We already knew the entertainment industry has more or less become a technocracy, but hearing about it still feels surreal. Sadly, all the human entertainment execs can do these days is lay down mere mortal ideas on the altar of the almighty algorithm, enslaved to the whims of whatever ones and zeroes say will be successful. That is to say, according to A Knight’s Tale director Brian Helgeland, Netflix shot down his pitch for a sequel because its algorithm said so. “Paul Bettany called me after...
The Hunger Games, Split, The Great Gatsby, and more.
Netflix, the only streamer making a profit, will reportedly no longer make lousy, super-expensive blockbusters or lousy "auteur" movies.
The fate of humanity lies in the hands of Jennifer Lopez and one big-ass robot, in the upcoming Netflix sci-fi thriller Atlas. Directed by Brad Peyton (San Andreas, Rampage) and written by Aron Eli Coleite (Daybreak) and Leo Sardarian, Atlas follows Lopez’s titular character, a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of […]
ST. GEORGE —Under the radiant sun, a vibrant scene unfolded on Venture Drive Wednesday morning. Twenty shovels, aligned in perfect symmetry, stood poised on the earth, each gleaming in the sunlight. Their presence symbolized a momentous occasion — the groundbreaking ceremony for Wilson Electronics’ new 90,000-square-foot facility. “90,000 square feet — to me, that’s just […]
One driver described it as a “roller coaster off the tracks.”
EJ Moreno and Tony Borrero present What Should We Watch Tonight? A Movie Podcast… Flickering Myth has launched a new podcast cast featuring Florida film critics EJ Moreno (Critics Choice Association, CACF) and Tony Borrero (CACF). What Should We Watch Tonight: A Movie Podcast dives into hidden gems, underrated favorites, and the latest releases. This […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Is...
Player asked not to be considered for England selection in MarchAgent refers to ‘adverse period off the pitch’ for 26-year-oldBen White’s agent has called on the Arsenal defender’s critics to “be kind” after he asked to be left out of England’s squad for March’s international friendlies with Brazil and Belgium.Gareth Southgate revealed last month that White does not want to be considered for international selection and said he had to go public with the truth because to continue to “protect” the...
Mysuru-based integrated electronics manufacturer Kaynes Technology will manufacture 3,000 indigenously designed RUDRA high-performance computing (HPC) servers for government-owned Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC).ET has learnt that CDAC, a research and development organisation under the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), has already awarded the contract to Kaynes, a listed company.“These servers are planned to be used for building PARAM RUDRA...
The Columbia University Senate in New York City voted in favor of a resolution calling for an investigation into the school’s leadership amid anti-Israel protests that have taken place on the campus for over a week. A source within the school’s leadership confirmed the details of the resolution, saying it was adopted by a vote of 62-14, with three senate members abstaining. The resolution alleges Columbia President Minouche Shafik violated established protocols when she authorized the New York...
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A MIND-BLOWING flying car has made history after conducting the world’s first flight with a passenger. Music legend Jean-Michel Jarre, 75, took off in KleinVision’s half-plane hybrid, k