A thaw may be forming in the long-running dispute between Britain’s film performers and producers, frozen since December. Equity has summoned its council for a special meeting on March 5 to seek authority to reopen formal negotiations with producers’ trade body, Pact. The two sides split in early December when talks collapsed over terms for a replacement to the contract that lapsed on Dec. 1. Behind-the-scenes contact never stopped, and recent exchanges suggest the distance...

Bob-Waksberg's New Series and Creative Achievements A decade after revolutionizing adult cartoons with a washed-up sitcom horse, Raphael Bob-Waksberg resurfaces with fresh animated fare. Netflix surprises by confirming Long Story Short will return for season 2, even before its debut season streams. Bob-Waksberg joked about the early renewal: "A season 2? Must be fantastic! Can't wait to catch it myself when it drops." ' Meet the stellar voice ensemble and glimpse exclusive stills from this...

Top VPNs for Taiwan IP Trying to watch Taiwanese TV or access local banking when you’re abroad can fail because websites and apps block connections from non-Taiwan IP addresses. A VPN solves this by letting your device appear as if it’s connected from Taiwan. A VPN sends your internet traffic through an encrypted server in another country. By choosing a server located in Taiwan, your outgoing IP address becomes Taiwanese, which unlocks region-restricted sites and streaming...

International Box Office Update: Blockbusters Continue Global Dominance Global cinema audiences have demonstrated their continued enthusiasm for major Hollywood releases, with several films achieving significant milestones across international markets last weekend. The star-studded heist film featuring George Clooney and Brad Pitt delivered exceptional opening numbers in the United Kingdom, generating $7.2 million across 433 screens. The film also performed admirably in smaller markets,...

VPN for RDS Streaming Accessing RDS Streaming Service Internationally: A Comprehensive Guide When traveling outside Canada, many sports enthusiasts find themselves cut off from their favorite RDS (Réseau des Sports) content due to geographic restrictions. These limitations exist because of licensing agreements that confine streaming to Canadian territory only. Fortunately, there's a straightforward solution to this common problem. By using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can...

New Thriller Adaptation Anya Taylor-Joy will lead a new British thriller adapted from Bella Mackie’s 2021 novel How to Kill Your Family, stepping into the role of Grace Bernard. Grace, the overlooked daughter of ruthless billionaire Simon Artemis, embarks on a revenge plot after a devastating rejection — a plan that may cost her far more than she anticipates. Mackie has praised Taylor-Joy’s affinity for the part, saying the actress seems to instinctively grasp Grace’s...

Researchers tally 57.8 billion individual personal data points exposed online in breaches dating back to 2004. The analysis draws on incidents across 160 countries and shows how scattered leaks can be stitched together into complete "digital doppelgängers." On average, each compromised account came with about 2.8 additional pieces of information, meaning breaches rarely expose only one kind of data. Passwords are the most commonly leaked item, representing roughly 30.4% of all...

While authoritarian states globally witness VPN adoption surges, China's reported rock-bottom usage rates paint a deceptive picture. The UAE leads globally, boasting an 83.52% per-capita VPN adoption rate in 2024 as its strategy focuses on policing online activities rather than blocking tools outright. China's apparent last-place ranking stems from methodological constraints—its citizens bypass official app stores entirely. They access VPNs through covert channels: specially-crafted...

90s Sitcom Revival The beloved '90s-inspired sitcom is returning with fresh episodes, bringing nostalgic vibes and unexpected guest appearances to delight fans. Laura Prepon steps behind the camera to direct this latest installment while also reprising her role as Donna. The new season introduces a hilarious premise involving an unexpected kitchen accident that threatens to derail Leia Forman's summer plans at her grandparents' home. This incident becomes the catalyst for a season-long...

Franchise power now eclipses individual celebrity allure across entertainment sectors Film revenues increasingly flow to branded universes like Tolkien's Middle-earth or Rowling's wizarding world Notable star vehicles crashed spectacularly while ensemble projects soared commercially Music labels hemorrhaged cash betting heavily on underperforming divas like Mariah Carey Network television pivots toward reality formats after pricey star-fronted sitcoms flopped Sports struggle to find...

London's second-tallest skyscraper, 22 Bishopsgate, will soon house Gordon Ramsay's most ambitious culinary project yet. ' This landmark venture becomes the focus of an intimate documentary series announced on August 21st. ' For nine months, cameras capture exclusive behind-the-scenes footage as Ramsay tackles this massive undertaking. ' The series promises rare personal glimpses, showcasing the celebrated chef balancing intense professional demands with his roles as a husband and father to...

Digital privacy shields face unprecedented pressure globally, even as their importance skyrockets in our interconnected world. Lawmakers intensify efforts to mandate special access mechanisms, demanding compromised encryption keys supposedly just for authorities. Technologists universally counter that such vulnerabilities would inevitably be exploited by malicious actors worldwide. This critical debate framed Global Encryption Day's recent observance, deliberately themed around encryption's...