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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

Texas Lottery Winner Sues Commission Official, Seeks Justice Over $83.5 Million Jackpot

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AUSTIN, Texas — A legal battle has emerged following the recent $83.5 million Texas Lottery jackpot, with the winner, identified as Jane Doe, taking action against the Texas Lottery Commission. Doe has filed a lawsuit against Sergio Rey, who serves as the Acting Deputy Executive Director of the commission, seeking both declaratory and injunctive relief. The suit, which Doe has pursued under anonymity in accordance with state regulations, was lodged in Travis County. Although Doe resides in Montgomery County, she is utilizing her legal right to remain unidentified per Texas Government and Administrative Code stipulations. … Read more

"Texas Lottery Legal Battle: $83.5 Million Winner Fights to Claim Prize Amid Controversial Ban on Courier Services"

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A Texas woman who thought she had won an $83.5 million lottery jackpot is now embroiled in a dispute with state officials, who are refusing to honor her ticket claim. The issue stems from a recent ban on courier services, which was implemented after the draw she participated in on February 17. The woman purchased her tickets through Jackpocket, a courier app, and now feels caught in an unfair situation as she seeks what she believes is rightfully hers. The controversy arose when Texas Lottery officials retroactively imposed the ban on courier services shortly after … Read more

Marrakech International Film Festival Crowns Palestinian Drama ‘Happy Holidays’ as Top Winner Amidst Middle Eastern Tensions

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Marrakech, Morocco – The prestigious Marrakech International Film Festival concluded its latest session with the Palestinian drama “Happy Holidays” clinching its highest accolade, the Etoile D’Or award. This notable win, announced on Friday, marks the first time a Palestinian film has garnered this top honor at the festival. Directed by Scandar Copti, the film portrays a nuanced narrative set in Haifa, Israel, where characters from Israeli and Palestinian backgrounds grapple with personal and societal complexities. “Happy Holidays,” which won a screenplay award earlier at the Venice Film Festival, benefits from the authentic performances of both … Read more