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Is Denzel Washington hinting at retirement from filmmaking? Speaking to Empire magazine about starring in Ridley Scott’s next film, Gladiator II, the 69-year-old Oscar-winning actor and director said there were “very few” films that interested him. “There are so few films left that I’m interested in making, so I have to take inspiration from filmmakers, and Ridley was a huge inspiration to me,” Washington told the magazine. Scott, 86, added that he and Washington “had a great time early on” while filming 2007’s American Gangster. The British writer-director is “excited about life and his next movie. He’s an inspiration,” Washington…

Sharjah’s “Used Laptop Market” Release date: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 6:00 AM With schools soon to reopen, there are plenty of parents out there looking for affordable gadgets for their children’s educational needs, and now you can find great deals on laptops and tablets. Located at the intersection of Industrial Zones 2, 3, 5 and 6, the “Used Laptop Market” is the perfect place for those looking to buy tech products on a budget. Shahnawaz, sales director at Royal Used Computers, highlighted the best bargains on the market. “The price of laptops here varies depending on the model, but the…

Last month marked another milestone for streaming services, according to newly released Nielsen viewing data. In July, YouTube became the first streaming platform to surpass 10% of total TV usage. Month-over-month, YouTube usage increased 7% and accounted for 10.4% of total TV usage for the month. Overall, streaming continues to show notable strength, accounting for 41.4% of TV viewing, while broadcast and cable viewing continue to decline. In July 2023, linear TV viewing (broadcast/cable) fell below 50% for the first time and continued to decline a year later, accounting for 46.7% of viewing in July 2024. When it comes to…

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks games will not be broadcast on Bally Sports Southwest during the 2024-2025 season, The Athletic first reported. The NBA announced that it has reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group, which broadcasts games through the Valley Regional Sports Network (RSN) and is currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The agreement will see Diamond Sports Group broadcast local games for 13 NBA teams this season, except for two teams that opted out: the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans. WFAA reached out to the Dallas Mavericks for comment on their plans going forward, but they directed…

When Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hits the ball, the opposing defense needs to get the out or get the ball back to the infield quickly, otherwise the speedster might score.That’s exactly what happened Friday night against the Miami Marlins. Crowe Armstrong was batting first in the top of the third inning and hit a fastball into deep right field. Marlins right fielder Jesus Sanchez ran through the gap in right-center field, reached for the ball, but missed it.The ball bounced off the warning track, off the wall, back onto the field and rolled toward center field, where Crowe-Armstrong took…

With the post-strike industry calling for greater inclusivity in Hollywood, IndieVisible Entertainment is expanding its production accessibility training program. On Friday, QueerClip production company announced its Access Instigators initiative, which is currently recruiting 10 trainees who identify as multiple disabilities for its first class of an eight-month pilot program designed to equip participants with the skills and experience they need to quickly enter the workforce at a professional production company. Supported by the Pop Culture Collaborative Fund, a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropic Advisors, the training program will equip participants with the skills essential to accessibility in production, from the…

Sharjah [UAE]Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has announced the final list of nominees for the Sharjah Government Communication Awards (SGCA 2024). 46 candidates from 12 countries competed for 22 awards across five main categories. The announcement comes after the number of applications reached a record high of 3,815, a 230 percent increase on last year. The 11th edition of the SGCA saw 1,129 applications from 44 countries.The shortlisted submissions competed for nine awards for government agencies, international organizations and the private sector, four Individual Awards, two Challenge and Competition Awards, four Jury Awards and three Partner Awards, and were selected…

This game may not launch. The NBA took steps Friday to block an ambitious legal effort by Warner Bros. Discovery to force the NBA to hand back some of its media rights. In a filing with New York State Supreme Court, the NBA asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed, arguing that Warner didn’t actually meet the terms of the game packages it was earmarked for Amazon Prime Video and detailed in a letter how the longtime sports media ally had attempted to strike an alternative deal with Amazon that would not actually offer the same content. Spokespeople for the…

From left: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated Press Speakers at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week spoke more than 109,000 words over four days. Their choice of words and phrases contrasted with the themes and ideas of last month’s Republican National Convention.Excluding common everyday language, the most frequently spoken words at the Democratic Convention were:A similar number of words were spoken at last month’s Republican Convention in Milwaukee, where speakers spun more than 110,000 words over four days. Among the most commonly used phrases were:Words from famous speakers Former President Donald J. Trump’s acceptance speech was longer…

Parks and recreation planning has been in the spotlight in Douglas County for months, and as plans for renovations at Fairgrounds Regional Park move forward, the youth sports community has voiced concerns about the future of playing fields in the Castle Rock area.County leaders have expressed a desire to build the new playground elsewhere, but a proposal to add a playground in the Highlands Ranch area (known as Wildcat Regional Park) has met with opposition, including an online petition raising concerns about its impact on wildlife.Now you have an opportunity to give direct input to county officials on how your…