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UK set to introduce bill allowing MI5 agents to break the law

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UK set to introduce bill allowing MI5 agents to break the law Government says bill is not a ‘licence to kill’ but critics call for limits on agents’ activitiesA bill allowing confidential informants working for MI5 and the police to break the law will be introduced on Thursday amid a row about whether committing crimes such as murder and torture should be explicitly banned.The government says that the covert human intelligence sources bill does not amount to a “licence to kill” because it will be compliant with the European convention on human rights, which safeguards the right to life and prohibits torture. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Next Year You’ll Be Able to Use Microsoft Office Without a Subscription, Thank Goodness

Next Year You’ll Be Able to Use Microsoft Office Without a Subscription, Thank Goodness

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Next Year You'll Be Able to Use Microsoft Office Without a Subscription, Thank Goodness If there’s one thing we could do without next year besides, well (gestures at everything), it’s subscription services. Peacock. Xbox Game Pass. Disney+. Adobe Creative Suite. Apple Arcade. Stadia. HBO Max. CBS All Access. Netflix. Hulu. Spotify. Amazon Prime. Even our shoes aren’t safe from monthly payments. Kind of…Read more... Go to Source
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A3 Artists Agency Promotes Jamie Pillet To Partner

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A3 Artists Agency Promotes Jamie Pillet To Partner EXCLUSIVE: A3 Artists Agency announced that it has promoted Jamie Pillet as a Partner in its Talent Division. The agency shared the news on Wednesday. “Jamie’s promotion is the result of her continued extraordinary work and success. Her dedication to A3 and her clients is exceptional,” said A3 President Brian Cho. “As we continue to grow […] Go to Source
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‘Bargain Mansions’: HGTV Orders Six Additional Episodes For Third Season Of Tamara Day Home Renovation Series

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‘Bargain Mansions’: HGTV Orders Six Additional Episodes For Third Season Of Tamara Day Home Renovation Series HGTV announced Wednesday that it will add six additional one-hour episodes to the third season of Tamara Day’s Bargain Mansions. Starring Day, Bargain Mansions follows the Kansas City designer and mother of four as she seeks to flip rundown houses into luxury homes for families. With every renovation, Day collaborates with her mentor and father […] Go to Source
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Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch Earned $29M In FY 2020; Chairman Rupert Murdoch $34M – Both Down From Year Earlier

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Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch Earned $29M In FY 2020; Chairman Rupert Murdoch $34M – Both Down From Year Earlier Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch’s compensation totaled $29.15 million for the fiscal year ended in June — down sharply from $42.11 million the year before. His dad, chairman Rupert Murdoch, took home $33.98 million, also below the $42.16 million for Fox’s fiscal 2019, according to a proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The […] Go to Source
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Westbrook Studios Hires Heather Washington As VP of Development, Motion Pictures

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Westbrook Studios Hires Heather Washington As VP of Development, Motion Pictures EXCLUSIVE: Westbrook Studios has brought on former Will Packer Productions exec Heather Washington to serve as Vice President of Development for Motion Pictures. Reporting to Westbrook Studios’ Co-President and Head of Motion Pictures Jon Mone, Washington will develop and produce films that further Westbrook’s mission to empower artists and tell stories that resonate with a […] Go to Source
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CAA Promotes 29 To Agent Or Executive Status

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CAA Promotes 29 To Agent Or Executive Status CAA has promoted 29 trainees to either agent or executive status. “We couldn’t be more thrilled about the next generation of agents and executives, bringing new voices, perspective, and expertise to our teams and clients, and continuing to drive the company forward,” CAA board member Sonya Rosenfeld said Wednesday. “These promotions help continue our mission […] Go to Source
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AMC Networks Ups Carrie Gillogly & Emma Miller To Co-Heads Of AMC Scripted Series

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AMC Networks Ups Carrie Gillogly & Emma Miller To Co-Heads Of AMC Scripted Series AMC Networks has promoted longtime development executives Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller to co-heads of AMC scripted series. The new positions expand the responsibilities for Gillogly, who also serves as SVP of scripted programming, and Miller, SVP of scripted development. Based in Los Angeles, the two report to Dan McDermott, president of original programming for […] Go to Source
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Bans Sale Of Gas-Powered Cars In State By 2035, Issues Executive Order

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Bans Sale Of Gas-Powered Cars In State By 2035, Issues Executive Order “We need bold action,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday. Shortly before that statement, Newsom lived up to those words by issuing an executive order mandating that all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035. The governor said bluntly, “CA is phasing out the internal combustion engine. By 2035 […] Go to Source
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CNN Shutters Great Big Story, Digital Video Venture Aimed At Millennials

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CNN Shutters Great Big Story, Digital Video Venture Aimed At Millennials CNN said on Wednesday that it was closing Great Big Story, a venture that was seen as a way to draw in younger viewers. “Challenging times call for difficult decisions, and it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing today that will be closing the doors of Great Big Story,” read an announcement […] Go to Source
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Sony Pictures Classics Acquires ‘Mothering Sunday’ Starring Colin Firth, Olivia Colman & More

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Sony Pictures Classics Acquires ‘Mothering Sunday’ Starring Colin Firth, Olivia Colman & More Sony Pictures Classics has picked up North America and key foreign rights to Eva Husson’s Mothering Sunday based on the bestselling novel by Graham Swift. SPC will handle North America, Latin America, India, Pan Asia (excluding Japan), the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey, and airlines and ships for the movie which stars Odessa Young (Assassination Nation), Josh […] Go to Source
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Breonna Taylor Killing: Grand Jury Indicts One Cop On “Wanton Endangerment” Charge; Family Sought Manslaughter Verdict

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Breonna Taylor Killing: Grand Jury Indicts One Cop On “Wanton Endangerment” Charge; Family Sought Manslaughter Verdict (Updated with Ben Crump tweet) A grand jury in Kentucky decided today to indict a Louisville cop with low level criminal charges in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor earlier this year. In a rare move against law enforcement, former Louisville Detective Brett Hankison has been indicted for wanton endangerment in the first degree for […] Go to Source
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England’s new Covid rules ‘too little, too late’ for the second time

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England's new Covid rules 'too little, too late' for the second time Scientists say measures won’t stop spread and increase chance of crackdown laterCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageScientific advisers to the government have warned that pub curfews and other new measures in England will fail to stop the exponential spread of Covid-19, as sources confirmed that ministers have departed from their “follow the science” mantra.A member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), who did not wish to be named, told the Guardian that “the scientific advice is that stronger restrictions should apply overall”, but said a “delicate balance” had to be struck between tighter measures and achieving good compliance. Continue reading... Go to Source...
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Sunak scraps budget to focus on getting UK through Covid winter crisis

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Sunak scraps budget to focus on getting UK through Covid winter crisis Chancellor to revamp support for jobs and economy owing to tightening of restrictionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRishi Sunak has scrapped this autumn’s budget before the announcement of a revamped support package to protect jobs and the economy through a looming winter Covid-19 crisis.Faced with the new threat to the economy caused by the tightening up of coronavirus restrictions this week, the chancellor believes the priority is to see the UK through the coming months rather than make long-term tax and spend decisions. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Lorry drivers will face de-facto Brexit border in Kent, Gove confirms

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Lorry drivers will face de-facto Brexit border in Kent, Gove confirms International hauliers will need ‘Kent access permit’ to get into county from 1 JanuaryA de-facto Brexit border is to be introduced for lorry drivers entering Kent to travel on to the EU, Michael Gove has confirmed.The minister for the Cabinet Office and chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster told the Commons that lorry drivers would need a “Kent access permit” to get into the county from 1 January with “police and ANPR cameras [automatic number plate recognition]” enforcing the system. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Breonna Taylor killing: Kentucky grand jury indicts one officer on criminal charges

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Breonna Taylor killing: Kentucky grand jury indicts one officer on criminal charges Brett Hankison indicted on charges of wanton endangermentTaylor shot dead in March by police serving ‘no-knock warrant’Criminal charges were handed down in the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville earlier this year, it was announced in Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon.Crowds in Louisville, where Taylor was shot at home in March, reacted angrily to the announcement by a judge that a grand jury had decided to indict one of the police officers involved, Brett Hankinson, on three charges of wanton endangerment. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Melting Antarctic ice will raise sea level by 2.5 metres – even if Paris climate goals are met, study finds

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Melting Antarctic ice will raise sea level by 2.5 metres – even if Paris climate goals are met, study finds Research says melting will continue even if temperature rises are limited to 2CMelting of the Antarctic ice sheet will cause sea level rises of about two and a half metres around the world, even if the goals of the Paris agreement are met, research has shown.The melting is likely to take place over a long period, beyond the end of this century, but is almost certain to be irreversible, because of the way in which the ice cap is likely to melt, the new model reveals. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Olivia Munn To Star In Movie ‘Aleppo’ About Syrian Refugee & UN Journalist

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Olivia Munn To Star In Movie ‘Aleppo’ About Syrian Refugee & UN Journalist Olivia Munn (X-Men Apocalypse) is attached to play the lead in feature drama Aleppo, the story of a Syrian refugee and a UN journalist (Munn), brought together by tragedy and their escape from Syria. Currently in pre-production, the film from LA-based producer MiLu Entertainment will be directed by Brazilian filmmaker David Schurmann from an original […] Go to Source
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Bella Thorne Thriller ‘Girl’ Gets November Release Date In Screen Media Deal

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Bella Thorne Thriller ‘Girl’ Gets November Release Date In Screen Media Deal Screen Media said Wednesday that is has acquired U.S. rights to Girl, the thriller written and directed by Chad Foust that stars Bella Thorne and Mickey Rourke. The deal comes ahead of the film’s U.S. premiere later this week at Fantastic Fest. A November day-and-date release is in the works. Thorne plays a woman (she’s […] Go to Source
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A ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Reunion? “I Hope We Do”, Daniel Levy Tells Jimmy Kimmel

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A ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Reunion? “I Hope We Do”, Daniel Levy Tells Jimmy Kimmel The cast of Schitt’s Creek – Eugene and Daniel Levy, Catherine O’Hara and Annie Murphy – celebrated their record-breaking Emmy wins with an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, and seemed to offer at least a little hope that fans haven’t seen the last of the Rose family. Asked by Kimmel about a possible […] Go to Source
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‘Evil’ & ‘Unicorn’ Headed To Netflix In One-Year Licensing Deal By CBS TV Studios Aimed At Finding New Audiences

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‘Evil’ & ‘Unicorn’ Headed To Netflix In One-Year Licensing Deal By CBS TV Studios Aimed At Finding New Audiences Netflix has picked up freshman CBS series Evil and The Unicorn. In an unusual deal, CBS TV Studios, which produces both series, has licensed their first seasons to Netflix in advance of the shows’ upcoming second seasons on CBS. Evil and The Unicorn will make their Netflix debut on October 1. The agreement is for […] Go to Source
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MarketCast Acquires Data Science Firm Deductive To Help Hollywood Target Ad Dollars In Shifting Market

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MarketCast Acquires Data Science Firm Deductive To Help Hollywood Target Ad Dollars In Shifting Market Leading Hollywood analytics firm MarketCast is buying Deductive (formerly Dativa), a big data service provider to U.S media and consumer electronics in a deal that will help studio clients better predict audience behavior — including box office and PVOD consumption — and determine how best to target marketing dollars. The acquisition, said to be in […] Go to Source
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UK Union Bectu Warns Of “Final Nail In Coffin For Many Institutions” Unless Government Extends COVID Support

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UK Union Bectu Warns Of “Final Nail In Coffin For Many Institutions” Unless Government Extends COVID Support UK union Bectu has called on the government to provide the culture and entertainment sector with further support in coming months after its announcement yesterday of additional COVID-19 restrictions, which could stretch to six months. Head of Bectu Philippa Childs, responding to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement, said: “Theatres and live events are already on the brink […] Go to Source
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Deadline Parent PMC & MRC Form Publishing Content Venture; Brings Rolling Stone, THR, Billboard & Vibe Under One Roof

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Deadline Parent PMC & MRC Form Publishing Content Venture; Brings Rolling Stone, THR, Billboard & Vibe Under One Roof Big news for Deadline’s parent company PMC. Buckle up: PENSKE MEDIA AND MRC FORM PUBLISHING AND CONTENT VENTURES Newly Established PMRC Will Steward Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Billboard, Vibe and Music Business Worldwide Content Partnership Will Produce Television, Film and Other Formats With Access to Intellectual Property Across the Portfolio of Brands LOS […] Go to Source
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Comedy Central UK Greenlights ‘Guessable’ & ‘Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson’

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Comedy Central UK Greenlights ‘Guessable’ & ‘Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson’ ViacomCBS-owned Comedy Central UK has commissioned two new comedy formats: panel show Guessable and topical TV round-up program Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Tuesday’s Child Television, the production company behind LEGO Masters USA, has enlisted British comedian Sara Pascoe to host Guessable, an eight-part series in which two teams compete to identify the famous name […] Go to Source
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42 Appoints Time’s Up UK Chair Heather Rabbatts As Non-Executive Chair Of The Board

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42 Appoints Time’s Up UK Chair Heather Rabbatts As Non-Executive Chair Of The Board EXCLUSIVE: UK and LA-based management and production firm 42 has appointed Heather Rabbatts as non-executive chair to the board. Rabbatts’ prolific career spans a number of different sectors including law, sports, government and media. She is currently MD of film and TV production company Cove Pictures, where she recently produced The Drifters and The Bad […] Go to Source
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