Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
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From Universal Music’s $3.90bn quarter to Spotify’s AI remix gamble… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
The biggest headlines from the past few days… Source
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UMG’s share price closes up 7.9% – adding around $2.5B in value – after Q3 subscription growth beats forecasts
At its peak today, the rally added around USD $4.8 billion (EUR €4.3bn) to UMG’s market capitalization. Source
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Angel Studios Banning Sex Scenes, F-Words and Misuse of God’s Name in Movies
Angel Studios is introducing a broad new content policy that bans on-screen sex, nudity, F-words and misusing the name of God. The studio, known for films such as the hit “Sound of Freedom,” will also give its paying members a chance to vote on movies and TV shows to ensure that a majority of members…
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‘Dune’ Movies Returning to Imax Theaters With ‘Dune 3’ Sneak Peek
It’s time to head back to Arrakis and the world of “Dune.” Both of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” movies will re-released in Imax theaters next month with an exclusive sneak peek at December’s “Dune: Part 3.” A double feature of both movies will hit Imax theaters on Nov. 13 only, with additional showtimes of each blockbuster…
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Inde Navarrette, Jaafar Jackson, Jordan Firstman and More Among SBIFF Virtuosos Honorees
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced the recipients of the 2027 Virtuosos Award. The award acknowledges talent whose work in films has placed them at the center of the conversation around the year’s most noteworthy cinematic performances. Carrie Coon, Mariana di Girolamo, Rosalind Eleazar, Jordan Firstman, Anthony Ippolito, Jaafar Jackson, Inde Navarrette and…
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‘Harry Potter’ Actor Paapa Essiedu ‘Wouldn’t Have Taken This Job On’ If He Couldn’t Handle Snape Casting Backlash: ‘My Priority Is the Work’
When HBO released the first-look image of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series, it became immediately clear that the show was going for something different. Unlike Alan Rickman’s Snape, Essiedu sports shoulder-length dreadlocks and a more gothic look, swapping the character’s signature buttoned-up robes for a zip-up leather jacket and…
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‘Union Town,’ ‘Wild Inside’ Among Hamptons Doc Fest Lineup – Film News in Brief
The 19th annual Hamptons Doc Fest has announced its full lineup of 40 films, which includes “Union Town,” “Wild Inside” and “Nuisance Bear.” Running Dec. 3 to Dec. 11, the festival highlights the best non-fiction programming and will open with Barry Avrich’s “Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been,” which is also set to receive…
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Variety’s Doc Dreams Live Returns to New York for Third Year
Variety is proud to announce the return of Doc Dreams NYC Live, its marquee event dedicated to honoring the art of documentary filmmaking, on Nov. 9 in New York City. Following a successful debut in 2024, Doc Dreams will once again bring together acclaimed filmmakers, storytellers and thought leaders for a day of conversations celebrating…
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Ripcord Halloween Film Festival: ‘Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart’ Takes $100,000 Grand Prize
“Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart” was a short film that won a big amount of prize money for its creator. Director Julian Doan took home a $100,000 first-place prize at the Ripcord Halloween Film Festival, the largest amount ever awarded at a short film festival. Jurors included Tim Miller (“Deadpool”), Jean Lauer (Fantastic Fest),…