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Today · 19 Sept

Hong Kong student黎家盈 joins TianGong class as payload specialist, delivering space science demonstrations

On Sept 9, a synchronous TianGong Class session at Hong Kong's Ho Chuen Yao Memorial School and corresponding venue in Macau featured Li Jiaying, Hong Kong's first payload specialist, delivering space science demonstrations via live link with the China Space Station 400 kilometers above Earth. Li, along with Shenzhou 23 crew commander Zhu Yangzhu and astronaut Zhang Zhiyuan, showed microgravity demonstrations and spoke about space life, while the event highlighted Li's selection as the only Hong Kong payload specialist in Aug 2024.

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Union Berlin posts a satirical message about Lamine Yamal on X

Union Berlin posted a satirical message on X mocking Lamine Yamal, who had argued that the Ballon d'Or should not go to a player “who scored 80 goals,” without naming Harry Kane. The post followed Harry Kane's two goals and Michael Olise's hat-trick, and the club expressed support for Bayern players.

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Mauricio Umansky comments on Farrah Aldjufrie's pregnancy and forthcoming grandson on a red carpet interview.

Mauricio Umansky says he is excited about Farrah Aldjufrie’s pregnancy with Zach Goldsmith, calling it the first boy in the family. He spoke at the red carpet for Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test season five ahead of the Sept. 24 Fox premiere. He also praised Zach as a good partner and father-to-be, with Alexia Umansky weighing in on the couple’s relationship and the upcoming baby.

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CAA signs filmmaker Nick Kozakis after Toronto premiere

CAA has signed filmmaker Nick Kozakis after the premiere of his sophomore feature Kick On at this year’s Toronto Film Festival. The project is set to screen next at Fantastic Fest and Beyond Fest. Kick On follows four young friends who face a life-threatening situation after a night of partying leads to an encounter.

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NAZA documentary to be released in U.S. theaters after controversy

The investigative documentary NAZA, which sparked attention at the Venice Film Festival and drew criticism from Israeli politicians including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will open in U.S. theaters later this year. Filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and their team are pursuing a self-distribution model in the U.S., with a September opening planned.

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Vancouver International Film Festival unveils first Works in Progress and international co-productions through its Institute for the Moving Image

The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), through its new Institute for the Moving Image, announced a slate consisting of eight first-ever Works in Progress (WIP) and eight international co-productions. The initiatives aim to connect filmmakers with domestic, U.S. and international financing, distribution opportunities, and production partners.

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Elevation Pictures boards as Canadian theatrical distributor for Jason Lapeyre’s World War II hybrid documentary The Auschwitz Volunteer

Elevation Pictures has boarded as the Canadian theatrical distributor for Jason Lapeyre’s World War II hybrid documentary The Auschwitz Volunteer. The film tells the true story of Witold Pilecki, a Polish soldier who volunteers to go to a Nazi prison camp and start a resistance movement from the inside. The project is written, produced and set to be directed by Lapeyre.

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Trailer release for The Vvaan featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia

The trailer for The Vvaan has been released, expanding on the world introduced in the film’s teaser with a forest setting and supernatural elements. It showcases a folklore-based fantasy, adventure, and mystery, introducing Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in a first-time on-screen pairing as their characters navigate a world shaped by ancient beliefs and supernatural forces.

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Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album announced with physical release ahead of the game.

Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, a 34-song collection featuring original music from artists including Keith Richards, Yung Lean, Morgan Wallen, and Rauw Alejandro, with licensing of famous music as well. The album is released in partnership with Atlantic Records, and the GTA 6 soundtrack will arrive on November 19 alongside the game, with multiple vinyl and CD versions available at retailers.

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KBS 1TV announces new weekday drama Mission: Mompossible starring Jung Min Ah and Dong Ha, set to premiere September 28.

KBS 1TV announces a new weekday drama, Mission: Mompossible, starring Jung Min Ah and Dong Ha. The series follows two mothers and their intertwining lives, with Jung Min Ah as Kang Da Mi, the assistant to designer Cha Seung Yoon played by Dong Ha, and a developing romance between the two leads. Mission: Mompossible premieres on September 28 at 8:30 p.m. KST.

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Director comments on fan backlash to Resident Evil movie

Director Zach Cregger says he was 'not prepared' for fan backlash to his Resident Evil movie, defending his approach of honoring the experience of playing the games rather than retelling them. The film, focusing on Bryan, a courier in Raccoon City amid a viral outbreak, is expected to have a strong opening weekend, despite mixed reactions to changes from the games. The Resident Evil series has sold 213 million copies since its 1996 debut."

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Yesterday · 18 Sept