Skydance Alum Amanda Alley Lands at A/Vantage Pictures as Development, Production VP (Exclusive)
Her credits include the upcoming Skydance features 'Way of the Warrior Kid' starring Chris Pratt and Mattel’s Matchbox movie.
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Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and More Appear in PSA About Why New York Is ‘The Easiest Place to Film in the Country’
A group of famous New Yorkers — Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Natasha Lyonne, Darren Aronofsky and Celine Song — appear in a PSA released by mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office of media and entertainment about the city as the ideal destination for filmmaking. “We’re cutting
On this date in 2004, the Killdozer rampage took place ....
On this date in 2004, the Killdozer rampage took place . “The bulldozer effortlessly demolished cars and buildings, including the home of a former mayor, the office of a newspaper that had sided against him in an editorial…”
Ultrathin nanotubes reach 1 nanometer, opening path to smaller electronics
Researchers in Japan have created some of the world's smallest semiconducting nanotubes, structures 100,000 times thinner than a human hair. By growing molybdenum disulfide inside protective tubes of boron nitride, the researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo,
JWST 'weighs' dormant black hole 10 billion light-years away
The most distant, nearly invisible dormant black hole has been detected and "weighed" by an international team of astronomers that includes researchers from UCL. The study, published in Science, identified a dormant black hole at the heart of a galaxy known as MRG-M0138 located
Bumble bees show spontaneous problem-solving, challenging big-brain assumptions
In a new study, bumble bees solve a completely novel object-manipulation task. What makes this behavior especially remarkable is that the bees had never been trained. The findings challenge the long-standing assumption that spontaneous problem-solving is restricted to humans
Global mangrove forests rebound, offering hopeful sign for climate and coastal resilience
Mangrove forests, once considered one of the world's most threatened coastal ecosystems, are showing signs of recovery worldwide, according to new research from Tulane University that finds decades of losses largely offset by regrowth and expansion.
Most people cooperate—and underestimate others' willingness to cooperate, global study reveals
The study "Homo cooperans: Understanding the nature of human cooperation" arrives at a clear result: 69% of study participants chose to cooperate. At the same time, the study published in the journal Science shows that people systematically underestimate the willingness of
Wildfires reverse decade of ozone cleanup in the United States, study reveals
Ozone pollution has worsened in much of the continental United States over the past decade, fueled by wildfires and the long-distance transport of unhealthy air, according to a new study titled "Fires reverse progress toward ozone air quality standards in the U.S.," led by
Remote work may not be what makes employees happy, study finds
For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.
‘Death Boom’ Trailer: Leonardo DiCaprio-Produced, Eli Roth and Jessica Chandler Documentary Investigates the End-of-Life Industry (EXCLUSIVE)
A trailer has been released for “Death Boom,” the forthcoming documentary exploring the multi-billion dollar death care industry. The film will make its world premiere at this year’s Tribeca Festival on June 9 in New York. From director Jessica Chandler, “Death Boom” will
Tradition reigns in one of the richest congressional district. Or does it?
Micah Lasher is leading a race with the might of the establishment propelling him. It might not be enough.
Solving Feynman’s Formula for Eating Well, Parking Your Car, and Finding a Mate
The 50-year mystery suggests humans may be more rational than we thought The post Solving Feynman’s Formula for Eating Well, Parking Your Car, and Finding a Mate appeared first on Nautilus .
Sadie Sink to Star in ‘The Marriage Plot’ Adaptation at FX From A24, Will Arbery and Hiro Murai
FX has greenlit “The Marriage Plot,” a limited series based on Jeffrey Eugenides’ 2011 novel of the same name. Sadie Sink will star in the project, which is written by Will Arbery and directed by Hiro Murai and will stream on Hulu. Per the official descriptiom, “The Marriage
Bumblebees can solve problems on their own
With no training, bumblebees can work out how to use a ball like a ladder to feed on sugar from an out-of-reach flower.
Germany rejects EU request to scrap 'necessary' internal border controls
Ten EU countries currently enforce checks on their internal borders and seven of those say migration is the justification for keeping them in place.
Taylor Swift’s Net Worth Is Now $2 Billion, According to Forbes
Forbes lists are largely a status symbol for the 1%, but as the business publication has expanded its purview — and as the music business has grown legit billionaires — its lists and criteria have grown. Pegged to its four-year-old Iconoclast conference is an “Iconoclast 50”
Palestinians in the West Bank, Jerusalem spend Eid al-Adha demolishing their own homes
Palestinians in Silwan and Qalandyiah describe a holiday of razed homes and forced displacement, while the IDF sealed the West Bank town of Beit Ummar for all four days. 'They told me, either you continue [the demolition], or we will,' says a resident of Silwan
Unreleased Prince Songs Collected On New Album Timeless
Prince Celebration Week is currently going down in Minneapolis, and the Prince Estate has announced a new posthumous Prince album called Timeless. The LP contains 10 rare and previously unreleased recordings from Prince’s legendary Vault, and it spans from 1977 to his death in
Clio Barnard’s Cannes Prizewinner ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Sells Widely as Charades Boards International Rights (EXCLUSIVE)
Fresh off winning the audience award at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Clio Barnard’s “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” has secured a raft of international sales, with Paris-based sales company Charades handling worldwide rights. The film, which earned the top audience prize
Mountain Taínos also dance in Bad Bunny's 'Casita'
The playful stage design on the 'I Should Have Taken More Photos' tour evokes the buildings of Humacao, an eastern Puerto Rican town long known for anticolonial resistance.
Jíbaro Taínos also dance at Bad Bunny's Casita
The playful set design on the 'Debí tirar más fotos' tour nods to the buildings of Humacao, an eastern Puerto Rican town with a long anti-colonial tradition of resistance.
Sony Invests in AI Copyright-Protection Firm Midnight Labs
Midnight Labs, an AI company focused on intellectual property protection in the entertainment industry, has secured an investment from Sony’s Innovation Fund to help bolster its efforts to combat piracy and deepfakes plaguing entertainment companies and content creators in the
Senate GOP defeats first attempt to kill DOJ payout fund
Democrats tried to send the bill back to the Judiciary Committee, which would effectively kill the underlying immigration enforcement bill.
Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women
Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.
AG’s antitrust probe decimates Compass stock price by nearly 13%
Compass' stock price plummeted Wednesday after news broke that the New York Attorney General's office was investigating the brokerage over antitrust concerns.
All spark container upgrade locations in Mina the Hollower
Spark containers will save your bones in Mina the Hollower. Here's where to find every spark container upgrade.
Bob Dylan’s Never Ending Tour Began 36 Years Ago This Week With a Show Critics Scorched
"Dylan used to matter," wrote the San Francisco Chronicle in a brutal pan of his June 7, 1988, show at the Concord Pavilion
Netflix’s Devil May Cry Renewed for Third and Final Season
Netflix's animated show Devil May Cry was just renewed for its last season.
Africa: Spiro Secures $215m Investment to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- African electric mobility company Spiro has secured a landmark $215 million equity investment to accelerate the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent, positioning the company
Canada endorses embattled marine park’s plan to relocate 30 beluga whales
Beluga whales, which Marineland threatened to euthanize in 2025, will be moved to sanctuaries in Spain or across US Canada and an embattled marine park have reached a tentative deal on the future of 30 beluga whales , ending a saga that has captivated the public and angered
Trump endorses 'Protect College Sports' Act
President Trump is backing the "Protect College Sports" Act, a piece of legislation introduced in the Senate this week that would regulate the big business of college sports. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, called the current college sports landscape a "total mess," and said
On-demand Arctic observations with low-cost balloon systems could sharpen local storm forecasts
Arctic communities are increasingly exposed to dangerous weather events due to climate change and rely on accurate weather forecasts. However, conditions in the lower atmosphere remain poorly observed in the Arctic because monitoring systems are expensive and difficult to deploy.
Two new aquatic insect species discovered from the Middle East and Caucasus
Newly described aquatic insects, belonging to the genus Hydropsyche, are helping close substantial knowledge gaps regarding the biodiversity of Azerbaijan, Iran, and Türkiye. Caddisflies (order Trichoptera) are vital components of freshwater ecosystems, and the Hydropsyche
As Another Game Delays An Xbox Port Due To Series S Memory Issues, Some Think Microsoft Should Change Its Parity Rule
No Rest for the Wicked is launching on PS5 while Xbox and Switch ports need more time
Slovenia's parliament approves Jansa's centre-right government
LJUBLJANA, June 4 (Reuters) - Slovenia's parliament on Thursday approved Prime Minister Janez Jansa's centre-right government, which has pledged tax cuts, targeted spending and an anti-corruption drive. Jansa, a pro-Trump populist who secured a fourth term after an inconclusive
Explainer-How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence
June 4 - Residents of Gaza, south Lebanon, northern Israel and Kuwait were all under fire this week despite U.S.-arranged ceasefires supposedly in force in their regions. Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Lebanon, with Israeli forces still actively deployed in both places.
Anderson Cooper on Trump's latest Kaitlan Collins remarks: ‘That doesn't happen to men’
Anderson Cooper late Wednesday defended Kaitlan Collins after President Trump verbally attacked his CNN colleague in the Oval Office, saying she has “hatred in her eyes” and needs to smile more. “That’s the president of the United States, a nearly 80-year-old man who has no
One mad lad has spent the past 3 years remixing hundreds of classic metal songs in the Doom midi soundfont
Hell yeah dude.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Earns R Rating
Teens and tweens hoping to find out if Odysseus makes it home to Ithaca are going to need to bring a parent or adult guardian to the multiplex. “The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan’s sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association. It’s
