Kolkata, Nov 29 (PTI) A total of 219 movies from 39 countries will be screened in the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) which will be held from December 5 to 12 in 23 venues across the city. Spain will be the focus country in the festival and six contemporary works from that country to...
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Vir Das says he’ll soon write jokes about the International Emmy Award win, reveals he’s getting back to acting
Seated coolly in his empty new office, an old Portuguese bungalow turned into a work space in Mumbai’s sleepy neighbourhood, Chuim Village, Vir Das meets the press for interviews following his International Emmy Award win. He has big plans with his comedy company ‘Weirdass Comedy’ and wants to get back to acting. In this interview...
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Heat pumps vs. AC: Report notes progress, challenges in reaching climate goals – National | Globalnews.ca
While the world’s governments have taken measures to promote energy efficiency this year, a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) says the pace at which improvements to energy efficiency are made this decade needs to double if global climate targets are to be met. The report found in 2023, the momentum behind energy...
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4 Abbotsford women part of international championship chorus
Four Abbotsford residents are among a Vancouver-based chorus that recently won the gold medal at an international competition. Leigh Fadden, Roxane Carlisle, Shelley Jantzen and Cindy Brown are members of the Lions Gate Chorus, which garnered record-breaking scores Nov. 4 at the 75th annual Sweet Adelines International Convention and Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. It was...
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Measles exposure warning issued for Vancouver airport and 2 flights | Globalnews.ca
People who travelled through the Vancouver International Airport last Thursday are being warned they may have been exposed to measles. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control released a bulletin Wednesday, saying a passenger with measles was in the airport on Nov. 23. “At YVR, the passenger spent time on the route between the arrival gate...
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The Walt Disney Company Board Appoints Morgan Stanley’s James P. Gorman and Veteran Media Executive Sir Jeremy Darroch as New Directors – The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has appointed James P. Gorman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley, and Sir Jeremy Darroch, a veteran media executive and former Group Chief Executive of Sky, as new directors. Darroch’s appointment is effective January 9, 2024, and Gorman’s is effective February 5, 2024. The...
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Smart TV apps surpass set-top boxes as entry point for TV viewing
How consumers kickstart their TV viewing has changed quickly in the past two years, according to new data from Hub Entertainment Research. Built-in smart TV apps have rapidly gained favor as the default entry point for watching TV and now pace slightly above that of declining set-top boxes that are tied to traditional pay TV...
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Screen Australia announces 14 placements through BTL: Next Step Stage 2 – Media centre – Screen Australia
30 11 2023 – Media release Image courtesy: Screen Warriors Screen Australia has announced 14 recipients selected for placement opportunities through the inaugural BTL: Next Step initiative. The initiative is designed to help mid-career practitioners gain a credit in the four key roles of Line Producer, Production Manager, Location Manager and Post...
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IATSE’s Vanessa Holtgrewe Participates in US Senate AI Insight Forum, Urges Congress to Protect Workers, Copyright – IATSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) urged Congress to develop a comprehensive policy framework that ensures entertainment workers are protected as generative artificial intelligence technologies, if left unchecked, represent the next frontier of large-scale online piracy. Speaking on Wednesday at the bipartisan U.S. Senate AI Insight Forum on intellectual property...
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Mozambique Hosts UNWTO Regional Director at Fikani International Tourism Fair
The government and people of Mozambique are excited to play host to Ms. Elcia Grandcourt, the Regional Director for Africa at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), who is in the Portuguese-speaking African country to grace the 9th edition of Fikani; Mozambique’s international tourism fair. The highly anticipated travel and tourism event is scheduled...
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Christina Wolfe Joins ‘FBI: International’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The “FBI: International” world is expanding. Christina Wolfe has joined the CBS procedural as a series regular in Season 3, Variety confirms. Wolfe, who has recently starred in “The Weekend Away” for Netflix and SyFy’s “The Ark,” will first appear on the premiere on Feb. 13 at 9 p.m. She joins cast members Luke Kleintank,...
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How Houston Continues to Attract International Businesses to the Region
Renowned for its global connectivity, skilled workforce and affordability, Houston has emerged as a magnet for international businesses aiming to expand their operations and capitalize on the city’s unique advantages. With close proximity to major ports, including the Port of Houston, and access to international flights via George Bush Intercontinental Airport, which was recently ranked...