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Japan’s Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli’s US steward
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on October 15th, 2024
The Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit GKIDS, the companies said Tuesday. The deal gives Toho an established North American distributor and sales operation in GKIDS, which has become a force in animation since its founding in 2008. As producer and distributor of artist-driven animation, GKIDS has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee shot multiple times in Las Vegas
By Maria Sherman, Rio Yamat And Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on October 15th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Jake E. Lee, a former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, was shot and wounded multiple times in Las Vegas early Tuesday morning. Las Vegas police said in an emailed statement that the victim was shot around 2:40 a.m. Tuesday and was taken to a hospital for treatment. No arrests have been made, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-husband of ‘Real Housewives’ star gets seven years for hiring mobster to assault her boyfriend
By The Associated Press on October 15th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – The ex-husband of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member Dina Manzo was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison for hiring a reputed mobster to assault her boyfriend in exchange for the defendant hosting a lavish wedding reception for the attacker. Thomas Manzo, 59, of Franklin Lakes, will also have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rufus Wainwright calls Trump’s use of ‘Hallelujah’ cover the ‘height of blasphemy’
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on October 15th, 2024
Rufus Wainwright says he was “horrified” to learn that Donald Trump played his cover version of “Hallelujah” during a presidential campaign event in Pennsylvania on Monday. The Canadian singer issued a statement saying Trump’s decision to use the Leonard Cohen classic was the “height of blasphemy.” Wainwright’s representatives noted that the publishing company for Cohen’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music
By Krysta Fauria, The Associated Press on October 15th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dread. “There’s a million things to think about as you’re trying to go to sleep at night,” he said. ” Post-pandemic, in the age of Trump, you know, North Korea, whatever it is.” Best known for his absurdist comedy and creative partnership with Eric ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Anora’ might be the movie of the year. Sean Baker hopes it changes some things
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on October 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean Baker’s interest in the lives of sex workers began with his 2012 drama “Starlet.” For that film, set around the adult film world of San Fernando Valley, Baker spent time listening to the stories of sex workers. Some co-starred in the movie. Many became friends. “I remember being on set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean Baker’s improvised road to ‘Anora’
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on October 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean Baker’s interest in the lives of sex workers began with his 2012 drama “Starlet.” For that film, set around the adult film world of San Fernando Valley, Baker spent time listening to the stories of sex workers. Some co-starred in the movie. Many became friends. “I remember being on set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Egypt’s long-delayed mega-museum is opening some galleries in a trial run
By Ahmed Hatem, The Associated Press on October 15th, 2024
CAIRO (AP) – The Grand Egyptian Museum will open 12 halls with exhibits about ancient Egypt in its main galleries starting this week in a trial run ahead of the still-unannounced official opening, officials said Tuesday The museum, a mega-project near the famed Giza Pyramids which has cost well over $1 billion so far, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Becky G says ‘Encuentros,’ her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture
By Berenice Bautista, The Associated Press on October 15th, 2024
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.” Her newest album, “Encuentros,” makes it clear that this is not a temporary interest: She’s dedicated to exploring the folk music in depth, and by adding modern fusions. “Obviously, a lot of people can say ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denis Villeneuve receives one of France’s top cultural honours
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on October 15th, 2024
Quebecois filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has received one of France’s highest cultural honours for his contributions to cinema. The “Dune” director was awarded the insignia of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by French culture minister Rachida Dati. Dati says in a statement that the director was recognized for his “exceptional” career and contributions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
By Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press on October 15th, 2024
PARIS (AP) – As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light. Beyond restoring the cathedral’s iconic spire and medieval charm, the city announced plans Tuesday to revamp Notre Dame’s surroundings – to ... Read More »
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