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Japan launches mission to explore Mars' moons and bring back samples

Japan launched a spacecraft on Tuesday on a five-year mission to explore Mars' mysterious moons, Phobos and Deimos, and bring back samples for the first time. The $578 million project aims to deliver dust, soil and rocks to Earth in 2031, potentially shedding light on how the moons formed and the origins of life.

Entertainment

Collage, a New Management and Investment Company, Launches as a Bridge Between AI-First Studios and Hollywood (EXCLUSIVE)

As Hollywood continues to navigate the plethora of questions surrounding AI and its place in the industry, one former talent agent hopes to be the link between everyone involved. Enter Collage, a new management and investment company aimed at helping AI-first production companies navigate the Hollywood pipeline. Founded in July by former UTA agent Dante […]

Entertainment

Caos Cine, a New Mexican Distributor, Launches at Morelia Fest With ‘The Huntress,’ Picked Up From Edher Campos and Gabriela Maire’s Zafiro (EXCLUSIVE)

A new player is in town. Upstart Mexican distributor Caos Cine, founded by Regina Serratos and Eduardo Diaz Casanova, has launched at the Morelia Film Festival (FICM) with its first pickup, “The Huntress.” The debut feature of Susanne Andrews Correa marks its Mexican premiere Oct. 19 at the fest, where it competes. “Caos is here […]

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Uganda launches Ebola vaccine trial

The town of Masaka in southern Uganda is currently conducting a Phase 1 trial of a vaccine candidate against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which is circulating in the region. There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine for this strain.

Entertainment

Gersh Launches Victoria House, Expanding Into Scripted Films, True Crime and International Co-Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

Gersh is stepping up its international content ambitions with the launch of Victoria House, the new identity of Emmy-winning Spanish production outfit You First Originals, as the U.S. talent agency completes the integration of You First under its global brand on Oct. 15. The move gives Victoria House access to Gersh’s international talent network and […]

Entertainment

ESPN Launches ESPN JV YouTube Channel for Kids

ESPN JV isn’t for second-stringers. The new YouTube channel aims to cultivate younger sports fans who will keep the Disney sports-media giant in mind as they grow up. The new channel, to be found at youtube.com/@ESPNJV will feature interactive challenges and appearances by both familiar Disney characters and top sports figures as well as videos […]

Entertainment

DataFuelX Launches Video Ad Marketplace That Taps 13 Different Publishers

As media audiences fall apart, one analytics company hopes to knit some of them back together. DataFuelX, a company led by former TV-sales executives is launching DFX Marketplace, a new way for advertisers to connect to commercial inventory across multiple publishers with a single point of entry. The company, co-founded by Dan Aversano and Michael […]

Politics

Kabila launches new coalition with M23

In tonight's edition, Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new rebel coalition, vowing to topple the government. Also, Africa's largest ever IPO has been extended. And Formula ⁠1 ⁠will return to ⁠Africa in ​the early 2030s, once a new circuit is built in Rwanda.

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Peacock App Launches ‘Your Bravoverse,’ Featuring a Personalized TikTok-Style Video Feed Hosted by AI-Generated Andy Cohen

NBCUniversal’s Peacock is rolling out up a new way to try to get Bravo fanatics even more engaged in the network’s galaxy of reality programming drama and dish-worthy moments. On Tuesday, Peacock is bowing “Your Bravoverse,” a personalized stream of clips from Bravo shows, inspired by apps like TikTok, brought to you by a chatty […]

Entertainment

Universal Launches Fourth Film Composers Initiative

Universal Talent Development, in partnership with Universal Film Music and the participation of DreamWorks Animation and Universal Studio Group Music, has launched its fourth composers initiative, a program designed to seek and amplify rising talent in the entertainment industry. Established in 2018, the Universal Composers Initiative was designed to find artists from both traditional and […]