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SCAD Savannah Film Festival Announces Winners, Highlights Fresh Talent and Diverse Narratives in 27th Year Showcase

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Savannah, GA — The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) celebrated the culmination of its 27th annual Savannah Film Festival this weekend, heralded as a pivotal event in the lead-up to the Academy Awards. This year, the festival showcased an impressive lineup of 162 films, comprising 123 narrative features, 31 documentaries, 69 shorts, including 10 world and six U.S. premieres, reflecting a diverse range of cinematic talents. From a pool of over 2,335 submissions, 105 films were selected to vie for awards across various categories. This included Narrative Features, Documentary Features, and different short … Read more

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2024 Celebrates Fresh Fears and Filmmaking Triumphs

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Brooklyn, N.Y. — The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, a beacon for avant-garde and classic horror cinema enthusiasts, recently celebrated its conclusion on October 24. Over the span of eight days, the festival showcased a diverse array of horror films at Nitehawk Cinema’s locations in Williamsburg and Prospect Park. As the curtains closed on the 2024 edition, a variety of films and filmmakers were lauded, receiving jury and audience accolades. “Dead Talents Society,” a comedy horror crafted by writer-director John Hsu, emerged as a festival favorite, captivating audiences and critics alike. The film, which stars Bo-lin … Read more

Unsealed Court Documents Reveal Fresh Evidence Against Trump in Election Interference Case

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WASHINGTON — In a significant development regarding former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 case, a judge has unsealed new details related to charges that Trump attempted to overturn the 2020 election results. The recent court filing uncovered by prosecutors underscores their confidence in having ample evidence to secure a conviction. This assertion comes after the Supreme Court confirmed in a summer ruling that while presidents may have broad immunity for official actions, such protections do not extend to unofficial acts carried out as a candidate or private citizen. The documents reveal that former Vice President … Read more

Epic Games Accuses Google of Fresh Antitrust Violations in Latest Clash

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San Francisco, CA – Epic Games, the developer behind the popular video game Fortnite, has launched a legal battle against Google, accusing the tech giant of new antitrust violations. The gaming company alleges that Google has manipulated software and contractual agreements to stifle competition and maintain its dominance in the app distribution market. Epic Games’ contention revolves around Google’s control over the Android ecosystem. According to the accusations, Google not only leverages its Play Store to limit the viability of alternative app stores but also employs restrictive agreements to discourage third-party app developers from offering … Read more