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Cannes Sensation ‘A Poet’ Captures North American Rights, Set for Theatrical Debut

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CANNES, France — The fledgling distribution company 1-2 Special announced on Thursday it has secured North American rights to “A Poet,” a film that garnered the Un Certain Regard jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, directed by Simón Mesa Soto, tells the story of a struggling writer who becomes a mentor to a young poet, learning valuable life lessons along the way. The narrative unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of Medellín, Colombia, and features a cast primarily composed of non-professional actors, including Ubeimar Rios, Rebeca Andrade, and Guillermo Cardona. The film’s production … Read more

Texas Set to Revolutionize College Sports: New Bill Could Allow Universities to Pay Student Athletes

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Texas colleges may soon be able to financially compensate their student-athletes, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to college sports. As the NCAA prepares to eliminate its long-standing ban on direct payments to players, Texas lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at revising state statutes to allow universities to engage in financial agreements with their athletes directly. House Bill 126 is currently awaiting the approval of Governor Greg Abbott. If signed into law, this bill would enable institutions to enter into agreements concerning the name, image, and likeness (NIL) of student-athletes. Presently, Texas law … Read more

Jurors Set to Deliberate Weinstein’s Fate as High-Stakes Retrial Enters Crucial Phase

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NEW YORK — The jury tasked with determining the fate of Harvey Weinstein in his retrial for sex crimes is set to begin deliberations Thursday, following two days of closing arguments and extensive evidence presented in the courtroom. The jury, comprised of seven women and five men, will enter its private discussions after receiving final legal instructions from the presiding judge. Closing arguments were completed on Wednesday, with prosecutor Nicole Blumberg accusing the former film mogul of exploiting his powerful position within the entertainment industry to prey on vulnerable women. Weinstein, now 73 years old, … Read more

"Undocumented Man Set to Face Immigration Judge After Alleged Frame-Up in Trump Threat Case"

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MILWAUKEE, Wis. — An undocumented man who was allegedly framed for making a threatening communication to former President Donald Trump is set to face an immigration judge on Wednesday morning. This appearance marks the first court session for Ramon Morales-Reyes since his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month. Investigators have reported that Demetric Scott, currently incarcerated at the Milwaukee County Jail, confessed to fabricating the allegations against Morales-Reyes. Scott purportedly aimed to have Morales-Reyes deported before he could testify against him in an upcoming trial anticipated to start on July 14. Scott … Read more