• Disney Accused of Torturing Animals

    Walt Disney World Resort is renowned for its magical experiences and for providing inclusive and welcoming environments for all guests.

  • Beast Mode: Getting Wild and Woolly in the Animal Issue

    I talk to my dog. Like, a lot. I also make up dumb little songs about him and sing them around the house. Also a lot. But never once has my fuzzy buddy deigned to say anything back, let alone join in on high harmony. Amy Wild does not have this problem. The Starksboro resident is an animal communicator and spirit medium who claims to be able to connect telepathically with our furry, feathered and scaly friends. In doing so, she purports to divine a great deal of information about what...

  • ‘We’d be hesitant to apply again’ — black artists on barriers to getting funding

    Black artists are often held to a “higher standard” when it comes to funding and recognition, it has been claimed.

  • David Weiss Treats IRS Agents Who Accused Him of Misconduct as "Whistleblowers"

    In a bid to dismiss Hunter Biden's Ninth Circuit appeal of Judge Scarsi's denial of his motions to dismiss, David Weiss called the IRS agent media campaign "whistleblower disclosures."

  • David Zaslav gets an increase in pay after driving WB further into the ground

    After Warner Bros took various cost-cutting measures including turning movies into tax write-offs and refused to pay actors & writers for months, David Zaslav’s 2023 pay package is now at $49.7M, a 26.5% increase from 2022.(Source: https://t.co/FebtZJSXK0) pic.twitter.com/G3O8wA2Gks— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 19, 2024 -Who says the villain doesnt always win? David Zaslav received $49.7million in pay for 2023 which was a 26.5% increase from his 2022 salary even though WBD stock is...

  • Italian author accuses state broadcaster of censorship of antifascist monologue

    Outcry over cancellation of Antonio Scurati’s Rai talkshow appearance as note says move was taken ‘for editorial reasons’A high-profile Italian author has accused Rai of censorship after his antifascist monologue was abruptly stopped from being aired, in what he called the “definitive demonstration” of alleged attempts by Giorgia Meloni’s government to wield its power over the state broadcaster.Antonio Scurati was due to read the monologue marking the 25 April national holiday, which celebrates...

  • Larry David Says He Pretended To Be Suicidal To Get Out Of The Army Reserves

    It’s difficult to imagine Larry David before his life as the creator of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. It’s especially difficult to imagine him on his hands and knees in the mud for army training. But that’s exactly what ‘LD’ did when he was a member of the United States Army Reserve from 1970 to 1975. During a recent […]

  • Various artists: Congo Funk! review – get ready to rumba

    (Analog Africa)This sparkling time capsule of Congolese rumba from 1969 to 1982 features homegrown melody and soul with James Brown’s electrifying funk influenceThis latest compilation from the redoubtable Analog Africa label is subtitled “Sound Madness from the Shores of the Mighty Congo River”, an alluring but slightly misleading description. In truth there is little madness in evidence among its 14 tracks, most of which are precisely played and delightfully sung examples of Congolese rumba...

  • Texas surgeon accused of secretly blocking patients from getting transplants

    The motive for the alleged data manipulation is unknown.

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    If you loved Your Name, you should probably get excited about the first film from one of its animators

    A unit director and key animator from Makoto Shinkai's hit film Your Name is making his own directorial debut soon, and it's looking beautiful so far. Yoshitoshi Shinomiya isn't a household name, but he has worked on some projects you've likely heard of, namely the 2016 film Your Name. Now, as reported by Variety, he's looking to make his own claim in the world of directing with the upcoming anime film A New Dawn. At this point in time, there's no trailer just yet, but a few stills from the...

  • ‘We all connected over Flaco’: artists turn beloved animals into symbols of their US cities

    The biggest cities in the US are mourning animals who fostered a rare sense of connection. Art is preserving their legaciesWorking near Central Park, one New Yorker regularly witnessed one of its most beloved residents: Flaco the owl, who became a celebrity after escaping the nearby zoo. The woman took the bird’s message to heart, re-evaluated her life and decided to quit her job. Now, she’s one of dozens with a Flaco tattoo.“They’ll be walking around the rest of their lives, that name and owl...

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    Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video

    Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video