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‘The Remarried Empress’ Becomes Most-Viewed Local Original Premiere Ever on Disney+ and Hulu
Korean fantasy romance “The Remarried Empress” has set a new high for Disney+ and Hulu. Based on views across the three days after its Nov. 3 launch, it is the biggest premiere ever for a local original on the platforms worldwide. The series is also the No. 1 Korean title
Ryan Gosling is Officially Reviving The Flintstones for New Project
Ryan Gosling and Warner Bros are developing live-action Flintstones reboot about Bamm-Bamm
CJ Group’s Miky Lee Hailed as ‘Godmother of K-Culture’ as She Receives Asian Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Medal
Miky Lee, vice chair of Korea’s CJ Group, was handed the Asian Hall of Fame’s Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement in Los Angeles. K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man did the honors. Lee Soo-man, the SM Entertainment founder who is now key producer at A2O Entertainment, reminded the
China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will make Zoo Atlanta home for the next 10 years.
US measles status to go up for review
Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story US measles status to go up for review The U.S. and Mexico will meet with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for a three-day closed door meeting next week to evaluate their respective measles
AFM Hot Project: Rosamund Pike to Star in Body Horror ‘Feed’
The 'Gone Girl' star will also produce the film from 'Russian Doll' director Leslye Headland, with The Veterans launching sales at AFM.
DC officials ask incoming Democratic governors to pull Guard troops
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story DC officials ask incoming Democratic governors to pull Guard troops Washington, D.C., officials are calling on incoming Democratic governors in five
Gotham FC gets $100 million in capital funding to reportedly become most-valued pro women’s soccer franchise
Gotham FC is raking in the big bucks after establishing itself as one of the NWSL’s top clubs.
Every GTA Game, Ranked by Metacritic Score
With plenty of Grand Theft Auto games earning Metacritic scores in the high 90s, GTA 6 has an exceptionally high bar to meet.
Swiss Labor Exploitation Drama ‘Enjoy Your Stay’ Lands in Indonesia, Directors Hope It Speaks for Migrant Workers
“Enjoy Your Stay,” the Berlin Film Festival drama from “Goliath” director Dominik Locher and Filipino filmmaker Honeylyn Joy Alipio, has been acquired by Indonesian distributor Falcon and has its Indonesian premiere at Jakarta World Cinema. The film follows Luz, an undocumented
Untangling the patterns of the cosmic microwave background to better understand the early universe
A figure in red trudges across a blanket of white. Snow squeaks under the scientist's feet, too dry to be slick or soft. Only a line of flags and a few large buildings—the scientist's destination—break up the landscape. The sun hovers on the horizon, never quite setting against
I discovered Chiang Mai’s quieter side: Coffee farms, village stays and forest bathing
From forest bathing and mountain coffee farms to meals beneath towering trees, CNA Lifestyle’s Joyee Koo explores Chiang Mai’s lesser-known villages and community-based stays.
Prime Video releases trailer for 2-part Melania Trump series
Prime Video announced the release of a two-part series on first lady Melania Trump’s life since her husband returned to office, unveiling a trailer for the new series Friday. The series, titled “MELANIA, The Series,” offers new insight into the behind-the-scenes life of the
How Scott Colom turned his Mississippi Senate race into a nail-biter
Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) is fighting for her political life as Democrat Scott Colom threatens to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the midterms in a state that hasn’t elected a Democratic senator since 1982. Before polls closed Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ)
Cannes, Annecy-Winning ‘Iron Boy’ Producer Eddy Cinema Backs Memory-Erasure Animation ‘Wilderness of the Greenriver’ at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
A man who has no memory of his past finds out that a patient is the sister he lost in “Wilderness of the Greenriver,” an animated feature from Barcelona-based Hong Kong director Ellis Kayin Chan that is at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. The film is set in a
Japan, Taiwan, China and the emerging 2028 strategic test
Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. East Asia is entering an era in which military balance, economic resilience, technological leadership and alliance politics are no longer separate policy domains but interconnected elements of a
Paul Howard, Son of Moe Howard of The Three Stooges, Dies at 91
He connected with fans of the iconic comedy act at conventions and hosted a nine-part 2015 docuseries called ‘Hey Moe, Hey Dad!’
Two missiles strike Iran's Qeshm Island, Tasnim news agency says
CAIRO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said on Saturday initial reports indicated that two missiles had struck Qeshm Island, adding there was no official information on possible damage. Tasnim said further details would be released once relevant
Here’s why Pyongyang is testing an array of missile capabilities
North Korea’s accelerating missile development has entered a new and potentially consequential phase. According to media reports available as of November 6, 2026, Pyongyang has conducted approximately 20 missile-related tests and exercises since the beginning of the year. The
Here's what's in Path of Exile 2’s huge 1.0 release, coming in December
The full release will feature new classes, finished campaign, a new league, and more.
‘Jimmy’ Review: Cornball James Stewart Biopic Gets the Manner, but Not the Man
As one of Hollywood’s staunchest Republicans, the late James Stewart perhaps wouldn’t be rolling in his grave in response to “Jimmy,” a biopic that — in focusing rather less on his artistry than on his military service — paints him in a glowingly conservative light. But either
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Take Me Home (4 Christmas)’ Effusively Endorsed by Writer of the Waitresses’ ‘Christmas Wrapping,’ Who Praises Her for Picking Up the ‘Vibe’ 45 Years Later
Olivia Rodrigo’s first holiday single, “Take Me Home (4 Christmas),” earned plenty of plaudits upon coming out of the gate late Thursday night — none greater than that offered by Chris Butler, the writer of the Waitresses’ classic 1981 song “Christmas Wrapping,” who said he’d
Natalia Dyer, Elijah Wood to Join John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in ‘1408’ Sequel From Director Mikael Håfström (EXCLUSIVE)
Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood are set to join original cast members Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack, who are currently negotiating the terms of their return, in a sequel to the 2007 supernatural horror film “1408,” Variety can reveal exclusively. Mikael Håfström, who directed
Senate to vote on advancing permitting bill
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Senate to vote on advancing permitting bill With the midterm elections in the rearview mirror, the Senate is barreling ahead with major energy and infrastructure legislation in the lame-duck session. © Allison
Alien Cat Sent to Conquer Earth Goes Soft for Catnip and Canned Tuna in Taiwan Creative Content Fest Animated Series ‘Operation Maomao’
An alien cat sent to seize Earth’s catnip supply gets sidetracked by a cozy couch and a steady diet of canned tuna in “Operation Maomao,” an animated sci-fi comedy series from Shaogao creator Jonathan Yu that is at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. The planned
Houston mayor looks to limit city's cooperation with ICE after Democrats' wins in Texas
Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) said the city would limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers just days after Democrats swept the state-level offices in the midterm elections. The mayor said his executive order applied to nonviolent criminals,
Apple’s secret list of banned autocomplete phrases include ‘Dictator Trump,’ ‘Sleepy Joe’
"It's a very light-touch form of censorship," said researcher Derik Kauffman. "But at the scale that Apple is operating, it only takes a light touch to have a big impact."
Taiwan shuts Papua New Guinea office and ends LNG buying, citing Chinese pressure
The US was deeply concerned by reports Papua New Guinea had unilaterally ordered the office closed.
AI’s Hidden Footprint, From Quartz Mines to Kenyan Click-Workers, Bared in Taiwan Creative Content Fest Doc ‘The Technological Sublime’
Talk of artificial intelligence tends to float somewhere up in the cloud. “The Technological Sublime,” a documentary from director Jannes Callens that heads to the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei, brings it back down to earth. The film follows the physical supply
Democrats plan to fight Trump’s Canada tariffs once they’re back in control of Congress: report
Democrats are planning to fight President Trump's tariffs once they assume control of Congress in January, hoping to win some Republicans to the cause, according to a report.
‘One Night In Purgatory’ Sets Cast: Alejandro Edda, Nick Stahl, Michelle Mylett and Grace Dove to Star in Supernatural Horror Film (EXCLUSIVE)
An archangel ends up in a grungy dive bar in a new indie horror movie. “One Night In Purgatory” is the debut feature from writer-director Robert Husted and stars Alejandro Edda (“Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!”), Nick Stahl (“Sin City”), Grace Dove (“The Revenant”) and Michelle
Rockstar's having sale on old GTA games on the only platform Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't coming to (ours)
Are we being trolled here?
China reportedly recruited AI exec to spy on Jensen Huang
China's intelligence agency recruited Megaspeed executive Alice Huang to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, according to The New York Times. The Ministry of State Security (MSS) enlisted her to glean information about American AI chips and "potentially influence the company to
Spot a baby bird on the ground? Don't be tempted to bird‑nap it
Spring is the season of blooming flowers and buzzing bees.
An Indian film that nobody would release is finally a hit - 18 awards later
Extraordinary scenes of audiences crying leaving theatres after watching the film have been shared on social media.
Blackpink’s Jisoo Signs With WME for Worldwide Representation
Jisoo, the singer and actor best known as a member of K-pop group Blackpink, has signed with talent agency WME, which will represent her worldwide. The deal comes as Jisoo builds out her solo music career. Last week she released “Addicted,” a moody dance-pop number about being
Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore on ‘The Debut,’ Testing AI to ‘Make Sure It’s Bad’ and Hoping ‘Now You See Me 4’ Gets Made
Jesse Eisenberg has a confession about the biggest moment in “The Debut.” When the crowd at the Telluride world premiere broke into mid-film applause after a showdown between Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, also known as “the rent is due” scene, his first thought wasn’t
Macklemore says US venues rejected his Free Palestine tour
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Nov 6 (Reuters) - American rapper Macklemore, an outspoken critic of Israel's war in Gaza, said on Friday that majorUS concert venues including New York's Madison Square Garden refused to book his Free Palestine tour that just concluded three dates
Starlink Mobile: All the news on SpaceX’s major mobile carrier ambitions
SpaceX has declared that it’s going to make Starlink Mobile a “major” mobile carrier. The Elon Musk-owned company has already deployed thousands of direct-to-cell satellites, but its next big challenge is building out its 5G network here on Earth. As part of its plans to rival
Mortgage rates drop and stocks rebound slightly
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy The Big Story Mortgage rates drop and stocks rebound slightly Mortgage rates declined for the third straight week, while stocks rallied on Friday after multiple days of losses this week. © Seth
All Happy Mask Shop buyer locations in Zelda Ocarina of Time
This guide walks you through each step of Ocarina of Time's Happy Mask Shop quest, including who gets the Spooky Mask, Skull Mask, and Bunny Hood
Nick Cave Returning to North America for 25-Date ‘Evening of Talk and Music’ in Spring
Eight years after touring with a combination of audience Q&As and solo music, Nick Cave will return to North America with “Conversations With Nick Cave: An Evening of Talk and Music,” a followup to his 2019 tour of the same name. This followup is set to run for 25 dates in the
This Is One Of My Favorite Stupid Details They Kept In The Ocarina Of Time Remake
These boots weren’t made for walking
Musk's big bet on Republicans comes up short
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's big bet on Republicans comes up short Elon Musk poured millions of dollars into boosting Republicans in the midterm elections, but the tech mogul's vast wealth was no match for the blue wave that battered the GOP on Tuesday
Fox Commits to Carrying Non-Fox Content on Roku for at Least 3 Years as DOJ Closes Antitrust Investigation
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division Friday announced that it closed its investigation into Fox Corp.’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku after finding the deal “is not likely to result in harm to competition.” However, Fox — which announced the completion of the Roku
Stephen Miller replacing fired Susie Wiles as Trump chief of staff
Stephen Miller, the chief architect of the Trump administration’s widely decried mass deportation policy, has received a promotion to be the next White House chief of staff. In a Friday social media post, President Donald Trump announced that Miller next week will take over for
Over 20 Years, ‘Kung Fu Deadly’ Filmmakers Made a Supernatural Action Comedy That Blended ‘80s Favorites: ‘To Make it Coherent Felt Like a Really Fun Challenge’
Some genre movies are stripped-back exercises: lean, mean and to the point. Some films, like “Kung Fu Deadly,” take the opposite approach, dipping into multiple genres in a sumptuous visual feast. “Deadly” follows Danny and Frank (Steven He and Michael Tient), two hapless
