August 1999. It was a phrase so potent that, 25 years after its arrival, it is a Kendrick Lamar lyric — on a Drake diss track, no less.

Persons: Haley Joel Osment’s, Tom Hanks, Hanks’s, “ Forrest Gump, Russell Crowe, Osment, Oscar, Steven Spielberg, Jackson’s, Cole Sear, Osment’s indelibly, ”, Kendrick Lamar, Drake Locations: New Zealand

☆ Miley Cyrus becomes youngest Disney Legend: ‘Proud to have been Hannah Montana’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The singer who rose to fame on “Hannah Montana” is now the youngest person to be named a Disney Legend. To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life.’ “Cyrus was among 14 artists honored as Disney Legends this year. The Walt Disney Company“The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor our company bestows,” Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger told the crowd at the event. Disney Legends are bound by the special place they have earned in our history for their tremendous contributions in service of entertaining and delighting fans around the globe.”Congratulations to the iconic Harrison Ford on his Disney Legends Award! 🌟🎉 #D23 pic.twitter.com/ShFZ8jeRYb — Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) August 12, 2024Iger presented Ford, who he described as a “true Disney Legend and a dear friend,” with his award.

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☆ Celine Dion hits out at the Trump campaign for playing 'My Heart Will Go On' at a Montana rally: 'Really, that song?'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Donald Trump played Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" at a rally in Montana on Friday. Dion's management team has said the use of the song was "in no way" authorized by the singer. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementCeline Dion has hit out at Donald Trump and his campaign organizers for using her "Titanic" ballad "My Heart Will Go On" at a recent rally. A video of Dion performing the Oscar-winning song from the 1997 film was played before Trump appeared onstage in Bozeman, Montana, on August 9, footage from the rally shared on X shows.

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☆ Fly like Iron Man. Join a battle in Wakanda. Here are the major theme park projects Disney has announced
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Natasha Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Artist concept for an attraction at a new “Cars”-themed area coming to Frontierland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. To mark the occasion, the company will create the first-ever audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney, with a level of complexity of technology that has yet to be seen in a Disney park. Across the esplanade at Disney California Adventure park, Avenger’s Campus will more than double in size, with construction beginning in 2025. Artist concept of Disney’s first theme park ride based on “Coco,” which breaks ground in 2026. In Paris, Disney’s first-ever theme park attraction based on “The Lion King” will be built at the renamed Disney Adventure World park.

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The new short documentary “It’s Okay” explores the experiences of two young brothers at a Drag Story Hour event in North Carolina, one of more than a dozen states that have considered restrictions on drag performances in front of minors in recent years. An additional four states passed laws that could be used to restrict drag, according to Movement Advancement Project, an LGBTQ think tank. GLAAD, a national LGBTQ media advocacy organization, found that drag events faced more than 160 protests and significant threats between early 2022 and April 2023, with some events targeted by armed protestors. France said he felt like the people who were left out of the national conversation about Drag Story Hour were the kids who attended them. If his brother was indifferent to the drag queen or the story, that would have been our film.

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☆ Insider Today: A shot to reverse aging
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

On the agenda:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementVeronica Thatcher, who's worked at Costco for 18 years, told Business Insider she also spotted "Halloween- and harvest-themed decorative pillows" in the big-box store this month. According to eMarketer, Lowe's made Halloween merch available online on June 1 and it'll be available IRL on August 23. iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIWealthy patient, healthy jointsIt's hard to slow down aging, but the wealthy are giving it their best shot, literally. More of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Jordan Parker Erb, editor, in New York.

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☆ Disney showcases sequels at D23 as Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan present ‘Freakier Friday’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Megan Thomas | Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

That was the obvious crowd sentiment at the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase on Friday, where the company previewed its upcoming lineup of film and streaming comfort content. D23, for those unfamiliar with the biennial pilgrimage of Disney fans to Anaheim, California, is part cosplay convention, part promotional pep fest. It was as if Disney, borrowing a line from Russell Crowe in “Gladiator,” asked, “Are you not entertained?”Hard not to be. Walt Disney Studios and AnimationAuli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson appear at the Disney Entertainment Showcase on August 9. He previewed “Dream Productions,” an “Inside Out” spinoff series, set in Riley’s mind in a time period between the two films, due to release on Disney+ next year.

Persons: ”, King ”, David Blaine, Lin Manuel Miranda, Russell Crowe, “, Dwayne Johnson, Jesse Grant, Disney Dwayne Jonnson, “ Maui’s, ” Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, ” Lohan, ” Curtis, Oscar, Barry Jenkins, Miranda, Lin, Manuel Miranda, Braelyn Rankins, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Theo Somolu, Anika Noni Rose, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Jim Cameron, ” Cameron, “ It’s, Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Ginnifer Goodwin, ” Rachel Zegler, Gal Godot, Jeff Bridges, Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Ares, Disney Pixar Pete Docter, Docter, “ Elio, Marvel, America, Kevin Feige –, Ryan Reynolds, Marvel Jesus ”, –, Feige, Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus ‘ Thunderbolt ’ Ross –, William Hurt –, Agatha All, Kathryn Hahn, Agatha Harkness, ” Hahn, Aubrey, Patti LuPone, Joe Locke, Okwui Okpokwasili, Ali Ahn, Agatha, Charlie Cox, Lucasfilm Grogu, Din Djarin, Pedro Pascal, Jude Law, Diego Luna, wunderkinds Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Yoda Organizations: CNN, Disney, Walt Disney Studios, Disney Entertainment, Pixar, Disney Pixar, Marvel Marvel, Marvel, “, Aubrey Plaza, Lucasfilm, Star Locations: Anaheim , California, “, Moana, New Zealand, “ WandaVision

☆ Jude Law enters the Star Wars galaxy in epic fashion in nostalgic ‘Skeleton Crew’ trailer
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The galaxy far, far away is about to add another starry member to its ranks. Oscar-nominee Jude Law was on hand in Anaheim, California on Friday night at D23 – Disney’s massive fan expo that drew a crowd of 12,000 – to present “Skeleton Crew,” a new “Star Wars” series set to premiere on Disney+ in December. Ahead of unveiling the first-look trailer, Law billed the new series as “a timeless adventure story in the spirit of the Amblin coming-of-age films from the ’80s,” mentioning 1985’s “The Goonies” and “E.T.” from 1982 as examples. Things take a decidedly “Goonies”-style turn when the band of misfit youths stumble on a hidden fortress in the forest, where water slides, skeletons and adventure await. “Skeleton Crew” will stream with a two-episode premiere on December 3 on Disney+.

Persons: Jude Law, ”, “, “ You’re, –, Law – Organizations: CNN, Disney, ‘ Locations: Anaheim , California

☆ An inside look at America’s aging ballistic missile arsenal
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Oren Liebermann | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Underneath the blast door stands one of the most powerful weapons in the US inventory, a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. But unlike the other two parts of the triad – strategic bombers and ballistic missile submarines – the ICBM launch facilities are fixed positions. Last year, the commander of US Strategic Command told Congress that China has more land-based ballistic missile launchers than the US. Russia has been carrying out military exercises involving its tactical nuclear weapons, as President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons since invading Ukraine. That complexity, Schlabach argued, drives the need for modernizing the ballistic missile fleet.

Persons: ”, James Schlabach, Evelyn McCoy, Joseph Cambio, Nunn, McCurdy, William LaPlante, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Antony Blinken, Schlabach, ” Schlabach Organizations: North Dakota CNN, Minuteman III, Minot Air Force Base, Minuteman, Air Force, 91st Missile, CNN, ”, Cuban Missile Crisis, The Air Force, Sentinel missile, Defense, Sentinel, Strategic Command, Congress, Soviet Union Locations: Minot, North Dakota, Dakota, it’s, Russia, China, Ukraine, Pyongyang

☆ Read the pitch deck an AI startup tackling time-consuming tasks in Hollywood used to raise new funds
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewFilmustage, which uses AI to analyze scripts and do other pre-production tasks, raised $1.5 million in seed funding led by Raw Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm. It also performs other tasks like creating shooting schedules and analyzing scenes for risk elements like sex and weapons. AI tools have found applications in Hollywood, which is known for its lengthy and costly process of making TV shows and movies. Here's the pitch deck Filmustage used to raise its newest funding round:

Persons: —, Filmustage, There's, Roger Christian, Byron Saltysiak, Callan Green, Guy Ritchie's, Egor Dubrovsky, Dubrovsky, it's, Filmustage's Organizations: Service, Raw Ventures, Business, Guy Ritchie's Netflix, Universal Pictures, Investors, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hollywood Locations: London, Hollywood

☆ Leon Marchand, the king of the 2024 Olympic Games – and the club where it all began
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Tom Burrows | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

This is where a young Leon Marchand first swam. Coloma believes Marchand has been the star of the Olympic Games (Tom Burrows/The Athletic)“Everyone is talking about Leon here. Marchand started out at the small indoor winter pool, before graduating to the Olympic pool at the complex — which also has a huge 150m long summer pool. Knowing that someone like Leon Marchand swam here and became what he is today… it’s very inspiring. “Leon Marchand is the best possible flagship for the city that you can dream of — with Dupont as well.

Persons: “, ”, Michel Coloma, Coloma, Alfred, Leon Marchand, Marchand, Leon, He’s, it’s, ‘, Tom Burrows, didn’t, ‘ It’s, Xavier, Marcel Wouda, Celine Bonnet, Christophe, marchons ’, ‘ Marchand, ’, Kristof Milak, ‘ Ole ’, ” Marchand, Vatsyayana, Nakache, Oscar, ” Xavier, Celine, ” Marchand didn’t, that’s, ” Coloma, ” Nicolas Castel, Remi Lacourt, ” Castel, Michael Phelps ’, Castel, Bob Bowman, Michael Phelps, Bowman, Frenchman, Thomas Sammut, Marchand’s, ” Bowman, Le Monde, Valentine Chapuis, he’s, there’s, Fabien Barthez, Christophe Roussel, towelling, ” Sandra, …, Laura Georgelin, Alex, Antoine Dupont, Jean, Claude Dardelet, “ Leon Marchand, Dupont, Dan Goldfarb Organizations: Olympic, Toulouse Olympique Employes, Olympic Games, Stade de France, Getty, Alfred, AFP, “, Arizona State University, Toulouse, France, Athletic Locations: Toulouse —, Paris, Toulouse, it’s, Coloma, Paris ’, Leon, Barcelona, Seoul, Tokyo, AFP, U.S, Arizona, France, “ Toulouse

☆ Miss USA: Alma Cooper of Michigan crowned, capping tumultuous year of pageant controversy
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The show featured no explicit references to the controversy, though Gankiewicz described her unexpected three-month stint as Miss USA as “the most unique reign in history.”Alma Cooper onstage with former Miss USA titleholder Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii. Miss USA president Laylah Rose released a statement at the end of May, reported by the Los Angeles Times, refuting Voigt’s allegations. Judges included shoe designer Jojo Bragais and former Miss USA titleholders Carole Gist and Lu Parker. Sunday marked the first Miss USA pageant to take place since its owner, the Miss Universe Organization, lifted a longstanding age restriction banning women over 28 from participating. Cooper will now go onto compete in the Miss Universe 2024 contest, which will be held in Mexico later this year.

Persons: Alma Cooper, Kentucky’s Connor Perry, Oklahoma’s Danika Christopherson, ”, ” Cooper, Savannah, Utah’s Noelia Voigt, Voigt’s, —, UmaSofia Srivastava, Gankiewicz, ” Alma Cooper, Gilbert Flores, Voigt, “, ” Voigt, ” Srivastava, Barbara, Laylah Rose, Chelsea Lauren, Shutterstock, Garcelle, Keltie Knight, Jojo Bragais, Carole Gist, Lu Parker, Kristina Johnson of, Maryland’s Bailey Anne Kennedy, Shavana Clarke, Addie Carver, Stephanie Skinner, Carver, Cooper Organizations: CNN, US Army, Miss USA, Stanford University, Latina, United States Army, Miss Teen USA, Instagram, Miss, Morning, Miss Universe Organization, Los Angeles Times, Garcelle Beauvais, Housewives, Beverly Hills, Miss Teen Locations: Savannah Gankiewicz, Hawaii, Miss USA, Los Angeles , California, “, California, Kristina Johnson of Arizona, Montana , North Dakota, Maryland, Indiana, Shavana Clarke of Connecticut, Mississippi, Mexico

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