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‘Zootopia 2’ Sets Disney+ Release Date
“Zootopia 2” is coming to the small screen near you: The buddy-cop animated film will be available for your streaming pleasure as the film hits Disney+ on March 11. A sequel to the original 2016 film, “Zootopia 2” brought fans back into the beloved mammal metropolis guided by
‘Hamnet’ Producer Hera Pictures Taps Martha Hood for New Head of Film Development Role
Fresh from the ongoing box office and awards season success of “Hamnet,” Liza Marshall’s London-based Hera Pictures is expanding. The independent production company has hired Martha Hood in the newly-created role of head of development, film to lead the development of its
Transgender surgery versus female genital mutilation for minors
Forty-one states have laws prohibiting female genital mutilation, but only 27 states ban gender-affirming care for minors, with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently recommending against permanent gender surgeries on minors and a detransitioning patient winning a $2
David Oyelowo, Hayley Atwell and Jack Huston to Star in New ‘Treasure Island’ Series for MGM+, Paramount+ (EXCLUSIVE)
Avast ye! A fresh take on the classic pirate adventure “Treasure Island” is to set sail into the streaming high seas. MGM+ U.S. and Paramount+ U.K. & Ireland have commissioned a major new six-part series inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s 18th century swashbuckling epic,
Minnesota launches investigation that could lead to charges against immigration officers
A Minnesota prosecutor launched an investigation Monday into tactics used by the Trump administration's federal agents during immigration enforcement operations. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said she is looking into 17 cases where federal officers potentially acted in
UK rapper Ghetts jailed for killing Nepali student in hit-and-run
LONDON, March 3 - British rapper Ghetts was jailed for 12 years on Tuesday for killing a Nepali student in a hit-and-run while driving dangerously and over the drink-drive limit.
Greene questions Trump 'mental state': 'We're in another f---ing war'
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) questioned President Trump’s “mental state” on Monday, slamming him over U.S. military operations against Iran. “Well, I want to ask a question, a serious question: What is in his mind? What is his mental state if he doesn't think he's
How realistic does a supermarket need to be? Study examines consumer research methods
Researchers from the University of Bonn have taken a comprehensive look at how scientists study consumer behavior in supermarkets. Their review, published in the International Journal of Consumer Studies, covers everything from real-life grocery stores to lab-based shelves,
Clair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's story
You don't need the hero's journey. Just a journey across the studio.
The Legendary Bruce Campbell Steps Back From Public Life For Cancer Treatment
The Evil Dead star says he's aiming to return in the fall to promote his new movie
More Than 4 Billion People Watched Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance
The halftime show reportedly set a global viewership record across live broadcasts, YouTube, and social media
Should Marathon change its divisively fast Server Slam time-to-kill?
Shoot second, die first.
Africa: Israel Embassy in Kenya Warns Iran Missile Range Extends Beyond Israel, Across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Embassy of Israel in Kenya has warned that Iran's ballistic missile capabilities extend far beyond Israel's borders, with ranges that could reach large parts of the Middle East, sections of Europe, and parts of Africa.
Sturgill Simpson Is a Raging Horndog on Johnny Blue Skies’ Joyous ‘Mutiny After Midnight’
The second album under his alter ego finds Simpson howling about sex in glorious detail
Brazilian fossil site yields smallest rhynchosaur fossil ever recorded
A study published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology describes the smallest rhynchosaur fossil ever recorded from the Brazilian Triassic, with the reconstructed skull only measuring around 2.5 cm (~1 inch). Additionally, the fossil represents the first record of a
AI biases can influence people's perception of history
As members of the public increasingly turn to AI chatbots to understand their world, even subtle latent biases in the underlying models could affect public understanding of the present—and past.
Embracer subsidiary Tripwire Interactive has laid off 23 employees
The company is best known for developing and publishing the Killing Floor franchise.
James Schamus, Fabula Co-Produce Gerardo Naranjo’s ‘The Son-in-Law’ for Netflix, Which Drops May 1 (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Son-in-Law” (“El yerno”), the latest from “Miss Bala” director Gerardo Naranjo, is set to debut May 1 worldwide on Netflix following an April 19 theatrical release in Mexico. The wry comedy features a crack team comprising co-founder and former CEO of Focus Features James
Khamenei killing plays into Shiite Islam’s reverence for martyrs
The day Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, the Iranian government called for 40 days of public mourning in line with Shiite tradition. It also praised the supreme leader for his martyrdom – a concept considered sacred and significant in the Islamic Republic and Shiite Islam.
Greek shipping minister warns of alarming situation in Strait of Hormuz
By Renee Maltezou ATHENS, March 3 (Reuters) - Greece's shipping minister on Tuesday called for the protection of global shipping and seafarers, amid an "alarming" situation that has left dozens of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider area due to the widening
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq plunge, oil surges as fresh strikes intensify Iran conflict
Dungeons & Dragons 2026 roadmap includes Ravenloft, Arcana Unleashed, and Thay
Wizards of the Coast reveals D&D’s 2026 plans, including a return to Ravenloft, a high-magic Arcana Unleashed book, and a Wizard War in Thay.
Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Delroy Lindo, Jurnee Smollett and Teyana Taylor to Appear at Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon
Actor and producer Marsai Martin will host this year’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, with Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Ryan Coogler, Teyana Taylor and Jurnee Smollett joining the program as presenters. The 19th annual luncheon will salute Chase Infiniti, Kerry
Make them talk: A true filibuster will restore debate in the US Senate
The U.S. Senate has been dysfunctional for decades. There has been a lack of debate on bills thanks to procedural tactics used by the leadership of both parties that marginalized rank-and-file members. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has pushed for a strategy called the "Talking
Iran attacks threaten US GDP growth and inflation prospects
The US and Israeli attacks on Iran have pushed up oil prices, adding fresh uncertainty to a US economy already facing stubborn inflation and weak hiring.
UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus
Defence sources say a final decision has not yet been made, but it is understood HMS Duncan is being prepared.
Leon Kennedy's voice actor doesn't believe AI can replace human performances, and paying 'for an actor's voice session is not that big of a deal' for games as big as Arc Raiders
"AI is here, there's no turning it off."
18 Games We Saw At Nintendo’s March Indie World Showcase
The presentation showed off indie games coming to Switch and Switch 2
Peter Gabriel – “What Lies Ahead”
Once again, 76-year-old art-rock eminence Peter Gabriel is slowly rolling out a new album, one song at a time, with a new track arriving every time we get a full moon. That’s what Gabriel did in 2023, when he released i/o, his first new album in 23 years. Now, he’s doing the
By order of the Peaky Blinders: Birmingham premiere for Tommy Shelby's full-length film debut
Cillian Murphy is back in Birmingham as gangster Tommy Shelby for 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', a feature film, based on the hit television series. The Oscar-winning actor played the enigmatic character for six seasons of the show set in the early 1900s in central England.
US struggling to de-risk Congo's 'war zone minerals' even after pact, sources say
DAKAR/KINSHASA, March 2 - The U.S. has made progress in its push to prise Congo's strategic minerals from China's orbit, but conflict, contested licences and compliance demands are still slowing Washington's advance into a region its rival dominates, diplomats and industry
Trump knocks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly over Iran criticism: 'MAGA is Trump'
President Trump and his allies are pushing back on a number of top conservative media figures typically loyal to him who have questioned ongoing U.S. military action in Iran amid fears of a prolonged war in the Middle East. “I have to do what’s right, number one — and you can’t
Orbán and Zelenskyy clash again over Druzhba, with Brussels caught in between
As the dispute over the Druzhba pipeline persists, EU officials are hoping that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make a move.
Synthetic gene medicines may disrupt DNA repair
Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), used to treat genetic diseases, can affect how cells repair damage to their DNA. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Communications. The findings may have implications for the development of future
