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technology19 days ago•5 min saved

iPhone Air Surges Past iPhone 16 Plus in Early Popularity

Ookla data show the iPhone Air capturing 6.8% of US iPhone 17 samples in Q4 2025, roughly double the iPhone 16 Plus, with the iPhone 17 Pro still leading overall. The Air also gains share abroad (Korea, Japan, Singapore), and tests indicate its in-house C1X modem matches or beats the Pro Max in download speeds and often beats in latency, though uploads favor Qualcomm. The results suggest Apple’s thinner Air is successfully differentiating itself from the Pro line.

via MacRumors|

#air #apple #iphone

music2 years ago•2 min saved

"Air's 'Moon Safari' 25th Anniversary North American Tour Dates Revealed"

French duo Air announces North American leg of their Moon Safari anniversary tour, following performances in Europe. The tour will take place in the fall, marking their first major tour in over a decade. The duo's last album of new material was released in 2012, and they recently shared a compilation LP including two previously unreleased songs.

via Pitchfork|

#air #anniversary #moon-safari

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Trump's Campaign Video Draws Legal Objection from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Studio

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production studio, Artists Equity, objected to former President Donald Trump's use of audio from their movie "Air" in a campaign video posted on Truth Social. The video featured a monologue from the movie played alongside photos and videos of Mr. Trump throughout his life. The studio denounced the use of their work and stated that they had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to, and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from "Air" being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use.

via The New York Times|

#air #ben-affleck #campaign-video

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company denounces Trump campaign's use of 'Air' audio.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company, Artists Equity, has condemned the use of their film, Air, in a campaign video by former president Donald Trump. The clip featured a narration voiced by Damon and was posted on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social. The studio said it did not consent to or endorse its usage for Mr Trump's political campaign and that it does not grant such consent. Many Hollywood stars have previously criticized Mr Trump's policies and requested their music not be used in campaign messaging.

via BBC|

#air #artists-equity #ben-affleck

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Production Studio Denounces Trump Campaign Ad's Use of 'Air' Monologue

Artists Equity, the production banner of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has stated that they did not consent to the use of a monologue from their film "Air" in a new campaign ad for Donald Trump. The ad features footage and images of the former president throughout his life, accompanied by audio of Damon's climactic monologue from the film. As of this article's publication, the video remains available to watch on Truth Social.

via Variety|

#air #artists-equity #ben-affleck

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company denounces Trump's campaign ad with 'Air' audio.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Artists Equity, has condemned former President Trump's use of audio from their film "Air" in his recent campaign ad on Truth Social. The company stated that they had no knowledge of, consented to, or endorsed the use of the audio and do not grant consent for any future use. The advertisement features footage of Trump's candidacy prior to the 2016 election and includes audio from Damon's character, Sonny Vaccaro. The film "Air" has earned nearly $90 million since its release in April.

via Fox News|

#air #ben-affleck #copyright

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Damon and Affleck's production company addresses Trump Air recording.

The Trump campaign used audio from the movie "Air," produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company, without permission. Artists Equity, the production company, released a statement saying they "did not consent" to the use of the audio in a promotional video shared on Trump's social media platform Truth Social. The former U.S. president has a history of borrowing without permission from musicians, TV shows, and films, drawing condemnation and cease and desist orders from copyright holders.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

#air #ben-affleck #copyright

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Condemn Trump's Unauthorized Use of "Air" Monologue

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Artists Equity, released a statement condemning the unauthorized use of a monologue from their recent film Air in a new donation-seeking campaign video posted by Donald Trump. The two-and-a-half minute video features the near-entirety of the audio from the Damon-delivered speech, which in the film is spoken in an effort to get Michael Jordan to sign with Nike, but is used by Trump to get MAGA Nation to part with their money. Despite Artists Equity's disapproval, Trump's Air-stealing campaign video remained up on Truth Social at press time.

via Rolling Stone|

#air #ben-affleck #copyright-infringement

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Studio Denies Approval of Trump's Use of 'Air' Speech.

The production studio co-founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Artists Equity, has said that it did not approve the use of an audio clip from their movie "Air" in a video shared by former President Donald Trump on social media. The video featured clips from Trump's rallies alongside audio of Matt Damon's speech from the movie. The studio spokesperson said they had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to, and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from "Air" being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#air #artists-equity #ben-affleck

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Trump Campaign Uses Matt Damon's Voice Without Consent in Ad

Former President Donald Trump used a monologue from Matt Damon's character in the film Air for a fundraising video on his Truth Social account without permission from the production company, Artists Equity, which co-produced the film. The company stated that it did not endorse or approve of the use of the monologue for the Trump ad and did not grant consent for any use of material from Air by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required. This is not the first time Trump has used Hollywood IP without permission for his campaign ads.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#air #copyright #donald-trump

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Chris Messina's Performance in 'Air' Pushes Matt Damon to New Heights"

Chris Messina's improvisations in the movie "Air" forced co-star Matt Damon to up his game and improvise as well. Director Ben Affleck praised Messina's comedic abilities and said that all the great lines in the scene were his improvisations. Messina, who started his career on stage, is known for his work on "The Mindy Project" and has appeared in several films directed by Affleck. Despite his success, Messina remains self-critical about his comedic abilities and is always looking for new challenges.

via The New York Times|

#air #chris-messina #comedy

film2 years ago•4 min saved

'Air' Movie Review: A Triumph of Sports Drama with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

"Air" is a decent movie about the story of Michael Jordan's decision to sign with Nike over better-selling competitors Converse and Adidas. However, the film is more interesting as a piece of business than as a piece of filmmaking, as it heralds the future of studios designed to enrich talent and maintain production control. "Air" is the first movie from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's studio, Artists Equity, which aims to ensure that everyone involved with the production of a movie gets a piece of the pie. The film's theatrical run is little more than an extended advertising campaign for its debut on Prime Video, where most people will end up seeing it.

via The Bulwark|

#air #artists-equity #ben-affleck

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Ben Affleck Exposes Matt Damon's Disgusting Living Habits and Why You Shouldn't Live With Him

Ben Affleck revealed on The Late Late Show that he would not suggest living with his best friend Matt Damon due to his filthy living habits. Affleck claimed that Damon, who has "never paid a bill," has the ability to block out the idea of cleaning up after himself. Affleck and his brother once went on a "sit-down strike" to see how long Damon would go without cleaning, and after two weeks, they gave up. Affleck gave kudos to Damon's wife for putting up with him.

via Decider|

#air #ben-affleck #entertainment

entertainment3 years ago•14 min saved

The Success of 'Air': A Box Office Hit Without Michael Jordan

Ben Affleck's new movie, Air, retells the story of Michael Jordan signing with Nike in 1984 and the inception of sneaker culture. The movie weaves a detailed account of four months in 1984, with Affleck starring as Nike's co-founder Phil Knight. While the movie is not a documentary, it accurately depicts how the deal went down, according to consultant Sonny Vaccaro. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Chris Tucker, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis.

via Andscape|

#air #ben-affleck #entertainment

film3 years ago•23 min saved

The Making and Impact of Ben Affleck's 'Air' Movie.

Screenwriter Alex Convery discusses the making of "Air," a film about Nike's signing of Michael Jordan to an exclusive shoe deal. The film's protagonist, Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, is played by Matt Damon, and the movie also features Viola Davis as Jordan's mother. Ben Affleck directed the film and made the decision not to show the actor playing Jordan's face. The film's pivotal monologue, written by Convery, was reworked by Affleck and Damon to include an element about the cost of fame. The film was greenlit after Affleck received Michael Jordan's blessing.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#air #ben-affleck #film