‘September 5,’ ‘Resident Evil’ Producer Martin Moszkowicz Named Zurich Film Festival President
The former Constantin Film Chairman will take over from current ZFF President Doris Fiala next month.
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The Fable reboot won't have horns and haloes because of its 'nuanced and complex' take on morality, and also because you're going to constantly reinvent yourself
It's like uni all over again.
No, There’s Not A Fake Angine de Poitrine Touring Russia
Earlier this week you may have seen headlines about a fake Angine de Poitrine supposedly "touring Russia." The claim traces back to a recent Exclaim! feature about the Québécois math rock sensations, who have garnered considerable attention for their adventurous music,
Africa: African Govts Urged to Dedicate 2 Percent of Annual GDP for Digital Infrastructure Devt
[Ghanaian Times] The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has called on African governments to dedicate up to two percent of their annual GDP to digital infrastructure development.
Deepest and most extensive whale graveyard discovered in Indian Ocean
Some remains found in Diamantina fracture zone date back more than 5m years and reveal species and ecosystems unknown to science The oldest, deepest and most extensive whale graveyard yet discovered has been found in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, with fossils dating back more
Health, Technology, Art, and Design Intersect at UC Davis Graduate Showcase
On view at the Manetti Shrem Museum through June 20, the multidisciplinary exhibition features projects by 20 arts graduate students.
Norway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court
Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.
Saw: Genesis switches up Dead by Daylight's formula with escape room thrills
We learned tons of new details about Saw: Genesis, a bloody new asymmetrical horror game based on the Saw movie series.
Resident Evil Veronica won't be a Resident Evil 3 remake situation
Capcom reveals new details about Resident Evil Veronica, including the fate of Claire, Steve Burnside, and first-person camera view.
Halo: Campaign Evolved will include 42 skulls — see the full list here
Xbox's Halo remake will feature more skulls than the series ever has in history. Polygon interview Halo Studios devs about all skulls in the game.
Halo Campaign Evolved preview: Xbox’s remake feels brand-new after 2 hours
Halo: Campaign Evolved, Xbox's big Halo 1 remake, changes just enough to feel like a brand-new game. Read Polygon's Halo preview for more.
Ancient genome duplications laid the foundations of complex brains, research suggests
New findings, published in Nature, help answer the riddle of how vertebrates evolved the diverse array of brain cells that distinguishes them from other animals. It appears that a dramatic expansion of the genetic toolkit more than 450 million years ago enabled the emergence of
How Argonaute, a key protein for RNA therapeutics, becomes activated
RNA therapeutics have emerged as one of the most promising new classes of medicines. Eight small interfering RNA (siRNA) drugs have already been approved worldwide for the treatment of genetic diseases, yet scientists have not fully understood one of the most fundamental steps
Tyndall's Trail of Bergs: Ice splintered off southern Patagonia glacier drifts across a growing glacial lake
The Southern Patagonian Icefield is the largest expanse of ice in the Southern Hemisphere outside Antarctica. The mass of glacial ice extends hundreds of kilometers along the spine of the Andes, feeding dozens of dynamic outlet glaciers that grind their way down from higher
Retreating glaciers increase iceberg sightings and reshape deep-sea habitats
The number of icebergs in the Arctic has increased sharply since the 2000s. This is due to the destabilization of large glaciers in northeast Greenland and parts of the Russian Arctic, as well as the increasing mobility of sea ice. The result: Stones rain down from the melting
Newfound 'whale necropolis' reveals 5.3 million years of seafloor life
Whale falls form when whale carcasses sink to the seafloor, creating localized concentrations of biodiversity in the deep ocean. Besides playing a role in long-term carbon sequestration, whale falls help scientists understand the evolution and dispersal of deep-sea life, as
Deep sea an untapped 'evolutionary engine' as dataset yields 500 million unique genes
The deep sea is a unique "evolutionary engine," with one of the richest and most unexplored sources of genetic diversity on Earth, according to a major new study that assessed its potential to transform biotechnology and DNA sequencing technologies.
Microbial alliances, not mitochondria alone, may have built first eukaryotic cells
All cells in animals, plants, fungi, and protists share a fundamental characteristic: they are eukaryotic cells—complex cells with specialized internal compartments. The cells that make up our bodies are no exception.
‘Property Brothers’ Host Jonathan Scott Developing Daytime Talk Show With CBS Media Ventures
Can a “Property Brother” spruce up daytime television? CBS Media Ventures is hoping to find out by developing a new talk show hosted by Jonathan Scott. A pilot episode of the series will be filmed later in June in New York and will be considered for CBS Media Venture’s fall
Why containment is the only counter to Ebola
There are lessons to be learned from aviation security that apply to addressing the Ebola outbreak.
Underscore Talent Management Company Adds 20 New Hires (EXCLUSIVE)
Talent management firm Underscore Talent has announced more than 20 new hires across its comedy; sports and outdoor lifestyle; entertainment; beauty, lifestyle and fashion; and newly launched experts divisions. The company’s expansion comes amid an evolving media landscape,
Studiocanal’s Sixth Dimension Boards Horror Thriller ‘Home Safety Hotline’ From Spooky Pictures, Image Nation and Longevity Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
Los Angeles-based genre label Spooky Pictures, Abu Dhabi-based studio Image Nation and L.A. and UAE-based production company Longevity Pictures have secured a financing deal with prominent European production/distribution banner Studiocanal — through its in-house genre label
Sleep and exercise may dampen genetic drivers of heart disease
Over time, immune cells acquire mutations that promote atherosclerosis. Lifestyle changes may offset these DNA glitches, new mouse data suggest.
Radial Entertainment Hires Former Paramount Global Exec Brendon Thomas as Chief Revenue Officer
Former Paramount Global exec Brendon Thomas has joined Radial Entertainment as the company’s new chief revenue officer. At Radial he’ll handle revenue generation through the company’s library and acquisitions via distribution, licensing, advertising, business development and
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri on How a Passion for Art Fuels the Studio, and Why the Animators Are the True Reason Behind Its Success
It’s all about Hollywood magic for Illumination’s CEO Chris Meledandri. Fresh from graduating from Dartmouth College, the born-and-raised New Yorker landed a job as an assistant to executive producer Daniel Melnick on “Footloose.” It was his first time in California. “There
David Harbour Is Ready to Talk About His Mental Health, Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ and the End of ‘Stranger Things’
Preparing to play a suburban schlub in HBO’s “DTF St. Louis,” David Harbour decided he needed to transform — slightly. “I guess it’s just part of my process,” he recalls, “because when I looked at it, it wasn’t that much bigger than myself.” He’s referring to the prosthetic
Alamo Drafthouse Dedicates San Francisco Theater to Christopher Nolan (EXCLUSIVE)
Alamo Drafthouse is renaming its flagship San Francisco venue to honor Christopher Nolan. The Oscar-winning filmmaker, a passionate advocate for the big screen, will be feted later this year with a 70mm screening event. The announcement of the rechristened venue — San Francisco
Pope Leo XIV Got To Meet Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny and Pope Leo XIV are two mega-famous Americans who draw huge crowds around the globe. Both of them also drive this country's right wing public figures into fits of frustrated rage. On Monday, the two men came face to face. The post Pope Leo XIV Got To Meet Bad Bunny
Wu-Tang Clan to Flaunt Knicks Devotion With NBA Finals Halftime Show Performance
Octet will perform at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for the highly anticipated game
The Apple Watch Series 11 is back to its best price
Apple’s upcoming watchOS 27 update will bring Siri AI and other exciting features to the Apple Watch Series 9 and newer Apple Watch models. If you’re contemplating an upgrade, all colorways of the GPS-enabled 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 — the latest model — are on sale for $299
An Early Step on the Long, Strange Road to Photosynthesis
An ancient lineage of cyanobacteria is helping biologists uncover an early evolutionary stage of the mind-boggling process that turns light into life. The post An Early Step on the Long, Strange Road to Photosynthesis first appeared on Quanta Magazine
What Carmen Maria Machado Wants You to Know About Power
The author and memoirist spoke to Hyperallergic about curating the work of Cuban painter Rocío García, whose characters linger in the space where power and pleasure meet.
Redditor finds AMD museum piece that once belonged to ex-CEO Rory Read, stashed away in a basement
Signed and sealed.
Inside mid-decade redistricting battles across states, courts: Join the live discussion
The mid-decade redistricting war is taking shape as states lock in their maps for the midterms. Where do things stand state-by-state and court-by-court? Join Legal Affairs Reporter Zach Schonfeld and Morning Report author Jared Gans for a discussion on all of that and more.
An Artist Duo’s Haven of Synthetic Hair
Merryn Omotayo Alaka and Sam Frésquez steamed, cut, and sewed together lengths of hair by hand to create an ecosystem of biomorphic sculptures.
Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir after technical fault, killing all on board
Witnesses said that the helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from a helipad. Ambulances arrived at the scene and transported the victims to a nearby hospital.
Trump administration asks judge to reject bid to halt White House UFC event
The Trump administration asked a federal judge on Tuesday to reject an attempt by two Virginia residents to stop an upcoming UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House, arguing the date is too close to make any changes. The Justice Department (DOJ) wrote in court filing
