Jury

Multnomah County Jury Grants $50 Million to Wildfire Survivors, Holding PacifiCorp Accountable for 2020 Disaster

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A Multnomah County jury awarded approximately $50 million to ten survivors of Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day wildfires, marking a significant development in a series of legal actions against PacifiCorp, a Portland-based electric utility. This decision increases the company’s financial liability to more than $385 million, stemming from a ruling in 2023 that determined PacifiCorp was negligent in its failure to cut off power during hazardous fire conditions, leading to four major wildfires. Among those receiving compensation are Wanda and Bill Ford, an elderly couple whose home in the Otis area was destroyed by the Echo … Read more

Jeremy Strong Draws Parallels Between Cannes Jury Duty and Papal Selection, Celebrates the Art of Filmmaking

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CANNES, France — Actor Jeremy Strong recently opened up about his experience serving on the jury for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The star of “Succession” expressed that the role felt akin to the process of selecting a new pope, drawing a parallel to the dramatic depiction in the Oscar-nominated film “Conclave.” In remarks shared during a press conference, Strong, 46, conveyed a sense of inspiration from the films viewed during the festival. He noted that the jury awarded the coveted Palme d’Or to Jafar Panahi’s film, “It Was Just an Accident,” highlighting the emotional … Read more

Jeremy Strong Compares Cannes Jury Experience to ‘Conclave’ as He Celebrates Palme d’Or Win for Jafar Panahi’s Bold Statement on Justice

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CANNES, France — Actor Jeremy Strong shared his insights and experiences gathered over 11 days as a juror at the Cannes Film Festival, likening the selection process to the papal conclave depicted in the Oscar-nominated film, “Conclave.” Strong, serving on the jury alongside notable figures such as Juliette Binoche and Halle Berry, expressed a profound sense of inspiration gained from the films he viewed during the festival. The jury awarded the Palme d’Or to Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident,” a film centered on a group of former prisoners in Iran grappling with the … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Shines at the Premiere of Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ Featuring Juliette Binoche and Dieudo Hamadi

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CANNES, France — The prestigious Cannes Film Festival showcases emerging and established talents, drawing global attention. Among the jurors chosen to evaluate this year’s films are acclaimed actress Juliette Binoche and director Dieudo Hamadi, who are set to lend their expertise in the assessment of cinematic works. On May 16, Binoche and Hamadi participated in the screening of “Eddington,” directed by Ari Aster. This film, part of the festival’s lineup, is garnering significant buzz for its innovative approach to storytelling, along with Aster’s unique directorial style. As a versatile and internationally recognized actress, Binoche has … Read more