The prestigious HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood has received recognition from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, making it an official qualifying festival for the Oscars. Previously, the festival’s Best Short Film Grand Prize, Best Short Animation, and Best Short Live Action were eligible for consideration. Now, the winner of the festival’s prize
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In a groundbreaking operation, police in Manchester have seized a record-breaking £870m worth of counterfeit items. The discovery, made in 207 shipping containers, included over 580 tonnes of clothes, drugs, tobacco, vapes, and Nitrous Oxide canisters. This monumental stash is not only the largest seizure in UK history but also the largest in Europe in
Kentucky has become the first state to require electric vehicle (EV) charging companies to incorporate Tesla’s plug in their charging stations as part of a state program aimed at electrifying highways with federal funding, according to documents examined by Reuters. The new regulation, which went into effect on Friday, mandates the inclusion of Tesla’s charging
Lord’s Cricket Ground officials have issued apologies following a clash between England cricket fans and Australia players during the second Ashes Test. The incident occurred when the Australian players walked through the Long Room of the stadium during the lunch break. Heated words were exchanged between the players and several Lord’s members, leading to a
The cost of purchasing a car has significantly increased, making it more expensive than ever before. Not only have new vehicle prices reached near all-time highs, but the interest rates for financing a purchase have also skyrocketed. Recent reports indicate that the market for affordable new cars has dwindled significantly. According to car shopping app
The Chief Executive of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, has issued a warning about the dangers of easily accessible gambling, following a significant increase in the number of people seeking help for gambling addiction in England. Pritchard also expressed concerns about the excessive exposure of both children and adults to gambling advertisements. In response to the
Sacramento Kings’ star center, Domantas Sabonis, has reached a monumental agreement with the team for a contract renegotiation and extension worth a staggering $217 million over five seasons. His agents, Greg Lawrence and Jason Ranne of Wasserman, have confirmed that the deal includes $195 million in new money. The formal agreement was finalized late on
Renowned actor Brian Cox has recently voiced his concerns about the future of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) following executive changes at the cable network. These changes have led to speculation in Hollywood that Warner Bros. Discovery might be contemplating discontinuing TCM. However, after a meeting with CEO David Zaslav, influential filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg,
The Houston Rockets have solidified their roster for the upcoming season by signing free agent wing Dillon Brooks to a four-year contract worth $80 million. Agent Mike George of One Legacy Sports confirmed the deal, which includes a descending annual salary. Brooks, who has spent his entire six-year career with the Memphis Grizzlies, emerged as
In a recent development, D’Angelo Russell has agreed to a lucrative two-year contract worth $37 million with the Los Angeles Lakers. This information was revealed by Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz, co-heads of CAA Basketball, along with Antonio Russell, to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday. The deal includes a player option for the second year.