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Trump says strikes deal with China’s Xi on tariffs, rare earth exports
World stock markets from Wall Street to Tokyo have hit record highs in recent days [BUSAN, South Korea] US President Donald Trump said he…
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Todd Snyder Taps Actor and Singer Aaron Tveit for Fall Campaign
This is a big month for Aaron Tveit. Not only is the Tony Award-winning actor and singer returning to Broadway with “Chess,” he’s also…
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Teenage cricketer dies in Melbourne after being hit by ball
An Australian teenager has died after he was hit by a cricket ball during a practice session in Melbourne. Ben Austin, 17, was training in…
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‘Kokuho’ Team on Bringing Kabuki Theater to a Younger Generation: ‘It’s a Movie About Art, Two Actors and the Life of Actors’
As part of Variety’s Screening Series, “Kokuho” production designer Yohei Taneda and producer Chieko Murata joined Variety’s…
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Singapore, Vietnam sign memorandum of cooperation on rice trade
‘Securing global and regional partnerships is essential for ensuring a stable supply of rice for Singapore,’ says Minister Grace Fu…
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When the World Series goes into extra innings, how much extra ad revenue does Fox rake in?
It’s already been an exciting Major League Baseball season. And that excitement is clearly translating into the business and advertising…
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‘Long Island Compromise’ TV Series No Longer Moving Forward at Apple (EXCLUSIVE)
“Long Island Compromise” is no longer in development at Apple TV, sources tell Variety. The series adaptation of Taffy Brodesser-Akner‘s…
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Nicholas Thompson and the Art of the Run
In Nicholas Thompson’s book, “The Running Ground,” which came out this week, he writes that “Over the years, the sport has shifted my…
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Mia Goth, Zach Galifianakis and Dan Stevens to Star in HanWay Films’ ‘Hey Bear,’ ‘Portlandia’ Co-Creator Jonathan Krisel’s Feature Debut
“Portlandia” co-creator Jonathan Krisel is making his feature debut with “Hey Bear,” a bold revenge comedy that will star Mia Goth…
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Ascent Bridge cites possible defamation lawsuit for not releasing directors’ resignation letters in full
Beverage distributor Ascent Bridge has released the resignation letters of former directors Tan Khee Giap and Siow Chee Keong, as part of…
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Caitriona Balfe Join Andrew Haigh’s ‘A Long Winter’ From Mubi and Film4
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear,” “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”) and Caitriona Balfe (“Belfast,” “Ford v Ferrari,” “Outlander”) have…
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‘Sinners,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘F1’ Lead Camerimage Film Festival Lineup
The 33rd EnergaCamerimage Film Festival has unveiled this year’s lineup competition for the Golden Frog, honoring the best in…
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How Bad Is the AI Dracula Movie?
Generative AI is itself vampiric. AI is a dead technology that lives only by sucking on the living artistic and creative labor of actual…
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‘Shogun’ Future Seasons Could Film in Japan as Producer Eyes Homeland Return
Future seasons of the Emmy-winning “Shogun” could finally film in Japan if the country addresses critical infrastructure and incentive…
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Malaysia’s ban on raw rare earths exports remains despite US deal, trade minister says
Malaysia will maintain a ban on the export of raw rare earths to protect its domestic resources, despite signing a critical minerals deal…
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Ayushmann Khurrana Celebrates Box Office Triumph of Maddock Horror Comedy Universe Film ‘Thamma’: ‘All My Dreams Come True as an Entertainer’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has scored his fifth century at the Indian box office with the Diwali blockbuster “Thamma,” which has…
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Paul Smith to Design Christmas Tree for London’s Royal Opera House
LONDON — Paul Smith has inked a festive partnership with the Royal Opera House, launching Nov. 6. Billed as a celebration of the spirit of…
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‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ Sequel Sets 2026 Shoot, Director Soi Cheang Reveals in Tokyo
The sequel to hit Hong Kong period action film “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” will start shooting in March next year, revealed its…
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In Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” a Vast Vision Gets Netflixed Down to Size
The first time we encounter the Creature, though, we see almost nothing of him at all: he is a faceless wraith, in a dark cloak and a…
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How to Buy Tickets to New York’s Most Iconic Holiday Performance — ‘George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker’ Ballet — Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
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French National Film Board President Gaëtan Bruel on the Country’s Role in Oscar Race, Relationship With Streamers and Luring U.S. Shoots: ‘Cinema Is Part of France’s DNA’
Possibly the most powerful figure in French cinema, Gaëtan Bruel, who became the youngest president of the National Film Board (CNC)…
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How Glen Powell Felt When 92,000 Georgia Football Fans Booed Him for ‘Chad Powers’: ‘I Don’t Know If I’ve Ever Been So Ready to Run Through a Wall’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Chad Powers” episode 6, titled “6th Quarter,” now streaming on Hulu. Glen Powell and…
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Angel Reese Reacts to Tari Eason Wearing Her Reebok Mebounds Sneakers in the NBA
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason helped the Angel Reese 1s Mebounds colorway make their NBA debut on Monday. The basketball star went on…
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Sarah Jessica Parker Talks with Rachel Syme
On October 26, 2025, the actor Sarah Jessica Parker took the stage with the New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme for a conversation at the…