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    Big problems at fairy-tale castle

    Life, Published on 19/06/2023

    » Walt Disney released its newest Pixar animated film last week, but the heartwarming tale of fire and water falling in love is expected to deliver disappointing returns for the company that produced megahits like Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.

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    Marvel superhero holds fast to Maya roots

    Sunday Spotlight, Published on 30/04/2023

    » For her big underwater scene in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Guatemalan actress María Mercedes Coroy had to hold her breath as her character, Princess Fen, gives birth in a hazy ocean world to a winged serpent son.

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    YouTube ramps up ads, moderation

    Life, James Hein, Published on 01/03/2023

    » If this was a YouTube video you would have to sit through up to 30 seconds of ads before you could even start. YouTube seems to be stepping up its advertising while at the same time providing less service. I still use it because it has things I'm interested in, like Chinese martial arts series and info on music products I like. If I'd written this using ChatGPT you would not see some of the material because the trust and safety filters on the AI product have repeatedly been found to be biased towards the US political left in the content it will return. Some people associated with ChatGPT have acknowledged this but it remains to be seen if anything will change.

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    After Walt Disney, Iger Enters the Metaverse via Genies Investment

    Business, Published on 16/03/2022

    » Robert Iger spent decades helming a company known for its animated characters. For his next act, the former Walt Disney Co. boss is backing a startup that celebrities and others are using to create avatars for the much-hyped metaverse.

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    Redefining norms

    Guru, Published on 25/02/2022

    » Fashion is a form of self-expression, it tells the wearer's story. It can indicate who they are, their tastes, their ideologies and so many more social cues. For those who wish to stand out and challenge fashion and societal norms, Guru has complied a few choices.

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    Amazon's Planned Purchase of MGM Faces FTC Scrutiny

    Business, Published on 24/06/2021

    » The Federal Trade Commission will be the agency to review Amazon.com Inc.'s proposed acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM, according to people familiar with the matter, just as the commission gets a new chairwoman who has been critical of the online giant's expansion.

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    Amazon to Buy MGM, Bagging a Lion to Help Wage Streaming Battle

    Business, Published on 28/05/2021

    » Amazon.com Inc. said it has agreed to acquire the Hollywood studio MGM in a deal that the e-commerce company is betting can jump-start its Prime Video streaming platform and position it to compete with industry heavyweights including Netflix Inc. and Walt Disney Co.

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    Netflix Movies Turn Up in a Surprising Place: Theaters

    Business, Published on 17/05/2021

    » The nation's movie theaters are running out of movies. Some are turning to an unlikely source for more: Netflix Inc.

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    Pandemic Boosted Netflix, Other Streaming Players in 2020

    Business, Published on 01/01/2021

    » The past 12 months were billed as the year when a flood of new entrants would force streaming services to wage an all-out war for subscribers. Instead, incumbents and rookies alike feasted on a base of shut-in customers eager for more things to watch.

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    Transition key to success

    Business, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/11/2020

    » Although the rights of transgender people have been in the spotlight recently, it remains challenging for transgender women to achieve their goals in life and work. But Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, chief executive of JKN Global Media, who has over 10 million followers on her social media platforms, has broken through the barriers and proven the outstanding ability of transgender people in the field of business.

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