Chinese laser display company rides EV boom amid geopolitical pressures
Appotronics says U.S.-China tensions hamper research collaboration. Source: Chinese laser display company rides EV boom amid geopolitical pressures – Nikkei Asia
Realness Institute selects writers from Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa for AuthenticA Series Lab
The six-month lab supports writers to develop their series ideas into pilot scripts. Source: Realness Institute selects writers from Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa for AuthenticA Series Lab (exclusive) | News | Screen
Shoji Kawamori Is ‘Perfectly Fine’ With AI in Some Animation
Hollywood workers represented by IATSE Local 839 — a.k.a. the Animation Guild — are in active negotiations for the future of their industry. Among the issues on the table is artificial intelligence and whether and how it can be used … Continued
How Black Myth: Wukong put China’s games industry under the microscope
Fuelled by a backdrop of sexist culture, alarming censorship guidelines and ‘anti-woke’ ire, the summer’s biggest hit has become a lightning rod in the video game culture wars. Source: How Black Myth: Wukong put China’s games industry under the microscope … Continued
Spectre’s Monica Bellucci Initially Anticipated Playing A Very Different James Bond Role, And I Could Get Behind This Alternative As A 007 Fan
”’To be in a Bond movie is almost a secret dream for many actresses. And what happened to me was so funny, because my agent called me, and told me, ‘Monica, do you want to laugh? Sam Mendes just wanted … Continued
Artist Gary Hume: ‘I use sex less now – but I still find the world an erotic place’
He once said all his paintings were inspired by sex. What’s changed? As the former YBA’s new show opens, Hume talks about his many obsessions – from swans to mirrors to doors – and explains how he uses dreams to … Continued