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René Redzepi turned Copenhagen into a culinary mecca by reinventing New Nordic cuisine at Noma. His relentless focus on locality, foraging and experimentation reshaped how the world thinks about food.
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Paramount and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are reportedly in advanced discussions to resolve a 12-state antitrust lawsuit. This potential settlement could clear a significant hurdle for David Ellison’s Skydance Media's proposed acquisition of Paramount, paving the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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The streaming giant announced the end of the romantic drama Sweet Magnolias after its fifth season and simultaneously green‑lit a new project, Ladies of the House, with original showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson and star JoAnna Garcia Swisher. The move marks a shift in Netflix’s content strategy while retaining key creative talent.
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Duncan Sheik, the Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter behind the 1996 hit “Barely Breathing” and the Tony‑winning Broadway score for “Spring Awakening,” died on Thursday at age 56. The cause of death was reported as organ failure, though some outlets cited cardiac arrest.
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Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón is set to make his inaugural visit to South Korea for the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), where he will deliver a master class and support his son's film. The festival will also feature a dedicated program showcasing films by European women+ filmmakers.
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The new Sony‑backed Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, has earned a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and is on track for the franchise's biggest opening weekend. Early previews and critic praise suggest the horror video‑game series may finally find a sustainable cinematic home.
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In the remote heights of Norway, centuries‑old bakeries knead tradition into every loaf, balancing ancient techniques with digital-age demands. Their story reveals how a simple flatbread can anchor identity, sustain remote communities, and capture the world’s attention.
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Disney has placed Adam Smith in charge of its direct-to-consumer businesses while moving Eric Schrier to a production deal within Disney Entertainment Television. The restructuring also reassigns Joe Earley to head the television franchise and content strategy.
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Netflix has ordered a new dark comedy series titled "All the Rage" from Liz Feldman and Kelly Hutchinson, the creators of "Dead to Me," while also extending Feldman's overall deal with the streamer. The move underscores Netflix’s strategy of deepening relationships with proven talent in the increasingly competitive streaming market.
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Singer‑songwriter and Broadway composer Duncan Sheik has been admitted to a New York hospital, where doctors describe his state as critical yet stable. The news comes as he prepares to launch two new Off‑Broadway productions later this month.
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Renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou will preside over the seven-member main competition jury at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. The esteemed filmmaker's appointment underscores the festival's commitment to global cinematic excellence.
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Four opening performers and the backing band have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s US “+–=÷” tour in protest of the rapper’s dismissal over pro‑Palestine remarks. The cascade of resignations raises fresh questions about artistic freedom and the commercial pressures shaping major concerts.