Jeremy Renner emotional in first interview since snowplough accident

Actor Jeremy Renner says he "chose to survive" after being seriously injured in a snowplough accident. The Marvel star broke more than 30 bones when he attempted to stop the vehicle from running over his nephew on New Year's Day. In his first TV interview since the accident, he said: "I chose to survive, it's not going to kill me, no way."
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65121855?source=Snapzu

Music producers revolted against an app’s subscription scheme — and won

For now, perpetual licenses and subscriptions will coexist.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/30/23662000/waves-audio-engineering-plugins-subscription-creative-access-perpetual-license?source=Snapzu

Judge OKs deal in minor leaguers' suit vs. MLB

A federal judge approved a $185 million settlement in a lawsuit by minor leaguers against Major League Baseball for violating federal minimum wage laws.
Read more: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35998173/judge-oks-185m-settlement-minor-leaguers-suit-vs-mlb?source=Snapzu

‘The X-Files’ Creator Says Ryan Coogler Is Developing Diverse Reboot

There’s a new version of The X-Files on the horizon from Ryan Coogler, according to series X-Files Chris Carter. “I just spoke to a young man, Ryan Coogler, who is going to remount The X-File…
Read more: https://deadline.com/2023/03/the-x-files-ryan-coogler-developing-tv-reboot-1235312162/?source=Snapzu

Ryan Reynolds' soccer team Wrexham to face Manchester United in San Diego

"We hope to become America's team — sorry," actor and Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2023/03/29/ryan-reynolds-wrexham-manchester-united-soccer-san-diego?source=Snapzu

Olympic chiefs provide pathway for Russians to compete at Paris 2024 games

President Bach has condemned Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but believes governments calling for a blanket ban on Russians in sport amounts to political interference
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/olympic-chiefs-provide-pathway-for-russians-to-compete-at-paris-2024-games-12844366?source=Snapzu

‘The Night Agent’ Opens Big for Netflix

The thriller from Shawn Ryan has the third biggest series premiere week on record in the streamer's internal rankings.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/night-agent-ratings-netflix-premiere-week-1235362363/?source=Snapzu

‘John Wick 5’ Back on the Table After Box Office Blowup

John Wick: Chapter 4 had widely been expected to be the final installment in the main action franchise, but a fifth installment is back on the table after the movie’s astonishing opening at the global box office, according to Lionsgate motion picture group chair Joe Drake.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/john-wick-5-back-on-the-table-box-office-blowup-1235361085/?source=Snapzu

Succession Season 4 Premiere Hits Series Viewership High

The “Succession” Season 4 premiere hit a new series viewership high as it debuted to 2.3 million viewers across its linear and HBO Max platforms, according to Nielsen and first party data. Sunday evening’s episode, titled “The Munsters,” saw a 62% uptick from the Season 3 premiere, which brought in 1.4 million viewers across all platforms and previously represented a viewership high for the series. At the time, the Season 3 launch saw a 13% increase when compared to the Season 2 debut, and 39% jump as compared with the 2018 series debut.
Read more: https://www.thewrap.com/succession-season-4-premiere-ratings-viewership/?source=Snapzu

Electric air taxis being developed for Paris Olympics in 2024

Aircraft will take off and land vertically, and carry a single passenger between transport hubs, says capital’s airports operator
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/21/sb-paris-taxis?source=Snapzu

Publishers beat Internet Archive as judge rules e-book lending violates copyright

Internet Archive: Judge’s copyright ruling is a “blow to all libraries.”
Read more: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/03/publishers-beat-internet-archive-as-judge-rules-e-book-lending-violates-copyright/?source=Snapzu

Books are back — in a tactile way

What is it about a physical book? There is something about holding a book and turning the page that is somehow, comforting. What is even more reassuring is that book sales are resurging with more than 825M print books sold in 2021, an increase of more than 8% according to this article.
Read more: https://edselandiris.com/books-are-back-in-a-tactile-way/?source=Snapzu

Tekashi 6ix9ine Not Upping Security or Moving Despite Brutal Gym Attack

Many would assume Tekashi 6ix9ine would get the hell out of Dodge after his brutal gym beatdown ... but we've learned that ain't the case because he's stayin' put.
Read more: https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/24/tekashi-6ix9ine-not-moving-gym-attack-florida/?source=Snapzu

A Scammer Tricked Instagram Into Banning Influencers With Millions of Followers. Then He Made Them Pay to Recover Their Accounts.

Just after midnight on Sept. 13, Kristian “Murda” Murphy was watching TV at home in Boca Raton, Florida, when his phone began buzzing. “Murda u always outside we gon see you,” read a message from an account he didn’t recognize.
Read more: https://www.propublica.org/article/instagram-fraudster-ban-influencer-accounts?source=Snapzu

Book ban attempts reach "unparalleled" 20-year high in 2022

A majority of the books were written by or were about the LGBTQ community and people of color.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2023/03/23/book-bans-attempts-record-2022-library-association?source=Snapzu

The Internet Archive has lost its first fight to scan and lend e-books like a library

A federal judge has ruled against the Internet Archive in Hachette v. Internet Archive, a lawsuit brought against it by four book publishers, deciding that the website does not have the right to scan books and lend them out like a library. Judge John G. Koeltl decided that the Internet Archive had done nothing more than create “derivative works,” and so would have needed authorization from the books’ copyright holders — the publishers — before lending them out through its National Emergency Library program.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/24/23655804/internet-archive-hatchette-publisher-ebook-library-lawsuit?source=Snapzu

Steven Spielberg “Mounting A Big Production” For Stanley Kubrick’s ‘Napoleon’; Project Is Set As Seven-Part Limited Series For HBO

One of Stanley Kubrick’s lost projects, a large-scale biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, has been in the works for HBO for the last seven years. Steven Spielberg, who has been involved for at least ten years, now says he is “mounting a big production” and the project will become a seven-part series for the premium cable network.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2023/02/steven-spielberg-stanley-kubricks-napoleon-7-part-series-hbo-1235266372/?source=Snapzu

At 83, The Handmaid's Tale author Margaret Atwood shows no signs of slowing down

In 2019, famed Canadian author Margaret Atwood lost her partner of 48 years, fellow novelist Graeme Gibson, to dementia. Gibson was diagnosed with the condition in 2012. His death was not unexpected – but it was a devastating loss for Atwood, a two-time Booker Prize winner and the author of more than 50 books.
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-25/margaret-atwood-interview-old-babes-in-the-wood-handmaids-tale/102136052?source=Snapzu

The masterminds behind Succession – TV’s most brutal comedy

Sky Atlantic’s riveting tale of a family corrupted by money returns for one last series. So, why does nothing on TV succeed like Succession?
Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/succession-masterminds-behind-tvs-brutal-comedy/?source=Snapzu

Florence Pugh releases first songs as singer-songwriter

Florence Pugh has released her first performances as a singer-songwriter, which are included on the soundtrack to her new film A Good Person. The British actor has written and performed two songs: the slow ambient ballad The Best Part, and the self-lacerating piano-driven number I Hate Myself. Each are presented in the film as being sung by her character, Allison, a promising musician whose career is set back by personal tragedy.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/mar/24/florence-pugh-releases-first-songs-as-singer-songwriter?source=Snapzu

Parent Calls Bible ‘PORN’ and Demands Utah School District Remove It From Libraries

A parent is arguing that if banned books like 'Gender Queer' are pulled from shelves, the Bible—with its sex scenes, incest, and murder—should be banned, too.
Read more: https://www.vice.com/en/article/jg5xng/parent-calls-bible-porn-and-demands-utah-school-district-remove-it-from-libraries?source=Snapzu

Record book ban attempts reported last year

Story at a glance As some states move to restrict the titles available in school and public libraries, the American Library Association reports a record number of attempts to ban books documented l…
Read more: https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/3914931-record-book-ban-attempts-reported-last-year/?source=Snapzu

Russia barred from all hockey worlds in 2023-24

Russia and Belarus teams were excluded by the International Ice Hockey Federation on Wednesday from all its world championships next season, including the women's event in the United States. The IIHF cited security concerns for players, competition staff and fans -- because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- to extend the exclusion that will stretch beyond two years when the 2023-24 season is over.
Read more: https://www.espn.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/35918144/russia-belarus-barred-next-season-ice-hockey-worlds?source=Snapzu

Apple to spend $1 billion annually on movies, aiming for major theatrical releases

Apple TV+ became the first streaming service to win the prestigious Oscars Best Picture award last year, for Sundance acquisition CODA, but its overall film slate has been somewhat underwhelming so far. Via Bloomberg, that may be set to change as Apple is significantly expanding its original films division to focus on blockbuster titles that will debut widely in theatres first, before arriving on the streaming service. Apple will purportedly spend $1 billion annually on its movie slate.
Read more: https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/23/apple-to-spend-1-billion-annually-on-movies-aiming-for-major-theatrical-releases/?source=Snapzu

The Weeknd Named the World’s ‘Most Popular Artist’ by Guinness World Records

The singer’s record-breaking streaming statistics helped him land the title.
Read more: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-weeknd-worlds-most-popular-artist-guinness-world-records-1235290803/?source=Snapzu

From Roald Dahl to R.L. Stine, Books Are Being Rewritten: Does It Matter?

From James Bond to Roald Dahl to RL Stine & Goosebumps, books (& movies) are being rewritten and edited: Is it censorship or is it more?
Read more: https://www.escapistmagazine.com/roald-dahl-ian-fleming-rl-stine-goosebumps-books-rewritten-edited-does-it-matter/?source=Snapzu

Keanu Reeves honors Lance Reddick at 'John Wick: Chapter 4' premiere

Keanu Reeves had his late co-star Lance Reddick on his mind and on his jacket lapel at Monday night’s premiere of “John Wick: Chapter 4.” Reeves, star of the blockbuster franchise, spoke with press about Reddick, who died suddenly last week from natural causes at age 60.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/21/entertainment/keanu-reeves-lance-reddick/index.html?source=Snapzu

Oliver Stone Releases Trailer for His Pro-Nuclear Energy Movie ‘Nuclear Now’

Stone's new documentary makes the case that nuclear energy is the best solution to climate change.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oliver-stone-nuclear-now-trailer-1235357522/?source=Snapzu

World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 victory over Team USA | CNN

Japan won the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night, downing Team USA 3-2 in the championship game at loanDepot Park in Miami.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/21/sport/world-baseball-classic-final-usa-japan-spt-intl/index.html?source=Snapzu

‘Yellowjackets’ Review: Season 2 of Showtime Sensation Is Alternately Terrific and Tedious

In baseball, scouts like to talk about pitching prospects in terms of mechanics. There are pitchers who have repeatable mechanics: Their windup and delivery is the same every time, which reduces the chances of injury and facilitates easy and simple corrections.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/yellowjackets-review-season-2-showtime-1235357109/?source=Snapzu

Keanu Reeves is a man of peace – then why are his movies so violent?

The John Wick star's real-life reputation for kindness and courtesy seems at odd with his blood-letting onscreen persona. But is it?
Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/keanu-reeves-john-wick-career-movies-violence/?source=Snapzu

Book publishers with surging profits struggle to prove Internet Archive hurt sales

A federal judge will soon decide if digital lending violates copyright laws.
Read more: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/03/book-publishers-with-surging-profits-struggle-to-prove-internet-archive-hurt-sales/?source=Snapzu

‘Beef’ Review: Steven Yeun and Ali Wong Dazzle in Netflix’s Riveting Existential Revenge Dramedy

The actors star as two strangers who become embroiled in an escalating feud following a road-rage incident in the series created by Lee Sung Jin ('Dave').
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/beef-review-steven-yeun-ali-wong-netflix-1235354708/?source=Snapzu

Bella Ramsey on Ending ‘The Last of Us’: “I Was Completely in Denial”

In an exclusive sit-down, the breakout star reflects on the queasy ending of the HBO drama’s first season—and the beautiful, bumpy journey to getting there.
Read more: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/03/bella-ramsey-the-last-of-us-finale-exclusive?source=Snapzu

Rupert Murdoch set to marry for fifth time at 92

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has announced his engagement to his partner Ann Lesley Smith, a former police chaplain. Mr Murdoch, 92, and Ms Smith, 66, met in September at an event at his vineyard in California.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65012754?source=Snapzu

'Astonishing': Cyclists now outnumber motorists in City of London

Cyclists are now the single largest form of transport counted during peak times on the streets in the City of London. According to Forbes(opens in new tab), a detailed report has been filed(opens in new tab) to the transportation committee of the City of London Corporation, the municipal governing body of London’s square mile, which suggests at peak times, people cycling represent 40% of road traffic in the city and 27% throughout the rest of the day.
Read more: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/astonishing-cyclists-now-outnumber-motorists-in-city-of-london?source=Snapzu

The Greatest TV Performances of the 21st Century

The 50 most compelling, iconic, and all-around greatest tv performances of the 21st Century. Does Mr. White or Don Draper take the top spot?
Read more: https://definitivedose.com/greatest-tv-performances/?source=Snapzu

John Jakes, Who Hit the Jackpot With Historical Novels, Dies at 90

His sagas of the Revolution and the Civil War sold tens of millions of copies, were adapted for TV and put him in the pantheon of big-name authors.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/books/john-jakes-dead.html?source=Snapzu

Is The Mandalorian Even Interested in Being Television?

Season 3 is a pivotal time for The Mandalorian to reestablish itself; so far it's just not trying hard enough.
Read more: https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/disney-plus-star-wars/the-mandalorian-season-3-problems?source=Snapzu

Why Do All Action Heroes Have Names That Start With the Same Letter?

A Slate investigation into the past 70 years of action movies.
Read more: https://slate.com/culture/2023/03/john-wick-james-bond-action-heroes-j-names.html?source=Snapzu

Evil Dead Rise: Fright Rags Collection To Be Unleashed In April

Fright Rags has plenty of new collections taking inspiration from classic and modern horror films but a recent announcement for an officially licensed Evil Dead Rise collection has me very excited for April. An Instagram post from yesterday revealed the next big film to be included in a collection with an eerie “You don’t look so good, Mom…” starting off the caption.
Read more: http://brittniccreations.com/2023/03/18/evil-dead-rise-fright-rags-collection-to-be-unleashed-in-april/?source=Snapzu

Final Fantasy Creator Reveals How Cloud Strife Changed Video Games Forever

Final Fantasy VII was a turning point for the long-running RPG franchise, propelling it to new heights of success and altering the genre for decades to come. According to series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, the reason the game caught on in the West came down to its use of CG cutscenes.
Read more: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-creator-cloud-strife-changed-video-games?source=Snapzu

Willem Dafoe Is Down to Return as the Green Goblin in a Third ‘Spider-Man’ Movie: “That’s a Great Role”

Willem Dafoe is open to reprising his role again as one of the most iconic villains in the Spider-Man franchise. During an interview with Inverse promoting his new thriller Inside, published online Wednesday, the actor said he would return as Norman Osborn/the Green Goblin for a third film “if everything was right, sure.”
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/willem-dafoe-open-to-playing-green-goblin-third-spider-man-movie-1235355803/?source=Snapzu

Pamela Anderson to Host New Vegan Cooking Show

For decades, iconic activist and actor Pamela Anderson has used her star power to help raise awareness about the plight of animals used for food, entertainment, and fashion. She’s been instrumental in getting plant-based meals in public schools and pushing for vegan food in prisons. Now, Anderson will host her own vegan cooking show, tentatively titled Pamela’s Cooking with Love.
Read more: https://chooseveg.com/blog/pamela-anderson-vegan-cooking-show/?source=Snapzu

‘Good Burger’ Sequel with Kenan & Kel Ordered at Paramount+

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell will reprise their roles from the “All That” sketches and the 1997 film for its 26-years-later sequel.
Read more: https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/good-burger-sequel-kenan-kel-paramount-plus-1234820205/?source=Snapzu

Denzel Washington in Talks to Join Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel

Denzel Washington is in final negotiations to join Ridley Scott’s upcoming “Gladiator” sequel, reteaming after 2007’s “American Gangster.” If the deal closes, th…
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/denzel-washington-ridley-scott-gladiator-sequel-1235557698/?source=Snapzu

Denzel Washington in Talks to Join Paul Mescal in ‘Gladiator’ Sequel

The Paramount project is set to be a follow-up to Scott’s best picture-winning 2000 feature, which followed Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe), a former general who is forced into being a common gladiator under the rule of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), a patricidal self-appointed emperor of Rome.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gladiator-sequel-denzel-washington-to-star-1235321523/?source=Snapzu

Hong Kong: two arrested for possessing ‘seditious’ children’s book

Arrests believed to be the first time police have detained citizens for possessing literature deemed ‘seditious’ by the authorities
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/17/hong-kong-two-arrested-for-possessing-seditious-childrens-book?source=Snapzu

FIFA Women's World Cup prize money increases 300%, but still far behind men's | CBC Sports

The Women's World Cup is getting an increase in prize money of more than 300 per cent for this year's tournament. The $152-million US fund for the first 32-team tournament — covering prize money, team preparation and payments to players' clubs — is a huge boost from the 24-team edition in 2019, and 10 times what it was in 2015.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/worldcup/fifa-women-world-cup-prize-money-1.6780549?source=Snapzu

'Star Trek: Picard's surprise 'Next Generation' cameo explained

'Star Trek: Picard' showrunner discusses the latest surprise cameo: 'It's the idea of doing a paranoia thriller.'
Read more: https://ew.com/tv/star-trek-picard-ro-laren-michelle-forbes/?source=Snapzu