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Jury Selection Kicks Off in High-Profile Trial Over Fatal Shooting of Ex-Magic Star Adreian Payne

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Orlando, Florida — Jury selection is underway in the trial of a man accused of the fatal shooting of former NBA player Adreian Payne. The proceedings began on Monday and are expected to draw significant attention given Payne’s prominence as a professional athlete. Payne, who played for the Orlando Magic and other teams during his basketball career, was shot and killed in May 2022. The accused, identified as 29-year-old Lawrence Dority, faces charges including first-degree murder and armed robbery. Authorities allege that Dority confronted Payne outside a residence, resulting in the tragic incident. During the … Read more

Star-Studded International Jury Assembles for Venezia 82 Competition, Led by Acclaimed Director Alexander Payne

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Venice, Italy – The International Jury for the Venezia 82 Competition, chaired by American filmmaker Alexander Payne, has been announced. Joining him are an esteemed group of international directors and actors, including French filmmaker Stéphane Brizé, Italian director Maura Delpero, Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. Alexander Payne, known for his unique approach to storytelling, hails from Omaha, Nebraska, and boasts an academic background in history and Spanish literature from Stanford, alongside a master’s degree in film directing from UCLA. His films, … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Announced for 82nd Venice Film Festival, Led by Oscar Winner Alexander Payne

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Venice, Italy — The 82nd Venice Film Festival has announced its competition jury, a distinguished panel of film experts tasked with awarding this year’s coveted Golden Lion for best film. Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, French writer-director Stéphane Brizé, Italian filmmaker Maura Delpero, Romanian filmmaker and Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao will serve as members of the main jury. Leading the jury is Alexander Payne, a two-time Academy Award-winning director known for films such as “The Holdovers,” “Sideways,” and “Nebraska.” While this will be his first time … Read more

Venezia 82 Unveils Star-Studded Jury Led by Alexander Payne for 2025 Film Festival

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Venice, Italy — The 82nd Venice International Film Festival, set to take place from August 27 to September 6, 2025, has announced its International Juries for the prestigious Venezia 82, Orizzonti, and the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for Best Debut Film. This year’s selections were made by the Board of Directors of La Biennale, following recommendations from Artistic Director Alberto Barbera, ensuring a distinguished group of judges for the competition. Alexander Payne, an acclaimed American director known for his sharp wit and unique storytelling, will lead the Venezia 82 Competition jury. Alongside him are … Read more