22 h. ago Amazon has acquired creative control of the 'James Bond' franchise

With new producers, a new studio, and a new 007 on the way, change is expected for the next James Bond.

Politics

26 h. ago Amazon MGM gains full creative control for James Bond franchise

Amazon MGM gains full creative control for James Bond franchise  The Washington Post

Technology

28 h. ago George Clooney Is Making His Broadway Debut With ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

He is making his Broadway debut with a stage version of his 2005 movie “Good Night, and Good Luck.” He’s ready, but also terrified.

Politics

34 h. ago Forcing UK creatives to 'opt out' of AI training risks stifling new talent, report suggests

The UK government should resist allowing AI companies to scrape all copyrighted works unless the holder has actively "opted out," as it puts an unfair burden on up-and-coming creative talents who lack the skills and resources to meet legal requirements.

Politics

68 h. ago E Street Cinema, independent movie theater in downtown D.C., to close

E Street Cinema, independent movie theater in downtown D.C., to close  The Washington Post

Culture

3 d. ago Critic who reviewed Seattle and Broadway theater for decades dies at 74

Critic who reviewed Seattle and Broadway theater for decades dies at 74  The Seattle Times

Events

3 d. ago Ukraine Talks, U.S. Health Agency Cuts, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Fallout

American and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. The Trump administration has started making broad cuts to federal health agencies. Days after the Justice Department moved to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, four of his top aides and deputy mayors announced their resignations. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Ryland Barton, Jane Greenhalgh, Denice Rios, Reena Advani and Janaya Williams. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent and our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Our Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.

Politics

3 d. ago Opinion: Like it or not, Washington needs creative destruction brought by Trump and Musk

Opinion: Like it or not, Washington needs creative destruction brought by Trump and Musk  Chattanooga Times Free Press

Politics

4 d. ago New Creative Cauldron theater opens at Broad & Washington in Falls Church

New Creative Cauldron theater opens at Broad & Washington in Falls Church  ARLnow

Events

4 d. ago Broad coalition urges Los Angeles to rebuild using Chapter 7A building code

Broad coalition urges Los Angeles to rebuild using Chapter 7A building code  Fire & Safety Journal Americas

Politics

8 d. ago Director of the Game ‘Avowed’ Says AI Can’t Replace Human Creativity

“Good game stories are going to be written by good narrative designers,” says Obsidian’s Carrie Patel. The new fantasy RPG she helmed gets an early release today.

Politics